New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
TEXT OFTHE QUEENS SPEECH
DESIRE FOR A SATISFACTORY SETTLE
MENT WITH VENEZUELA

PRESIDENT KRUEGBR GENTLY PRAIsED-THE
AsHANTEE AFFAIR R. SORROW FOR THE
DEATH OF PRINCE HENRY-DoMEsTIc
MATTERS AND NEW BILLS.
London, Feb. 1.-THE regular session OF Parlia-
ment was opened to-day. the Speaker, the Right
Hon. William Court Gully in the chair In the
Commons At o'clock the Royal Commission
entered the House Of Lords and the House of
Commons was summoned. The speech from the
throne was then read by the Lord High Chan
cellor. Lord Halsbury. 1t was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen: l continue to re-
ceive from ether Powers assurances of friendly
sentiments
IAN agreement has been concluded between
my Government and France, the principal oo-
tect Of which is to secure the establishment CT
the Independence Of Sam.
The Commissioners for the demtation OF
the frontier which separates my Indian Umpire
and Afghanstan from Russia have agreed upon
a line which has been accepted by myself ana
the Emperor Of Russia
The Government Of the United states OF
America have EXPIRE 5sed wish TO cooperate IN
the termination Of the differences which have
existed for many years between my Government
and the Republic OF Venezuela upon the ques-
the colony Of British Guiana. have expressed
my sympathy with the desire to come TO an
equitable arrangement. and trust that further
negotiations will lead to satisfactory settle
ment
THE Sultan Of Turkey has sanctioned the
principal reforms in the government Of the
Armenian provinces for which. jointly with the
Emperor Of Russia and the President or the
French Republic. have felt IT to be my duty
to press. | deeply regret the fanatlcal outbreak
on the part OF section OF the Turkish popu'd-
ton which has resulted in a series Of massacres
which have caused the deepest indignation IN
this country.
"A sudden incursion into the South African
Republic by an armed force from the territory
under the control OF the British South Africa
Company resulted in a dcplorable collision with
the Burgher forces. Ny Ministers, at the earliest
possible moment. intervened 20 prohibit, through
the Governor. this hostile action and TO warn all
my subjects in South Africa against taxing part
in it. The origin and circumstances OF these
proceedings will be made the subject OF search-
ing innuiry The President )f the South African
Republic acting in this matter with moderation
and wisdom has agreed t place the prisoners
in the hands of my Governor. and have UNDER
taken t. bring 10 trial the leaders OF the eN-
paditior The conduct of the President Oh me
South African Republic upon th!s occas 'F an ala
the assurances which he has voluntarily given
lead me TO believe that he recognizes the I'M
portancc of redressing the legitimate grievances
of which complaint has beer made by majority
Of the persons inhabiting the Transvaal
"The condition OF affairs In Asnantee ana the
violation by the King at X mas 0f the pro-
visions Of the treaty OF Ma as regarded .he sup
preston OF the practice Of offering human sac4!-
fees the freedom Of trade and the maintenance
OF communications. have some tlme engage
the serious attention OF my government All
i,l, ~ n IN observe
gagements proved fruitiess. and II became neces-
sary to send armed expedition 10 KuinasI
re ioice to announce mat the objects Of the ex-
pedtion have been achieved without piooisleu,
have to deplore the loss from the severities
of the climate Of sOmn valuable ives, lncluulhs
ttat of ms beloved sOn-in-law. Prince Henry or
Rattenberg who volunteered his services ana
my dear daughter are greatly touched ana COM
fnr,cd by the widespread sympathy which mas
he.n shown by my subjects throughout the
Empire at home and abroad | trust thar the
establishment II efficient British control ,,is d.
Kumasi will put stop to the barbarous customs
which have hitherto prevailed. ana nave tne
effect Of preventing int"rribal conflicts and aiso
tend to benefit the people and the interests OF
peace and commerce. >,
"On the northwestern frontier u India the
measures which were taken in 1898 t. secure
effective control of Chtral have been successful
II have directed the estimates FOR service Tor
the wear TO 5e laid before you. They have been
prepared with the utmost regard 10 economy. but
the exigencies of the times require an increased
expenditure ,s -. H.
The Improvement If the naval defences OF me
Eupire f. the most important subject 10 Wnlch
Your efforts can be directed ana Will u'up'tes9
yc.,,,,, vour most earnest attention. regret TO
sav tina; the condition of agriculture Is dis-
astrous beyond recent experience. Measures VIII
hn laid before you with the object OF mitigating
,h 1ts,,ces of the classes Engaged in that in
dustry Measures will also he submitted 10 You
f,r rhe creation of voluntary schools. FOR the
regulation of allen pauper immigration, anu 10,
tbc constructlon Of light railways for the rural
districts ,, A., r.
"You will also be asked to consider 'ho En-
plovers Limited Liability bill anu lrsh l'and Di
and 4 measure for the formation Of an irish
Board OF Agriculture.
II commend these weighty matters to your eN-
pcrienced judgme Ii. and pray that your lapors
NAV he blessed by the guidance end favor Of
Almighty God.