The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-12
Her .znte.tx,. speecl,.

The speech in substance was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen-I continue 10
receive from other powers assurances or
their friendly sentiments.
AN agreement has been concluded be-
tween my government and the government
OF the French republic having for its prin-
cipal object more secure establishment OF
the independence Of the kingdom OF Siam.
A copy thereof will be laid before you
''The commissioners for the deikmita-
tfon OF the frontier which separates my
Indian empire and the territory of Afghan
istan from the Gominions OF the Emperor
of Russia have agreed on a line which has
been accepted by myself and the Emperor.
THE government OF the United States
has expressed wish TO cooperate in ter
minating the differences which have ex-
isted for many years between my govern
ment and the republic OF Venezuela on the
boundary OF that country and my colony
sympathy With the desire to come to an
equitable agreement and trust that fur
ther negotiations will lead TO a satisfactory
settlement.
'"The Sultan OF Turkey has sanctioned
the principal reforms in the government of
junction with the Emperor OF Russia and
the President OF the French republic. I
felt it my duty to press. / deeply regrer
that a fanatical outbreak on che part OF
a section of the Turkish population has
resulted in a series of lnassacres in these
provinces which have caused deep indigna-
transactions will be laid before you.
"A sudden incursion into the South Afri-
can republic by an armed force from ter
rltores under the control OF the British
South African Company resulted in deplor-
able collision with the burgaer forces. Ny
Ministers, at the earliest possible moment.
intervened 10 prohibit, through the high
commissioner the hostile action and TO warn
ali my subjects throughout South Africa
against taking part in aid OF IL. The or
igin and circumstances of these proceed
ingS vii form the subject OF searching
inquiry. The President OF the South Afri-
can republic, acting In this matter with
moderation and wisdom. agreed 10 place
the prisoners in the hands OF my nigh COM
missioner. and i have undertaken 90 bring
10 trial the leaders OF the expedition. The
conduct OF the President on this occasion,
and the assurances which he has volun-
| recognizes the Importance of reiressing the
legitimate grievances or which complaint
has been made by a majority Of the persons
now inhabiting the Transvaal-"
The speech concluded with references 70
the Chitral and Ashantee expeditions. and
says: while 7 rejoice 20 be able TO an
nounce that the objects OF the Ashantse
| expedition have been achieved without
| bloodshed, have 10 deplore the loss from
| the seventies of the climate OF some val
| liable lives. including that OF my beloved
| son-in-law. Prince Henry OF Battenburg.
| who voluntarily placed his services at the
| disposal Of myself and his adopted country
/ and my dear daughter are greatly touched
and cOmfcrted in this heavy bereavement
| by the widespread sympathy shown by my
| subjects throughout the empire at home
| and abroad"
In the second message. or portion OF tho
| Queens speech addressed 10 the House OF
Commons. her Majesty says: The es,ti-
| mates have been prepared with the utmost
| regard for economy: but the exigencies or
the times require an increased expen-
| diture."
/ In the third message the Queen rems rks,
| addressing the lords and gentlemen: The
extension ana improvement OF the naval
| defenses of the empire Il the most i'm
portant subject 10 which your efforts can DO
| directed and will doubtless occupy your
most earnest attention. l regret TO say
| that the condition OF hus0andry h d.s-
| astrous beyond any recent experience.
| Measures Will be laid before YOU with tne
| object TO mitigate the distress In that in
dcstry"
| The speech then announces the approach
| ing introduction cf bills for the assistance
OF voluntary schools. providing compfnsa-
ton for injuries TO workmen. 10 anne nd
| defects IN the various Irish land acts. for
| the avoidance and settlement OF trade dis
putes. 10 facilitate building light railways