Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Queen Vietoria's Reference to the
Venezuelan Dispute.
how IT IS LIKED AT THE CAPITOL
Opening a New Session of the
British Parliament.
SCRAMBLE FOR ADMISSION

VI lOtdS, dli1 III lLe CuStOiIldIy
manner, was as follows:
My lords and gentlemen:
II continue to receive from other powers
assurances of their friendly sentiments. An
agreement has been concluded between my
government and the government of the
French republic, having for its principal
Dblect more secure establishment of the
independence of the kingdom of Siam. a
copy thereof will be laid before you.
The commissioners for the delimitation
of the frontier which separates my Indian
empire and the territory of Afghanistan
from the dominions of the Emperor of Rus
Fla have agreed upon a line which has been
accepted by myself and the emperor.
THE government of the United States
has expressed a wish to CO cooperate in ter
minating the differences which have en-
tSted Tor many years between my govern
ment and the republic of Venezuela upon
the boundary of that country and my col
pny of British Guiana. | have expressed
sympathy with the desire TO come to an
equitable arrangement. end l trust that
further negotiations will lead t. a salts
factory settlement.
THE Sultan of Turkey has sanctioned
the principal reforms in the government of
the army and provinces of which, in con-
junction with the Emperor of Russia and
the president of the French republic / felt
IL my DUTY TO press. 1 dOubly regret that
the fanatical outbreak upon the part of a
section of the Turkish population has re-
suited in a series of massacres in those
provinces which have caused the deepest
indignation in this country. Papers on
these transactions will be laid before YOU
The Transvaal Invasion.
"A sudden incursion into the South Afri-
can republic by an armed force from terli-
torres under the control of the British
South African Company resulted in a de-
plorable collision with the burgher forces
it,,
Eaent interviewed to prohibit through the
high commissioner. this hostile action, to
VAIN all my subjects throughout South
Africa against taking part in aid of it, The
origin and circumstances of these proceed
ings VIII form the subject of a searching
inquiry
The president of the South African re-
public, acting in this matter with modera-
tion and wisdom, agreed to place the pris-
oners in the hands of my high .ommis-
sioner, and L have undertaken to bring to
trial the leaders of the expedition. The
conduct of the president upon this occasion
and the assurances which he has volrn-
tarlly given lead me to believe that he rec-
oSnizeS the importance of redresSing the
iesitimate grievances, of which complaint
has been made by majority of the per-
sons now inhabiting the Transvaal"
The speech concludes with references to
me Chltral and Ashanti expeditions, and
SAWS:
While 1 rejoice to be able to announce
that the objects of the Ashanti expedition
. have been achieved without EIoodshpd
have to deplore the loss from the seventies
OF the climate of some valuable lives in
Guiding that Of my beloved son-in-layy
Prince Henry of Battenberg who volun-
tarily placed his services at the disposal of
myself and his adopted country. 1 and my
dear daughter are greatly touched an /
oomforted in this heavy bereavement l,y
the widespread sympathy shown by my
subjects throughout the empire, at home
and abroad"
In the second message or portion of the
queens speech addressed to the house of
commons, her majesty says:
The estimates have been prepared with
the utmost regard for economy: but the
exlgene-es Of the times require an in
creased expenditure"
In the third message the queen remarks:
My lords and gentlemen, the extension
ana Improvement OF the naval defenses of
me empire Is the most important subject
10 Wnich your efforts can be directed, and
Will doubtless occupy your most earnest
attention
Relief of the Farmers
L regret to say that the condition of
husbandry is disastrous beyond any recent
experience. Measures will be laid before
you with the object to mitigate the distress
in that industry"
Ihe speech then announces the approach
ing introduction of bills for the assistance
oi voluntary schools, providing compensa-
non Tor injuries to workmen to amend
detects in the various Irish land acts for
the avoidance and settlement of trade dis
putes. 10 facilitate building light railways
in the united kingdom, for checking the
import of destitute aliens, to institute
board of husbandry in Ireland
Unusual Interest in the Proceedfnn.
There was an unusual amount of interest
In the opening of parliament. Owing to the
many important questions that will come
before the present session, nearly all the
members of both houses placed themselves
in their seats before the party chiefs.
During the interval between the last ses-
sion and the present both houses of parlia
nent have been thoroughly renovated and
vided pio-
Both houses assembled at o'clock.
Ihere were many early arrivals anxious
10 secure good seats. Mr. r. Ashcroft con-
servative, representing Oldham, arrived at
the house of commons at $40 am. and
mad the honor of being first on deck
By o'clock large number of seats had
been taken. The Irish benches alone were
not crowded Many supporters of the gov
ernment were obliged to stand owing to
the lack of seats
On the other hand several membsrs of
lne committee say that the queens decIara-
uon, which IL is well understood is prepar-
ed by the prime minister adds nothing tn
bury. s
read With Interest Here
That portion of Queen victora's speech
expressing her sympathy with the efforts
OF the United States to secure an "eouitable
arrangement" for the settlement of the
venezuela boundary dispute was read with
manifest interest by the members of the
fore.gn affairs committee of the House; some
OF whom express satisfaction at the friendly
tone of the queen. '
ne words are generally interpreted as
meaning That the government of Great
Brtain VIII use every effort to secure IN
equitable settlement, and by some they are
eonsiderei In measure moderate hut firm
reeuke OF the position taken by Lord Sails
bury, refusing to arbitrate any of the fer
ritory west of the Schomburgk line
IT Is evidently the purpose of the queen
ana me government of Great Britain" said
Nj McCreary. ex-chairman of the foreign
anairs committee. ito settle the dispute on
equitable lines that will be acceptable to MS
There Is not single word of hostility Her
sentiment Is one of extreme friendIiness.
and indicates that her government Is deter
mined to effect an amicable settlement"