The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-02-15
Opening Of Parliament Devoid of
War Utterances.
BRITAIN FAVORS ARBITRATION
England viii Afford the United States
Desired Data on the Nene-
zuelan Question.

bled today, after a recess of 100 days,
for what promises to be one of the most
important sessions of recent years.
There were the usual crowds about
Westminster Yard, and the best known
of the members, as they made their APP |
pearance on foot or in vehicles, were |
heartily cheered. Especially demon |
strative were the receptions given to |
the marquis of Salisbury, Secretary of |
State Chamberlain. Henry Broadhurst |
the workngmen's representative, An
thony Mundella, Sir William Vernon
Harcourt. John Morley, Herbert Glad
stone, Thomas Burt, the miner, John
Burns and Explorer Stanley. Both
houses filled up unusually early, and
with few exceptions every member of
the commons was in his place when the
gentleman usher of the black rod. Adj
miral Sir Edmund Connerell, made his
appearance, and with the usual formal
tiles summoned them to appear in the
house of lords for the purpose of re-
ceiving the queens speech. This docu-
ment was read by the lord high chan
cellor, Lord Salisbury acting as spec
ial commission.
The royal commission, consisting of
five members of the house of lords,
were in their places when the commons
entered.
The lord chancellor, Lord Salisbury,
flanked by two peers of the realm, also
members of the commons, mOtioned to
the clerk, who then read the queens
speech. 1t was in substance as follows:
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
IT continue to receive from other pow
ers assurances of their friendly sent-
ments. A treaty has been concluded
between my government and the gov
eminent of the French republic. having
for it's principal object the more secure
establishment of the independence of
the kingdom of Siam. The commits
sioners for delimitation of the frontier
which separates my Indian empire and
the territory of Afghanistan from the
dominions of the emperor of Russia
have agreed on a line which has been
accepted by myself and the emperor.
1.-The government Of the United States
has expressed a wish to cooperate In
the termination of differences which
have existed for many years between
my government and the republic OF
Venezuela upon the boundary of that
country and my colony of British
Guiana. l have expressed my sympa-
thy with the desire to come to an equit-
able arrangement and trust further ne
gotiations will lend to a satisfactory
settlement.
1.-The sultan of Turkey has sanctioned
principal reforms in the government OF
Armenian provinces, of which, in con
junction with the emperor of Russia
and the president of the French repub
lie I felt it my duty to press. I deeply
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part of a section of the Turkish popu
lation has resulted in a series of mas
sacres in these provinces which have
caused the deepest indignation in thi
country.
1.-The sudden incursion into the Soutl
African republic by an armed fore
from territories under control of tn
British South Africa Company resulted
in a deplorable collision with the burgh
ers forces. My minister at the earlies
possible moment, interviewed to prohibit
th1 Ough the high commissioners, thi
hostile action, and to warn all my sub
jects through South Africa in takin
part in aid of it. The origin and circum
stances of these proceedings will forr
the subject of searching inquiry. Th
president of the South African republic
acting in this matter with moderatio
and wisdom, agreed TO place the pfls
oners in the hands of my high commits
sioner, and have undertaken to brin
to trial the leaders of the expedition
The conduct of the president upon thi
occasion and the assurances which h
has voluntarily given, lead me to b'
lieve he recognizes the Importance {
redressing the legitimate grievances
which complaint has been made by
majority of persons now inhabiting I'll
Transvaal"
The speech concludes with referenc,
to the Chitral and Ashantee expedite
being achieved without bloodshed.
have to deplore the loss from the Sc
critics of climate some valuable live
including my beloved son-in-law, Prin
Henry of Battenberg," the adore
ends.
In the second message or a portion
the queens speech addressed to Il
house of commons her majesty say
1.-THE estimates have been prepare
with the utmost regard for econom
but the exigencies of the times requi
an increased expenditure"
In the third message the queen I
marks: MY lords and gentlemen, t
extension and improvement of the n
val defenses of the empire is the me
important subject TO which your effoi
can be directed and will doubtless
cupv your most earnest attention.
gret to say that the condition of HI
bandry is disastrous beyond any
cent experience Measures will be IL
before you with the object to mitig;