The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-12
ONCE MORE At WORK
Both Houses at London Listen to the
Queens Speech.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE UP
Both Sides In Parliament Declare
That 1t IS All Eight and That
England Wants to Make
All Troubles Right.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE UP

London. Feb. 11.-There was an un-
usual amount of interest in opening
parliament to-day. Both houses as
sembled at o'clock. The Prince of
Wales. the Duke of York, the Duke of
Connaught, Marquis Salisbury and
other distinguished personages were
among those present in the house OF
lords during the reading Of the queens
speech. The Princess of Wales was In
the Peeress's gallery. and there were
a large number Of ladies in the side
galleries When business was resumed
in the house of lords. Baron Stanmore
moved the address in reply TO the
queens speech, and in so doing ex-
pressed sympathy with her majesty
and the royal family in their grief over
the death of Prince Henry of Batten-
berg. At 2:05 p. m. the black rod sum-
moned the members of the house of
commons to attend the house of lords
for the reading of the queens speech
The mace-bearer preceded the speaker
who, in turn, was followd by the MEM
bers of the house, and the procession
passed through the members lobby
which separated the legislative halls.
The royal commission, consisting of five
their places when the commons en-
tered. Lord Chancellor Lord Salisbury.
flanked by two peers of the realm, also
members Of the commission, motioned
to the clerk, who then read the queens
speech. 1t was in substance as follows
II continue to receive from the pow
ers the assurances of their friendly SEN
timents A treaty has been concluded
h.
ernment of the French republic. hav-
ing for its principal object the more Sc
cure establishment Of the independence
of the kingdom of Siam. Commission
ers for the delimitation of the frontier
which separates my Indian empire and
territory of Afghanstan from the do
minions of the emperor of Russia have
agreed upon a line, which has been ac-
cepted by myself and the emperor.
The government of the United States
has expressed a 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 boundary of that
country and my colony of British Guia-
ma / have expressed my sympathy
with the desire to come to an equitable
tiations will lead to a satisfactory set
tlement.
THE sultan of Turkey has sanctioned
the principal reforms in the govern
ment of Armenian provinces of which,
in conjunction with the emperor of
Russia and the president of the French
republic, 1 felt it my duty to press.
deeply regret that a fanatic outbreak
e. ton f,ff no K
ish population has resulted in a series
of massacres in those provinces which
have caused the deepest Indignation in
this country.
THE sudden incursion into the South
African republic by an armed force
from the territories under control of
the British South Africa company re-
suited in a deplorable collision with
the Burghers' forces. My ministers, at
the earliest possible moment. interven-
ed to prohibit through the high COM
| missioner this hostile action and to
warn all my subjects throughout South
| Africa in taking part in aid of ii. The
| origin and circumstances of these pro-
ceedings will form the subject of a
| searching inquiry.
"The president of the South African
| IeDuDlC.
moderation and wisdom. agreed to
place the prisoners in the hands OF my
high commissioner and l have under
taken to bring to trial the leaders OF
| the expedition. The conduct OF the
president upon this occasion, and the
| assurances which he has voluntarily
| given. lead me to believe that he recog-
nizes the importance of redressing the
h f.h
/ plant has been made by majority Of
| the persons now inhabiting the Trans
| Vaal."
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 exigencies Of the times require
! an increased expenditure
In the third message. the queen re-
marks: My lords and gentlemen
! The extension and Improvement Of the
! naval defenscs Of the empire are the
/ most important subject 10 which your
! efforts can bc directed ami win doubt
/ less occupy your most earnest atteE-
! tion. / regret to say that the condition
/ Of hushandry is disastrous beyond any
! recent experience. Measures viii he
/ laid before YOU with the object 70 miti-
/ gate distress in that industry"
The speech then announces the APP
! preaching introduction ~ bills Tor the
! assistance of voluntary schools pro-
/ vtIlng compensation FOR injuries o.
/ w1Ikmcn. to amend defects in the vari-
] Gus Irish land acts. for avoidance and
/ settlement Of trade disputes. TO facili-
tate building light railways in the
united kingdom. for checking the inn
port of destitute aliens 70 institute a
+ board Of husbarary in Ireland. and
/ other minor purposes.
George J. GCschoD. conservative
/ member for East Grinsted. division a
/ SUSSEX. moved the address in reply IN
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