Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-12


dicated in this correspondence.
John Parnell is talked about merely for
the influence of his name, but his candidacy
is probably impracticable.
Lord Gleneck, better konwn as Sir Algernom
Borthwick, owner of the fashionable Morn
.lg Post, was sworn In as a peer today, and
was, l am told, the first working journalist
by profession ever admitted to the House Of
Lords.
L,rd Gleneck did not look imposing in his
ermine and scarlet robes, but Lord Alden
ham formerly Henry Hucks Gibbs busi-
ness man of London City and a famous
bimetallist, looked like the heir of dozen
dukes. He was one Of the stateiiest figures
In the chamber. BALLARD SMITH.
QUEEN HOPES FOR A SETTLEMENT
Speech from the Throne Indicates no
Part of EngIand's Policy.
LONDON, Feb. 11.-There was an unusual
amount Of interest in the opening of Parlia-
ment today. Owing to the many important
questions that will come before the present
session, neraly all the members of both
houses placed themselves on record before
the party chiefs as having needed the calls
Tor full assemblage. During the intervals
between the last session and the present
both houses Of Parl 'ament have been thor
oughly renovated and additional electric
lighting has been provided. Both houses as
sembled at o'clock.
There were many early arrivals, anxious to
secure good seats. Mr.. r. Ashcroft con-
servative, representing Oldham, arrived at
6;fO a. m. and had the honor of being the
first on deck. By 8 o'clock large number Of
seats had been taken. The Irish benches
alone were not crowded. Many supporters
or the government were obliged TO stand,
owing to the lack of seats The speaker,
Rt. Hon. William Court Gully, took his seat
at :55 p. m. and the members filed past
and shock hands with him m
the black rod summoned the members Of
the House of Commons who were then
crowded in the gangway and the ladies back
OF the speakers chair to attend the House
OF Lords for the reading of the queen S
speech.
The mace bearer preceded the speaker,
who in turn was followed by the members Ct
the house, and the procession passed through
the members lobby which separated the
legislative halls.
The royal commission, consisting Of five
members Of the House Of Lords was in its
place when the members entered Many
women were present in their gallery and
there were number of bishops and q few
peers in attendance The French and German
embassiee and number Of attaches of their
embassies listened to the speech with curl
osiy.
The lord chancellor, Lord Salisbury. fanked
by two peers of the realm, also members of
the commission, motloned to the clerk who
then read the queens speech
The queens speech. which was read previous
to the opening of Parliament today, and in
the customary manner. as follows:
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
my Lords and Gentlemen: | continue to
receive from Sother powers assurances of
their friendly sentiments
IAN agreement has been concluded between
my government and the government of the
French republic having for its principal
object a more secure establishment of the
independence of the kingdom of Siam. A
copy thereof Will be laid before you
1.-The commissioners for the delimitation
of the frontier which separates my Indian
empire ana the territory Of Afghanistan from
the domnons of the emperor of Russia have
agreed upon line, which has been accepted
by myself and the emperor
The government of tho United States has
expressed wish to cooperate in terminat-
ing 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 Guiana.
j have expressed my sympathy with the
desire to come to an equitable arrangement
and i trust that further negotiations will
lead to n satisfactory settlement.
'rhc sultan of Turkey has sanctioned the
principal reforms in the government of the
Armenian provinces Of which, In conjunction
with the emperor of Russia and the president
OF the French republic l felt it my duty
to press. deeply regret that fanatical
outbreak upon the part of a section of the
Turkish population has resulted in a series
OF mass6cres in those provinces which have
caused the deepest Indignation in this coun-
try. Papers on these transactions will be
laid before you.
"A sudden incursIon into tho South African
republic by an armed force from territories
under control of the British South African
company resulted In deplorable collision
with the burgher forces. My ministers at
the earliest possible moment. intervened to
prohibit through the high commissioner
this hostile action. and to warn all my sub
jocts throughout South Africa IN taking
part In aid of it. The origin and circum-
stances OF these proceedings will form the
subject OF searching inquiry.
ACTED WITH MODERATION
The PRESIDENT OF the South African republic.
acting in this matter with moderation and
wisdom, agreed to place the prisoners in the
hands Of my high commissioners. and | have
undertaken to bring to trial the leaders of
the expedition. The conduct of the president
upon this occasion, and the assurances which
no has Voluntarily given. lead me to believe
that he recognizes the Importance of redress
ing the legitimate grievances OF which COM
plant has been made by majority of the
persons now lnhabltng the Transyaal"
The speech concludes with references to the
Chitral and Ashanti expeditions and says
while rejoice 10 be able to announce that
the objects of the Ashanti expedition have
been achieved. without blocdshed | have TO
deplore the loss from tho seventies Of the
climate OF some valuable lives including that
OF my beloved son-in-aw, Prince Henry OF
Batlenburg. who voluntarily placed his sery-
ices at the deposition Of myself and hs
adopted country. and my dear daughter
are greatly touched and comforted in this
heavy bereavement by the widespread sym- |
pathy shown by my subjects throughout me |
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 eeonomyi but the exigencies Of the times !
require the increased expenditure"
In the third message the queen remarks: |
MY Lords and Gentlemen: The extension |
and Improvement OF the naval defenses OF the |
empire is the most important subject TO |
which your efforts can be directed and viii /
douhtlesss occupy your most earnest atten- |
ticn.
~ regret to say that the ceEdllloa Of bus