New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-20
TENT OF THE SPEECH.

REVIEW OF THE YEARS WORK AND AN
OUTLINE OF LEGISLATION PROPOSED
,oraon Ian. 10-Parliament reassembled to-
hav and the members of the House OF commons
- usua, proceeded to the House of Lords to hear
The reading Of the Queens Speech, Which was
read by the Lord Chancellor, as follows:
Nv Lords and Gentlemen My relations with
all of the other Powers continue 10 oe ="
which have taken place in Constantihopie anu !,
other parts of the Ottoman domlnions nave caheu
for the special attention OF the foWers ss d ho
10 the Treaty of Paris. Papers VIII be iald pc
lore Won showing the considerations which IN
duced the Powers to make the present condition
Of the Ottoman Empire the sup1ect OF Spuu,n.
consultation by the representatives OF the towers
AZ Constantinople The conferences of the SIX
Ambassadors to the Porte are still proceeding.
The action undertaken by the knedive OF
revn, against the Khalifa with my approval
and assistance has been entirely successful his
forces. supported by my officers and troops. have
won hack the fertile provinces OF Dongola 10
civilization by operations which were conducted
with remarkable skill and the way has been
opened for further advance whenever such
siep js Judged 10 be desirable.
NV Government have discussed with the United
States as a friend of Venezuela, the terms
under which the pending questions OF disputed
frontier between that Republic and British Gui-
ana may be amcably submitted to arbitration
An arrangement has been arrived at with that
Government which will. trust. effect an ADJUST
ment Of the existing controversies without ex-
posing 10 risk the interests Of any colonists who
have established rights in the disputed territory.
II Is with much qualification that have con-
Guided treaty for general arbitration with the
President of the United States. by which trust
that all differences that may arise between US
will be peacefully adjusted. / hope that this
arrangement may have further value in COM
mending to other Powers the consideration Of the
principle by which the danger Of war may he
notably abated
rne rebellion In Matabe!rand and Mashona-
lard has been repressed by tle steadfastness and
courage OF the settlers. rein so:ced by my troops
aid volunteers. both Of the English and Dutch
l<ces deplore the loss Of valuable lives which
these operations have entailed
The depressed condition OF the sugar industry
IN the West Indian colonies has seriously affected
iher prosperity. have appointed a commission
10 investigate the causes and If possible TO sug-
gest means Of amelioration.
IT IS with much regret and with feelings Of
the deepest sympathy that ] have heard that
owing TO the failure of the autumn rains
scarcity and famine affect a large portion Of
india My Government in that country is max
ing every effort 10 mitigate the suffering and
lessen The calamity by development OF railways
and irrigation works. The forethought given
through long series Of years TO the preparation
OF the most effective arrangements for aleYiat-
ing distress caused by famine makes their task
more hopeful than in the case Of previous WIS.,
itations Ny people throughout my dominions
az nome and in India have been invited to Sec
ono with their liberality the exertions Of the
government Papers showing the extent Of the
FAMINE and the measures taken to relieve the
tunering Will be laid before you.
a plague has also made its appearance In Bonn
hay and Karachee and notwithst anding the
precautions adopted by the local authorities 1t
SHOWS no signs of decrease. have directed my
government to take the most stringent measures
'or the eradication Of the pestilence.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons: The es-
Inmates Of the year will be laid before you
MnIe desrous Of guarding against undue ex-
penditure. have felt that the present condi-
tlon OF the world will not permit you to de-
part from the spirit of prudent foresight in
which you have, during recent years, provided
ior the defence Of the Empire.
MY Lords and Gentlemen: A measure for the
promotion OF primary education by securing the
maintenance Of voluntary schools Will be laid
before YOU, and II time permits you will be in
WED 10 consider further proposals for educa-
tonal legislation
1T IS desirable to make better provisions for
,ne compensation OF working people who suffer
from accidents, and hill with that object I'm
View Will be submitted to you.
Your consent will be asked to provisions which
N the judgment Of the military authorities are
required for the efficiency OF the military de-
FENCES Of the Empire
A bill will also he submitted to you to improve
,ne arrangements for the water supply OF the
metropolis
In order 10 promote the interests Of agricult-
,ure, which are Of paramount Importance in Ire
. ,sno you will be asked to consider bill to es-
,,aoish Board OF Agriculture. and further
legislative proposals will he brought before YOU
y me time at your disposal Is sufficient for the
purpose Bills admitting the evidence of ac-
USED persons. amending the law In respect Of
VII, yns or sale and the registration Of land for
,,.vslng the acts in respect of the formation Of
cu,, ,en companies, al, amendment TO the Agrl-
,,urai holdings Act I'm Great Britain, the ex-
fusion OF goods MANUFACTURED in prisons in
tsuer countries the establishment OF reforma-
,Iies Tor inebriates and for amending the exist
,ns procedure in respect Of private bills coming
Ym scotland and Ireland have been prepared
,,ahea heartily commend your important deibera-
'''s 70 the guidance Of Almighty God
CONGRATULATIONS IN THE HOUSE
WARM WORDS or PRAISE TOR THE ARBITRATION
TREATY
hoon. Jan. 19.-The benches of the House
=, Nonrnons were crowded with members and
-. sa'eres were packed with privileged spec
D.. when the House was called to order Mr.
GU First Lord of the Treasury Joseph
..,"efain. Secretary OF State for the Col
ana s'r William Harcourt. the leader Of