The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-07
The QUEEN TO PARLIAMENT
Text Of Her Address PrCrO5uinS That
Body I'LL October 2Sd.
AT PEACE WITH ALL FOREIGN POWERS
The TugtO-Greclan 1iouble-Ihe queen
SAYS There il Good Grounds for Believ-
ing That Treaty of Peace is About
Conc!uded-The Indian Famine

LONDON. August 6.-'rhe House Of
Commons met to-day at 10 o'clock in the
morning and passed to the third reaoing
the appropriation bill which was then
forwarded to the House OF Lords. where
il passed an stages. Both Houses then
suspended business until 2:3O =. NJ, when
the Queens speech proroguing Parlit-
ment. was read 1t was as follows:
My Lords and Gentlemen: At the
close Of the session. during which there
has been disturbance and conflict in Eu-
roro am glad TO be able 10 inform you
mar the cordlaity Of my relations with
foreign powers remains unchanged. The
united influence of the six Powers, sigma
tory of the treaty of Paris. was earnestly
exertod early IN the year TO dissuade the
King of Greece from q war upon which
hc unhappily desired TO enter.
nTbough they faiicd in this endcaVor,
fbe,, were able 10 bring about an early
suspcnFion Of hOstilties between the two
bclligcrents and open negotiations Tor
peace. These proceedings are pfotracted
and "a formal treaty has not yet been
signed. but there is good ground for be-
Uevine that an the most important mat
and that I'm return for an adequate in
dcmnity The territory conquered by
Turkey with a slight modification OF the
boundrv will be restored TO Greece.
10 TERMINATE TREATIES.
Il have given notice to the King Of the
Beleians and the German Emperor 10 ter
inmate the treaties Of 1862 and 1855. where
bv am prevented from making with my
colonies such fiscal arrangements within
my empire as seem 20 me eXpedient.
'In consequence OF the infraction by
tbe Chinese government Of certain stipu-
latfons Of the convention Of 1891 fresh
convention has been concluded, establish
ing the frontier Of Burmah and China
more advantageously TO my Empire and
opening the West river Of China TO Euro
pean commerce
II have concluded treaty Of commerce
and friendship with King Menelik.
"'The presence OF representatives OF the
colonies and India al the ceremonies OF
the celebration OF the sixtieth year Of my
reign. has contributed to the strength of
the bond of union m all parts OF my Em-
pire. and additional proof OF the attach
rnent Of the colonies 10 the mother coun-
tre, has been furnished in the fiscal legis-
lation OF Canada and the contribution
that Cape Colony, following the example
Of Austral Asia, has offered for our navy
defence.
"The famine. which 10 my profound
grief has prevailed IN large portions Of
my Indian Dominions. since the autumn
Of last year. has taxed severely the re-
sources Of that country. 1 gladly ac-
knowledge energy and self-sacrihce OF all
ranks both Europeans aud natives, and
Of the many priveato persons, who with
untiring zeal and anxious desire to avoid
onense 10 native feelings. have labored
TO save life and relieve suffering. An APP
peal 10 the sympathy OF my subjects in all
parts OF my Empire was responded 90 in
the most generous manner and I rejoice
10 learn that owing 20 the satisfactory
rainfall there is every prospect that the
area Of distress Will be very greatly de
minished
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.
"The plague which has caused a large
number of deaths has almost disappeared.
The improvement IS mainly due 10 the
energetic and iudicious steps OF the local
governments Every precaution will he
adopted IN view Of the possibility Of its
recurrence. but az present there is a
steady decrease OF the prevalence Of its
fatal effects.
Gentlemen OF the House of Commons:
am grateful for the liberal provision to
which you assented for increasing the
maritime forces OF my Empire.
MY Lords and Gentlemen: II has
given nc great pleasure TO sanction the ar
fangements you have made for enlarging
to important harbors OF Dover and Gibral-
tar. and for strengthening the military
defencos OF my Empire. ! anticipate that
the facilities YOU have given for the
practice Of military manouvres Will con-
duce 20 the greater efficiency OF my army
THE assistance your legislation has
given TO the support of necessitous
schools viii secure adequate provision for
education I'm localities where il is most
required. and will. ] trust. close for some
time "a difficult and anxious controversy.
The measure you have passed for the
compensation of wOrkmen injured by Gc-
cidents I'm the course of their employment
will confer great benefits upon "a large
section OF the population.
SOME WISE PROVISIONS.
81 recognize with satisfaction the steps
10 facilitate the transfer of land 10 protect
the consumers Of water In the metropolis
and TO relieve the distress I'm the congest-
cd districts of Scotland
Il rejoice that you have been able 10
provide a more efficient and more econom-
ical system for the judicial institutions
OF ireland.
81 pray that the fruit OF your lahors
may be assured by the protection and
blessing of the Almighty God"
Parliament was prorOgued until Octo-
Der 22d 'The proceedings terminated at
3:15 +. NJ