The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
PARLIAMENT PROROGU[D.
THE ENGLISH STATESMEN WILL
ENJOY A REST TILL OCTOBER
23 NEXT.
THE QUEENS :PR0ROGU|NG SPEECH
Inc Cordiaiity of Relations With
Foreign Powers Remains I'm
changed-The Famine md
Plague In India Referred To,

London, Aug. 6.-The house of COM
mons met today at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing and passed to third reading the ap-
preparation bill, which was then forward
ell TO the house of lords, where it passed
all stages. Both houses then suspend
ed business until 2:30 p. m, when the
queens speech, proroguing parliament,
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-
tropc, | am glad to be able to inform you
that the cordiality of my relations with
foreign powers remains unchanged. The
united influence of the six powers sigma
tory Of the treaty of Paris was earnestly
exerted early in the year to dissuade the
king OF Greece from war upon which
lie unhappily desired to enter. Though
they failed in this endeavor they were
able TO bring about an early suspension of
hostilities between the two belligerents
proceedings are DrOtracted and Il formal
treaty has not yet been signed, but there
is good ground for believing that all the
most important matters in controversy
have been adjusted, and that in return
for an adequate INDEMNIFY the territory
conquered by Turkey with slight modi-
hcatlon OF the frontier, will be restored
to Greece.
Il have given notice to the king of the
BeIglans and the German emperor to ter
inmate the treaties of 1862 and 1865,
whereby 1 am prevented from making
my colonies such fiscal arrangements
within my empire as seem to me to be
expedient.
In consequence of the infraction by
the Chinese government of certain stipu-
lations of the convention of 1891. fresh
convention has been concluded estab-
fishing the frontier of Burmah and
China more adyantageously to my en-
>Nire and opening the west river of China
m European commerce.
=. tar l"l have concluded Concluded, q treaty, of com
lex. I
THE presence of the representatives of
the colonies III India at the ceremonies
of the celebration of the siXtieth anniver-
sary Of my reign has contributed to the
strength of the bond of union in all parts
OF my empire. and additional proof of the
attachment of the colonies to the mother
country has been furnished i'll the fiscal
legislation of Canada, and the cOntribu
ton that Cape Colony, following the ex
ample of Australia, has offered for our
navy defense.
The famine which, to my profound
grief, has prevailed in a large part of my
Indian dominions since the autumn of
last year has taxed severely the re-
sources of that country. l gladly ac-
knowledge the energy and self-sacrifice of
my officers of all ranks, both Europeans
and natives, and of the many private per-
sons who, with untiring zeal and anxious
in the desire to avoid offense to native
feeling. have labored to save life and re-
lieve sufferings. An appeal to the sym
pathy OF my subjects in all parts of my
empire was responded to in the most gen
erous manner. and | rejoice to learn that
owing 10 the satisfactory rainfall. there
is every prospect that the area of distress
will be greatly diminished.
''The plague, which caused large
number of deaths, has almost disap-
peared. The improvement is mainly due
to the energetic and judicious steps of
the local government. Every precautiOn
will be adopted in view of the possibility
of its recurrence. but at present There IS
a steady decrease both of its prevalence
and fatal effects.
"Gentlemen of the house of commons,
I am grateful for the liberal provision
to which you have asSented for increas-
ing the maritime forces of my empire.
ut has given me great pleasure to sane
tion the agreements you have made for
charging the important harbors OF Do
yer and Gibraltar, and for strengthening
the military defenSes of my empire: l
anticipate that the facilities you have
given FOR the practice of military ma
ncuyors will cOnducc to the greater cffi-
cheney Of my army.
THE assistance your legislation mas
given 10 the support of necessltous
schools will secure adequate provision for
education in locations where it is most
rpouired. and will. trust. close for some
time n difficult and anxious controversy
."rbe measure you have passed for the
conversation of wOrkmen injured by ac-
cidpnts in the course of their employment
viii confer great benefits upon large
section Of the population: ~
Il recognize with satisfaction the steps
to facilitate the transfer OF land, TO pro-
rect the consumers of water Ill the ny
tronos and to relieve the distress IN the
conrested districts of Scotland.
Il rejoice that you have been able 10
nroyile more efficient and more ecohoni-
zeal system for the Judicial INSTITUTIONS
~ ireland, | pray that the fruit of your
Inhnrs may be assured by the protection
and blessing of the Almighty God.
Parliament was prorOgued until Octo-
her 81 The proceedings terminated at
3:15.
Escaped From the Penal colony
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