The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-20
ENGLAND FOR ARBITRATION.
THE TEMPER OF THAT GOVERN
MENT is PLAINLY EXHIBITED.


IndOrses 1t and Parliament APP
pIauds the Scntiment-Speech of
Her Majesty in Opening ParIin-
ment-FOreign Policy Outlined.
Many Domestic Reforms RecOm-
= mended.
London, Jan. 19.-Parlament reassem-
bled to-day, and the members of the
House of Commons, as usual, proceeded to
the House of Lords to hear the reading of
the queens speech, which was read by the
lord chancellor as follows:
'My Lords and Gentlemen: My relations
with all other powers continue to be of
a friendly character. The appalling mas
sacres which have taken place in Con-
stantinople and other parts of the Otto
man dominions have called for the special
attention of the powers signatory to the
treaty of Paris Papers will be laid before
you showing the considerat tions which in
duced the powers to make the present con-
dition of the Ottoman empire the subject
of special consultation by the representa-
tives of the powers at Constantinople.
Conferences of the six ambassadors to the
porte are still proceeding.
THE action undertaken by the khedive
of Egypt against the khalifa, with my ap-
proval and assistance, has been entirely
successful. His forces, supported by my
officers and troops, have won back the fer
tile provinces of Dongola to civilization by
the operations which were conducted with
remarkable SKILL and the way has been
opened for further advance whenever
such step is judged to be desirable.
my government have discussed with
t1Na tod c-aa % 10
the terms under which the pending ques-
tions of dispute in the frontier between
that republic and British Guiana may be
equitably submitted to arbitration. An ar
rangement has been arrived at with that
government which will, l trust, effect an
adjustment of the existing controversies
without exposing to risk the interests of
any colonists who have established their
rights in the disputed territory.
1t is with much qualification that I
have concluded treaty for general arbi-
tration with the President of the United
States, by which, l trust, that all the diff
ferences that may arise between us will
be peacefully adjusted. l hope that this
agreement may have further value in COM
mending to other powers the consideration
of the principle by which the danger of
war may be notably abated."
The queen then says that the rebellion
in Matabeleland has been repressed by the
settlers,
reinforced by her troops and volunteers
both of English and Dutch races. She has
appointed commission to investigate the
causes, and, If possible, suggest the means
of ameliorating the depressed condition of
the sugar industry in the West Indian COL
onies, and her government is making every
effort to mitigate the suffering and lessen
the distress caused by the famine in India
The government has been directed to
take the most stringent measures for the
eradication of the pestilence in Bombay
and Kasachee.
THE rebellion in Matabeleland and
Mashonaland has been repressed by the
steadfastness and courage of the settlers
reinforced by my troops and volunteers,
both of the English and Dutch races.
deplore the loss Of valuable lives which
these operations have entailed.
The depressed condition of the sugar in
dustry in the West Indian colonies has
seriously affected their prosperity. 1 have
appointed commission to investigate the
causes, and if possible, to suggest means
of amelioration.
1t was with much regret and with feel
ings of 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 to mitigate the suffering
and lessen the calamity by the develop
ment of railways and irrigation works.
The forethought given through a long
series of years to the preparation of the
most effective arrangements for alleviat-
ing the distress caused by the famine
make their task more hopeful than in the
case of previous visitations
My people throughout my dominions, at
home and in India. have been invited to
second with their liberality the eXertions
of the government. Papers showing the ex-
tent of the famine and the measures
taken to relieve thessuffering, will be laid
before you.
"a plague has also made its appearance
in Bombay and Kurachee and knowing
that despite the precautions adopted by
the local authorities, it shows no signs
of decrease, / have directed my govern
ment to take the most stringent measures
for the eradication of the pestilence.
Gentlemen OF the House of Commons:
The estimates of the year will be laid be-
fore you. While desirous of guarding
against undue expenditure, have felt that
the present condition of the world will
not permit you to depart from the spirit
of prudent foresight I'm which you have
during recent years provided for the de-
Tense 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 invited to consider
further proposals for educational legisla-
tion.
"It is desirable to make better provi-
sion for the compensation of working peo-
pie who suffer accidents, and bill with
that object in view will be submitted to
you.
your consent will be asked to provis-
ions which, in the judgment of the mill
tary authorities. are required for the effi-
cheney of the military defences of the en-
pire.
"a bill will also be submitted to you to
improve the arrangements for the water
supply of the metropolis.
'In order TO promote the interests Of ag-
riculture. which are of paramount inn
portance in Ireland, you will be asked to
consider a bill to establish board OF ag-
riculture. and further executive proposals
viii be brought before you, II the time at
your disposal is sufficient for the purpose.
"Bnls admitting the evidence of accus-
ed persons, amending the law IN respect
of bills OF sale and the registration of land,
for revising the acts in respect of the for
nation OF limited companies an amend
ment to the agricultural holdings act In