The San Francisco call., 1897-01-20
PARLIAMENT
ASSEMBLIES
Lords and CommonerS Hear
the Speech From the
Throne.
VICTORIA REVIEWS SOME
NOTED EVENTS.
Pleased With the Arbitration
Treaty With the United
States.
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/sFRIOUs STATE OF AFFAIRS
IN TURKEY.
Operations in Egypt Success ul.
Measures for the Amelioration
of Sufferers in India.
VICTORIA REVIEWS SOME
NOTED EVENTS.
/sFRIOUs STATE OF AFFAIRS
IN TURKEY.
Operations in Egypt Success ul
Measures for the Amelioration
of Sufferers in India.

LONDON. ENG, Jan. 19.-Parliament
reassem bled to-day for what promises to
be the most important session since Lord
Salisbury assumed the reins of power.
There was an unusually large attendance
in both houses, due largely to the earnest
appeals that had been issued to their sup.
porters by the leaders of the various
parties. To each member of the House Of
Lords Earl Salisbury had addressed per-
sonal letter to this effect: LAS it is proba-
bic that matters OF conside erable import
ance will consume the discussion Of both
houses l trust it may be consistent with
your lordships convenience to be present
in your place upon the opening and fol-
lowing days"
To the Conservative members of the
House of Commons Arthur James Bal
four had also addressed a letter, saying
that, "As Parliament will be Immediately
invited to discuss important public ques-
tiOns l earnestly hope that you will make
such arrangements as will enable you to
be present from the beginning of the
sessions"
Sir William Harcourt also in his ad-
dress to the radical members laid stress
upon the matters OF impor tance that
would be brought at once under discus
sion.
There were the usual scenes about West
minister Palace yard. A large crowd as
sem bIed early ana cheered heir favorites.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt especially
came IN for warm reception. Shortly
after the noon hour there was the usual
summons from the upper chamber, and,
preceded by the Black Rod, the COM
moners rushed peIl nell to the House of
Lords, where the Queens speech was read
by commission by the LORD High Chan
ceIlor, Lord Halsbury. 1t is as follows:
My Lords and Gentlemen: Ny relations
with all OF the other powers continue to be OF
q friendly character. The appalling mas
sacres which have aken place in CONSTANT
nople and other parts OF the Ottoman domIn-
ions have called for the special attention OF
the powers signGtory to the treaty OF Paris.
Papers VIII be laid before you showing the
considerations which induced the powers 10
make the present condition of the Ottoman
empire the su bject of special consultation by
the representatives OF the powers at Constan-
tinople. The conference of the six En- bassa-
dors to he Porte is still pending.
The action undertaken by the Khedive of
Egypt against the Khalifa with my approval
and assistance has been entirely successful.
His forces. supported by my officers and
troops, have won back the provinces of Don
COLA TO civilization by operations which were
conducted with remarkable skill and the way
has been opened for further advance when
ever such step is judged to be desirable.
Ny Government has discussed with the
United States as a friend OF Venezuela the
terms under which the pending questions of
dispute on the frontier OF that country and the
territory of Guiana may be subjected to arbItra-
ton. An arrangement has been arrived at
which, trust, viii affect an adjustment of the
existing controversy without exposing to risk
the interests OF any colonists who have estab-
Hshed rights in the disputed territory. It is
with much qualification that have concluded
a treaty for general arbitration with the Presi-
dent of the United States By which trust that
all differences which may arise between us
viii be peacefully adjusted. 1 hope that this
arrangement may have further value in CON-
mending to other powers the consideration OF
the principle by which the danger OF war may
be notably abated.
The rebellion in Matabeleland has been re-
Npressed by the steadfastness and courage of
the settlers, re-euforced by my troops and
volunteers, both of the English and Dutch
races. l depiore the loss of valuable lives
which those operations have entailed.
The depressed condition OF the sugar indus
affected their prosperity / have appointed
commission to investigate the causes, and, if
possible, TO suggest means of amelioration.
1t 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 the large portion OF
India. My Government in that country is
making every effort to mitigate the suffering
and lessen the calamity by the development OF
thought through long series Of years TO the
preparation OF the most effecrive arrangements
for alleviating distress caused by famine
makes their task more hopeful than in the
case of previous Yisitations. Ny people
throughout my dominions at home and in In
dia have been invited to second with their lib
crafty the exertions of the Governments Pa
pers howing the extent of the famine and the
measures taken to relieve the suffering will be
laid before you. plague has also made It's
appearance in Bonn bay and Kurachee, and not
withstanding the precautions adopted by the
local authorities it shows signs of decrease.
have directed my Government to take the
strongest measures for tie eradication OF the
pestile nee.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons: The
estimates of the year Will be laid before you.
While desirous OF guarding undue expen-
diture have felt that the present condition
OF the world viii not permit you to depart
NNrom the spirit OF prudent foresight in which
you have during recent years provided tor the
defense of the empire.
My lords and gentlemen; A measure for the
promotion OF primary education, by securing
the maintenance of voluntary sch hools, will be
laid before you, and If time permits you will
invited 10 consider further proposals for edu-
cational legislation.
1t is desirable to make better provisions for