New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
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PROROGUED UNTIL OCT. %
THE QUEENS SPEECH TERMINATING THE
SESSION OF PARLIAMENT.

SESSION OF PARLIAMENT.
London. Aug. s-Ths House OF Commons met to-
day at 10 In the morning and passed the third
reading Of the Appropriation bIll which was then
forwarded to the House Of Lords. where II passed
all stages. Both houses then suspended business
until 2:3o D. m. when the Queens speech. prorogu-
Ing Parliament. was read. 1t was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen: At the close OF the
session. during which there have been disturbance
and conflict in Europe I am glad TO be able to
inform you that the cordiaty OF my relations with
foreign Powers remains unchanged The united
influence OF the six Powers slgnatories OF the
Treaty OF Paris was earnestly exerted early In the
year 10 dissuade the King OF Greece from a war
upon which he unhappy desired TO enter. Though
they failed In this endeavor. they were able 10
bring about early suspension OF hostilities be-
tween the two belligerents and open negotiations
for peace. These proceedings are protracted and
formal treaty has not yet been signed: but there
is good ground for believing that all the most i'm
portant matters In controversy have been adjusted
and that in return for an adequate indemnity the
territory conquered by Turkey. with slight modi-
fcation OF the frontier. will be restored TO Greece.
II have given notice to the King CT the Begians
and the German Emperor 10 terminate the treaties
or 1867 and 1865 whereby am prevented from maxi
Ing with my colonies such fiscal arrangements
within my Empire seem to me expedient
I'm consequence OF the infraction by the Chinese
Government OF certain stlpulations OF the conven-
ton OF 1894 fresh convention has been concluded.
establishing the frontier OF Burmah and China
more advantaeeously to my Empire and opening
the West River OF China to European commerce.
Il have concluded treaty of commerce and
friendship with King Meneek.
THE presence Of representatives Of the colonies
and India at the ceremonies Of the celebration Of
the sixtieth year 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 In the fiscal legislation of Canada and
the contribution that Cape Colony, following the
example of Australasia, has offered for our naval
defence.
The famine which, to my profound grief has
prevailed in large portions OK my Indian domn-
ions since the autumn OF last year has taxed se-
verely the resources OF that country. / gladly
acknowledge the energy and self-sacrifce OF my
officers of all ranks. both Europeans and natives
and Of the many private persons who. with
firing zeal and anxious desire to avoid offence
native feeling have abored to save life and re-
leye suffering. An appeal TO the sympathy of my
subjects in all parts of my Empire was responded
learn that owing to the satisfactory rainfall there
is every prospect that the area of distress will be
The plague. which caused large number Of
deaths. has almost disappeared The Improvement
OF the local Governments. Every precauton Will
be sdOed P, in yew Of the possibility Of s
both OF its prevalence and fatal effects.
grateful for the liberal provision to which you
have assented for increasing the maritime forces
Of my Empire
MY Lords and Gentlemen: II has given me great
pleasure TO sanction the arrangements you have
made for enarging the important harbors OF Dover
and Gibraltar and for strengthening the military
defences of my Empire. ! anticipate that the IA
cilities you have given for the practice of milf
tary maneuvres will conduce 10 the greater ef-
fciency of my army.
THE assistance your legislation has given TO the
support of necessous schools will secure adequate
provision for education in localities where IL Is most
required and will | trust close for some time
difficult and anxious controversy.
The measure you have passed for the compensa-
tion of workmen injured by accidents In the course
Of their employment will confer great benefits upon
large section Of the population.
II recognize with satisfaction the steps 10 facili-
tate the transfer If land TO protect the consun-
ers OF water in the metropolis and to relieve the
distress in the congested districts OF Scotland.
II rejoice that you have been able TO provide a
more efficient and more economical system for the
judicial institutions Of Ireland.
II pray that the fruit of your labors may be as
sured by the protection and blessing Of the AL
mighty God" 40 ma,
proceedings terminated at 3:l5 p. m