The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-20
A Wish Expressed for the Negotiation of
Other Arbitration Treaties.
EFFORTS TO RELIEVE STRICKEN INDIA
A Board OF Agriculture for Ireland To be
Proposed-In the House Of Lords Prime
Minister Salisbury Promises the
Re-Conquost Of tho soudan'

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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 massacrcs which have
taken place in ConstauunOpio and other
PARTS Of the Ottoman dominions have
called for the special attention Of the
Powers sicnatOry 10 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 subject Of spe-
c!al consultation by representatives, OF
the Powers at Constantinoplo. Confer
enccs Of six ambassadors to the Porte
are still proceeding.
CONQUEST OF DONGOLA.
"The action undertaken by the Khe-
dive OF Egypt against the Khaiiia, with
my approval and assistance. has been on-
tirely successful. His forces supported
by my officers and troops have won back
the fertile provinces of Dongola 20 civil
ization by operations which were COM
Quoted with remarkable skill, and the
way has been opened for a further ad-
vance whenever such step is judged 20 be
desirable.
My government has discussed with the
United States. as the friend of Nenezu-
ella. the terms under which pending ques-
tons Of dispute IN the frontier between
that republic and British Guiana may
be equitably submitted to arbitration.
arrangements have been arrived at
with that government which Will /
trust. effect an adjustment of existing
| controversies without exposing TO risk
the interests Of any coonists who have
established rights I'm the disputed terri
tory.
ARBITRATION TREATY.
1T IS with much qualification that 7
have concluded Il treaty for general arr
bitration with the President of the Unit
cd States by which ] trust that an differ
cnces that may arise between us VIII he
peacefully adjusted. L hope that this
arrangement may have further value in
commencing 90 other Powers the con-
siderati0n Of the principle 10y which the
danger Of war may be notably abated.'
"The rebellion I'm Matabeland and
Mashonaland has been repressed by the
steadfastness and courage of the set-
tiers. reinforced by my troops and vol
unteors, both of the English and Dutch
races. I deplore the loss of valuable
lives. which these operations have en-
tailed.
INDIAS TROUBLES.
"The depressed condition OF the sugar
industry in the West Indian colonies has
seriously affected their prosperity. / have
appointed o commission TO investigate
the causes. and. IL possible, 10 suggest
means of ameli0ration.
"It is with much regret and with feel
ings OF The deepest sympathy that have
heard that owing 10 the failure Of the
30.
feet "a large portion of India.
My government I'm that country IS
making every effort 10 mitigate the suf-
fering and lessen the calamity by the
development of railways and irrigation
works The forethought given through
long series of years % the preparation
Of the most effective arrangements for
allovlaune distress caused by famine
make their task more hopeful than in
the case of previous visitations Ny pe0-
pie throughout my dominions. at home
and in india. have been invited 90 second
with their lbcrIlity the cXerti0ns OF the
government. Papers showing tine extent
of the famine and the measures taken
10 relieve suffering viii Dee lad before
You.
"A plague has also made us appear
ancc in i'ombdy and lturachce and. not
wlthstandns the precautions adopted by
tine local authorities. DO shows 40 signs
of decrease ] have directed nay govern
inent ID iahe iLc most stringent measures
Tor the craGraf'on Of the pestiience.
ESTIMATES FOR THE YEAR.
Gentlemen of The House Of Commons.
The estimates of the year Will be
laid before You. While deslrous of guard
ing against undue Expenditure. / have
felt that the present condition of the
world Will not permit you 10 depart from
the spirit OF prudent foresight in which
you have during recent years provided
for the defence Of the Empire.
MY Lord and Gentlemen:
"A measure for the promotion OF pri-
mary education by securing the mainten-
ance OF voluntary schools will bc laid bee
fore you, and if time permits YOU viii
bo invited TO consider further proposals.
for educational legislation.
1T is desirable TO make better provision
for the compensation az working people
who suffer from accidents. and bin
with that object in view viii hc submit
TED 10 you.
Your consent will De asked 20 pro-
visions. which I'm the Judgment of the
military authorities are required for the
efficiency of the military defences Of the
Empire.
"A bill will also be submitted 10 YOU 10
improve the arrangements for the water
supply Of the metropolis.
In order 10 promote tho interests OF
agriculture. which are of paramount i'm
portance in Ireland you will be asked 10
consider bin 10 establish a Board OF
Agriculture, and further legislative pro-
pOsals viii be brought before YOU II the
time at your disposal is sufficient for the
purpose.
bills admitting the evidence Of sale
and the registration Of land for revis-
ing the acts In respect Of the formation
Of limited companies. AN amendment 10
the agricultural Al holdings act i'm Great
Britain the exclusion of goods manu-
factured I'm prisons In other countries.
the establishment of reformatories Tor
inebriatcs and for amending the existing
procedure in respect OF private bills com
ing from Scotland and Ireland have been
prepared.
IL heartily commend your important
deliberations TO the guidance Of Almighty
Cod
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
The benches OF the House q Commons
were crowded with members ami the
galleries were packed with privileged
spectators. Hon. Arthur J. Balfour. first
ord Of the Treasury, Joseph Chamber
lain, Secretary OF State for the Colonies.
and Sir william Harcourt. the leader
OF Nthe opposition in the House. were
greeted with prolonged cheers as they
entered the chan Der.
After the Queens speech had been read
10y the Speaker Niscount Folkcnstone
member for the South Division Of Wilt
shire moved the address in reply TO the