The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-20


upon the opening and following days.
To the conservative members of tn
house of commons. Arthur James Bal
four had also addressed a letter say
ing that, AS parliament will be imme
diately invited to discuss importan
questions, 1 earnestly hope that yo
will make such arrangements as vii
enable you to be present from the be
ginning of the session.
Sir William Harcourt, also, in hi
address to the radical members. lai.
stress upon the matters of importance
that would be brought at once unde
discussion.
USUAL SCENES.
There were the usual scenes abou
Westminster palace yard. A large
crowd assembled early and cheereC
, their favoriteS. Sir William Vernon
HarcOurt, especially, came in for
/ warm reception. Shortly after the moor
hour, there was the usual summon.
/ from the upper chamber and, pre-.
coded by the black rod, the cornmoners
rushed pell nell to the house of lords
! where the queens speech was read by
/ commission by the lord high chancel-
Tor, Lord Halsbury.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
MY Lords and Gentlemen-My rela-
lions with all of the other powers con
tinue to be Of a friendly character.
The appalling maSSacreS which have
/ taken place in ConsiantinopIe and
other parts of the ottoman dominions
have called for the especial attention
OF the powers Signatory to the treaty. of
Paris.
Papers Will be laid before you show
ing the considerations which induced
the powers to make the present con-
dltlon of the ottoman empire the sub
jest of special consultation by the
representatives of the powers al Con-
stantinople. The conference of the six
ambassadors to the porte is still pro-
ceeding
The action taken by the khedive of
Egypt against the khalaiff with NV
approval and assistance, has been en-
tlrely successful His forces. supported
by my officers and troops, have won
PACK the provinces of Dongola to civil
llaton by operations which were con-
Quoted with remarkable skill. and The
way has been opened for a further adj
vance Whenever such a stem is Judged
to be desirable.
My government has discussed with
the United States as friend az
venezuela the terms under which the
pending questions Of dispute in the
IIontler between that republic and
eQulIdDiK D.
Jected TO arbitration. An Arrangement
mas been arrived at with that govern
ment which Will, l trust, effect an adj
Justment of the existing controversy
exposing TO no risk the interests of anv
coionlsts who have established rights
IN the disputed territory.
GENERAL ARBITRATION.
1t is with much qualification that
nave concluded treaty for general ar
pltration with the president of the
nited States, by which l trust that
all differences which may arise be-
tween US will be peacefully adjusted
nope that this arrangement NAV have
further value in commencing IN otbaT
powers the consideration of a nrincir1Ia
ny Wnlch the danger of war NAV be
notably abated. "0
Inc rebellion in Matabeleland has
peen repressed by the steadfastness and /
courage of the settlers. reinforced Inv /
my troops and volunteers, both of the /
English and Dutch races. | deplore the /
loss OF valuable lives which these oner- /
atoms have entailed
Inc depressed condition of the /
sugar industry in the West indian col
ONES has seriously affected their Dros-
perity- l have appointed a commission
20 investigate the cause and if nos
'iDle' TO suggest means of ameliora
ION.
Ii IS with much regret and feelings
IL the deepest sympathy that l have
ledru mat, owing to the fail
IRE VI the autumn rains, scarcity and
anime affect the larger portion of IN
liza. My government in that country
5 making every effort to mitigate the
'uhering and lessen the calamity bv
ne development of railways and irri
atlon works. The forethought through
long series Of years to the prepara-
ION OF the most effective arrange
nents Tor alleviating distress caused
y famine makes their task more hope
III thah IN the case of previous vista
IONS My people throughout NV do
unions at home and in India have
cen invited TO second with their liber
MY the eXeruons of the government
'apers showing the extent of the fam
ne and the measures taken to relieve
ne suffering will be laid before Won.
BOMBAY'S PLAGUE. I
"A plague has also made it's appear-
nee in Bombay and Karachee. and
notwithstanding the precautions
dopted by the local authorities. if
nows no signs of decrease. | have di- :
ected my government TO take the !
rongest measures for the eradication ;
{ the peStilence.
bShllSiieH o. the mouse of COM i;
lons-The estimates of the year will
laid before you. While DESTROYS of =.
JardlnS an undue expenditure, / have
II that the present condition of the !
GRID will not permit you to depart =
ON the spirit of prudent foresight in
hlch you have during recent wears
'ovided for the defense of the empire
My lords and gentlemen-A measure
r the promotion of primary educa- :
on by securing the maintenance of :,
schools viii be laid before :,
III and II time permits you will be g
vited to consider further PROPOSALS h
I educational legislation -
1t IS desirable to make better pro G
sion for the compensation of working h
ople who suffer from accidents. and II
bill with that object in view viii he r,
omitted to you. -
. Your consent Will be asked 10 pro- +,
Sions which. in the judgment Ut the
llitary authorities, are required for g
e efficacy of the military defenses .
the empire. Ii
"A bill will also be submitted to Won =.
improve the arrangements for the @
tier supply of the metropolis m
In order to promote the interests o,
agriculture, which are of paramount IL
portance to Ireland. you will be w
ked to consider a bill to establish a
ard of agriculture and further leg 81
atlve proposals will be brought be- W
e you If the time at your disposal is q,
1lclent for the purpose. n,