The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-01-19
TIE QUEENS SPEECH
Parliament Officially Told
Of the Famine and
Plague in India.
GOOD FRIENDS WITH UNCLE SAM
The Egyptian Muddle Spoken Of
No Diminution of War
like Preparation.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, Jan. 10, 1S97.-Parliament re-
assembled today and the members of the
House of Commons as usual proceeded
to the House of Lords to hear the read
ing of the Queens speech, which was
read by the Lord Chancellor, as follows:
MY Lords and Gentlemen-My rela-
tions with all of the other powers con-
tinue to be of a friendly character The
appalling nlassacres which have taken
place in Constantinople and other parts
of the Ottoman dominions have called for
the special attention of the powers sign
atory to the treaty of Paris. Papers will
be laid before you, showing the consider
ations which induced the powers to make
the present condition of the Ottoman
Empire the subject of special consulta-
tion by the representatives of the powers
at Constantinople. The conferences of
the six Ambassadors to the Porte are
still proceeding
The action undertaken by the Khedive
of Egypt against the Khalifa with my
ly successful His forces, supported by
my officers and troops, have won back
the fertile provinces of Dongoia to ciyi1-
"
Quoted with remarkable skill and the
way has been opened for a further adj
vance whenever such step is judged to
be desirable.
My Government have discussed with
the, United States as a friend of Vene-
zuela the terms under which the pending
questions of a disputed frontier between
that Republic and British Guiana may
be equltably submitted to arbitration An
arrangement has been arrived at
with that Government which, will, l
trust, effect an adjustment of the exist
ing CONTROVERSIES without exposing to
risk the interests of any colonists who
have established rights in the disputed
1t is with much qualification that I
nave concluded treaty for general arbi-
tIation with the President of the United
enees that may arise between us will be
rangement may have further value n
eomnaending to other powers the .consid-
Grafton OF the principle by which the
denger OF war may be notably abated.
~ me n 1 rebellion in Matabelaland and
steadfastness and courage of the set
tiers. reinforced by my troops and volun-
fe feerss both Of the English and Dutch
lives s, which these operations have en-
The depressed condition of the sugar in
ously affected their prosperity I have
appolnted commission to Investigate
tne causes and, If possible, to suggest
u IS with much regret and with feelings
OF the deepest sympathy that I have
heard that owing to the failure of the au-
iin ,uHin rains scarcity and famine affect a
large portion of India. My Government in
that country is making every effort to
mitigate the suffering and lessen the cal
amlty by development of railways and ir-
rlgallen works. The forethought given
through long series of years to the pre-
paration of the most effective arrange
ments for alleviating distress caused by
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 extent
or the famine and the measures taken to
relieve the suffering will be laid before
you.
A plague has also made its appearance
IN Bombay and Karachee, and notwith-
standing the precautions adopted by the
local authorities it shows no signs of de-
crease have directed my Government
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
before you. While desirous of guarding
against undue expenditure, l have felt
that the present condition of the world
wild not permit you to depart from the
spirit OF prudent foresight in which you
nave during recent years provided for the
defence 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 If time permits you will be in
vited to consider further proposals for
educational legislation.
It Is desirable to make better provision
for the compensation of working people
who suffer from accidents and a bill with
that object in view will be submitted to
you.
Your consent will be asked to provisions
which, in the Judgment of the military
authorities. are required for the efficiency
of the military defences of the empire
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
agriculture, which are of paramount i'm
ports.nce in Ireland, you will be asked to
consider a bill to establish Board of
Agriculture, and further legislative pro-
posals will be brought before you if the
time at your disposal is sufficient for the
purpose.
Bills admitting the evidence of accused
persons, amending the law in respect of
for revising the acts lin respect of the
formation of limited companiese an
amendment to the agricultural holdings
act in Great Britain, the exclusion of
countries, the establishment of reforma-
tories for inebriates and for amending
the existing procedure in respect of
private bills coming from Scotland and
Ireland have been prepared.
I heartily commend your important de-
liberations to the guidance of Almighty
God.
The benches OF the House of Commons
were crowded with members and the gal
| leries were packed with privileged specta-
tors. Right Hon. Arthur J. Balfour. First
Lord of the Treasury; Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain. Secretary of State for the
Colonies, and Sir William Harcourt, the
were greeted with prolonged cheers as
they entered the chamber. After the
Queens speech had been read by the
Speaker. Viscount FOlkestone, member for
the South Division of Wiltshire, moved
the address in reply to the speech from
the throne, and in the course OF his re-
marks referred to the approaching COM
pletion Of the SIXTEEN year Of the reign
of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and ex-
pressed hope that the event, SO unique in
the annals of the country, would be be-
| ftttinayly celebrated.
Sir William Harcourt said that the most
important, as well as the most satisfac-
tory statement contained in the Queen s
speech was the reference made to the
relations between Great Britain and the
United States He heartily congratulate
ed the country upon the conclusion of the
differences regarding Venezuela and gave
them unstinted praise for the general ar
| signed by the British Ambassador at
washington and the American Secretary
lof State. Sir Williams remarks were
recivad with cheers.
There was an unusually large attend
ance pf peers: The lately appointed Arch
| Fred'sriek Temple and the recently Great
| ed Bishop of London. the RE- Rev. M