New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
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MENT LEADERS
London, Oct 17.-Parliament opened to-day in
extraordinary session to consider the South Az
rican situation. The reply to the Speech from
the Throne was adopted by the Lords.
Both houses assembled in the Chamber OF
Peers at ? o'clock the Queens Speech being read
by Commission. Immediately after the reading
the Speaker Of the House Of Commons the
hight Hon William Court Gully. returned to
the Chamber Of the Commons the House taking
a recess until o'clock
In the Speech from the Throne Her Majesty
said:
My Lords and Gentlemen: Within a very brief
PERIOD after the recent propagation, am COM
peIIeo by events deeply affecting the interests
OF my my Empire to recur TO your advice and aid.
The state OF affairs in South Africa has made
IT expedient that my Government should be en-
apled 10 strengthen the military forces of this
country by calling out the reserves. For this
necessary that Parliament should he called to-
gether
~AScpt lot the OlmCultles that have been
caused by the action Of the South African Re-
puphc, the condition Of the world continues 10
be peaceful.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons: Meas
ures Will be laid before you for the purpose Of
providing the expenditure which has been or
may be caused by events in South Africa. Est-
you in due course.
My Lords and Gentlemen: There are many
subjects Of domestic interest TO which your at
tention will be invited at a later period when
he la oF Do Ito.
mentary session has been reached For the pres
ent have invited your attendance in order 10
and pray that In performing the duties which
claim your attention. you may have the guild
ence and blessing Of Almighty God
THE OPENING CEREMONIES
The opening ceremony occupied quarter Of
an hour Scarcely score OF peers were present
when the Lord High Chancellor Baron Halls
bury. took his seat upon the woolsack. The
Black Rod directed TO desire the immediate
attendance Of the Commons and after a brief
interval the Speaker and other officials Of the
House OF Commons followed by the members
appeared at the bar
The galleries Of both houses were crowded
with women. Mr.. Choate. United States Am
bassador and Mrs. Choate. with the members
Of the Embassy. were In the Diplomatic Gallery
Of the House Of Lords Charlemagne Tower.
United States Ambassador to Russia. was also
present. United States Senator Nelson and R.
Mccormick. OF Chicago. witnessed the proceed
ings in the House Of Commons.
There was less competition than usual for the
honor Of being the first TO arrive It fell to Mr..
John Cumming Macedonia. Conservative Mem
Der for North Kilkenny. who was closely fol-
lowed by William F. B Massey Mainwaring.
Conservative, Member for Central Finsbury. The
subsequent arrivals were slow.
The regular formality Of searching the vaults
under the houses Of Parliament for traces OF
reasonable conspiracy was carried out by the
Beefeaters
GOVERNMENT LEADERS CHEERED
Large crowds waited IN the precincts Of ST.
Stephens for the reassembling Of Lords and
Commoners. and heartily welcomed the favor
ties, especially Joseph Chamberlain. Secretary
Of State for the Colonies The Prince Of Wales
loudly cheered while driving to the House
of Lords.
Within the House cordial receptions marked
the arrival Of Mr. Balfour and the other mem
bers of the Government The House listened
impatiently to the usual protest by James
Lowther against the alleged interference OF
peers in elections, but Mr.. Chamberlain's COM
ing put everybody into good humor and
the signal Tor an immense OUlDurSt OF applause.
He entered the hall carrying a big dispatch box.
Mr.. Balfour gave notice Of a motion tomorrow
that no private business should be taken during
the autumn session.
The Speaker then read the Queens Speech.
shortly after which Sir Alexander Fuller Acland
Hood. Conservative. Member for West Somer-
set, rose to move the address IN reply. He wore
the scarlet and gold uniform Of captain OF the
Grenadiers.
Sir Acland Hood said the House had never
met In graver circumstances. not only for South
Africa but for the whole empire Dwelling
upon the horrors Of war. he declared that war
should not be undertaken except from absolute
necessity. but that, In this case all peaceful
means having failed. war had become necessary
80 establish equal rights for the white races in
South Africa and 10 remove the grievances Of
the Outanders."
SIR ACLAND HOODS SPEECH
After reviewing the course Of the negotiations
between the British Government and the Trans
yaal he said that President KRUGER by his own
act had removed all chance OF peace After
dwelling upon the "spleno offers OF assistance
nads nv the Colonies" and the necessity Of
maintaining Great Britain's paramountcy" he
animadverted upon the defiant language OF
President Steyn Of the Orange Free state, de-
clarng that. unless the question OF Britisn su-
prernacy was settled now British rule IN South
Africa would go. He asserted that the BRUSH
Government, under exceptional provocatlon. hao
shown great patience and forbearance. and that
Great Britain had now no option but to repel
attack loud cheers)
Clement Molyneux Royds. Conservative, Mem
her for Rochdale. seconded the address
OPPOSITION LEADERS ADDRESS
leader in the House of Commons. who followed
Mr.. Royds. said that Parliament had been sum-
n,oned TO give It's approval to the early steps
OF war Never had the House met in crcum-