The sun., 1900-01-31


and said there seemed to be no better
time for promoting union upon sound
and enduring basis, coupled with poll
cy of unity in combat and entire indie
pendence of all the English political par
ties. He then moved resolution de-
claring at an end the division of the
Irish Nationalist representatives and
that henceforth they should act together
as on- united party.
The resolution was carried unanimous
".
There was conspicuous absence of
public excitement in connection with the
reasscmbling of parliament. A small
knot of people witnessed the arrival and
departure Of the yeoman of the guard.
The crowd around the entrance to Pal
ace yard at no time exceeded 800, and
the few who were hoping for some
demonstration against the ministry were
disappointed.
The Queen's Speech.
The queens speech at the reassembling
Of parliament was as follows:
"My Lords and Conference.-The peace
which had recently been broken in South
Africa when last ! addressed you has,
unhappily, not been restored, but other
wise my relations with other states are
friendly. In resisting the invasion OF my
South African colonies 10y the South AT
rican Republic and Orange Free State
my people have responded with devotion
and enthusiasm TO the appeal which /
have made to them, and the heroism of
my soldiers in the field and my sailors
and marines who were landed to co-op-
crate with them has not fallen short of
o., ~ 1. AZ. 4
tory.
II am deeply grieved that so many val
liable lives should have fallen a sacrifice,
hut ] have witnessed with pride and with
heartiest qualification the patriotic eager
ness and spontaneous loyalty with which
my subjects in all parts of my dominions
have come forward to share in the com
mon defense of their imperial interests.
am confident ] shall not look to them in
vain when ! exhort them to sustain and
renew their exertions until they have
brought this struggle for the maintenance
of the G0rpire and the assertion of its su-
premacy in South Africa to q victorious
conclusion.
"A treaty has been concluded with the
German emperor for the adjustment of
the rights claimed by the two countries
in Samoa, Tonga aud other islands in the
Pacific. To O portion Of these stipua-
tions the government of the United States
has also been n party.
~ bill will DC introduced at an early
date TO give effect to the scheme of fed
GRAFTON which has been adopted after
mosz careful consideration by five Of my
Australian colonies.
Il have watched with cordial satisfac.
tax.., - u
greater colonies into self governing eoIn-
munities. feel confident that the es-
tahlishmcnt of the great federation of
Australia will prove advantageous not
only to the ;nlanirs Immediately concern
cd, but ais" Ia the empire NJ large.
Praise For CoIoniaIs.
"The brilliant courage and soldierlike
qualities of the colonial forces engaged
in South Africa have already earned high
admiration, and patriotic offcrs of assist
ance which il was not possibk TO accept
have come from many other colonies with
populations of various races. I have re-
ceived from the ruling chiefs of native
states of India numerous offers to place
their troops and the resources of their
states at my disposal for service in South
Africa. These proofs of their loyalty 10
myself and their devotion to the cause
of my empire have afforded me much
qualification,
regret that, owing to insufficient
rainfall i'll the autumn over Il great part
of western and central India, the har-
vests and paSturagc have failed to such
an extent as 10 create famine. Timely
measures have been taken by my govern
ment and by the rulers of the native
n1,,p. afcn f.,lA -.
prevent starvation.
Il regret TO add that the epidemic of
plague continues and that although its
severity has moi increased since last
year, there is 1T present na prospect of
its diminution.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons
The estimates for the public service Of |
the year viii he laid before yuu. The pro- |
vision for military expenditure must br
largely increased, on account of the |
charge for military operations in South |
Africl. T(le experience of great war |
must necessarily afford lessons Of the |
greatest importance 10 the military al- |
minisiraiions Of The country. You will |
not | am convinced, shrink from any |
outlay that may he required to place our |
defensive prcpnrations on a level with |
the responsibilities which the possession |
Of 50 great m empire has laid upon us. |
Al time whom several other nations are |
porfccting their uayal preparations ~ tho |
cost Of incrcasiut; efforts and sacrifices |
Tho solicitu1c With which you have pro
vided for the efficiency Of our navy and |
our coast dcfenses win assuredly not Nc
relaxed"
Cincinnati with tn" Ree-s.
Cincinnati Ian. 30-The Cincinnati i
board Of legislation hHs nasscd a resolu-
tion Of sympthy with thc cause of he
TranSvaal |aery and favoring mediation
hT the United Statcs 10 secure JUST ard
peacr.
Leyds Going to Russia.
81. Pctcrshnrc, Jan 30 Thc newspa-
pers hero announce thlt Dr. Leyds the
diplomatic representative Of the Trans
vaal, will spend few days in this city
next week.
EiG Nair Bill Passed.
Albany, ian. 30.--In the assembly Mr..
Hills Pan-American exposition bill was
passed, which authorizes and empowers
the general board of the exhibit to erect
the state building at a cost Of 100000
to he taken from the lump sum of $780,