The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-14

first Parliament Of the new commonwealth
in her name A separation from my son, es-
Pecially at such moment. cannot be CT
- sse than deeply painfuI. buzz 1 still de-
sire 10 give effect to her late Majesty s
wishes and as an evidence of her interest.
as well as OF my own. in all that concerns
the welfare Of my subjects beyond the seas
have decided that the visit to Australia
shall not be abandoned and shall be ex-
tended 10 New Zealand and to the Domin-
ion Of Canada
The prolongatiOn of hos ilities in
South Africa has led ne 10 make a fur
Their call upon the patriotism and devo-
ton Of Canada and Australia. I rejoice
that my request has net with a prompt
and loyal response and that large con-
tingents from those colonies will embark
for the seat CT war at an early date
The expedition organized for the sup
preston of the rebellion in Ashanti has
been crowned with signal success. The
endurance and galIantry of my native
troops, ably commanded by Sir James
WillcOcks and led by British officers.
have overcome both the stubborn resist
ance of the most warlike tribes in West
Africa and the exceptional difficulties of
the climate. the season, and the eounery
III which the operations have been con-
Quoted
The garrison of Kumassi, which was
besieged by the enemy. has been relieved
after a prolonged and gallant defence,
the principal kings have surrendered
and the chief impediment to the progress
and development of this rich portion Of
my West African possessions has now, /
hope, been finally removed.
Tie Indian Famine.
The suffering and mortality caused by
a prolonged drought over 4 large portion
Of my Indian Empire has been greatly al
leyiated by seasonabIe rainfall, but
regret to add that in parts OF the Bombay
Presidency distress of a serious charac-
ter still continues which my officers are
using every endeavor TO mitigate
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons,
the estimates for the year VIII be laid
before you. Every care has been taken
to limit their amount, but the naval and
military requirements OF the country and
especially the outlay consequent on the
South African war, have involved an in
evitable increase.
The demise of the Crown renders il nee
essary that renewed provision shall be
made for the civil list. place unre-
servedIy at your disposal those heredi-
tary revenues which were so placed by
my predecessor, and I have commanded
that the papers necessary for full con-
sideration Of the subject shall be laid be
fore you.
My Lords and Gentlemen. proposals
viii be submitted to your judgment for
increasing the efficiency of ny military
forces Certain changes in the constitu-
uonal court Of final appeal are rendered
necessary in consequence of the increasing
resort 10 II which has resulted from the
expansion CT the Empire during The last
two generations. Legislation will be PRO-
posed TO you for the amendment Of the
Law relating to education Legislation has
been prepared and if the time a your c.s-
posal proves 10 be adequate, will be laid
before you for the purpose of regulating
voluntary sale by landlord to occupying
tenants in Ireland; for amending and con-
solidsting the factory and workshops acts;
for the better administration of the Ian
respecting luuatics; for amending The
public health acts in regard to the water
supply; for the prevention of drunkenness
in licensed houses or public places and
for amending the law of literary COPY
right.
I pray that the Almighty God may con-
tinue 20 guide you in The Conduct Il your
deliberations and may bless them with
success.
4 Majestic Ensemble
Every person in the house stood during
the Kings speech ana the ensemble was
a majestic one.
Lord HaIsbury, Lord Chancellor, the
Duke of Deyonshire, and the Duke of Nor
folk. hereditary Earl Marshal. stood at
the Kings right, and the Marquis Of
Salisbury and the Earl Of Devonshire on
his left The judges, arrayed in their
robes. were seated around the wooIsack
bench and the bishops on the bench ad-
joining.
The method Of summoning the House Of
Commons was as follows
The King commanded his Lord Cham
berlain 20 send an official called Black
Rod to command the immediate attend
ance Of Mr.. Speaker and my faithful
Commons at the bar of the House 10
hear the speech from the throne
The entire ceremony was over al 2:4O
and the King and Queen again entered
their carriage and were driven to Buck
insham Palace through shouting crowds
Although the King suppressed al traces
Of emotion during the delivery Of his
speech, its effect on the audience was the
reverse Of sangutnc.
& PRESENT FROm THE CAR.