Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-14
THE KINGS SPEECH.

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THE KINGS SPEECH.
The kings speech was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen. / address
YOU for the first time at moment of
national sorrow when the whole coun-
Try is mourning the irreparable loss we
have SO recently sustained and which
has fallen with peculiar severity on
myself. My beloved mother during her
long and glorious reign has set an ex-
ample before the world of what a
monarch should be. 1t Is my earnest
desire to walk in her footsteps.
Amid this public and private grief
II is satisfaction to me to be able 10
assure you that my relations with the
other powers continue friendly.
WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
1.-THE war in South Africa is not yet
entirely terminated, but the capitals of
the enemy and his principal lines OF
communication are In my possession
and measures have been taken which
will, / trust, enable my troops to deal
effectually with the forces by which
they are still opposed.
II greatly regret the loss OF life and
expenditure of treasure due TO the
fruitless guerrilla warfare maintained
by Boer partlsans in the former ter
rltOries OF the two republics. Their
early submission Ia much 70 be desired
In their own interests, as until IL takes
place II viii be impossible for me to
establish In those colonies the lnstitu-
lions which viii secure the equal rights
Of all the white inhabitants and protec-
ton and justice for the native popula-
ton.
CAPTURE OF PEKIN.
1.-THE capture of Pekin by the allied
forces and the happy release of those
who We're besieged in the legations, re-
suits to which my Indian troops and
my naval forces largely contributed.
have been followed BY the submission OF
the Chinese government to the demands
insisted on by the powers. Negotiations
are proceeding regarding the manner
In which compliance with these de-
mands is TO be effected.
AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH.
THE establishment of the Austria
Han commonwealth was proclaimed at
sydney, January l. with many mani
festations of popular enthusiasm and
Rejoicing. My deeply beloved and la
mented mother had assented to the Wis
II OF the Duke OF Cornwall and York
to open the first parliament Of the new
commonwealth in her name A separa-
ton from my son. especially at such
moment, cannot be otherwise than
deeply painful, but ! still desire 70 give
effect TO her late majesty's wishes as
evidence Of her interest, as well as Of
my own, in all that concerns the well
rare OF my subjects beyond the seas. |
have decided that the visit to Austria
liza shall not be abandoned and shall be
extended TO New Zealand and the Dom
inion Of Canada.
THE prolongation Of the hostilities in
South Africa has led me to make fur
Their call on the patriotism and devotion
OF Canada and Australasia. / rejoice
that my request has met with a prompt
and loyal response, and large additional
contingents from those colonies will
embark for the seat of war at an early
date
REBELLION IN ASHANTI.
iHV SNPcultlOH organized Tor the
suppression Of the rebellion in Ashanti
was crowned with signal success The
endurance and gallantry OF my native
troops, ably commanded by Sir James
Willcoaks, and led by British officers,
nave overcome both the stubborn re-
sistance OF the most warlike tribes of
west Africa and the exceptional diff
culties OF the climate and season of the
country In xuhfah ha Al
conducted, The garrison of Coomassle.
which was beseged by the enemy. has
been relieved after prolonged and gal
liant defense The principal kings have
surrendered and the chief impeachment
TO the progress of the development of
this rich portion of my West Africa
possessions has now. hope, been finally
removed.
DRoUTH IN INDIA.
The suffering and mortality caused by
the prolonged drouth in a large portion
OF my indian empire have been greatly
alleviated by seasonable rainfall but
! regret to add that in parts OF the
bombay presidency distress Of a serious
character still continues, which my
officers are using every endeayor TO
mitigate.
ESTIMATES TO BE SUBMITTED.
Gentlemen OF the house Of commons:
The estimate for the year viii be laid |
before you. Every care has been taken
to limit their amount, but the naval and |
requirements OF the country |
and especially the outlay consequent |
upon the South African war. has in |
volved an inevitable increase,
THE demise OF the crown renders n |
necessary that renewed provision shall |
be made for the civil list place nm |
reservedly at your disposal those hered- |
tary revenues which were go placed nv |
my predecessor and I have Commanded |
hat the papers necessary for a fun CON |
Of the subject shall be laid |
before you.
THE MILITARY FORCE.
MY lords and gentlemen. Proposals
will be submitted TO your Judgment for
the efficiency OF my military /
'orces.
Certain changes In the constitution
" the court Of final appeal are consid-
'red necessary In consequence OF the
increased resort TO II which has resulted
n the expansion of the empire during |
ne last TWO generations.
Legislation will be proposed TO you
or the amendment Of the law relating
% education.
IRISH LAND QUESTION.
Legislation has been prepared and
I the time at your disposal proves TO
'e adequate II will be laid before you
or the purpose Of regulating the volun-
are sale by landlords to occupying ten
'nts in Ireland; for amending and con-
oidating the factory and workshops
Gus; Tor the better administration OF the
aw respecting lunatics; for amending
he public health acts In regard TO the
water supply; for the prevention Of
runkenness in licensed houses and pub
e places. and FOR amending the law Of
literary copyright.
Il pray that Almighty God may con-
niue to guide you In the conduct Of