Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-14
lave SO recently sustained, and which

have SO recently sustained, and which
has fallen with peculiar severity on my
self My beloved mother during her
long and glorious reign has set an ex-
ample before the world of what a mon
arch should be. 1t is my earnest desire
to walk in her footsteps.
Amid this public and private grief 1t
is satisfactory to me to be able to as
sure you that my relations with the
other powers continue friendly.
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 If they are
still opposed.
II greatly regret the loss of life and
the expenditure of treasure due to the
fruitless guerrilla warfare maintained
by Bcer partisans in the former terri
tories OF the two republics Their early
submission is much to be desired In
their own interests as until it takes
place it will be Impossible for me 10 es-
tablish in those colonies the institutions
which will secure the equal rights of all
the white Inhabitants and protection
and justice to the native population.
The capture of Pekin by the allied
forces and the happy release of those
who We're besieged in the legations, re-
suits to WITCH my Indian troops and my
naval forces largely contributed, have
been followed by the submission of the
IL al
insisted on by the powers. Negotiations
are proceeding regarding the manner in
which compliance with these demands
is to be effected.
The establishment of the Australian
commonwealth was accomplished at
Sydney, January l, with many manifes-
tations of popular enthusiasm and re-
joicing. My deeply beloved and lament
ed mother had assented To the visit of
the duke of Cornwall and York to open
the first parliament of the new COM
smonwealth in her name. A separation
from my son. especially at such a mo-
ment, can not be otherwise than deep
ly painful. but still desire to give ef-
feet TO her late nlajesty's wishes as
evidence of her interest as we'll as of my
own in all that concerns the Welfare of
my subjects beyond the seas. ] have de-
clded that the visit TO Australia shall
not be abandoned and shall be extended
TO New Zealand and the dominion of
Canada.
The prolongation of hostilities in
South Africa has led me TO make a fur
lther call on the patriotism and devotion
of Canada and Australia. / rejoice tha,
my request has met with prompt and
loyal response and large additional con-
tingents from these colonies will en-
bark for the seat of war at an early
date.
The expedition organized for 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
Wilcox and led by British officers, have
overcome both the stubborn resistance
of the warlike tribes of west Africa and
the exceptional difficulties of climate
and season of the country in which the
operations were conducted.
The garrison of Coomassie, which
was besieged by the enemy, has been
relieved after prolonged and gallant
defense. The principal kings have sur
rendered and the chief impediment tc
the progress of development of this rich
portion of my west African possessions
has now, i hope, been fully removed.
The suffering and mortality caused
by the prolonged drouth in Il large por-
stion of my Indian empire have been
greatly alleviated by a seasonable rain
fall, but 1 regret to add that in parts of
the Bombay presidency distress of a
serious character still continues. which
my officers are using every endeavor to
mitigate.
"Gente,nen of the House of Com
mons: The estimates for the year will
be laid before YOU. Every care has been
taken to limit their amount. but the
naval and military requirements of the
country at and especially the outlay
consequent upon the South African war
has involved an inevitable increase. The
demise of the crown renders it neces-
sary that renewed provision shall be
made for the civil list. place unre-
sservedly at your disposition those
Hereditary revenues which were 50
placed By my predecessor and i have
commanded that the papers necessary
Tor a full consideration of such be laid
sLefore you.
My Lords and Gentlemen: Propo-
sails will be submitted to your judg-
ment for increasing the efficiency of my
military forces.
Certain changes ip the constitution
OF the court of final appeal are consid-
cred necessary III consequence of the in
creased resort to it. which has resulted
from the expansion of the empire during
the last two generations.
Legislation will be proposed to you
for amendment of the law relating to
cducation; regulation of voluntary sale
by landlords occupying tenants in Ire
land: amending and consolidating the
factory and work shops acts: better adj
minstration of the law respecting luna
tics: amending the public health acts in
regard to the water supply; prevention
of Drunkenness in licensed houses and
public places. and amending of the law
of literary copyright.
II pray that Almighty God may guide
you in the conduct of your deliberations,
and that He may bless them with sue
cess.
After the reading of the speech the
procession was reformed, the king pro-
ceeded. unrobed, and left Westminster
in the state carriage.
To Drill New Sait Wells.
Akron, o.. Feb. 14stephen Mark
ham of Pittsburg was yesterday given
the contract for drilling salt wells for a
new plant to be built in opposition to
the trust. Men who were formerly in
= r.