New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20

donia, which has continued to give cause for
anxiety"
The speech announced that the idea of an
intermediate stage for a representative govern
rnent OF the Transvaal had been abandoned and
that new constipation would be drawn up as
expediuously as possible adding that until the
Transvaal Assembly met, the importation of
Chinese would be suspended
After announcing the postponement of the
proposed Colonial conference until early in 1907,
the King congratulated the Commons on the
steady increase in imports and exports indicat-
ing that the industries generally were in a sound
and progressive condition. but Immediately
afterward the King invited the earnest attention
Of the legislators to the additions made in re-
cent years TO the national expenditure and cap
ital liabilities of the State
The speech closed with mention of prospective
legislation. An important paragraph devoted to
Ireland, was as follows:
Ny Ministers have under consideration plan
for improving and effecting economies in the
system OF government for Ireland and for in
Producing thereinto means for associating the
people with the conduct Of Irish affairs. It is
my desire that the government of the country
IN reliance upon the ordinary law should be
carried so far existing circumstances per-
nit in spirit regardful of the wishes and senti-
nents of the Irish people, and trust that this
may conduce 20 the maintenance of tranquility
and good feeling between the different classes
Of the community.
The other legislation forecasted in the speech
included bills to amend the Education act, deal
ing with trade disputes. the law regarding
colonial marriage, and the prevention Of plural
voting at Parliamentary elections.
Immediately after reading the speech the King
retired put off his robes Of state. the procession
was reformed and his majesty returned TO Buck
ingham Palace.
Il IL hat he Ing Dc SSf
ing from the injury TO his knee sustained while
shooting on November 16 last. He walked
haltingly. aided by a stick. His speech was
clearly audible everywhere in the hall, despite
occasional huskness.
Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid and Secretary
Carter Of the American Embassy. and Mrs
Carter were among those present at the cere-
rnony.
The House of Commons was crowded when
the business OF the session began. The Kings
speech having been formally read by Speaker
Lowther, ". H. Dickinson CLiberaD moved the
address in a brief speech, and E. D. Acland
(LIberaD seconded IL.
MR. CHAMBERLAINs SPEECH
Joseph Chamberlain. rising from the front OPP
position benches, said he was speaking at the
request of Mr.. Balfour, who was temporarily
absent Mr.. Chamberlain added that he felt
man. on personal grounds would welcome back
the who for a longer period than any other
during the last century had led the deliberations
Of the House.
Mr.. Chamberlain then paid tribute TO Mr..
Aclands speech, and turning Immediately to the
fiscal question, he said the government should
remember that its majority in the House OF
Commons was much greater in proportion than
it's majority in the country. In fact, the oppo-
sition had nearly half the country behind them.
Mr.. Chamberlain said he was pleased to learn
that there would be continuity OF Great Brit
aims foreign policy, and asked If the govern
ment could give the House any information in
regard 10 the Algeciras conference. He hoped
Great Britain would be axle 10 promote the in
terests Of France. because It would be in ac-
cordance with the wishes OF the whole country
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