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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 62, 27 November 1890, Page 2

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I PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. I London, November 24. The forecast of the Queen's Speech, to be delivered at the opening of Parliament, states that foreign affairs are in a very satisfactory condition, and that the modus viyendi has been arrauged with Portugal with respect to Eastern Africa. It is noticed that a satisfactory settle ment is proposed between France and Newfoundland re the fishery dispute, and also with Italy with regard to African territory. The speech goes on to say that great improvement has taken place in the condition of Ireland, and the Government intend to alleviate the distress caused by the blight in the potato districts. Among the legislation promised are a Tithes Bill, Irish Land Purchase Bill, and a Bill giving assistance to education in private schools. There is an impression that the forecast of the Speech from the Throne indicates a dissolution programme. The Speaker of the House of Commons is indisposed and will be unable to attend the opening. Mr W. H. Smith resumes the leadership in the House. November 25. At a mcc ing of the Irish party to-d,iy Mr Parnell, in thanking those present for re-electing him leader, said he would cheerfully have retired from the position it there had been a ctiv 1 rsity of opinion, but since they were unanimous he was willing to again act. The English Liberals still urge him to retire. November 26. The House of Lords have agreed to the Address-in«Keply. In the Commons there was a tame debate, which collapsed altoget' er upon Mr Gladstone declining to move an amendmenf when Mr Parnull had been re-elected leader of the Irish party. The Times asserts that Mr Gladstone personally solicited Parnell to resign. There is an impression that Mr Gladstone will abandon political life unless his ultimatum is accepted, and that he is incensed that Parnell did not inform his supporters of the nature of his decision before his reflection. A second meeting of Parnellites will be held to-day. They declare they will be faithful to Parnell, if Home Eule i* delayed for years in con sequence.