Imperial Politics.
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE. (Per Press Association). London, August 15. The forecast of the speech from tho Throne declares that Great Britain is at peace with all nations, and rejoices that peace has beeu restored between China and Japan, but regrets the lamentable occurrence in Kuchcng, of which notice has been taken by Government. Strong reference lias been made to the outrages iv Armenia and tho Powers jointly are pressing the Sultan for more merciful treatment aud better Government of Christians. The Speech refers to the inclusion of Becliuanaland in Cape Colony aud in conclusion says the estimates will be the. only active business of tho present session. No bills are promised. In the House of Commons, Mr John Redmond moved au amendment iusisting that the Government declare its Irish policj'. Mr Chancy moved for the release of those convicted of dynamite outrages. After disposing of the Address-in-Reply and the Estimates, Ministers propose to adjourn until February, when they will introduce the Irish Land Bill. Members of the House of Commons, representing the National Agricultural Union demand that the taxation on land be lightened, and also agitate for marking of foreign produce, and for State-aided pensions for workers.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 41, 16 August 1895, Page 2
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