THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 654, 29 March 1870, Page 4

THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

February 10. : Parliament •• was ppened on the Bth Febrii^ry ; by commission;: : : - The " speech" stated the " ' Queen . " re- ' gretted that owing to indisi oution she was prevented from opening Parliament personally, and continued that, the present, time was a period of remarkable public interest. The Crown cordially reciprocated the friendly sentiments received rom all quartera.:;ln England ;is growing a disposition to resort to the good offices of allies in cases of international 'differences, which encourages confidence inAhe .maintenance, of tranqutlityi. The estimates are in a forward state. Diminished Customs .charges w_onld be imposed. The Queen trusik Parliament will complete the inqniry already com 7 menced into the mode of conducting both parliamentary and municipal elections, ,and.has ; .thu3 prepared material for useful legislation.,: , :'■■'■ • •"■ ■ ■;• j , ■ "The Ministry proposed' to amenii' th« laws relating to the occupation and acquisition of land in Ireland, in a manner adapted to the peculiar circumstances of the country and best calculated to bring about improved relations between the several classes concerned. These provisions, matured by the impartiality and wisdpm -vof .Parlisunent,; ;will .tend; to inspire Bteady confidence in the: law, and 1 that a desire exists to render that assistanco in its 'adniiiiistration which marks ■ hey Jilajesty's.;Bnbjecte/generaily. J „{ " The following measures were announced — "A comprehensive enlargement of means for national education ; a bill to elucidate relu i us tests ; rating of Oxfo.d Univeraityr.^nd transfer^of: .'land; .'[■' ■ '.":.; "The extension of agrarian crimes in Ireland has tilled the Queen with painful concern.; but. the Executive has freely adopted meWis for the prevention of put- : ragesj ■• Her Majesty relies mainly ou; the . permanent operation of wise and necessary changes in the laws. She will not hesitate to recommend tho adoption of special provisions, should the paramount interests of peace and order require them."