Forecast of the Queen's Speech.

Manawatu Herald, 13 February 1896, Page 2

Forecast of the Queen's Speech.

» A forecast of the Speech from the Throne at the opening of Parliament has been published. The Speech states that relations with the Powers are of a pacific and friendly nature, and reference is made to the settlement of the Pamir and Siam questions. The recent events in the Transvaal are recited, and full enquiry is promised, but no indication of the policy of the Government is dis» closed. The moderation displayed by President Kruger is praised, and it is expected that a satisfactory agreement will be arranged. Guarded allusion is made to the Venezuelan boundary question, though there is no mention of suggested arbitration, but it is stated that the prospect of a peaceful solution is increasing. The hope is expressed that the oft promised reforms in Armenia will be fulfilled. The success of the British opera* dons in Cbitral and Ashanti are referred to wuh much praise. Touching reference is made to the death of Prince Henry of Battenberg, and to the consolation derived by the sympathy expressed by all portions of the Empire. The Bills promised are those dealing with : — Voluntary School. Relief of farmers. Employers' Liability. Iti.-b Lind Regulation, Paupers and Aliens. Light Railways to assist Farmers. Civatit.n of Boards of Agriculture in Irelaud. Public Health in Scotland. Water Supply in London. Arbitration in Trade Disputes. Also amendments to Companies Acd and a Bill dealing with the law of evidence. Provision for a large increase in the navy is also promised.