BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
[Reuteh’s Aqency.j Rcaconsfleld on the (elections. London, May 20. A meeting of the Conservative party was held to-day, at which Earl Beaconsfield made a speech. His Lordship referred to the result of the elections, and said he could only attribute the defeat of the Conservatives to a desire felt by the electors for a change of Ministry. He stated ho would retain the leadership of his party, aud advocated a dignified opposition to the Liberals, and the formation of proper local Conservative organizations throughout the country. Earl Carnarvon who resigned his position in the late Ministry in 1878, in consequence of its Eastern policy, was present at the meeting. Opening of Parliament. The first session of the twenty-second Parliament was opened formally to-day, by Royal Commission. The Speech from the Throne was read by the Lord Chancellor. It states that the relations of Great Britain with all foreign powers continue to be of a very friendly character. The hope is expressed that in concert with the Great Powers an early and complete fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin may be promoted, and that effectual reforms in Turkey and equal laws for the Turkish race may be brought about, together with the settlement of the question of territorial right. The strict fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin is deemed essential and necessary,in order to avert complications in Eastern Europe. The Eight Hon|G. J. Goschen had been despatched as special Ambassador to Constantinople, with the object of bringing about the fulfilment of Treaty obligations. Increasing efforts W'ero being made to pacify Afghanistan, and establish a constitution and secure the independence of a Government in that country. A confederation of the South African colonies will be recommended, and British supremacy in the Transvaal will be maintained. The Act passed by the last Parliament for the preservation of peace in Ireland will not be renewed. The speech concludes by stating that the principal measures to be introduced by the Government during the session will include a Burial Bill, and Bills for the renewal of the Ballot Act, for the reform of the game laws,’for defining the liability of employers in cases of accidents to workmen, and for extension of the borough franchise to Ireland. The Address in Reply.
The House of Lords voted an Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne, after a short debate, and the House of Commons voted an Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne, after a long debate. Amendments of Irish members were rejected by a large majority. Mr Gladstone, the Premier, in his speech, explained that the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen’s mission to Con. stantinople was principally in reference to the Greek and Montenegrin questions, which were most pressing. It was necessary to disabuse the Turkish mind that England was specially interested in the maintenance of Turkey; nor did they desire to trespass on Turkish rights in Asia. The condition of affairs in Europe was not critical.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2240, 22 May 1880, Page 2
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