THE QUEEN’S SPEECH.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1458, 23 January 1886, Page 1

THE QUEEN’S SPEECH.

London, Jan. 21. The following is believed to bo a general forecast of the Queen's Speech, to be delivered at the formal opening of Parliament to-day. Tim Speed) announces that the relations of Great Britain with the Foreign Pownrs continue, as hitherto, of a friendly nature, and gratification is expressed »t the satisfactory settlement of the difficulty between England and Russia in regard to the Afghan boundary

question. Referring to the. Balkan question, Her Majesty slates that tlu

aim of her Advisers h;»s been to settle

Bulgarian affairs in conformity with the I wishes of the interested |>pop!.-, having } regard at the same time to the fights ol \ His Majesty the Sultan. It. is announced that the delegates have been appointed under the Convention concluded with Turkey, and arc advising what measures shall b« tak.n fir promoting the genera) security of rOgvpi, and the establishment of a stable government for that country. It is announced that, owing to the continued hostility of King Theebaw, an expedition to "Jpper Burmah was rendered necessary. The expedition, the bpci-ch states, was conducted in a skilful manner, and ended in the annexation of that country. It is further announced that a general enquiry has b-on set on foot in view of the circumstances surrounding hJnpiish ru'ie in India, with a view to the best mode of administering the government of that country. The Speech deplores the present depression in trade, Her Majesty states that Government will offer a resolute opposition to any proposal to sever the Union with Ireland, and expresses a 1 belief that should any contingencies arise requiring extra powers to be conferred on the Executive they will receive the due attention of Parliament. Among the measures announced for the forthcoming session are schemes for the improvement of County government in | England, and it is stated 'hat similar Bills for Scotland and Ireland will follow. Measures will bo introduced to I cheapen and facilitate the transf<r of land, and to prevent accidents in mines. The Crofter difficulty will also receive the attention of Parliament. The Speech, in conclusion, alludes to the necessity for certain reforms in Parlin. meniary procedure.