THE LIBERAL MEASURES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 91121, 22 May 1880, Page 2

THE LIBERAL MEASURES.

London, May 20. 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 bo of a very friendly character. Hope is expressed that, in concert with the Great Powers, an early and complete fnltilment 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 a settlement of the question of territorial rights. Strict fulfilment of the Treaty of Berlin is deemod essential and necessary, in order to avoid complications in Eastern Europe. The Kighfc Hon G. J. Goschen has been despatched as Special Ambassador to Constantinople, with the object of bringing about the due fulfilment of treaty of obligations. Unceasing efforts are being made to pacify Afghanistan, and establish the institution and secure the independence of Government in that country. Confederation of South African colonies will be recommended, and British supremacy in Transvaal will be maintained. The Act passed by the late Parliament for the preservation of peace in Ireland is not to be renewed. The Speech concluded by stating that the principal measures to be introduced by Government during the session will ins elude a Burials Bill, and Bills for the renewal of the Ballot Act, for Reform of the Game Laws, for declaring the Liability of Employers in cases of accidents to workmen, and for the extension of the Borough Franchise to Ireland.