LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4944, 6 February 1895, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[ United Press Association.] (By Ekdric Telegraph-Copyright),

OPENING OP THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

LORD ROSEBERY'S PRO- A GRAMME. W (Rccoivcd February 5, 8,10 p.m.) London, February 4. The Imperial Parliament opens to- j morrow. In the forecast of the speech from the Throno, it was declared that the relations with foreign Powers are peaceful and satisfactory, and that there is cordial understanding be" fcween tho Governments interested regarding tho war in the East, Reference is made to the troubles ' in Armenia, and the appointment of a Commission to enquire into tho alleged atrocities. Sympathetic allusion is made to tbo depressed condition of the agricultural industry, and a hope is oxpressed for the revival of profits, With regard to Ireland, reference is made to the improved condition of the people, and it is mentioned that the crimo statistics for the past year reached tho lowest level on record. Promise is made of measures dealing with tho Irish land question, tijL Welsh Church, local option, tho &W lition of plural voting, payment ot returning officers, and tho payment k of eloction expenses. (Received February 6,11 a.m.) London, February 5. The Duke of Devonshire in tho course of a speech stated that tho Unionists will maintain their alliance with, but will not mergo their j identity in the Conservative party.