Prorogation of the British Parliament. London, August 27.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1429, 30 August 1881, Page 2

Prorogation of the British Parliament. London, August 27.

August Parliament was prorogued to-day The speech from the Thione .commenced by stating that England's relations with all Foreign Powers were of a cordial nature, and then went on to allude to the settlement of the Greek frontier question, the assurances made by the French Government regarding its action towards Tunis and Tripoli, the conclusion of the Transvaal convention, the pacification of Busutolaud, and to the withdrawal of the British force from Kandahar. In fuither allus'on to the present state of atfairs in Agffhanistan, the speech said that Her Majesty did not fear that the contest now proceeding between Ayoub Khan and the <■* meer would disturb the peace of England, and added that the letters of friendly offers towards the conclusion of hostilities would be used when an opportunity arrived. The speech then alluded to the fact that the negotiations between England and France for the conclusion of a tresh commercial treaty had been broken off, and stated that the Govern, inent was desirous of using its best efforts towards a satisfactory conclusion of the difficulty. Keferring to the Irish Land Act, the speech expressed a hope that it would prove a benefit equal with the care bestowed upon its consideration by the Government and Parliament. At the same time, regret is expressed at the absence of various measures from the *york of the session. In conclusion it is hoped that the condition of Ireland may improve, and enable the Government to dispense with or abate the special provisions which have been made for the suppression of disorder in that country.