BRITISH PARLIAMENT
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(i;v r:!.r,cTni(j tki.kouapii. — copyright). London , , IVbiuary 21. A forecast of t!io speech from the Throne on the. occasion of tlio opening of the imperial Parliament says that a largo extension of the defence of the Empire is necessary, owing to the great increase of foreign armaments. The relations with foreign countries have been uniforinally friendly. The Colonics and India are stated to be in a prosperous condition. Local government measures for Scotland are provable, anc , a subsidiary measure dealing with local government in England will be introduced. The condition of Ireland has improved, and its prosperity is increasing. Assistance to extend railways and improre the draiuage in that kingdom is promised. Parliament will be asked to ratify tha Sugar Convention, and propositions will be laid before it by the Chancellor of the Exchequer for improving the gold coinage.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2593, 23 February 1889, Page 2
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145BRITISH PARLIAMENT Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2593, 23 February 1889, Page 2
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