FORECAST OF THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.
The following is believed to be a general forecast of the Queen's Speech to be delivered at the formal opening of Parliament to-day: —
. ' The speech announces that the relations of Great Britain with Foreign Powers continues as hitherto of a friendly nature.
Gratification is expressed at the satisfactory settlement of the difficulty between England an<i Russia in regard to the Afghan boundary question.
Lief erring to the Balkan question, Her Majesty states that the aim of her advisers has been to settle Bulgarian affairs in conformity with the wishes of the interested people, having regard at the same time to the right of His Majesty the Sultan.
It is announced that delegates have been appointed under the Convention concluded with Turkey, and are advising what measures shall be taken for promoting the general security of Egypt, 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 Upper Burmah was rendered necessary The expedition, the speech states, was conducted in a skilful manner, and ended in the annexation of the country.
It is further announced that a general enquiry has been set on foot into the circumstances surrounding English rule in India, with a view to the best mode of administering the Government of that country.
The speech then deplores the present depression of trade.
Her Majesty states that Government will offer a resolute opposition to any proposals to sever the Union with Ireland, and expresses the 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 that similar bills for Scotland and Ireland will follow.
Measures will be introduced to cheapen and facilitate J ;he transfer 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 Parliamentary procedure.
(Received January 22, at 12.30 p.m.)
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Grey River Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 5402, 23 January 1886, Page 2
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359FORECAST OF THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. Grey River Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 5402, 23 January 1886, Page 2
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