ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXI, Issue 222, 19 September 1887, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

London, September 10. Parliament was prorogued to-day by Royal Commission. The speech from the throne, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, states that relations with Foreign Powers were amicable. Mention is made of the settlement of the Afghan frontier quesu'od, and the hope is expressed that the fe' tl> ment will conduce to lasting and durable pe^ce in Asia. The pacification of Upper Burmah is fully completed. The Egyptian Convention still remains unsatisfied, but England's obligations to the ruler and people of Egypt will continue to be carried cut wiihout change. The prrssnee of the British forces bad secured the blessings of quietude, and had supported the Khedive to promo! c good Govern men f. The epeech announces the appointtnmt of a Commission for the settlement of tho Canadian fisheries question, and refers to fcbe ratification of the Anglo-Chiueso treaty. The speech mentions with singular sutisfaciiou the aegcmblage of the first; Conference of: representatives of the Colonies, whoso debates were directed to many matters of deep practical interest to their respective communities, nil of which were conducted in a spirit of hearty co operation which would strengthen the affection of and tend to buiid together the various parts of the Empire, The grave depngiion of trtda is aliudod to, wbich, however, is stated to b : nt {.resent kss eoyeie, except in farming in; erects, Her Majesty trusts that the remedies provided for the wants and (roubles of Ireland will gradually completely restore order and enccnrpnr C {.ouceful indu&try in that country. Refci'cuc • was made to otter meatures passed by Parliament, and the speach coucludeaby stating that her Majesty is deeply touched by the expression of fervent loyalty by her subjects throughout tho Empire on tho occasion of the Jubilee, and trus'.s she mny be long spared continue her reign over a loving, faithful, and united people. September 17. At the wool auction yesterday 11,40U bales were offered. The demand was better at to-day's sales, 16,000 bales being submitted, when the tone of the market was firm. Further particulars regarding the railway accident at Doncaster state that 24 persons were killed and 60 injured. The victims were all residents of Sheffield. September 18. Latest news from the East Coast of Africa state that the messengers despatched from Zanzibar have reached Emin Bey, who was surprised to learn of the expedition under Stanley for his relief. Communication having been effected, Emin Bey will now be able to obtain ample provisions. Beelin, September 17. Emperor William returned from Stettin to-day. The anticipated meeting between his Majesty and the Czar did not take place. Rome, September 17. The outbreak of cholera in Italy and Sicily is increasing considerably both at Naples and Messina.