PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

New Zealand Herald, Issue 6568, 5 December 1882, Page 5

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE. ENGLAND'S FOREIGN RELATIONS. DISTRESS AT HOME. THE CONDITION OF IRELAND. [Received DeeemVr 4. 11.19 n.ra.] London, December 2. Parliament was prorogued to-day by commission. The specch from the' Throne, read by the Lord Chancellor, stated that England s relations with Foreign Powers are ot a cordial nature; and referred to the triendship existing between England an.l France.

The speech adds timt I 1,-r Majesty recognises the increased obligations of England in Egypt, and the Government an- determined to ni-aintain the treaties in reference to th.*?.t country, to uphold the firmans granted by I urkey, and to promote the prudent development of the institutions of Egypt- The Government woukl avoid disturbing the general quietude of Eastern. Europe, and Iler is confident that the approval of- the Powers will result from England's counsels in the Eastern question.The speech goes to say that it is feared that much distress will be felt in England during the present winter. Referring- to the recent murders in. Dublin the speech states that the Executive woukl firmly exercise its powers for the suppression of disorder, In conclusion it is stated that the social condition of Ireland generally may now be said to be considerably improved.