Show Ths Dutch Parliament Opened Tnn HAGUE Sept lThc Dutch parliament parlia-ment opened today The Kings speech congratulated parliament parlia-ment upon the improvement in the trade and manufactures of the country The finances of the nation it is said are in a satisfactory condition Ho promised a modification of the customs tariff on a basis of ad valorem duties immediately after the conclusion of a treaty of commerce with England The King also announced that bills would be introduced by the government govern-ment for the establishment of obligatory military service and for the reorganization of the postal and railway service |