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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-03-03 00:00:00

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GREAT SUCCESS OP THE NEW TRICKS.

POSITIVELY THE LAST
AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-YESTERDAY

Lord WonEnousE laid on the table the,correspond-
enee &-elitive to the annexation of Nice and SaVOy.►.

Earl:
.Powts inquired if the yeomanry were to be
assembled during the present year.
The Earl of "RIPON replied that, in the present state
'Of the army estimates, it was not advisable to incur the

expense.
The Earl of AinuEsnuny said that they had better
assemble the yeomanry than remit small customs duties.
The Earl of FiLLEI4I3OIiOIIII complained of economy,
by which the resources of the country were impaired.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE did not believe that the
efficiency of the yeomanry would be impaired by the
intermission of a year.
The subject dropped, and the House adjourned at
half-past Six.

HOUSE OF .COMMONS.—YESTERDAY.
ANNEXATION OF SAVOY TO FRANCE.
Lord J. RUSSELL laid on the table the correspondence
between her Majesty's Qovernment and that of Ft'Unce,
relative to thnannexation of Savoy to France.
In reply to questions front Sir H. Verney and Sir, J.
Walsh;

Lord J. RUSSELL said that, as far as he knew, no
treaty was in existence between France and Sardinia,'
providing for the annexation. He had already stated
that France would not proceed to the annexation without
consulting the Great Powers. In confirmation of this
statement, he read the paSsage referring to the annexation
from the Emperor's. speech. What he understood ou
the matter was, as appears from the correspondence, that
it was the opinion of the great portion of the French
public that the creation of a state in Northern and
`Central Italy; containing nine, or perhaps eleven or
tWelve millions of inhabitants, was a change for the
worse in the situation of France. Instead of small state•
on the borders of the Alps, there would be a Great
Power; and supposing that, in case of war, that Power
combined with other Powers, it would have the means of
injuring France on the side of Nice or Savoy. France
having contributed to make this situation, considered it
only fair and equitable to ask for a more secure frontier
on the side of the Alps. This was the substance of the,
communication. The Emperor had declared .that
would not proceed to the annexation without consulting
the Great Powers of Europe. He would not, of course,',
say 'what the ' Emperor would do in case the . Great
Powers disapproved of the annexation. He would not
say anything beyond what the Emperor himselisaid----
that - he . would not act without consulting the Great
Powers of Europe ; but be believed that if the opinion
were clear and unanimous among' the Great Powers,
France would not require what would giye alarm: qnd
disquietude to Europe. He believed that France
would not proceed to the annexation.' tlere was
a matter for discussion among the Great Powers, as
France certainly was not going to proceed to
the annexation at once she would decide upsn an
'equitable' course atiter consideration of 'the subjectAy
the Great Powers. He repeated that if it was the
general wish of the great powers that the annexation
should not -take place,..France would not proceed to
attempt it. The views of her
,Majesty's Government
were contained in the paper. He had been asked on
what kitty a discussion would take place :on the subject.
It was not usual. for the Government to fix a day.
T4py did not wish to invite a vote either of }censure or
approbation. The papers would be distributed among
the members, and it was free to anyone to propose a
motion and name a day. The Government did not
intend to do either.
THE O'DONOGHUE asked the First Lord of the
Treastify whether he had received an address from
certain Catholics in Ireland calling upon him to inter.-
fere in the affairs of Italy, with a view to the full and
oemplete restoration of the Bope's authority ; and, if so,
7b9tlick l c has any objection io state the nature of his
reply
Sir F. BARING asked the First Lord of the Treasury
what were the intentions of the Government with
respect to au rewqrd to Captain M'Clintock and the
crew of the discovery: ship Vox
Lord PALMERSTON, in reply to The O'Donoghue, said
that a memorial had been sent to him by the parties in
question, requesting his interference in maintaining the
integrity of the Papal dominions. He had replied that
he would refer the memorial to the Government, :but
such interference was contrary to their policy, which
was to leave the Italians to manage their own affairs.
In Teply sto. Sir F. liaring, he said that it was impossible
to overrate the qouPge and pe sevet;a}ice of Captain
M'Clintock ; but it should not he . forgotten )that
others, though not equally successful, had shown
equal courage. The reward offered by Parlia-
ment for the
:discovery of , the . remains of Sir J.
Franklin had been long exhausted, but if it was the
intention of Parliament to vote a further, sum, the
Government would offer no opposition. After warm
pulociam? on the pondnet of_Lzoly Frarikiir ht said that
he trusted a fitting monninent :would he erected in
memory of the gallantry of her husband, which should
be thejoint work of his country, his sovereign, and his
widow:

Mr. DISRAELI said that the announcement just made
would be highly gratifying to the country. He bore
testlinony to the merits of Lady Franklin, whose energy
and spirit had made her name illistrious aniong the
daughters Of England.
Mr. Whiteside, Sir J. Takington, and Mr. C.
Forteseue, likewise added their praise to the conduct.of
Capt. M'Clintoek.
Sir R. 'EFT,, in reference to the statement of l=ord J.
P.ussell, declared it to be unsaiiifactori,, and
4qPeq Pri"*'Ortql oPportanity, the earliest
period; of' farther discussing the sni)ject. The different
versions of the speech of the Emperor had been
published; and he wished to know whether France
demanded Savoy, or only laid the !question • before
Europe.
Mr. BRIGHT protested against these discussions on a
matter in which they were but little interested, and on
which they were net prepared to take defiiiite steps.
The linperor ef- the yren,ch could not regard without
satisfaction the crumbling of the 'treaties 'of 1816, esta-
blialied'On'the ruin Ue'bimself WaS sorry
that the question of Savoy had heen raised'in Prance,
but he did not NO that the ti'ansier would sensibly
omtgclieu yrEmee or weaken Sardinia. As fai, the
people of SaVey, lie had reason to believe that they would
rejoice in the transfer, as increasing the value of their
landed property and of labour. Ile asked the Govern-
ment.not either to countenance or oppose the transfer,
as being a matter over which they had no control, and
in which we had no real hiterest,
Lo4d T. MANNERS protested against these sentiments,
which he hoped were not those of the 6overument, and
was sure were not those of the country.. The annexation
of 'Belgium and'of the Ithenish'prOiinces would be some
day'defended ou the sanie principles.
Ur. 14: 11441Niii.'i they should not forget
the relation of the question to the great arrangement of
territory now pending in Europe, Re believed the
people of Savoy were not generally hostile to the
annexation,, and that it would take place without dis-
turbing the peace of Europe.
Lord J. RUSSELL again declared that it was
Powers.
intention of the Emperor to consult the Great P
b that
It was not her own position he kid t
in T`itrs:ter''t4t she
of her people.
1;"". "siVernen't`O`• Sardinia,
was so.flr'afected the'
.s
that she required more security on the side o'. the Alps;
but the opinion of Ftirope could not beef indifference to
the'ruler of France, who had fitrther deelsred that he
wonld not annex Savoy hy, feria if 411115!... lAiinself
giffpreo fi-0111 the Emperor in " cP4sikling that the
occupation of the passes of the Alps by F4lllO would be
more dangerous to Italy than their occupation by Italy'
would be dangerous to France. At the same time, lie
reprobated discussions only calculated to raise angry
feelings, and which would bring the two nations
,into
conflict, believing the Emperor to be in the wrong, and
that he had proposed an annexation when he wz:ys not
justified in asking it, yet it would only ',e productive of
.
mischief to (liKtßs ykye Cigestion 11l 14 tone of violence or.
passion. M. Thouveuel had further declared that the
Emperor remained in the same mind, and would not
attempt the annexation without the consent of the
peopte of Savoy. Ile expressed his regret at the speech
of Mr. Bright. Tbese questions inivo;yed the :general
prosperity and interest of. duty of
the p.oTernTeni, Ond of the i4o,use, under the new
arrangement of Europe, to use every effort to consolidate
the oenerai peace, and not by premature disettssion to
endanger it,
The'report on the Custom's ACts was then brought up,
and gave occasion to a long debate, especially on the
articles of cork and silks. On the article of silks,
Mr. NEWDECLViE\ ,moved the amendment, that the
present duty be continued till October Ist, 1861.
After a lengthened discussion, the amendment wos
cpieptel by 1:,-t! to 41!
he roprt was then rreed to.
+he committee on the Customs Act was then resumed,
when resolatien 4, (4 and 6 were agreed to.
OR resolution 7, reducing the spirit duties,
Mr. T. DI,.TcOMBE moved an amendment, that the
duty on imported spirits be 9s. instead of Bs. 6d. the

Upon a division the amenchiei %was negatived by 191
to ia.

Mr. B' co gave notice that ou Monday, after the
resolutions were reported, he should move an humble
address to her Majesty, expressing the approval of the
House of the comthercia treaty with !rairy.
The House atourned. at

A STATE LOAN WITH PRIZES .- -L A commuttiejatin
from Vienna says :--NOthiug is yet cteetlel uso thg
new loaß. Thp. gegotigtiqus leers thavu
led to no satisfactory result, 4or does there seem any
probability of better success in future. Recourse will
probably be had to a public subscription, as the Viennese
have a. decided liking for loans with prizes. Some say
that the loan will be at 5 per cent., with 1 per cent,
devoted to prizes.