The Express.
London, England, 1849-09-20 00:00:00

invariably observed, and has abet with universal s 41
heartfelt assent, namely—that of attending a gene-
roue and fearless hospitality to political exiles of
every class, from every country, and of every moss.
It is a bitter mortification to Sad that rale of tiondset
in the present instance dimegarded, and the character
of this country for itality needlessly sallied, by
as officer bearing her * 's comminims, sad I.
command of ono of the stresiset garrisons of the
British aspire.
The committee ventures to express a confldeat
hope that her Majesty's government, if it have not
already dons so, will visa with marked disapproba-
tion this disereditable net of its representauve in
Malts, so as to manifest to the world that the British
government in no way countenances =duct which is
as foreigu to oar national character as it is disgrace
tat to the Btitish name.
I am, dre.,
Aug. 31. • (Signed) JOSEPH HUME.

LORD JOHN RUSSELL TO MR. RUNE.
Delmeral, Sept. 6, 1849.
Bra,—l have had the honour of receiving your
letter of ths 31st of August—written in your capacity
of ohms ima of a committee of members of parliament
and ease. rakish has been formed in aid of the Ita-
lian (Eeow) velegess in this country—complathing
ed Ilme aoudad of the Governor of Malta.
Lord Grey has sent me all the papers which have
reference to the conduct of Mr. More O'Ferrall, Gover-
nor of Malta, to the Italians who sought refuge.
It has bees oar prude., as you truly observe, " to
extend a generous and fearless hospitality to political
exilesof every class, from every country, =dui every
muse."
You may remember that, on the occasion of the
French revolution of February, 1848, when you asked
me a question in the House of Commons, I adverted
to this honourable practice, end expressed my de:er-
mination to adhere to it.
I may observe, that the refugees in this country at
present are "of every class, from every country, and
in every cause ;" and a proof is thus afforded how well
the usual rule has been observed.
The Governor of Malta, however, was of opinion
that, although the refugees from Rome (not Roman
refugees, in great part) might safely be allowed to
proceed to England, he could not be responeible for
their remaining in Malta. They were therefore de-
tained on board ship for some ten days or a fortnight,
with the exception of the sick, and of the women and
children, who were allowed to land.
You are probably aware that there has existed
during the past year a Dort of circulating society of
revolutionists, who have appeared sometimes in Pans,
sometimes in Berlin, sometimes in Baden ; and who
were especially in great strength and numbers at
Rome.
It is not consistent with the peace and good govern-
ment of Mal,s, although it may be consistent with
the peace and security of London, to have numerous
bands of this revolutionary msocistion at Malta.
It would be as pleasant an occupation to them to
stir up dimensions in Malta as to head a riot in Berlin
or in Baden.
One of these refogres was avowedly only taking
Malta in his way to VI nice, to assist in defending
that city against the besieging troops.
After all, what has been the hardship inflicted ?
These pawls were in no danger of their lives while
they were on board a French vessel. They were not
detained longer than a vessel put in quarantine. They
teak their prunes(' to England, or to Greece if they
amt. They were prevented from disturbing Malta,
and that was all.
Lord Grey has therefore, with my full ;concur-
rence, expressed his appribation of the course pursued
by the Governor of Malta.
I have the honour to be, &c., &c.,
(Signed) J. RUSSELL.
P.S. I presume there is no doubt of the legality of
the course pursued by the Governor of Malta?