The Express.
London, England, 1861-07-05 00:00:00

VOLUNTEERS IN HYDE•PARK.

Mr. OSBORNE wished to draw attention to the inspec-
tion of volunteers in Hyde-perk during the evening. They
were there from about ballast five to half-past six or
seven o'clock, to the great inconvenience of many stout gen-
tlemen on horseback and ladies in carriages. He saw three
persons running away himself. (Laughter.) There was •
general order of the Ink' of Wellincton's that the Guards
should not be allowed to fire near the road; but thesevolun-
teets were firing away the whole evening opposite Kensing-
ton Barracks, and quite close to the road. They were
becoming more inimical to their own countrymen than they
were ever likely to be to the enemy. (Laughter.) If they
were prevented from playing so frequently through tho
streets' it would also do • great devil of good. (A laugh.)
Mr. COWPER said he had previously heard complaints
on the subject from persons whose horses had been
frightened by the firing of the volunteers. He could only
say that careful instructions would be given that while on
drill the volunteers should not interfere with the enjoy-
ments of other persona. (Hear.)
THE OCCUPATION OF TETUAN.
Sir It, PEEL wished to ask the Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs whether he could give the house any in-
formation with reference to • statement which appeared in
the official journal of Madrid of the 29th day of June,
stating that the Spanish government had resolved to aban-
don its claim against Morocco, and to declare Tetuan the
property of Spain. Although the information appeared to
be official, and was confirmed by private letters from Faris,
ho could scarcely believe it to be authentic, after the in-
struction given by the noble lord to Mr. Buchanan, that he
was to obtain • declaration in writing from the Spanish go-
verniuent that the occupation was not to exceed the treaty
of peace, or an indemnity paid, as anyid, permanent occupa-
tion would be considered by the British government as in-
consistent with the safety of Gibraltar.
Lord J. RUSSELL said the house would recollect he
mated on • former occasion that the Spanish government
had been informed that the Moorish government refused to
carry into effect the treaty which had been signed between
the Emperor of Morocco and the Queen of Spain ; that
thereupon the Spanish government made preparations to en-
force the observance of the treaty ; that upon our making
inquiry at Tangier we were informed that the Moorish go-
vernment wished to carry out the stipulations of the treaty,
but were unable to do so within the exact period men-
tioned, and that the good offices of her Majesty's
government had been offered to and were ac-
cepted by the government of Spain. Bat
dues that tune they were informed by the Spanish
government that they had fresh communications, from
which it appeared that it was not the intention of the
Moors to comply with the stipulations of the treaty, and
that Genesi O'Donnell said in that ones there were but
two courses to pursue—either to renew the war or to de-
clare the annexation of Tetuan to the Spanish crown, and
that the latter course hail been taken. But upon further
explanation the Spanish government said they were ready
to receive any overtures from the Moon, or any offer in
compliance with the stipulations of the treaty. Therefore
he did not think the determination of the Spanish govern-
ment was a definitive resolution. With regard to the
quotation referred to by the boo. baronet, he would remind
that It referred to Tangier and not to Tetuau.
Sir It. PEEL—It was only a few miles distant.
Lord J. RUSSELL—But it was some miles inland.
However the result was this, that they were not without
hope the matter would be amicably settled.
Mr. GRIFFITH said that Tetuan was much nearer to
Gibraltar than Tangier.
Lord J. RUSSELL said be ought not to be mistaken in
the position of Tetuan, as he spent soniu days shooting
there. (Hear. bow.)
Mr. GRIFFITH said he wee in the same position.
Sir IL PEEL wished to know if Mr. Drummond Hay had
returned from Monitor.
Lord J. RUSSELL—He was going to the Emperor of
Morocco, but hail been delayed fora few days.