The Sun.
London, England, 1840-12-05 00:00:00

SITTING OF DEC. 3.

The debate upon the Address was opened to-day lsy 111.
Mauguin, who continued the observations he had begun at the
former sitting. He added that the French Government had
no other interests at Constantinople than to preserve the equi-
librium of Europe. The lion. Deputy having passed in
review the faults committed by the former Cainets, said,
the Cabinet of the 12th of May had, by its acts, menaced
Russia. In other respects, the policy of that Ministry was
noble. The Cabinet of the Ist of March had adopted the
faults of that of the 12th of May; it had shown too much
temerity, perhaps, but had no certain policy, and made
threats without having the intention of carrying them into
execution. A country, at the same time that it made every
effort to maintain peace, should be prepared for war. Such
was the policy of Prussia and other continental Powers.
France had been described in the Journals as •n the eve of
war, and she menaced Europe during several weeks by the
preparations and fortifications. That was not a course con-
sistent with the dignity of France. It was necessary at first
to see if war was inevitable, and then declare it in a serious
manner. In the present question two positions were proposed,
the first war and the second peace. They must examine whe-
ther war would be unjust, and if peace would be disho-
nourable. It was evident that France ought not to p,o to
war unless imperatively driven to it by the interests and
dignity of the country. Although Europe was powerful, it
would not think of attacking France unless forced to do so
by an aggression on the part of the latter. lie knew the
English nation, and was aware that there were a number
of honourable and enlightened men in that country, and
that it was not likely that that nation would be desirous
of a war with France ; but what he did not like in Eng.
II land was her Government, on account of the policy it had sup-
ported, and which was injurious to the interests of France.
To be agreeable to England Prance must change her policy,
Five years ago she advocated neutrality between England and
Russia; but was this the case at the present moment? Eng-
land was aware of this ; and hence her jealousy and coolness
The language France should held, under the present circum-
stances, ought to ,be, " We shall arm and defend ourselves.
awaiting the course of events." You say that you have been
deceived by the cunning of England and the other Powers
upon a political question; that was not a cause of war,
but for interrupting diplomatic relations until satisfaction
were obtained. England well knew that France could
not find allies except upon' constitutional principles. Eng-
land was not the natural ally of Russia, arid would of
course endeavour to have France on her side. England
was detested on the Continent, except perhaps by Aus-
tria, and consequently it was certain that she would
prefer the alliance with France ; but the question was,
if this was for the interest of France? In his opinion
the English alliance was fatal to France, and could
never realise the pretended advantages which some persons re-
lied on. The proper alliance which France ought to cultivate
was that of Russia. There might be some antipathies against
France in Russia, but the sympathies were far more numerous
in favour of France ; and he was convinced that the two
countries would, sooner or later, unite for their common in-
terests. His advice to France was, "Bo united—be firm and
prudent—stand upright in the face of Europe—confide in for-
tune, at d she will soon repair all past evils.—( Approbation
from the Left. )
M. Bechart then ascended the tribune, and read from the
Moniteur a letter lately addressed by Marshal Soult to Mr.
Lloyd, formerly a banker at Birmingham, relative to a pamphlet
addressed by an Englishman to the French nation in the gallant
marshal's reply (already published) he expressed his "sincere de-
sire for a perpetual alliance between France and England. Tha
Honourable Deputy called upon the Chamber to express its re-
probation of what, in his opinion, appeared a moat inopportune
revelation, unworthy of a French Minister, and contrary to
the dignity of France.—(Murmurs, and cries of " Hear,hear.")
For his part, there never was any such thing as an English
alliance for France—it was a falsehood. Every act of tho
British Government was inimical to France, and he had only
to remind them of what had taken place in the Colonies—at
Sierra Leone, Portendic, the lonian Islands---to prove that the
system of England towards France was one of perfidy and de‘
ception, to convince them that they ought never to thinkof an
alliance with England.—(Murmurs, intermingled vtith cries
of " Hear, hear," from the Left.)
Marshal Soult rose to explain, He said that the letter which
had been just read was a private ;communication, and he could
not understand by what indiscretion it had been made public.
However, he did not see why a private letter of his should he
made a subject of deliberation in the Chamber. As to the letter
he not only avowed the sentiments it expressed, but he was
proud of them—( Applause and cries of " Tres bien, tres bien.")
He should continue to entertain the same wish, as he believed
the peace of the world would be the recompense of its realisa-
tion. The Chamber was too well acquainted with his life and
acts to suspect him of doing, any thing contrary to the honour
or interests of France.
(LEFT srstaihribrc.)
BOURSE.--Panis, THURSDAY, DEC. 3.
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Neaporitan nu 60 ... 11,3 75 103 60 103 75
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