The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-19 00:00:00

THE SUN

I trust, when my Hon. Friends reflect, and when they •
find how very small is the increase contemplated, the
alarm they have expressed will subside. I should also
wish to defend my Noble Friend from the attack which
bas been made on him in regard to our relations with
France. When it is the duty of a Minister of the
Crown to propose an addition either to the military or
to the naval force of the country, he must assign the
grounds on which that addition is required. And the
only grounds on which you measure the amount of your
naval force must, on the one hand, be the extent of
your commerce and the number of distant possessions
you have to protect; and, on the other hand, the
comparative force other countries possess—other coun-
tries with which it is possible you may, in the course
of events, be placed in a state of hostility. So far from
its affording any cause of offence to France that we
should measure our navy by such a standard, I am sure
any one who follows the debates in the French Cham-
bers, when their naval estimates come under discussion,
must know that they follow the same course, adopting the
natural and only measure in such cases, namely, the
naval force which other nations may happen to have at
the time. I therefore deny that anything which fell
from my Noble Friend the First Lord of the Treasury
can bear the meaning attempted to be cast upon it. In
fact my Noble Frien expressed sentiments in which I
concur, and I am confident the House concurs. He
expressed in the strongest terms his anxiety and
desire that the relations between these two countries
should not only be friendly, but should be as intimate
as possible. I think there is one thing essential for
preserving that friendly relation. It is, that we
should be on a footing of equality. There is no true
or permanent friendship between nations unless they are
on a footing of reciprocal independence. The passions
by which nations may, from time to time, be animated,
are attended with great danger. I consider, therefore,
that any Government which proposes to place this
country in a state of defence, not against war, but against
unexpected surprise, is laying the surest foundation for
' the maintenance of that peace which we desire to see
preserved. lam not one of those who indulge in an-
ticipations of war between this country and France. I
believe, with the Hon. Gentleman, that the principles
of free trade will tend ~to preserve friendly relations
between different nations. At the same time our
commercial relations with France are not exactly
those which we should desire ; but France is not
an exporting country of corn, and other circum-
stances do not afford us the same opportunity of en-
larging our commerce with France as with other na-
tions. But I look to the general tendency of men's minds
towards peace, and I differ from the Hon. Member
for the University of Oxford, who thinks that the long
duration of peace renders war more profitable; I thinit,on
the contrary, that the duration of peace renders its con-
tinuance more likely, and will make countries more dis-
posed to settle their differences otherwise than by war;
so far, therefore, from thinking that the long duration of
peace will hasten war, lam led to infer from it the pro-
bability of its continuing, rather than its being curtailed.
If there be any two nations in the world who ought more
than others to desire to be upon the most intimate terms,
they are the English and French nations. Any men at
the head of the Governments of these two nations who
consider the real interests of both must see that those in-
terests will be best promoted by relations of friendship 1
and peace between them, and by the prevention of any
misunderstandings that might lead to a rup-
ture. I trust that we are fated to see a
long continuance of the blessings of peace
which we have so long enjoyed and if any-
thing more than another could render peace pre-
carious, it would be the measure of leaving this coun-
try—a country rich and opulent as it is—unprotected,
or without adequate means of defence, so as to invite
other nations to take advantage of our weakness. I
consider, therefore, the measures proposed as not de•
serving the representations made of them, as extra-
ordinary armaments, whereas armaments they are
none. I think that this country, in time of peace, ought
to have the means of providing against any unforeseen
attack.
The formal motion which the' Chancellor of the
Exchequer had submitted, on going into Com-
mittee of Ways aid Means, that the sum of 8,000,0001.
be granted as a supply to her Majesty, was then agreed
to, the resolutions proposed by Lord John Russell
being reserved for further discussion on Monday se'n-
night.
Mr. HUME gave notice that should the army or navy
estimates be brought forward before these resolutions
were disposed of, he should move that these estimates
be postponed.

CARLOW ELECTION.
The SPEAKER informed the House that he had re-
ceived a letter from the agent for the petitioner
against the return for Carlow, stating that the petition
had been withdrawn.
Mr. BANKES inquired what day was fixed for the
next stage of the Jewish Disabilities Bill.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied
on Monday, but it was not probable it would come on
that day.
Sir B. HALL inquired of the Noble Lord the Chief
Commissioner of Woods and Forests, whether his Sa-
nitary Bill would include the metropoliis, and if not,
whether it was his intention to introduce a Bill for
that purpose ? Also, what other Bills upon that sub-
ject hs proposed to introduce, and what their provisions
were?
Lord MORPETH was understooe to say that he had
already stated he did not consider the Bill to apply to
the metropolis, and it was not his intention at present
to introduce a Bill for that purpose. He could not enter
into a statement as to the provisions of the other Bills.
The first would relate to sewers.
The New Zealand Government Bill was read a third
time and passed:
The House then adjourned, at a Quarter to One
o'clock.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. M. :M ad do x , sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,
Portland- place.
THIS EVENING
Will be press alted the Tragedy of THE GAMESTER. Mr. 73e-
yerley, Mr. Coo per ; Stukely, Mr. Ryder ; Lcwson, Mr. Conway ;
Bates, Mr. C. F. isher ; Jarvis, Mr. Gilbert; Dawson, Mr. Norton;
Mrs. Beverley, Liss Emmeline Montague ; Charlotte, Miss Villars.
After which, t e comic Drama of " LADIES, BEWARE!"
To conclude vith a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIP 113 ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, 55.: Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.

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Gravid Combin Eaton of ATTRACTIONS at ASTLEY'S, which eon-

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The Manage ment respectfully announces to the public that for the
mere perfect r exesentation of the New Georgeous Spectacle, THE
BATTLE OF. • THE AMAZONS, it is absolutely necessary to
withhold its pro i notion for six nights longer.
MONDAY, re bruary 14th, positively the last week of TIIE
CAMP OF SIL E SIA, followed by an unusually brilliant display of
Horsomanshi,,, to ncluding with a favourite Afterpieco.
34%-office open from 11 till b.
Mtge Manager, Mr. W. West.

A 01-AL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING,

Will he perform ted THE KENT COAST SMUGGLER, or the
Murder on the Sea. Beach. Principal characters by Messrs. Hicks,
Dale, Searle, Mgt( it Howard, Forman ; Miss Ylncent, and Miss Bur-
roughcliffe.
After which, TI M VICTIM PATRIOT.
To conclude wi th POMDTIQUE, the DESERTER. Dominique,
the Deserter, Mr. P011:11ala.
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of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

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Or, F, DC )TSTEPS OF THE NORMANS,
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