The Sun.
London, England, 1867-06-04 00:00:00

31-r. DI3thDAI',E spoke of the importance of the ques-

tion of redistribution, quoted a speech of the bon. mem
ber for Birmingham (Mr. Bright) in support of his view,
and said he doubted whether the small measure of redis.
tribution conceded by the Government will bo satisfac-
tory. (Hear, hear.) Ito regretted that the scheme
should be based on the principle of population, and urged
that as the franchise was to be dependent on the payment
of rates, the right of representation should depend on the
proportion of revenue contributed by a town. He admit-
ted that in respect of population the metropolis was en-
titled to a larger share of representation ; but complained
that of the several bills proposed of late years the present
measure gave the smallest amount of representation to the
counties. With respect to the small boroughs, the only
means by which they could be preserved was by adopting
the proposition of the hon. and gallant member for Wells,
and he should, therefore, vote for it. (Hear, bear.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said—We
are now upon the 9th clause, which refers to boroughs
that return one member only, and I wish to explain the
position the Government find themselves in upon arriving
at the 10th clause, providing for the appropriation of seats,
after the vote of Friday night. The vote of Friday night
has also added fifteen seats to the number proposed by the
Government, and with the general concurrence of the
House the suggestion of the hon. member for Wick was
adopted, that the scheme of distribution of those seats
should bo entrusted to the preparation of the Government.
It was not until to-night that the Government were in
possession of the definitive resolution of the committee.
The subject is one of vast importance, and requires great
consideration, and, in consequence of the increased area
for collective seats, it will also be necessary to reconsider
the previous scheme. We have to consider the whole 45
seats. That will of course require considerable attention,
for the scheme cannot be placed upon the table without
the schedules being prepared, and in a finished state befit
ting its importance. Therefore, what I propose, if the
committee will pass the 9th clause, is this, that we should
report progress, and I will not ask the committee to be
again opened until we meet again after the ;Whitsuntide
holidays. With regard to the amendment of the hon.
and gallant member opposite, I must say that, although
his:speech was very interesting, it had very little bearing
upon the clause, as it was rather a project for a new Re-
form Bill and distribution of seats. I think the commit-
tee will hesitate before it adopts the amendment which, if
carried into effect, would change the character of the
county representation by adding rural areas to several
small towns without any corresponding advantage.
A short conversation followed, in the course of which
Sir F. Crossley urged that seats taken from boroughs ought
to be distributed among boroughs. Colonel Dyott recom-
mended that the Boundary Commissioners should be in-
structed, not only to enlarge boundaries, but to contract
them, like Tamwortb, for instance, in eases where they
had been extended into the, surrounding country to suit a
particular purpose ; and Lord Galway vindicated this
policy by the example cf his own borough (E Retford);
Mr. M'Laren advocated the claims of Scotland to a still
further addition under tho altered c!reumstances; Sir R.
Palmer hoped that if the principle of grouping were
adopted it would be applied equally to all boroughs iden-
tically situated, but Mr. Hardy guarded the Government
against any presumption that they were committed to the
principle of grouping. Ultimately Captain Hayter, acting
on the advice of Mr. Laing and Mr. Kinglake, intimated
his wish to withdraw his atnendrneut, but this course was
objected to, and it was negatived without a division.
Clause 9 was then agreed to, after a protest from Mr.
linatchbell-Ilug,eesen against the inadequacy of the
sehem:., which he insisted onght to deal with 80 or 90 seats
at least, awl the committee was formally adjourned until
Thursday week, but on the understanding that no busi-
ness would be taken in it until Monday week.
Some further progress was made with the Irish Court of
Chancery B;11.
Several orders were forwarded a stage, and the house
adjourned at 10 minutes past 2 o'clock.

English Workmen at the Paris Exhibition.

On the 26th May a deputation, representing the
working men of same large manufacturing towns
in England, was received by NAPOLEON at the
Tuileries, Lord RANELAGII delivered the address
in behalf of this body, which his Majesty graciously
received.

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The object the deputation had in view

was to obtain an extension to England of pri-
vileges enjoyed by the labouring classes of France,
granting facilities in visiting the Paris Exhibition.

It was evident from the EMPEROR'S manner that he
favoured the views expressed by the deputation, and

his reply was no mere complimentary phrases.
NAPOLEON is not only broad in his views, but in
the highest degree practical in his measures. There
are certain principles of his policy from which he
never departs ; and although he adapts his means
to the changing features of the times, his ends are
grounded on a solid and changeless basis. Two of
these principles entered into the concessions sought.
The end of my politics, said the EMPEROR, has been

to cultivate a cordial alliance between our two
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uncle. The House of BONAPARTE has proved more
than any other that those who rely on the people
do not build on a foundation of sand. It is, then,
no fancy of the moment that leads NAPOLEON to
consider attentively, and to favour, any project
which professes to benefit the working classes. He
was ready to remove any barrier that impeded
the free flow of English workmen to Paris. He is
aware that nothing tends more to remove prejudice
than travel, and that nothing could be better cal-
culated to impress favourably English mechanics
with his own grandeur and power than the view in
its concentrated magnificence his capital affords.
We believe that he would prefer to make this im-
pression on the heads that wear paper caps
than crowns. No doubt, he would wish to
do both, and it is probable that the oppor-
tunities to do both will be contemporaneous.
The workmen will return to talk for the rest of
their lives of what they saw at Paris, imbued with
the danger and folly of a rupture between their own
country and one possessing such vast strength.
NAPOLEON knows that English power tends more
and more towards the masses. Each nation must
exercise on the other a controlling influence for
good or evil, and it is of no small moment to him
and to France that the masses who henceforth in
England will exercise so weighty a control, should
hold a strong conviction that it is for the best inte-
rests of all that they should be closely allied.
France at this moment possesses a glorious opportu-
nity fur effecting this object. Newspaper reporters,
lecturers, and books can comparatively have but
little effect. To see is too believe, the more so
when the man who sees is so well qualified to form
an opinion as an intelligent English mechanic.
Nothing will more impress a tradesman than the de-
partment of the Exhibition which displays the pro-
gress of his own branch. There can be no keener
and truer judge than he. He will not only detect
the points in which a neighbouring nation excels,
but quickly ascertain whether the superiority is
due to the work, to the material, to an advantage
of climate, or other cause. English mechanics will be
surprised at the progress made within late years
among their Continental competitors, and to see
this will do them good, for it will act as a spur. A