The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-03 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 3, 1867.

people's affairs. But in the same way as we
find the tyranny of the Unions becoming
intolerable to the workmen, who are nolens volens

enrolled among their members, so a good many
quiet members of society are becoming provoked
Into open opposition to the doings of. the League.
Besides the communications which have ap-
peared in the journals, we find that the ques-
tion of the propriety of swearing in special con-
stables has been mooted in the House of Com-
mons. Last evening, aftet Mr. BRIGIIT had
thrown himself into the breach by declaring that he
would call attention to Mr. WALPOLE'S pro-

clamation, Mr. HARVEY gave notice that he
also intended to ask the liotne Secre-
tary a question, whether any facilities would
be given for the swearing in of special
constables on Monday. Sir C. RUSSELL asked
whether the Vice-Presidents of the League would
be held responsible for any infraction of the law,
and cited the names of some half dozen M.P.'s who
share the doubtful honour of that dignity. Mr.
WALPOLE, amid general cheering, gave notice that
he would this day bring in a bill for more com-
pletely preserving the parks for the recreation of the
people. Whatever the nature and tendency of this
bill may be, it is scarcely likely to produce much
effect on Monday's proceedings ; but it is quite time
that there should be some clear understanding of

the affair, and the rights of agitators and
of pleasure-seekers should be plainly defined. The
Leaguers, in spite of their assumed confidence that
they have the law on their side, are evidently in-
disposed to submit their pretensions to the unro-
mantic ordeal of a court of law. Mr.BEALE, in
his letter to the Times this morning, asks indig-
nantly, " What law or principle of law, or what
statute, prohibits such meeting ? Where is it spe-
cified, or ruled, or enacted that such meeting in-
terferes with that general use and enjoyment of
the Park which the people have had for centuries?"
To acknowledge the validity of Mr. WALPOLE'S
notice would be, he says, a very dangerous prece-
dent, and amount to an admission of the legality of
what he conceives to be an unwarrantable assumption
of power on the part of the Home Office. This
might be very suitable language for a Vice-Chan-
cellor or a Lord Chief Justice, but we were not
aware that it lay within Mr BEALES' province to
establish legal precedents. We suspect that, what-
ever his oppositions or admissions, the law would
remain very much where it was, and it is a little
curious that while feeling so convinced of the
rights of the League, he will not endeavour to
obtain for them the sanction of a legal tribunal to
whose decision any English Government must
bow . He prefers to " fight it out," fearing
perhaps that, when once the question had
passed into the passionless regions of wigs and
gowns, OTHELLO'S occupation would be gone, and
the eloquence of EDM OND BEALES would be silenced.
No doubt many of those who suffer from adverse
legal decisions find it difficult to recognise " the
force or validity" of the law against which they
contend, but we cannot always wait till dissentients
are convinced before acting. Some constitutional
and decisive action is undoubtedly called for in
this case, so that the question may be finally
laid at rest, and the public pleasure grounds
left to the free and unmolested enjoy-
ment of all classes. We trust that the goodsense and respect for law and order, which are so
eminently characteristic of the English people, will
prevent the affair of Monday from assuming threat-
ening dimensions. Meanwhile, if the general
public really object to the assembly, it is only fair
that they should take some decided course to
manifest their objection, and not throw upon the
Government the whole onus of opposition. •

show that an obstacle has arisen at the very first
step in the negotiations, arising out of a difference
of opinion between France and Prussia as to the pre-
cise questions to be submitted to Conference. Prussia
it says, insists that the discussion shall be confined
strictly to the revision of the treaties of 1839, that
is to say merely the question of Luxembourg.
France, on the other hand, desires that every point
connected with this important matter shall be in-
vestigated, and that the Conference shall, therefore,
examine the treaties of 1815 and 1866.
Another Paris paper gives a counter report, and
says that all the Powers have agreed to discuss the
matter upon the basis proposed by Russia, that is to
say simply to revise the treaties of 1839.
It is believed in well-informed quarters in Paris
that the Conference will assemble in London or.
Tuesday next.
The fete at Billancourt will commence on Sunday
next, and be continued on the three following Sun-
days, but on the week days also there will ,be much
as fascinating as a
g
to interest and amuse. This fete will add also
much to the attractions of the Billancourt Exhibi-
ftiaoi n
ry, tthalaet, aolrtoag:ttrheetre
hi t
of
imagination
bei in the Arabiananation
Nights. I should not omit to state that pleasure
and business may be combined at Billancourt. To
the man of pleasure its fascinations will well repay
a visit from London, but the Exhibition offers an
excellent field of speculation to the man of business.
for the sale of
sahtopas reasonable rate.
Tgohoedrse, awr
be
French tradesmen take advantage of them, because
ieshomaree
they know that there will be a rapid and profitable
t et
om pboer a
lreyt
sale. I seriously advise English tradesmen to do the
same. There will be an excellent mart for English
clothes, cutlery, haberdashery, Inercery, and indeed
for every description of articles of English manu-
facture. It will be a safe and profitable speculation
for English tradesmen to offer these goods for sale
during the course of the 'Exhibition. M. Dubois,

the lessee of the beautiful island where the Exhibi-
tion exists, is an intelligent man of business, and
will give every facility to those who may be disposed
to take advantage of the suggestion. The Emperor
takes great interest in the Billancourt Exhibition as
well as in that of the Champs de Mars. His Ma-
jesty and the Empress have again paid a long visit
to the latter. The Empress Mathilde and Prince
Oscar of Sweden have spent hours at the Billancourt
Exhibition. As lam upon the subject of Exhibi-
tions, let me add that one of the most attractive is
that just opened in the Pompeian Palace in the
Champs Elysees, of which I shall take an early op-
portunity of giving an account.

The weather, like the Luxemburg question, has
assumed a better phase. It has been warm and
agreeable to-day, and the sun has done his duty.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—MAY 2.
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE BILL.
(In Committee.)— Clause 3—Amendment proposed, in
page 2, line 5, to leave out the words " two years," in
order to insert the words " twelve, calendar months."—
(Mr. Ayrton.) Question put, " That the words proposed
to be kit out stand part of the clause." Tho committee
divided—Ayes 197, Noes 278.

AYES-197.
Adderley, C. B. Goldney, G. Mowbray, J. IL
Anson, Major Goodson, J. Naas,:Lord
Archdall, Capt Gorst, J. Aseld, Sir J
Arkwright, R. Graves, S. R. Neville-Grenville,R
Rogge, IV. Gray, Sir J. Newdegate,C.
!Ugrian, C. Grey, T North, Col.
Bailey, sir J. Grosvenor, Earl Northcote. Sir all.
Battle, H. J. Hamilton, Lord C. P.Lcke, C. W.
Barnett, N. Harnilton,Lord C.J.
Paget, R. H.
Barrow, W. H. Hamilton, LT. .arker.
Pakington, Sir J.
Major
B a ateson, Sir T. Hamilton, Vil. e Colon W.
W.
Patten,
Beach, Sir M. Hardy, G. Paull, H.
Beach, W. Hardy, J.
Beecroft, G. S. Harvey, IL
Hay, Sir J
Blieenntylonnc,k.BG. G. C. Merve3, Lord A.
Ridley, Sir H. W.
Bingham, Lord Henley. J. W.
Robertson, P. F.
liee,:;lt,yoG.nme:73.r.i
W.
j .
Booth, Sir R. G. Henniker,
M.
Bolt, J.
Bourne, Col. Herbert, P. E.
Bowyer, Sir G. fleakeili, Sir T. Royston. Villet.
Brett, W. B. filldyard. T Russell, Sir C.
Brooks, IL Hogg, Lt-Col. Sandford, G. M.W.
Bruce, Sir H. lioltord, R. S. Schreiber, C.
llornby, W. IL dater-Booth, 0
Campbell. A. 11. liors.s
Burrell. Sir P. courfleld. J. H.
li, T. B. S
Cepper, C. 11 Ahem. Lord Selwyn, C..i.
fieverne, J. K.
Cave, S. Howes, E.
Clive, Capt. G. W. Huddlestone, J. Seymour, OIL
Cobbold, J. C. Hunt, G. W. Slimed', W. B.
Cochrane, A. D. B. Innes, A. C. Smith, A.
Cole, lion. H. Jolliffe, R. . Smith, 0.
Cole, lion. J. L. Jones, D. Smollett, I'. B.
Cono ly, T. Karsteke, Slr.T. B Somerset, Col. E.
Corrance, V. Karslaxe.E. K. Stanhope. .1. B.
Corry. H. L. Kavanagh, A. Staiiiey, Lord
-
ccooopurrr Lord F.. fl.
i
li.,:e..kn-ezlic.lis, S. stopterd, S. G.
V. Stirling.M., Sir W
Dalkeith, Earl of Kennard, R. W. Stronge, Sir J. M.
Dick, F. Kcr, D. S. Stuart, LL-Col. W.
Dim, tale. R.
King, J. K. Sturt, H. G.
Disraeli, B.
King. J. G. Sturt, Lt.-Col. N.
Dowdeswell, W. E.
Surtees, F.
Du Cane, C.
Duncombe,.A. Knox. Col. Sykes, Col.
Dunne, Gen.
Langton, W. G. Thor() d, J. 11.
Du t're. C.
Len Von• C Thynne, Lord H.
Dyke, W. 11. G.
Lasso les, E. W. Tottenham,l.t.-Col.
Leader, N. P. Treeby, J. W.
Eaton, 11. W.
i iyott, Colonel
Leohmtre, Sir E. Trevor, Lord A.
Lefroy, A. Turner, C. •
KKnniigglihttle l iy' ..
Sir It. Surtees, IL E.
Edwards, 11.
.
" Egerton, Sir P.
Lennox, L
Lennox, Lord 11.0. Verner. E.W.
Egerton, E. C.
Leslie, C. P. Verner, Sir W.
Egerton, A. F.
Lindsay, Col. R. Walcott, Admiral
ElchoEgerton, W.
Lord Lindsay, COL C. Walpale, S. 11.
, Walrond, J. W.
Jenne, Lt-Col.Walsh. A.
Fane, Col.
Mainwarlng, T. Waterhouse, 8.
Feilden, J.
Malcolm, J. K. J. Whitmore, H.
reIIOWCP, E.
,j. Mannera, Lord Williams, F. M.
Fergusson. Sir
Manners. Lord G. Wise, H.
Fioyer, J. Marsh. M. 11. Woodd, B. T.
Forde, Col.
Montagu, Lord R. Wyndham, P.
Forester, Gen.
Montgomery. Sir G -
Freshll. Id. C. K.
Mord aunt, sir C.
Galway, Viscount Lowther,
Morgan, O.
Garth, B. Morris, 0.
Gilpin, Col.
NOES-278.
Acland, T. D. Fildes. J. Milton, Viseoun t
Adair, H. E.
W.P. Fitz Gerald. Lord O. Mitchell, A.
A.ilam
Fitswilliam, C. W. Mitchell, T. A.
,
Foley. It. Moffatt, G.
Nicol. J. D.
Ag Sir A. froljambe. F. J. S. Moncreiff, .T.
Agnew,, E.
Fordyce, IV. Morrison, W.
A.1.-n, W. S.
Forster, C. Murphy, N. D.
A mberley, CIA.
Forster, W. E. Neate, C.
Andover, Lord Nicholson, W.
Fortescue, D. F. Norwo .d, C.
Armstrong% H. French,Col. O'Brien, Sir P.
Aytoun. K. S. Gaii„.ey, Sir W. P. O'Donoghue, The
Bagwell, J.
Gaelee, S. Ogilvy, Sir J.
Baines, E.
Gibson, T. M. Oliphant, L.
Baring, Henry
Gilpin, C. Osbo.ne, K. B.
AA.nntsrtorubturi.Sir R. liF',o)rrtte,scitu.e.
C.
P.
Barnes, T.
Gladstone, W. IC. Otway, A.
Barry. C. K.
Glade toot'. W. 11. Packe, Colonel
Bass, A. Glyn, G. G. Padrnore. R.
Bass, M. T.
A. Glyn' G. C. Palmer, Sir IL
Bathurst, A.
Goldsmid, Sir F. Parry, T.
Healey, T. Pea,e, J.
Gooch, D.
L.
Peel, A. W.
Berkeley, H. F.Gower, k • I,
~. . Peel, J.
. GOSChen, IC J. Pelham, Lritl
lii.idulph, M. Graham, W. Peto, Sir M.
Beaumont,
_g: FB..
Iliddulph, Col.
li reena • G. Philips, R. N.
Blake, J. tell H. R. Platt, J.
liknnerhassett, R. Greu ,_ _
Bonham-Carter, J. Gray, Lt-CoL Portman, IV, H. B.
0
Grey, Sir . Potter, E.
Bauverie, E. P. G_o_ Idsm:ild.,GJ.
Brand, 11. Gridley, H. Potter, T. B.
Bright, J. Grosvenor, Lord R. Powell, F. S.
Briscoe. J. tirosvenor,Capt.lt Price, W. P.
1 tißiliCorael:wts;leir,i'v'rta,:sr.B:oa..n' LI.GJ:...Sir
j .
A.
Brocklehurst, J. Grove, T.
Gurney, It.
Brown, J.
Bruce, Lord C. Hadfle.d, G.
Bruce, Lord E. A. Hamilton, E. W. T. Reardon, D. J.
Bruce, 11. A. Ilankey, T.
lirven. G. L.
Butler, C S. Robertson, D.
'Marquis Roebuck, J. A.
Calcrat r, J Hartley, J.
Ills dtr
iic in, . I,:
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01 enD, J . A.
Rothschild, Baron N
Rothschild,BaronM
Candlish J. Hay, Lord W. Russell, A.
Cardwell. E. R. Ilayter, Capt.A.D. Russell, H.
Cilitulxthtto'nrp' Be,irFT::: Hay, Lord J.
, .K. Carington, C. Median] T Russell, F. W.
Carnegie, C. lienderson/& Salomona.Aiderman
Cave, 'l'. ilibbert„Y. T. Samuda, J.
IC; Cavendish,
V ee
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dd ii h LLLooorrrddd (IFIC: Itiro°dl;ldgck4ll,:l:l°. n' G.
K. Scholefield, W.
Scrope, G. P.
Chambers, H. Samuelson. B.
Holland, E. Seely,
C.
Chambers, T. llortimatf, E. - Seymour, A.
Cheetham, J. Howard, C. W. G. Seymour, 11. D.
Childers, H. C. K. A 4
--tighes. T. Sheriff. A.
Cholmeley, Sir lit Hurst, R. li: Simeon. sir J.
ClCC3lollacileym'eberjnero.ot:k7, S. I jr.T.E. Jilineurgytitiolinl;i'r, Robert Smith, J. A.
Jackson, W. Smith, J. li.
Cogan, W. H. James, E. Speira, A.
Stansfeld, J.
Colerld,,e J. Johnstone Sir J. Steel, J.
Colthurst, Sir G. Kinglake' J. A.
Corbally. 61. E. Riagink; w Stucley, Sir G. S.
,A. .
Cowen, J
Cowper, H. F. Kinnaird, A. F. Synan, E.
Stuart, Col. C.
( owper, W.F
Craufurd, E. H. J.
Cox, W.
Torrens, IV. T. M.
Crawford, R. if. Laird,' J
rit.H. R. F. Lee, W. ' .
Cremorne, Lend Layard, A. 11. Vanderbyl, P.
Taylor,SrryrkaTalbot,ce y,.CitCf. '.oilirol ns 'e
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i: Sir F,Verney, Sir H.
Villiers, C. P.
Davey, it. Vivian, J.
Leathern W IVabiegrave-Leslie
Denman, G. IVariog, C.
Lee Man, G.
Dent, J. 1). Warner, E.
Lefevre U. J. S.
Bering, Sir E. Lewis it Welby. W. E.
Dilke, Sir W. Liddell, H. G. Western, Sir T.
Dillwyn, L. L. Lloyd, Sir'. Whalley. 0. IL
Doulton, F.Whitbread, S.
Mackinnon (Rye) Locke, J.
Duff, M. E. v% bite, C,
Lusk, A.
Doff, H. W. 11
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3lscEvoy, E. White, J.
Band" F. Williamson, Sir H.
Dundai-, Slr D. Ifi'Lareu
Duukellin, Lord It ' 11".1.' Wy Id, J.
aeuire, J. F. Woods, li.
Eliot. Lora Marioribanks, D. C. Wyndham, H.
Enfield, Viscount Marshall, W. Wynn, C. W. W.
Erskine, J E. Young It.
Merry, J.
r.: smon de. J. 61 ill bank, F.
Ewing, H. E. C. 31•11
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Lykyn, Roger Miller, W.
Fawce.t, H. Mills, J. H.

TX LIARS.
Taylor, Col.
Noel, G. J.

TELLERS.
.Ayrton, A. S.
King, J. L.

EDUCATION. —A. Parliamentary return just issued
shows that since the year 1859 the number of scholars in
average attendance in the elementary day schools in Great
Britain under the inspection of the Education Committee of
the Privy Council has increased from 801,401 to 1,039,183;
the number present at inspection from 880,131 to 1,264,829;
the number of certificated teachers in the schools from
6,222 to 11,871; the number of schools under inspection
from 6,586 to 8,753. In England the number of scholars
in average attendance under annualinspection has increased
20 per cent. in the seven years, being more than three
4E205 the imam of population.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

BERLIN, May 3.

Upon receiving the invitation to the Conference
yesterday, Count Bismark stated that the King's
Government was willing to accept the neutralisation
of Luxemburg as the basis of negociation. He
added, however, that Prussia has no intention of
exclu ling Luxemburg from the Z 311verein, if neu-
tralised, the latter question not lying within the
scope of the Conference.