The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-16 00:00:00

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No. 23,113.

THE SUN, LONDON, MON DAY EVENING, JUL Y 10, 1800.

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FELICIA'S DOWRY
By Mrs. FITZMAURICE OKEDEN.

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to
exfotremnd,
and
basispa r ty.
of The e
administrationno
Is desirous
mdesigned to
he made a proffer of office to some gentlemen not
belonging to the Conservative party. Those gentle-
men thought it right to decline the proffer, and the
consequence is that we have a purely Conservative
Administration. Well, then, I say, that the new
Government has a right to fair play, but I do not
ask for favour. (Hear.) We are a Government
resting for our main support on a minority of the
House of Commons—that is a disadvantage in itself,
but not unaccompanied by a counterbalancing ad-
vantage. In the first place, being in a minority, we
are rendered more compact as a party than those

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who having been first elected in opposition to us
have not so much felt thenecessity of union. Again,
being in a minority, we can only live on our good
character and good conduct, and that is no small
consideration, for, unless we bring forward good
measures, and exercise ably the powers committed
' to us, we may expect to be summarily dismissed,
and if we fail in our duty we should be deserving of
' that fate. But lam satisfied that the Government
of Lord Derby will endeavour earnestly to obtain
the good opinion of the country. It is public opinion
that determines the course of events, and whatever
be the Government in office that is a tribunal to
which it must pay great respect, not that a Govern-
ment must of necessity servilely follow public
opinion, but it must endeavour fairly to interpret
the general opinion of the country, and so far as
may be wise and just, to act in accordance
with it. I think it is possible to reconcile
what is good in that which is called Con-
servatism with that which is good in what
is denominated Liberalism, and I trust that,
in our policy, it will be shown that Conservatism is
not opposed to progress. (Hear, hear.) I trust we
shall lie able to prove by our administration of the
public affairs of the country that if we cannot com-
' mand the confidence of political extremists, we shall
be able to meet the desires of the bulk of the mode-
rate people of this country. There are one or two
questions on which I ought to remark more minutely.
With respect to reform I must ask you to allow me
to speak very briefly. Ido not wish now to dilate
upon the measure brought forward by the late Go-
vernment. The proverb goes that of the dead we
must speak nothing but what is good, and inasmuch
as regards the late measure I should see in it much
more of harm than of good I will not make it the
subject of criticism now. On this topic I will refer
you to what Lord Derby said on Monday in the
House of Lords, that on the question of reform the
Government must hold themselves unpledged. We
are satisfied that the question is not to be trifled
with. We are by no means opposed to reform in
our electoral system. We will give the subject our
best consideration, and, if we find ourselves in a
position to introduce a measure likely to give satis-
faction and to lead to an equitable settlement of the
question, it will be matter of great pride and plea-
sure to us to deal with a question of such magnitude
and importance. The great and growing evil of
Parliamentary corruption is to be considered, and
there is also thedifficult question of the representa-
tion of minorities, and there is further the great
problem which we should be so glad to solve if we
could see our way to it—the admission of a great
portion of the working classes to the franchip, if
that could be done without the disturbance of the
various elements of which our constitution is com-
posed. We study these questions with the light of
fresh experience every year, and I trust we shall
soon see our way to their solution. Whether this
subject be raised in one year or in the other it
demands calm consideration ; and all that I can
say is that I hope we shall bring to it au
earnest and impartial consideration. (Hear,
hear.) It is a happy thing for this country
that, such is the relation of parties, there
are so many points on which there exists little
difference of opinion. This it is which renders
party government possible with so little injury to
the country. If every change of government led to
an entire reversal of policy in every department of
the State either party Government would be impos-
sible or it would lead to anarchy throughout the
kingdom. But this is not the case, and though
party contests may sometimes interrupt the course
of public business, yet still one Government cony
pletes what another has begun, and although we
have occasionally great battles on particular ques-
tions,
I hope our rivalry will only take the shape of
striving which can do the best service to, and which
can best earn the gratitude of, our common country.
(Hear, hear.)
A vote of thanks was passed to the Under Sheriff,
and three cheers was given for him and for Sir Staf-
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I used all legitimate means in my power to express
that opinion ; but it was the Government's bill, and
not Reform itself, that I voted against. (Oh, oh,
and hear.) The Government bill was irrtroduced
when there was not time to discuss it fairl, f ; and it
is most inconvenient when a Government says it is
going to stand or fall by some particular thing.
Such a declaration places things on a fre/se issue,
and makes men vote for the Government. (A laugh.)
It reminded me of the story of the nian who, when
flogged, cried out because the strikes mme low.
When he struck higher he was still displeased, and
the man who flogged declared that he -would cry out
no matter how he was flogged, and that it was evi-
dent he did not like it at all. So the Government
objected to all exhibitions of discontf mt with the
bill, no matter what their character. 'What neces-
sity was there for such extreme hurry ? As Mr.
Hall has said, there was no agitation,. -though it is
true two or three Cabinet Ministers welt about the
country stumping it. (Cheers and la,ug,i.hter.) Not-
withstanding this, however, spontancto us agitation
could not be got, and I don't wonder rrt it. What
is it we want, and what is the object of ;legislation?
Is it not good government ? What would] you expect
if a Reform Bill had passed ? Would wou hope to
get money for your votes ? (Cries of ‘g ,Oh, oh.")
I am quite sure you would not ; because
from the first day I came here, I was never
asked for a single shilling, and never paiaa single
shilling. (Cheers.) Then you want good go-
vernment ; and what is that ? (A voice : Liberal
Government.") No, not that exactly. Good
government
is entire freedom of action, entire secu-
rity of property—(hear)---and undoubted security
of life. (Hear.) A country where these three
things are secured is thoroughly well governed, and
a change may be for the worse. (" No, and
"hear, hear.") I will now read to you a descrip-
tion of England from the mouth of a working man's
champion. " England," he says, " has long been
famed for the personal freedom of her people.
They are free to think, free to speak, free to write.
England is famed for the freedom of her industry
and the greatness of her commerce." Who do you
think said that ? Why, Mr. Bright. He spoke it
only last year of that down-trodden country of
which he speaks sometimes, and which we scarcely

recognise as England. (Hear.) Now, you mil°

have not votes know very well you can get theta if
you like. (A voice-7." We can't get the franchise.")
That shows you don't know what the franchise
means. I was about to say that a workman wrote
to me the other day, and said, " We don't agitate
for votes because the legislation is in our favour.

The taxes are taken from our shoulders, and you
don't interfere with us in any way whatever. But
you just try the experiment of making laws against
us, and you will see whether we won't soon have the
franchise." Who are your agitators? Are they
those who subscribe to educate the people, and in
times of distress visit the hospitals ? if the leaders
of trades unions did that sort of thing, I should be-
lieve they were in earnest. Why did Mr. Hall
make his speech to-day ? Because he makes an
uncommonly good speech, to be sure—(laughter)
—not that I would say he was not a bene-
volent and disinterested man ; but I say that as
a man with a good voice and a fine ear for
music likes to sing a good song, so Mr. Hall
likes to make a good speech. (Laughter.) Now
Mr. Bright is one of our greatest agitators, but I
hear that his mill is the worst managed and his
workpeople the worst looked after of any in the
north of England. (Hear.) The fact of the mat-
ter is people like to hear of their grievances, real or
imaginary, and Mr. Bright is just the man for such
peoples (Laughter.) We must not talk of the
working classes being excluded from the franchise
when we know that many eminent and leading
statesmen have sprung from the ranks. Such men,

if they do rise and show themselves worthy of re-
spect, are listened to—no matter what their opinions

- .
—with as much attention as the son of a duke

(Hear.) When Parliament meets again I shall be
prepared to consider a bill for the extension of the
franchise, but I will not consent to a transfer of

power from one class to another. (Oh, oh, and
cheers, and a voice " Let's have a majority.") No
doubt that's what you want, and such men as you
complain that we don't trust you. I trust the work-
ing classes as much as any other class ; but I'll trust
*no class at all. What man among you trusts his
neighbour with entire power over him ? You don't
pay money without taking a receipt ; nor do you
demand a receipt because you declare the man from
whom you take it is a thief. You seek the protec-
tion of a receipt as a matter of business. So in po-
litical matters certain checks are necessary to pro-
tect class against class. I would give no class such
power as would enable it to abuse the use of power.
(Hear, hear.) Men very often act in a very op-
pressive manner, although they believe themselves
perfectly right in doing so. It is that such oppres-
sion may not exist that I would give extraordinary
power to no class. (Hear.) We have heard it often
said that the Conservative party is a war party.
After the speeches made by Lord Derby and Lord
Stanley, however, I think I need not say much upon
that point ; but I would remind you that our great
commerce must be protected, or we shall be attacked
upon all sides. But we need not interfere in respect
to the wrongs and aspirations of any other State
with which we have no special concern. We know

what war means. It means double taxation, tears
and mourning in half the households of the coun-

try; and, as Vice-President of the Board of Trade,
I may say that it means a check to trade and in-
dustry. War is undoubtedly the greatest calamity
which can be inflicted upon a nation. Of course,
when a man hits you, you must hit him again ; and
in only such a case as that is a statesman justified
in plunging the country into war. In conclusion,

I would say that the new duties which I am now
entering upon need not interfere with the careful
consideration of what locally concerns my consti-
tuency, and I shall do my best in the future, as I

have in the past, to promote your interests. I thank

you for the honour you have done me in again elect-
ing me. (Cheers.)
A vote of thanks to the high constable for presid-

NORTH LEICESTERSIIRE.

On Saturday morning Lord John Manners was
re-elected at Loughborough for North Leicester-
shire. The noble lord was not present, and the
proceedings were of a formal character.