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MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVE

PARTY.

The following appeared in our Latest Edition of yesterday
evening:—

In accordance with a circular addressed by Mr. Dis-
raeli to his supporters, there was a considerable muster
of Conservative M.P.'s at his official residence in
Downing-street. The meeting was fixed for 2.30, but be-
fore that time a large number of members hat' come down,
attracted by the curiosity which they felt with respect to
the new Premier's policy. They came down in rapid suc-
cession, some on foot, some in cabs, and some in their car-
riages. Mr. Disraeli himself drove down in a brougham.
The public seemed to take little interest in the matter,
and there were very few people waiting to see the Ministe
r
or the members arrive. Among those present we noticed
the following :—Col. Barttclot, Lord J. Manners, Messrs.
Beecroft, Hubbard, Egerton; SirW. Stirling Maxwell, Col.
Dunne, Lord Claud Hamilton, Mr. Cobbold, Sir H.
Edwards, Mr. E. Karslake, Sir M. Ridley, Messrs. Hen-
niker, Mowbray, Laird, Waldron, Freshfield, Cornwall
Legh, Cumming Bruce, Garth, and Kekewich ; Sir G.
Stucley, Lord Stanley, Messrs. McKenna, Walpole, and
Sykes, Sir W. Verner, Admiral Duncombe (who, however,
left again before the meeting began), Mr. Malcolm, Sir
J. Pakington, Right Hon. J. W. Henley, Lord R.
Montagu, Mr. H. Paull, Mr. Goodson, Colonel Sturt,
Colonel Knox, Mr. W. Knight, Mr. Ormsby Gore, Earl
of Mayo, Sir John Karslake, the Solicitor-General, &c.
Mr. DISRAELI was received with great cheering. He
began by a touching allusion to the circumstances under
which they were met, especially to the cause of
the retirement of Lord Derby. He paid a feeling
tribute to the abilities of the late Premier, to the •
services his lordship had rendered to the country, and to
the personal kindness which he had always evidenced
towards himself. In succeeding Lord Derby as Premier,
it was most consolatory to himself, as he knew it would
be satisfactory to the meeting, to know that he would still
have the benefit of his lordship's counsel and advice. He
expressed a very warm hope that his lordship would soon
be able to resume his place in the House of Lords. With
respect to the future, the Conservative party, Mr. Disraeli
observed, must hear in mind that it was in a minority.
There were difficult and important questions before the
country, and they must by no means expect smooth sailing.
The cordial reception which they had that day given him
and the other members of the Government inspired him with
the belief that they would have their hearty support. In
times past they had achieved successes when in a minority,
and he had no doubt they would be able to do
so again. Mr. Disraeli then referred to the leading
questions of the day, including the Scotch and Irish Re-
form Bills and the great question of Ireland generally.
With regard to the Reform Bills, he believed by
mutual forbearance of both parties the Government would
be able to bring both to a satisfactory issue. On thespecial
Irish questions, those relating to land and to the Church,
Mr. Disraeli spoke very guardedly. Confessing the diffi-
culties of the subject, he said the Government were prepared
to treat Ireland in a liberal spirit. He did not commit
the Ministry to any definite policy, but was understood to
say that the Earl of Mayo would state what the
Government were prepared to do in replying to the
motion of Mr. Maguire, which would be satisfactory to the
party, and he hoped to the country. He did not
consider that the difficult questions connected with Ireland
should be entered upon at that meeting, but he
trusted that the statement to be made in the House of
Commons by the Earl of Mayo would be satisfactory to the
country when it came to be fully explained. Mr. Disraeli
concluded by thanking the gentlemen present for the
kindness with which they had received him, and expressed
confidence that as a united party the Conservatives had
nothing to fear. On his part he assured them that the
Government would, as far as possible, anticipate and treat
on Conservative principles the great questions which must
still arise. One of those to which he referred was the dis-
tribution of seats.

Mr. Disraeli resumed his scat amid general cheering,
having spoken for about 35 minutes. During the delivery
of his speech he was frequently interrupted by cheering.
Sir JOHN Tnom.orE followed. He fully endorsed what
had fallen from the First Lord of the • Treasury.
—{cheers)—with respect to the services of Lord
Derby, and expressed the satisfaction felt by those
around him that they were still to have the benefit of his
lordship's advice and assistance. In his opinion Mr. Dis-
raeli was the natural successor of Lord Derby to the leader-
ship of the party, and he (Sir J. Trollope) assured Mr.
Disraeli that the same confidence which had hitherto been
reposed in him would be continued. He rejoiced to see
the unanimity which prevailed. (Cheers.)
Sir STIRLING MAXWELL, Bart., reiterated the sentiments
of the member for South Lincolnshire. He was especially
gratified to learn that Lord Derby would still render
the party his assistance. Relieved from the cares and
r:sponsibilities of office, there was reason to hope that his
lordship would rapidly regain his strength, and be able to
resume his place in the House of Lords. There he
trusted they would soon hear again the eloquence for
which the noble lord had been so distinguished. Before
the close of the meeting, which took place at five minutes
30 three, the number present estimated between IGO and
170. No question was put by any gentleman, and the
meeting was marked by entire unanimity. Mr. Disraeli's
speech was cheered at almost every sentence.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS-LAST EYENINCI.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at
five o'clock for the first time since his appointment.

PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The Cork and Kingsale Junction Railway, and Rath-
kcal° and Newcastle Junction Railway Bills were read a
second time.

STATEMENT OP THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
The Earl of MALMESBURY said that he had to in-
form their lordships that the Earl of Derby had last month
r esigned, and her Majesty had commanded Mr. Disraeli
,
to form an administration as soon as possible, not, as he
had been reported to have said "if possible." That
statement, however, was perhaps natural under the cir-
cumstances. Ho had now to announce that that object
had been effected, and so small were the changes that he
would almost call it the same Cabinet, with almost the
same policy, Lord Derby having been informed through-
out of all the measures which had been carried
out. It would bo their duty to carry out the ques-
tion of Reform, and Reform Bills in Ireland and
Scotland would be carried out. It had been their
misfortune to enter office at a moment when a new policy
was necessary in Ireland. He would not state exactly
what that policy would be, but it would be to remove all
grievances and anomalies, maintaining at the same time
the integrity of the Constitution.
Earl RUSSELL said that ho must protest against a
Government which professed ono thing and meant
another. For three years the Government had protested
againss any alteration in the franlise, but now they had
adopted other measures, therefore he would say that they
stated ono thing and meant another, and therefore he
thought no confidence could be placed in such a Govern
ment.

The Duke of MARLBOROUGH was surprised to hear
that the noble lord had made such a statement. When
the Government of Lord Derby came into office, they
meditated a larger measure of reform than oven the noble
lord opposite, and they at last carried an extensive mea-
sure boldly, and without any disguise. (Hear, hoar.)
Earl RUSSELL said that he would allude to a passage
in a speech which ho had made as to the passing of the
last Reform Bill, which passage did not accuse the mea-
sure as a piece of hypocrisy, as Sir Robert Peel's conduct
bad been termed. (Hear, hear.) It was termed educa-
tion. He alluded to the passage in the Right Hon. Mr.
Disraeli's speech,in which he stated that he had been seven
years educating his party as to the principles of reform,
and by this means he hed induced them to bring in the
late measure, but he (the noble lord) could not forgot the
indignant protest of Lord Carnarvou on the matter, and
he still contended that a Government which would take
the course the late Government had taken was not
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The subject then dropped_
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CORRESPONDENCE AS TO RECALL OF GOVER-
NOR OF VICTORIA.

•In answer to Lord Sommuviun,
Lord MALMESBURY stated that the papers relative to
this matter would be laid on the table in a few days.
LAND TENURE (IN IRELAND) BILL.

In answer to the Earl of MALIKESBuRy,
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE consented to post-
pone the second reading of this bill toThursday next.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMIONS—LAsr EVENING.

The &TAXER took the chair at four o'clock.

A considerable number of persons gathered together in
Palace-yard to see Mr. Disraeli make his first appearance
in his new capacity of Prime Minister. At 27 minutes
past 4 he appeared on foot. The Premier walked at a
pretty quick pace, escorted by four policemen. There was
some cheering, especially on the part of a few M.P.'s who
Were waiting at the entrance oft ho hall.
METROPOLITAN TRAMWAY BILL.

Ou the motion for the second reading of this bill,
Mr. H. LEWIS moved its rejection. It was one that
would create the greatest incouccnience, and the rate-
payers of the metropolitan parishes would bo called upon
he moved plan was most objectionable, that the bill be read a
to repair all the damage occasioned by the laying down of
these f tramways. ays.
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second time that day six months.

Mr. SEELEY said it was much to be regretted that
opposition had been raised to this bill, which simply pro
posa to lay
_traulWays clown i 4 vari9w3 streets Qt the

metropolis. There would be no obstruction to the ordi-
nary traffic, and it was competent for the promoters to
break up the roads in the metropolis, and that the ex-
penses of putting them in repair would not be thrown on
the ratepayers, as the persons interested in this bill were
bound to put in order all the roads disturbed. The
tramways would be of the greatest use to the public.
The trams would not in the least degree prove obstruc-
tive to any description of vehicles now travelling on tho
roads. The principle had been found most successfully
to facilitate and cheapen traffic, and therefore he hoped
the house would read the bill a second time. He thought
it was altogether a mistake to say that tramways would be
highly dangerous. _

Mr. PEASE said tramways had been in use in America,
and ho hoped the bill would at all events be allowed to
pass a second reading.

Mr. MELLOR opposed the second reading.
Mr. HUGHES said that tramway travelling on the
streets of the metropolis would be found to be a particular
nuisanco or in any part of the country that he was familiar
with, and therefore ho should vote against their intro-
duction into the metropolis. They were dangerous both
to life and property.

Mr. CRAWFORD objected to the second reading.
The bill was rejected without a division.

NEW MEMBER.
The Marquis of Lons took the oath and his seat for
Argyleshire.

THE NEW PREHIER.

At half-past four o'clock Mr. DISRAELI entered the
house, and was received with loud cheers by a very
crowded house.

THE IRISH CHURCH.

Mr. WHITE presented a petition from Brighton pray-
ing that the revenues of the Irish Church might be di-
verted and devoted to secular purposes. (Laughter and
cheers.)