Star.
London, England, 1825-07-01 00:00:00

PAR k:IGN TRADE.

The Eul of LIVERPOOL. in moving the second
reading of the Customs Duties Consolidation Bill, should
make a few obse: vat:ons to explain its nature, as the
measure was one of very considerable importance. The
principle on which it was founded, was that of doing,
away all prohibitions, Subject tr certain regulations.'
The present measure, however, did not interfere with
the importation of foreign corn and c tttle, both of
which continued to be prohibited.. Ile trusted, how-
ever, that the attention of Parliament would be turned,
at no distant period, to the adoption of some measure
with respect to the fatter ; for it was a fact, that under
the name of Alderney cows, which of course were per-
mitted, cows were daily imported fiom the coast of
France, at the expense of much false-swearing on both
sides of the water; a practice which would cease, if a
regulated importati n mere allowed. There was also
a protecting duty of 30 per cent. on foreign silks, which
he hoped might soon be reduced. In cottons, though
the price of daily labour was 2s. 6d. in England, and
only twopence in India, we were able to undersell the
natives of that country, and to export cotton article; for
their use. It was therefore proposed to reduce the duty
on the importation of cottons. That on woollens would
also be brought down to 15 per cent. The Noble• Earl
then mentioned the other redtictions which have been
already repeatedly detailed in our proceedings of the
House of Commons, both when Mr. liuskissen pro-
posed this measure, and when it.VMS discussed in its
various stages. He shewed that frotp the impossibility
in which our manufacturers at Birmingham found
themselves of making all the iron and copper articles
which were ordered, it was absolutely necessary to di-
minish the duties on the importation of those metals.
The same was the case with respect-to lead, which cost
formerly 191. 10s. per ton, andAad- lately ri4en to thirty
pounds. The existing duty of 50 yer cent. on foreign
manufactured articlei was to be reduced to 2W. and
that of 20 ter cent. on firreigp unmanufictured ar-
ticles' to be diminished in pr,porti There was to be
also a general-reduction of 'the duties on Stamps, which
could not fail to yield ci nsiderable :telief. If it-were
asked whether we should do -this without any recipro-
city on the pirt of other countries? his general answer-
would bey elo whatever is for your interest, without
considering how other countries may choose to act.—
Newts were afforded by the 8.11, however, to retaliate,
in cases in 'which a gross partiality should be shewn
againit out trade; for it enacted; that in such cases
the importation duty upon articles. coming from that
countl•y might be increased 5 per cent. The alteration
thus madelo the system of our foreign trade did not go
perhaps as far as it might be proper to carry it here-
after, but was suited in its extent to the circumstances under which
it wax made. The distressed state of various interests had not fur-
nished till how an opportunity for a general revision,of that system.
But the present change was growing out of the change which had
taken place th circumstances, and the expectation of its adoption
had already produced the most beneficial effects by creating a
spirit of good feeling in other States towards this country. There
was now ate opportunity to Make that revision complete, and to do
away that principle of total prohibition which was a disgrace to
okr Statutes, both by banishing it from our laws and by reducing
those duties which had hitherto amounted to prohibitions. De
concluded by moving the second reading of the Bill, which, after
a few'worde front the Marquis of LAMSDOWN, was carried.

SALARY or TILE VICE-CHANCELLOR.

The Marquis of LA NSDOW N said, that if he had been in the
House when the BM for increasing the salaries of the Judges had
been read a third time, he would have moved that the salary of the
Vice•Cbancellor be raised from 6,000 to £7,000, u he conceived
that be should be maintained en a footing of emoluments and dig-
nity not inferior in the least to the Master of the Rolls. He wished
to be understood to give no opinion as to the propriety of having
a Vice-Chancellor or not, and he trusted, that when the lirpott of
the Commissioners appointed to inquire into the Chancery Court
should be laid before the House, it would be found that they had
duly examined whether the great innovation which bad been made
in our legal system, by the creation of a Vice-Chancellor, bad had
the effect of preventing delay.? If it had, the question would at
inee be set at rest ; but if it had not, it would be for Parliament
to reconsider whether the office should be retained? Whilst it ex-
isted, however, he wished that its imponu►ce and dignity should
be properly supported.
JUDICATURE IN INDIA.

Ovule Order of the Day for the third reading of the India
Tividete Salaries Augmentation Hill,
The Marquis of LANSDOWN said, that he wished
'some reasons had been given why the salaries of the
Judges in India should be raised ; for those which
nperated in favour of the measure lere, could have no
influence in our Eastern dominions, with a totally dif-
ferent state of things. He should, however, not make
that a ground. Of objection' to the Bill, but should tak:
this opportunity of stating, on the information of others.
(which unfot innately must almost always be the ca•e a ith
respect to our. Indian concerns), that there were many
clau*es which it would be very desirable to introduce
into the Bill, to regulate and improve the state of Ju-
flicature in India. One of the most importint points
for consideratiot', was the present exension of what
were called people of half-caste, from t! e discharge of
civil duties, although most able -and fit to discharge
them. This exclusion could not te id to make them
contented subjects. It was not ordered by the laws,
but arose, he understood, from a doubt as to their legitimacy ;
though, in point of capital, of situation, of habits, and of intercourse,
they were perfectly capable of being admitted to tb! enjoyment of
all civil rights. lie believed that a more liberal view of the subject
was now taken by the Company itself; and he should be glad to
see a provision introduced fur the admission of the half-caste to
the di.charge of civil duties. He also recommended the extension
of Trial by Jury amongst the natives to civil cases, in which da-
mages were to be assessed, and the employment of the amities
themselves an Juries.
The Earl of LIVI4RPOOL contended, that the changes sug-
gested by the Noble Marquis had no connection whatever with the
present Hill. They ought to stand on their own ground, and
mast become objects of serious eonsideratioo witirthe Government
'in India.—The Sill was then read a thircktinse and passed.

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