The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-12-15


The English ministerial writer's pretend 10
exercise the influence of opinion over the |
policy of Europe. What then has hap
pened TO England The critical and
rational history ofthe situation of England
by NJ. de Montyeran, may enable us to
explain these enigmas.
In the history of the finances Of England,
so ably treated BY NJ de Moptveran, VIC
may perhaps find an explanation of the
conduct Of the English ministry since the
peace OF Paris, and during these late
changes in the policy OF the Holy Alliance
The exhaustion of the resources Of Eng
land has obliged them to remain indiffer>
ent to the great questions which have
agitated the continent. How can mena-
ces be made without arming-and how
arm without finances?
With debt of % miiiards OF francs,
the interest Of which absorb. all the
revenue of the country most londed with
taxes Of all the countries Of Europe, it
has been necessary ever since 1915 to
borrow large sums 10 cover the expence
OF peace. If, since March 1922, the
chancellor Of the exchequcr has not Dor.
rowed few millions every year, this has
arisen from reducing the sinking fund
from IS millions to 4, and by converting
6sr7 millions of pensions for life into
perpetual annuities to the amount Of
100000 sterling.
II the taxes had remained al their war
rate, the eXchequer might not have found
it NECESSARY 10 borrow, but these taxes
WERE intolerable during the war, and
worse during the peace. The distressed
state Of agriculture, which has not yet
! recovered, did no, permit these taxes to
be hvied and the English ministers
know that the question of reform is al
ways united with the question oftaxes.
lsthere any sincerity in tho diplomatic
professions OF the cabinet of ST. James :
We dare not doubt IL; but OH such an
important matter, time alone can discover
he truth. AS for ourselves, we shall be
perhaps so disrespectful as to believe that
England is not yet deprived of the old
leayeD, and that she is yet tormented with
the thirs, of exclusive advantage, which
formerly made the basis of her policy
Will not the disturbances of Spain be
considered al London as means of weak.
enipg he 9 branches ofthe house ofBour.
bon, of which the cabinet of ST. Jane.
feels tina, il can never prevent the union
whatever may be the engagements oil
Madrid made in July, 1915
The United States move with rapid
progress 10 a high destiny, and very soor
they will force all the powers, and ever
England, to adopt the principle, that the
flag covers the cargo. The ocean vii
then be free, and will again become the
highways oflhe globe, and we shall mo-
again see those paper blockades extend.
inc EHshsn af1s1octasy. syfap he aclfFhBBia
istration of Mr.. Pit have done for Eng
land, wha, reproaches should he made &c
his followers and the tory ministers? NJ
de Montveran replies AT home debts
The exhaustion Of the national resources,
and the Impossibiiity Of creating new ones.
because the industry of the English,
though tbe great, does not go on faster
than that of other nations. Abroad. the
influence of the absolute principle, the
state. OF agitation in Europe, which the
old tories believe is so useful flr En-; land,
and prePonderance of the north, which
The oligarchs of all countries agree IN
bringing forward into Europe.
MADRID, OCT. 28.-The following de.
cree has been addressed 10 the president
OF the council by our lord the king -
"Eyer since the first moment Of nv
restoration to freedom, my paternal mind
has sought to fix the future LOT of all nv
subjects IN order tina, they nigh, live in
security some in the enjoyment of re.
wards due to their fidelity and loyalty.
md others, in the oblivion accorded to
their pas; errors, that hey might render
themselves worthy of the respect oftheir
coantrymeD and of my royal beneyoleDce.
VI The same time, have decided, tina,
the principal delinquenis who had placed
themselves beyond the reach of pardon,
should suffer the punishment to which
their transgrcssions had rendered them Ii.
able But subject SO in,eres,ing,se which
~ ust form an epoch in the annals OF our
'ellglous and monarchical restoratioD,re-
quires the deepest meditation. When
shall arrive at Madrid, and be there
surrounded by the lights with which my
councillors, with all their reflection and
well tried wisdom, will supply me, 1 will
make known my royal will, regulating
that will according 10 my natural clemeD.
CO, TO the claims Of public justice, 10 the
tranquility fmy people, the security of
the throne, and so those relations which
so closely unite me with The allied powers.
! III bis. my nnYereion will shall be made