The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-02


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COMMERCIAL RELATIONS OF ENGLAND AND TIL
UNITED STATEs-The last arrival from England mas
brought us, amongst other parliamentary ih'eiii'
gence of considerable Importance, very interesting
discussion in the House of Commons, respecting
the commercial negotiations OF England WIN 10
reign powers 1t is known that the commercial re-
latons of this country with England have recently
formed the subject of some informal communlca-
lions between the respective governments ana the
allusions of Sir Robert Peel, in the course OF the
conversation which we have extracted below, al
though vague and general In their tenor, are yet
sufficiently expressive, IN our opinion, OF the desire
OF the British government to modify and amend the
existing state OF their commercial law respects
the intercourse OF England and the United States.
Necessity is the most successful teacher possible, OF
the duties il mnoses The wisdom Of just and
liberal commercial policy is best enforced by that
most convincing of all political economlss-self-
interest.
The long and eloquent speech of Lord Brougham,
on the motion of vote of thanks TO Lord Ashbur-
ton, portion of which we gave in yesterdays pa
per- breathes throughout the most liberal sentiment
and feeling toward this country. Ne one can fail
10 be struck by the large and comprehensive states
manship-the sound sense-and friendly spirit OF
Cancellation, which the ex. Lord Chancellor has ex-
hibited. He points out, with great clearness and
force, the intimate manner in which the Interests
of England and America interviewer and with
Characteristic severity administers rebuke to
that spirit OF violence and prejudice, which in both
countries would seek to kinde the flames Of discord
II is certainly evident that respect for the United
States, and desire TO cultivate and maintain ami
cable relations with them, are steadily growing
amongst the intelligent, enlightened, and influential
classes of Great Britain. In very different man.
ner indeed were the institutions and people of this
country spoken of in the House of Lords, ten years
ago.
With respect to the Commercial treaty, now &C.
cupying the minds of diplomatsts in both countries
it is highly probable that Mr. Webster retres from
the Cabinet, only for the purpose of devo,ng to It's
consideration his great energies and practised pc.
litical skill. The tone assumed by several of the
speakers in the House OF Commons is certainly far
more favorably disposed to the doctrines of free
trade, than any thing ever advanced by Mr. Hus-
kisson. If such treaty were negotiated on suf-
ficiently broad and liberal SCALE the exciting ques-
lion of the tariff in this country would be quietly
our country and England,-wth previous difficult
ties in great measure amlcably settled, with
favorable inclination the part of leading states
men of Great Britain towards recognition Of the
most liberal commercial policy,-no more ausp-
cious period could be offered for the negotiation Of
atreaty which would extend and enlarge the COM
merce of both nations, give to II greatly added Sc
curlty, and render still more enduring these bonds
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civilization must desire TO remain unbroken I'LL the
latest time.
Beuse of Commons, pril 7-Commerce.
Lord ]. RUSSELL ssid, the House would remem-
Der that gong through the various alterations
of the customs duties last year. there were Ger.
tain articles which left at the old of duty
though it admitted they Objectionable ;
bat they left account Of certain commercial rea
ties Nth foreign powers vhich IL understood
then being negotiated IN contemplation. OF
the suspense and uncertainty TINS account
from the discussions which took place upon the tariff it
what rate of duties would ultimately be
imposed II not however appear that during the pre-
sent those treaties had been brought concu
with Portugal France Spain and the Brazils With
regard Portugal the right hon. gentleman had stated
time ago that the ent had determined to ad
here their last proposal and If il should not he accepted
by Portugal the treaty would be abandoned With regard
SPAIN he had not heard that treaty in progress
with that country Again, in reference to commercial
treaty with France, though the right hon. gentleman
stated time since that he hoped to be able con-
Glade such treaty, did appear from any thing he
oId Russel had heard upon the subject, either from
want Of on part of the French government or
of inclination the part of this country that the
treaty had been concluded. With regard to Portugal he
had not heard that the terms Of any treaty OF COM
had been decided upon by the two governments
the contrary the circulation the bject
unisvorahs such an inference Now, he did not
ask that the right hon baone (sr r. Pee should at the
present time unless he thought fit 20 do explain the
which the in the several he had
referred stood; but the of very great
Importance bath as concerned the course OF Legislation
in 10 those articles of foreign produce well
in respect to immediate interests OF all persons
cerned in the trade OF this country he hoped the right
hon. gentleman would be enabled 10 state Immediately az
Easter whether he had to expect the spec
dy conclusion OF OF the treaties referred te
posing the right hon. bsronet should not be in condition
TO hold any sanguine hope OF early conclusion OF
such treaties that he would be prepared proceed
those principles which had laid down last year.
which the right hon. gentleman himself declared were
just ones in regard to commerce, and which he Lord j.
RusselD though: might be advantsgeously adopted
by Parliament both with reference to the interests Of
people and to the inclination of those other powers
who be DESTROYS Of receiving avoraby propo
sons. II must be apparent though some commercial
treaties might give great adv an,sges, still must be
conclusion OF commercial treaty by inferior
power with country like this might produce jealousy on
the psrt of the country with which the treaty made
because it would be thought that country SO powerful
in its and so renowned for its manufactures
might gain advantage to the injury of the other par
ty the treaty Therefore hoped that the time wa'
when the right hon. baronet would be enabled to
he had effected the several treaties which
contemplation last year. and that the house would
early period be called upon to consider the bills which
would introduced in Consequence of those treaties
that the right hon bsronet would feel himself justified in
announcing that he about, without further delay Il
proceed deal with those articles in the tariff which had
been left untouched in the previous year
Sir r. PERL said he thought that although il might bt
in his state TO the House the progress that had beer
made to regard 10 commercial treaties and although he
quite sensible with the noble lord Of the great
venence TO the commercs Of the country of carrying
long neg ocstions at the time those which had
preceded him in Office must bowel the
due apprehrnsons that excited in by
statements which, in reality afforded no ground forhem
II had happened on many occasions, that when the pro-
had been made chat was anticipated and whea
they the Of coming 10 some satisfactory
rangement change in the had tab place
and those not power when the negotiations ed
had not only 10 bring those negotiations to end but 10
commence them in their elements. Alarm had already
been taken In consequence Of some which, In his
desire 10 give information he had made 20 questions OF
TINS KIND and had sometimes been the that sue h
answers hae apprehensions they in
tended to remove and therefore, warned by experience