The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-03
Reception or Mr.. webster's speech In Eu-
rOPe-COrn Law AgIt ut ion-the Future.

foPe-Corn Law Aglta ion-the Future.
Mr. Websters great Baltimore speech has excl.
ted, es was very reasonably TO be anticipated, the
greatest interest In England. 1t reached the other
eide OF the Atlantic at the very time when il was
likely to command universal attention. The long
protracted struggle between the interested advo-
Gates OF prohbory duties, and the friends
OF free trade, is in England rapidly approaching
decisive crisis. At such an epoch, the enlightened
views OF Mr.. Webster, carrying with them all that
added influence which his present position confers
upon them, are eminen.y calculated to command
respectful and attentive examination.
The disposition 10 enter into amicable and advan-
tageous trading arrangements with this country is
rapidly increasing in Great Britain. Although from
the opposition 10 the Canada corn BILL and the great
recent of the members of the British IL gs-
aures opposed to the modification OF the corn law
duties, il is not likely that commissioners will be
sent out here until after the adjournment of Psrlia-
ment yet we do not believe that the ministry can
resist the proposition Tor a commercial tyeaiy, CON-
ing as II now does under the sanction of Mr.. Web
ster, whose opinions and influence are deservedly
held in high esteem in england.
That portion of the Tress, and intelligent men Of
all parties, in Great Britain, whose acquaintance
with the political movements here enable them 10
form accurate judgment this matter, very just
y entertain the opinion that the Few movement OF
Mr.. Webster will materially affect the fortunes of
Clay and Van Buren," We shall see. There have
been more unreasonable predictions than that, at
all events. The London Globe has the following
very sensible article on The speech-t may serve as
a specimen Of the manner in which Mr.. Webster's
movement is spoken of by the liberal press in Eng
land -
The speech OF Mr. Webster contains Iaatter which de-
serves attention at the present time 1t be taken
express the berste views Invested of official bias
one Of the aolet in the United States and views
parenily popular in the audiences accustomed be i'd
dressed by him. It'll worth considering what foundation
for extended commerce with America offered by those
views and what likelihood there of our statesmen being
ready to build on that foundation.
AS regards the latter point government at the mercy
OF the collective wisdom Of landed blockheads govern
Bent whose Canadian relaxation caused such outcry
amongst those IAN oucry not accustomed by
cal principlesJ government holding power by the
tenure which is held by the present government
affords hope at ALL There is no hope all that the
present government will adopt sound policy, regards
commercial relations with America, unless the public
Traveller" who writes in the Times means by say
ing that before commercial treaty be negotiated
with America, long established policy, strong and
during preudces great and by some deemed vital inter
ests, must be uprooted" This call sheer inflated
nonsense. The long established policy" of England
dates no farther back than the law and tariff
which have unsettled every thing and settled nsthng.n
The" long established policy OF America" dates no farther
back than her new tariff OF which we may ditto ditto
and which Mr.. Webster crcises. We know il as a fact
in this country that OF tn strongest exclusive cham
pions of the great by deemea vital interest,"
beginning to hat Peel suspense is thaa total
repeal certainty. And in America find Mr.. Webster
A OF know that the principal interests OF the
UHSa States all under considerable degree OF de
preston. The commercial interest depressed the
uscung interest depressed and so far as am able to
perceive the agricultural interest OF both north and south
is equally depressed look at the pricecurren in the
gram gro wing States OF the west the plantation States
OF the south, perceive again great depression and no
great encouragement to activity and emulation
Its perfectly clear that, in both countries bad
cisl gslstion felt by its fruits Each nation has
false steps retrsce false policy to recy Our errors
Of The longer standing those Of America the most
and recent. That great and vital interests"
concerned in adhering to either is great The
ing that adherenceby adherence TO modes legisla
ton which, It is felt in both, cannot be final. Mr..
Webster language this point comes home directly to
our own business and bosoms =
But this do mean to say, because it is a settled
conviction OF my own judgment- by any great opera
ton that should unite the Interests and opinions of all
parts of the country place American industry and
American labor on permanent foundation, that is a
important consideration than the degree which
protection should extend. (Appause) Depend upon it,
gentlemen, is change, and the apprehension OF char
loud applause) Change; felt changes feared the
baue OF industry and the prostrstion of action
Renewed applause) live in part of the country full
OF industry with some capital with great activity and
when 60 amongst nv neighbors they uniformly ask
For Gods sake, tell us what We are TO expect-lay
Is
to be the course Of the government and we can then
apply our industry, invest capital and adapt
circumstances to this state of things be it what may
warm us, scorch u.s. burn usdo what you please, but
let us know what you propose to do-and stick to it "
(Thunders Of spplause) Now am Of opinion that if.
under any comprehensive system OF policy, could
bring about in which the north and south the
and the west, should cencur would be emf
nently favorable to agrculture-o the grain growing
and plantation states-reasonaby favorable al.o the
manufacturing and commercial interessand besides all
th we could stamp that result feature of perma-
hence. IL we could make impression il that should
last for twenty years would have much
state Of things than have for years and years
past. applause J"
Mr. Webster makes some excellent remarks on the ex
perenced impolcy oil those vogue generaltes which
usually introduced in the terms Of treaties and which
he truly productive of nothing but discord and
embarrassment. We have dealt too much" he says
andtne lesson is good for this country in generaes
the terms OF treaties, when speak Of placing
g nation terms Of the most favored nstioH.' A"
In my opinion, whateve treaty stipulation should
enter into il is always best that should be in.
disputsble precise In making treaty with another
ion, say that will place her upon the footing
with the most favored nations. What does that mean
It has practical meaning to it, because 1t becomes
cessary to deal with all sorts OF generaiityhere is
common standard We make treaty with Russia, for
example, and stipuate that the duty ton OF iron shall
be much and no more; that the duty hundred Of
hemp shall be 30 much Well, go to make treaty
with the Celestial Empire that deals only in silks and
teas. We tell her shc shall be placed the footing Of
the most favored nations How shall give tariff
for Russia which shall have any application to the case
China "
The comparative view given by Mr. Webster of tn,
Americ and English trade with Braziof the unequal
which each is conducted al present and Of the
opening which the expiration of our treaty with thai
country will afford for fairer reciprocity towards Anne
rics-is full construction and warning. Well may Mr.
Webster say" We have great advantage over Eng
lani that have colonial interest to protect" Pro
teeth colonial interest abandoning profitable
trade with every country which can sell us colonis
products in greater chespness and abundance. VIVA
derston receive in return for protecting int
rests IN this ashonfor stnting ourselves Of sugar and
stopping up vents for cotton OF hardware-the pre-
sent ministry will have TO give account of-before
we hope, the mischief Is consummated
We need not follow MIR. Webster into his views on the
policy ofour old navigation law or into the question
whether the United states substituted the recipre
city principle IN too unrestricted We end az
beg by directing public attention TO the
indicated by this speech extended commerce with ths
country m in Instance alter another every SWIM.
of willingness in other countries TO us on fair
Of commercial interchange to be thrown away
great and vital interest in this country ant