The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-27
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notwithstanding the apparent hesitation ON IN,
part OF Lord John Russell - continues the Dehats
III Is evident that he had resolved upon aeeeptins
once from the hrst day the difficult Task was pro.
posed TO him by the sovereign Lord John Russell /,
not a man TO shrink before difficulties. There
10 not more determined character in Eng,
land or one whose courage and determination
rise N proportionate degree as the difficulties
increase. But It would seem that when he re-
turned 70 London he did not find his future col
leagues as sangune OF determined as himself Iord
John Russell desires the acquisition Of power, but
he al the same time holds to bis own dignity as
well as that OF his party. Any ministry coming 10
powe, al the present juncture in England must de
eide upon aboishing the corn-la~s. That is du-
~ imperative upon Il. Il Is much doubted whether
the wings viii be able 10 carry that great measure.
They even doubtit themselves, and therefore they
hesitate TO take power which they might
have TO abdicale in short time. We are inclined
TO think that the hesitation Of Lord John Russell &.
more than ieinti that It proceeds 10 great meas
uro rom his inabfisy TO procure the abolition OF
the corn-aws; and II such be the case, IL is much
butter that he should take Office, since that is
the express purpose for which he has been called
by the sovereign. Upon oil other questions the to-
~ ministry triumphed without opposition the corn.
law was the only stumbling block il met with. and
remains to be seen whether Wing rniaistry WILDE
able 10 oversight" 't
They were not the wings" says the National
"who caused the present crisis. IL originated in
Sir X. Peel, and upon him must rest the response
bility Of it. He is doubt perfectly aware Of the
endorsements which he leaves behind him, and
his conduct will influence that Of Lord John Rus
sell and his friends. Lord John Russell, before
taking the management Of affairs is DESTROYS of as
eeraIning whether he can count upon the support OF
Sir H. Peel IN the discussion which IL to take place
upon the corn-laws. This Is the Of the hesi-
tation to Office the part of Lord John Rus
sell. The difficulties TO lie overcome are yerygreat
That the wings feel this Is evident but If those diff
cutes such to buie the attempts of the wings
TO overcome how can the tories ex pect TO succeed
Can Wellington form cabnetl Where are his
mem Where Is his leader in the Commonsi III the
posltionof Wellington renders the formation of a
cabinet on his part almost impossible, that of Sir
Robert Peel is just as bad He is everywhere con-
demned by the agricultural party. In London as
well as Liverpool he is called traitor and turn-coat
The Times even does not spare him. Ii now accu-
him Of dividing the conservatives OF having lost
The most desirable portion Of The globe; and Of hav-
ing compromised the most important questions ow-
ing to his having concealed his features behind
mask, IN the same manner as he is wont TO conceal
his policy, instead of acting in frank, open, and
honest way. he led the tories, but he despiscd
them as much as he himself was de,ested. The
more we reflect upon the matter the more impossi-
bic appears that Sir Robert Peel can again assume
power which insurmountable circumstances have
compelled him TO place in the hands Of others"
The Steele after stating that nothing defnitiye
had been settled relative to the formation Of new
cabinet, observes-"The conduct Of the Queen in
the present crisis, when the chief interests Of Eng.
land are at stake, merits the greatest praise What
ever her Majestys wishes may be she conceals
them, in order that her personal influence may not
In any way affect the constitution of the country
hep hat la.h AL IL, 4 =
hands she instantly gave it to the leader Of the OPP
posite party. The Queen considers herself bound
To give the reins Of government TO such candidates
as the public seem to desire. She cvinces no pref
erence and instead Of increasing the difficulties ex.
erts herself to clear them away. Thus, notwith-
standing the opposing difficulties, few days will
suffice to terminate the crisis in England which in
France would probably have lasted as many
months" ~" |-".N 'a ''.
.a5g r1 7 From the Constitutional
The policy of England is now concentrated in
poliiico-economical questions. These il is tina, will
modify the arstocratical principle, the constitution
of the soil, and host Of prerogalves Of the higher
classes. The abolition Of the corn-iaws is only the
symbol Of the struggle between the middle and the
higher cassesof the struggle between the agricul-
tural and the manufacturing party. Although the
question has IN itself an Immense range, it is never
theless only pretext-thc prelude of still more
considerable changes. This circumstance escapes
the attention of neither party, and this is why most
desperate battle will be fought upon this ground
Hitherto power alternately passed from the tories
to the wings, and from the wings to the tories
Events and the politics of the day, rather than any
modification Of principles (the reform of Paamen
however, excepted) determined these changes. The
present state OF politics involves material modi-
cation of the respective positions of parlies--the
increase Of the power of the coton and coal lords"
as they called, and the consequent decrease of
the privileges Of the lords Of the soil. The tory
mar perfertlv aliyc In
is threatened and its resistance explained by the
prospect which it breads. The statesmen Of this
very party, however, have always managed to take
the part of events, and they have been seen more
than once taking the initiative 10 reforms and amelio
ratons. But then they almost always dragged their
party violently in tow this happened on more than
one occasion to Sir R. Peel himself, who although a
tory, has never forgotten his origin and still less the
necessities which are the inevitable consequences of
the political and politicoeconomica transformations
which are being manifested on all sides.
"But the middle classes in England have direct
and immediate nterest-we will not say in the com
pete abolition of the corn-aws for England is per-
haps, not yet in position to do that-but in their
thorough notification and it is this that will consti-
tue the strength Of the new ministry. II is this also
that has dictated the reforms already effected by Sir R.
Peel, England at present exports nearly $780,
600 600 francs Of manufactured produce. The con
tinent has become alarmed at this prodigious move
ment, and has endeavored in every way to prevent,
on The one hand, the invasion Of English produce,
and on the other, to preserve its place in the
foreign markets. How are these tendencies to be
comba,ed, or how paralyze their effects' BY re-
duction in the cost price Of the manufactured arti
cles. This point has been deeply studied by the
economists and statesmen Of Great Britain. Lord
John Russell, Mr.. Macauay, and the Villierscs
have especially analysed this problem with remark.
able sagacity. .,. .. &. -
"wi1houi indulging in extravaganccs Incompatible
with the fiscal necessities of great state they have
ascertained that the only means Of preserving the
foreign trade, on which the prosperity of England
in part depends, consists in the reduction OF the
price Of the raw materials and articles of food.
Now, this object can only be attained by large
modification Of the custom-house system. Origi-
nally, this idea only shared by small number
Of enlightened men, but recently it has made inn
mensc progress, particularly regards articles Of
subsistence The declaration Of Lords John Rus
sell and Morpeth, and Mr.. Macaulay, IRE rrefraga-
BILE proofs Of it. .s" Xxx. 49,.
''What now is the respective strength Of the par
ties engaged in this formidable contest We do not