Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-04-08
FROM OUR EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT.
LONDON. March s. 1913.

1 LONDON, MARCH 8, 1885,
Having devoted the two preceding letters, BY this
packet, to the momentous affairs Of France and con-
tineutal Europe, we must employ the short time
and space left TO us in brief detail OF English at
fairs, and OF matters connected with her policy and
condition. She cannot be an unconcerned specta-
tor ofthe mighty and all-absorbing drama which is
exhibiting on the other side of the channel. She
has wisely declined taking part in it. leaving those
who have commenced it, and are most interested in
it's success, TO play il out; and Heaven grant that 1t
may terminate satisfactorily both to performers and
to spectators! The policy of England is eloquenny
stated in the following extract from Lord PALmEasTos
speech in reply to the attack made upon him in the House Of
Commons by Messrs. ASsTEY and URaUaAnT-a reply
which was no less characterized by sound argument and In
dspuable statement than by gcntemany bearing and inn
movable good temper
We have endeayored, said his ordship extend the
commercial relations of this country and place them where
extension required rmer basis, and afoog of
geater security. think that 10 that respect have done
good service to the couny and hold that with respect 10
alliances England power sufficiently strong and potent TO
steer her course and need tie herself
appendage to the policy Of any other country Cheers
hold that the real policy of England separate from ques
tons which involve her particular political and
cia interests is to be the champion of Justice and Of right
Hear hear In pursuing that with moderation and
prudence, not becoming the Quixote Of the world but giving
thinks justice n pursuing that course and pursuing the
more limited direction of our particular interests
ycon is that, long England keeps herself in the right
and long she wishes TO promote nusticeas long
she wishes to counenance wrong long she seeks
legitimate interests Of her own and sympa,hzs with right and
justice reference to Others the will find herself alto
geher alone, but will be find other State of su
cien power, influence, and weight 10 support her in the
which she should think fit pursue Checrs There
fore say that policy suppose that this country
that country 10 be marked eternal ally
eternal enemy We have eternal allies and enemies. Our
interests eternal and heset duty follow. Cheers
When find other countries marching the course,
and pursuing the Objects long consider them
fellow companions in the path and regard them with the
most cordial feeling and when find other countries pur
suing opposite course, and hwartng is duty
make allowances for their different conduct and pass
too harsh judgment them because they do exactly
things in the same light we do. 1t duty not lightly
TO engage this country in the dreadful responsibilities Of war;
because from time time may find this that Power dis
inclined to concur with Cheers That has BEEN far
possible the guiding principle Of my conduct and if may
be allowed to express in sentence the principles which
ought, in my mind to guide English statesman, would
adopt the expression Of Mr. CANNING, and say every British
Minister that the interest of England ought be the Shbbo
eth of Peace"
The bill for establishing diplomatic relations with Rome has
passed the House Of Lords There much doubt of its
passing the Lower House
Lord john RussELL announcement that he did not intend
to press for the increase Of the tax merely TO
nue in its present shape for three years. has given great
satisfaction. An effort will however, be made establish
difference between income and property and long and
discussion will take place, both and of Parliament be-
fore the measure is ma,ured
Lord JoHs RUssELLs health is q very pccarous STATE
and the responsibilities of his position respects both foreign
and domestic affairs do give him time for either that
tai bodily relax alton which be requires Rumor has been
busy than with reports of his resignation
of his health but be has probably intention of doing
Should such emergency arise there would be great difficulty
in finding who could command the public conf
dence the present moment Sir RonEnr PEEL has most
explicitly declared that he will again take Office
Let from Politics Science FOR moment TO notice
report upon qualities of the various Of CoAL found
in England which has lately been prepared under the graiu
ous SUPERINTENDENT the officers Of the Museum Of
Geology In the department Of Woods and Forests England
is following the example Of the United States in this respect
and she willingly accords To America the credit Of having
instituted large scale extensive series Of experiments
with view not only become acquainted with its
sources but also to them with the principal varieties
Of coal produced and used in England This first English
port principally relates to the Goals Of South Wales where
every variety is found from the most perfect anthracite to the
most bumnous variety II is ascertaned with reference 10
the Of coal navigation that whilst common En-
glish coal will only times its weight of
into seam the best kinds of Welsh coal will convert
tceiu times their weight Inquiries making the
fitness Of the coal found in the East Inde Boneo, vancou
vers island Formosa, and sydney, for steam vessels II is
evident that the places in which adequate supplies
suitable coal DO found the economically and advan
tageously can navigation by steam be prosecuted.
The propeors of the Thames Tunnel held their annual
meeting Monday when il stated that 95s 3t7 persons
passed through the tunnel in s47 The number in $40 was
1,0ie,573. The tolls received 10 1916 amounted Ca
those Of ls47 ca $685. An offer has been made the d
recors for the purchase Of the tunnel for railway purposes
the engineering difficulties be represented
being very ,rfing.
Bread said to be cheaper in London the present
than has been known 10 be since regular record Of
price has been kep the four pounds loaf Of best bread
selling for SD, aud the household bread Cor I'D Your
annual Patent Office Report shows that you have plenty Of
bresdsuis spare should need any which, however, is
not likely 20 be the this Our present very
vet weather is unfavoiabe Cor the usual spring agricultural
operations and very destructive 10 the young lambs The
farmers are complaining Of the low price Of grain, and the
commercial world is good deal dsarranscd in consequences
OF the late proceedings in France and the present very
settled state Of Europe. Change visby impressed upon
every thing, God grant that il may lead TO advance Of all
the best interests Of mankind The twelve months will
probably revolutions the Affairs Of the world than
any previous twelve months produced Ia the me
nobody knows what business is SAFE what investment is de-
srabe Tor, rs old Mr. RorHscHILD sad under pretty