The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-19

for the protection Of refugees elsew1pre, il has
readily admitted the necessity of such steps being
taken would prevent them from occasioning fur
ther annoyance to the countries from which they
had been expelled. In the preseat instance it can
not be disputed that evory effort, short of invasion,
is being made from London to annoy foreign powers,
II is not, indeed easy to say what remedy is APP
| pcable to the evil crown prosecution of the
principal offenders would be tedious, aud probably
Intellectual. Nor would there be any willingness to
concede extraordinary and unconstitutional powers
to a minister Of the crown for there is, fortu-
| Dately, great Jealousy Of an authority open to
abuse. But the time may come when it will be in
dispensaby necessary to adopt measures sufficient
to check the activity Of foreign propag andism in
London. The meetings ard speeches Of the illus
trious exles are for the most part harmless enough
and should bcaorry to debar them from the salts
faction Of recounting their misforunes, and Of des
cantng upon democratic perfectibility. Their Ian
guage, however infammatory, being usually uttered
in accents unintegible to the majority of English
men, perfectly innocuou and it is probable tn 1t
portion Of the English press had more to do with
the Haynau outrage than the most fiery addresses in
Magyar and Polish. But when they set TO work to
devise and aid nsurrections abroad, and when they
openly solicit assistance for that object, they place
them selves in position which tends to compromise
our relations with other countries and which would
undoubtedly justify US in curtailing the freedom
which they have abused. Those who anxious
to wines, the political progress of the continental
nations can have but little sympathy with the asso
ciated republicans. Their intrigues and their OK
PLOTS have served most efectuay to dscredit the
popular cause, and should deeply regret that they
should be able to number among their achievements
the having compelled the people Of this country to
enact severe laws against strangers. We would
hope that the evil may anguish and expire under a
wise forbearance, rather than that the frantic acts
of band of enthusiasts should force us to abandon
the humane and tolerant principles which have
hitherto directed the legislation of Great Brit Ain.
MATTER BEFORE PARLIAMENT
In the House of Commons on the 2Sth ult.,
Mr.. ;. WoRrIEl gave notice that, on Tuesday
Ia should attention
government to the nature, numbers, and character,
OF the Foreigners at present residing in this city,
and should inquire whether they had taken or pro
posed to take, any steps for keeping the peace of
this city, and for preventing any disturbance of our
relations with foreign and friendly powers! (Cheers)
Mr.. B. CocnEANE wished to ask the right Hon.
gentleman the Secretary for the Home Depart
ment whether any communication, through the
proper channel, had been made to foreign govern
ments of the inconvenien that might arise from
large bodies of foreigners coming to this country in
their uniforms, with firearms during the period of
the approaching Exhibition! CLEAR, hear) Also,
whether her Majesty's government intended taking
any steps to prevent foreign agitators, coming to
this country during the approaching Exhibition.
from collecting together bodies of their country
men, and making speeches calculated to excite
anarchy and sedtion in the kingdoms Of allies!
(Hear, hear.)
Sir G.. GREY was not aware that any representa-
tions had been made to foreign governments re-
monstrating against foreigners visiting us with uni
forms and side arms. With regard to the other
foreigners, he could only state that Her Majesty's
government would not fail to take the necessary
steps to prevent any breach Of the law arising from
collections of foreigners in this city.
On the 3dinstant-
Mr.. STUART WoRTLEY asked the following
question, of which he had given notice w hether
the attention of the Secretary of State for the Home
Department had been called to the number, charac-
ter, and proceedings of certain persons not being
subjects of her Majesty but at present resident in
this country, and claiming its hospitality and,
knthA La~
take any for further securing this country
from any danger from the disturbance Of its peace,
or the embarrassment Of lis relations with friendly
powers, by the abuses of that hospitality! pow:
erful statement had been made upon this subject
elsewhere, and he should not the risk Of weaken
ing that statement by attempting to repeat it, lie
would merely state a few facts which were within
his own knowledge. lie had incontrovertble evil
dence Of the existence Of wide spread conspiracy,
extending throughout Europe, Of which there
branch, Mt least, in this country.
Mr. nj. GIBSON rose to order. lie wished to grant
every indulgence to the honorable gentleman; but
he should like to know whether, If they were to
have statement of facts on the side reply
would be not permitted on the other,
The SPEAKER said that in putting question ANY
member was at liberty to state facts which might
be within his own knowledge, but not to use any
arguments than that simple statement Of facts
MIR. ). WoRTIEY resumed-lle haa ncontroyer-
ble evidence in his possession at this time to show
hat there now existed n body which styled them
elves I" The Committee Of Central European De-
mocracy." In their public manifesto they state
their object to be the subver-ion of the government
of Central Europe. They don't confnc that to
any particular government, but they recon-
mend, as means to that end, insurrection and
the determination of existing sovercigns. CLEAR,
hcar) Now, il was not 50 much his intention
TO draw the attention of the right honorable
baronet to this subject, with view TO our
foreign relations, which he felt would be quite safe in
the hands OF the present government. as with re-
ference to the public tranquility of this country
during the ensuing season. clear hcar.) Ii would
be in the recollection of honorable gentlemen that
in 1878 the government. asked of this house and OBJ
tanned power to remove from this country such
Foreigners they had reason to believe were dam
gcrous to the peace Of this government. lie pro-
posed at the present time 70 suggest no such mea-
sure (Cries of - order.') That was grounded upon
the fact Of recent revolution in France having sent
over a number of foreigners to this country.
Since that period, many other prcjudices have
r rSar,n to this sT1ny for the pSGS ct
he should raise any objection to their being
freely and heartily received In this country. Qlear)
But he had reason to believe that at thi. moment
there were going on combinations Amongst persons
in this country, for tae purpose Of making demon
sration which might be very dangerous 10 the pub
lie tranquility, and which was most important
subject TO be considered. clear, hear) lie would
conclude by putting the question, Of which he had
given notice,
Sir GEORGE GrEy--Thc question is one Of nm
doubted Importance and will answer the first Part
Of il by stating that the subject to which il refers
Is one to which the attention of her Maiestys go
ycrnmcnt has long been and continues to be di-
rcctcd. Qlear) The question put by the honora-
bic gentle points to two distinct objects-the one
tho maintenance Of the internal peace and tranquil
lily Of this country in the event. hope very inn
probable oneof the tranquility and peace of this
country being endangered by the conduct Of any
foreign refugees who may be resident in England;
and the second point is as to the prevention Of any
cmbarrass mcnts arising IN relations with iregn
countries in consequence Of ths proceedings ofany
foreign refugees resident in England. As to the |
first POINT, the event il n mo-t imwobabl, one,
Of the internal peace Of the country being mcpaeed
but ! have TO state, that looking at the sam
Der of foreign refugees in England locking
nj the known character IT some &C them and AZ the
probable increase IN the number e foreigners ~ all
classes who may come to England within the next
few months, measures have hecu taken, aud pre-
cautions have been adopted, within the existing law