Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-31
Free Trade I'm Great Britain.

The contest which has been continued fol
many years, in England, between the advocates
of Free Trade and the Protectionists, seems to be
drawing to a close. The former have been aclicv-
ing triumph after triumph, and it is now pretty
certain that hereafter the efforts of the Protection
lists will be but feeble and impotent. a re-impo-
sition of the Corn Law duty appears to be aban-
doned by those who have hitherto been its most
staunch friends and able supporters. The practi-
cable workings of Free Trade, especially in the re-
peal of the corn laws, is triumphantly cited as
proof of the soundncss of the policy. The labor.
ing classes better clothed better fed and their
condition in every respect improved The me.
chanical interests too, are improved. These facts
have been boldly proclaimed in Parliament at its
late meeting, and there has not been an attempt
to refutc or cvadc their force.
In proof of the overwhelming prepondcrance OF
Free Trade principles in Parliament, the following
expression of sentiment was adopted in that body
after discussion of three days, by vote of 46s
to 81 {:
at is the opinion ofthis House that the improv.
ed condition of the country, and especially of he
industrial classes is mainly the result of the recent
unrestricted competition and has abolished the tax
es imposed for the purpose of protection That
it is the opinion of this House that this policy fol
lowed, maintained, and prudently extended, will
best enable the industry of the country to bear its
burthcns, and thereby assuredy promote the vel
fare and contentmcnt of the people. That this
House is ready to take into its considerations any
measure consistent with these principles, which in
pursuance of her Maiesty's speech made before
them, may be offered by her Majesty's ministers ,
In the House of Peers, Lord Derby declared
that
"Tlc object of calling a session of the House
prior 10 Christmas was to close forever the contro
versy i'll regard to Protection and Free Trade
The result Of the late Election had convinced him
that though large number of constituencies were
well disposed to support the Government they
were determined not TO assent to alteration in
the recently adopted commercial policy, and that
any such attempt would be instantly ncgatived by
a large majority. Under these circumstances he
had felt it his duty to advise her Majesty to declare
that the principle of unrestricted commerce ought
to be adopted
The position which IS being assumed by Great
Britain on the subject of Free Trade, cannot fail
to have powerful influence on other countries by
leading to essential notifications, if not TIC an alb
andonment Of the restrictive policy. Our foreign
adviccs say that France and England alrtaay al
advanced in negotiation for modification of tho
tariff between the two countries, and that trad,
will soon be placed upon far more liberal and
unrestricted footing. Nor can it be expected thai
the commercial policy of England will be without
its influence on the question of Free Trade III thi,
country, We should not be surprised if great ant
radical changes were made in our impcSt laws
to meet the progress of this movement in ethcl
countries.