The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-13

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in the House OF Lords ON the 22d Noyember. In
answer to a question from Lord Clanrica ride,
Lord Derby stated that 'the object of calling
a session Of the House prior to Christmas was
TO close forever the controversy with regard to
protection and free trade The result Of the
late election had convinced him that, though
large number of constituencies were well dis
posed TO support the government, they were de-
termined not to assent to an alteration in the
recently adopted commercial policy, and that any
such attempt would be Instantly negatived by a
large majority. Under these circumstances, he
had felt II his duty to advise her majesty to do
clare that the principle Of unrestricted competition
ought to be adopted. ICheers.l
"After making this explicit sta ement, govern,
ment might have rested, but it went further and
announced Its budget for early day, from the de-
tails Of which the country would be enabled to
judge OF the sincerity of the government and the
wisdom OF its policy ICheersl An attempt has
been made in the lower House to anticipate discus
sion by resolution to which no member OF the
government can agree; but 1t would be well IL
those who were about to support the motion would
consider not 80 much how to overthrow the govern
ment, but how IL could form an administration
after i was overthrown." Cheers1
On Tuesday evening Mr.. villiers's motion was
the Lords, while in the Commons it was in debate.
Mr.. Viliers declared be had brought forward his
motion for the purpose of placing on record an I'M
misakable declaration on the subject Of free trade
that men Of business and the world might compre-
bend the final decision of England on this al-im-
portant question. t... ...
Mr.. Dsraeli, in moving his amendment, ingeni.
ossly persisted in resolving Mr.. villierss motion
into inquiry whether the government had fulfilled
it's pledges since it came into power. Following
out this view, he maintained that the Derby adj
mnstraton was of necessity one Of compromise
and Cancellation. Office thrust upon them
when the former cabinet fell pie from internal
discord, and they acceded to power by no motion
connected with protection; consequently they vio-
lated no pledge by retaining office with House
opposed to protection; and further, from the begin
ming they never did intend to repeal any Of the
measures Of the free trade acts. ~. .... 2.
Mr.. Bright replied at length, in speech chiefly
s'If the House maintained M. Viiliers's motion,
the United States, where free trade President had
just been returned BY an overwhelming majority,
would also know it. Hear In the United States,
was in this country, and though we'll beaten, the
supporters of that cause still cling by it as in this
country. Laughter and cheers.l But when Pre-
sident Pierce in March next, comes into power,
they might look forward to the reciprocity just now
80 much talked about there. Therefore, let them
put on the books of the House resolution that no
body could mistake"
Lord Palmerston skiifully smoothed over the
asperties of both speeches. and suggested but did
not formally submit, some verbal amendments.
The debate then adjourned.
Next day il was resumed by Sir James Graham,
Mr.. Gladstone, Golden, and others, and resulted
in the withdrawal of Mr.. Disraci's amendment,
and the offering of the following by Lord Palmer
ston; at is the opinion of this House that the i'm
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the industrious classes is mainly the result Of the
recent legislation which has established the prin
cpe Of unrestricted c6hpetition, and has abolished
the taxes imposed for the purpose Of protection
That It s the opinion of this House that this policy
followed, maintained, aud prudently extended,
will best enable the industry of the country to bear
its burdens, and thereby assuredly promote the
welfare and contentment of the people. That this
House is ready to take into consideration any
consistent with these principles, which, in
pursuance of her majesty's speech made before
them may be offered by her majesty's ministers"
The debate was further adjourned until Friday,
when, after another heightened debate, and pro
lorna division, the House again divided on the
amendment of Lord Palmerston. when the mum.
bers were: For the amendment, 46S; against 1t,
So. Majority for the amendment, AS.
The House then adjourned.
In the House OF Lords, on the 25th, in reply to
Lord Wharnclife, the Earl of Malmesbury stated,
that Mr.. Webstcr's letter arose neither from the
government placing new construction upon the
treasury order regulating the fisheries, nor from
the use of improper language in the negotiation.
He did not know what was the cause OF the letter
being written, unless 1t resulted from circum-
stances which occurred to the American Govern,
rnent at the time of the Presidential election He
p he ne
the House tiIut inc most friendly spirit prevailed
between the two Governments. With the excep-
ton of that one letter, every thing tended to
most satisfactory conclusion. He would produce
the papers as soon as possible. The House then
adjourned. 49,: e.. ......a
Strong opposition is making by the shipping
interest against the grant Of charter to the new
Liverpool and London Transatlantic Screw Steam
ship Company. deputation from Shields, Sum
derland, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leigh, and other
porte, have demonstrated with the Board of Trade.
The deputation comprised thirteen members of
Parliament with others; among them Messrs.
Brown, Shplcy & Co, and Mr.. Cunard.
In the suit brought against the steamship Arctic
for coming in collision with the steam tug Mona,
damages to the extent Of ESQ had been awarded
against the Arctic. ..... .... 80.
Richard Brougham Bingham, late Secretary to
the Legation at Naples, is appointed British Con-
sul General to Venezuela, and Judge c. L. New
man, Consul in Liberia. ....
Rule has been granted for new trial in the case
Of Achilli Us. Newman. @... ....- .-
The ship Eagle had arrived from Port Philip after
tho extraordinary passage Of 76 days, with 600
ounces Of gold. The ship Maitland from Sydney,
the Phlan with 5000 ounces. The total value is
nearly 81 ,000,000 sterling.
The committee Of Turkish bond -hoders In Lon
don have resolved that the Turkish government is
bound for the recent loan, and that steps be taken
to enforce the bond holders claims. In the House
of Commons Lord Stanley stated that the commit
tee had doubt the matter would be satisfactorily
arranged. ......... ....
Bell, Son & Co report United States securities
firm, with eight advance. Barring Brothers
report United States bonds and scrip in good de.
mand, and an advance in United States Ga Of 1865
United States sixes 81 60 stock, los 100
Massachusetts lives. .lO1 lOS
N1aryiano uVes. .................' % %
Boston City Al per cents. ...............10 3
And taken To some extent.
FRANCE. . .......
The vote for the Empire cast on the 2lst
and Dad November. Both public and private &C
counts agree that the ceremony was conducted
decorously, but without any show of enthusiasm.
From the pains taken to bring up the voters, the
returns will exhibit a large majority, greater,
probably, than on any previous appeal to the
people I .... /
BY telegraph we learn that up to the morning
OF the 9th, the latest returns, including 80 de.
partments and the army and navy, were: Yes,
I, 200, 900; no, 100000. .#
Ia fgis3sLe nusnhSr III ve.ess who abstained in
December, 1913, amounted to one fourth Of the
whole; in December. 1861, to one fifth; and on
this occasion, 10 one-seventh.
The result for the Department of the Seine was
proclaimed on Thu rsday morning, the 25th, at toe
Hotel dc Vile, amid cries of give l. Empcreur."
On Thursday, also, the Corps Legislatif met and
proceeded with the appointment of the COM
mittccs.
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