New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-20
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tbor,pg th. opening Of the letters Of foreign refugees
Tsrs PaImerstoDNo such instructions or orders have
been given and. as far a. my kno iyns 90 ls
sddr.ssed 10 that pdividualfor Of course know Who
auded tohesr hear has been opened nor has any ist
fer e.r addressed to any foreign refugee q far as an IN
fored This has certainly BOT been done since we're N
of;es nor am / aware that II has been done AZ all
On Thursdav ah more animated discussion took place
Mr. Dunconbe begged 70 AK the Secretary Of state Tor
The Home Department in consequence 81 tEo political
nforpafiops having been laid against William Hale IN
vepor md manufacturer Of War rockets and the said Hale
having been found guilty and fined the frs. Of these
eounss whether the intention Of the Government 20
proceed with the second information against Nc Hale or
any other persons whether foreign exs native born
subjects laid under the provisions Of laH passed during
the reign OF William Ill, IN the year 1891, entitled an al
10 prevent the throwing firing OF s3ubs serPsnts and
other freworksP Laughter
In asking this question: be went over the whole cream
stances Of the case with which the public are already a.
sr and thought he should be able TO prove that there
had been political prosecution instituted On such
absud and ridiculous grounds. He believed the great
body Of the people Of Britain looked hs ransac0n
far had gone, with unmiiga:ed disgust He believed
the prosecution was bringing the Government INTO dsre
puts, and whom was it TO please lie believed was TO
please the Austrian Government and there was strong ev
dsnce Of this In Of the foreign papers He should De
glad 20 bear that the prosecution would be abandoned
Lord PsmerstOn, in reply, stated substantially that n
the . place be diseamsd being responsible for anything
said respecting him either in British or foreign neTspaPeS
Tie day he learned he was accused OF having gotten
up the Milan revolt for il appeared some Of the daggers
had stamped On their blade Paln q Son. Wh&t
ds,esable and dabolesl revouiionist this nan 49, said
the Ausrians, who sends daggers here with hiS own
name upon them Much laughter With respect 70
Mr. DzncOmbe's more immediate nqury-l do not said
Lord PamerstODl-I never have in the least disguised
the grounds upon which l thought it my du'y to
man had 81 lbs Of gunpowder in biz possession or was
making rockets for an ordinary purpose; bat when vas
njOImtd that here was great collection OF Wrilke ma
teras accommodating 10 an outof the way place under CIR
Of secrecy and connected with other circin
stances which tended TO show that there was purpose
be object Of which hey Ond the limits OF England aud
not tho ordinary and legitimate interests Of commerce
felt ny duty inquire whether these proceedings were or
were not contrary 20 Law. Informed that they were
contrary TO law and think should have been very much
neecDg my duty had not taken such steps as the law
appeared to authorize oF the purpose Of putting stop TO
these proceedings.
of the country have, and my coleaguss-nO. only the
enbers this Government bu: Of the late and Of all Gov
enmens-baye declared repeatedly in Parliament th.
while on the one hand foreigners when they took refuge in
this country entitled 20 every possible proect0 on
which the laws OF free England could afford them on the
other hand the duty of any Government and ne
police any Government 20 prevent any foreigners from
being concerned in proceedings which might threaten the
quily Of Foreign States He has no hesitation how
ever saving that the Government had no desire 10 press
hardly upon Mr. Hale and that the evidence they had did
not bear Justify proceedings against any other per
British foreign Upon general principles be held
unadvable that the proceedings against Mr. Hale should
be stopped until the Judgment Of competent court had
been obtained on the law Of the case.
Lord Dudley Stuart denounced the attempt TO mplcats
Kosutb upon what. even Lord Palmerston had srdy al
ued we're baseless fabrcatons and unfouuded cdmHes
Mr. Bright inquired whether Policemen had been EN-
poyed watch Kossuths house if whether was done
by authority of the Hone Office whether the expense was
defayed By the British Government by TIE City Of Lon
dop or by the Austrian Government or the Austrian I'm
bassy
was borne by the country and that it Their duty
they had 10 think that persons were engaged IN
proceedings contrary 70 law to inform the Government
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ing NJ KOssuih.
nr Golden was satisfied that TIE putston against Kos
snh was eaumny II not beneath the Government Of
Britain TO give KOssuth opportunity Of clearing himself
The tx Governor Of Hungary was not az all be
meath the notice Of the Government. II he gave
bis word Of honor, he much entitled TO credence
as any member of the Orleans family who visited the
Court. Cheersl He, Mr.. Golden made no distinction
would repeat it, that ~ Kossuth was as much entitled
respeC and honor IN this country as any member OF the
Orleans family who had been Hospitality received at
Windsor. lie made complaint Of the hospitality 50
offered 10 tho Orleans family but be would say that It
would be dsgraceul TO nation, u were not pre-
pared 10 vnoicate the hospitality due 20 men who had
brought hther the goodwill, confidence and affection Of
heir fellow cOubtrymen.
II true that the police authorized to dog the
steps Of ihsllustrous refugee he would denounce @s
disgrace this country, and the House bound 20 visit
Il with their utmost Reproduction and the public sense Of
tie country should be expressed upon r. Hear, helr
He would ask whether there had been any communication
between the Home Office and the police vita reference %
any proceedings taken to watch the premises OF ID.
kOssuih
lord j. Russell said the rule to lie observed with
70 refugees was founded upon the Law Of England
and the great international a~ OF Europe, according 70
which while they enjoyed the hospitality of this country
and were safe under the shel.f OF the law they ought not
to abuse tina, hospitality by making waragns other States
in peace and alliance with England hOssuth respect
ing whose conduct there were two opinions WAS bound
scrupulousy obey law Of this county and not IN
olive her in quarrel with its neighbOs Bat L not
to be wondered that suspicious should be raised amer
the publication of his proclamation proelaimng the
duty of insuryecton-a most imprudent and most
uniusfah ao; and asr the letter which had been read
in that house expressing ernina,ion to wage with
the Sovereign Of Hungary Prince in smy with this ooua
try Uncer all the circumstances OF the case was not
unreasonable for the police whose duty II from ne
20 time max reports % the Government 20 believe tina,
a crime was meditated The communications from Aus
qurement at the time that Government had stated
that they felt aggreved by proceedings carried on by re
fugees in this country.
After some further conversation the subject dropped.
On Thursday also the proceedings 10 the Commons were
varied 10y the assertion OF Mr. Duffy Irish member who
declared in general terms that the crosses. corruption
practed since the days of WalpOle and the Pelhan
hSa been practsed under his observation upon Irish
members OF that House Being called 20 explain
tract the expression he declined 70 do either short notice
dered 10 attend in his place, next dag Friday eh 20
swer 70 the House.
Bribery at Hiections.
In the House Of Commons the lth inst motion 20
proceed against member for corrupt practices;
Mr. Drummond, who was met with renewed call for
diVson was very sorry be obliged TO spoil any gentle
ebae 20 close without entering bis protest and giving hs
reasons doing against the insisted upon
by the Hon Baronet He agreed with the Hon Member
Tor Oldham Mr. Fox that this WAS but poor exhibition Of
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