Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-28

done for the welfare of France. Now, that wat
! not exactly what he did say. What he stated
was this, that he had no doubt but that the EN-.
peror felt that what he had done, he had intend
ed for the welfare Of the people of France
There was do doubt that in certain states and
countries, the exercise of dictatorial powers
might be necessary for the comfort of the people.
But whether it was or was not necessary that
| the Emperor of the French should have exercised
the peculiar powers which he had displayed, he
lord J. Russe,l) offered no opinion whateyer-
(Hear.) 1t was to be hoped that the people of
France. who in 1880, had begun with reform
OF their constitution, might now have arrived
at result that would prove satisfactory to
all who were delighted to see the advance
ment of constitutional freedom. (Hear.)-
But Notwithstanding what had taken place, he
believed that the people of France, when the fire
of extreme democracy had subsidized, will have
those Insitutions-not, possibly, institutions like
our own--but institutions suited to the circum-
stances OF their country-(hear hear)-and
which would be calculated to call forth the preat
atainments of the people, and their superior tai
ents.-( Hear, hear.) 1t was in that spirit that
ne looked upon the people OF France; and it was
MS belief that the present ruler Of that country
meant that the course which he had pursued
should conduce to the peace of France, and give
rest and tranquility to the people of that country.
1t happened that the Government which follow
ed that at the head of which he lord j. RusselN
was placed--the Government of Lord Derby
was called upon to consider the question of the
recognition of the Imperial dignity of the
Prince who had been called to the Throne of
France, and when itwas recollected what were the
feelings Of the powers of Europe on this subject
from 1904 to 1914, the question was one of grave
consideration, and imposed upon this country the
necessity OF obtainng the security that if the En-.
peror ct France was recognised. the pence of Eu>
rope would not be endangered. That security
was gwen, and the Government of the country
acting on the advice of the Earl of Derby and that
OF Lord Malmesbury, accepted it. aud thew there
tore acknowledged the head of the State in
France as Napoleon hear hear.) His be-
llef was that the Government acted wisely and
well in doing (Hear, hear.) He had OK.
ahmed the whole OF the correspondence which
had taken place on the matter, and his opinion
was, thut Lord Malmesbury acted in the matter
with great caution and becoming dignity. He
was not. therefore, going to blame the preceding
government for what they had done in reference
to France, and when the present government
entered office, they had pursued that course
which was calculated to promote aud carry out |
amicable relations between this country and |
France, and at the same time to secure peace |
all the countries of Europe"
Mr. Golden expressed hope that the people of
England would. though their representatives,
force the government to enter INFO communication |
with France and other Powers, with a view to |
the mutual reduction of the Naval and Military |
armaments. Sir James Graham denied having
ever spoken Extensively of the Emperor of France,
or OF the French people, and here the subject
dropped. The debate possesses interest us show
ing two things The desire the pnrt of all
tho British statesmen who participated in it, to
preserve the blessing of pea,e by all honorable |
means And ITO avoid any course of policy
calculated to place Great Britain in hostile Mt
tltcde towards France. Indeed. the indications
are that Great Britain aud France, in view of the
course that has been pursued by Russia, Prussia
and Austria, will be compelled in self defence and
to enter into sort of indirect
coalition, designed to represent the more liberia
policy OF the European governments in opposition
to the despotic views of the Gar and those who
act with him-PhiL TnU