The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-04
Meeting Of u e Parliamentary Supporters or
y tho Aberdeen Ministry.

II (From the London Chronicle July 2II
A meeting Of the usual supporters Of the govern
residence Of the First Lord Of the Treasury at one
O'Clock yesterday. The meeting was called by cir
culsrs and the object Of it will be readily collected
from the observations of the several speakers.
About one hundred and eighty members Of the
House Of Commons were present.
me members Of the government present were
Lord John Russell, Sir G. Grey. Sir James Graham.
Mr.. Sidney Herbert, the Chancellor Of the Exche-
quer, Lord Palmerston, Sir w. Molesworth. Mr.
Cardwell, Sir John Young, Mr. James Wilson. Mr..
4. Peel, Mr.. r. Love-, the. Solicitor General. tha
Lord Advocate, Lord Elcho, Mr.. Hayter, Lord Null
grave, Mr. Grenyille Berkeley, Mr.. Fcrtescue, Mr.
W. Cowper, Lord =. Bruce Mr. Monsell.
Lord j. RUSSELL began by observing that he had
thought 1t advisable to assemble those members OF
the House Of Commons who usually gave the TO-
yernment their support, in order to consult with
them upon the present state Of Affairs; and in ORDER
II possible, to remove some misapprehensions which
appeared TO have prevailed during the session as
to the views and opinions Of the government.
There was not he believed, so much real differences
poiters, as there was misapprehendoe aad
misunderstanding upon certain points. Il WAS
extremely desirable that these should be re-
moved. With regard to the reform bill, which
say, as he had said BEFORE that he had been persc.
naly extremely anxious that the measure should
pass in the present session; and he believed b
might venture to say that be had never doue any
act whstever, n the whole of his political lfe with
20 much reluctance and regret as that of Withdraw
ing the measure which had been proposed for the
amendment Of the representation Of the people.
(Hear, hear) Some misapprehension also appeared
TO exist with regard to the conduct Of the govern
ment on the question Of church rates. It had been
thought by some that he had expressed an OPT
MON that the editary monarchy of this country
was tied up. with the maintenance Of church
rates. He bad certainly never intended to say any
thing of that kind; but he had said that American
institutions were quoted, they might be very useful
where they existed but that did nos follow because
certain things were done the same
things could be done with safety and wisdom here He
Lad opinion on the subject Of church rates Il was
he opinion he had e1 tertaned before, namely that
would not be very difficult for the government to
ropose some measure for final settlement of the
nesuoB. But, having this object ia view, he had
cit it was not in his power to give his assent te th,
Ill brought in by Sir W. Clay, inasmuch as Il ap-
peared to him to leave several questions unsettled
and i would be desirable, in dealing with such 8
question, TO CONSIDER the claims Of all parties
The noble lord then referred to the appointment OF
Minister of War. He said that hitherto the Minis
ter at War had also had the colonies under his
charge. Our colonial possessions were numerous,
and the business connected with Thorn required
great attention IL was not given to their
affairs, the colonies were neglected the people felt
aggrieved, and things might soon arrive ct state
TO endanger the integrity OF the empire. II becaUes
therefore, very grave question, what should
that we had large colonial dependencies, with
a vast amount OF business connected With them.
and that = war had broken ont with one OF the
great military powers OF Europe. The Duke or
Newcastle held the seals Of the Coonial-ofice, and
in that capacity he had had great deal to do with
the conduct Of the war; His noble friend had, with
great industry and great labor, made himself tho
roughly acquainted with the whole course Of pro-
cee0ipes connected with the provision for carrying
On the war. he wasa most suitable person Ia every
respect TO be the War Minister for this country;
and II was from scch convictions the part Of the
IT, IL l~~5 L.
ca to the new department. With regard to the veto
which w0uld be asked from the House Of Commons
tonight he begged honorable gentlemen not TO cup
pose that the only thing done or to be done was the
sppointIds Mt Of new War Minister. The appoist T.
ftlt vas to be followed by certain srrange1nsnts
and cancellations which had been long ago pecon.
mended by various authorities; but those arrange
ments and consultations could mot be carried