The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-05
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by the dismissal Of Mr. Dallas We learn by private let
ers that Lord Palmerston came this decision reluctantly
and with i'll grace having at FIRST resolved the Morning
Post and Times indicated to make quarrel with the
United States But he found that the result would be his
summary and ignominous dismissal from power there
being determined majority Of both houses Of Parliament
against him on this point and in favor of peace with the
United States.
Thus the views and policy of the President of the United
States this subject have completely ramphed. The
following significant proceedings in Parliament tell the
whole story
Lord Pamerson said it was perfectly natural in the
state of the relations between this country and the
United States that the House should expect at the earliest
possible moment explanation of the condition of those
relations and indeed If member had expressed wish
for information il would have been the duty of the gov
eminent not 10 let that day pass without explanation
The tenor of the dispatches recently received by Lord Ca
rendon must be known TO every member, although they
had been laid before the House. copies of the
could not accompany them He was, however ready to
the questions put by Lord Russell Although the
United States had thought fit TO intimate to
Mr. Champion that they could not continue diplomatic
laons with him. that ntmaton did not go to the extent
of rupture of diplomatic intercourse with this country
the contrary that despatch wasaccompaned by another
expressing desire to continue intercourse through the
! American minister at this court. Her Maestys gov
eminent after duly considering the subject had not
deemed it to be their duty to suspend diplomatic inter-
course with the American minister; and they pre-
pared to enter into communication with him in
gard TO tho matters in dispute. He assured Lord j
Russell and the House that it the desire of her Ma
jesys government TO avoid any occasion of hostile coli
lision and Instructions TO that effect had been given
the commanders of the naval forces recently despatched
protect British interests British subjects and British
property He concurred with Lord j. Russell in the senti-
he had expressed that II would be amentabe if
great countries should be led through the perveeness of
any men, into hosities with each other While, the
one hand this country never was in better position to
carry war; il forced upon the other that very
condition was reason why it could, without derogaon
act with moderation and forbearance
Mr. Disrae said he glad 70 hear from Lord Palmer
ston that SO far the government of the United States
concerned the departure of Mr. Champion not TO
be regarded rupture of diplomatic relations. But
although the United States government had drawn dis
tncton between the conduct of Mr. Champion and that
his government ne trusted 'hat the House OF Commons
would not in that respect follow their examp but would
hold her Majesys government responsible and
this country to Europe and to America that the House
was not prepared fix the blame upon individual who
had attempted do his duty, and had apparently, acted
upon the instructions of his uperors, and make him the
scapegoat of the government He wised the House, what
eyer might be its ultimate decision to take this oppartu
nifty of calmly nauring what the of these pain
full and frequent Misunderstanding between two countries
whose relations ought to be those of the most cordial
amy,
MOUSE LORDS.
/ The Earl of Derby, In expectation which
unreasonable one considering the question put by to
the noble earl opposite at the last meeting of this House.
and the reply given to me- that her Majesy government
think it advisable to with respect to relations
with the United States Of America have waited until the
last moment in the expectation that the noble earl would
net have waited to be again questioned the subject but
that he would volunteer information upon matter
corning which he must know the House and the country
be very anxious 1t is impossible to overrate the import
position in which Mt present stand the serious
responsibility that rests upon her Majesys government
with the regard the advice they may give the Crown
as to the be pursued Under these circumstances
should have thought that the noble earl would not have
required TO put to him this questonnamey whether
the government have since the House last met come to
any conclusion to the course they would advise
her Majesty to pursue wheiher they prepared
4 state to the House what that course is
y The Earl Of Clarendon AS stated the last day of
the House sitting II s the intention OF Tier Majestys gov
lay before your ordshps at the earliest period
the papers which have been communicated to Those
papers haye since been laid before the Senate and
In the possession Of the people Of this country They
at present in the printers hands and they will be laid be-
fore your ordshps the to the last de-
spatches have been returned. Your ordships be
that the preparation of these will require
time and mature deberatou, and 1t is because they
are not yet prepared that did take the initiative which
the noble earl thinks ought TO have taken Bot it is the
duty of her Mass government to satisfy the natural de-
sire and anxiety the part Of the people OF this country
with respect to relations with America and therefore
do hesitate inform your ordshps and through
ordships TIE country that it is not the intention OF her
Maestys government to suspend diplomatic relations with
the United States. Loud cheers
The Earl Of Derby In the absence of the papers tgoud
be extremely premature to enter into any discussion upon
the subject but personally rejoice at the announcement
which has been made by the noble earl rejoice for this
reason because, although deeply regret the pur
sued by the United States government yet believe that 1t
is impossible for vndicae the steps taken and the
conduct pursued by minister and those under whose
authority he acted and believing that the United States
government have just Of complaint against us
oice at her Maestys government by acquescng in the
withdrawal of hr. Champion and the consuls have
stoned the opinion thai Amsrica bad Just cause Of com
nlaip, this country In this matter, ~ tbs preseat
moment will NOT enter 10 discussion OF the merits Of
the rejoice, however that we have 'Su8.u
error, although undoubtedly we have done by
hitting to that which must say is humiliatng the part
of this country submit to-namely the removal by the
authority Of the United States Of Che minister Of this coun
| try. Hear, hear.
The Earl of Clarendon The noble earl has stalcd thai
IL would be premature enter into any discussion lie
certainly has not entered into any discussion upon the
merits Of the subject but he has pronounced posi-
eminent Hear hear.l can only appeal TO your lord
ships and through your ordshps to the country, not TO
join the noble earl in prejudgng the question iCheers
The Earl Of Derby. In answer to the noble earl beg
TO state that have formed my Judgment from the papers
that have been published and laid the table Of this
House Hear hear.
How this result brought about we from the fol-
lowing:
.... .. From The Liverpool Journal, Juae 81.
Lord Palmergou might have said Monday evening in
the House Of Commons, Ohelo did once In Cyprus,
News friends done;' and, being Irish
man, naturally for the with the Ottoman, like
the with the Yankees ended before had begun The
peace has been proclaimed the Atlantic; Mr.. Champion
Is Helen and therefore has not caused
ten-days war. He returned Sunday, and learnt on
Monday that he denied the glory OF having occasoned
destructive conflict between two kindred nations The
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