The Washington union., 1857-08-27

the two regiments which had previously been ordered
from the Cape whatever portion of the garrison ne may
think be spared consistently with the safety oil the
colony We have therefore, allowed Sir g. Grey to use
full and free discretion TO sending to India any por
ton of the force at the Cape which he thinks may
be spared from that station without any chance OF INJURY
TO the security Of the colony We have done more than
that II has represented 10 that there may be
want of horses In India for the cavalry and artillery ana
we have therefore made arrangements TO obtain, poss
BILE supply of horses from the borders OF the Persian
Guf from the Cape of Good Hope and from other places
10 be conveyed to India Hear, hear
will now touch lightly upon a topic which has been
subject of much difference of opinion both within and
without these was-I mean the China war and think
that those gentlemen who did not approve of hostiies
having been commenced as they were commenced, must
least admit that what they considered to be an evil
has led to good result. Hear, hear and laughter
The force which has now trust landed at singapore
would not have arrived there speedily but Tor the oc
which took place at Canton and that trust
will be consolation 10 honorable gentlemen who
sapproved the which has been pursued in China
Laughter My honorable and gallant friend has ad-
verted to the proposal which made during the
late with regard to raising batalions in the North
American provinces Now, such proposal at the pres
ent time is which would deserve to be well and
carefully considered and upon which do not wish at
present express opinion but may mention to the
House one circumstance which mainly guided the govern
in their determination of not giving effect TO these
proposals during the war in the Crmea We were at that
time engaged in the discussion OF questions OF consider
able difficulty and importance with the government OF the
United States of America and did not think that 1T
would be very desirable TO withdraw at that time from
Canada any large body of men, who might possibly, if
the negotiations had taken uniavorabe turn have
been required for the defence of those provinces them
selves Well sir, my gallant friend has advered to the
events which have lately taken place in India and he has
very properly dwet upon the great courage and energy
which have been displayed by the British officers whether
civil military in almost every part of that country
Cheers l. for my part must say that while upon
the hand these events must be affecting to the mind
eff every one yet the other hand, every Engishman
must feel proud of his country [hear, hear when he
how few Engishmen scattered vast country
in many acting sngly and with the smallest possible
support have proved themselves equal to the emergency
in which they have been placed, and have displayed
equal skill and courage Hear hear say that they
have not shown bravery alone, but their skill and
Judgment have accomplished things OF which was going
to say any other country might have been proud of
performing under similar circumstances, hear, hear,
and that is, at all events, to certain extent,
source Of consolation which may set against the
darker portion Of the picture Hear hear can only
assure my honorable and gallant friend and the house
that the government at present doing all that they
think necessary to meet the difficulties with which we
have to contend. We not going beyond what we
consider to be existing necessities but If events should
take turn different from that which hope they will
takef difficulties of other kinds not at present oreseen
should come upon us-then we feel we have at hand
that resource which in this country every government
has--I the power of calling Parliament together,
and Of laying before them the circumstances OF the case,
and of asking for those additional means which the
CeSSllIeS oil the moment may require neiuJ
only repeat that as, the one hand believe that
it would be blamable in to shut eyes to any diff
cues which at present exist and which may require adj
ditiona cxerton on our part, So on the other hand,
think that should not be properly performing the duty
which devolvcs upon as government if we were to
ask Parliament to impose burdens and the country to sub
nit to burdens which do not in consciences, be-
eye that the interests of the country really demand
Hear, hear. In conclusion, only assure my gal
liant friend that it is the anxious desire and aim OF the
to do everything which may be necessary to
accomplish those objects which he has properly pointed
out to the House. (Cheers.l
Mr. Wbitcsidc reviewed the causes of the Indian mutt
ny and the conduct and policy of the government of In
da concndng that the former had been the natural and
inevitable consequence of the latter There had been he
said foresight, no watchfuness, no Judgment shown
by the government.
Mr. v. Smith entered his protest against the assertion
which he denied thai the government not aware of
the gravity of the events in India and asked whether il
worthy OF that gravity for member to down.
Mr.. Whtcside had done, with scraps of newspapers,
and to found upon anonymous statements charged against
the government of India the conduct and policy Of which
Mr. Smith defended commencing the Judgment and vgor
displayed by Lord Canning
Mr. Disrae said he surprised at the tone adopted
by Mr Smith, whoseemed to object to the criticisms upon
the Indian government because this not made party
question He did not think the given to Sir De
Lacy Evans satisfactory; he had underrtcd position
in India and overrated position in Europe, andno mis-
take could be greater than to underyaue the national
danger. Nothing he Observed had occurred since his
recent speech upon the subject of India to refute the
opinion he then expressed, that the outbreak not
military mutiny and that of its causes the tam
pcrDg by the Indian legislature with the religious preju
diccs of the people He warned the government that
everything depended upon the second campaign which
would commence in November; if our energy and re-
sources adequate il might re-estabsh empire
under irer foundation but if that campaign should
prove unfortunate and third was entered upon, we
should have others to contend with besides the princes of
India. The governors general he remarked, not an
i isolated individual; he was surrounded by men-the
council of Indawhcse conceit and arrogance had en-
dangered Indian empire and who ought to be called
to account From India Mr. Disracli turned to Turkish
politics. accusing Lord Pamerson Of changing his policy
/ under the pressure Of circumstances.
Lord John Russell noticed, he said with regret, some
Of the arguments employed by Mr. Disracli who had
compared the India mutiny with the American war. He
\ believed there similarity between the two. He
had also charged the council Of India with being ci-
nails but whatever the Indian government might
have committed, he ord john convinced that it
had impaired great amount of good TO the people OF
India and that its intentions benevolent towards
the people those of any government that existed
The mutiny, he observed must bc put down tranquil
ity must be restored in Inda and 1t the primary
duty Of the House to the executive
that its support should not be wanting There one
subject he remarked respecting which he had heard no
explanationthc financial efforts which the Indian gov
cment would have to make large amounts of treasure
having been seized and being but too certain that there
would be great neguarty In the payment Of the taxes
The imperial government should in his opinion aid tho
financial efforts of the company and he trusted they
would not hesitate to give them the assistance they
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