The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-29

similar character tbae has occurred in Eng
lend for the last quarter Of century. The rea-
FOB OF this is that the principles at issue between
the two parties have reference more to the
iore'rh than to the domestic policy of the Bril-
sirb empire, and that on the continuance Of the
present ministry depends, In all probability, the
maintenance Of its friendly relations with seve-
rsi other Powers including France.
Lord Derby seems to be fully impressed with
the impOr lance Of the stake for which he Is play
ing; and learning experience from his past reck-
lee-Dess, he appears determined to make the
mott Of the advantages which accidental cir
cumstsnces lave placed in his way. This time
tie feeling of the country is rather with than
against him. and no minister has ever had
fSirer tria, than that which We believe the people
Of EpglaDd are disposed to afford him. Their
other opportunity, after the many disgraoeful
failures 'hey have made, can only he accounted
for BY their conviction of the inherent selfish
cees and wortblessness of their predecessors
The personal policy of the old wing families
has become od,ous 10 their eyes, aud they would
give a trial to the devil himself, provided the
devil bad something of the leaven of nationality
III him.
The Derby men are sensible of the fact that
the present ia their nnal experiment of power as
iDos pendent party. Hence the extraordi-
osry eagerness with which they have hazarded
the proposal of measures, imperfectly digested
II If true, but surprising in their ultra liberal
char acter all thote Of their predecessors. The
evidences of this are to be found in the repre-.
sentative principle introduced in their Indis
bill the curious temptations thrown out 10 1t
to 'be larger borough constituencies; the firm
pess Of the position which they assumed
towards the French government, and the
hid and radical character of the de-
clsrat ons made by Lord Peterborough
in reference to the past policy of
Great Britain 10 India. 1t is, it is true, the
pr, mature publication Of the letter containing
tbese declarations which constitutes the present
danger of the Derby administration. but at the
same tine it forms it's anchor of safety. It is a
question with us whether this indiscretion of
Lord Peterborough was not deliberately cal
culsted stroke of policy. His lordship, while
appearing to victimize himself for the safety Of
bis colleagues has at once increased theirs and
bis own popularity with the great body of the
Enelitb people. In view Of the support which
it hos gained for them out of doors, they can
afford to snap their fingers at any majority
~h Oh the Palmerston and Russell coalition may
secure on the pending vote of censure in the
Commons.
Public opinion in England has become 30 un-
settled Of late in regard to the value of party
that minister may well be ex-
cured fer appealing to the constituencies for
their verdict on q course which he knows TO
be in consonsnce with the public sentiment
The cot doct of his administration In regard to
France has gained for Lord Derby large body
Of supporters amongst the radicals, including
the more prominent rand End talented of the Man
right in the opiniou-that there is more to be
gain. for the cause of popular liberty from the
fears OF the conservatives than from the hollow
proft ssions of such men as Russell and Palmers-
ton This conviction has, of course, been
by the results of the recent diplo-
matte controversy with the French government.
What the slavish, trucking, lickfpittle policyof
Pslmerrton failed 10 effect, the firm and decided
tone of the Derby Cabinet at once accomplished.
The latter made it evident that 1t Was only he
bumilating fears of the previous government
that bad encouraged the French Emperor in his
insoltnt pretensiona
For this retult, instinctively appreciated BY
public opinion, the English radicals owl the
Del by Cabinet discriminating support The
ordiality Of their aid will, If we mistake MT, be
greatly enhanced by the events now transpring
at this side of the Atlantic. The unprouked
and unwarrantable sggressions committe, on
American commerce through. as 1t canno be
doubted. the instructions Of Lord Palmerson,
In his foolish anxiety to conciliatc the Ester
Hall fanatics, will not only arouse powerful
sentiment ofindignation amongst the commercial
interests in England against the selfish persoal
policy of the ex-Premier, bat will array against
him all those who have political sympatles
with this country. The news Of these outraes
will, Of course, have been turned to immedite
account by Lord Derby; aud the energetic d.
claimer which be has, probably, by this tile
made of the responsibility attaching to thin
will do mere to strengthen his position with te
great body Of the English people than te
course that he has taken upon the India bi,
or upon any other question
Under these circumstances we think that Lui
Derby, In the event Of an adverse majority n
Mr.. Cardwell's motion, will not hesitse
to dissolve Parliament He would be q
fool IL be did, seeing that 30 mag
accidents combine TO secure the asce.-
dcncy of bis administration in nes
House Of Commons. lie has only TO persevere
in the firm but just course Of policy Of which
bis initiatory measures have given indication, to
establish bis government and personal influence
upon a basis more stable than those Of any