New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-14
GREAT BRITAIN.

Lord Palmerslon had as their lordshps were ware,
succeeded in forming an Al ninisiraton, "hi'h ne
might ssy-hough II would be eg9tstlcal ioI 50 le ~
h. riencs 10 make the same decaration-conth lnen
many whose past potica. services anu hign chaIaeter
cave them considerable clam to the cohuueuce Vi
the country At the same time, they Tel, II was nov On
past services they must rely for the support VI "i
irett bu, upon the manner IL when they cohdu tcu
home and foreign affair. The arrangement oil toe
fnare.s Of the country would afford no inconsoeraee
difficulty, ard would demand the cooperation OF the
Uouse Of Commons Another question, when also de-
manded attention, was the Improvement Ol the repre-
sertntjou If the people in the House of Commons.
No doubt II would be advantageous II the GoNeTn-
neut were in a condition 10 be abe 10 deal with tnat
auction 81 once public opinion had been very tuch
rrned and brought to point by the debates anu ais
cpssons which had recently taken place, ana a' tneie
existed disposition on sides TO make concesslon Dat
he believed that DO attempt would be made Ia pass
bill in the present state Of the session whlch "Oui pS
20 trife with the question No bul, therefore, woul
h. Introduced this session; but as soon rs Parliament
assembled after the ordinary pIorogauon, a measure
would be laid upon the table. ln.the me An tune, II
would be the duty OF Government to do al IN theu
power to place the aeienses OF the country upon pro
ner footpp-not from the fear OF invasion, tor he De-
.y,d there was not the slightest ground tor apprehen-
Tan but with the anxious desire OF preparing the coul-
try for suy emergency that might arse a well a. oi
pacng her in favorable position 10 step IN al any mo-
iuett TO make the diplomatic arrangements "h'h
might be necessary for rest ring peace.
With regard 10 foreign affairs the interest was en-,
tirey ceulered in the now raging IN Italy. Hwoud
be ont Of place for him to aude to the circumstances
which had given rise to that war OUT ne iISu' say
that great deal depended the wisdom OF The pohcy
which the Government of this country might pursue ~
the ot fatal consequences might ensue To AL Europe
from false step. In the opinion OF all statesmen anu
the country generally it was the duty OF her Majesty
Government 10 preserve strict, bona Rdt neutralty,
but while using every eudeavor to keep the country
out Of war to neglect means By which II might be
possible to restore peace. Cheers. lie thought their
lorisli would agree with him that the proper way 70
accomplish that object was not 10y early informed
ding and making propositions which wouli he re-
iecttd with contempt, but by watching carefully that
favorable opportunity for diplomacy should escape.
Hear, hear lie believed that IN adopting that
course the Government would receive that support
from their ordships which would be necessary to en-
able them to conduct the affairs Of the country.
tCheers.
And IN the House Of Commons, on the same even
ing Lord PalmeIston made the following explsua-
tion
will avail myself Of this opportunity to offer short
statement TO the House. not 50 much with respect TO
matters Of which every one il fully informed but a.
reg ards the course Of business which propose 10
follow |, is well known to all that on the failure OF
the endeavOrs Of my noble friend the Ear Of Granville
70 form Government, was hOnored with the com
mands Of her Majesty 10 endeayOr 10 construct an Adj
mnistratOn. Tne first step which took uoder these
circumstances to address myself to my noble friend
the member for the City of London, between ShOm aud
mystU an agreement whenever Of Us should nap
pen to the commands of the sovereign TO form
an Administration, should both of us Cooperate for
the purpose Of forming an efficient and strong Govern
ment.
generosity consented TO join with for that purpose,
and nIerook that office which, at all times the most
important department of the State, is under the
present circumstances, beyond all others, of univer
sal importance and difficulty mean the depart
ment Of Foreign Affairs. My noble friend and
nyself were enabled to surround ourselves with
colleagues eminent for their public position,
and remarkable for ability and knowledge Of
administrative affairs, and trust that we have sue
ceeded in presenting TO Parliament and the country
Administration which, from the distinguished elements
of which it is composed, will command and the
cor fdtuce of Parliament and the country at large.
iChetTs.] | need not say that in some respects the
duty which have had to perform has been painful
one because unable TO ask and obtain the assist
Of the personal friends with whom II has been
my pleasure and pride on former occ ssion to CO
operate in public hie whose talent and ability 10 the
discharge Of their duties entitled them not only 10 my
esteem and confidence, but also to that of their fellow
cOuntrymen. Hear hear.
The Administration having been formed, it now be-
comes it's duty 10 consider at this late period of the
year and III the present state of the business before
Parliament What course of proceedings Il viii be best
Ia pursue. There two great questions which preem-
nenty occupy the public attenton-frst the state of
our foreign relations connected with the important
events now passing in the South of Europe and, Sec
Ondy, with respect TO the amendment Of the laws reg
uatiGg the representation OF the people in Parliament.
The course which intend 10 pursue with regard 10
the first great question il the chaked for by
predecessors, and what has been recommended by
my noble friend Lord 'Elcho) that Is OF strict
neutrality. Loud cheers trust that nothing will
involve the country in h0stles which, as far A. human
Iesght can Discern are not likely 10 have any direct
interest for the people of this country. SO remote
the present OF hosttes from the direct interests
Of this country that it would be objectionable in any
Government 10 involve it in them
Il Ia. AfHF ID IA ffrflf hg boar
the dsty Of the late Government TO avail ourselves OF
any favorable opportunity which may 10 tender
the good offices of the blessings Of peace but |
the House that step this kind ought cot to be
lightly taken by country Of the power aud authority
OF England unless il is likely 10 BIZ accepted and not
liable 10 involve any loss OF dignity influence on our
own part. With regard TO the other great question
the amendment Uf the law regulating the representa-
ton Of the people IN Pariament-I think it needless
for NE TO say t1st considering the time Of the year
considering how short il the period which will elspse
before the session must be brought 70 close and the
inevitable business which has 20 be gone through, 1
think the House will see that II would be trtug with
20 great and 80 important question " attempt 10
bTlng IL BIZ during lie present session.
IL VII be our endeavOur, g. II Is our determinations
10 avail ourselves Of the earliest moment Of tue next
session Of Parliament to prepare aHd produce bill
For this viii give the assurance OF myself and col
leagues When that session will be- must depend on the
course Of eyeLts and the Of business taere-
fore withhold giving any opinion on this point at the
present moment. There may be events which will
render .ession Indispensable earlier t1an the usual
period. There may be events Of precisely opposite
tendency therefore to myself and colleagues
10 state at subsequent pero1, our ictentons with
respect 10 the necessary business before US. There
will be the estimates, there will be the budget of nv
night honorable friend the Chancellor of the Ex,hequer
eLd pIVOsOly some measures rendered neces sary By IL
There will elso be measures Of minor Importance
which we nay feel it to be duty TO propose but
think that t1s amount Of business will prob ably occu-
py a. much Of the remsinng period OF the Sumner a.