The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-12

on earth that SO deeply affects the industrial classesl
NAV saw all classes-both morally aud materially as the
question Of peace war. isa qie,hon far db'ce all
questions Of Internal reform; for wheI 'oar takes place
ascs in reference to he condition. Of he vorg classes
asohng out the military splu running through tie length
and breadth of the land-notna t .enat, say Is moa
adverse TO the prosperity Of hi, de specially stt"at'd
as Il IS in the greal centre Of our staple manufacture
Aftsr some further observationsiMr. Gibson said:Nox
with regard To reform dare you viii be waning 70
know what our reform bill daughter and cheers)
As an individual know what my opinions are what
the country would agree to have carried sometimes am
at loss TO conjecture because do find shat there has
not been that response at this moment 10 some
this government when they have had the opportunity OF
considering the question OF reform viii agree upoa o
sure which will be sound as far as goes whicn w
nothing retrograde In lis character, and whcn, a0
not accomplish all that ardent reformers may oeee VIII
do what does thoroughly and will give increased power
to the people II ID impossible for me to say now what
the gentlemen who form the present government will
agree to, what Ley may in their councls decte-a
the time when reform bill to be intro iuced-to be the
best measure to submitted to Parliament That must
be er future deliberations and am quite sure or their
desire not TO fall as Lord Derby had aied by
producing bad measure; for every ground whether
conservative grounds or on liberal grounds to the
words Of my honorable friend Mr. Bright nothing
absolutely revolutionary as ga bad measure of re-
form (Cheers.)
SPEECH OF SIR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
From tho London News, Jrns q.
At eight O'Clock last evening an Influential meeting Of
the freemen electors and non electors OF the united
Guiaha in this town. for the purpose Of hearing
address from Mr. P. H Knatchbul Hugessen, seeks
acceptance
administraton M Knaschbull Hu Sessen, after Some
preliminary remarks said be prepared 70 make the
same political statements and to profess the same pruci-
pies Office, which he had proeseed and avowed In opp0
stion There were two prominent questions 10 be con-
sidered by the Houie Of Commons-oue, the peace or
war question, and the other, the reform Of Parla'
ment The country had pronouneed IN faror q resH
trality, and aat pOhcy must be carried ou. Circum-
stances might arpe in which IL would be cowardioo
not to defend ourselves but he could not imagine
any circumstance Likely TO render Il necessary ior
the present government, having a majority In tue
House Of Commons and the voice OF the country witn ~
would be better able to maintain neutrality than would
Upon looking at the position OF parties h wed not fear
3'S q Ia ~ sIg &, rs, n ne Then Il ssd Ssa
said by parties there is to be reduction in the
expenditure Of the army and navy Thai be believed 70
they wished to be neutral in order 10 preserve an efficient
neutrality wac necessary to be in sucn position that
in the OF being attacked they would be able TO de-
fend themselves laear AT the same time ne depre-
Gated and d,sked the spreading Of warse spirit over
stirring up before regular var spirit would be crested
(Hesr) While they promoted neutrality it was their
especially the former because ,coud be av1iabie for
ne defence of shores in the of attack (Hear)
TIE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA on THE WAR IN
EUROPE
from the London Zines June %
The election for the borough OF Halifax, rendered
eary by the appointment of Sir Charles Wood Secretary
Halifax The right honorable baronet was re elected with
out opposition
alureSeeu
spoke folows-Mr Mayor gentlemen electors
inhabitants Of Halifax have in toe first place to return
yon Again my most grateful thanks for the honor which
you have done me in returning me 10 Parliament
on this occasion. 1t was no light task we had TO
undertake When Lord Palmer stons government dis
missed from power we left peace in Europs-we find war.
We left a hourfhiag revenue, with surpus-we find
very large deficiency (Hear, hearl Il would have
reap the fruit Of their conduct; but, thinking it
not for the advantage Of the country ihst the
late government should continue in p,ver they
have been removed, though have succeeded 10 a
mort difficult task. (Hear hear) trust that oy the
confidence and support Of the puoc opinion Of this coun
try shall be able to surInount those dfloaes; out
it ia fair tell you the ouse. tina. is game Of ind
mite difficulty which we have to play (aear. hear l
need not occupy time in repeating ut length the
opinions which expressed 80 short time and with
which you must be all acquainted have nothing to add
arms OF two great nations have more than once been
g:ged in bloody conflict but course has been that
which told you I!thought right-aGmey, absolute
trality betsceen the oonending Po,os. (Appause) 1t is
not for us 10 engage in this struggle, in mhich too dp
peace for ourselves-o promote peace between them
we can (App!ause) We have seen recent &C
sopt nrsv.s M bc be F0 a
most to engage in hostilres. hope and trust their
own good sense aided the adrce 'ohich hare gtu.n
to abstain from ncitsss (aear hear At any rate on
our part no effort sha keep those out of
selves Of the first favorable opportunity which offer
ee to restore the blessings OF to those countries
which are already engaged in conflict. (Applause) I
believe that endeavor to keep Germany out or the
war shall be consulting the beet interests of the
try. (Hear, hear.) have been told since l
here already much Of this toxr ami neshbohood is
suffering from the apprehencps Of war pervadng Cen
must freely te YOU that entirely APPROVE ali the pre-
paratons which have been putting country
INTO formidable state of defence hope and trust that
occasion will which will call upon 10 |
exert those means Of defence hope that peace be
preseryed,ibut cannot shut eyes to the possibility
that # Germany should unfortunately engage the
countries may be brought into that uorer uhich
rational interests and our National engagn'.s might COM
some Of those countries which may be stacked g. No
no.) We bound By treaty to do. aad am sure
me- wIo will no. bold the obligations of treaty
(Hear) hope that the occasion will not arise but be-
YONG mat we are to exert, as rust We may ave az
opportunity OF dong the functions OF mediator
the confer ding Powers depend 1t that tue effect OF
the mediation will not be diminished when il Is offered By
country strong in her own resources, Which coss not
approach merely in the sbape of beggar but which
say TO both sides the line OF conduct winch it
duty pursue We not merely seeking in orr'a pau
psi bet 20 Terful State, and have right
you 10 comply (Applause) On this subject of our
tonal offences permit me 20 gay word reference to
the Of LORD Pslmersons government and espe
cis!ly in a depar tment with which Connected
namely, the ADMIN ratoa Of the navy A,acks have
been made Of late upon that government having
elected the deiences OF the country Gentlemen believe
LORD DERBY stated the other day that when left off
the navy IN state Of poteuce decrepttude
Great orators are apt 70 indulge in oraorics oursces
Qaugher)-but am happy TO quote she evidence
late government iuef in words but prove
that when they did acceae to they navy
In most efficient state. We had superiority the
French aohe' left office of no les than $40 resets Of steam
poSer-topptavse)a superiority greater tan ne whole
number Of III. French navy a. The ins-(vens,osd
aIplcnse)-and the bes, testimony that can be
given to what we had done ia that they accuse
me Of having done too little, but they reduced the
means which proposed FOX increase CT To navy.
(Hear, hear) Would they have that II they had
thought that navy insufficient Gould they have
reconcled to themseyes in spite OF The circumstances
OF those who were in Toe permanent service Of the
country? Could they have reduced the which
bad prepared If they thought insufficient
(No) They boast OF adding SHIPS to tue navy True It
Is they were launched in their time, bu. they bull,
in ours Applause ard laughter or the ships which \
have been added TO the the last line
OF battle sbips-eight built By US four con-
verted by them rhe fact Of adding true credit is
due not to those who launched but to hose who built
<Bear, near) have thought rgh, 10 make these OBJ
servatiopB, because think should not have done my
duty 10 my constituents If had betrayed my duty my
country, and my constituents have right from