The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-11
THE WAR QUESTION.

Important Debate in the British Parliament
Special Mission OF Lord COyvley to Vien-
na-The Austrian and French Troops to be
Withdrawn from Central Italy-Activc
VariIkc Preparations of France and AUS
trfa, &c.
On the 25th ult in the House of Lords Lord Malmas
bury said the government led to believe that at
distant period The Austrian ard French troops ,o'd eracu
ate the Roman States the request Of the Papul gooern
znent.
Lord Palmerson called attention to the state of Europe,
with the view Of inqurng of the government whether
they were in position 10 any declaration that peace
was not likely be interrupted He briefly reviewed the
present position Of Europe, gancing on the warkc pre-
paratons everywhere In progress, and avowed his In
ability to discover any sufficient Of other than
the long existing jealousy between France and Austria
with regard to Central Italy, brought into more
active operation by the joint occupation Of the Roman
States and which could only be brought to termination
by q simultaneous withdrawal by these Powers of their
military occupation. He strongly recommended that the
government their good offices to bring aboa. such
result, and did not despair Of their success.
Mr. Disraei expressed his conviction that the great
Powers had no csh disturb the settlement Of 1915, al
though there circumstances in regard 10 Italy cdlcu
lated to erle apprehension. The government, in the
face of the warlke preparations going forward, had
not idle the interest Of peace, having avaled
themselves Of the friendly relations in which
they stood with both France and Austria; and he
had good reason 10 hpe that the Papal States ooald ere
long, be eracuad both by France and Aua, and that
with the full Of the Papal government He
might add Lord Cowey had gone TO Vienna mis-
sion the exact character Of ,ohch he could not Of course,
stae ba ukich was one cf Cancellation. Under these cir
cumsances no appealed tho House TO postpone further
discussion the subject and trust 10 the earnest efforts
of Tho government 10 preserve peace and promote the
general prosperity OF Europe.
Lord John Russell expressed tho satisfaction which he
derived from the statement, and his hope that every
effort would made by all parties TO promotc the main
tenance CT peace.
Sir j. Pakington then brought forward the navy
estimates the "details of which taken out by pre-
vious steamer Ie stated he increals e number Of
men or The yea be practically 1000, and that pe pro-
posed addition to the mary toenty sir powerful steam
ressek.
General debate ensued, in which Sir Charles Napier
asserted tba, France had the British channel
ard tho Mediterranean Sea, but this Mr. Pakington
warmly denied
The number Of men asked for promptly voted
London papers eulogise the moderation displayed by
Lord Palmerston and rejoice Mr. Disraes satsfac
tory assurances.
The movement had very favorable effect particularly
on the Continental bourses.
The Stock Exchange the 23d firm and slightly
heher owing to Lord Cowleys condition to Vienna On the
24h and 2Sh the tono quieter and prices way
eighth.
THE FEELING IN FRANCE.
Warlike rumors continued but Lord Cowlcy's mission
to Vienna had increased the hopes Of peace.
me fas correspondent OF tho London Herald says that
he is IN position TO state that far resolved by
he French government that ne corps ,ohich are % com.
uvnce The campaign hare already been designated and mat
orders hare been gren 10 the Munster Of War 10 fraps he
plan Of operations.
ns said that the representatives Of a.e foreign courts in