The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-19

ton nowP In what state would you be if your Channel
eet were dispersed or absent or from any cause re-.
noble lord the leader Of the other House OF Parliament has
told you very emphatic words that has
the Channel into river and thrown bridge It.
These truly emphatic words, but they hardly exceed
the reality. They are scarcely exaggerated. Mark my
lords, the state Of things which has been than
stalled We know from experience the
rails Of war may without exciting auy observation be
placed on board ship on the opposite side Of the Channs
of the railway, and without any notice whatsoever be
brought down 70 the coast 10 different points
The facility Of embarkaon 10 quite extraordinary in conAe
quence OF the provisions made tor that purpose by
France We knoae that such force that to 0hch Irefer
may VitAn fsw Aours-in the of single night
much certainty. indeed, the movements Of such
body be regulated that from different quarters its oompo
neDt parts might arrive at the point Of Decentralization
without any difference In point OF time. (Hear hear)
That is the state Of things, my lords with which we
BILE could be brought together in the manner
described 1t Ia not my province 70 give an opision
upon such question Military and naval men are the
proper persons to form judgment with respect TO II
may, hewever, be permitted to state one or two
circumstances which which may serve to guide You in
that IN lS49 when France sent troops to Oivits
Vecchs, one frieate carried distance Of 800 miles
400 soldiers with all the munitions q war. am
further aware that much larger force than that can
be embarked for short period Of time board frigate,
and force stu greater on board ship Of the line tno~
from information which have received and the
OF which do not count that the French at the present
mc,a,nt building amys for the purpose Of transporting
mith oil the necessary stores. (ear, hear) Ths, there
tore, the description of force which you must prepare
yourselves to meet do not mean for moment 70 say
tibet there RISK in such adventure tina. against
which would csll upon you 70 be on your guard No
great military prise Can ever be undertaken without
risk; but believe from all have read and heard
all the consideration which have been able to
give the subject, that the risk in the to which am
dnuertirg mach less than has bean many instances
uhich the result has been attended Nth (tear
hear What Then my lords doee become duty TO
COZ What precautions does Il beboove to takes What
oil
any emergency which may ariseS My answer Is a force
of regular uoopsnot volunteersnot undiscplined
but, repeat, a force OF regular troops, capable of
opposing any military force which IN all probability
be landed on our shores (Hear, hear.) Il Is alb.
soluiely imperative urop us TO MAINTAIN such force
I'm adu,y which owe to ourselves 1t ia q duty which
TO the character OF country (Cheera) But,
my lords independently OF all this We must provide for
garsops and aso for that which Of greater import
e,iil-our srsenss (Hear, bear. they are-I re-
greet to say n-st present in very imperfect state OF de-
fence. Much exertion, much expenditure aud much
cheering talent will be necessary for the purpose Of pAs
ing them such position as TO prevent their being aez
upon the result Of sudden attack. II asked
what the force which the safety Of the demands
that should keep my answer s that AFTER consul
taton With many persons competent opinion on
point put least 100 COO regular
troops ana when say regular troops, include the en-
bodied and trained militia while think there should be
equal fierce OF dsemboded and trained militia (Eear,
this sses aTpls as ue,t to ireland as this country.
b. nor. ~ me cas-. "a ~
former than the latrr Irtland may possibly be looked
upon on the other side Of te Channel as one of the
oppressed nationaites e. laugh; as country
amrld upon Jy nation differing from her customs in
Language and rl9n. We cannot tell what misrepresen-
tatons may be made We must at all events my lords
provide equally the safety Of Ireland for
In the 1904 aud 1906 the only periods believe in
which threatened seriously with invasion by
France. the force which maintained much greater
than that which have just mentioned But that WIS
merely temporary force; while that which have just
Indicated necessary to meet the existing state Of things
ought opinion to form part OF the permanent force
tain int n he
ton, must be willing TO make every exerton necessary
for The accomplishment Of object something like that
riepced my lords, something like sentiment Of humia-
uon going through these details recole the day whe
fleet. (Hear, hear remember the uictry of Camper
dam and that Of s. Vince.a aoon by Sir j. Je1is do
ampan at ggtGoar s sas ams a as
the navtes Of France and Spain contrast the portion
which occupied at that period with that which
hold. recoliect the errnlsion Of the Fre1ch from
E9srs the achievement Of rtcory after ricory in Spain; the
British established in the South Of France and then that
greet BATTLE by Which that terminated cannot
glance back that series Of ents ,ohos feeling de-
gree ct humiliation uher am col6 upm to state in this
in order to proride for tie saty of the country But NAV
be asked, "Why do you think such measures requisite?
Are we rot in alliance with France9 Are not terms
of frensship with Russia? What Other Power modest
U.S." 10 tbese questions, my lords, my answer shall be
short and simple one Iwiu not consent to liN in de-
cloud cheeIs Ireysoey on my oaoa pigor, my o'on
t,9n, ara my, my Gu inss4 n (0neers1 Does
any none iora IN TINS House dissent from the
prlhcpie wnicn nave ala GOWN pause lreolce,
ny ioros, 10 mo tnat suen s not the case out while
this ia matter for congratuIaon regret to be obge1
cay that we 40 not stand well upon TIE continent OF
europe 90 NOT thnk late events nave improved our
position in that respect But 60 further my lords, and
express belief the result Of my own careful obser
WALTON That any plausible ground OF difference should
arse Detween ns country ana FRANCE and that dlnerence
should lead to hostities, the declaration Of oar 'ch
En9dnd on me part me government that country WOULD
oe hd'ed 'ca,n he tno enthu'ds os only dy the army
france, oM Gy ne great mass q the French people.
Shear, Dear) NJ am asked, "Wil you not rely upon
,ne asd tne courtesy OF tne emperor Napo
@ .nat nsVe grea. aespect Ior that ngn per-
sueec out WIN eaVe every NOBLE lord 10 draw his own
colciutlons ana 70 form ns own opinions. Tns, no "
ever, VIII sey-and can say IL WITHOUT mproprlety-T
am dskto ''nner CANNOT pace rttdce IN the Emperor
Ndpote6n, rPy W0h contdence that cannot
pace reliance IN nm because ne IS IN situation IN 1cich
ne conno' pace Tehance on hmSey; CLEAR bear and
ausn2 ne IS IN suudtson IN mh'cn ne must De gouern
ca " ctrcattStdnces ana tolI not consent that the