Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
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From me London 7ine,' Rcpor,, February 81. J
The Chancellor of the Exchequer.-Sir, |
am rot surprised that the noble lord, occu-
plying the position in this House Of leader Of
the Opposition, should have availed himself
Of this legitimate occasion, in the present
critical state Of affairs. to make the inquiries
which he has addressed 10 the Ministers of
the Crown. | feel it quite unnecessary to
assure the noble lord that we acquit him
upon this occasion of even the possibility
Of being influenced by any feeling i'll the
course which he has pursued. Cheers |
hope, s.r, may appeal with confidence to
the conduct Of gentlemen who sit on this side
ot the House az moment Of great dltnculty
i mean before the late war occurred-as Il
proof that it is possible to conduct III Oppose
ton in this country without want Of patri
OtIsm, even in the most critical times. Sir,
the state Of affairs, no doubt, fully .iustities
the noble lord in the inquiries which he has
addressed t. Us. 1t is notorious that militia
ry preparations are taking place in various
parts of Europe. 1t is notorious that the re-
sources are being marshalcd of Two ut least
OF the great military Powers al the continent,
and indeed, ! cannrt contemplate Il iuncturc
which would render it more .justihablc on
the part ot an individual occupying the posi-
ton of the noble lord, - address, an inquiry
TO Ministers Of the Crown, or one which
would render the House Of Commons more
sensible that we have duty to fulfil, how
ever anxious we may be- 10 exercise all that
reserve which the circumstances NAV appear
to require. clear, hear. Sir, | entirely
agree with the view which the noble lord
has taken of the position Of the great pow
ers interested in the settlement lit 1915. !
think the noble lord has shown in a lucid
and satisfactory manner that it cannot be
the interest If any of those powers To disturb
that settlement. Hear hear 1t is my be-
lief that 1t is not the wish Of any Of them 10
de- 81. Cheers But | agree with the no.
bic lord that there are circumstances in cXis-
tcncc, that there is an anomalous state oI al
fairs brought about in Italy, which might
lead 10 very disastrous consequences. and
might even occasion war although the object
contemplated AT the commencement "t hoStIlI
ties mi ght not be a desire to challenge or to
impugn the settlement of 1915. Hear Sir
the noble lord has given us a lively picture
of the military preparations that are taking
place OH the Continent. Allow me to assure
ring and 50 active Her Majcsty's Ministers
have not been altogether idle. Cheers =
We have cndeaNorcr!, Ia the Lest of oar abili-
ty, and with the utmost vigilance, 30 take
that COURSE which we believed. in the present
difficult position of affairs, WAS conducive IL
til" maintenance of the general peace
Cheers We have appreciated IL" lmpor
lance vi what the noble lord ha- rightly des-
cribcd II. the favorable position which might
be occupied by this county between the two
powers to which lie referred. We possess.
and | hope we shall long possess an nti-
mate alliance with France. We are, as the
noble lord trul y observed, ON terms OF cor
dial understanding with Austria. We are,
therefore, III Il positions III which we can Of
fer advice and counsel f which the motive,
cannot be mistaken.
We have gwen and we have received, proofs
of friendship from both Of these Powers, and
we have no other interest in their good un-
dcrstanding in the present instance than
that which all States must have IN the main
tenance OF peace. Cheers. Sir, the noble
lord wishes To know whether it is in our power
TO make any communication to the House as
To the present state Of affairs. The noble
lord has very literally and generously ad-
united tlat II is not i'll our power to make
any commandment we state that it
would b' inconvcncn, and injurious to the
public interests - make any coInmunica
tion-ht will not only not press Us to do
go, but he will give lis credit for doing our
duty tour sovereign and cur country, and
take tiit most Sanguine view Of The future q,
whid circumstances may render possible
Her hear Sir, have satisfaction
inftming the noble lord and the House al
wclave received communications which we
uSra>on to believe that ere long the K pan
SricS will be evacuated by III" Frenc " IH
.AstTian troops, and that, too, VI '''
occurrence Of the Papal GJvcr''''''
4 Lad and prolonged rheering.J IT,
nder these circumstances nfi
la. who enjoys the entire chh'eii.'' "
Ir Majesty Government. ~ iepa'''"ntI'
Vnna in confidential 'alac''H. i
nuSc will not expect me.o enter ',l'"
Ills as to the precise Character oi ms MS ~,
lun, Or Of the instructions winch lier ''
eSty has been piensi to give MN ''"''
lcar.) Enough f'r me Ia SAY that M HIS
ion is one of ueacc and Cancellation. 'IrerN''
low, sir, hope have treated tn House
With candor upon this occasion ilear'
ear trust. therefore. it will ri nsc"h-
Give the spirit in which | would venture l" no
make one other remark. Sir He Pr"cfe"- u
rg> and debates Of this Hoe are niceiy NV
canned in foreign countrie, 'liTir' near jus
.ypre,,ons used in our free IN OF discussion
rn Subjected 70 iuterprr. ii"ns very often M M
;hch the speakers the '''rL'; ;',or tpi' pa
'"l'"'"' ne effect mt the present -