The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-06

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From the London Herald (organ Of Lord Derby JAN l9
The English organ Of the French government pays
doubtful conpmentfor the readiness with which we have
recognized the wisdom OF Louis NapoleOns atest mani
festo Unembarassed by convictions itself, 1t is com
petey at understand honest judgment the
from expressing an approval, when we believe an ap-
prevail DUE mputes 70 the interruptions partisan
ship which 30 eminenty distinguishes its own columns
Now not much surprised a its erontery Ct i
want u tact When an English Journal openly and boldly
espouses policy Of the foreigner would be idle 70
expect any moderation in s advocacy OF the cause II
defends but common sense might suggest 70 il that It's
purpose would be infinitely better served attracted as
little notice a. possible
The interests Of France makes great fiscal changes which
will incidentally benefit this nation he 10 therefore intent
e about a. ors ss 70 suppose that Cherbourg 10 design
ed expressly 70 perpetuatc the English alliance. We give
every credit 70 Louis Napoleon for his prudent resolves
are over. ali France win have fell the benefit of the
changes he u about 70 introduce. she will be richer,
stronger more oontsntsd than ever and the Emperor
that that be win have materially consolidated tho
which every year teaches with greater force, that
where important material interests are It stake be-
tween nasiSn. there are decidedly greater obstacles 70
nothing The commercial and political aspects Of affairs
are totally distinct We may be very glad 70 drink
French wines without al asserting French protec-
orate in Italy; and may conceive the introduc
ton Of English coal and iron into France for totally diff
erent purpose than that Of benentng certain interests
on this side Of the Channel We Aaue euy repoa ths
p sss ss: s z; .'s ny ss y - sa M Ss
pleasant We can 20 far the removal Of ali unneOes
sary barriers between the intercourse Of France and
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which has disturbed our confidence, pointed
@ yoS,s .Da 81 and
unsettled state Of Europe consequent upon war waged
in opposition to our wishes, and in contempt Of re-
Whstever for vigilance existed twelve months
ago exists There is ground for anxiety
s' could be 'ns s Of
Of the war. Then, ct least, had q
definite, ineligible English policy. Now nobody knows
in Italy, and whether have not departed from an
attitude of impartialityt may be for closer aproxma
ton 70 France but at the same time Tor wider separa
past He who may read in the progress Of events
the gathering Of the storm.
SERVICES TO THE COMMERCIAL WORLD.
from the London Post government organ) JAM 49,
The work unfinished seven and Ave years ago he Ca-
poeo now seeks TO perfect in 1860 or 1851 and what
men this country, the Continent or in America
may think of the origin Of his power Of his general sys
tenn of government OF hts extraordinary and marvel
lous career every phanthrops and lover Of his species
must wish him the renewal Of the attempt to
lberate and set industry free. In pursuing
polcyof this klnd while he greatly subserves the gene
raj interests Of France, he also gyandly sues the se
rests at England Of Europe and Of the 'corld by lending
the immense weight Of his influence, his ability and his
other human measure to maintain confidence and pre-
peace The Emperor has the greater merit In adopt
ing this course nasmSch as he opposes himself not
the last three Bourbon sovereigns. The First Napo
leon well the last three Bourbons laid France under
the most CALLING commercial restrictonsa system Of
prohpitive restrictions chiefly the growth Of modern
times for the ancient legislation Of France rather
friendly to foreign trade the French tariff Of 1871 was
from beginning to end system Of prohibition, which
either excluded from France, laid under heavy dutes
amo al the staple manufactures Of other countries
copper tin and cutlery and eli articles manufactured
from any Of the metals all fabrics Of cotton, WOOL silk,
OF TISSUES Of hair saddsry spruous liquors gram re
Bile afcies are Included IN these sweeping rsarictons
Mr.. Pitt Mr.. Canning, and the late Mf. George Rose,
aware Of the narrow and anti commercial spirit Of
these absurd regulations Of the French tariff When
NJ r9siD. Nv wa n,a mn ~, ISL a. u sdsS By
Grant (now Lord Gleneg) he did ali he could combat
the vicious system Of neighbours but in vain Lords
gled in the same cause from 1880 till lssz-indeed,
may cay I'LL lS4lbut scarcely with effect than their
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France from England but their remarks and reasonngs
produced NO amended tariffs commercial treaty. For
will be the especial glory Of the French Emperor TO have
carried the decree In France, will be- trust the
peculiar felicity Of the present chief minister OF the
ect in which he has been actively and earnestly engaged
for three. and thirty years.
IRON the Liverpool Mercury, Jan: 49,
Looking at all that implied in the language Of this re-
marksbe document, attach value TO II much beyond
That Of the specific legislative changes . which c IN
Louis Napoleon, with full knowledge OF the very for
mdable difficulties that stand in his way feels himself
equal to the task of gradually remodelng the fiscal and
system Of France principles which Eng
lishmen know to be sound and just II may be well to
the shape Of immediate results but We sincerely wish the
Emperor all success in enterprise in which England and
France have common and almost an equal interest
from the Manchester Guardian, Jan. 1871
There is suggestion in the Emperor's letter which
may be far significant than all the other rccommen-
datons contained in it, The Emperor, Il correctly
the prohibitions in the CUSTOMS and commercial treaties
with foreign powers" or course, prohibitions be
removed inc intention to replace them by duties; and
the amount OF those duties Even these duties should
be heavy however in the first instance, the removal Of
prohibitions from the French commercial code ury
bold step the right direction There are many English
products which will bear very heavy per centage Of
the cad which makes upsn the exclusive cOmmsrcia
syse that has been 80 carefully foetered by successive
rulers Of France and by none more sedulousy than the
greet desire TO cultivate more intimate commercial
latonS with England. customs' duty, eaalished
Be Lowered from time az occasion may sevue and
may reasonably hope TO successive reaxaons
the French people become and accustomed to
the Of reer system OF commercial Intercourse with
their neignoors., is tfi tsfi ~ RIA rstUt 81 q.
THE AMERICAN COTTON TRADE WITH FRANCE FREED
~ ~ ( BY NAPOLEON.
Paris (Jan. 10y correspondence OF London Post
Before the death of the late Mr. Mason representative
Of tho United States in France that gentleman had com
inundated propositions TO the imperial government for
Treaty OF between this country and Ame
RIGA The cotton trade Of France with the United States
Chiefly carried at Havre) Of the main objects
of the late Minister'S solicitation The duty charged
kiloa of cotton Ia about