New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-05
GREAT BRITAIN.

In the House Of Lords on the 10th OF February the
Earl of Aire moved for copies Of all correspondence
| between the Government and Lord Cowley and Mr..
Golden, respecting the negotiation OF the treaty OF
was 10 obtain some explanation of an article In the
treaty which bound England not to prohibit the export
Of coal.
A debate ensusd, involving the merits of the coal
question Earls Hsrdwcke and Grey protested against
Che terms of the tresty, while the Dukes of Somerset
and Argyle and Earl Granville defended the action of
Government. The motion was agreed 10.
On the evening, Lord John Russell, in reply to
Mr. b. Osborne said with reference 70 the statement
in The London Times, that Lord Elgin was again to
be Gent on special mission TO China thai government
had as vet come to 10 definite arrangement in the
matter. His ordship aleo stated that he would intro
duce his reform bill on the LIST Of March.
Mr.. Lddel made some inquiries as TO the position OF
British shipping in the American coasting trade be
tween the Eastern States and California. Lord John
Rueeen replied that cores pondence was going on
with respect to the free admission OF Brieh shipping
to the American cosstug trade bat it was not in pc
sition to be laid before the Hoase In response to
some inquiries by SIR Robert Peel Lord John Russe
raid that inquiries hso been addressed TO Sardana ask
IN whether there any engagement or Intention 70
cede Savoy to France. The ply was that there was
no such engagement or intention. The British Gov
eminent had not communicated 10 that Of France any
opinion entertained by tho other powers, inasmuch as
they had received none The Swiss Government had
asked whether in the event Of the annexation of ga
voy TO France being effected, England was prepared
TO abandon the neutrality of Switzerland, IS guaran-
teed by ali the gt at Powefs. Her Mejestys Govern
meI had replied that they determined not 10 do
So Cheers.) Ii appeared that II the districts OF ba
voy were included in the guaranty given by the treaty
of Vienna 10 Switzerland; and her Majesys Govern
ment were Of opinion, that, If any annexation took
place. it fair proposal the part Of Swszerlsnd
thtt Savoy should be annexed to Switzerland. He be-
heved--athough he bad no official iuformaion--thst
France had addressed q communication TO Sardinia to
the effect that if Sardinia increased by the annexa
ton Of Central Italy, the frontier OF France could not
Nice.
motion by Mr.. w. Williams, to sbolish fogging in
the army and navy negatived; and one by Sir {.
Napier, for improvement in manning the navy, was
adopted.
in the House Of Lords the 7tb the Earl Of Gran
vile stated that communication had been received
from the French Government that If Central Italy
were annexed to Sardinia they should deem it
saFy TO annex some part Of Savoy but that they should
not make such an annexation without consulting the
other great powers without the consent Of the in
habitsnts OF Savoy.
In the House Of Commons Mr. Ducane gave notice
Of en- amendment TO tho Budget, 10 the effect that B
nexpedient at present to diminish the ordinary rove
nue., or TO increase the income tax.
The commercial treaty with France was criticised at
some length, the Conservatives showing considerable
hostility 10 it.
Mr.. Sidney Herbert introduced the army estimates
and moved vote Of the regulate number Of men
Q43, 1862, which was agreed TO-.
Mr. DisraeE gave notice OF motion that the
House should consider the commercial treaty before
the Budget.
Queen Victoria held her fret leyee Of the at
ST. James's Palace on the 18th February. Mr.. Henry
H. Stone of New. York was presented 70 her Majesty
by Mr. Dallas.
The iron masters Of Glasgow had agreed 10 keep ell
their furnaces out of blast for another fortnight.
An Official investigation into the burning OF the ship
Endy mion in the Meney, WA commenced in Liverpool
on the 18th at the instance Of the Board An objection
vas raised on behalf OF the American Consul against
the jurisdiction CT the Court the ground that the
Endy mion was an American ship, and the inquiry was
adjourned 10 tina 18th February.
The budget and the commercial treaty with France
Continued 70 be actively canvEssed, and mestngs pro
and con were being held BY the various commercial
bodies throughout England.
n motion was pending In the Common Council OF
loL6oD 70 present the freedom of the city In gold
box 10 Mr.. Co5den for bis distinguished services In
The csnse OF free trade The German journals stats
hat Mr. Golden had declined the cross OF the Legion
q Honor offered 10 him by the Emperor Of The
The death of the Rev. DIR. Murray, Bishop Of Ro-
Shester, Is announced.
Tie army ettln ites ha been published. The total
MT required ia Ga $40 000 being net inc rease
N last year Of a. 9e29 s. The land force l. 10 nun
er l43, CO nlen an increase Of 6, 456 la addition Ia
bis the East Indian establishment IL 90 600 making /
be total number $4,000 men. The nsIqfae.are Of