New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-09
GREAT BRITAIN.

Parliament was opened by the Queen on the Oath
ult. The following Is the speech; WA, o.., .o,;.
faction again meet you in Parliament, and have re-
coarse to your assistance and advice. My relations
with foreign powers continue on friendly and satac-
tory footiDgs
At the close of last session informed you that over
lures bad been made me to ascertain whether If con-
ferer &c should be held by the Great Powers OF Europe
for the purpose of settling WIN
the present state and future condition OF Italy,
penipotenary would be sent by me to assist at such
conference. / have since received formal invitation
from the Emperor of Austria and the Emperor OF the
French to send Penipotenary to Congress TO con-
sist Of representatives OF the elgns fo"ers VINO
were parties to the treaty of Vienna, the OBJ
iects OF such Congress being stated to be TO
receive communication Of the treaties CONCLUDED at
Zurich, and deliberate Fascinating with the above
POWERS the Courts of Rome, Sardinia and Sicily on
The means best adapted for the pacicstion OF Italy,
and for placing its prosperity on sohd ana durable
bssis DESTROYS at all times to concur IN proceedings
having for their object the maintenance OF peace,
accepted the invitation, but at the same time made
known that in such Congress i should steaffasiy
snain the principle that no external force should De
employed TO impose upon the people OF Italy
spy particular government or constitution.
circumference have arisen which have led to the
postponement of tho Corgess without any day having
been fixed for meeting. But whether in Congress or
IN separate negotiation shall endeavor to oh ain for
The pe ople of Italy freedom from foreign Interference
by force Of arms In their internal concerns and trust
that the affairs Of the Italian Peninsula may he peace
fully and faoTy settled Papers on the subject
will room be laid tefOre you. am IN communication
with the Emperor of France with view t. exS end
commercial intercourse between the two Countries and
thus draw closer the bonds offfiendy alliance between
them.
dispute having arisen between Spain and Morocco
1 endeavored by friendly means to prevent rupture,
but regret say, without Papers sub
Jet will be ladbeiore YOU My IenIpotentay and the
Plenpotentary of the Emperor OF the French having,
in obedience TO their Instructions, proceeded TO the
mouth of the Peiho River in order 70 repair to Pekin
to exchange in that city Publications OF the treaty OF
TienTsin, in pursuance Of the 56th clause of that
treaty their further progress opposed by forces
and conflict took place between the Chinese forts a,
the mouth of the river and the naval forces by which
the Plepipctentaries were escorted
The allied forces displaye on this occasion their
usual bravery but, after severe loss they were COM
PEELED to retire. preparing, in concert and CO.
operation with the Emperor OF the French, an expe-
dton intended to compel redress and the fullllment
of the stipuaions of tho treaty. 1t will be gratifying
to me if the prompt acquescence Of the Emperor OF
China in the moderate demands which will be made
by the Plenpotentiares sha obyac the necessity for
on the subject be laid before you. An uuaathor:
lied proceeding by au officer of the United
States in regard to the Island Of San Juan, between
Vancouvers Island and the main land might have led
serious collision between my forces and those OF
the Tilted States But the collision has been pre-
vented by the judcious forbearance of my naval
officers the spot and by the equitable and concil-
iatoy provisions and arrangements proposed ON this
matter by the Government Of the United States.
/ trust that the question Of boundary, on. Of
which this affair has arisen, may be ancably
settled in conformable with the justice of the
two countries and defined by the first article OF the
treaty OF 1876 The last embers of the disturbance in
my East Indian dominons have been extinguished.
My Viceroy has made peaceful progress through the
districts which had been the principal scene of disorder
and by iudicious combination Of frmness and gen.
crosby, my authority has been everywhere solidly,
and trust permanently, established. / have re-
ceived from the Viceroy most gratifying
jects, and of the good feeling evinced by the
native chiefs and the great andhoders Of the country
The attention of the Government in India has been
directed TO the development Of the lterna resources Of
the country ard am glad to inform you that an i'm
provtment has taken place in its financial prospects.
have concluded treaty with Japan, and treaty
regarding boundaries tn the Republic of Guatemala.
have directed that the treaties shall be laid before
you
The remainder Of the speech is devoted to local mat
ters of interest. The public revenue is pronounced in
a satisfactory condition. The estimates have been
prepared with view of placing the army and navy
and the defenses of the country upon efficient foot
ing.
Tie volunteer movement is referred TO with pride
and qualification.
A Reform bill and other legislative measures are
promised and the speech winds up with expression
Of gratitude for the general prosperity which prevails
In the House Of Lords, Earl Fitzwilli I'm moved and
Lord Truro seconded the address TO her Majesty in
Response 10 the speech
Earl Grey, after giving disapproval in the general
foreign policy OF the Government and questioning the
advantage to be derived from the new commercial
treaty with France, complained that the Ministers had
not called Parliament together before undertaking the
expedition to China, and moved an amendment ex-
pressing regret that they did not adopt such course.
Lord Derby spoke on the same side, regretting the
conduct Of the Government in Chinese affairs. He
also entered into the Italian question: and urged
strlct non-ntervention policy.
The Duke Of Newcastle and Earl Granville defended
the Government, and the latter stated that Mr. Cob
Gen was entitled 10 the merit Of tho commercial
treaty with France, which, be was convinced would
prove Of great benefit to England.
The amendment was negatiyed without division,
al an address was voted
In the lIoute Of Commons Mr. Brand ave notice
that on the Goth of February Lord John Russell
would introduce a reform measure.
An address TO the throne was moved by Mr.. st. Au-
byD, end seconded by Lord lIeny.
Mr Di.rncli sfaed thai he ,xas not anxinna mnYa