Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-09
BY THE NORTH BRITON.

furious gaze hau visited the EnglSh coast.
Things in England.
Parliament was opened by the Queen, Jan.
2i, with this speech =
"MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN =
With great satisfaction | again meet you In
Parliament and have recourse to your assist
ance and advice NV relations with foreign
powers continue to be on a friendly and salts
factory footing. AT the close of the last ses-
sion, informed you that overtures had been
made me to ascertain whether, if a conference
should be held by the great powers of Europe,
for the purpose of settling arrangements con-
nected with the present state and future condi-
ton of Italy, plenipotentiary would be sent
by me to assist at such conference. | have
since received formal invitation from the En-
peror of Austria, and the Emperor of the
French to send plenipotentiaries to a Congress
to consist ofthe representatives Of eight powers
parties to the treaty of Vienna the objects of
such congress being stated to be- to receive COM
munications of the treaties concluded at Zu-
rich, and to deliberate with the above powers
and with Rome, Sardinia and the two Sicilies
on the means best adapted for the pacification
of Italy, and for placing its prosperity on
solid and durable basis. DESTROYS at all times
to concur in proceedings having for an OBJ
ject the maintenance Of peace l ac-
cepted the invitation, but, at the same time,
made known that, in such congress. should
steadfastly maintain the principle that no ex
ternal force should be employed to impose
upon the people of Italy any particular govern
ment or constitution. Circumstances have
arisen which have led to postponement of
the Congress- without any day having been
fixed for a meeting. But, whether in a Con.
gress or i'll separate negotiation, shall en-
deavor to obtain tor the people of Italy freedom
from foreign interference by force Of arms in
their internal concerns, and, | trust, the
affairs of the Italian peninsula may be
peacefully and satisfactorily settled Pa
pers on this subject will soon be laid before
you
| am in communication with the Emperor
of the French, with view to extend CONNER
cal intercourse between the two countries
and thus draw still closer the bonds of friend
ly alliance between us.
Disputes having arisen between Spain and
Morocco, | endeavored, by friendly means to
prevent a rupture but regret to say, with
out success. Papers on this subject will
be laid before you. My plenipotentiary, and
the plenipotentiary Of the Emperor of the
French, having, in obedience to their instruc.
tions, proceeded to the mouth of the Peiho
River in order to repair to Pekin exchanged
in that city notifications of the treaty of Ten
Tsn. In pursuance of the 56th clause of the
treaty, their further progress was opposed by
force, and conflict took place between the
Chinese forts at the mouth of the river, and
the naval forces by which the plenipotentiaries
were escorted. The allied forces displayed on
this occasion their usual bravery, but at
ter sustaining severe loss, were compell-
ed to retire. | am preparing in concert and
cooperation with the Emperor OF the French,
an expedition intended to obtain redress and
fulfillment of the stipuations of the treaty.
Il h. fft,it,, TO
cence of the Emperor of China in the mode
rate demands which will be made by the plen-
ipotentaries, shall obviale the necessity Tor
the employment Of force | have directed
that the papers on the subject be laid before
you.
An unauthorized proceeding by an officer OF
the United States in regard to the island of
San Juan, between Vancouver's Island and
the main land, might have led to serious col
lision between my forces and those OF the Uni
ted States. Such collision, however, has been
prevented by the judicious fOrbearance OF my
naval officers ON the spot and by equitable and
conciliatory provisional arrangements proposed
on this matter by the government of the United
States. | trust that the question Of boundary
out of which this affair has arisen may be
amicably settled in manner contormable with
justice.
The disturbances in my East Indian domin-
ions being eXtingushed, my viceroy has made
peaceful progress through districts which had
been the principal scene of disorder, and by
malicious combination, trmneSS and generosity,
my authority has been everywhere s0lldiy
and trust permanently established. | have
received from the Viceroy most gratifying ac-
counts of the loyalty of my Indian subjects,
and of the good feeling evinced by the native
chiefs and great landholders of the country.
The attention of the government OF India has
been directed to the development OF the inter
nal resources of the country, and am glad to
inform you, an improvement has taken place
in its financial prosperity.
| have concluded treaty with Tycoon,
Japan, and a treaty regarding boundaries with
the Republic of Guatemala have directed
that the treaties shall be laid before you.
The remainder Of the speech is devoted to
matters of local interest The public revenues
are pronounced in a satisfactory condition.
Estimates have been prepared with a view of
placing the army, navy, and dctences of the
country upon efficient footing. The voun-
teer movement is referred to with pride and
qualification. The Reform bill and other egis-
Iative measures are promised, and the speech
winds up with an expression of gratitude for
the general prosperity which prevails.
In the House of Lords, Earl FitZwilliam
moved and Lord Timro seconded an address
10 IlCr Majesty Ill FeSpOuSS " lHS spSeCd'
Earl Grey, after giving his approval i'll general
to the foreign policy of the government, and
questioning the advantages to be derived from
the new commercial treaty with France,
complained that the ministry had not called
Parliament together before undertaking the
expedition TO China, and moved an amend
ment expressing regret that they did not adopt
such course. Lord Derby spoke on the
same side, regrettng the conduct of the gov
ernment in the Chinese affair He also en-
tered into the Italian question, and urged a
strict non-intervention policy. Duke New
castle and Earl Granville defended the govern.
ment.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Brand gave
notice that on the both of February, Lord
John Russell would introduce the reform
measures The address to the throne was
moved by Mr.. st. Aubyn, and seconded by
Lord Henley. D'Israeli said he was not anx-
ious to move an amendment to the address
but, at the same time, he complained OF the
unsatisfactory results of the speech from the
throne, and proceeded to crticise some of its
more important features.
The amendment was negatived without di'
vision, and the address was voted.
He was greatly surprised that at this date a
new commercial treaty should be negotiated,
as it shook to pieces the commercial policy OF
late years. He demanded an explanation OF
Lord Cowley's recent visit to London, and in
sisted that the government should give a com
plete exposition of its Italian policy.
LORD Palmerston admitted the objections
against commercial treaties, but explained thai
the convention with France, was an excep
tionai one; AS regards Italy, the government
had thus far entered into no engagement Its
policy was clear and simple, viz, noninterven
ton. The address was agreed to.
Mr.. Charles Lennox Wyke is appointed
British Minister to Mexico. "Pp0''e'