New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-02
GREAT HBRITAIN.

In the House Of lords, on the 18th February, the
Duke Of Newcastle, in reply to question from the
Earl Of CaInarvon stled that until tie resources OF
British Columbia were more fully developed, and the
interference of Government rendered alb solu,ey
essary II tho lgh better not 10 pat IN force the
OF last year in reference TO the jurisdiction OF the
hudsons Bay Company. The Government hoped
shortly to be enabled 10 effect an amicabe arrange
men, with the Hudson's Bay Company, which would
bring the Red River aud Saskatchewan settlements
under Imperial control.
In the Home Of Commons, Lord John Russell stated
mat the French and Enghsh Commissioners appointed
inquire into the Newfoundland fisheries had reported
70 their respective Governments.
Mr.. b. Cochrane called attention TO the state of
Iaions with China, atI buting the pre- sent difficulties
70 Lord Egin's demand for Resident Minister at Pc
hin, which wac most offensive 70 the Chinese He
severely denounced the arbitrary proceedings Of NJ
Bruce and Admiral Hope.
Admiral Sir NJ. Seymour reviewed his share IN the
proceedings at Canton, which he contended were die
isled by justice and sound policy.
Lord John Russell defended the conduct OF Mr.
Brace and argued that if the Emperor of China has
objection 70 the ratification Of the treaty az Pekin
he had no reason to oppose Mr. Bruces entrance int
the Peiho which was the usual route 1t was the in
tentjon Of England and France 10 deal with the Chi.
nese with the utmost forbearance; but he was sorry
70 say that the hopes Of satisfactory settlement were
somewhat disappointed. He entreased the House to
suspend it's judgment until the resut of tue PROPOSE
lions made 10 the Emperor of China was made known
After some remarks by Sir J. Pakngton and Sir De
Lacy Evans Lord PalmerstOD hoped the discussion
might be suspended on the understanding that Gov
eminent would fully define its policy at the earliest
possible opportunity. The matter was then dropped
At the request of Lord Palmerston Mr. Kmglake
gave unwilling consent 10 the postponement OF his
motion relative TO the annexation Of Savoy France.
Lord Panerston said the consideration of the motion
would be highly detrimental to the public interests In
the present state OF negotiations.
Lord. C. Paget introduced the Navy estimates the
details Of which have already been published, and the
House voted the number of men required g, 500.
In the HOuse of Lords, on the l4th the Marquis Of
Normandy moved for copies Of any instru,ons direct
ing the British Charge Florence to attend the official
receptions of NJ. Buoneompagni; and also for infor-
nation as 10 all correspondence between the Foreign
Secretary sLd Lord Cowey up 10 the lst of January
last relative TO the annexation of Savoy and Nice 70
France.
Earl Granville said Government had no objection 10
produce the returns asked for but the production
Of the dispatch authorizing the British Charge to at
tend Sig. buoncompagDis receptions, that was impos-
sibe beesuse DO such dispatch existed The instruc-
tons given had been simply TO treat Sig Buoncom-
pagD with the came unofficial courtesy that had been
extended 70 bis predecessors.
After debate, In which the proposed annexation of
Savoy was generally denounced, the Marquis of Nor
manby's motion was agreed TO-
In the House of C0mmOns Mr.. Berkeley gave notice
of his annual motion fora bill requiring votes to be
taken by ballot
Lord John Russell said Government was not aware
OF any preparation being made for placing the French
forces 10 Italy on active footing.
Mr.. Spooner made his periodical motion to withdraw
the endowment from Aayneoth College, bat il was
rejected by 50 majority.
General Sir William Napier, the historian of the
Peninsular war; is dead His age was "a years.
The Off sial correspondence preceding the negotia
tons of the commercial treaty with France, pab-
liehed. Lord Cowley and Mr.. Golden were appointed
Joint plenipotentiaries, and warmly complmented
npon the manner in which they brought the negOta-
or TO a successful issue.
TIE English journals were mainly engaged in dis
snssing AIR. Gladstone budget. Numerous objections
we're started against it in detail, but the whole 1t
was generally regarded with favor, and the impression
prevailed that, with probably some slight notifications,
i would be carried.
pl;yate meeting Of the Conservative Iaty was
held AZ Lord Derby's residence, in London, on the
l4th February TIE Morning Herald, the organ of
the party, gives no information of what was done;
but The Morning Post says the decision was come to-
2 oppose ae budge-the grounds Of opposition being
me increase IN the income tax the repeal of the paper
anty, inc sSsenton Of the license for retailing wines
and sPlrs, and the provisions of the treaty with |
rance reaHys 10 the expert of coal from England.
Ihe Dd,tg Neps says there 10 10 be sham fight on |
ae budget. ord Derby declared that he had no de-
1Ee 70 ezpei rs antagonists from Office but he never
he,ess fayors demonstration and Mr. Djsraelj has
therefore, given potce Of anel1nent
NE Wholesale Tea trade had he'd meeting IN nro
est against the proposed changes the rebondog and
gsrfhOusing Of tee.