Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-26
England, France and America.

The late speeches of the Queen of England and tho
Emperor of France exhibit several contrasts character
istic in the main of the policy of each Government the
most interesting of which to is the cordial notice
the American embrogio by the Queen and its careful g
increment by the Emperor. Royal Speech in England
is generally formal cold and brief statement OF the
views of the Government. But Imperial Speech IL
France is something more. 1t is a somewhat ora orica
appeal to the people of France and declaration, more
snowy than sincere of the Emperors individual designs
The people of the United States will be struck with the
hearty reference 20 them that is made by Queen Vcto
ria and by the absence of all ausOn to US in the speect
of the Emperor. The Qleen goes beyond the ordinary
restrictions of speech from the throne to say:
"Serious differences have arisen among the States o
the North American Union 1t is impossible for me tC
lock without great concern upon any event which car
affect the happiness and welfare of people nearly allied
TO my subjects by descent and closely connected will
them by the intimate and friendly relations. My
heartfelt wish is that these differences may be susceptible
of satisfactory adjustment. The interest which take II
the well being of the people OF the United States caono
but be increased by the kind and cordial reception given
by them 10 the Prince of Wales during his recent visit tC
the continent Of America"
While the Queen thus gives to US generous expires
sion Of her sympathy the Emperor says nothing. In
Times refers to this point follows:
Zone topic not Immediately connected with the ma.
ons tocy of France Eagland, yet hardly less inter
estog the French than to ourselves is altogether
passed over in the Imperial Speech. We allu6e TO the
threatened secession OF the Southern States in America
ard we cannot but think that the terms in which Her
Nsssty refers to these dsensions amoog the descend
aus OF those who revoted from her grandfather are such
az worbily to reflect the goodwill which should subsist
between too great and kindred nations
/. will be remarked that while the British policy has
been one of noa-interveuton in foreign affairs, the
Qloen yet canddly alludes to American affairs and
while the French policy is of Intervention in foreign
affairs the Emperor says nothing about political dh-
Guilty in this country which is looked on with quite as
much anxiety by the people of France, as the difficulties
il Italy, in China and in Syria, where he has acted
part so conspicuous The Emperors recence concert
Jug America shows that he is unwilling to commit him
self until events are further developed this side of the
ocean. The Government Of the Queen, however, with
unwoned prOmpness and candor takes the first op
unity OF expressing its concern at the dangers that
hr aen our Union. In the remarks on this portion OF
the speech made by various members of Parliament,
sentiments corresponding to those of the Queen are
EXPRESSED BY public men Of all parties in England.
Bat the Emperor it is easy see has his mind full Of
possible wars in Europe, and it is thought there is
strong hint towards coming conflict with Prussia, in the
following passage Of his speech;
"Ay firm determination is not to enter on any conflict
where the cause OF France is not based upon right ana
Justice What therefore, have we 10 fCar Can unit
ed and sompac nation numbering 10000 600 Of souls,
anticipate either being drawn into struggle the bect
o. which she does not approve, or being provoked by
any menace"
This is oracular and susceptible of various interpreted
tons and hence it has caused distrust in England and
elsewhere in England. Government and other securities
went down both at Paris and London for while there is
parade OF pacific promises in the speech there is pa
rade Of varlke preparations in the army aud navy the
explanation Of which pscpe find in the above quoted
passage and in the respective attitudes of the Frencl and
Prusan Governments. If we oppressed with
the magnitude ofour domeatil troubles should look
with more interest and anxiety at these sgGs ola coming
new war in Europe.