New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-26
GrCnt Hrjtsiu.

In the House OF LORDS, on the lZll INST, isdl !
Peterborough called attention 10 certain cases, which
he described as well authenticated, Of kidnapping Of
foreigners in New York for service IN the FEDERAL
army He also asked il steps had been taken to obtain
the release Of those already enirapped.
Earl Russell said he had no doubt that the high bounty
offered by the American Government al Washington
for recruits had induced unprincpled persons 70 pursue
system Of kidnapping. Lord Lyons had made re-
peGtcd complaints 10 the United States Government.
but be sorry to say he had received 10 satisfactory
answer.
In the House Of Commons Mr. Layard. in response to
inquiry said that the Government had received no
official information Of the verdict arrived at III tie tria
Of Lent Donovan. OF the United States ste Or Van
derbt for the murder Of the mate OF tie British bark
Ango-Saxon.
In the House Of Lords on the 18th Earl Peterborough
strongly denounced the conduct Of the German Powers
toward Denmark, and especially condemned the e1ae-
tons levied upon Jutland.
Earl Russell explained what the Conference had done
relative 10 in nTrnstice lie also condemned the pTac
ce 81 eyying contributions and said that the spirit OF
the agreement by the Conference was that no conrbu
tons be enforced during the suspension Of hosttes
| Similar explanations were asked and given in the
| House Of Commons.
MT Layard in reply TO an inquiry, declined 10 pro-
drce 3sy.,::,ea respecting the Joint policy which the
Ministers 0f Russia France and America agreed 10
pursue in China.
Mr.. W. 4 Barring brought up his motion relative to
The admission Of the Rebel steamer Georgia INTO TIE
Mersey. He complained in strong terms of the ineif-
cheney Of the Foreign Enlistment act and urged That
steps be taken by the Government 70 amend H.
The Attorney General sid that The Government had
10 preserve strict neutrality lie said that IN tie case
of tie Georgia IL had been impossible 20 stop Tie
progress Of tic vessel her character not being known
until after she had sailed. He pointed TO the case of
the Pamper0 az evidence that the Government had sue
ccssfGy yndioatcd the law and had efeotualy checked
the system OF fitting out vessels for the Coniederncs
Tie Government would not attempt 20 amend the
Foreign Enlistment act this session believing II
would yct prove efficient lie denied that the vessels
fitted out IN England could be regarded as British
pirates. Such a Designation untrue in fict and
dshonoralle the couutry adopting il. The Georgia
was admitted into Liverpool under tho order Of the
Council which permits bellgerelt ships 10 put In for
repairs and as understood that she would be dis
mantled and sold, the Government had not considered
II necessary TO interfere. He pointed 10 the Federal
enlistmcnts in Ireland evidence that the federals
also were not free from blame.
Mr. Golden expressed the fear that the policy OF tie
Government had produced such Of grievance in
the American mind that II would be difficult to dis
abnse IL of IT, He pointed 10 the destruction Of the
| American marine by the Confederate cruisers and
predicted similar results ia England by Federal cruisers
If size became a belligcIent lie oontended that tie
! Georgia Florida and Alabama were not men-Of war
warned the Government that their policy would reco
on England hereafter with disastrous effect.
Lord r. Cecil put in plea for the COnfedcrates He
pointed to the immense shipments Of arms and ammu
nion from England for the Fcderas and asserted that
Hessrs Barring Brothers had been largely instru
mental in the same.
Mr.. Shaw Lcfeyro regretted that the Government
were not prepared to exclude these priyatecrs from
| British ports
Afer few observations IRON othefs the SUBJECT was
dropped.
Both Houses Of Parliament have adjourned for the
Whitsuntide recess.
| Tie health Of Lord Pamerston is improving but he
/ is not vet attending 70 his duties.
1t is announced that when Mr.. Lindsay brings for
ward his motion FOR the recognition Of TIE Government
Of the Confederate States Mr.. Baxter VIII move the
! "pTeyiOus question
The return of the British Channel feet 70 Plymouth
IL regarded evidence that their services are not
likely 10 BE- required In Dano- German affairs.
| MI Gadst0ne's important Reform speech IN Par
lament continued 10 be the theme OF comment III poti
cal circles and occasioned much excitement
! Tie London Times is astOnished at Mr.. Giadstones
ultra democratic views and believes that the mass Of
the Liberal party will hesitate 10 follow him.
The London DaIy Neaos says that the reconstruction
of parties is Of the consequences OF MI Glad
stones having taken the leadership OF Parliamentary
reform. .
! The London Morning Adpertis0 halls Mr.. Gladstone
as the coming man, and predictShat lie will soon be
! Prime Minister Of England.
Other Liberal Journals are exceedingly enthusiastic
over the position now held by MIR. GladStohe