Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

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The steamship America from Bremen vio
| Southampton, 18th, arrived here tonight,
In the House of Commons, on the 18th,
| the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated
that he will make financial statement on
April 27th,
Mr., Fitzgerald called attention to Colonel
Jervis' report of the Canadian defences.
He disclaimed any intention of sttributing
to the Federals, or to the people generally,
spirit of hostility toward England. We
should not disregard a certain proposal
made during the conference between the
Confederates and the Federals.
1t was important to look to Canadian de-
| fenses in the event of q war, and we ought
to come to an immediate understanding
with Canada as to the proposition that Eng
land should bear part Of the cost Of its
means of Defense
Mr.. Fosterbelievsd that the fear ofhostil-
titles was unreasonable and groundless, and
| protested against expense for the defense
of Canada.
Mr.. Caldwell assured the House that our
relations with America continued perfectly
| friendly; that our government is prepared
to defend Canada, and that Canada should
| be properly defended.
Mr.. Low said the most effectual course to
be pursued, in the event of Canada becom-
ing q battle ground, would be to concen-
trste force upon some other point. We
had better let Canada know the truth, and
not buoy her up with false expectations
while we provoked America with a stand
ing menace. The wisest course weuld be
to withdraw all troops at once
Mr.. Watkins said that to prevent war
England should declare Canada part of the
British empire, and defend it.
Mr.. Bright said the root of the misunder-
standing was feeling ofjealousy entertained
Every one knew that England could not
hold Canada in case of war. What would
England have said if she had suffered as
Americans have from the Alabama.
Palmerston denied that England was
jealous, and believed there was good feeling
towards England among the great bulk of
Americans. No doubt both North and
South have some feeling for our non espou-
sal of their cause, but this was no reason
why We should not place Canada in State
of defence.
Lord Palmerston could not agree with
Lowe. If was the intention of the govern
ment to follow his advice. The relations
between England and America were per-
fectly friendly.
Oonsuls, dull, 8s25@1E; Confederate loan,
% IIouCA Ioub6bg OAl lJC Oulbcu Obdb6b
5-2Os declined, ~ Illinois shares declined
q Erie paid up shares declined 1.
ITALY.-The King has signed the decree
granting a full amnesty for all political
offences.
Ten thousand ounces of gold arrived in
England from Australia.
NV ZEALAED.-Affairs are less peaceable.
The Waikatoes are preparing to assist the
Taranski tribes in resisting Gen. Cameron.
JAPAN. - The report of rebuilding the
Simonosh Fort is incorrect.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, March IA, P. M.-Cotton firm
with an advance of 1z@1d. since last Fri
day.
The Manchester market closed with an
upward tendency.
Flour quiet and steady.
Wheat firm and Id. higher for red.
Corn firm and some descriptions Sd.
higher.
Beef quiet and steady.
Pork easier.
Lard quiet but firm at 5s@s1s.
Butter dull and easier.
Sugar steady.
COtfee-nO sales.
Petroleum steady.
Consols, for money, sssz@ss1<.
Illinois Central 531z@53A; Erie $40
342z.
LATER.
The America passed the saxonia for
southampton on-the 10th.
General Montebello had sent dispatch
to the French Government, requesting it
not to withdraw, at present, any division of
the French army now stationed in Rome,
as otherwise it would be impossible to
guarantee the msint finance of order.