New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-04
Great Britain.

In the absence of later news from America
than to the 4th Of February per the steamship Hlber
man. the English Journals continue their specuiations
on the Peace Conference held at Fortress MOI
roe between President Lincoln and Mr. Seward on the
part Of the North and the Confederate Commissioners
Messrs Stephens Hunter and Campbell Oh the part Of
the South 80
T1s London Globe of the 10th Is folly convinced that
the peace negotiations were nm utter failure and that
the war is now entering upon a new term, IN which
both sides determined than ever to leave every
thing to the arbitroment Of the sword.
1t thinks that the Conference having failed that the
peace advocates on both sides will now be silenced.
The London Star Of the 18th believes that the Confer
ence was entered upon in good faith by both parties.
The meeting entirely for discussion and an inter-
change Of yiews-a kind of preliminary meeting TO
ascertain whether common basis could De discoV
cred on which negotiations might be opened in more
formal manner In its very nature it was conference
of which the details could not Immediately be made
public and because Of this apparent want OF result the
Journals Of the North probably too apt 10 take
somew hat too decided view OF the Conference anu
pronounce IL a failure.
The London Indcr observes that the fact Of me-
gotiaiions having been found possible, demonstrates
with what rapid strides the American people have been
advancing toward the idea OF peace That happy con
ngency may yet be lar distant out THESE tnsS are Az
The IadeI rejoices that the Southern States nave
priced their independence above the advantages OF the
TIE London TINES of the l7tb thinks that thus far
there has been the least sign Of real movement
in the direction OF peace The dream VI the south OF
MA So long that idea stands on s pedestal the war
must rage ON, and 1t can see no symptom Oh s carry
overthrow.
The Amy and Nary Ga.ette thinks the meeting only
marks new phase in the bloody conflict II makes the
boundary lines between the belligerents broader and
deeper and renders peace appears impossible III one
party the other have won. by the sword the nght
Parliamentary proceedings continue nnimportant
IL the House OF Commons Oh the 18th. Mr. l.ayard
In response to Mr. Watkn bore testimony TO the zeal
tact discretion aud ability with which Lord Lyons had
discharged his duties at Washington. In no one OF
many had he failed to obtain the highest approval
ofhe Government and his duties had been so aoorion
that in one his dispatches filled sixty folio volumes
Under such circumstances II was not surprising tnat
his health had broken down and for the present the
forbore TO press him to decide whether he
would return TO Washington or not In tue meantime
Mr. Beverley Hume most satisfactorily dischargipg
the duties Of the Embassy.
Mr. watkin complained that the Government was
allowing the Reciprocity Treaty TO be set aside without
the slightest attempt TO avert II by negotiations be
also com plained that intercepted letter had peen
published without explanation stating that PRESIDENT
Lincoln had himseh signed the order for breaking Tue
blockade at Mobile and that too while the American
Embassador was complaining Of British subjects doing
So He moved for the papers.
Mr. Iayard said there were no papers to produce.
tn, Indsr saws that us American ships have been
transferred the British registry since the commence
ment of the war. 49,,
Society took place nj Exeter Hall in London on the 18th
inst Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton presided. Speeches
were made by Levi Coffin and Dr. Haynes from Amer
lea; Mr. Foster NJ. p, ard Others Much enthusiasm
was evinced in favor Of emancipation, Mr. Lincoln and
the Northern cause.
TIA, Army and Nary Gazette SAYS the army estimates
have been framed TO reduce the strength OF the
army by about 5000 men,
LONDON l9th-Therc is political news to-day of
importance