New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-20
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Of Ter Moesy's Government to submit to the deliberate
decision II the people Of Canada the question whether
they desire the United Kingdom 10 take part IN their
defense land whether they consider that her dong
greatly increases the risk Of their country becoming
the theater II war" He could not by the forms OF the
House pu the amendment. but he strongly urged upon
the Government to adopt the course which he recon
mcnded.
Col Sykes considered that il was neither possible nor
polite TO defend Canada.
! Mr. Adderley deprecated the renewal of the discus
sion as likely 10 discourage tho Canadians In UNDER
taking their own defense. He believed t.at tue Con-
federation scheme carried ont, the British North
American Colonies woGld soon be IN position 10 defend
Themselves but in the meantime be- in favor Of for
trying Quebec with the utmost possible defense.
Mr. Cardwc opposed the motion for papers, and said
that tie Canadian Parliament having been pFOrogued
a population Of five memD,iB was now on its way To
Encland to consult with tic Imperial Government on
the best means Of defending that country. 1t Was not
therefore, desirable tc produce tie papers or 10 antlc
pate what TIE deputatiOn might have - say. lie
guOed extracts from the speech Of Mr. Gait TO show
hat the Canadians willing TO join their resources
with those OF the mother country lie trusted that the
Canadians would not be discouraged by the assertions
that it impossible % defend their country md that
their energy and their loyalty, which the Government
lad for years been calling ont, would not be iapened
because her members bad declared in their wisdom that
the country ndefensibe. He repeated that the,
FIRST defense Of Canada the fact that an nj tack upon
it war With EDglandi but tie second dc tense Was
the energy and spirit of her Own population; That.
spirit had been evoked in manner which "a never
before occurred, and thoy willing not only 20 de-
fpid themselves, but TO render power
adjunct TO the force Of the wh0lo empire, anil even to
assist the mother country II she should even need IT,
lie trusted that the ouse would not let the Canadian
depntation ind their arrival here that the case as
pleiuGicod but would adhere to the decision which IT,
had already arrived at by overwhelming majority
The discussion was continued by Mr.. King axe, Mr..
j. i. Smith, Alderman Rose, and Sir r. Smith.
Major Arson asserted that there was starting una,
nimy among the officers who had returned from Can
ada that IL was utterly ndefensible. Col Geton and;
Col Wother H. the two abest engineer off era, had,
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be had reason 70 believe had astOnshed the varofice
Why not their report laid on the table instead Of
that of Col Jeryos who was sent out To report on the
best means Of defense and not ON the detenflDty Of
the country,
Sir John Pakington strongly complained oftie conrse;
pursued by the Government He beloved. CD the best
authority that the real report OF Col JerYos had neVe
been lad On the table nj ALL but only covering letter
After rihing with the subject for four years the Gov
ornment had now given IL a most Objectionable import
ance, and now all they actually proposed was 10 take
piltry sum Of AJO,O0
they ind also most dsingenuonsly allowed the House,
tn believe thar scompact had been entered INTO WIN
the Canadian Government which II now tn ned out was
not the ease II \ war should be forced on England
which God forbid and Canada remain loyal enc must
be defended at all costs. for the British Empire Was
created aud must be mGntlined by strict REGARD 70
honor and duty and by this newly adopted pracce
OF counting the probable cost.
Mr. c. fortescuc declared that the Government was
in possession ofnO Information Inconsistent WIN thsI
port Of Col Jefyo, and explained that 10000 vas al
that they we're advised could be proftaby expended az
Quebec during the course Of the present year.
Gen Peel believed that II proper steps were taken,
Canada could he defended ii the people showed any
thing Ike the resolution OF the Coniederates In aet
looking at the amount expended and tho extent oil ths
resources lie believed that England was quite as great
n military power as America However. SIZE must he
fcnd Canada attacked on her account ana INC rouse
Ought not to interfere with the responsibility OF the
Executive Government. .
could be taken in pieces ard pat together again on
the lakes with the greatest dispatch ,
Tho Marquis OF Harrington sad that notwlthstahd'
ing the unanimiiy alleged by Major Arson, which hes
must regard gossip every officer consulted pro
iessionay by the Cos ernmeLt had given very oineI
ent opinion It impossible Ia defend the whole IRON
tier but with the vital points OF the country defended
II would not be worth while. probably TO attack the
frontier at AL.
In the House Of Commons on the 18th, Lord Elcho,
said he understood that dcpuaton was about to pro-
eced from Canada 10 consult the Imperial boverhmenti
with reference TO the defenses of the Colony. uel
wished to know II Parliament would be consulted be-
fore any final arrangements were made and II any
cement had been made for expanding more than,
A3Ol OO0 al QGebeci
Mr. Cardwcll said the sum guaranteed by England
was 600 200 for Quebec and 100000 for Montreal,
He had received an Official announcement that ioar
members Of the Executive Council OF Caneda were 10
proceed to England 90 confer with Her Majesty 6oy
srDment on the subject Of the arrangements necessary
for tho defense of Canada in the event of war with the
United States. IL not In his power nor had be-
any wish he had the power 10 bind the country, Wt
out tho full knowledge aud consent OF fariAment tO
over lie would take tie earliest opportunity Of making
the result Of IL known to Parliament
Mr. Whtesidc asked whether the Foreign Office had
received dispatches OF any information relative to
statements recently published In England. TO tho efoct
that Mad been given by eminent political
indy iduas in the United States 10 contederacy on
Fenans designed TO attack Canada. 10 invade Ireland
land to make war when required. upon England
Mr.. Layard said the attention Of Government hadl
been called a meeting Of fenans at which strong,
language against England had been used Two factsI
only were mentioned which required the notice OF Gov
that Col. Leeson had obtained leave
of absence from the Amy Of the Potomac for the pur
pose OF being present at the meeting and that the
Attorney Genera OF Louisiana presided. Her Majesys1
Government had asked for explanations those points
and Mr.. Stewards reply was that Col Leeson was
entitled leave of absence and did not obtain II that
he might attend tie meeting and that the Attorney
General Of Louisiana responsible TO that state and
not 10 the United States Government.
Tie funeral OF the late Mr. Golden took place on The
1th inst at LlNington Chnrch-c0sc 10 which his /
country residence was situated A large number of {
members OF the House ~ Commons and other leading
men were present. and the scene in the country church
ard was solemn and touching. Mr.. Bright who was
one Of the pail bearers. was most deeply moved.
France.
The weekly returns OF the Bank of Francel
exhibit decrease in the cash hand OF one and one
seventh million francs.