The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-13
IMPORTANT FROM ENGLAND.

The Reform Demon stratiOn lin London
ana AnamensO Display OF the Strength
@fthe PeOple-DemOcracy In Full Force
and revolutionary Tunes and Banner
MOttOes-NO Cheer for the Prince OF
Wales, but Public Ovation to the
Genius OF American Liberty, Etc.
LONDON, February l2.-The Reform Leagues
opeu-air demonstration which was made in this
city yesterday CMondayl, the 11th instant, was
grand success III the shape of moral force
display, and a very unmistakable expression of
the feeling of the workIIgmen and middle classes
with respect to the necessity of an extension
of the franchise by Parliament and the Crown
There were twenty thousand persons in the
procession, The streets through which they
marched were lined with at least two hundred
thousand spectators, most OF whom had turned
out from sympathy, aud to evince their feeling
with the men.
One hundred picked men acting as pioneers,
drilled as cavarymen, headed the line, and the
very best order was maintained during the
march, with the exception OF the occurrence of
a few cases of ''bonneting," and throwing OF
stones by some "roughs."
The day was bright, and, with a clear sun
shining above, was in pleasing and striking con-
trast as regarded the weather to that in which
the Queen rode in royal state from Buckingham
Palace to Westminster to open the Parliament.
The whole population of London appeared to
be out of doors during the day. There we're
flags and banners displayed on all sides through
the city, and the United States French, and
Italian national flags were borne aloft in the
procession by the reformers.
/ observed also in the line picture of the
American yacht Henrietta.
The bands OF the Leaguers played yankee
Doodle" the 'Marselllais,n old "John Brown"
marching Along" and the "Garibald Hymn"
The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred were
IN the city, and observed the display, appa-
rently with attention, from the United Service
Club House. The princes were seen and recog-
nzeds but their presence did not elicit cheer.
When the procession reached to opposite the
official residence of the United States Minister
there was q splendid offering, indeed ovation, to
the spirit and working of the American Consti-
tuition. Opposite.to the house every man took
of his hat in salute, and nine deatening cheers
were given for the American Union.
The notices on the banners reflected the
spirit OF the people. From many may men
tion "The Ballot" "No Surrender" Liberty
Equality, and Fraternity, !" Manhood Suffrage"
'Sertdom is Infamous" 1.-THE Voice of the Peo-
pie Cannot be Opposed with Safety" "Disobe-
dle1ce to Tyrants is q Duty to Cod" "Tsxstion
Without Representation is Tyranny" Liberty
to Those Who Dare Demand It," "Put Your
Trust in God, but Keep Your Powder Dry"
The march of the procession was terminated
on reaching Agricultural Hall. Here was held
an immense meeting, about 10000 persons
being present.
letter was read from Stuart Mill, M. p;
The ODonoghue, M. p; MIR. Potter, NJ. P; Mr..
Taylor, M. p, and others made speeches.
The resolutions adopted denounced the Derby
Cabinet and demanded manhood suffrage.
deputation, named for the purpose, pre-
sented an address to Mr.. Gladstone, M. p, ex-
Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the morning,
and received an encouraging reply. but neither
Mr. Gladstone nor John Bright attended at the
meeting.
The Question in Parltament-DIsraeli
and Gladstone in Debate.
LONDON, February 1.-THE House of Com.
neons was crowded with members and visitors
to the galleries this evening, all ANXIOUS to hear
the Parliamentary programme OF the Derby Gov
eminent officially explained.
The Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Duke
of Cambridge, the Prince Won Teck, son-in-aW
OF the Queen, Earl Russell. and many other dis
tingushed personages, were present when the
Speaker took the chair.
The Right Hon. Benjamin Disraeli, Chancel'
Tor of the Exchequer, rose and delivered a
lengthy historical speech, or essay, on the sub
ject of British reform and the British Constitu
tion. The address manifested few-only 9
feW-hashes of his usual spirit, when denounc'
ing Goldwln Smith as wild man." and ironi
cally defending Earl RUSSELL Towards the close
of his speech he said the Government woulC
introduce series of resolutions in the House
framed so as to test the sense of Parliament OF
the subject before presenting reform bill. HI
fixed the 25th of February instant as the day
for offering these resolutions, which are re
garded as vague and unsatisfactory.
Mr.. Gladstone rose in reply. He made few
commonplace remarks. and accepted the Gov
eminent plan, but protested ainst the delay
in submitting the DILL
The Fenian Alarm In Parliamentary
ruptiOn of Fourteen Hundred Raider
ON Chester The Chic
Leaves the House and HurrIes to HOrs'
Guards, Etc.
During the progress of the debate the Hous
was startled by report that the Fenians ha
turned out and taken the city Of Chester, on tn
river Dee, about sixteen miles south.southeas
of Liverpool. The Duke of Cambridge, Com
mander-in.Chief of the English army, quitte
the House hastily and hurried to the War Ofic
at Horse Guards.
The dispatches from Chester state that four
teen hundred strangers had arrived there sud
denly on Monday evening from Liverpool an
Manchester, somewhat in the style of the Fenia
raiders on Canada. There was very gres
81 alarm produced by this movement in the town
The volunteers and police were called to arm
and organized.
No outbreak took place, nor has any ye
occurred. The point of attack was feared t
be on the Castle of Chester and the troop
stationed in it. The castle contains q very fin
army, and has about thirty thousand stand {
arms within its walls. Chester IS very ancieu
Episcopal city, and gives the title of Earl to tn
Prince of Wales.
The FeniRn Movement.
LONDON February 12.-From representation
made to the Government serious Fenian riot
were feared at Chester; but the authorities Wer
watchful and the outbreak did not occur.
LONDON, February l2.-No riotous proceed
ings have taken place at Chester, as was appr
hended, and the city is quiet
The presence OF anumber OF fsupposed Fenian
who had recently crossed over from lrelan(
save rise TO these apprehensions, but the
have left the town without creating any dl
turbance
Mr.. PeabOdy's Donations.
Estimating the Mississippi bonds at half
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