The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-21
ENGLAND.
Mr.. DisraeH TO the Protestants Of ireland
The Premier on Revolution.

Mr.. DisraeH TO the Protestants Of ireland
The Premier on Revolution.
From the London Times, June 81
deputation consisting of noblemen and gentle
men representing the Ulster Protestant Defence AS.
ISOLATION and the Central Protestant Defence Asso-
citation IN Dublin, together with their var ious
branches throughout Ireland, waited yesterday upon
he Premier at his official residence in Downin Q
street. for the purpose OF laying before him resolu-
lions passed by those bodies in reference to the pro-
posed disestablishment and abandonment Of the
Irish Church, and of making statements in support
Of those resolutions.
The following noblennen and gentlemen re pre-
scented the Ulster Protestant Defence Asso ciaion-
Marquis OF Downshire, SIR Edm ond Macnaughten,
D. L.; Sir F. Heygate, MP; Sir ]. E. Tenant John
Mufholland, d. L.; High Sheriff Down, John McGil-
downey. D. L.; the Governor OF the honorable the
Irish Society; Rev. c. Seaver honorable Secretary:
Rev. II. Henderson, Presby minister; Rev. d.
Macafee, Wesleyan; W. Ewart, and X. T. McGeagh.
The other bodies were largely represented also.
the deputation said that they represented all
classes and denominations Of Proestans In all parts
OF Ireland. In consequence OF the recent attacks
upon the Irish branch Of the United Church Protest
ant Defence Associations had been formed which had
come TO resolutions which the deputation now sub
United TO the head OF her Majesty's government.
sa he had on behalf Of the Of pean5
TO urge upon the government the adoption OF deci-
geo, distinct and strong Protestant policy. loud
cheers) he need not say that there were different
opinions held among Presbyterians as to the Estab-
lished Church; but great majority OF the ministers
of that Church had stood forth boldly in defence OF
IT. CCheers.) He had no hesitation as minister Of
that Presbyterian Church. in saying that he regarded
the Established Church in Ireland as the great bu
wark OF Professionalism in that country loud
cheers) He was there also to ask the gov
eminent to give their continued support to
the Regtuhl DofttHt. CIear, hear.) Employed during
hny years as minister in various parts OF Irelan d.
he knew what the opinion of the Irish people was
IN reference to the question now under considera-
ton 1t was not In accordance with the fact to say
That Irish people would bc pleased by the overthrow
people II that which was contemplated was
carried out IL wond lead to an increase OF absentee
,sIn and emigration-thear, hear)-and It would
tholckm IN ireland. The Irish Church had the truth,
taught the Bible and therefore should be upheld
thear hear) Degrade the Church and IL might be
that the Bible would be taken out Of every country
parish III ireland, and taken out authoritatIvely.
What was now proposed was the removal OF a great
monument In favor OF Professionalism. Hear. hear.)
ne hoped the day would never come when the gov
erhihent OF Protestant England would think of en-
1owhg the Roman Catholic Church or OF recantinr
froesantlsm IN the eyes OF all the world. (Cheers
Mr.. Dsrael, who on rising was received with loud
cneets sau;-i need not assure you that am deeply
gratined and am sure my colleagues will he when I
INFORM them OF That important deputaton which
nav we nOnO OF receiving this day, and which rep
resents the whole Of the Protestant nopuiafion Of
sreand-tcheersl-whch Is not limited to one church
v or 70 any paruieuar sect but which, think, from
the various associations which have been delegated
To appear here to-day, may be plainly looked upon as
representing the general sentiments OF the Protestant
population OF Ireland. t"Hear, hear" and rheeral
And, gentlemen. can assure you that 40 far as The
Protestant churches and the Protestant institutions
OF Ireland are concerned you need have no fear that
her Majestys present government will not stand nv
them-tcheers)-and 90 the utmost Of their efforts
support and maintain them. loud cheers.l Weare
well aware OF the critical position OF affairs in lie.
land from the policy which has suddenly been intro
duced by the opposition in the present Parliamcnt but
think we should be taking very limited view OF the
situation n we looked upon II as only affecting The
interests OF Ireland In the opinion of her Majestys
government the interests OF the whole United King.
dom are concerned, aud the blow that IL to be dealt
10 The institutions OF Ireland must in due time
necessary consequence be leveed against the insti-
tuuOns OF Great Britain. Under these crcum-
hanccs-circumstances " great difficulty and no
nCuDt great danger-ier Majesty's government have
laken That course which they believed was their
duiy namely, TO take that no precptate de-
eison was arrived at by Parliament upon question
" paramount Importance suddenly introduced TO its
SDnsnerhuon Ana, although from the position IN
Whch we were placed, having accepted Office origi.
many 10 a minority, we have not been able to accom-.
plisn that which could have desired we have ar
least secured this for the peope of This countrv maj
their constitution shal'not be subverted without an
appeal 70 the lCheers) SO that II there Is 10 be
great ana lamentabe change Is the institutions OF
The United Kingdom, 1t will be by the people OF the
United Kingdom, and not by the machinaiions NJ
party Of politicians, who have scized favorable 90.
portunity OF carrying their Revolutionary designs info
effect. loud and prolonged cheerng) The cues.
hon, therefore, simply is this. DO the people OF lie
United Kingdom wish for reyolutonf DO they
wish for subversion OF those institutions TO which
they owe, I'm my opinion, their happiness and their
greatnesss loud cheers.) Her Maesty's Ministers
VIII not believe tina, can be the case, and they look
forward with the utmost confidence TO the impend.
ing appeal 10 this great nation believing that the
verdict 10 be given will be one to uphold the insu
lions OF the country, and among those institutions
NOSE IN which you are peculiarly fnterested--the
Protestant institutions OF ireland. loud and pro.
J0nged cbeering.l
The Marquis Of Downsbire-I beg TO thank you,
ei In The name Of this deputsoD, and 10 say that