New-York tribune., 1868-10-24

Y,
the OF the future which introduce in time OF
peace social condition only one degree removed from
generations can only end in one OF two results either
equally unsatisfactory financial ruin or those who are in
that which seems the great want of the time namely
greater degree OF mutual confidence between the
not answer. He who solves the problem will be the
greatest benefactor Of humanity this generation has seen
IL something however to point out where the evil es
even II cannot point To the remedy Though IL is
perfectly absurd TO suppose that two nations deter
mined to fight they be prevented by the nterposton
of else yet in nine quarTes out OF ten II dealt
with early much may be done toward stopping them by
the frank mterp0sltiOn Of neutrals who have no
interest except to preserve the peace; we nave ave
policy; happy that where the wisdom Of Ministers and
the fOrbeaance of party enables them TO be separated
justification in fact but will say that since have had
to do with foreign affairs there has been tendencynot
the danger of the situation and TO take the goomiest
view possible OF ngs ds Is 80 t 20 oi 5nc Te
cause ~ uhPeasaht Dnt because IL ~ APT TO 70 oins @
about the evil apprehended cannot predict Ihe same
facts before all cannot say the future is without
cause OF uneaSness or anxiety; but say thls Lhat,
having some means OF knowing, do not believe there
statesmen in any Cabinet of Europe who view the
prospect OF general war otherwise than win aversion
Some OF them may think that result inevitable or PROB
abe but without being sanguine. there Is some reason
TO hope that what everybody depecates VIII NOT happen
Some OF you may think have said enough. or too nuch
of European atlairs-may ask why say nothing about
America My answer is that the subject has been pretty
well taken ont Of my hands Our esteemed guest-wh0
has, II seems TO me on haSty computations lade goOd
many more personal friends in England than he has
passed days and with whom, may say 1t TO his lace,
y
mlnutey the relations between England and America:
e has stated with perfect that two at least OF
lutey and fully disposed Of, because that would under
the circumstances be impOssibe but so far dealt with
10y mutual agreement that, II the American Govern
ment should rati1y the acts OF ITS envoy, OF whleh
thers SAP e p reasonable doubt there is hardly any
10 the last aud. no doubt the greatest question, the
claims arising out of the late war am not IN position
any thing more than that have on both sides
approached the subject with an earnest desire TO nnd
satisfactory solution; and think there is Oh both sides,
1 saV "A a. A
hope mat solution may not be very lar on aln not
that ught TO exist between the two countries. say
nothing of our common language literature ana origin,
which are all true but lack the charm OF noVey we
take for granted that civilized men, on both sides OF
the Aahlc IL Is our uuy, Us lIehus, rs ~ & -
tio business with each other, and meaning
70 make that business greater before we
done it is very decidedly interest TO be friends
That is strong combination OF motives when mems
principles, and Interests all pull way would take
very strong disturbing adverse influence TO overcome
such inducements to remain good terms For myself
do not think ii ought 10 be denied that after the close
of tie late civil war IN the United states thee du eNt
considerable irritation against England, whether reason
able or not II l. not our business discuss. may affirm
with certainty two things first that that feeling what
its amount may have been, never was recipr0caed
on this side Of the water; next IL is yearly, and may
say almost monthly and weekly. diminishing In America
like 10 look forward confidently 10 the future but
II it should happen within the few weeks that the
American Minister and should have an opportunity of
the two countries thereby removing the last prcext for
quarrel only say for one shall ice that the re-
suit is ample compensation for all the labor respon'
sbility, and anxiety attached to the eSnshcu9ins,
aud not always enyiable position, ot the LHShSh
Foreign Secretary of State. lKepeated eheersI
SPEECH OF MR. GLADSTONE.
Mr. Gladstone In reply To the toast, The House OF Com
MONS after the usual preface said; need not refer in
which years have been marked bat one topic
may mention az II enables my part and on
thai Of my country 20 acknowledge debt for
lesson learned from the nation which is so woihy repre-
have taught much by the unexampled struggle in
which the several portions OF the United states were re-
tca lesson learned from was the enormous Increase
derive from the extension of political privileges and
interests. and share IN tho governing
ttSis community Tn nv opinion. the lesson
will not without its effect upon the occurrences mark
considerations inopportune This occasion no mere
tribute duties mere enjoyment OF splendid hosp
heard n mis- be not long remembered IN Liverpool and
If its echo DO not pass the Atlantic we'll 1t Is
great pleasure 20 be present on an occasion "eh ho"
deeply entertain. Unhappy Is the country which mikes
questions OF foreign relations with those OF domestic
We stand in the latter predcament have heaTd the
speech of the noble lord Foreign Secretary We are
parted TO my regret, ON questions OF domestic I'M
orally which he has delivered, setting aside only those
sentences which referred TO his Official knowenge "hee
IL would he presumption Tor me 10 lhterueuule' mn
ready TO subscribe 10 the whole speech my cordial az
prova some causes OF dephrable walls were selcctea
by the noble lord Expiring 1yHastc anpon We vi y,
Of these False theories OF political economy ana ust OF
recognition OF the doctrine OF common interests sprss
up union pacific sentiment or an adverse pubic Oh
ion all strengthening and promising the happies results
one means Of promoting tins movement s care IN the
choice OF diplomatic ENJOYS ana 10 happier lIsuanoo ]
wears sent hither by America The Interests OF America
have been worhily sustained There has been no aeK
Of courtesy Kindness wisdom and bOdness OF speech on
the part of these minister's especaly the dsUnRusheu
predecessor OF your guest The esteem nc eaihed ae
pended not only on the kindly spirit Of frcndincss with
Which all his duties performed, but on the manly
spirit so universal In Amerca-some portion, we uusI
derived from the old stock Of Britain Your guest to-
night been chosen TO place OF great 40
the weghter he treads in the steps OF men STe" "a $50 50
has filed with the sangune belief that III coopea1h
with the noble Lord or IN cooperation %,h MN any ~ E b
destiny 10 minister largely TO the Accomplishment Oh one
OF the greatest marks that concern the happiness OF En-
Gland aud America IL Is n the intimate knowledge or
i sIffng here and needless to dwell Obligations bind
% tbe tyo countries 10 not superfuOus 10 hope tho
envov win succeed in drawing closer and closer those
ties not merely Of formal alnty but OF D9theIy lehu
h de rho Atlantic and younger England on the other
Mr. Thos. Is. Horsfal, NJ. p Nh W. H. r. O' Lahgton'
Mr. Johnson before proposing the health Of the Chair
man. said he would now say to the gentlenen oi 'io
Chamber of Commerce what he had forgotten 70
saw before, namely; that one OF the causes
which enabled England to be sqcccssIui was Inc tno
strict preservation OF her credit lie was struck when
an seeld with the wisdom and good sense OF inc motto
the Cuters Association had SGoPtSG TSga aGSIGG 6p
e United states haze have SSa SSR bey thsy now hIs Se "I
strictly S SSSfIVed dl.fegaEd MDi III lie foTcbcrS to look
upon tie dark picture which would tnen pe
did not desire 10 look upon ~,
and he conld not with prOprIey look upon IT, because he
was satisfied that It was equally Impossible lor either
Tmglaud or America TO disregard their credit Dut pOy
nsice and necessity requires that II there be such
doubt the of the doubt should be given 10 tne
rreditors lCheers lie concluded with complimentary
siisions 10 the Chairman whose health he proposed
Al II O'Clock the party Dispersed after repeated cheers
and expressions OF satisfaction MI h"u wan "''"s
the guests. . 90, a., ,,,en
KEvHRDY JOHNSON THE FRIEND OF Nh LAIRD =.
some people stayed away from the dinner gwen 10
Reverdy JousOn last night because Mr. Lara was IN
cd 10 be present That gentleman was Iuch urgeu 70
climax OF the banquet