The New York herald., 1869-03-05
ENGLAND.
FaoM Gun LONDON CuaR. spo anEnT.
The Opening Of tue New Pariiamcnf-The
Policy of the Adminisfration-itcfrcn
and Its Probable Effects.

The Opening Of tue New Pariinmcnf-The
Policy of the Adminisfra tion-itcfrcnchme
and Its Probable Effects.
LONDON, Feb. H. 1863.
The opening OF Parliament yesterday was attended
by two interesting incidents which are worthy
OF record, as showing the drift OF public opinion in
England. The people would not understand that
the Queen had declined TO open Parliament in per-
son, and gathered in large numbers around West
minister Palace to salute her Majesty. But although
this is q reformed Parliament, and new Parliament,
and Parliament elected especially to disestablish
the Irish Church, the Queen persisted in stating that
she was too Ill TO attend, although she
is always well enough TO be present at
any celebration connected with the late Prince
Consort, and so the people disappointed OF their
anticipated show OF royalty.
The Queens Message. or speech from the throne
was read by the Lord Chancellor and was received
In silence as usual. There was absolutely nothing
TO describe in the proceedings, which all in
strict adherence to the formaltes which are now as
well known In the United States as in England. The
four Royal Commissioners, in their cooked hats ana
gowns sat in front Of the throne. The Speaker and
members OF the House OF Commons rushed tumultu-
ously TO their places behind the bar. The speech
was hurriedly read by the Lord Chancellor. The
Speaker and members OF the House or Commons
journed. That was the whole OF the spectacle, and
have described the details for you so often before
that 1t Is not necessary to occupy space with them
now.
The first OF the interesting Incidents. to winch
have alluded above, occurred whsn NiscOunt MOnck
Ex-Governor General OF Canada, seconded lha "A.
dress IN reply TO the queens speecl-this address
being, OF course mercy an echo OF the speech itse
The Elscount wore the Windsor or diplomatic unl-
form, and spoke with admirable emphasis anu eject.
In a measure he represented the Ministry. Towards
iYig
Church question ana decidedly endorsed the policy
OF disesaDlishment. But the Viscount went further
than ths-further than his friends think he was
thoriZcd TO go-and created O sensation BY avOwIng
himself hostile 10 all establishments whatever. II
do not desire TO eight under false colOrs said the
NiscounL "and independently independ-
entlyOf the special circumstances which are appli-
cable TO the lrsh Church, confess thai on principle
and as churchman, would oppose All relationship
between the Church and Statc.n THIS Is very bold;
but it shows truly the real drft OF the liberal party
When LORD Cairns rose, as leader OF tie opposition
In the Lords and Mr. DiHraell resumed his old place
IA leader OF the opposition in the Commons, every
body expected Caustlc reviews. or at least severe
criticisms OF the LIBERAL policy. But on the contrary
both LORD Cairns and Mr.. Dlsraell were remarkably
suave and polite, and the spectacle Of Cairns and
Glanyillc exchanging compliments or OF Disraeli
and Gladstone pralsinR each other suggested all
sorts Of omparisons-pugilists shaking hands be-
hacked at each otner; the French at fontenoy beg
ping their opponents 10 fire nrst, or say the ca M
will be 4 most important and eventful session. As
unquestionably tue discstablishment OF the Irish
Church viii be carried through by the
liberal ministry. But before tnat end is
reached, that OBJECT achieved, there wilI be q
series OF most tremendous parliamentary con.
cts and both sides feel and fully appreciate the
gravity OF the issues involved and the Hereulean
exertions which the present crisis demands. re.
iuous question Is always more serious than pollt-
cal question. Iauaticism is stronger than politics.
Before long we shall hear the nutterings OF storm
that will snake all England TO its centre.
And now let me make prediction that win sur.
prise aud perhaps dlsappont many American
readers. but which isRased upon accurate lnforma-
1t Is that the present Ministry will 20
out OF once with an amount VI unpopu-
larlty absolutely insupportable. j know how
popular they are now-or rather were AZ the
last eectonsbut that does not effect the issue The
HERALD once sagacously observed of the republican
party that ~ a. too strong to be good for anything
The strength OF the liberal party is fe weakness The
Irish Church question Is an anair accomplished and
do not speak Of any unp0puarity that may accrue
from that; but the economical question Is that whi ch
hurts Months ago assured you In this correspond.
cnce that economy would be the leading lank OF
l adstone's platform, aud 80 II has proved. Thou
SANDS Of worknen have recently been discharged
from the government dockyafds arsenals and
foundrics, aud tne CRY IL, "Retrenchl Dlsmissr'
They w0rkmen thus discharged starving. Lon
don also Is flied at the east end with starving men
and women. Stl the CRY is "Retrenchf Dis
missr and that cry means more starvation.
Now, infa governments there are two kinds OF
economy The false and the true. True economy
consists In abolishing slnecures dscouragng ne
potism, checking extravagant expenditures and re-
ducing Oil unnecessary expenses. RAISE economy