The Portland daily press., 1869-07-10
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Possponemeut OF tne ueDate ON the Alabama
claims with satisfaction. Their introduction
~ 2t the present moment would serve no 90 od
purpose The generzl seAHnsa ~ af I'll
respect to the subject on both sides necessitates
an interval of considerable period before II is
resumed The debate could only be usef,1l If
Parliament disapproved of the conduct of the
ministry, or wished to instruct il in regard to
future negotiations. But there is no satisfac-
ton. The only charge against Lords Stanley
and Clarendon is that they were too Welding.
put the Commons were not likely to advise a
Witndrawal OF the concessions made nor we re
tney prepared to lay down plan for future
negotiations, and anticipations Of such results
from the discussion were most imprudent -
Another for declining the discussion is due to
regard for the national dignity which forbids
our approaching the American government on
these questions. Public opinion is unanimous
on this point. The late treaty was virtually
American, for it was made altered and realter
cd by Seward and johnson. It was rejected
as much through party sympathies as from any
d,scontent with the provisions. 1t was proba-
bly, foredoomed, and whatever its provisions
might have been, in all likelihood it would
have met the same fate. England is ready to
listen to any proposals from America, but to
display desire to receive them favorably
would tend to increase not lessen Demands
When Mr. Motley considers the feeling of
America is such that treaty consistent with
the honor of England will satisfy America. he
may address the government for renewal of
negotiations; only such treaty will have
chance OF acceptance. Nothing more is de-
sired than to live in peace and good will with
kindred nations, but now less disposition ex-
lists to sacrifice the interest and dignity of the
country to any unjust pretensions. The pub
lie Will not approve any eagerness to negotiate
Wnicn seems to forebode weakness when the
negotiation comes. The prevalence of more
moderate views in America is gratifying It
is to be hoped that the question of the Queens
neutrality proclamation, which has been drop
ped out Of sight. will be tacitly abandoned,
This favorable change is owing to the discov-
cry that England will not concede beyond a
certain point, and this resolution is not likely
to be shaken.
The Star is glad the Alabama discussion has
been postponed. American resentment against
England ds "a is Is Likely to become weaker and her
desire 10 reduce the burden of the public debt
stronger. The best thing for both Countries Is
to hold their peace for while. No general
discussion can simplify matters. The new
House Of Commons evidently preferred to
leave the responsibility of postponement on
the government, and the Star thinks the
country Will approve tbs prudent self restraint.
Its reported that Lord Howden has been
appointed Minister of England to Spain.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce have
rendered public breakfast to Hamilton Hill.
The assignees of overend, Gurney & Co.
pound in September, making a full payme mt
to all creditors of their claims with the excen-
tion of accrued interest.
LONDON, July 9-Midnight.-In the House
of Lords tonight the Irish Church bill camo
up for report from the committee.
On notion OF Lord Cairns the date of the
tst OF May, 1871, was substituted for the 1st of
January, 1872, throughout the BILL
Lord Hedesdale moved an amendment, that
the representatives of the Irish Church and
Catholic Synod, in cases of vacant bishopries,
nominate three persons for the Crown to se-
iect from, and that the Crown be empowered
TO summon an archbishop and two bishops from
each church to sit in Parliament.
The Earl OF Granard protested, on the part
OF the Catholics, against the amendment.
which ne declared was utterly inadmissble,
and it was withdrawn
clause 28, giving power to convey additional
land to the church body be restored to its
original form. He said the clause. as now
amended, revived Protestant ascendancy in its
most hateful form, giving glebe lands to the
eh4rQh body, but refusing them to Catholics
and Presbyterians. 1t was certain that the
Government and House of Commons would
never sanction the amended clause.
The Marquis of Salisbury replied that, in
moving the amendment, he Contemplated
similar grants to Catholics and Presbyterians.
according to Mr.. Brights original proposition,
which Mr.. Gladstone had endorsed but he
thought that the retention of their own globes
by the Irish Church was not unfair.
4AitCl l0ItucE ulsCuSSlOu LQ6 Earl OF DerDV
announced that the Catholics had decided not
TO accept the giehe lands or residences.
Marquis Clanricarde's motion to restore
clause 28 was lost-40 TO 81.
The amendment embracing proposal of
Earl Granville to pay half a million sterling in
money, instead of handing over private en-
dowments, created before 1860, was agreed to-
The report was then received.
The Earl Of Clancartg gave notice that when
the bill came up for a third reading he should
move postponement of the reading for three
months.
MoyniE, July Q 9-steamship Europa, from
a FRANCE.
PARIS, July 9.-The People Francoise saws
the Deputies in the Corps Legisatif, who are
now signing an Interpolation for political re-
forms, are members Of Tiers party and friends
OF the Government. They do not want the
emperor to renounce his right of initiative,
put to allow the Chamber to share in it. We
believe the Emperor Is not disposed to reject
their demand. The situation is not disquiet-
ing. While one side is not disposed to make
an exaggerated resistance, the crisis will ter :
inmate In compromise, which will satisfy
public opinion. The article continues:
Minister Rouher in his reply yesterday to
M. Favre, admitted that ministerial crisis
wssspoken OF, but the great question of chances
which will powerfully affect the institutions of
society IN the futurei was bound up with the
question OF the barrier which must be raised
against revolution. We know not when or by
whom the agreement will be achieved. but we
do know on what vital force the Chamber will
rely to preserve society.
Ine evening journals announce the resiona-
ton OF the ministry. It is believed M. Rouhel
has been commissioned to form new cabinet
which will include four members of the Tiers
@leeked for.
Senator Ramsey of Minnesota arrived here
to-day.
SPAIN.
MADRID, July 9.-The press and people gen.
orally condemn the ministry.
The Governor of Catalonia has been dismiss
ed for not preventing the Republican demon
stration in Barcelona. Disorders are antici-
pated there and troops are kept in readiness to
suppress any disturbance