The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-06-03

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Pacific railroad, he said it realized the
Prophets dream aad the great thought
of Columbus, by opening the western
passage from Europe to the Indies. In
the present little more is needed 20
complete the work. After alluding 10
the ambition of the American people
the General said ave may trust III
Providence for the continuance OF our
national prosperity if in cur inter-
course with foreign States we conform
Tn those rules of in ternstional rights
and obligations which have received the
sanotiou of the civilized world, demand
inc only that the same maxims OF
reciprocal justice shall be sacred
" respected by others;' that the
high seas shall be recognized as
a common pathway and that nations
shall be free from all pretensions of SUI
periority or arbitrary control" In rela-
ton to France he said there existed be-
tween America and France from the
earliest period in our history bond
which should never be torn. France
came to our aid at the most trying pc
Rod in the infancy of our country, and
during the very throes of her national
CESSATION rendered essential service
to Washington by the swords of her SOL
diers, Rochambeau and Count De
Grasse, while Destangue, TruxtOn and
Paul Jones at sea unsheathed their
swords in the cause of independence.
Speeches were subsequently made by
Burlingame, Washburne, Bullock and
others.
LONDON, June 1.-The Star publishes
highly complimentary article, in
which it says the character of Mr.. Mot
ley is in itself sufficient indication
that the United States will treat the
pending subject honorably, while the
presence of Mr.. Bright in the English
Cabinet, with Mr.. Gladstone and the
head of the Ministry, constitute equal
ly sufficient guarantees that England
loves peace, and that a determination
for justice animates the Ministry.
The Telegraph thinks that Motley
will for the present devote himself to
the discharge of the ordinary duties of
his office and in that capacity he may
consolidate that cordial alliance which
ought to exist between the two coun-
tries. 1t will be reproach to English
politicians and journals if, for the sake
of panderiDg to popular prejudices, they
throw difficulties in the way of the
mission of good will and peace which
Motley declares he comes to carry out
wen to the end.
The Times understands that no new
demand has been addressed to England.
Mr.. Motley enters upon his duties with
out any prospect of controversy, but at
the same time, says the English Gov
ernnent should examine any new pro-
posals and see if they promise just and
equitable solution. If the neutrality
is made the subject of
grievence, we are bound to listen to the
adduced, though it is impos-
sible that any good purpose would be
served by raising such discussion.
Notwithstanding the tone of the Lon
don press shows good authority for say
ing that not one Of the newspapers have
received the slightest hint or indication
of Mr.. Motley's instructions, which
am assured will in the end be found
thoroughly digniGcd and in firm
American tone.
LONDON, June 2.-Tho proceedings il
the House of Commons last evening in
regard to Canada and other British col
onies in North America, wero very inter
esting. Sir Harvey Verney, member
from Buckingham, inquired what the
policy of the Government would be to-
ward American colonies.
Mr.. Monzell, Under Secretary for the
colonial department, replied at consid-
cradle len 9Th; while he declined to en-
ter on the general subject of colonial
policy of the Government, he iutimated
that part of that policy was to throw
the cost of self defence on each colony
Measures to thatend had been partially
taken and would be extended next year.
He had no doubt the arrangement for
the cession of the Hudson's Bay Com
pany's territory would receive the rati-
fcation of the Canadian Gov
ernment. The question was not
not one of purchase only, but also of the
development of colonization and civil.
zation, which had hitherto been virtu-
ally closed. If the schemes were sue
cessful the Dominion would be able to
extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
He believed all the interests of British
Columbia lay in connection with those
of Canada, and every facility would be
given to forward them.
Sir Stafford Northcott, member for
North Devon, thought the Canadians
were better able TO decide for them
selves, what action they would take in
the matter, than to act on the advice
of the Government. Still, he believed
the question would soon be satisfac-
torily settled.
Mr.. Niscountburn regarded Canada
as the future highway to the Indies and