New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-11

THE LORD MAYORS BANQUET AT GULDHALL -
SPEECHES OF MIR. GLADSTONE AND EARL
GRANVILLE AN OFFICIAL EXPOSITION OF
BRITISH POLICY.
LONDON, Thursday, Nov 10, lsTa
The grand banquet given by the Lord Mayor
and the shers at Guildha last evening, was largely at
tended and was In every respect success Among the
guests Mr. Lowe, the Chancellor OF the Excheque
Mr. Gladstone First Lord OF the Treasury; Earl Gran
Vile Of the Foreign Office. the Right Hon. william n
Forster Vice President Of the Councils the Right Hon.
Chichester Forescue Chief Secretary for Ireland Mr.
CALDWELL NJ p. for Oxford City Mr.. Goschen, NJ r. for
London; Mr.. Lewis, NJ. p. for Marylebone, ana many
other celebrities.
Mr.. Car,iwc the Secretary Of state for War; replied
briefly ~ the toast OF "The Navy and Volunteers"
He apologzed for the absence Of Mr. Chders the First
Lord Of the Admiralty, whom he regarded as most 1T to
reply the toast He praised the services OF the Navy
and Volunteers, saying they furnished lessons which
civilians might learn the country would certainly pront
by them.
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer responding to the
usual toast referred the In France az hbng the
nation with the deepest grief. He discussed with great
clearness the question Of neutrality stating the legal view
of tho lie asserted that the policy Of England was
faultcss and satisfactory to both natons The com
plant against Earl Granville by Count Bernstein that
En- gand had shown Partially for France had been dis
proved. IL was quite natural under the circumstances
for Prussia make this charge England, during the
Crlmean war; complained Of Prussia for supplying arms
TO the enemy. England was now satisfied that that
charge unjust, aud Prussia would shortly know that
It's suspicious equally unjust He would say, though
that there much human nature In synpathzlng TOT
nation defending its existence, rather than for ono
seeking military glory the Of which was rarely
prosperous The Chancellor closed with reference to
education under the new law.
Mr.. Gladstone responding to the toast Of The Minis
ter" PR posed by the Lord Mayor said he was thor
.I IN I'm he
magistrate OF the city approval of his course. The
changes had been many since last year. but they were
mainly outside OF the country. England had moved In
another directionthat Of hourishing revenue and
reyivng trade-without any changes startling and
unexampled had In two months cost more blo0dshed
and treasure than in any corresponding period Years
could not replace the losses OF the War appealed
the duty well TO the feelings. England had 10y
ally maintained neutrality. She must appeal to the
future for Justice The assertions Of both beg
ercnts always influenced In such crs by excitement
and resentment III timed but we must allow for
expressions OF The two nations were equally our
friends, and they would shortly apologize and do us
Justice. He referred to the lato peace endeay-
ors, and hoped that an early peace was still
posibe-a peace satisfy ing Germany, which clearly
tie stronger nation and the power originally assaied-
n peace that should not wound the suseptbilitios OF
the gallant French natona peace founded on the best
convictions of civilized humanity, securing lasting
tranquility to Europe. The had distracted attention
from other important topics, but OF which the Govern
mcnt was not unmndful When Parliament met 10 would
be found that the Government would BIC ready to deal
with many que stions long unsettled The Mayor had
said the Ministers had fulfilled their duty. IL must be
admitted however that the Parliamentary business
behindhand Administrative AZ well as legislative duties
were TO performed and due defense OF the country
be provided for. England had much to learn and
must obtain experience and peace simultaneously. To
such objects attention should be earnestly directed
Earl Granville responded to the toast OF The Lords"
He fad the original deep anxiety In regard to EnYands
duty la the had been dimnished by the policy
adopted lie defended the Ministers against the charge
that a decided attitude might have shortened tho
war, but Parliament would disappr0ye the Of any
words the Government unprepared to stand by.
Certain efforts made BY England TO ocaliZe the war were
successful. Each step taken kept Ina Wow, in order
that the influence Of England might be retained for
other opportunities for pacific intentions. The Queen
had personally appealed to the King OF Prussia the
subject OF the war. In view OF the meeting between
Count Won Bismarck and NJ Theirs, proper representa-
lions were made to each Of them. Subsequently the
Government felt justified In seeking 20 prevent the bom
baIdmcnt Of Paris. Size was encouraged thereto by
Count Won Bismarcks circular, which, dwelling on the
resulting horrors il the bombardmcnt occurred, appa-
rently invited the interference Of Ieutrals. Prussia has
proy,i that she was willing concede armistee for
the elections Of the French Assembly France also
willing and lie deplored but would not discuss
The failure OF the attempt to bring about
this result lie compnented the press Of En-
gland for aiding peace efforts, and for Its enterprise
in record ny the history Of the The Government
WAS officially unadyised OF tie course OF the late negot
atoms and the Of their rupture. The Government
wanted an honorable and permanent peace II wanted
Germany strong aud united and it wanted France saved
from further humiliation. Referring TO China, he read
telegram which had just been received at the Foreign
Office announcing that there was no longer any danger
10 foreigners in The Northern Districts.
After two or three other and speeches the party
separated.