The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-12
Il GLAND.
The English Government and tho French re
puhlic-Depufuti0n Of W0rlinEmen 10 1Ir
Gladstone The Premicrss Speech.

The English Government and the French Re-
puh.ic-Depufuti0n Of W0rkinEmen to aIr.
Gladstone The Premicr's speech.
From the London Times, Sept 2sl
large and influential deputation, organized un.
der the auspices OF the Council or the London Repre-.
scntaton League, and consisting OF officers OF the
principal London and provincial trade societies and
other industrial organizations, waited by appoint
ment yesterday afternoon upon Mr.. Gladstone
at his official residence in Downing street.
for the purpose Of urging upon her Majeety's gov.
eminent their official recognition OF the existing re-
publican government Of France, aad that they
OF France by the annexation her territory by Ger
many. After several or the reputation addressed
the Premier on the subject Mr. Gladstone made the
following reply
GBNTLEMES--I iu,ly acknowledge the right OF the
WORKING classes TO seek information from her Ma
jesys government, especially as they have not the
same opportunities OF obtaining information as
they would had Parliament beer in session,
and ! sha!l, therefore, bo glad to give them
q frank and free explanation on the ques-
lions you have brought under my notice. Three
subjects have been submitted iormy consideration
q system OF International arbltratlon mediation tor
bringing about peace, and the recognition OF the
existing government OF France. There was not q
shade Of difference OF opinion between her Majeslys
government and depuation on the question OF the
arbitration of third party IN settling any impend-
ing quarrel between nations on that principle. That
In 1866 and her Majesty's government had urged
this principle upon both the contcnd!ng parties be.
fore the present terrible war mad commenced; but
they failed IN their cndcayors. With respect
to the second point. the bringing anout
o cessation OF hostiliiies between France and Ger
many, they could not desire That cessation more ar
IDENTITY than did her Malesiy's government think
nothing can be more IN lust than the charge OF luke
warlnness Ii II has been made by any one, against
the government OF this country.
0Bef0re the war comm need they did everything
that was possible, VITA oil sincerity and earnest
ness to prevent the war; and ut the close OF the ses
sion, In the Queens speech, they gave distinct
promise that they would be on the constant watch,
that they would continue their efforts for peace and
would take advantage OF every opportunity that might
get the cOnending parties lace TO face ana no OBJ
p0rtunity would be lost or G useful character by
which this desirable event would be brought about.
Whenever England, In conjunction with the other
with eject have no doubt but her influence will
be felt and acknowledged By both parties. You
have spoken to me OF the feeling OF the working
men or this country, bur believe that feeling
IT, shared har.a. * az Glasses Of the public;
Sn before sdSn S inv Ward TpSnS TO TO
ascertain and respect the feelings Of both parties;
they must clearly understand what were the precise
forms of peace they were called upon 10 support or
recommend. When that is asccrtained and when
the opportunity occurs have no doubt the EFFORTS
OF England viii be treated with respect and have
You have spoken TO me or the feelings OF large po-
ton rthc working men Of Germany-the democratic
sentiment of Germany. You tell me that party is
In favor Of peace and against any annexation or
tnerritory. II tnat party 10 powerful party ~
Itself heard IN spite Of any attempt on the part OF
the government 20 repress that public opinion. l
regret TO hear that any attempt has been made W