Year: 1868

On the night of the 9TH of March the Right
Hon. Benjamin Disraell met the House Of Commons for
the first time Prime Minister In the afternoon OF tho
day there had been large gathering OF Conservative
members at the Premiers official residence IN Downing
ST. and when the Speaker took the chair the Ministerial
side Of the House crowded and long before the new
Prime Minister took his seat every available spot on noor
and in galleries was crowded with eager listeners Mr.
Dsrael when he TO speak. was greeted with loud
and continued cheering. He said: -, o.. -,


Ihave 10 ask the House 10 allow me 10 make few re-
marks in consequence of the change winch has taken
place IN my relations 20 the House since last had me
honor OF addressing IT, The retirement OF LORD Derby
from the chief conduct OF affairs was unexpected Ie
sonay as well politically devoted 70 HIM Ms co
Leagues unreasonable In their ehpectatoh- anu
shrank from realizing the mmcnse loss they ii9. h


ence from being deprived OF his guidance ana MS


have no language which describe my sense of then
and will not attempt for instant 70 date on the career
or character OF Lord Derby feel that would be great


want OF proprety both In taste ana sentiment were 10
do so hope and believe that Lord Derby VIII be re-
stored health, and not only 20 health but to enduring
country that influence pubic aIlirs when y to
consequence Of his high position aud great abillics
Hear hear1 Least OF al should think ~ necessary 10
touch his services and character IN TINS House ~
pride and boast that he lived long 9no9g ahd tha
this is the which were disciplined that poHlci
and Parliamentary experience ana iho1e heeoLIt
ments for winch he distinguished may add mat
I am here surrounded by many who have personal
recollection Of that brilliant perception ana merry ro
nuence which ne certainly possessed more than most ~
fbc mon have been Acquainted with Hear, hcarJ II
il were necessary To touch on the charhccfscs OF loiu
Derby mi ght mentlOnmerey one Of the many causes
~ Ms great ability i'm the conduct aarshis
paciiy ior labor lie always the most hard working
member of ms cabinet nor do think that any greater
master more lucid In the ARRANGEMENT OF details
ever Existed st VA, most @ 'g sradousy PLEASED to
trus TO me the office Of forming Cabinet Under any
circumstances think there j. no one VINO, when sueh
has been proposed to him. would not feel that II he
accepted il he must incur great burden aud encounter
nni and pecnisr reasons which aggravate that burden
and multiply those difficulties yet dd not thihk that


could with selfrespect refuse an 0ner OF such cnhl.
acter trust to be- supported by my colleagues; trust
to the sympathes OF generous party anu peihhps
impartial treatment from House Of Parliament IN which


have now passed half Of my existence Cheers Under
Office and am bound gratitude TO all of those who
my colleagues to express my sense @ od e


sisance In circumstances OF this nature, when new
Government Is formed is not unreasonable hat the
House OF Commons should expect some nnaton OF the
principles which the new Administration IS estaD-


shed but apprehend that in INC peSeI, instance
ing the position OF Lord Derby nave succeeded TO
the principles on which he established his Adj
mntration some years ago aud which he has more or
less advocated and upheld for the last twenty years,
twenty wears past have been confidential coopera
ton with Lord Derby, and must. therefore, he cogni
great questions OF day with respect to the foreign
policy OF the present Administration We sha follow tt
noble friend me, believe may say, with the ap
probation OF Parliament and uinK & is my, n'n WIN
the confidence Of Europe Hear near inat poley j.
policy OF Of peace at any price TOT he mere IN
teress OF England but policy OF peace from the con
vction that such policy Is for the general interests OF
the world We do not believe that policy Is
ikeiy ID
on the contrary, we believe ~ may be secured
by sympathy with other countries not merely in
troubles II such policy be continued have no doubt
when the occasion may arse PeIotmncai m occaslos
maintan the peace OF tho worldthat influence viii not
be found be inefficient because IL Is iounded on re-
snect and regard With reference 10 our domestic policy
Isay at once that the present Adnnlstlaon WIZ pursue


liberal policy. Cres OF Hear IRON derent % parts OF
the Uonse1 mean truly liberal policy loud cheersl-


policy that will shrink from any changes which afe
required by the wants Of the age we Ie IN cheeT' but
an hat IL a
ancient and historic country rich IN tIadltlOnary niu
ences that are the best Element U Of our Sn ma ma
tiona character and our natiOial stiehkl Iheels.l
mortiacatIon which this Administration feels and TIC
late Administration felt that in one OF the most interest


ing and important portions OF the United Kingdom we


important security for the personal liberty OF inc suect
Rabeas CORPUS in Ireland viii express the opinion
Lord Derby did when he was at he heau OF anirs We
people OF protecting the irish people from
The InachiDaons OF an unp1nclped foreign GOneaefacy
lCheors And, Sir, though DO not Ior moment pre-


tend to conceal my deep regret at still continuing the
present position o. affairs MIN a respect oItr 10 S ACT


all sides must lind great consolation IN THIS result


which live the suspension OF the Haoeas S9rpus act
the greatest security to the freedom OF the subject has
vet been found consistent with just due, an impartial
and even lenient administration Of the law. loud
cheers trust and believe that the agations which
atoSae dappear Then tho House viii proceed With


increased zeal TO undertake and carry such measures
for the Improvement OF the condition Of the country


cheers and doubt not II they proceed with circuui-
sneeOn If they proceed with anxious desire 10
ciiate the ghtened and temperate opinion OF all par
ties they be successful in greatly advancing the
nrsspey OF that country and the happiness OF its peo
pie lCheers.l Sir, Will not dwell at this moment
an details upon this subject, because l know that
The few observations / can venture TO make
on an occasion like the present may be mis-
apprehended, and because L am aware that the


Interest which the House feels such occasion ought
moi IN be frttered away We have now Immediately at
hand an important debate on the whole condition Of Ire
land should have been happy TO facilitate ts iuroduc


ZION nv giving Hon gentleman who has taken up the
oleston day for bringing II forward but that opportu
njty Inc already enjoys and therefore my exeIons
only be limited facilitating the progress OF the debate
when N is brought Upon that occasion my noble
friend the Chief Secretary Of the Lord Lieutenant will