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June 6, 1857.] ______ THE LEADE It. 533
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COUNT CAVOUR ON SIR ROBERT PEEL. Is the ...
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DISTURBANCES IN BELGIUM. Some popular di...
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CONTINENTAL NOTES. FRANCE. The Monitew a...
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The Orient. India. The Disaffection Amon...
nromise to go to Cuba , they confined for sortie weeks to a filthy tenement . An attempt has been made by the Chinese to blow up the stores and magazines at the Gun-yard , Hong-Kong . The commercial intelligence indicates no great change in the usual state of the markets .
June 6, 1857.] ______ The Leade It. 533
June 6 , 1857 . ] ______ THE LEADE It . 533
Count Cavour On Sir Robert Peel. Is The ...
COUNT CAVOUR ON SIR ROBERT PEEL . Is the sitting of the Sardinian Senate of the . 26 th ult . Count Cavour made some striking observations respecting the policy of the late Sir Robert Peel . The examp le of England having been quoted foi the gradual introduction of free-trade measures , Count Cavour said : — "Before concluding , I must reply to an observation made yesterday by Signors Sclopis and Gallina . They quoted the example of England and the authority of SirBobert Peel . Signor Sclopis expressed astonishment that I had not followed the example of the illustrious statesman of whom I have often spoken with great respect , when I declared that I entertained the highest opinion
of Eng lish institutions , of the example given to us by the English people in political and economical reforms . In fact , I more than once mentioned Sir Robert Peel as one of the greatest aud most illustrious reformers of our century . I have no wish to retract the principles I have often professed before you ; but , while I consider it advisable for the statesmen of every country , especially for the statesmen of Piedmont , to study the institutions of England , it is because I think they may learn much to profit by , and also how to avoid , many errors committed by Englishmen . England was the first to advance in the path of economical reforms , and for that very reason she was obliged to advance cautiously . But , gentlemen , when the reform was
accomplished , do you think that those who opposed it declared that it was well to have advanced cautiously ? Xo , gentlemen ; and Sir Robert Peel himself , when he said free trade had calmed the crisis of 1847 , expressed his regret that he had not had the courage to propose it twenty years earlier to prevent the crisis of 1824 . I therefore think it would be a folly not only to follow the example of England in the reforms realized , but also in the manner of accomplishing them . Let us learn by the experience of others , let us . be warned by the errors of other nations , not to commit similar eTrors ourselves , and when we behold those nations who have attained great prosperity proclaim certain principles in an absolute manner , let us adopt them , and apply them to as full an extent as it is in our power to do . Many of the
reforms which we have boldly adopted were only accomplished gradually in England . The Corn-law Bill only passed after a struggle of twenty-five or thirty years . The struggle commenced in 1817 . and lasted till 1846 , when Sir Robert Peel caused the bill to pass . And here , while following in the steps of England , we have yet adopted free trade at once ; we have even gone ahead of England , for she maintains still a duty—slight , it is true—while we have abolished it altogether . And now I must reply to the quotation of Sir Robert Peel as an authority . I repeat it , I entertain the highest admiration for that statesman ; I believe that few men have rendered greater services to mankind than he has . Yet I do not believe that Sir Robert Peel was alwa 3 s infallible in his political career . It is my opinion that Sii Robert Peel would have left a much more illustrious
name behind him if , instead of having been compelled by circumstances to introduce reforms , he himself had originated them . I think that Sir Robert Peel would have left behind him a fame unequalled in history if , instead of proposing the emancipation of the Catholics in 1829 , he had proposed it in 1825 . I think that his name would have eclipsed all those of ancient and modern statesmen if the reform of the corn laws had f been initiated in 1840—a good harvest year—instead of being passed in consequence of the famine which desolated Ireland , and instead of being in some measure a consequence of the potato disease . In fact , if Sir Robert Peel had been the originator of reforms , ho would at his . death have left to his friends ft politicul inheritance far diflForent from that which he bequeathed to thorn . If Sir Robert Pool had associated his name and his wholo career with
successive reforms , thero would bo no need of recording at the present time a strange fact which has taken place in England—namely , thut a party consisting of eminent men , including the most eloquent speaker in Parliament , and the most able legislators , has boon completely routed at the lato elections . And this , gentlemen , is the fate of parties who allow thomsolvos to bo led by public opinion , and who wait to the last moment to carry out reforms which thoy have not the courage to introduce , f trust that the Senate , convinced of this truth , will givo »( 8 support to tho present Government , which , while following tho example of Sir Robert Pool , novortholoss deviates from tho oourao he adopted by making itself the originator of reforms , not wishing to grant them to « . ny popul ar pressure , nor to tho pressure of unforeseen wcumstances . "
Disturbances In Belgium. Some Popular Di...
DISTURBANCES IN BELGIUM . Some popular disturbances , which at one time looked rathor threatening , broke out at Brussels on tho
afternoon of Wednesday week . A debate had taken place in the Chamber of Representatives rn the subject of charitable institutions . M . Frere , a member of the Opposition , characterized , the guarantee offered by Government for the production of the accounts of monastic institutions as an insulting farce . He was requested by the President to retract his words , when he replied , in a very loud voice , " Some days ago , I denounced the conduct observed towards some young girls , lace-workers in a religious institution ; and a voice in this chamber taunted me as an infame" The strangers in the gallery loudly applauded this speech , and began hooting and yelling at the Government . The President then gave orders to the huissiers to clear the gallery , which was done . Very shortly afterwards , however , some men forced their way into the galleries , and it was found necessary to have recourse to the troops on guard to
clear the Chamber . Orders were also given to strengthen the military posts outside , and , after a further delay of half an hour , the discussion was resumed . In the meanwhile , a crowd collected in the street , to await the termination of the sitting ; and , as the various members of the Government presented themselves on issuing forth , they were loudly hissed . Owing to a momentary mistake on the part of the mob , the Papal Nuncio was menaced as he was about to leave the building ; but , immediately on discovering that he was not the person they supposed him to be , the people exhibited great respect towards him , several taking off their hats as he passed to his carriage . The populace then performed an ovation under the windows of MM . Frere ' s and Verhaegen ' s residences , and finally dispersed in the utmost order . During this time , the troops were directed to remain in barracks , to be in readiness should they be
required . At the commencement of the sitting of the Chamber on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., Vicomte Vilain XIV ., Minister of Foreign Affairs , rose , and thus alluded to the events of the preceding day : —" Gentlemen , a circumstance to be regretted occurred yesterday . The Apostolic Nuncio to the Court of Brussels Avas seriously insulted . This incident took place yesterday at five o ' clock , and at half-past five I proceeded in uniform to the residence of his Excellency and offered excuses to him in the name of the Government , which the Nuncio would have been
justified in demanding had he had time to draw up his representations . From the residence of the Nuncio , I proceeded to the Chateau de Laecken , where I rendered an account of my conduct to the King . The King approved it , and has charged the Grand Marshal to express this morning to the Papal Nuncio the regrets of his Majestj-. I consider that the incident is terminated . " This brief speech was received by the Chamber with general approbation . After the sitting , the Cabinet Ministers proceeded to Laecken , where a Council , presided over by the King , took place . the disturbances
In various parts of the city were resumed ; but great loyalty towards the King and royal family was manifested . "In the evening , " says the Independence Beige , " their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess de Brabant attended the Opera . Their carnage was greeted as it passed with cries of ' Vive le Hoi ! ' ' Vive le Due de Brabant / ' They wore also cheered on entering the theatre . The pit then loudly demanded the Brabanconne , ' and the national air was performed by the orchestra , and followed by loud cheering . The opera was William Tell , and the patriotic passages were loudly cheered . Their Royal Highnesses did not leave till the performance was over . The crowd outside the theatre is estimated to have been about 5000 . This
body split into two purties . One took the direction of the Grande Place , singing tho 'Brabanconne' in chorus ; the other proceeded to tho Emancipation office . They broke it open , smashed the windows , and destroyed a portion of tho type . The- first party halted in tho Grande Place , where the national air was sung in loud chorus . Most of tho shops were shut . Smaller bauds traversed the city during tho night . " Cries of " Vive le Itoi / " alternated with " . 1 baa los Convents / " It is also said that there wore shouts of " Down with tho priests !" " Down with the Catholics ! " " Lot us drown the
President ! " Tho mob broke the -windows of tho Jesuit College and of tho Capucin Monastery , and committed various other acts of spoliation . On Friday , the 29 th ult ,., tho Civic Guard was called out , and squadrons of Lancors , Cuirussiora , and other troops , arrived at Brussels . A Cabinet Council sat on tho same day , to considor tho state of affairs . The Burgomasters also issued a proclamation forbidding more than five persons to ussemblo-in tho streets , and tho mounted gendarmes dispersed those who ondeavourod to sot this edict at defiance Tho Senate has been prorogued by a decree
of tho King . Riots likewise brokon out at Moiis , Antwerp , Ghent , andLioge . The mobs complain of prioslly domination , and tho burghers appear to bo equally bent on resisting that excess of power . At tho adjournment of tho Chambers hint Saturday , tho Prosidont , after rending tho deoroo for tho adjournment , proposed throe cheers for tho King . Tho mombora of tho Loft ( the Government eido ) rose and cheered ; tho members of tho Right ( tho Oppositionists ) did not respond to the appeal . Seventy persons wore arrested by tho troops ; but
the greater part have since been set at liberty . The Bishop " of Bruges , M . Malou , one of the authors of the obnoxious measure on chariatable bequests , has been forced to abandon his palace , and take refuge in a convent . The bill , in all probability , will never again be introduced .
Continental Notes. France. The Monitew A...
CONTINENTAL NOTES . FRANCE . The Monitew announces the dissolution of the Legislative Body . The new elections are to commence on the 21 st of June , and will last two days . The number of the deputies for the new Chamber is fixed at 267 . Ihe Moniteur of Sunday contains a circular from M . Billault , the Minister of the Interior , to the Prefects , dated the day before , and having reference to the elections . It commences : —" Monsieur le PreTet , —By the terms of the Constitution and the decree of May 29 , the Legislative Corps nominated in 1852 has finished its mission . The country is now about to elect its deputies anew . The Emperor calls to the ballot-box nine millions of electors , and demands from them a free and loyal vote . In this case , for the guidance of yourself and others , it is necessary that you should well know what the attitude of the Government will be , and what principles will direct its conduct . A strong and popular Government says clearly what it thinks and what it wishes . As for the elections , what the Emperor desires is the free and sincere practice of universal suffrage . The electoral lists have been drawn up largely and liberally . Every one having the right has been able to get himself admitted upon them : 9 , 521 , 220 citizens have been registered in them . On the dav of election , the vote will be secret , and the ballot-boxes will be opened in the sight of all . The truthfulness and independence of the vote are therefore guaranteed . In presence of this liberty assured to everybody , and when candidates and electors can all proclaim their preference , the Government cannot alone remain mute and indifferent . It will clearly tell the countrv what names have its confidence and what seem
to deserve the confidence of the people ; as it proposes the laws to the deputies , it will propose the candidates to the electors , and these will make their choice . " Referring to the expiring body , M . Billault says : — " Having some exceptions commanded by special necessities , the Government has deemed it just and politic to present for re-election all the members of an assembly which has so ably seconded the Emperor and served the country . In tLe face of these candidateships openly acknowledged and resolutely sustained , the opponent candidates hips may freely come forward . Our legislation respecting the distribution of the voting tickets ha 3 lately been calumniated ; nevertheless , the rules upon that subject are simple and liberal . During the twenty
days preceding the election , every candidate who shall have submitted to the formality of legally depositing a copy , signed by himself , of his circulars , profession of faith , or voting tickets , will be able , without the need of any other authorization , to have them advertised and distributed in perfect liberty ; every elector who , not satisfied with writing his vote , or causing his vote to be written , and thus exercising his individual right , shall be desirous of making a candidateship known , may freely distribute the voting tickets for it , if upon one of these tickets , legally deposited , the signature of the candidate
records his assent . Assuredly with these conditions , it may be said , that the party proposing to be elected , and the elector , will have complete freedom , the one to come forward , the other to express his choice , and propose him to his fellow-citizens . If , nevertheless , tho enemies of the public peace should think to find in this latitude an opportunity of making a malicious protest against our institutions—if they should attempt to convert it into an instrument of disorder or scandal—you know your duties , Monsieur lc Pre'fet , and justice would also know how not loss severely to perform hers . "
" Tho Paris papers , " says the Times correspondent , " have been ' recommended' by tho authorities not to make any allusion to tho visit paid yesterday morning by tho Emporor and King of Havana to the Museum of Artillery . This , of course , has excited a good deal of curiosity , and people nro trying to account for such precaution . Somo suspoct that an unpleasant incident , a political manifestation , for instance , took place in tho establishment . Tho truth of tho matter seems to be that tho Grund Duke Constantino was not taken to tho Mustia
while ho was inspecting tho curiosities of Paris , as ox . porimonts aro iniido in tho Museum with the inventions of tho Emporor , which could not well bo shown to a visitor who whs , when too lato , found to bo over-inquisitive in his researches , and too accurate in noting thorn down . The experiments wore kept from tho knowledge of tho Russian ' Puul Pry , ' but there could not bo much harm in showing them to a pacific princo liko tho King of Bavaria . It was thought as well , however , not to lot tho Grand Dulco know that thoro woro things which ho did not seo . " Tho Emporor , tho Empress , and their child , quitted Puria on'Thuraday week for St . Cloud , whoro thoy moan to fix their summer residence . Baron Hydo da Nouville , formor Minister of Marino , diod at Paris on the 28 th ult .
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Leader (1850-1860), June 6, 1857, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_06061857/page/5/
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