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784 THE LEADER . [ Ho . 484 . July 2 , 1859-above all desirous that it should
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? ¦ ¦ IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . Thursday , June 30 . In the Hotse ofLords Lord Stratford » e Redcliffe announced that on Friday , the 8 th instant , he should call attention to the Italian question . MINISTERIAL EXPLANATIONS . Eabl Ghaitville made the following statement in behalf of her Majesty ' s Government : —On the resignation of the late Government he had received her Majesty ' s commands to form an Administration , but he soon found that a far more satisfactory arrangement could be made under the auspices of Lord Pahnerston . Lord Palmerston had succeeded in forming an Administration , which contained many whose past political services and character gave them a claim to the confidence of the country . In respect to reform , it would have / been of great advantage to deal with that question at once . Several weeks , however , had been lost to legislation , and , considering the urgent necessity of bringing forward the . necessary financial measures for the year , it would not be possible to bring forward a reform bill this session . The subject would , in the meantime , receive the deepest consideration of her Majesty ' s Government , the result of which would be the introduction of a bill in the ensuing session . He proceeded to contradict the rumours which had prevailed in regard to a reduction of our present armaments , and stated that it was the decided opinion of the Government that the defences of the country , holding as it did so high and powerful a position in Europe , should be placed in a stateusf thorough efficiency . In respect to foreign affairs , the policy ¦ Svhich would be pursued by the Government would be one of strict neutrality , to keep the country out of . the war , and to promote peace , not by a too early intermeddling , but by carefully watching the course of events , and , in co-operation with the other European Powers ; endeavouring at an appropriate moment to re-establish a secure peace . Beverting to Lord Derby ' s promise of offering no factious opposition , he thought it would be unsafe to build too confidentially on such a sandy foundation , yet it impressed him with the certainty that whenever the country required it all parties would most cordially forego any existing differences to forward the true interests of the nation . Af ter a feir words from Lord Bkougham , the Duke of Rutland entered at some length into the subject of the war , which he attributed to the ambitious enterprise of the King of Sardinia . He eulogised the zeal and talent displayed by the late Ministry . — The Earl of MALMEsnuny , referring to various pas-, sages in the diplomatic correspondence relating to Italy , vindicated the course he had pursued on the question , replying chiefly to some recent criticisms by Lord Palmerston . — 'The Duke of Newcastle emphatically repeated , the determination of the Government not merely to continue , but to increase , the defensive preparations begun by their predecessors . —Lord Howden exposed at some length the different intrigues of the French Government in Italy , and expressed his opinion that nothing was ¦ intended to be gained but the promulgation of an idea among all classes on the Continent that England had been the cause why Italian independence had not been conquered , while the noble efforts of France would elevate her in the eyes of all . This , and not the freedom of Italy , was the object the French Emperor had in view . The House adjourned , at seven o ' clock . AFFAIRS OV ITALY . In the House ojp Commons Lord Elojuq gavo notice that on Tuesday week he should move a resolution setting forth , as the opinion of the Houso , that the late government in their treatment of the Italian question at once maintained neutrality and upheld the honour of the country , and that tho present administration ought to persevere in tho same course of policy . MINISTERIAL' STATEMENT . Lord PAr . MJBRSx . ow , after referring : to tho circuni-Btance under which he had undertaken the duty of forming a government in cordial co-operation with Lord John Russell , expressed his trust that the administration thus consolidated would deserve anil obtain pnTolio confidence . With respect to their S j ^ ° } y > no observed that two questions absorbed alllHterest at the present moment—namely , the state of foreign affairs and a reform of tho representative system . On the former point the Govern , tnent intonileu to follow the nojlcfy chalked out by their predecessors , by maintaining the strictest and most impartial neutrality , and at the same time to watch for « nd turn to Uio beat account any opportunltv that might' offer for interposing their good offices with the view of restoring poace in Europe Benpecting reform , the noble lord remarkod that at
so late a period of the year it would be impossible to bring forward any bill during the present season . The subject would , however , receive- careful attention , and a measure be matured against the opening of the next session , though whether that event would take place in February or at some earlier date he could not at once announce . The business which would be brought forward before the prorogation ^ ould , he intimated , relate chiefly , if not exclusively , to matters of finance - ' , ' . . . ^ , + , „ Sir . C . Napier reiterated his injunction to tne Government to preserve and increase the defensive armaments of the country , and especially to augment the navy . CK 1 MIMAL LAW CONSOLIDATION . Mr . Whitesii > e moved for leave to bring . in a bill to consolidate and amend the criminal statute law of England and Ireland . After a legal discussion in which the Attorney-General , Mr .- Collier , Mr Malins , Sir F . Kelly , the Solicitor-General , and othei learned members took part , the motion was agreed to . On the motion of Sir . Walpole a select committee was ordered to inquire into the operation ol the existing acts of parliament and legal regulations for the care and custody of lunatics . The House having resolved itself into a committee of supply , _ , ¦ On the proposition of Lord Palmerston , Mr . Massey was voted into the chair . A formal motion granting a supply to her Majesty for the public service was put and carried . The House adjourned &i half-past seven o ' clock .
MINISTERIAL ELECTION SPEECHES . On his re-election for the City , of London , Lord John Russell made a very brief speech on the future policy of ministers . He said , there are two ; questions which it will become the duty of the present administration to consider . The first is the present state of foreign affairs ; and being charged with that department , while I feel the difficulty and responsibility of the charge , I feel it likewise incumbent upon me not to go at any length into that matter . I should have been happy had the powers of Italy , together with France and Austria , been able to make an amicable arrangement . That , however , was not the case . They are now engaged—these three powers , Austria , France , and Sardinia—in a bloody and destructive war . What we may hope for is , that the moderation of the successful party , and the wisdom of the defeated party , may lead , at no distant interval , to an honourable and satisfactory peace . Our duty , gentlemen , is to continue in that path of neutrality winch the whole country has determined to adopt . It behoves this country , for her own security , for the defence of her own honour and interest , not to neglect her navy or army , but to be prepared for any contingency that may arise . I will repeat that which I said in the House of Commons , that I shall at all times be ready to pay my tribute to the late First Lord of the Board of Admiralty , and to the board which served under liim , for the large increase which they made in the navy , and their energetic exertions to put it into an effective state . With regard to our domestic policy , we shall have t o consider , though not in the present session , the great question of the amendment of the representation of the people in Parliament , I have always told you that in my opinion the extension of the franchise , and the admission of greater numbers of the people to the enjoyment of the franchise , will strengthen the institutions of the country , by placing them on a broader and safer foundation . How far that extension should go , in what degree representation should be transferred from small places to large communities , must be a subject of anxious deliberation with the cabinet . I believe they will consider that question fairly , and I trust the measure they will produce will bo satisfactory to the country . At a meeting of his constituents at Aehton-under-Lyne , on Saturday , Mr . Milner Gihson in his speech , traced the course of events which had led to the formation of the present ministry . He sold : — My honourable friend , Mr . Cobden , not now in England , has , had reserved for him a seat in tho cabinet . It is a remarkable fact that this man should have been taken , without any solicitation of liis own , to be placed In tho highest council of this country , if ho pleases to accept the proposal . It is a fair recognition , so far as Mr . Cobden Is concerned , of his own claims and the claims of his party . I will make fVeo to say that I wish it had so happened that Mr . Cobdon could liavc been accompanied by Mr . Bright irilfo tho Cabinet , that we might all three have been there to work to carry out those principles which wo have consistently professed . There Is one subject which , Is uppermost in men ' s minds , tho danger of England ' s becoming entangled in tho disputes , and , perhaps—though God forbid— -engaged in tho war now prevailing on tho Continent . I believe It to bo tho policy of this Government to prosorvo pence , and to maintain a strict and impartial
neutrality ; am I be no fault of ours that there is not a cordial and friendly understanding with our nearest neighbour , France . There , are those vrto think that by keeping us always in fighting condition , and in a state of hatred of foreigners , we are cherishing m this country a national and patriotic spirit , I demur altogether to that doctrine . I am not , as I have been charged , a friend of peace in the sense that I would not vindicate to the utmost of my power and means the rights and independence of our own country ; but I am against a system of continually giving rise to alarm , and making a display of suspicion , and imputing intentions to others of the existence of whicli we have no proof . Now with regard to reform , I dare say you will be wanting to know what our Reform Bill is to be . As an individual I know what my own opinions are ; what the country would agree to have carried I sometimes am at a loss to conjecture , because I do find that there has not been that response at this moment to some measures , which I should like to see adopted . It is impossible for me to say now what the gentlemen who form the present Government will agree to at the time when a lleform Bill is to be introduced . That must be left to future deliberation ; and I am quite sure of their earnest desire not to fail , as Lord Derby failed , by producing a bad measure ; for on every ground , whether on Conservative grounds or on Liberal grounds , to use the words of my hon . friend Mr . Bright , there is nothing absolutely so revolutionary as a " bad measure " reform ; Put it off , says Mr . Bright , rather than introduce a bad measure , and so say I ; but don't believe that is the course which will be taken . The right hon . gentleman ' s speech , on his reelection on Monday , was a repetition of his Saturday ' s address . Mr . Cabdwell , at Oxford ( City ) , was denominated by one of his enthusiastic supporters , " the future premier of England ; " The right hon . gentleman in returning thanks for his re-election , said : —lam happy to feel that , never vas this country more unanimous at any period of her history than she is now in the objects that we all have at heart . Peace for ourselves—peace , if possible , for Europe—these -are the great objects that ve all desire the Government to promote , and these arc the great objects that the Government have at heart . But , gentlemen , desirous as we are—' devoted as we are—to peace , there is another consideration that must not be overlooked . It is necessary that we , too , should be in such a state of preparation as will enable us at all times to hold in the councils of Europe thitt place that has always belonged—and which 1 trust will long continue to belong—to the position and dignity of England ; and if any one of you is under the impression that anything lias been done by the present Government at all to derogate from that position , permit me to take this opportunity of disabusing your minds of tlie faintest remains of any such idea . It is subject only to that consideration that the duty of the Chancellor of the Exchequer will arise to accommodate in the least painful ami least irksome manner to the shoulders of the people the burdens which in sucli a state of things they must necessarily bear . At such a period also it is most important that the domestic measures we pursue should be of a character calculated to make broader the basis on which the institutions of the country rest , to conciliate the affections and loyalty of the people to the institutions under which they live , and to consolidate and to strengthen the power of this united empire to contend with tho difficulties in which it may be placed . Alluding to his official appointment , ho added : —Now Ireland like ICnglaml is traversed by railways—agricultuml improvement is making progress still more remarkable than that which we all feel it is making in this island , mid above all by tho universal prevalence of better sentiments and tho acceptance of hotter principles of government , a common feeling is growing up , whicli I trust under every government that may hereafter succeed will be fostered and increased , so that Ireland and England may present tho spectacle of » united kingdom—united in heart and nd ' cuiiougoverned by one sovereign , and one , governmentanimated by one spirit and constituting together thu noblest and the greatest of all tho peoples on tlio face of the earth . Tho now Attorney-Gonoral , Sir Rich \ ni > Bntiiku ., assured tho Wolverhampton olectora that hu hurt cheerfully relinquished his claim to tho wpolsuek . because it was felt that by holding thu office of Attorney-General ho miglit bo of more sorvioo to the Government in tho Houbc of Commons in thu promotion of those social and loyal reforms which ho hoped speedily to sco onrricd out . It wnfl , no doubt , a source of regret , that no plucu in thu administration had boon given to Air . Villiers ; but ho could assure thorn , that tho merits of Unit gontloman and his grout worvioos had not bouii overlooked ; they were thoroughly appreciated by all the members of tho Government , but In thu
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Leader (1850-1860), July 2, 1859, page 784, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2301/page/4/
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