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The Week.
could now only look to England ancl France . In former times , they had fought in the interest of France , and he trusted that the French people and army woidd " now be mindful of that noble brotherhood in arms . " While denouncing the course alleged to have been decided upon by the Prussian government , he praised the " most loyal" conduct of Austria in connection with this outbreak ; and be could not- but believe that the miseries of the present revolt were but tbe beginning of better
times for Poland . —Lord Russell , who declined to produce certain papers asked for by Lord Ellenborough , attributed the insurrection to the unjust and oppressive manner in which the Russian Government , acting , he believed , upon the advice of the Marquis Wielopolski , had enforced the conscription . He agreed with Lord Ellenborough in the tribute he had paid to the strict neutrality of Austria ; but with regard to Prussia , although he had received no copies of any engagement between that country
and Russia , he was bound to say that in one respect the government of Berlin acted in a manner not entirely neutral , for , while the Czar ' s troops , when driven into Prussian territory , were not to be disarmed , the insurgents might be pursued by the Russians across the frontier . They knew little at present of the object of tbe insurrection , and the future course of the Government " must be one of serious deliberation . " —On the motion of Lord Carnarvon , a committee was appointed
to inquire into the present system of penal discipline . On Monday no business of importance was transacted . Lord Stratheden , at the . request of Lord Russell , postponedh is motion for copies of Mr . Mason ' s communications to Her Majesty ' s Government with reference to the claim of the Southern Confederacy to be recognised as an independent state . On Tuesday tbe Bishop of Bangor's hill authorising the licensing of chapels for the performance of divine service in tbe English
tongue in those parishes in Wales where the Welsh language is commonly used , was read a second time . —In reply to a ' question from Lord Stratheden , Lord de Grey said the Government were not prepared to enforce that part of the Volunteer Commissioners' report which recommends the delay of brigade and divisional field days until the close of the battalion drill season . It was important to consider the convenience of Ihe various corps , but at the same time he trusted that commanding officers
would , as far as possible , act upon the recommendation , of the commission . Their lordships adjourned attwenty minutes past six . In the HOUSE OE COMMONS on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., Lord Palmerston brought forward the Government proposal on the subject of an allowance to the Prince of Wales and his future Consort . ¦ The noble lord stated that the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall , with the accumulation so carefully husbanded by the late Prince Consort during the minority of tbe heir apparent ,
would amount to about £ 60 , 000 ; and he asked the House to sanction an addition of £ 10 , 000 to this from the Consolidated Fund , so as to bring up tbe income of bis Royal Highness to £ 100 , 000 a year . In addition to this he proposed an annual grant of £ 10 , 000 to tbe Princess Alexandra ; and , in the event of her becoming tbe widow of the Prince of Wales , to secure her a yearly allowance of £ 30 , 000 . —Sir H . Willonghby was of opinion that they ought to restrict the grant to the , £ 40 , 000 asked
for the Prince of Wales ; but , after a brief discussion , tbe House sanctioned the resolution introduced by the Premier . The Corrupt Practices Prevention Bill , and tlie Union Relief Aid Act Continuance Bill were read a second time ; Mr . Villiers announcing , with regard to the latter measure , that in deference to the opinions recently expressed by Lord Stanley ancl Mr . Cobden , the Act would be continued for six instead of twelve months , as originally proposed . He stated also that the period
allowed for the repayment of loans by borrowing unions would be extended from seven to fourteen years . On Friday , Sir George Grey , in reply to a question from Sir John Hay , said that it would be obviousl y improper on the part of the Government to give any directions as to tbe mode in which tbe surplus ofthe Crimean Fund , the Hartley Colliery Fund , or any other great public subscription , should be applied . —Mr . Chichester Fortescue , in answer to a question from Colonel Wilson Patten ,
denied that Sir George Grey , the Governor of Isew Zealand , had either intimated his intention to resign " or asked for a larger military force . So far from reinforcements being required iu tbe colony , the prospects of preserving peace with the natives were " stronger than ever . " —In reply to Mr . Ewart , Lord Palmerston entered into a somewhat fuller statement than that given in tbe Upper House by tbe Foreign Secretary with reference to the convention said to have been concluded by Russia and Prussia , with tbe view of checking or suppressing the
Polishinsurrection . He had not seen the agreement , but be was informed that it amounted to this—that the Russian troops should he allowed to pursue the insurgents into Prussian territory , and that railway communication should be afforded if needed . " He did not , however , believe that the arrangement went to the extent of providing for tbe employment of Prussian troops to co-operate with those of Russia against the Poles . Sir Lawrence Palk ' s motion for a Royal Commission to inquire into " the best
means of securing a permanent supply of cotton " was opposed by Mr . Milner Gibson , who contended that such an inquiry would prove useless , and that the question of the cotton supply should be left to private enterprise . Sir Lawrence , after this expression of opinion , did not attempt to push the matter further , ancl tbe motion , was consequently withdrawn . On Monday , a lively personal altercation took place between Lord Clarence Paget and Lord Robert Montague , with reference
to a statement made by the latter the other night . The member for Huntingdonshire accused the Secretary to the Admiralty of having some time ago gone clown to Chatham , and , with the view of furthering tbe prospects of his brother-in-law , as a candidate for the representation of that borough , made magnificent promises as to Chatham becoming the most extensive dockyard in the world . Lord C . Paget denied the whole statementwhich washoweverrepeated bhis accuser ; and
, , , y Sir F . Smith , one of the members for Chatham , while observing that he was always happy to meet Lord Clarence , expressed an earnest hope never to see " his noble friend ' s" face again among his ( Sir Frederick's ) constituents . The bill granting annuities to the Prince and future Princess of Wales was read a second time . Sir H . Willonghby , after having gone over the accounts of tbe Duchy of Cornwall , was perfectly satisfied with the proposal of the Government . Mr . W . Williams still appeared to
bave a doubt upon his mind as to the accumulations of the revenues of tbe Duchy , while Mr . Whalley expressed his great concern that the marriage treaty contained no stipulation that the children of the Prince and Princess should be brought up in the faith of tbe Established Church . —Lord Palmerston gave an explanation , which , it is to be hoped , satisfied the scruples of both hon . gentlemen ; and he further assured Mr . Hopwood that the Prince of Wales , like every other member of the Royal
family , would have his income saddled with the income-tax . In reply to a question from Mr . Buxton , Lord Palmerston strongly condemned the recent deportation of a Nubian regiment from Egypt for service with the French army in Mexico . He stated that the Emperor of the French simply desired to enlist voluntarily a body of negro troops , but that the late Viceroy , going beyond the proposal of his Majesty , forced the wretched Nubians on board a French frigate before tbey knew anything of their
destination . Tbe " violence ar . d cruelty ot the conduct of the Egyptian Government was exactly similar to that committed at Warsaw , " and he trusted that tbe Emperor would do all in his power to repair tbe wrong . —Tbe navy estimates were then moved by Lord Clarence Paget , who made a lengthened statement as to the present position of the naval force of the country , and after some discussion the estimates were passed . On Tuesday Mr . Monsell gave notice of his intention to bring in
a bill for tbe registration of marriages in Ireland—a subject to which the Yelvcrton case has given special interest ; while Mr . Hubbard intimated his intention of making another effort to bring about a " re-adjustment ol the income tux . In reply to a question from Sir George Ilowyer , Mr . Layard stated that some time ago the Italian Government proposed that a treaty should be concluded between Victor Emmanuel and Her Majesty for tbe extradition of Italian criminals who miht seek refuge in
g Malta . The English Government declined to accede to this proposal , but suggested , instead , a local ordinance for the surrender of certain classes of offenders . He was not aware whether such an ordinance had been passed by the Council at Malta , but he assured the House that the measure proposed had nothir . g whatever to do with political offenders . > Lord Palmerston was unable to inform Mr . Hopwood as to whether any reply had
been given by the Federal Government to the French proposal of mediation . Sir John Hay moved a resolution on the subject of naval pay and promotion . The hon . and gallant member pointed out the difference between tbe pay of admirals and general . , and showed that English naval officers were remunerated on a much lower scale than tho officers of the French and American navies . He further urged that it was desirable to adopt , for all ranks in the navy , the principle of retirement by age , and submitted that the number of cadets should be kept within fair limits , so as to improve the chances of promotion .
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The Week.
could now only look to England ancl France . In former times , they had fought in the interest of France , and he trusted that the French people and army woidd " now be mindful of that noble brotherhood in arms . " While denouncing the course alleged to have been decided upon by the Prussian government , he praised the " most loyal" conduct of Austria in connection with this outbreak ; and be could not- but believe that the miseries of the present revolt were but tbe beginning of better
times for Poland . —Lord Russell , who declined to produce certain papers asked for by Lord Ellenborough , attributed the insurrection to the unjust and oppressive manner in which the Russian Government , acting , he believed , upon the advice of the Marquis Wielopolski , had enforced the conscription . He agreed with Lord Ellenborough in the tribute he had paid to the strict neutrality of Austria ; but with regard to Prussia , although he had received no copies of any engagement between that country
and Russia , he was bound to say that in one respect the government of Berlin acted in a manner not entirely neutral , for , while the Czar ' s troops , when driven into Prussian territory , were not to be disarmed , the insurgents might be pursued by the Russians across the frontier . They knew little at present of the object of tbe insurrection , and the future course of the Government " must be one of serious deliberation . " —On the motion of Lord Carnarvon , a committee was appointed
to inquire into the present system of penal discipline . On Monday no business of importance was transacted . Lord Stratheden , at the . request of Lord Russell , postponedh is motion for copies of Mr . Mason ' s communications to Her Majesty ' s Government with reference to the claim of the Southern Confederacy to be recognised as an independent state . On Tuesday tbe Bishop of Bangor's hill authorising the licensing of chapels for the performance of divine service in tbe English
tongue in those parishes in Wales where the Welsh language is commonly used , was read a second time . —In reply to a ' question from Lord Stratheden , Lord de Grey said the Government were not prepared to enforce that part of the Volunteer Commissioners' report which recommends the delay of brigade and divisional field days until the close of the battalion drill season . It was important to consider the convenience of Ihe various corps , but at the same time he trusted that commanding officers
would , as far as possible , act upon the recommendation , of the commission . Their lordships adjourned attwenty minutes past six . In the HOUSE OE COMMONS on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., Lord Palmerston brought forward the Government proposal on the subject of an allowance to the Prince of Wales and his future Consort . ¦ The noble lord stated that the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall , with the accumulation so carefully husbanded by the late Prince Consort during the minority of tbe heir apparent ,
would amount to about £ 60 , 000 ; and he asked the House to sanction an addition of £ 10 , 000 to this from the Consolidated Fund , so as to bring up tbe income of bis Royal Highness to £ 100 , 000 a year . In addition to this he proposed an annual grant of £ 10 , 000 to tbe Princess Alexandra ; and , in the event of her becoming tbe widow of the Prince of Wales , to secure her a yearly allowance of £ 30 , 000 . —Sir H . Willonghby was of opinion that they ought to restrict the grant to the , £ 40 , 000 asked
for the Prince of Wales ; but , after a brief discussion , tbe House sanctioned the resolution introduced by the Premier . The Corrupt Practices Prevention Bill , and tlie Union Relief Aid Act Continuance Bill were read a second time ; Mr . Villiers announcing , with regard to the latter measure , that in deference to the opinions recently expressed by Lord Stanley ancl Mr . Cobden , the Act would be continued for six instead of twelve months , as originally proposed . He stated also that the period
allowed for the repayment of loans by borrowing unions would be extended from seven to fourteen years . On Friday , Sir George Grey , in reply to a question from Sir John Hay , said that it would be obviousl y improper on the part of the Government to give any directions as to tbe mode in which tbe surplus ofthe Crimean Fund , the Hartley Colliery Fund , or any other great public subscription , should be applied . —Mr . Chichester Fortescue , in answer to a question from Colonel Wilson Patten ,
denied that Sir George Grey , the Governor of Isew Zealand , had either intimated his intention to resign " or asked for a larger military force . So far from reinforcements being required iu tbe colony , the prospects of preserving peace with the natives were " stronger than ever . " —In reply to Mr . Ewart , Lord Palmerston entered into a somewhat fuller statement than that given in tbe Upper House by tbe Foreign Secretary with reference to the convention said to have been concluded by Russia and Prussia , with tbe view of checking or suppressing the
Polishinsurrection . He had not seen the agreement , but be was informed that it amounted to this—that the Russian troops should he allowed to pursue the insurgents into Prussian territory , and that railway communication should be afforded if needed . " He did not , however , believe that the arrangement went to the extent of providing for tbe employment of Prussian troops to co-operate with those of Russia against the Poles . Sir Lawrence Palk ' s motion for a Royal Commission to inquire into " the best
means of securing a permanent supply of cotton " was opposed by Mr . Milner Gibson , who contended that such an inquiry would prove useless , and that the question of the cotton supply should be left to private enterprise . Sir Lawrence , after this expression of opinion , did not attempt to push the matter further , ancl tbe motion , was consequently withdrawn . On Monday , a lively personal altercation took place between Lord Clarence Paget and Lord Robert Montague , with reference
to a statement made by the latter the other night . The member for Huntingdonshire accused the Secretary to the Admiralty of having some time ago gone clown to Chatham , and , with the view of furthering tbe prospects of his brother-in-law , as a candidate for the representation of that borough , made magnificent promises as to Chatham becoming the most extensive dockyard in the world . Lord C . Paget denied the whole statementwhich washoweverrepeated bhis accuser ; and
, , , y Sir F . Smith , one of the members for Chatham , while observing that he was always happy to meet Lord Clarence , expressed an earnest hope never to see " his noble friend ' s" face again among his ( Sir Frederick's ) constituents . The bill granting annuities to the Prince and future Princess of Wales was read a second time . Sir H . Willonghby , after having gone over the accounts of tbe Duchy of Cornwall , was perfectly satisfied with the proposal of the Government . Mr . W . Williams still appeared to
bave a doubt upon his mind as to the accumulations of the revenues of tbe Duchy , while Mr . Whalley expressed his great concern that the marriage treaty contained no stipulation that the children of the Prince and Princess should be brought up in the faith of tbe Established Church . —Lord Palmerston gave an explanation , which , it is to be hoped , satisfied the scruples of both hon . gentlemen ; and he further assured Mr . Hopwood that the Prince of Wales , like every other member of the Royal
family , would have his income saddled with the income-tax . In reply to a question from Mr . Buxton , Lord Palmerston strongly condemned the recent deportation of a Nubian regiment from Egypt for service with the French army in Mexico . He stated that the Emperor of the French simply desired to enlist voluntarily a body of negro troops , but that the late Viceroy , going beyond the proposal of his Majesty , forced the wretched Nubians on board a French frigate before tbey knew anything of their
destination . Tbe " violence ar . d cruelty ot the conduct of the Egyptian Government was exactly similar to that committed at Warsaw , " and he trusted that tbe Emperor would do all in his power to repair tbe wrong . —Tbe navy estimates were then moved by Lord Clarence Paget , who made a lengthened statement as to the present position of the naval force of the country , and after some discussion the estimates were passed . On Tuesday Mr . Monsell gave notice of his intention to bring in
a bill for tbe registration of marriages in Ireland—a subject to which the Yelvcrton case has given special interest ; while Mr . Hubbard intimated his intention of making another effort to bring about a " re-adjustment ol the income tux . In reply to a question from Sir George Ilowyer , Mr . Layard stated that some time ago the Italian Government proposed that a treaty should be concluded between Victor Emmanuel and Her Majesty for tbe extradition of Italian criminals who miht seek refuge in
g Malta . The English Government declined to accede to this proposal , but suggested , instead , a local ordinance for the surrender of certain classes of offenders . He was not aware whether such an ordinance had been passed by the Council at Malta , but he assured the House that the measure proposed had nothir . g whatever to do with political offenders . > Lord Palmerston was unable to inform Mr . Hopwood as to whether any reply had
been given by the Federal Government to the French proposal of mediation . Sir John Hay moved a resolution on the subject of naval pay and promotion . The hon . and gallant member pointed out the difference between tbe pay of admirals and general . , and showed that English naval officers were remunerated on a much lower scale than tho officers of the French and American navies . He further urged that it was desirable to adopt , for all ranks in the navy , the principle of retirement by age , and submitted that the number of cadets should be kept within fair limits , so as to improve the chances of promotion .