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CONTENTS
OF
THE SECOND VOLUME
CHAPTER XVII
DURHAM AS AMBASSADOR TO ST. PETERSBURG
1835
PAGE
Durham's friendliness towards France-Peel's Ministry-The
Marquis of Londonderry and the British Embassy in Russia—
The Melbourne Government and Durham's exclusion from it-
Durham appointed Ambassador to Russia-A visit to Athens-
An audience of the Sultan-Journey through Russia to the capi-
tal-The question of the Russian occupation of Constantinople-
Death of Lady Frances Ponsonby-Attacks on Russia by the
English Press-Russia's sources of weakness-Fête at the Winter
Palace-Durham's relations with the Tsar. . 1
CHAPTER XVIII
REPORT ON THE STATE OF RUSSIA
1886
Inability of Russia to engage in a war-Groundless suspicions of
the Tsar's intentions-Changed phases of the Eastern question
-Over-estimation of Russia's power-Weakness of the Tsar's
Army and Navy-Financial resources-Effect on the Empire
if Russia conquered Turkey-Influence of the aristocracy-
Fatalism in the Army-Lord Grey on Durham's Report-
Austrian occupation of Cracow-Efforts on behalf of the Poles
-Palmerston on Russian policy-Durham's guiding principles
in Russia
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CHAPTER XIX
DURHAM'S DIPLOMACY
1835-1837
Combating British prejudice-Russia's fiscal policy-The case of
Mr. Grant-Russian aggression-King William's jealousy of
Russia-Durham's illness-The right attitude of England-The
Tsar's tariff reforms-The affair of the Vixen-The Emperor's
designs in Central Asia-The route to India
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CHAPTER XX
SIDE LIGHTS ON ENGLISH POLITICS
The influence of Parkes on British politics-Passing of the Muni-
cipal Reform Act-' Brougham like a tiger in a jungle'-Radical
estimate of Durham-Founding of the Reform Club-Corre-
spondence with Parkes-Comments on public men-Durham's
relations with the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria-
The Melbourne Cabinet in difficulties-Durham' thrown over
by the Whigs-Pamphlet on Russia by 'A Manchester Manu-
facturer'-Durham's prophecy about Cobden
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CHAPTER XXI
THE WHIGS BEGIN TO DRIFT
1836
Correspondence with Bulwer Lytton-Lady Blessington at Gore
House-French view of the 'essence of liberty'-Gossip at din-
ner parties-Letters from Leslie Grove Jones on the political
situation-Grey and O'Connell-Irish Tithe Bill-Correspon-
dence with Sir Charles Wood, Henry Bulwer, and Edward
Ellice-Radical dissatisfaction with the Government-Mel-
bourne's mixed set '-The question of Peerage Reform-Schism
between Whigs and Radicals-Durham exhorts the Radicals to
support the Whigs
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CHAPTER XXII
THE NEW REIGN, AND DURHAM'S POSITION
1837
Durham repudiates his alleged rivalry of Palmerston-Roebuck
'scatters wild-fire in the constituencies'-The Melbourne
Cabinet 'living from hand to mouth'-Banquet to Durham in
St. Petersburg-Conferment of honours-Death of William IV.
and accession of Victoria-The Countess of Durham, and her
admirable qualities-Results of the General Election-Durham's
appearance, manner, and temperament "The Queen and
Liberty '-Durham's fidelity to his early political creed-His
sympathy with Ireland-On England's foreign alliances-Lord
Grey's attitude towards Durham.
CHAPTER XXIII
THE CLOUD IN THE WEST
1837-1838
The rebellion in Canada-Durham offered the post of Governor-
General-Melbourne's disregard of Colonial expansion-'Little
England' ideas prevalent in 1837-Supremacy of permanent
officials at the Colonial Office-A patriotic appeal to the electors
of England-Wise and unwise Reform-Attitude of the Tory
party towards Ireland-Durham accepts the Governor-General-
ship of Canada-Bill to suspend the Constitution of Lower
Canada--Durham's speech in the Lords on his appointment-
Charles Buller-Edward Gibbon Wakefield, and Thomas
Turton
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CHAPTER XXIV
POLITICAL CRISIS IN CANADA
1838
Durham's departure for the West-Sydney Smith and the 'over-
tures'-Work on board the Hastings-Hostility of French
Canadians-Suspicious movements of the United States-Dis-
sensions of British settlers-Outline of the political history of
British North America-The Clergy Reserves-Defiant conduct
of Mackenzie and Papineau-Lord John Russell's narrow
Colonial views-Rule of Lord Gosford and Sir John Colborne-
The political prisoners-Suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act. 163
CHAPTER XXV
AN EVIL BEQUEST-THE POLITICAL PRISONERS
1888
A glimpse of the 'Dictator' from Buller's pen-Durham issues his
Proclamation-Enthusiastic reception given to him-Members
of his Executive Council-Sentiments of French Canadians-
Influence of the British party-The 'Family Compact'-Sir
George Arthur and the condition of Upper Canada-Threats of
the refugees-The United States' support of the outlaws-Burn-
ing of the Sir Robert Peel-Criticism at home on the appoint-
ments of Wakefield and Turton-Durham's challenge to the
Melbourne Government-Establishment of a police system-
Crown Lands-Encouragement of emigration-The question of
the political prisoners and their banishment-Durham's Ordi-
nance and Proclamation-Letter to the Queen
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CHAPTER XXVI
THE CONDUCT OF THE MELBOURNE GOVERNMENT
The humanity of Durham's policy-Approval in England of the
Ordinance-Attack in the House of Lords on the Ordinance
and the Proclamation-Brougham's spite-Lord John Russell's
support of Durham-Brougham and the daguerreotype picture
-Macaulay and Sir George Otto Trevelyan on the persecution
of Durham-Abandonment of Durham by his political allies-
Tour through the Canadian Provinces-At Niagara-Letter to
Melbourne on the possibilities of Canadian development- Go on
and prosper '-Melbourne's cowardly surrender.
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CHAPTER XXVII
DISALLOWANCE OF THE ORDINANCE
Durham's work of pacification-'A bolt from the blue'-Durham
determines to resign-Burning of Brougham in effigy-Meeting
of Maritime Delegates-Ovation at the theatre-Address to the
Delegates-Lord John Russell's advice-A Ministry 'utterly
weak and incapable -Resolutions of confidence and sympathy
-Despatches to Lord Glenelg—Melbourne's treachery-The
Indemnity Bill-The Bermuda imbroglio-Durham's defence of
his policy
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CHAPTER XXVIII
THE QUESTION OF THE PRISONERS AT BERMUDA
Examination of objections to the Ordinance-Criticism in England
of the Proclamation-Reception of the Proclamation at Quebec
-Address of confidence to Durham, and testimonies of respect-
Dr. Kingsford on the Proclamation-The objects which Durham
had in view-Charles Buller's comments on the banishment of
the prisoners-The danger of the Canadian Provinces separating
from Britain-Signs of renewed rebellion-Durham's final acts
in Canada-The Guards' farewell dinner-Scenes in Quebec on
Durham's departure-Arrival at Plymouth
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CHAPTER XXIX
LORD DURHAM'S REPORT
Mill's vindication of Durham-Addresses of welcome in Devonshire
-Melbourne keeps aloof-Lady Durham resigns her place in
the Queen's Household-Presentation of the Report to Parliament
-Its keynote, and analysis of contents-Scheme for the future
government of Canada-Durham's advocacy of the union of
Upper and Lower Canada-Urges State-aided emigration, and
the formation of an inter-Colonial railway-The application of
Durham's views to the problem of Colonial Government-Allega-
tions as to the authorship of the Report-Brougham's slander-
The part taken by Buller and Wakefield in the preparation of
the Report
CHAPTER XXX
'THE SUNSET GUN TOO SOON'
1840
Resignation of Lord Glenelg-Anti-Corn Law agitation-Melbourne
resigns and re-assumes office-Lord John Russell at the Colonial
Office-Durham's interest in the New Zealand Company-Out-
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