Belgian Gratitude to England.
A Brussels telegram, dated August 11th, says the Comunal Council of Brussels has voted the following address to Queen Victoria and the English people : " Madame,—The great and noble people over whose destinies your Majesty presides, have just given a fresh proof of their friendly sentiments towards our country. In the midst of the serious events which are now disturbing the soil of Old Europe, the Government of your Majesty, impressed by the obligations coiltracted by the signitaries of the treaty of 18M9, has, with the other Powers who have responded to that appeal, taken the initiative once more efficaciously to sanctify the neutrality of Belgium, fhe voice of the English nation has been heard above the clash of arms; it lias proclaimed justice and right. Therefore, after the unalterable attachment which the Belgians have for their independence, the liveliest sentiment which reigns in their hearts is that of imperishable gratitude. We think that your Majesty and the people of Great Britain will abtach some value to receiving the testimony offered to them in the name of a free and prosperous nation, which now for nearly fifty years has been enjoying with wisdom and moderation institutions similar to those of the United Kingdom. The Comunal Council of the capital expresses the unanimous senniment of the population in assuring your Majesty of its profound and respectful gratitude."
The Council has decided that this address shall be presented by the Burgomaster in person to the English Minister at Brussels.
The bad weather of yesterday necessitated the adjournment of a grand popular demonstration which was to have accompanied the presentation of the address. In the meantime, a considerable band of citizens, not wishing to wait until this evening, proceeded last night to the English Embassy and the Consulate in spite of the beating rain. Mr. Lumley, however, was not at home.
Another telegram of the same date, despatched at 10.35 p.m., says : A great popular manifestation took place this evening in front of the Royal Palace and the English Embassy and the Consulate Great enthusiasm prevailed, and the crowd sang " God save the Queen "
Several houses in the Rue de Tr6ne are de> corated with the British flag.
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Cromwell Argus, Volume 1, Issue 50, 26 October 1870, Page 7
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368Belgian Gratitude to England. Cromwell Argus, Volume 1, Issue 50, 26 October 1870, Page 7
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