THE MEETING OF THE FLEETS.
About the 12th ot next month the Prince of Wales, who will be then staying at Mount EJgecumbe, will have the opportunity of passing in review the combined ironclad fleets of England and France. Plymouth Sound will on that occasion be the scene of a display not only of surpassing grandeur, but also of worldwide significance. On the waters of this historic port the alliance of the two traditional foes will be renewed and re-consecrated. It is a meeting of peace, for the very objects of peace, and it will prove an efficient guarantee of the tranquillity of the world. When Russia seized upon the Danubian Principalities and engaged in tho Crimean war, her action was prompted by a deep conviction that France and England never could have a common policy, nor bear arms in a common cause. The Emperor Nicholas learned at last the ti'uth when it was too late for him to recede. Had such a spectacle as tins of next July been offered to him when first his plans were foreshadowed, he would have retreated in time, and we should have been spared the bloodshed and horrors of that great war. At this juncture again, when distant voices have uttered menaces, and dangerous passions might be at any moment roused,
it is highly advantageous to sh,ow how prepared we are, and with what allies, we are mated, so that practical menV judging keenly our position and strength, may endeavour to calculate wbat overwhelming forces would have to be brought to bear with any hope of success against the united ironclads of France and Great Britain. After the great display at Plymouth, the fleets are to visit various ports of England and France. At Cherbourg they will probably be inspected by the Emperor. \\ c feel confident that the inhabitants of our grcit seaports will vie with those of France in offering hospitality to their sailor guests. We look upon this auspicious occurrence as one upon which we may heartily congratulate both countries, for, while it will evoke the best feelings and promote a lasting friendship, it will probably secure the tranquillity of the world. — The Owl.
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Evening Post, Issue 177, 1 September 1865, Page 2
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363THE MEETING OF THE FLEETS. Evening Post, Issue 177, 1 September 1865, Page 2
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