The Globe. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1876.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 565, 10 April 1876, Page 2

The Globe. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1876.

"Recent telegrams inform us that in the discussion which took place on the Title Bill in the House of Commons, " the Times, Mr. Gladstone, the Mar- " quis of Harrington, and Mr. E W. " Forster, urge the expediency of in- " eluding the colonies in the Queen's " now title." We have not observed that much notice of the matter has been taken by any of our contemporaries in the colony. But we believe it only requires attention to be directed

to it, to call forth a very general expression of opinion in favour of having our standing and importance recognised in any alteration in the style and title of the British Crown. The unity of the empire is a theme which has occupied the attention not only of colonists, but also of some of our statesmen at home. Numerous proposals have been made at one time and another, for furthering that end. Here (hen would be an opportunity of taking one step in the direction indicated. It would be the first move towards uniting more firmly than ever the great empire over which her Majesty rules. Although we colonists are perfectly aware that such a change of title would make no practical difference to us in our relations with the mother country, it would nevertheless appeal to the vein of sentiment which lies hidden in almost every breast. The day will no doubt come when some great statesmen will arise who will solve the problem of how union between the mother country and the colonies is to be maintained. The various schemes for the representation of the colonies in the Imperial Parliament which have been propounded of late present practical obstructions which it will be very difficult to overcome. But the proposal we are are considering is free from all these, and it appeals to the sentiment of loyalty which we feel sure burns as warm in the hearts of all true colonists as it does in the hearts of our brethren at home.

With regard to the propriety of her Majesty assuming the title of "Empress of India," there cannot be a doubt, notwithstanding the opposition of the Liberal leaders. The effect of such a step has to be looked at not only from an Indian, but from an European point of view, and from both standpoints the step appears a wise one. It will tend to raise the position of her Majesty in the eyes of the native races of India, who require some palpable proof that she really has succeeded to the throne of the Moguls by the right of conquest ; and no more opportune time could have been chosen than at the termination of the visit of the heir apparent, to the East. Looked at from an European standpoint, the step appears no less dictated by sound st tesmanship. Following in the wake of the purchase of the Suez Canal shares, this action on the part of the British Government will prove to Europe that England sets a high price upon her Indian Empire, and that nothing short of utter defeat will ever induce her to abandon her possessions there. We trust, however, that the present Government will not rest contented with this proof of their determination to maintain the Empire intact, but that they will act on the suggestion of their opponents, from whatever motive thrown out, and include the colonies also in the new title.