It would be uncivil to say that I have no confidence in the Emperor, but certainly what has come from him so far can invite only distrust[1092]." As in Parliament, so in the public press, immediate recognition of the Confederacy received little support.

The _Times_, while sympathetic with the purpose was against Roebuck's motion, considering it of no value unless backed up by force; to this the _Times_ was decidedly opposed[1093].

Of like opinion was the _Economist_, declaring that premature recognition was a justifiable ground for a declaration of war by the North[1094].

July 2, Roebuck asked when the debate was to be renewed and was told that must wait on Palmerston's recovery and return to the House.

Bright pressed for an immediate decision.