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THE TIMES, TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 1890. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. Mosdat, Ara. 4.

ROYAL ASSENT. TVe Hews met at a quarter part 3 o'clock to bear the Koyel Asseat firm to eerteia Bills, Including th Aafle Gennaa Agreemeat Bill, the Statute Revi. tin Bill, uJ the Infectious Disease Prevention Bill. The Lord Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, Lord Knatsford, and the Etl of Lathom. Ssbee aurntly the Lom Cx LSCtlXOit took hi Mat oa the woolsack at a quarter past 4 o'clock.

PKIVATK BUSINESS. The following private Bills were read a third tima and passed Glasgow Mice Bill aod RJchmood Footkeidpa (Lock, Ac) Bill. DUBLIN CORPORATION BILL. Th KARL of MOKLEY, in ootid that thi Bill bo re eomouttesl ao far aa related to Part IV. and tha corresponding recitals, ezplained that when tbo Bill came up from tbo UotH of Common tba fHowi rolatinc to tho collection of rate war such that tba Committee of thoir lonUhips' House, before which tbo Bill cam, could not assent to tboao elease.

Tho CoauaiOr were unanimously of opinion that tho clause should lie atrock oat and tLo preamble amended accordingly. Since then clauses had been prepared which it waa believed woold meet tho objection! rasicd, and it wa desired that tho vocation should bo again brought before, tbo same Committee. He thought the natter ahnnld bo settled before tending tbo Bill back to tbo Howe of Commas. Ho expressed no opinion on the merits of tho case. Th.

MAftQUIS of WATKRFORD strongly protested ainst tlio motion, which would pat the parties to treat expense. The proposed new clauses would upset the whole arrangement with regard to the collection of ratea in Dublin. The DUKE or ABERCORN speed with the noble lord in the protest he had tuale. EARL CADOUA thought it reasonable that the Bill ahould be re committed. The motion was agreed to.

SWAZILAND. EARL GBANV1LLK asked the noble lord the Secretary for tbo Colonies whether he could give the Uooae any inforniatioa with regard to the negotiations with respect to Swaziland, and whether any arrangement had been come to with tho South African Ho public. LORD KNUTSFORD. 1 am glad that the noble earl ha len good enough to put this question, a the natter one which is of importance and interest to England a well as to the South African Rupublie. I am happy, thereforesto be able to.

state that we learned yesterday that the remit of the Defoliations, conducted in a most friendly spirit between her Majesty's Government and the Government of the South African Republic, haa been tbo making of a Convention which aeeurea the independence of Swaziland and tho joint government ottt the white settlers for a term of years, and makes other terms to which I shall shortly refer. Papers will Lo presented taParliamcnt on the subject aa aooa as poesible, but, looking at the importance of the subject, I trust that your lordships will allow tne to make a short statement in explanation of tho course of event which led up to these negotiations, and also of the action of hex Majesty's Government. Swaziland has aa area of about 4,000 square miles, and is surrounded on three sides by the South African Ucpublic. It has a satire population of abont C3.000, about 9,000 'of this number Icing fighting men. In the report of Sir F.

da' Winton he well describes the Swazi as a happy, contented, work bating, wild people." As regards the number of white resi.lnt it is very difficult to stake any accurate calculation. Referring to Sir F. de Winton's report, I may observe that he says that the difficulty of calculating, the number whites arises from the fart that so. many non residents possess an interest in Swasiland. As regards the trade of tho country, it may be shortly stated that the main trade is through Delagoa Bay or Natal.

The trade through Natal to Swaziland' is about a year, and it may bo said that the trade and commerce of Swaziland generally are created by tbo wants of the white residents, anJ are almost entirely in the hands of Englitbtuen, with the exception of one or two Germans. The present revenue of the country from rents and licence dues is about 20,000 a year, while the other portion of the revenue, is about a year. I may mention that the independence of the Swazis and the continuance of that independence was fully recognized by Article 12 of the Convention of 1841, known as the Convention of London, and made between this Government and the South African Eeroblie. I may add that her Majesty's Government have throoghoit desired to proceed on tha lines of that Conference and to maintain that article in its integrity. Shortly stated, the position of the two countries under the Convention of 188 1 is tbis.

Coder Article 12 it would not bo competent for ber Majesty's Gove rem ent without breach of that article to take Swaziland under Lcr protection in the recognized meaning of that expression. Her Majesty's Government can. under Article 2, if they think fit appoint commissioner and a body of police to observe peace along the Upon the appeal of the Swazi King her Majesty'. Government may afford him help to maintain his. independence, but again without breach of Article 12 of the Convention she cannot accept a surrender of his dominions and declare them to be British territory.

Oa the other hand, the Government of the South African Republic cannot take any steps without breach of the Convention to annex Swaziland.cor can they conclude nay treaty 'of protection over Swaziland, nor can they appoint commissioners under Article 2. In 188G Mr. Tneopbilo Shepstooe was appelated adviser to the King, and to secure good government for the white settlers a representative white committee was appointed in July, 157. Tbey, however, signally failed to perform their the reasons are very graphically rives by 8ir F. de Wintoo, who states that the member of the committee bail no experience of administration, and had nearly all private interests.

That committee was dissolved in 1889, ant in Oetober of that year a regency was started. In January, 1R89, matters had. got into a very serious and dangerous state. The King had granted concessions to everybody right and left, and the history of these concession is probably without parallel, for they not only granted away all his property and territory, but also all those rights which oneht to to the King, la January, 189. Sir II.

Robinson reported that the time had arrived when the British Government or the Transvaal should now take over Swaziland. In March wo received proposals from the South African Republic, who proposed that the territory of Swaziland should be added to the Republic, and said that they considered this the only practical solution the danger of disturbance. At that time onr information was very insufficient as to the state of thing, and very contradictory as to the desire of the King of the Swaxi and his people. Her Majesty's Government then suggested a joint committee of inquiry, and ultimately Sir de Winton was appointed to act in conjunction with the Transvaal Commission. It will lo seen from the paper that her Majesty's Government have been tully alive to the necessity of prevent ing a separate interference in Swazi matters by the South African Republic.

In June, 1883, when we learned that an officer was going to be sent by the President on the ground that disturbances would'take place in the following July, ber Majesty's Government immediately telegraphed out that they would not sanction separate action, and that they would send up Colonel Martin with police to act with the Transvaal Commission. On September 26 of last year Sir F. de Winton was a pointed. I will read one paragraph of the instructions given to htm as showing tbe line we desired to take. In your discussion with the Commissioner of the South African Republic and in any recommendation yon may make, yon are at liberty to take into consideration the relation of tbe affair of Swaziland with the interests of South Africa, generally.

Her Majesty's Government desire to arrive at a satisfactory understanding with the South African Republic in regard to alt ttie tribes and countries bordering thereon, and it is an essential feature of our policy that there shall be no ou'ue restrictions on the advancement of British trade and enterprise." But pending tbis settlement it was c.eesary to appoint a temporarv commissioner to keeppeace andorder in Swariland.and On I one 1 Martin was appointed. I desire publicly to express our sense of the good service rendered ly Colonel Martin. It is largely owing to his ttct and judgment that eace and order have been preserved under very trying circumstances in Swaziland. Turn in then to tbe report of Sir F. de Winton, it is manifest from, what I have said of the legal position of tbe Governments of the two countries that there were three alternative courses to hand over the goverrment of the whiles to the Transvaal Govern ment, take wem in mm mutirai were mut be a joint government.

'Sir F. de. Winton' recommendations were opposed to a joint government. He thought that complications would rrabably arise from that form of government, le pointed out ia hi report tbe condition under which alone ber Majesty's Government could administer tbe government of tbe whites that it would cost about 123.000 year, and that wo should not have any full command of the revenue and there were other reasons which he urged for consideration it that course was to I adopted and be also laid diwn nine conditions which would have more or less to be observed and enforced if the government of the white settler was to be handed over to tbe South African Republic. On the whole, looking to hU report aad to a nun.ber of conversation which I had with him, I think I am not doing bim an injustice In saving that be i in favour of onr allowing the South African Republic to take over the government of tha white aettlert.But, after vary full and carafal consideration, aad looking to the (trong feeling in this country, and also to what we believe to be tha strong feeling of tbe Swazis, ber Majesty's Government hare decided ia favour of a joint government for tha white settler.

I oead not now trouble your lordship with tba detail tl tha various poitU which have been discussed before the terms of the Contention were settled; bat, abject to the mala principle of tha in depeadeoes of the Swazis apd securing tha joint government over the white settlers, we have boea moot ejuiooa to meet wiltm tha SeU Airisu.Ko pablie. Tba exact term af tha Convention, aa finally settled and as signed yesterday, and which tba President Is going to lay before tha Votkaraad to day, have not jot amrad, bol the fallowing acaomai may be taken aa substantially correct i 1. Tha iadependeaae of tba Swazi a reoognUod by the Oonrcntios 1881 is reaffirmed aad secured tha eeatrol and management of tha Swazi Government of all affair in which native are eeseeraed remain unaffected. 2. It is provided that there shall be a joint administration ever the white settler, under a proclamation to be issued by the Swazi Regent and Council.

3. A Court of jastiee wilK be established to administer Roman Dutch law to decide all cases, criminal or eivil, between white settler ami to inquire into tbe validity of. disputed concession. 4. All lawfully acquired right are to be recognized by the Joint Government Committee, and by alt judicial tribunals.

5. Tbe Government of the South African Republic i undertakes not to interfere with the north or northwest of the Republic, and to support by it influence the establishment of order ami government by the I British South Africa Company within the jurisdiction and under the powers granted to that Company by tbeir charter, u. Her Majesty' Government reeog nixe the right granted to the South African Republic by concession from tho Swazi King to construct a railway through Swaziland towards tha sea. Tbey also approve of the South African Republic making treaties to secure a right to nticue that railway to the sea at or near Kosi Bay, arm to obtain a concession of an area of ten miles in radios from a point at or near that Ray. 7.

Provision is made to prevent tbe sovo rrignty, control, or management oi Kosi Bay, or of the area above mentioned, fatting into the hands of a foreign Power. 8. Provision is also mad for the enterinc of the South African Remblic into the ex isting Customs Union Convention with the Cape, the Orange Free State, and Iiecbuacaland upon terma to le agreed upon. 9. Failing such agreement within six mouths, the arrangement as to Kosi Bay is to lapse but tbe joint government of Swaziland will continue foe three years certain, and will not be terminated after the expiration of 'the three year unless six months' previous notice be given by either party.

If the South A.friran Republic enters into the Customs Union, no limit of tima is named for the ending of tbe Convention. I have now pointed out to your lordships tbe effect of the agreement that hat been made with the South African Republic, and I believe that that agreement, when completed, when the position of the two countries with respect to Swaziland, is considered, will be regarded as satisfactory, seeing that tbe independence of Swaziland is secured, that a joint government is provitled for the white settlers, and also that we have been able to satisfy the natural, the very legitimate, desire of the South African Republic to have some port on the sea coast, while at toe aame time provision has been made to prevent that harbour, or port, from falling into the hands of a foreign Power. Although all the terms of the agreement may not approve themselves to everybody, yet I am confident that tbe Convention, on the whole, will I approved ia thi country as a satisfactory settlement to questions which were in a very unsettled condition, and which would undoubtedly have led to grave complications ami very serious trouble. I desire to recognize the friendly attitude of the South African Republic throughout this matter, and 1 desire also to recognixe iae Krrai ment shown by Sir Francis de Winton and Sir llenrj introducing tba Indian Abkari (Excise) ijttem ia Eastern Alrie and whether, la Uw of tha condemnation of that system in ladia by thi Hons last Beesion, tha Government would Interfere to prevent smeh a course being adopted. BIB J.

FKBGC8SON, who annrered tha epaatien, said, We have heard no such report. The policy of her Majesty' Government, ia conjunction with. other Powers, is to cheek the importation and diffusion of ardent ipiriU among the natives of Africa. THB PRODUCTION OF GOLD. Mr.

X1MBEB asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the increasing interest in the subject aad its Importance, he could arrange for an annual return ef the world' production of gold and silver (Used on tha most approximate 'ooreci i of information available to the Government), and the extent of their nse in commerce, the art, and coinage, respectively, a waa dona by the Director of the United States Mint. Tho CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER. Such an annual retarn aa the how. member suggests would, if tmstwiwthv. bo DO doubt extremely instruc tive.

But there are many diScultiea ia the way, aod nn rive would. nraeticallr La based upon the same Information which is already used by tbe Director 01 xne unneu ciic jiidi. i win, uow ever, make farther inquiries on the subject. THE BURMESE DACOIT BOH VAX MVUN. SIB WILFRID HW80N asked the Under SecretarySecretary of.

State for India whether he could now give tne ziouse any roiunnauuu tuv c.piura anu trial of the Burmese dacoit Bob Van Myun. SIR J. GORST. The Secretary of State has received the following telegram from th Viceroy, dated Angust 1 Tour. 29th.

Regarding Van Mrun. dacoit. Following received from Chief Commissioner of Murman i 'ween proclamation recently issued in Myingyan district, offering tree pardon to lesser daroita. Van Myun specially excepted by name, and reward 3,000 rupees offered for his apprehension. On May 28 last Ma edema sub divisional officer, beard kan Myun meditated surrender, and sent out a pongvl to communicate with him.

Maedonatd says no promise made, but be tolJ him if be came in authorities would probably show him mercy and spare bis life. Macdonald also told pongyi if Van Myun surrendered he would plead for his life Van Myun surrendered two days later.having received no further promise. He has been tried by Deputy Commissioner of district, and sentenced to death, and he appealed to Judicial Commissioner. Appeal not yet decided, and sentence not carried out. Van Myun first alleged he surrendered on the understanding that Macdonald would do his utmost to bis life stared subsequently that he received a promise that bis life would be spared, but would hare surrendered anyhow owing to constant terror of being murdered.

If Judicial Commissioner confirms sentence, it will not be executed until Chief Commissioner has considered ease. Sir Charles Crosthwaitc states that we can rely upon him to prevent even apparent breach of ASSAM TEA PLANTATIONS. In reply to Mr. S. Smitit, SIR J.

GORST said. Yes the attention of the Feeretarr of State has been frequently called bvnnes tions in Parliament to the mortality among coolies whether the vacancy to tha post of enxraver to tha Board of Inland Revenue had yet been filled op and, If so, when, and in whose favour. Mr. JACKSON. The late deputy engraver to the Board of Inland Revenue, Mr.

W. Da La Rne. waa appointed last year to tbe port of honorary engraver to tba Board. ANGLO GERMAN AGREEMENT AND THE CAPE. Mr.

SUMMERS asked tbe Under Secretary of State for tha Colonic whether his attention had been called to. the fact that tbe Capo Colony House of Assembly had, on the motion of the Hon. Cecil Rhodes, unanimously passed a resolution regretting that the Capo Government waa not consulted with regard to tbo Aaglo Germaa Agreement aa far as it concerned the territory south of the Zambesi aad whether he was now In a position to state what was the nature of the communications that were alleged to have Uken rlaeo between tbe Home Government and the Government at tha Cape with reference to the matter dealt with in the Anglo German Agreement before that agreement waa maue. observations attributed to him but it appears from tha entry in tha order book that ha tha sentence, but varying it by. increasing it from three month hard labour to four months hard labour.

It i not within tha province of tha Executive Government to review or to discus sentence pronounced by County Coort Judge In appeal which may eorae before them. As regard the concluding paragraph. Us Prisons Board will, oi course, act in accord aaca with the warrant of committal iaswed ia pursnaaca of tha order of the) Jodge. Mr. SEXTON asked whether tha right boa.

aad learned gentleman had read the report of the trial. Had the Recorder any legal power to increase the original seatenee on appeal, not on account of further evidence, bat in eonsequeaea of soma language used by the defendant in Court Had not the Executive power to release the prisoner when it chose Tba ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND said that the Prisons Board had no sower to do anything of the kind under the committal warrant, ne cad no right Stat for War whetter rt waa tw. faj tationa at Court aa ofteer of the AariUary FeettT exactly similar position to ofieeri of thVreZT LfJ Army a regards presentation at Court. THE CASE 07 MB83H8. HHATH'AND SkfrTtL Mr.

BRAD LAUGH asked the Secretary ut. Treasury whether be would lay npoa tha tU ef tie General Order ef Customs, So.CJUM correspondence between the Treasury aad tber muiianers ef Customs relstisg to the case oflfaaM I oeb. It is largely owing to the tact and judgment of employed on the tea plantations of Assam, anil it has Sir Henry Ixjcq tbat mis rrouoiesoma ouesiion nas teen pointeu out tuat sucb questions aro suggested cy tuoso wno uesire 10 suusmuie a system ui irre inuui gration for the safeguards of the Act of 1882. Tho Government of India consider that tbe highest mortality among the labourer under tbe Act is to a great extent accounted for by the fact that these are chiefly new comers, while the non Act labourers are generally old hands, who are seasoned and acclimatized. The Indian Government in the investigations tbey are now making into the subject would gi.vo tbeir attention, among other points, to the desirability of ceasing to enforce labour contracts entered into for a term of years.

BEOMPTON CEMETERY. Mr. KIMEER asked tho Secretary of State for the nome Department how many eofiin of deceased persons remained above ground in Brampton Cemetery, ami was their number allowed to be increased every year waa he aware that such coffins were sometimes found to bare beeomo so deteriorated by age as to allow the escape of noxious gases from their content aikl whether, in the interest of the public health of the metropolis, ho would consider the expediency of prohibiting any further interment in open catacomb, or of entirely closing the cemetery as a place of burial or for any other purpose than an open space. Mr. MATTHEWS.

I am informed by the inspector that thero are 587 leaden coffins deposited above ground, ami about ten fresh ones are placed in the cataeomts every year. It is trie fact that the lead of sonio of theso coffins occasionally gives way but as the catacombs are daily visited anythin? amiss is immediately discovered and dealt with. With regard to tbe cemetery generally, the inspector is satisfied that the regulations now in force will prevent it from becoming dangerous to tbe public health but with regard to coffins deposited in tbe catacombs, I am now in consultation with tbe Office of Works with a view of adopting more stringent regulations, which will remove all reasonable cause of apprehension. HAULBOWLINE DOCKS. Dr.

TANNER asked the First Lord of the Admiralty bow many labourers and artisan were now employed at Haulbowline Docks what buildings had been completed during the past and present financial years what total amount had been spent on the works np to the present time and whether there was any immediate prospect of their completion. LORD G. HAMILTON. About 50 men are employed daily on tbe average. No new buildings were erected during the past financial year, but various works were carried out at a cost of 6,800, ami it is proposed to spend on similar works about 6,200 during the present financial year.

Tbe total cost of the extension works, which were completed in 1888, exclusive of the annual minor works and repairs, was about 567,000. The extension works have been practically completed, but it may be necessary to make some small additions hereafter. THE IRISH CONSTABULARY FORCE FUND. In answer to Mr; StlTO. The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND said, Tho condition of the Constabulary Force Fund ha been for some time engaging the careful attention of the Irish Government in communication with the Treasury.

The question is now in an advanced stage, and we hope to be in a position at an early day to make a statement on the subject which will be satisfactory to all parties concerned. SWAZILAND. Mr. BRADLACGH asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he wis aware tnat a Convention had been signed with the Transvaal Government, and whether that Convention excluded her Majesty's Government from the paramount position in Swaziland conceded to it under the Convention of 1881 and whether her Majesty' Government had acquiesced in the demand of the Transvaal State for extension of their site to the sea. BARON n.

DE WORMS. A Convention has been signed by President KrOger, and will be presented this day to the Yolksraad. Papers are in course of preparation, and will be presented as soon as possible, including, of course. Sir Francis de Winton's report. In the meantime, it may be convenient to state the substance of the Convention, the final terms of which we have not yet received 1.

The independence of the Swazis as recognized by the Convention of 1884 is reaffirmed and maintained, and the control and management by the Swazi Government of all affairs in which natives only are concerned remains unaffected. 2. It is provided that there shall be a joint administration over the white settlers under a proclamation to be issued by the Swazi Regent and Council. 3. A Court of justice will be established to administer Roman Dutch law and to decide all eases, criminal and civil, between wbito settlers and to inquire into the validity of disputed eoacessions.

4. All lawfully acquired rights to be recognized by tbe Joint Government Committee and by all judicial tribunals. 5. Tbe Government of the South African Republic undertakes not to interfere to the north or north west of the Republic, and to support by it influence the establishment of order and government' by the British South Africa Company within the jurisdiction and under the powers granted to them by charter. 6.

Her Majesty' Government recognize the right granted to tbe South Afriean Republic by concession from tbe King of Swaziland to construct a railway through Swaziland towards the sea. They also approve of the South Afriean Republic making treaties to secure a right to continue that railway to the sea at a point at or near Kosi Bay, and to obtain a concession of an area of ten miles in radius at or near Kosi Bar. 7.. Speeial provision is made to prevent the sovereignty, control, or management of Kosi Bay or the area above mentioned falling into tbe bands of a foreign Power. 8.

Provision is also made for the entering of the South African Republic into tbe existing Customs Union Convention with tbe Cape, Orange Free State, and Bechuanaland on terms to be agreed upon. 9, Failing such agreement within six months the arrangement as to Kosi Bay is to lapse but the joint government of Swaziland is to continue for three year certain, and will not be terminated after the expiration of three years unless six months' previous notice be given by either party. If the South Afriean Republic enters the Customs Union no limit of time is named for the termination of the Convention. OUTRAGES IN ARMENIA. Mr.

A. O'CONNOR asked the UDder Secretaryfof State for Foreign Affair when he proposed to issue Mr. Clifford Lloyd's report on the late outrage in Armenia, especially in Erzeroum. SIR J. FERGUSSON.

Reports on the Asiitle provinces of Turkey cannot be ready for presentation tbis Session. EMPEROR OF GERMANY." Mr. BRUNNER asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affair for what reason the German Emperor was styled the Emperor of Germany in her Majesty's Speech at the opening of tbe Session and particularly whether he was then so described at the request of the German Foreign Office. SIR J. FERGUSSON.

There was no request from the German Foreign Office for tha description mentioned. It has been already stated that hereafter the German Emperor ill be officially employed in thi country. ENGRAVER TO THE BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE. been settled in a friendly spirit, and that our good relation with tbe souta Atriran uepueue nave oeen maintained unimpaired. (Cheers.) The EARL of KIMBERLEY said the matter was complicated and important that he was sure it would be.

unwise to enter into any discussion or to express any opinion on it now, and he could only say that he earnestly trusted the noble lord might be ablo to bring this difficult question to a satisfactory settlement. He only rose for tbe purpose of asking tne noble lord to say, if be could, within what period, and wi th whom, the negotiations for the construction of the railwar to Kosi Bay were to be conducted. He should also like to ask whether there were any provisions in the Convention in regard to the transit of goods over that lfne. LORD KNUTSFORD said tho South African Republic could not, according to tbe terms of the Convention of 1884, enter into any treaty on the east of tbe Transvaal, but the Government could support the Transvaal in making the treaty with the chiefs. Attention had lceu paid to securing the right over the railway which was to be constructed.

lie ahould not like to give an absolute answer on the point until they had the Convention before them. LORD KIMBERLEY asked whether the position of Amatongalaod would be in any way altered, exeept as regarded the particular strip of land required for tbe railway. LORD KNUTSFORD said it would not, except that a certain portion of land on each side of the railway would bo reserved to the South African Republic. ALDKRSnOT ROADS BILL. This Bill passed through Committee.

BANKRUPTCY BILL. This Bill, on recommitment, also passed through Committee. PHARMACY ACT (IRELAND) (1875) AMENDMENT BILL. The report of amendment to thi Bill waa received and agreed to. CENSUS (ENGLAND AND WALES) BILL, This Bill passed through Committee.

CENSUS (SCOTLAND) BILL Thi Bill passed through Committee. CUSTOMS CONSOLIDATION ACT (187C) AMENDMENT BILL. Tbis Bill was read a third time and passed. LUNACY. LORD HERSCnELL asked the Lord Chancellor whether his attention had been called to the letter of Dr.

Percy Smith in tbe Srilith Midical Journal of July 19, exemplifying tbe difficulty now frequently experienced in finding magistrates to undertake the required duties of certifying lunatics, and the hardship thus inflicted on lunatics and their relatives and whether be would consider what measures could be taken to lessen as far as possible tha inconveniences thus arising. Tho LORD CHANCELLOR. I have had information from various quarters that some difficulty has been experienced, in obtaining judicial authority for reception orders in eases of lunacy. The Act, which made a very considerable change in the law, has only been in operation for three months, and some difficulty was reasonably to be expected at first. So far as it has arisen from insufficiency in the number of justices appointed, I hare no doubt that at the meetings of justices at Michaelmas the appointments for next year will be made in tbe lirnt of the experience which has been obtained.

The allegation that stipendiary magistrate bare manifested a disinclination to carry out the duties intrusted to tbem by the statute is a serious one, which must necessarily engage the attention of the Home Office. I think there must be some misunderstanding in the matter. The terms, of the Act of Parliament are quite clear. I do not understand my noble and learned friend to suggest any alteration of tbe law. Tbe principle of having a judicial authority met with such general assent in both Houses of Parliament, and the details were so carefully considered, that it would be unjustifiable to raise any of tbe questions over again for some time to come.

I think your lordships may rely upon those who hare the working out of the Act cast upon them to get over such difficulties as present themselves in the practical and cordial spirit to which we are accustomed in this country. Tbe House rose at a quarter past 5 o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Moxdat, Aug. 4.

The SrrAKXB took the chair at 5 minutes past 3 o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The following Bills were read a third time Atlas Steamship Company Bill, Borneo Company Bill, Cheltenham Station Bill, South Yorkshire Junction Railway liill, and Wellingborough and District Tram roads ROYAL COMMISSION. At 20 minutes past 3 o'clock. tbe Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (Admiral Sir J.

R. Drummnnd) was announced, and desired tbe attendance of the House in the House of Peers to" hear the Royal Assent given by commission to certain Bills. On his return, tbe SrEAKIR announeed that the Royal Assent had been given to tbe Poor Law Acts (Irclaud) Amendment Act and other Act. MADAGASCAR. Mr.

S. SMITH aked tbe Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether be was aware that great anxiety was caused to those interested in missions in Madagascar by the report that this country might give France a free band in Madagascar in return for assenting to our protectorate in Zanzibar whether be was aware that a large part of Madagascar had been civilized and Christianized by British Protestant missionaries wnetuer great anxiety was caused to those missionaries by the pretension of France some years ago, and whether a peaceful settlement was then come to under which Madagascsr waa making rapid progress and whether her Majesty's Government would refrain from doing any thing which might give France a pretext to encroach on the liberty of the Malagasy people, or disturb the full rights now enjoyed by the British missionaries and tbeir adherents. Mr. JOHNSTON asked whether, considering the very harsh treatment of the Rev. Mr.

Shaw, tbe Government would take care that the missionaries were properly protected. SIR J. FERGUSSON. I think my answer will rover both question. Her Majesty' Government are well aware of the work and claim of British missionaries ia Madagascar, and will not fail to consider them in all circumstance.

Mr. SCHWANN asked whether the Government would, in any negotiations, regard tha claim of tbe Malagasies. SIR J. FERGUS80N. That question doe not arise oat of my answer.

INDIAN EXCISE SYSTEM IN BAST AFRICA. Mr. 8. SMITH asked tha Under Secretary of State for tbe Colonies whether be was aware that it waa re jorted that the British Eart Africa Company jaajooaedj Mr. BATHER aakad tba Bacratarj to tha Trtaaurjjj Mr.

CIUXNIXG, who had on the paper a questi bo The CHANCELLOR of tha BXCHHQCEBJ al i Ppen on tha table, I may pout out at IS cf uicers were, ot coarse, not punisbeJ to review or discus the judgment of the Judge who I made the order. I cere waa no oouot a a general A 1 1 Mn lnlA rf I tx.1 (knit ll IMIutn, la. 4. .1 Hon deJired0 ESJTWS th.etVry I a I "fj. Ilttjj 1-State for the Colonic whether he was aware that a which amounted to a rehearing of the ease caenc ppear motion by Sir Thomas Upington, to the effect that the I tbo "8" THE GRANT FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATlftar colony would deeply resent any interference with the "Jed hoald hare been imposed by tha Court below '1 oirect control oi tne Cape Parliament over the Walosch I f.

ef Bay territory, was also unanimously passed whether her I 11 SEXTON asked whether tha Jodga ta Majesty's Government had been made acquainted with right to pronounce an increase of sentence the erounds on which the two motions hail been wbere nothing relevant to the original cl by any communication or protests from the Cane Go. adduced, but simply because the defendant used vrrnmcnt made prior to the signing of the Ar lo language which the Judge considered to be disrespect German Agreement or np to the resent time; whether faI. whether' the Judge could impose a sentence he would state the nature of sueb communications or. 1 'or contempt. protests, if any.

to tbe House and whether he would The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND said that now state to the House what provisions of the Anrlo German Agreement were laid before tho Cape Government, and what provisions were withheld from the Cape Government, in the communications which be had stated took place between her Majesty's Government aud the Capo Colony Ministers before the ligning vi uio Agreement. this was asking him. not to answer a general question, but to review and discuss the legality of tbe decision of the Judge in the case, lie must decline to express an opinion upon, ox discus in any way, th decision of the Judge. Dr. TANNER asked whether it was cot the fact that Mr.

Hamilton had pronounced a sentence upon the a tad a legal Efht'ra1er how much he estimated tba ana enc in a case V.fe,,,,"ptl "A council, tor UclaS tl charge wa fpiedt0r! and commercial, rtuUj, nd at how ranch he estimated tkTT? applicable to Wale fer intermediate resolution of tho same date. The CHANCELLOR of tha EXLUEQCHT. e.uir.a(ei amount in tnglaal ta 703,000, Monmouthshire. But the form of the fc.in aveaW question may perhaps convey aa incorrect lmoetJil ThM sum is tot to bu placed at tha disposaTafX I J. FERGUSSON.

I will ask to reply at the prisoner, that he subsequently cautioned him, and then same time to question No. 40 in the name of the boa. increased the sentence by one month: ami whether the member for East Northamptonshire. As regards the first second set tenee was not deliberately given for eon voiu questions we nave no omciai Know I tempt or lourt. ledge.

As to the second and third paragraphs we have I jrr. O'CON' received no such communications or protests. As to tbe end 'to these ivurui me negotiations were conduetea in London and Berlin: the HighCommissioner'sopinionwas taken, as is stated in the despatches published with the Agreement, on the questions of territory contiguous to the liritish Protectorate of Berhuanalan I. The Cape Government was not a party to the negotiations, its territories were not affected by the Agreement, and the general provisions were not laid before it previously to tbe conclusion of the Agreement. It is" not usual to consult a colony with respect to treaty negotiations unless it is affected by them.

In answer to Dr. Clack, 61 J. FERGUSSON said, There is no question of tho transfer of any territory in the Walfisch Bay district. The fact is that the territory there La never been defined. I quite distinctly that the Cape Colony had not been directly consulted.

Dr. CLARK asked whether they were to understand CONNOR asked whether, in order to put these scandals, the rizht hon. rentleman would consider the propriety of such cases at thisbcinff tried by a Judge who was not himself a landlord. The SPEAKER. order.

Ia answer to Mr. SIXTOS, The ATTORNEY GENERAL fer IRELAND said that the legal remedy for any person who was in. illegal custody was haUai carpus. FREE TRADE AT ZANZIBAR. Mr.

SUMMERS asked tbe Under Secretary of State for Fore i en Affairs whether it was provided in Article VII. of tht Commercial Treaty of 188C that Kurds are said to to now Russian subjects. that port in the dbminions of the Sultan of Zaniibar In "P1 10 qacstion by Mr. Schwuj, where the goods are first landed, and on payment SIR J. FERGUSSON adJed that the Porte wa thereof such goods shall thereafter bo exempt within well aware that Her Majesty's Government were ia the Zanzibar dominions from all other customs duties favour of a conciliatory policy towards the Armeslaa.

or taxes levied br or bn behalf of the Government of i but without further particulars he was suable to us eonnty councils for the speeial purpose cTuckallS education, but out of tbe sum whi.k k. 77. councils can expend under various Farliaaeatanj powers they may apply sucb portion a they tkiakfi to technical education under the Aet of last yar t2 estimated amount for Wales and Monrnoathshi' 34,000, which tbo county councils may apclrtf technical and intermediate education under tU Tcchnieal ami Intermediate Education Art, mskill. cp tho total for England and Wales to 713,000. OUTRAGES IN ARMENIA.

In answer to Mr. cawAss, SIR J. FERGUSSON said. Her Majesty's Govern ment have received report that the country it UV disturbed state, but have no knowledge of tbeBartiea. lar outrages referred to.

The district of Aihrird is one in which the inhabitant are specially lialle insecurity. It is a frontier district, bouniled ca tbe north ly the Russian fn otier. which the Kurds tr continually crossing and recrossiog. Msoy ot th nesermining tne question oi nausea Hay, bis Highness the Sultan and whether, in tbe event whether this would be a favourable otnortonitT fJ tbe negotiations would be between Germany and of tbe mainland portion of the Sultanate of Zanzibar pressing their views. 2, if1? 1 being ceded to Germany, goods which had paid the' Tii v.

SIR J. FERGUSSON asked for notice of the que 5 per cent, duty onentering the isl.ad would be liable 3j.r Hon, and also of a Question nut bv Mr. Baebannn. I n. h.

SIR J. FERGUSSON said. Her Walesrv's rem. sentatires lose no opportunity of bringing wcil aotasa FEEGUSSON. It maybe assumed that if I 'aiment to tu duiic.

sji mc AUTKieu auiuoriues. is won Ul aot fm siod. i saia mat communiea tne maiuunu anu uuaiiar rc separates, goous coming i. 7 ween the Home Government and from the latter would certainly be treated like goods Vkiih to the High Commissioner leir coming from any other foreign country. The thei? duty to makT pJ the but I think tbe bon.

gentleman security against undue burdens upon trade is that they 0 7 lnko lta Porte mit in answer to a lnrtner question by Mr, ccmmebs, Mr. W. II. SMITH said. Tbe hon.

member must 1, unaer a mi sapt recension tions nat passed between tne nign lommissioncr Governor of tbe I at, will find that I did not state at all event. H.l intend to state that communications had passed between the Home Government and tbo Cape Government. Sir. SUMMERS said his ouestion had reference to two points the communications which bad passed between the home Government and the High Commissioner, and the communications between, the home Government and the Cape Government. Tbe right hon.

gentleman had distinctly told bim that communications had passed not only with the High Commissioner, but also with the Cape Government, that tbey were i cumiireueiuive cnaracxer, me euect oi which it was not desirable to state Uhdu tho negotiations were proceeding. Those negotiations had now concluded, and he wished to know whether tbey could be published 7 Mr. W. II. SMITIL No, Sir, they cannot.

NEWFOUNDLAND. In answer to Sir G. CaJtroKLL, SIR J. FERGUSSON said. Her Maiestr'.

Govern. ment are informed from time to time by the Governor of Newfoundland of what is coins on in that colonr. Tho reports received from him show that most of tbe would tend to divert it to another sphere. Sir. SUMMERS.

Do I nnderstan 1 tbe Under to say that under the Anglo German Treaty thero will be an end of free trade between Zanzibar and the mainland SIR J. FERGUSSON. If the mainland or Zanzibar or part of it falls into the bands of the German Government it will be subject either to the condition, of tbe commercial treaty with Zanzibar or to those of the Berlin and Brussels Act. subject. Mr.

BRVCE aste.1 whether, seeing the extra urgency of the matter, the Government would naif any representations. SIR J. FERGUSSON said he had already state! what had been done. He was not prepared to sty wbetler the Government was making any special representations on this subject at tbismcneat. tl wished to remind tbe Hocue that they were not yet fully informed as to the facts.

Mr. GLADSTONE did not wish to press the right out so. wiu.eu to remuatina ease, if their remonstrance J. FERGUSSON. I tnderstand the German I tbe Porte that tier had nnwer imler tlieip tiw.rv i fc.i.i it.

witn too rorta ant tee guarantee tnea given agaiast the intervention of a foreign Power, ta take eertaia steps in case of the misgovercment of the couxtry being continued. SIR J. FERGUSSON assured the rirbt boo. rertle man that the events referred to were ef a character that undoubtedly required great consideration, aaJ to Mr. BRYCE asked whether the effect of the Anglo hnt entlmn Wnlv Jerman agreement would not practically be to atro I SMl! 0f 'I0: a "OtttinoVd gte SIR Government desire to be held by tbe terms of the Zanzibar Treaty of Commerce.

MORTALITY IN INDIAN GAOLS. In answer to Mr. BRADLACcn, SIR J. GORST said, Tbe official returns for 1SS0 have not yet been received. In 1888 the death rite in gaols wis lor iiengatan.t Hi for toe whole of I was sure the right bon.

gentleman would see tba India, which was a satisfactory reduction from 3j prematura answer would be most Icconveniett. rumours wmcn cave oeen publisned in tbe newrpapcrsJ i i rrV i oear.j are gross exaggerations, and that the difficulties whieh J. have occurred in connexion with the fishery this '5 Secretary cute ani Government etlnai season have not been of a serious nature. The measures for l.Im.e lcn mortality taken by Sir Baldwin Walker to enforce the modus ln Coi ana xne uovernment oi in.ua is now en rirenfi will, where neeessary. continue to be carried conee" 'oel governments, in con out as a matter of fact only two factories have been I Sgesons lor enueavouring to uiminisn ice amount.

EX CONSTABLE BRENNAN. Dr. TANNER asked whether ex Constable Peter Brennan, late of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who was convicted by a coroner's jury of wilful murder, had been allowed or encouraged to retire from the police and granted a pension. of 72 per annum and whether Brennan, having failed in business as a publican in Kinsale, had been recently employed aa a bailiff by the sheriff for the county of Cork. The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND.

The Constabulary authorities report that it is tbe case that closed out of all those in operation on tho coast. The insiruciious unuer wmcn inai oineer ca acted cave not been suspended. SIR G. CAMPBELL asked whether tbe embargo regarding Mr. Baird's factory had been removed, and whether this bad been done on pressure of legal process in tho Newfoundland Courts.

SIR J. FERGUSSON said ho would make inquiry. MURDER OF A BRITISH SENTRY AT GIBRALTAR. Mr. WEBSTER asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the statements in the Daily Graphic of the 29th of July had been called to the ex sergeant named was included with other member iiis aiicnwou relating to iuo recent muruer oi a uritisn of tbe force in a vermex oi wiiiui murder, found by a soldier by a Spanish Carabinero, on the neutral ground coroner's jury, but that that verdict was subsequently between Gibraltar and Spanish territory: Tho facts i quashed a an improper one hy the superior Court.

lie appear to have been as follows: On tbe nicht in i retired in ordinary course after 30 tears' service with question some smugglers (Spaniards) were observed the pension menticced. It is the case that he subse aticiiii uus uu vurfcu sju mc neutral ground, ice quentiy laiicu in Business, mis iiiture was, i am in English sentry, having orders to prevent such action, formed, owing to the system cf boycotting instituted gave tbe alarm, and a small patrol attempted to seize against bim. He is now employed as stated in the tbe offenders, who at once ran back into the English question. lines. The Spanish Carabictros were auicklr on the I THE PELICAN CLUB.

Tk Mr. COGniLL asked the Home Secretary whether tZtrZ Ll ehlrte "i I he could now state what wa. the character of tha saddle, and, firing at one of our men. shot him dead, i matches at tho Pelican Club; and As the aet took plaeo on neutral cround. a short i.i I "boat it, or from any other quarter than a member CI i i I of the committee of the Pelican I lob." authorities, or by the coroner wbo presided at the i whether these statements were correct fdTTIIEtS.

I am infraed by tho Commls nnnlrStrnn.0! effect that fights of an illegal character are carried nassed between the British and Srmniih Government. I on at the Pelican Club, nor has he reason to believe upon tee subject that such is the case. If tbe hon. member Is in to provide against any infraction oi tne law. ouestion arrears to be inaccurate in several nartirn.

ir i mit tne matter is uuier tuo consiurrauon OI ner Majesty's Government, who are in communication with the Spanish Government on the subject. THE SENTENCE ON MR. TULLY. In answer to Mr. J.

G. FITZGERALD, The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND sai.1 The General Prisons Board report that Mr. Jascer Tully is in custody under sentences of 14 days and i without bard labour. During four days after committal to Tullamore Prison this prisoner made sacks, although informed that he could by statute be exempted from labour by paying lor his food. Since that time be has been taking advantage of the exemption but he asked to be permitted to cave a few sacks to pass his time, and the governor gave them on the clear under standing that it was his own desire.

His hands have not sutlered in any way as alleged. lie lost not 281b. in weight subsequently to committal, tut baa since regained lib. He is not suffering from diarrhoea. lie cad a sligbt attack lor four days, but it was of such a nature as not to rentier hospital treatment neeessary.

Tee Hoard are required bvstattrte to cro vide amploymcnt for prisoners though cot sentenced to card labour, tack making nctasked is one of tbe forms of employment so provided. Sir. SEXTON asked whether, according to a state. ment publicly made, this treatment was in accordance with the sentence. "From the instant Sfr.

Tully entered gaol be bail been subjected to tbe most insult ing and degrading treatment not content with classing him with the ordinary criminals ami set to nieV oakum, he had been put to sack making in the prison, in which work his hands and fingers had been torn in the most cruel manner that his dietary had bren changed, and the class ot food kept down in bis ease, though he had repeatedly asked for a change that ha complained ot the constant annoyance and supervision to which he was subjected that his clothes were taken off him and rummaged by the warders 'and that he wa left standing naked on a stone flagged cell. The ATTORNEl GENERAL for IRELAND said that certain of those statement were not met by the information in hi possession but, so far as the statements contained in the question relating to oakum SCOTCH ECCLESIASTICS AND PRECEDENCE. SIR G. CAMPBELL, who was received with cries of Oh, oh," asked the Lord Advocate whether any princely rank had 1 een accorded to the Moderator of tbe Free Church nf Scotland, such a had been accorded to Cardinal Manning, as head ecelesiastie in England of another unestablishrd Church. Tbe LORD ADVOCATE.

I am not aware of any question having aiisen on tbis point. DECORATION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Mr. PLUNKET, in answer to Sir. RowtAxus, said tha general contract in which the decorating and painting of the Honse of Ccmmons was included would terminate next year.

A Departmental Committee waa now sitting to inquire into the question of the term upon which new contract for such service should bo made. THE DISMISSAL OF MB. DUNN. Mr. ROWLANDS asked the Secretary of State for War whether Mr.

B. Dunn wa tha first person who called the attention of the Government to the fact that bad articles and materials were being passed into Woolwich Arsenal whethfrCblonel Barring ton reported that Mr. Dunn wa misinformed that since then the Judge Advocate General ha reported that Mr. Dunn's allegations were well founded, aod that it was unfortunate that the higher official did not take more notice of them when they were first made whether Sfr. Dunn frequently complained that he was leing unjustly treated by the official and whether he would cause an impartial incnirr in K.

made into tbe charges made by Mr. Dncn against the In reply to Mr. A. SIR J. FERGUSSON said that since he hut mad a statement' on this subject tho Government bad received no further information.

TRADE ON THE AFRICAN COAST. In reply to Mr. SrautEM. SIR J. FERGUSSON said, Her Majesty' Governs ment have endeavoured to obtain as far as possible ft relief of trade on the Afriean coast from burdens and hinstranees they have not felt it to be their special duty to press upon the Sultan of Zanzibar the abeliiiea of all import duties, as their commercial treaty aJonied sufficient proteeticn.

Tha Powers who were part its to the Berlin Act have now agreed upon certain mod ilea tions. CYPRUS. Sfr. MAC NE ILL asked the Under Secretary State for the Colonies, with reference to tba proclamation read by the Queen' nigh Commissioner, and afterward promulgated in Turkish and Ores It throughout tba island, oa tba occasion of the assumption of the government of the island ot Cyprus in tic name of ber Majesty, confirming tbe Cypriote, hot) Moslems and Christian, in all tba right and privilegea they then enjoyed, whether one of those privilege wa that the name of an Orthodox Bisbc was submitted, after the election and consecration el the. Prelate, to his Imperial Majesty the Saltan lot approval and confirmation and whether, a the formal recognition of a Bishop was a question quite apart froa the levying of episcopal doe and did not depend upon any council, legislative or otherwise, the Secretary Of State, would reconsider his recent decision and recommend the Queen confirm, by warrant nader th Royal Sign Manual, tbe election of the Bishop of Kition, Kyrenia, and Fapho in accordance with the prayer of the petition presented by tha Archbishop cf Cyprus, BARON II.

DE WORMS. The proclamation ia question doe not altogether aeeord with the description of it contained in the first paragraph of tha boa. member' question, although, of course, there i intention of interfering with the religion privileges of the inhabitant. Her Majesty Government arc, however, advised that tho aecessity of obtaiaisg the Saltan' confirmation of a Bishop' election wa not a privilege of the inhabitants, but a restriction ca a privilege. The freedom of Christian communities elect their Bishops is now absolute and mwualifsd.

Tbe Bishop are, of course, folly recognised by ft local authorities for all legal and social purpose a soon a elected. QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE. SIR G. CAMPBELL, who wa received with laughter and cries of Oh, oh," asked the First Lord of tha Treasury which of her Majesty' Minister advised her Majesty in matters of precedence. Mr.

W. H. SMITH. It i not tha duty ef aij Minister to advise her Majesty in matter of precedence, except when such matter may be connected with the particular department of which he it it head. (Laughter.) SIR G.

CAMPBELL, who wa met with Ironical cheers, asked, a to a question of precedence which had arisen with regard to a Boyai CommiMion, to what department should a question be addressed. Sir. W. H. SMITH.

I think that a question should bo addressed to the Minister who was in Be at the time tha commission wa issued. (Laughter and cheers.) THE COMPANIES (WINDING UP) BILL. Mr. TrtrTtFTt First Lord of the Treasury. "with regard to the Companie (Winding Up) Bill, wa supported by Mr.

Dunn. The second and third paragraph of the hon. member' question appear to be a correct statement of facts. Mr. Dnnn'.

plaints have teen most fully inquired into, aa I have more than onee informed the House. Mr. Dunn haa picking and saek making were concerned, they were i cannot undertake to make further inquiries intohi. absolutely unfounded. When Mr.

Tully was given ease. u( Mr, A. O'CONNOR asked whether it hA W. well understood at Woolwich that Dunn wa a marked sacks to make he was told that he might under statute exempt himself from doinp to. Sir.

Tully elected to exempt himself by making a payment for food bus snbfusnnentl (ri request and in order to find him employment. STANHOPE wa quite ure that was not the Mr. SEXTON said he would takethe'earliestpossible mwnit it opportunity of bringing thi case under the notice of vu Stato tie House. ol i 0WD knowledge, month ago, a member Tbe ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAND said that i tU? iDUai opinion that he ccldoidy.cswer the qnestiw accord i out woo memneroz the Government alluded to was. information which had been placed before, bim the hon.

member put a question on the paper as to the other points he would try to find out. Mr. SEXTON said he would do to morrow. INCREASE OF SENTENCE ON APPEAL. Mr.

SEXTON asked the Chief Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether th Recorder of Cork, in the appeal of Patrick Staunton, convicted oi oojcoiiing cy ice resident magistrate and sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour, told tbe defendant, in reply to some observations, I have tbe power of giving yon a little more If yon aay much more 1 will giro yoa three months morn and finally adjudicated in tbe following terms I confirm the sentence I give him another morjth fooe mnn K. uitM him another month four months whether ts increase of a sentence on appeal, because of observations mad by the defendant, was In accordance with law and whether the Executive would enforce the additional month' imprisonment. The ATTORNEY GENERAL for IRELAJiTL 1 not a wax whether tA Eceocder of Cork mad tJui official in the department in which he waa emnlirriMf (which had' been' Terr considerably altered ey and from wcich he bad been discharged. House of Lords, and in which important provisions Mr.E. STANHOPE.

As I have already stated in this whjfbJ.d tU' APMt a ZJtSSSk II that a ta he Z7, of discussing them before, midnight; and, a regard! other Bills which were coming down from the loras with amendments, what notice ho would gire before inch amendment were considered. Mr. W. H. SMITH.

I am informed that'tbere Us only been one alteration ef importance made ta Companies (rT lading Up) BiU, aad that this wa doe. not to the initiative of tbo Government, but to unaBizooa feeling of noble aad 'learned another place. Notice will, as far a possible. given of tee time wnen tea floras axoenarnents Bill will be considered, but no dsuu be i present. THE IRISH POTATO GBOP.

In reply to Mr. CftilXT. Tha ATTORNEY GENERAL for IHSLAND quite recognized tha importance ot the question ss the potato crop on tha west coast of Ireland aaJO other part of the country. Tho subject was sags tha anxious aad constant attention of the Guiewmsm Of course, the boa. gentleman would malerstaas! If ha wished to receive from him further iafonaatw he mast give notice.

THE TSCHXICAL EDUCATION GRANT. Mr. 8. SMITH asked tho Chancellor of th.Kzche quer at how much ha estimated the aom plaeed at disposal of the ooamty council for technical agricultural aad aoaznereial) education In EwJ tho resolution of tee Hon of Commom en rrwsT. and at how Bach ho estimated tha sua aaplUakl to Wales for intermediate education by resolution of same data.

Tho CHANCELLOR of tha EXCHstTEKTbs question cf tha bos sasaxtnc conveys a wroag smb. The mcmey is not )ked at tbe dlpowl ef eeiasty council for the iifi stated, bat for rdl tnefc miii.e tKm la. weea na It, and. asBCekjsf taosa I a fat Bo land aad WMM.H jHM.swe.. Mr.

HANBURY asked whether, since tha Secretary of State, bad punished Dans so severely, he would also inquire into the ease of those men against whom Dunn had brought and proved tbe charge that, they introduced bad material into her Majesty' service. Mr. E. STANHOPE replied that ho had made such inquiry, as ho had told tho House several time already. Sir.

J. ROWLANDS wanted to know whether Dunn had not made aa allegation, supported by eridoaee, to tbe Secretary of Stato for Mar since the iaquiry presided over by the Jodga Advocate, aa to whether ho wished for further inquiry. Mr. E. STANHOPE said it wa true Duns did supply him with additional evidence.

Upon this ha had caused to be made a most rarefal aad independent inquiry, which proved beyond aay doubt that too complaint was entirely tmfcvnded. VOLUNTEEE OFFICERS AT COURT. Mr. IAITON EG2BT0N asked tha St TtUfT ofJL.