The Sun.
London, England, 1855-06-23 00:00:00

SAVINGS' BANKS IN IRELAND.

Mr. D. O'CONNELL asked the Chancellor of the
Exchequer if it was the intention of her Majesty's Go-
vernment to take into consideration the claims and
sufferings of the Tralee Savings Bank depositors, with a
view of bringing in and passing a measure this session,
or early next session, for their relief ?

The 'CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
hon. member was not, perhaps, aware the subject bad
been already investigated by a committee of the house,
and he was not able to hold out any hope of further
inquiry.

L► reply to Mr. VANCE,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER raid the
same answer would apply to the depositors in the Cafe-
street Savings Bank, Dublin.

VENTILATION OF THE ROUSES OF
PARLIAMENT.

Lord ROBERT CECIL wished to ask the Chief
Commissioner of Works whether any precautions were
taken to ventilate the house, by the opening of doors •
and windows, during the intervals of its session : whether
it was true that Mr. G. Gurney, to whom the ventilation
of the house was committed last year, was habitually
absent from the house, and left the care of its ventilation
entirely to the subordinates who mismanaged it last
year ; and, whether the Government would object to
placing the ventilation, like the kitchen and the library,
under the care of a committee to be nominated every
session ?
Sir. W. MOLESWORTH replied, that with respect
to the first question, he was informed the doors and
windows of both houses wore kept open during the time
the houses were not sitting, weather permitting ; that
the ventilation arrangements were kept in action at all
times, day and night, and men were constantly on
worked e spot to say whether the ventilating apparatus
properly. As regarded the second ques-
tion, Mr. Gurney, so far from being habitually
absent from the house, was present every night till at
least 10 o'clock, and received reports of the working of
the apparatus every half hour, and that he resided close
to the house. With regard to the third question, be
did not think it would improve the ventilation of the

house—which he believed to be extremely good—under
the care of a committee. (Hear.)
PRACTICAL JOKING IN THE ARMY.
Mr. STANLEY asked the Secretary for War if the
Commander-in-Chief bad ordered a further inquiry into
the conduct of the superior officers and others concerned
in the late practical jokes and sham duel between officers
of the.cavalry depot at Canterbury, and if that inquiry
would be n:ade by taking evidence on oath, or only by
voluntary evidence, as in the former inquiry ; also if
there was any objection to produce Ct. copy of a letter,
written to the Under Secretary for War by Mr. Stanley
on the 16th or 19th day of May, informing him that the
evidence of Captain Fitzwygram was important, and
expressing a hope that no officer concerned would be or-
dered abroad, as he was informed was the case, with the
reply ? •

Mr. PEEL said, there being nothing to implicate the
superior officers in the transactions referred to, no
ulterior proceedings were contemplated.
Mr. STANLEY gave notice that he would bring for-
ward the question again, on the motion for the house
going into committee. (Hear, hear.)