The Sun.
London, England, 1855-08-08 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON; WEDNESDAY EVI4NINCis AUGUST 8 1855.

portunity which may present itself with the view of im-
proving the condition of the Italian people. It may be in
the recollection of many hon. gentlemen that so long ago
as the year 1832 the Five Powers,_through their represen-

COMPARISON OF ESTIMATE FOR 1854.55, WITH ACTUAL
RESULT OF 1852.53.
REVENUE.

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tatives'at Rome, did suggest to the Roman Government
certain administrative changes which they thought would
have materially improved the condition of the population
of the Roman States. These recommendations were
made, not only by the representatives of England and
France, but by those of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, but,
unfortunately, at that time they were not adopted. More
recently, however, they were partially carried out, and
were so far acted upon that a Council of Finance was, I be-
lieve, established. I am afraid that that Council of Finance
has remained a powerless body, for although they have made
reports and representations, I am not aware that those re-
ports and representations have led to any advantageous
results. It was also recommended, in connection with the
appointment of the Council of Finance, that certain pro-
vincial and popular assemblies should be constituted,
and that the elements of representative government should
be so far established that the people might be enabled to
make their wishes and feelings known to the Government.
The great difficulty which has prevented the adoption of
these arrangements has been what is called the secularisa-
tion of the administrative departments, and that difficulty
has not been overcome. My noble friend seems to think
thatlif the troops were withdrawn the Italian people would
themselves establish a form of government which would be
more congenial with their feelings and more conducive to
their interests than that which now exists. If such changes
could be made with the deliberation and calmness which
are calculated to lead to a satisfactory resalt, I would say,
" Let the troops'be withdrawn to-morrow, and let the re-
quisite alterations or improvements be made ;" but, un-
fortunately, the road from bad government to good go-
vernment is not always smooth and easy. There are diffi-
culties in the way, there are dangers which interpose ;
there are sometimes evils to be encountered which almost
counterbalance the good that is seen in the distance ; and
I am afraid that. unless arrangements were previously
made, and unless the way was carefully prepared before-
hand, the sudden introduction of such changes as my noble
friend suggests might lead to inconveniences and disturb.
ances which no man, I am persuaded, would bo more
anxious than himself to avoid. I think, however, I can so
far answer for the Government of France—and certainly I
can answer fully for the Government of England—as to
say that their attention has not been withdrawn from this
interesting subject, and that we shall be most anxious to
avail ourselves of any opportunity which may present it-
self in order to promote those benevolent objects to which
my noble friend has directed the attention of the house. I
am not aware that there is any other topie to which it is
necessary for me to refer. I have stated the deep sense of
responsibility entertained by her Majesty's Government,
our determination to do our best that such responsibility
may fall lightly on us, and our consciousness that we shall
have to render a strict account to Parliament when it
again assembles ; and I will only add that I hope and
trust that account will be satisfactory to Parliament and
to the country. (Cheers.)
Mr. HENLEY deprecated the coniva pursued by the
noble lord the member for the city of London ; it was
'calculated to do much harm, and could not be produc-
tive of any beneficial results. He had on a previous
occasion opened up the whole nationalities of Poland
and Hungary, and he supposed the present was a sequel
to that. (Hear. hear. )
Lord J. RUSSELL believed he had not said one
word with respect to Hungary, but had only referred to
Poland. _ _ _

1. °aline:27 :
Land revenue
Customs
Salt
Opium

th

an tl.

27E;',337
76,473

145,727
443,540
59,215
12,171

Tobacco (abolished, 1853;
Post-3ffice
Stamps
Mint

18,955
63,778

Marine and pilotage
Judicial fees and fines
Revenue of Strait settlements
Revenue of C00rg.......
Revenue of Nagpore....
Revenue of Pegu, &c...
Sale of presents
Interest, on arrears
Miscellaneous

14,453
14,570
9,142
484

.. 381,413
.. 216,759

10,824

14,998
8,603

2. Other Receipts :
Proceeds of estates admini-
stered by late Registrar-
General
Proceeds of assets of late Go-
vernment of the Panjanb
Gain by exchanges

11,261

1,333

91,615

Net decrease of revenue
Net increaso of expendituro

826,449 1,052,694
226,245
2,868,525

Deterioration of 1854-55 as compared with
1852-53 3,094,770

EXPENDr CURE.
Expenditure. Lucrease. Decrease.
1. Payments in Realisation
of Revenue: £ £
Charges of collection, drc.
Allowances out of revenue by

treaty - 24,833
Sinking fund—Tanjore
Allowance to village officers,
Enamdars, &a. 19,682
Chargesofcollection—Nogpore 506,098
Charges of collection —Pegu, &c 203,738
Payments to claimants on Re-
gistrar-General 7,031
89,027
Ci 2. vilCahnadrgpeosliitn India :
ical
Judicial and police
.39,469
Public works, buildings, Ste_ 939,024
Military 918,986
Marine, Indian navy, &c.
Charges of Straits settlements 3,972
Mint
Interest on debt
3. Charges in England :
Dividends on East India Stock
Interest on home debt
steam communication with
India
Ditto for extended communi-
cation to her Majesty's Go-
vernment
Transport of troops and stores
Furlough and retired military
pay
Ditto marine ditto
Her Majesty's troops in India
Retiring pensions, &c., of her
Majesty's troops
Charges—general (home esta-
blishment, &c.) .1:0,457
Absentee allowances to civil
servants .6,823
Annuities of Madras Civil Ser-
vice Fund
Retiring pay—St. Helena esta-
blishment
Establishment in China
Expense of transportation of
convicts
Arms to her Majesty's troops
going to India
Invoice of stores

36,003
Z 1,917.

51,699
62,418
3,893
46,203

Mr. HENLEY then wont on at some length to decry
the curse pureued by the noble lord the member for
the city of London, expressing his regret that the matter
had been brought forward, and it was in fact only throw-
in.- out the apple of discord for vo real ostensible object.
Th 3 Appropriation Bill was then read a third time
and passed.
PUBLIC HEALTH (No. 2) BILL.
_ _ _ _ _ _

This bill, on the motion of Sir B. HALL, passed through
all its stages. and was read a third time and passed.
CHARITABLE TRUSTS BILL.

The house then went into committee on this bill, re.
suming at the 22d clause.

6,240
87,334

The SOLICITOR•GENERAL said that as there was
so limited a period of time at the disposal of the house
that morning for the full and proper adjustment of the
clause, so as to suit the expressed views of the hon.
members who had already spoken, he would 'consent for
the present, though he should do so reluctantly, to with-
draw the clause. (Hear, hear.)
The clause was accordingly omitted.
Clauses 23 to 34, inclusive, were agreed to without
opposition.
Some further ones having also been adopted without
much discussion, it being 10 minutes to 4 o'clock,
The house resumed, and the CHAIRMAN reported
proaresr.
The house then adjourned until six o'clock.

Total 3,367,480 498,650
Net increase
Note—
Excess of income over expen-
diture, 1852-53 404,257
Excess of expenditure over in-
come, 1854-55 2,670,518

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