The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-26 00:00:00

THE SUEZ CANAL.

In reply to Mr. ROEBUCK,
Mr. LAYARD said chat the correspondence which had
taken place with the Pasha of Egypt and other diplomatic
agents in reference to this undertaking could not with pro-
priety be produced when negotiations on the subject were
still going on.

ESI:CA.TION IN SCOTLAND.

In reply to Mr. I.Esur.,

The LORD-ADVOCATE said that in conformity with
the wishes of Scotch members, he made a proposal to her
Majesty's Government to issue a commission on this sub-
ject, bat it had not been considered necessary to adopt that
formal procedure, as the necessary information could be
obtained by other moans. The Government had not seen
any reason to induce them to alter their opinion,
THE ILLUMINATED CLOCK AT THE PALACE
_ _ _

OF WESTMINSTER.

In reply to Mr. PACK;

Mr. COWPER said that the clock was lighted when the
illumination wa.s considered most necessary, but if hon.
members desired it, he had no objection that the illumina-
tion be continued all night.
ALLEGED ARREST OF INHABITANTS OF
GRA VENSTEIN.

In reply to Mr. D. GRIFFITH,
Lord PALMERSTON, who was loudly cheered when he
entered the house, said the Government had received no
information as to the arrest of inhabitants of Gravenstein.
'I LIE CASE OF THE TUSCALOOZA.
in reply to Mr. PEACOCK;

Lord PALMERSTON said that it was in conformity
with the instructions received that the authorities at the
Cape of Good Hope had seized this vessel, but on represen-
tations that had been made to the Government, and on full
consideration of the case, it had been determined that there
had been no proper ground for the seizure of the vessel.
and its release had been ordered.
IitIXOURED BLOCKADE BY DENMARK OF THE

GERMAN PORTS.
Sir W.FORSTER asked the Under-Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs whether the Danish Government had
given notice of any intention to blockade any of the Ger-
man ports and also, what notice is required in case such
blockade be instituted ?
Mr. LAYARD Raid that the Government had not re-
ceived any notice of an intention on the part of the Danish
Government of such blockade, and if there were any such
intention a notice of the same would be duly announced in
the Gazette.

ASSISTANCE OF ENGLAND CLAIMED BY
DENNIARK,
Mr. M'EVOY asked the Under Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs whether it was true that the Danish Go-
vernment had officially claimed the active assistance
of England on the ground of the London protocol:
And whether the Government were aware that a
similar application had been
addressed to the
French Government, with an intimation in each case that if
refused the Danish Government would avail themselves of
the assistance alleged to have been offered by the Govern_
went of the King of Italy ?
Mr. LAYARD said that under the treaty there was no
guarantee of interference given under the protoo3L He
took that opportunity of stating that, in addition to
Danish papers already in the hands of hon. members, he
would be able to lay another instalment to-morrow on the
table, and the remaining papers on Monday and Tuesday.
(Hear, hear.) He could assure the house that no unnes-
aary delay had occurred in the production of these docu-
meats. (Hear, hear.)
CONFERENCE ON THE AFFAIRS OF DENMARK.
Mr. D. GRIFFITII asked the First Lord of the Trea-
sury whether it was true that Prussia and Austria have
agreed to a conference on the affairs of Denmark; and, if
so, whether that engagement involves an immediate sus-
pension of hostilities between those Powers and Denmark ?
Lord PALMERSTON said--The great object of her
Majesty's Government during the negotiations that have
taken place has been to bring about an amicable arrange-
ment between the German Powers and Denmark.
(Hear, hear.) We proposed, in the first instance,
an armistice, but both parties proposed such con-
ditions as neither could agree to. We have now pro-
posed a conference—(hear, hear)—to which Austria and.
Prussia have agreed, as well as France, and we, have reason
to believe that it will alga be agreed to by livoia,