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

THE SUEZ CANAL.

111 reply to Mr. ROEBUCK,
Mr. LAYARD said that 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.

EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND,

In reply to Mr. LESLIE,

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, but it had not been considered necessary to adopt that
formal procedure, as the necessary information could be
obtained by other means. The Government had not seen
any reason to haluce them to alter their opinion.
THE ILLUMINATED CLOCK AT THE PALACE

OF WESTMINSTER.

In reply to Mr. P.ICKE,

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

I am not sure about Denmark and Sweden, and in conse-
quence the proposal has not been concluded.
OCCUPATION OF JUTLAND,

In reply to Lord J. MANNERS,

Lord PALMERSTON said what has ben heard about
Jutland is that the troops had entered it, but on the repre-
sentation made at Berlin, it was stared that the
occupation was not only against the wish but the
actual instruction of the Government, and the commander-
in-chief would be reprimanded. At the same time, how-
ever, it was stated that the occupation of the place was a
great strategic operation, and would be continued. (Laugh-
ter.) The Prussian and German Powers say they will ad-
here to the Treaty of 1852, and maintain the integrity of
the Danish monarchy. With regard to the German Diet,
they had been asked to send a representative to the confe
rence, but I do not know what they will do.
THE NAVY ESTIMATES.

On the motion for going into committee of supply on the
navy estimates,

Mr. LINDSAY addressed the house at some length, and
complained of the want of economy in the construction
vessels in the public dockyards. He cited the recommen-
dations of the lords commissioners on this subject, and con-
cluded by moving an amendment that the suggestions in
their report should be adopted.
Sir F. SMITH opposed the amendment.
Lord C. PAGET defended the course which the Admi-
ralty had adopted in reference to the subject.
Sir J, V/ALSH also brought under notice the inadequacy
of our naval preparations to the present exigencies of
political affairs ; and moved that, in the opinion of the
house, the great changes in naval warfare, and the critical
state of our foreign relations, required the most vigorous
and immediate national efforts on a scale calculated to main-
tain the maritime supremacy of England.
Col. DUNNE likewise called attention to the recent
treaties for the cession of the lonian Islands to the kingdom
of Greece, and the engagements made with Great Britain in
respect to pensions granted to British subjects for services
under the lonian Government.

After a short debate, in which Sir F. Smith, Admiral
Walcott, and Col. Sykes took part, explanations were made
by Mr. C. Fortescue and Lord C. Paget, and ultimately the
resolutions moved by Mr. Lindsay and Sir J. Walsh were
withdrawn.