The Sun.
London, England, 1862-03-11 00:00:00

SANDHURST COLLEGE.

Mr. SELWYN said that ho felt bound to draw the at-
tention of the house to what he considered a breach of
faith on the part of Government in respect to Sandhurst
College, and entered int.) certain details in support of his
position.

Sir U. C. LEWIS said he trusted that the house would
not come to a conclusion on this patticular kiabject until
they had heard from him the explanation which he pro-
posed shortly to submit to hon. members.
After some remarks from hon. members,
Lord PALMERSTON said that the Govetnment was
entirely free aom any reproach in regard to this matter.
They had entered into a contract, and were bound to catty
out the terms of that contract.
After some fariher discussion, the house divided on the
question that the vote for Sandhurst College should be com-
mitted on Thursday next.
For the recommittal
Against
Majority
THE INDUS STEAM FLOTILLA..

Colonel SYKES asked the Secretary of State for India
whether he had taken shares in the Steam Flotilla and Pun-
jab Railway Company on account of the Indian Govern-
ment, in part payment of the price of vessels proposed to be
sold to the Steam Company by the Government ; and
whether he had guaranteed 6 per cent. upon £167,000 to be
raised, as additional capital, to complete the payments to
the Government, and for other purposes.
Sir C. WOOD said that he found these guarantees in
existence when he came into office, and therefore he hal no
option ; but no such proposition as that relating to £167,000
had yet been made to the Indian-office, and therefore he had
not guaranteed it, As they had guaranteed five per cent, it
was as much to their interest that the company should suc-
ceed as it was to the company's interest. The Bombay Go-
vernment arranged to sell certain vessels to the Indus Steam
Flotilla Company which they did not want, and when the
matter was reported home, before they sanctioned that
arrangement, they offered the vessels to the other company,
and they replied that if the Government would lend them
the vessels for six months they would be able to say whe-
ther they would purchase 'them or not. Of course that
would not suit. As to taking shares, the Government
thought, on the whole, that was the simplest course to
pursue in such case.
INSTRUCTION IN NAVAL TACTICS UNDER
STEAM.

Admiral WALCOTT asked whether it was the intention
of the Board of Admiralty, in the course of the forthcoming
summer, to form a squadron for the purpose of instructing
officers in naval tactics under steam.
Sir J. HAY asked if it was the intention of the Board
of Admiralty to reduce the number of warrant officers in
her Majesty's Navy, by taking away boatswains and car-
penters from vessels with complements of 125 men and
under; and if it was their intention to make a considerable
reduction in the complements of sea-going ships, and upon
what principle that reduction would be regulated.
Lord C. PAGET, in reply to Admiral WALCOTT, said
that the Admiralty had not lost sight of the subject, to
which they attached great importance, and he stated the
directions they had given and the measures they contem-
plated in relation thereto. He gave full explanations re-
garding the matters referred to by Sir J. Hay.

MEXICO.
Mr. HALIBURTON called attention to our relations
with Mexico, and inquired whether information had reached
the Government that Mexican agents have been commis-
sioned to fit ottt in America privateers to operate against
the commerce of this country, and whether measures had
been taken either in anticipation or in consequence thereof.
He commented, with much sarcastic) humour, upon the
policy of the intervention, and upon our anomalous posi-
tion, in alliance with repudiating Spaniards preaching finan-
cial honesty to the Mexicans. He asked whether we were
at war or at peace with Mexico. If at war, where, he
asked, was the manifesto ? If at peace, what business had
we there?
Mr. LAYARD said Mr. lialiburton had not adverted to
the real cause of the expedition to Mexico, and he supplied
this omission by recapitulating the outrages committed by
the authorities of Mexico upon the property and per Sons o
European traders, and the provocations offered to the Go-
vernments of Europe by the breach of solemn engagements
and the refusal of all redress. He replied to the comments
of Mr. Haliburton, declaring that our sole object was to se-
cure the due fulfilment of engagements between the Mexi-
can Government and this country; and, in answer to the
inquiry respecting privateers, stated that reports had
reached the Government on the subject, and that instruc-
tions had been forwarded to Sir A. Milne, who would take
measures for the protection of British commerce.
The house then went into committee of supply, when the
following sums were voted :
L 24,360 for military officers.
£77,600 as pay for general officers.
£479,722 for reduced and retired officers.
£179,876 for widows pensions and allowances.
£35,633 pensions to wounded officers.
£33,923 for in-pensions.
£1,156,380 for out-pensions.
£143,300 superannuated allowances.
Lord HOTHAM complained that nobody seemed to care
about the business of the session, and there was evidently
an understanding not to do anything. It might be very
pleasant, but he did not like to see so much money voted
without scarcely an inquiry.
Sir G. C. LEWIS said there were one or two remaining
votes, to which he would call the attention of the house on
Thursday next.
The house then resumed.
The Officers' Commissions Bill was read a second time.
The Crown Suits Bill was read a second time.
Mr. CRAWFORD moved that Mr. Moffatt be added to
the Committee on the Trade Marks Bill.
Mr. ROEBUCK opposed the motion.
Mr. M. GIBSON supported the nomination.
After some conversation the further consideration of the
matter was adjourned till Thursday next.
TURNPIKE TOLLS EXEMPTION (SCOTLAND)
BILL.
Mr. DUNLOP moved for and obtained leave to bring
in a bill to explain and extend a certain exemption from
toll on turnpike roads in Scotland.
The bill was read a first time.
PUBLIC-HOUSES ACTS (SCOTLAND) AMEND-
MENT BILL.
Mr. MURE obtained leave to bring in this bill, which
was read a first time.
MOVEABLE PROPERTY (SCOTLAND) BILL.
ADVOCATE moved for and obtained leave
to facilitate the transmission of moveable
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