The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-07 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS_LAsT EVENING.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at
five o'clock.

THE EAST LONDON MUSEUM SITES BILL.

Lord REDESDALE said that, with regard to this bill,
it had passed through various stages in a very rapid
manner, and he hardly thought that the inhabitants of
Bethnal-green kEew anything about it. He objected to
the arrangements of the bill. If an amendment ever should
be made he should support it, although he had great con-
fidence in the present Government. He did not think
there was any necessity for the bill being hurried on.
The Duke of MARLBOROUGH said that he was not
aware that the noble lord intended to bring up the ques-
tion as to this bill to-night, or he should have been
more prepared. He was sure that the noble lord would
not obstruct the bill unless he had good reasons
for doing so, but the whole matter had
originally been settled, and it was only in consequence of
the death of two trustee; who had prevented the convey-
ance of the land, that this bill was brought in. But as his
lordship had on his own responsibility interfered, of course
a delay till next session must take place, which was much
to be regretted.
Lord REDESDALE said that the noble duke had not
alluded to the fact that no notice at all had been given to
the parties interested. He thought that it was a matter
of policy as to whether Bethnal Green should have a gar-
den as well as a museum. He could understand
a national museum, but if Bethnal-green had a special bur-
den he thought every other taxpaying and crowded town
in England might demand it.
The subject then dropped.
SALES OF RE VERSIONS BILL.

This bill was road a third time and passed.
DRAINAGE AND IMPROVEMENT OF LANDS
(IRELAND) BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
METROPOLITAN STREETS ACT (AMENDMENT)
This bill was read a third time and passed.
THE INCOME TAX BILL.
This bill was read a third time and passed.
CONSOLIDATED FUND (X 2,000,000) BILL.
This bill was road a third time and passed.
THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.

Lord DERBY announced that a Royal Commission
would sit to-morrow. at 12 o'clock for the purpose of de-
claring the Royal assent to certain bill; and also to adjourn
the house until Friday, the 13th February next.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS_LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
THE VESSEL QUEEN VICTORIA.

Mr. D. GRIFFITH asked the Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs whether it was the case that no redress had
yet been afforded to the owners of the Queen Victoria,
and that they bad neither received their ship, which is
still in the harbour of Cadiz, nor any compensation from
the Spanish Government ?
Lord STANLEY said the state of the case of the owner
of the vessel Queen Victoria was that the Spanish Go-
vernment had expressed their willingness to give com-
pensation to the owners of the vessel ; the
only question remaining was the amount. The
Spanish Government thought the demand of the
owners excessive, and had demurred to its pay-
ment, and it was therefore still under consideration. He
bad caused a communication to be transmitted to the
Spanish Government, urging a speedy settlement, and he
had received an answer that no unnecessary delay would
take place.
THE COUNCIL FOR INDIA.

Mr. LUSK asked the Secretary of State for India
whether he would state to the. house the names of any
members of the Indian Council who may intend, retiring
from the Council, and the period at which their• retirement
would take placo.
Sir S. NORTUCOTE had received no such communica-

Lion.
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE.
Mr. BENTINOK asked the Secretary of State for