The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-01 00:00:00

THE TORNADO.

Mr. H. TRACY asked the Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs if he could give the house any further information
as to the present condition of the officers and crew of the
Tornado.

Lord STANLEY said ho had already stated that 45 of
the crew of the Tornado had been released by the
Spanish Government, and they would be sent
home by her Majesty's consul at Cadiz. With
respect to the remaining portion of the crew, he had tele-
graphed to know the causes that still led to their detention.
Ile had received an answer to his communication, and
it was to The effect that they were retained in the
event of their being required to give evidence as
witnesses if further proceedings were taken. He hoped in
a few days to be in possession of more detailed informa-
tion, until he received which he had nothing further to
communicate to the house.
THE REFORM BILL. _ _

Capt. GRINDLEY asked the Chancellor of tho Exche-
quer, whether it was proposed to givethat house an oppor-
tunity of considering the reports of the Royal Commis-
sioners respecting the boroughs of Lancaster, Great Yar-
mouth, Reigate, and Totnes, before any measure for the
disfranchisement of those boroughs was laid upon the
table ?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
evidence and the report of the inquiry that had boon: in-
stituted were in the hands of hon. members, and a few
days ago he had stated the conclusion at which the Go-
vernment bad arrived. In the Reform Bill which he should
introduce in the course of a few days, the hon. members
would find ample opportunity to challenge the conclusion
come to by the Government.
TENANTS' IMPROVEMENTS (IRELAND) BILL.
In reply to Mr. MONSELL,
Lord NAAS said he could not name the exact day on
which he would proceed with the bill. it would, however,
not be on Monday next.
THE BRIBERY COMMISSION.

Mr. OTWAY begged to ask the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer whether ho would lay on the table a return of the
expenses occasioned by the inquiries, and whether he in-
tended to fix the payment of the expenses of the inquiries
upon the inhabitants of the boroughs causing the inquiry
necessary.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER begged the
hon. member would give notice of his question.

EDUCATION.

Mr. CORRY, in presenting a minute connected with the
code of regulations of the committee of Privy Council on
education, made an explanatory statement to the house.
lie said there was nothing in it at variance with the
revised code, on the contrary it was calculated to render it
more effectual. The cost, however, would be somewhat
increased. During the present year it would amount to
about £15,000 ; in the financial year 1868-9 the cost would
be £40,000 ; but when it came into full operation, which
ho expected would be in about three years, it would amount
to £70,000 additional.

Mr. LOWE characterised tho proposition as a tinkering
up of the revised code, which would continue, as it bad
hitherto done, to work well and economically if let alOne.
Color el SYKES thought the only thing that would• be
effectual was'coMptilsory education, as pursued in Prussia
and other countries.

Mr. AYRTUN asked when the minute would be disL
cussed.

Mr. CORRY said that the minute would lay on the
teblo for a month, and if not questioned, it would then be
actod upon. _ _

Mr. LONE asked, in the event of private members not
being able to obtain an evening during the month, whe-
ther the Government would set aside an evening for the
discussion.

Mr. WALPOLE said tho question could be raised on
the motion for the house going into committee. He did
not see, under such circumstances, it was necessary to fix
a particular evening.
The minute was then ordered to lie on the table. •
BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN BILL.

Mr. ADDER LEY moved the second reading of the
British North American Bill, the object of which is to
establish a union, under one dominion, of the British North
American Provinces of Canada, New B►unswick, and Nova
Scotia, and which had been introduced by the Government
at the earnest desire of the colonies themselves, and had
already passed the House of Lords.
Mr. CARDWELL spoke in terms of approbation of the
measure, and complimented the Colonial Minister on the
satisfactory manner in which he had conducted and brought
to a close the negotiations with the culouies for effecting
the proposed confederation.
Mr. AYRTON complained of the haste with which the
measure had boon hurried through the House of Lords and
brought to its present stage in the Commons.
Mr. BRIGHT animadverted on the fact that the bill did
net include Prince Edward's Island or Newfoundland,
which, he presumed, had been left out because they wore
unwilling to come in. He doubted whether Nova Scotia
had entered heartily into the union, seeing that there was
a petition now in London against it which was signed by
31,000 men, being equivalent to half the male adult popu-
lation of the colony. The hon. member also insinuated
that Canadian loyalty was not of the most disinterested
character; that, in fact, it had its price; and he expressed

strong and decided opinion for the erection of the North
American Provinces into an independent State, which ho
considered to be preferable to the project contained in this
bill.

Sir J. PAKINGTON trusted that the sentiments uttered
by Mr. Bright would not go forth to the colonies as repre-
senting the feeling of the English House of Commons, or
that the idea prevailed to any extent in this country that
the loyalty of Canada had its price.
_ _

Mr. WATKIN reminded Mr. Bright that the Senate and
House of Representatives of Nova Scotia had unanimously
approved a scheme of federation as far back as 1861. He
warmly advocated the proposed measure, and argued in
favour of maintaining the ties which bound the American
colonies to the mother country.

Mr. COCHRANE, in supporting the bill, expressed a
hope that when it had become a law the new confedera-
tion would place their tariff on a mom liberal footing, con-
sidering the expense entailed on this country for their mili-
tary protection and defence. As to Newfoundland and
Prince Edward's Island, he had no doubt that in the course
of time, when they thought it would answer their purpose,
they would be willing to join the confederation.
_ . .

C. FORTESCUE predicted the happiest conse-
quences from the confederation of the colonies, and ex-
pressed his hope that a great transatlantic kingdom would
grow out of them to which England would ever look for-
ward with pride and satisfaction.
After a few words from Mr. HADFIELD and Mr. MARSH,
the bill was read a second time.
The Marriages (Odessa) Bill was read a third time and
passed.
The Duty on Dogs Bill was passed through committee.
On the withdrawal of the order for going into committee
on the reform resolutions of the Government, and in
answer to Mr. HIBBERT,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that he
might be able.to bring in the Reform Bill on Thursday
next, but that as he could not pledge himself to a particu-
lar day, he would give the house fair notice of the evening
on which he would be prepared to introduce it.
The second reading of the Ministerial bill allowing
counsel for the Secretary of State for India to sit in the
House of Commons was agreed to after some discussion
and a division. . .

Leave was given to Mr. Young to bring in a bill to in-
vest in municipal corporations the management of their
charity funds and estates.
The hcuso adjourned at a quarter to 11 o'clock.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DERBY SPRING MEETING—TIintsDAY.

This spring meeting, which was inaugurated to-day,
proved an excellent addendum to Mr. Bradfield's gathering
in Sherwood Forest, as it was very numerously attended,
and produced some good racing. The weather being beau-
tifully fine, the town of Darby presented quite a holiday
appearance, and the course was thronged. Prior to the
commencement of the spot t some speculation took place
upon future events, the Rake coming in for considerable
support at 9 to 1, although those odds were obtainable to
the close. The French colt Dragon would have been
backed for a large amount had the odds of 14 to 1 been
forthcoming, but nothing over 13 to 1 was offered. Major
Elwon's horse was not in demand for either the Two
Thousand or Derby, 4 to 1 being always obtainable against
him for the first-named event, and 11 to 1 for the latter.
Some betting upon the Grand National took place, Shak-
spere being backed at 100 to 12, and the others as quoted
below. Full details of the day's sport are appended :--
The Derwent Plate of 30 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5
sovs each ; winners of any race after Feb. 14 (at ten
a.m.) 71b extra; one mile.
Mr. Hodgman's Vice Versa, by Zuyder Zee, dam by Kur-
rand—Lateef, 3 yrs, sst 101 b (Quince) 1
Mr. H. G. Alwyn's Knight of Downe, 3 yrs, sst 121 b
(Hopkins) 2
Lord Bateman's Anchorite, 3 yrs, sst 101 b (car. sst 1211))
(Kenyon) 3
Betting—Even on Anchorite, 6 to 4 agst Vice Versa, and
sto 1 agst Knight of Downe. Vice Versa got away in
front, but after going a short distance Anchorite assumed
the lead and kept it until making the bottom turn, where
he gave way, Knight of Downe taking second place, but
Vice Versa, holding his own up the straight, won cleverly
by a length. Anchorite was placed a bad third.
The Harrington Plate of 50 soya, added to a Sweepstakes
of 5 SOTS each, for two year olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies
and geldings, Bst 71b; winners ones, 41b; twice, 71b

extra. Half a mile straight.
Prince D. Soltykoffs Pyrenees, by Arthur Wellesley—
Prairie Bird, Bst 71b (J. Maul 1
w Captain Hakesley's Eau de Vie, 8st.1011) (Luates 2
Mr. Stevens's Substance, Bst 71b (Payne 3
.

The following also ran : —Handsome Jack, Traviata,
Ultor, Cork Jacket, and Alarmist.

Betting —6 to 5 agst Eau do Vie, 7 to 2 agst Pyrenees,
100 to 15 each agst Handsome Jack and Substance, and 20
to 1 (at first Bto 1) agst Cork Jacket. Owing to the frac-
tiousness of Eau de Vie and Cork Jacket, the last named
of who:n bolted four times, the start was delayed, but
eventually the flag fell to a good start, Pyrenees cutting
out the work with a slight lead of the favourite,. at whose
girths was Substance, Cork Jacket in the inside being next,
Ultor and Alarmist bringing up the rear, and in this order
they ran to the distance, where Pyrenees and EAU do Vie
quitted the others, and although Loates made a most reso-
lute.challenge with the favourite at the lull-distance, he
failed to overhaul Prince Soltykoff's colt, who won cleverly
by a Keck. Substance was defeated a couple of lengths
for second place, Cork Jacket was fourth, Traviata and
Alarmist, • together, fifth and sixth, Handsome Jack
seventh, and Ultor last.
The Innkeepers Plato of 50 soya (Handicap); winners of
Tiny handicap after Feb. 14 (at ton a.m.) 71b extra; six

furlongs.
Mr. G. Angell's Landlord, by Hospitality—Wensley, 4
yrs, 7st 71b (including 51b extra) (Parry) 1
Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps, aged, 9st...(hforris) 2
Marquis of Hastings's Pantaloon, 5 yrs, 9st llb (includ-
ing 51b extra) (Gannon) 3
Mr. Lincoln's Barnabo, 4 yrs, 7st 21b......... (Maidment) 4
Mr. Lincoln's Torch, 2 yrs, st 71b (car. 6st) (Kenyon) 5

Betting—liven on Landlord, 3 to 1 each agst Queen of
Trumps and Pantaloon, and 100 to 5 "bar three." Land-
lord got the best of an indifferent start, and cut out the
work with a clear lead of Pantaloon and Queen of Trumps,
Barnabo and Torch being out of the race after about 200
yards of the jotarney had been traversed. Before reaching
the bottom turn Pantaloon gave way to Queen of Trumps,
who held second place into the straight, which the trio
entered almost abreast, and from the distance a close and
punishing race ensued, but the favourite getting slightly
the best of the struggle won by a neck from Lord Bate-
man's mare, who defeated Pantaloon a head only. Barnabo
was placed a bad fourth, and Torch last.
The Great Midland Steeple Chase Handicap of £lOO, added

to a sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 3 only if
declared; winners extra. About three miles and a half.
Lord Coventry's Chimney Sweep, by Ethelbert - Smut,
5 yrs, list (G. Stevens) 1
Mr. Potter's Jack of Trumps (h b), 6 yrs, lOst 101 b
(Mr. Audiawood, jun.) 2
Lord Poulet's Genievre, aged, 10st Edwards) 3

Elsharn, Patience, Sprite, and Snarleyow also ran.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Chimney Sweep, 4to 1 each agst
Elsham and Sprite, 5 to 1 agst Patience, 100 to 6 agst Jack
of Trumps, 20 to 1 agst Snarleyow, and 25 to 1 agst Ge-
nievre. After a considerable delay, consequent upon the
officials not seeming to know the proper starting-post, the
lot were despatched to a good start, Jack of Trumps making
play, attended by Patience and Sprite, next to whom was
Elsham, but at the brook opposite the stand the last named
took second place, the lot, which were lying well together,
being whipped in by Genievre. Traversing along the far
side, Sprite and Chimney Sweep joined Patience, and the
three went ou in the rear of Jack of Trumps, and in ad-
vance of Snarleyow and Genievre. At the fence leading
into the meadow Elsham ran up to Jack of Trumps, Sprite
at this point being in the rear. After going about a mile
and a half Elsham 'got in front of Jack of Trumps, but
soon gave way again and went on second, Chimney
Sweep taking third place fully a dozen lengths in the rear
of .the leading pair. This order was maintained up the
hill, descending which Elsham drew up to the flanks of
Jack of Trumps, and no change occurred in the respective
positions of the remainder until reaching the brook, Which
was cleared in the following order:—Jack:of Trumps,
Elshain, Genievre, Chimney Sweep, Patience,' and Snar-
leyow together next, and Sprite last. In the meadows
Chimney Sweep was very judiciously pulled into the rear,
Sprite simultaneously with this movement taking second
place, Genievre going on third, and Snarleyow fourth. At
the fence, about three-quarters of a mile from home, Sprite
lost some ground, Jack of Trumps at the same time taking
along lead of Suarleyow and Genievre, but Sprite soon
regained his position; ho only sustained it momentarily,
however, for on jumping into the course he dropped into
the rear. Half-vray in the straight Jack of Trumps and
Chimney Sweep quitted the others, and the last-named
getting the best of it, won cleverly by a length; three
• lengths divided second and third, Elsham was • fourth,
Patience fifth, and the other pair pulled up before reaching
the post.
The Hurdle Race Plate of 50 sous, added to a Handicap
of 5 sous each, 2ft (to the fund); winners of any

hurdle race or steeplechase after Feb. 11 (at 10-a.m.) 71b

extra. Two miles, over eight. hurdles.
Mr. G. Augell's Nukuhova, by Neashtun—Typee, 5 yrs,
9st Olh (Thorpe) 1
Mr. W. Copelaud's Queen of Trumps, 6 yrs, 9st 71h
(Kuott) 2
Mr. J. B. Angell's Lord BurMgt), aged, lust 7lh
(Capt. Harford) 3
Mr. A. 11. Summers's Goldylocks, 6 yrs, 9A 121 b (car.
10st lib). (Mr. Crawshaw) 0

Betting—Even on Nukuheva, and 5 to 2 agst Queen of
Trumps. Lord Burleigh made the running into the
straight, when he gave way to Queen of Trumps and Nu-
kuheva. The last-named obtained the advantage from the
distance, and won easily by a length. Ten lengths sepa-
rated second and third; and Goldyloeks refusing, after going
about three-quarters of a mile, did not pass the post..

WIIAT TIIE HYDE PARK RIOT HAS COST US.
The cost of replacing the railings round llyde Park will
be £3,372. This announcement should be very gratifying
to those "roughs" who believe that the destruction of
public property "makes it good for trado."—The Parochial
Critic.