The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-23 00:00:00

DISTRESS IN IRELAND.

Mr. REARDEN asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if
any and what steps had been taken by her Majesty's Go-
vernment for the immediate relief of the almost famine-
stricken poor in extensive districts of the west of Ireland.
Lord NAAS said much distress unfortunately existed in
Connemara, but some public works had commenced, which
is was hoped would give employment to a large number of
persons. Everything that was possible to alleviate the
distress would be done, and it was to be hoped with good
effect.

TIIE REPORTED MUTINY OF TROOPS IN
INDIA.

Mr. STANSFELD asked whether the Government had
received any official information relative to the reported
outbreak amongst the troops in India?
Sir S. NORTHCOTE said the Government bad no
further information than that published in the newspapers.
THE REFORM BILL.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said it was
not intended to proceed with the Scotch bill that even-
ing. With respect to the amendment of the hon. mem-
ber for Newark, it could be dealt with by clauses in the bill.
With respect to the manner iu which it was proposed to
go on with the bill, ho thought it would be right,
especially as there had been some discussion on the
thirty-fourth clause, after they had decided upon
the fourth clause, which sot out the county franchise, that
they should at once proceed to consider clause 34, and
thus dispose of the matter as soon as possible. He should
also propose that next week there should be morning
sittings on Tuesdays and Fridays, at which they could
proceed with the other clauses of the Reform Bill.
(Hear, hear.) He thought it would be very desirable
that some alteration in the hours of sitting should
be made, and he thought it would be productive
of great convenience if they commenced their sitting
at two o'clock in the afternoon and continued until seven,
and then suspeed the sitting from seven until nine o'clock.
He thought from seven to nine the time at which the greatest
disinclination for business existed in the house. He would
not make any formal motion then, but after his proposals
bad bean thought over by hon. gentlemen opposite, he
would on Monday make the motion in accordance with
the suggestions he had just given to the house.
HABEAS CORPUS ACT (IRELAND) CONTINU-
ANCE BILL.
On the motion for the second reading of this bill,
• Mr. MAGUIRE made a very vigorous and energetic
speech, accusing the English Parliament with slighting-the
wants of Ireland, and that state of things had brought about
the Fenian conspiracy. He condemned the manner in
which the trials of the Feniane conspirators had taken
place, and concluded by asking the Government to pursue
a more liberal course of policy towards Ireland, which
would do away with all necessity for passing bills for the
suspension of the Habeas Corpus.
Mr. ROEBUCK replied to the hon. member, and said
that any person who alleged that Parliament had wilfully
disregarded the wants of Ireland iu order trie o serve "
private
purposes uttered a gigantic falsehood. sof
order."
The SPEAKER decided such language was un-
parliamentary.
Mr. ROEBUCK said if he had uttered anything that
was untrue he would withdraw it. (Hear, hear.)
[ LEFT SITTING. I