The Sun.
London, England, 1866-02-27 00:00:00

KENSINGTON IMPROVEMENT BILL.

On the motion for the second reading of this bill,
Sir P. BURRELL moved that it be read a second time
that day six months.
Mr. O. BROMLEY seconded the amendment. A
great number of poor persons would be displaced by tho
bill, and no adequate compensation was provided for
them as the law now stood.

Mr. TITS said the improvement which was undertaken
by the Metropolitan Board of Works was a most impor-
tant one, and that it was greatly needed. Any person
going by the main road from Knightsbridge to Kensing-
ton would at once see the benefit that would be derived
from the proposition. Although there would be a certain
number of poor • persons removed by the improve-
ment, the Board of Works would fully com-
pensate them for the inconvenience. The leading
inhabitants wore in favour of the projected improvement,
and a large mooting which was favourable to the bill was
held only as Into as last Saturday. He did not know the
bill was opposed, but ho hoped the amendment would be
withdrawn, and the notice for the second reading would
be agreed to.
The amendment was then, by leave, withdrawn, and the
bill read a second time.

MONUMENT TO LORD PALMERSTON.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER brought
up the reply of her Majesty to the address of the house,
relative to the erection of a monument to the late Lord
Palmerston. Her Majesty expressed her gratification at
receiving the address, and that she would give directions
in accordance with it.

JAPAN.
Lord STANLEY asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
whether his attention had been called to statements made
in the London and China Telegraph of the sth insta.eineA• him
refer-
ence to the exchange question in Japan ; and k
to produce a co of the report made byeMprr.eAsernbtuthsyneotet ofnt
py
the Treasury on the operation of the
of appropriating the profits arising
been
carried
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to thethe
had exchange ; and whether any sums
credit of the public accounts, out of the profit arising from
Ichibon and the rate at which it is supp
the difference between the current valuelieodf
ttehethJeapnaanveasle,
military, and civil services ?
attention had been called to the The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
thee is-eport of Mr. Arbuthnot,
jaecliQllLElinadsaniod ohbis-
jection to the production of
for information. No sums
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and it would be well that thahtadrehepoelt schaorurileddbetnretlhieedpunpohlinn
account arising out of t
the
rate at which it is supplied to
JapanesetheAY BRIDGES.
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navnl
and Ichibon,
Mr. O'BEI.RN askedYsrvtihcees.President of the Board of
Trade whether his attention . .
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had been called to the danger
amyetropolis which arose from the
bridges crossing many of the
and whether it was his intention to take
teoxptlii)
leading streets ;
such steps as would insure the erection of screens upon
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e Mr. M. GIBSON said his attention had been called to
ach of such bridgeeosfr?athilew
the matter by one individual. When the local authorities
made representations to the Board of Trade they had the
power of ordering the erecting of screens, but the Govern-
ment had no authority to act on the representation of a
private person.
DEVONPORT DOCKYARD.
Sir J. PAKINGTON gave notice that on going into
committee of supply on Thursday next he should call the
attention of the house to the preliminary investigation that
has taken place against the dockyard voters with respect
to the evidence that was to be given before the Devonport
Election Committee. He should, in conclusion, ask the
Government certain questions connected with the matter.
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