The Sun.
London, England, 1857-02-07 00:00:00

WAR WITH PERSIA.

Mr. LAYARD, in consequence of the absence of the
First Lord of the Treasury, postponed the following
questions till Monday :—" Whether Feroukh Khan, the
Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, was
now negotiating with Lord Cowley under the authority
of the eame ful powers which he possessed when at Con-
stantinople ; and when it was the intention of the Go-
vernment to place the papers connected with the present
war with Persia o❑ the table of the house." He, how-
ever, asked the Lord Advocate if any measure would be
introduced this session for the union of the A berdeen
Universities I

The LORD ADVOCATE—Yes.
EXPENSES OF THE PERSIAN WAR.

Mr. H. BAILLIE asked the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer whether any agreement had been entered into
with the Indian Government respecting the expenses of
the Persian war, and whether any or what portion of
those expenses was to be paid out of the revenue of
India ? Whether her Majesty's Ministers have admitted
the claim of the Indian Government for the expenses of
the last China war, what the amount of the debt waq, and
why it has remained for so long a period undischarged ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said
that by arrangements made with the East India Go-
vernment the Imperial Government was to pay one•
half of the extra expense of the Persian war. With
regard to the claim of the Indian Government wit 'l re-
ference to the late war, it amounted to 593,000/. ; but
as the Indian Government owed the Imperial Govern-
ment a larger sum, no money would have to pass,
(Hear, hear. )
SAVINGS BANKS.

Mr. WILKINSON asked the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer whether it was his intention to propose any
measure this session for the improvement of the system
upon which savings banks are conducted ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCIIEQUE
was prepared to do so at an early day if he saw a chance
of its being duly considered and legislated on.
SUPERANNUATION FUND.
In answer to Mr. E. COCABANI4.

The CHANCELLOR of the EX;CIELEQUEII said the
report of the committee would shsrtly be laid before the
house) and after that a bill would be introduced.
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

On the motion for the adjournment of the house,
Mr. M. GIBSON asked that the Chancellor of the
Exchequer would present his financial statement at an
earlier day than usual.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said
that on Monday or Tuesday next he would state whether
he could make his annual financial statement before or
after the estimates. On Tuesday next the estimates
for the army and navy would be laid before the house.
PERSIA.

Lord J. RUSSELL complained of the unprecedented
course adopted with regard to the Address, in pledging
the house to an opinion that Persia bad violated the
treaty by taking Herat. That was a debateable ques-
tion, but could not be entered on without the necessary
information.
Sir G. GREY said the Government ha-I no wish to
pledge the house by the wording of the speech, and to
show that that was the feeling of the Geverumont Lord
Pahnerston consented to the alteration on Tuesday.
Mr. GLADSTONE said that two errors bad been dis-
covered since the agreement to the Address, too late to be
remedied, arising from the buzz of members when it was
read, and be urged that more caution E,hould be used in
future.
Mr. DISRAELI said he should proceed with his
motion on the day he bad named relative to the income
tax, but be had no wish to propose a financial scheme,
or stand in the way of the Government in raising the
necessary supplies.
Mr. CARDWELL condemned taking a vote for sup-
ply before the financial statement was made, and the
estimates laid before the house. They were now review-
ing the estimates and taxation, and the precedents of
1845 and 1848 should be followed, and - they should
know from the Government what was in their opinion
the sum of money necessary for the coming year.
Mr. MALINS said that the country had no objection
to find the necessary supplies, and he thought they would
have no objection to pay a double income tax, provided
they did not avail themselves of the present act, but by
a new and distinct vote. (Hear, hear.)
The motion was then agreed to, and the Speaker left
the chair.

SUPPLY.
The heuse then wont into committee, and supply was