The Sun.
London, England, 1861-04-25 00:00:00

IRON-CASED VESSELS.

Mr. KNIGHTLEY asked the Secretary to the Admi-
ralty whether, in the contracts for the iron .cased vessels
ordered by the Government, and now in course of construc-
tion, any stipulation had been made as to the quality of the
iron to be used ; and whether it was proposed to subject
the plates to any, and, if any, what, test to prove their
strength
Lord C. PAGET said that this matter was under the
careful consideration of the Admiralty, and a commission,
including some most eminent scientific men, was appointed
to inquire into the subject, and give Government every
assistance.

RAILWAY ENGINE-DRIVERS.
Mr. BENTINCK asked the President of the Board of
Trade whether he had lately received a deputation of rail-
way engine-drivers, the object of which deputation was to
call his attention to the consequences of that class of rail-
way servants being overworked, and asking for the inter-

ference of the Board of Trade in the matter ; and, if so,
whether any, and what, answer had been given?
Mr. M. GIBSON said that he had received such a de-
putation, and confessed he was surprised to hear of the
number of hours these men were employed. However,
he informed them that Government could not interfere be-
tween them and their employers.
THE BUDGET—ADJOURNED DEBATE. '
_ _

Mr. S. FITZGERALD, on resuming the adjourned
debate on the motion for going into committee of Ways
and Means, complained that the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer had not given any explanation in reply to the tem-
perate questions which proceeded from the Oppo-
sition benches. Several considered that the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer over-estimated his re-
ceipts for the present year, and was sanguine in
respect to certain sources of income on which
he relied, but which it was believed he would never realise.
It was also strongly objected to the financial scheme of the
right hon. gentleman that he proposed to remove a tax
which he could not replace, and which would have
to be supplied by an addition to other taxes which were
already unbearable. He believed that on both sides of the
house it wee considered the*, in re'l?rence to this.particular
tax, the right hon. gentleman had been influenced only by
a desire to conciliate the member for Birmingham (Mr.
Bright), a course which should not be pursued by any dis-
tinguished statesman. The right hon. gentleman had not
been candid in his statement with respect to the year
1860-61, for he said that the deficiency in income as com-
pared with expenditure was only £2,270,000. But it ap-
peared that there was a further deficiency of £750,000,
which would have to be provided for out of the current
year. With reference to 1861-62, he repeated
that the Chancellor of the Eichequer was too
sanguine in his expectations. In support of that assertion
he would ask if any one acquainted with the state of things
in China was satisfied that the sum of £1,000,000 voted for
the expenses relative to that country would be found suffi-
cient ? The right hon. gentleman went onthe assumption that
there was to be no failure in the harvest, and that peace
was to prevail on the continent, but could any statesman
be sanguine on either of these points?
(Hear.) The Foreign
Secretary stated the other evening that an indemnity to the
amount of £650,000 had been received from the Chinese
authorities, but it turned out the sum really received was
only £212,000. He contended that the Chancellor of the
Exchequer could not realise by January next the amount
which he anticipated from China, for of the £550,000 that
would be in the hands of the Government from Chinese
cuetems not one farthing would come into the possession of
the right hon. gentleman. Notwithstanding this the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer took credit for that money.
He believed that Mr. Bruce had already fole
lowed the example of the French and American
GoVernments, and paid the British merchants in full, and
therefore not one farthing of that money would be avail-
able for the purposes of the Chancellor of the Ex.chcquer.
(Hear, hear.) Another objection to the budget was the re-
peal of the duty on paper, and with an admitten deficiency
on the income last year, and a probable deficiency for the
current year. The Chancellor of the Exchequer had
spoken in support of repealing this duty of unbroken
pledges, but he believed there was no member of
that house, so overburthened with broken pledges of the
right hon. gentleman. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) He
denied that the house was pledged to the repeal of this
tax, though they were with regard to other taxes. How
many members of the house were there who, at the last
election, did not express an opinion that the income tax
should be repealed? lie said those who agreed with him
(Mr. S. Fitzgerald) considered that the Chancellor
of the Exchequer had understated their expenditure,
and exaggerated their receipts for the current year. If
after the statements thrt would be made on
his (Mr. Fitzgerald's) side of the house, the Government
still said this was a surplus, they must be responsible for
that assertion. But if there were such surplus he and those
who agreed with him would not consent to the remission
of a t rx which could not be replaced, and, as he previously
stated, could only be supplied in the event of a deficiency
from other intolerable imposts. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. M. GIBSON defended the budget, which he said he
believed was founded on the most honest estimates, and he
disclaimed the imputation that the Government would act
in conspiracy with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to de-
.

ceive the country and the house. He believed that they
had adequately provided for the public service, and in
the remissions proposed they were of a nature
that would prove of benefit to the country. (Hear, and

cries of " No.") With regard to China he preferred relying
on the statement of Lord Elgin and Baron Gros than thatof
the hon. gentleman (Mr. S. Fitzgerald), and their

estimate was that £1,000,000 would be received
from China this year. (Hear, hear.) Supposing that
they might not have been strictly accurate in the
amount stated, but taking a moderate estimate he was
satisfied that at at least COO,OOO would be received by the
Exchequer from China during the current financial year.
[LEFT SPEAKING.]

AQUA TICS.

CLASPER OF NEWCASTLE AND POCOCK OF

LAMBETH FOR £5O A-SIDE.

The above event took place this afternoon over the usual
course, from Putney to Mortlake. Owing to the fineness of
the weather there was a large concourse of spectators. Mr.
Casaymer was referee. ' Clasper having won the
choice of station took the Middlesex side. He was
piloted by Driver. Precisely at twenty minutes past
two a very even start was effected. When off the Duke's
Head a barge moored off there caused a slight inter-
ruption. They rowed scull and scull for fully
half a mile, when Clasper gained -a few feet ad-
vantage over his opponent, but this was only tempo..
rary, as Pocock again drew himself level. They then
rowed scull and scull till they reached Hammersmith
Bridge, Pocock going under first with a lead of two or
three feet. When they reached Chiswick Eyot, Clasper
put on a spurt, and drew himself clear of his antagonist.
At the end of the Eyot, Clasper was two lengths ahead. In
crossing again at that place he gained another length,
which virtually decided the match. Clasper increased his
advantage, and arrived at the ship at Mortlake in 26 min.
10 sec., full a dozen lengths ahead of Pocock.

Though Pocock has been' defeated, his friends ought
not to desert him, as he rowed the finest and gamest race,
without oxcep4ion, that has been rowed on the Thames for
the last fifty years. Previous to the race he had under-
went a careful preparation by Mr. Robert Bain, of
Lambeth.

Betting at starting-2 to lon Clasper to any amount.

TATTERSALLS'-(THIS EVENING).

TWO THOUSAND,
9to 2 agst li(ttledrure (take sto 1)
9 to 2 agst Kiarikoff (take 6to 1)
10 to 1 agst Prec€ptress (taken)
10 to 1 age Overton (taken)
14 to 1 agst Luaus (taken)
100 to 6 agst Russley (offered)
100 to 6 agst Diophantus (taken and offered)
100 to 6 agst Sweet Hevthorn (taken)
100 to 6 agst Neighbour (taken)
33 to 1 agst Knight of St. Patrick (taken)
50 to
.1 agst Copernicus (taken)
50 to 1 agst Elborus (taken and offered)

CHESTER CUP.
7to 1 agst Chere Arnie (taken)
7to 1 agst Wallace (take 8)
10 to 1 agst Man at Arms (taken)
12 to 1 agst Ban Webster (taken)
25 to 1 agst Schism (taken)
THE DERBY. ,
7 to 2 agst Dundee (offered)
1000 to 15 agst Imam; (taken)

THE MAILS.

MAILS DUE.

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Australia,
a, Ceylon, and Mautv-dius (via South-
May
la
am
Do. .. **
(via Marseilles)) May 13.
Brazil arc] Cape Vercis .. .. .. .. May 4.
Buenos Ayres, Monte Video, &c. .. ..
Cuba and Mexico .. .. .. .. .. April 1.9.
Canada, &o. (vial 'derry) .. .. .. April 24.
Care of Good Hope, &o. .. .. .. .. May 2.
China, Penang-, and Singapore (via S'ampton) May 2.
Do (via Marseilles) April 26.
Gibraltar (via Southampton) .. • • • . May 2.
India (Calcutta), Ceylon, &c. (via Southampton) May 2.
Do. (via Marseilles) April 26.
India (Bombay), (via Southampton) .. • . May 11.
Do. (via Marseilles) .. .. May 5.
Lisbon .. .. .. .. .. .. May 1.
Malta, Egypt, and Aden (via Soutba.mcputbon:
sere..
(via Marseilles) .. Apirit`,4,& Do.
Vigo, and Oporto .. • • • . ..
United States, California, &c. .. . . Alay 1.
lAlpalril:V..
• • I\llv I
Western Coast of Africa, Madeira, Teneriffe . , May iii
West Indies and Pacific, Carthagena

The operations for erecting three lighthouses in
the Red Sea are temporarily suspended, partly on account
of the approach of the hot season, ome difficulty has been
found in erecting one of the lighthouses which was intended
to be placed on a dangerous shoal in the Red Sea, on accet
of the foundation being found to be of sand, The Penin-
sular and Oriental Company contribute a very handsome
sum towards the undertakings.
Tishman and
A COMPLETE DISGUISE,—An
Roman* were walking through the galleries of
been slightly clothed
where certain statues andpictures have -a—s fastidious as the
so as not to shock the minds of P
urinstg4iishman made some
the Vatican
late King of Naples,
when theconversation, to the " naked
allusion in the course of et, ereplied the Roman, half
Truth," " Excuse me,
that it shall be draped by ts.
taken that
longer allowed to go naked
plrtntively, " the Truth
iu home--good cars is
Cardin ,I."—runc4.