The Sun.
London, England, 1861-08-02 00:00:00

FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Mr. GRIFFITH asked the First Lord of the Treasury,
whether there was any intention on the part of the Govern-
ment to allow any European Power to obtain possession of
Tetuan, or of any part of the coast of Morocco in the Me-
diterranean, with reference to the security of the Fortress
of Gibraltar ?

Sir G. BOWYER expressed a hope that this country
would adopt every legitimate means to prevent encroach-
ment by France on Switzerland, and that the hon. baronet
(Sir R. Peel) would exhibit in office the same interest and
zeal which he had done previously in reference to that
country. He hoped also that the Government would use
the great influence of this country to obtain fair play for
the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. From accounts, both
public and private, it appeared that that kingdom
was in a state bordering on anarchy, and that
it was deprived of ordinary protection to life
and property. He contended that the people
of Naples were kept down forcibly by the Piedmontese
troops, and that these should evacuate that country in order
to enable the people to give a true expression of their
opinions as to whether they were not now desirous of being
under their own Sovereign than remaining a mere province
of Piedmont.

Lord PALMERSTON said, with respect to the first
question that had been put to him, it apreared that the
King of Morocco had agreed to pay the Government of
Spain, in instalments, a certain sum of money as an
indemnity for the expenses incurred in the war.
From the wild character of the people of Morocco, there
had been some difficulty in collecting the money for this
purpose, which led to the continued occupation of Tetuan
by Spain. He had no doubt that the Government of that
country had no desire to continue the occupation, which
was very expensive. With respect to the other questions,
he understood that the withdrawal of the Swiss troops
from Italy had been the act of the Swiss Govern-
ment. As related to the atrocities which were alleged to
have been committed in the neighbourhood of Naples, he
understood the perpetrators were parties who had been sent
from the Holy City for that purpose. The Government of
this country would not interfere to protect these brigands
in their atrocities. (Laughter.)
Mr. S. FITZGERALD contended that the intention of
Spain was to retain permanent possession of Tetuan, and
referred to a statement which appeared in a Madrid paper
in support of this statement.
Lord PALMERSTON said he hoped the Sultan of
Morocco would fulfil his agreement, and he was satified the
Spanish Government would carry cut their contract.
THE 29TH CANON OF 1603.

Mr. H. SEYMOUR asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department, whether it was trus that the Convoca-
tion ofYork had postponed discussing the repeal of the 29th
Canon of 1603 until next November; if they had done so,
whether it was the intention of her Majesty's Government
to recommend that the Royal assent be given to the Canon
which had beer recently passed by the Convocation of
Canterbury, repealing the 29th Canon, and enacting another
Canon in its place ' • and whether the Canon Law, as con-
tained in the 29th Canon of 1603, respecting sponsors, was
not part of the Statute Law, it having been incorporated
in the English and Irish Acts of Uniformity of Charles II.;
and, if so, whether the Convention of the Irish Province, as
part of the United Church of England and Ireland, had, in
accordance with the letter and spirit of the Acts of Union,
been consulted respecting the proposed alteration in the law
respecting sponsors ?
Sir G. GREY said the Government had no special infor-
mation as to the proceedings of Convocation. As regarded
the second question, there was no application made to Go-
vernment on the subject. With respect to the third ques-
tion, it hardly arose, as the royal assent had not been asked
for.

THE BANDA PRIZE MONEY.
Mr. FI, oJ4=ol.llt asked the Secretary of State for

India, whether any and what steps aro being taken for the
distribution of the Banda prize money due to General
Whitlock's force ?
Sir C. WOOD said that with regard to the prize money
in question the subject was under the consideration of the
India Government, as some dispute had arisen in reference
to the amount to be distributed.
EMPLOYMENT OF SOLDIERS IN THE CON-
STRUCTION OF CHELSEA WORKS.
Mr. AYRTON drew attention to this subject, and de •
precated the conduct of the Government in granting the
assistance of Sappers and Miners for the works.
Sir G. C. LEWIS repeated the explanation that he had
given on a precious occasion, and said that as the work-
men considered the act of Government an interference with
their rights, he had given instructions that after the Ist of
September the employment of the Sappers and Miners
should be discontinued. (Hear, hear.)
Sir M. PETO said that the question was one
between the employers and the workmen, and condemned
the interference of Government. He expressed a belief
that ultimately the hour system would be adopted.
The subject then dropped.
PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA-
TION ACT (IRELAND) AMENDMENT BILL.
This bill went through committee, and was also read a
third time and passed.
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.

Mr. W. E WART moved-1. That, so soon as the esti-
mates are read, one night in each week be given to their
consideration; motions on going into committee of supply
being on that day not permitted, except by express permis-
sion of the house ; 'Z. That, on other nights when supply is
an order of the day, the speeches of members who
bring forward motions on going into committee of supply be
restricted to the limits of a quarter of an hour. That when a
bill is referred to a select committee, the report of such
committee shall be received, and the: bill stand for fur-
ther consideration, without the interventien of a com-
mittee of the whole house, unless the house shall order the
bill to be re-committed. 4. That such committees, and all
select committees, consist of not more than 5 (or 7) members,
named by the committee of selection, who shall choose them
for their knowledge of the subject to be submitted to their
consideration, and ascertain that they will be able to attend
regularly in such committee. 5. That no opposed business
be proceeded in after the hour of one o'clock in the morning.
He wished merely to bring these resolutions forward for
the consideration of hon. members during the recess,
and would not press for the adoption this session.
Mr. BASS seconded the motion. -
Sir G. GREY approved of some of the suggestions of the
hon. member (Mr. Ewart).
Mr. PAULL made a few remarks on the subject.
The house then adjourned at five minutes past 5 o'clock.