The Sun.
London, England, 1868-04-25 00:00:00

BANKRUPTCY REPEAL BILLS.

The LORD CHANCELLOR said that since ho
introduced theso bills he had received several
communications which induced him to make some
amendments to these bills; therefore he thought it would
be best to go now through committee with these bills pro
firma, and then to explain the amendments on the report
being brought up. Ile proposed, therefore, to go into these
details on Monday week next.
Lord ROMILLY stigmatised some of the clauses of this
bill, as containing the most arbitrary and unjust enact-
ments, and such that perfectly innocent persons might
suffer from.

After some argument on the part of Lord CRANWORTH
and the Lout) CHANCELLOR, which was purely technical,
the bills wore committed and passed.

THE PROMISSORY OATHS BILL.
This bill was committed and passed.
OYSTER AND MUSSEL FISHERIES BILL.

The Earl of MALMESBURY moved the second read-
ing of this bill, and it passed.

THE PUBLIC PETITION BILL.

The following select committee on this bill was ap-
pointed :—Marquis of Bath, Earl of Devon, &c.

STAFFORDSHIRE COLLIERS.

The Earl of LICHFIELD asked whether a number of
Staffordshire colliers had left employment in the coal pits
of Lancashire in consequence of the magistrates and police
having declined through inability to protect them from
violence and personal inqury.

The Earl of MALMESBURY said that he believed that
that was the state of things, and he was sorry for it.
There had been a deputation to Mr. Galhorne
Hardy of the coal owners in Lancashire that morn-
ing, and he had inquired of the chief constable, and had
been informed that his forco was not sufficient to protect
these men Mr. Hardy had also telegraphed to the Mayor
and others, and found that they had not force enough.
lie then made application to the Horse Guards, and a
troop of cavalry and 300 infantry had been sent to the
spot. This, it was hoped, would be a sufficient force.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the Chair at 4 o'clock.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

Mr. S. MILL gave notico that on the 6th May he should
move for leave to bring in a bill to establish municipal
corporations in the metropolis, and also for a bill for tho
mention of a corpration of London.

THE WEST INDIA MAILS.
In reply to Mr. GRAVES,
Mr. S. BOOTH said it was not the intention of the Go-
vernment to invite competition for the conveyance of mails
to the West Indies.
THE BANK OF BOMBAY.
In reply to Lord WILLIAM HAY,

Sir S. NORTIICOTE said it was not thought desirable
to make special provisions with respect to the inquiry into
the matters connected with the failure of the Bank. He
had received a telegram from the Governor-General stat-
ing that he had given powers to the Commission to compel
the attendance of witnesses, ecc. ; and ho had also asked
him (Sir S. Northcote) to appoint a memberof the Commis-
sion, and he accordingly nominated Sir C. Jackson. Ho
had reason to believe: the whole matter would be
thoroughly investigated.
Mr. J. PEEL asked whether the Act of 1863, which
it war said had led to the mismanagement and failure of
the Bank of Bombay, was not submitted to and approved
by the Secretary of State for India before it was passed by
the Council of Bombay ?
Sir S. NORTIICOTE replied that it was not.
THE DISTURBANCES IN WIGAN.

In reply to Major ANSON (in the absence of Lord
Elcho),
Sir J. FERGUSON said it was quite true that disturb-
ances existed in Wigan, but he could not state the extent
the acts of violence had proceeded to. Telegraph commu-
nication had taken place between the Home-office and the
magistrates as to whether they had sufficient force at their
command to compel submission to the law, but receiving
an unsatisfactory answer troops had been at once de-
spatched to Wigan.

TILE DISTURBANCES IN CIIETE.

On the motion for going into Committee of Supply,

Mr. MONK called the attention of the house to tho cor-
respondence respecting the disturbances in Crete, pre-
sented to Parliament by command of her Majesty in
November, 1867.
Sir F. GOLDS MID condemned the conduct of Greece
with respect to the insurrectionary movement in Crete,
as, instead of remaining neutral as she ought,
kept up the flame by surreptitiously supplying arms
and other means for continuing the struggle
against Turkey. Had this not been the ease, tranquillity
would long ago have been restored. It appeared to bo the
desire both in Crete and Servia to drive the Jews away,
and make them vagrants, and then to punish them for
being that which they had been mhdo.

After a short discussion the motion for papors was with-
drawn, and

The house shortly afterwards adjourned.

TRAINING REPORTS.

KINGSCLERE.—On Thursday Satyr, Xi, Wolsey (with
bandages on both tore-logs), The Palmer, Green Sleeve,
Cotytto, Vabalathus, Vagabond, King Cophetun, Pero,
Gomez, Nyl Gnu, and Sister to Rosicrucian all cantered up
the hollow on the Cannon Heath Downs. In the Prince
of Wales's Stakes Xi, The Palmer, and Cotytto aro etgaged,
but in my opinion neither will run. Should, however, any
be asked, it will bo the last-named, but she would have a
poor chance, as she has been eased of late in her work.
Spring Stakes—Blue Gown, should ho run, could win,
despite his penalty of 121 b. He is likely, however, to be
reserved. Two Thousand—ln Rosicrucian, Green Sleeve,
and Blue Gown we have three superb animals, who aro
sure to render their names illustrious. Rosicrucian is cer-
tainly big, but my present opinion is., that ho will after a II
represent Sir Joseph Hawley for this event, which is con-
firmed by his work of this morning. Should ho run, he
will not only win, but easily too, as I am quite certain he
is one of the best horses the turf has seen for years. Blue
Gown and Green Sleeve are both very fit, and if either is
wanted at the last moment, will be found formidable sub-
stitutes for the favourite, and quite capable of taking his
or her own part. Blue Gown will reverse the running
with The Earl in the Newmarket Stakes, as the distance
will serve him better than when they last met, for it is my
belief that Blue sown likes a mile more than any other
course. Green Sleeve and Adosiuda are in the One Thou-
sand, and should Green Sleeve bo reserved for this event
she will be returned the winner.

NEWMARKET.—On Friday Le Sarrazin, lOuragan, and
Capitaine went a steady gallop across the Flat. St. Ro-
nan cantered steadily, and Bluekskin only walked. Bis:
marck led Pace and Harvester, after two canters, a steady
gallop of a mile. Vale Royal cantered, and then galloped
with The Peer a mile. Julius, led by Lanark, went a
good gallop of two miles. Leonia and Lady Coventry
only cantered. St. Angela and Marmite went well for a
mile and a half. In the Two Thousand Hayhoe, jun.,
has Slanderer and Lymington, whose late performances
will be the best guide to their form. Godding has Kettle-
holder, and ho is a sound, useful horse, though rather
small, and not good enough for this race. lie will win a
good handicap some day. La Sarrazin is a small com-
pact colt, very sound and wiry, and has undergone a good
preparation, and cannot be made more fit than he is at
present. I am fully prepared to see him run forward.
Lord Stanford's Vale Royal I have had but little chance
to form an opinion of, but it is said, when tried with
Python, he won very easily. The running since of
Python does not speak volumes for Vale Royal, and all I
can say is, he appears sound, and has, since ho came here,
done a fair amount of work. Pace is a great big horse,
but has created a good deal of divided opinion. I believe
him myself to be no roarer, as ho is called by some, and
up to the present day he has not been sick or sorry an hour.
From my own personal observations, too, setting aside all
"aristocratic" opinion, I venture to predict that Pace will
be at the head of the poll on Tuesday next, with the
French horse, Le Sarrazin, in close attendance. The
Prince of Wales's Stakes the best of John Dawson's will
win.

BECKHAMPTON.—Er. Wooleot's team numbers fifteen
horses, including Huntsman, Caithness, Scipio, Strad-
broke, Beanstalk, Janet Rawcliffe, Formosa, and several
two year olds, and there nevsr was a lot of horses looking
better, for they are all as clean and healthy as they pos-
siblE be. I saw Formosa stripped on Wednesday, and
theilityleolied wonderfully well, in fact she is a perfect
picture, her- coat shining. like satin. She is ono of the
most improved mares in the country, as she has grown
both taller and longer. She has undergone a long, steady
prepitration, and She looks as bard as nails, and I feel con-
fident.lie will win. Wonlcot has taken great pains with
her;*ited it will c..rtainly bo no fault of his if she is beaten.
Ho Vas had her at work ever since Christmas, and she has
notteen Sick or sorry all the winter. She is also engaged
in the Ono Thousand. Janet Rawcliffe I do not like much,
as and:has grown tall and light, but she may win a race or
two-over a short cut. Caithness, Stradbroke, and Bean-
stalk are engaged in the Chester Cup. The first-named
has very much improved, having thickened greatly, and
is now a lengthy horse -just the sort to suit the Chester
conise.

Wp►TEs.—The Earl arrived hero on Tuesday