THE EARL OF KIMBERLEYsaid, he wished to make an explanation in reference to a few words used by him on Friday evening, when moving the second reading of the Pacific Islanders Protection Bill. He was understood to have said that the commander of the Rosario had fired on the Natives in the Island of Nukapu in order to avenge the death of Bishop Patteson. That statement was not correct. The commander entirely disclaimed the idea that he went to the island to avenge the death of Bishop Patteson. What occurred after the arrival of the Rosario was stated to have taken place in consequence of a poisoned arrow from the shores having wounded one of the boat's crew. The Papers on the subject would shortly be laid before the House, and their Lordships would have an opportunity of arriving at their own conclusions.