I desire to inform the House that on the 17th February I received the following telegram from His Eminence the Cardinal Chamberlain:—
"Seán Gibbons, Chairman, Seanad Eireann, Dublin.
Sacred College Cardinals express profound gratitude adjournment Seanad Eireann in reverent testimonial respect late Beloved Pontiff.
CARDINAL PACELLI, Camerlengo.”