GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1064, 24 November 1877, Page 3

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

[By Temgbaph.J [rBB FKEBS A9TWOT. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Esidat, November 23. The House met at 2.30. QUESTIONS. In reply to Mr Kennedy, Mr Macakdbe .v wid the surrey of the railway between the West and East Coaetß of the South Island would be continued till finished, In reply to Mr Oox, Mr Macandbew said £2OO would bo placed on the eßthnates to

meet the report/>f the Petitions Committee in the case of Captain J. C. Johnstone.

SATURDAY SITTING. It was resolved by 45 to 15 to sit tomorrow. Bins. Amendments by the Legislative Council in several Bills have been agreed to. Those in the Manawatu Land Orders Bill and the Education Bill were disagreed to, the latter after considerable discussion. A conference was asked for on each. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, November 23. The Hon. Mr Hall asked the Colonial Secretary the intentions of the Government with regard to Government business not yet disposed of, and especially the Land and Mines Bills. The Hon Colonel Whitmore said the Government intended to carry through the Land and Mines Bills. Especially the Land Bill, if the Mines Bill had to be dropped, and also the Loan Bill. He could give no decided answer about the Consolidation'Bill. The Government expected to be able to prorogue week after next. The Hon. F. D. Bell characterised such a course as disgraceful to the Council. PARLIAMENTARY INCIDENTS. [from the correspondent ov the press.] Wellington, November 23. The scene in the House last night over Mr Ovmond's reference to Messrs Brogden and Co.'s share in putting the Government in office was very disorderly. Mr Bowen snubbed Mr Rees by considering it a perfect farce when Mr Rees lectured the House on manners. Mr Stout was very rude to the Speaker, and was put down. As the debate got warmer, the whips brought up members from everywhere, and a division was expected, till Mr Stafford's motion settled the question. Otherwise a division would probably have gone against Mr Ormond. The question of privilege having worked out the loquacity of members, the debate fell flat, and the House went formally into Committee of Supply. To-night the estimates are being proceeded with. It is rumoured that Mr Bunny is to be appointed Commissioner of Railways. It has always been known that he must have something, as he has worked hard for it. [PER PRESS AGENCY.] The Otago Boys and Girls High Schools Bill was recommitted and reported with amendments, as was also the Christchurch City Reserves Bill, the third reading to take place next sitting day.