PARLIAMENTARY

Inangahua Times, Volume X, Issue 1564, 22 June 1885, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY

«. Wellington, June 16. In the House ibis afternoon Fitzberbert presented a pelitiou from W. M'Keuzie, praying fur relief on account of dismissal froro the public service. Fitzherbert gave notice to move that when the House is twice counted out during a member's speech, the speech ou Becood counting out shall be deemed to be concluded. The Defence Minister laid on the table a report on the alleged threaleuing aHitude of the Parihaka na.'ives towards Europeans. The Premier moved the adjournment •f the House till 6 30, as a mark of res- j pecfc to the memory of the l*te J«hn vSheehan. In doing so he paid a high tribute to the aWtily and kindly disposition of the deceased. Sir G. Gey seconded the motiou, and also spoke id the highest terms of the Jate Mr Sheeliao, both as a private gentleman and a public man. He deplored that one wiiii to much promise had been cut off suddenly in the midst of a iisefnl career. The motion was unanimously carried. Guinness gave notice to introduce a Coroners' Junes Abolition Bill and Miners Rights Reduction Bill. In the evening siding Pearson moved the Addresß-iu-tleply in a lengthy aud labored speech. Hislop seconded, spenking fluently and soundly. At the couclusion of the seconder's speech. Atkinson asked whether it was trne thai Government inteoded to bring down ihe Fiuancial Statement on Friday and the Public Works Statement on Tuesd&y. Stout replied that if Ihe Address was passed to-night the Fiuancial Statement would be miide on Friday. Yogel said that the Public Works Slatement depended on (he discussion on the Financial Statement. Atkinson said the Opposition would not want to ofler useless opposii ion and would allow the Address to pass, reserving ihe right to freely and fully criticise the Government policy measures. The Address was passed without further debate, and the House agreed to go into Committee of Supply, aod Waya and Means on Friday. The House then rose. ' • The general idea ia that Atkinson has scored a point. Shorthand reporters are to be appointed in the superior Oquris throughout the colony. This is much needed reform. In order to procure more complete returns of gold and other minerals obtained in the colony a draft biil has been prepared by the Minister for Miaes providing that all minors shall have a book in which they shall keep a record of all minerals obtained and disposed of, the book to be open for inspection by any of the officers appointed by Governmenrfor that purpose, bu^ contents uot to be divulged by ohe officers. * Wellington, June 17. Various petitions were presented praying for the prohibition of the sale of liquors to children under 16 years of age, also prohibiting the sale of liquors in hotels by barmaids. Barron gave notice of a bill to extend the hours of polling. Hurst gave notice to mova for a return of the cost of travelling allowances to Ministers and attendance since 1879 ; (2) for returns showing the annual expenses incurred in the maintenance of the Guv-

iranoftnt residence since 1879 to the end of May 1S85 ; (3) for a return showing the wthorisations granted to nominated immigrant* in each provincial district linoe the circular suspending the same has been issued, and Betting forth the reason which induced their exceptional treatment ; in such cases return to siaie the total number of applications received, atid when Government propose resuming immigration on this or any oiher system. The Bou&e adjourned for a shore ii».ie fpt the purpose of presenting the addrers in reply to the Governor. After the address was presented to the Governor, Afckinsoo asked i'-vt Native Minister if be would give the House copies of the shorthand noi.es taken during his visit to the native country, especially of his interview wiih Te Whiti. Ball&nee replied that he intended to lay the notes before the House, but he bad none of the interview with Te Whni. Atkinson asked whether Ballance would allow the interpreter to give an explanation. Ball&nee replied that he had no objection. Te Whifci's intetuious were cvi dently paciiic, and bis manner seemed to a great extent the same as before he said •• The potato is cooked." | Atkinson asked whether Ballance would I instruct the interpreter to prepare a report. Ballance replied evasively, and said he was prepared to give the House his version from memory. Answering Rolleston, Stout said *'i« Government would lay before ihe Bouse nil the particulars the Government had been able to get iv regard to the disi rict railways. Grey's motion for an Address to the Crown was carried unanimously. Men tenth's Miomg Companies' Ametidraeot Bill was read a tirst time. Guinness's motion restoppiugmembev correcting proofs of iheir speeches was withdrawn at i'.te< suggest urn of .he Premier, O'Conor opposed it. A bill to protect patents during the E::---hi'oi i ;on was read a second time. The House adjourned at 5.10 till next day. To-morrow Rolleston will ask *'>c Minis; er of Jusiiee whether a bill will be introduced for the payment of all jurora summoned in civil cases. Hunt will ask if Government whips were authorised to frank telegrams last session ; if so, whether Government intend continuing the practice. Mr Men i eat h is to move fora re : i*>*n showing (I) the ag^regae of votes taken last session on public works appropriations, apportioned according (• ihe electoral diotricta, and when the moi>ej voted* were to be expected ; (2) works within each electoral district upon which such moneys voted as above were to be expended ; (3) the moneys actually paic from all sources, 'including unaiv borised expenditure and 1 payments under the Eo&ds and Bridges Construction Act. anc Crown and Native Lands Racing Acts, in each electoral district ; (4) contracts which the Government is liable, appor tioned according to each electoral dis trict ; (5) population aud acreage of eacl electoral district! Lance will move that all correspondent relating U» the inquiry held hy <h< Chriatchurcb, Hospital Board be laid before the House. * Jmie 18 In the House this afternoon Mr Gain ness presented^u^ition from the Grej Valley praying^Br^he prohibition, o: barmaids in hotefe" Hislop presented a similar petittor from Timaru. Yogel gave notice to move to go in tc Committee on next sotting day to intro duce a Local Bodies Fiuianctal Bill. Stout gave notice to ask for leave tf introduce to-morrow a Bill to ame ad tut Counties Act. The Government promises tr> provide the House with a report on the working of the Contagious Diseases Act iv tht colony during the year. The first division of t.hesession took place on Downie Stewart's motion t» introduce Bible reao ins in %eho*>ls. For the billAyes, 40 ; Noes, 29. The bill was read a first time. Stout explained that he voted wii;h the ayes as a matter of courtesy ; but if ;h« Bible was to be read iv schools he would feel bound to oppose it at a future siare. Fisher explained his vote for the ayea in the same manner. Garrick gave notice to introduce an amendment t» the law of distress foi rent. Beaven gave antice to ask leave of absence far Mr Seddon owing to illness iv his family. Fitzherbert is <o move for a re '-urn of a'l lawyers who have done business for Government public service, aud the amounts paid. Gamck ga«r»*fi«*ice to introduce an assured law relative to distress for rent. Hurst's motion for a return showing the cost of Ministerial residences was lobt. Men teat h a Jong motion was withdrawn in order to put it in another form at the request of Yogel. The Government are apparently strong for this session, and it seems very unlikely that anything will be achieved by the Opposition.