REPORT OE THE PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE.

H.—No. 7.

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On the motion of Mr. Sheehan, it was Resolved, That Mr. Vogel, Mr. Tribe, and Mr. Reynolds he requested to attend before the Committee to-morrow, at 11 o'clock. The Committee then adjourned until Thursday, at 11 o'clock.

Thursday, 10th October, 1872. Committee met pursuant to adjournment. Present : Sir D. Monro, Mr. Eolleston, Mr. Pox, Mr. McLean, Mr. Andrew, Mr. G. B. Parker, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Pearce, Hon. Mr. Gillies, Sir Cracroft Wilson. Sir. D. Monro in the Chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Mr. Harrison was in attendance before the Committee, and was examined. Mr. Eeynolds attended before the Committee for the purpose of giving evidence. A discuss on took place as to whether the evidence of Mr. Eeynolds should be taken, when it was determined to do so. Mr. Eeynolds then withdrew. Mr. Tribe was in attendance, and gave evidence. Mr. Tribe then withdrew. The Hon. the Speaker attended before the Committee, at the request of the Chairman, and gave evidence. Mr. Speaker was thanked by the Chairman, and withdrew. Resolved, That the Committee adjourn until to-morrow at 11 o'clock, and that Mr. Vo^el Mr. Holt, and Mr. Brogden, should be summoned to attend. The Committee then adjourned.

Tuesday, 11th Octobee, 1872. Committee met pursuant to adjournment. Peesent: • Sir D. Monro, Mr. Sheehan, Sir Cracroft Wilson, Hon. Mr. Gillies, Mr. G. B. Parker, Mr. Pox, Mr. Andrew, Mr. Pearce. Mr. Eolleston, Sir D. Monro in the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Mr. Holt and Mr. Travers were in attendance. _ Mr. Travers, as Counsel for Mr. Holt, stated that he had an application to make, before the "business of the Committee was proceeded with. He produced an Auckland paper, in which a telegram appeared, relating to the letter forwarded by Mr. Harrison to the Speaker, and desired that the Telegraphic officer should be summoned before the Committee, and requested to produce for inspection the original order for such telegram ; when, on the motion of Mr. Pox, it was Resolved, That Mr. Lemon, the head of the Telegraph Department, be directed to attend, in order to ascertain from him how far he is in a position to communicate contents of telegrams, or produce the same for inspection of the Committee. Resolved, That a letter be sent to Mr. Lemon, requesting his immediate attendance, and desiring him to bring up all precedents and authorities for and against producing telegrams in evidence. The letter was written, and sent. Mr. Lemon attended before the Committee, and stated that the summons had just been put into his hands, and, before complying with it, requested to be allowed to consult with the Attorney-General. The request was granted. Resolved, That the Committee adjourn until 12.30. The Committee adjourned. In consequence of there being no quorum, the Chairman adjourned the Committee until tomorrow (Saturday), at 11 o'clock.

Saturday, 12th October, 1872. Committee met pursuant to adjournment. Present : Sir Cracroft Wilson, Mr. Eolleston, Mr. Pox, Mr. G. B. Parker, Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Gillies, Mr. Andrew, Mr. Pearce. Sir D. Monro, Sir D. Monro in the Chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Mr. Holt and Mr. Travers in attendance. 2