PARLIAMENTARY.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1688, 15 October 1887, Page 3

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Fbiday, Coxobbr 14. The Oonnoll met at 2 35 p.m. Sir Frederlok WhiUker moved the ■Qipension of the Standing Orders m order to pass money bills, expected from the Home m one sitting. ADDBESBIN BEPLY. Mr Oliver moved the Addrees-in-Reply He said that the oonntry desired retrenchment which must beff eected if the lolveney of the colony was to be maintained. He advocated economy m eduoatlon, and the handing over of the railways to non-political boards. Mrlßarnicoat seconded the motion Mr Homes spoke m favor of retrenchment. He deprecated the system of deficiency bills and borrowing from trust funds. He advocated the abolition of the Native Department, and greater economy In defence expenditure, and m the cost of education. Mr Waterhouse drew attention to the small reserre of bullion m the banks. He •Aid that the Government would be turned out unless it carried out effectual retrenchment. He advocated 7 years *b the minimum school age, and the Intro duotlon of Kindergartens. He deprecated ■mall holdings as runlous to settlers unless near cities. Mr Richmond expressed a hope that the Government would try and bring down a Bill for Reform of the Council Amongst the schemes fur retrenchment. The motion for the adoption of the Address was carried on the voices. The Council" adjourned till 7.30 p.m. The Council resumed at 7.30 p.m ADJOUBNMENT. Sir F WhiUker stated as there was no chance of the Supply and Revenue Bills coming down that night he would move that the Counoll at rising adjourn to the following day. The Council then adjourned to next day.