LATER PARLIAMENTARY.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1706, 6 August 1875, Page 3

LATER PARLIAMENTARY.

THIS AFTERNOON.

The Abolition Bill In the House this afternoon, after the Government explanation of the Abolition Bill. Sir George Grey will move an adjournment of the debate till Tuesday. Thames Petition. Sir George Gj ey presented a petition from certain registered electors at the Thames complairjing of being deprived of certain rights, including the Ohinemuri grievance and lands leased to private individuals, &c, and praying an enquiry. Ihe petition was read. Mr Munro presented a petition, but spoke in so low a voice that nobody heard a word. The clerk mumbled through in the same tone something about Wangarei. Waiuku Petitions. Mr May presented a petition from Waiuku volunteers, praying permission to make selection of General .Government lands, and another petition for a branch railway. The Wynyard PierMr Swanaon c aye notice of enquiry respecting Wynyard pier, apd stoppage generally of harbour advantages to the east. Explanation by Sir George Grey. Sir George Grey made a personal statement. He referred to the publication in the Tbmesof the letter yesterday readin the House from Mr Bowen to the Chief Justice in which He Baid that Sir George Grey had said Mr. " Prendergast had given a contrary opinion to a former one. He denied having eaid so.

Mr. Bowen replied he had been under the impression that he had said so when he wrote the letter.

The Speaker said it was not a breach of privilege in such a case. Mr Fitzherbert has got on his legs, and seems in for an hoar's speech. State Forests. _ Mr Beeves is to ask whether in accordance with the Act of last years, the £7,500 were set apart for - the establishment of state forests. Sir Julius Vogel at the BathsMr Reeves is to ask the Native Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to utilise the services of Sir Julias Vogel daring his sojourn at the German Baths to obtain the services of verderers or other qualified professionals to instruct the people of the colony. ; Polynesian Scheme. Mr Beeves is to ask the Government if it has taken any steps since the last session to promote commercial intercourse or acquire dominion in Polynesia.