THE DIVISION.

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THE DIVISION.

A TIE.

THIRTY-NINE ON EACH SIDE,

SPEAKER'S CASTING VOTE.

The House at once proceeded to a division on tho no-confidence motion, to add the following paragraph to tho Address-in-Reply :—

"In conclusion, we deem it our duty to represent to your Excellency that your Excellency's advisers do not possess the confidence of this Houso . (Mr. Massey). , The voting wag even—39 on each side. Following is the division list:— Agnst. tho Govt. (39) For the Govt. (39) Allen Atmore Anderson Brown Bell Buddo ,T. Bollard Buxton R. F. Bollard Carroll Bradney Clark Buchanan Coates Buiek Colvin Campbell CraigU Dickson' Davey Escott Dickie Fisher Ell Eraser Forbes Guthrie •' Glover Harris Hanan Herdman Hindinarsl Hemes Isitt Hine Laurenson nunter M'Callum. Lang Macdonald Lee R. M'Konzie Malcolm 1 T. Mackenzie Mander Millar . Massey Myers A. K. Newmai Ngata E. Newman Parata Nosworthy Payne Okoy Poland Pearoe Rangihiroa Pomare Reed R. H. Rhed«i T. W. Rhodes Scott Robertson F.H.Smith Russell Statham Seddon Sykes Sidey G. M. Thomson . R. W. Smith' Veitch ' .T. C. ThomsoK Wilson . . . "Ward Younc .' Witty Mr. SPEAKER/having announced that tho voting was equal, said, "That being tho case, and according to tho usual constitutional practice procedure when tho Houso is equally divided, it becomes my duty to give a casting vote. That vote is invariably given by tho Speaker in order to show that in his.vote ho is quito impartial in the way he gives that vote, especially when the House is undecided whether the House has confidence or not in the Government that sits on tho Government benches. As tho House is undecided on that question, it is my duty to my Tote with tho noes, winch I accordingly do, and declare the amendment lost." . There was no applause irhon the result was announced. Tho' Speaker then put the question: "That a respectful address to his Excellency tho Governor be agreed to." This was carried on the voices. The PRIME MINISTER moved that tho Houso on rising should adjourn until Thursday at 2.30 p.m. in order to give the Committee of Privilege timo to complete their work.