Australian Politics.
■ ■ -o CHARGES OF CORRUPTION. THREATS TO ABOLISH the UPPER HOUSE[Pur Press Association.] Sydney, This Day. In the Legislative Assembly last night, ; on the motion of Mr Cotton, it was agreed , that Mr McMillan be called upon to explain the charges of corruption and voteselling made by him in a recent speech. In the course of au interview, Mr Mc- ' Millan said there was nothing" to withdraw ; the statements were legitimate ' and fair, and founded on reliable inform- < ation. - I Mr Black moved the adoptiou of a , scheme to prevent the Legislative Coun- . cil vetoiug measures twice in succession. He urged that the powers of the Upper House must be restricted or the Cham- ' ber abolished entirely. ' Mr Frtt/.frerald moved as an amend- i ment that the Legislative Council bind- < ered the progress of legislation and ought to be abolished. Sir Henry Parkes, in a , strong speech, 6aid the abolition of the r second chamber forshadowed lhe destruc- , tion of freedom. Under one chamber tryancy would Sourish and no man's life I ' would be safe, The debate was adjourned* '
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 297, 25 April 1894, Page 2
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180Australian Politics. Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 297, 25 April 1894, Page 2
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