Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1901. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 15 April 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1901. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

In the ordinary course of events, the Press of the Colony would ere now have been discussing, the probable measures likely to come before Parliament. The coming visit of the heir apparent to the British throne, has to some extent disarranged the ordinary course of events, and now wo are told in some quarters that there is to be two sessions—a short one prior to the Royal visit when an appropriation Bill will bo passed and a second after the visit when the business of the Country will be transacted. The Dunedin Star Wellington correspondent wires that so far no decision has been aimed at by the Cabinet. Seeing that to meet in Wellington in May and then to adjourn to the Ist of July would mean serious expense and inconvenience to the members, it is proposed to consult them on the matter. By meeting on June 29th and formaly opening by commission, Parliament could meet again on Monday, July Ist. This would enable salaries and pressing accounts to be voted, and an Imprest supply bill to be passed, The debate on the Address-in-Beply would be adjourned. It is stated that there is precedent for such a course. However, members are to be consulted. This, we understand, coincides with what the Premier informed Mr Guinness while at Greymouth the other day, and it may be taken for granted that there will only be one session, for members, not receiving any extra pay, are not likely to care about the expense of a second session. Parliament will therefore likely be opened as above and the actual business commencement made on Tuesday, July 2nd.