House of Representatives.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 216, 18 September 1901, Page 2

House of Representatives.

The House met at 2.60 p.iu. Mr Wilford presented a petition from the Salvation Army, protesting against tho introduction of liquor into the King Country. A large number of other petitions to a similar effect were also presented from all parts of the colony. Mr Jas. Allen gave notice to move fora return of all correspondence in reference to the return of troops by tho Tagus, both before and after their arrival in tho colony: also for a return of the illnesses and complaints among the troopers by that vessel.

The Old Ago Pensions Act Amendment Bill (Mr Scddon) was introduced and read a first time.

Mr Scddon moved that tho House of Representatives expresses its sorrow at tho sad and melancholy death of tho President of the United States of America, and sincerely sympathises with the people of tho United States ; offers heartfelt condolcnco with Jlrs McKinley and the relatives of the late President, and joins with tho English-speaking people throughout the world in deploring the calamity that by his demise eventuates, and that a copy of the foregoing resolution he presented to the Government of the United States.

The motion was seconded by Mr Massey and carried unanimously in silence. Mr Sodden moved “ That this House desires to place on record its regret at tho death of the late Mr ,T. S. McKenzie, and its appreciation of his services as a momber of the House of Representatives, and tenders to Mrs McKenzie and family its sincorest sympathy and condolence.” The motion was spoken to by several members, and carried unanimously, in silence.

A similar resolution was carried in connection with the deatli ol Colonel William Eraser, late Sergeant-at-Arms, and for several years a member of the House.

Mr Sodden also made reference to tho death of Dir A. J. Burns, of Dunedin, who was a member of the House many years ago. At 3.05 tho House adjourned till 7.30. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m., and went into Committee of Supply for further consideration of the Estimates. Tho vote for legislative departments was discussed at very great length. Mr Laurenson moved that the item Sergeant-at-Arms, £2OO, be reduced by £l, as an indication that the House does not approve of a fresh appointment being made to that position. The motion was lost by 42 to 10. Eventually the wholo legislative vote was passed, shortly before midnight, without alteration.