GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Kumara Times, Issue 884, 31 July 1879, Page 2

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, July 30. On the House resuming last night, Sir George Grey made .an elaborate defence of the policy of the Government and his own personal actions (Which have been impugned). The object of the speech appeared to be to urge the advisability of a dissolution. Mr Hislop’s amendment was then rejected on the voices. After some formal business, the House adjourned until 2.30 to-day. July 31. Sir George Grey read the Governor’s letter to him in reply to his application for a dissolution, in which he stated that he considered the Premier had a constitutional right to a dissolution. The House adjourned till Friday. No contested measures will be brought forward, and the Loan Bill will not be considered a contested measure. It is reported on good authority that Sir G. Grey has expressed himself favourably to the system existing in the United States, by whicli Civil servants are changed every time there is a change in Government. [special to kumaua times.] Wellington, July 30. Sir George Grey’s speech last night was most intemperate. He asserted that a certain Bank, backed by Gnvernbauds; hod systematically plun-

destroy him, because he wished to generate humanity, and wais the sold champion of liberty. He called Mr Rolleston “ Dismal Jimmy,” and made a most ungentlemanly attack on Lady Normanby, continually inferring to her as the “sick Marchioness,” and trying to excuse himself for refusing the use of the Hinemoa when the late Governor was leaving the colony. He said he offered the use of a man-of-war, although he knew none was available; He accused members of plotting to poison the mind of the ptesdut Governor. He strove throughout to create a bad feeling between nil classes, and in many remarks showed great economy and truth. The, great Middle Party proved td have no existence, only two members walking out when the division took place; July 31. At a Caucus this morning, 50 members were present. Another meeting takes place to-morrow. George will contest Marsden. Sir G. Grey’s friends boast of befooling the Westland electors by getting ° WOO beymour George returned,. Mr Woolcock is hot on the electoral roll through a blunder of of the County Clerk. A bill be introduced to rectify the blunder. Mr J. C. Brown recent attack on Mr Bard was caused by a misstatement of Mr lYinoent Pyke, who now denies what he previously stated.