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Kumara Times, Issue 3021, 9 July 1886, Page 2

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[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright —♦■ NO-CONFLTJENOE MOTION IN THE N.S.W. MINISTRY. MOTION REJECTED BY 52 TO 17. THE GRANT TO ROBERTSON. THE BANKER HOLT INSANE. HOME RULE SYMPATHY. (Received July 8, 1.15 p.m.) Sydney, July 8. During the sitting of the Assembly last night the galleries weie cleared. It has since transpired that Sir Henry Parkes afterwards gave notice of a vote of no-coofidencp in the Government. The motion came on for discussion this afternoon. (Received July 9,2 p.m.) July 9. The vote of want of confidence in the New South Wales Ministry proposed by Sir Henry Parkes was negatived by the Assembly last night by 52 to 17. The Bill giving effect to the resolution in favour of a grant to the Hon. Johu Robertson has passed through committee in the Assembly. [united press association.] Sydney, June 29. E. B. Holt, the defaulting bank manager, who is at present confined in Parramatta Gaol, has been submitted to separate treatment similar to that of the prisoners in the Berrima and Goulburn gaols. The medical officer of the institution has reported that Holt is on the verge of acute mania, and Government have directed the health officer to critically examine the prisoner and report upon his mental condition. An enthusiastic meeting was held here last night, at which notable support was given to Mr Gladstone's proposals for Home Rule in Ireland. Hundreds of people were unable to gain admission to the hall in which the meeting was held. Sir John Robertson waß in the chair. Two resolutions approving of Mr Gladstone's policy, and of the establishment of an Irish Parliament were moved respectively by Sir Patrick Jennings, the Premier, and Mr Barton, Speaker of the Lower House. They were carried amidst cheering. Sir Henry Parkes was in the country, but he sent a letter, saying that as Mr Gladstone's proposals were accepted by Mr Parnell, he would support them if he were in the House of Commons. He thoroughly believed in the wisdom of Mr Gladstone's action.