Parliament.

Manawatu Herald, 29 June 1893, Page 2

Parliament.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TUESDAY. Sir Robert Stout, .was sworn, and took his seat. He was warmly applauded on both sides of the House. Leave of absence for one week was granted to Sir George Grey on account of ill-health. The Premier moved, ' That a respectful address be presented to His Excellency the Governor, asking him to convey to Her Majesty the Queen an expression of the deep regret of this House at the loss of H.M.S. Victoria, and its sorrow at the death of so distinguished an officer as Admiral Tryon. and so many brave officers and men.' Mr Rolleston seconded the motion in an eloquent speech. The motion was agreed to. The Premier moved, ' That this House desires to place on record its regret at the death of Sir William Fox, K.C.M.G., and its appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him to tiro Colony during a long series of years.' Sir John Hall seconded the motion, and spoke highly of the services of Sir William Fox. As a political opponent he was always fair aud always honest — (hear, hear) --and as an ally .he was loyal, genuine, unselfish and considerate in the highest degree. Lady Fox and he might be said to have lived for others, not for themselves. Messrs Sannders and W. Hutchison also gave tribute to the personal aud public worth of Sir William Fox. The motion was agreed to. Mr Cadman resigned his portfolio and stated his intention to place his version of the affair before his constituents. The Premier stated the resigna tion had been received with regret. Mr Rees, in moving the adjournment of the House said he should apply for a special committee. Half the circumstances had not been brought out at the trial. Sir Robert Stout defended Mr Cadman. Captain Russell said that he had taken considerable interest in the progress of the Native land laws, and in his opinion the Native Minister had done nothing whatever to impede Native legislation. There was nothing whatever to lead him to think that he had done anything improper. He thought the reputation of a public man ot New Zealand was of greater importance than any party trial, and he declared that he did not think that any action had been taken by Mr Cadman with the ulterior object of benefiting himself in any degree whatever. Mr Rees, in replying, claimed that Sir Robert Stout had stated only one third of tho truth. The motion for adjournment was lost. The following Bills were read a first time : — Small Debts Prevention, Prohibition ot the Supply of Intoxicating Liquor to children, Law Practitioners Acts Amendment, Holding of Pubhchouses by Brewers "Prohibition (in committee), Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration, Shops and Shop Assistants, Cheviot County, Cheviot Hills Estate, Dispo. sition Noxious Weeds, Stock, Land Drainage, Harbours Act 1878 Amendment, Civil Service Insurance, Wellington City Sanitation Loan Em-

powering Act Amendment, Bank Accounts Audit, Rating Acts Amendment, Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment, Lake Ellesmore Lands. When the House resumed at 7.30 p m. Mr Willis moved the Address inReply to the Governor's speech. Mr Earnshaw seconded the Address. The other speakers were, the Hon W. Rolleston, the Premier, Mr Duthie, and Mr McLean moved the adjournment of the debate.