Parliament.

Manawatu Herald, 29 June 1899, Page 2

Parliament.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. TJie Council met at 2.30. on Tuesday. The Address'in- Reply, thanking the Governor for his speech at the opening of Parliament, was moved by the Hon. Mr Fraser, who advocated a more watchful care being exercised over the Maoris by the Ministry, and a greater" support belrig given to the Volunteer movement. He viewed with satisfaction the setting up of a commission of inquiry to investigate the marine scandals, and trusted the Government would proceed with the acquirement of land in the vicinity of cities for the establishment of workmen's villages. Referring to the recent Rakaia disaster, the Hon. Mr Eraser thdght all locomotive drivers should be abstainers from the use of intoxicating liquor. The Hon. Mr Pinkerton briefly seconded the motion for the presentation of an address, supporting the nlover's remarks with reference to volunteering. The Hons. Jones and Shrimski thought it would be an injustice if it went abroad that Carter, the driver of the train was under the influence of liquor at the time of the disaster, both gentlemen contradicted this, there being no suspicion that he was otherwise than perfectly sober. In this they were joined by the Minister of Education. The Hon. Mr Fraser explained that he had no intention of reflecting on Carter, but had been speaking in general terms of the necessity for sobriety. The Hon. Mr McLean entered into a discussion of the leading points of the speech from the Throne, 'in the course of which he condemned the working of the Conciliation Board, and some of the operations of the Advances to Settlers office. He also thought the Old Age Pensions scheme would have to be amended. The Hon Mr Tvvomey defended the policy of the Government, and also Ministers against the charges levelled at them in connection with the marine scandal. The debate wus adjourned on the motion of the Minister for Education. A vote of condolence with the family of the late Sir Yogel was agreed to. The council rose at 4.45. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 2.30. THE MARINE SC/NDAL. In reply to Captain Russell, the Premier said Judge Ward and Dr Giles would be a Commission to inquire into the alleged marine scandal, saying that the scope of the inquiry be full and exhaustive, and that he expected the report in a month. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to the Hons. McKenzie and Ward. THE LATE SIR J. YOGEL. The Hon. Mr Seddon moved a resolution of regret and sympathy with the relatives of the late Sir J. Yogel. He referred in detail to the great service rendered by Sir Julius Yogel to the Colony, a record of which any man might be proud. He particularly eulogised the Public Works and Government Insurance schemes, and his far sighted policy generally. Sir J. Vogel's services as Agent-General were also lauded by the Premier. Captain Russell seconded the motion, agreeing with the eulogism passed by the Premier. The motion was agreed to, and the House adjourned at 4.10 till 7.30, out of respect to Sir J. Vogel's memory.