THE STONEWALL—LATEST FROM VICTORIA.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 364, 25 February 1876, Page 3

THE STONEWALL—LATEST FROM VICTORIA.

(Press Agency Telegram.) On Thursday last, qwing to the death of the Hon. J. i\ Sullivan, the Assemby adjourned as a mark of respect, but on the meeting of the House yesterday Sir James M'Culloch submitted his iron hand resolution in a firm but temperate speech, pointing out that majorities must rule and etating the decided intention of the G-overnment to obtain supplies for payment of the public creditor. Mr. Lalor raised as a point of order that it was necessary before the introduction of a new standing order to repeal the existing ones relating to. the same object. A debate thereupon ensued, but the Speaker ruled against the point, holding that the resolution was in order. During the debate, Mr. Lalor said tha': if the resolution was carried it would be a corrupt Parliament, presided over by a corrupt Speaker. The Speaker heard the words and called attention to them and Sir J. M'Culloch. moved that they be taken down. Mr. Lalor refused to apologise, although every opportunity was afforded him. He was adjudged guilty of contempt, and ordered to attend in his place next day to explain his conduct. Mr. M'Kean called Mr. Inglis, another member, a " damned sweep," and he was also ordered to attend in his place to explain his conduct. The House sat all through the night with closed doors, and is still | sitting this forenoon. Helays have! been told off on each side, but it is only a question of time, as the Opposition must ultimately succumb. A good deal of excitement prevails, and last night while the crowd was assembled outside the Parliament Houses a few stones were thrown. It is reported that the Speaker is anxious 10 bring about a compromise between the parties, but at this stage it is scarcely likely to be successful. A large crowd assembled within the precincts of the Parliament houses, where a large body of police was stationed. The Chief Secretary was hooted and bustled, but beyond a few groan? no demonstration was made. An open air meeting was held half-a-mileuway, when resolutions were j Kissed calling on the Governor to dismiss his Ministers,