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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 179, 26 July 1873, Page 2

Legislative Council. Wellington, July 25. In the Upper House to-dny, the Government, on the motion of Mr Sewell, promised such papers re»aniiDi_ Sullivan's murder as would not interfere with matters now pending. The Absault on Constables Bill, and the Water Woiks Bill were read a second time. House of Representatives. Wellington, July 25. In the House to-day, Mr O'.Conor gave notice of motion that the reconstruction ot constituencies was desirable.

The Premier stated the Government bad no intention of introducing n Lands Improvement Bill, or enabling Road Boards to borrow money. la reply to Mr Webster, Mr O'Roike said the Crown Lands Commissioners were subject to the control of the Secretary for Crown Lands. The waste lands were administered by the Waste Lands Boards. The Provincial authorities had no power to interfere with a Commissioner in administration of Crown Lands, unless justified by law. The Imprest Bill, for £250,000, was passed, j Mr Yogel moved the second reading of j the Telegraph Cible Subsidy Agreement Ratification Bill; he pointed out the necessity of direct communication, and also the economy of the schema. It had been arranged between the Queensland. New South Wales, and New Z j aland Governments. Tiie Government had undertaken to contribute £boo equally with tho other two Governments for the survey. A vessel was being prepared. The French Government were anxions to have a coble to New Caledonia, paying their share. The offer wns declined. T^e sbore e>d it was proposed to be landed near Cape Farewell, Province of Nelson. Tho bill whs read a second time, to be commitleJ on Tuesday next. Mr Voge) moved the second reading of the Provincial Council Powers Bill. The bill intends to give Councils the power to constitute Courts of Judicature, having power to deal with scab diseases; sale of liquors licenses; cattle and impounding; thistles; making and repairing of highways; levying and recovering rates; and boundary fences. To be optional with Provincial Councils to bring the Act into operation. The bill is not meaDt to increase the powers of the Councils, nor in crens(3 permanences. It simply confers necessary powers. Mr Bunny referred to the 19th section of the Consiitution Act, which defines the subjects on which Provincial Councils were prohibited from legislating. The Genera! Government only tinkered with Provincial Governments. Mr Webster condemned the bill as retrogressive. Mr Shepherd viewed the power of granting penalties of £500 dangerous. Mr Seymour advocated the defining of powers of Councils. Mr Cuihbertson supported the bill. Mr Fox said the bill did not grant new powers. Mr Gillies Bnid the bill only created fresh doubts. It confined the powers provHed by the Constitution Act. The hill passed the second reading. The Insolvency Bill wae read a second time. July 26. In the House last night the Marine Surveyor's Bill passed the second readiDg. Mr Wakefield moved for a return of all Bales and leases of Native lands. Mr Parata said that the Government had no right to furnish a return of private transactions. Mr McLean offered to give a return of J all Government transactions, but refused to include private matters. ■ Mr Murray supported, and Mr Burk- I land opposed the motion, which, on a division, was negatived by 27 to 2. On the motion of Mr Wnk^field, a return wfis agreed to of all officers of the Defence Force and Constabulary. Mr Rolleston moved for a return of the despatches from the secretary of State from the Governor and Acting Governor relative to Ministerial changes; also relating to the Governor's visita to the Native districts, including Kawhia. The Governmout promised to Jay the correspondence on the table. Mr O'Conor gave notice that he would aek whether it. is the intention of the Government to extend the telegraph to the Lyell township, and if bo, when the line will be completed. Mr Carriugton gave notice of motion relative to lite desirability of provision being made for the construction of roads and bridges upon the 97,800 acres of confiscated land given to military settlers in Tarannki, between ihe White Cliffs and the Patea district. Mr Johnston gave notice that he would move for a return of the travelling allowances to Ministers; also, a return in detail of nil allowances to the Governor during the five years ended March 31st last. Mr Harrison Have notice that he would move for a Goldfields Committee to consider and report upon the water supyly on goHfields.