PARLIAMENTARY.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 195, 14 August 1873, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

Legislative Council. Wellington, August 14. Tn the Council yesterday, Dr. PolleD, in rpply to Mr Peacock, said that Governmeuf would shortly take steps to remove the wreck of iho brig Australia off Cape Campbell, On the motion of Mr Eraser for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the Governor's answer in Lahman'a case, Mr Waterh use strongly defended Lahrnau, and 6(iid ha believed him innocent. He charged members with entertaining animus against him on account of his social position. House of Representatives. Wellington, August. 14. In the House yesterday the Tariff Bill was discussed. Messrs Murray and Gillie" opposed, and Mr Hunter supported the bill. Mr Johnston opposed the scheme. Mr Sht-phard paid the new toriff was not necessary, and he desired more information before ha could support it. Mr Coihherison supported ihe bill, Mr Stuff >rd said the Government were not woiking fairly. He would divide the House iu favor of a reduction on cerlaiu articles. Mr Parker, of Nelson, wanted more information. Mr Reader Wood opposed the bill. Mr Brandon advocated a reduction of the new tariff Mr Rolleston opposed tho tariff, which would press heavily upon consumers. Mr Vogel accused tlie Opposition of ignorance regarding the results of the new tariff. Consumers, especially wot kingmem were well able to pay the increased duiies. The warehousemen were active, and not unselfish. Figures showed that the new tariff would yield ao increase of £90,000. It was not designed to increase the revenue. Government would press tbe bill. Tbe Reporting Debates Committee intend to bring before tbe House a question relative to the Speaker's right, in suppressing in the House a portion of a letter from the editor of the Evening Post to him.