PARLIAMENTARY.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 237, 2 October 1873, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

Wellington, October 2. Jn the Council yesterday, in reply to Colonel Whi. more, The Colonial Secretary said if, was not likely that the Government, at that late period of the session, would pledge itself to introduce an income aud property-tax next session. Mr Pharazyn moved that the Government instruct the Jud»e who eat in the Compensation Court at Wanganui to make a final order for the awards decreed by him. Tho patties had heen kept oufc of their money for six years. Colonel Whitmore and the Colonial Secretary opposed, but the motion was carried. The Licensing Bill, and tbe Prison Bill, were read a third time. The Extradition Bill, the Native Grantees Bill, aud the Justices of Peace Act Amendment Bill, were read a second time. In the House yesterday, Mr Sheehan's motion, that ths report of the Petitions Committee respecting the distribution of New Zealand war medals be considered, was negatived. Mr M'Lean said that it was not advisable to distribute medals broadcast. The debnte regarding the printing of evidence taken before the Committee on Brojjden's petition was resumed by Mr Fitzherbert, who said he would merely appeal to the Government to give way to the wishes of the House. The Minister of Works said the action ofthe Government in the matter had been so misinterpreted that he would consent to the evidence being printed. Regarding the motion tabled by Mr Tcdmie, the Minister of Justice said, if the House approved, ihe Government would tt.ke steps towards the codification of the colonial laws during the recess, and have a skeleton bill prepared, to be filled up gradually till the work was completed. On Mr O'Neill's motion, that steps be taken for the conservation of forests, the Minister of Works said that a bill had been prepared, but owing to the pressure of business it had not been introduced. It would he brought in next session. Mr Pyke moved the annual motion for lhe reduction of the gold duty by fourpence per ounce. Mr Vogel opposed, and Mr J. L. Gillies supported the motion, which wbb lost by 21 to 12. The circulation of a Gold-mining Bill is promised during the recess. Mr Steward's motion in favor of a lighthouse on Cape Wanbrow, in Oamaru Roads, was carried by 13 to 9. The Colonial Industries reports were considered in committee, and referred to fhfi Government for consideration. The Education Bill was sent down from the Council with amendments, which the Government said they must have time to consider.