HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wellington, Saturday. In the House last night the debate on the Electoral Bill was continued. Dr. Wallis spoke at considerable length advocating female suffrage. Mr Barton warmly approved of the Bill. Sir It. Douglas was the only member, who, besides Mr Seaton, opposed the Bill thoroughly, and he divided the House ou Mr Seaton 's amendment that the Bill be read that day six mouths, which was lost by 61 to 2, Mr Turnbull acting as teller for Sir R. Douglas in order to enable him to record his vote. The Bill was read the second time on the voices after Mr Stout had replied. The Martin Annuity Bill passed. There was a long discussion in Committee on the Savings Banks Profit Bill on clause 3, which would empower trustees to pay over any excess ot profits over a certain sum to some institutions. After a great deal of talk the clause was amended to read " Ten per cent" of profits instead of " one thousand pounds." A new clause was then added making the Bill apply to Otago only. The Bill then passed, and the House adjourned at 1.35. a.m.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 176, 24 August 1878, Page 2
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