LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 192, 12 September 1878, Page 2

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Rabbit Nuisance Bill was read a third time. After discussion, in which the continuing of the bonus was strongly advocated. Colonel Whitmore said the matter could be considered in the House of Representatives, which closed the discussion. The second reading of the Administration Bill was moved by the Hon. Mr Wilson, and agreed to without discussion. In moving the second reading of the Road Boards Bill, Colonel Whitmoie said that this and other local bills did not involve the policy of the Government, and they would not press them on members. He thought property should be represented, but sufficient plural voting was not likely to be passed by Parliament, and it was not likely that the Bill will become law this session. The Counties would have an opportunity of considering it during the recess. The Hon. Mr Hall thought the Bill an important one, and was glad of the footing on which the Government had placed it. He advocated extreme simplicity in the local measures, seeing the men who would have to administer them . He, too, would give a vote in proportion to rates paid. The Hou. Mr Holmes said the general impression was altogether in favor of Road Boards as against County Councils. He should like to see six or eight of these Boards empowered to combine in the Council Bill. He thought the Bill should be pushed through this session. The Hon. Mr Waterhouse disagreed with the latter proposal. The Bill wa3 then read a second time. Colonel Whitmore moved the second reading of the Voting Amendment Bill, going shortly through its provisions. Throughout the sitting the Colonial Secretary spoke with considerable difficulty, as though he were decidedly unwell. The Council adjourned at 4-50. till next day.