PARLIAMENTARY.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 155, 4 October 1876, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

[per press agency.J HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, September 30. The first business of the House last night was to discuss another question of privilege raised by Mr. Rees, who referred to a second article in the ‘Tiniaru Herald,’ in which Mr. Joyce was called “an ignorant and prejudiced ruffian.” Several members gave expression to the opinion that this was too bad altogether, and that Parliament should assert its dignity. The Miners’ Right Franchise was carried by 51 against 14. It was agreed by 54 to 18 that the count}’ chairman should be elected by the ratepayers. Sir George. Grey made an attempt for manhood suffrage, but was defeated by 42 against 11. At clause 53 progress was reported. lief ore adjourning* Mr Wakefield asked permission to make a statement. He accepted the responsibility of the articles which appeared in (he ‘ Tirnarlt Herald,’ and expressed regret for them. For himself he withdrew all imputations in the articles without qualication, bitterly regretting them, and threw himself on the mercy of the House. After sorn-: dismission, Mr. Joyce, the member who might have felt most aggrieved at the article in the ’ TinaarU Herald,* said that after the manner in which the House had taken up the case, he had no feelings of irritation to soothe. Mr. Whitaker proposed that the apology be accepted. Mr. Rees, seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The Speaker said the w’ay the House accepted Mr. Wakefield’s apology did it infinite credit. The House adjourned at 2.15 p.m.