Parliamentary.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 976, 7 September 1881, Page 2

Parliamentary.

[from oub own cobbespondent]. STONEWALLING CHECKED. MR. GISBORNE ADJUDGED GUILTY OF CONTEMPT. Wellington, Sept. 5. After forwarding my last despatch, on the meeting of the House on Friday night, the Chairman of Committees announced 'his intention to put a stop to the stonewalling, and on Mr. Gisborne protesting against his ruling, the Chairman reported the matter to the Speaker, who, on assuming the Chair, announced, in ringing tones, his intention to support the Chairman of Committees. Mr. Gisborne was, accordingly, adjudged guilty of contempt, by a large majority of the House. On the House again going into Committee, the Chairman said he would not permit further stonewalling, amid many interruptions and protests. The House sat all night, and until Saturday, at 5.30, when it adjourned until 4oday, when the third reading of the Bill moved by the Colonial Treasurer. Mr. Sheehan moved that the Bill be read that day six months. It is rumored that to-night Sir George Grey will speak upon the third reading of the Bill, and that he will speak his mind regardless of consequences. It is also said that if he goes beyond the limits laid down by the Speaker, he will be ordered in charge of the Sergeant-at-arms ; this, of course, would create an exciting diversion. £2,000 Collected in Nelson fob Payment of Fines. It is reported from Nelson that the residents have raised subscriptions to the extent of £2,000, for payment of fines which may be imposed upon the members blocking the Bill j it is further rumored that after the disposal of the: Representation Bill, if the Opposition do not permit other Government measures to go through without prolonged debate, step* will be taken to have all questions put without debate. The following telegram was received by Mr. Pitt, this morning :—“ Nelson, sth September, 1881.—The amount of fine was wired you this morning. I understand it has already been found several times over, but Nelson people hope Gisborne will kindly allow them the privilege to which they consider they have best right.—J. R. Dodson, Mayor. k . X Sept. 6th. The decision given by the Speaker on the Representation Bill continues to be a Sotjjfce of soreness to members. The Opposition are waiting the arrival of Ormond from Napier, when it is expected that more decisive action will be taken. Those who know Ormond best, think he will let ministers conclude this Session as he is afraid of playing into Sir George Grey’s hands if dissolution was hurried. Great disappointment was expressed last night at the determination of the Speaker and Government to let Grey have his speech without making a martyr of him, which is supposed to be the game he was playing ; but Government was prepared for every contingency, and an extra number of armed constabulary was ordered to be in readiness ; seldom has the House been so excited. All the galleries and entries to the Honse were crowded. The passing of the Representation Bill has made politicians breathe afresh. Parties are now thoroughly disorganised, but Government hold the whip hand. Passing of the Representation Bill. The tliird reading of the Representation Bill was carried at 1 o’clock this morning, by a majority of 28.