TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES.
DUNEDIN. Sept. 14th, 1 p.m. "Wellington, Thursday. — " Defaulters'^ Bill" passed Committee. Eetrospective clauses struck out on suggestion by Government that Bill would be otherwise amended. Second reading of the " Surplus Kevenue Adjustment* Bill" carried by 42 to 16. To-day a deputation of the Wellington and Nelson members waited upon the Treasurer to protest against those Provinces being saddled with Marlborough's debt. The Treasurer refused to make any alteration. Friday, 8 o'clock. Last night the House decided to go into Committee on the " Timaru Bill," by 28 to 22. Mr Moorehouse promised to do ample justice in Provincial Council, and stated his intention to speak against time on every clause. His motion to report progress was lost by 29 to 21. At eleven a second division occurred, when the same motion was lost by 28 to 19. Mr Cox oftered to adjourn to this day. Mr Moorehouse rejected offer. At 11.30 last night a compromise was effected. When two clauses had been passed, an adjournment was agreed to until first sitting-day next week.
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Southland Times, Issue 724, 16 September 1867, Page 2
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174TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. Southland Times, Issue 724, 16 September 1867, Page 2
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