PARLIAMENT.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 133, 8 June 1916, Page 4

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL WELLINGTON, .Tunc 7. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. Leave of absence was granted to the Hons Miller and Aitken for one week, and to the Hon Cafncross for the remainder of the session. In reply to Dr Collins, Sir Francis Bell stated that the Government was having a report prepared of the extent of the spread of venereal disease. In any legislation that might be introduced, the report of the Royal Commission would not be forgotten. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RAILWAY MEN’S WAR BONUS

The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m.

Mr Wilford asked, without notice, when payment of the war bonus to the Second Division of the Railway Service would bo made. The Minister for Railways said he was not in a position to give an immediate reply. AUSTRIANS IN THE NORTH Mr Poole asked for information regarding the reported seizure of arms from Austrians in the north. The Hon Herdman said some time ago orders were given to the police to take possession of all firearms in the possession of Austrians. The Prime Minister added that arrangements in this respect were being made which he felt confident would be satisfactory to the people of Now Zealand. MEDICAL REPORTS In reply to Mr Poole, the Minister for Defence said there was a daily report as to sickness at “Canvastown/’ Featherston. There was not the slightest reason for alarm on that account. A week’s leave of absence was granted to Mr Euddo on account of sickness. A FINE GIFT The Premier read a letter from Mr P. A. MHardy, of Palmerston North, forwarding on behalf of his wife and family, a cheque for £3OO towards assisting the wives and families of British sailors. In expressing appreciation of the magnificent gift. Mr Massey said that if other wealthy men in the Dominion saw fit to follow the example, the Government would be glad to accept their contributions.