PARLIAMENT

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 269, 21 December 1909, Page 2

PARLIAMENT

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MONDAY, DI'XJKMHKIt 20. By Telegraph.—Press Associ»tlon. Wellington, j jt ««L Night. I ™ the Council tlijg afternoon, The Attoniey-Ccucrnl moved that the Council record its appreciation of the valuable iml.lie services of t|,„ | llto . Ur . K U. Allen, a former memher of Parliament, and that it expresses its sympathy with his family in.their loss. the Jions. Canicruss, Mills „nd Paul also spoke in appreciation of deceased. The motion was carried, and it was decided to adjourn at four o'clock unto the evening as a mark of respect to the deceased. A similar resolution respecting the ate Alex. 51,,-o, „ former'member ot lur lament, was carried on the motion of the Attorncy-Oncral. The Council occupied an hour discuss »ig a motion by the lion. Him, tj.au fuller inlormatiou »s to the proceeding ol the johit House Committee, and especially with regard to the control and management ol licllamys, should from time to tune be reported to the Conn- '•><• . Mr. liigg had coiu|ilaints to make against the steward, and objected to ine .11110 honus S i,en in addition to the liters salary ol £425. Several others N»>k« in similar terms to the mover and a uumher of councillors defended th,' steward anil the bonus .riven The re suit was even, the voting bc'ing l« l(J »". ""'I the Speaker gave nis' east,',," \ole in tavor of the motion. Jhe Council r o .se till 7.45. In the evening the Coal Alines Amend '"'■''t "HI was read a seond time Jhe second reading of the Naliv. Und l!,ll was moved by |) r . jyj,,,,,,, ;, a long explanatory speech. lions, deukinson and AlcCardle eon gratulated the mover on .hi* uiasterl, exposition of the measure. The debate was adjourned and tin Council ruse. HOUSE OF HEPRESENTATIVES. THE ESTIMATES. Wellington, Alouday. Hie House met at 10 a.m. and re sumed consideration of the Estimate, 1 utile trustee's account, X4«,53f.repry to Mr. lierries, the Prime ilia ister said it was intended to inlrodue "Ration next sc.*iou dealing wn native reserves. Replying to Air! Her,, man, he said that tlio sum of £2O OUI annual grant, um |cr lhu S „ ])C ra„nuatio Ac ol III),, had been handed to th luulic iriistce lor investment. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE DEPARTMENTS. The Government Insurance I' an nicnts estimate of £07,7:.': ..a, passe without discussion. Cou...ment Aec <lent Insurance account, £ooßs.—ln .•• P^ to Mr. Allen, the Prime Minist* »ail the maximum vote was fixed b Order-in-Council. State Fire Insurance account, £14,10' -Replying to questions, Sir Josep ward said thai a manager would be ai pointed for this late lm of in E ?l! een Feßent at the wnferenc of insurance company. Au adjusted :KT e r wt ! iecaseofunre ™- Mr. Thomson (Dunedin) moved 1 rcduo._thevot.by £l, iu order to te' the opinion of the House on the svstei •dopted by the State Fire Offee, Vrl gard to reinsurances, whereby a morl fufe! 9 th ° riglU t0 a PI ,r " Vu ° f « Considerable discussion arose, Sir J( seph Ward contending that the Sta or pnvale companies. tit'' E iV Sa <J? tUo motion wa * an al tack on the State Fire Office Mr Maesey denied this, and said th object was to prevent an'unfaiTdvar tage being taken by the State. fij Vi Hcrdnlan attacked the State Ol «ee, the principle of which he believe . was a wrong one. Sir Joseph Ward said there was n Hiis branch of the business. The amend ment was rejected. ADVANCES TO SETTLERS In icply to Mr. Massey, the Prim. Minis e r .aid hel could gi/e' no info™. tion m regard to charges against Mr aT'J? Co'T^ 0 "" '"Charge thi» office, as legal proceedings 0 hac pasU Department - The vote „, Government advances, £ls 702 w „ passed without discussion. ' LOCAL, GOVERNMENT. On the House resuming the Prcmiei move., an adjournment lor ten minute, in order 10 prepare a statement. On , u 7i f m " 1U " c ' wouM "ndcuakt 0 Have the proposed Local H0ver,,,,,,;,,, Bill circulated previous to. the ne" ess o„ ot Parlnuneut, .0 as to giv local bodies time to consider the mea. THE DREADNOUGHT CABLE. The Prime Minister asked the House to accept tae first copy of the caolc sent by member* of tae House of Commons to himself, it is dated Alareh 2 , and is as lollows:-" House of Commons cordially appreciate the noble oikr of the New Zealand Government." this Has seat at the instance of 402 members of the House of Commons convened by a former member of the House of Representatives-Mr. Catheart Wa--Bon,_uow a member of the House-of Common, wno now plwelUed lh House .with a framed illuminated coo of the cable, containing 402 si«,imiures '"eluding those of Mr. Asquith,°ilr Ba .' House ol Commons). Sir Joseph Ward referred to the gathering „, ll lldm ~ connect.on with the Dreadnought off," ami. the speeches made on that occa-' The Speaker accepted the prescnta, Mr Massey moved a resolution ol thanks to the Premier and appreciation 0 the action ot members of the House oLer 1 " 0 , Sir illiam Ste «".'d seconded, and the motion was carried Ihe remainder of the forenoon sitting was occupied in discussi,,,, reoorts of committees. The House roW Ti 1 p.m. j The House met at 2.30. EVENING SITTING. The following bills were introduced bv Governor's message and read a lirst Lime: Customs Unties Act, 1008. \,„endment; Stamp Duties Act, llllts,' Amend""''it; Internal Defence Au.emln.eiit \ Halation of certain proceedings lor ...kings; lands for public works, Uotoiti alua ,dh No. 2, Old Age Pensions Act Ameudiuent, and Regulation of Race .Meetings. On the motion of the Hon. R McKenz.e, Validation No. 2 Hill was' read a second time pro forma and referred to the Native Affairs' Committee, MATH DUTIK.S ACT. On the motion of Sir J. G. Ward, he followmg amendments were made in tlic Death Duties Act. Clause S paragraph k, which provides Unit shares in mining companies shall be deemed property, was struck out. Clause 32, providing for statement of dutiable estate being delivered to the Commissioner, was muittcd. Clause :!3, sub-clause 1, providing for the Commissioner assesswig death duties, was replaced by the

: ,"•, im - ,B ""'"i »e deduction from death duty payable in respect of any property situated out of New Zealand at the deatl, oi" deceased of Die amount of any duty which by reason of Ins death is payable i„ respect of tue [iroperl. „, (lie country i u , vhid , it is siluateo »: bis deutli." -Ml!. M'lOAlvKll'S KUI.IMi. Mr. Speaker gave his deferred rutin™ »» the point raised by llr. AJnssey that the amendment made by the Legislative Council in clauses 3 and a of the i,,. u us for Settlement Administration Hill „ere breaches of the privileges of the House, which had the sole right of supply. -\s' clause ;i originally stood, it provided tor settlement of land at present vested in the Crown being vested in the superintendent. The Council altered this so as to apply only to tenoficial interest. Clause 5 contained a subsection to ji» effect, and this was struck out by the Council. Mr. Alaasley contended that this was a breach of the prerogatives of the House, which under Standing prder 415 lias the sole right of supply, The Speaker held that under Standing Order 415 all Bills for granting aids and supplies are the sole privilege of the House Of Representatives', and may not be changed pr altered by the Legislative Council. He quoted May on tlie same point as it refers to the House of Lords' fcnd Commons, and he held that the amendments could not he agreed to. Sir Joseph Ward moved accordingly that the amendments of tlip Council be not agreed to, and that the Hon. J. Carroll, the Leader of the- Opposition, and limself be a sub-committee to draw up reasons for presentation to the Unuei [louse. ' The Speaker- also drew attention to

ir advances to local authorities shall i fixed by resolution of the House of eprescntativea, as amended by tlie ouneil, was also a breach of the priviges of tlie House, the amendment ot le Council being that the resolution be xed by both Houses. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. Sir Joseph Ward moved a vote of mdolcnce with tlie families of the lute lex. Sligo and E. G. Allen, formerly lembers of the House (wihich were greed to), and that the House adjourn s a mark of aspect to the late memers. The House rose at 4 o'clock. STAMP DUTIES BILL. ! In the House of Representatives n he evening, Sir Joseph Ward moved the second ending of the Stamp Duties Amendment Jill, which will increase the tax on the otalisator from l'/ s to 2'/ 2 per cent, and uises the tax on hank-note issue from .Us to 15s per cent. Mr. Massey disapproved of the .State aisiug revenue out of gambling transitions, and preferred to see the money levoted to charitable objects. The second reading was agreed to. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. The Public Works estimates were irought down by Governor's message md the statement laid on the table. KING COUNTRY LICENSES. Sir Joseph Ward moved the second reading of the King Country Licenses Hill, which, he explained, provides' for restoring the state of affairs existing previous to the granting of wholesale licenses. Mr. Masscy supported the Hill, and hoped the inhabitants of the King Country would be given an early opportunity of exercising the local option vote. The second reading was agreed to. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS BILL. Mr. Fowlds moved the second reading of the Industrial Schools Amendment Bill, which gives the Minister power to detain an inmate of an industrial school beyond the age of lil in cas'es where such inmate is morally degenerate or not lit to be allowed freedom from control. Replying to objections raised by members, Mr. Fowlds said that a number of inmates that would be required to be dealt with under the Bill would be very limited. The BUI passed its second reading. TRAMWAYS BILL. On tlie motion of Mr. R. McKcnzie the second reading of the Tramways Amendment Bill was agreed to pro forma, and the Bill was referred to a special committee. ' IN COMaMITTEK TIIC HOUSC Went, into -fninniifti./, nn

lour bills, which passed their second reading. At clause 2 of the Stamp Duties Bill, Sir Joseph Ward moved an amendment to the effect that the tax ou race meetings should commence operation on the Ist March, I'JIO, and a new clause providing that the tax be on the gross amount received at any race meeting as gate money and by way of fees fur ; license, other than licenses of jockeys and trainers. The amendments were carried. Mr. Davey moved to reduce the number of race meeting*. held each vcitr b/ 40. The Chairman ruled the amendment out of order as being foreign to tne Bill. At clauße 3 of the King Country Licenses Bill, on the motion of Mr. I'oole an amendment, providing for the determination of licenses at Uic ond of the .period for which they were granted and that licensees should' not have the right of renewal, was agreed to on the voices. The Industrial Schools Amendment Bill raised a considerable discussion, several members considering that under sectiouH of the principal Act children could be arrested by a constable, which was too great a power to hand over to any body of men. The Minister proposed to alter section 17 so that a child could only be arrested on warrant issued by a magistrate. This was agreed to. The Inferior Courts Procedure Bill passed through committco without die cussion, and the House rose at midnight.