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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Attorney-General moved the second reading of the Commercial Trusts Bill, passed by the House. Hon. J. Rigg, who thought the Bill more effective "than it appeared at first sight, said the proper way to deal with a "trust was to outlaw it, and take away all protection from its contracts and proHoii. €. Jones considered the Bill very drastic, and would ftilJ: with undue harshness on what was called the flour combine, which carried on its work in the interests of others besides the miller. It had given flour to the people at bedrock price, and at the same time had paid fair wages to its employees. Hon. J. Anstey thought the Bill would apply effectively to some combines, but could not cover all it sought to achieve. He regretted that shipping combines were not dealt with. The Hon. Jas. MeGowan welcomed the Bill as a much-needed measure. The debate was adjourned, and the Council rose. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House met at 2.30 p.m. The Railway Committee reported on the petition of the Engine-drivers, Firemen and Cleaners' Society for official recognition by the Government to the effect that the evidence went to show that the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has well represented the interests of railway men, but the committee considered that there was evidence that the breach between the two societies could-' not be healed. The committee therefore recommended the petition to the favorable consideration of the Government. Mr. Wright moved an amendment that the report be referred back to the committee for reconsideration. It was desirable, he said, that the railway employees should be united in one organisation. Sir Joseph Ward said it would be advisable to refer the matter back to the committee with a view of seeing whether it was ■ possible for the two bodies to come to an agreement, with a view to working in unity. On the suggestion of Mr. Fisher, it was agreed to add to the amendment that the committee should report within seven days. The amendment was carried. EVENING SESSION.
The second reading of the Public Revenues Bill was moved by Sir Joseph Ward, who said that its object was to provide for the post-audit system in connection with the public accounts in place of the preraudit system previously in vogue. The post audit system was generally in operation in other Dominions of the Empire. The Bill was read a second time. Replying to members, Sir Joseph Ward said the Licensing Bill, Gaming Bill and Land Bill would not come before the House till Tuesday. On the suggestion of Mr. Massey, the House adjourned at 10.50 p.m.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 176, 4 November 1910, Page 5
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