GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2076, 24 July 1890, Page 2

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. On Tuesday, ; PETITION. ; A petition was presented frem Dr Bakewell, of Auckland, praying for the appointment of a Committee to enquire into the increase of leprosy in the colony. BILLS REPORTED ON. . The Committees reported on the Agricultural Bill and the Education Reserves Amendment Bill, and recommended ; that both should be allowed to proceed. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. The Legislative Council Bill was Committed, and on the motion of Mr - McLean progress was reported; and leave given to sit again on ff Tuesday next. ' r “' : ‘ The Council adjourned at 3.85 p.m, HOL3E OF REPRESENTATIVES. On Tuesday, THE Till ABF SEAT. Mr Mitcbelson moved that a writ be issued for'the election of - a member for Timaru in place of the late Mr Turnbull. QUESTIONS POSTPONED. Mr Mitcbelson moved the postponement of the questions till next day, in order that the Labor Bills might/be proceeded with. ' i b The motion was agreed to. RAILWAY AUTHORISATION BILL. Mr Fergus introduced the Bailway Authorisation Bill, having reference to the extension of the railway to Te Aro (Wellington), and the extention of the Helensville railway. The Bill also provided for a small aiding., at Wingatui. Tbo first reading was agreed to. THE BBUNNERTON, LABOR DISPUTE. Mr Guinness read a telegram which be had received from the Mayor of Brunnerton, to the effect that. great irritation was felt in that district at the presence of a body of police, merely because an amicable dispute was going on there at present. He asked the Minister of Justice for. an explanation of ; the matter. Captain Bussell said that he was not prepared to give a reply at once, but if Mr Guinness would give notice of,a question for next day an answer would then be forthcoming.; 4 THE PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. Replying to Mr Ballance, Mr Mitcbelson, said that the Public Works Statement would be down on Friday next. # ; On going into Committee of Supply for the passing of the imprest Supply Bill, Sir George Grey moved as an amendment that no supplies be granted till the Government give an assurance that the new Parliament will be called together immediately after the general election. The motion for going into Committee of Supply was put and carried on the voices, Sir George Grey’s amendment being lost. Sir George Grey said that it would be quite unconstitutional for the" Go* vernment to rdtnain in office for another year, when they might probably be in a minority in the House. * Sir John Hall pointed out that the same course was adopted in 1881 that was now proposed. Thera was no occasion, in his opinion, for the Government incurring the expense of a second session. - The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p m. adjournment. The House resumed at 73J0 p.m. An Imprest Supply Bill was passed through all its stages. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr- Hislop moved the second reading of the Employers Liability Acfc Amendment Bill to amend the Employ era Liability Act, 1882. He explained that the objects of the Bill were to bring seamen tinderthe Apt, and tq giyq th e Pl a retqedy for injury, allowing q cqqrt tq assess th® Compensation for injury with a maximum of three years’ wages j extending the time within which injured employes shall give notice of action to one month after they shall have become physically and mentally capable of giving it; the right of action being extended to six months for such time, Mr Ballance suggested that the Government should refer such measures as the one before them to » Belept Qoipupttee, sq t|iat tjjqy be examined iq poqnepjiipil wjfjf similar Bills in England, and thus facilitate their passing the House. After Mr W. D. Stewart, Mr Izard, Mr W. P. Reeves, and Mr Fish had spoken, the motion for the second reading was agreed to.

SHIPKNG AND steamee’s act amendment BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Hhippirg and Seamen’s Act Amendment Bill, to amend the Shipping and Seamen’s Act, 1877. The Bill defined the nature of the illness which shall entitle seamen to the benefits of the Act. Provision was also made for the payment of wages in cases of illness—in the case of home trade ships. The motion was agreed to. TACTOEIES AND SHOPS BILL, Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Factories and Shops Bill, to.. provide for the supervision and regulation of factories and work rooms, and for limiting hours of business in shops: The Bill was entirely founded on the report of the Sweating Commission. With reference to the closing of shops they should close all over the colony at 6 o’clock on week days and 10 on Saturdays. He proposed to refer the Bill to a committee after the second reading. The motion for the second reading was agreed to, and the Bill referred to a Select Committee. THE TBUCK BILL. Mr Hislop moved the second reading b£ the Truck Bill, to prohibit the payment of wages in goods or otherwise than in money. , , After several members had criticised the various provisions of the measure the second reading was agreed to, and the Bill referred to a Select Committee. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the,. Building- Lien Bill to confer a-lien to certain persons for work done 'or-materials furnished in respect of buildings and erections. This Bill would require more careful considera* tion than any of the previous measnres, The motion was agreed to and the Bill referred to a Select Committee. EDUCATIONAL BESBEVES LEASING AILL. The Educational Reserves Leasing Bill was read a second time. nrnusTEiAL school bill. Mr Hislop moved the second reading of the Industrial Schools Bill. Mr Taylor moved the adjournment of the debate. The motion was carried by 31 to 20. BABBIT NUISANCE BILL. Mr Richardson moved the second reading of the Rabbit Nuisance Act Amendment Bill. Sir George Grey wished to protest against the danse which proposed that two Justices of the Peace should have power to imprison for two years a person who lets loose rabbits or permits them to be let loose. After a lengthy debate the second reading was carried by 31 to 9 and the Bill referred to the Stock Com-, mittee. This Home rose at 1.5 a.m.