THE EVENING SITTING.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2113, 12 October 1875, Page 2

THE EVENING SITTING.

I This day. A long debate in committee ensued upon the 'Frisco Service. Mr Stafford withdrew his amendment in favor of one by Major Atkinson, to the effect that the words " approved of and" in Mr Eeynolds' resolution be struck out. The Government deemed it advisable some modifications should be made in the contract, but they were determined it should be ratified. Bill strongly opposed it (sic). The amendment agreed to. Major Atkinson then moved a resolution that the contract ought not to exceed £40,000, and that the Government endeavor to procure such modification. Mr liceves moved an amendment that tho Ib»use disapproves of an expenditure.

of £450,000, that is, £'45,000 for ten years. He considered the Government brought down a motion of want of confidence themselves. Mr J. E. Brown moved an amendment to the effect that the House will ratify any contract not exceeding forty thousand pounds for six years. "\' '} ■Mr Macandrew moved another amendment, limiting the contract to six years, but securing the coastal service. • This was lost by 48 to 16. The main resolution was carried on the voices by 41 ■to'ii^'--"-"'---'"-'^"- 1-- I*'''------1 *'''------- ■■•^" ■•■ Mr Rolleston moved that the duration of the contract ought not to exceed six years,* butthis "wasi lost by 30 to 24; "•' ----- The House was .'occupied from two until nearly five over the Parliamentary Privilege Act introduced by Major Atkinson to indemnify Bridges. Messrs' Macandrew,' Tyke, Reid, and G. McLean strongly opposed the introduction of tho bill, but the remainder of the House were in favor of the bill, which was read a third time.. The House rose at 4.50.