PARLIAMENTARY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1781, 6 September 1884, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

(United Press Association,)

[By Telegraph.]

Jh the House yesterday replying to questions, the Premier oiid au opportunity would bo i?iven In tho Houss this session to. express an opinion on the Annexation mi J Federation Bill adopted by the Sydney conference, ReplyiNg to Mr Fergus, Mr Bjilance said it was not. tlie intention.-of the Government to place an amoant on the estimates for keeping down the kea pest.

" The following bills were lliori ■ Representation; Foreign "Com" panics. Local Courts,. Bankruptcy Act Amendment, Public Works Amendment, Spencer Restoration of Water Rights, Tanrorißa Harbor Bill, and Seamen's Representation. Tbe following Bills were read a second time—Married Woman's Property, Eleotrio Lines, Polioo Offences, Consolidated Mortgages Release Exteimton, Pensions.' ■The.Licensing Act, 1881, Amendmont Bill was thrown out.

The Miners Act Amendment Bill was read a second time, A lorn; discussion ensued on Mr Shepherda motion that Mr Steward be appointed Chairman of Committees,

Mr Fulton moved as an amendment that Mr Hamlin's name- ba inserted instead of that of Mr steward,

■ After several members had spoken oneither Bide Sir Julius Vooel said be would support Mr Steward und he would like to have made the qnos* tion a Government one had it. not been that tha interests of (he colony demanded consideration. He urged members who were not actuated by personal prejudices to rally round the Government and give their support to Mr Steward's nomination.

A division was taken on the original motion whioh was lost by 40 to 26. The amendment that Mr Hamlin be appointed ohaivman was carried on the voices, ,

The House .adjourned at 10.85 p,m, until Tuesday.