PARLIAMENTARY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1785, 11 September 1884, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

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In the Legislative Council tho Colonial Secretary, in replying to a question, said it was, not the intention of the Government to abolish the ■central, boards in connection with tho Education Act. The motion that there belaid on the table the amount and number of money orders issued during June and July in favot of the promoters of sweeps was carried. '•:;'

A motion was carried that a Committee be appointed and report on the best mode to encourage and promote jtrade between New Zealand and the South Sea Islands.

In the House, Mr Joyce gave notice to'ask the Government what contracts, if any, had been let by the Atkinson Government after' the no-cohtidence motion wa» carrictt

Replying to questions, the Government said they would place a sum on the estimates to siibuulioo pUUlic libraries," ami that no trace of the Civil Service report could be found. A Biil had also been prepared bv the late Government, but the type had been distributed and no imprint could he found. The Government were aware of the importance. of hospital and charitable aid, and had the matter under consideration, The Government would consider whether it was necessary to niter R.M. Court fees recently brought into operation. A number of Bills were introduced and read a first time.

Mr Samuel moved that in the opinion of this House it is the duty of the Government to provide for the prosecution of persons guilty of fraudulent'misappropriation of trust moneys, and of fraudulent bankruptcy. Mr Stout objected to this, as the Act already gave the necessary power. On a division the motion, was carried by 41 to 32.

A motion was carried that the Government take steps to send medical men to Native districts to vaccinate Maories.

At tho evening sitting Mr Barron moved the second reading of the Hours of Polling Bill, which provided for the poll being extended until 8 p.m. Mr Horsthouse moved an amend' ment that the Bill be read that day six months.

After discussion the amendment was carried by 45 to 35.

Sir Geobge Grey moved the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill, and in doing so said this was tho way to bring talent into the colony, and they would be thus affording an opportunity for ability to distinguish itself. Colonel Trimble moved "That the Bill be read that day six months." The Premier characterised the Bill as illogical, and one that tended to disqonrage higher education. He asked the House to reject the Bill. The measure created a long discussion.

At 1.30 this,morning a division wno taken, the Amendment being carried by 25 to 24. " " The Bill was therefore thrown out,