PARLIAMENTARY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3569, 24 July 1890, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

Honso ofßoprosoatativofl. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29. The Speaker took the chair at 2.30. The Church Property Trustees (Canterbury) Indemnity Bill, and Boman Catbolio Lands Act Extension Bills wcro read a third time aud passed, Leave of absence for one week was granted to Dr Newman, on Mr Wilson's motion,

In answer to questions, Ministers said.,

Tho advisableness of issuing a text book of practical farming was under consideration, and such a book would probably be circulated shortly, A Bill to allow mining on private property had been drafted, but could not bo introduced this session, Information would bo obtained from other colonies on tho subject, and tho Bill would be circulated during the receßS. With respect to tho PalmerstonPahiatua road, the work for theeastern end was now under contraot, and tenders had been called for the work at the western end, the delay having been duo to a misunderstanding with tho Fitzherbert-Road Board,

. The Colonial Secretary would en- . deatour to meet the views of the s various acclimatisation societies as to r the day to bo fixed for opening tho | season for shooting Native Game, 1 The adjournment of the House was i moved on this question by Sir John ) Hall, and a short discussion ensued, in the courso of which tho Minister was urged to consider the different conditions in different parts of tbe Colony. Captain Russell expressed a hope that with the assistance ol persons-acquainted with the subject tho Government would bo able to fix ■ a date whioliwould be satisfactory to : all parties. It was not intended • to introduce legislation dealing with'the spread of leprosy, The disease had decreased a great deal among the Natives, and the Government are of opinion that it could be completely stamped out were it not that unfortunately the Natives were not very amenablo to legislation such as would be necessary. A Bill dealing with the . To Aro Extension had already been introduced. It was not intended to put a sum on the supplementary Estimates for this work, NEW BILLS, The following Bills were introduced and read a first timeMr Carroll, The Waiapit County Bill; Mr It. Reeves, a Bill to repeal the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1881; Mr Fisher, a Bill limiting the term of office of Agent-General for three years; Mr Verrall, a Bill to establish a State Bank; Hon Mr Mitchelson, The Civil Servico Bili, Mr Bectbam moved that a Select Committee bo appointed, to consist of ten members, to Ounsider all matters pertaining to the development of the flax and dairy produce and wine 1 producing industries, with power to call for persons and papers. The J committee to consist of Mr T. Mac- ' kenzie,' Mr Valentine, Mr Dodson, Mr ; Marchant, Hon Captain Russell, Mr I Walker, Mr Wilson, 'Major' Hamlin, s Major Stewart, and the mover, throe I to form a quorum, I Sir John Hall, speaking in support | of the motion, advocated establishing I itinerant dairy schools, { The Colonial Secretary approved ' the appointment'of such a committee,' ] The Government recognised the im- i portance of developing the , producing 1 indastry,.and had, indeed, given a i letter of introduction to the Agent, j

General,toMr'Keynolds,of Auckland, a gentleman who hnd had ft .large experience in. this Colony in butter production,'. The Colonial Secretary added that lie should withdraw« similar moiion to this of which lie had giveu notice. v - Mr' Wilson having also spoken in support of the motion , it was .put and carried.

A motion for the appointment Of a Native Affairs Committee was. carried. A committee was also appointed to report on the petitions of Auckland settlers for a trial of Mr Yaile's proposals for alteration in Jlie railway, system, ■

After some discussion the Strikes and Board of Conciliation .Bill was read a second time,'

The Coroners' Inquest Bill and Employment of Females and Others Amendment Bill were'read a second time.

The House went into Committee on tho Dog Registration Bill,