Municipal Conference.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4762, 2 July 1894, Page 3

Municipal Conference.

(By Telegraph—Press Association)! '. Wkuinqion, Monday, • i Tho Municipal Coniorenco oponed i this morning, about twenty-five dele- . gate boing present. ' ■'■/•• Mr Brandon, Mayorof Wellington, who presided, wolcomed the dolegates ' to' Wellington, and congratulated tho conference on meeting for its second session. ■; Tho retiring President's • report, which gavo a review of the work of last conference was adopted, and tho bnlnncc-sheot, which showed a credit balancowasnlso read,butnot adopted pendipg audit. Mr Trask, Mayor of Nelson, asked lcavo to movo tho following rcsolution:" That tho delegates ofthisconferonco, on bohalf of their different constituencies, do sympathize with tho Premier nnd Colonial Treasurer for the arduous and trying dutioa tli'oy had to perform during tho past week, and do heartily congratulate the Government for their bold ', stroko of I polioy in roforoncoto tlioßankof Now Zealand, by which they have averted ono of tho greatest calamities that might havo bofallen this our Colony, and those interested should fool over grateful for the business tact and foresight displayed." Mr Fish, Mayor of Dunedin, very strongly opposed Mr Trask boing allowed to introduce such a motion. It was obvious tho resolution partook of a political character, and ho contended tho Conference had not met to discuss political problems or political views,. Tho delegates had mot in tho interest of local bodies, and ho thought it wonld be an evil day for the Association when it allowed discussion on political subjects. Besides, delegates wero not in a position to discuss tho matter, and the situation was one that required very careful consideration, Ho did not wish in any shape of form to criticiso the actiouof tho Government over this matter. Tho stop they had taken might ho a wise one, but still the position was one that would ongentler considerable discussion, The delegates inpassiig such a resolution would appear arrogant and ridiculous, and wonld make themselves a laughing stock for tho colony. Mr Carson, of Wannamii, suggested that if tho resolution was introduced at all, it should be when tho other business of tho conference was finished. Mr Gray, of Ohristchurch, observed that perhaps tho delegates would tlion be in a bettor position to discuss the matter and the resolution would rcceivo more generous supportrtbniritr mid get this morning. Mr Trask accepted-tho position and withdrew his motion for the time being, *•■.