PARLIAMENTARY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WELLINGTON. Saturday, August 16

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 199, 19 August 1873, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WELLING TON. Saturday, August 16

S.iturclav,»Augu--fc In the House last mglit the Premier nuned* that the House do sit on Monday evening;*, nnd fcli.it that evening be devoted to Government business Messrs Gillies, Bunny, and White objected, saying that members had already too little tune to become acquainted with the various bills and papers The motion was carried on a division of 41 t^S The becond reading of the Poi L C.ialmer.s Waterworks Bill was. moved by Mr Macandiew. He explained that it was bi ought forward at the request of I ho Town Council of Port Chalmers, and that it was approved by the Provincial Council. Cnntei bury Water Supply Bill. The word " Canterbury" was sti uek out, so as to make it applicable to the whole ' colony, and a clause was inserted that it be brought into operation by proclamation of Superintendents and Provincial Councils. The bill was reported. Mr Fox moved the second rending of the Deeds Registration Act Amendment Bill, and explained its provisions. He stated it bad been approved by the GoTejmnent. Mr Sheebun asked for a postponement for a few days, as he had received telegrams from Auckland stating that the bill would destroy several titles. He asked that it might be postponed in order to permit the arrival of n mail from Auckland. Mr Fox objected unless Mr Sheehan would state the objections nii-ed to the bill. Mr bheclinn replied that he would support the bill heartily if he found on veceipi of further lnlormalion from Auckland that objections* to it were weaker than represented, he would not oppose the second reading, but asked that the committal of the bill be postponed for one week. Mr Bathgale said that the Government would not oppose the bill. ri Mr Murray supported the postponement. The Xahvo Minister considered the bill important and desirable, as it would set at rest doubts at present existing. Bill rend a second time. In committee on the Licensing Bill, the first five clauses were passed. Clause 6, providing that local officers should give assistance to Resident Magistrates to collect rates under heavy penalties, raised opposition. Mr G. B. Parker moved, " That the chairman do leave the chair." Mr Atkinson hoped that the bill would be discussed, and not quietly thrown out. Mr Swanson thought that the subject should be left to the provinces. Mr Collins considered elective licensing boai-d3 a mistake. Mr Wilson said that the House only passed the second reading out of consideration for Mr Fox. Mr Bunny supported the bill on its merits. ! Mr Swanson asked the opinion of the Government on the mailer. Mr McLean said that the Premier had already expressed the views of the Ministry; personally, ho should support every clause of the bill. Mr Rolleston considered that the House should decide on the question of principle. Mr John White said the most rabid, fanatical holy alliance man might object to clause 6. At this point members wished for tile usual half hour's adjournment. Mr Tairoa objected, and said that members would go out, diink w liiske\ and come back to Tote for teetotalism. Eventually, Mr Parker's amendment was lost by 13 to 48. Another discussion arose as to whether the bill should be considered clnuso by clause, or whether those prior to the permissive clauses should be postponed. Mr Cutlibeitson would support the bill if taken clause by clause. The objectionable parts could then be expunged and the good left, but he would oppose the projwsecl proceedings on clause G being put. Mr Andrew moved it be struck out, as it would give too much power to the Go\einment through paid magistrates. TJie clause was withdrawn. Clauses 7 and 8 were postponed. The discussion over the insertion of bottle licences in clause 9 was cut short bv progress being reported. The Canterbury Waste Lands Bi'l was read a third time.

(Prom tbe SfAR.) The 'esulls of the tai'fF are Hiat 10 per cent, will be charged on all goods befoie specified except fancy biscuit", which are to bo charged 2ri per ft; rope, coulage, and twine, 53 per cwt 5 solid wort, 6d per lb. The following is the list lof exceptions :— Hog skins, and all fittings for saddlery ; j silver mounting, shellac, and felt woods for hats; hair seating, purled linir, upholstorers' webbing and metal; lead, copper, brnss, and tin in pigs, bars, or sheets ; common or flock sheet inn, saddlo-trccs, halters, silk plush, card and millboards, bookbinders' cloth ; writing paper, demy size and larger, in original packages and uncut edges. The Tariff Bill was jead a third time and passed at 10 o'clock. Mr Tairoa inquires to-day why Maori rebels should be treated different from other British subjects. Cites the Derwent Watercourse. A telegram was read in the House yesterday aftei noon by Mr Vogel purporting to be from the grocers in Auckland, and stating that all were in favor of ad valorem duties ; .also that the tarift was favorably received by all woikin<» clashes. 3 The name of the «v liter was diag^ed out by Mr S war son. "John Maaon " The anuouuceiiKMit w.u followed l>y roars of laughter.