YESTERDAY'S SITTING.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1425, 20 August 1881, Page 2

YESTERDAY'S SITTING.

The House met at 7.30. Mr Pyke as a matter of priviiege complained of a motice of motion given by him the previous day relating to prorogation to unable the Governer to visit the vVestern Pacific and members to renew their exhausted energies of mind and body appeared on the Order Paper in a mutilated form. The Speaker said he could not allow burlesque motions to appear on the Order Paper or any motions involving reflection on the Governor. Mr Pyke endeavoured to speak but the Speaker ordered him to resume his seat. Mr Pyke claimed his right to speak as a representative of the people, He only wished to explain. The Speaker refused to allow him to speak and appealed to the House to support him. Mr Hall said Mr Pyke had frequently shown himself disregardful of the authority of the chair, and disinclined to obey the orders of the Speaker. As le/ider of the Hou^o, it was his painful duty to move "That the bon. gentleman, having vexatiously interrupted the orderly conduct of the business of this Houae, has been guilty of contempt of this House." It was absolutely nee ssary to support and maintain the anthority and dignity of the chair. The Speaker said if Mr Pyke would give regular notice of motion to bring his ruling under review of the House, he would allow it to be discussed. If not, he would put the Premier* motion. Mr Pyke accepted thi« offer, and gave notice of motion accordingly.

New BUI. The Practice of the Law Bill (Grey) was introduced and read a first time.

New Plymouth Harbour. A discussion then ensued on the report of the Committee on the New Plymouth Harbour Works. (Left Sitting.)