YESTERDAY'S SITTING.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1552, 15 June 1882, Page 3

YESTERDAY'S SITTING.

The House met at 2.30. SECOND READING. The Union Bank of Australia (Limited) Bill, -was read a second time. QUESTION'S. Replying to questions, it was stated that the Warden at the Thames had instructions to use his discretion in supplying information as to miner's rights and rents which have accrued in the Thames and Ohinemuri districts, as requested by the Thames County Council.— The Rabbit Nuisance Act was now being administered by the Government, and tho shortcomings of last year would in that way be obviated.— lf upon inquiry it was deemed desirable, Professor Ulnch would be instructed to visit and report on the Longwooll goldfields, — Additions were about being made to the rolling stock on tho Dunedin-Invercargill line, and the present inconvenience would thereby be obviated. — The native huts at Parihaka had been destroyed to give better effect to the proclamation for dispersion. Te Whiti's wife and family could have no difficulty in obtaining house accommodation until they had made enquiries. —Government was prepared to fcay that a vote for blidging the Turanganui river at Gisborne would be proposed. NEW BILLS. The following bills weie introduced and read a first time:—Toe :— To amend The Nelson College Act, _ 18,58 (Mr Shepherd) ; to award costs in certain cases in private (Mr Uamlin) ; mining for other uuncrales than gold (Mr Sheohau) ; to amend The Land Act, 1877 (Mr Rollcston) ; Middle Island nathe villages control and regulation (Mr Taiaioa) ; to amend The Licensing Act, ISSI (MrSuttou). tkvinim; ships. Mr Dvmkl moved, "Th.it it is of the utmost importance that facility should lie offered to the rising generation of the colony to be trained to maritime pursuits, and that with this view Government should endeavor to obtain from the Home Government vessels suitable for the purpose of training ships,. " Mr Dick recognised the importance of the motion, but considered it premature. He moved as an amendment, "That Government be instructed to inquire of the Home Government as to the likelihood of obtaining a suitable vessel and the cost of maintenance, etc." After the debate the House divided on the motion — Ayes, 44, Noes 29. Mr Connolly then moved, that with the view of leaving the Government wider scope for action, that the woids " Home Government" be struck out. The motion would then leave them to negotiate for a vessel in the colony or elsewhere as they might see fit. Mr Daniel accepted the amendment, and the motion as amended was cairied accordingly, Mr Peacock moved, as a further amendment, that the naval training ship be restored at Kohimarama, and that a vessel of equal size be provided at the principal ports of the colony. The House divided —Ayes, 24 Noes, The original motion as amended by Mr Connolly was then put and carried, CORRUPT I'KACTICLS ACT. A message Mas received from the Legislative Council that the Corrupt Practices Act Amendment Bill had passed with amendments there. STAXMORE ELECTION. ! It was agreed to issue a new writ for the election of a member for Stanmore. WA&TE LANDS BOARDS. Sii G. Grey gave notice of a Bill to make members of waste lands boards elective. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m.