POLITICAL NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2397, 19 November 1887, Page 2

POLITICAL NOTES.

[by TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Wei.t.in oton, Friday. Government Policy Bills. The Bills to give effect to the financial policy of the Government not having yet been circulated, Sir.Julius Vogel this afternoon asked when they would be in the hands of members. He evidently expected the reply that was given by tile Premier. Major Atkinson’s reply was to tbc effect that some of the Bills will be circulated iu a day nr tw >, but lie added that he .should take care that the lluu-'C was kept supplied with Government business till other Bills wore brought down, Bir Julius at once moved the adjmirnmnit of the House to enable him to make what was in reality a second speech on the financial policy of the Government, during the course of which lie referred to the personal hostility of certain members, and challenged any one of them to resign their seats and contest the election with him. He extended the challenge to the Premier. This part of Sir Julius Vogel’s speech elicited Opposition cheers and laughter, but the former portion of his remarks were received with marked coolness and indifference. He tried hard to draw out the Premier, and afterwards complained, with some bitterness, that none of the Ministers had considered his remarks worthy of reply. The only other member who spoke .'in the subject was Mr Seddon, his faithful lieutenant, hut the House evidently wanted to get to the business of the day, and the discussion ended. Sir Julius and the Speaker.

I understand that Sir Maurice OTlnrke is perfectly indifferent as to whether Sir Julius brings his threatened action against him or not.