LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 192, 18 September 1914, Page 11

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

CABLE ADDRESSES.

[Abridged Press Association Beport.] The Hon. J. Duthie asked the Minister of Internal Affairs whether, while the use of English words in the body of cables open to the censor might still be desirable, the use •of registered cypher addresses by the established mercantile firms and companies might not now be permitted, and whether the Government would make representation to the British authorities. The Hon. F. H. D. Bell said that the Government would take action and make representations to the Imperial Government. . IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT. On the motion to go into committee upon the Limitation of Imprisonment for Debt Bill, the Hon. R. Moore moved that the; Bill should be'read that day six months.^ The. Hon. J. Duthie supported the motion. The Hon. C. Louisson saw no reason to alter the present law. The Hon. 0.. Samuel hoped that the Council would not reject the Bill. The Hon. J. T. Paul said the Bill was a simple one, and a logical continuation of the present law. The Bill was committed by 18 votes to 7 and reported from committee without material amendment. The third reading was ordered to be taken on the following day. The Council rose at 3.7 p.m.