POLITICAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2471, 26 September 1891, Page 2

POLITICAL.

(from our earliamkntary corrbs* ; poxdent). 1 Wellington, September 25. FAREWELL. Farewell. The noats are taking away the political warriors. Only a few linger m the city, and congregate m the lobbies. Generally speaking,- the results -of the session are satisfactory; It is not an event to be altogether regretted that the Council has thrown out one or two Bills, for it will give ah opportunity to the country to declare emphatically m favor of the measures, 'the action of the Government m .standing by the Land Bill has stamped them as consistent and faithful.. The occupants of the press gallery are vanishing too, the " whole round table" being formally dissolved at no.,n to-day. The intercourse has been pleasant, and the kindliest remembrances are borne away by each particular pressman cf his coadjutors. We have all Id acknowledge many courtesies and much efficiency on * the part of the two officers m charge of" the telegraph bureau m the buildings, Messrs Chisholm and Elser, and we have also to acknowledge the attention, oourtaey and efficiency of the officers and messengers of the- House,' and now if. only remains to say the last word to lhe reader—Farewell.

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Wjeimngtox, September 25. A BUREAU Of AGRICULTURE. Several members called attention to the urgent necessity that existed for the establishment of a Bureau of Agriculture m the colony, and impressed up«m the Minihtev for Lands the desirableness of taking some steps m that direction during the recess. The Hon. Mr McKenzie said he had been seeking information on this subject from jther countries, and when he luil gathered sufficient he would make up his mind what course to take', and would probttbly tisk the House to assist him with a money grant. He was already -.loin,? his utmost to encourage the dairy industry and fruit culture, and.if he could fiud an e'xpcit for the latter industry he Mould be willing to appoint him.