PARLIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7819, 11 June 1909, Page 4

PARLIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WELLINGTON, June 10. The House met at 3.30 p.m. DOMESTIC SERVANTS. A number of petitions were presented asking the Government to take steps to procure suitable young women for domestic service. NOTICES. Mr Forbes gave notice of motion to move the Address-in-Reply on the following day. Mr Herdman gave notice of the introduction of a Bill amending the Public Service Act. Sir Joseph Ward gave notice of motion for next sitting day that Mr Wilford should be appointed the Chairman of Committees, and that the Standing Orders should be suspended to allow Government business to be given precedence on Wednesdays and Saturdays. THE TIMBER COMMISSION. Sir Joseph Ward moved that the Commission on the timber industry should be granted permission to sit during the sitting of the House. Mr Massey asked whether there was any probability of the Commission being able to report during the present session. Sir Joseph Ward replied m the negative. The Speaker put the "motion, which was agreed to on the voices. MISSING BALLOT PAPERS. Referring to the report of the Judges m the Dunedin North election petition, Mr Allen said that steps should be taken by the Government to prevent loss of ballot papers. Sir Joseph Ward replied that m the cases referred to the officers had taken every step to sheet home the offence, but without success. He would be glad to take further steps m the direction indicated. FIRST READING. The Expired Laws Continuance Bill was read a first time. THE LATE MR HONE HEKE. On the motion of the Premier, the House passed a resolution expressing regret at the death of Mr Hone Heke, and that the condolence of the House should be sent to his relatives. Sir Joseph Ward paid a tribute to the late member, who was highly respected by all members. Mr Massey endorsed the Premier's eulogy, and referred to the good work done by Mr Heke for the Native race. Mr Parata outlined Mr Heke's public career and its aims. Dr Hemi Te Rangihiroa also eulogised the late member, COURSE OF BUSINESS. Sir Josph Ward moved the adjournment of the House till 10.30 to-morrow morning. Mr Massey asked at what hour it was proposed to adjourn to-morrow. The Premier replied that the Government would submit proposals to the House. It was not intended to ask the House to sit later at night than eleven o'clock. The House rose at 5.10 p.m.