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centage of I§J. To these must be added 2 whips, and the. chairman of committees, 72 members against a total Of 13 Ministers and their whips, or 18 per cent, of the whole House directly interested In maintaining the Government in office. Mr Morrison supported the second reading. Mr T. McKenzie (Waihemo) opposed the Bill. Mr Miller (Dunedin) supported this Increase in Ministerial salaries, b'Jt Objected to the proposed Increase in the number of Ministers. Mr Napier criticised the objections to the Bill, which he supported, on the time honoured principle that' the labourer is worthy of his hire. Me considered the existing Ministerial salaries were inadequate .having regard to the onerous character of the administrative work. At the same time he was not prepared to support any proposal to increase the number of members of the House of Representatives unless Justice were done to the North Island (an hon. member: "Auckland!") which now outnumbered the South in population, and exceeded It in commerce. Mr Napier delivered a very able speech, his remarks being interspersed with appropriate illustrations of constitutional precedents bearing upon the question. Mr LaurenSon (Lyttelton) supported the Bill. He said for an efficient and able Ministry the proposed salary was a mere bagatelle, but he thought the time had ttrrlved when the House ought to have a voice in the selection of the Ministry, and if that were brought about the House would not grUdge Ministers even £3000 a year. Mr Witherford (who was warmly cheered on rising to speak) supported the second reading in a. brief but effective speech. Mr Allen (Bruce) made a purely party speech against the Bill. Mr Hornsby (Wairarapa) supported the Second reading. Mr Symes (Egmont) thought the time was inopportune for a Bill pf this character, and that it should have been Introduced at the end of the Parliament, when the constituencies could have a direct voice in the matter. Mr Wilford ' (Wellington Suburbs) declared his Intention to support the Bill, though he would resist any attempt to Increase the number of Ministers. . Mr Collins (ChristchUrch) opposed both the increase of salaries and the increase of Ministers. Mr Smith (New Plymouth) supported the Bill. At two this morning: a motion for adjournment wag defeated by 37 to 7. Mr McGuire opposed the Blli, while Mr Fraser supported the increase of salaries, but disapproved of further appointments to the Ministry. Mr Plrani seized the opportunity for an all round onslaught on the Ministry. He condemned the Bill in unmeasured* terms. Mr Ell would support the twelve huhdred pound salary for the Premier, with additional three hundred allowance, but opposed any increase In the salaries of the other Ministers. Mr Monk made a no-confidence harangue. He Would support moderate increase in Ministerial salaries, conditional that no further allowances were made. Mr McKenzie (Motueka) supported the measure. At a quarter past three the Premier Replied, strongly deprecating the^ll-feellng introduced into the discussion. He said if representation be readjusted ha would support a population basis, with due consideration to the' interests of the whole colony. He concluded amidst cheers. On a division at ten^ minutes to four o'clock, the second reading was carried by 26 to 12. Mr Herries raised an objection on the ground that Ministers could not vote on the question in which they were interested, but the Chairman ruled that Ministers' votes should not be disallowed, and the House adjourned ..at four ( a.m. PARLIAMENT. (By Telegraphs-Parliamentary Reporter.) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL WELLINGTON, this day. "BUSINESS IN THE UPPER HOUSE. The Council only sat for one hour'yesterday. ■, : '■ ' TH^ weights and Measures Act Amendment mkl Education Boards Election Bills wore rend a third time. The r Workers' Compensation for Accidents Bill was further considered In committee. The Noxious Weeds, Native Interpreters, Classification of Public Contracts, Canterbury College Empowering, and Millers' Hours of Labour Bills were read a second time. The Dunedln City and Suburban Tramways and Gueyruouth Harbour Board Loan Bills passed through committee without'amendment) and were read a third time and passed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE NORTH TRUNK LINE. In the House yesterday afternoon another shoal of petitions was presented by Messrs Fowlds, Bollard, La wry, and other memf bers praying for the rapid completion of tha North Island Main Trunk Railway. OHINEMURI LIGHTING BILL. The Local Bills Committee recommended that the Ohlnemurl Gas Bill be passed as amended,, the word Faeroa being substituted for OhlnejoQUrl. OPIUM IMPORTATION. A petition was presented signed by a number of Chinese praying that the importation of opium be stopped. FIRST READINGS. On the motion of. Mr Gilfedder, the Press Association Copyright Bill was read ft first, time. The Indictable Offences Summary Jurisdiction Bill was also read a first time on the motion of the Hon. Mr McGowan, unopposed. , ■■ ■ ' ■ • RETURNS. On the motion of Mr Rhodes (Ellesmere) It was agreed that a return be laid before the House as to number and conditions under which comiuisalons have been offered to the colony by the Imperial Government, also the number recommeinded by the New Zealand Government. i THE CONTINGENTS. The Premier lald'on the table correspondence with the imperial authorities In connection with the despatch of the New Zealand Contingents to South Africa. SLAUGHTERHOUSES BILL. The Joint Stock Committee's report on the Slaughterhouses amd Inspection Bill re- ■ commended that the bill be allowed to pass as amended. Mr Colvln (Buller) moved that the bill be referred back to the Joint Stock Committee for further consideration. The Premier supported the proposal, to compensate small butchers such as those In country districts whose slaughterhouses may be condemned. Mr Bollard condemned the bill as being In the interest of monopolies, pad tending to throw the whole business into the hands of large companies, who would crush the smaller butchers. The bill also aimed at centralising all the administration in Wellington instead of giving some power to the local bodies. 'i Mr Plrani: The Government. only wants to make more billets. Mr Bollard said he would strenuously oppoee the bill unless the monopolistic features were eliminated. Mr Colvln withdrew his amendment, and the'report was ordered to lie on the table. QUESTIONS. Mta'sters, in answer to questions, said that the question of the appointment of a chief Parliamentary librarian would not be considered until after the removal, of the library to the new wing. That the Government has a supply of 50,000 yards of khaki, at 10/ a yard, which It 1b willing to supply to volunteer corps, but It would not allow the payment to stand over a period of one or two years as a charge against capitation. He had been informed by an officer from South Africa that khaki shrinks and turna white, and he was therefore disposed to sell the stock in hand, leaving the volunteers to get their uniforms made where they choose. That the Government would eonslUer the question of remitting the Customs duty on kerosene,though no complaints had been heard ou the subject. To Captata Russell: That the Government will Introduce a bill to amend the Old Age Pensions Act so as to remove the restrictions against granting pensions to persons-born of European or American parents who have compiled with all other conditions than becoming naturalised. It was proposed, however, to reduce the period at which naturalisation could take place to twelve months. That the Government would not extend the scope of the Stoke School inquiry beyond two years, because such a course would be unfair tct all parties. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION. Apply Sulpholine Lotion. It drives away pimples, blotches, roughness; redness and all disfigurements. Sulpholine develops a. lovely skin., 1/ bottles, Made in London,—(Ad.)