THE FEDERAL STONEWALL.
A Sleeping Parliament,
MELBOURNE" November 17.
The House of Representatives has sat, with short adjournments for meals, throughout the day. There have been a few breezes, but generally the proceedings are wearisome. The members are tired out, and the majority are sleeping, and are roused as they are wanted to keep the mill moving. Mr. Conroy created a scene by a remark about members taking £100 cheques, adding that he referred to Sir William Lyne. Sir William gave the lie direct, and challenged Mr. Conroy outside. Mr. Conroy replied: What does this Harvester business mean but that? The Speaker interrupted, and both apologised.
LATER. Ihe stonewall in the House of Representatives continues over the Trades Marks Bill. Both sides intend wearing toe other out. The Opposition have declared they are prepared to sit till wiristm&s, if necessary.
THE SPEAKER SUCCUMBS
(Received 10.52 a.m.)
MELBOURNE, this day. The stonewall continues, and all at--emps at compromise have failed. Mr. ™»d arrives from Sydney this afternoon ° take hi s Party in hand. The Speaker announced that if the debate were unmnshed he would not sit beyond mid-
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 276, 18 November 1905, Page 5
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