PARLIAMENTARY.

Bay of Plenty Times, Issue XX, 24 June 1892, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY.

Opening of Parliament Wellington, Thursday. — The opening of Parliament this afternoon was of the usual formal description. There was a large assembly of the public at 2 30 when the arrival of the G-overnor was announced by the customary salute fired by a detachment of Permanent Artillery. The Countess of Glasgow was amongst those present. The attendance of members of both Houses was exceptionally small. Parliament was opened by the Grovernor in person. The Council appointments. Wellington, Thursday. — The opposition shown by Lord Q-Jasgow to make a certain number of appointments has created a mild sensation and a good deal of talk abouc a dissolution. Rotor 11 a township purchases. Wellington, Thursday. —Mr Cad man states he is sanguine of beiog ab)e shortly to complete the purchase of the Rotorua township^ one of the stubborn native owners having recently agreed to sell. flic Bryce episode revived. Wellington, Thursday. — To the surprise of the House, George Hutchison tnis afternoon presented a petition from Mr Bryce praying the House to reconsider the resolution of censure passed upon him and also that he might be heard at the bar of the House. Mr Hutehinson was desirous of moving forthwith that Mr Bryce be accorded permission to address the House at the Bar, but the Premier objected, remarking that the matter had been sprung upon the House as a surprise. Mr Hutehinson retorted that every inhabitant of the colony had a perfect right to petition the House. He gave notice to move to-morrow that Mr Bryce's request to be heard at the Bar be granted. Mr McG-uire gave notice to move to-day that the resolution passed by the House last session, referring to Mr Bryce be rescinded.

Female suitVage Bill. It is regarded as highly probable that before next general election, all adults in the Colony, irrespective of sex, will possess the franchise. The new Electoral Bill which Government introduces this session makes provision for conferring upon women the right to vote and it is not expected that the Upper House will strike it out. (wood for the newspaper men. The Printers and Newspapers Bill provides that the Manager, Managing Director, or Chairman of Directors of a newspaper may sue and be sued as representing the newspaper. Dissolution talked of. The opinion that there will be a dissolution this session appears to be growing.