LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Press, Volume XXXII, Issue 4478, 6 December 1879, Page 2

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Fbidat, Dbobmbbb 5. The Council agreed to sit on Mondays. Mr Maklbi-. moved — " That in the opinion of the Council Sir J. Vogel waa justified in thinking he had the sanction of the late Government to join the land company. After a short debate in which OoL Whitmobb challenged Sir F. D. Bell to reproach the Government, . . . The Council, on the motion of Mr Watbs-HOU-H, carried the previous question. Mr Wilson moved— " That in the opiniorof the Council the bankruptcy law of the colony requires amendment." He asked the Attorney-General to promise to bring in a good Bill next seision. Mr Whitajceb said he wonld be glad to do so, but Parliament was of a different opinion to himself as to the basis of a good Bill. His opinion was that all the evils of bankruptcy were due to the provision by whioh creditors had the managing of estates instead of a Government officer. Parliament was of a contrary opinion. An interesting debate followed, in whioh Colonel Whitmobh proposed to abolish all bankruptcy lawe, and Mr .FbASEB that all bankrupt! should wear a distinguishing dress, as in Italy. Mr Williamson proposed that all banktupts who oould not show a clear case be treated as criminals, aa in France.

Mr Rbtsozvb supported this view. Mr WATBBHOTraH advocated the South Australian plan. Mr WiiSOK gave notice for a Committee next session to inquire into the subject. The Council carried the motion.

_ J.I-WjLTBBHonaS moved—-" That the polios be instructed rigidly to enforce tbe Adulteration of Food Act," whioh was carried.

The remainder of the sitting waß occupied with the recommittal of the Registration of Eleotors Bill.