THE HOUSE

Gisborne Times, Volume LIX, Issue 9574, 27 July 1923, Page 5

THE HOUSE

VARIOUS BILLS CONSIDERED. WELLINGTON, July 26. Air. Massey moved the second reading of the Savings Rank Amendment Bill which, he said, was one of the minor Bills which it was proposed to pass this session. He explained the provisions of the' Bill, which he claimed would facilitate the working oh these useful institutions. Air. Sidey thought these hanks should be empowered to accept a larger sum on deposit. If so, their lending capacity be enlarged and they would so render greater service to tho community. The Hon. C. J. Parr said the real limit did not always apply, because the man with a family could open a trust account for each child.

Air. Massey in reply, said the limit was more honored in the breach than in the observance. The Bill was read a second time. The Hon. Air. Bollard moved the second reading of the Registration of Aliens Suspension Bill wliiclp he said, was a war measure and was no longer necessary. The Bill was read a second time Tho Hon. C. J. Parr moved the second reading of tho Auckland University Amendment Bill, which altered the title of chairman of the Council to that of “president” and empowered the council to select one of the professional board to tho position of “principal” who was ex officio to be a member of the Council. *

After a brief debate the Bill was 'read a second time. The Victoria College Amendment Bill, which makes minor alterations in tiie mode of conducting the business of' the college, was. on the motion of the Hon. C. J. Parr, read a second time. The Hon. G. J. Anderson moved the second reading of the Fisheries Amendment Bill. lie said a most important clause was that dealing with tho Native reservations of oysters. It was suggested , that the Natives at the Bay of Islands should manage the beds. He proposed to establish a reservation at Whangarei, where one did not now exist. It would be permissive and if tho Natives took the matter up it would mean that the number of reservations would bo increased.

Air. Tau Henare generally favored the Bill, but objected to dosing oyster beds to Alaoris from November to February inclusive. Previous Afinisters had not taken away the food supplies of the Natives and he would do liis best in committee to get that provision struck out. After a debate, in which members urged greater consideration for the fisheries in their respective districts, the Bill was read a second time and referred to the Native Affairs Committee for consideration of Native objections. —Press Assn.

MINISTERIAL REPLIES. "WELLINGTON. July 26. In the House yesterday Mr. T. AI. Wilford gave notice to ask the next sitting day whether the Alinister of Finance will, this session, set up a Royal Commission to take evidence throughout the country during the recess, in order to get a clear, unbiassed perception of the real state of things as existing in the farming community to-day, especially with relation to mortgages overdue and finance required to meet the current demands of producers of the Dominion. Air. L. AI. Isitt presented a largely signed petition against the granting of licenses for the sale of liquor in the King Country. Replying to Air. Poland, the Prime Minister said that, whether or not Parliament took notice of tho departure of Air. J. Porritt, the Rhodes scholar. Parliament certainly watched very closely the careers of the New Zealand Rhodes scholars at Oxford. He would see chat a telegram of congratulations and good wishes was sens to Air. Porritt.

Replying to Mr. Isitt, Mr. Massey said the report on military pensions was ready, and legislation based on that report was now being prepared. The intention of the Government was to give members ail ample opportunity for considering the report before legislation was proceeded with. The same would apply to the Soldier Settlement report, the Government being just as anxious as members to see soldier settlers put oil as sound a footing as possible. To Mr. Wilford, Air. Massey replied that some misconception had arisen in connection with what he said regarding the Gaming Bill a few nights ago. He ' had promised a number of deputations that the House would ho given an opportunity of increasing racing permits by a reasonable number. That promise would he kept, and he understood a Bill on the subject was already prepared. Replying to Air. Isitt. Mr. Massey said a Bill was already prepared dealing with the question of venereal disease awd fefee measure would be laid before the House this session.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. BILL FOR WOMEN J.’sP. DEFEATED MAORI COUNCILLOR’S INTERESTING VIEWS. WELLINGTON, July 26. In the Legislative Council yesterday the debate on the second reading of the Justices of Peace Amendment Bill was resumed by the Hon. T. Patuki, who said that he would follow the attitude of his people, which was, that tho man should lead and the woman beautify the home. The Hon. AV. H. Mclntyre did not think the Bill necessary but the Hon. J. Grimmond and the Hon. G. J. Smith both supported it, and thought it would do good'. The'Hen. J. B. Gow said the wrong class of women woidd endeavour, to get themselves appointed. He opposed tho Bill. The voting was nineteen to seven against the Bill, and the second reading was thus defeated. Tho Captive Birds Shooting Prohibitum Bill passed its second reading. The State. Advances Amendment Bill was agreed to, and the Council adjourned at 5.3 p.m.