THE SESSION'S END.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 13906, 6 November 1919, Page 7

THE SESSION'S END.

By Telegraph.

(Special to the Oamaru Mail.) WELLINGTON, November i).

A twelve hour day, crammed with a varied assortment of items brought the session of the long Parliament to an end to-night. The call of the election fight had induced quite half the members to leave before the linal scenes, which were in keeping with the general tendency of the session, quiet and businesslike.

The Prime Minister, in the course of the usual valedictory speech, described the session as one of the most remarkable in the country's history —short, but strenuous, hard work, long hours, and close attention to business being the features.

The Lender of the Opposition, in a huppv speech, echoed the Prime .Minister's tribute to the capability of the officers of the liouse and the •rood feeling which prevailed among members despite political differences. Mr Holland remarked that, although he and his colleagues differed strongly from most luembers of the House, he could readily testify to assistance willingly given to them on points of procedure by members of both the large parties.

Mr Speaker. having expressed his acknowledgments, put the iinal question that the House adjourn. In accordance with the time-honor-ed custom. this was challenged, but aves carried their point. The division showed that only 2(5 members had remained to the end.