LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3799, 18 June 1880, Page 3

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thubsday, Jtjke 17. After minor routine buaineaa had been dißposed of, Tho Hon J. N. Wilson movaß— "Thafc it ia the duty of the Government to purge the Commission of tho Peace of all inßolventß and other unauitable people." A discuasioo ensued, in which several memberß blamed all Governmenta for not purging the Commission through fear of unpopularity, and also aaid that men of honour and character would not ait or accept the Commisaion on account of the bad state of the roll. Colonel Brett aaid a man waß on the roll who had been convicted of aly grog selling in Hawke'a Bay. The Hon F. Wiiitakeb aaid tho rule about compelling all insolvents to reaign, in future would be adhered to. Tho motion waa eventually carried. Tho Hon H. Scotland moved—" That for the credit of the Colony, and the advantage of both races, it is expedient that atepa be taken to satisfy all recogniaed Native claima to any portions of the confiscated land on the West Coast, in accordance with the advice offered the Governor by the Royal Commission." Mr Scotland said the people of Taranaki kept up the Maori scare and made the moat of it to get Government money to live on, instead of raising exports. The Hon F. Wiiitakeb moved the previous question, aud aaid it would be injudicioua to discuss the matter then. Sir F. D. Bell boro witneaß to the assistance given the Commission by the settlers on the West Coast. The pre*yous question was carried. The " Moorhouse Servicea Recognition Bill " was read a firat time. The Gaming Bill waa re- committed, and an amendment made to the effect that on being applied to for permita for totalisators and art uniona, the Colonial Secretary should refer to the local Besident Magiatrate before deciding. The " Land Transfer Act Amendment Bill" passed through Comrrittee, and the Council roao at 4.40 p.m.