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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 319, 19 November 1879, Page 2

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(l'Ell PKESS AGENCY.) * • WELLINGTON. Tuesday. PARLIAMENTARY. In the House of Kepresentatives, Atkifr

son, in reply to Stevens, said the Government hoped to see their way to place fire brigades in the colony in the same position as regards capitation allowances as that held by volunteers. Grey asked if the Government were prepared to purchase locomotives built in the colony at an advance on the price paid for engines imported from England or America. Oliver said tho number of engines ordered by the late Government was quite sufficient to meet requirements for several years. Eolleston, replying to Barron, said arrangements had been made by which maps showing lands open for occupation will bo hung up in conspicuous places at each land and post office.

The remainder of sitting was occupies with the Registration of Electors Bill

On the motion of Atkinson, clause 19 was amended, by which the objector in each case deposits 20s. Hislop moved that no objection be en.tertained except such as is mentioned in summons, which was carried on the voices. The San Francisco mail has arrived at Auckland : London, 25th October. The Emperor of Germany very reluctantly signed the Austro-German Treaty. Bismarck threatened to resign in the Emperor refused. Tho gradual enfranchisement of slaves in Cuba is proposed, General Pearson has been presented with a sword of honor, He warmly supBartle Frew's African policy and eulogised Chelmsford, The iron market is excited. General Shearman says the Colorado war army is too small and urges its increase. A meeting of Imperialists was held in Hyde Tark, when resolutions were carried condemning the Government policy and demanding a dissolution of Parliament.