PARLIAMENT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12793, 11 June 1909, Page 2

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council.

(Per United Press Association.)

WELLING TOK, June 10

After the Governor's speech had been delivered, the Council met for formal business.

The Hons. James McGowan and C. H. Mills, the newly-appointed members, and the Hone, J. Holmes and J. Marshall (re-appointed) were sworn in. The Attorney-General made a brief reference to the death of the Hon. Heke, and a motion of condolence to his son was passed. The Council adjourned until 10.30 the following morning. WELLINGTON, June 11. In the Legislative Council the Hon. Mr McGowan moved the Address-in-Reply. He said he would refer to one or two points only. The Imperial Defence Conference was the most important ever held. He lauded the action of the Premier in offering a Dreadnought. New Zealand should be proud of the genius of the man who had done the right thing at the right time. We should pay a fair share to the upkeep of the Navy. The Hon. Mr Mills seconded. He said the New Zealand subsidy to the navy was insufficient. The Dominion was short of Gftpi*&a>l, and lze £»cl-y<rcst'tecl borrowing for legitimate purposes. The Hons. Wigram and Sinclair supported the Dreadnought offer. The latter said the offer was worth more than its money value.

The Hon. Mr Luke welcomed and supported the Dreadnought offer. It was desirable the Premier should go Home unhampered by the fear of what might happen in Parliament during 1 his absence. The Hon. Mr Anstey endorsed the previous remarks, and suggested the development of the natural resources of the Dominion in order to find employment for the workless. The Government had done noble work in land settlement, but more could be done.

The Hon. Mr McCardle heartily approved of the Premier going Home, and the adjournment of Parliament in the interval. He looked upon him as a great man in whom every confidence was to be placed.

The Hon. Dr Findlay congratulated the mover and seconder on their appearance in the Council. He was pleased at the unanimity regarding the Government proposals. The motion was then agreed to and the Council rose till 2.30 p.m.