THE DEEADNOUGHT OFFER

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12794, 12 June 1909, Page 7

THE DEEADNOUGHT OFFER

PEOBABLE OBJECTION.

WELLINGTON, June 12. The Legislative Council sat at 10.30 this morning for a few minutes only. This time was sufficiently long, however, to indicate that there may be some objection to the Dreadnought offer when the resolution is brought forward on the part of at least one member, the Bon. Mr Eigg. The Hon. J. Eigg, when the AttorneyGeneral moved that the Council adjourn until 10.30 o'clock on Monday, suggested that 2.30 p.m. would better meet the convenience of members. It was hardly likely, lie said, that there would be any business for the Council to go on with on Monday morning. Replying, the Hon. Dr Findlay said he had consulted the Prime Minister on the point, and it was Sir Joseph Ward's desire that 10.30 should be adhered to. The Hon. Mr Eigg — Can the hon. gentleman inform the Council when the resolution relating to the Dreadnought offer wil be taken. The Hon. Dr Findlay — No; I cannot. The Hon. Mr Bigg — Does the hon. gentleman intend to give notice of motion? T'"» Hon. Dr Findlay — I am not in a position to answer that, either. On the motion for the adjournment till J0.30 on Monday, the Hon. Mr Eigg said he had asked if notice of the Dreadnought resolution was to be given because if notice was not given he might deem it his duty to object. He mentioned the matter merely in order that the AttorneyGeneral might have time to consider the matter. The Council then' adjourned.