N.S.W. POLITICS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14339, 8 July 1914, Page 5

N.S.W. POLITICS.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Press Association—Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, July 7. The State Parliament was opened with the usual ceremony. The Governor’s Speech, as foreshadowed, concerns practically every department of legislation. Many reforms and a vigorous policy of public works ii .connection with the needs of decontralisat in are promised. Mr Gann was elected deputy-leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party, which has been vacant since Mr Holman succeeded Mr McGowcn as leader. DEATH PENALTY TO BE ABOLISHED. THE ADDEESS-IN-EEPLY. MR. WADE TO MOVE AN AMENDMENT. Received Julv 8, 9.15 a.m. SYDNEY, July 8. A clause in the Governor’s speech de■larod that tho Crimes Act will be amended to put an end once and for all to tho death) penalty oven for capital offences.

The Council adopted the Address-in-Reply. Mr Wndo secured',an adjournment of the debate ill the Assembly. It is understood that lie,.moves an amendment today against the Government.