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Western Star, Issue 1573, 24 June 1891, Page 2

Latest Parliamentary.

(By Telegraph.) YVErjLiNGTO.v, Tuesday. TheHouso met at 2.30. Captain Russell moved the second reading of the New Zealand Bank Bill (private bill) to amend fclie deed ,of settlement as recently agreed to by the shareholders.—A.gtved to. Replying to questions, it was stated that Government would communicate with the Agent-General and .ask him to intercede with the Lords of the Admiralty for a grant to the colony of one of the old ships which now belong to the Australian Naval Squadron to be used as a training ship for boys for the Imperial Service, and also to enable naval volunteers to be periodically drilled thereon. The Agent-General, however, would be in-

structed not to incur any expense in the matter until full information was before the House.—That the Government hoped the Houss would givo thern authority during the present session to enter into negotiations for the purchase of Glenmark estate in Canterbury for settlement purposes. —That the Government could not agree to increase the number of words in delayed telegrams from 10 to 20 at the same price as the words charged, as the rerenue would suffer seriously by the change. The Hon. Mr Ballance moved that Mr Perceval be appointed Chairman

of Committees of the House. He believed Mi* Perceval's qualifications were second to none for the important duties he would have to perform.— Mr W. C. Smith, in seconding the motion, said, he felt sure Mr Perceval's appointment would be approved by members on all sides, and ho thought he would make an excellent Chairman.—'The motion was agreed to.

The Hon Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Aliens Act Amendment Bill, which proposed to abolish the naturalisation fee on all but Chinese, and also providing that the children of naturalised persons shall be deemed to be naturalised.— | Motion agreed to. Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Official and Colonial Defence Secrets Bill to prevent the disclosure of official documents ami information—Agreed to. The Imbecile Passengers Act Amendment Bill was read a second time. The House went into Committee on the Promoters and Directors Liability Bill.—-Mr Perceval on taking the chair thanked the members of the

House for the honor they had conferred on him, and remarked that the position to which he had just been elected had not in any way been sought by him.—Mr Brycc said Mr Perceval's acceptance of the Chairmanship of Committees gavo great satisfaction to the Opposition.—The Bill passed through Committee with some verbal amendments, was read a third time and passed. The House rose at 5.30 p.m.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. Replying to Mr Shrimski, the Hon. Mr, Buckley said the Government could not promise to bring down an amended Licensing Bill this session. Tho Imprest Supply Bill passed all its stages. Mr Buckley moved the second reading of the Legisfcative Council Bill.— Dv Pollen vigorously opposed the Bill, as also did Mr McLean. Sir G. Whitmore generally supported the proposed measure, especially the clause relating to the Council electing their own Speaker.—The debate was adjourned till next day, on the motion of Dr Grace. The Council adjourned at 4.30 till to-morrow.