H.—No. 14

REPORT OF THE MOTUEKA ELECTION COMMITTEE

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For, 3. Against, 4. Mr. Bunny, Mr. Brandon, Mr. Pearce, Hon. Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. Studholme. Mr. Gillies, Mr. McGillivray. The motion was therefore lost. Moved by Mr. Gillies, That the evidence and resolution of the Committee in reference to the vote of Starns be reported to the House, for the decision of the House thereon. On this motion, the Committee divided. For, 1. Against, 6. Mr. Gillies. Mr. Brandon, Mr. Bunny, Hon. Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. McGillivray, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Studholme. The motion was therefore lost. It being moved, That Sir David Monro was not duly elected as Member for the District of Motueka, the Committee divided. For, 6. Against, 1. Mr. Brandon, Mr. Gillies. Mr. Bunny, Hon. Mr. Eitzherbert, Mr. McGillivray, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Studholme. And it was therefore decided in the affirmative. The following resolution was put: That Charles Parker, Esq., was duly elected as Member for the District of Motueka, and ought to have been returned. The Committee divided. For, 6. Against, 1. Mr. Brandon. Mr. Gillies. Mr. Bunny. Hon. Mr. Fitzherbert. Mr. McGillivray. Mr. Pearce. Mr. Studholme. The resolution was therefore agreed to. The question of costs being raised, was discussed, and it was unanimously resolved that each party should bear his own costs. The parties were then called in and informed of the decision of the Committee. The Committee then adjourned till a quarter past 2 o'clock. At a quarter past 2 o'clock the Committee again met, and all being present, confirmed the minutes, and read and approved the draft Report. A. de B. Brandon, Chairman. i 3