Mr Ell opposed the Bill, as he considered i country settlers had received sufficient r] eoucessionß, and he contended that the people in the towns had been taxing them- tl selves for the benefit of country residents, tl The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 ai adjournment. The debate on the second reading of the E Crown Tenants Rebate of Rent Bill was * continued until midnight, when the ii Speaker left the chair. The Premier said fc he had no intention of allowing the Bill to n drop. Until it was dealt with he would 1 not go on with any other busiuess. 0 GALLERY_NOTES. ° A distinguishing featuro of the debate tl iv the Council on the Representation Bill w wus an expression of opinion in favor of si extending the duration of Parliament, a Even Messrs Piukerton and Pitt, who t! were formerly strong supporters of trio ennial parliaments, indicated their con- I' version. ? ' 11

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