The Federal Convention d

. -*> (PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, April 1. At the Convention to-day Sir S. Griffiths moved that the Constitution Bill be referred to a Committee, which was carried. In Committee, Mi* Munru moved that "Commonwealth" be ornitftl with a view to inserting the words "Federated States." Ova division the amendment was lost by 25 oo 13, and the short title of the Bili passed. The first eight preliminary clauses were carried. In chapter I, Legislative, the clause vesting power m the Queen and Parliament was passed. On the clause relating to the appointment of Governor-General, Sir George Grey moved that the office be elective, but the amend ment was negatived by 35 to 3, and the clause passed. On the clauses dealing with the Governor-Generals salary Sir H. Atkinson moved that the amount be left to the Federal Parlia ment. Mr Bray moved that it be £10,000, unless altered by the Federa. Parliament. Sir. G. Grey moved that it be £6000. All the amendments, were lost, and the clause passed. The clause defining the powers of the Governor-General regarding dissolu tion, calling parliament together, prorogation of the annual session, privillgea and immunities of members of the Senate and House, were passed. In the clause dealing with the> com positum of the Senate, Mr Mujiro moved an amendment to the effect that there be six representatives from each state instead of eight as proposed by the Bill.  . x . n , The convention adjourned till next morning. _

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