The debate on the Premier's motion "That the Hoiisa sit on Monday evenings," was continued, and on a division it. was carried by 26 to 21. The Premier's motion, " That the standing orders be altered to enable new business to be taken after midnight," was carried, to apply only to Monday; Wednesday, and Friday. The Premier moved the second reading of the Electoral Act Amende ment Bill, which provides that a person by reason of absence from the colony, or by reason of not having voted, shall not be .deemed to be disfranchised if the absence does not exceed three years, or if he has not previously left the colony ; it also provides that at polling places where less than 50 votes are recorded, the ballot box shall be sent to the principal polling booth for count ing, and a penalty on returning officers or registrars if the rolls are not properly corrected. The Bill, which was generally supported, was under discussion at the 10 30 adjournment, i

September 15. After the Telegraph Office closed objection was taken to the provision that ballot boxes where less than 50 votes are recorded should be opened at the principal polling booth. The adjournment of the debate was moved by Mr O'Meara at 1111 p.m., the object being to bring on fresh business after midnight. A division was called, the voting being ayes 22; noes 22 The Speaker gave his casting vote in favour of the " ayes" and the debate was adjourned until tosdav. The House rose at 12.15;

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