Wednesday,

GOVERNMENT INSURANCE. Mr Whitakee gave notice to move a resolution re dividing the Government in surance surplus. RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION BILL. Mr Whitakee moved the second reading of the Hallways Construction Bill. Mr Reynolds opposed the Bill as one that would cause much jobbery and corrup tion. He moved, "That lit should "be thrown out." Mr Robinson strongly opposed the Bill, and said he should resist its passing at every stage. The Government could borrow more money at very low interest to continue railway-making. Mr Wateehouse said he should vote lor the second reading, but if it was not largely altered in committee, tbe powers given to the Government being greatly reduced, he should oppose the final passing of the Bill. Mr Wilson spoke against the Bill, as did. Captain Fraseb and Mr Holmes. Mr Miller supported the principle of the Bill subject to alterations in committee, but was doubtful if the measure would work successfully. Mr Holmes opposed the Bill, thinking the Government should continue the con struction of railways. The Bill was read a second time by 15 to 9. For the Bill: Ackland, P. Buckley, Grace, Hart, G. Johnson, Kohere, Lah mann, Miller, Peacock, Scotland, Water house, Whitaker, Wigley, Williamson, and Wood. Against: Baillie, Brett, Chamber lain, Dignan, Fraser, Peter, Reynolds, Robinson, and Wilson. >

House of Representatives.
Wednesday. LAND AT KAWAKAWA.
Replying to Mr Ltjndon, Mr Hall said the|land takenjfor railway purposes at Kawa kavva had been claimed by two different claimants, aud until the question of title had been settled the claim for compensation of John Gallagher and othsrs could not be decided.
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