Mr BRADSHAW explained that sometime since he had paired with Mr Creighton, and had endeavored to get out when the division was called for, but failed. He wished to make this statement, and to state that, although as in duty bound he had attached himself to the Ayes, his sympathy was with the Noes. Mr Pyke withdrew his amendment. Sir G. Grey moved—" That the chairman report progress, in order to ascertain the opinion of the law officers as to whether that House had power to appropriate pro vincial revenue while Provincial Councils existed." The motion was negatived on the voices. Clause 28 was passed. Clause 29 was slightly amended and passed. Clause 30 also passed. Clause 31 passed with slight amendment. The Bill was then reported with amend ments, and the third reading fixed for Tues day, by which time it would be put in type with the amendments. In reply to a question by Mr Rolleston, Mr McLean said that on another occasion he would announce when the Representation Bill would be brought down. [per press agency.] Friday, September 24. The Speaker took the chair at 2 30. petition. Mr Curtis presented a petition, urging the completion of the Foxton railway. MANAGEMENT OF RAILWAYS. lii reply to Mr Bradshaw, asking the Government if they have received the report of the audit commissioners on the manage ment and working ol the railways, Hon E. Richardson said Government had received the report, which spoke favorably of the management and working. Mr Macandrew gave notice that he should move that all correspondence relative thereto be laid on the table. LAND GRANT TO THE WESLEYANS. In reply to Mr MAY, The Native Minister said the conditions of the grant of 300 acres of land at the Three Kings to the Wesleyan society for educational purposes had not been complied with, and that the Government would take steps to utilise the trust, BILL WITHDRAWN. The Westland Toll Gates Suspension Bill was withdrawn, at the suggestion of Mr White, who said the Bill was no longer necessary since the Provincial Councils were not to meet again. SECOND READINGS. The Licensing Acts Amendment Bill was read a second time, and is to be committed on Wednesday. The Invercargill Municipal Council Waterworks Loan Bill was read a second time, and is to be committed on Wednesday; AMENDMENTS BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 