(Per United Prase Aieooiatiou.) Wbilinoton, Saptomber 17. Tie Legislative Council met at 2,30 p.m.
SIR W. BULHiR. The Hon Mr Bolt moved that the prayer of Sir Walter Buller be granted, and that ha should be heard at the bar of the Council on Friday afternoon. The Minister of Education opposed the motion, and considerable discussion took place, ultimately the motion being re jected on tba voices. ADVANCES TO BETTLEHS The Government Advances to Settlera Act Ameudineat ' Bill passed its final etagep. CHATHAM I6LAND3. The Minister of Education announced that he would drop the Chatham Islands County Constitution Bill until noit ses sion, when he hoped to obtiin tbe wishes of tbe Chatham Islander* aa to their government. T&UKANGA EDUCATION BB6ERVE9, The Tanrangn Educational JtJeaorves Bill and Eating Act Amendment Bill wera read a second time. The Council roso at 3.45 p.m.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
