W Ellington, July 19, 7.40 p.m. Mr Creighton has given notice of a series of resolutions affirming the de sirability of the Colonial Government resuming the possession and adminis tration of the Waste Lands of the colony. Me Macandrew has given notice of a resolution in favour of the San Fran cisco steamers calling at Auckland, then proceeding to Otago and back, instead of on to Sydney. The Legislative Council address to the Queen on the relations of the colony, to-the Empire, and asking for the appointment of an Imperial Gom migsion, was negatived ■by 18 to- 7. Two amendments are still under dis cussion. # A Ngatiporou native died from asthma in a cab to-day, while being taken down to the steamer to’go to Napier. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Mr Curtis resumed the financial do bate. He spoke very briefly. He approved of the colony undertaking Immigration and Public Works, but was opposed to the extent of the proposed., borrowing. He thought that the guaranteed million loan was as much as the colony could profitably spend within the year. They could borrow more afterwards. He approved of constructing railways by guarantee and graUts of land, rather than by direct borrowing to he spent by the Government. Cheap lines to open up the country were what was wanted. He approved of the capita tion grant, but thought it should be in proportion to the adult male popula tion. He had no objection to the duty on cereals, if there was a corres ponding reduction made in other items of the tariff. He was willing to pro ceed with the Government bills, and endeavour to shape them so as to secure efficiency and economy. Tareha and Mete King! spoke on things in general. Mr Barff opposed the Government scheme in toto, and announced bis in tention to divide the House on the motion. The only immigration he ap proved of was assisted passages for females. 11 Mr Kerr thought that the Govern ment scheme.waa not a bad one, if due precaution was taken to prevent the money being wasted. He would sup port the consideration of the Bills. He opposed protection. 