The Southland members interviewed the Government regarding branch railways. Mr Ormond said it was purely a question of means at the disposal of the Govern ment. The matter would be considered. Dr Pollen was indisposed lor a feAV days, but has recovered. RAILWAY TICKETS. Mr Sharp has given notice of motion that railway tickets be sold in the same manner as postage stamps. BAD ACOUSTICS. Hearing in the House is very bad. The clerk mumbles avlicu reading a report. The canopy over the Speakers'chair, put up to ornament Sir Dancis Krillon Bell, hinders sound. The reporters Avould bless some members if it would raise their voices. SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S RESIGNATION. The letter from Sir Julius Vogcl to the Ministers states that he lias been offered a partnership by his uncle, and Avlien the mail left was about to accept it. He writes to say that he cannot continue the Agent- Generalship after the end of the year. DISCONTENT AMONG THE GOVERN-

MENT PARTY

The vacillating policy of the Govern ment is causing considerable discontent amongst their supporters. The latter say that Government ignore the suggestions of supporters, and only accept them when forced upon them by the Opposition. Then the Government turn round aud claim sympathy Avith the proposal.
A strong party in the House Avould support George Jones junr., if there was any foundation for the charges in the article. Mr Wliitaker _ denial is generally accepted. Put it is said tlte assertions in the ariicle apply to another person. Sir George Grey went to the Ministry aud asked if the Government Avould pay Mr Jones' passage up. If not lie would do so. 'Lite Government promised to pay the passage.
