ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Mr. Cauthorne's resolution to appoint a Committee of seven to arrange a calendar of the most important bills to be considered the remainder of the session, was called up from the table. He said: I think this is eminently proper. We are in the throes of dissolution, and a small matter will create a panic feeling at the end of the session. There are a number of very important bills on the calendar, and for the purpose of putting the matters forward that are of public interest, I think we ought to pass this resolution.
Mr. MILES--I presume, under the existing arrangement, every important bill will be called up. The call is proceeding down the roll, and every member has an opportunity to call up a bill. If we change this rule, it is probable, and the objection is that the parties who have already called up bills will get another opportunity to call up their bills. I think it is unjust.
Mr. FANCHER--I think myself the resolution ought to pass, although it may seem a little unfair to the gentlemen whos names have not been called; but I think that the Committee appointed by the Speaker would, perhaps, show them some courtesy, and if their bills are of any importance they would be put in the list, and in that way the whole matter would be harmonized.
Mr. MILES moved to amend by adding: Provided that no bill be included in said list introduced by any member whos name has been called under the rule now in force.
The amendment was rejected, and the resolution was laid on the table.
