House of Commons Debates, Official Report

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER Question by Mr. Blain; Answer by Hon. Mr. Mackenzie..
HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMISSION-Motion for copy, Mr. Masson

COMMUTATION OF LEPINE'S SENTENCE-Motion for copies of papers, Orders in
Council, and correspondence, Mr. Masson

After debate, motion agreed to

MILITIA MEN OF 1812-13-Motion for Address showing names, ages, and resi-

dences of all whose claims to pensions had been transmitted to Imperial

Government-Mr. Taschereau

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEES-Special Committee appointed to prepare lists-

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

EXPENSES OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES-Motion for statement of expenses-Mr. Ross

(Middlesex)

After discussion, motion allowed to stand

PROCEEDINGS OF 31ST MARCH AND 9TH APRIL, 1874-Motion

That the entry in the journals of this House of 31st of March and 9th of April, 1874,

relating to the examination of Attorney General CLARKE, Detective HAMILTON, and

policeman McVeity be now read

After debate, motion allowed to stand..

LEPINE'S COMMUTATION-Message from His Excellency read, transmitting copies

of correspondence-Questions by Mr. Masson and Mr. Kirkpatrick; answers

by Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

Marine Telegraph Bill-

Introduced→→→Hon, Mr. Mackenzie

Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY-Report for 1873-74, presented by Hon. Mr. Laird

MILITARY MOVEMENTS, 1866-Returns presented by Hon. Mr. Vail

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH.

SEAT VACANT-Report by Mr. Speaker that representation of Electal District

of Berthier is vacant

STANDING COMMITTEES-Report of Special Committee presented and adopted-

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

Repeal of Chap. 147, Nova Scotia Statutes, Bill
Introduced-Hón. Mr. Fournier

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Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

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Militia Amendment Bill-

Introduced-Hon. Mr. Vail ..

Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

Foreign Enlistment Bill-

Introduced-Hon. Mr. Fournier

Motion-To be read the first time--Carried

MINISTERIAL EXPLANATIONS-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

INTERNAL MANAGEMENT OF HOUSE OF COMMONS-Message read from His

Excellency, announcing appointment of Commissioners..

LEPINE'S COMMUTATION-Question-Sir John Macdonald; Answer, Hon. Mr.

Mackenzie

TORONTO DRILL SHED-Question-Mr. Wilkes; Answer, Hon. Mr. Vail

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH.

PRINTING COMMITTEE Motion that a message be sent to the Senate Mr. Ross

(Middlesex)

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS-Motion for reference to Select Standing Committee—Mr.

Young..

RAILWAY ACT-Motion for leave to introduce a Bill to amend-Mr. Oliver
After debate, leave granted, and Bill read the first time

Regulation of Railway Traffic-

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill-Mr. Irving

Leave granted and Bill read the first time

Cruelty to Animals during Transit—

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill

Leave granted and Bill read the first time

CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES-Motion for substitution of names-

Carried-Hon. Mr. Holton

THE ADDRESS—Message from HIS EXCELLENCY acknowledging receipt

CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT-Motion for leave to introduce a Bill-Mr.

Irving

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Leave granted and Bill read the first time

POSTAL DELIVERY Question, Mr. Irving; Answer, Hon. D. A. Macdonald

NEWSPAPER POSTAGE-Question, Mr. Irving; Answer, Hon. D. A. Macdonald

PUBLIC WORKS ON THE SAGUENAY-Question, Mr. Cimon; Answer, Hon. Mr.

Mackenzie

SUBSIDIES TO RAILROADS WHICH RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LOCAL LEGISLATURES
Question, Mr. Cimon; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

DOMINION NOTES-Question, Mr. Mackenzie (Montreal); Auswer, Hon. Mr.

Cartwright

CORRECTION OF OFFICIAL REPORTS-

North West Troubles-

Motion that an humble address be presented to His Excellency the Governor

General, &c., &c.-Hon. Mr. Mackerzie

After long debate, ordered on motion by Mr. Wallace (Norfolk) that the debate be

adjourned

ERRATUM-Speech of Hon. Mr. Vail, on Tuesday.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH.

THE ESTIMATES-Message from His Excellency-Motion to refer to Committee of

Supply-Hon. Mr. Cartwright

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BRITISH COLUMBIA-Message from His Excellency

MARINE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS--Message from His Excellency transmitting copies

of correspondence

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH.

North West Troubles-

Debate on motion of Hon. Mr. Mackenzie resumed,-Mr. Wallace (Norfolk)

Motion in amendment that regretting the Ministers did not, &c.,—Mr. Mousseau

House divided, when amendment of Mr. Mousseau was declared resolved in the
negative

Motion in amendment that the following words be added to the resolutions, &c.,

-Mr. Farrow

Protection of Life on Railways-

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill,- Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

After debate, leave granted, and Bill read the first time

Postal Service Amendment-

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill,-Hon. D. A. Macdonald
Leave granted and Bill read the first time

Mr. Farrow's amendment declared negatived on division

House divided and original motion was declared resolved in the affirmative
Resolutions referred to a Committee-Address drafted and reported-ordered
that an address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General by such
members of the House as are members of the Privy Council
JOINT COMMITTEES--Message from the Senate

Suits against the Crown-

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill,-Mr. Irving

Preservation of the Peace in the Vicinity of Public Works—

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill,-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

Leave granted and Bill read the first time

EXPULSION OF RIEL-Policy of the Administration,--Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

SANITARY BUREAU-Question, Mr. Brouse; Auswer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

COMMON CARRIERS-Question, Mr. Young; Answer, Hon. Mr. Smith

RAILWAY CARRYING TRADE-Question, Mr. Oliver; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mac-

kenzie

INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-Question, Mr. Domville; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mac-

kenzie

GEORGIAN BAY BRANCH OF THE PACIFIC RAILWAY—Question, Mr. Wood; Answer,

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

GRAVING DOCK AT ESQUÍMAULT-Question, Mr. DeCosmos; Answer, Hon. Mr.

Mackenzie

STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH THE WEST INDIES Question, Mr. Young; Answer,

Hon. D. A. Macdonald

CONSTRUCTION OF LIFE BOATS-Question, Mr. Macdougall (Elgin); Answer, Hon.

Mr. Smith

HARBOUR OF TORONTO-Motion for copy of Engineer's report and Orders in Coun-
cil relating to the same, Mr. Wilkes

After debate-Motion agreed to

THE MEMBER FOR PROVENCHER-Motion for leave to withdraw resolution for the

reading of the entry on the journals of 31st March and 9th April, 1874,—Mr.

Bowell

Leave granted and motion withdrawn

Juvenile Military Education-Motion-

“That a Select Committee be appointed to report upon our present system of military

drill, with the view to ascertain if some improvement may not be effected therein,

Mr. Brouse).

After long debate-Motion in amendment by Hon. Mr. Cameron (South

Ontario-

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.

London and Canada Bank-

Private Bill-First reading, Hon. Mr. Cameron (South Ontario)

"That so far from it being desirable that our youth should be taught in schools the art of

war and a military spirit engendered," &c.

Amendment and main motion withdrawn

Imperial Loan and Investment Company--

Private Bill-First Reading-Mr. Moss

Railway Act-

Bill to Extend and Amend-First Reading-Mr. Irving

Controverted Elections Act-

Bill to Amend-First Reading-Hon. Mr. Fournier

Suppression of Gaming Houses—

Motion for Leave to Introduce Bill-Mr. Moss

Leave Granted and Bill read the first time

FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS-Motion for Leave to Introduce a Bill-Mr. Mac-
dougall (Elgin)

Motion allowed to stand as a notice

After long debate, the motion was agreed to
NORTH WELLLINGTON ELECTION-Report of Decision of Judges-Mr. Speaker
ERRATUM-Speech of Mr. Bowell on Amnesty Resolutions