House of Commons Debates, Official Report, Τόμος 1

INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY CARS--Question by Hon. Mr. Tupper; Answer by

St. LAWRENCE RIVER—Question hy 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

After discussion, motion allowed to stand

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

(Middlesex)

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, anıl

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 ; ans vers

by Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY-Report for 1873-74, presented by lIva, Mr. Lair

MILITARY MOVEMENTS, 1866–Returns presented by Hon. ML: Vai

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

of Berthier is Vilcant

STANDING COMMITTEES—Report of Special Committee presenteel and adopted -

Repeal of Chap. 147, Nova Scotia Statutes, Bill

İntrocluced-Hón. Mi. Förrnier

Motioit-To be röd the first time---Carriel

Militia Amendment Bill

Introduced-Hon. Mr. Vail ..

Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

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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 COMMONSMessage 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 11TII.

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

Cruelty to Animals during Transit-

Motion for leave to introduce a Bill

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

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

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 RIOCEIVE GRANTS FROM LOCAL LEGISLATURES-

Question, Mr. Cimon; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

Cartwright

CORRECTION OF OFFICIAL REPORTS

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North West Troubles

Motion that an lumble address be presented to His Excellency the Goverior

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

After long debate, orderedt ón iñótion liy Mr. Wallace (Noifólk) that the dcbátė be

adjourned

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

Supply-Hon. Mr. Cartwright

BRITISH COLUMBIA-Message from His Excellency

MARINE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS-- Message from His Excellency transmitting copies

of correspondence

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

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--Diessage from the Senate

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TI.

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

Preservation of the Peace in the Vicinity of Public Works-

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

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

Suits against the Crown-

EXPULSION OF RIEL-Policy of the Administration -- Hon. Mr. Mackenzio

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

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

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

INTERCOLONIÁL RAILWAY-Question, Mr. Domville ; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mic-

GEORGIÀN BÀY BRANCH OF THE PACITIO RAILAY-Question,-M* Woo; Answer',

Honi Mr. Mackenzie

Grátisc Docs .T IDSQÜÍMAÚLE --Question, Áti. De Cosinos ; Å išwór, IIón, Mli.

STEAN 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. Broase).

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

Ontario

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" 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.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.

London and Canada Bank-

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

Imperial Loan and Investment Company-

Privata 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
TELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS--Motion for Leave to Introduce a BillmMr. Mac-

dougall (Elgin)
Motion allowed to stand as a notice

The Budget-Motion-

" That the House do go into Committee to consider the supply to be granted to HER

MAJESTY.”-Hon. Hr. Cartwright)

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

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.

SOUTH HURON ELECTION --Certificate of Election of Thomas Greenway--Mr.

Bill to Amend-First Reading--Hon. Mr. Cameron (Cardwell)

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Promissory Notes-

Bill to Amend Law Relating to—First Reading-Hon. Mr. Cameron (Cardwell)

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Protection of Life on Wharves and Docks-

Bill to Provide for-First Reading Mr. Oliver ..

NAVIGATION OF TIIE SAGUENAY--Question, Mr. Cimon ; Answer, Hon. Mir. Mac-

NAVIGATION OF THE MIRAMICHI --Question, Hon. Mr. Mitchell ; Answer, Hon.

Mr. Mackenzie

HALF-BREEDS' LANDS—Question, Mr. Ryan ; Answer, Hon. Mr. Laird..
UNPATENTED LANDS IN MANITOBA-Question, Mr. Ryan ; Answer, Hon. Mr. Laird
LIMITS OF INSPECTION DISTRICTS--Question, Mr. Horton ; Answer, Hon. Nír.

Geofirion

Post OFFICE MONEY ORDERS-Question, Dir. Landerkin ; Answer, Hon. D. A.

Macdonald

STAMPS ON PROMISSORY NOTES--Question, Mr. Landerkin ; Answer, Hon. MIr.

Cartwright

LIGHT-IIOUSE ON ISLE OF HAUTTE_Question, Mr. Goudse ; Answer, Hon. Mr.

Smith

PREPAYMENT OF MAIL MATTER—Question, Mr. Burpee (Sunbury); Answer,

Hon. D. A. Macdonald

BALLAST WIIARF AT ST. JOHN—Question, Mr. Doniville ; Answer, Hon. WIr. Mac-