WOODEN AND IRON BRIDGES-Motion to have correspondence printed-Mr.

Blain

VETERANS OF 1812-14-- Question by Mr. Delorme; Answer by Hon. Mr. Vail..

COURT OF ADMIRALTY-Question by Mr. Wood; Answer by Hon. Mr.

Fournier

WELLAND CANAL-Question by Mr. Wood: Answer by Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

ST. LAWRENCE CANALS-Question by Mr. Wood; Answer by Hon. Mr.

Mackenzie

INSPECTORS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES-Question by Mr. Wood; Answer by

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

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After debate, motion agreed to

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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

26

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEES-Special Committee appointed to prepare lists-

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

(Middlesex)

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After discussion, motion allowed to stand

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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

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After debate, motion allowed to stand..

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

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

by Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

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

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH.

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

of Berthier is vacant

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STANDING COMMITTEES-Report of Special Committee presented and adopted-

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Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

Marine Telegraph Bill-

Introduced→→→Hon, Mr. Mackenzie

Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

Repeal of Chap. 147, Nova Scotia Statutes, Bill

Introduced-Hón. Mr. Fournier

Motion-To be read the first time-Carried

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

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

(Middlesex)

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

Young..

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RAILWAY ACT-Motion for leave to introduce a Bill to amend-Mr. Oliver

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

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

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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

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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

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SUBSIDIES TO RAILROADS WHICH RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LOCAL LEGISLATURES

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

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

Cartwright

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

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-

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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

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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--Message from the Senate

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH.

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

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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

Suits against the Crown-

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

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

kenzie

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

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

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

Mackenzie

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

Hon. D. A. Macdonald

141

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

Mr. Smith

141

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

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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-

"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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.

London and Canada Bank-

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

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

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Leave Granted and Bill read the first time

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FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS-Motion for Leave to Introduce a Bill-Mr. Mac-

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

MAJESTY."--Hon. Mr. Cartwright.)

158

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

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

Speaker

195

Criminal Procedure--

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

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195

Promissory Notes-

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

195

Protection of Life on Wharves and Docks-

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

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

kenzie

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196

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

Mr. Mackenzie

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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. Mr.

Geoffrion

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POST OFFICE MONEY ORDERS-Question, Mr. Landerkin; Answer, Hon. D. A.

Macdonald

197

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

Cartwright

197

LIGHT-HOUSE ON ISLE OF HAUTTE-Question, Mr. Goudge; Answer, Hon. Mr.

Smith

197

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

Hon. D. A. Macdonald

197

BALLAST WHARF AT ST. JOHN-Question, Mr. Domville; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mac-

kenzie

197

INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER SYSTEM-Question, Mr. Scriver; Answer, Hon. D.

A. Macdonald

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CENSUS VOLUMES-Question, Mr. Ross (Middlesex); Answer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

RECOVERY OF LOST GOODS ON INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY—Question, Mr. Fiset ;

Answer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

NAVIGATION OF THE FRASER RIVER-Question, Mr. Thompson (Cariboo); Answer,

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

IMPORTATION OF LAND PLASTER-Motion for Copies of Returns-Mr. Gordon

After debate, motion agreed to

BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA-Motion for an

Address to His Exellency the Governor General-Mr. Roscoe

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Motion in Amendment that all the words after "Survey" be struck out, &e.

Mr. De Cosmos

THE FISHERIES ACT-Motion for an Address to His Excellency the Governor

General-Mr. Cimon

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Statistics-Motion-

“That the House do on Friday next go into Committee of the Whole to consider Resolu-

tions."-(Mr. Young)

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After debate, motion withdrawn

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SPECIAL RATES ON INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-Motion for copies of all special rates
granted for Freight-Mr. Domville..