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Motion that the Bill be read the second time-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie..
After debate the motion was agreed to and Bill read the second time
Referred to Committee of the Whole and reported
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Amendment Bill-Second and third readings of Hon. Mr. Smith
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Criminal Law Amendment Act-
Amendment Bill-Second and third readings of Hon. Mr. Fournier
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On the motion that the item be concurred in the House divided, when the
motion was declared resolved in the affirmative-95 votes to 50
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INDEMNITY TO MR. D. A. SMITH, M. P.-Motion that the resolution be concurred
in
Motion in amendment-
That this item providing for $3,562.50 to be paid to Mr. D. A. Smith, M. P., in settle-
ment of the amount advanced by him on the 6th February 1872-being £600, together
with the interest thereon, be not concurred in, the said sum of £600 having been
applied to a purpose of which this House cannot approve―(Mr. White)...
After debate, the House divided, when the amendment was declared resolved in
the negative-27 votes to 89
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OFFICIAL REPORt of the DebatES-Motion for the adoption of the Report of the
Printing Committee thereon-Mr. Ross (Middlesex)
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Motion agreed to
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THE POSTAL SERVICE-Motion for an Address to His Excellency the Governor
General-Hon. D. A. Macdonald
Duty on Stave Bolts and Oak Logs Repeal Bill-
Second and third readings-Hon. Mr. Carwright..
Continuation of Acts Bill-
Second and third readings-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie
Larceny Act Amendment Bill-
Second and third readings-Hon. Mr. Fournier..
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PACIFIC RAILWAY TELEGRAPH-Resumption of the debate on the proposed motion
of Mr. Tupper for copies of all specifications and contracts for the construction
of a Pacific Railway Telegraph, with all correspondence relating thereto; and
the motion of Mr. Bowell in amendment to the same-Mr. Kirkpatrick
Motion in Amendment to the Amendment
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That the following words be added :-"Contrary to the statute authorizing the construc-
tion of the said Telegraph line, and therefore this House does not approve of the
said contracts-(Mr. Kirkpatrick)
The House divided, when the amendment to the amendment was declared
resolved in the negative--48 votes to 101
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Mr. Bowell's amendment was declared lost on the same division and the original
motion agreed to
PROHIBITORY LIQUOR LAW-Motion that the House go into Committee of the
Whole to consider resolutions-Mr. Ross (Middlesex)
The House being in Committee, after debate the resolutions were agreed to
On the motion that the report be received-Motion in amendment
That the report be not now received, but that it be referred back to Committee of the
Whole for the purpose of adding the following words :-"That it is the duty of the
Government to prepare a measure at as an early a day as possible to carry the prin-
ciple of Prohibition into effect—(Mr. Bowell)
Amendment ruled out of order and report received
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THE NORTH-WEST TROUBLES-Question of Privilege-Mr. D. A. Smith
After debate, subject dropped
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ANNUAL SUBSIDY TO MANITOBA-Question, Mr. Bowell; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mac-
kenzie ..
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MERCHANT SHIPPING (IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT) BILL-Observations-Hon. Mr.
Mitchell
SATURDAY, APRIL 3Rd.
AMENDMENTS TO BILLS BY THE SENATE-Question of order.Mr. Speaker
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Supply Bill-
Second Reading-Hon. Mr. Cartwright
PACIFIC RAILWAY CONTRACTS-Motion-
That the House do now ratify the contracts laid on the table, proposed to be entered into
with Messrs. Sifton & Ward, for the construction of that portion of the Pacific Rail-
way between Cross Lake and Red River, about 77 miles in length, at a cost of $402,-
950, the said parties having been the lowest tenderers willing to proceed with the
work, and furnishing the required security, (which motion was agreed to without dis-
cussion)—(Hon. Mr. Mackenzie)
Also moved-
That the House do ratify the contract laid on the table, proposed to be entered into with
Messrs. Sifton & Ward, for the construction of that portion of the Pacific Railway
extending from Fort William to Shebandowan, a distance of about 45 miles, at a
cost of $406,194, the said parties having been the lowest tenderers willing to pro-
ceed with the work, and furnishing the required security- (Hon. Mr. Mackenzie)
To which it was moved in amendment-
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"That the consideration of the approval of the said contracts be postponed to this day
three months."—(Hon. Mr. Tupper)..
The amendment was declared lost on a division, and the original motion carried
Motion-
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That the Government be authorized to enter into a contract during the recess with the
parties sending in the lowest available tender for the construction of that portion of
the Pacific Railway extending from Rat Portage to Cross Lake, a distance of about
37 miles-(Hon. Mr. Mackenzie)
NORTH-WEST TROUBLES-Personal Explanation-Mr. D. A. Smith
After discussion, subject dropped
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THE PLIMSOLL BILL-Question, Mr. Palmer; Answer, Hon. Mr. Smith
THE MILITIA Question, Mr. Caron; Answer, Hon. Mr. Vail
PACIFIC RAILWAY TELEGRAPH-Question, Mr. Schultz; Answer, Hon. Mr. Mac-
SALE OF ORDNANCE LANDS-Question, Mr. Cuthbert ; Answer, Hon. Mr. Laird..
NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS-Motion, That the House go into Committee of the
Whole to consider certain resolutions respecting-Mr. Young
MONDAY, APRIL 5TH.
Lobbying in thE SENATE Question of Privilege-Sir John A. Macdonald
PRINTED REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS
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GOVERNMENT LANDS IN THE NORTH-WEST-Question, Mr. Archibald; Answer,
Hon. Mr. Mackenzie
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NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS-House in Committee on resolutions Mr. Young..
After debate, resolutions adopted, and Address to Her Majesty founded thereon.
Ordered, that the said Address be engrossed, and an Address presented to His
Excellency the Governor General, praying him to lay the Address to Her
Majesty at the foot of the Throne
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Third Reading-Hon. Mr. Cartwright..
TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH.
WAY OFFICES Question, Hon. Mr. Tupper; Answer, Hon. D. A. Macdonald
RULES OF THE HOUSE-Sir John A. Macdonald
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MANITOBA LANDS-Motion for return (which was not pressed)—Mr. Schultz
TRIAL OF LÉPINE-Motion for correspondence and papers connected with-Mr.
Schultz. .
DUTIES ON TEA-Question, Hon. Mr. Tupper; Answer, Hon. Mr. Cartwright
DUTY ON FISH-Question, Hon. Mr. Mitchell; Answer, Hon. Mr. Smith
Insolvency Bill-
Consideration of amendments made thereto by the Senate..
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DUTIES ON TEA-Question, Hon. Mr. Mitchell; Answer, Hon. Mr. Cartwright..
THE GASPÉ ELECTION TRIAL-Question, Mr. Taschereau; Answer, Hon. Mr.
Fournier
THE MIRAMICHI BRIDGES-Question, Hon. Mr. Mitchell; Answer, Hon. Mr.
Mackenzie
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH.
ESQUIMAULT AND NANAIMO RAILWAY-Question, Mr. De Cosmos; Answer, Hon.
Mr. Mackenzie
THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH.
HALF-BREED'S LANDS-Question, Mr. D. A. Smith; Answer, Hon. Mr. Laird ..
EASTERN TERMINUS OF THE PACIFIC RAILWAY-Question, Mr. Wright (Pontiac);
Answer, Hon. Mr. Mackenzie
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THE CANADA CENTRAL RAILWAY-Question, Hon. Mr. Tupper; Answer, Hon.
Message from His Excellency, by the Usher of the Black Rod, calling the
Members to the Bar of the Senate