House of Commons Debates, Official Report

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH.

Standing COMMITTEES.-Keport of Select Committee appointed to draft...............

THE DEBATES.-Committee to manage.

VETERANS OF 1812-15.-Motion for an Address to His Excellency

Delorme ....

Mr.

DEPUTY COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS AT CHICOUTIMI.—Motion for an Address to

His Excellency-Mr. Cimon....

MINISTERIAL CHANGES-Explanations by the Premier

MISCELLANEOUS RETURNS..

THE BUDGET—Inquiry by Sir John A. Macdonald; Answer by Hon. Mr.

Cartwright..

THE OTTAWA CANAL-Inquiry-Mr. White (Renfrew); Answer-Hon. Mr.

REGISTERED LETTERS-Inquiry-Mr. Little; Answer-Hon. Mr. Huntington

THE CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT-Inquiry---Mr. Irving; Answer----Hon.

Mr. Blake...............

The Financial Depression-Motion-

"That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the causes of the existing

Financial Depression."-Mr Mills..

And a debate arising thereon, the discussion was adjourned.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.,

PRIVATE BILLS-To incorporate the National Exchange Company-First

Reading

Criminal Law Amendment Act Amendment Bill-

First Reading-Hon. Mr. Blake....

Suits against the Crown Bill-

First Reading-Hon. Mr. Blake.

The North-West Territory Bill-

First Reading--Hon. Mr. Mackenzie...

BRITISH COLUMBIA SUBSIDY----Inquiry by Mr. Bunster; Answer by Hon. Mr.

Cartwright

TELEGRAPHIC EXTENSION--Inquiry by Hon. Mr. Langevin; Answer by Hon.

Mr. Smith.....

EXEMPTION OF CANADIAN SHIPPING FROM OPERATIONS OF IMPERIAL SHIPPING
BILL-Motion for an Address to His Excellency---Hon. Mr. Mitchell...

And a debate arising thereon, the motion was carried.....

IMPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES----Motion----

"That an humble Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General

praying that His Excellency will cause to be laid before Parliament a statement

shewing the total value of all articles imported from the United States into each

Province of the Dominion during 1871, '72 and '73 paying 15, 10 and 5 per cent.

duty respectively, and also a similar statement for 1874 and '75 of articles paying

17, 10 and 5 per cent., together with such remarks and further facts as the Com-

missioner of Customs may be able to add touching the increased importation of

American manufactures into Canada.”—Mr. Young....

Motion in amendment---

"That an Order of the House do issue, requiring the Minister of Customs to cause to be

laid before Parliament, &c., with such explanatory remarks and further facts as he

may be able to add, touching the increased imports."-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie........

Amendment carried.......................

The Financial Depression-

Resumption of the consideration of the Motion of Mr. Mills for the appoint-

ment of a Committee to enquire into the causes of.....

The Debate again adjourned...................

102

118

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS-Reference to the Select Standing Committee..

SALARIES OF COUNTY COURT JUDGES-Notice of Motion-Hon. Mr. Blake....

ASSISTANT INSPECTORS OF PENITENTIARIES-Notice of Motion-Hon. Mr.

118

Blake..

118

CRIMINAL STATISTICS-Notice of Motion--Hon. Mr. Blake.....

118

THE ESTIMATES-Message from His Excellency transmitting--Hon. Mr. Cart-

wright...

119

THE BUDGET-Question-Hon. Mr. Tupper; Answer-IIon. Mr. Cartwright.

SUPPLY-House in Committee of.....

119

The Financial Depression—

Resumption of the Debate on the Motion of Mr. Mills for a Committee to

enquire into the causes of. . . . .

After debate, Moved in amendment that all the words after "that" in the
original resolution be struck out and the following inserted instead
thereof:

"That the early revision of the tariff is very desirable, and that a revised tariff dis-

criminating to a greater degree than the existing tariff in favor of home industries

and manufactures, but not unduly stimulating one section of the country or one

industry against other sections and industries, would be productive of great

benefit to the whole Dominion."-Mr. De Cosmos

The amendment of Mr. DeCosmos having been withdrawn, it was moved

in amendment-

"That the word 'financial' be struck out of the resolution, and the words 'manufac-

turing and commercial' be inserted in lieu thereof."-Mr. Blain...

After debate this amendment was agreed to......

It was then moved in amendment to the resolution as amended (by Hon. Mr.

Tupper) that the word "Mining" be inserted, which was also agreed to

It was moved in amendment (by Hon. Mr. Mitchell) that the word "Ship-

ping" be inserted, which was also agreed to....

The resolution as amended was then agreed to......

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS-Marine and Fisheries (Supplementary).

150

SHIPPING INTERESTS-Question-Hon. Mr. Mitchell; Answer-Hon. Mr. Smith

150

GUYON ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE-Question-Mr. Mackay (Cape Breton); Answer

-Hon. Mr. Smith.....

150

PATENT ACT-Question-Mr. Landerkin; Answer-Hon. Mr. Blake..

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY FENCE-Question--Mr. McIntyre; Answer

-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie...

150

CONNECTIONS WITH THE PACIFIC RAILWAY-Question-Mr. Masson; Answer—

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie.......................

INSPECTORS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES-Question-Mr. Gordon; Answer—

Hon. Mr. Mackenzie...............

HARBOUR OF REFUGE, LAKE ONTARIO-Question-Mr. Gordon; Answer-Hon.

Mr. Mackenzie....

PROPERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS-Question-Mr. Blain; Answer--Hon. Mr. Blake

LIGHTHOUSE ON BALD HEAD ISLAND-Question-Mr. Biggar; Answer-Hon.

Mr. Smith.....

HARBOUR OF QUEBEC--Question--Mr. Fréchette; Answer--Hon. Mr. Mac-

ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA BOUNDARY LINE-Question-Mr. Roscoe;

Answer-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

152

QUEBEC GRAVING DOCK--Question--Mr. Fréchette; Answer-Hon. Mr. Mac-

kenzie

RAILWAY RETURNS--Question--Mr. Irving; Answer--Hon. Mr. Mackenzie........

BRANCH RAILWAY-Intercolonial Railway--Question-Mr. Blanchet; Answer

-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie.......

MAILS TO OCEAN STEAMERS-Question-Hon Mr. Tupper; Answer-Hon. Mr.

Mackenzie

TRADE WITH THE WEST INDIES-Question-Hon. Mr. Mitchell; Answer-Hon.

Mr. Mackenzie...

Fishery Privileges-Motion—

"That an Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General for all Orders

in Council, instructions to officers, reports from officers, with all correspondence to

or from officials or private individuals or public bodies in connection with the

attempt of the Government to compel the occupants of Fisheries in the

Maritime Provinces to an enforced attornment to the Government and a depriva-

tion of their rights which have for at least a quarter of a century been used and

enjoyed by them."-Hon. Mr. Mitchell.

After debate, motion agreed to....................

Newspapers and Periodicals-Motion-

“That an humble Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General

praying that there be laid before Parliament a statement setting forth the total

number of newspapers and other periodicals in each county and city of the

Dominion which have paid postage on papers' sent from the office of publication,'

with the total revenue received therefrom during the three months ending the

31st December last."-(Mr. Young).....

Motion carried........

Great Western Railway-Motion-

"That the copies of correspondence relating to the refund of duties to the Great

Western Railway Company laid on the table of this House on the 6th of April

last be referred to the Printing Committee."-(Hon. Mr. Tupper).

After debate, motion carried...........

QUEBEC MEDICAL OFFICERS' BOAT-Motion for an Address to His Excellency

Hon. Mr. Langevin..

Charlevoix Election-Motion-

“That an Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General for copies of

the instructions issued to Mr. Talbot, one of the employés or Sub-Inspectors of

the Post Office Department in relation to his visits to the Electoral District of

Charlevoix during the Dominion Election in the month of January last."-Hon.

After debate, motion carried.

Intercolonial Railway-Motion—

"That an Address be presented to His Excellency for correspondence between the

Government and the Hon. Ambrose Shea, respecting a claim in connection with a

supply of labour for the construction of the Intercolonial Railway." — (Hon. Mr.

Tupper)..

AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS-Motion for a Select Committee on the Agricultural

Interests of the Dominion--Mr. Orton....

After debate, the discussion on the motion was adjourned..........

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND.

CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNUATION-Notice of Motion-Hon. Mr. Blake.......................

Assistant Inspectors of Penitentiaries Bill-

Second Reading----Mr. Blake.....

Criminal Statistics Bill-

Second Reading-Hon Mr. Blake.................

North-West Territories Separation Bill-

Second Reading-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie......

County Court Judges' Salaries (Nova Scotia) Bill—

First Reading-Hon. Mr. Blake........

200

AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS-Resumption of the Debate on Motion of Mr. Orton

for a Committee....

201

The Debate was again adjourned....

204

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD.

Criminal Procedure Bill-

First Reading-Hon. J. H. Cameron.

Inspection Law Amendment Bill-

First Reading-Mr. Forbes.............

The Crime of Abortion Bill-

First Reading-Hon. J. H. Cameron..

Enquiry into Corrupt Practices at Elections Bill-

First Reading-Hon. Mr. Blake.....

207

Corrupt Practices at Elections (More Effectual Administra-
tion) Bill--

First Reading-Hon. Mr. Blake...

209

THE INSOLVENCY ACT-Question-Mr. Delorme; Answer-Hon. Mr. Blake...

THE CULBUTE CANAL-Question-Mr. White (Renfrew); Answer-Hon. Mr.

212

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