House of Commons, 21 April 1869, Canadian Confederation with Newfoundland
[...] Insolvency Law was acceptable to the House,
he thought it would be found that the details
could be discussed with most advantage in
Committee of the Whole. He had no intention
to hurry the measure, and introduced it thus
early in order that they might receive upon
it the views of the commercial men of all
parts of the country.
The second reading was put down for
Friday.
Sir John A. Macdonald brought down a message from His
Excellency, graciously acknowledging the Address by the House, in reply
to the Speech from the Throne.
GALT vs. CHANDLER
Hon. Mr. Galt gave notice for Friday next of an address
to His Excellency for copies of all correspondence with the Imperial
Government, relating to the outlay incurred by Canada in the defence of the
frontier of the United States, in 1863 and 1864, and also arising out
of the threatened Fenian invasion subsequently, as constituting a claim for
indemnity from the United States. He said his object in giving this
notice was to afford the House and opportunity of expressing their
opinions upon the very extraordinary proceedings which took place
in Washington on Monday last, when there was referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations a resolution of Senator Chandler, whereby it was
quietly proposed that all the British North American possessions
should be given to the United States in liquidation of the Alabama claims. He thought that was a
question which should be discussed in this House, and he had therefore
given this notice.
STANDING COMMITTEE
On motion of Sir John A. Macdonald the House concurred in
the lists of Standing Committees reported yesterday.
PRINTING COMMITTEE
On motion of Mr. Mackenzie a message was ordered to be
sent to the Senate requesting their Honours to appoint members of a Joint
Committee on printing.
NEWFOUNDLAND
Sir John A. Macdonald brought down a message from His
Excellency, transmitting a copy of a despatch from the Governor of
Newfoundland of the 20th March, 1869, forwarding copies of
resolutions passed by the
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Council and Assembly of Newfoundland, stating the terms on
which they would consider It expedient to join the Dominion of Canada.
MURRAY CANAL
In reply to Mr. Keeler,
Hon. Mr. Rose said the state of the finances would not
permit the Government this year to recommend an appropriation for the
construction of the Murray Canal.
RECIPROCITY
In reply to Mr. Bechard,
Hon. Mr. Rose said the Government were not in
possession of any official information on the subject of negotiating a
Reciprocity Treaty with the United States.
RATE OF INTEREST
In reply to Mr. Masson (Soulanges),
Hon. Mr. Rose said the question of introducing a measure to limit the rate of interest throughout
the Dominion was
at present under the consideration of the Government.
FATHER McMAHON
In reply to Mr. Masson (Soulanges),
Sir John A. Macdonald said it was not the present
intention of the Government to make any recommendation as to exercising the
royal prerogative of mercy, in favour of Rev. Father McMahon and the
other Fenian prisoners.
MAIL SERVICE
In reply to Mr. Cameron (Inverness),
Sir John A. Macdonald said the subject of ferrying the
mail across the Strait of Canso was now under the consideration of the
Post-office Department, with a view to having the ferry at such a place as
would meet the views and interests of the inhabitants.
P. O. SAVINGS BANKS
In reply to Mr. Paquet,
Hon. Mr. Rose stated the Government might probably
raise the amount which might be received by the Post-office Savings Banks
above the present maximum of $1,000, but [...]
Source:
Canada. House of Commons Debates, 1869. Edited by P.B. Waite. Ottawa: Queen's Printer, 1975. Original scans accessible at:
http://parl.canadiana.ca/.
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