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Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, 4 April 1871, Prince Edward Island Confederation with Canada.

1871 PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER. 325 325
We are told that this little Island is a wealthy one, that our people are energetic and industrious, and will have nothing to do with Canada, and that we will work out and secure our own independence, without outside assistance. I, as a man who believed in Confederation, am prepared to see it tried to the utmost, and if we are wealthy and energetic, we shall have to put forth our energies to increase the wealth of the country, and to carry out public improvements. We are told that we are not able to
Hon. Mr. CALLBECK.-
During last session, the hon. Attorney General argued strongly in favor of Confederation; but at the same time he stated[...]
326 PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER. 1871
And have we not as much right to carry out their wishes in respect to the railway question, as he had to carry out the wishes of his constituents in reference to Confederation?

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The Parliamentary Reporter of Debates and Proceedings of the House of Assembly. Charlottetown: The Examiner, 1871-1872. Microfilm copies provided by the Prince Edward Island Libraries and Archives.

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