The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-04
TWO CENTS.

gentleman he had to state that no instruction. What
given to the noble lord at the head NJ ths
Canadian government with reference the introduce
ton of this BILL or in contemplation of any such mea
sures His noble friend (Ear Grey had entire conn.
aence in the noble lord the Governor Generals isda
ment and discretion, and not in the habit OF
giving him instructions Of that kind With regard to
tho second question q the right honorable gentleman
who had himself filed the office of Secretary of State
for the Colonies he had to state that all colonial laws
he believed universally. having passed through their
formal stages and received the assent of the crown
through her Majesiy's representative in tho colony,
suspending clause" That Is the direct answer to
the question of the honorable member for SheHied.
Therefore should be glad. at such moment of ublc
interest though of course gentleman could wish
TO press the government prematurely unnecessa-
riIy-whether the information which he held in his
hahd given To the house on the 22d Of March,
/ tbentic' (Iear hear)
Whilst MIR Disraei was speaking Mr. Halves entered
the house and took his seat upon the bench
at short distance from Lord John Russell
MrRoEnusK-I see, sir, that the honorable gen teman,
the UnderSecretary for the Colonies has entered the
house ! will now put the question to him. sent him
aetter, which suppose he did receive stating that
Proposes Pro, Vs, 70 put the question to him.
lAt TINS moment Mr. Halves stepped up to Lord j.
nussel WIN wnom ne entered into consultation for
few seconds, during which Mr. Roebuck ceased speak
| Ing
! Mir Rornucx (after short pause)-I sorry to in
tcrrupt my honorable friend; but he will per-
nit me to call his attention To this matter. We must
all have heard some account of the which
have just occurred at Montreal Those circumstances
originated in the consent given by the Governor
eral to bill which passed through tho legislature of
Canada tor the remuneration Of certain parties who
! had suffered losses during the last rebellion This
measure, from the nature OF the case money
bill. 1t necessarily have come imme dately and
directly from the Canadian ministry OF that parity
and they must have been instructed and commanded
by the Governor General, to have given that assent
do not mean to impute blame to any body, for
should be much more inclined to defend than to blame;
but want to know fact. want to know from
my honorable friend whether not the general
instructions to the Governor General included a
power to give in her Majestys name, her consent to
money bill and thereby in each particular case, i'm
posed the responsibility upon the Governor General
whether there have been sent out from the Colonial Of
flee, as in ordinary cases, (and in extraordinary
case this every right to suppose it was sent
from the Colonial OceJ powerin her Majesty name,
go down to the Canadian Assembly aud say that she
sanctioned the appropriation of money to the express
turbances? At the proper time shall be enabled to
explain to the House how those circumstances have
%s Sa be- satisfied as on
whose back the responsibility rests Hear. hear
Lord john RussELLI shall certainly decline enter
ing further into this matter As to the question put
by the honorable gentleman, the member for Buckng-
hamshre, the answer given upon former occasion BY
my honorable friend the Under Secretary for the Colo
MES, is perfectly correct in point of fact.
Mr.. HAwEs-l beg to say that received the note Of
my honorable friend, and have to thank him for Civ
ing me notice Of the question | sent 1t to my noble
friend at the head Of the Colonial Office in order that
my noble friend at the head of the government might
| be enabled to answer the question.
Sir PAHKINGToN-l wish to ask whether together
with the despatch from the Governor General there
has been received petition emanating from q very
large and respectable assembly at Montreal, over
which the honorable Mr. Mofat presided! That as
semby petitioned her Majesty to recall the Earl Of
Elgin, and to withhold her royal assent from this bill
also wish to know whether any other petitions to the
effect have been received from other parts Of Ca
NADIA! fIear)
Lord J. RussELL-whcn saw my noble friend at the
head Of the Colonial Office such petition had been
ccived Whether it has been received since o'clock
have not the means Of knowing; but have state
held
Mr.. Perhaps the noble lord will say whether
the government have received such information as
leads them hope the had been utdown
think the house should know it, If such information
| Lord JOHN RUssELL-It Is stated by the Governor
General that upon the Both Montreal was tranquil;
and that though there had been meetings. the proanse
tranquil.
Mr. r iowAnp--Is it the intention of her Majesty's
government to increase the forces in Canada? Oh oh
For instance, to send out the Guards-(a laugh)-or
Of the other troops! 1t intended to strengthen
hands of the executive and to the person Of
the viccroy from anything like personal insult or at
tack ooh and some cries of "hear.'o
Lord JoHN RussELL-There certainly does not appear
to me to be the least reason for sending additional
forces to Canada at present. clear, hear) believe
there is quite sufficient force to protect the Governor
General though am told that the civil force of Mont
real consists OF two constabes which two constables
were found insufficient. Qaughter)
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ON WEDNESDAY, 10Th.
Mr. HAYES appeared ut the bar to present, by her
Majesys command papers relative to the disturbances
! in Canada
On the motion that these papers be laid upon the
table,
Mr.. RoEsuoK-I hope that what am about to say
will be received by the House, relating, it Goes to
these very matters matters Of very great Importance
and relating also, in reality to tue Diapers Just laid
upon the table Of tAe house by any honorable friend
The country has natn.a.y been very much excited by
the statements mich have appeared in all the public
Iapefs yesterday; and sir in common with others,
nave received private information from gentlemen who
live in that country which, think, may relieve In
great measure the xiety which is necessarily felt,
with respect to that great colony (tIear, hear)
therefore hope that the house will pardon me II read
that information. (ear hear) The riot in Montreal
arose, most honorable members probably aware
because bill had passed the houses of legislature for
the purpose Of persons who had incurred
losses during the In the year 1887 and from
that time on Yesterday endeavo TO obtain from my
hon friend statement Of the actual Irm ana mode OF
proceeding in Canada which had every Jason 70 be-
eve TO be in fact, and in my opinion it is precisely
the same in Canada as it Is in this country he
bill which has raised all this commoton in Canada was
money bill II was brought in by the present ad-
mnstration in Canada that created in that country
what is called responsible there
by that the government Of the country carried on
according to the feelings of the majority OF the iegs
at1re, as made by imperial act of Parlamentthe
Of union between Upper and Lower Canada Two diff
ferent classes Of population, English and French
turned members to the Legislature; and constant at
tempts making to induce England to belieye that
all questions in that country questions, not Of
party, but OF country and race--questions between
the English and French population. have in my
hand though do not wish to quote the name Of the
gentleman who sent 1t to the d vision in the
House Of Legslature-a document which clearly sets
at rest this question so far IL is stated to be
ton Of race between the French and English Cana
dams will read the letter II is rather private one;
but dare say the house Will permit me to quote 1T
MosTnE,L, April 20, 1s4s
"My dear Sir-You will, doubt, be surprised nj
the CANADIAN news At time of profound peace, the
Governor General came down to Parliament sanction
some bills which had passed the two houses; among
others the bill which has caused much exctem ent
among our tory population. To surprise regret
and indignation not only the Governor General
insuted the spot by being pelted with rotten eggs
on passing In bis carriage, but meeting got up on
,he spur OF the moment summoned by fire bells, in
fommatory speeches made the mob hurried to the
Parliament House smashed the windows, drove out the
members, seized the mace, and finally set fire to the
building, which wholly consumed, with our
valuable library, and all our records. The loss
the province Is irreparable and fear credit
and character will suffer. The military got
out as soon as possible. but too late to prevent
mischief The councillors adjourned to the Co.
vernment House. sat up all night got magistrates
who took dispositions and early in the morning the
men who excited the mob we're arrested All is now
quiet There were other outrages Thursday night:
but the rioters masked at least the ringeaders
and are not known send you the votes of the house
You will that Lord EIgn is fully sustained BY the
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