The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-13
the BRITISH PROVINCES.
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THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT IN SESSION
Growth Of the Desire for Annexation
to the United States.
Rostponement Of tho COnfederatiOl
and Defence Schemes.
DENUNCIATION OF THE GOVERNMENT,
&C., Be-, &e.

Desire OF the Canadiam sbr Annsxatien.
QUssso, August IL, 1895.
Tho Ministers have assured their supporters that they
will abandon the dsfenses OF the frontier They have
been forced into this by their supporters, who have
eclared emphstcaly that they will desert any govern
ent that attempts 70 tax the people for this object
am astonished at the growing feeling In favor or
hnnexatson IN Parliament Several ncmbess to-day
assured mo that the reciprocity treaty was not re-
ewsd they for annexaton that the country IL ripe
or it, and that all that il wanted 10 for man bold
Enough the ball in motion There are SIX in
uena papers in Lower Canada supporting the annexa-
zion project, and am assured that one-thrd Of the
Assembly in favor of annexation
! The defeat Of the Ministry is daily looked for
There is remarkable rush Of American tourists hero
and at saguenay river One hundred and thirty arrived
At Russes Hotel yesterday in one boat The average
arrivals Of Americans alone number five hundred daily
General W. D. whipple, Of the United States Army, is
here and has received rm'welcome.
Our Quebec Correspondence.
QUEnzc, August 10, 1886.
The Legislature yesterday may be said to have fairly
embarked upon the heavy work of the session. After
che House had been formally opened Mr.. McGiil, Of
Hamilton moved resolutions in answer to the speech
From the throne
sAwDKR AMERICA
During his speech, Mr. McGin took occasion to pay
compliment to the valor Of American troops, and dwet
upon the grandeur appeainng contest such that
lately brought close in America which, he declared
WAS for great and noble principles He congratulated
ho country upon the successful and gratifying termina
on Of the war; and devoutly hoped that the people Of
the United States who "Hesh of flesh and bone
f bonc would meet them half way towards FOSTER
kng spirit Of eternal good will and fraternity.
The fact that his reference to American affairs
greeted with the hear hear so peculiar British poll
tcians whom they endorse the sentiments Of speaker
plainly showed that In the Legislature at least there
strong sentiment in favor Of the North This sentiment
hswevcs observed, conhned to tho English men,
Sess. tbs French maintaining dignaed silence q
& rcssroHxxrr or rHE CONFEDERATION sCHRHE.
Il leaked out, in the debate which followed that
Ministry tho converting Of last session, when they
Eermed the present coalition compact pledged them
etves do their utmost to effect general confedera-
ton Of the British possessions this continent failing
m which thcy would submit for the confedea.
Zion Of the Csnadas, and such other provinces could
be prevailed TO under the Union Northumberland
ng their pledges yesterday the announced
Shat they would defer the federation scheme until
session and not prepared to enter into the lesser
scheme OF union. This announcement fell upon the
Hsuse like hot shot and created intense excitement
DzyUNCAri0N THE GOVERNMENT.
Mr. Dor9n the great party leader Of the opposition.
cook octaaon to utter withering rebuke 10 minis.
aers declaring that they had violated their promises
meet the issue Of confederation He nercey denounced
tho ministry for introducing Premier into the govern
wSsiminsy dsfsa.sd the only time he offered himself TO.
election
sarRKMG ruEIR DIFFICULTIES
SO Il seems the government Ia throwing over the
question OF confe ieraton for another session. will also
.shrk the question Of defence There Is policy in th,s
Minister'S know well that the confederation scheme has
with such strong opposition from the maritime pro-
vnces that the people Of Canada arc not prepared TO
exhibited their hostility 10 the PROPAGATION to tax the
country for decnces hence. their
Go stsve of the question at issue until another session
ArrNo BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY CUSTOM
A. the ceremony of opening the House the other day
sontrast presented between Washington and Quebec.
Lord Monck came down In gaudy uniform accompanied
chrome Of the Legislative Council when the Speaker Of
that body summoned the Usher Of the Black Rod, who
advanced bowling low like French dancing mascr, and
displaying ''caves' somewhat cramped by excruciatng
tights He despatched to command the attendance
Lower House, the members Of which soon entered
They were accompanied by tho clerks and
eergeant-starms, all dressed In black gowns and
.pis o. ali was that mndo by the Hons j. A
AcDonAA and Cartier, who filed in the left OF Lord
nonck dressed in military suits Of lace and gold John
Butcher boy military parade. This custom OF dress
dag ministers In livery IL recent importation from st.
Stephens.
YRKE TRADE poR CANADA.
learn that a the present session. when the question
Of reciprocity up Mr. Scoble intends 10 offer o
solution Cor sweeping from the frontier all houses
and fat ofhcials This Ia idea For years there
nave been men in the Legislature who claim that the
prosperity Of the country would be enhanced by the abo
Hilton OF customs Dues but the influence Of the horde
>Dce holders who hold life positions In the customs,
coupled with the importance Of the for defray
free trade party. There much rottenness in the
CONS bureau Of Canada A daily appears on examina
Zion Of the subject several lake ports have their customs
Offices whore the receipts do not amount 10 fourth Of
che salary Of the ocals In department OF the pub
lilo service Is moro radical reform needed.
Tho Maritime Provinces and Confsdera-
tion-A N0va ScOtlaM Delegate sum-
moned To England.