The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-06-23
CAN ADA.


ciaI ParliAmeni- The FenIan Invasion
Before the House of fAssembiy-Inden al
nifty Claimed from the Eniteo States-
Fearless Speech of Mr.. Chambers I'm
Opposition 80 the MOve-He Predicts
Ihr Total Absorption OF Osnada by the
United states An Case of War-BOIster-
Gus Interruption by the Government
Party-HreaC Excitement in the House
The Measure Adopted.
OTTAWA, &. W., June 20 "A scene OF a most
unexpected nature occurred IN lhe House Assem-
bly, tonight MIR. ,Iall moved Tor the indemnIca.
ion OF the Government tor the expenses incurred
by them during the recent Fenian troubles. Several
members OF the Government and Government party
spoke in advocacy OF tne measure.
This called MIR. w. +. Chambers, of Brockvile, one
of the most independent members of the Canadian
legislature TO his feet. He commenced bv announc.
ing that he was bound to no party and cared for no
policy, except Tar as it mad right and justice on
Its slde He could not agree with the speakers who
had preceded him thar IL eXpedient wise to
raise force OF permanent vo unteers that would be
able resist the power of the United states Hiss
and disOrder.l lear not to speak the truth The
Thing is mUOssDe, and If 1t has come to that pass
that members OF the House are to be Missed down
when they give expression to an independent senti
ment, then It is time at least to protest again,t
it, ICries OF Order" go on, Lei HIM go on"
and confusion tell you band OF one thousand
Fenians is one thing, and thirty to thrty-tive mil
lions OF American peop Is anoCher and that to at
tempt the defense OF this country against them
absurdity, and would be deception of the people O.
Canada, which l. as one OF their representatives
will resist to the las effort my ability.
Noise and interruption here ensued from all parts
OF the house, amid which Mr.. Chambers voice be-
came inaudibe
When he could aqan be heard he said lis it be.
cause the representative OF toreign journal (mean
ing the New York Herdtd) is in the House that am
Obliged TO submit to sneers and lnterruptionsr But
/ tell you snail be heard and my voice shall uttel
words TO The true interests, not only OF my con.
stituency bu OF the people OF the whole of Canada
ihis country is indefensibie repeat. against the
power of the United States and therefore any money
spent for the purpose of contendng with our great
republican nelghbor in time Of war would be useless
extravaganza. against which nov fearlessy protest
(HIsses and nosel
l see the gentlemen on the other side and the
members OF the Government sneerug and inter-
rupnng; but will 90 on. Ceres OF " Yes yes."
60 on go on" and unnatural laughter J II other
genteme want to deceive the Canadian people
and fear 70 speak their mi nd, tel you again tnat
am not, and for that purpose will assert my rights
on this floor. no matter II L am compelled to con-
tlnue the attempt nil morning This was said IN
pel1eve in faithfully oischarging my whole duty
and to 60 to the expense of raising military force
to defend tins country against the United states
would not only be unwise out destructive to the in
terests OF Canada-let SUCH a thing be attempted
such a disposltlon be ehown towards the American
people Let the Canadian peo lie have the slightest
idea of such policy and the expenditure necessary
;'Hearp q HearP) They will protest against
| you cannot do that by drowning the voice of one
OF their represent atives in the House (Nolse.) Do
Tet%'e I 10 hef o the N Are you OF
will tell 1t you II you allow me. 1t far
likely that thirty millions thlrty-tiVe millions OF
active enterprsing peop.e will absorb three millions
| than that three millions will absorb them (BoIs-
teIous confuslon.) That the way yo listen TO me
You cry "go on. 20 on" Ior the eX press purpose
OF preventing me from doing so. Enough tlat
point. The unde nlabe logic OF facts and figures
before you, and tell you that they are irresistible
| and should be known IN Canada, Discussion is
| truth Listen to 1T This was said amid renewed
| interruption, in which Mr.. Chambers voice was
| again lost for some time) Now, gentlemen, there
| is another matter that is of importance and that
lear Dot to speak OF ana criticize If others do. 1t
is the conduct of those who had charge of the mill
talY IN the recent opposition to tine FenIan ralds.
| There was blunderlng and msmanaPement on
| the part of some of the mll airy command.
| ers, and can you deny It? Interruptions,
! reprehensiO in the conducrI OF our military
| leaders; yet there is not a single member from
Upper Canada-none but myself-to rise in his place
| and proc am this. (Hisses and shOus.l / say Tins
is the case, and that it should be tearessy inquired
INTO, and that we should do duty the country
| above all considerations OF Government IaYor on
| the head OF men or Iaction there Is truth from a
man who, as Heaven Is his judge speaks only IN the
cause OF truth, JUSTICE the interests of his cons
ents, and the broader interests of Canada
| Mr. Chambers concluded, amid boi ferrous shouts
| of "Slt down." "Order" go on" and forced
| laughter.
DARCY MCGEE rose to reply, as well as other
| members of the Government party, aud though
MCGEE dispIayed hIs usual oratOrical ability, his
remarks were almost exclusively personal attack
| on MIR Chambers, and no reply to his address
| Mr. Cats motion was finally adopted, and bus
| ness OF a routine character soon a tel came up
which ENGAGED the attention of the House till ii
| adjourned.