The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-07
NORTH AMERICAN CONFEDERATION.

Lord Derby's s.Most Important BiII-Enrl
CarnarvOn's Speech on the Colonial Situa-
tion aud Futurc-A "COmpromIseo Fedora.
too the Most solid and Enduring-The King
dom Of Canada may become Greater than
Engiand-Second only to Russin-Enrl Ras-
sci and Lord Monck ON the Crisis, &c.
In the House Of Lords on the 18th OF Februaryrhe
Earl Of CARNARvoN sad:-in asking your lordshps to
give second reading to this billions of the osi
porsam, and, l venture 10 Think OF the wisest
b 5e " s unto Par
beg by asking the forbearapce and kindness OF
your ordshipz And, fortunately, this is a question
which hardly be called one Of political conflict, for
l may appeal almost as confidently to the sympathy
Of noble lords the opposite side Of the House as
OF those with whom am IN the habit of acting. wish
at the outset OF my remarks to take this opportunity OF
bearing my testimony TO the great ability. zeai and vgi
lance with which the right honorable gentleman, my
predecessor in Office Mr. Cardwel, labored bring this
matter to satisfactory conclusion From the evidences
which have received Of the deep interest that he takes
In the subject satisfied though 1t has fallen TO my
lot 10 propose this that win sim
ceely rejoice than himself at tho fact Of Its having been
recommended to Parliament. / do not think need de-
tain the House with any long recapiulaon Of the his
tory OF this subject The question OF confederation
shape another has been before the public for forty
fell through Ia the year 1858 Sir e Head, then
General OF Canada announced la speech 20 the
ton But difficulties interviewed, and only recently
1884 the representatives from the maritime provinces
took up distinct line Of action sFurther delays arose.
aud after frequent communications between the different
governments Il only la the autumn of last year that
delegates from the several provinces England to
negotiate with her Macstys government frame
of this bill These negotiations have now happily been
completed and the bill embodies not only the resolu.
ons on which the scheme was based but the results OF
the deliberations with the delegates | would there
fore ask your lordshps not TO regard this measure
merely In the light Of agreement between parties;
pact. The bill commences by reci,lng that IL Is
the desire OF these parties to be incorporated
MAJESTY Mh All executive Almost ,ss s
proposition in the bill relates to the appointment OF the
Governor General he is TO be appointed by and re.
sponsibc to the crown. and is may say. almost the
only direct tie that connects the confederation with tho
mother country. II is Office OF great dignity and
your ordshps will that the salary is to be not less
than clio O00 payable out OF the Consolidated Revenue
Fund Of Canada The next provision relates 10 the an
ponmcn OF lieutenant governors Several Of the pro-
viuces are now governed by administrators appointed by
the crown; when this confederation takes place these
officers will be appointed by the Governor General
While holding their offices they will be removable only
for cause shown, and, under ordinary circumstance
their tenure OF Office will be five years come now 10
the question OF legislatures There will be- first OF ALL
central and general Parliament and secondly,
local legislature in each province The Central Para-
ment will consist Of two chambers the upper house to
be styled the Senate and the other in afeconatc re.
membrance Of passages In English history Is TO be called
the House OF Commons. One Of the problems hardest
OF solution 10 The creation OF colonial legislatures Is the
composition OF the upper house Generally your lord
ships HOUSE is adopted as the model, and yet with
every good Intention and desire on The part OF the
framers that model has proved Intellectual TO secure the
object In view The hereditary title 10 Iegsiate the
great landed property the great personal wealth that
belongs TO many OF us Members the respect IN which the
decisions Of this house itself held both in the present
day and by immemoria prescrpdve usageall these ee
mens are absolutely wanting TO Senates that may be
created In the colonies But though II may be mpos-
slble TO provide upper house exactly reproducing
the characteristics OF the House Of Lords in practice y
Is found that upper chamber cannot be dispensed
with Otherwise there would be only one house 70 in
ate and carry legislation, subject 70 all the rash and
sudden impulses Of popular feengpto all the frequent
and violent storms OF passion. Two principles should
no kept steadily in view in the composition Of upper
chamber The FIRST Is TO make that chamber su6sc'enhg
strong 10 rs any and sudden pressure ne srcond
Is MT 70 make 80 strong 10 be smpcndrdtk 70 cry
popular sntimeu Your lordships will SEQ how Tar the
constitution provided in the bill complies with these con
diticna u propossd that the uppsr house. Or Ssnse