The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-02


lament with the government, against the nonconf-
dence motion proposed by Mr. McGiverin, were invited
but the attendance quite limited TWAS announced
by MIR. hcDougal that he, Mr. Rowland and Mr.. Blair
had consented to take Office in the proposed coalition
and he asked the support OF their political friends To
arrive at the exact result Of the wonld be din
cult enough, as 1t pretty much OF private
1t is reported however, that tho necessary support
offered. The Globe says there thirteen of the in
vied gentlemen present-six Senators and mem
bers Of the Assembyand that only four Of the latter
and one of the former favorable to coalition If
this correct 1t looks strange that the gentle
men should have had the bad go where they
certainly not wanted. But the statement needs con.
hrmation Another account claims that everything
satisfactory and that all the members Of the
desired was accomplished.
1t is clearly understood that Messrs. McDougali, How
land and Blair will be the reform members of the Cabi-
net from Ontario. This a cunning piece Of political
man9uvring on the part OF Mr. John A. Macdonald
His political friends will hardly like reform prepon
derance In the ministry from this section of the do
minion, but he will easily satisfy them upon head
when he gives them understand that the four men,
bers from the Province OF Quebec after his
heart and that as matter Of he Will have his
own way In the government in Of the three to two
reformers from Ontario McDougail Rowland and Blair
readily swallowed the bait thrown by the expert po-
ltical angler and they will have delightful time in the
elections.
But what cares John A. for thatg He has sacrificed
three or four reformers before by taking them
special protection There was Mr.. spence, who how
ever fell In for fat colectorship and Mr. Morrison,
who became Judge; but Mr. Ross had to take OF
himself, and so had poor Foley, VINO is now knocking
for admission to the reform ranks again. McDougall
bounded those men out of political lie for doing as he
has done himself; and no will be taken in. too,
and s disposed ,s OF politically 1t was very generally
to bear In favor Of keeping him out of the coalition;
but he yielded, and the other followed MIR. How
that he was content with deeds rather than
words. AS for Mr. Ferguson Blair, he anti
coalitoaist up to the moment he was taken into the
new CABINET wonder II he Will recall his letter written
to advise the election o. an-coaltionist hun
dred miles from this. He will have trouble in getting
over the feeling his conversion has created. Being
Senator Of course he has nothing fear be the result
Of experiment OF coalition ministry what 1t may
Tho reason for Mr. Blair changing his opinion sud
denly 10 not apparent Not being needy, for he 10
gentleman Of Independent eans bin obieSt Gould not
nave been OF mercenary kind II easy enough for
him TO continue coaltonist but the fact Of his dc.
clar1nK underhandedly against coalition and then be.
coming member or one, Is mystery not very easy
to be cleared up John A. Macdonald has played his
cards 70 perfection, and will be In a position to
laugh down the impotent attempts of his enemies
are just now moving heaven and earth to destroy his
influence.
The other great event Of the week has been tho Re-
form or AntCoalition convention, which convened
at the Music Hail in this city Thursday. The
tendance OF delegates was quito large but IL does not
appear that there any regularity In their selection
many OF them being but nominal representatives from
their rsspeo W. districts the presiding genius Of the
Der OF the Legislative Assembly, and q candidate
for the Legislature Of Ontario Very little business
done the rst day. although the Convention was in ses
sion until one A. NJ yesterday morning. string Of
resolutions submitted by Mr.. Brown, which were
taken up separately and adopted The principal one
was directed against coalition cabinet and concluded
thus While this Convention is thoroughly satisfied
that the reform party has acted in the best interests Of
federation measure secured deems II an impera-
tive duty to declare that the Temporary alliance between
ana sS. M snoaa now
OF Upper Canada which is formed aud maintained by
coalition Of public men holding opposite political prln
sdroisy enough drawn 70 relieve Mt: Brown Brown from
odium . member Of q former coalition, while at
gone into the new one The an about hodn~ onpose
principles rs all There nothing 70 hold Op-
posite principles upon SINCE oil the members Of the
eminent must be in favor Of confederation and there
really nothing else TO divide politicians except this ques-
ton Of coalition or no coalition. The Convention Is
body Of mem bus 10 10 be regretted that they will
persist In their sectonalism The province Of Ontario
y not alone concerned IN the formation Of the Cabinet
The question II one affecting the whole dominion There
are men, however, who cannot look beyond their
province. Such policy, particularly the Dominion
OF Canada cannot otherwise than injurious the
most important interests Of the country But the
object Of the Convention opposition 20 the
coalition, and a. consequence the aim and design
OF is promoters had 10 DO carried out. Messrs How
land and McDougan happening 70 be In the city.
invited 70 skc part In the Convention which they did
cheer and being escorted tho platform were provided
with seas. They listened for time to the discus
s,ons upon the resolutions and were finally permitted 20
fully explained his reasons for accepting Office in he
new confederation Cabinet HIS speech was listened 10
with much attention. Then followed Mr. McDouga, in
style altogether too defiant he was nevertheless very
well recei. ed, and hrs speech produced favorable effect
Il was scDethng like boarding the lion in his den for
The two Ministers to enter the Convention and address
Il as they did, for their great enemy, Mr. Brown was
supposed TO have the entire sympathy Of the audience
with hlm, al OF them being men Of his choice OF
those who represented him out Of Toronto His follow
ing from this city very large, and of all proper
lion to that from the rural districts being As five or six
reply, which was by no mems what IL ought to have
been II Mr. Brown Is the patriot no claims 10 be.
II feaiDs ~ be seen wha, effect the taken by
Afessrs Rowland aud McDougsll will have upon the
,ounry. The result OF the Convention will tell only
upon those who fay9r The anticoation movement for
4 Is not expected that will make any converts 10 the
cause On the contrary 1t Is apparent tnat there will DO
split In the feurm ranks Some very naacntia n,em
,ers Of the legislature arc with Messrs Rowland NC
he elections take place IL will DO hard struggle how
,se aud the crcest political contest Upper canada
will 60 reform by a considerable majority; but II Is not
lear whether the majority Will be largely against coa-
ION Tho local Parliament viii be decidedly reform,
lon but the other provinces will be strongly conserve
Two and coalition.
- composed a. follows:- Os.ario-Hous John A.
Macdonald. w. r. Rowland, Alexander Campbell, w.
hcDougall Ferguson Blair Quebec-Hons G. Z.
,artier, n Belleau, H. L. Langevn, A. I. Gait New
Messra 8 l. Tilley and Petsr Mi
hell Nova scoa-Hon 7. ID. Archibald and Mr.
zenney. II 10 said that Mr.. MCGEE Ii omitted a his
request and for prudential reasons his place being
AIKEN By Nj. Kenney, who will represent the Irish
Roman Catholic interest In the Cabinet rho Cabinet Is
passabe one, 30 far ability goes cir n Belleau Ia
be shortly replaced BY Mr. Chapais the present Prcs
lent OF the Board OF worka Mr. Campbell Is q gentle
nan Of high reputation he was formerly law partner
With John A. Macdonald, and 10 considered TO 10 pos
essed OF fair administrative ability. Mr.. Blair 10 a
,lodding and very Industrious Minister and II Is we'll
that Mr. Gait 10 the ablest nnmcler the domi-
non. The other Canadnns are well known through
heir long public career.
As LORD Mouck In ottawa the ociai Gassfe of this
evening may contain the announcements OF the new
ministry, with Mr. John A Macdonald as Premier
rhe success Of coalition ministry APPARENT for the
hres other provinces will 90 coalition strong enough
'set Ontario. That coalition government II the best
inder existing circumstances seems obvious 10
blinded by party prejudice and the country will BY
md BY be 10 Inclined 70 view the matter.
II 10 not 10 be denied, however that there pros
fof fpoo ind In