The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-08
CANADA.
SPECIAL TsltsRlM ~ the HERALD.

speech of the Governor General . the United
Par,iamcnt-The Dominion Extension, Fl
unnce and Dcfence-A New Starting Point
OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 7, 1897,
eo'ciock p. NJ
At three p. NJ. to-day He Exceilency tho Governor
General and quite proceeded TO the Senate and there
took his scat Then the Commons summoned and
on their appearing At the bar OF the House read nrst
In English, then with difficulty French, the follow.
ing speech from the throne
HONORABLE GENTLEMEN THE SENATE GENTLEMEN os
rIx Hcusg CoxMoSs-In addressing you, tho parls-
mentary representatives, Of the Dominion OF Canada.
for the frst time, desire 10 give expression my
deep feeling OF kratlbcat on that II has been my high
privilege to occipy Official position. which has made
my duty TO assist stop taken IN the
o. this great confederation. congratulate you
given by the Imperial Parliament to the Act
Of Union, under the provisions OF which We
now assembled. and which has laid the foundation Of
new nationality that trust and believe will. long.
extend It's bounds from Tho Atlantic TO the Pacific
In the discussions which preceded tho Introduction Of
this measure the Imperial Parliament between mem
bers Of her Majesys Government the one side and
the delegates who represented the provinces now united
the other. apparent 10 ali those who took part
in the conferences that while her Majesty Ministers
sdered and pressed the principles os union IS subject
cal representatives every freedom In arranging tho
mode in which that principle should be applied. In
similar spirit Of respect for your privileges rs free
hy the Parliament i'm poses the dutv
upon you the right Of reducing TO practcs the system
OF the govern -nent which u called into existence q
consolidating iLs institutions, harmonizng It's adj
minis.rasve details and OF making such legi iatvc
provisions as will secure 10 a constitution, IN
some respect novel, fuk fair and uuprsjadccd
trial Win the design or efectug these Objects mea
sures will be taxen before you for the amendment aud
ssrnilaton or The laws now existing In the several
provinces relating 70 currency, customs excise and
revenue generally; for the adoption OF one uniform
postal system: for the proper management aud main
teuancs Of tho public morals and properties OF the Do
minou for adoption Of we'll considered scheme OF
militia examination and defence; for the proposed
miuistra,ion Of Indian Affairs, and for the In
PRODUCTION OF uniform laws respecting patents or
IN and discovery the Of aliens and
bankruptcy and insolvency. measure will also DO
submitted 10 you for the performance Of the duty
uosed pon Canada under the Of Union act
Immediately constructing the Insercoi0nai Railway
This m eat work will add practical and physical con
neclion 10 the legislative bond which now untss tho
vith which the guarantee for cost OF cons rue
zion COS given by The Imperial Parliament. 10
new proof OF hearty Interest fsit By the British
people In -FOUR prosperity Your consideration will also
s. nyited 70 the important subject Of western terrific
rial extension and your attention viii be called 10 the
asheries ana marine intsrcsa You will also b asked
20 consider measures defining the privileges OF Para
and for the establishment Of uniform laws relstrs
10 elections and the trial Of controvsrted elections
C,urrtuNpr ov THE Housn CoxNoxs--Tho circum.
stances under which the ACT Of Union came Into opera
legislature 70 the expenditure necessary for carrying
the ordinary business OF the govsrume6a The sxpsnd
,n~e the lat OF July Therefore been incurred
on the responsibility Of she Ministers Of the Crown TIT
Details OF that expenditure will b. lad before you ans
Submitted Tor your sanctiea hare directed that III