New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-08
CANdD4.
oPENING OF PARLIAMENT-sPEECH OF THE GOV
ERNOR-GENERAL.

OIENiNG OF Or iii NV
ERNoR-GENERAL.
OTTAWA Nov. THE following is the speech
from the throne delivered at o'clock p. to-day:
Honorable Gentlemen Of the Senate and Gentlemen Of the
House 0f Commons Ia addressing you for the first ne
parliamentary representatives OF the Dominion OF Cana
ia desire la give expression my deep feelings of
qualification that ii has been nigh privilege TO occupy
an onical psltiOn which has made il my duty % assist
every step taken in the Of this great Confedera
ton. | congratulate you Oh the legislation sanction
which has been given by the Imperial Parliament
TO the act OF Union. under the provisions of which
which assembled and which has laid the
foundation OF new nationality that trust and believe
will ere long extend bounds from the Atlantic to the
Pacific Oceans. In the discussions which preceded the
Introduction OF this measure the Imperial Parliament.
between the members OF her Maiestys Government on
side aud delegates who represent the Provinces now
united the other apparent to all those who took
part i'm those conferences that while Her Maestys Min
sters considered and pressed the principle OF union az
subject of great Imperial interest, they allowed 20 the
Provincial representatives every freedom in arranging
the mode in which that principle should be applied.
leges free and self governing people. tho act
Of Union adopted by the Imperial Parlla-
ment imposes the duty and eonfers upon you
the hight OF reducing to practice the system OF govern
which il has called into existence OF consolidating
It's institutions. harnonlZing lis administrative details,
and of making such legislative provisions as viii secure
cure. TO constitution "a some respects novel
sign OF efectIng these objects. measures Will be
laid before you for the amendment and assimilation OF
the laws existing IN the several provinces IenH 10 he
currency customs. excise, and revenue generally for
the adoption Of uniform postal ysten for the proper
management ana maintenance OF the phonc VOTES ann
properties OF the Dominion; for the adoption OF well
considered scheme OF military ORGANISATION ana ne-
Affairs; for the Introduction OF uniform laws re
spectng patents Of invention and discovery the natural
zation Of Aliens and the assimilation OF criminal law;
aud the laws relating 20 bankruptcy ana Insolvency
will also be- submitted 20 you for the perform
of the duty imposed upon Canada under the terms
the Union Act, OF Immediately constructing the inter
colonial railway. This great work VIII add pracct
and physical connection to the Lsgislaive poRu wncn
unes the Provinces comprising tne Domlnou anu
inc oersy win wnSn t Tue Parliament
proof the hearty interest felt by Bh people IN your
b. fmnoyt,nt subject OF western territorial extension
and attention VIII he called 10 tue pest means iOi
the protection aud development OF our fisheries anu
marine Interests You will also be asked 70 consider
measures defining the privileges of Parliament and for
the establishment of uniform laws relating To elections
Ge,liieaen oTte House OF The circumstances
cred Il impossible obtain the assent Of the Legislature
the expenditure necessary for carrying on the ordi
the LIST OF July has therefore, been incurred the
sponsbty Of the Ministers OF the Crown The details OF
that expenditure will be laid before you, and
submitted for your sanction. | have directed that
the estimates for current and succeeding financial year
been framed with all the attention 10 economy which l.
compatible with the maintenance of efficiency in the DIFF
ferent branches OF public service Honorable Gentlemen
The general and efficiency OF the volunteers
and militia has been greatly improved within the
already by the liberality Of the Imperial Government
armed with the breaohoading rife am happyto be able
has pleased Providence TO bless the country and In
the general prosperity OF the Dominion. Your new ma
tonalty enters ITS backed by the moral sup
mort. the material aid and the most ardent good
wishes of the Mother County. Within your
own borders peace and prosperity prevail
and / fervently pray that your aspirations
may ne directed TO such high and patriotic objects, thai
you may be inspired with such spirit Of moderation and
wisdom as will cause you render the great work OF
which has been achieved blessing TO yourselves
and your p0sterity. and fresh starting point IN the
moral political and national advancement OF the people
of Canada
The House then adjourned until o'clock to.morroHw.
The IIOn Mr. Tley has been appointed Minister OF n
nance, and Mr. Rose offered the Office OF Minister VI
toms.
MONTREAL, Canada, Nov. Tho Montreal Centlat,,
Park scheme was submitted in the cry couhS e
last night IL proposes TO ude four hundred aeres'
and about the mountain at "a cost OF siOoVV'