The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-10
NOVA SCOTIA AND THE NEW Don.' WON.

The Fuss About the Anfi-Corfedera.. 'o
scnene-Important Correspondence Betweea
attorney General Wilkins and Lieutenau nc
Governor DOyIe--Wnkins Repudiates Dis
loyalty.
the following correspondence appears in the
HALIFAX papers OF the 7th inst. We have been
ahSiousy awaiting the arrival OF full report of the
speech OF Attorney General wilkins, in which he
broadly limited at secession from the Dominion and
annexation to the United States; but it appears from
THIS correspondence that II the speech be published
at all 1t will be in amanged form to suit the views
| OF the British oflcials:-
MAJOR GENERAL DOYLE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
WILKINS.
The Lieutenant Governor has had his attention
dlrected TO speech delivered In the House OF AS
semby yesterday afternoon by the Attorney General.
IN the absence OF any official report OF the de-
Sasne his Sslnt to- the 0o Asornev
General to REFER to the unofficial account
given In the morning and evening newspapers. AS
these newspapers are widely circulated. and az the
statement made in them OF the occurrence IN the
House OF Assembly will, unless c0ntradicted be be-
neved IN by large number or persons, the Leuten-
ant Governor requests the Attorney General to in
form him whether the disloyal sentiments attributed
by him. HASTINGS DOYLE,
Major General and Lieutenant Governor.
GOVERNMENT House, HALIFAX. Sept. 4, 1865
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE MAJOR GENERAL
The Attorney General informs the Lieutenant Gov
ernor that he Is incapable Of entertaining express
tnG OF uslOyalty, ana III MS EXCelency
viii wait until the ocial report OF the speech of the
Attorney General is published he will find that it is
entirely free from disalfection The Attorney Gen
era Is pressing with all his might for restoration
OF the constitution OF Nova Scotia with the Queen at
Its head, and opposes confederation because he is
convinced that it will ultimately lead to annexation
with the United States, which is above all things
dreaded by the Attorney General. He u.s. therefore,
actuated by the strongest emotions Of loyalty and no
one has right to ture his expressions used In
debate into evidence that his principles are tainted
with disloyalty. The Attorney General hasneulcated
n W n IA
come within his political influence and will continue
TO 90 So and nothing occasions him greater pain than
To witness the daily increasing discomfort OF the peo
pie in consequence OF the refusal 10 restore their con-
stitutton.
MARTINI. WILKINS, Attorney General.
HALIFAX, Sept s, 1868.
THE MAJOR GENERAL TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
MY DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Ipresume you can have no objection to your loyal
statement being made public l therefore intend
to publish the correspondence which has just ter
minated between us, with view TO rectify the I'M
favorable impression which will otherwise exist
to your want OF loyalty when the paragraphs which
have led to this correspondence are read through
the province. The imputaion which has so I'M
fortunately been cast on yourself has also to some
degree attached to the entire ministry of which you
the recognized leader in the House Of Assembly,
and therefore, on their behalf as well as my own
who are liable to be indirectly compromised by the
Language of nv minister's am glad to be able to show
publicly that you still actIated by the same loyal
sentiments to which you have so often given utter
ance In a more private manner in my presence. l
HASTINGS DOYLE.
Hon. the ATTORNEY GENERAL.
TIE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TIE MAJOR GENERAL.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
HALIFAX, Sept. I, 1883.
The Attorney General will thank the Lieutenant
Governor to add the subjoned paragraph to his note
of the 9Th inst We deem this necessary to make
that paper perfect synopsis OF his political creed,
and Then the Governor win not only be at liberty,
but the Attorney General VIII thank him TO make
this paper public as possible. The Attorney Gen
era would have proposed to publish the correspond
ence himself had he not feared that such course
might DE disagreeable TO the Lieutenant Governor.
MARTIN J. WILKINS, Attorney General.
THE ALLEGED TRHAsoNABLE uTTERANcEs.
.ssShould il be the will OF Providence that Nova
Scotia shall he deprived OF her old constitution with.
out her consent and against the will OF her Loyal
people, 1t Is the opinion OF the Attorney General that
the political system OF any other civilized country
would be preferable TO the constitution which mas
been provided for her by the act Tor the union Of
Canada. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick"
FINALELTuE MAJOR GENERAL TO THE ATTORNEY
BELLEVUE HOUSE. Sept. 7, 1858.
MY DEAR ATTORNEY GENRRAL:--In order to carr,
out your wishes have sent your letter OF this day.
date containing the additional paragraph to be addct
| to the rest Of the correspondence. Yours truly,
| HASTINGS DOYLE.
| Secret Sessions OF the Halifax Assembly
| Tho Governor Threatens TO Dissolve tho
Unconstitutional i'm Political Circles.
HALIFAX, N. 81 Sept. o. 1893.
The Assembly sat yesterday afternoon with closed
doors and discussed the correspondence between
Governor Doyle and Attorney General wilkins.
resolution was offered condemning the course OF
the Governor General interfering with the right OF
free speech He informed the government thai If
the resolution was not expunged he would dissolve
the House. Another secret session was held to-day,
resulting In the resolution being expunged There
- much excitement IN political circles.