New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-29
THE NEW DOMINION.
SPEECH OF THE HON. JOHN ROSE.

SPEECH OF THE HON. JOHN ROSE.
MONTREAL, Canada, Sept. 2S.-At a dinner
given the Hon. John Rose Minister OF Finance. by the
citizens Of Montreal 900 persons present The
Chairman proposed the health of the geust who he said
has lived long among us. and Is now to leave u.s. lie
entered the legal profession youth and to its
highest honors and could have had seat on the bench
Tonight all shades Of opinion meet to do him honor
Mr. Rose rose to reply, amid loud cheering He alluded
briefly TO the past history Of Canada and her present
prospects Referring to independence, he said: Ma
lions have been most lasting who have attained maturity
by slow and tosome means and from whom nature has
exacted cautious labor the price OF progress We can
find work enough for the most restless and active minds
for years to In consolidating these provisions. In
carrying out measures Tor Its material PROSPERITY,
postpone speculations as to the remote future,
and content ourselves NTH the reflection tnat
which Providence may have IN store for us when the
necessity change shall arrive. Until then let US not
G Hear SeaT hayo said that ' our trading
has fitted us for any dsstng, ana mat,
already know how TO mako use Of them. In proof of
this might point to the enghtened and honorable
during the American war; under circumstances Of q
not only in respect TO material things that we have made
progress toward maturity but that we understand the
higher duties which belong TO u.s. and that from no act
Of ours has any peril menaced or complication arisen
which could affect national relations Seeing ths let us
not be too impatient 10 anticipate our destiny
Let us beware Of doing what may be rreyocable but
that fulfilling our work OF the day, ana
"
may arise let calmly await the progress Of events
assured that in due time they will reach maturity aud
that destiny never be mean or dishonorsble"
MOVEMENTS OF PRINCE ARTHUR.
PARIS STATION, Ontario, Sept 28.-Prince Ar
thur Niagara Falls last night at O'Clock. sick in
with the %nsS sSs ds T6S GS
reached midnight aud slept in the cars all night,
aud left for Long Point al tins morning
SMCoE, Ontario Sept. 2S.-The reception to
Prince Arthur at this place surpasses any he has yet re-
ceiyed The roads are lined with people, and the city Is
decorated with bunting to the utmost extent Addresses
PARTIAL DESTRUCTION OF PORT DALHoUsIE,
ONTARIO.
PORT DALHoUsIE, Ontario, Sept. 23.-Iw0-
thirds OF this town destroyed by fire this morning
each about Ten and dwellings con-
sumed. The total loss is about $4,000
NEW FINANCE MINIsrER-sIR FRANCIS HINCKs
PERSONAL NEWS.
MONTREAL, Sept. 22.-At last Minister OF
Finance has been found willing to take up the portfolio
which Mr. Rose has abandoned bestow attention
on his private affairs Mr. Rose is about to enter into one
OF the first English banking houses that OF Mr. Barring
Different opinions and suggestions were entertained as
to the name Of his One would have DIR Gait
StSep Mr. Hoion Mr. oat was the choice Of the Hon
Mr. Cartier, but for one reason or other MI CAT would
personally 10 England 10 Ascertain the mind and wishes
OF the Imperial Government. Mr.. Bridges was In no
hurry TO exchange his present situation with al It's &C
oessOres for that OF Finance Minister without guaran
To the length OF Ills term OF ONCE II Is uulte
certain now that SIR Francis Hncks Is TO be
the coming man. Sir Francis has already
taken leading part In Canadian politics.
During several years previous to his appointment as
Governor he occupied tho nrst seat n the Government
OF the first ana sanchest supporters or
Trunk and such-ke enterprises. Thus can be
explained which have taken place.
and the public dinners given In his honor CBsar
ferred to be rst ia village than second IN Rome; Sir
Francis thinks differently lie prefers 20 be the Finance
Minister OF our Dominion rather than YicerOy Of India
People pretend however that he accepts the position
Governor Of island OF Mauritus. Our Canadian Min
istry ~ to DO otherwise changed. The Hon. MI. Mac
Dougal leaves IN few days to form a Government tn
the Northwest his Is TO be other Mr. Jones or
Mr. Currcr. The inhabitants Of Bedford have invited
SIR Alexander Gait the Hon John Young, and Mr. Hunt
ingdon public meeting To take place shortly. Mr
Gait who, IL said had sailed for Europe, has put
back his for few days order 10 be present at this
meeting which already the sole topic OF conversation
This meeting natural consequence OF the one 40 which
Mr Huntington made lis memorable speech. IL Is ru-
mored that newspaper Is shortly TO be started here III
the interests OF Canadian independence.