New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-16
THE NEW DOMINION
OPENING OF THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR ENERAL.

SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
OTTAWA. Canada, Feb. 15.-TO-day at 3
Chamber OF the Senate in Parliament Buildings, and
took his seat upon the throne The members OF the sen
ate being assembled the Governor ordered the attend
Of the House Of Commons, and that House being
present he proceeded to open the third session OF the
first Parliament OF the Dominion OF Canada with the FOL
! lowing speech from the throne: -
| Honorable Gentlemen Of the Senate and Honorable Gen
heeI Of the House Of Commons Tecur with confidence
your advice and have nch satisfaction In being able
Shar ls Of your public duties at period Of the
year most convenient TO yourselves The circumstances
the bounty OF Providence crowned our harvest with
abundance and made the fisheries unusually productive
In many districts the existing Industries nave 0een
enlarged, enterprises have been actively furnishing
fresh avenues for commerce and additional employment
our people, while every day sections OF country
bong opened TO te labors OF the husbandman the
trade aud wealth of the Dominion are Oh the Increase
and the equal administration OF the laws maintains,
heretofore, the enjoyment Of general sense OF security
have watched with much anxiety the course OF events
ia the North West Territories Unfortunate insappre.
tensions OF the intentions Win, when Tue
have led to complications OF grave character.
With view their removal have thought 1t desirable
other measures and the latest advces lead me TO expect
that groundess alarms entertained by portion OF
sxpianations which have caused to be made them.
The efforts made in the spirit OF which has animated my
Government throughout, can scarcely fa To accomplish
equitable and peaceful solution OF the existing dn-
Norti,wcst Territories with Canada, object car
nestly desired for the Empire and the Dominion the
act Tor the temporary government OF the Terrific
ries. when united With Canada, will expire at
the close of the present session. measure
your consideration The charters OF most OF the banks
Of the D9nS 3s weTs st g s Interval the GGes
lion Of banking and cur should receive tho eonsd
enad T to- n s@Gs % to the e0nman
interfering with tho legitimate operations OF the banks
trust, be found calculated TO place those important in
teress upon sound aud stable basis The laws In force
ON tho subject OF the elective franchise and the
regulation OF Parliamentary elections In the several
provinces OF the Dominion vary much in their opera
tons aud important that uniform provisions should
he made settling franchise and regulating elections to
the House OF Commons measure upon THIS suUJecs
Will be submitted for your consideration
Under the operation Of an act OF the Imperial Parlia
ment passed in the year 1852 to amend tue laws relating
TO the cOasting trade and merchant shipping III the
British possessions, period OF two years Is given TO the
Legislatures or the several colonies OF he EmPre 10
make provisions for tho regulation OF their coasting
the period named provisions OF the Imperial law will
be The extent of internal commeros renders
regard it will be submitted for your conslderaon
Tho creation Of the Court OF Appeals under the powers
conferred upon you by the Union act is matter deserv
ing your attention measure will he submitted TO you
upon it certain original Jurisdictions The year 1871 Is
that in which the decennal census Is fixed by law
to take place As there different laws on the subject
in the several provinces, 1t will be necessary to pass
general act to establish uniform and accurate system
taken 10 secure the cooperation OF Newfoundland and
Prince Edward Island and trust census upon one sys
TEN will be made simultaneously In all Her Majesty 4
| British North American possessions, heeu noI
S NATION which the the ta6ss of the census
calculated Offer in addition TO their interest ana value
them depends adjustment Of Parliamentary represent
| alton. -. ,,-.. n L.
laid before you Estimates for the present financial year
| will also be submitted They have been framed with
OF the public services; you WILL trust. be OF the
opinion that the finances are In satisfactory state ana
that the people without inconvenience anord Tor
the service Of Her Majesty the supplies % vS wi" DC
The act respecting the militia and the defense OF the
Dominion has not failed TO engage my attention The
high spirit and loyalty OF the people are placed IN more
clear light by the that the active militia have voun-
ary forward, largely IN excess oil the quota re
qurod as well by tho Jealous attendance OF the yar
GUS corps at the annual trainings In camps and by the
| pronpiness with which they assembled In force at
the call OF duty Oh more than one occasion when the
Fenan maraudeTs threatened the peace OF the country
observed with great satisfaction the efforts which
have several OF the provinces OF the Domin-
foster and encourage Immigration to our shores
The continued progress OF great public works III ma9y
employment TO intending immgranis ana look forward
with confidence to the addition OF large and valuable
son. During the Summer and Autumn had the oppor.
unlty of visiting different parts OF the Dominion pro-
Ceedcd Quebec thence to the maritime Provinces
and at Halifax had the honor Of receiving His Royal
tended HIS Royal Hghness in tour through
| the Province OF Ontario Everywhere inc great
dastry, made themselves apparent; aud 1t became my
pleasing duty report Her Msjestys Government as
dominion are well contented with their position and
prospects, and that tho wish nearest their hearts 70
avail themselves OF the franchises and fun powers OF
| legislation which they possess, In order 10 Dnlla
up portion OF the British Empire institutions OF ner
leave you abors OF the session. with earnest asp
| ratiOns for your complete success.
Prince Arthur occupied seat on tie throne, al the
| right hand OF His EGeellency.
A SETTLEMENT OF THE RED RIVER TROUBLES
| IN PROSPECT.
From The New Nation Of the 2Sth we ex-
tract the following speeches Of Mr. Re and the Canadian
Commissioner. Mr. Donald Smith. Speaking before tho
| Red River Convention, MT Rel said; M .
sris settlement has long been In state OF commot0n
and doubt with reference 10 tho transfer TO Canadai
could regard Smith as in position TO concedo all inc
| daaira orr
gel even the important OF them would weloomo
lin heartily loud cheers bnt wo us p ~, nno az
Now that Canada begins TO respect us We arc not IN,
willing 10 meet her advances and consider them ihfy
and iustly Cheers Being nov In position 10 obtain
our tights heartily welcome Mr. smith IN thiS eoun
| try" Cheers ..,.,.... r III,
| Mir smith said-"As Canadian Commissioners Will
GLADLY give you all the Information eau Canada Is dis
osed 10 respect people Of this country ana dosos
of according them every piyiieke eig1ieu " any
Province OF the Dominion, aud all mo nights OF bfli
| subjects enjoyed In any portion Of the Dominion sha
annwer any questions asked me, aud hitef ascerthhhg
Tie dcsres OF the Convention, VIII point out Us Lu ~
| can how far Canada Will accedc 90 them lChcorSl
nuu y Con yeutlpn . hnt iDin