New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-16
THE NEW DOMINION.
THE FISHERY QUESTION IN THE NOVA sCoTIl
ASSEMBLY.

HALIFAX, Feb. 15.-In the Nova SCOTIA AS
sembly yesterday. Mr.. Hill made strong speech con-
demnng the local Government for not giving moral sup
port to the Dominion Government on the fishery ques-
ton and concluded by moving the adoption OF resou-
ton to communicate with the GoyernorGenera urging
him to see that tho rights OF Nova Scotia in the fisheries
not conceded in the negotltlops Of the CohhSsNh
AtfdFncy- General wilkins and tho Hon. Dlr. Vail
Piled that the Government had the subject under c0nsd
ration and intended moving ia H. Their fear was has
the fisheries would be- given mp in settlement q the Ala
bama claims. Resolutions would be moved protesting
against anything OF the kind. The appointment OF cir
John A. Mcdonald argued as EVIDENCE that the IN
Mr. wide a new member from GuysDOrOugh, attacked
the Dominion Government fishery policy dec afns thas
EXCLUSION American vessels from fishing was APP
proved but the prohibition 20 take supplies o. bait had
injured the legitimate trade.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT-sPEECH OF THB
GOYERNOR-GENERAL.
OTTAWA, Feb 15.-The Dominion Parlia-
men was opened today with the usual formalities, ~
the GOyernor-Genera Lord Lissar. He congratulates
the members upon meeting them under the presens
suspicious circumstances OF the country expresses TO
greet the hopes entertained Wy him at tie opening OF
the last Parliament, that further attempts would 10
made 10 disturb the frontier. were disappointed speaks
in high of the conduct Of the militia in rcpeing
the Fenians ard says that the gaanry displayed and
success achieved had been recognized by the highest
military authority, and honored In gratifying
terms OF appreciation by Her Majesty The Governor
feels confident that the House will pass bill to in
ing invasion. He says:
:" MY anticipation Of success in regard 70 the act
passed for government OF Manitoba and the North
West Territories and IN regard 10 the tary exped
ton have been fOrt ely called. The p3ope OF the
New Province have uuer the Constitution accorded 70
them last year. assumed all the duties OF seligOvrn-
meut, and every appearance warrants inc nope thas
they entering steadily upon The career OF peace AMI
prosperity The IL gisatufe OF BRUSH Co!uhoa niyo
PASSED address TO Her Majesty, praying for adm
ndf yT m TO To and YOUR earnest attention
is called TO them. hope that you VIII tnk that tls
terms fair as TO justify you IN praying similar
address, that the boundaries 81 Canada may az an
! early day he extended from The Atlantic 10 INC
viii be necessary for YOU to take steps
To the carly exploration and survey Of route cr
according 10 the terms OF the union The acquisition "
The Northwest Territories throws the Government
meut by the encoura cement of emigration. This duty
can be best discharged by liberal land policy ana ny
Manitoba The means proposed for accomplishing thoss
purposes will be submitted Tor your consideration:
Her Maiestys Government has decided upon referring
the Fishery questions, along with other qesoh' pch
ing between the two countries 10 joint COmm5sOnto
be- named by III aesty's Government and tie Govern
| ment OF the United states On this Commission Cihaua
| will he represented This mode Of dealing with tho
various matters in controversy will, trust lead 70
their satisfactory adjustment. Canada urges no DEMANDS
beyond those to which she Is sny emitted By 'rcaty
and the laws OF nations. She has pushed NO clam To an
extreme assertion, and sought 10 MAINTAIN Tue Ishs VI
friendly aud spirit with all due respect 70
foreign powers and International OetEilo,, -, tbe
thanks OF the country are due TO lhe Auinle S Sohie
station and those under his command for se VauaDe
and efficient aid which they rendered To our cruisers
during the past in maintaining Oltitr, ana PRIV
| tecting the in.shore fisheries from encroachmcnt
The prospect OF the adoption OF an ~ hs
reney seems, in the present state OF Eurupe' 10 70
SO remote that recommend You 70 cohsIer tne PIOP
ETY. OF assimating the currency OF the DOMINION, WIN
| oit Turtber delay Tie extension Manitoba Of the
militia and other laws OF the Dominion, ana their adOp
me- me viii regnire your attention Tho Decimal census
viii I've taken the Sd day OF April next and Is DO
Iieyed that more thorough ana accurate system has
been adopted than any that has hitherto been Obtained
1t may be necessary 70 amend the act OF last session
| In some particulars Among other measures, bila
VIII be presented 70 you relating y par ldneAt1 CIV
| tons weights aud measures, insurance companies,
savings banks, and for the consolidation anu ""'cue'
| Of the Inspection laws ... -.
"GENTiEMEX or TnE HOUSE OF COMMONS: | have ave
given directions that the public accounts E"lt Vo i s
before you. You will have satlsia toh III ia'hls .
the revenue for the past year was IN ehees o Sn
estimated and Il the prospects FOR the current ye
are encOura gng Notwithstanding the extensive puo
lie improvements which are cohtenpiSeJ !Ou utrx
probably DO able to diminish the taxation OF INC Vohuyi
Estimates will be submitted 10 yOu, ana 10 aS s1ta
that you will be Of the opinion that thg SipnSs Nan
you viii be asked 10 vote can We granted "I'HOu' INV"
| e"HoSoRABiE GENTLgMRN OF The SENATE AND GkN-
| rLEMES OF me HOUSE OF Commons: lay these N"'I.
Gus and weighty before you in iu cOnli.n.s
that they viii engage your mature attention. aud pray
that the result OF your deliberations may van tho Dlhe
blessing, prove conducive Ia all respects 70 lho "u "
| ment and happiness Of the country
CANADIAN OPINION ON THE PROPOSITION On ION
| THE SETTLEMENT OF THEIR AFFAIRS Bi IhA
| COMMISSION.
| OTTAWA, Feb 11.-Eyer since the promulga-
ton OF the Presidents at the opening oi Oo
gress the people Canada have been atated aoOu' '
dinieultes existing between England and the Uhtea
States. and the probable consequences which mgn. TO
suit from the questions in dispute The ranor' ahOA'
for the past few weeks having reference TO the Sc''
ment Of the fisheries dispute did not tend 10 set '
nulie mind at ease; some persons feared that the b
| ish Government, anxious To aNou uumeu"y W."
| the United States, would take the matter ih'o
her own hands and settle it without paruc
| MAR rofereuco 70 Canadian Opinions or Interests