The New York herald., 1871-02-16
DOMINION OF CANADA.
OPENING OF THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.
Address by the Governor, Lord Lisgar-Review
Of Public Affairs-The Northwestern Acquisi-
tions-A Pacific Railroad Needed-Early Set
y tlement Of the Fishery Question Antelope
ted-Favorable Condition Of the Finanoea

OTTAWA, Ont Feb Is, 1871.
The Dominion Parliament was opened to-day
with the usual formalitles by the Governor, Lord
Lisgar. He congratulates the members upon meet
ing them under the present auspicious clrcum-
stances OF the country; expresses regret that the
hopes entertained by him at the opening Of the last
Parliament that no further attempts would be
made to disturb the frontier, were disappointed;
speaks In high terms Of the conduct Of the militia
in rcpelng the Fenians, and says that the gaantry
displayed and success achieved had been recog.
nlzed by the highest military authority, ana were
honored In gratifying terms of appreciation by her
Majesty. The Governor feels confident that tho
House will pass bill to indemnify the government
for expenses incurred In resisting invasion. He
saysi-
My anticipation Of success in regard to the act
passed for the government or Manitoba and the
Northwest territories and In regard to the military
expedition have been fortunately realized The
people OF the new province have, under the constu.
duties Of seifgovernment, and every appearance
warrants the hope that they are entering steadily
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you and your earnest attention Is called to them
hope that you win think that terms fair AZ
the boundaries or Canada may at an early day be
extended from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Shonld
you to take steps to secure the early exploration
and survey Of route for an inter-c0lonla railway,
with avlew to ITS construction according TO the
terms OF the union. The acquisition OF the North.
west territories throws upon the government and
Parliament the duty OF promising their early
This duty can be best discharged by liberal land
policy and by opening up communications through
for accomplishing these purposes viii be submitted
for your consideration
Her MaJestys government has decided upon re-
\ fishery
tons pending between the two countries, to q joint
commission 70 be named by her Majesty's govern
ment and the government OF the United States.
On this commission Canada will be represented.
This mode of dealing with the various mat
their satisfactory adjustment. Canada urges no
demands beyond those to which she Is plainly enu-
tied by treaty and the law OF nations She has
pushed no claim TO an extreme assertion, and only
sought to maintain the rights OF her own people
fairly and ARMY but n endy eTgn and na
ternational obligations The thanks of the country
are due to the Admiral on the station and those
under his command for the valuable and efficient
aid which they rendered to our cruisers during the
past in maintaining 0rder and protecting the
tn-shore fisheries from encr0achment.
The prospect of the adoption OF an International
currency seems. IN the present state OF Europe, to
be so remote that recommend you to consider the
propriety OF asSimilating the currency Of the Do.
minien without further delay.
The extension TO Manitoba OF the militia and other
laws OF the Dominion, and their adaptation to the
present circumstances OF that young province, will
require your attention.
Iuc ueCeuIlldI CelSuS Will D0 TAKEN Oh tuc Su Ody
OF April next and 1t Is believed that more thorough
and accurate system has been adopted than any that
has hitherto been obtained. 1t may be necessary to
amend the act Of last session In some particulars.
Among other measures bills will be presented to you
relating to Parliamentary elections, weights and
measures, insurance companies, savings banks and
for the consolidation and amendment OF the inspec-
ton laws.
Gentlemen OF the House OF Commons-I have
given directions that the public accounts shall bo
laid before You. You VIII have satisfaction In
learning that the revenue for the past year was in
excess Of what estimated and that the prospects
for the current year are encouraging. Notwith-
standing the extensive public improvements which
are contemplated, you will probably be able to
diminish the taxation OF the country. Estimates
WILL be submitted to you and feel assured that you
will be OF the opinion that the supplies which you
will be asked to vote can pc granted without lncOn.
venience to the public.
Honorable gentlemen Of the Senate ana gentle.
men of the House of Cemmons--I lay these various
and weghty matters before you in full confidence
that they will engage your mature attention; and
pray that the result OF your deliberations may with
Divine blessing prove conducive in all respects to
the advancement and happiness OF the country.