The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-22
ceipts, etc.

The Dominion papers of the is'h' p"o.s"
some astonishing disclosures maze " Nion,ui-
len the American negotiator IN the oanauiah
Pacific Railway scheme. The toiiowins is
brief abstract of the whole mat'er'
MoNt,Ilan states that in July list, 1871, Nc
MniIan Washington, and Kesterman visited
Ottawa meeting Sir John and Sir Francis.
Thev left their address with the understanding
tbat they would hear from ministers if neces-
sarv Soon after, Smith of Chicago, received
q letter from Allan with Sir Frances request
that the Americans would communicate with
the Canadian interest, with the view to effect
union of the two interests. After some in
accommodation, an interview was held in
the month of September, 1871, between Sir
Hugh Smith, and McMullen, at which pre-
inaries were settled, sir Hugh Allen receiving
a large personal interest in the stock and an
amount for distribution. subsequently at the
request of Sir John, McMullen met him IN Ut
tawa and fully acquainted him with the ar
rangement to which he acquiesced.
On the Sth of October, Allan, Smith and
McMullen met the Cabinet in Ottawa; present
Sir John, Sir Frances, Sir George Cartier, Til
ley, Upper, Mitchell, Morris, Aikens and
Chapais. Owing to Carriers opposition to Sir
Hugh Allan, on the ground of his Grand
Trunk influence, the matter was postponed.
After Allan's return from England he tele-
graphed to Smith and McMullen that Sir Fran
els suggested advertising for tenders to avoid
blame, suggesting postponement.
After lapse of time, the contract was final
ly signed in New York in December 23d, 1871.
During the winter a discussion, by interview
and correspondence, continued, in which it was
developed thai Sir Francis personal expecta..
tiOns were an absolute payment of 900, and
the Secretaryship of the company for his son,
at salary of not less than $4,000. AS the
session approached, Sir Hugh applied for mon
ey, aud OH the 18th Of Marcy, 1872, a contract
was entered into by which a committee of
of five were appointed, Sir Hugh being
On April LIST, call of $50, 900 was made on
the American parties, the amount to be placed
to the credit of Sir Hugh Allan, being $4,000
OF the sum drawn by Sir Hugh, 50, 600 was
paid to La Mnerce newspaper. and $4,000 each
to other French papers, $1,000 to Attorney
General Ouimet and $40, 900 to Sir F. Hincks.
In addition to the foregoing payments, Abbott
was authorized to promise Hon. Mr.. Langeviu
$4,000 to aid in the Quebec elections on condi-
ton of his friendly assistance which Abbott
reported he had done.
The narrative details further interviews with
Sir John regarding an amalgamation
On August 9th. McMuen received q letter
from Allan stating that he had brought about
what he wished as the Government had been
forced to come to him. He had secured the
agreement for a majority interest in the COM
pany, but that he had advanced 100000 and
would have to advance 500, 900 more.
On November 18th. Allan wrote that his ex-
penditures to date were $343, 900, gold, and
there was $13, 800 more to pay.
At an interview in Montreal, October LIST,
Allan told McMullen that Cartier yielded to
Allan control of the French influence, aud GER
tain provisions regarding Americans, on the un-
Outstanding that Allan should advance money
to aid the elections of the Government support
ers On the same occasion Allan stated that
Cartier had sent to Ottawa and received tele-
gram from Sir John, confirming his action.
Nov. 18th, McMulen received letter from AL
Ian protesting entire ignorance of the Govern
ment's intention regarding the connection of the
Americans.
In an interview, on December oath, at Mon
treal, Allan informed McMullen Of the final
breaking off of the arrangements.
Or the 31st of December McMullen inter-
viewed Sir John and laid the fact before him,
as well as the contracts and letters.
On that occasion Sir John said he supposed
Allan had broken off with the Americans.
McMulen then produced Adams letter to prove
this was not SO. .t..- -
On the 23d of January he had again an inter-
view with Sir John, at which time McMullen
and friends gave Sir John A. Macdonald cop.
les of all documents, including Allan's cheques
for $40 900, and receipts for private bill expen-
ses of the Pacific Railroad Company, signed by
Allan, Abbott and Beaubien.
The following are among the authenticated
'oounioHos gwen ny hcplulien, TO SHOW now
Allan paid out money for eleetions
MONTREAL, Aug. 24th 1872.
DEAR MIR. ABBOTT: In the absence of Sir
Hugh, shall be obliged by your supplying the
Central Committee with further sum of 500
600, upon the same conditions as the amount
written by me at foot of my letter to Sir Hugh
of the Both ult. CARTIER
p. S.-AIso send Sir John $4,000, more on
same terms.
MONTREAL, Aug. Goth, 1872.
Received from SIR Hugh Allan by the hands
of Mr.. Abbott $40, 900 for general election pur-
poses, to be arranged hereafter according to
the terms of letter of Sir George, of date of
30th July Sin accordance with the request con-
tanned in his letter of oath inst.
The above is signed by the Central Executive
Committee for Sir John A. Macdonald.
TORONTO, Aug. 6, 1872.
Immediate and private.] To Hon. Mr. Alb
bolt, ST. Anne's:
Must have another ten thousan will be the
last time of calling; do not fail; answer to-day.
JOHN A. MACDONALD.
MONTREAL Aug. 26, 1872,
To Sir John A. Macdonald, Toronto:
Draw ON me for ten thousand. ABBOTT.
MacdOnads draft, dated Toronto, 18th Aug,
1882, all right; pay to my order at Merchants
Bank, the sum of $4,000, valne received.
JOHN A. MACDONALD
Endorsement.
Pay to the order of Merchants Bank of Can
ada. JOHN A. MACDONALD.
The letter of McMulleu is followec by let
ter from Senator Foster which corroobrates the
details of the negotiations between the minis
try SIR Hugh Allan and the American parties.