, 1873-10-29
Continuation Of the Discussion
on the Vote Of Censure,
The Opposition Making It Hot for
the 0orruptionists.
Tbs Premier Preparing for a Desperate
Defense.
Important AcccssiOns to tie On.
position.

fAEhD-OAxe IN THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 2s.-perhaps at no time
athce tho Provinces Of Canada we're confelsra-
tod bus 80 much interest centred In tho meeting
OF Commons aa yesterday and to-day. From
every part Of this ~ido 0anadiau Dominion poo
pld hd7e come to .witnoss the conflict betwcou
corruption and honesty. At tho opening Of the
House, yesterday and to.day, every gallery, cor4
ridos. and approach to the Parliamentary CHAM
ber was filed by anxious spectators; aud ovon
to tho most idle observer, 1t is at once apparent
that -
GRAVE ohrBls -
in tho history Of Oanada is ut hand. There is
hur1ying to and fro of the Ministers aud their
whippers-in; the mir of aippant braggadocia which
they formerly bore has given place to looks Of
anxiety and doubt. On tho Other hand. among
the Opposition, there is evidence Of lighter
spirits md increasing hope, induced by the JUS
tice OF their cauae, and displayed in the con-
vincfng aud etatesmanliko epeecheh Of leading
membora, Their power from this aource Is COM
bined with slow aggregation Of various elo-
monta and increasing numbers
HuNr1NaToNs SPEECH.
When the Hon. Mr. Huntingdon rose last
night, the storm of applause that greeted. him
said louder than words that the charges he had
made on previous occasion had been proved
true.
In tho course Of his speech, he took the wind
out of the aails OF his opponents. DR.. Tuppor had
intimated that Huntington WAS tho paid servant
OF Jay Cooke; and that he could give proof
tributed this accusation to a desire to divert
public attention from the real question at is-
sue. 10 wondered II tho honorable gentleman
vS Would I'd. stand up in hia Raoe and mike TINT
Parliament. Tupper remaining quiet. tho still
ness wan broken BY cheers from tic Opposition
benches Whilo tho Speaker characterized the
charge as utterly and entirely false. In bis own
Tia charge that have been In any way connected
the evidence obtained the prosecution is without
Termination. Tho charges tha hare purchased evi
aonce with sums Of money equally false. When
solemn duty imposed upon me by bs HOUSE. Of nrosD
opinion Of my gentleman whether porpctratcd any
These statements were received with loud
cheoEa that testified to conldouce in their truth.
Mr. Huntington again read his charges in regard
to the Pacific Railway job, and proceeded to es-
hlR speech
SIR FRANC1s urNoRs
interrupted him. and denied that he had intro
dueed Americans to Sir Hugh but he Was com
names to lin. He followed Huntington nj in a
speech which lasted till LEO a. m., at which
time he moved an adjournment till to-day.
Yesterdays sEssIoN.
When tho House reoponed this afternoon, Sir
FRANCIS HlncLs, having tue floor, proceeded at
considerable length to enter into f!cfenee Of
the Government, and Qualification of himself.
He justified tho legislation in the Pacific Rail
way matter in 1872 and denied that Allan had
derived any benefit In return for money exnended
in tie election.
JAMES a'DoNALp, OF p1orou,
one OF tho Parliamentary Commmittce Of Five,
followed next aud deAlt in personal iuyectivo.
exhibiting not little passion. He occupied the
attention Of tho House till recess.
After recess he continued for some tirno and
concluded BY moving tho following amendment
to tho amendment offered By Mackenzie: !
ana We aSsee 70 assure your Eseesnc
ho eyenco beior u.s. and wo Mo Ferret sbs
outlay Of money by both political parties at Para-
mentary elections, and desire the most stringent
same tmc, beg leave to express our continued con-
icnce in your Exceency's advisers and in TIER ID
Of public affairs.
OPPOSITION GAIN,
He then resumed his speech, and MAS follow
ID by Mr. David Glass, member for Middlesex, |
who announced. amid tho cheers OF tic House'
1B severance Of his pasty ties With the Ministry
He . vas followed re- by Jamcs Youny, Of Waterloo.
Hon. Z. 3. Wood, better known as Big TAun- |
ter, q prominent membor Of The Opposition, at |
L1:30 moved Al adjournment OF tho House.
DIsT1Nau1BlfED v1aIrons. |
During the debate to-day tho Countess of |
Duherin, accompanied by Lord and Lady Fletch- |
sr Earl Roseberry. and tho Hon. George Brod- |
ariok, visited the Commons.
NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE OPPOSITION,
-Four OF tho Prince Edward Island membars
awe now siguiaod that their sympathies are with
Tue Opposition. !
GEORGE ". M'MuLLEN
8 1n the city, and further scandalous revelations
ire expected.
PROF. GOODWIN SMITH
onBidors THAT Lord Kmberly's dispatch indl-
atos the Home Governments rof1Baf to intlorso |
lo prorogation aud tho appointment Of tue |
Royal Commission
BIH JOHN 4. MACDONALD
9 taking copious notes, and 1t IL expected that