The New York herald., 1874-11-13
THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
Opening Of the eParliament-TheS Speech
from the Throne.

Opening of the Parlia ament-The Speech
from the Throne.
TORONTO. Nov. 12, 1874.
At three O'Clock this afternoon His Excellency,
Hon. John Crawford, Lieutenant Governor OF the
Province Of Ontario, proceeded in state to the
chamber OF the Legislative Assembly and was
pleased to open the fourth session Of the Second
Parliament OF Ontario with the following
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
Mr. SPEAKER AND GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGIsLA-
TIVE AssEMBLY-I rejoice that In meeting you
again to confer on the public affairs Of the
on another year Of very general prosperity
The remarkable liable progress and development
been much stimulated BY the liberal
policy pursued IN regard to new railway
construction and In aiding them rom the public
funds. Railway facilities have now been Afforded
almost every part OF the settled portions OF
provincial assistance, are being extended to the
more remote and unsettled districts of the
country
In accordance with resolution passed at your
last session with respect to the westerly and
ment and the government or the Dominion nave
agreed on provisional line, to be assumed as
sa 'ne us and % aee
ries shall be ascertained and determined, and
have agreed to leave to arbitration the question
gentlemen have been selected for the orlce OF
arbitrators and they are soon to enter upon their
early part of next year.
IMMIGRATION.
Negotiations have been entered upon with the
Dominion government, as well as with the
governments OF other provinces with view
cies for the promotion OF immigration, and at a
conference recently held at ottawa q system Tor
the represen tatives OF the different provinces and
by the Dominion government. Papers on the sub
ject WIN 9e % laid .. before you The arr arrangement
tory results. Meanwhile, 1t Is satisfactory to
know that the immigration OF the year has, in .
large degree. consisted or those classes or per-
sous most needed In this Province, and that the
number or immigrants who nave this year settled
In the country has been larger than, considering
what mas occurred elsewhere, we could reasonably
have expected. | commend the subject to your
the Joint Commission for the survey OF the
boundary between Ontario and quebec mas COM
pleted It's abors, having carried on the survey
deemed necessary Tor any present purpose to pro-
ceed further. Ihe matter appears to be now ripe
Tor whatever legislation Is necessary to make the
surveyed line and its continuation northery o
permanent boundary between the two provinces
regret that other matters In difference between
Ontario and quebec have not vet been adjusted.
The governmental dificulties In Quebec have
avoldably interrupted negotiations between the
provinces and It having been found impossible to
resume them with any prospect OF settlement this
ing the present session.. IN view Of our
|. increased population as shown BY the last
census and otherwise, to consider the propriety
OF making some addition to the number OF men,
bers composing the Legislative Assembly. This
addition, II determined upon, Will give you an
capabilities between the electoral districts in regard
to comparative population.
A bill will be laid before you containing pro-
visions lor giving additional efficiency to the laws
for the prevention OF bribery and other illegal
acts at elections to this Assembly. rejoice to
perceive that the distribution or q part or the
surplus revenue OF the Province among the local
municipalities has given an impetus to local i'm
prOvements which / trust will show permanent
results III the advancement OF all parts or the
Province. bill to extend the class OF objects to
which municipal councils may Devote the
expended balances Of the amounts TO which their
municipalities are entitled will be LAID before YOU
nave satisfaction IN calling your attention TO
the legislation in Great Britain ana elsewhere for
giving just security to land titles by shortening the
periods within which state claims Can be set up TO
the prejudice OF parties IN possession. Dill for
this purpose will be among Others whicn Will be
submitted Tor your consideration.
Awaiting myself OF the appropriation which you
made last session for the very important work OF
consolidating the statutes relating to ontario,
soon alterward issued commission TO eminent
judges and learned counsel for the purpose OF
accomplishing your object at as early date as
practicable. The Commissioners entered upon their
work Immediately, aud have made snch progress
that they expect TO have ready compete revision
OF our statute law before tie next session OF the
Legislature.
THE FINANCE ACCOUNT
OF the province, brought up 10 as late a date as
practicable, Will be submitted TO you immedately.
In connection with these have the satisfaction OF
announcing to you that the aggregate revenue Tor
the present year Ii certain to exceed the aggre-
gate amount which was estimated, and that the
aggregate expenditure viii be less than the amount
authorized to be expended. Tne estimates for the
coming year have been prepared and Will be laid
before you. You will find that they have been
framed with strict regard 10 economy as well as to
the efficiency or the public service.
! hope that your deliberations on all subjects
which may occupy your attention Will be charac-
terized by wisdom and true patriotism and Will
receive the blessing OF Divine Providence.