The New York herald., 1878-03-10
QUEBEC LEGISLATURE PRoRoGUED.

EXCITING SCENES IN THE XoUsE--DIscUssING
QUESTION OF PR1vrLEGE-FRIENDs OF
THE LATE PREMIER HEsIrATINa TO OBEY
THE GOVERNORS coMMAND-A RECESS TILL
APRIL II.
QUEBEC, March 9. 1878.
The Quebec Legislature met at three O'Clock to-day
After the transaction of routine business tho
Speaker reported that he had received copy OF tho
explanations and Official correspondents read and
submitted by Mr.. Angus on the previous day.
Mr. Loranger rose and made u motion for nm ad-
dress 10 the Lieutenant Governor teslifying to de-
sire o tho House to accord tho supplies the con-
dtion that constitutional principle OF major
ty governing shoulu be recognized. CriOs OF Scar
Mr Watts begged pardon The motion not 60.
Ing 10 bc carried easily. He raised Q question of
order, coptsnding that tbs principle OF tho motion
wns In direct Variance with the constitution OF the
country ana also Of precedent Il asserted the idea
Legislation never dreamed OF at the time Of its
election, still continued to represent the Will
OF the people In the lace of the most positive manes
tations the contrary. 1t sought to make the House
superior 10 the people and disrespected the rights
privileges OF the electors At juncure in state OF
Affairs which Was evident could only be settled by
direct appeal 10 the country. He mali aimed that tho
supporters OF the late government, who were en-
dcavoring to cry him down. dreaded the voice of the
the speaker ruled Mr.. Watts out OF order.
Mr.. Lairambolsc appealed from the Speakers
ruling. Calls OF 'Question, question:" from the
other sde)
demand was then made to call on members
Some little delay cnsued 10 taking down he DIVISION
IN tue middle OF which, as the Clerk was commcnc.
Ing 10 count tho nays tthe yeas in favor OF tho
Spcakers ruling being, Of course largely the pre-
pondcrancel the summons Of the Black Rod was
hoard.
Mr. Angers continued TO insist upon the completion
OF the division.
The Speaker tcsltatsd and hall rose from his seat 10
obey the gubernatoral commund. the members OF the
new government side being already risen and moving
toward the door. when Mr. Angers claimed that the
House was discussing question OF privilege and had
the righI to proceed, concluding by calling out
Question, question"
A xEssAuH PROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
The Black Rod was here admitted with the usual
ceremonial anu delivered his message to the
effect that the Lieutenant Govern6r demanded the
from the ex- Ministerial side--''No, no.''y
The Speaker rose from the chair and, preceded by
the Sergeant.atArms with the mace loft the Cham
Der, followed by tho liberal members, Mr. Angers and
his friends refusing 10 respect tho command OF tho
representative OF the Sovereign, and remaining be-
hind In the Assembly Chamber
GOVERNOR LErkLLiER's sPEEcH.
The following Is Lieutenant Governor L8tellicr's
speech Ut tie close OF the Quebec Legislature TO-
aoSoRApLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE Corx.
Gil; GENTLEMEN OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY -
Beng desirous Of ascertaining IN a constitutional
manner the feelings OF the people OF this province
and tho Ministerial changes when nave Just
taken place / have determined upon tho
prOroruluR Legislature OF tns province, With
WOW 10 It's dissolution at an carry date. sincerely
hope that the doctors OF this province WILL In tho
choice OF their representatives, exhibit much judg
ment as patrOsn In order to secure the peace pros
pery and Happiness vi tho people OF this province.
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUgD
The Speaker OF the Legislative Council then said -:
HONoRABLE GENTLEMEN or rHE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL :;
GENTLKNES THE HoUsK OF AssEMBLY-lt IL HIS Honor
the Lieuenant Governors Will and pleasure that this
Provincial Parliament be proroguod until Thursday,
tue llth day OF April next, 10 DO here held, and the
Provincial Parliament is accordingly prorogaod until
Thursday the 1lth day OF April next.