New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
ANTICIPATING A TORY COLLAPSE.
THE CONDITION OF POLITICS IN CANADA UNDE
THE ABBOTT GOVERNMENT.


THE ABBOTT GOVERNMENT.
lTo the Editor Of The Tribune
sir; The political situation in Canada IS becoming
very interesting. complete collapse OF the Tory
administration may happen any day. The Abbott Gov
eminent has only majority Of twenty and I am
cedby informed that Of It's supporters ready
10 unite with the Liberals whenever the opportune
moment arrives. This would reduce the majority to
six.
Sir Hector Langevin Minister IF Pubic Works Mr..
Dewdney. Minister Of the Interior. and Mr. Haggart.
tmaserCIeneral are all charged with corrupt prac
tees. Sir Hector threatens to overthrow the Govern
ment II he IS forced 10 retire in disgrace. Mr.. Dewd
ney and Mr. Haggart have long been suspected Of hold
ing their high places for reasons other than
the salary. Mr. Chaplain Secretary Of State, who is
pressing the charges against his colleague, sir Hector
IS not a whit less corrupt His virtue consists in not
having had the same opportunities.
The usefulness Of sir Adolphe Caron, Minister Of
Militia Nhe dude Of the Cabinet Is gone, and he must
give place 20 some Other greedy supporter The Hon.
John CARING, Minister Of Agriculture was defeated at
the last election. and therefore improperly holds his
place in the Cabinet. Dalton Mccarthy, VI. p, the
leader in the Commons Of The tra-PrOtesant Orange
Tory gang in Ontario could not stomach tho converted
Methodist, sir John Thompson and has gone 10 Eng
land in disgust. utterly abhor and detest the pold-
cal policy and character Of the orange Society OF
ontario never can forgive Sir John Macdonald for
the deliberate murder Of insane Louis Rel to satisfy
the Unsuitable demand Of that Infamous organization for
blood rather than lO,e It's political support
1t IS reported that the pure, patriotic and truly loyal
Sir John Macdonald, X. c. b.. left large block Of
Canadian Pacific Railway stock as a portion Of his
estate which, for political reasons, in the name Of
another The present Premier has, while sitting as
member Of the Government in the Senate. enjoyed
retainer Of S25O 900 a year counsel for the same rail
way company. OF which he also large Shareholder
The Hon. Frank smith, senator. has been for many
years a Minister without portfolio. NO doubt he mas
drawn his salary a, Minister aud Senator with great
regularity ard meantime devoted himself to the per
sonal interests OF the Hon. Frank smith The Hon.
John Costgan. Minister 81 Internal Revenue, spends
much OF his time acucally testing the purity OF the
Canadian manufactures which so largely contribute to
the revenue OF Canada through his department. lie
knows good thing when he tastes 1t. These gentle
mentor are they not all gentlemen will vocteroIsy
shout LOYALTY whenever their flesh pots are threatened
As have always asserted. the Tory or monarchlcal
Marty in Canada for many years has been held together
BIZ plunder the personal magnetism, cunning and
intrigue OF sir John Macdonald. and the policy Of pro-
tection to home Industries. 1t is mere shell and
liable at any moment 20 collapse Inc sJehch arising
from the mass q corruption being uncovered 10
tublic view will sckcn and disgust the electors win
that contemplate lip-oyalty of which the late Tory
Premier was the incarnation. no more unholy com
hnation Of public men protested 10 be controlled
nv principle than tie T0ry band OF which Sir John Mac
donald was leader.
These patriotic gentlemen have denounced MI
Wiman who has, at great cost and expense 10 hlSen
and much labor endcavored to secure for the producers
~ his native land free access to the best market IN
he world for their surplus products. as conspi9tor
hIe they have been rbbng the public chest for their
own personal gain, aud shouting loyalty as II their
oountrvnen were deaf, and IN the most bTazeh way
proelaning their personal Integrity and personal sac
rgces Tor their beloved Canada which Mr. Wimau they
CHARGED would destroy. The present exposure VIII
cau,e great reaction in public sentiment from Prince
Edwards Island 10 Vancouver. II Will tend TO prevent
the annexation Of Newfoundland u Canada, scheme
Lord salisbury IS very anxious 10 complete The HON
Hnore MERCER Premier u Quebec 10 is reported VIII
coon declare for independence II he does he will bury
the Tories in Quebec and create party which VIII
sweep the country st the next election.
II the Abbott administration succeed In preventing
collapse before Parliament adjourns it will only delay
the end for a few months No less than seventy Tory
seat, have been protested for corrupt practices be
fore protesting election the party entering the pro
test must deposit with the court $1,000 TO pay me
axponses OF the sitting member II the panuf falls 10
prove his charges Protests are, therefore, seiuol"
entered without good reason. The protests Will be
tried as soon court vacation IS OYER and new eieo
Hons ordered that before the next session OF lara
ment there little doubt that the Liberals VIII nave
| n fair majority In the Commons II vote OF want
NJ confidence is carried before Parliament adIouIhs
Lord stanley will not have any excuse for allowing
the present Government leaders 70 appeal 70 the eec
tors as il Is only months since he dissolved
Parliament at their request. lie would therefore, NC
/ compelled 10 ask Mr. Laurier 20 form ne" "oFeri
ment This would give the Liberals the control OF the
Government and the election machinery before ap
healing 10 the country. Mr.. Laurier VIII f'rh MS
Government then prororue Parliament and me thf-
teen Ministers VIII seek reelection. II they are
sustained he viii then, no doubt advise the Governor
General to dissolve Parliament and rider general
| election and 80 appeal the constituencies win
| unrestricted reciprocity the leading Issue
II Mr. Mercier, meantime declares for independence
3, will compel The Liberal lenders to adopt II OF Inc
Tore will and through 10 advocacy regain contro OF
| ,hs Government. they did In 1873. by adVocathS
nrotectlon 20 Canadian industries believe that u te
nressnt leaders Of the Tory party should adopt hu"