The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-07-16
DEEP IN THE MIRE,
Startling Disclosures Made Before Vari-
GUS Committees Of Inquiry in the
Canadian Parliament.
Many High officials in Public Depart
ments Susceptible to the Witty
BOOdlers.

DOOulOlSs
OTTAWA. Ont, July A.-There is great ex
element in political circles over the start
ling disclosures made before various par
Elementary committees of inquiry during
the past few weeks. ,
The evidence adduccd thus far goes to
show that the public officials are corrupt,
and that an utter state OF dem oraliZation
prevails in all public departments.
The opposition feel very iubilant over
the progress made from day to day in un-
.earthing fresh scandals. 1t is confidently
predicted that before the session closes the
government. already reduced to a majority
of twenty, will find itself sitting on the OPP
position benches. The various charges
have aroused the entire country, and the
independent newspapers do not hesitate to
declare that the administration is drifting
into a state of chaos.
1t remains to be seen what defense Pre-
mier Abbott and his associates will make
at the proper juneture. They discussed
the situation at an all-day sitting Of the
cabinet Saturday.
The decision was reached that prompt
measures will be adopted in purging the
various departments. Wholesale dismissals
will follow in a few days. The government
is all the more embarrassed owing to the
approach OF the bye elections. These con-
'stitute at least fifty in number. and will be
held within six months or probably at an
earlier date.
Public opinion is setting in favor Of the
Liberals, who also propose to make as much
capital as possible with the farming element
out OF the hopelessness% oflooking to Wash
ington
FOR A TREATY
80 long as the present administration re-
mains in office. Sir Richard Cartright and
the Hon. Mr.. LauEier, the Liberal leaders,
have already laid out a vigorous plan of
campaign. They propose to stump the
country at the earliest opportunity, and
will call into tho service all their powerful
speakers. Indications point to a clean
sweep for the Liberals in Quebec. The
Hon. Mr.. Mercer, the Liberal premier,
has promised to cooperate with all his
forces at his command. Tory corruption
and misrule will be the watch word in On
tario, where the wholesale extravaganza of
the government Is seen in its worst forms.
Meanwhile the opposition continue to
weave the fatal web, which promises to
drive from public lie Sir Hector Langevin
and Sir Adolphe Caron.
At the parliamentary committee various
witnesses have given damaging evidence
against the defence. Witness Owen E. Muir
ply, a contractor, who by the way is the
fugitive eX-treasurer of the New York
school board, swore that he personally
paid Sir Hector Langevin the sum OF SIS
900 tor awarding Murphy's firm a 81, 600, 600
contract. The witness, although
A SELF CONFESSED EMBEZZLER,
told a straight story, which seems to be
we'll supported by other circumstantia
evidence. Nicholas X. Connolly, an Irish
American, who had an interest in the
boodling contracting firm, denies the cor
Tectness of Murphy's allegation to Henry,
one Of the counsel of the public works de-
partment. Witness said there was no truth
in the statement made by Murphy in his
evidence here, that witness had reported q
payment OF $40, 600 to Sir Hector Langevin
and his son La Force. He had never made
any such payment and never said he did.
He also cOntrauicted all the statement
made by Murphy with respect to payments
by or on behalto Of the firm to Sir Hector
Langevin or his son or son-in-law.
Mr.. Tarte, NJ. P. a former government
supporter, who is now conducting the pros
eCutioN, says thaI more damaging reVela-
tons are yet to come. Both Sir Hector and
Sir Adolphe Caron, the minister of militia.
he says. will be glad to seek retirement
within a few days. The scapegoat thus far
is II. F. Pcrley, chief engineer Of the pub
lie works department Witness Murphy
testified that he gave Perley jewelry and
who hitherto has enjoyed an unblemished
reputation, gave evidence the following day
to the alarm and CONSERVATION OF the gov
eminent. He
CONFESSED THE WHOLE TRANSACTION.
ne IS now under suspension, and his resig-
nation will be accepted as soon as the in
"quiry concludes. Although the govern
ment has a majority in the committee the
evidence is so damaging thata report favor
able to the prosecution is likely to be sub.
mitted to the house. There is no other al
tentative.
The scandal in the interior department is
no less serious. TIL evidence adduced
upon oath goes to show that many. clerks
signed checks under assumed names and
drew pay tor extra work. This is a direct
violation Of the civil service act. Mr.. A.
M. Burgess. deputy minister of the depart
ment, is also involved. 1t was proven tina,
he drew a balance due his !a~ther-in-law by
doubling a check payable to another clerk.
He has already rendered his resignation
Several other public departments will be
overhauled next.
The Liberals propose to arraign Postmas.
ter General Haggert. who is a member o
the administration. They say they car
prove that a lady employed in the depart
ment went to Europe and drew her salar,
during her absence. Mr.. Haggert says tn
story Is Untrue and that lie can offer a full
explanation. All in all the situation TO,
the government is a serious one, and stir
ring events may be expected shortly. l
the cabinet holds together long enough
reconstruction will take place after the ses
sion. vs.
Poisonous Dried Reef.
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