New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03

the legislation and administration OF the Govern.
agricultural Industry lies at the foundation OF our
prosperity, and have sought In every way possiole
courage him in his efforts. Our legislation In re-
gard to exemptions and our other legislation OF
similar character have had, as shown by returns,
beneficial effect. The progress Of the province
and the satisfactory position OF our farmers haze
are unquestionably upon the eve OF even greater
progressive policy be continued. The development
Of the province by the construction or railways
consistent policy on our part throughout my aa
m!nistration. In the last twelve years We nave
miles OF railroad with satisfactory results Our at
tention has been continuously devoted TO tne Prod
Ing a readily convenient market for their products,
and OF securing the lowest possible freight rates 20
that our Efforts in both directions have been in
ter question ti that Of freight rates strongly
convinced that still lower rates than now prevail
t T oe our Efforts determined to place our farmers
in the best possible position In this respect nave
long maintained that grain can be prontaoiy
transported 10 Lake Superior az maximum rate
OF 10 cents hundred pounds II such rate can.
turning our attention elsewhere for relief
need scarcely tell you that we have been great
Eanads IN aafeatng the BIZ Which had passed the
House OF Commons authorizing the paymen. 70
lands fund after the dominion Government had
s G ,ss the the yonee e entitled am h IL
fund. and TO have transferred 10 IL the whole Of
the school lands reservation, TO be administered
by Il for educational purposes. Any opposition to
this policy regard as most unjust 10 the settlers
OF the present day The finances OF the provinces
have been administered during my term OF once
with and economy. I deprecate unpatriotc
and utterly unJustihabie the efforts that have been
made from partisan motives TO excite alarm con-
corning the financial condition OF the province.
The fact is that the province has ample resources
Justify its expenditure and its credit stood
higher in the money markets or the world than at
the present time Since the last provincial gem
eral election Judgment has been rendered by tho
judicial Committee OF the Privy Council upon the
subject OF the Jurisdiction OF the Dominion Parlia-
ment and the Provincial Legislature respectively,
with reference the prohibition and restriction Of
the liquor traffic. As that judgment consid
cred ambiguous in some respects. proceeded to
procure the opinion OF eminent counsel thereon.
When the question came up for consideration dur
Ing the last session OF the Legislature. stated Il
session 10 Introduce legislation prohibiting the sale
OF liquor the extent OF the powers OF the prov.
ince In that regard and such statement still stands
as our declared policy
When | last appealed 10 you the main subject
then presented for your consideration the at
tack rnenaced by the Government OF that day upon
our national school system. That attack sup
ported by those within the province who oppose
us to-day. but, despite their efforts. succeeded
I'm preserving the system. which will continue 80
long as | maintain the confidence OF the electors.
When returned TO power II Ia my intention TO con-
tlnue on the lines OF progressive policy as In
the past | shall always hold the interests OF the
farmers as OF paramount Importance. / shall al
WAYS advocate their interests and the interests Of
Tia province a. my a1sk public duty