Year: 1870

VpcninG OF the Third HcasiOn Of tho Firae


l"riiamcnt Of tho Dominion or Canada


speech Of the Governor GcnernI-Favor-


able Aspect Of Affairs In Winnipeg -FIatior.


ina Ccnlition OF Government finances.


OTTAWA. Feb is, 1870.


To-day, at three O'Clock, his Excellency the Gov
crnor General proceeded In state to the Chamber OF
the Senate In Parliament Buildings, ahd took his
seat upon the throne. The members OF the Senate
being assembled his Excellency was pleased 20 com
nland tho attendance OF the House OF Commons; ana
that House being present his Excellency proceeded
to open the third session OF tho first Parliament
OF the Dominion OF Canada with tho following
speech from the thrOne:-


HONORABLE GENTLEMEN oF THE SENATE AND


HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF


liecur with confidence TO your advice ana have
much Satisfaction IN being able ON the present occa-
sioa 70 summon you 70 tne discharge OF your public
duties AZ period OF the year most convenient to
yourselves. The circumstances under which we
meet are IN many respects ausplcious tho bounty
ance and made the fisheries unusually produc.
tive. IN many districts the existing INDUS
have been actively furnishing fresh avenues
for commerce and Additional employment Tor our
our people wnie every day new SECTIONS OF country
are Oelng opened ny the laDOrS OF the busbanuman
The trade and wealth OF the Dominion are on the
increase, and the equal admin ist alton vi the laws
MANY manssns ~ heretofore the enjoyment OF general


nave watched with much anxiety the course OF
events II tno Northwest Territories. Unfortunate
mssapprchensl0ns OF the intentions with whicn
the country was sought 10 be acqu.rcd by Canada
nave LED to complications OF q grave character.
win view 70 their removal have thought II desi
rMDio TO exhaust every means OF ConciiaLon before
adopting otner measures; and the latest uuyices lead
ine 70 expect tnat the groundess alarm entertained
BY portion OF tho inhabitants have given place TO
desire to listen 10 explanations, which have caused
to be made 70 them The efforts made. IN the spirit
winch has anilnsted my government throughout,
can scarcely fail to accomplish an euuiIap.c
and peace.el solution OF the existing dfiCultles
and thereby secure speedy incorporation or tho
Northwest territories with Canada, an object so
earnestly desired for the Empire and the Dominion
Inc act or the temporary government OF the Terri
tQrley Wlen united Win Canada VIII close after Tho
present sass;o measure providing iof thef GOV.
crninsnt viii be submitted for your consideration.


lhe charters OF most Of the banks OF the Domin-
ion were last session extended for a limited period
with tue view THAI during the interval the question
OF banking and currency should receive tic con-
sideration which their Importance demands. A
measure Intended TO insure safety the
community without Interfering with the legitimate
operations OF the banks, will be submitted for your
consideration, and VIII, trust be foand calculated
TO place those Important interests upon sound aud
stable basis.


The laws IN force on the subject OF the elective
franchise and the regulation OF Parliamentary eiec-
tons IN tho several Provinces oil the dominion vary
much In their operations. and t Is important tnst
uniform provisions should be made settling franchise
aud regulating elections to the House OF Commons,
measure upon this subject Will be submitted ior
your consideration.





lament passed IN the year 1869, TO amend The laws
relating 70 the c0asLiny slerchant shipping
" tne eritsn possessions period OF two yedfs Is
given TO the legislatures OF the several colonies Of
tho empire TO make provision Tor the regulation OF
their cOasting trade In the absence OF the e1isa
tion on the subject within the period named the
provision OF the imperial law viii De in force. The
extent OF our internal commerce renders legislation
on the subject desirable, ana measure with regard
to II Will DO submitted Tor your consideration.


The creation Of the Court OF Appeals, under the
powers conferred upon you by the Union act Is a
be submitted to you for the esteoiishmens OF such a
court ana Tor oonierring upon 1t certain original
jurisdictions.


The year 1871 Is that In which the next deconn,al
census is fixed By law to take place. AS there are
different laws on the subject In the several prov
inces u WA be necessary to pass general act to
establish uniform and accurate system through.
out the Dominion. Steps have already been
taken to secure the co-oDeratton or New
foundand and Prince Edward Island, ana
trust census upon our system Will be made
simultaneously In all her Malestg's British North
American possessions: need not expatste on the
Importance OF the Information which the tables or
tue census are calculated TO offer In addition to their
interest and value on general grounds. IL mqsk be
recoecteG that upon tsi5in a"randa raadin.1snt Or
parliamentary representation.


nave directed that the accounts or last year
snail be laid before you. Estimates for the present
financial year will also be submitted. They have
been framed With every regard TO economy compat-
bic with the efficiency Of the public service and you
IN satisfactory state and that the people can with
out inconvenience, afford for the service OF her Ma
1csty The supplies which " wall be the DUTY OF my
government TO ask you TO vote.


The act respecting the militia and the defence Of
the Dominion has not failed to engage my atten-
tion. The high spirit ana loyalty oil the people are
placed In clear light by the lact TINT the active
militia have voluntarily c0met'Orward largely in ey
cess OF the quota required well by the Jealous
attendance OF the various corps al the annual train
ings In camp, and by the pr0mptness with which
they assembled IN force at tee call OF duty on more
than one occasion, when the Fenlan inarauders
threatened the peace of the country.


have observed with great satisfaction the efforts
which have been made In several OF the provinces
OF tue Dominion to foster and encourage immigra.
ton to our shores, The continued progress OF great
public works In many portions OF the country Will
AFFORD an opportunity OF early employment to In
tending immigrants and look forward with con.
ndence to the addition OF large and valuable class
OF settlers to our population during the coming
season.


during the summer and autumn had the oppor-
tunity OF visiting different parts OF the Dominion.
proceeded first TO Quebec, thence TO the maritime
provinces ana AZ Halifax had the honor OF receiv
l attended his Royal Highness IN q tour through
the province OF Ontario. Everywhere the great
capabilities OF the country and proofs OF vigorous
industry made themselves apparent, aud 1t became
my pleasing duty TO report to her Maestys govern
ment as the result Of my observations that The in
habltants OF the Dominion are we'll contented with
their position and prospects, and that the wish
franchises and full powers OF legislation which they
possess, In order 70 build up as portion OF the
British Empire institutions OF their own choice ana
by laws OF their own making


now leave you TO the labOrs OF the session, with
earnest aspirations for your complete success.


Prince Arthur occupied seat on the throne at the
right hand OF his ExceencY