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March 19, 1902

I. C. R.-PURCHASE OF SHIMS.

THE PRICES FOR BINDER TWINE.

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Richard Blain

Conservative (1867-1942)
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. BLAIN asked :

When will the prices for binder twine be given to the public for the year 1902 ?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   THE PRICES FOR BINDER TWINE.
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The SOLICITOR GENERAL (Hon. H. G. Carroll).

As soon as the spring trade in that class of supplies opens.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   THE PRICES FOR BINDER TWINE.
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WORKS AT RICHIBUCTO, N.B.

Mr. GANONG-by Mr. Taylor-asked : 1. Who were the tenderers for the reconstruction of North1 Pier and Groynes, at Riehi-bucto, N.B. ? 2. What were the amounts of the different tenders ? 3. Who received the contract for the work, and at what figure ?
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The MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (Hon. J. I. Tarte) :

1 and 2. Viau & Lachance, Hull, P.Q., $22,900; Lyons & White, Ottawa, Out., $22,900; Jas. & John Jardine, Jardineville, N.S., $24,500; Burns & Loughran, Ottawa, Ont., $27,700; C. J. B. & B. L. Simmons, Gibson, N.B., $31,144; Robert A. Irving, Buctouche, N.B., $47,760.

3. Yiau & Lachance, at $22,900.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   WORKS AT RICHIBUCTO, N.B.
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PURCHASES OF STEEL RAILS.

Mr. GANONG-by Mr. Taylor-asked : 1. How many tons of steel rails have been purchased for the Intercolonial Railway since
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Henry Robert Emmerson

Liberal
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

Mr. EMERSON.

the contract was entered into with F. H. Cler-gue ?

2. What was the price per ton, delivered at Intercolonial points, and by whom were they manufactured ?

3. Has the contract with F. H. Clergue been cancelled ? If not, has the time of delivery been extended ?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   PURCHASES OF STEEL RAILS.
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The MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (Hon. J. I. Tarte) :

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   PURCHASES OF STEEL RAILS.
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THE STEAMER ' SCOTIA.'

Mr. GANONG-by Mr. Taylor-asked : 1. What was the contract price of the steamer * Scotia,' ordered for the ferry between Mulgrave and Point Tupper ? 2. When was the steamer delivered at Mulgrave ? 3. Has this steamer been in service the past season ; and if not, whv not ? 4. What amount has been expended on this steamer to date, over and above the original contract price 5
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The MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (Hon. J. I. Tarte) :

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   THE STEAMER ' SCOTIA.'
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CONFISCATION OF FISHING GEAR.

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Mr. HACKETT asked :

Liberal-Conservative
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. What, was the number of confiscations of fishing gear made by the Department of Marine and Fisheries in Prince Edward Island in the year 1901 ?

2. In which of the counties of the province were the confiscations made and the locality (as exact as possible) ?

3. What amount was realized from' the sale of i roperty so confiscated, and the names of parties to whom) sold ?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CONFISCATION OF FISHING GEAR.
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The MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES (Hon. James Sutherland).

The officers of the department inform me that

there is no record of any confiscation of fishing gear in Prince Edward Island in the year 1901.

RAILWAY STATION AT ALBERTON, P.E.I. Mr. HACKETT asked :

1. Is it the intention of the government to build a new and suitable railway station at A11 erton. Prince County, Prince Edward Island this year ?

2. If so, will they have the new station so placed as to avoid the 'Y' nuisance there? If, not, why not ?

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Subtopic:   CONFISCATION OF FISHING GEAR.
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The MINISTER OP PUBLIC WORKS (Hon. J. I. Tarte).

No, it is not the intention of the government to build a new railway station at Alberton, P.E.I., this year.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   CONFISCATION OF FISHING GEAR.
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THE CLIMATE OF CANADA.

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Mr. HUGHES (Victoria) asked :

Liberal-Conservative
Member File Biography @ PARLINFO

1. Has the attention cf the government been called to the reply of Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain to the deputation from the Welsh Patagonia a Committee, as reported in the Times' (London, Eng.), of February 19th, as follows :-

' It struck me while you were speaking that the change of climate-from a very hot country to the terrible region of the Canadian winter-might be rather a danger to face ' ?

2. Is it the intention of the government to endeavour to disabuse Mr. Chamberlain's mind of his mistaken views respecting the winter climate of Canada, (a.) by sending to him a copy of Hon. Mr. Sifton's Atlas of Western Canada ; or (b.) to request the Canadian lady teachers when passing through London, en route to South Africa, to wait upon the Colonial Secretary, and furnish him with data shewing the delightful nature of the winter climate of Canada ?

3. Is it the intention of the Prime Minister, on his approaching visit to England, to further endeavour to remove such erroneous notions ?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   THE CLIMATE OF CANADA.
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March 19, 1902