I have here a memorandum from my deputy in which he tells me he has sent me all that the hon. gentleman asked for, if not more.
I have not looked at the ' Hansard ' to see what my hon. friend asked for, but if he will go through the ' Hansard ' he will find that what he asked for is there, or else my deputy has misinformed me.
Mr. CLANCY.
I only wish to be sure that all that is in the department in connection with the matter has been brought down. Of course it may have been that the petition was not sent to the department, but I know it was intended to be sent.
I find there is one small item of $1,300 which has been omitted in the estimates, and I have procured the consent of His Excellency for the same.
The MINISTER OF PTNANCE (Hon. W. S. Fielding) delivered a message from His Excellency the Governor General. Mr. SPEAKER read the message as follows : Minto. The Governor General transmits to the House of Commons further supplementary _ estimates of sums required for the public service of the Dominion for the year ending 30th June, 1904, and, in accordance with the provisions of ' the British North America Act, 1867,' the Governor General recommends these estimates to the House of Commons. Government House, Ottawa, 21st October, 1903. The MINISTER OF FINANCE moved that the message of His Excellency together with the estimates be referred to the Committee of Supply. Motion agreed to.
I think I will anticipate the wish of the House if I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to again leave the Chair for the House to resolve itself into Committee of Supply to consider this estimate.
House again in Committee of Supply.
Administration of Justice-to supplement the retiring allowance of Mr. Justice Henry, $1,333.34.
This is one of the judges of the province of Nova Scotia who has been laid aside by a very severe illness, and who is now about to retire. It has been agreed between himself and the government that for one year he shall be allowed his full salary. He is a comparatively young man who but for his illness would have many years of service on the bench. It has been agreed that the
government shall recommend the payment of his full salary for one year after which he will receive the ordinary superannuation.
The MINISTER OF FINANCE presented a report from the special committee appointed to draw up reasons to be offered at a conference with the Senate for disagreeing with certain amendments made by the Senate to Bill (No. 21) entitled an Act to amend and consolidate the law respecting Railways.
That a conference be desired with the Senate for the purpose of communicating the reasons which induce this House not to concur in the amendments made by the Senate to Bill No. (21) intituled : * An Act to amend and consolidate the law respecting railways.'
Motion agreed to.
That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their honours therewith.
Motion agreed to. The MINISTER OF FINANCE moved the adjournment of the House.
Mr. MONK.
What will be the order of business for to-morrow ?
The resolutions touching the Quebec bridge.
Mr. MONK.
After that ?
The MINISTER OF1 FINANCE. Concurrence and any matters which remain on the paper generally.
Motion agreed to, and House adjourned at 12.55 a.m., Thursday.
Thursday, October 22, 1903.