Mr. HYMAN.

It is quite a large work.

Mr. A. MARTIN.

I know it. I am perfectly familiar with the work. I suppose the hon. minister has some information on that point ?

Mr. HYMAN.

Yes.

Mr. A. MARTIN.

Before we pass from this item of $90,000 for Prince Edward Mr. HYMAN.

Island, I would call the attention of the hon. Minister to the harbour of Belle River, on the southern side of the island, where there is a great deal of business done. I think a small appropriation, perhaps $4,000 or $5,000, would put that harbour in a very efficient condition. I think there are some reports in the hon. gentleman's department in regard to Belle River. I think that a sum was voted some years ago, or was proposed to be voted, for the improvement of that harbour. This is a section of the country in which a good deal of business is done, and if the hon. gentleman would give his attention to the matter, and look at the reports in his office, I think he would come to the conclusion that an expenditure such as I have suggested is necessary at this point.

Mr. HYMAN.

I have asked the engineer to examine the reports in regard to that harbour.

Harbours and rivers. New Brunswick-Camp-bellton-wharf extension and repairs, $50,000.

Mr. INGRAM.

Would the hon. gentleman give us a little explanation about that ?

Mr. HYMAN.

This work is under contract. The contract was let on the 11th October, and amounted to $35,300. In addition to that, the department were called upon, as the result of an arbitration, to pay $35,000 for the wharf. It is only fair to tell the committee that from the information the department have it will be necessary to ask for another vote in the supplementary estimates. The wharf at Camp-bellton is not at all sufficient for the amount of business that is being done there. There is the boat service by the south shore, which it will be imperative practically to provide a landing for. In addition to that, the number of boats loading lumber every year and the shipping generally are increasing to such an extent that the department will be justified in asking the House for a further vote, on which this whole work can be discussed.

Mr. CROCKET.

What will the total cost be ?

Mr. HYMAN.

The amount of the contract which has been entered into is $35,300.

Mr. INGRAM.

There may be some other questions to be asked in connection with that item.

Mr. HYMAN.

There will be a new vote, and it can then be discussed.

Some resolutions reported.

Sir FREDERICK BORDEN moved the adjournment of the House.

Mr. INGRAM.

I know that Monday is private members' day. Perhaps the hon. minister can tell us, if private members get through with their business, what the government propose to do after that ?

'Mr. HYMAN. Private members' work will be taken up, and if we get through with that we will go into supply.

Mr. INGRAM.

On what items ?

Mr. HYMAN.

I cannot answer that, but it will not be on the Public Works estimates.

Mr. INGRAM.

Could any of the ministers say what estimates they will discuss ?

Mr. HYMAN.

It is a difficult matter. If the hon. Minister of Agriculture is here, I think he will go on with his estimates, but I would not like to be bound down to saying exactly what we will go on with. It will be private members' day, and I suppose it will be taken up with private members' business. -