Mr. FISHER.
Absolutely untrue.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
Well, it has uot been denied.
Mr. FISHER.
It is denied now.
Sir WILLIAM MULOCK.
It has been denied over and over again by the premier.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
It has been admitted that the hon. ex-Minister of the Interior knew nothing about it and the hon. Minister of Finance says he knew nothing about it and they both have said in the House that practically that Bill was introduced by stealth.
Mr. FISHER.
Not so.
Sir WILLIAM MULOCK.
They have not.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
I will leave it to the hon. gentleman to explain.
Sir WILLIAM MULOCK.
You need not lie about it.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
Then, another thing ; by stealth it was taken past the members of the west, by stealth it was taken past the representatives of the government in the Northwest Territories, and by stealth it was taken past the caucus of hon. gentlemen opposite, so that, as far as we know, this Bill got into this House under the circumstances which I have stated here to-day. Now then, there is another thing and I want to deal with these questions as they have been stated here and as they are. I take the full responsibility for every thing I say. There is evidence now in this country that the right hon. gentleman is paying his political debts at the expense of the civil and educational rights of the people of this country.
Mr. SPEAKER.
Order, That is an imputation that the hon. member should not make.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
I don't think, Mr. Speaker
Mr. SPEAKER.
I think that is an offensive imputation which the hon. gentleman should not make.
Take it back.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
I will modify it.
Mr. SPEAKER, Withdraw it.
Which statement ?
Mr. SPEAKER.
As I understand, when you are out of order and I have directed you to do so, you will withdraw the statement which is out of order.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
What statement do you object to ? I said the right hon. gentleman is paying his political debts
Mr. SPEAKER.
Order. My ruling must not be discussed ; if I am wrong the hon. gentleman has his remedy.
Mr. W. F. MACLEAN.
Will you please tell me the statement to which you object ?