HUGHES-by Mr. J. D. Reid-asked :

1. Is the government, or any member thereof, aware that the lockmaster at Fenelon Falls is keeping the waters of Cameron lake considerably higher than the legal datum point?'

2. Is this action of the lockmaster done by authority of the Department of Railways and Canals ?

3. Is it the intention of the government to reduce the waters to datum level?

4. Will the government compensate land owners along the shores of Cameron lake for damages already done?

5. Is it the purpose of the government to further purchase lands on that lake so as to raise the water still higher?

1. Owing to the unprecedented rainfall during the month of May the water is at present six feet ten inches on the lock-sill at Fenelon Falls ; two inches higher than it was at this time last year.

2. The lockmaster's instructions are to the effect that as soon as the flow of water is normal the water is bo be held at six feet on the lock-sill at Fenelon Falls.

3. The government proposes to hold the water at the usual level, viz.: six feet on the lock-sill.

4. The government is not responsible for damage done by spring freshets and abnormal rainfall.

5. At the present time the government does not intend to raise the water level at Fenelon Falls ; therefore the government does not require any additional lands adjacent to Cameron lake.

1. Would a British subject, born in Great Britain, but having resided in South Africa since 1900, where he served in the war, be liable with his family for deportation from Canada in case he should ticket first from South Africa to Great Britain and then second, to Canada?

2. Are residents of South Africa, being British subjects, but born in South Africa, liable to deportation from Canada; in case they came first to Great Britain and thence to Canada and on through ticket?

3. Is the government aware that many such are desirous of coming to Canada via Great Britain, the usual steamer route, and after

remaining some weeks in Great Britain, come to this country?

4. Is such permissible under the Canadian regulations?

1. and 2. No, not if otherwise admissible as an immigrant.

3. No.

4. Yes.

Mr. SCHAFFNER asked :

To whom were homestead entries granted for each of the four quarters of 10-17-17, west of the fourth meridian, and on what dates ?

Hon. FRANK OLIVER (Minister of the Interior) :

N.E. i of section 10, township 17, range 17, west 4th meridian, Andrew T. Albertson, 18th June, 1907.

N.W. i 10-17-17, west 4th, Oscar F. Herrick, 18th June, 1907.

5. E. i 10-17-17, west 4th meridian, Ronald R. j. Whittaker, 18th June, 1907.

S.W. i 10-17-17, west 4th meridian, Alfred R. Herrick, 18th June, 1907.

t/f.AD BOUNTIES.

Mr. R. L. BORDEN.

Would the minister lay on the table of the House to-morrow a statement of such tenders as have been accepted ?

Mr. PTJGSLEY.

I could do it to-day if the hon. gentleman wishes but he had better leave it until tomorrow.

Mr. J. D. REID (Grenville).

I rise to a question of privilege. On my arrival here this morning I noticed in last night's issue of the ' Ottawa Free Press ' the following headings on an article :

A Conservative member of parliament got yacht repaired at country's expense.

Dr. Reid of Grenville has received favours from the Marine Department at Prescott- Merwin paid on the repairs to his tug Victor but Conservative member has not made good.

I want to say that this is absolutely untrue. So far as I am concerned the government works at Prescott never did any work on my yacht so far as I know that I have not paid for. I never used their men in any shape or form. But with the characteristic sense of honour of the lion. Minister of Marine and Fisheries

Sir WILFRID LATJRIER.

Order.

Mr. J. D. REID.

I withdraw it if it is out of order.

Sir WILFRID LAURIER.

It is an insinuation.

Mr. J. D. REID.

If it is an insinuation I withdraw it. I want to say that with the characteristic sense of honour of the hon. the Minister of Marine and Fisheries-

He said : His Excellency the Governor General, having been made acquainted with the subject matter of this resolution, recommends it to the consideration of the House.

Motion agreed to.