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April 29, 1913

PRIVATE BILL-FIRST READING.

Bill No. 183, respecting the city of Ottawa.-Mr. Fripp.

CAPILANO INDIAN RESERVE.

On the Orders of the Day being called:
LIB

Frank Oliver

Liberal
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Mr. OLIVER:

I draw the attention of

the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs to the fact that the Vancouver papers report that Attorney General Bowser is taking the same or similar steps in regard to the Capilano Indian reserve at North Vancouver as he has already successfully taken in regard to the Kitsilano Indian reserve in Vancouver city.

Topic:   CAPILANO INDIAN RESERVE.
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QUESTIONS.

(Questions to be answered orally are indicated by an asterisk.)

LITTLE CURRENT LIGHTHOUSE.

LIB

Air. GRAHAM:

Liberal
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1. Is D. Beyter in the employ of the Government as lighthouse keeper at Little Current ?

2. If not, -when did he cease to be so employed ?

3. Was he dismissed or did he resign?

4. If the former, why?

5. Who has been appointed to succeed him, and what is his age?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   LITTLE CURRENT LIGHTHOUSE.
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CON

Mr. HAZEN: (Minister of Marine and Fisheries; Minister of the Naval Service)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. No.

2. April 19, 1913.

3. Dismissed.

4. Offensive partisanship.

5. (a) Mr. Islam Allan; (b) No information with regard to his age is at present available, but will be obtained and supplied later.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   LITTLE CURRENT LIGHTHOUSE.
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INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-THE BRANCH TOBIN.

LIB

*Mr. GAUVREAU:

Liberal
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1. Since October, 191.1, up to iMay, 1912, how many day labourers or gangs were employed to work on the branch Tobin of the Intercolonial railway at the river of Trois Pistoles?

2. How many were employed each year before 1911, 'by the chief of the road labourers, M. Desjardins, or the department, for the repair of the road?

3. Is the department aware that a man had been dismissed from work on this branch in November, 1912, but after an interview with the chief of the Bleus of Trois Pistoles, this man was re-appointed?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-THE BRANCH TOBIN.
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CON

Mr. COCHRANE: (Minister of Railways and Canals)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Twelve.

2. The number of men employed each

year before 1911, was as follows: 1908,

sixteen; 1909, eleven; 1910, five.

3. No.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-THE BRANCH TOBIN.
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PICTOU-WEST -RIVEIR MAIL.

CON

Mr. MACDONALD:

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Who is now carrying the mail on the mail route from Pictou to West River, county of Pictou ?

2. What amount is being paid for this service?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   PICTOU-WEST -RIVEIR MAIL.
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CON

Louis-Philippe Pelletier (Postmaster General)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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Mr. PELLETIER:

John Meagher, under a temporary arrangement for the month of April, until the rural mail routes from Salt Springs and West River are established. When this service has been arranged particulars can be given without inconvenience to the public interest.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   PICTOU-WEST -RIVEIR MAIL.
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POLSON IRON WORKS.

LIB

Mr. CARROLL:

Liberal
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1. What contracts have been received by the Poison Iron Works of Toronto, from the Government in the last two years?

2. What wages or schedule of wages has been paid on contracts that have or are being fulfilled by this firm?

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   POLSON IRON WORKS.
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CON

Mr. CODERRE: (Minister of Mines; Secretary of State of Canada)

Conservative (1867-1942)
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1. Department of the Naval Service.- Repairs to C.G.S. La Canadienne in June, 1912: Amount, $3,855.

Department of Public Works.-One 80-foot single screw steel tug, and machinery for a three and a half-yard dipper dredge.

Department of Railways and Canals.- Contract signed by Poison Iron Works, Limited, on August 19, 1912, for one steel tug for the Sault Ste. Marie canal.

. 2. Department of the Naval Service-No information in the department. [DOT]

Department of Public Works.-No information; contracts did not contain fair wage schedule.

Department of Railways and Canals.- Per day of 10 hours: Boiler makers, $2.75; boiler makers' helpers, $1.75; rivetters, $2.75; blacksmiths, $3; blacksmiths' helpers, $2; pipe fitters, $3.75; machinists, $3; carpenters, $3; labourers, $2.

Topic:   QUESTIONS.
Subtopic:   POLSON IRON WORKS.
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ESQUIMALT DRY-DOCK.

April 29, 1913