1. Was a steamer or motor boat, called the Alafe, purchased by the Government of Canada from any person or persons at Halifax, N.S.?

2. If so, from whom, when was she purchased, and what was the price paid therefor?

Mr. HAZEN:

This question refers to a motor boat called the Alafe, No such motor boat was purchased by the department, but a motor boat called the Alase was purchased by the department, and I am answering the question on the presumption that that is the boat to which the hon. member refers. Motor launch Alase was purchased at Halifax from Messrs. Mc-Innes, Mellisih, Fulton and Kenny, in June

1917,, for $10,000.

1. Has the Government been Informed of the attempt against the property of one (ledeon

Bigras, of Ste. Scholastique, county of Two Mountains, by means of dynamite on the 11th of August?

2. If so, has the Government taken necessary measures to prevent any such future attempts?

3. Is it true that the Government has offered a reward of $5,000 to any one who will give information necessary for the arrest of the dynamiters of the property of Lord Athelston-Graham at Cartierville?

4. If so, has 'the Government any intention of acting in the same manner in order to protect the property of an ordinary citizen as well as that of a millionaire, or lord, such as Lord Athelston?

1. The Government was not informed, but the police officers learned of the attempt through the newspapers.

2. Mr. Bigras was communicated with, but as he did not desire any investigation, having reason to believe he knew who waB responsible, no action was taken.

3. Yes. -

4. The action of the Government in such matters must be and is governed by considerations of what the public interest requires, and not of the personality or position of individuals affected.

1. Where is Colonel W. S. Hughes, Inspector of Penitentiaries for Canada, now located, and what duties is he now performing?

2. Is he still drawing his salary of $3,S00 as Inspector of Penitentiaries, while engaged in military service?

1. Brig.-General W. S. Hughes is at present serving with the Canadian Expeditionary Force overseas.

2. Yes, under the Order in Council in force at the time he joined the overseas forces.

1. How many immigration agents were employed by Canada in the United^ States during the last fiscal year? *

2. How much money was paid to said agents

in salary and expenses, respectively, and how many immigrants came to Canada as a result of their efforts? .

3. How many clergymen, priests or ministers of the gospel were employed as immigration agents during the last fiscal year, to what religious denominations did they respectively belong, and how much was paid to each in salaries and expenses?

1. Thirty-two.

2. Salaries, $51,352.89; expenses, $112,042.94; immigration, 61,389.

Seven; Roman Catholics: %

Salary. Expenses.

1. 600.00 $1,549.772. 1,200.00 1,636.413. 341.67 513.674. 160.395. 600.00 1,027.296. 500.00 1,466.387. 236.67 888.15

1. Who were the recruiting officers employed for recruiting purposes in the four counties of Cape Breton since August, 1914, to date?

2. What was the amount paid to each of these officers individually, for his service as recruiting officer?

3. Is there a recruiting officer (or officers) at present in Cape Breton? If so, what is his or their name and address or addresses?

4. What remuneration is being paid, and to whom, for recruiting services at the present time?

Sir EDWARD KEMP:

1 and 2. Captain E. W. Florence,- $1,118.25; Lieut. W. L. Chirgwin, $1,111.50; Sergt. A. D. Johnstone, $396.10; Dr. C. E. McMillan, $546; J. F. Blagdon, none; Dr. B. A. LeBlanc, none; Rev. A. Murray, $348; Lieut. W. N. Yetman, $504.30.

3. Yes. Capt. Rev. A. Murray, from September 1, 1915, to January 1, 1916; since that date without pay. Lieut. W. N. Yet-man, headquarters at Sydney, May 1, 1917, and still acting.

4. Lieut. W. N. Yetman-$4.10 per diem.

1. Is Mrs. Jessie Macdonald, of Catalone, Cape Breton County, in receipt of separation allowance?

2. If so, for what reason or reasons is she entitled to same?

1. Yes.

2. She is entitled to separation allowance until Tier pension has been granted or disallowed.