March 3, 1902 (9th Parliament, 2nd Session)

Sir CHARLES HIBBERT TUPPER (Pic-tou).

I would like to ask the right hon. the first minister whether the rumours in the press are correct with regard to an appointment having been made to the judiciary of British Columbia. The judicial work in the courts there has been at a standstill awaiting this appointment, and I hold a telegram in my hand stating that the press despatches announce the appointment of Mr. Hunter to the Chief Justiceship. The bar are very anxious to know whether this is accurate.