June 30, 1903 (9th Parliament, 3rd Session)

The hon. gentleman (Mr. Lancaster) spoke to me concerning certain clauses of the Bill which have been left in abeyance ; particularly the cattle-guard clause. I tokl him I would not take up these clauses in his absence, and I do not propose doing so. I hope, however, to get along with some clauses that are not controversial, and if any clauses should be passed which the hon. gentleman (Mr. Lancaster) wishes to deal with, I have no objection that they should be returned to.