Mr. DUBOIS (Translation):

Both languages are official.

Mr. DUBOIS:

What sums have been expended by the dominion since 1936 upon the following services: (a) militia; (b) aviation; (c) navy?

Mr. LUCIEN DUBOIS (Nicolet-Yamaska) (Translation):

Mr. Speaker, I rise to a ques-

The following statement appears on page 1 of the Montreal Gazette of Wednesday, May 18:

W. A. Walsh, Montreal Conservative, condemned the bill.

Supply-Agriculture-Experimental Farms

I draw this statement to the attention of the house in order that the opinion expressed there will not be regarded as the opinion I expressed in the house.

Mr. DUBOIS (Translation):

Mr. Chairman, I did not take part in the debate which took place last week on the amendment presented by the hon. member for Vancouver North (Mr. MacNeil), but the public and this house knew very well where I stood on this question of armament. However, I wish to avail myself of the present discussion of the military estimates to say once more that I am against any direct or indirect contribution to extraterritorial wars. Therefore, I move, seconded by the hon. member for Lake St. John-Roberval (Mr. Sylvestre):

That item 67 of the national defence estimates be reduced by $1,832,310.

1. Was the resignation of Mr. C. E. Blondin, postmaster of Pierreville, county of Yamaska, requested in October, 1934?

2. If so, by whom, and for what reason?

.3. Upon what date did the Post Office Department decide to accept the resignation of Mr. Blondin as postmaster?

4. For what reasons?

5. Upon what date did the department decide to make a new nomination?

G. Was any person officially recommended to the department?

7. Upon what date?

8. What is the name of the person?

9. When will the new appointee commence his duties?

10. Is Mr. C. E. Blondin still in charge as postmaster ?