Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - February 4, 1878, Winnipeg, Manitoba Change of wheat Relief reported an address and moved its a i Ilion. My. In May moved that it Lay on the table to Morrow As he intended to introduce s to resolutions bearing on the same sub pct. Carried. Hox. Or. Royal from Tho special commit Lee reported an address to the privy Council of Canada with respect to the school lands. Hox. Mit. Koyal Laid of the table copies of All correspondence relative to the tenders Lor printing. Or. A juy moved a series of resolutions to the effect that when tue Dominion government was asked to extend the four per cent Tariff for two years the request was refused because Manitoba was to have a railway within a year an that Tho pro i Ico though without a Railroad has been saddled with a 17 per cent Tariff during the past three years and that owing to the want of transportation facilities the prices of Grain Are so reduced that it would take two years crop to repay the advances and As the difference Between the 4 per sent. And 17 per cent tariffs is considerably greater than the amount advanced and that the senators and members of the commons representing the province of Tanilo ii be requested to use their utmost endeavours in urging the Dominion govern ment to look favourably into the expediency of remitting and wiping out the whole of this indebtedness and to order a general release and discharge of All the mortgages Given by Tho Farmers of Manitoba to secure Tho payment of such advances. A lengthy Debato ensued which was but Little More than a repetition of Tho debate on Tho former address and resulted in or. Lismay h resolutions and the address being referred to a special committee composed of lion. Messes. Davis Norquay and Nolin and messes. Luxton Lomay Mckenzie Cowan Cornish and Brown. My. Moved for an address to his Xci Lle icy the lieutenant governor Pray ing for a statement showing the Revenue and Tho expenditure of the province since Down to 1877, and whether or not the the tin Uncial year in 187c has Tho Revenue and the expenditure of Tho province and in what manner. Carried. My. Iri the government if it was Thi in intention to establish a ferry on the River and assist in bridging a certain impassable Crook on Tho East Side in North St. Coming Spring. I hit. Xouqu.4y replied that if the government were satisfied that these works wore Public necessities they would be Only to Happy to assist. My. Martin moved for an address to his 13vc Plency the lieutenant governor for a return of the amount of Stamps sold to e. I. Thomas the amount collected for such Stamps and also who the sureties were and a copy of the Bond. Carried. Mij. Mattix moved for an address to his excellency Tho lieutenant governor for a return of All tenders received during 1877, for the building of the Bridge Over the Seine River showing the amount of each and to whom Tho contract was awarded and the names of the securities thereof. My. Black asked the government if they would Tho erection of a Bridge Over Park s Creek at its Mouth in the event o Tho same being determined upon by a pub ii meeting As provided for in the act passed during this session. Hon. My. Said if it was the determination of the people to erect a Bridge in that locality and if it was of sufficient Capa City for Public travel he had no doubt the government would assist. A introduced a Bill in titled an act to Amend Vic. Cap. 15, which was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time to Morrow. On motion of or. Murray the Bill inti tul de r Aii act to protect private property was read a second time committed and reported without amendment. Third read ing at next sitting. Mrs. Dick Jiri moving Tho second Reading of be Bill in titled an act to Amend the municipalities act of 1875, explained that the first clause repealed the clause in the Farmer act giving Tho Council Power to make by Itule labor commutable at two dollars per Day and placing it at one Dollar. 13y the act of 187 the decision of the court of revision was final and he proposed to Amend this giving the right of Appeal to the into courts. The Bill was then read a second time committed and reported without Amend Tii ird Reading at the next sitting. Moving the second Reading of a Bill in titled an act to enable certain chd Dren of half Breed Heads of families to convey their land said that although the Bill might go a Little further than some peo ple , yet to his knowledge it does not go far As others would wish. Tho object of the by l was to enable half Breed minors Over the ago of eighteen to sell their land without heir parents consent. To daily Hud them anxious to sell but they can Only do so by the father giving a mortgage on his property As Security. The second clause provides that children Between the Ages of lift men and eighteen can sell by the parents signifying their consent by executing the dec and the child must go before a judge and declare that he sold it freely. The do minion government had ordered the patents t be issued to All Over the age of eighteen and the people had an idea that they could sell soon As they got Tho Patent. The Bill ild to to Tho advantage of both the min or and purchaser it was not so much his Oun measure As it had been suggested to him but to did not by any Means go As far to i in had been asked. La Tox would not vote against the Reading but to would like to seethe amended. There could be no doubt that it would facilitate Tho settlement of the the rights of parties wore being interfered with. To approved of the first Tho Dominion government recon everyone of the age of eighteen As having Sull Clent majority to receive Patent. The Bill savors of class legislation but he would like to see Tho object attained without this objection being so apparent. To disapproved of the second because notwithstanding Tho apparent guarantee against coercion yet it is Well known that a child of that age can easily be controlled by the parents. He would sup port the Bill at the same time desiring to it amended so As not to affect any Par. Tien Lar class. 1 on. My. Gin did would oppose the Bill. If who had attained their majority chose to sell the land which was theirs As a birth rid it. It was their own business but the House r Mist not intervene and assist them to dispose of it. Coli Xis admitted that it was class legislation but the object of the Bill was to keep the land from being tied up. It must nut be thought that Twenty one is universally looked upon As the time of majority for in Many of the states of the Union eighteen i the fixed upon. My. Bijick thought the Bill interfered with parental authority something which should be held sacred. He also opposed the Bill no it Savoured of class legislation. At the of eighteen boys were inclined to sow their Wil i outs if of that class should happen to get into any difficulty Jio would be tempted to sell his Grant. La this manner the act would do More than Good. The Only parents who will take advantage of the second clause would be those who would squander it away. He considered it his duty to vote against the Bill. Or. Sutherland hoped the House would adopt the first clause with an amendment providing for the consent of the Parent allow even he would like to see the second clause struck out. A great Many of his constituents approved of the first clause and quite a number even of the second. It being six o clock the speaker left Tho chair. Evening session. House resumed at 7.30 . The following Bills were read a third time and passed an act to protect private property in certain cases Art act to Amend the municipalities act of 1875. The debate on or. Cornish s Bill was then resumed. Or. Martin thought a Man should have the right to Deal with the property of his children while they were under age subject to regulations if he were a drinking charac Ter. He would not say that the Bill should pass As it stood but he would vote for the second Reading and it could be amended in committee. Or. Lemay said allusion had been made to the half Breed lands Grant Protection act. He would say that there was a Rea son for Tho Law. Before that time the natives attached no More value to real estate than to personal property and the Legisla Ture wished to give the native a Chance to learn the value of land. It was True that this Bill interfered with parental authority but that could be amended. Hox. Or. No Quay said the Dominion government had apportioned certain lands for the Benefit of half Breed children and the time has now arrived for the Issue of the patents. The object of this Bill was to enable those who by Law Are entitled to receive the patents to sell the property with out the consent of their parents. The do minion parliament for reasons Best known to themselves had enacted that patents might be issued to All persons Over eighteen but if this legislature passed this Law it would open the door to fraud. Even now there Are instances where men have been made drunk and sacrificed the Noble Patri Mony Given them. If this is the Case with men How much More will a Young Man of eighteen who As it has been remarked will in All probability be sowing his wild Oats be liable to be victimized. It Behoved every Man who desired to see Justice done to the half Breed to oppose the measure he had no objection to a Law enabling lands to be conveyed with the parental consent he would not oppose the Bill going into committee. Hon. Or. Royal considered it a grave at tempt to alter the common Law of the civilized world. He was not satisfied that the Bill would be for the Good of the country As it gave a Premium to speculators. The honorable promoter of Bill had said the object of the Bill was to throw open the Lane for settlement but this was not the object of the Dominion government in making the Reserve but to provide a Homestead for those who were in the country at the time of Tho Transfer. This Bill would go farther than anything else to injure parental authority he contended that the object of this Bil was fully met in the act passed this ses Sion for the Protection of minors. To Wouk oppose the Bill. Or. Cornish pointed out that under the act referred to by the Hon. Attorney Gene ral the Transfer would be attended with very great expense and urged that it a to avoid this expense in this instance that this Bill was framed. Hon. Or. Howard did not approve of the Bill As it stood but he would vote for the second Reading and could Point out hib of Section sin committee. Or. Brown admitted that this was Clas legislation but lie claimed that it was necessary. The reserves had impeded the settlement of the country Long enough. Ii would support the Bill As he consider dec anything to throw open this land was a progressive step. He would vote for the second Reading reserving to himself the right to move any amendments he saw fit. The Bill was then read a second time Anc the House went in Kenzie in the chair. The Bill was by making it read that a minor Over 18 could part with his land with the Consen of both parents if alive or with the Consen of the survivor. I the committee Rose and reported and the Bill was ordered to be Road a second turn to Morrow. Moving the second Reading of the Bill in titled an act to Amend an act passed in the 38th year of her majesty ? reign in titled an act respecting separate rights of property of married women explained that in the present Bill clauses i and in. Clashed and his object was Tor pea the latter. J the Bill was read a second time commit Ted and reported without amendment third Reading at next sitting. Or. Martin moved Secco led by i Brown that the following Bills the Mani Toba act an act respecting land surveyors and surveys in the province of Manitoba be referred to a select committee composed o Hon. Or. Royal messes. Gunn and Cornish and the mover and Seconder. Carried. On motion of Hon. Or. Royal the Bill in titled an act to Amend the school act was read a second time committed and re ported with one amendment which disqualifies members of municipal councils and of the Board of education to act As school trustees. Third Reading at next sitting. Or. In moving the second Reading of the Bill in titled an act to Amend the Winnipeg incorporation act. Explained that the object of the Bill was to define More clearly who were voters. It also provided that the nomination for aldermen should be held on the same Day As that for mayor another clause fixed the time when assess ment Rolls should be returned and Ano Thoi to remove doubts with reference to the management of cemeteries. The Bill was read a second time commit Ted and reported without amendment third Reading at next sitting. Hon. Or. Torquay Laid on the table the return to the address praying for All tenders correspondence etc., with relation to the Seine River Bridge. Hon. Or. Royal introduced a Bill inti tul de an act to Amend an act to regulate the storage of Gunpowder which was read first time. Second Reading to Morrow. Hon. My. Davis announced that the prorogation would take place at noon on Satur Day. The House adjourned at Friday feb. 1st. House met at 3 . Hon. Or. Howard presented a petition from the incorporates of the Winnipeg Street railway company praying to have their charter renewed. They proposed to run a Street railway from the railway Termi Nus at St. Boniface to Winnipeg and to build a Pontoon Bridge or establish a ferry Large enough to carry the cars. Lie moved seconded by Hon. Or. Girard that the rules be suspended and the petition be received and read. Ltd. Cornish objected that it was too late in the session to introduce a Bill of this kind. Or. Martin moved in amendment secon ded by or. Cornish that the House do proceed with the orders of the Day. Taylor Bourke Lemay Martin Mck Ermo Cowan Cornish and messes. Royal Norquay Gir Ord and Howard in Ossers. Gunn Lux ton ick Murray and or. Cornish Rose to p. Point of order As 10 claimed that the petitioners had a direct pecuniary interest in the question and by he rules of the House any member Whoso mine was to the petition could not vote. Or. Speaker thought they had a right to Ole but to would leave it to Tho House. Hon. Or. Royal claimed that As the Peti Ion had not been read the House was not supposed to know whose names were on the Joti Tion. Mil. Martin moved seconded by or. Cor Lish that Tho votes of Hon. Messes. Royal and Howard be disallowed. Mckenzie Cowan Cornish Sutherland Martin Bourke and messes. Norquay and Girard a errs. Gunn Dick Luxton Lomay drown Murray and or. Martin from the committee to which was referred the land act and Tho act respecting surveyors reported that the two were incorporated into one and some Amend ments had been made. Or. Davis from the committee appointed to reconsider the address and Reso unions concerning the seed Grain presented another address. Or. Taylor presented the report of the printing committee. Mis. Murray from the committee appointed of investigate the claims of messes. Mcphilips and a Rupo recommended them to the favourable consideration of the government. Or. Lemay asked the Hon. The minister of Public works if it was the intention of the government to establish a ferry at St. Jean Baptiste or Plum Creek. Or. Norquay replied that the government would do so if there were funds to spare. The matter had been brought to the notice of Tho government by a petition from that locality and was now under consideration. Or. Martin asked the government who got the voucher produced before the com Mittee on Public accounts and signed by Richard Power As payment of a certain sum on account of his services in searching for a witness in Keewatin. Hon. Or. Davis replied that it had been handed to the Deputy treasurer when to handed the Cheque to the attorney Gen eral. The following Bills were read a third time and passed an act to enable certain children of half Breed Heads of families to convey their land. An act to Amend an act passed in the thirty eighth year of her majesty s reign in titled an act respecting separate rights of property of married women. An act to Amend the school act. An act to Amend the Winnipeg incorporation act. On motion of or. Lomay the Bill inti tul de an act to Amend 30 Vic. Cap. 15 it being an act to permit administrators to dispose of property in their care to better advantage was read a second time committed reported without amendment the rules suspended and the Bill read a third time and passed. Hox. Or. Royal in moving the second Reading of the Bill in titled an act to Amend the act respecting the storage of Gunpowder explained that the object was to bring Nitro Glycerine and othe explosives within the provisions of the act. Tho Bill was then read a second time committed and reported without Amend ment. The rules were then suspended and the Bill read a third time and passed. The House adjourned at until 11 a a. To Morrow. Saturday Fob. 2. The House opened at 11 . Hon. My. Davis presented a petition from the mayor and corporation of the City of Winnipeg and asked that it be read. My. Is it about Hon. Or. Reference to the License Bill. Or. Throw it out. Hon. Or. Davis wished it read. 11 was read. My. Luxton said a petition emanating from such a body As the mayor and Corpora tied of the City of Winnipeg was certainly entitled to the consideration of the House. But he took the full responsibility of saying that no matter by whom the petition was signed it was not what it purported to be. Lie had the word of five members of the Council that the matter had never been be fore the Council. Lie had traced the matter All up and found that at most the petition in question had Only been authorized by the licence and police committee and that committee As was shown by minutes of Council had not been delegated authority to do anything of the kind. To put it mildly Tho so called petition was an attempted fraud upon the House. He would therefore move that the petition ostensibly from the mayor and corporation of the City of Winni Peg be not received inasmuch As there is reason to believe that such petition was never authorized by the Council of said City and that said Council delegated no authority to so petition to any person or persons. Or. Cost Xian said As a member of the City Council he knew the petition had never been before that body but if the Premier which i recommended to your attention have met with your approval. I congratulate you on having adopted an important measure for the revision and Consolida Tion of the general statutes which have been accumulating since the erection of the province. The importance of this measure cannot be Over looked in the presence of the unavoidable imperfections of every new Law in a new country. You have done a Good service to every part or Tho province by and passing a measure to create a fund for educational purpose and to extend our Public the Elf Clency of which the future condition of our Young and Ris ing province .10 essentially depends. I rejoice that you have made provision for regu lating Toaale of intoxicating liquors which will i am convinced prove advantageous in promoting the Public Good. I am pleased that you have passed various measures for the Benelly in yet sparse Ortlon of our province much satisfaction in giving my is by occupied portions of our province. I have had much satisfaction in giving a sent to the Bill to Amend Tho Manitoba election took the responsibility of presenting it As a bonafide petition he did not know How As a member of that House he was supposed to know it to be not genuine. To suggested that the Premier should withdraw the Peti Tion. Hon. Or. Davis said he could not very Well withdraw it. It had All the appearance of being genuine having attached the Signa Tures of the mayor and clerk Rind the City Seal. On the other hand there were the statements of the member for Rockwood. He would rather the House should decide what should be done. Hon. Or. Royal spoke in favor of the motion. The motion was carried without a division. The prorogation. Shortly before 12 o clock the galleries and floor of the House began to fill with spectators although it was noticeable that there were comparatively few ladies. His Honor the lieutenant governor a at the court House punctually at noon and was received by a guard of Honor Tho usual Salute being fired As he left government House. He entered the chamber attended bythe ministers of the Crown and the Deputy adjutant general and staff and delivered the following speech from the throne. Gentlemen of the legislative Assembly in releasing you from your legislative labors in tills Assembly i have to thank you for the Dili gence Aiulu Volion which have marked the Dos Clif Irge of your arduous duties during this the last so Sion of the present parliament and to express my satisfaction at noticing that All measures act having a due regard to Tho wishes of Theeo i Havo perceived with salts Fallon that you have provided a measure to Rogu unto the guardianship and custody of infants As Well As their estate and property. I have had much pleasure in assenting also to other Bills of Public importance which you Havu passed. I than la you for the supplies which you have granted for the services of the year and i Feol convinced that they will tend to promote Tho of Booth which you have intended to secure. They shall be expended with Economy and with a due regard to your wishes. In now relieving you from the discharge of your responsible duties i will Only add that you Curry with you my Best wishes for your personal Wel fare and individual Prosperity. I Feol assured that on your return to your Homes you will do All in your Power to promote a spirit of Pride in and Contentment with oui free institutions and of Harmony and forbear Ance amongst All classes of our mixed Popula Tion with Tho object of promoting the Prosperity of our province. After which the following Bills received the Royal assent an act to Amend the Manitoba jurors act an act further to Amend an act respect ing registers of marriages baptisms Anc burials and vital statistics to incorporate the pharmaceutical association of Manitoba respecting services of process and garnishment respecting infants and their estates to authorize the consolidation of the general statutes of the province of Manitoba to Amend the Manitoba Law stamp act relating to the performance of statute labor in outer districts relative to ferries in Manitoba respecting Public roads to prevent the Extension of Prairie Firoza respecting the partition of and Sale o real estate to protect native cattle from disease concerning drovers and traders to Amend the Manitoba Controvert dec election act 1875 respecting Alimony respecting debtors in custody other than judgment debtors to Amend the Law society act to authorize the Law society to admit Arthur Wellington Ross to practice As an attorney at Law to regulate the Sale of intoxicating liquors further to Amend the school Law to Amend the act concerning the registration o1 deeds and to introduce a better system of registration of deeds to Amend the act 35 Vic., Cap. 15, in titled an act for the establishment 01 agricultural and arboricultural societies in Manitoba respecting land surveyors and the sur vey of lands in the province to Amend Tho Lien act to create a fund for educational Pur poses to Amend the municipalities act 1875 to Amend the a it respecting the Proton Tion of game for the destroying of wolves to Amend the Winnipeg incorporation act to Amend 40 Vic., Cap. G to enable certain children of half Breed Heads of families to convey their land j to Amend an act passed in Tho thirty eighth year of her majesty s reign in titled an act respecting separate rights of pro Perty of married women to Amend 36 Vic., Cap. 15 to protect private property in certain cases to Amend the act respecting the storage of Gunpowder for granting to her majesty certain sums of Money required for defraying certain expenses of the civil government of the pro Vince of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending on the 31st december 1878, and for other purposes connected with the Public ser vice. The Hon. Attorney general then announced that the House was prorogued until March 12th. . Reported for the free press by James Stewart meteorological observer at Winni Peg. Max Man Friday feb. 1. M saturday 2. 37 sunday 2. .j2 k monday 3. 41 u w jl-7 Smith at once. Good general Black apply to Thos lusted. Owing to other entertainments the next Assembly be postponed till wednes Day the 13th inst., at 8, Sharp. H-5 Andrew Strang Secretary saturday evening 2nd lust., a Small sum. Of Money. The owner can have the same on proving ownership and paying for thin advertisement. Apply to Johnson Roc an co., ft-6_____________butcher stalls 8 and 10. To housekeepers attention wanted for the engineers quarters Ingolf station contract 15, a Model couple to take charge of Tho household gods of two Young bachelors. She must know How to Devil kidneys invent salads and make pudding out of a plan Kallev must also have sound ideas concerning Domestic Economy and the Liberal use of fresh air and water and will be expected to do embroidery and Plain sewing once a week. He must be Able to chop Wood an draw water but other accomplishments will be favourably noticed should they embrace a thorough Lami la arty with the Telephone the electric Telegraph and the Observatory. A reasonable number of children will not to objected to but All other pets dogs cats and a Small menagerie will be found on the premises. Board and per month will be paid with steady increase of remuneration As other Bright and shining qualities Are developed. Apply personally or by letter to the resident Engineer Ingolf station f-1-5 Keewatin. 3list january a pair of Jotter gauntlets lined with red leather. The finder will be rewarded on returning them to j. M. Macdonnell. F2-5 Good general servant girl. Apply to mrs. Roberison 2-5 East Market Street. Public Are hereby cautioned against negotiating a note made in dec. 1877 by Mckechnie Mcmillan for and payable in six Mouths to Duncan g. Smith or order. This note has been lost and payment stopped of which the Public will take due notice. F2-5 Duncan o. Smith. To Winnipeg Thos. W. Taylor Pap or ruler and account Book manufacturer. New premises new Stock 3 a Lix Over the Standard printing office. Dim will open his now store on wednesday feb. 6th, 1878 where Wjk will exhibit Over of of Tho finest k lure nil is largest clock Ever opened in Manitoba. Call mid inspect goods even if you do not to note the address. Tub Stoke lately occupied Jim Taylor a joining Donaldson jjro., main St., Winnipeg see some of our Stock taking prices p ii Yards Dundas Cotton 10 36 Inch White Cotton. I Wincey. S 12 towels. I i 12 Yards fast color print. I can be had at Pearson Street. Importers of dry g o o d s having completed their Kail and Wimer Slock arc prepared to offer special inducement in winces dress goods blankets tweeds underclothing Etc we invite attention to Mil lines of expected daily from fishery Landing ten cases dark mourning prints which will be offered at extremely Low figures. Fox Choice farming lands Tor Sale. Cash of wheat Cash for Oats at a g Matyne a wholesale and retail grocery Stroot spa Fri ;