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SESSIONAL PAPERS

VOLUME lO

FOURTH SESSION OF THE TENTH PARLIAMENT

OF THE

DOMINION OF CANADA

SESSION 1907-8

VOLUME XLII

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Alphabetical Index to Sessional Papers.

A. 1908

See also Alphabetical Index, page 1.

LIST OF SESSIONAL PAPERS

Arfjanged in Numerical Order, with their titles at full length; the dates when Ordered and when Presented to the Houses of Parliament; the Name of the Senator or Member who moved for each Sessional Paper, and whether it is ordered to he Printed or Not Printed.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1.

(This volume is bound in two parts.)

1. Eeport of the Auditor General for the nine months ended 31st March, 1907. Partial report

presented 28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding; also 2nd December and 17th December Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 2.

2. Public Accounts of Canada, for the fiscal period of nine months ended 31st March, 1907.

Presented 28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

3. Estimates of the sums required for the services of Canada for the year ending 31st March,

1909. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

3a. Further Supplementary Estimates for the year ending 31st March, 1909. Presented 9th

July, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding. . .Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

4. Supplementary Estimates for the twelve months ending 31st March, 1908. Presented

3rd February, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

4a. Supplementary Estimates for the year ended 31st March, 1908. Presented 16th March,

1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

5. (No issue.)

6. List of Shareholders in the Chartered Banks of Canada, as on the 31st December, 1907.

Presented 8th May, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 3.

7. Report of dividends remaining unpaid, unclaimed balances and unpaid drafts and bills

of exchange in Chartered Banks of Canada, for five years and upwards, prior to 31st December, 1907. Presented 29lh June, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 4.

8. Report of the Superintendent of Insurance for the year ended 31st December, 1907.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

9. iibstract of Statements of Insurance Companies in Canada, for the year ended 31st Decem-

ber, 1907. Presented 14th May, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 5.

10. Keport of the Department of Trade and Commerce, for the fiscal year (nine months)

ended 31st March, 1907. Part I.— Canadian Trade. Presented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding. Part II. — Trade of Foreign Countries and Treaties and Conven- tions. Presented 11th March, by Hon. W. Paterson.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 6.

lOa. Convention respecting the Commercial Relations between France and Canada, entered into at Paris on the 19th day of September, 1907, between His Majesty and the President of the French Republic. Presented 28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

10b. Correspondence and memoranda in connection with the Convention of 1907, respecting the commercial relations between France and Canada. Presented 9th January. 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

10c. Supplement to Report of Department of Trade and Commerce, with statistics showing steamship traffic, &c. Presented 17th March, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

11. Tables of the Trade and Navigation of Canada, for the nine months of the fiscal year

ended 31st March, 1907. Presented 2nd December, 1907, by Hon. W. Paterson.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 7.

12. Inland Revenues of Canada. Excise, &c., for the nine months ended 31st March, 1907.

Presented 28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. Templeman.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

13. Inspection of Weights, Measures, Gas and Electric Light, for the nine months ended

31st March, 1907. Presented 28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. Templeman.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

14. Report on Adulteration of Food, for the nine months ended 31st March, 1907. Presented

28th November, 1907, by Hon. W. Templeman.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

15. Report of the Minister of Agriculture, for the year ended 31st March. 1907. Presented

2nd December, 1907, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 15a. Report of the Dairy and Cold Storage Commissioner for the year ending 31st March, 1907. Presented 10th February, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 8.

16. Report of the Directors and Officers of the Experimental Farms for 1906. Presented

10th January, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

17. Criminal Statistics for the year ended 30th September, 1907.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 17a. Census of Population and Agriculture of the Northwest Provinces: Manitoba, Saskat- chewan and Alberta, 1906. Presented 18th February, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher. See 17a, 1907. 17b. Return of By-Elections for the House of Commons of Canada, held during the year 1907. Presented 6th March, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

18. Canadian Archives. See No. 15, page Iv.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 9.

19. Eeport of the Minister of Public Works, for the fiscal period ended 31st March, 1907.

Presented 2nd December. 1907, by Hon. W. Pugsley.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 19a. Georgian Bay Ship Canal Survey. Eeport on the Precise Levelling; from 1904 to 1907. Published by the Department of Public Works.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

19b. Progress Eeport of the International Waterways Commission. Supplementary Eeport to 31st December, 1907. Presented 5th June, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 19c. Supplementary Eeport of the International Waterways Commission, 1908.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

20. Report of the Department of Railways and Canals, for the fiscal period from 1st July,

1906, to 31st March, 1907. Presented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. G. P. Graham.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 10.

20a. Canal Statistics for the season of navigaiion, 1906.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

20b. Railway Statistics of Canada for the year ended 30th June, 1907. Presented 16th

January, 1908, by Hon. G. P. Graham. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

20c. Second Eeport of the Board of Eailway Commissioners for Canada, 1st April, 1906, to

, 31st March, 1907. Presented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. G. P. Graham.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

21. Eeport of the Department of Marine and Fisheries (Marine) for 1907. Presented 18th

December, 1907, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 21a. Seventh Eeport of the Geographic Board of Canada, 1907-8.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

21b. List of Shipping issued by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, being a list of

vessels on the registry books of Canada, on the 31st December, 1907. Presented 24th

June, 1908, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur. ..Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 11.

21c. Report on British and Continental Ports, with a view to the development of the port of Montreal and Canadian transportation.

Printed for both distribution and sessio7^al papers.

22. Eeport of the Department of Marine and Fisheries (Fisheries) for 1907. Presented 18th

December, 1907, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

23. Eeport of the Harbour Commissioners. &c.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 23o. Report of the Chairman of the Board of Steamboat Inspection, 1907. Presented 27th February, 1908, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 12.

24. Report of the Postmaster General, for the nine months ended 31st March, 1907. Presented

3rd December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

25. Eeport of the Department of the Interior, for the fiscal period from 1st July, 1906, to

31st March, 1907. Presented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 13.

25a. (1906) Eeport of the Chief Astronomer for the year ended 30th June, 1908. Presented 17th December, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver., .Prinfed for both distribution and sessional papers.

25a. (1907) Eeport of the Chief Astronomer for the nine months ending 31st March, 1907.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

25b. Annual Eeport of the Topographical Surveys Branch (Department of the Interior) 1906-7. Presented 8th June, 1908, by Hon. P. Oliver.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

25c. Eeport of the Commissioner of the Yukon Territory, for the year ended 31st March, 1908 Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

25d. Correspondence and papers relating to Seed Grain in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Presented 18th July, 1908, by Hon. F. Oliver.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

26. Summary Eeport of the Department of Mines (Geological Survey), for the calendar ye:xr

1907. Presented 16th January, 1908, by Hon. W. Templeman.

Printed for both distribution arid sessional papers.

26a. Summary Eeport of the Mines Branch of the Department of Mines, for the fiscal year 1907-8. Presented 17th July, 1908, by Hon. W. Templeman.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papen.

26b. Annual Eeport on the Mineral Production in Canada, during the calendar year 1906.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 14.

27. Eeport of the Department of Indian Affairs, for the year ended 31st March, 1907. Pre-

sented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

28. Eeport of the Eoyal Northwest Mounted Police, 1907. Presented 29th January, 1908, by

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

29. Eeport of the Secretary of State of Canada, for the year 1907.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 15.

29a. Eeport of the Eoyal Commission on the Civil Service, with appendices and evidence taken before the Commissioners. Presented 26th March, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding; also Analytical Index of evidence and memorials.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 16.

29a. Eeport of the Eoyal Commifjsion on the Civil Service— Continued.

30. Civil Service List of Canada, 1907. Presented 3rd December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 17.

31. Eeport of the Board of Civil Service Examiners, for the year ended 31st December, 1907.

Presented 8th May, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

32. Annual Eeport of the Department of Public Printing and Stationery, 1907. Pescnted 11th

May, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

33. Eeport of the Joint Librarians of Parliament for the year 1907. Presented 28th Novem-

ber. 1907. by the Hon. the Speaker Printed for sessional papers.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 11— Continued.

34. Report of the Minister of Justice as to Penitentiaries of Canada, for the nine months

ended 31st March, 1907. Presented 4th December, 1907, by Hon. J. Bureau.

Printed jor both distribution and sessional papers.

35. Annual Report of the Militia Council of Canada, 1907. (Interim Report presented 6th

March, 1908.) Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

36. Report of the Department of Labour, for the nine months ended 31st March, 1907. Pre-

sented 18th December, 1907, by Sir "Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

36o. Report of W. L. Mackenzie King, C.M.G., Deputy Minister of Labour, on his mission to England to confer with the British authorities on the subject of immigration to Canada from the Orient, and immigration from India, in particular

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

3Gb. Report by W. L. Mackenzie King, C.M.G., Deputy Minister of Labour, on the need for the suppression of the opium traJEc in Canada, Presented 3rd July, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux.. .; Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

36c. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 16th July, for all correspondence, reports, memorial's and protests forwarded to the Government in connection with the opium trade in Canada, whether asking for the suppression of said trade or otherwise. Pre- sented 18th July, 1908. — Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell Not printed.

37. Minutes of proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons,

pursuant to Rule of the House, number 9. Presented 2nd December, 1907, by the Hon.

The Speaker Not printed.

37o. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908. Minutes of proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons from 1st January, 1902, to 1st January, 1908. Presented 6th March, 1908.— Mr. Roche (Marquette).

Not printed.

38. A copy of the new rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, promulgated on the 19th day of

June, 1907. Presented 28th November, 1907, by the Hon. The Speaker Not printed.

38o. Rules and orders of the Supreme Court of Judicature for Ontario, passed on the 27th March, 1908, under the power conferred by the Criminal Code. Presented 12th May, 1908, by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth Not printed.

39. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th July, 1908, showing the length

of the National Transcontinental Railway from Moncton, New Brunswick, to Prince Rupert, in the province of British Columbia, and the estimated cost of the same.

Presented 6th July, 1908.— Hon. G. P. Graham Not printed.

39o, Report of the Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway for the fiscal period ending 31st March, 1907. Presented 29th November, 1907, by Hon. G. P. Graham.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

39b. Supplementary return to an order of the House of Commons, dated ]2th December, 1907, showing: 1. The estimated quantities used by the Transcontinental Railway Com- mission for arriving at the moneyed values of the tenders for the construction of the 50 miles, more or less, from Moncton westerly; for the construction of 62 miles, more or less, from Grand Falls westerly; from the south side of the St. Lawrence river, easterly 150 miles; for the 45 miles more or less westerly from near La Tuque; and for the 150 miles easterly from near Abitibi, known as the Abitibi section. 2. The various prices which each tenderer placed opposite the several items in the schedule or form of tender. 3. The total number so ascertained of each tender. Presented 24th January, 1908. — Mr. Schell (Glengarry) Not printed.

39c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th January, 1908, for a copy of all tenders received up to date (30th November, 1907) by, and now under contract to, the commission appointed for the construction of that portion of the line of the

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME It— Continued. Transcontinental Railway between the city of Winnipeg, in tlie province of Manitoba, and the city of Moncton, in the province of New Brunswick; that such copy or return shall contain (1) signatures attached to the tenders; (2) the total amount of each tender as " moneyed out" by the said commission; (3) the quantity of each class or kind of material as used by the said commission in figuring out the cost; (4) the price per unit of prices submitted by those who responded to the invitation for tenders; and (5) the total cost of each item in the schedule, which, added together, gives the grand total cost of each undertaking tendered for. Presented 24th January, 1908.— Mr. Taylor Not printed.

39d. Keturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, showing to whom, and when, the National Transcontinental Railway Commission awarded contracts for the transportation of supplies, on District E, between the following points, namely : — (a)Grassett to Cache 9, (b)Montizambert to New Cache 9 A, on Negogami river; (c) Jack- fish to Caches 10, 11 A, and 12 (d)Nipigon to Caches 12 A, 13, 14, 15, Ombabika and Wabinosh warehouses and Cache 16, on District F; the distances in each contract, the contract rate and terms; the amounts that have been paid to date on each contract; who erected the cache and dwelling house at the line crossing on Kebinakagami river; also the new buildings at line crossing of Negogami river, and the warehout?es at Jackfish; the cost of these buildings, respectively; and if tenders were invited for above transportation and building contracts. Presented 6th February, 1908. — Mr. Boyce.

Not printed.

39e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of the clauses and conditions, regulations and specifications contained in the contracts, in virtue of which the National Transcontinental Railway is being built, and that are for the purpose of safeguarding, securing and guaranteeing the suppliers of the cod- tractors, to whom the work of construction has been accorded, thb payment of theil claims against the said contractors ; likewise a list of the contracts signed, up to the present, in which appear the said clauses guaranteeing or securing the said suppliers the payment of their said bills or claims. Presented 13th February, 1908. — Mr. Morm.

Not printed.

39/. Return (in part) to an Address of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, surveys, contracts, tenders, agreements, books, memoranda, documents, and papers of every kind, showing, relating to, or concerning the length of the National Transcontinental Railway from (a) Winnipeg to Quebec, (b)Quebec to Moncton, and the estimated or probable average cost per mile of the same, and all other information relating to the total cost or the cost per mile of the said railway. Presented 21st April, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carhton) Not printed.

39g. Letters from the chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway, the chief engineer and others, in connection with certain allegations made by Major A. E. Hodgiiis, late district engineer of Section F, Transcontinental Railway. Presented 24th April, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

39h, Copy of the commission appointing Lucien Pacaud, Esquire, of the city of Quebec, as police magistrate, to carry out the law against the sale of intoxicating liquors within certain limits, along the line of the eastern extension of the Transcontinental Railway. Presented 8th May, 1908, by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth Not printed.

39i. Return to an order of the Senate, dated 1st April, 1908, based on the records in the offices of the Railway Commission, showing the total number of persons killed or injured by being struck by engines or trains on highway crossings, said return to show the number of persons so killed or injured on the .lines of each railway company separately for the years ending 31st March, 1905, 1906 and 1907, such return to include all persons killed or injured as above described irrespective of any contention of the railway companies or opinion of the officers of the Railway Commission as to the legal rights of the said persons to use the highway crossing at the time of the accidents.

Presented 12th May, 1908.— jffon. Mr. McKay (Truro) Not printed.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 17— Continued.

39;. Eeturn to an order of the Senate, dated 9tli April, 1908, giving a list of all railways in Canada which are not under the control or jurisdiction of the Board of Railway Com- missioners; and stating in each case the reason why the railway is not controlled by the commission. Presented 12th May, 1908.— Hon. Mr. McKaij (Truro) Not printed.

39k. Return (in part) to an order of the Senate, dated 27th March, 1908, showing, separately, the highway crossings at rail level on all railways, except railways under construction, within the jurisdiction of the Railway Commission in respect of which highway cross- ings, protection has been ordered by the board since its organization, said return to give the character of the protection ordered in each case, the name of the railway com- pany, the local designation of each highway crossing, and the coimty and province in which it is situated, and the date of the order and regulation in respect thereof; also a similar return giving the highway crossings ordered to be protected by the proper authority in each case on all railways not under the control of the board, including the Intercolonial Railway, and including orders made regarding railways under con- struction; also a similar return respecting all highway crossings, which had orders and regulations in respect to them in force, on the 1st day of February, 1904. Presented 18th July, 1908.— Hon. Mr. Ferguson Not printed.

39L Supplementary Return to No. 39fc. Presented 4th June, 1908 Not printed.

40. Ordinances of the Yukon Territory passed by the Yukon Council in the year 1907. Pre-

sented 3rd December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

41. General Orders issued to the militia between 2nd November, 1906, and 1st November,

1907. Presented 9th December, 1907, by Sir Frederick Borden Not printed.

41a. Dress Regulations for the Canadian militia, 1907. Presented 9th December, 1907, by Sir Frederick Borden Not printed.

42. Ross Rifle Hand-book, 1907. Presented 9th December, 1907, by Sir Frederick Borden.

Not printed.

43. Return under chapter 125 (R.S.C.). 1906, intituled: "An Act respecting Trades Unions,"

submitted to Parliament in accordance with section 33 of the said Act. Presented 9th December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

44. A detailed statement of all bonds or securities registered in the Department of the

Secretary of State of Canada, since last return, 4th December, 1906, submitted to tho Parliament of Canada under section 32, chapter 19, of the Revised Statutes of Canada,

1906. Presented 9th December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

45. Return (in so far as the Department of the Interior is concerned) of copies of all orders

in council, plans, papers, and correspondence which are required to be presented to the House of Commons, under a resolution passed on 20th February, 1882, since the date of the last return, under such resolution. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed.

46. Return of orders in council which have been published in the Canada Gazette and in

the British Columbia Gazette, between 1st December, 1906, and 1st December, 1907, in accordance with provisions of subsection (d) of section 38 of the regulations for the survey, administration, disposal and management of Dominion lands within the 40- mile railway belt in the province of British Columbia. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed.

47. Return of orders in council which have been published in the Canada Gazette between

1st December, 1906, and 1st December, 1907, in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of chapter 55 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1906. Presented 11th December,

1907, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed.

48. Statement of expenditure on account of miscellaneous unforeseen expenses from the 1st

April. 1907, to the 28th November, 1907, in accordance with the Appropriation Act of

1907. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Not printed.

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CONTENTS OF VOLTJME 17— Continued.

49. Statement in pursuance of section 17 of the Civil Service Insurance Act, for the nine

months ending 31st March, 1907. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Not printed.

50. Statement of Governor General's Warrants issued since the last session of parliament, on

account of the fiscal year 1907-8. Presented 11th December, 1907, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Not printed.

51. Statement of superannuations and retiring allowances in the civil service during the

year ended 31st December, 1907, showing name, rank, salary, service, allowance and cause of retirement, of each person superannuated or retired, also whether vacancy filled by promotion or by new appointment, and salary of any new appointee. Pre- sented 11th December, 1907. by Hon. W. S. Fielding Not printed.

52. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing:

1. The names (o) of members of parliament and (b) ex-raembers of parliament who have been appointed to the Senate by the present administration, ;distinguishing between classes (a) and (b), giving the date of retirement in class (b) and date of appointment in all cases. 2. The names of members of parliament and of ex-members of parliament appointed to ofiices of emolument under the Crown by the present administration, distinguishing between the two classes and giving dates as in paragraph one mentioned. 3. The names of senators and ex-senators appointed to offices of emolu- ment under the Crown by the present administration, distinguishing between the two classes and giving dates as in paragraph one mentioned. Presented 12th December, 1907. — Mr. Lennox Not printed.

53. Exchequer Court rules (amended), general order of the 12th September, 1907. Presented

12th December, 1907, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

54. Copy of articles of convention of the 21st August, 1906, between the United States and

Great Britain, as to the demarcation of the boundary line between Alaska in the United States and the British possessions in North America. Presented 16th December, 1907, by Hon F. Oliver Printed for sessional papers.

54a. Copy of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States providing for the more complete definition and dem.arcation of the international boundary between the Domi- nion of Canada and the United States, signed at Washington on 11th April, 1908, Presented 19th May, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

54b. Correspondence, orders in council and despatches in connection with the negotiation of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States for the definition and demarcation of the international boundary between Canada and the United States. Presented 4th June, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier... Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

55. Report of the investigation held last winter by Augustus Power, K.C., of the Justice

Department, in respect of Mr. F. T. Congdon. Presented 16th December, 1907, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed.

55a. (1) Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing all correspondence, petitions, statements, reports and papers having any relation to the claim of Mrs. Louise F. Wiley, and her infant daughter, concerning certain mining I'lainis held by her husband in the Yukon, and which on his death without will are allowed to have gone into the possession or trusteeship of Frederick Tennyson Congdon, then public administrator in the Yukon, under appointment of the Dominion govern- ment, and all correspondence, reports, and papers, bearing upon Mr. Congdon's exa- mination, defence and connection therewith. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. Foster.

Not printed.

55c. (2) Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, reports, memoranda, evidence and other documents and papers of every description relating to the estate of the late Orren

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 17— Continued.

Leonard Wiley, or to the claim of Louise F. Wiley, or of her infant daughter, against the government or against Frederick T. Congdon as public administrator of the Yukon Territory, or otherwise as an official of the government, or to any charges against the snid Frederick T. Congdon as public administrator or otherwise as an official or employee of this government; excluding tlierefrom, however, any papers relating to the subjects which may be included in return ordered on the 13th instant, on motion of the honourable member for North Toronto. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. Foster.

Not printed.

556. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, evidence, memoranda and other documents and papers of every description, relating to or touching the conduct of all persons who Imvo acted as public administrator in the Tukon Territory, or who have had charge or control by reason of their official position, of the estate of deceased persons in the Yukon Territory, And a copy of all such documents and papers aforesaid as set forth and describe the action, if any, of the government in respect of any claims, charges or proposed proceedings against any such official in respect of his duties, acts or dealings as public administrator. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. Lennox Not printed.

55c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all telegrams, affidavits, papers sent by and all correspondence had with Rev. John Pringle, presently of the Yukon, in connection with the condition of public matters therein and with public officials thereof, and especially in reference to one Frederick Tennyson Congdon, at one time commissioner of the Yukon, and one Girouard, registrar, and one Lithgow, controller and member of the Yukon Council and in particular letters sent by Rev. John Pringle, on or about January, 1902, and in or about January, 1905, and on or about 31st July, 1907, to the premier of Canada, and other ministers, detailing the condition of public matters in the Yukon and the replies thereto. Also showing what action, if any, was taken by the government in relation to the matters dealt with therein and the reports of any commissioner appointed to investigate the charges or any part of them. Presented 2nd March, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not printed.

55d. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908 for a copy of all correspondence relating to the morality of the Yukon. Presented 11th March, ]908.— Mr. Thompson Not printed.

55e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, showing the parties to, whom were made the original grants from the Crown of the lands comprised within the limits of the town of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and any assignments made thereof, with names of parties, dates, and consideration therefor. JPresented 16th March, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not printed.

55/. Supplementary return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all telegrams, affidavits, papers sent; by and all correspondence had with Reverend John Pringle, presently of the Yukon, in connection with the condition of public matters therein and with public officials thereof, and especially in reference to one Frederick Tennyson Congdon, at one time commissioner of the Yukon, and ona Girouard, registrar, and one Lithgow, controller and member of the Yukon Council; and in particular letters sent by Reverend John Pringle, on or about January, 1902, and in or about January, 1905, and on or about 31st July, 1907, to the Premier of Canada and other ministers, detailing the condition of public matters in the Yukon and the replies thereto; also showing what action, if any, was taken by the government in relation to the matters dealt with therein and the reports of any commissioner appointed to investigate the charges or any part of them. Presented 7th April, 1908.— Mr. Foster ..Not printed.

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55g. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th February, 1907, for a copy of all letters, memorials, telegrams, petitions, resolutions and other communications, documents and papers from any person or persons in the Yukon to the Prime Minister or ,to the government, or any member or official of the government, respecting the official acts or conduct of Mr. W. W. B. Mclnnes as commissioner of the Yukon; including any petition asking for the removal of Mr. Mclnnes from his position as commissioner. Presented 7th April, 1908 —j¥r. White Not printed.

55/i. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of the report made by Mr. Beddoe upon the condition of the books, accounts, &c., of the financial administration of the Yukon, and especially with reference to the condition in the public administrator's office. Presented 21st April, 1908.— Mr Foster.

Not printed.

55i. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, correspondence, documents, and papers relating to the appointment of Mr. W. H. P. Clement as legal adviser to the council of the Yukon Ter- ritory, or as public administrator in the Yukon Territory, or to any other office of emolument in the Yukon Territory, or relating to the resignation of the said W. H. P. Clement from any such office, or relating to the circumstances under which and reasons for which the said W. H. P. Clement ceased to act as such legal adviser, public admin- istrator or in any other such capacity. Presented 7th May, 1908. — Mr. Sproule.

Not printed.

56. Statement of expenditure as to bounty to deep-sea fishermen, for the year 1906-7. Pre-

sented 18th December, 1907, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur Not printed.

56a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing the names and residences of all fishermen in the county of Cape Breton to whom fishing bounties were paid between 31st December, 1905, and 1st January, 1908, together with a statement of the amount paid to each person, the date on which it was paid, and the name of the officer or person by whom the sum was paid. Presented 11th February, 1908.— Mr. Borden (Carletonj Not printed.

36b. Supplementary return to No. 56a. Presented 13th July, 1908 Not printed.

57. Correspondence and instructions Avith regard to the Lord's Day Act in its application to

the Yukon Territory. Presented 18th December, 1907, by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth.

Not printed.

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 18.

58. Minutes of Proceedings of the Colonial Conference held at the Colonial Office, Downing

Street, London, from the 15th April to the 14th May, 1907. Presented 22nd May, 1908. by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

59. Report of the Royal Commission on the Grain Trade of Canada. Presented 8th January,

1908, by Hon. F. Oliver Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

60. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, for a copy ot

the report of the Honourable Justice James Henry Madden, appointed by order in council, 15th May, 1907, to investigate and report upon the matter of arrears for rentals on certain leases at Dunnville, Welland Canal feeder. Presented 9th January, 1908.— Mr. Lalor Not printed.

61. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

all correspondence, petitions, statements, papers, orders in council, and proclamations respecting the setting out of limits for prohibition of the sale of liquors along the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific under the Public Works Construction Act. Presented 9th

January, 1908.— Mr. foster Not printed.

61a. Supplementary return to No. 61. Presented 27th January, 1908 Not printed.

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62. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

all 'lorrespondence, documents, papers, memoranda, and reports, relating to the retire- ment, resignation,, or dismissal of Mr. Hodgins, C.E., from the service of the National Transcontinental Eailway Commission, and the grounds or reasons therefor. Pre- sented 9th January, 1908— Mr. Borden CCaWefoti) Not printed.

62a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing what changes, if any, have been made in the National Transcontinental Eailway Commis- sion's engineering stafi during the current calendar year. Presented 9th January, 1908. — Mr. Macdonell Not printed.

62b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th December, 1907, showing : 1. The estimated quantities used by the Transcontinental Railway Commission for arriving at the moneyed values of the tenders for the construction of the 50 miles, more or less, from Moncton westerly; for the construction of 62 miles, more or less, from Grand Falls westerly; from the south side of the St. Lawrence river, easterly 150 miles; for the 45 miles more or less westerly from near La Tuque; and for the 150 miles easterly from near Abitibi, known as the Abitibi section. 2. The various prices which each tenderer placed opposite the several items in the schedule or form of tender. 3. The total amount so ascertained of each tender. Presented 9th January, 1908. — Mr. Schell (Glengarry). See also 39b Not printed.

63. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

all orders in council, correspondence, reports, opinions of the Department of Justice, memoranda, papers and documents; also of all plans or route maps relating to the proposed new eastern entrance of the Grand Trunk Railway Company into the city of Toronto. Presented 9th January, 1908. — Mr. Macdonell Not printed.

64. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

all writs, forms and instructions issued and used in and for the purposes of the several elections for Dominion constituencies in the year 1907. Presented 9th January, 1908. — Mr. Barker Not printed.

65. Retiirn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

the order in council appointing Honourable J. A. Ouimet as judge of the Court of the King's Bench, as well as a copy of all correspondence, reports, medical certificates and order in council concerning his being pensioned. Presented 9th January, 1908. — Mr. Lanctot (Laprairie-Napiervillc) Not printed.

66. The Canada Year Book, 1906. Presented 10th January, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.

Printed separately.

67. Report of the Commissioner, Dominion Police Force, for the year 1907. Presented 13th

January, 1908, by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth Not printed.

68. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1507, showing :

1. The number of officials of the government, civil or military, or officers of the active militia who perform .services in any way connected with the manufacture of rifles for the government by the Ross Rifle Company. 2. Their names, ranks, and duties, and the amount of their individual salary or remuneration. 3. The total amount, (apart from contract cost of rifle), or expenditure by the government with the Ross Rifle Company, including any bonus, loans, inspections, cost of testing, commissions, or expenditure of any kind, with the individual amounts. Presented 16th January, 1908. — Mr. Worthington Not printed.

68a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing reports of commissions, boards of inquiry, inspections, reports of industrial officers, to tlie government or any member thereof, including reports from the comt'troller, com- missioner, or any officer, or member of the Northwest Mounted Police, the Dominion Rifle Association, or any member thereof, or any rifle association or club, or any

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member thereof, or to the commandant, or any member of the Bisley team, regarding the eflficiency of the Eoss rifle, to date. Presented 9th April, 1908. — Mr. Wcrthington.

Not printed.

68b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 190S, for a copy of all correspondence between the government or any department thereof, and the Ross Rifle Company, or any representative thereof, or between the government and any bank or other institution which has made advances under the contract between the government and the said company, or any representative of such bank or institution, relating to the accounts and financial or other affairs of the Eoss Rifle Company, including any letters or correspondence from any ofiicial of the Bank of Montreal to the Auditor General. Presented 9th April, 1908. — Mr. Worthington Not printed.

68c. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 18th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, reports, communications and other papers and documents of every kind and description not already broiight down, relative to the rifle known as the Ross rifle, or to the contract between the government and any person or corporation with respect to the said rifle, or to the value or efiiciency thereof, or to any alleged defects therein; also a copy of all letters, telegrams, despatches, reports, and other communi- cations of every kind from the British government or any member or official thereof, or from the War Office, or Secretary of State for War, or any officer or official or person employed by or in the service of the British government, to the Governor General of Canada, or to the government of Canada, or to the Minister of Militia, or to any officer or official or person in the public service of Canada, relative to the said rifle, or to the value or efficiency of the said rifle or any defects therein, or any matter or thing connected therewith. Presented 9th April, 1908. — Mr. Worthington.

Not printed

68d. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all contracts between the Ross Rifle Company and the government, or the Department of Militia, for the supply of rifles, ammunition and other articles, and all orders in council, correspondence, reports ,documents and papers, relating to such contracts, and the subject-matter thereof, and to the operations of the company, and to its dealings with the government, or any of the departments, including the Department of Customs, and the Bank of Montreal, or any banking institutions. Presented 9th April, 1908. — Mr. Worthington Not printed.

69. Return of lands sold by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, from the 1st October,

1906, to the 1st October, 1907. Presented 13th January, 1908, by Hon. F. Oliver.

Not printed.

70. Report of the Ottawa Improvement Commission for the nine months ended the 31st

March, 1907. Presented 13th January, 1908, by Hon. W. S. Fielding.

Printed for sessional papers.

71. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing :

1. How much money has been expended to date on the Eoyal Mint, for construction and equipment, respectively. 2. The sums required to complete on both accounts. 3. The officers and employees, and at what yearly salaries, are required to man the institution. 4. The face value of copper and silver and gold coinage obtained by the government per year for the last ten years, and what it has cost the government therefor. 5. The total profit on coinage in the ten years. 6. The amount of coinage it is in contemplation to issue in 1908, and in what denominations. 7. Who is to make the purchases and fix the price of bullion necessary for the use of the Mint. 8. Upon what system the officers and employees of the Mint are appointed, promoted and dis- missed. Presented 13th January, 1908.— .1/r. Foster Not printed.

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72. Supplementary return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 10th December,

1906, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, and all other papers, relating to the Standard Chemical Company (Limited), or Pevelan & Co., in its dealings with the Customs and Inland Revenue Departments from the date of the incorporation of the said company to the present date. Presented 16th January, 1908.— Mr. Robitaille.

Not printed.

73. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907 showing:

1. All promotions that have been made to the rank of colonel in the active mihtia during the past year, with names. 2. The nature of service, merit or seniority justi- fying such promotions. 3. The record of war services of such officers. 4. Previous to the gazetting of such promotion the positions held by such officers on the seniority list of the colonels. 5. The number of lieut.-colonels who were outranked or superseded by such promotions, with their names and services. Presented 17th January, 1908. — Mr. Worthington Not printed.

74. Eeturn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy

of all orders in council, correspondence, documents and papers relating to Chinese seeking admission to the public schools of British Columbia as students, and relating to the remission of head-tax on such persons Presented 20th January 1908.— Mr. Borden (Carleton) Not printed.

74a. Report of W. L. Mackenzie King, commissioner to inquire into the methods by which oriental labourers (Japanese) have been induced to come to Canada. Presented 20tb January, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux.. Not printed.

74b. Eeturn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 12th December, 1907, for a copy of all correspondence between the Government of Canada and the Imperial authorities, and a copy of all correspondence between the Government of Canada, and any person or persons, and of all reports communicated to the Government in respect to the Anglo- Japanese convention regarding Canada. Presented 21st January, 1908.— Mr. Borden (Carleton) , Printed for sessional papers.

74c. Supplementary return to No. 74b. Presented 21st January.

Printed for sessional papers.

74rf. Supplementary return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 18th December,

1907, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, documents and papers, during the past ten years, relating to the immigration of Chinese and Japanese into Canada. Presented 24th Februaiy, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton) Not printed.

74c. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, documents and papers, during the present year, relating to the immigration of Japanese into Canada. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton) Not printed.

74/. Report of W. L. Mackenzie King, C.M.G., Deputy Minister of Labour, commissioner appointed to investigate into the losses sustained by the Chinese population of Van- couver, in the province of British Columbia, on the occasion of the riot in that city in September, 1907. Presented 30th June, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

743. Report by W. L. Mackenzie King, C.M.G., Deputy Minister of Labour, commissioner appointed to enquire into the losses and damages sustained by the Japanese population in the city of Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, on the occasion of riots in that city in September, 1907. Presented 30th June, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

74h.. Report of W. L. Mackenzie King, C.M.G., commissioner appointed to enquire into methods by which Oriental labourers (Hindoo and Chinese) have been induced to come

to Canada. Presented 13th July, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux Nat printed.

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75. Eeturn to address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of

all correspondence, instructions or communications sent by the Government of Canada, through the Secretary of State or otherwise, to Sir Henri Joly de Lotbiniere, as Lieu- tenant Governor of British Columbia, during the years 1905 and 1906, respectively. Presented 21st January, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton) Not printed.

76. Copy of an order in council regarding sale of a portion of Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, to

the Grand Trunk Eailway Company as a site for a hotel. Presented 21st January, 1908, by Hon. W. Pugsley Not printed.

77. Return to an order of the House of Ccmmons, dated 16th December, 1907, for a copy of

any declarations or affidavits made by Robert Cruickshank, or other persons in the Regina Lands district, or any other complaints in regard to alleged improper or unaii- thorized charges by individuals, whether in the /service of the Government or not, for locating settlers on homesteads, or obtaining for them entries for homesteads, by can- cellation or otherwise, together with all correspondence, reports, or other papers on the subject; also all communications, reports, correspondence, or other papers between the Department of the Interior and any of its officials and any person or persons in regard to homestead entries, cancellations, protections, inspectors' reports, &c., for the s.w. J sec. 16 and the n.w. I sec. 20 and the n.w. and s.w. J sec 36, all in tp 14, r. 9, w. 2nd M. Presented 23rd January, 1908. — Mr. Lake Not printed.

78. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing how

many applications were refused for permission, as granted by order in council passed on 16th May, 1906, for saw-mill owners to cut timber. Presented 23rd January, 1908. —Mr. Roche (Marquette) Not printed.

79. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th February, 1907, showing the

total expenditure each constituency, as defined prior to last Redistribution Act, the the years 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, and 1906, for: (a) Harbours and rivers, including dredging, wharfs, docks, breakwaters, piers, or other improve- ments and repairs, (b) For public buildings and lands, including repairs, extensions, &c. (c) Maintenance and caretakers, including fuel, lights, &0. (d) Expenditure in connection with Intercolonial Railway, including purchase of lands, erection of build- ings, repairs, &c., and improvements, and the place where spent. Presented 29th Janu- ary, 1908.— Mr. Sproule Not printed.

80. Return to an order of the House ot Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing a

summary of stock, implements, chattels, grain, hay, roots and all other kinds of fodder, with their value, for the years ending 1st December, 1906 and 1907; also the amount paid for all kinds of live stock, their kind and number, the amount paid for all kinda of feed, giving the kind, the amount of all kinds of product sold, and their kind; the amount paid for all kinds of grain and seed for distribution for tlie same years, on the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. Presented 23rd January, 1908.- Mr. Jackson (Elgin) Not printed.

81. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing the

number of immigrants secured and located by Mr. N. B. Miller, of the town of Napanee, in the county of Lennox and Addington, the names of such immigrant, his age, the names of the respective parties with whom they were located, also the township iu which such party resides; also the amount of money received by the said N. B. Miller from the government for his services in salary, commission, or both; also the amount of moneys received by the said N. B. Miller, respectively, from residents in the said county of Lennox and Addington for his services in securing the aforesaid immigrants.

Presented 23rd January, 1908. — Mr. Wilson (Lennox and Addington) Not printed.

81a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing tho number of immigrants secured and located by Mr. M. C. Dunne, of Yarker, in the county of Lennox and Addington, the names of each such immigrant, his age, the names

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of the respective parties with whom they are located, also the township in which such party resides ; also the amount of money received by the said M. C. Dunne from the government for his services in salary, commission, or both ; also the amount of moneys received by the said M. C. Dunne, respectively, from residents in the said county of Lennox and Addington for his services in securing the aforesaid immigrants. Pre- sented 23rd January, 1908. — Mr. ]Vilson (Lennox and Addington) Not printed.

81b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing list of the names of immigration agents appointed by the government in each county of the province of Ontario, the county in which each such agent is employed, the number of immigrants placed by each such agent, and the amounts paid to each such agent for liis services and expenses. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Clements .N ot printed.

81c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all reports received by the government from each of the special immigration agents sent to Great Britain and the continent of Europe, for the fiscal year ending 31st March, 1907. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Wilson (Lennox and Addington).

Not printed.

8 Id. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, showing the number of immigrants who reached and settled in Canada during the fiscal years of 1905-6 and 1906-7, and from what countries they came. Presented 11th February, 1908. —Mr. Paquet Not printed.

81e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between the Department of the Interior and James S. Waugh, immi- gration distribution agent, subsequent to 1st December, 1907. Presented 11th February, 1908. — Mr. Gordon Not printed.

81/. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, showing what special immigration agents the Government of Canada has in the British Islands; their respective names, and from what parts of Canada they come ; the arrangements made by the Government with the said agent or agents as to salary and expenses; the date of their respective appointments, and at what time they left this country to take up their work. Presented 11th February, 1908. — Mr. Wilson (Lennox and Addington).

Not printed.

81g. Return to an Address of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council now in force with respect to immigration from every country from which immigrants come to Canada; also a copy of all circulars in force at the present time with reference to immigration. Presented 13th February, 1908. — Mr. Wilson (Lennox and Addington) Not printed.

Slh. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, for a copy of all certificates by farmers resident in the riding of West Kent, and returned to the department by emigration agents for the said riding, and on certificates such agents were paid for placing emigrants with each farmer, giving the names of each emigrant and of each farmer such were placed with, giving the total amount received by each agent up to the present time Presented 3rd March, 1908.— 3/ ?•. Clements. ..Not printed.

81t. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, for a copy of all certificates by A. G. McDonald, immigration agent for Prince Edward County, Ontario, claiming payment for immigrants by him alleged to have been placed with farmers or other employers; also, a copy of all certificates or communications by such farmers or other employers received by the Department of the Interior relating to immigrants so claimed as placed by said A. G. McDonald, giving in each case the name and post office address of the immigrant and of the farmer or the employer. Presented 13th April,

1908.— Mr. Alcorn Not printed.

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81;. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, showing the expenditure of the Government for food, clothing and other maintenance for immi- grants after landing in Canada for the years 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, to 1st March. Presented 30th April, 1908.— Mr. Schaffner Not printed.

81 fc. Report of E. Blake Robertson, assistant superintendent of immigration, respecting Joseph Bernstein, Halifax. Presented 27th May, 1908, by Hon. F. Oliver.. .IVof printed.

82. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing the

total amount paid by this Government each year, during the past five years, towards mail subsidies to steamships; the names of the countries served, the names of steamers and contractors, and the steamship subventions. Presented 28th January, 1908. — Mr. Armstrong Printed for sessional papers.

83. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of

the lease, conditions, &c., passed betveen the Government of Canada and a company for the use of the Beauharnois Canal. Presented 24th January, 1908.— Mr. Bergeron.

Not printed.

84. Copies of a letter and telegrams between the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

and the Honourable the Secretary of State for Canada, on the subject of the disallow- ance of a Bill of the Legislature of British Columbia, intituled : " An Act to regulate immigration into British Columbia." Presented 24th January, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

85. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th January, 1908, for a copy of all

correspondence between the Department of Justice, or any department of the Govern- ment, and Mr. Frederick Fraser Forbes, now a district judge in the province of Sas- katchewan, or any other person or persons, in reference to the personal or professional status or character of Mr. Forbes, or his appointment as a judge as above-mentioned, and of all writings and documents of any kind in reference to the foregoing matter. Presented 28th January, 1908. — Mr. Taylor Not printed.

86. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, showing the

number of applications made to the Board of Railway Commissioners for the privilege of crossing railway tracks with telephone and telegraph wires and with water mains each, over the said period from 1st February, 1904, to the 1st January, 1908; the total number of applications granted over said period; the total number of applications refused ; the date of each application ; the date each application was granted ; the length of time from the application to the granting of same; and what time should elapse before the board should give its decision. Presented 27th January, 1908. — Mr. Barr.

Not printed.

87. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, showing, in

respect of all grants of right to divert water and construct ditches made under the provisions of the Yukon Placer Mining Act, 1906, the number of the claim, name anl address of the grantee, date of issue, length of term, source of water, quantity that may be diverted, estimated expenditure within one year, time limit for construction, sum paid for the privilege and the name and address of present holder, if rights have been transferred. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Boyce Not printed.

88. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing the

timber lands sold or leased by the Department of the Interior subsequent to the date of those included in Sessional Paper, No. 167tt, brought down to the House on the 9th of April, 1907; the description and area of such lands, the applications made therefor, the notice of advertisement for sale or tender, the tenders received, the amount of each tender, the tenders accei)ted, the name of the person or company to whom each lot was sold or leased, and the name and address of each person or company to whom any of such lenses have been transferred. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Ames.

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88a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing, in respect of timber berth number 1279, all applications, correspondence, reports, adver- tisements, tenders, leases, transfers, or memoranda of any description. Presented 3rd February, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

886. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing, in respect of timber berths numbers 1031, 1118, 1097 and 1098, all bonuses, rentals, or dues, paid to date by the lessees or other assigns to the Government, together with a copy of all applications, correspondence, reports, advertisements, tenders, leases, transfers or memoranda of any description in connection therewith. Presented 18th February, 1908. — Mr. White Not printed.

88c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing, in respect of timber berths numbers 1050, 1265, 1267, 1274 and 1275, all bonuses, rentals (Tr dues paid to date by the lessees or other assigns to the Government, together with a cop3' of all applications, correspondence, reports, advertisements, tenders, leases, trans- fers or memoranda of any description in connection therewith. Presented 18th Febru ary, 1908.— ^Mr. Boyce Not printed.

88d. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for the pro- duction of all the original applications and tenders filed in the Department of the Interior in respect of timber berths numbers 1050, 1265, 1267, 1274. and 1275, and that the names be laid upon the Table of the House, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the Clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 24th February, 1908.— Mr. Boyce '..Not printed.

88<». Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for the pro- duction of all the original applications and tenders filed in the Department of ^he Interior in respect of timber berths numbers 1031, 1118, 1119, 1097 and 1098, and that the same be laid upon the Table of the House, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the Clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. White Not printed.

88/. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for the pro- duction of all the original applications and tenders filed in the Department of the Interior in respect of timber berths numbers 1048, 1049, 1122 and 1168, and that the same be laid upon the Table of the House, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the Clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. Boyce Not printed.

88g. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, that there be laid on the Table for inspection the original applications and tenders in respect of timber berths numbers 1220, 1226, 1238 and 1272, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the Clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 24th February, 1908. — Mr. Lake Not printed.

88/i. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing, in respect of timber berths numbers 1048, 1049, 1122 and 1168, all bonuses, rentals, or dues paid to date by the lessees or other assigns to the Government, together with a copy of all applications, correspondence, reports, advertisements, tenders, leases, transfers and memoranda of any description in connection therewith. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Boyce Not printed

88i. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing, in respect of all timber berths at present under license or authorized to be licensed within the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, (a) number or designation of each berth; (b) number of license for 1907-8; (c) area of berth in square miles; (d) name and address of present license holder; (e) name and address of original applicant, with dale of his application; (/) date of issue from Ottawa of advertisement; (g) date fixed therein for opening of tenders; (/i) name and address of

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successful tenderer; (i) amount of bonus paid; (j) date when definite selection of blocks was completed and the returns of the survey filed with the Department of the Interior at Ottawa; (fc) amount of dues collected during the year ending the 30th of April, 1907. in respect of each berth for ground rent, stumpage royalty, and the cost of fire guard- ing, &c. ; also the amount, if any, unpaid and overdue at the termination of said year ; (l) whether license was issued according to order in council of April 14th, 1903, or of July 23rd, 1906; (m) in case of berths upon which during the year 1906-7 no timber was cut, whether notification has been served on license holder to operate a saw-mill, and the date of such notice. Presented 11th March, 1908. — Mr, McCarthy (Calgary)

Not printed.

88;. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, bringing the information as contained in Sessional Paper No. 167b, brought down April 26th, 1907, up to date. Presented 13th March, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

887c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all letters, correspondence, applications, advertisements, reports, memoranda, valua- tions, estimates, tenders, transfers, or other writings or papers in respect of or in con- nection with timber berths numbers 1413, 1414 and 1415. Presented 16th March, 1908.— Mr. Lenno.r Not printed.

881. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy of all applications to homestead or purchase, reports, agreements of lease or sale, corres- pondence exchanged between the Department of the Interior and any person whatso- ever, and papers of every description dealing with or treating of the sale or lease of surface, mining, timber, or any other rights in respect of the n.w. i of section 8, town- ship 53, range 4, west of the 5th M. Presented 19th March, 1908.— Mr. Ames.

Not printed.

88»??. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing, in respect of timber berths numbers 1220 to 1226, 1238 and 1272, all bonuses, rentals or dues paid to date by the lessees or other assigns to the Government, together with a copy of all applications, correspondence, reports, advertisements, tenders, leases, trans- fers or memoranda of any description in connection therewith. Presented 24th March, 1908.— Mr. Lake Not printed.

88/1. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, for a copy of applications, recommendations of applications, and replies thereto, instructions, regard- ing advertising, and a copy of all tenders and replies thereo, for timber berths numbers 652, 657, 677, 679, 681, 683, 684, 721, 722, 730 and 743. Presented 30th March, 1908.— Mr. McCra)icy Not printed.

880. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 2nd March, 1908, for the production of all the original applications and tenders filed in the Department of the Interior in respect of timber berths 1046, 1047, 1052, 1058, 1068, 1070, 1093, 1094, 1099, 1191, 1192 and that the same be laid upon the Table of the House, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the Clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 13th April, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

88p. Return to an Address of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, letters, telegrams, reports, recommendations, tenders or com- munications of any kind in relation to the granting of sixteen townships and certain timber limits in the Peace River region, as referred to in a motion of the 15th January, ult., reference 102, not already brought down. Presented 13th April, 1908. — Mr. Hughes

(Victoria and llaliburton) Not printed.

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88q. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing the total sum (money or scrip) that the Government has received on account of the lands, mines, minerals, timber &c,, in the various Dominion lands offices in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, distinguishing between each province, during the followiug periods: from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June, 1905, and from 1st July, 1905, to 31st December, 1907. Presented 21st April, 1908.— Mr. Lake Not printed.

88r. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, showing all sales of Dominion lands other than coal lands, of 160 acres and upwards, in the pro- vinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, which have been made by the Govern- ment during the calendar year 1907; the prices obtained; names of purchasers; dates of sales; and in general terms, the grounds upon which sales were authorized. Pre- sented 21st April, 1908.— Mr. Lake Not printed.

88s. Return to an order of the House of Commons dated 17th February, 1908, showing : 1. How many applications for timber licenses were received by the Government of Mr. Mackenzie, what area in square miles they covered, how many licenses were issued, what area they covered, and under how many of those licenses operations were actually carired on, and what area these included. 2. How many applications for timber licenses were received by the Government from November 1st, 1878, to July 1st, 1896, and what area in square miles they covered, how many licenses were issued, and what area they covered, under how many of these licenses operations were actually carried on, and what area they covered. 3. How many permits to cut lumber were given to applicants as above in leases where licenses had not issued during each of these periods. Presented 21st April, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not printed

S8t. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing a list of timber berths awarded between 1st June, 1904, and 15th July, 1906, with the number of tenders in each case, the amount of each tender, the name of the successful tenderer, the area of each berth, the dates of notice and opening of the tenders in each case. Pre- sented 22nd April, 1908. — Mr. Crawford Not p7-inted.

88u. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing what coal lands were granted to sundry persons through the agency of P. E. Lessard, of Edmon- ton, together with copies of all letters, papers and documents relating to the applica- tion, sale, lease or cancellation of the same. All from the general file for the group of claims, and not the special file for each section. Presented 7th May, 1908. — Mr. Antes.

Not printed.

88tJ. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, showing wliat coal areas are held by F. E. Keniston, of Minneapolis; said return to include a copy of all letters, documents and correspondence relating to the application, sale, lease or cancellation of the same, from the general file for each group of claims, and not the special file of each section. Presented 7th May, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

88w. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing what coal lands are now or have been at any time owned, controlled, leased or operated in townships 53 and 54, range 7, west of the 5th meridian, by the Alberta Development Company (Limited), together with a copy of all applications, correspondence, deeds of sale and other documents in connection therewith. Presented 12th May, 1908.— Mr. Ames .Not printed.

88x. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing what coal lands in townsliips 9 and 10, ranges 21, 22 and 23, west of the 4th meridian, were granted through the agency of J. W. Bettes (or his firm), of Winnipeg, Manitoba, together with a copy of all letters, documents and papers relating to the application, sale, lease or cancellation of the same. All from the general file for the group of claims, and not the special file for each section. Presented 18th May, 1908. — Mr. Aynes.

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88y. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 2nd March, 1908, for the production of all original tenders filed in the Department of the Interior in respect of timber limits numbers 645, 646, 675, 703, 705 and 733 to 737, and that the same be laid upon the table of the House, said papers not to be part of the archives of this House, but to be returned by the clerk to the Department of the Interior after inspection. Presented 20th May, 1908.— Mr. McCraney Not printed.

88 J. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, showing what coal areas were obtained through the agency of Malcolm McKenzie on behalf of clients; and a copy of all letters, documents and correspondence relating to the application, sale, lease or cancellation of the same; also the same information in regard to J. H. Moss, of Toronto. All from the general file for each group of claims, and not the special file for each section. Presented 27th May, 1908. — Mr. .Ames Not printed.

S8aa. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy of all applications, leases,, assignments, correspondence, and papers, of every description in connection with or referring to the granting or sale of the mining rights in sections 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32 and 33, of township 8, range 4, west of the 5th meridian. Presented 27th May, 1908.— Mr. Parley Not printed.

88bb. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing what coal lands in townships 41 and 42, ranges 17 and 18, west of the 5th meridian, were granted through the agency of McGiverin & Hayden, Ottawa, together with a copy of all letters, documents and papers relating to the application, sale, lease or cancellation of same. All from the general file for the group of claims, and not the special file for each section. Presented 27th May, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

89. Return to an Address of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, for a copy of

all papers and correspondence between the government of Canada and the government of the province of British Colum.bia, relating to the application of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company to acquire a portion of the Metlakatla Indian Reserve, British Columbia, and to the general question of the claim of said province to the Indian reserves therein, since the date of said application. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Boss (Yale-Cariboo) Not printed.

90. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, for a copy of all

correspondence, reports, locations, records of payments made on, payments returned, homestead entries, cancellations thereof; of any order, direction or other authoritjj given to any homesteader or person who had entered for homestead to re-enter after concellation of entry or default thereunder ; any evidence of sale by Peter Luensen to Frederick Heintz, and any correspondence, affidavits, memoranda, or otiier documents by the department, or any of its officers, with W. L. MacKenzie, Peter Luenson, Frederick Heintz, Alexander K. Thom, Wm. R. Gardner, Thomas J. Oliver, or any other person in regard to the n.e. \ sec. 32, township 36, r. 16, west of 2nd m., Saskat- chewan. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Porter Not printed.

90a. Supplementary return to No. 90. Presented 1st April, 1908 Not printed.

906. Return to order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing: 1. Any Gov- ernment lands near New Westminster, British Columbia, sold to one J. W. Patterson, and, if sold, by what department of the Government. 2. Whether they were Indian or military reserve lands, or either of them. 3. The prices Mr. Patterson paid for said lands, if any were sold to him. 4. The date of such sale or sales. Presented 27th April, 1908.— Mr. Reid (Grenville) Not printed.

90c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908. showing all lands acquired from the Government by the Grand Trunk Pacific Town and Development

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Company, together with the area, location, purchase price of each tract, and a copy of all correspondence between the Government and the company or any individuals inter- ested therein or connected therewith, as to the general terms and conditions under' which the Government land should be granted to the said company. Presented 27th April, 1908.— Mr. Ames Not printed.

90(1. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, showing all the lands granted to the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company under their contract of May, 1902, specifying those which are patented as well as those unpatented, to date. Pre- sented 30th April, 1908.— Mr. Roche (Marquette) Not printed.

90e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing the approximate total area of Dominion lands disposed of by the Government in each of the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan, between the 1st .July, 189(5, and the 30th June, 1905, distinguishing between lands for agricultural purposes, grazing, irrigation, timber and coal; and also from the 1st July, 1905, to the 31st December,. 1907. Presented 7th May, 1908.— Mr. Lake Not printed.

91. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing the

names and number of establishments being operated under the law and legulations of the "Meat and Food Inspection Act"; when they were individually put under the operation of the Act; and the names and number of inspectors for each establishment, presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Hughes (Victoria and Haliburton) Not printed.

92. Return to au order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, for a copy of

all papers, correspondence, tenders and contracts, in connection with building piers at Port i[aitland, Ontario. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Lalor Not printed.

92a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, contracts, telegrams, reports, plans and specifications, together with all other information not already brought down, in possession of the Government, relafing to the construction of piers or docks already constructed or under construction at the following places: Bayfield, Huron county, Ontario; Grand Bend, county of Huron, Ontario; St. Joseph, county of Huron, Ontario; together with a statement of all moneys expended, and to whom paid, and the date of payment, and nature of the work done or material used. Presented 7th May, 1908. — Mr. Armstrong Not printed.

92b. Supplementary return to No. 92a. Presented llth May, 1908 Not printed.

93. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing the

total amount of bounties paid by the Government since 1896, and the amount for each year on each article. Presented 30th January, 1908. — Mr. Clements.

Printed for sessional papers.

94. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 19th February, 1907, for a statement showing

the names, christian names, age, and country of origin of all the persons who, coming from the British Isles, from English colonies or from foreign lands, as strancrers to Canada, have been placed, whether by order in council, by decision of the Militia Council, or otherwise, in any branch whatsoever of the military service of Canada, in the permanent force or in the volunteer force, together with the date of each of these appointments, the nature of the employment, the rank of the holder (before and after his appointment), and the yearly amount which he receives for his services. Presented 22nd January, 1908.— ilon. Mr. Lnndr-y Printed for sessional papers.

95. Return of reductions and remissions made under Revised Statutes of Canada, chapter 81,

section 88, ss. 2. Presented (Senate) 22nd January, 1908, by Hon. Mr. Scott.iVof printed.

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96. Rptiirn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 17th December, 1906, for a copy

of all orders in council, advertisements for tenders, tenders, specifications of every kind, plans, drawings, reports, letters, telegrams, correspondence, contracts, agreements and other documents and papers of every kind, touching or relating to any works at or near St. Andrews Eapids, in the province of Manitoba, and especially such documents as aforesaid in connection with any tender or contract by or on behalf of Charles Whitehead, or Kelly Brothers, or any subsequent tenderers or contractors. Presented 29th January, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton).. Not printed.

97. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all

papers, correspondence, and evidence, in respect of the trial for criminal conspiracy against certain persons in the Yukon in connection with the Dominion elections of 1904. Presented 3rd February, 1908. — Mr. Foster Not printed.

98. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all

correspondence between Major E. S. Wigle, of Windsor, Honourable R. F. Sutherland, A. H. Clarke, and the Minister of Inland Revenue, respecting the extension of the franchise of the Windsor, Detroit and Belle Isle Ferry Company. Presented 3rd February, 1908.— Mr. Clements Not printed.

99. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all

correspondence, telegrams, or reports, respecting the refusal of the lieutenant governor of British Columbia to give his assent to a bill passed by the legislature of that province in 1907, respecting immigration and commonly referred to as the Natal Act. Presented 3rd February, 1908. — Mr. Smith (Nanaimo) Printed for sessional papers.

100. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all papers and correspondence between the government of Canada and any of its ministers with reference to the establishment of a fast line of steamship communication between Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canadian ports. Presented 3rd February, 1908. — Mr. Foster Not printed.

101. Retiirn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 190'i, for a copy of all correspondence, enclosed clippings, agreements, statements, &c., between the gov- ernm.^nt or any member thereof, and especially the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, the Minister of Railways, the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Militia, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and one F. E. Williams, of St. John, New Brunswick; one W. H. Trueman, of St. John, and any other person or persons whatsoever in relation to the establishment of a bait freezer and cold storage established in St. John, New Brunswick. Presented 5th February, 1908. — Mr. Foster ' Not printed.

102. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing the expenditure by the Dominion Government on (a)wharfs; (b) harbours and river improvements; (c) dredging; (d) public buildings; for each year since 1896, in the counties of Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queen's, Lunenburg and Pictou, Nova Scotia, specifying the works by name, with amounts expended thereon. Presented 6th February, 1908.— 3/r. Foster Not printed.

103. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, for a copy of letters, telegrams, and reports, regarding complaints made by John Franklin and Stapleton Brothers, with respect to Indian Agent Yeomans. Presented 6th February, 1908.— Mr, Foster • Not printed.

104. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, showing the amount paid each year for provisions for the Royal Military College, for the Halifax Garrison, and the Permanent Military School in Quebec, the average number of men provisioned each year of the above institutions, and cost per man per day. Presented 10th February, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not pHnted.

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105. Eeturu to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing: the number of fishing licenses issued by the Government for any of the lakes in the pro- vince of Saskatchewan, to whom issued, and on what lakes. Presented 10th February, 1908.— Mr. Chisholm (East Huron) Not printed.

106. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, showing what lands have been sold, leased, given as homesteads, transferred or set apart in any way by the Government to each : individuals, companies, syndicates, or other organizations in the Peace River Valley, or along or near tributaries thereof, in the Northwest of Canada; when each area was allotted; the terms between the Government and the various parties or organizations concerned; what prices per acre were realized from these transactions; with whom the Government conducted negotiations in each case; the regulations governing the securing of land in the Peace River Valley; and how far it is from Edmonton to Dunvegan. Presented 11th February, 1908. — Mr. Hughes (Vic- toria and Halihurion) Not printed.

107. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, memoranda, correspondence, documents, plans, tenders and advertisements of every kind, nature and description, relating to the proposed acquisition under lease of certain car work shops with railway sidings at Moncton, New Brunswick. Presented 12th February, 1908. — Mr. Barker Not printed.

108. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, showing all coal lands leased, sold or otherwise disposed of from the 1st of March, 1907, to date, giving the area disposed of, the party to whom, the consideration therefor, the assign- ments made, if any, the date thereof, and the name of the assignee in each case. Presented i3th February, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

108a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing, in j'espect of each of the undermentioned blocks disposed of as coal lanjls by the Govern- ment, viz.: Section 13, of township 9, range 4, west of the 5th m. ; section 16, township 10, range 3, west of the 5lh m., section 15, township 11, range 4, west of the 5th m.; section 20, township 12, range 4, west of the 5th m.; section 5, township 13, range 4, west of the 5th m., section 21, township 19, range 7, west of the 5th m. ; when and by ^vhom the first application was made for right to acquire; when and to whom the original grant of mining rights was made; what transfers of rights have been recorded, the date of transfer, and date of registration of same; who the present owner or occupant is, as known to the department ; and the name and address of each company or person above referred to. Presented 16th March, 1908. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

108?;. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 2nd March, 1908, for a copy of (a) an order in council of the 19th May, 1902, and the regulations therein referred to and approved for the disposal of coal lands, the property of the Dominion Government, in Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. (b)A copy of ail ordtis in council altering, amending or cancelling any such regulations for the aforesaid pur- poses, and the said amended or other regulations. (c)A copy of all orutrs in council approving, amending or cancelling regulations as regards the Yukon for the purposes aforesaid, and the said regulations and amended regulations. Presented 24th March, imS.— Mr. Barker Not printed.

108c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing, in respect of each of the undermentioned blocks disposed of as coal lands by the Govern- ment, viz.: sections 2, 4, 9, 15, 17, and 28, of township 7, range 3, west of the 5th m., when and by whom the first application was made for right to acquire; when and to whom the original grant of mining rights was made; what transfers of rights have been recorded, when such transfers were dated, and when registered with the depart- ment; who the present owner or occupant is, as known to the department; and the name and address of each company or person above referred to. Presented 24th March, 1908.—

M7. Ames Not printed.

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108d. Return to an order of the Hoase of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy of all inquiries, applications, leases, contracts, agreements, assignments, correspon- dence and papers of every description, in connection with or referring to the granting of coal mining privileges in section 11, township 8, range 4, west of the 5th meridian. Presented 27th March, 1908.— Mr. Ames Not printed.

108e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908, showing:

1. What leases for coal lands in the Northwest Territories were granted by the Govern- ment in the years 1903 and 1904. 2. To whom, and on what dates the same were granted, and the amounts paid therefor. 3. Whether the person to whom the lease was granted was the original applicant. 4. Whether any assignment of such leases has been made, when, and to whom. 5. Who the present holders are of said leases. Presented 1st April, 1908.— Mr. Boyce Not printed.

108/. Supplementary return to lOSe. Presented 6th April, 1908 Not printed.

108.^. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, for a copy of all applications, reports, correspondence, leases, contracts, deeds, sale and documents of every description in connection with the purchase of coal mining lands either on their own behalf or on behalf of clients, by the firm of Hough, Campbell & Ferguson, or by any individual member of said firm, together with a copy of the regulations governing the sale of such rights at the time of purchose. Presented 30th April, 1908.— Mr. Herron Not printed.

108/i. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, setting forth in respect of the following coal lands: 1. The name and address of the first applicant and the date thereof. 2. The names and addresses of all subsequent applications, with date thereof, in the order of application. 3. The name and address of the party to whom the mining rights were granted, with date of sale or lease by the Government. 4. Price paid per acre, sale or lease, 5. Date and amount of first payment on account of purchase price. 6. Dates and amounts of each subsequent payment on account of purchase price. 7. Total amount paid as purchase price and balance, if any, still un- paid. 8. How long reservation was made by the department in favour of the grantee or his assigns. 9. The name and address of all parties to whom assignments were, made, with date of each assignment, and date of its registration with the department. 10. The name and address of present owner of said mining rights. 11. A copy of all correspondence in reference to the same : Township 7, range 3, west of 5th m. ; sections 1,

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, less the s.e. i ; section 7, less e. J ; section 8 ; section 9 ; section 10, less s.w. J ; section 11, less s.e. i; section 14, less e. I; section 15; section 16, less n.e. i; section 17; section 20, less e. J of n.e. J; section 21, less s. 2 and n.w. 5; section 22; section 28; section 27, less e. J; section 32, less e. i; section 33; section 34, less e. I. Township 7, range 2, west of 5th m.; section 18, 20 and 21 Township 6, range 3, west of 5th m.; sections 27 and 28; section 32, less w. J; sections 33 and 34. Presented 22nd April, 1908. — Mr. Arues Not printed.

109. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing on what dates since June 30th, 1906, advances were made on account of travelling expenses to Honourable L. P. Brodeur, to Mr. Wiallard, his private secretary, and to Napoleon Potvin, his messenger, respectively, for what amounts, and to what accounts they wer« severally charged; also what refunds, if any, have been made on any of these several advances, and on what dates. Presented 14th February, 1908.— Mr, Foster.. Not printed.

109a. Return showing all advances to Ministers of the Crown and their private secretaries, on account of travelling or other expenses in connection with the Imperial Conference of 1907, the date of such advances, and the appropriation against which it was charged.

Presented 2nd March, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not printed.

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109&. Return (as far as the Department of Inland Eevenue is concerned), to an order of the Koiise of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing the advances made each year since July 1, 1904, to December 31, 1907, on account of travelling expenses to Honourable L. P. Brodeur and his private secretary and messengers, the date and amount of each advance, and the appropriation to which it was charged, the dates at which each advance was finally accounted for, and the dates on which any repayments were made to the treasury, and the amount of such repayments, and all correspondence with the Auditor General's Department in connection therewith. Presented 2nd March, 1908. — Mr. Foster Not printed.

110. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th January, 1908, showing the total quantity of freight carried on the winter steamers between Prince Edward Island and the mainland daring the past two seasons, 1905-6 and 1906-7; the amount of fi eight that was delayed in transit for those two s'easons; the freight rate on the different classes of goods carried; the amount received for freight during those two seasons; the amount received for passengers and the number carried; the number of days "the steamers failed to cross in each of those years; and the amount of damages paid to shippers for delay of goods in transit. Presented 14th February, 190S. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Net printed.

110a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, &c., in the possession of the Government or any member or official thereof, respecting the withdrawal of thr winter steamers from Charlottetown on or about the 8th January, instant, and their replacement some days later. Presented llth February, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed.

111. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, reports and papers, respecting the salary, expenses, duties and annual period of employment of W. Maxwell Smith, Dominion fruit inspector in British Cohimbia; also full details of his expenses during the years 1906 and 1907, respectively. 1908. — Mr. Jackson (Elgin) Printed for sessional papers.

112. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of pedigreed cattle, if any, did the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, sell during the years 1906 and 1907; and how many in each year, giving the different breeds, the name of purchaser, his place of residence, price paid, and breed. Presented 14th February, 1908. — Mr. Jackson (Elgin) Printed for sessional papers.

113. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all papers, accounts and correspondence, in connection with the seizure of the M. J. Wilson Cordage Company, of the city of Chatham, Ontario, by the Dominion Govern- ment, in the year 1904. Presented 17th February, 1908.— Mr. Clements.. ..Not printed.

114. Return to an order of the Senate, dated 31st January, 1908, showing the appointments made to the Senate from confederation, with date of appointment and date when the appointees ceased to be senators. Presented Uth Fbruary, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Wilson.

Printed for distribution.

115. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 29th January, 1908, showing the number of persons killed and of those otherwise injured, separately, at railway crossings during the last three years, giving the number in each year separately; giving also for each year the number of persons thus killed or otherwise injured in thickly populated places separately from those killed or otherwise injured in the rural distiicts, showing also the number of such accidents at protected crossings separately from unprotected crossings. Presented 11th February, 1908.— //on. Mr. Beique Not printed.

116. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all communications, reports, correspondence, or other papers, between the Depart-

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meut of the Interior and any of its officials, and A. Samovici, H. Bolocan, and any other person or persons in regard to the n.w. | section 20, township 22, range 13, west 2nd m., including applications for cancellation, protections, homesteads, inspectors' reports, &c. Presented 18th February, 1908.— Mr. Lafce Not printed.

117. Keturu to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all correspondence between the Departments of the Marine and Fisheries and Justice of Canada and the Attorney General of Nova Scotia, or any official acting under his authority, in connection with the suit in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia of the King by Dr. Tail, of Cheticamp, in the county of Inverness, Nova Scotia, versus William Ancoin. Presented ISth February, 1908.— Mr. McLennan Not printed.

118. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, for a copy of all coutraclf? for food for men at the volunteer camps throughout Canada for the season of 1907; also for the regular troops at Halifax, Quebec and other places. Presented 18th February, 1908.— Mr. Smith (Wentworth) Not printed.

119. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between the Railway Commission and the Department of Railways and Cauals, or the Intercolonial Railway, and between the Railway Commission and the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Grand Trunk Railway, and between the Railway Commission and the Fredericton Board of Trade, in reference to the allea^ed discrimina- tion against the city of Fredericton in the matter of freight rates; and aire for a copy of all other papers and documents on file with the Railway Commission in relation thereto. Presented 19th February, 1908.— Mr. Crocket Not printed.

120. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, for a copy of all offers, reports, valuations, plans, deeds of purchase, correspondence and other papers of every description in connection with the purchase of site for the new Montreal examining warehouse, together with a statement of all expenditure and all indebtedness incurred to date in this connection. Presented 19th February, 1908.— Mr. Ames.

Not printed.

121. Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 30th January, 1908, showing: 1. Title of each Bill by years sent by the Senate to the House of Commons, from 18G7 to 1907, inclusive, that v.as (a) amended by the Hous of Commons, or (b) rejected. 2. Title of each Bill by years sent up by the House of Commons to the Senate, from 1867 to 1907, inclusive, that was (a) amended by the Senate, or (b) rejected. 3. The total number of Bills for each year as above to be tabulated in four periods, (o) 1867 to 1873, inclusive; (h) 1SV4 to 1878, inclusive; (c) 1879 to 1896, first session, inclusive; (d) 1896 to 1907, inclu- sive. Presented 19th February, 1908.— Hon. Mr. Ross (Middlesex) Not printed.

122. Report of the commissioners appointed to inquire into a dispute between the Bell Telephone Company of Canada (Limited) and the operators of the said company at Toronto, with respect to wages and hours of employment, etc. Also copy of evidence taken under Royal Commission in the dispute between the Bell Telephone Company of Canada and its operators, in February, 1907. Presented 24th February, and 11th March, 1908, by Hon. R. Lemieux Not printed.

123. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 1908, for a copy of the contract and all correspondence relating to a payment of $3,900 to the Midland Towing and Wrecking Company, as set out at page P— 32 of the Auditor General's Report for 1906-7, and of the advertisement calling for tenders. Presented 10th March, 1908.- Mr. Bennelf Not printed.

124. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing what sums have been expended or voted for the dredging of the Riviere a la Graisse, a(t Rigaud; to whom the contracts were given; and what sums have been voted or paid out for dredging Dorion Bay, Vaudreuil station. Presented 24th February, 1908.- Mr. Bergeron.. Not printed.

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124a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing what sums have been voted or expended for the dredging of the river bottom between Charle- magne and Terrebonne; since when the dredging has been going on there; what sums have been voted or expended for wharfs at Terrebonne and at St. Frangois de Sales; and who obtained the contracts. Presented 24th February, 1908.— M?-. Bergeron.

Not printed.

124b. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing: 1. What harbours or rivers in the province of Ontario were tenders invited for dredging work by the Department of Public Works during the present year. 2. The names of the successful tenderers at each of the said places for which dredging tenders were invited in Ontario in 1907, and the prices asked by each party respectively. 3. Amounts of the tenders respectively of the different persons tendering at each of the foregoing points. 4. Also at what points new tenders were invited, and when the first tenders wero accepted. Presented 9th June, 1908.— Mr. Bcn?!eff Not printed.

124c. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th of April, 1908, for a copy of all the correspondence exchanged between the Government and Messrs. T. B. Mongenais, Hugh McMillan and others, relating to dredging work done in the River Rigaud, formerly the River Graisse, up to the year 1890. A copy of the reports and corres- pondence relating to the construction or purchase of the Graham wharf. A copy of the report and correspondence relating to the dredging done at Como up to 1900. A copy of the reports and correspondence relating to the dredging done at Vaudreuil Village, and also those relating to the construction and repair of the wharf situated in that village since 1867. And also a copy of the report and correspondence relating to the deepening of the River St. Louis at Beauharnois. Presented 30th Jure, 1908.- -Mr. Boyer Not printed.

125. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, engineer's reports, &c., in the hands of the Government or any member or official thereof, respecting proposed repairs to the wharf at Little Sands, in Prince Edward Island. Presented 25th February, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's).

Not printed.

126. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for a copy of the rei'ort made by John Fraser, of the Auditor General's Department, on the 7th January, 1898, of a special examination held by him of the financial affairs of the Montreal Turnpike Trust. Presented 10th March, 1908. — Mr. Monk Not printed.

126a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing: 1. The present indebtedness to the Dominion Government of the Montreal Turnpike Trust (a) on capital account, (&) for arrears of interest. 2. The amounts collected at each toll gate belonging to the said Turnpike Trust during the three years ending 31st December, 1905, 1906, 1907, respectively. 3. The names of all parties who have com- muted their tolls during each of the above-mentioned years, 1905, 1906, 1907, and the amount of the commutation money paid to the Trust in each case. 4. The amounts expended on each section or road division, under the control of the said Trust, during each of the said years, ending 31st December, 1905, 1906, and 1907, respectively, and the contracts given out during each of the said years, with the name of the contractor and the date and amount involved in each case; and a statement in each case also as to whether the contract was awarded after tender called through tlie newspapers. 5. The amount paid out during each of the said three years, 1905, 1906, 1907, at each toll gate for salaries of day and night guardians, and any other expenditure at each of the toll gates maintained. 6. The names of all parties holding passes for free use of the roads under control of said Trust, during each of the said three years above referred to, IdC'i, 1906, 1907, with a statement in each case of the reason why the pass was so granted. 7. Tho expense of the said Trust during each of the said years, for rent, salaries of the

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office, inside or outside service, giving name and remuneration of each official. 8. The actual present indebtedness in detail of the said Trust outside of its bonds due to the Government of Canada. 9. The amounts collected, by said Trust, year by year, since the 1st February, 1905, from municipalities under special agreements made as to their share pro rata of the bonded indebtedness of the Turnpike Trust. 10. The names of all those members of the Trust appointed or elected to represent the bondholders since the 1st July, 1896, with the date of the election in each case. 11. The amounts paid by tJie Trust to any of its members or officials during each of the said three years, 1905, 1906, 1907, whether as travelling or personal expenses, or indemnity for attendance or for any other reason whatever. 12. The name of the auditor of the Trust, and the date of the audit made of the company's affairs, in each of the said three years, 1905, 1906, 1907, respectively. 13. A copy of the agreements between the Trust and any muni- cipalities on the Island of Montreal, by which the Trust ceded to said municipalities any portion of its roads, said copy to be certified by the president and secretary of saia Trust. Presented 20th March, 1908.— Mr. MonI: Not printed.

127. Return to an address of the Seriate, dated 24th January, 1908, for a copy of the different tarifrs in force upon the In^rColonial Railway, in 1896-7 and 1906-7, between Quebec and St. Flavie, and all intermediate stations between those two points, for the carriage of passengers or of goods, under the operation of the winter-tariff and under that of the summer-tariff. Presented 24th February, 1908.— Son. Mr. Landry.. ..Not printed.

128. Statement of the affairs of the British Canadian Loan and Investment Company, Limited, for the year ended the 31st of December, 1907. Presented 25th February, 1908, by the Hon. The Speaker Not printed.

129. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, showing how much money has been paid since 1896 to the Eclipse Manufacturing Company of Ottawa; how much each year; and the general character of the supplies furnished. Presented 27th February, 1908.— Mr. Blain Not printed.

130. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between Mr. A. E. Dyment, M.P., and the Department of Marine and Fisheries as to granting of pound net licenses in 1905 to Messrs. Low & Roque, of Killarney, as also to any other persons; also a list of persons to whom pound net licenses were granted in that year. Presented 27th February, 1908.— Mr. Bennett.

Not printed.

131. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th December, 1907, showing: 1. The number of disputes dealt with under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, 1907, to the 1st of December, 1907. 2. The dates at which the several applications for the operation of the Act have been received. 3. Names of the parties concerned in the several disputes. 4. Name of the party making application. 5. Locality of dispute. 6. Number of persons affected. 7. Nature of dispute. 8. Names of members of board of conciliation and investigation where same has been established. 9. Date on which board was established. 10. Date of sittings of board. 11. Result of the reference of the dispute under Act. Presented 27th February, 1908.— Mr. Smith (Nanaimo).

Not printed.

132. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for a copy of correspondence, plans, and other data in connection with the flooding of roads above the dam at Wilberforce, in Haliburton County, and the proposals, if any, for improving said roads and the bridge so as to prevent obstruction of trafBc. Presented 27th Feb- ruary, 1908.— Mr. Hughes (Victoria and Halihurton) Not printed.

133. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 1908, for a copy of reports, plans, surveys, and other data, in connection with the proposal to construct a branch canal from Balsam Lake, on the Trent Canal, to the head of Gull River waters, in Haliburton County. Presented 27th February, 1908.— Mr. Hughes (Victoria and Haliburton) Not pritited.

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134. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of nil correspondence received by the Department of Agriculture in connection with the inspection of meats and the regulations in connection with the Inspection of Meats and Canned Foods Bill. Presented 27th February, 1908. — Mr. Clements Not printed.

134a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports and recommendations in possession of the Govern- ment, with respect to the inspection of packing houses, or the Meat Inspection Act, including the appointment of inspectors. Presented 25th March, 1908. — Mr. Armstrong.

Not printed.

135. Return to an order of the Senate, dated 26th February, 1908, for a detailed statement of the expenses incurred during the past three years, in connection with the synoptical reports of the debates ot the Senate, furnished by the special reporter of that House, as well as a statement of the nature and particulars of the agreement with the present reporter. Presented 27th February, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Wilson Not printed.

136. Retiirn to an address of the Senate dated 11th February, 1908, showing Ihe amount of imports of oxide of aluminum during the years 1903, ,190', 1905, 1906 and 1907, with the values of such imports for each one of said years separately. Presented 28th February, 1908.— //on. Mr. £nis Not printed.

136«. Eeturn to an address of the Senate, dated the 11th February, 1908, showing the amount of aluminum exported during the years 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907, with the values of such exports for each one of the said years separately. Presented 28th February, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Ellis Not printed.

137. Regulations in virtue of the provisions of the Act 6-7 Edward VII., chapter 16, "The Electricity and Fluid Exportation Act." Presented 17th March, 1908, by Hon. VV. Templeman Not printed.

138. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, documents, resolutions and other papers, which have passed between the Government of Canada, or any member of the Governrment, and any railway company or any individual relating to the building of a railroad from any point in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, or British Columbia, to Fort Churchill or any point on Hudson Bay. Presented 2nd March, 1908. — Mr. Schaffner Not printed.

139. Copy of an order in council appointing Mr. Samuel Tovel Bastedo, agent on behalf of 1 lie Dominion Government, to confer with the provincial governments with a view to settlement of the Fisheries question. Presented 11th March, 1908. — Hon. L. P. Brodcur.

Not printed.

140. iieturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, papers, writings, plans and letters between the Government and the international Waterways Commission, on one part, and the St. Lawrence Power Com- pany and the Long Sauit Development Company, of the other part, with legard to tho entire damming of the St. Lawrence river, in the vicinity of Cornwall; together with a copy of all memorials, letters and resolutions of protest sent to the Government by the Board of Trade of Montreal, the Chambre de Commerce, District de Montreal, tho Shipping Federation of Montreal, the Dominion Marine Association, and others. Presented 2nd March, 1908. — Mr. Gervais Not printed.

140i/. Supplementary return to No. I-IO. Presented 13th July, 1908 Not printed.

141. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 1908, for a copy of advertisement calling for tenders for dredging work on Holland river, Trent Valley canal system, tenders iec3ived, schedules showing pries paia, recommendation of pe.rson for inspector, date of payments made to the contractors, and the contract with con- tractor. Presented 2nd March, 1908.— Mr. Ben J7<?ft Not printed.

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CONTENTS OF VOLUME 18— Continued. 141a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showiuo^ what contracts for dredging in the St. Mary's river, Kaministiquia river. Mission river. Port Arthur harbour. Fort William harbour, and in Thunder Bay, or of any of the inlets or rivers thereof, have been let during the years 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907, showing also: (o) the names, addresses and calling of all the tenuerers in each case; (b'> the amount of each tender; (c) the nature and extent of the work to be let in each case; (d) the names, addresses and calling of the successful tenderer in each case; (e) the prices at which each contract was let, (/) the nature or form of security for the due performance of the work in each case, and (g) the disposition of or change in the form of any such security after it was originally given or deposited ; also, for a copy of all tenders, contracts, bonds or other securities, and of all correspondence relating or incident to all or any such tenders or contracts, including all correspondence relating to such con- tracts, or incident thereto, before and during the performance of the work and on file up to the date of the order for such return. Presented 17th July, 1908. — Mr. Boyce.

Not printed.

142. lieturn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, for a copy of all orders in council, correspondence, contracts, papers and reports in connection with the employment of certain experts to prepare a system of accounting and book-keeping in the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Presented 2nd March, 1908. — Mr. Foster.

Not pri7ited.

143. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated, 11th December 1907, for a cop^* of all correspondence in connection with the application, granting, operation or renewal of license and lease conveying the privileges of fishing in Cedar, Moose, Cormorant and Clearwater Lakes; also a copy of said license and lease. Presented 3rd March, 190S. — Mr. Ames Not printed.

144. Certain papers referring to Treaty Powers, &c. Presented 3rd March, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur Printed for sessional p'lpers,

145. Return to an order of the House of Commons dated 11th March, 1907, for a copy of all papers, affidavits and correspondence between the Government, or any official thereof, with the Prince Edward Island Railway, or any official thereof, or any other persons in reference to the leasing of the properties of Widow .Tames Wiggins and ("harles Malley, at Alberton, Prince Edward Island. Presented 3rd March, 1908. — Mr. Lefurgey.

Not printed.

146. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing the total amount of money paid yearly from the year 1892 to 1st December, 1907, on each of the following accounts: (a) Salary of Governor General; (b) Travelling expenses of Governor General; (c) Expenditure on Rideau Hall, capital account; Expenditure ou Rideau Hall, maintenance; Expenditure on Rideau Hall grounds, capital account ; Expenditure on Rideau Hall grounds, maintenance; (d) Expenditure on furnishings of all kinds for Rideau Hall; (e) Expenditure on any other account in connection with the office of Governor General ; (/) Expenditure on any other account in connection with Rideau Hall and grounds; (g) Total expenditure of every kind yearly since 1892 in connection with the office of Governor General; (/)) Total expenditure of every kind yearly in connection with Rideau Hall grounds. Presented 5th March, 1908. —Mr.

Wilson (Lennox and Addington) Not printed.

147. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, orders in council, contracts and tenders, with the names, anil amounts of each, in possession of the Government, or any member or officinl thereof, respecting the construction of a breakwater at Petit Rccher, on tlie 60uth-« western side of Bale des Chaleurs, as detailed on page 74 of the Report of the Minister of Public Works for the year ended 31st March, 1907. Presented 5th March, 190S.— 3ir. Taylor Not printed.

147a. Siipplementary Return to 147. Presented r2th June, 1908 Not printed.

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148. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 1908, showing the individual name and place of residence of the captain and crew of each of the Govern- ment steamers Lansdowne, Aberdeen, Druid, Brant, Laay Laurier, Minto and Stanley. Presented 5th March, 1908.— Mr. Stanfield Not printed.

148a. Eoturn to an order of the Senate, dated the 5th of February, 1908, for a statement showing, in so many columns : 1. The names of the officers actually employed on board of Government vessels or of vessels hired by the Government for the season of naviga- tion in the River St. Lawrence. 2. The amount of wages or salaries paid monthly to each of them for the period of their annual engagement. 3. The amouat of wages or salaries paid monthly to those who are only employed for a part of the year. 4.- The amount of wages or salaries paid monthly to those who, over and above their real ser- vice, are paid a part of their wages or salaries during the months in which the vessels are laid up for the winter. Presented 20th February, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Landry.

Not printed.

149. Keluvji showing what changes have occurred in the House of Commons branches of the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant-at-arms' service since 1st July, 1907. Pre- sented 5th March, 1908. — Mr, Owen Not printed.

150. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, showing: 1. How many Returns or Sessional Papers have been presented to Parliament in answer to motions for the same, since the 1st of January, 1906. 2. How many of these Returns were taken out of the Office of Routine and Records, and the Journal Office, by mem- bers of this House, since the above date, giving also the name of the member to whom delivered. 3. For what length of time such Returns were retained by the members who obtained them. 4. How many of these Returns had not been returned to the proper officer of the House of Commons on the 1st of January, 1908. 5. In the case of those returni'd, how long they were out with the members. 6. How many of these Returns are still in the possession of the members, and how long they have had tliem. 7. The means usually adopted by the Clerk of Routine and Records and the Clerk of Current Sessional Papers to have outstanding returns retransferred to their possession. 8. The average cost to the country of preparing these Returns by the various departments interested, during the above period. Presented 6th March, 1908. — Mr. Johnston.

Not printed.

151. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, showing: -1. The number of fishing licenses, the names of the parties to whom issued, an<i also the amounts of the revenues received from each license, on any or all of the lakes in tke province of Saskatchewan. 2. For a copy of all correspondence in connection with each license so issued and in force, or about to be issued. 3. Also for a copy of the different forms used for fishing licenses in the province of Saskatchewan. Presented 91h March, 1908.— Afr. Chisholm (East Huron] Not printed.

152. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1903, for a copy of all correspondence, documents and papers, in the investigation into the case of Mr. O. S. Finnie, chief clerk in the gold commissioner's office, Dawson, Y.T. Presented 6tU March, 1908.— Mr. Thompson Not printed.

153. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between Lieut.-Colonel Mallette, of the 64th Battalion, and the Department of Militia and Defence, concerning Major Sabourin, of St. John, Quebec. Presented 6th March, 1908.— Mr. Bergeron Not printed.

153a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between Lieut.-Colonel Mallette, of the 64th Battalion, and the Department of Militia and Defence, for the organization of a regiment in Valieyfield,

Quebec. Presented 6th March, 1908. — Mr. Bergeron Not printed.

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154. Report of tlie Royal Commission on the Quebec Bridge inquiry; also the Report on the Design of the Quebec Bridge by C. C. Schneider; with Appendices. Presented 9th March, 1908, by Hon. G. P. Graham.

Printed for both distribution and sessiouaJ papers

CONTENTS OF VOLUME 19.

154. (Vol. 2.) Royal Commission Quebec Bridge inquiry. Minutes of proceedings. Evidence and exhibits Printed fo'^ both distribution and sessional papers.

154fl. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 12th December, 1907, for a copy - of all orders in council, correspondence, reports, memoranda, papers and documents, since the 1st day of January, 1900, relating to the Quebec Bridge, including all reports and orders in council, relating to the plans and specifications for the works of the undertaking, or to any approval thereof by the Governor in Council, or by the Depart- ment of Railways and Canals. Presented 26th May, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton).

See No. 154.

15ih. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 29th Januray, 1908, for a statement showing: 1. If the Quebec Bridge and Railway Company has fulfilled the obligation which was imposed upon it by clause 4 of the agreement made, between it and the Government, •on the 19th day of October, 1908, which clause reads as follows : " 4. The company will procure subscriptions for additional stock to the amount of $200,000, such new stock to be issued at a price not below par and to be immediately paid up in full, the proceeds • to be applied in the first place to the payment of the discount at which the bonds of the company were issued as aforesaid, to wit the sum of $188,721." (Being exactly the difference between the sum of $472,000, the amount of bonds issued, and the sum of $283,279, for which these same bonds were accepted.) 2. When did the company so furnish subscriptions for additional work to the amount of $200,000. 3. Who are the persons or the companies who divided among them this additional stock to the round sum of $200,000. 4. On what date and for what amount did each of these persons or each of these companies become owner of the aforesaid stock. 5. On what date did each of the aforesaid persons or companies pay into the hands of the company the price (in part or in whole) of the stock so subscribed. 6. And if this amount of $200,000 was paid in full and in what manner, distinguishing the amount paid in cash from the amount paid in promissory notes or in any other ways. Presented 2nd June, 1908. — IIo7i. Mr. Landry See No. 154.

31 54c. Return to an address of the Senate, dated the 29th January, 1908, showing: 1. The amount of money really paid by each of the present directors of the Quebec Bridge and Railway Company into the capital stock of the said company. 2. The date each off these directors made each of his payments. 3. Among these payments or instalments the proportion or amount that has been paid by means of promissory notes or of unaccepted cheques. 4. By whom individually, and for what amount each one. 5. The amount of money each of its directors has received from the Quebec Bridge Company and from the Quebec Bridge and Railway Company up to this date, directly or indi- rectly, personally or otherwise. 6. The nature of the services rendered for which eacli of these amounts was paid. 7. The amount the present secretary has received out of the funds of the company since he has been in the service thereof. 8. The resolution that subsequently to the collapse of the Quebec Bridge, within a few days immediately following the disaster, the bridge company has voted giving a bonus of $3,000 to its president. 9. The name of the funds, out of which the amount of this bonus was raised. 10. The resolution, if any, the company, on the same occasions, voted to aid the families of the victims of that disaster. Presented 18th February, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Landry.

Not printed.

155. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 190S. showing what Jand has been withdrawn for settlemcikt, or set apart,' or sold, for colonization pur-

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poses, since 1896; the location and amount in each case, specifying townships, sections^ half or quarter-section; to whom it has been sold, or alienated, and on ^hat terms of settlement; the price per acre, on te^-ras of payment, and the nationality of the settlers in each colony; when the la.nd was sold, alienated, reserved, or set apart, for such pur- pose, in each case; and how many of these companies have complied with their con- tracts, and to what extent. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Sproide Not printed.

155a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing what lands, if any, have been reserved for grazing purposes or for acquisition by means- of irrigation within the tract described as follows : Townships 12 to 19, inclusive, ia ranges 15 to 21, west of the 4th meridian; and when such lands were so reserved, and for liow long it is the purpose of the Government to continue such reservation. Presented 16th March, 1908.^ — Mr. Lennox Not printed,

155f>. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports, applications, surveyors' plans and maps, in reference to Ihe homestead entries for the southwest quarter of section 27, township 18> range 10, east, in the province of Manitoba. Presented 27th March, 1908. — Mr. Staples.

Not printed.

15oc. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, applications, recommendations for patent, and all paperd in any way relating to the disposal of or granting of privileges in connection with the s.e. 5 of section 2, township 8, range 2, west of the 5th meridian. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Uerron Not printed.

155d. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, applications and all other papers and documents relating in any way to any and all applications for or in connection with or relating to the southeast quarter of section 14, township 12, range 6, west 4th meridian. Presented 6th April, 1908. — Mr. Herron Not printed

156. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 2nd March, 1908, showing who made the seizures under the Inland Revenue Department in the fiscal years 1906 and 1907, in Cornwall, London, OttaAva, St. Catharines, Toronto, Joliette and Montreal, an t what the seizures consisted of; the name of the party or parties from whom tho material was seized; the amount realized by the sale of such seized material; and how this seized material was disposed of. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Barr.

Not printed,

156«. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, showing the number of seizures under the Inland Revenue Department in the years 1906 and 1907, the name of the party or parties making the seizure; the description and quantity 0} material seized; the name of the parties from whom the material was seized; how the seized material was disposed of, whether by public auction or by private sale, and wha^ the amoxmt realized thereon was. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Barr.. .Not printed.

156b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, showing th» number of seizures made by the Customs Department for the fiscal years 1905, 1906 anj 1907; the reason for each seizure; the disposition of each case; the amount received by the Government, and by the party seizing or giving information in each case; and the names of the ports at which such seizures took place. Presented 23rd April, 1908. — Mr. Cockshutt Not printed.

156c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 4th May, 1908, showing the names of all officers employed in the Customs Department at the ports of Niagara Falls, Pori Erie, Sarnia and Windsor; the rank and duties of their respective appointments, their ^5alaries at the time of appointment, present rank, and increase of salary to any of these officers since date tf their appointment. Presented 4th ^fay, 1908. — Eon. W. Paterson Not printed.

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157. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th January, 1908, for copies o' all documents, petitions, memoranda and correspondence received by the Government since 1904, to this day, regarding the amendments to be made to the Inland Revenue Act for the purpose of encouraging and protecting still more the Canadian tobacco industry. Presented 9th March, 1908. — Mr. Duheau Not printed

157a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence between the collector of customs at Charlottetown, Frince Edward Island, and the Minister of Customs, or the Commissioner of Customs, including declarations or statements in writing made by Messrs. Donald Nicholson and Evelyn B. Harnett, of the Hickey & Nicholson Tobacco Company, Limited, respecting alleged infraction of the provisions of the Inland Revenue Act, and of the regulations in respect of tobacco and cigars and tobacco and cigar manufactories, by Messrs. T. B and D. J. Riley, of Charlottetown, or one of them. Also a copy of the reporta of William Caven and other officials and collectors of Inland Revenue; and of all corres- pondence, letters and telegrams between the said T. B. and D. J. Riley, or either ol them, and the Government, or any department, or officer thereof; and of all corres- pondence between the officers of Inland Revenue in Charlottetown and the Government or any department or official thereof, respecting said alleged infraction of said Act or regulations; and all other correspondence, statements and information in possession of the Government relating to the matter aforesaid; together with a statement of the moneys paid voluntarily or otherwise in settlement or otherwise of penalties for sucb infraction of the law, to whom paid, and the date of payment. Presented 16th March, 1908.— Mr. McLean (Queen's) Not printed.

158. Papers relating to Trade Conference at Barbados. Presented 10th March, 190S, by Hon. W.S.Fielding Not printed.

159. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all applications, tenders, correspondence, telegrams, or written communications of any kind, in connection with the sale of certain lands in the Ocean Man, Pheasant Rump, and Chasastapsin Indian Reserves, on the 15th November, 1901 ; together with a copy of advertisements of sales, the names of the newspapers in which they were inserted, and the dates of insertion. Presented 12th March, 1908.— Mr. Lake Not printed.

160. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing how many fire extinguishers were purchased by the Government for the different depart- ments of the public service since the 30th June, 1906, to January 1st, 1908; from whom they were purchased, and at what price; and the total amount paid for the same. Pre- sented 12th March, 190fc'.— Mr. Tat/ior Not printed.

160a. Supplementary Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, (as far as the Department of Marine and Fisheries is concerned), showing how many fire extinguishers were purchased by the Government for the different depart- ments of the public service since the 30th of June, 1906, to 1st January, 1908 ; from whom they were purchased, and at what price; and the total amount paid for the same. Presented 26th March, 1908.— Mr. Taylor .Not printed.

161. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, for a copy of all letters, correspondence, plans, surveys, estimates, &c., in connection with the proposal to open a waterway in St. Anicet and Ste. Barbe, in the county of Hunting- don, from Lake St. Francis to St. Louis River. Presented 12th March, 1903.- Mr. Walsh. (Huntingdon) Not printed.

162. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th March, 1908, for copies of all correspondence between the Auditor General and the Department of Marine and Fisheries, concerning the travelling expenses of Commander Spain in 1905-6. Presented 12th March, 1908.— /7on. L. P. Brodeur .Not printed.

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163. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, showing: 1. The total revenue of Belleville, Ontario, Harbour, for the years 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907. 2. The expenditure for the years above-mentioned in the harbour; (a) for salaries, and to whom, (b) dredging in each year; (c) for building retaining walls along the river at entrance of harbour ; and (d) to whom or what persons such last-named sums were paid. 3. What money, if any, the Government has advanced to the Harbour Commiscioners of Belleville for improvements, how much and when. 4. If any money has been advanced, what security the Government holds for repayment of the same. b. The tenders received for building the retaining walls for improvement of Belleville Harbour, the tenderers, the amount of each tender, and to whom the contract was awarded. Presented 13th March, 1908. — Mr. Porter Not printed.

164. Copy of the order in council appointing Mr. Richard L. Drury, of Victoria, B.C., as a special officer of the Immigration Branch of the Department of the Interior in Japan. Presented 17th March, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

165. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, for u copy of all letters, telegrams, reports, documents and papers (so far as the same are not of a confidential character) in relation to the trial and conviction of one Frederick Blunden, for cattle stealing at Macleod, in the province of Alberta, in 1904. Presented 19th March, 1908.— Mr. Ward Not printed.

166. Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 17th March, 1908, for a copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Senate on Railways, Telegraphs and Harbours, held on the 21st and 22nd of May, 1901, be laid on the table. Presented 18th March, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed.

167. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, for a copy of the interim report of the commissioner appointed to investigate alleged irregularities at Sorel in connection with construction of piers on Lake St. Peter. Presented 23r4 March, 1908.— Hon. L. P. Brodeur Not printed.

168. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, showing all fines imposed for violation of the Fisheries Act in Division No. 2, Nova Scotia, com- prising the counties of Antigonibh, Colchester, Cumberland, Guysborough, Halifax, Hants and Pictou. showing the amount of each fine, dates on which same were imposed and paid, the place of trial in each case, the offence charged, and the names of the convicting justices or fishery officers. Presented 23rd March, 1908. — Mr. Sinclair.

Not printed.

169. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, correspondence, documents, letters and papers not already brought down, relating to a grant by His Majesty of any Indian reserves in the province of British Columbia to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company, or to any officer of the company, or to any person on behalf of that company. Presented 24th March, 1908.— Mr. Borden (Carleton) Printed for sessional paper i

170. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th January, 1908, showing the amount paid each year for provisions on each of the Government steamers for the last three fiscal years, the average complement of officers and men provisioned on each for each year, and the cost per man per day. Presented 24th March, 1908.- Mr. Foster.

Not printed.

171. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 12th February, 1908, for a copy of all petitions and correspondence relating to the establishment of a post office at Mill Settlement, West, and also at north side of Newcastle Creek, in the electoral division of Sunbiiry and Queen's. Presented 26th March, 1908.— Mr. Wilmot Not printed.

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171(1. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated lltli March, 1908, for a copy of all letters, petitions, correspondence and other papers in connection with the applica tion to establish a post office at North Grove, in the county of Grenville. Presented 3rd -April, 1908.— Afr. Reid (Grenville) Not printed.

171b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all letters, telegrams and petitions, in possession of the Government, or any member or olficial thereof, respecting the dismissal of Mrs. Mary Finlay as postmistress at tlio head of St. Peter's Bay, and the appointment of her successor. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed.

l71o. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing the niimber of post offices receiving daily, tri-weekly, semi-weekly, and weekly mails, in each county of the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the total postal revenue and expenditure in each of said counties. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Crocket Not printed.

nid. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, petitions, &c., in possession of the Government or any member or official thereof, respecting the dismissal of Archibald McDonald as post- master at Whim Road Cross, Prince Edward Island, and the appointment of William McGinnon as his successor. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Qjiecn's).

Not printed.

171e. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, showing what complaints respecting the inadequacy of postal service or delays therein, or re- specting lack of or defects in postal facilities or means of communications, have been received by the Post Office Department since the 1st day of January, 1907, and the general nature of such complaints. Presented 29th April, 1908. — Mr. Armstrong.

Not printed

171/. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, for a copy of al petitions, letters of recommendation, written requests and correspondence with the government in connection with the opening of a Post Office Savings Bank in the post office at St. Gabriel de Brandon, in the province of Quebec. Presented 29th April, 1908.— .Mr. Monk Not printed.

171q. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, petitions with signatures thereto, in possession of the Government, or any member or official thereof, respecting the removal of a post office from '\ngus McDonald's place in Pisquid, Prince Edward Island, to Russell Birt's, of the same place. Presented 29th April, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed.

17 111. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence ,telegrams and petitions in the possession of the Government or any member or official thereof, respecting the dismissal of Alex. McLeod in 1905, as post- ir.aster at Tal!eyf eld East, Prince Edward Island, and the appointment of his successor. Presented 29th April, 1908.— Mr. McLean (Queen's) Not printed

171;. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports, memoranda, resolutions and any information in the possession of the Government, relating to changes in postal charges or regula- tions within the past two years, between the United States and Canada. Presented 5th May, 1908. — Mr. Armstrojig Not printed

171j. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports and memoranda, in possession of the Govern- ment, or any member or official thereof, respecting the establishment of daily mails and improvement of the mail service in the county of Queen's, Prince Edward Island. Presented 26th :May, 1908.— Mr. Mflrf)>7 (Queeri's) Not printed.

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172. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26tli February, 1908, showing what sums of money were paid during the fiscal years 1905-6 and 1906-7 by any department of the Government to the Steel Concrete Company, Limited; for what purpose such payments were made; what orders for work or material to be done or supplied by that company are now being filled, and the aggregate amount payable for same. Presented 26th March, 1908.— Mr. B oyer Not printed.

173. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, showing ^pAV many renewals of placer claims were granted by the Gold Commissioner at Dawson, on or subsequent to the 1st of August, 1906, at $10 each; why the fee of $15, as required by 6 Edward VII., chapter 39, was not collected in these cases; and what shortages were afterwards collected. Presented 27th March, 1908.— Mr. Lennox Not printed.

173o. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, showing how many renewals of placer claims were granted by the Assistant Gold Commissioner at Whitehorse on or subsequent to 1st of August, at $10 each; why the fee of $15, as' required by 6 Edward VII., chapter 39, was not collected in these cases; and what shortages have been collected. Presented 30th March, 1908.— Mr. Lennox. .Not printed.

174. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th January, 1908, showing: 1. "What sums of money have been paid for advertising and printing, respectively, to the Sun and Star newspapers of St. John, N.B., the Chronicle of Halifax, the Echo and the Glace Bay Gazette, and the St. John Globe, during the following periods respectively: the fiscal years 1904-5, 1905-6, and from June 30, 1906, to date. 2. In what offices or job offices the printing is done for the Sun, Star, Chronicle and Echo. Presented 30ri; March, 1908.— Mr. Foster Not printed.

174a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th June, 1908, shoAving all sums of money paid by the Government, or any department or official thereof, during the years 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907, for advertising, printing, or for any other purpose, or on any other account whatever, to the Sault Express, a newspaper published at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, or to any person or persons, firm or company for or in respect of any work done by said newspaper for the Government, or any department or official thereof; also showing what amounts, if any, are disputed and unpaid, and showing for what purpose such moneys were paid, and accounts were incurred, respec- tively, and by what departments, or officials of the Government. Presented 30th March, 1908.— Mr. B oyer Not printed.

174b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 22nd January, 1908, showing what amount has been paid by the Dominion Government for all purposes, from 1st January, 1901, to 1st January, 1908, to the following papers: Alberta Star, Cardston; Lethbridge Herald, Macleod Advance, Nanton News, The Frank Paper. Presented 30tli ifarcli, 1908.— M?\ //erro?; Not printed.

175. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated loth January, 1908, showing ithe various services on which Mr. Shepley, K.C., has been engaged bj' the Government since 1896, and the amount that has been paid him for salary and expenses for each. Presented 30th March, 19]8.— Mr. Fosfcr Not printed.

176. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, letters, telegrams, correspondence and papers of every description and nature relating to the appointment of the Hon. Arthur Drysdale as justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and especially all such documents as relate to the date of his acceptance of said appointment or the date of his declaration of intention to accept the same. President 30th March, 1908. — Mr. Taylor Not printed.

177. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, showing how much has been paid to C. Boone or the Boone Com'pany, since 1896, and the amount paid for work in each year at each point where same was performed by said party,, firm or company. Presented 30th March, 1908. — Mr. Bennett Not printed.

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178. Maps and plans in connection with the Montreal, Ottawa and Georgian Bay Canal. Presented 30th March, 1908, by Hon. W. Pugsley See 178h.

178a. Further maps and plans in connection with the Montreal, Ottawa and Georgian Bay Canal. Presented 13th May, 1908, by Hon. W. Pugsley See 178b.

178b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th July, 1908. Report of the engineer on the Georgian Bay Ship Canal, together with estimates, plans, &c., illus- trating the project in its main features. Presented 6th July, 1908. — Hon. W. Pugsley.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers.

179. Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 12th February, 1908, for a copy of: 1, The number of convicts under the age of twenty, and their respective nationalities. 2. The number of convicts from the age of twenty and upwards, and their nationalities, in each of the penitentiaries under Dominion control, for the years 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907. Presented 31st March. 1908.— Hon. Mr. Comeau Not printed.

180. Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 18th February, 1908, showing with respect to the two routes of the Transcontinental Railway that were surveyed between Grand Falls and Chipman, in the province of New Brunswick, the estimated cost of each of the lines, that is to say : 1. The " Back Route," so-called. 2. The St John Valley route. With the following details: (a) Cubic yards of ordinary excavation and fills; (b) cubic yards of loose rock; (c) cubic yards of solid rock; (d) cubic yards of concrete; (e)miles of steel trestle and cost; (/)number and cost of bridges. And with respect to the " Back Routes," giving the last-mentioned details as regards the following sub- divisions of that route: 1. Grand Falls and Tobique River. 2. Tobique River and Intercolonial Railway. 3. Intercolonial Railway and Chipman. And is it the intention to adopt a pusher grade in the route selected? Presented 31st March, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Thompson Not printed.

181. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1907, for a copy of all letters, accounts, vouchers, cheques, correspondence and documents relating to any amount paid to Mr. R. T. Mcllreith, barrister, of Halifax, for legal services, by the Government of Canada, during each of the fiscal years ending, respectively, 30th day of June, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905 and WOe. Also relating to all amounts similarly paid to any legal agent or representative of the Government at Halifax during each of the fiscal years ending respectively, 30th June, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896 and 1897. Presented 1st April, 1908. — Mr. Crocket Not printed.

181a. Supplementary return to No. 181. Presented 3rd April, 1908 Not printed.

182. Copy of order in council relative to the appointment of the Honourable Walter Cassels, a commissioner to investigate and report upon certain statements contained in the Report of the Civil Service Commission, reflecting upon the integrity of the officials of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Presented 2nd April, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

182a. Correspondence between Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Honourable Mr. Justice Cassels on the subject of the appointment of the latter to investigate and report upon certain statements contained in the Report of the Civil Service Commission, reflecting on the integrity of the ofiicials of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Presented 7th April, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

182b. Correspondence between the Honourable Mr. Aylesworth and the Honourable Mr. Justice Cassels on the subject of the appointment of the latter to investigate and report upon certain statements contained in the Report of the Civil Service Commission, reflecting on the integrity of the ofiicials of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Presented 19th April, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

182c. Letter of instructions from the Minister of Justice to George H. Watson, Esq., K.C , respecting the appointment of the latter as counsel to act with Honourable Mr. Justice Cassels in the investigation upon certain statements contained in the Report of the

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Civil Service Commission, reflecting on the integrity of the officials of the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Presented 1st May, 1908, by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth.

Not printed.

182d. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, showing all commissions of inquiry appointed between 1896 and 1908, the dates of appointment thereof, the names of the commissioners appointed and the secretary and counsel, or others appointed to assist them, the purpose or object of each such commission, )the date of report of each such commission, what legislation, if any, has been enacted in consequence of such commissions and reports, the cost of each such commission, includ ing salaries, travelling expenses, witness fees, fees of counsel, and other assistants, and for printing, distinguishing each separately. Presented 5th May, 1908.— Mr. Porter.

Not printed.

183. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th December, 1907, showing the various Marconi stations established by the Government, their location, the cost of construction and maintenance of each, the messages sent by each, the rate of tolls and the receipts, and all contracts, reports, papers and correspondence, in connection there- mth. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Foster Not printed

183a. Supplementary Return to No. 183. Presented 11th May, 1908 Not printed.

184. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 1908, showing what quality or quantity of goods or supplies have been furnished by the Office Specialty Company to the Dominion of Canada in every department of the service since 1896, and the total amount for each year. Presented 3rd April, 1908. — Mr. Bennett. .Not printed.

185. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, for a copy of a memorial addressed to His Excellency the Governor General, respecting a refer- ence to the Privy Council in regard to the constitutionality of the Saskatchewan Act passed by the Legislative Assembly of the province of Saskatchewan on the 23rd May, 1906; together with a copy of all correspondence, telegrams or other communications, relating thereto, between the Dominion Government or any member thereof, and the Government of Saskatchewan or any member thereof. Presented 31st March, 1908. — Mr. Lake Printed for sessional papers.

186. Return to. an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all reports, plans, specifications, tenders, correspondence, telegrams, and all other papers, documents, and other information in connection with the construction of the Hillsboro' Bridge and approaches, .including land purchases necessary therefor. Pre- sented 6th April, 1908.— Mr. Le/urffey Not printed.

187. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, showing what action, if any, has been taken by this Government since 19th March, 1903, which would have for its object the removal of the cattle embargo upon Canadian cattle entering Great Britain. 2. For a copy of a resolution said to have been passed some years ago by the committee on agriculture, which requested that the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominion should invite the ministers of the different provinces in the Dominion to form themselves into a committee, whose object was to lay before the Government fof Great Britain the importance of removing the cattle embargo. 3. Also showing what efforts, if any, have been made by the Minister of Agriculture to comply Avith the wishes of the above-named committee so expressed; together with a copy of the reporv, if any, of the same to the House, and what efforts have been so made; with what reason, if any, the Government assigns for not taking action in the matter. Presented 6th April, 1908. — Mr. Armstrong Not printed.

188. Census and Statistics, Bulletin V., Agricultural Census of Ontario, Quebec and .'the Maritime Provinces, 1907. Presented Gth April, 1908, by Hon. S. A. Fisher.. iVof printed.

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189. Eeturu to an address of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, lor a copy of all memorials, documents, telegrams, and correspondence between the government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada since 30th June, 1904, wilth respect to the non-fulfilment of the terms of union and for claims for damages in respect thereof. Presented Tth April, 1908. — Mr. McLean (Queen's) Not printed.

190. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th February, 190S, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports, memoranda, resolutions, and any other informa- tion in possession of the Government or any member or official theireof, respecting the construction of branch railway lines in Prince Edward Island. Presented 13th Aprils 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) .Not printed,

191. Heturu to an address of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, documents, correspondence and papers, from the 1st day of .January, 1907, to the present time, relating to the passage of United States wai' ships or training ships through the St. Lawrence canals and Great Lakes, including a statement showing the number of United States war ships or training ships which liavf; passed through the St. Lawrence canals during that period, and a statement of all such war ships or training ships now on the Great Lakes, and particulars of the tonnage, horse-power, armament and crew of such war ship or training ship, and of th& naval reserves or other naval forces of the United States Government, or of any State Government upon the Great Lakes; also all correspondence respecting the proposed passage of the gunboat Nashville through the St. Lawrence canals and river on her way to the Great Lakes next summer. Presented 7th April, 1908. — Mr, Taylor.

Not printed.

192. lleturn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for copies of all papers, representations, memorials and correspondence had with the Minister of Finance or any member of the Government in reference to the proposed action of the Government through or in conjunction with the banks, to facilitate in a financial way the movements of the grain from the western provinces of Canada. Presented 7th April, 1908.— i¥r. Foster Not printed,

193. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, J307, showing: 1. Hov.' many drill halls have been constructed or are under construction by the Gov- ernment since 1896. 2. In what localities these buildings have been constructed, and the cost of construction in each case. 3. What military organizations exist \n the respective localities in which these drill halls have been erected, and the numerical strength of each such military organization. Presented 7th April, 1908. — Mr. Worthington.

Not printed.

194. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council and regulations made by the Governor in Council, or prescribed by the Minister of Customs under the provisions of chapter eleven (11) of the Acts of 1907, (6 and 7 Edward VII.), relating to materials to be used in Canada for the construction of bridges or tunnels crossing the boundary between the United States and Canada, and all similar regulations or legislative or administrative provisions of the United States Customs Laws relating to such materials. Presented 8th April, 1908.— Mr. Clements Not printed.

195. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 15th January, 1908, for a complete list of the publications in Canada enjoying the newspaper rate. Presented 8th April, 1908.- Mr. Cockshutt Not printed.

196. Partial Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 17th March, 1908, for a copy of tlie service-roll of the Garrison Artillery Companies of Ottawa and Morrisburg, giving names of the militiamen who were on active service, and wlio were in barracks at Fort Weilington, Prescott, during the months of November and December, 1865, aTid during the months of .January, February, March, April, May and June, 1866; and also a

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statement showing what was the daily pay paid to the soldiers of these two corps and that which the militiamen belonging to Company No. 2 of the Ottawa Field Battery received at the same time, or that which was received by other corps of the Military District of Ottawa, which were also called out for active service. Presented 8th April, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed.

197.Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 16th March, 1908, for a copy of all orders in council, reports, memoranda, agreements, contracts and other documents and papers of every kind, nature and description, from the 1st of January, 1900, up to the present time, relating to or touching the Dolkese or Dokis Indian reserve, or touching the surrender thereof of the timber thereon, and especially all such documents as aforesaid as relate to any proposals or arrangements for the surrender of any rights by the Indians in the said reserve or in the timber thereon, or to the sale or disposal of the said timber or any part thereof. Presented 9tb April, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton).

Not printed.

197(!. Supplementary return to No. 197. Px-esented 2nd July, 1908 Not printed.

197b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 190S, for a copy of all opinions of the Minister of Justice, or Deputy Minister of Justice, or any official of the Department of Justice, to the Minister of the Interior or any official of the Depart- ment of the Interior, with respect to the Metlakatla and Songhees Indian reserves, or either of the said reserves, since the 1st day of January, 1906. Presented 22nd April, 1908. — Mr. Borden (Carleton) Not printed.

197r. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, for a copy of all petitions, memorials, documents, correspondence and papers touching any matters, transactions or negotiations between the Department of Indian Affairs and the council of the Six Nations reserve, or the chief or chiefs of the said council or the Indian Rights Association or Warriors' Association, from the 1st day of January, 1906, to the present time. Presented 18th May, 1908. — Mr. Lake Not printed.

3 98. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, for a copy of contract and all correspondence in connection with purchase of cement from E. A. Wallberg, by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, to heighten Heath Point. Pre- sented 13th April, 1908.— Mr. 5fap?e.« Not printed.

199. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, showingi: 1. What amount the firm of H. N. Bate & Co has received from each department of the Government since the year 1896 for supplies, giving the amount paid each year separately. 2. What amount the firm of W. C. Edwards & Co. has received from each department of the Government since the year 1896 for supplies, giving the amount paid each year separately. Presented 13th April, 1908.— Mr. Taylor Not printed.

200. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, for a copy of all petitions, letters and applications, by or on behalf of " La Societe Canadienne d'im mi- gration et de placement," for assistance from the Government, and the ar.swer by the Government or its officials to the same. Presented 13th April, 1908. — Mr. Monk.

Not printed.

201. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, for a copy, as it appeared printed in the Yukon World and Official Gazette for nine months of the finan- cial year 1906-7, of a synopsis of mining regulations referred to in the Auditoi General's Report, 1906-7, at page L— 37, and also setting forth the number of times thr- said advertisement appeared in the newspapers referred to in the time stated. Pre- sented 13th April, 1908. — Mr. Lennox Not printed

202. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th February, 1908, for a copy ot all correspondence, leases or other papers in connection with the leasing or proposed

. leasing of Kananaski Falls, on the Bow river. A copy of all correspondence and other

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papers in connection with the selling or otherwise disposing of 1,000 acres or any lands to the Calgary Power and Transmission Company (Limited). A statement showing an estimate of about the number of acres and territory owned by the Stony Indiaai Reserve, held in trust for the Indians, the said statement showing the quantity on each side of Bow river. Presented 13th April, 1908. — Mr. Reid (Grenville) Not printed.

203. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 29th January, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, memoranda and reports, between the Government and its officers and solicitors and the provincial or territorial governments, in regard to the cases taken to test the liability for taxation of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in the cases Rural Municipality of North Cypress vs. Canadian Pacific Railway ; Rural Municipality of Argyle vs. Canadian Pacific Railway ; Springdale School District vs. Canadian Pacific Railway; together with copies of all judgments of the courts before whom the cases were tried, and of the refusal of the Judicial Com- mittee of the Privy Council of the application for leave to appeal to that court. Pre- sented 21st April, 1908. — Mr. Lake Not printed.

204. Copy of a Report of the Privy Council approved by His Excellency the Administrator on the 21st April, 1908, on a memorandum dated 20th April, 1908, from the Minister of Public Works, recommending that the order in council of the 30th March, 1908^ providing for the continuation of certain contracts therein mentioned for dredging at various places in the provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia be cancelled. Presented 23rd April, 1908, by Hon. W. Pugsley Not printed.

205. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27th April, 1908, showing claims for damages to property, or personal injury or loss or damage on the Intercolonial Railway, which have been settled since 1st January, 1908; nature of the claims so settled; amount of damage claimed in each case; the settlements arrived at, and the names of the persons so settled with. Presented 27th April, 1908. — Hon. G. P. Graham.

Not printed.

205a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, for a copy of the Report of the Deputy Minister of Railways and Canals, and the Deputy Minister of Maiine and Fisheries in reference to their meeting with delegates of the Boards of Trade of Prince Edward Island at Charlottetown in June last, to take into considera- tion the removal of the heavy freight and passenger rates on the Prince Edward Island Railway and the Intercolonial Railway, and on freight and passenger rates to and from Prince Edward Island; also all correspondence, telegrams, &c., in possession of the Government or any member or official relating thereto, and other questions dis- cussed at said meeting. Presented 27th April, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's). Not printed.

205b. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, for a copy of all letters, telegrams and other documents relating to an accident which happened at Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, on the 3rd of December last, whreby Captain James Forrestall lost his life; and also the evidence taken at the investigatio)i subsequently held by officers of the department and the report made thereon. Presented 7th May, 1908.— Mr. Sinclair Not jyrinted.

205c. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing the number of trains, both freight and passenger, on the Intercolonial Railway breaking down or detained from defects in engines during the months of October, November and December, 1907, and the causes of such defects. Presented 18th May, 1908.--il/r. Reid (Grenville) Not printed.

205c/. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing the number of locomotives on the Intercolonial Railway out of service on the 3Jst December,^ 1907, and the date of purchase of each engine out of 6er\ice, from whom puicliased^ type of engine, passenger or freight, haulage capacity, when in efficient state of repair, whun put out of service, and when last used. Presented 18th May, 1908. — Mr. Reid

(Grenville) Not pi-inlcd.

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205e. Return to an order of the House oi Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, ehoAving th^ number of tons of new steel rails lying along the line of the Intercolonial Railway unused, date when purchased, if required, and when to be used. Presented ISth May, 1908. — Mr. Beid (Grenville) Not printed.

205/. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, showing the number of locomotives in service on the Intercolonial Railway on the several Sundays in the months of October, November and December, 1907, hauling freight trains. Presented 18th May. 1908.— Mr. Reid (Grenville) Not printed.

205g. Return to an order of the Senate, dated the 12th May, 1908, for a copy of all the corres- pondence exchanged in 1906 and 1907, between Mr. L. C. A. Casgrain, of Nicolet, and Messrs. J. Butler, Deputy Minister of Railway and Canals, and T. C. Burpee, engineer, or any other persons in the Department of Railways and Canals, on the subject of the fences along the line of the Intercolonial Railway across the county of Nicolet and the neighbouring counties. Presented 21st May, 1908. — Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed.

205/i. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th June, 1908, for copies of all accounts, vouchers, correspondence and other papers relating to a payment of $8,399.68 to K. Falconer in connection with New Accounting System on Government Railways, as set out at Page W— 192, Report Auditor General, 1906. Presented 10th June, 1908.— Hon. G. P. Graham Not printed.

205 i. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, reports and recommendations in possession of the Govern- ment, or any member or official thereof, with respect to improved railway service on the Belfast' and Murray Harbour Branch Railway. Presented 10th June, 1908.— Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed.

206. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 18th March, 1908, for a copy of all papers necessary to bring the information contained in Sessional Paper No. 90, 1907, up to date. (Robins Irrigation Company.) Presented 28th April, 1908. — Mr. imes.

Not printed.

207. Certified copies of Reports of the Committee of the Privy Council, dated 30th March, 1908, and 16th April, 1908, approved by His Excellency the Administrator, and of the 28th April, 1908, approved by His Excellency the Governor General, on certain estimates of expenses in connection with the celebration of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain, submitted by the National Battlefields Commission for the sanction and approval of the Governor General in Council. Presented 30th April, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid haulier Printed jor sest>ional papers.

208. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, for a copy of all cor- respondence, reports, telegrams, resolutions, petitions, &c., in possession of the Govern- ment or any member or official thereof, * respecting the demand of the Charlottetown Board of Trade or any person in Prince Edward Island, for federal legislation to give sailing vessels and steamers equal rights in their proper loading turns at the coal ports in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Presented 5th May, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's).

Not printed.

209. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 10th April, 1908, showing: 1. The numbc-i of automatic low pressure acetylene gas buoys which have been purchased by the Govern- ment during the years 1904-3-6-7 from the International Marine Signal Company, of Ottawa, giving each year separate, and the prices paid for the same. 2. Whether ten- ders were called for their supply; if so how many tenders were received, from whom, and the prices at which they were offered. 3. How many other gas buoys, beacons, whistling buoys and light appliances were purchased from the same company during the same period of time, the prices paid for the same; whether any tenders were called for; if so, the names of the tenderers and the prices asked. 4. The quantity of the carbide purchased by the Government during the years 1903-4-5-6-7, the price paid, from

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whom purchased and whether by tender or otherwise. Presented 6th May, 1908.— Hon. Sir Mackenzie Boiv ell Not printed.

210. Eeturn to an address of the Senate, dated 30th January, 1908, showing: 1. Has Mr. Michel Simeon Delisle, of the parish of Portneuf, in the county of Portaeuf, merchant, and, since 1900, member of the House of Commons, at any time after the general elections of 1896, received any sum of money whatsoever coming from the federal treasury. 2. If so, when, how much, and for what object at each time. Presented 6th May, 1908.— Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed.

211. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th May, 1908, for a copy of the report made by Mr. Victor Gaudet as a result of the investigation held by him into charges preferred against E. Eoy, foreman of works, under the Department of ^Marine and Fisheries; and of the evidence in connection therewith. Presented lltli May, 1908.— Hon. L. P. Brodeur Not printed.

212. Keturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th March, 1908, for a copy of ail correspondence, telegrams, reports, and all other information, not already brought down, in possession of the Government or any member or official thereof, in reference to winter communication, and the construction of a tunnel between Prince Edward Island and the mainland of Canada. Presented 2nd July, 1908.— Mr. Martin (Queen's).

Not printed.

213. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, for a copy of all tenders, contracts, correspondence, plans, specifications, certificates, schedules, and all other papers and documents, including settlement, agreements, claims or adjust- ments thereof, relating to the contract of Messieurs ^Murray & Cleveland to do the work at the eastern gap at Toronto Harbour, which work was completed in or about the year 1896. Presented 14th May, 1908.— Mr. Macdone/Z Not printed.

214. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th April, 1908, for a copy of all letters, telegrams, memoranda and correspondence of every kind between the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, or any officer of his department, and any person or persons, respecting the purchase of supplies for the Department of Marine and Fisheries at Quebec, St. John, New Brunswick and Halifax, during the years 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1896. Presented 14th May, 1908.— Mr. Jo/in5 ton Not printed.

215. Copy of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States concerning the fisheries in waters contiguous to the Dominion of Canada and the United States, signed at Washington on April 11, 1908. Presented 19th May, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Printed for both distribution and sessional papers

215a. Correspondence, orders in council and despatches in connection with the negotiation

of a treaty between Great Britain and the United States concerning the fisheries in

T»aters contiguous to the Dominion of Canada and the United States* Presented 4th

June, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. . .Prinfrd for both distribution and sessional papers.

216. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 29th January. 1908, showing the total expenditure by the Department of Public Works in Prince Edward Island over the following periods: 1873 to 1878; 1878 to 1896; 1896 to 1907; and the total expenditure by the Public Works Department in Prince county over periods 1873 to 1878; 1878 to 1882; 1882 to 1887; 1887 to 1891; 189t to 1896; 1896 to 1900; 1900 to 1907, respectively. And the expenditures by the Public AVorks Department in the counties of Queen's and King's for the years and the periods of years above-mentioned. Also the total expendi- tures in said province by the Post Office Department, the Department of Railways and Canals, and the Department of Militia and Defence. And further, the total expendi- tures by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, including the development, pi'opaga- tion and preservation of the fisheries, and in the maintenance of winter communication across the Northumberland Straits, for the years and periods of years above referred to. Presented 26th May, 1908.— Mr. Lefurgey Not printed.

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217. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th December, 1907, for a copy of all correspondence, contracts and appointments of overseers in respect to Port Burwell Harbour, in the county of Elgin, Ontario, since 1st January, 1907; also a return showing pay-sheets, amount of new material used, from whom purchased, of all day or contract work on the said harbour, giving names of overseers and by whom appointed for the same. Presented 26th May, 1908.— -¥r. Marshall Not printed.

218. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th May, 1908, showing the names of all persons who furnished supplies to the steamer Petrel between the 31st March, 1907, and 30th April, 1908, the amount paid to each such person, and the date of each payment. Presented 4th June, 1908. — Mr. Chisholm (Huron] Not printed.

219. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th February, 1908, (a) showing the revenue contributed by the province of British Columbia for each and every year from 1872-3 to 1905, inclusive, under the following heads: 1. Customs. 2. Chinese Immigration. 3. Inland Eevenue, Excise, Weights and Measures, Gas Inspection, Electric Light Inspection, Methylated Spirits, Sundries. 4. Post Offices. 5. Public Works, Telegraphs, Esquimalt Graving Dock, Casual. 6. Experimental Farm. 7. Penitentiary. 8. Marine and Fisheries, Sick Mariners' Fund, Steamboat Inspection, examination of Masters and Mates, Casual and Harbours, Fisheries. 9. Superannua- tion. 10. Dominion Lands and Timber. 11. Vancouver Assay Office. 12. Miscellaneous. 13. Public Debt. 14. Any other source. And (b)sho\ving expenditure by the Dominion of Canada on account of the province of British Columbia, for each and every year from 1872-3 to 1905, inclusive, under the following heads : 1. Public Debt. 2. Charges of Management. 3. Lieutenant Governor. 4. Administration of Justice, Judges, &c. 5. Penitentiary. 6. Experimental Farm. 7. Quarantine. 8. Immigration. 9. Pensions, &c. 10. Militia. 11. Public Works, Buildings, Harbours and Eivers, Dredging. 12. Telegraphs, Agency. 13. Mail subsidy. 14. Marine and Fisheries, Dominion Steamers, Lighthouses, Meteorological jSFarine Hospital, Steamboat Inspection, Miscellaneous, Fisheries, Fisheries Inspection, Hatcheries. 15. Indians. 16. Subsidies. 17. Domiuion Lands. 18. Customs. 19. Inland Eevenue, Excise, Weights and Measures, Gas and Electric Light. 20. Esquimalt Dry Dock. 21. Post Office. 22. Chinese Immigration. 23. Defences, Esquimalt. 24. Chinese Immigration Inquiry. 25. Bounty on Minerals. 26. Miscellaneous. 27. Vancouver Assay Office. 28. Eailway Subsidies. 29. Any other source. Presented 10th July, 1908. — Mr. Ross (Yale-Cariboo). .Printed for distribution.

220. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 3rd February, 1908, showing during the last ten years how much money has been expended by years by this Government for printing and lithographing done outside of Canada; and for what reason such woi'k was done out of Canada. Presented 4th June, 1908. — Mr. Macdonell..Not printed.

221. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 5th June, 1908, for a copy of the evidence taken in the Montcalm-Milivaukee collision case, and a copy of the decision of the Avreck commissioner and of the assessors on 'the collision. Presented 5th June, 1908.— /for?. L. P. Brodeur Not printed.

222. Eeturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, for the pro- duction of the following: 1. A copy of the appointment of Doctor Edmond Savard, of Chicoutimi, as paymaster for the county of Chicoutimi. 2. A copy of the instructions given to him as such regarding the validity of the receipts. 3. A copy of all corres- pondence that took place between Doctor Edmond S.avard and the Department bf Public Works of Canada in regard to the St. Fulgence pier, in the county of Chicou- timi. 4. A copy of all correspondence that took place between the Auditor General and the Department of Public Works regarding the said Doctor Edmond Savard, pay- master, concerning the St. Fulgence pier. 5. A copy of all the pay lists in connection with the said St. Fulgence pier during the period of time that the said Doctor Savard

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was paymaster. 6. A copy of all the pay lists for works done to the wharfs of Chicou- timi and St. Alexis during the time that the said Doctor Savard was paymaster. Presented 9th June, 1908. — Mr. Bergeron Not printed.

223. Keturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 11th March, 1908, showing: 1. All lands or interests in lands granted by the Government to the Temperance Colonization Society, together with the dates of such grants, description of lands granted, consideration paid, or terms upon which such lands were granted, and all other particulars of sale. 2. Showing the terms of settlement or otherwise upon which such lands were granted, or held by the Society, and the conditions or regulations in force from time to time regarding such grants, and the holding thereof respectively. 3. Showing wherein or in what respect and with respect to what lands, the said Society lived up to, and complied with such conditions and regulations, and wherein the Society failed to comply therewith. 4. Showing what lands, if any, have been reclaimed by the oGvernment from the Society for such non-compliance with such terms and conditions, or for any other cause or reason. 5. Showing what lands the said Society still hold, as far as known. 6. Showing whether the said Society is still in existence, and if so, who compose the same as far as known. 7. Also for a copy of all correspondence, reports, memoranda, orders in council, or other docu- ments in possession of the Government, relating to the said Society or the lands granted thereto. Presented 10th June, 1908. — Mr. Macdonell Not printed.

224. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing the number of men and the quantity of supplies, material and mails transported op Government account over the Qu'Appeile, Long Lake and Saskatchewan Railway, the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, the Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Company, and the Winnipeg Groat Northern Railway, with the cost of same at current transport rates, since the beginning of the contract arrangements made with each, up to date. Presented 17th June, 1908. — Mr. Foster Not printed.

223. Supplementary Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 17th December, 1906, for : 1. A copy of all leases and agreements between the Government, repre- sented by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, and (a) the Athabasca Fish Com- pany (J. K. McKenzie, Selkirk, Manitoba), or their assigns, Messrs. Butterfield & Dee; (b) A. McNee, Windsor, Ontario; (c) the British American Fish Corporation, of Montreal and Selkirk (F. H. Markey). 2. A copy of all reports, correspondence or documents, relating to or touching upon the application for securing of, transfer of, or enjoyment of any privileges under said leases. 3. .4 statement of all rentaje, bonuses, or payments to the Government in respect of such leases to date. 4. All information in the possession of or procurable by the Government with reference to (a) the number of tugs, boats and men employed; (b) the quantity and value of nets used; (c) the number and value of fish taken; (d) the quantity of fish exported under each of said leases during the last period of twelve months, for which such figures are available. Presented 26th June, 1908.— Mt-. ^mes; Not printed.

226. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, for a copy of all contracts, papers and other documents between the Government or the Department of Militia and Defence, or any member thereof, or anj-^ one actiiig for or on its behalf, and the Sutherland Rifle Sight Company, or any one acting for or. on its behalf, relating to the purchase of rifle sights or any other materials. Presented 26th June, 1908 — Mr. Worthington Not printed.

827. Return to an order of the Senate, dated 18th June, 1908, showing the tonnage entered at St. John, N.B., and Halifax, N.S., for the years 1905, 1906 and 1907. Also the value of imports for the same years at St. John, N.B., and Halifax, N.S., and also the value of exports for same year from St. John, N.B., and Halifax, N.S. Presented 7th July,

1908.— Hon. Mr. Domville Not printed.

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228. Keturn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th July, 19C8, for a copy of a memorandum by Major General P. H. N. Lake, C.B., C.M.G., Inspector General, upon that portion of the Report of the Civil Service Commissioners, 1908, which deals with the Military Administration of the Militia. Presented ISth July, 1908.— iStr Frederick Borden . .Printed for distribution.

229. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th January, 1908, showing the population of each town, village or other place in Canada, in which any public building has been erected at the expense of Canada since Ist January, 1897, or for a (public building in which any public money has been voted, expended or appropriated since that date, together with a statement of the amount voted, expended or appropriated in each case, the total cost of each such building, the estimated total cost of any such building not yet completed, the purpose of each such building in each instance, the cost of the annual maintenance and upkeep thereof; and so that the said statement shall show the information aforesaid by division of the said towns, villages or other places in the following classes: Those having a population not exceeding 2,000, 8,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7.000, 8,000, 9,000, 10,000; also giving the names of all other towns and vil- lages in Canada of each of the said classes in which no such public buildings have been erected up to the present time. Presented 13th July, 1908— Af?-. Borden (Carleton).

Not printed.

230. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 2nd July, 1908, sliowiDg: 1. The names of all senators and members of the House of Commons who have been appointed to office of emolument during the years 1896-7-8-9, 1900-1-2-3-4-5-6-7 and 8. 2. The name of the office to which each senator and member was appoiuted. 3. The salary attached to each office. Presented 14th July, 1908. — Hon, Mr. Landry Not printed.

231. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th February, 1908, for a copy of all petitions, letters, correspondence, reports, documents, papers, and other informa- tion in relation to the granting of a license in the year 1905 to E. H. McLennan and G. A. Redmond, both of River John, Nova Scotia, for the erection of a factory and to fish lobsters, with the date of such license. Presented 16th July, 1908. — Mr. McLean (Queen's) Not printed.

231fl. Keturn to an address of the House of Commons, dated 23rd March, 1908, for a copy of all correspondence, telegrams, petitions, orders in council, applications for licenses, in possession of the Government or any member or official thereof, respecting the granting of lobster fishing and packing licenses in Prince Edward Island for the years 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907-8, and the report of the inspectors thereon. Presented 18th .luly, 1908. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed.

232. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 16th December, 1907, showing: The amounts paid by the various departments of the Government since July, 1896, for sites for the following purposes, respectively: (a) court houses; (b) Royal Northwest Mounted Police purposes; (c) jails or penitentiaries; (d) armouries; (e) post offices; (f) Daminion lands office; (</) land titles offices; (h) customs offices; (i) inland revenue; (j) weights and measures; (fc) other Dominion Government purposes, in the following villages, towns or cities, respectively: Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina, Moosejaw, Medicine Hat, Lethbl'idge, Calgary, Macleod, Cardston, Pincher Creek, Red Deer, Lacombe, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton, Battleford, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Yorkton and Dauphin. Presented 17th July, 1908.— i¥r. McCarthy (Calgary) Not printed

233. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 30th March, 1908, for a copy of specifications, tenders, contracts, orders in council, extension or renewal of contracts in connection with Quebec Harbour improvements in 1903, and subsequently; and of all letters, correspondence and memoranda in connection therewith ; and also a state- ment of the sums of money paid on account oi the work in and subsequent to 1903 Presented 17th July, 1908. — Mr. Lennox Not printed.

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234. Copy of a telegram from the Canadian Manufacturers' Association relative to the woollen industries, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier's reply thereto. Presented 18th July, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed.

234a. Correspondence, &c., from the Canadian Manufacturers' Association relating to the woollen industries in Canada. Presented 20th July, 1908, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Not printed.

235. Return to an order of the Senate, dated 6th V.&y, 1908, calling for copies of all corres- pondence with the Department of Inland Eevenue and officers, referring to analysis of fertilizers and for the decision of the department on questions raised during fthe yeais 1906, 1907 and 1908, to date. Presented 18th July, 1908.— ffon. Mr. Domville.

Not printed.

7-8 EDWARD VII

SESSIONAL PAPER No. 20a

A. 1908

DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAY AND CANALS

CAKAL STATISTICS

FOR THE

SEASON OF NAVIGATION

19 06

PRINTED BY ORDER OF PARLIAMENT

O T T A W A PRINTED BY S. E. DAWSON, PRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY

1907 [No. 20a— 1908.]

7-8 EDWARD Vil. oESSIONAL PAPER No. 20a A. 1908

Ottawa, August 8, 1907.

M. J. Butler, Esq.,

Deputy ^Minister of Railways and Canals.

Dear Mr. Butler : — Hitherto it has been the practice to publish the statistics in relation to canals a year later than their actual date. Two reasons in chief actuated this course : First, the calendar year was used, as it still is, for figures relating to navi- gation ; second, certain data supplied by American Boards of Trade with respect to waterways traffic were not available until the latter part of the succeeding year. In this situation you instructed me to have the statistical matter prepared in time for the report to be laid before Parliament at the session immediately following the year to which it related. I have acted accordingly, and during the next sitting of the House of Commons the Canal Statistics for the year 1906 and also for the year 1907 will be presented. In future the report will be published within three naonths after the close of the calendar year.

I have thought it well to prepare a digest of some of the more important statistics with regard to the traffic which has passed through Canadian canals. The following table will be of interest : —

DEPARTMEXT OF RAILM^AYS AXD CANALS

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It wil be observed that the business between Canadian ports shows a large increase durinj? the twenty years period, particularly with regard to traffic westward. From Canadian to United States ports the growth has been considerable, although here again the up-bound traffic has been in larger volume than that moving eastward. The trade between United States ports by way of Canadian canals has grown very largely since 1887, although exhil)iting wide fluctuations. In this instance, however, the movement down- ward— that is, from the Upper Lctkes to ports in the East — has expanded to a greater degree than that upward.

There* has been an actual shrinkage in the up traffic between United States and Canadian ports during the twenty years included in the table. The eastbound business, however, has practically doubled.

With regard to total tonnage, it will be observed that the traffic moving up and down has increased by 287 per cent, during the past twenty years. The business west- ward showed a gain of 368 per cent., while that eistward grew to the extent of 257 per cent. It is instructive to take note of the fact that this expansion of business on the canals of Canada is relatively large;' thin that shown by Canadian railways during the same period. While 57,966,713 tons of freiglit were carried by Canadian railways in 1906, as compared wit i 16,356,337 in 1887, the betterment was but 254 per cent, as against 287 per cent, on the canals. Of course, this includes the use made by United States vessels of the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie and Welland canals.

This must be regarded as a very satisfactory result, indicating as it does the value and growing usefulness of the Canadian waterwayrs system. As the territories west of Lake Superior develop the importance of Canadian waterways will be more and more demonstrated as a means for the controlling of transportation rates.

I append two further tables with respect to United States and Canadian vessels which have parsed through Canadian canals since the year 1887 : —

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