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And the following gentlemen : Thomas Cramp, Hon. J. B. Thibaudean, Hugh Mackay. Joseph Duhamel, James Stewart, James MciShane, M.P.P., Hon. H. Mercier, M.P.P., Alfred Perry. Advisort Couhittbe. — tJon. Edwd. Goff Penny, Hon. B. Latamme, Q C, Hon. L. S. Huntington, M.P., Hon. H. Mercier, M.P.P., James McBhane, M.P.P. v.^M. Toast (!oMitiTTBB.— Jobs' ' ^A WQt^tSm^ Q.C, Hon. J. B. Thibaudeau, BTdwar^floitoa,' MP., Ewan McLennan, Wm. Scallon, Denis Barry, Selkirk Cross. * FiNANOB CouMiTTBi. — David Seath, Trea- surer ; Bobert Mackay, Alex. Moifatt, Selkirk Cross, Chas. Parmalee. Phimtinq Committbb. — M. Hutchinson, James G. T Cleghorn, J. O. B. Dillon, AUz. Munro, M.D., Arch. McGoun, Jr. Masio CouMiTTiK. — Alex. Moffatt, David Seath, John H. Rogers, Fred. Massey, B. Dandurand. > Seatino Cohuittbb. — James N. Green- shields, W. Fred. Ritchie, Mederic Houde, W. Scallon, C. E. A. Patterson, Alfred Perry, N. Dandurand. Deooratiok Comuittbb. — Robert Mfckay, Alex. Moffatt, Bobert Ueid, James Morgan, Jr., C. E. A. Patterson. ^t- THE BANQUET. On Tuesday evening, 29th of Marcli, the dinner given to the Honourable Edward Blake, under the auspices of the Young Men's Reform Club, came off at the Windsor Hotel, and was, as prognoa ticated, a great and brilliant success. The desire of the members of the Liberal party, to do honour to the talented and able Chief of the party, taxed not only the seating, but the standing-room capacity of the Windsor's large dir;.ing-room. In fact, notwithstanding the skill displayed by the Committee of Arrangements to find place for all those at- tendinj: the banquet, so that they might be n a position to hear the eloquent addresses which were made by the leaders of the party, they were forced to send many of their friends into the gallery with the band, while hundreds more, mounted on chairs, were in the corridors, listening to the speeches as best they could. Seldom has there been seen such a rallying together of Liberals as last night. The meeting held at the Queen's Hall a few months ago, *hen the same great statesman addressed his countrymen on the Pacific contract, surpassed the meeting of last night in num- bers, but not in enthusiasm, for the Liberal cause and its patriotic principals. That meeting was -a manifestation of th« Mi)- r ?" '^ « mi 195238 I Bdence and respect which the people had in the eouree pursued by the Liberal leader and hta supporters in protecting tht pi^ri-ii:>o>iy of (lie peoi;!^. Lu»t uigiii ihai confidence and respect was mwde the firmer, and will assuredly give the Chief of the i^rty more strength and encourage- ment to stand fast and ncht out to the end the battle of the people s rights. On all sides could be seen young and old stand- ing shoulder to shoulder and weighing well the words of wise counsel and advice which fell from the lips of the speakers. To many youngsters, indeed, it was of much ad- vantage to hear, from such masters of (he politics of the country, the true his- tory of the Reform party ; its battles in the past and its triumphs ; of the men at the party helm in the past, and how they achieved, in the face of many obstacles. Constitutional Qovernnient for the people. The difficulties in those days were greater than now ; yet the party, guided by such noble-minded men as Mackenzie, Baidwm, Lafontaine and others, advocating the rights of the people, came through the ordeal with honour and credit, and gained for us the liberties which w^ now enjoy, and which every true Liberal and lover of his country is bound to see maintained. The clouds round Liberal heads then were dark and lowering, as they have been over us for the past few years, but as there is a silver lining to every cloud, so brightness and light is once more beginning to break over the fortunes of the Liberal party. As the leaders of the party in the past were guided by high and noble motives for the country's good, and eventually were vic- torious, so those of to-d*y follow in their footsteps, and look to the youni; men of the Liberal party to sustain tiiem in the noble work they are seeking to carry out. The Young Men's Reform Club of this city are desirous of doing their duty, and in this they a''e encouraged by those staunch men of Liberal principles whose hair has be- come grey in the service of the party, and who are glad to see the young generation taking hold of the work which for years past they have robly borne the burden. The formation of the Young Men's Reform Club, as soon as it was started, received every assistance arid countenance from the fathers of the paity in the city. Advice and counsel were fver at band, and, in a few weeks' time^ the members of the young Club spran;, as if by magic, into existence, found tbomselves in such a strong position as to undertake to invite the honoured leader of the parXy to a closer acquaintance. The idea was no sooner broached than it was quickly acted utoon, and, with the co-operation of their eldtre, they had, last night, the distinguished honour of having as their guest their lead- er and Canada's greatest statesman, the Hon. Edward Blake. In doing him honour they honoured themselves, their city and their country. They have also seen the leader to whom their allegiance ia due, one whom we feel certain, from the manner in which they received him, they wiir follow with confidence wherever he may lead, for it will only be the path of honour he will ask them to tread. The demonstration of last night was one the Young Men's Reform Club may think of with pride in after years. The arrange- ments for the dinner were as complete as oould be desired. Considering the immense number which the " Windso?' had to cater for, the banquet was in every respect all that the most critical could have antici- pated. The tables had been arranged in what is called rake fashion, the invited guests' table running the whole length of the large dining-room, and twelve smaller ones running at right angles to it, at which were seated the subscribers. The Chair was taken by Mr. J. J. Maclaren, Q.C., having as Vice-Chairman Messrs. Robt. Mackay, Denis Barry and Alex Moffatt,Vice- Preuidentsof tbeClub. Acting as Chairman at the other tables were Messrs. J. G- T. Cleghorn, J. C. McCorkill, S. Cross, Dr. A. Muuro, A. Larer -a, J. N. Greenshields, W. Scallon, P. H. Roy, E. C. Monk, D. R. Ross and J. O. B. Dillon. Seated on the right of the Chairman were the Hon. Edward Blake, the guest of the evening. Hon R Laflamme, Mr Bcriver, M P, Hon H O J0I7, Hob V Langelier, JaR McShane, M P P, B Prefontaine, M P P, F G Bouthillier, M P P. On the left were Hon W Laurier, Hon L S Huntington, Hon B Thibaudeau, Ed Holton, M P, Hon H Mercier, Hon F G Marchand, H A Nelson, M P P, B G Meikle, M P P. Seated on either side of these were Messrs. Porier, Favreau, E McLennan, Aid Hagar, J H Mooney, Wm Darling, Prof Murray, F X Archambault, C A Geu£frion, W Prevost, HPKh Mackay, F Mackenzie, Thoc Cramp, J K Ward, Aid Gilman, F W Thomas, N W Trenholme,Ald Proctor, Aid D Brown, J Hodgson, H Lynan, Edward Mackay, James Shearer, Tbos Workman, Jos Barsalou, B W Shepherd, James Stewart, Joel Leduc, J H Joseph, Jas MuCready, Louis Tourville, C Perrault, W W Bob- ertson, Jas O'Halloran, Q U, B French, B Morrice, Thos Leeming, Aid J C Watson, aad A A Ayer. 8 «d u|»on, ir eld«n, ngaished leir lead- man, the ing him res, their lave also igiance ia from the bim, they erever he e path of >ad. The « one the think of arrange- mplete an i immense lid to cater CHpect all ive antici- in what is ,ed guests' ;h of the > smaller t, at which The Chair ren, Q.C., sra. Kobt. oB'att,Vice- I Chairman 8. J. G. T. 'osp, Dr. A. shields, W. 3nk, D. R. Seated on •e the Hon. he evening. P, Hon H ; McShane, P P, F G were Hon an, Hon R iHMerder, H Nelson, Seated on e Messrs. Aid Hagar, Murray. P W Prevost, hoc Cramp, W Thomas, Id D Brown, rd Mackay, kman, Jos les Stewart, I MuOready, , W WEob- Frencb, 9 r C Watson, Tha follewinc i> th« list of subsoril^era to thevbanqnet : F. X. Arcbambault, S. J. Andrea, L.D.S., Q.C. W. H. Arnton, Chas. Ault, M.D., A. A. Ayer, J. R.Alexander, M.D. Robert Archer. Dr. Qeo. Armstrong, 0. R. Anderson, Geo. Alderidge, J. Ji Arnton. Wm. Aoftus. B Aid. David Brown, F. L. Beique,Q.C., W.F. Badenach, Jos. Barsalou, C. Beausoleil, Chas. Byrd, Chas. Boden, A. R. Brown, John S. Brown, Alfred Britton, J. Stevenson Brown, Honore Beaugrand, J. E. Brais, Jos. N. Bienvenu, 0'HaraBaynee,N.P.,F. G. Bouthillier, George Baynes, M.D. M.P.P., C. R. Black, J. B. Brouseau, W. M. Blaiklock, Moritz Boas, Denis Barry, Geo. Bury, R. J. Brown, Frank Brennan, J. H- Browning, Geo. Bishop, John Beattie, Jonathan Brown, Thomas Bowes, J. M. Bucknall, T. V. J. B. A. Beique, R. A. Beckett, Hugh Brodie, N.P., Henri Brossard, Frs. Braid wood, Nap. Bourassa, Chas. Bover, . Thomas Bell, Edwin Benjamin, Allan Brown. R. Brown. C Allan G. Gumming, Geo. B. Cramp, W. Alex. Caldwell, W. B. Craig, G. A. Cameron, R. Coekburn, E. D. CoUeret, A. B. Chaffee, A. B. Chaffee, Jr., Thos. Christie, M.D., J. F. Cotton, Lachute. James Cunningham, •John Crawford, Thomas Cramp Arch. M. Cassils, James Crathern, T. James Claxton, T. A. Crathern, C. E. Chandler, * Selkirk Cross, Frank Caverhill, J. G. T. Cleghorn, George Caverhill, C. C. Clapperton, S. Garsley, . T. H. Christmas, J. B. Cantin, H. M. Childs, J. Cochentbaler, Ja9. H. Carnegie, T. A. Crane, Chas. C. Corneille, G. A. Cantin, Geo. A. Childs, Oswald Cammann, Samuel Gharest, Geo. L. Gains, Dr. C. L. Cotton, C. C. Clapham, Cowansville, Fred Colson, P. A. Crosbey, S. Cutler, Jr., James Crankshaw. Joseph Doutre, Q.C., M. Davis, William Oarliog, G. DeSoU, ThoxDM Darling, William Diyadale}^ W. W. D'unlop, E. T. Day, •I iiiiKui M^tjwmiv, W. W. DUDiVjf, ^oe. Dahamel, Q.C., Joe. Ducheaaeau, Aohille Dorion, J. G. B. Dillon, Adam Darling, John Dun lop, H. ThoB. Duffy, 0. J. Devlin, J. M.M. Duff; John Dillon, David Drvsdale, Sullivan David, James Darling, J. A. Davis, R. Dandurand, J. B. R. Dufresnc, S. Davis, L. O. David, Ernest Desroaiers, D. Downie. L. G. P. besrosiers, A. L. Desaulniera, M . D., Louiseville, — Duchesneau, J. R. Dougall, I'bos. M. Dougall. L. Davis, Dr- Duchesneau. Wm. Ewan, James Ewan, Dr. Fisher, R. French, John Fair, Antoine Favreau, Roswell Fisher, John Eraser, £ F. Edgar, CD. Edwards. Sidney Fisher, John Fair, Jr., Geo. H. Fhnt, Peter Fulton, Robert Pin lay, David Fin lay. G G. A. Geoffrion, Q.C., J. B. Galipeau, J. N. Greenshields, R. Gardner, ■ Rev. T. Gales, F. E. Garraty, Aid. F. E. Gilman, G. Gouldthorpe, J. E. Gaboury, N.P., P. R. Goyette, Geo. W. Gardner, Geo. Goldie. Hon. Felix Geoffrion, Antoine Gougeon, Thos. P. Gorman, Dr. Globensky, D. Graham, Aid. Jacques Grenier. H Gavin Houston, E. Higginbotham, Capt. Henderson , M. Hutchinsop, A. Hamilton, J. A. Harte, D. H. Hogg, H. A. Hutchins, M. Hannan, T. L. Harrison, S.N. Hicks, W. Hamilton, John P. Hodgson, R. Hevneman, Chas. "W. Hagar. N. E. Hamilton, A. Cristopher Healy. Hon. L. S. Hunting- ton, M.P., Ed. Holton, M.P., W. DeCourcy Har- nett, Jonathan Hodgson, Edward Hagar, Captain L. Howard Daasel, Thoe.E. Hodgson, Aid. Chas. Hagar* C. D. Hanson, J. C. Holden, Antoine Hamilton, Jas. Hughes, J. C. Holden, James M. Hall, George lies, J, H. IsawsoQ, Alfred Isaacson, F. C. Ireland, J. H. Joeepii , Edgar Judge, Horace JosepU, Henry Jonas, J IlJlui • A. L. JoboNon, H. Joseph, K R. JobnfWD, W. James Jarvis, K Fred. W. Kelly, G. R. W. Kittflon, W. Fred. Kay, John M. Kirk. A. Keroach, Hon. P. I^augclier, Hon. R. Laflamme, Q.C., Henrv Lyman, Jos. 6. Learmont, J. L. Lafcntaine, M.P.P., Edm'd Lareau,Q.C. W. D. Lighthall, W. M. Lemesurier, Leon Larue, Fred. S. Lyuian Calixte Lebeuf, Joel Leduc, — Lanigaa, Dr. Lawder, Cowans- ville. Dr. Laberge, M.P.P., W. J. Learmont, H. H. Lyman, D. L. L<)ckerby, Wm. LaverB, H. Labelle, Seth P. Leet, G. f!. Lumley, L. A. Laverfl, Lynn T. Leet, Daniel Lyonn, M. Longtin, Tbos. Liggett Ghas. Levme, Geo. R. Longeway, ThoB. Leeming. H. Lovell, M. P. P. F. X. LecavallicT. J. B. Leslie. M. Hon.F. G.Marchand, K. G.Meikle, M.P.P., M.P.P., Geo. A. Mooney, Prof. J. Clarke Mur- Jamen Morgan, Jr., ray, LL.D., Geo. W. Moks, E. C. Monk, W. G. Martin, Alex. Munro, M.D., Charles Martin, Aid- J. H. Mooney, M. Michaeln, Hon. Honore, Mer- Paul G. Martineau, cier, M.P.P., Charles Martin, David Morrice, W. L. Maltby, W.P. Mewhort, '1'. R. Marshall, Maxwell Murdoch, Ralph Merry, Frank Mooney, L. L. Maillot, R. Miller, Jr., Fred. Maseey, W. E. Muir, L. Munro, P. R. Martineau. J. W.Mills. F. H. Mathewson, Rlchaitl Mooney, W. Symes Miller Edward Mackav, H. S. Macdenald, Aid. McShane, M. P., ^Eneas McMaeter, Hugh Mackay, J. J. Maclaren, Ewan McLennan, Wm. McLaren, A. 0. McBean, Mc. Murdoch McKenzie, Geo. McBean, P. H. Mackay, Jr., J, A. McKinuon, A. Macarthur, Alex. Mackenzie, James Maclaren, John Maclean, John McKergow, James McCrea'ly, Robert Ifaokay, John S. McLaohlftD, Wm.'McLachlan, John Macintosh, C. J. Mclntyre, B. G. Maclean, J. Ghas. McCorkill, A. C. Mclndoe, G. D. Mackay John Macnish, -R. W. McLachlan, James Mullouatll, F. C. A. Mclnloe, Arch. McOouD, Jr., Wm. McCsllum, Richard McKeown, John McLean James McLennan, John 'McQueen, R. W. McDougall, John S. McLachlan, Wm. McLachlan. N. H. A.Nelaon,M.P.P.,Fred. E.Nelson, Albert D. Nelson, U. Newman, James Neville, W. H. Nolan. O. James 0'Halloran,L. S. Odell, Q. C. JohnOHteJI. J. B. Owens. Hon. E. G.Penny, Aid. G. D. Proctor, G. Perrault, R.Prefontaine,M.P A. E. Poirier, Wilfrid Prevost, Robert Pinkerton, E. Z. Para«li8, Q.C E. G. Penny, Jr., L. P. Poitras, Jr., W. D. Pettigrew, G. S. Page, Hon. D. A. Ru88, R. A. Rame^ay, W. W. Robertson, Robert Reford, Robert Reid, Philippe H. Rov, C.J. Root, J. H. Rogers, P. Alfred Perry, J. W. PattfiiHon, Frank Pritty. P,LouiH Perrault,' Ernest Pauaud, Clia^. H. Parmeiee, H. A. Plamondon, ., (.1. E. A. Patterson, Eustache Pare, Joseph Percival, A. J. Post, George Phillips. U W. Fred. Ritchie, Thomas Robin, Jos. Rielle, John A. Robertson, H. B. Rainville, ■j. Y. Rov, D. R. Ross, James M. Reid, J. H. Redfern, Cote W. Lord Ross, St. Antoine, J. E. Robidoux, P. 0. Rinfret, John Ralston, — Poe, — Roy, James Reid, Wm. Reid. Alfred Roy, fils, John Reid, A. Racme, Arthur Rov. .I.e. Robillard. Julius Scriver, M.P., Wm. Smith, Brooks Sanbcrn, Geo. Sumner, John Stirling, Ghas. Sullivan, Aid. G. W. Stephens, Jos. Ste. Marie, A. D. Stevens, M.D., J. Alex. Stevenson, G. Stevens, S. D. Stewart, John G. Savage, Wmr Scallon, J. H. Semple, C. H. St. Louis, W. A. StopheDsoii, •Tuines Stewart, H. C. St. Pierre, David Steel, Andrew Stewart, J, D. Shaw, John Scott, W. Starke, A. Spence, Wm. Stewart, Wm. Smith, Dr. O. O. Summer!*, Jam en Shearer, Hon. H. Stanies, C. H. Soiley, James Straohftn, Robert Samuel, David Seath, David Stewart, Wm.Straohun, Robert Seath, Wm. Seath, (teorge Sadler, J. 8. Shearer, John Stewart. JdineN M. SleHHor, R. W. Shepherd, Thaxter Shaw, M. Schwob, A. B. Stewart. T F Wolter«fn Thomas Hon. J. R. Thibau- deau, N. W. Trenholme, Richard Thomae, LouiaTourville, * Wm.Tees, James Tboinaon, Wm. F. Torrance, W. H. Vauvliet, Thomas Workman, Aid. J. C. Watson, George Walt, C. A. Wood, M.D., W. C. Wella, •las. WillianiHon, J. K. Ward, R. S, Weir. James A. Wright, J. P. Whelan, Tho8. Webster, J. J. Webater, R. White, W. A. Weir, John M. Tu>lor, Cha*. Torrance, T. H. Turton, A. Dunbar TayK r, Forbes Torrance, D. T. Tee«, L. S. Thompson, D. Thomas. J. 0. Turgeou. V . Fred. 0. Verity. W W. Simpson Walker, Alf. Wright, L.D.S., Alex. Walker, N. S. Whitney, Dr. Wanless, Peter White, J. D. Wells, A. A. Welsh, M. WillianiH, Robi. Watson, F. W. Wadsworth, H. 8. Wallis, Robert S.White, R. G. Watson. Y Wm. Young. The tables were handsomely decorated with choice hot-house plants, and pre- s«nt«d a tempting appearance. The viands were all that could be de.«ired by the most exacting epicure, and were amply done jus- tice to. During dinner, the band of the OSth Battalion, which was placed in the gallery at the West-end, played a choice selection of music in excellent Sityle. About eight o'clock the quests filed into the diuing-hall and took their seats, some 500 being accom- modated. As the honoured leader of the party entered, accompanied by the Presi- dent 9f the Club, Hon. Messrs. Huntington and Laurier and the otticent of the Club, the whole of the members sprung to their feet and cheered vociferously, while the band played " Hail to the Chief. All being seated, the order to fall to was given, anil the foUowmg nsenu was amply discussed : — Mock Turtle. MENU. HOUI'. Consomme a la Ht>yal> KIHH. Boiled Buguouay Halmnn a la Normandle. Killets of Halibut au gratin. Pummes a la Parlsloune. HOILKD. Leg Of Mutton, Caper Hnuoo. Tonguo. (/'orned Beef anct Bavoy Cabbage. Chlokon, Par«Iey Sauoe. BNTRKKH. Klleti de Bceuf, piques aux'Charaplgnons. Kla de Veau, glaeo au p«tltH pots. Pigeon bralso, au haricots verts. Fole do Dinde, saute aux trut.>«. Macaroni au parmasan. ROAMT. Beef with YorkNblro Pudding- Turkuv, Cranberry Hauce. Hpring Lamb, Mint Hauce. Cincinnati ham, Champagne Bauce. OAMB. Black Duck, with Jelly. Quail, Bread Hauce. GOLD niSnKS. /' Hoast Mutton, Veal, Ham, Ox Tongue, Corned Beef, Filets of Beef. Boned Turkey with Jelly, Game Pie with Jelly MAYONNAISK. Salmon. Potato. Lobster. Chlckuii. TKOBTABLRa. New Bermuda Potatoes. Potatoes, plain and mushpd. Asparagus, Bte wed Tsmatoes, Hpinach. BwneC Corn, Mtkshed Turnip, Onion, Lottuce, ' Celery, RadlshuH, Hllced Tomatoes. PASTRY. Plum I'ndding, Brandy Bauce, Rhubarb Pie, Charlotte Russo, Apple Pie, Maraschino Jelly . Raspberry Tartlets, Jolly PuOh, Cocoanut Slices, Fancy Kisses, Fruit Cako, Lady Fiitgers. DEHSERT. Oranges, Apples, Malaga Qrapes, Raisins, Figs, Isngllsh Waluuts, Almonds, Filberts. English Cheese, American Cheese, Oruyers Cheese, Vanilla Ice Croam, Roman Punch. COFFEE. TBA. After due justice had been done to the viands, etc., the Chairman called the meet- ing to order, and gave the iirst toast of the evening. TEU TOASTS. The Chairman then propored tiie toast of "The (jueen," which was received with cheers, the band playing " God Hare tb* Queen." / f ■ « The Prinoe and Prinoen of WalM and the Royal Family," brought forth three more mueinR oheere, the band playing (< God Bleu the Prince of Wales." "The OoYemor-Oenei-al" reoeired three oheen and a tiger, the band playing << The Campbell! are Coming." «The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," wan greetes ot heart, and that it is to the warmth of your affec- tion to the cause we are met together to promote, that these expressions of sym- pathy and confidence have been evoked. I regard it as an omen of the accessions of strength in the future and of the triumphs of our cause and principles, that you have gathered in such uumbe'S and in such enthusiasm, in order to make the deraou- etration, not in favour of any man or any get of men, but in substance and in reality in favour of the principles ot the Liberal cause in Canada. (Cheers.) I had occasion already in this city, this afternnoon, to address an important repre- sentative gathering of delegates and others from the various constituencieH comprised in the district of Montreal, met for the im- portant, the vital purpose of perfecting their paiiy organization, and it became my duty to discuss at some length the circum- stances which have been present to the minds and thoughts of all those who took an interest in public affairs for the la^t few months; and under these cinumstances, as 1 presume many who where there are non present here, I shall dwell upou those mat- ters very briefly upon this occasion. Referring, then, without further preface, to the subject which formed the principal topic ot discussion during the session, I am r«iieved in this audience, I know, fiom the necessity of enlarging upon that topic be- cause, as you, sir, have observed, I had an opportunity a little time ago, during the ooursa of t)ie discussion of the 8ul>- j«ct, of presenting to the people of Montreal my TiewB as to the course that the public interest required to be taken in that mat- ter. The views, which I did not disguise from you I eveu then entertained, as the results of the struggle have been duly veri- fi*d : a great public misfortune has since then been instituted, and I may go further and •«f a great public crime haa been commit- ted. (Applause.) I promised you then, in the name of the Liberal party, that every opportvnity which full discussion, whicit elaborate investigation, which reasonable de':>y, which propositions exposing the ob- jectionable character of the terms sub- mitted to us could give, should be given to the majority of the House of Com- mons. That pledge, which was all that we could give in the interests of the country, was redeemed, and every opportu- nity was given to those who formed the con- trolling element in the House of Commons to consider and reconsider the vital and momentous character of the Act which thuy were called upon to sanction. And I do not spenk without havinij weighed my words, when I say that my telief is that theie was not merely outside that House but also within its walls, at one time, a pre- ponderance of opinion adverse to that con- tract, (lliear, Hear.) By what means ? under what circumstances ? By what pres. sure ? I don't accuse any one of baseness ; I don't accuse any one of impropriety, but there was a rallying to the support of the Government which deliberately chose to pledge itself to the carrying of that con- tract. What that preponderating influence may have been it is not for me to utate; it is for the couutry to judge. It has had an ample opportunity of hearing the merits of the question, and it will have further op- portuuities in the discussions which between this time and the next ^encial election must take place ; and, will be called upou, after hearing the question, to decide ai to whether or not we are in the right. As I said to you in J'nuary, there was, in my opinion, no comparison between the merits of the two plans that were proposed from the two sides of the House. We offered to the consideration of Par- liament and the country this propositiou : That we should build the works neces- sary to get a communication with the prai- ries of the North-West, already under way ; that we should proceed with the railway through the fertile territories as rapidly as the colonization and derelopment of these territories required them ; that we Ehould subsidise a Company to build the road tu the Sauit, so that from East to West there would be a railway connection with that, country. To these comparatively moderate and limited objects we submitted that we should devote all our energies, and not em- ploy them upon an expensive scheme of communication and colonization, rather proceeding to the practical development of the North-West, so as to put into that country the people who would make it val- uable. Tou know you have been told time and again that the laud which has buwi (iven away is not to be counted at worth ■ 9 ou tbeii, in that every on, which reasonable ing the ob- lUrms gnb- be given to of Coin- wats all cats of the •y opportu- led the cou- Commous i vital and which thoy And I do reifjhed my ilief is tlut that Houne time, a pre- to that con- at means ? r what pies, jf basencHH ; opriety, but )port of the 1y chose to )f that con- ng influence I to state ; it t haH had au he merits of further op- ich between lal election called upon, decide a^ the right, there wbh, )n between that were the House, ion of Par- [)ropoBitiou : orks nece.s- th the prai- under way ; the railway ,8 rapidly as ent of these we Ehould the road to West there n with that ly moderate ted that wo lud not em- Bcheme of kion, rather evelopmeut t into that make it vaU in told time h bus buou kl M worth very much, because its value depends upon the railway which is not built thert., but we said, " Then do not givo it away ; but build the railway throuKh the fertile belt to give the land the value which you admit it will bear the instant the railway is built." We pointed out that we would be iu an iniiniteiy better position by adopting that course than we would be by the con- Mtruction of the line along the part which, for some yeor«, will not be productive of any benefit to the country. That Was our view, and against that view was set noth- ing but this, that it was uecesHary to make the contract at once — not the con- tract for building at once, be- cause this work id not to be completed for a period of ten years— but that it was neces- sary to make the contract at once, and to enter into the engagement. They said that the engagement must be entered into at once, an engagement by which w« gave work and money to the value of $60,000,000 and land to the extent of 25,000,000 of acres, and privileges, exemptions, monopolies which largely increase the value of the land given to the Company, and largely dimmish the value of this country. All these things, we were told, we must finally and forever, and at once convey to tlie Company. Then there was an alterna- tive preposition. When it was seen what the margin of profit was likely to be to the Company, and us soon as the character of the engagements the country was to enter into boiiame known, there arose a feeling amongst a number of substantial, in- fluential and patriotic Canadians that it would be better that somethini; should be done to make better arrai.gements for the country. A counter proposition was sent iu to the Administration, as you know, by men of unquestiined financial ability, who showed their good faith by the deposit of over $1,400,000 in casli in the banks. I say a proposal was sent in, not such as I should like, and containing some of the blemishes of the contract, but in- finitely better than the contract — bJtter by $3,000,000 in hard cash, better by 3,000,000 aeres of solid land, better by the abroga- tion of divers exemptions, monopolie.s and other particulars wiili which all of you are familiar. That alternative was before the Administration, but the Government's answer was, "It i« too late to save the money, or to save the land, or to get rid of the exemptions, the monopolies and the other objectionable features." Now, why was it too late? This offer was made within five weeks from the time at which the Administration had made known the faot that any such conditions would be liit«Q«d to at all. No person h.*d «»y Botion antil that contract was put before the Parliamsnt that any such terms, so entirely different from what all f5rmer suggestions had been as to the terms of the contract, would have been accepted. You know that these gen- tlemen had had no preliminary opportunity to tender for the work, and that within that short space of time they had combined themselves, had made their offer, and de- posited their money. Why was it too late ? The Government bad not been authorised by Parliament to pledge the public faith by the execution of such a contract. That was admitted in the event. It was admitted also in the event that this contract was n'>t made under the authority of any Act of Parliament, or under the operation of any special resolution of the 'House of Commons. It was an Executive Act, entirely unauthorised, and which would only derive legality from being pasted openly by the three bran hes of the Legis- lature Before that Bill had been passed upon, it bad been introduced, but before its final reception the second proposal was be- fore the House, and before that same House of Parliament to whom the first contract was submitted for acceptance or rejettioti, and the question to be submitted was iudis- putably witliin the competence of Pmlia- ment. That House was told that the terms of the oontrat^t were not tlie be.^t terms that could be obtained, and it had b.jf>re it still better terms, but it turned delioerately from the lij,fht and pio- feired the darkness ; it turned fioin the good and pri;feried the evil ; it turneil from that which was adv.mttigeous to tlie country and deliberately preferred tlie worse and less advantageous bargain. (Loud ap- plause.) Now, as I said to you in January, what we wanted was to prevent this result. We used everv effort, and strained .every nerve, to prevent it ; wo declared that oui wish and desire waf, by auv moans, by any statement we could make, by any attitude we could take on this question, Ut indutc the Government of the day toactiisthe great majority of the people of this countrv believe it would have been in the public interest for them to act. We have not yet learued that Governments are infallible, or that tlicy were in any sense bound, when they fouud that an error had t>oeu com- mitted, when they fouud that Car better terras than those v hid- they proposed miglit be obtained, that they ware bouad to force those inferior terms upon thv House and upon the co-intry. Why did they do this? Was it such a groat olject to the Syndicate? If it was, we havn an additional evidence of the ciiaracter of the bargain. These terms were expreialy to be subject to the approval of Parlia- ment, and I believe that the (levern. 'r"^** > 10 I ■aent would have consulted its own true dignity, and I believe ii would have con- sulted its own true intereRts best, and I know it would have been consulting the interests of its party best, and I am sure it would have been consulting the interests of the country if, this new state of things having arisen, it ha«l yielded to our request. Such a course would have been accepted with a sense of lelief both outside and in- side of the House. Well, there remains nothpg except for the public to judge upon this matter. There remains nothing except the deliberate judgment which, whether at any bye-elections or at the general elections, the voters in this country will be called upon to give as to the atti tude of the two parties, and upon the ques- tion, whether the administration which has so dealt with the material, the vital interests of this country deserves to have the con- fidence of the people. [Loud applause.] I warned you at that meeting in Montreal that the situation of this country with reference to its public expenditure, was critical, and I point- ed out to you that in former years, as in 1873, there had been a very large increase in the permanent public charge, and that that increase was excused by those who made it upon the ground that there was a large surplus of revenue, and that they were entitled to calculate on a financial sur- plus, and in the year 1873 they did calcu- late upon a continued rate of prosperity and an increment of the public revenue, and a satisfactory state of things. I pointed out at that time that such calcula- tions were wholly fallacious; that the rate of progress in this country, any more than other countries similarly cir- cumstanced, could not be definitely fixed ; that in this country, as in other countries there were obvious and well-marked periods ot undue stimulus, of great excitement, of great apparent prosperity, of large impor- tations, and consequently great revenues, followed always and necessarily by periods just the reverse, periods of reaction, periods of depression, periods of poverty and econ- omy, periods of reduced purchasing power of diminished revenue ; and I said in public and in private that it was prudent to reg: i the general average rate of progress of the country as the true rate upon which we ought to calculate, and that we would not be acting in the right in making permanent additions to the pub- lic charges upon a conjecture, upon a sup- posed prosperity which was falsified by ex- perience, that we were going on at a rapid and natural rate. All those arguments were proved in fact to be truths, for every proposition was realized not very long after, and it hapnened, nnfortanately for the Liberal party, that thev had to bear the brunt of it; for ihat period of depression and reaction, which was the ine- vitable consequence, came while they were in power, and those who had created that period of depression and reaction, who had made it more diffi- cult to bear by adding to the people's bur- dens, those who sat on the other side of the House, permitted themselves to rebuke the Liberal party because there was a deficiency in revenue. Now X am not one of those who sav that it is possible, in the existing state of things in this country, to carry it on without some additions to the public charges, or who say that all such additions are unnecessary, because the services require development, but I am one o^ those who say that, in our present financial condition, every proposed addition of a permanent character to the public barges ought to be watched with the utmost jealousy, because we are under very heavy engagements ; we are under engagements which are vary shortly to mature, which have been placed under Legislative enactment. With reference to the Pacific Railway, it will add very largely to the public debt and to the ex- isting charges, aad with reference to the development of the North-West Territories additions have been made in the same di- rection. Every addition that is made to the annual rate of public expenditure is serious. But, Mr. Chairman, having this overflow of revenue, these considerations have no more weight to-day than they had in 1873. But there is an additional cir- cumstance which ought to give them more weight. That circumstance is this — that the surplus revenue now produced is not due solely to the recurrence of a period of ac- tivity, to the circumstance that w* have ex- ported an enormous excess of grains, of timber, of animals, ot produce, and received a great deal of money into the country, which has enabled us to have the surplus. It is not due solely to these causes, but it is due to a cause beyond that ; it is because there has been a very serious increase in the rate of your taxation. That is the reason why you have this surplus, as I said to my friends this afternoon, and credit is taken by the Government for hav- ing this surplus of revenue. They would almost have you believe that they had made the money — that they had earned it with- out its being any charge upon you. I really have been inclined to ask the ques- tion in the House, whether they believed that they had made a present to the people of this country of that amount ; but in truth, in some way or other, in some shape or other, it is taken out of your >rtaQatel7 for lad to bear the of depresBtOD IB the ine- ) while they 086 who had f depression ! it more diffi- ! people's bur- gher side of the I to rebuke the ras a deficiency t one of those in the existing; try, to carry it to the public such additions the services but I am ty that, in adition, every went character b to be watched ecause we are aents ; we are re vary shortly 1 placed under Vith reference will add very and to the ex - ference to the Vest Territories in the same di- liat is made to expenditure is in, having this considerationH than they had additional cir- ive them more is this — that produced is not >fa period of ac- lat w* have ex- ? of grains, of te, and received the country, the smplus. these causes, beyond that ; a very serious axation. That his surplus, as afternoon, and nment for hav- They would they had made arned it with- upon you. I ask the ques- they believed to the people mount ; but in n some shape out of your 11 pockets, and the great art whic'^ ^^^y y^f^y^ displayed, and the great bene^'jt which thev think they have conferred I'^pon a grateful people, is tha*. they have /onnd out how to put a few lines in the S cfttute Book to add to the rate of taxation and to take some- thing out of vour pockets and put it into the Treasuty for the public use. The Fi- nance Mioaster deKrves the gratitude of the people tot: this. He says to each of you, «' Sir, 'ffbile you have h«*retofore paid so much m respect of importations, I call upon you *io pay half as much again, and I take H great deal of credit to myself that I have found out that way of making a de'itand upon you." Now gentlemen, I say tbiat, as the tariff has been adjusted, although ^*he average ate oi increase upon articles of importation or consumption appears to be from forty to fifty per cent., yet the taxation is so adjusted as to make the incre- ment Bomuthing like eighty per cent., and I believe it is laid on such classes ot goods that the greater part of that surplus has been derived from the poorer classes of the community. It is obtained by taxes upon the prime necessaries of life ; it is obtained by taxes on the raw materials of manufacturers ; it is obtained by a system of taxation which is quite con- trary to the principles of political economy, whether we belong to the protection school or the free-trade school ; and it is obtained in a manner, in my judgment, most unsci- entific and bungling ; in a manner which those who are the authors of the tariff have themselves indicated to be incorrect, because each session we have had a Tariff Bill, whilst each session we are told that the tariff is now perfect. I suspect we shall have another Tariff Bill next session, and another Tariff Bill aft«r that, and then, I hope, in the good time to come, that we will have still another Tariff Bill. The situation has been made more critical by thi'i increase of the public charges, because every such increase being of a permanent, or practically of a permanent chaiacter diminishes the avail- able margin. As an illustration, you may compare it with the case of a landed pro- prietor who has a large extent of land from which he derives a somewhat fluctuating rencal, and on which he has to pay from year to year a fixed rate of interest ton mortgages. Thus he lives on a fluctuating margin — the margin between his rents and the interest, tbe interest being a permanent charge — and thus, in the same way, if our public permanent charges are, in a period of prosperity, to bo recklessly in- creased and further charges be imposed, when the second period of adversity comes the difficulty will be still more serious than it was in the case of 1873. 1 feel,therefore,that if it be the tortane of the liiberal party once again to be called upon to deal with tihe finmces of this country under circum- stances of depression, and if, indeed, it be their fortune to deal with them under any circumstances, their task in regulating the public affairs, bo far as our tarifl is con- cerned, will be seriously complicated by the course which is now being taken, by which the burden of the public charges has been increased. If we are told that we have ourselves increased the public charges, we answer that, in our opinion, it is not right that the Finance Minister who, in 1878, declared that$22,500,000 was all the money that would be required for the public ser- vices, and that we were censurable because we were spending some $23,500,000, should subsequently come before the people of this country and say in 1881, " We want $26,500,000 or $27,000,000." But I believe it to be injurious that we bhould have a large surplus in this country from year to year. In tbe first place, we do not want to put any more money into the Treasury than it absolutely requires, for the money is better in our own pockets than in the Treasury; and, in the second place, if it comes ipto the Treasury it furnishes a very easy excuse for aa extravagant use of it. So long as you permit the system of a large surplus to be estimated for from year to ve«r, so long will you find the Gov- ernment declining to resist, or, at any rate, not resisting, every proposal to increase the public charges. If you choose to pay your money when you know it is unnecessary, then you have yourselves to blame if it is needlessly used. Now I have stated these considerations with reference to the finances in this country, and indicated that if this Oovernmerit continues still in its present course, for two years to come at any rate, we must contemplate the raising of a very high revenue ; and that the revenue must be raised, as it has been both before and since GonfcderH- tiou, by taxation from the Customs and the Excise. I say further, that revenue will have to be raised from the Customs duties imposed upon a great variety of articles. The doctrine is generally recognized by statesmen who have investigated the sub- ject of finances, that, in Canada, revenue must continue to be raised from indirect' taxation upon a large number of articles. There is no doubt whatever that this will continue until there is some new scheme of raising the revenue propounded, and that thus there will be a very considerable amount of incidental protection as an essen- tial result from the very condition of things. You know, I suppose, my sentiments with reference to frdb-trade and protection. 1 have never disguised them, and it is not here, oven in this city of Montreal, that I =«f^ tk i\ I ; 1 1 t I ! nliould diHisuiso them fur an instant. (Hear, licar). But I aih not prepared to allow '.hose who oppose ii8 to distort the atato of thingR or the attitude of the Liberal party on thia Huhject, and I make thoe plain what I helicvo to nnd OKHontial jondi- tho mode of raising my contribution to the simie time I doclnre to 8tatementii of be absolute tions as to the revenuo, as Hubjpct. At the yon that it is my opinion, first, that in the interest of all parties, in the interewt of the country as a whole, of all indeed, but an infinitesimal proportion of the people of this country, there ought to be very considerable modifications of the t-iriff. I believe it will be found to bo right, and that it will be found to be advantageous to those who are engaged in various branches of manufactures throughout this country, that the increases which have been made to the tariff should be altered, and that it was not advantageous that those increases should have been made, coupled with the inoreases which have been made upon the raw mate- vials of their trades ; that these increases, in the interest of protection, which have re- sulted from the tariff, positively arc hurtful, and that in - many trades the cost of production has been in- cieased, without any corresponding advan- tage to the persons engaged in the trade. I Ijolieve it will be found that the working of this tariff has mischievous results — that very mischievous results, which I do not intend to attempt to trace to-night, will rtow from its operation. I stated as long ago as 1879,'Iwhen I did not hold a neat in Parliament, that the people of this country, by a majority at the polls, and by au overwhelming majority in Parlia- ment, had determined to try for themselves the experiment of a very high restrictive tariff, and that as the experiment was to be tried, it behoved us to pay for our experience and get the benefit of the lesson. I believe it behoves each one of us with^unprejudiced minds to watch the working of this experiment. My own opinion is very strong that it will be founa that the experi- ence of other countries might have served US for a guide, but we have determined to buy our own experieuce,and wo ought to take advantage of the lessons for which we have ))aid. If we take a case of a country where there is a large manufacturing intere^t, and another cour^ry where there is a large con- suming interest, and if wo have an anxious desire to ascertai-" '""mt the working of this system is, in or ^ach a sound conclu- sion upon it, w - . not go far. All that I desire is that, in maicing iovestigations. the people of this country, whether they look at the subject from one point of view or the other, Bhould endeavoar to embrace both. Those who maintain the importance of a high restrictive tariff have alwayii this advantage, that they can point to concrete results; they can point to the mannfac- torieSj to the hands employed, to the goods produced, and say, " There is our ar- gument." That, it is admitted, is not the whole case, and it is acknowledged there is another side to the question and another point of view ; but the difficulty is that, in order to bring that other point to view, opponents mu<»t not use the spaie method. They have a different evesight, they have arrived at their conclusion, and have based their process of reasoning and investiga- tion upon it. Now, what is it that makes this magnificent city of Montreal ? It is not your merchants' warehouses; it is not your large manufacturers ; it is not the number of rich capitalists ; it is not tlie artisans that you have here. It is the people who consume the goods. (Laughter and applause.) All your interest is bound up with theirs ; your interest is bound up in their pros- perity ; as they prosper so will your trade prosper, and as they feel themselves less able to buy, so will your trade become more dull. It is important to you, in the nar- rowest sense, looking to your own interest, to your own individual interest, to consider the condition of the community upon which your prosperity depends, and to co'..- sider the effect of the general scheme of tarifls upon the general prosperity of the consuming community. ^Applause ) I do not investigate this subject further now tiian merely to throw out this suggestion tor your consideration, and to ask you to consider the subject in its full scope, and endeavour to investigate the subject from tivery point of view, and not to form a judgment either upon one side or thn other, except upon full consideration. Now we have declared in Parliament our opinion that this enormously heavy tariff ought not to be conttniied at its present rate ; that it ought to be reduced, so as to create something like an equilibrium be- tween the revenue and a reasonable expen- diture. We liold, in fact, that the tariff presses most imequally upon the different sections of the Dominion, and I suppose you will all agree with me that taxation ought, as fir as possible, to press equaUj^ upon all parts of the country, that the burden ought to be borne equally by all. We say that the class of taxes which presses hardest upon the masses of the population is a very high tax upon the neces- saries of life, and that is the class of taxeo which art) at once the most oppressive to the consumer and the leant productive to the revenne. We believe that tha^ U^.. 18 embrace both. importance ot ive alwayn thi8 loint to concrete a the manufac- iployed, to the There is our ar- Itted, in not the V I edged there is >n and another cully is that, in p point to view, e spaie method, sight, thoy have and have based and investifca- 18 it that makes ilontrcal ? It is »us(*8 ; it is not ; it is not the its ; it is not a have here, who consume and applause.) up with theirB ; • in their pros- will your trade themselves less ade become more you, in the nar- our own interest, Brest, to consider ommunity upon ;nds, and to co'^- meral scheme of prosperity of the Applause ) I do ect further now this suggestion . to ask you to I full scope, and the subject from not to form a me side or th«i 1 consideration. Parliament our usly heavy tariff d at its present •educed, so as to 1 equilibrium be- easonable expen- t, that the tariff ion the different 1, an«l I suppose le that taxation to press equaUjr uuntry, that the e equally by all. of taxes which I masses of tha ,x upon the nece««- 10 class of taxed )Bt oppressive to least productiva »elieT« that that Is a general statement of the prin- -fiplM which ought to animate you in the investigation, and I believe that that statement would meet the approval of all tho people in this country. (Applause.) But, sir, you will find, no doubt, that objec- tions will De raised by some industries. My opinion is, that, as the experiisnce which we are obtaining gets a little older, a little riper, a little more maLure, other views may develop themselves, and that the strength of the cause of those who object to this particular tariff' with its provisions, will be increased. For us of the Liberal party, our hereditary opinions .ire in favour ot liberty, liberty of the nation, liberty of the person and liberty of property. (Hear hear.) We believe that a c;iuse which calls upon us to restrict any of those liber- ties requires us to believe and to profess the opposite of tliese ptin- ciples. We believe that, prima /acie, it 18 right for each one of you to be se- cured in the liberties to which I have re- feiTed, and amongst the most valuable lili- erties in connection with property is free- dom lo Bell or exchange it to the best ad- vantage, freedom to dispose of it where you will, to whom you will, upon the best t^irnis you can. (Applause.) It may be in the public interest that that freedom should he restricted, but we Liberals are entitled to call upon tho.ie, who a^-k us that [free- dom should he restricted, to ts^ive us a very iJain and obvious reason why. (Applause.) There is another principle upon which wle by us if we hare jyoud those which B moment. (Hear, lo this, we run into e who have been beir youth may be- ratives in their old who, having placed te ends, have nevor immediate attaiii ihem their sole goal, beyond them, and attainment was the d .perhaps thought were attained, per- Bd. They believed further in the fu- " rest and be thank- Bsell said, after the uonsciouB that there ,n 1867, and another servations may be, UBtratt'd by the been made that arty to duy are s and inheritors, and lines of eminent Ve know they claim of Baldwin and La- We know what the nd Lafontaine were, the 20 years' strug^ erumeut, a very im- H. No doubt it was hange possible, and nge likely to obtain ut we know tl^at ring all those strug- ruggles which made nous in this land, any very warm measure of support from these men, not even from the present living members of the party who now claim to be the true inheritors of their title (Applause.) We know that the introduction of Responsible Government was opposed by those men who now claim to occupy the place which Bald> win and Lafontaine would occupy if they were still alive. I am old enough to re- hiember a gathering in the city of Montreal which occurred a great many years ago, — I was only a lad at the time — it was when the long struggles for the people's rights had culminated in a glorious victory at the general election ; and those gentlemen were reaping the rewards of their labour, and were engaged in maturing legislfition beneficial to the community. But I think that they did not receive any very warm support from some of these gentlemen who now speak differently of them. I think I recollect tnat there was a banquet, and upon that occasion Baldwin and Lf you, that there is a H(ory of the Sibylline Itooks, where the Sibyll first otf.;red five books, which were refused, and then lour and so on, until she got the same price for the one as she hud firstasked fur the five. !So it may bu with uh upon some questions, It may even be that many of the Sibylline books have been burned. It may be we tun find a mutual ground; one would be the question of cuuimou doftmoe, and if it wt;ie 80 J would say you might rely upon it that Englishmen of every shade nn this side of the water would join in the idea of a bnnded Empire, having its local alfairb managed by locstl Parliaments, but ban'ied togetlier iasepanvbly alwuys and fur ever for tlio common defence. I believe that such a confederation would be a good omtm for the future, would ba u good omen for the preservation of the Empire upon the reasonable grounds of giv- jng satisfaction to all its sbbjccts, and a good omen of peace and progress tmd prosperity for the world at large. The question is being broached from other quarters ; it is being considerU in other parts of the Empire. Does anybody sup- pose that the Irish qtiestion is going to be settled by a Land Bill ? Does anybody sup- pose that if the Lana Bill is just in its pro- visions that that will dispose of that ques- tion? No. What is wanted is what Mr. Gladstone foreshadowed in his speeches in Scotland before the general election, an honest attempt to deal with this subject, to remit the local concerns to local bodies and to remit Imperial con- cerns to an Imperial body. (Applause.) Now, as to this negociation of our commer- cial tieatie8,what were we told last sessi<in a few well-chosen re- marks, gave — " The lieform Association of Montreal." Hon. Mr. MERCIP:R,replying, said he felt proud to be called upon to answer to the toast, before such a brilliant assom binge and in the presence of their distinguished Chief, the Hon. Edward Blake. (Cheers.) He cuuld say for the Reform Association that the members were pleased to see the young waking up and taking an active part in the welfare of the country. Ho had every hope tlint the organization of the party, on the basis whicli marked the ^iroceedings of the Convention, would have beneficial re- sults for the whole Province and country. Nothing could be won without proper organization and discipline. They wanted in the party for the future less speeches and more real, earnest, active work in all the < onstituencies The battle which they would have to tace i;i a short time in this Province would be a slmrp one, but they must face it like men, and nail their colours to the mast. (Loud cheers.) . The aid of the young men in the struggle would be of ureat advantage, and he was pleased to hear that they were IQ a good state of organiza- tion for the contest. The speaker then re- ferred in eloquent terms to the labours of the party in the pMt, and of what had been gained for the people through the p«nilst«nt and watchful oar« of the Liberal party. He was not a believer in fate, yet he firmly thought that kind Providence haa deatined that the Liberal party shall be the meana of Raving the country from ruin. He waa glad, also, to know that there were enough honeat and noble men in Montreal to come forth and do honour to the honeat man. The young men of the Reform Clubs of the city wore highly talented, full of courage for the future, and were, above all.most patriotic. (Cheers.) With such lentiments animating them, three strong Clubs in this c*ty, work- tng for the same cause and under the same flag, the party could not fail of auccea (Cheers.) Let them alwaya remember that they were, above all things, Canadians, whether of English Hcotch or B'rench ex- traction. This land wiis their common heritage, and was worth having and and dying for. They had a leader who possessed the confidence of every one of the party, because he was "well-known to be a strong lover of his country, was a Canadian above all things, and was a lover of fair play. (Loud cheers.) Under such a leader, and with proper organization the party would soon be strong again and capable of protecting those rights so dear to all free- men. (Cheers.) He once more congratulat- ed the members of the Young Men's Reform Club upon the grand success of the evening. " Our Sister Clubs" was proposed by Mr. JAMJ!<8 N. GREENSHIELDS. Hon. Mr. LANGELIER on behalf of the Reform Club of Quebec, and Mr. A. E. POIRIER and FAVREAU replied in clever and interesting speeches. Mr, SELKIRK CROSS proposed "The Press," which was duly responded to by Mr. BEAUGRAND, of La Patrie, and the repre- sentatives of the Hbrald and Witness. Mr. W. F. RITCHIE proposed "The " Ladies," which was neatly replied to bv Mr. B. C. MACLEAN. "The Young Men's Reform Club," pro- posed by Hon. Mr. MERCIER and Hon. L. S. HUNTINGTON, was replied to by Mr. J. J. MACLAREN, the President of the Club. This ended the festivities, and the sing- ing of <' God Save the Queen" and " Auld Lang Syne" brought this grand Liberal re- union to a close. During the delivery of the speeches the gallery was crowded with ladies, many of them being provided with seats in the room. One and all remained to a late hour, and apparently took a deep interest in the proceedings. The dinner is pronounced by outsiders who saw it to be the finest ever given in this Province to a public man. 21 »f what had b«en igh the per«l«t«nt e Liberal party. ate, yet he ttrmly inco haB deetlned 11 be theiueaniof aln. He wai glad, are enough honeit t\ to come forth ,one»t man. The Clubii of the city ill of courage for i ftU.moBt patriotic. tlmontB anlmatlag in this c'ty, work- nd under the iamo )t fall of succei yg remember that thing«, Canadlanii, »tch or French eir- r%a tUelr common rorth having and had a leader who I of every one of the ell-known to be a try, WftH a Canadiiiu was a lover of fair Under »uch a leader, nidation the party irain and capable of r so dear to all free- ze more congratulat- Young Men's Hoform icceBS of the evening- nras proposed by Mr. [lELDS. ER on behalf of the bee, and Mr. A. E. ;AU replied in clever SB. 088 proposed "The r responded to by Mr. Patrie, and the repre- IV and WitTUss. [IE proposed "The neatly replied to by . Reform Club," pro- RCIER and Hon. L. 8. replied to by Mr. J. resident of the Club, vities, and the sing- Queen" and "Auld lis grand Liberal re- ofthe speeches the ith ladies, many of with seats in the mained to a late hour, deep interest in the ner is pronounced by obe the finest ever to a public man. AJ)DRESS TO MR. JiLAKK. » ^♦^ ♦ Thrice welcome to our Chiei I With loyal heartH we grout him hrro to- night — Our leader In the earnest flght ; Tia ours to wage for truth and right. For progress — marching side by sidi) With freedom's ever broad'ning tide ; Fur principles we share with those Who In a darker age uprose. And fought as true Reformers flgiit — For justice, liberty and right. Behold thcni — men like Russell, Hainixien, Pym— Through tardy centuries have their crowns grown dim ; A Fox, a Burke, a later Russell see, With all the glorious galaxy Of Liberal Chiefs the age.i down. Till Gladstone and our Blake we crown Ah worthy of the mantles cast By those great giants of the past. Aye worthy — one the helm of England sways — Ere long our Blake shall wear the victor's bays ; iWhen comes the conflict let our war.cry be, |"A Blake I a Laurier I Blake and victory I" lake, with the stainless name ; lake, on the roll of fami); igh placed already with the glad acclaim, )f all who feel a patriot's pride, n truth and honesty well tried, n lofty powers, in breadth of view, n honour, stainless as the morning dew, n all that makes a statesn^an great, and wise and true. Vith such a Chief, my brothers, sliall we dream )f aught but victory, when the battle's gleam — / he peaceful conflict surges through the land; hen Eighty-three shall summon ns to stand Like veterans \a our guns ? — No, Arm and strong ; TIs ours to court the battle's bloodless throng, Htrong in our cause — our Chief — Strong in the firm belief That vict'ry ours — the forces of the BIou Hhall sutler then a crushing Waterloo. And, as to-night, with warm and earnest zest. We hnil our Chief — we greet our honoured guest. Let Kust Northumberland the story tell How Blako can flght a giant wrong, how well ; First gun from Old Ontario, first note Of warning, ominous to those whose vqte Placed a huge vampire at the throa* Of our North-West. We hail the sign As presage fair, that nil along the lino Our leader's sturdy blows shall rout the foe. And lay the authors of that doop-dyeil trea- son low. And as he plans the coming camitaign, wi* — Wo pledge ourselves to work for victory ; This talisman we take — Our battle-cry is " Blake !" Blake, with the stainless name ; Blake, free from blot or blame ; Blake, whom we all proclaim. Worthy the people's trust ; Blake, whom the future must See deep enshri.ied within the people's heart, Wise, upright, just — great Gladstone's conn- terpart ; Believing this, then let our welcome be Worthy ourselves, whole-souled, outspoken, free. And one step more, embracing all the rest — A WSLOOME WORTHY OUR THRICK-RONOimRD OUIBT. I ■ i aMeUM^UMiWiiMta THE LIBERAL CONVENTION. A LARGE ATTENDANCE. THE LEADERS OF THE PARTY PRESENT. I! I ; I ill On Tuesday afternoon, Marcb 29tb, a very largely attended meeting of repre- aentative men of the Liberal party of the .district of Montreal and vicinity, was h»ld in the Mechanics' Hall, for the purpose of completiup arrangements in organizing for the coming general elections in the Province and Dominion. Among those present we noticed Mcisrs. Thomas Cramp, Adam Darling, A Perry, James Stewart (Herald), H A Nelson, M P P, Jas McShane, M P P, Aid Oilman, J Devlin, Ed Holton, M P, Denis Barry, ER Johnson (Stanstead), Arthur Jenkins, Robt Mackay, N W Tren- holme, Hon Henry Starnes, Thomas Dar- ling, James O'Halloran, Q C, J Scriver,M P, J McLean, W E Boyd, N B Corse, Alex Seath, B Seath, T Lyman, A McGoun, E C Monk, Hon R Laflamme, C R Black, H Lovell, M P P, A Isaacson, D Lyons, S Quinn, Hon H Mercier, M Mercier, Aid Stephens, Hon J R Thibaudeau, W S Walker, F G Boutillior, M P P, Peter Fulton, T Robin, Sidney Fisher, J J Maclaren, Q G, J H Joseph, C Gushing, T H Turton {Globe), Edgar Judge, E Idler, J Duhamel, Q C, J Howley, C S Burrows, J Shea, ^neas McMaster (Scotstowa), Hon W Laurier, M P, R G Meikle, M P P, Hon L S Huntington, F X Archambault, J N Greenshields. Letters of regret were read from Hon. Senator CAP Pelletier, P B Casgraiu, M P, L'Islet; F X A Biron, St Cutlibert ; M Matheson, J H Marchwsault and others. The meeting was called to order about two o'clock, the Hon. J. R. Thibaudeau moving that Aid. Grenier act as Chairman of the meeting. The motion was carried with loud applause. On the platform, with the Chairman, were Messrs Lovell, McSliano, Marchand, Langelier, Holton, Dr Laberge, J O'Hallo- ran, Meikle, Laurier, Boutillier, J Devlin, Perry, A Darling, T Crnmp. H Mackay, H Mercier, J N Greenshields, F X Aicham- bault, W S Walker, J Bcriver, F X Langelier, Marchand, Poirier and others. The Chairman expressed his pleasure at I the honour done liim, anc* ifter referring to I the necessity of the Liberal paity at oncej organizing for the approaching electi«)n, re- quested the Hon. Mr. Mercier to address| the meeting. Hon. Mr. Mercier, on rising, was greeted! with loud o.pplause. He began by statrngl that he was more than pleased at tlie iutel-| ligent complexion of the meeting and at the large numbers present. He, as well asj others of tlie Liberal party in the district] and vicinity, thought it a lout time to begin organizing for the coming general election^ in the Province and the Dojiinion, and, tc| that end, had sent invitations to the reprej sentativo men of the party in the districj and vicinity. The present meeting was iH no sense a public one for the discussion o| public questions, but one for the purpose i completing an electoral organization of till party, with the view of combatting thuii t'dversaries at the coming Fedenil and Piq vincial elections, in which contest he trustcj tliey would come out victorious. He pointri out that it was of vital importance to thej cause that the Liberal party nhould have if oi'ganization8caintainii)g the Constitution in all its grandeur, while ut the same time jealously guarding the patrimony of the people. At this moment the Hon. Edward Blake accompanied by Hon. L. 8. Huntington arrived, and, as they came upon the plat- form, the whole assembly rose and cheered the great Liberal leader for some moments. The Hon. Mr. Blake bowed his acknow- ledgments of the warm welcome accorded him. Hob. Mr. Mhroier, continuing his remarks, stiid the Liberal party were for upholding just laws and good Government for all men, without distinction wf creed or nation- ality. It was a purely Constitutional party, devising a general progressive policy for the administration of public afiairs. The question of tariff was a Federal question, which they had not to decide just now, be- cause the organisation was rather Provin- cial, but the day was coming when the Liberal party would have something to say on this great question. Tariffs should have a permanent character, and every party should endeavoue to I* ssen the bur- dens of the people, but, at tne same time, should not forget the vested interests of the manufacturers, and care sliould bo exer- cised in the revision of the tariff in order not to ruin well-meaning manufacturers. For revenue purposes the tariff' would have to be pretty high. Another question was that of public instruction. The fate of the Liberal party depended upon the education of the people. Ignorance was the basis of absolute government, while education was the right of progress. The people of Oanada were a working peo- ple, ftud should have every meAus placed within their power to improve their own and thnir ihildren's mind. After pointing out how the School question had ben« the exprofsion of the opinion from one who could, at least, claim the credit of tealty to the Liberal party, that the future was as bright for them as the past had been. (Ap- plause.) If, for a moment, the great Liberal party had h eon found under a cloud, for want of popular appreciation it had been only tho accompaniment of that general disturbance which had pnssed over tho world, and which had afl«cted even tha fiscal relations of one man to another, aati they could look forward hopefully, if they dis- played fealty to their principlas, to tho great influence which these principles would, ever cause in the tuture of the country they loved. (^Applause ) They were assembled to make some step in the direction of or- ganisation, by which they would have a voluntary association, ooinposed of .in- dividuals in tho party, allying tibem- ■Hmm 24 I !l hi I / i selves togetber for the purpose of bring- ing about those great reijults. If they were to be succesBful they required, not only hopeful hearts, not only good principles, not only ftalty to their principles, and a de- termination to do their duty, but also to form an organisation to bring to bear the strongest power they could upon the con- victions of those whom they addressed, and in every way to enable the principles they professed to exercise their proper iafluence. They required to rally themselves round their principles, so as to make success se- cure in the future. Especially was this nped- ed in this Province, for they had had good reason to say that it was not the garden of liberal id«as ; they need not attack men whom they esteemed, but who did not sub- scribe to the same doctrines that they pro- posed, but knowing as they did the diffi- culties they had to encounter, they requiisd not only earnestness and faith in the fu- ture, but the agency of an organisation such as that they were assembled to promote. In this Province they had seen some reaction of public opinion, and in Ontario they had seen also a bouieversement of opinion; they bad seen that reaction in the other provinces ; and it was only in this great Province of Quebec that the Government was so strong, and, therefore, it behooved them to exert every effort to promote their prin- ciples. (Applause.) Hon. Mr. TmBAuoEAir read the following resolutions for the organization of the party management for the ensuing year, which, on being put to the meeting, were unanimously adopted : — " That the direction of the Reform Asso- ciation of the District of Montreal be en- trusted to a Committee of Management composed of persons chosen at the year) y meeting called by the President ani of- ficers. Liberal Senators, Legislators, Coun- cillors, Deputies and the Presidents of the Reform Clubs of this District. " That this Committee of Management choose from among its members an Execu- tive Committee composed of as many as it may deem fit, and from among whom to name its officers. MU. BLAKH AH LGAUUR. Mr. DuuAMEL, Q. C, moved, and Mr. WcShane, M.P.P., seconded the following resolution : " That this Association is glad to wel- come as its Leader of the Liberal Party the Hon. Edward Blake, whose talents and in- tegrity give reason to hope for the ultimate triumph of the national cause." 'I'he resolution was carried with loud cheering, which was redoubled when Mr. filake rose to return kis thanks for the honour done him. Hon. Edward Blakb said that it was with no ordinary feelings of gratitude with which he received the expressions of good-will, warmth and sympathy which had been con- veyed to him in the resolution recognizing him as leader of the Liberal party. He would endeavour to come as near as possi- ble to the flattering picture they had drawn of him. He would attempt to deserve what had been said of him. He had been very glad to learn what the character of the meeting was. It was necessary to organize the Liberal party. It should be understood that the Liberal party was not a sectional but a national party (loud and prolonged applause), but still they might, quite con- sistently with that character on an occasion of this kind, deal with these questions of locpl interest which affected the adherence of the local party, rather than the Liberal party as a whole. It was their pri le and glory that their course had always been dic- tated by principles of r'ght and wrong. They had not yet had an opportunity of learning what was the precise foim of the resolutions with regard to the organization of the party, but to the general spirit and tone of them he gave his hearty asr^ent and concurrence. The duty of the Liberal par- ty was to secure tor all full freedom and liberty ; they regarded those as their sacred rights; they took that as their platform, insisting each for himself, and insisting equally for others, on the securing of their rights ; on the principle of fair play from man to man. It had long been the boast of the Liberal party that it insisted in se- curing liberty of opini )n, liberty of the per- son, and liberty of property. That it in- sisted on respecting to the utmost, differ- ence of creed and in not making distinc- tions of nationality. While each might boast of his hereditary nationality they all felt as he felt, and he believed . the Liberal Party felt that they were to- day constrained by a more living link which tied them together, as citizens of our land, as Cana- dians. Those of his audience who spoke the i French language generally spoke of them- selves as " Canadien," but he must be per- mitted to say that he could not allow them to monopolize the title and make it exclu- sively their own ; they had conferred it upon all. " Mot aussi, messieurs, je mis Cana- dien,'" said the speaker, amid a roar of laughter and applause long continued. They would all be brother Canadians from this time forward. They should feel the stronger tie between the living than between the living and the dead, working together m\ one people for the accomplishment of one I. ; 18 thanks for the id that it was with atitude with which ions of good-will, hich had heen con- lution recognizing iberal party. He e as near as possi- me they had drawn opt to deserve what He had heen very 8 character of the jcessary to organize [i<»uld be understood ivas not a sectional oud and prolonged J might, quite con- acter on an occasion these questions of ectedthe adherence •r than the L'beral vas their priie and had always been dic- f right and wrong. I an opportunity of precise foim of the d to the organization e general spirit and his hearty asi»ent and ty of the Liberal par- lU full freedom and I those as their sacred it as their platform, mself, and insisting the securing of their )le of fair play from long been the boast lat it insisted in se- m, liberty of the per- roperty. That it in- ;o the utmost, differ- not making distinc- While each might y nationality they all believed the Liberal ^eretoday constrained ink which tied them 3f our land, as Cana- idience who spoke the e rally spoke of theiu- but he must be per- couldnot allow them le and make it exclu- they had conferred it messieurs, j«9uu Gam-^ iker, amid a roar ot long continued. They Canadians from this houldfeel the stronger Dg than between the , working together m. icomplishmont of one 25 glorious destiny. He endorsed the view of his friend, the Hon. Mr. Mercier, that it was necessmy to respect the Provia-ial riirhtrtin the Fedeml sy-lem. He was not one of those who mniiitainud tliese rights and this 8v stem i ecauso he bulii-vid tliat they tended to tlie obliieiatioT of those bi'nds of unity to which he had referred, but bt'caui»e his earnest belief wis tlmt thi'se rights and systems gave the people of this country a hotter chance of being united heart to heart. They gave in a country of the vast extent of ours a reii enable distri- bution of powers ; to the ocal Govern- ments the power to control tueir own local affa rs, and gave to the whole country a power to control tlie affairs which were common to all, and gave them the be>t op- portunity for carrying out the priucipal of the Liberal party, a practical and actual self-government ; government by the people according to the wishes, the weil- ascertained wishes of tlie people. It would be impossible to coriti'ol these local aif.iirs at our central legislature, the chmices of there being necessary vefornis introduced, the opportunity of carrying on the doctrines of progi ess, than thyy could hope to obtain by any other means. The ppuiiker dwelt upon tlu- responsibilities inseparable from the privileges of this lorm of Government. He th.mgtit, perhaps, the Province ot Quebec would yet see its way to follow the example of the Province of Ontario. With regard to the second Cham- ber, he had never been able to reconcile the existence of this Upper Houje with the principle of self-governmeut. The exist- ence of a Senate nominated by the advisers of the Government for the time being, hold- ing their seats for life and rc-ipon^ible to no one, is contrary to the priuciples ot repre- sentative Government. No doubt there were able men among them, men who they will be glad to see serving their country more efficiently in the position to which they were called by the public suf- frage. Passing to the consideration of Federal matters, the honourable gentleman said we find ourselves in a most dangerous position. Previous to 1873 the present Government had acted upon the idea that the country was in a permanent and nor- mal condition of large importations, and permanent burdens of the country were in- creased to an alarming extent. The Lihural party came into power just as the tide ot depression set in, and were charged by j their opponents with beinir responsible for the state of afl'aivs. Now the tide bus turned, and the same policy of reckless ex- 1 penditure is being again adopted. Con- i trasting the policy of the Government and I the Opposition in regard to the Canadian j Pacific Bailway, the speaker said that it was impoisible to compare them without a de- cision in favour of that of the Opposition. Referring to the • ii.'.'' ;^sf|o3'"r?^ J ,1 • 4* ail„ Lajoie, J itution guarantees )f each TroTince, 3 Federal Govcrn- f-government, the gioiis and national tinned and resisted M P P, seconded economy in all »n in this Province necessity, seeing t our finances and indebtedness ; its which are not ihould cease, and thould be made in Railway ihould be icsnomy, in the in- not of individuals ; rets to see that the nnce is fast raising to the fum expend- ious Conservative the Joly Govern- i reducing so con- ij were about to re- ^* 195238 \oi;x(; my^ iikfokm vim OK MONTIiP:A.l.. f ■ I* President JOHN .1. M A< I . A l« lO-N. «>.« 1st Uice-Presibeat. KOiii :it I' M A< Iv A V 2n6 Uice-Presibent. I>i:.>. I!-^ ISA Kit \. 3rb Ilice-Presi5ent. Ai>,i:.\. Moi-^iw r treasurer. • l-^.-'-'^l ■ r> VV 1 l> >Si:A'l '11. 1 ■' /.■•' itommittee. i^:":--'^!': V #''■' KDWAIil) ll<>|;|'(»V. MP. .\l. HPTi'HIXSON ' ' ' " - ' " . ItdUKIir liKlli. ALK.X. MINKi), M.I). .lAMKS DAKl.lNii. \{\''.\\ DiiLA.S. .1. N. 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