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G THURSDAY. manning! 16, Government Will Insist Upon" Development of Power Ac- cording to Agreement. BUDGET D E B A l E. Mr. J. R. Stratton's Vigorous Reply to Opposition Critics. WEST ELGI N ELECTION. Returning 0ttteer'n Report Show" That All the Dc'pntlen Be Am. pointed Were Result-nun. Parliament Buildings, Feb. 15. The presentation ot the report of the Committee on Standing Orders this ut.. ternoon afforded an opportunity for members to introduce a large number of private bills. which was taken full advantage, of. The material to engage; the attention of the committes when they meet next week will be in readi- ness as a result. The reply of the Gov- ernment to the inquiry by Mr. German respecting the, agreement with the Can- adian Niagara Power Company has been awaited with interest by the mem- bers on both sides. The Attorney-Gen- l