The Ontario Scrapbook Hansard

Ontario Scrapbook Hansard, 27 Apr 1900, p. 1

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FRIDAY APRIL 27 # 'OBJECT ll) THE LAND GRANT. 'Opposition Denounce Algomai Central Bill. l 'MR. WHITNEY'S OUTBURST I Vigorous Defence by Government Memher.-LeHturt Will Con- . elude Try-day and Proto'Ie on Mend-7. e .A -V ---. _ A sharp debate on the Algoma Cen- tral Railway land grant sprang up in the Legislature yesterday, and owing to its duration the House will not con- clude until some time this afternoon. The arrangements are now that the Jrrorotrtrtion ceremonies shall take place on Monday at 3 o'clock. On the motion for the third reading ot the railway bill, Mr. \Vhitney, in his customary vig- orous style. denounced the grant as a phenomenal steal. and as a crime on the part of the Government. He was followed by Mr. Conmee, Mr. German. .Mr. Pattullo and other Government members. who pointed out the absolute necessity of the railway in order to the opening up of the country. and the stringent provisions of the agreement. Mr. Carsrallen. Mr. Either, Mr. Hoyle and others spoke for the Opposition. Pulpwood Bill. The pulpwood bill of the Government was referred back to committee and an E -___

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