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In carrying freight on the T. & N. O. the Grand Trunk would have to charge T. & N. U. rates. Mr. Rowen claimed that this was depriv- ing the people along the line of the benefits of competition. He pointed out also that the Grand Trunk was required to pay only four and one- half per cent. on half the cost of the railway while still getting the full use of it. Mr. Howell observed in the agree- ment that the right was given to the Grand Trunk Company to pick up freight along the line at points he- tween Cochrane and North Bay. Hon. Mr. Hanna explained that the right was given only to pick up freight along the line and carry to Some point not on the Government road. During the consideration of the act to approve the agreement between the T. A". N. U. and the Grand Trunk giving the latter running rights, Mr. Howell asked it the agreement would exclude the Province making any agreement with any other railway company. lion. Dr. Reaume replied that the Commission might still make agreements with other lines, and that no subsequent agreement would af- fect the amount of rent the Commis. Mon would receive from the Grand Trunk. "The House is in committee on the estimates and tlwre is no power to prevent a full and free discussion," explained Sir James. "I think it is altogether likely before the House rises that We will all hour something about it. 1 shall be surprised if we don't," he concluded with a chuckle. Other Roads as Well. "I take it that on all these items relating to French schools there might be. a discussion on matters arising out of Dr. Merchant's report, but if it is to come up in a formal May it is not desirable to enter into discussion at the present time," added Mr. Howell. ABUSE OF PA TRONAGE I IN NORTHERN RIDING. During the consideration of the further supplementary estimates in the Legislature yesterday the mem- bers had a slight glimpse of what might be expected on the bilingual question. Agreement With T. dk N. o. Shown to be a Good Bar. gain for Grand Trunk. "When will the Prime Minister make his statement on the policy of the Govcrnment. on the bilingual situation?" asked Mr. 1towCll when certain items for French schools were called. "I do not understand what the hon. gentleman means by a state- ment," said Sir James Whitney. "It the question comes up at all I sup- pose there will be a statement." Sir James Whitney Will be Surprised if House Does Not Hear of Question. _ PREMIER PR OMISES BILING UAL DEBA TE SETURDAY, MARCH was commencing an investigation, and would report on what he con- sidered the best methods of using the funds. Abuse of Patronage. A direct Charge of discrimination by the Minister of Public Works against the district of Sturgeon Falls was made by Mr. Z. Mageau. An appropriation of $127,000 appeared in the estimates for roads and bridges, and little of this went to Sturgeon falls. Not one-tenth of what was That the portion of the Dominion grant for the aid of agriculture to he used in Ontario might be spent on in- stitutions coming more particularly under Dominion supervision, was stated by Hon. Mr. Duff in explaining his bill authorizing the Province to Come to an agreement with the Do- minion as to the best method of em- ploylm: the funds. Mr. Duff mention- ed the Veterinary College, and the fruit-cooling station which was to be esvablisluu1 at Hamilton as possible directions of expenditure. Sir James Whitney added that Mr. C. c. James In considering the apt for the in- sppctlon and enrollment of stallions. Hon. J. S. Duff explainml that if there was a demand for inspection under the act the Province would probably be divided into :1 number of districts, with an inspector in charge of each. Spending the Dominion Grant. Sir James Whitnoy---The Chairman of the Commission nnght to have been here to-day, and W0 mmld trot that information from him. Ive will have the cmaivman horn next day and get all the details. I t'ould myself give an approximate statement, but it would not he exact. Mr. 1teaume--T don't know. I can't to" you the exact date. These things are considered from time to time. but TIV" don't keep the dates tram one discussion to anothor. T am not prepared to tell you when this matter was 1lisruvssod. Mr. I2owoll----Can the Ministor tell HS when tho Government decided on the ootvstrur1ion of' this road? The correspondence shows it to he around the last work in Nnvomher. Mr. Ilvatttte---r haven't got the tintn. ' don't know whether it was in November or December. Mr. ftowell-----Ca.n the Minister tell us whether subsequent to this corres- pondrsnco a party of engineers went into Elk Lake to make an instrumen- mi .Rttt'V".V through the town? My information is that a party was sent into Elk Lake a row days before the Mentions. This letter from the chief engineer, written in the last week in November, says that if there is any urgent-3' about it " party will be taken from another section and will be sent in. N. o. an annual rent of $300,000, or $1,200 per mile. A. clause that had been added to tho bill was to authorize the building of the Elk Luke extension. Mr. now.. oll wanted to know why it was to build from 1uuriton to Elk Lake instead of from Charlton, which would have lwen shorter. Dr. Roaump explained that of the land that would be opened up from liarlton two- thirds was good agricultural land, while on tho line from Charlton only one-third was good land. He admit- twl that the cost of tho whole line was yrvntor than it would have been if built from Charlton. It would cost about $40,000 per mile to build the Toad. Dr. Ttettttttto Knrms Not. Mr, Howell retort-0d to tho vnrres- pundom'o which had bron brought siown rvgurding the construction of the branch. Hon. Mr. Hanna explained that for the right of running trains from Toronto to Hamilton the C. P. R. paid the Grand Trunk $40,000 per annum, or $1,000 per mile. For running rights on a road that had not one- nfth of tho tramc there was be. tween Toronto and Hamilton the Grand Trunk was paying the T. & N. o. an annual rent of $300,000, or More Than c. P. It. Pays.