The Ontario Scrapbook Hansard

Ontario Scrapbook Hansard, 26 Mar 1932, p. 2

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Pr Home adjourned. following the vote on the motion, which brought forth a detaching rear from the Conservative begches, the winners of the conflict. By this said' in the proeetrdings, , o'clock in the morning was drawing gear. anti, it was 3.20 a.m. before the "If you hadn't put this motion on the order paper we would have Iran through at midnight," the Prime Minister returted. After a. moment's pause. W, E. N. Sinclair, the Liberal Leader, com- mented: "The Premier starzod this session on Ash Wednesday, and he is closing it on Good Friday. Not show.. inz_1_11mself a very good Churchman." " said when you were out or the House that you were apt to make glib statements and then get out." the Prime Minister informed him. " challenge that," Mr. Nixon came back. "rt you have got anything to say to me. I'll be here to listen to you. Remember that. Mr. Prime Minister." Htyhumped his desk. A few moments later Mr. Nixon rm turned to his seat. and, after a brief ward with David J. Taylor. who Pro- gressive Whip, and member for North Grey. whcso resolution demand.. ing validation by act of the Legislature of all Hydro agreements before they should become operative was being discussed, rose to his feet. He said that he understood Mr. Henry had stated he had slipped out, so as to avoid further reference to the charges he made. "This I deny," he positively averred. adding that he had been in his seat, through almost all of the long day, and that his duties, which were arduous. allowed of his taking a short rest. I ixpeti that iijaiii1tierisoi1"1'/iife'i2l; he'll make on the sidelines when there is a reporter to take him down." Denies Slipping Out. "The man slips out of the. House: hd doesn't realize his responsibilities as a. member." Mr. Henry thundered at the Opposition benches. "He makes unfounded statements, and then he tlips, out pefore any one can answer, With perwiial recritttinations hurlt'J "was the floor ot the House. and varied. with members watching tho clock to see how much longer into Good Friday the session was likely to continue, and with a great deal oi heated acrimony. the Provincial Leg- lslature sat through the final stages of its last working day, in the wee sma' hours of yesterday morning. It chanced that Hon. Harry C. Nixon had left his seat, momentarily when Premier Henry rose to speak, and to reply to the charge made by the Pro- gressive Leader. and not retracted, that there was no doubt whatsoever that there had been discussion as to whether Hydro or Sweczey should take care of John Aird Jr. in the Beauhar- nois deal. Caustic Crossfire Concludes Session In Wee Sma' Hours HYDRO RESOLUTION PASSED MID CHEERS Nixon Thumps Desk, Parrying Premie r's Thrust That He Slips Out After Making Un.. founded Statements ,,___. u-.. uwavoo JUI- a minute that the honorable mem- ber tor Northeast Wellington (Dr. Me- Quibbam would willingly deceive the House." He said that the whole prob- lem of Hydro was extremely difficult, but that "the most biased critic can- not but admit that we have given all possible aid to the municipalities." 3 o'clock on Tuesday after the session will be prorog Administrator. Sir William" Speaking before the Pr ter. Hen. John R. Cooke, i ister, said: " would not t? "The first shall be last and the last first," Mr. Sinclair interpolated, amid 3916 laughter of the Opposition mem- rs. Prorogation on Tuesday. Mr. Taylor stated, in defense of Mr. Nixon. that he thought "no member had sat more attentively than the honorable member for Brant." After the vote, which was ot a. straight party order, the House adjourned tin The inquiry of the Speaker as to whet-her there were any further speakers was answered affirmatively by Mr. Taylor, who said that Mr. Henry's observations were "quite char- aceristic of the statements you have been making throughout this session ot the House." ,--_- u .vvwllDC- "This," the Liberal Leader "was a private resolution mm by a private member. I said I not, speak till after the Minis Power. I did that, and wouldn' spoken as long as I have, had been for the manner in whic Premier spoke." uumgs. "It's you is in the mess." "You have been talking for two hours Just to get in the last word," Premier Henry gibed. " guess I'm not through yet, then," was Mr. Sinclair's PAenftr- Her1rvUGrr7i'm the benches directed at Mr. tidings. "rt's you is: in th, as long as I have, hid View :' the manner in which the annbn " we LIDel'al Leader stated, private resolution introduced ivate member. I said I would tk till after the Minister of I did that, and wouldn't have I: Inn" A- Y L - A Jr, Sir William Mulock. before the Prime Minis- hn R. Cooke, Hydro Min- "I wguld'not suggest for AI Manzi men was of a straight the House adjourned till Tyetyiay afternoon, when at -Mr. Sinclair a; BEQrmesi Joy the Conservative

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