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The fourth session saw the conclusion of the Treaty of Wash- ington a treaty that dealt with such important questions as the San Juan boundary, the fisheries and the navigation of the St. Lawrence, and the Canadian Canals. While the House was in session the Im- perial Parliament passed the “B. N. A. Act, 1871,” granting the Par- liament the right to create new provinces. On July 20,1871, British Columbia was admitted to the Dominion. AftEr the close of the fifth session, Parliament dissolved. The Coalition principle was abandoned and the ensuing election from which the Conservatives embrged victorious, took place along strictly party lines. \ I playe havin In 18: The first Dominion Parliament held in all, five sessions. During the first Wm. McDougall moved a series of resolutions praying that Rupert’s Land and the Northwest Territories be added to the Dominion. These resolutions bore fruit and on June 23,1870 an orâ€" der of the Queen-in-Council transferred the territory designated to Canada. A bill was also passed empowering the Government to raise money for the construction of the Intercolonial Railway. While the Dominion Government was in session the Legislature of Nova Scotia prayed the Queen for a repeal of the Act of Union, so far as related to Nova Scotia, but, due largely to the acute manipuâ€" lation of Charles Tupper, the repeal movement came to naught and the Imperial Government would not consent to the province withdrawing from Confederation. Early in March, 1868, the first Canadian three cent letter stamp was issued, and on April 1, post ofiice Savings Banks were first opened. During the second session the Government was faced with a momentous question. The half-breeds of the Red River, under Louis Riel, were made to bring about a peaceful settlement, but during the third session of Parliament an Expeditionary force under Col. Wolsâ€" eley had to be sent to quell the uprising. Wolseley won a bloodless victory, the rebels fleeing at his approach. PAGE TWO On the following day Lord Moan was sworn in as Governor General and Sir John A. Macdonald at his request formed the Coali- tion Government of both Conservatives and Liberals. The first House of Commons consisted of 181 membersâ€"82 from Ontario, 65 from Quebec, 19 from Nova Scotia and 15 from New Brunswick. Simulâ€" taneously the Senate came into being. It consisted of 72 members, appointed for life, 24 from Ontario, 24 from Quebec, 12 from Nova Scotia and 12 from New Brunswick. THE FIRST DOMINION PARLIAMENT On July 1, (Dominion Day), Lord Monck who had been Governor General of British North America since November 2, 1861, announced his appointment as Governorâ€"Genera] of the Dominion of Canada. By the authority of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, on that day he confer- red the Order of Knighthood on John A. Macdonald and the honor of Companionship of the Bath on S. L. Tilley, Charles Tupper, Georges Etienne Cartier, A. T. Gait, Wm. McDougall, and W. P. Howland. These honors were conferred in recognition of the part the recipients had played in bringing about the Union of Canada and the Maritime Provinces. I bray Almighty God that the words I write in this house may be pure and honestâ€"that they be dictated by no personal spite, un- worthy motive or unjust greed for gain; that they may tell the truth as ,far as I know itâ€" and tend to promote love and peaceâ€" amongst men. â€"Wi11iam Makepeace Thackeray. his Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL ‘ THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Su‘bscriptibn $1.50 per yearâ€"To the United Statcs $2.00. Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. ntr R111 El!‘ “"11 was m Thursday, June 9, 1927. GEORGE BROWN THE LIBERAL in many ways the n TELEPHONE 9. are ,ve rec dlec‘ A suggested program for the hold- ing of a National Thanksgiving on Sunday, July 3 at 2.30 p.m. has been circulated by the National Commit- tee for the celebration of the Jubilee of Confederation, to mayors, reeves and the heads of local celebration committees throughout the Dominion of Canada. The program in question has been prepared at the suggestion of Premier King. The circular states that on the af- ternoon in question from thé coasts of Atlantic to the coasts of the Pacific the people of the Dominion of Canada are invited to assemble and partici- pate in an expression of Thanksgivâ€" ing which shall be nation-wide. Sel- ections are set forth in the circular with a View to providning an order of proceedings which may be iollow- ed in all parts of the Dominion, and Suggested Sunday ngmmfl F03” jfifiéke Eeifibration The Post Office Department is always anticipating means of improving and extending the system to the end that the best possible service, consistent with reasonable economy may be given to the Can- adian public. This year of Jubilee finds the Department taking ad- vantage of the very latest developments in transportation by air, and before the year is ended an air mail route will be inaugurated from the Gulf of St. Lawrence that will some day reach to the Pacific. This efficiency has 4101; been achieved Without the aid of some of the best brains of the country’s public life. There have been twen- ty-five Postmasters-General since Confederation, and the list includes many distinguished names such as Campbell, Langevin, O’Connor, Huntingdon, Caron, Mulock, Aylesworth, Lemieux, Beland, Blondin and Murphy. Not the least of the good offices performed by the Post Office Department has been the extensive education of the public in the right use of postal facilities. Postal revenues in 1867 totalled a million dollars, while last year Canadians paid $37,000,000 for postal services. Fifteen thous- and packages were carried in the mails in the year of Confederation, While last year forty million parcels went through the mails totalling nearly 55,000,000 pounds. Canadians who lived through the Confedâ€" eration days spent on an average 27 cents each for mail every year, while to-day the average is $4 per head each year. Rural mail delivery was established in 1908 and to-day there are more than 3,700 delivery routes and delivery is given through 200,000 boxes on these routes to over a million people. The postal service has expanded to meet the complexities of modern life until to- day one can insure one’s parcels with convenience, send fresh eggs or live chicks through the mails, or keep a savings bank account.with the nearest postmaster for a banker. At the time of Confederation there were'3,400 post offices in the Dominion and mails were carried on some 2,278 miles of railway. To-dayrthcre are nearly 13,000 post offices in Canada, and 37,000 miles of railway used for the transmission of mails. On July 1, 1867, there were six post offices between the Great Lakes and the Rocky Moun- tains whereas there are now more than 3,000 in the same territory. Just prior to Confederation the pre-paid letter rate in Canadian Provinces was five cents per half-ounce, and letters delivered by a carrier cost two cents in addition to the postage. The rate on letters from Canada. to. Great_Britain was 12% cents per half-ounce, and letters for Red River (Manitoba) cost ten cents per half-ounce. All this should be remembered when it is considered that a full ounce can be sent anywhere within Canada or the United States for two cents ad within the British Empire to-day for three cents. THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONT From Coast To Coast Canadians Are Invited To Assemble For Thanksgiving Services t1 rmit ( whole THE 11 ttee dramatic story behind the man in r or who drives through the storm routes. It is the story of a great 31' the sinister implications usually )w everyone has a friendly feeling ' are aware of the! first-rate brains red to build up the great, speedy in front of the entrance to the Hous- es of Parliament. Announcement of the several selections will be made by his Excellency the Governor-Gen- eral, and participation in the singing or recital thereof will be aided by such facilities as the local celebra- tion committee may prov,ide. At the capitals of the several prov- inces, it is proposed that gatherings similar in character take place im- mediately in front of their respective Legislative Buildings, the Lieutenant Governors to be responsible for the order of proceedings. Cn Canada the municipal system lies the very. basis of its parliamentary titutions. It is therefore proposed Lt in cities, towns and villages oth- than capitals, the National thank- ing proceedings should be accord- a relationship to the Municipality iilar to that given to it at the sev- POSTMA 3 Dart1c1 139M ow ham ,onal 30 mm WU AN For forty-three years no bond recommended and sold by our organization has failed to pay principal and interest. M G-A-STIMSON iffi. 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