October 31, 1867 — Parl(dot)gc(dot)1867

BANKS TO MEET WITH GOVERNMENT

Owing to a missed connection between the Grand Trunk and the Ottawa and Prescott railroads, the bank deputation did not reach Ottawa yesterday in time for the scheduled meeting with the Government. The meeting is now scheduled for this morning.

The deputation representing the banks consists of Senator Hon. Donald McDonald (Liberal), Hon. John Hillyard Cameron, MP (Conservative, Peel), Mr. Thomas C. Street, MP (Conservative, Welland), and Mr. Thomas N. Gibbs, MP (Liberal-Conservative, Ontario South).

The parliamentarians are expected to protest the degree of power the Bank of Montreal wields over the banking in dusty in the Dominion.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

Much pageantry is expected with the opening of Parliament next week. Women will be admitted to Senate Chamber for the Speech from the Throne. They will be expected to appear in full evening costume. Cabinet ministers are expected in court dress. Members of the Commons may dress as they wish.