October 9, 1867

CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS

Hon. John Carling (London, Liberal-Conservative and Minister of Agriculture and Public Works, Ontario) has ruffled Liberal feathers by selecting a desk in the House of Commons that is to the left of the Speaker’s chair. Such desks are traditionally reserved for members of the Opposition are hoping to force Carling back across the aisle.

Carling hasn’t commented on his choice of desk but perhaps, as the Government’s “whipper-in” he’s looking for a vantage point by which he can easily keep track of member’s attendance in the Commons.

Meanwhile, Carling and the Ontario premier, Sandfield Macdonald are present in the provincial capital, Carling having arrive on the 8th, and Macdonald yesterday.