August 3, 1867

NO CABINET MEETING ELECTION CALL DELAYED AGAIN

The Dominion cabinet did not meet yesterday as anticipated. As a result, the election writs have not been issued.

THE NEW CANADIAN DOMINION

The Rev. Dr. Egerton Ryerson has published a pamphlet entitled “The New Canadian Dominion: Dangers and Duties of the People in Regard to Their Government” in which he warns of the dangers of partisanship. Parties, in the Reverend’s opinion, foment discord and create division. Good government is dependent on such discord and division being set aside in order that true progress in society be made.

The pamphlet has been received with mirth by editors at The Globe who have made clear their belief in the importance of partisan government to ensure, in their view, that elections be about principles rather than patronage.

If both parties in this debate get their way, the main question in the upcoming Dominion and Ontario elections will be coalition, yea or nay.

RIDING NEWS

Where will Crooks Cameron Run?

Ontario’s Provincial Secretary and Registrar, Hon. Matthew Crooks Cameron is having difficulty choosing a riding. While in in Brantford last week, supporting his cabinet colleague, Hon. E. B. Wood (Provincial Treasurer), Crooks Cameron told the audience that he would carry the “Patent Combination” banner in the constituency of North Brant. This week, however, at a meeting in North Ontario, the Provincial Secretary told the audience there that he would be putting his name forward in the East Toronto. The sooner the honourable gentleman decides on a the people he desires to represent in the provincial legislature, the sooner the people will be able to decide if they desire his representation.

West York

Hon. William P. Howland (Inland Revenue) has confirmed his support for Dr. Bull, Reform candidate in the riding of West York. While The Globe attempts to stir the pot amongst Conservatives in the riding, not least because Dr. Bull defeated Mr. Howland’s brother for the nomination, it was reported following the meeting that Dr. Bull’s nomination was considered an olive branch to Reformers in the riding after Howland and his Conservative supporters hijacked the Reform nominating convention.

HOME FOR INEBRIATES CONSIDERED FOR TORONTO

A meeting will be held at the Music Hall in Toronto on Monday, August 6, to discuss the establishment of a home for inebriates. Present at the meeting will be Dr. Bovell, Mr. McNabb, the Police Magistrate, Sheffif Jarvis, and a number of ministers. The idea is based on that which has been implemented in Boston and Chicago.

ALABAMA CLAIMS STILL UNRESOLVED

Another attempt by US Secretary of State Seward to obtain possession of British Columbia has failed, according to a report in The Herald. The latest scheme would have seen the Pacific colony turned over to the United States in return for the settlement of the Alabama claims. This plan has been abandoned on the grounds that it is not feasible.