January 16, 1868

MIDDLESEX EAST ELECTION PROTESTED

Edward Blake (Liberal, South Bruce) has moved a motion that the Ontario legislature investigate the actions of William Taylor, the Conservative candidate in Middlesex East, who has been accused of tampering with the voters list. Readers will recall the case was heard in a London courthouse prior to the election but Taylor was still allowed to stand for election. He was defeated by Liberal James Evans.

The Premier, Hon. Sandfield Macdonald has asked that the motion be left to stand until the petition recently tabled in the Legislature on the matter has been printed.

TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL

The Ontario Legislature passed a motion yesterday to establish a Select Committee to inquire into the management of the Toronto Hospital. In agreeing to the motion, Hon. Sandfield Macdonald (Premier) said that the government would not give a dollar to the hospital until it had been made clear why it closed and until new management was in place to justify a grant. Hon. Stephen Richards (Crown Lands) will represent the government on the committee.