January 17, 1868

DEATH OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

The Paris Star in an editorial carried by the Sarnia Observer takes notice of the “unanimity with which the members (of the Ontario Legislature) with conservative antecedents declare that party lines have become completely obliterated in Ontario.” If they are to be believed, the Star writes, then “the great Conservative party is dead and buried, never to come out of its grave again.” But, the writer cautions, such death can only be confirmed once those old Tories have renounced their “hereditary love of office” as they claim to have renounced party lines.

The Star says Ontario is two-thirds Reform and any election conducted purely on party issues would see the Conservatives reduced to a minority and they would be swept from government.

ONTARIO LEGISLATURE

No business of consequence was conducted in the Ontario Legislature yesterday. Members have adjourned until January 20 in order to allow members to attend the funeral of Charlotte Ross Cameron.

KAMOURASKA ELECTION TO BE INVESTIGATED

The Committee on Privileges and Elections has been tasked with reviewing the events in Kamouraska during the election campaign. The investigation is being undertaken on a motion from Hon. Pierre Chaveau (Premier).

CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION

A society calling itself the “Citizens’ Association” has organized itself in Montreal under an Executive committee of 16. The stated purpose of the organization is to keenly observe the actions of City Hall as well as legislation passed by the provincial legislature that affects the city. The Association aims to act as a conduit for discussions between the citizens and the politicians ensuring that both understand the effects of measures adopted.