Speaker Index

Speaker Index 729 SPEAKER INDEX A ABBOTT, WILLIAM A. (House of Assembly) (C Port au Port) Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St. George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C. Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly Select Committee report—Response to, 516 Questions notice of, 12, 16, 35 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly committee, 489 ALDERDICE, FREDERICK C.

See Leader of the Opposition (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) ARCHIBALD, FRANK C. (House of Assembly) (L Harbour Grace) Ways and Means factories, 245–246 AYRE, CHARLES PASCOE (Legislative Council) Franking privileges limits of use, 578 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 Legislative Council second reading, 590 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council committee, 574, 578 third reading recommitted to committee of the Whole, and amended, 583 B BARNES, ARTHUR. See Secretary of State (Barnes) (House of Assembly) BENNETT, FRANK (House of Assembly) (C St.

John's West Debt connection to fallen soldiers, 196 interest payment, 195 need for moratorium, 196 Driving on the right side of the road, 193 Estimates Department of Lands and Fisheries, 298–299 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 400, 411 High Commissioner's Office, 365 delete vote from estimates (debate), 382 delete vote from estimates (seconded), 381 moving pictures censors, 367 Prime Minister's Office, 367, 368 Gander Project failure of, 195 High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 365 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly committee, 193 Labrador in favour of sale of, 196–197 Lighthouses referenced in estimates, 299 Patriotism burdens of, 195 Prime Minister's Office estimates, 367, 368 Questions notice of, 12, 16, 126, 414 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 431 question whether report is available, 431 Sunday Observances Act House of Assembly second reading, 348 Treasury

Speaker Index 730 orgy of expenditure, 195 overspending after the war, 195 BENNETT, FRANK (House of Assembly) (C St. John's West (continued) Ways and Means war costs, 195 BINDON, JAMES A.

See Minister of Finance and Customs (Bindon) (House of Assembly) BRADLEY, FREDERICK GORDON (House of Assembly) (L Trinity Centre) Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (moved), 449 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly Select Committee report, 521 committee, 521–522, 523 Estimates High Commissioner's Office, 369 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 151 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (moved), 449 Points of Order Accused should not make motion in connection with matter concerning himself, 449 Legislative Council amending money bills, 462 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council House considered amendment, 462 Procedure in the House petitions—two courses of proceeding with, 449, 450 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 431 BROWN, KENNETH M. (House of Assembly) (L Twillingate) Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company, 402 Corner Brook strike, 402, 403 Estimates Department of Justice, 178 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 539 Grand Falls mill's aversion of strike, 157 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly notice of motion, 510 first reading (moved), 516–517 report of Select Committee, 519, 520 debate in House, 543, 544–545 Magor, Mr. refusal to substitute cocoa for tea, 157–158 Questions Corner Brook strike, 402, 403 notice of, 155 Relief substitution of cocoa for tea—Mr.

Magor's role, 157 War pensions objection to reductions, 177–178 BYRNE, GERALD G. (House of Assembly) (C St. John's East) Estimates Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 385, 398, 399 High Commissioner's Office, 365 old age pensions cut, 378–379 public charities debate, 379

Speaker Index 731 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 539–540 BYRNE, GERALD G. (House of Assembly) (C St. John's East) (continued) High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 365 Humber Constituency Account why E.S. Spencer received cheque for $800 on November 28, 1931, 109–110 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 59–62, 63 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly debate in House, 544 Market house St. John's, 59–60 Members (House of Assembly) described as wooden dummies, 61 Petitions S.S.

Eric entitled to wounds gratuity, 203 Prime Minister charges against well-founded, 60 his word questioned, 60–61 in Germany, 201 not a man, 60 reparation funds obtained funds by false Minute of Council, 200 Procedure in the House whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 395 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 395 Questions Humber Constituency Account why E.S.

Spencer received cheque for $800 on November 28, 1931, 109–110 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 109, 155, 191, 432 Prime Minister expense accounts for trips to Montreal and New York, 33 Rotary Club, 199 S.S. Eric injured entitled to wounds gratuity, 203 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr. Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 395 War pensions keep faith with widows and orphans, 199 loss of jobs and pensions within department, 201 Mr.

Greene should support ex-servicemen, 198 Prime Minister obtained funds by false Minute of Council, 200 rest of British Empire has avoided cuts, 199 returned soldiers not to pay for Government's extravagance, 198 what the troops endured, 198–199 C CASHIN, PETER J. (House of Assembly) (L Ferryland) Access to information concerns about, 396 accuses Prime Minister and Secretary of State of framing, 356 allegations against Government falsification of Minutes of Council description, 13, 21–22, 23–24 German Reparations Fund, 24 minute not read at Executive Council, 24 Reid case, 23–24 manipulating funds between accounts, 13 Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque, 20–21 violation of income tax law by Dr. Campbell, 13, 20, 27–28 Beaumont Hamel cost for repairs, 370 biography, 660 Budget Government members' absence from House during discussion, 331–332, 383 Campbell, Dr. Alexander violation of income tax law, 13, 20, 27–28 chose candidate for District, 356 Murphy, L., 356 Compiler of Public Dispatches call for Commission of Enquiry to deal with facts of dispatch notice of motion, 51

Speaker Index 732 censure against debate, 47–48 CASHIN, PETER J. (House of Assembly) (L Ferryland) (continued) concern for besmirchment of character Cashin, 86, 355 Murphy, L., 86, 355 Corner Brook strike, 404 Death Duties Act (cap. 34) House of Assembly committee, 254 Debt floating, 169 interest payment Cashin, 197, 240 Department of Justice budget vote, 173 Department of Posts and Telegraphs budget vote, 173 Duty increases alleged illegally collected, 156 gasoline, 273 kerosene, 273, 363 Eastern Trading Company House of Assembly vote— Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company under false promise of giving business to them, 439–442 Economic Commission recommendation to reduce salaries of Members, 438 recommended disbandment of London office, 369, 376–377 Estimates aliens, deportation of, 369 Controller of Treasury position, 436 Department of Customs, 187–188, 422–423, 424, 425 debate, 168–169, 170–175 Department of Finance request to defer vote, 429 Department of Justice, 173, 238 Department of Pensions—War pensions, 173 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 173, 257, 385, 398–399, 400, 409–410, 411–412, 413 Department of Public Works, 256, 258–260, 297 Governor's salary, 171, 436 High Commissioner's Office, 365, 369, 370 delete vote from estimates (amendment seconded), 406 delete vote from estimates (debate), 382 delete vote from estimates (moved), 381 House of Assembly vote proposed reduction in Members' salaries, 172 proposed reduction in Members' salaries (amendment moved), 438 proposed reduction in Members' salaries (amendment withdrawn), 439 proposed reduction in number of Members (amendment seconded), 439 proposed reduction Members' salaries to $20,000 (moved), 439 proposed reduction Members' salaries to $24,000 (moved), 439 Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company under false promise of giving business, 439–442 incompletion of, 175, 257 Magor, Mr. rate of pay, 383 Ministers absent from House, 187 moving pictures censors delete vote from estimates (amendment seconded), 406 old age pensions cut, 376, 379 pension commissioners, 429 pensioners need for listing, 189, 291 post office Lack of details, 187 press dispatches delete vote from estimates (amendment seconded), 406 Prime Minister's Office, 173, 366–367, 368 procedural changes deplored, 187 public charities able-bodied relief, 377 vote to be read a second time (debate), 408 railway figures not provided, 435, 436 railway, lack of, 339–340 relieving officers, 371 Secretary of State vote, 172–173 steamship subsidies, 438 Trade Commissioner vote, 173

Speaker Index 733 CASHIN, PETER J. (House of Assembly) (L Ferryland) (continued) Flour number of barrels imported, 331 Gander Project impact if negotiated, 239 litigation failure attributed, 239 General Hospital purchase of crusher for $4,000, 258 German Reparations Fund withdrawal depleting funds in Savings Bank, 24 Governor salary, 171, 436 High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 172, 365 Humber Constituency Account description of inception, 21 funds transferred from Canadian Bank of Commerce to Government Saving Bank, 21 improperly continuing, 22 lack of disbursements, 22 transfers to, 21 whether money belongs to District, 437 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 349, 350, 351–352, 353, 358 amendment (moved), 359 Labrador Prime Minister's role in process of sale of, 237, 238 Loan Act, 1932 (cap. 32) House of Assembly committee, 205 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 53–56, 62–63 amendment (moved), 56 Magor, Mr. rate of pay, 383 Members (House of Assembly) accused of being servile individual rather than Member, 357 Minutes of Council falsification of Minutes of Council Description, 13, 21–22, 23–24 German Reparations Fund, 24 minute not read at Executive Council, 24 Reid case, 23–24 Newfoundland bonds error printed in Wall St.

Journal, 314 Newfoundland Hotel funds for indebtedness of, 62–63 Pensions estimates amounts and procedures incorrect, 291–293 in Department of Public Works, 291, 293, 294 Mr. Hall's pension, 292 request for list, 257, 291 Penson, Mr.

J.H. actions concerning transferred funds, 24 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly comments on, 240–241 Points of Order incorrect information provided, 18 Points of Privilege beschmirment of character, 354–355, 356, 357 Prime Minister alleged negotiations for confederation with Canada, 238 censure for alleged sectarian dispatch, 48 in New York, 237 in Ottawa, 238 meeting with Secretary of State for Canada, 238 ought to be horsewhipped, 48 Prime Minister's Office budget vote, 173 estimates, 366–367, 368 Questions Corner Brook strike, 404 Newfoundland Hotel Funds for indebtedness of, 62–63 No. 256 In reference to the railway, 396 Order that answer be provided (moved), 396 No. 87 When will answer be tabled, 155 No. 89 When will answer be tabled, 155 notice of, 35, 74, 97, 202, 263, 314 railway question not answered, 427 tear gas

Speaker Index 734 whether House of Assembly Police Force are equipped with, 116 CASHIN, PETER J. (House of Assembly) (L Ferryland) (continued) unanswered, 362, 405 why was Secretary of State's tabled answer partial, 322 Railway no estimates, 339–340 question not answered, 427 Reid Case, 23, 24, 238, 239 Relief protest concerning dispatch allegedly written by Prime Minister, 48 requests seat moved to centre of House Cashin, 13 resignation as Finance Minister Cashin, 12–13, 19–20 Resignations addressing the House with reasons for, 12– 13, 19–20 welcomes three former colleagues to centre of House, 231 Rulings ruling bound to be prejudiced, 86 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment (debate), 86–87 Select Committee of the House to report on facts relating to public messages dated February 12th and 13th moved removed from Order Paper pending further information (moved), 75 Select Committee to examine into and report on Redistribution of Seats with a view to reduction of the number of members of the House comments on, 258–259, 321, 322 Skanes, Walter Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque, 20–21 objects to being called forger, 25 Strangers method of admittance, 401 prohibition from precincts of the House of Assembly, 15 seating capacity in galleries ought to be filled, 15 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38) House of Assembly committee, 363 Taxation whether sales tax in force, 273 Tear gas whether House of Assembly Police Force are equipped with, 116 Trade Commissioner Budget vote, 173 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) House of Assembly committee, 165 War pensions are funds available, 175 Department of Pensions budget vote, 173 is credit to be put into General Revenue, 173, 174 importance of Reparations Account, 174– 175 Ways and Means customs returns necessary, 263–264, 346 duty increases alleged illegally collected, 156 gasoline, 273 kerosene, 273, 363 facts of expenditure for current fiscal year, 235–237 facts of expenditure for previous year, 233– 235 many budget figures inaccurate, 231 summarizes budget speech, 242 were resolutions tabled same day as budget, 155 will not be called a liar, 354 COAKER, WILLIAM FORD (House of Assembly) (L Bonavista East) Estimates Thompson, Sir Percy—salary reduction debate, 437 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly comments on, 469 Procedure in the House second reading on same day as bill's introduction requires unanimous consent of House, 459 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in

Speaker Index 735 Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in COAKER, WILLIAM FORD (House of Assembly) (L Bonavista East) (continued) Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly Select Committee report, 529–530 committee, 530–531, 532, 533 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly second reading, 482, 483–484 committee, 488, 491, 492 COOK, TASKER (Legislative Council) Assessor of Income Tax report tabled, 559 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Act (cap. 4) Legislative Council committee, 594 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 Legislative Council second reading, 590 committee, 592 International Grenfell Association Act (cap. 16) Legislative Council committee, 597 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council committee, 574, 577 third reading moved, but motion withdrawn, 581 tabled Assessor of Income Tax report, 559 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) Legislative Council second reading, 582 Western Marine Railway Act (cap. 2) Legislative Council second reading, 576 committee, 579 D DOWNEY, JOSEPH F. (House of Assembly) (L St.

Georges) Agriculture cabbage production policy, 150–151 Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St. George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C. Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly notice of motion, 427 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 148, 150–151 Petitions concessions in aid of proposed industries, 427 Procedure in the House rules respecting Private Bills to be waived notice of motion, 427 E EARLE, WILLIAM (House of Assembly) (L Grand Falls Questions notice of, 97 EMERSON, L.

EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) Agriculture $10,000 budget for 1932-1933, 287 additional vote for, 507 Allegations against Government falsification of Minutes of Council secrecy not an issue, 26 inquiry, call for, 26–27 inquiry, precedents for, 26 lack of refutation, 26, 282 lengthiness, 279 should be dealt with before regular business, 25–26 American Telephone Telegraph Act (cap. 25) House of Assembly committee, 134 Anglo-American Western Union Telegraph Company Act (cap. 26) House of Assembly second reading, 495, 496 Army and Navy Sweepstakes whether accounted to government, 502 Ashbourne Ltd., Messrs. bounty paid on schooner, 187 Attorney General role of, 337–339 Auditing Public Accounts Act (cap. 14) House of Assembly committee, 129–131, 140, 146 Auditor General availability of report, 11, 176 Bills

Speaker Index 736 legislation before house not being addressed, 432 EMERSON, L. EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) (continued) Budget impossibility of balancing, 283, 286, 287 instructions to Mr. Penson and Sir Percy Thompson, 286 responsibility of Mr.

Penson and Sir Percy Thompson, 285–286 Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (cap. 18) House of Assembly second reading, 66–67 amendments (addition), 67, 91 amendments (Sec. 8), 91 Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State debate, 461 Civil Service Pensions Act (cap. 30) House of Assembly committee, 463, 464 Coal cost saving machines installed, 295 Companies Act, 1932 (cap. 11) House of Assembly committee, 65 Companies Act,

An Act to Amend House of Assembly notice of motion, 344 second reading, 418 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against debate, 48, 50–51 Corner Brook strike, 402–403, 404, 405 Currency Act (cap. 1) House of Assembly committee, 137, 138, 139 Customs Act, 1932 (cap. 37) House of Assembly committee, 127 Customs Act,

An Act to Amend House of Assembly second reading, 466 Death Duties Act (cap. 34) House of Assembly committee, 253, 254 Debt help sought from banks, 284 repudiation of interest, 179–180 Downey, Joseph F. present position and pay, 195 Driving on the right side of the road, 193 Duty increases agrees to small tax on everything, 288 glue, 323 tobacco, 311, 312, 322, 323 unfairness of taxing the very poor, 289 Earthquake relief expenditure, 120 Eastern Trading Company House of Assembly vote— Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company under false promise of giving business to them, 442 Economic Commission appointment, 284 disbanded, 284 hoping that former members of commission will speak up, 434 Election impact of redistribution bill, 460, 461 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly committee, 513–514 committee, 523 Estimates civil service pensions, 287, 467–468 Controller of Treasury position, 436 debt, 179–181 Department of Customs, 422, 423, 424–425 Department of Finance outstanding bill, 435 Department of Justice, 179, 337–339 Department of Lands and Fisheries, 187 vote, 507 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 384, 385, 398, 411, 413 Department of Public Works, 259, 295, 296, 297 High Commissioner's Office, 364, 366, 369, 370 House of Assembly vote proposed reduction in Members' salaries (debate), 438 proposed reduction in number of Members (amendment seconded), 438 proposed reduction in number of Members (debate), 439

Speaker Index 737 Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company EMERSON, L.EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) (continued) under false promise of giving business, 442 moving pictures censors, 367 old age pensions cut, 372–373 Prime Minister's Office, 367, 368 public charities debate, 375–376 International Grenfell Association, 380 vote to be read a second time (amendment seconded), 407 vote to be read a second time (debate), 408 railway figures not provided, 435 relief able-bodied relief, 374 steamship subsidies, 438 Excise and Import Tax Act (cap. 41) House of Assembly committee, 502 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 540 Financial crisis deliberately brought about by Government, 275 experts' unfamiliarity with country, 285 Government's inaction, 275, 284 Newfoundland's loss of reputation, 281–282 qualities needed to remediate, 283 Gander Project exposure by Dr.

Mosdell, 276 failure of, 277 International Power and Paper Company's disinterest, 277 General Hospital not charging enough to paying patients, 296 Great Eastern Oil Import Company protests against Petroleum Products bill, 471 High Commissioner's Office abolish for savings, 288 budget vote, 364, 366 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly second reading, 167–168 committee, 193 Humber Constituency Account description of wrongdoing, 64 repayment arrangements, 164 whether money belongs to District, 437 Imperial Conference, 127 Imperial Tobacco Company, 311 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 352–353 Comments, 289 committee, 428 International Grenfell Association proposed drop in grant, 380 International Power and Paper Co. wage for loggers, 389 International Power and Paper Company disinterest in Gander Project, 277 help for workers' conditions, 279 successor to Newfoundland Power and Paper Company, 278 whether complaints about amounts paid to labour, 277–278 Labrador Prime Minister's role in process of sale of, 280 why Prime Minister killed deal for sale of, 277 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 151 Legislature control of public purse, 129 Loan Act, 1932 (cap. 32) House of Assembly committee, 206 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 62, 63–64 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly first reading (debate), 517–518 Magor, Mr. no need to report on economic conditions, 182–183 Minutes of Council falsification of Minutes of Council secrecy not an issue, 26 secrecy no longer an issue, 26 Newfoundland bonds decreased, 283

Speaker Index 738 Newfoundland Hotel description of loan, 64 funds for indebtedness of, 62 EMERSON, L.

EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) (continued) Newfoundland Power and Paper Company succeeded by International Power and Paper Company, 278 Opposition, role of, 335 Pensions in Department of Public Works, 294 requst for list, 436 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State debate, 461 Great Eastern Oil Import Company protests against Petroleum Products bill, 471 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly committee, 204 comments on, 468, 469 Points of Order Accused should not make motion in connection with matter concerning himself, 449 accused should not move amendment to motion, 77 Legislative Council amending money bills, 462–463 Points of Privilege Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House apology by owners of Daily News read, 344 Prime Minister's answer regarding engagement of Sir Percy Thompson and Mr. J.H.

Penson untruthful, 72– 73, 74 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 102 Legislative Council House considered amendment, 462–463 Postmaster General request for report to be tabled, 384–385 Poverty orderliness of those suffering, 50 Prime Minister accused of sectarianism, 50–51 avoidance of addressing charges, 61–62 avoidance of responsibility, 274 disgraceful episode, 50 failure to argue or dispute claims, 280 lack of fulfillment of promises of 1928, 279 Prime Minister (Squires) (House of Assembly) reputation, 275 Prime Minister's Office estimates, 367, 368 Procedure in the House allegations against Government distinct motions for charges, 37 appointment of Select Committee calls for notice of motion, 449 budget linked with other bills, 313 petitions—two courses of proceeding with, 449, 450 to whom to address questions of the Finance Minister, 11 whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394–395 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394–395 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly committee, 127–128, 129 Questions Auditor General availability of report, 11, 176 bills before house not being addressed, 432 Corner Brook strike, 402–403, 404, 405 earthquake relief expenditure, 120 International Power and Paper Co. wage for loggers, 389 Newfoundland Hotel Funds for indebtedness of, 62 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 126, 136, 143, 176, 190, 233, 406, 427, 432, 470, 472 salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 unanswered, 362, 428, 487, 509 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money

Speaker Index 739 for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act EMERSON, L.

EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) (continued) House of Assembly Bill referred to Select Committee (debate), 511–512 committee, 530, 531, 532 Registration Deeds Act (cap. 12) House of Assembly committee, 65 committee (amendment), 144, 145 Reid Case, 276, 277, 339 Relief Prime Minister's refusal to hear mob's pleas, 50 protest concerning causes of, 50 conduct of Prime Minister, 288 Prime Minster's lack of response to, 50 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 473–474, 475, 476 committee, 496–497 Rules and Orders for the Proceedings of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland §55—altering terms of motion, 38 Salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly second reading, 482–483 Sectarianism Prime Minister accused of, 51 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister procured from Governor false Minute of Council ordering payments to himself, to Hon.

A.J. Walsh, and others seconded, 89 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds seconded, 77 amendment, 77 amendment (debate), 83–85 resolution to be rescinded—debate, 420–421 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Secretary of State falsified Minute of Council for December 5, 1931 seconded, 90 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr.

Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394–395 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16th debate on the motion, 38 to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16—House's right to appoint, 39–40 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 431 seconded, 98 debate, 99 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 431 seconded, 100 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister had wrongfully received funds by virtue of purported Minute of December 22, 1931 seconded, 90 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister procured from Governor false Minute of Council ordering payment to himself from Reparations Account seconded, 88

Speaker Index 740 St. John's Municipal (Loan) Act (cap. 5) House of Assembly committee, 492 Strangers EMERSON, L.

EDWARD (House of Assembly) (C Placentia East) (continued) method of admittance, 401 seating capacity in galleries ought to be filled, 15 Treasury Legislature's control of public purse, 129 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) House of Assembly committee, 164 War Pensions Act (cap. 28) House of Assembly committee, 252 Ways and Means duty increases agrees to small tax on everything, 288 glue, 323 tobacco, 311, 312, 322, 323 unfairness of taxing the very poor, 289 expenditures under Audit Act, 286–287 factories, 244 lack of survey of country's condition, 274 F FUDGE, PHILLIP (House of Assembly) (L Hermitage) Agriculture additional vote for, 506, 507 Estimates Department of Lands and Fisheries vote, 507 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 538–539, 540 Ferry service whether Argentia will be made eastern terminal, 110 whether S.S.

Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 110 Questions notice of, 97 teachers' salaries sympathy for cuts, 212 whether Argentia will be made eastern terminal, 110 whether S.S.

Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 110 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly committee, 531–532 reasons for resignation, 210–211 Relief people's spirit being broken by, 211 Taxation burden of, 211 liquor, 212 Teachers' salaries sympathy for cuts, 212 G GIBBS, MICHAEL P.

See President (Gibbs, Michael P.)(Legislative Council) GODDEN, EDWIN J. (House of Assembly) (L Trinity South) Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State committee report some progress and expect formal report soon, 501 Corner Brook strike, 403–404 Flour number of barrels imported, 331 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State committee report some progress and expect formal report soon, 501 Questions Corner Brook strike, 403–404 GOVERNOR (Middleton, His Excellency Sir John) Addresses prorogation speech, 547–548, 616–617 Election amendment allowing for quick election, 547 Middleton, His Excellency Sir John Speech from the Throne address, 5–7, 551

Speaker Index 741 GREENE, JOSPEH M. (House of Assembly) (L Bell Island) Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St. George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government GREENE, JOSPEH M. (House of Assembly) (L Bell Island) (continued) and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C. Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly second reading, 480 Estimates Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 385 Inspector of Mines Government Engineer to examine mines at Bell Island, 255–256 Points of Privilege Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House committee to ascertain facts (seconded), 343 motion withdrawn, 345, 346 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly committee, 122–123 Speech from the Throne House of Assembly Select Committee Appointed (address in reply)—seconded, 7 H HALFYARD, WILLIAM. See Minister of Posts and Telegraphs (Halfyard, William) (House of Assembly) HIBBS, RICHARD.

See Minister of Public Works (Hibbs) (House of Assembly) J JOB, ROBERT BROWN (Legislative Council) Export Marine Shells Act (cap. 3) Legislative Council second reading, 575 Fishery Research Bureau at Bay Bulls, 561 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Act (cap. 4) Legislative Council committee, 594 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 Legislative Council second reading, 590 committee, 592 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council third reading moved, but motion withdrawn, 581 Revenue (amendment) Act (cap. 39) Legislative Council committee, 586–587 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) Legislative Council second reading, 599 committee, 605 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38) Legislative Council committee, 589 K KEAN, ABRAM (Legislative Council) Fishery Norway report from 1921, 557–558 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) Legislative Council committee, 605 Speech from the Throne Legislative Council debate (address in reply), 556–559 L LAKE, HAROLD.

See Minister of Marine and Fisheries (Lake) (House of Assembly) LEADER OF GOVERNMENT (LEGISLATIAVE COUNCIL). See Cook, Tasker (Legislative Council) LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) Agriculture additional vote for, 506–507, 508 grow own rather than import, 326 Alderdice, Frederick (C St John's City East) Allegations against Government falsification of Minutes of Council description, 16, 35–36 manipulating funds between accounts, 16, 17–18, 19, 35 Member for St. Barbe forging name on cheque, 36, 38, 39 Secretary of State

Speaker Index 742 Involvement in falsification of Minutes of Council, 36 violation of income tax law by Dr. Campbell, 36 LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) (continued) Anglo-American Western Union Telegraph Company Act (cap. 26) House of Assembly second reading, 495 Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company, 388–389 Auditor General availability of report, 11 Bills legislation before house not being addressed, 432–433 Campbell, Dr.

Alexander breach of legislation, 36 violation of income tax law, 27, 28, 36 Citizens' deputation requesting increase in dole, protection for unemployed from eviction, immediate cultivation of land for winter vegetables, and immediate response response, 418 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against debate, 49–50 Condolences resolution to express regret at death of Dr. Charles J. Howlett, Mayor of St. John's seconded, 415 Corner Brook strike, 388, 401, 402, 403, 404, 416, 431 Customs Act,

An Act to Amend House of Assembly second reading, 466 Death Duties Act (cap. 34) House of Assembly committee, 253, 254 Divisions Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister had wrongfully received funds by virtue of purported Minute of December 5, 1931 motion (defeated), 88 Dorcas Society, 379–380 Duty increases amendments, 243 books, school, 144 butter and butterine, 243, 244, 310 date of effect, 107 Government contractors getting materials duty-free, 331 idea of emergency tariff, 329 tobacco, 313, 322 Election anticipation of, 439, 460 Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St.

George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C.

Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly Select Committee report—Response to, 515 Estimates as work of fiction, 414 Department of Customs, 425 Department of Lands and Fisheries, 299, 325 vote, 506, 507, 508 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 383–384, 385, 398, 399, 410–411, 413, 414 Department of Public Works, 259, 260, 261, 296 Education vote, 429 High Commissioner's Office, 364, 365 delete vote from estimates (debate), 383 House of Assembly vote proposed reduction in Members' salaries (seconded), 438 mining lack of smelter in Buchans, 327 old age pensions cut, 377–378 public charities debate, 376 Dorcas Society, 379–380 vote to be read a second time (amendment moved), 407 vote to be read a second time (debate), 407 public service pensions—reason for provision to young men, 116 Thompson, Sir Percy—salary reduction moved, 437

Speaker Index 743 Export Marine Shells Act (cap. 3) House of Assembly first reading, 116 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) (continued) House of Assembly committee, 539, 540 Ferry service whether S.S.

Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 117 Financial crisis banks blameless, 229 experts sought from England, 229 little hope for country, 443 relationship with banks, 330 world financiers' lack of confidence in Newfoundland government, 324– 325, 330 Fishery bait freezer in Ramea, 326 salt issues, 325 Franking privileges Great War Veterans' Association, 103 limits of use, 102 Gander Project Hearst Group involvement, 229 loss of revenue, 327 Prime Minister kills deal, 226 General Hospital not charging enough to paying patients, 296 Governor response to address from House on charges made by late Minister of Finance, 204, 233 Graft acquiescence of government members, 230 Graustein, Mr. conversation with Prime Minister in New York, 227, 328 High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 364, 365 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly third reading, 206–207 Howlett, Dr.

Charles J. resolution to express regret at death of Dr. Charles J. Howlett, Mayor of St.

John's seconded, 415 Humber Constituency Account Thompson, Sir Percy, 436 failure to move fund to Exchequer Account, 479, 480 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 35, 349–350, 358 amendment (moved), 357, 358, 359 committee, 397 amendment (moved), 397 International Power and Paper Company Prime Minister not helping workers, 444 Labrador against the sale of, 229, 327 future resource possibilities, 328 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly second reading, 124–125 committee, 147–148 Lighthouses referenced in estimates, 299 Loan Act, 1932 (cap. 32) House of Assembly committee, 205 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 59 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly debate in House, 542–543 Market house St.

John's, 59 Mining lack of smelter in Buchans, 327 Minutes of Council falsification of Minutes of Council Description, 16, 35–36 Navigation removal of whistling buoy from Petites, 93– 94 Newfoundland Boot and Shoe Factory financial difficulty, 244, 310 Pensions reason for provision to young men, 116 Penson, Mr. J.H. terms of engagement, 32 Petitions Citizens' deputation requesting increase in dole, protection for unemployed from eviction, immediate cultivation of

Speaker Index 744 land for winter vegetables, and immediate response, 418 Railway Services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 97 LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) (continued) Truckmen's Protective Union, 388 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly committee, 204 comments on, 329–330, 469 Points of Order accused should not move amendment to motion, 77, 78 Legislative Council amending money bills, 462 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 101, 102 amendment (seconded), 103 Legislative Council House considered amendment, 462 Prime Minister conversation with Mr.

Graustein in New York, 227, 328 described as "evil genius of Newfoundland," 331 reparation funds misapplication, 229 Procedure in the House allegations against Government distinct motions for charges, 36 petitions—two courses of proceeding with, 449, 450 Speech from the Throne, 7 suspension of rules of the House with respect to all business now before or to come before the House during this Session requests withdrawal of motion, 487 whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 393 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 393 Public Accounts availability of, 11 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly committee, 122 Questions Auditor General availability of report, 11 bills before house not being addressed, 432– 433 Corner Brook strike, 388, 401, 402, 403, 404, 416, 431 navigation removal of whistling buoy from Petites, 93–94 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 109, 204, 233, 263, 406, 471, 506 pensions—reason for provision to young men, 116 Penson, Mr. and Sir Percy Thompson Terms of engagement, 32 public accounts availability, 11 salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 teachers' salaries whether subject to further cut, 93 tear gas whether any has been imported, 117 Thompson, Sir Percy, and Penson, Mr. terms of engagement, 32 whether S.S.

Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 117 Rabbits safe conditions for canning, 148 Radio Branch comments on, 92–93 Radio Telegraph Act (cap. 24) House of Assembly second reading, 92–93 Railway services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 97 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly Bill referred to Select Committee (debate), 510 Redistribution bill when will it be brought down, 472 Reid Case, 328

Speaker Index 745 Relief Mr.

Penson refusing to pay order until certain Bills passed in House, 432 Resignations LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) (continued) congratulates four now in independent position in House, 228 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 472, 473, 476 return to House after illness Prime Minister, 143 Rulings Speaker's ruling to be noted throughout empire, 76 Salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly notice of motion, 432 second reading, 481, 482, 483 committee, 488, 491 Sectarianism Prime Minister accused of, 49 suffering from, 49 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister procured from Governor false Minute of Council ordering payments to himself, to Hon.

A.J.

Walsh, and others notice of motion, 68–69 moved, 89 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds notice of motion, 67–68 moved, 75–76 amendment, 77 resolution to be rescinded—debate, 421 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Secretary of State falsified Minute of Council for December 2, 1931 notice of motion, 68 moved, 89–90 seconded, 89–90 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Secretary of State falsified Minute of Council for December 5, 1931 notice of motion, 68 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr.

Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 393 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16th appointment moved, 29 motion, 35 debate on the motion, 35–36, 38 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account notice of motion, 69 question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 notice of motion, 70 moved, 98 question whether report is available, 431 debate, 99 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof notice of motion, 69 moved, 100 whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Minister of Justice (Sir Richard Squires) had received information about forgery and failed to act notice of motion, 69–70 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister had wrongfully received funds by virtue of purported Minute of December 22, 1931

Speaker Index 746 notice of motion, 68 moved, 90 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister had wrongfully received funds LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (Alderdice, Frederick C.) (House of Assembly) (continued) by virtue of purported Minute of December 5, 1931 notice of motion, 68 moved, 88 seconded, 88 motion (defeated), 88 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister procured from Governor false Minute of Council ordering payment to himself from Reparations Account notice of motion, 69 moved, 88 Shoe factories for protection, 244, 310 Skanes, Walter Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque, 36 Speech from the Throne House of Assembly debate (address in reply) (House of Assembly), 7–9 St. John's mayoral election, 505 St.

John's Municipal (Loan) Act (cap. 5) House of Assembly committee, 492 Strangers method of admittance, 401 Sunday Observances Act House of Assembly second reading, 347–348 Supply Act committee, 152, 153 Teachers' salaries whether subject to further cuts, 93 Tear gas whether any has been imported, 117 Thompson, Sir Percy terms of engagement, 32 Truckmen's Protective Union, 388 Unparliamentary language withdrawn by Leader of the Opposition, 230 Ways and Means amendment (moved), 335 customs changes, 264 difficulty of carrying on with confidence of banks lost, 334–335 duty increases amendments, 243 books, school, 144 butter and butterine, 243, 244, 310 date of effect, 107 Government contractors getting materials duty-free, 331 idea of emergency tariff, 329 tobacco, 313, 322 factories, 244 LEWIS, PHILLIP J. (House of Assembly) (L Harbour Main) Allegations against Government corroborated by resigning Member, 386–387 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against notice of motion, 34 moved, 40–42 debate, 48–49 Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St.

George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C. Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly second reading, 480–481 Financial crisis options, 332–333 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited Select Committee to report whether Rules of the House respecting petitions have been observed by Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited report, 298 recommendation to introduce bill, 298 Questions notice of, 75 Relief protest concerning dispatch's sectarian slant, 40–41 Resignations addressing the House with reasons for, 386– 387 Sectarianism distortion of public dispatches, 41

Speaker Index 747 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment (debate), 85 LEWIS, PHILLIP J. (House of Assembly) (L Harbour Main) (continued) resolution to be rescinded—notice of motion, 405 resolution to be rescinded—moved, 419 Select Committee to report whether Rules of the House respecting petitions have been observed by Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited report, 298 recommendation to introduce bill, 298 Ways and Means defense of government budget, 332–333 no option but taxation, 333 M MACPHERSON, HAROLD (Legislative Council) International Grenfell Association Act (cap. 16) Legislative Council committee, 597 committee amendment (Legislative Council), 604 McNAMARA, FRANCIS M. (Legislative Council) Export Marine Shells Act (cap. 3) Legislative Council second reading, 575 Fishery importance of standardizing and grading cod, 554 Franking privileges limits of use, 577–578 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Act (cap. 4) Legislative Council committee, 594 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 Legislative Council committee, 592 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council committee, 574, 577–578 third reading moved, but motion withdrawn, 581 third reading recommitted to committee of the Whole, and amended, 583 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) Legislative Council committee, 605 Speech from the Throne Legislative Council debate (address in reply), 553–555 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38) Legislative Council committee, 589 Thompson, Sir Percy discussions on modifying a bill, 592 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) Legislative Council second reading, 582 Western Marine Railway Act (cap. 2) Legislative Council second reading, 575–576 committee, 579 MILLEY, SAMUEL F. (Legislative Council) Death Duties Act (cap. 34) Legislative Council committee, 584 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 Legislative Council second reading, 590 Legislative Council Member on leave of absence, 560 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council third reading moved, but motion withdrawn, 581 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38) Legislative Council committee, 586 MINISTER OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMS (Bindon, James A.) (House of Assembly) Army and Navy Sweepstakes whether accounted to government, 502 Bindon, James (L St Mary'

s) Board of Liquor Control, 1932 report tabled, 416 Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (seconded), 449 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against debate, 51

Speaker Index 748 Customs Act,

An Act to Amend House of Assembly Select Committee report, 523–524 Customs returns tabled, 470 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited MINISTER OF FINANCE AND CUSTOMS (Bindon, James A.) (House of Assembly) (continued) extension of time for completion, 263 Select Committee to report whether Rules of the House respecting petitions have been observed by Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited report presented recommending Bill's adoption, 427 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 428 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 55 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (seconded), 449 Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited extension of time for completion, 263 Sectarianism desire to quash the spectre of, 51 Select Committee to report whether Rules of the House respecting petitions have been observed by Holyrood Pond Fisheries Limited report presented recommending Bill's adoption, 427 tabled Board of Liquor Control report, 1932, 416 customs returns 1930-1932, 470 MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES (Lake, Harold) (House of Assembly) Agriculture additional vote for, 506, 507, 508 Allegations against Government lack of interest in, 56 Answers tabled to questions 173, 174, 162, 150, 142 to questions 179, 181, 177, 143 Ashbourne Ltd., Messrs. bounty paid on schooner, 186 Birch wood possibly of exporting, 502 Department of Agriculture report tabled, 501 Department of Fisheries report tabled, 501 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly Select Committee report recommendations, 526–527 Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St.

George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C.

Irish, Lumberman House of Assembly Select Committee report—Response to, 515–516 Estimates Department of Lands and Fisheries, 185, 186–187, 188, 299 vote, 506, 507, 508 reorganization of departments, 185 Excise and Import Tax Act (cap. 41) House of Assembly committee, 502 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 538, 539, 540 Ferry service to be continued in District of Burin East, 177 Fresh Fish Commission was $25,000 spent out of Loan Account, 57 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly notice of motion, 12 second reading, 124 committee, 148, 149, 150, 151, 165, 166 amendments (moved), 165 Lighthouses referenced in estimates, 185, 299 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 56–57, 58, 59 Lobster, 150 Petitions

Speaker Index 749 ferry service to be continued in District of Burin East, 177 Questions answers tabled No. 119, 117 No. 173, 174, 162, 150, 142 No. 179, 181, 177, 143 MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES (Lake, Harold) (House of Assembly) (continued) No. 42, 121 Fresh Fish Commission was $25,000 spent out of Loan Account, 57 salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 Rabbits dates for allowable catch, 148 S.S. Neptune Messrs. Job Bros. trying to contact, 232 Salt cod intention to introduce legislation, 431 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly second reading, 482 committee, 491 Sealing reports from S.S.

Kyle, 281 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds resolution to be rescinded—debate, 421–422 Skanes, Walter Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque, 25 Supplementary Supply votes introduced, 469 tabled answers to questions 173, 174, 162, 150, 142 answers to questions 179, 181, 177, 143 Departments of Agriculture and Fisheries reports, 501 Unparliamentary language called to withdraw, 421 Ways and Means defense of government budget, 333–334 MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS (Halfyard, William) (House of Assembly) Anglo-American Western Union Telegraph Company Act (cap. 26) House of Assembly notice of motion, 459 second reading, 494–495 referred to Select Committee (appointments), 501 report of Select Committee, 520 Answers tabled to questions 160, 164, 121, 141 Department of Posts and Telegraphs tabled, 389 Estimates Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 383–384, 385, 398, 399, 410, 413 Franking privileges limits of use, 103 Gander Project his New York involvement, 228 his visit to New York, 228 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 352 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 100–101, 102, 103 Postmaster General request for report to be tabled, 385 Questions answers tabled No. 121, 141 No. 160, 141 No. 164, 141 Radio Branch comments on, 92, 93 Radio Telegraph Act (cap. 24) House of Assembly second reading, 92, 93 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly Bill referred to Select Committee (debate), 511 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 474, 475

Speaker Index 750 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account question whether report is available, 432 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell had not complied with MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS (Halfyard, William) (House of Assembly) (continued) Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 432 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 432 whether committee has sat, 471 tabled answers to questions 160, 164, 121, 141 Postal and Telegraph Department report, 389 MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (Hibbs, Richard) (House of Assembly) Answers tabled 118, 122, 126, 129, 141, 156, 158, 172, 182, 143 to question 209, 253 to questions 161, 159, 142 Campbell, Dr.

Alexander payments by Department of Public Works, 117–119 Coal cost saving machines installed, 294–295 Estimates Department of Public Works, 255–258, 294– 295, 297 Fever Hospital supplies, 290–291 Hibbs, Richard (L Fogo) Highroads Commission will report be tabled for 1931, 253 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly notice of motion, 98 second reading, 141 second reading, 166–167, 168 amendments (moved), 166–167 third reading, 206 Humber Constituency Account explanation of disbursement, 93 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly first reading (debate), 517–518 Pensions average reductions 40 per cent, 290 in Department of Public Works, 290, 291, 293 Poor Asylum amounts paid to T.W.

Peckford, 119 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly notice of motion, 12 committee, 122, 123, 128, 141 Questions answers tabled No. 118, 122, 126, 129, 141, 156, 158, 172, 182, 143 No. 161, 159, 142 No. 75, 121 Highroads Commission will report be tabled for 1931, 253 Humber Constituency Account explanation of disbursement, 93 poor asylum account amounts paid to T.W.

Peckford, 119 tabled answers to question 209, 253 answers to questions 118, 122, 126, 129, 141, 156, 158, 172, 182, 143 answers to questions 161, 159, 142 MOORE, JAMES (House of Assembly) (C Carbonear) Agriculture additional vote for, 507 Corner Brook strike, 404 Estimates Department of Customs, 422, 423, 424, 425 Department of Lands and Fisheries vote, 507 Department of Public Works, 255, 261, 262 public charities vote to be read a second time (debate), 407 Inspector of Mines proper role of, 255 Petitions

Speaker Index 751 Railway Services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 97 Questions Corner Brook strike, 404 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97 Railway services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 97 Reid Case, 227 MOSDELL, HARRIS M. (House of Assembly) Agriculture additional vote for, 507 Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company, 221 Duty increases limits, 213 ruinous effects, 217 Estimates Department of Lands and Fisheries, 216 vote, 507 reorganization of departments, 215 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 540 Fishery difficulties in, 216–217 Gander Project failure of, 219–220 Labrador delegation to Canada to promote sale of, 221 efforts of Joseph Champlain for sale of, 221 Prime Minister's role in process of sale of, 221 support of Canadian Prime Minister for sale of, 222 Poverty degree of, 214 Prime Minister avoidance of public tender in self interest, 223 failure to secure finances in London, 222 holding needed money in constituency account, 224 in Halifax, 222 kills Gander deal, 226 meeting with Coaker and Barnes in Halifax, 222 predicting disaster under his leadership, 224 reparation funds for personal gain in time of financial stress, 223 role in failure of sale of Labrador, 222 Questions No. 256 Order that answer be provided (seconded), 396 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly committee, 532 Reid Case, 219 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds resolution to be rescinded—seconded, 419 Taxation burden of, 213, 217 new measures by British experts unaware of local conditions, 218–219 new measures opposed, 224 Ways and Means duty increases limits, 213 ruinous effects, 217 poverty, degree of, 214 MURPHY, JOHN JOSEPH (Legislative Council) Export Marine Shells Act (cap. 3) Legislative Council second reading, 575 MURPHY, LEO J. (House of Assembly) (L Placentia West) Estimates Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 412, 413 Department of Public Works, 259 Points of Privilege beschmirment of character, 356 P PARSONS, JOHN (House of Assembly) (L Bay Roberts) Duty increases flour, 210 salt beef, 210 salt pork, 210 Estimates

Speaker Index 752 Department of Public Works, 255 Fishery Labrador fishery impacted by opening of Bell Island mines, 207 salt issues, 208–209 Labrador fishery impacted by opening of Bell Island mines, 207 PARSONS, JOHN (House of Assembly) (L Bay Roberts) (continued) reasons for resignation, 207–210 Relief inability to exist on meager allotment, 210 Ways and Means duty increases flour, 210 salt beef, 210 salt pork, 210 PRESIDENT (Gibbs, Michael P.)(Legislative Council) Addresses prorogation speech, 619 biography, 672 Commission of Internal Economy appointments to, 564 Legislative Council appointment of Members Pike, Francis, 551 Randell, Capt.

Isaac, 607 Member on leave of absence Kean, 565 Macpherson, 552 Ryan, 565 Winter, M.G., 567 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council committee, 574 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38) Legislative Council committee, 589 PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) Accounts of the Fiscal Year tabled, 16 Adjournment February adjournment, 10 Agriculture additional vote for, 506 Allegations against Government falsification of Minutes of Council description, 17 submission to Governor for how to proceed, 28–29 manipulating funds between accounts, 18–19 is money in Exchequer account, 19 Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque, 38, 39 violation of income tax law by Dr.

Campbell, 16–17, 27, 28, 39 American Telephone Telegraph Act (cap. 25) House of Assembly notice of motion, 74 committee, 133–134 Answers tabled to questions 139, 148, 167, 175, 143 Auditing Public Accounts Act (cap. 14) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 committee, 129, 130, 131, 132, 139–140, 146, 147 Auditor General availability of report, 11, 12, 176 Prime Minister, 71 Bay d'Espoir water power, 117 Beaumont Hamel cost for repairs, 370 Bills legislation before house not being addressed, 432 Work done by Clerk of Legislative Council, 339 Campbell, Dr.

Alexander violation of income tax law, 16–17, 27, 28, 39 Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (cap. 18) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 second reading, 66 amendments (addition), 67, 91 amendments (Sec. 8), 91 census avoided for economy's sake, 528 Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (moved), 449 Citizens' deputation requesting increase in dole, protection for unemployed from eviction, immediate cultivation of land for winter vegetables, and immediate response

Speaker Index 753 response, 418, 623 Civil Service Pensions Act (cap. 30) House of Assembly notice of motion, 406 committee deferred, 427–428 committee, 464–465 Companies Act, 1932 (cap. 11) House of Assembly PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) notice of motion, 10 committee, 65 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against seconded, 42 debate, 48, 49 Condolences resolution to express regret at death of Dr. Charles J. Howlett, Mayor of St.

John's moved, 415 Constabulary Department statement tabled, 16 Corner Brook strike, 388, 402, 403, 404, 405, 416, 431 Council on Higher Education report tabled, 96 Crossman, Mr. employment as chauffeur to Prime Minister, 367 Currency Act (cap. 1) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 first reading (moved), 29 committee, 136–137, 138–139, 145 Current account loan expenditure tabled, 16 Customs Act, 1932 (cap. 37) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 committee (notice of motion), 108 committee (deferred), 116 committee, 126, 127 Customs Act,

An Act to Amend House of Assembly notice of motion, 459 first reading, 321 second reading, 465, 466 referred to Select Committee, 466 Customs returns tabled, 96 Death Duties Act (cap. 34) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 committee, 191–192, 253, 254 Department of Finance expenditures tabled, 16 Department of Finance and Customs Act notice of motion, 10 Department of Marine and Fisheries detailed statement expenditure tabled, 16 Department of Posts and Telegraphs detailed statement expenditure, 16 Department of Public Works detailed statement expenditure tabled, 16 Department of Secretary of State detailed statement expenditure tabled, 16 Downey, Joseph F. present position and pay, 194 Duty increases alleged illegally collected, 156 amendments, 233, 243 bibles, 143, 233 book donations to libraries, 143 books, school, 144, 233 butter and butterine, 107, 233, 243, 311 confectionery, 107, 143, 156, 233, 310, 311 date of effect, 107 fresh meat, 107 glue, 323 kerosene, 106 marmalade, 312 pigs' jowls, 156 salt beef, 106 salt pork, 106 tea, 107 tobacco, 311–313, 322–323 Eastern Trading Company House of Assembly vote— Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company under false promise of giving business to them, 442 Education Bureau tabled document, 15 Election anticipation of, 439, 460 impact of redistribution bill, 461 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly notice of motion, 487

Speaker Index 754 committee, 512–513 committee, 523 committee, 528 Establishment of a Pulp and Paper Industry at St. George's and Confirmation of an Agreement between the Government and Alfred A. Montgomery, Banker, and Edgar C.

Irish, Lumberman PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) House of Assembly second reading, 480 Held over til next sitting, 480 Estimates Board of Liquor Control, 111 change in procedures, 70 civil service pensions, 111, 467, 468 debt, 181 Department of Customs, 422, 423, 424, 425 customs vote, 113 debate, 168, 169, 170, 175 Department of Finance increased vote, 110, 114 items under heading "miscellaneous," 479 outstanding bill, 435 Department of Justice, 112, 114, 339 Department of Lands and Fisheries vote, 112, 506 Department of Pensions—War pensions, 173 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 385, 399, 400, 412 Department of Public Works, 259, 260–260, 261, 262 Education vote, 112, 114, 430 election expenses, 435 Engineer's department, 111 Fishery Protection Service cuts, 112 General Contingencies, 111 General post office vote, 112 Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod salaries, 111 Governor's salary, 171–172 High Commissioner's Office, 111, 364, 365, 366, 369 delete vote from estimates (debate), 382– 383 House of Assembly vote proposed reduction in Members' salaries (debate), 438 proposed reduction in number of Members (debate), 439 Prime Minister received campaign funds from Eastern Trading Company under false promise of giving business, 442 Judges' salaries, 111 Legislative Council salaries, 111 Magor, Mr. rate of pay, 383 Members' of the House of Assembly salaries, 111 old age pensions applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115–116 cut, 379 drop balance, 115 pension commissioners, 429 pensioners need for listing, 189 Prime Minister's Office, 366–367, 368 public charities debate, 111 public works vote, 113–114 reduction of ministerial salaries, 110 reorganization of departments, 110 revenues and expenditures—1930-1931, 104–105 sales tax increase, 107 South West Coast Steam subsidies, 112 steamship subsidies, 114, 438 Supreme Court staff decreased, 112 Telegraph Branch changes, 112–113 Thompson, Sir Percy—salary, 437 war pensions, 114 Excise and Import Tax Act (cap. 41) House of Assembly notice of motion, 459 committee, 478 Expenditures of Assessor tabled, 16 expense accounts for trips to Montreal and New York Byrne, 33 Prime Minister, 33 Export Marine Shells Act (cap. 3) House of Assembly notice of motion, 97 first reading, 116 committee, 192 failure to economize during crisis, 284 Ferry service

Speaker Index 755 whether S.S. Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 117 Forced labour whether goods by forced labour are penalized, 70 Gander Project effort to secure, 225 Mr. Butler's approval of memorandum, 225, 226 PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) Gasoline (Bonus) Act (cap. 20) House of Assembly first reading, 535–536 second reading, 536 Governor salary, 171–172 Granting of Certain Retirement Allowances Act notice of motion, 459 Graustein, Mr. conversation with Prime Minister in New York, 227, 328 H. M.

Penitentiary annual report tabled, 95 High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 364, 365, 366 House of Assembly Act (cap. 7) House of Assembly notice of motion, 487 Howlett, Dr. Charles J. resolution to express regret at death of Dr. Charles J. Howlett, Mayor of St.

John's moved, 415 Humber Constituency Account Thompson, Sir Percy, 436 failure to move fund to Exchequer Account, 479 whether money belongs to District, 436 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly committee, 348, 349, 350, 351, 353, 354, 358 committee, 397, 428 Income tax returns tabled, 96 International Grenfell Association Act (cap. 16) House of Assembly notice of motion, 459 International Power and Paper Co. proceedings before Supreme Court, 117 Juvenile Prisoners expenditure for tuition tabled, 16 Labrador denies prevention of sale of, 227 Prime Minister's role in process of sale of, 280 Leader of the Opposition absent from House due to illness, 126 Legislative Council role of Clerk in bills' process, 339 Loan Act, 1932 (cap. 32) House of Assembly notice of motion, 191 committee, 205, 206 Resolution combined with Petroleum Products under In Relation to the Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates (moved), 508 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 committee (motion), 31, 51 committee, 53, 59, 63 second reading, 92 third reading, 121 Legislative Council message received that House passed bill, 562 first reading, 563 second reading, 566 committee, 570 third reading, 570 passed without amendment, 289, 570 assented to, 617 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly debate in House, 543 Magor, Mr. formerly reorganizing railway, 33 in charge of relief matters, 33 interim report on loan negotiations tabled, 12 rate of pay, 383 whether resigned as food controller, 158 whether resigned from position as relief controller, 71

Speaker Index 756 Mercantile Marine of Newfoundland gratuity owed, 203 Minutes of Council defence against allegations of falsification, 17 description of process, 17 falsification of Minutes of Council Description, 17 PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) submission to Governor for how to proceed, 28–29 need for secrecy, 17 Office Contingencies tabled, 15 old age pensions applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115–116 drop balance, 115 on poverty, 33 Pensions donation of individual cheque to Department of Finance, 231 estimates amounts and procedures incorrect, 292 in Department of Public Works, 261, 294 Mr.

Hall's pension, 292 requst for list, 436 Penson, Mr. J.H. terms of engagement, 32–33 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State received and referred to Select Committee (moved), 449 Citizens' deputation requesting increase in dole, protection for unemployed from eviction, immediate cultivation of land for winter vegetables, and immediate response, 418, 623 Mercantile Marine of Newfoundland gratuity owed, 203 S.S.

Eric entitled to wounds gratuity, 203 Truckmen's Protective Union, 388 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly comments on, 468–469 combined with Dominion Loan under In Relation to the Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates (moved), 508 Points of Order Accused should not make motion in connection with matter concerning himself, 449 accused should not move amendment to motion, 77 Points of Privilege Prime Minister's answer regarding engagement of Sir Percy Thompson and Mr.

J.H. Penson untruthful, 73– 74 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly notice of motion, 12 Postmaster General request for report to be tabled, 385 Poverty comments on those living on six cents per day, 33 hunger not to be suffered, 33 Prime Minister conversation with Mr.

Graustein in New York, 227, 328 Prime Minister's Office estimates, 366–367, 368 Procedure in the House allegations against Government distinct motions for charges, 37 disagreement over proceeding with bill, 30 distribution of bills, 10 rules respecting Private Bills to be waived in connection with Grenfell Association bill, 479 Speech from the Throne, 9 Supply and Ways and Means, 10 suspension of rules of the House with respect to all business now before or to come before the House during this Session notice of motion, 485 motion deferred, 487, 503 to whom to address questions of the Finance Minister, 11 Public Accounts availability of, 11

Speaker Index 757 tabled, 15 Public Dispatches at Home and Abroad Act House of Assembly notice of motion, 51 Public Health position of Chairman of Board, 429 Public Service PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) percentage of total revenue cost, 115 Public Service Pension Act (cap. 31) House of Assembly notice of motion, 406 committee, 444–445 Purity Factories, 310 Questions answers tabled No. 117, 116 No. 118, 117 No. 139, 148, 167, 175, 143 No. 152, 121 Auditor General availability of report, 11, 12, 176 Bay d'Espoir water power, 117 bills before house not being addressed, 432 Corner Brook strike, 388, 402, 403, 404, 405, 416, 431 forced labour whether goods by forced labour are penalized, 70 International Power and Paper Co., 117 Magor, Mr. in charge of relief matters, 33 reorganizing railway, 33 whether resigned as Food Controller, 158 whether resigned as Relief Controller, 71 manipulating funds between accounts, 19 No. 256 In reference to the railway, 396 No. 89 When will answer be tabled, 155 old age pensions—Applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115– 116 old age pensions—Drop balance, 115 Penson, Mr. and Sir Percy Thompson Terms of engagement, 32–33 Prime Minister expense accounts for trips to Montreal and New York, 33 public accounts availability, 11 railway is $305,000 the vote for the loan for the railway, 58 teachers' salaries whether subject to further cut, 93 tear gas whether any has been imported, 117 whether House of Assembly Police Force are equipped with, 116 Thompson, Sir Percy, and Penson, Mr. terms of engagement, 32–33 whether S.S.

Glencoe service be restored to South West Coast service, 117 Railway is $305,000 the vote for the loan for the railway, 58 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly Bill referred to Select Committee (moved), 510 Combining prior resolutions (moved), 508 notice of motion, 191 Redistribution bill when will it be brought down, 472 will bill be referred to Select Committee, 499, 500 Registration Deeds Act (cap. 12) House of Assembly notice of motion, 10 committee, 65 committee, 144 committee (amendment), 144, 145 Reid Case, 225 Relief Inspector General's services, 428 Mr.

Penson refusing to pay order until certain Bills passed in House, 432 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 472, 473, 475, 476 committee, 497 S.S. Eric injured entitled to wounds gratuity, 203

Speaker Index 758 Seats in the House of future Directors of the International Power and Paper Company Act House of Assembly notice of motion, 509 Sectarianism suffering from, 49 PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment, 77 amendment to refer certain matters to governor (moved), 78–80, 96 Select Committee to examine into and report on Redistribution of Seats with a view to reduction of the number of members of the House appointment of Members (notice of motion), 203–204 comments on, 322 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16th debate on the motion, 38 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 debate, 98–99 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Minister of Justice (Sir Richard Squires) had received information about forgery and failed to act denies receipt of information requiring action, 91 Sir Percy Thompson negotiations tabled, 141 Special Trust Account, 17 Speech from the Throne House of Assembly Select Committee report adopted (address in reply)—presented to Governor at convenience, 110 St. John's mayoral election, 505 St.

John's Municipal (Loan) Act (cap. 5) House of Assembly notice of motion, 432 second reading, 485 Stamp Duties Act (cap. 35) House of Assembly notice of motion, 459 committee, 477 Strangers method of admittance, 401 prohibition from precincts of the House of Assembly, 15 Sunday Observances Act House of Assembly first reading, 160 second reading, 347 Supplementary Supply changes regarding election expenses, 480 votes introduced, 469 Supply Act notice of motion, 10 committee, 152, 153 tabled accounts of the fiscal year, 16 answers to question 117, 116 answers to questions 139, 148, 167, 175, 143 Auditor General's Report, 71 Constabulary Department statement, 16 Council on Higher Education report, 96 current account loan expenditure, 16 customs returns, 96 Department of Marine and Fisheries detailed statement expenditure, 16 Department of Posts and Telegraphs detailed statement expenditure, 16 Department of Public Works detailed statement expenditure, 16 Department of Secretary of State detailed statement expenditure, 16 Education Bureau, 15 expenditure for tuition of juvenile prisoners, 16 expenditures of assessor, 16 expenditures of Finance Department, 16 H.

M. Penitentiary—annual report, 95 income tax returns, 96 interim report of Mr. R. J. Magor loan negotiations, 12 office contingencies, 15 public accounts, 15 Sir Percy Thompson's negotiations, 141 treasury statements, 16 Tax on Goods Act (cap. 38)

Speaker Index 759 House of Assembly notice of motion, 314 Taxation exemption for flour, pork, beef and kerosene, 141 issue between Prime Minister and Dr.

Mosdell, 224–225 PRIME MINISTER (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) (continued) Teachers' salaries whether subject to further cuts, 93 Tear gas whether any has been imported, 117 whether House of Assembly Police Force are equipped with, 116 Thompson, Sir Percy terms of engagement, 32–33 Timber Lands and Water Powers Act House of Assembly notice of motion, 314 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) House of Assembly committee, 132, 133, 147, 160–161, 164 amendment (Sec. 2.2) moved), 160–161 amendment (second amendment) (moved), 160–161 Treasury Statements tabled, 16 Truckmen's Protective Union, 388 Trustees Act (cap. 13) House of Assembly second reading, 499 Unparliamentary language withdrawn by Leader of the Opposition, 230 War pensions Department of Pensions budget vote, 173 is credit to be put into General Revenue, 173, 174 importance of Reparations Account, 175 War Pensions Act (cap. 28) House of Assembly notice of motion, 204 committee, 252, 253 Ways and Means cigarette smuggling, 246 civil service salary reduction, 106 corporation profits tax increase, 107 customs returns necessary, 264 duty increases alleged illegally collected, 156 amendments, 233, 243 bibles, 143, 233 book donations to libraries, 143 books, school, 144, 233 butter and butterine, 107, 233, 243, 311 confectionery, 107, 143, 156, 233, 310, 311 date of effect, 107 fresh meat, 107 glue, 323 kerosene, 106 marmalade, 312 pigs' jowls, 156 salt beef, 106 salt pork, 106 tea, 107 tobacco, 311–313, 322–323 income and corporation tax increases, 107 merging debts, 105 plan to meet interest on loans, 105 reduction in expenditure, 106 reduction in war pension, 106 were resolutions tabled same day as budget, 155 Western Marine Railway Act (cap. 2) House of Assembly notice of motion, 136 committee, 159 PUDDESTER, JOHN C. (House of Assembly) (C Bay de Verde) Adjournment February adjournment, 12 motion to adjourn for allegations against government to be dealt with (seconded), 52 Allegations against Government corroborated by Minister, 265 falsification of Minutes of Council description, 19 manipulating funds between accounts, 19 is money in Exchequer account, 19 request for response from Prime Minister, 27 violation of income tax law by Dr.

Campbell, 27 American Telephone Telegraph Act (cap. 25) House of Assembly committee, 133 Ashbourne Ltd., Messrs. bounty paid on schooner, 186 Campbell, Dr. Alexander

Speaker Index 760 payments by Department of Public Works, 270 violation of income tax law, 27 Canada Power and Paper Company relation to Gander Project, 266 Colonial Building cost of repairs after riot, 469 Compiler of Public Dispatches PUDDESTER, JOHN C. (House of Assembly) (C Bay de Verde) (continued) censure against seconded, 42 debate, 42–46 Corner Brook strike, 403, 405 Customs Act, 1932 (cap. 37) House of Assembly committee, 127 Downey, Joseph F. present position and pay, 194 Driving on the right side of the road, 193 Duty increases alleged illegally collected, 156 butter and butterine, 310–311 people cannot pay, 331 pigs' jowls, 156 Economic Commission recommendations not all carried out, 268 was report presented on enquiry into Agriculture and Mines Department, 194 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly committee, 522, 523 Estimates Controller of Treasury position, 436 debt, 181 Department of Customs, 423 debate, 170 Department of Lands and Fisheries, 186, 188, 194 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 398, 400, 410, 411, 412 Department of Public Works, 255 Education vote, 181–2 election expenses, 435 High Commissioner's Office, 369 delete vote from estimates (amendment moved), 406 House of Assembly vote law clerk vote to be deleted (moved), 439 law clerk vote to be deleted (defeated), 439 moving pictures censors, 367 old age pensions cut, 271, 376, 377 drop balance, 115 pension commissioners, 429 pensioners need for listing, 186 Prime Minister's Office, 367, 368 public charities able-bodied relief, 371, 372 debate, 372, 376 vote to be read a second time (debate), 407, 409 railway figures not provided, 182–183 relief able-bodied relief, 374 reorganization of departments, 185 Thompson, Sir Percy—salary reduction debate, 437 Fever Hospital supplies, 255, 291 Financial crisis events leading up to, 268 Government's inaction, 269 predicted by Opposition, 267 world financiers' lack of confidence in Newfoundland government, 270 Fitzgibbon, Joseph threatened in February riot, 43 Fresh Fish Commission was $25,000 spent out of Loan Account, 57 Gander Project alleged that writs killing proposition issued without Executive knowledge, 265 Hearst Group involvement, 265–266 Highroads Commission no longer exists, 272 will report be tabled for 1931, 253 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly second reading, 167 committee, 189 Hodgewater Line, 270 Humber Constituency Account whether money belongs to District, 437 Income Tax Act 1929-1932 House of Assembly amendment (seconded), 359 committee, 428 Inspector of Mines

Speaker Index 761 positions, 256 Labrador efforts of Joseph Champlain for sale of, 267 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 166 Leader of the Opposition absent from House due to illness, 126 PUDDESTER, JOHN C. (House of Assembly) (C Bay de Verde) (continued) Lighthouses referenced in estimates, 188 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 57–58 Magor, Mr. whether resigned as food controller, 158 whether resigned from position as relief controller, 70 Minutes of Council falsification of Minutes of Council Description, 19 Motor taxation reduction, 263 old age pensions drop balance, 115 Opposition, role of, 264 Pensions ineffectiveness of departmental staff, 184 Petitions motor taxation reduction, 263 post office restore facility on North side of Western Bay, 74 Railway Services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 96–97 trawl berths request for new regulations—Ochre Pit cove, 74 Points of Order Accused should not make motion in connection with matter concerning himself, 449 Points of Privilege Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House motion withdrawn, 345 Poor Asylum appointments to, 257 post office cost of maintenance at Laurenceton, 109 investigation, 405 restore facility on North side of Western Bay, 74 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 101 Poverty comments on those living on six cents per day, 33 Prime Minister accused of playing into hands of Philistines, 52 Prime Minister's Office estimates, 367, 368 Procedure in the House allegations against Government distinct motions for charges, 37 disagreement over proceeding with bill, 29 petitions—two courses of proceeding with, 449–450 Speaker to be in Chair for budget debate, 264 whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 389–390, 391, 394 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 389– 390, 391, 394 Public Accounts availability of, 11 recommendation for committee, 271 Public Health position of Chairman of Board, 429 Public Works allocations to Elliston in 1930-1931, and returns for said expenditures, 109 returns made by Mr.

G. W. Wilton of Bonne Bay for 1929 and 1930, 109 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly committee, 122, 123 Questions Corner Brook strike, 403, 405 Fresh Fish Commission was $25,000 spent out of Loan Account, 57 Highroads Commission will report be tabled for 1931, 253 Magor, Mr.

Speaker Index 762 whether resigned as Food Controller, 158 whether resigned as Relief Controller, 70 manipulating funds between accounts, 19 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 109, 126, 136, 155, 191, 204, 298, 362, 427, 525 old age pensions—Drop balance, 115 post office PUDDESTER, JOHN C. (House of Assembly) (C Bay de Verde) (continued) cost of maintenance at Laurenceton, 109 investigation, 405 public accounts availability, 11 public works allocations to Elliston in 1930-1931, and table returns for said expenditures, 109 returns made by Mr. G. W.

Wilton of Bonne Bay for 1929 and 1930, 109 railway is $305,000 the vote for the loan for the railway, 58 telephone operator at Laurenceton, N.D.B. cost of services, 109 Radio Branch comments on, 93 Radio Telegraph Act (cap. 24) House of Assembly second reading, 93 Railway is $305,000 the vote for the loan for the railway, 58 services in District of Bay de Verde to be recommenced, 96–97 Redistribution bill deferred til next sitting, 499 will bill be referred to Select Committee, 499 Reid Case, 265, 266 Relief able-bodied relief, 371, 372 dole was degradation, 269 Inspector General's services, 428 lack of attention in Estimates, 269 mob demands dole increase, 43 no provision in budget for 1932-1933, 269 protest concerning description of events, 45–46 dispatch decried by editorial, 46 dispatch sent to outposts, 43–44 harm to Prime Minister, 43 threat to Member for St.

John's West, 43 publicity would diminish numbers, 163 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 472–473, 474, 475–476 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment (debate), 81–82 resolution to be rescinded—debate, 419–420 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr.

Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry notice of motion, 360–361 comments on procedure, 389–390, 391, 394 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16th to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16— Governor's response, 156 Shoe factories against protection, 246 Strangers seating capacity in galleries ought to be filled, 15 Street lighting payment from city, 255 Sunday Observances Act House of Assembly notice of motion, 97 first reading, 159–160 second reading, 346–347 removed from Order Paper (moved), 416–417 Supplementary Supply votes introduced, 469 tabled letter concerning riot (February 1932), 45 Taxation liquor, 272 uselessness of, 272 Trawl berths request for new regulations—Ochre Pit cove, 74 Treasury expenditures only for necessary business of country, 161 interest on debt, 195–196

Speaker Index 763 Treasury Control Act, 1932 (cap. 27) House of Assembly committee, 132–133, 161–164 Ways and Means cigarette smuggling, 246 duty increases PUDDESTER, JOHN C. (House of Assembly) (C Bay de Verde) (continued) alleged illegally collected, 156 butter and butterine, 310–311 confectionery, 311 people cannot pay, 331 pigs' jowls, 156 factories, 246 Q QUINTON, HERMAN W. (House of Assembly) (C Bonavista South) Birch wood possibly of exporting, 501, 502 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against debate, 46–47 Customs Act, 1932 (cap. 37) House of Assembly committee, 127 Duty increases hay, 143, 233 Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly committee, 527–528 Estimates debt, 183–184 Department of Customs, 424 Department of Lands and Fisheries, 197 Department of Pensions—War pensions, 184–185 Department of Posts and Telegraphs debate, 384, 385, 399, 400, 410 High Commissioner's Office, 365, 366 old age pensions applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115 cut, 373, 377 tuberculosis dispensary Funding eliminated, 381 war pensions, 184–185 Excise and Import Tax Act (cap. 41) House of Assembly committee, 501–502 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 539 Fishery need for marketing, 250 salt issues, 250 vital for future, 250 Franking privileges Great War Veterans' Association, 103 Gander Project dishonour of man who blocked project, 249 would have been an asset, 249 Herring inspection, 197, 250 kipper formula, 149 High Commissioner's Office budget vote, 365, 366 Labrador lack of wisdom of sale of, 249 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 148, 149–150, 151, 165–166 Legislative Council Comments, 251 Leader of the Opposition destined to lead country, 251–252 Lobster packaging concerns, 251 Medical emergency doctor in need, 231, 247, 396 Mercantile Marine of Newfoundland gratuity owed, 203 old age pensions applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115 Pensions donations should be made in loyalty to soldiers, 248 Petitions Mercantile Marine of Newfoundland gratuity owed, 203 post office Bonavista South, 471 Petroleum Products Act House of Assembly comments on, 251 Political life challenges of, 247 Politicians determining honest from corrupt, 247 post office

Speaker Index 764 Bonavista South, 471, 476 service tenders for conveyance of mail in District of Bonavista South, 109 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 103 QUINTON, HERMAN W. (House of Assembly) (C Bonavista South) (continued) amendment (moved), 103 Questions No. 154 Still not answered, 384 notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 109, 126, 143, 155, 362 old age pensions—Applications not considered due to lack of funds, 115 post office service tenders for conveyance of mail in District of Bonavista South, 109 railway last monthly report, 120 Railway last monthly report, 120 Relief 1.80 per month, 249 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 476 Salt Codfish Act (cap. 19) House of Assembly committee, 489–491 Tuberculosis Dispensary funding eliminated, 381 War pensions claims ought to be paid, 248 objection to reductions, 184–185 Ways and Means duty increases hay, 143, 233 R RYAN, DANIEL (Legislative Council) Speech from the Throne Legislative Council debate (address in reply), 556 S SCAMMELL, JOHN HENRY (House of Assembly) (L Bonavista Centre) Corner Brook strike, 389 Estimates Department of Customs, 424 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 540 International Power and Paper Co. wage for loggers, 389 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) House of Assembly committee, 151 Newfoundland bonds decreased, 283 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) House of Assembly committee, 102 Procedure in the House whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 392 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 392 Questions Corner Brook strike, 389 International Power and Paper Co. wage for loggers, 389 Retiring Allowances Act (cap. 29) House of Assembly committee, 472, 474 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr.

Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 392 SECRETARY OF STATE (Barnes) (House of Assembly) Answers tabled to questions 222, 95, 200, 210 Secretary of State, 253 to questions 268, 267, 294, 288, 285, 290 Prime Minister, 487 to various questions, 91, 116 Beaumont Hamel cost for repairs, 370 budget vote Cashin, 172–173 Department of Weights and Measures document tabled, 191 Economic Commission

Speaker Index 765 recommended disbandment of London office, 377 was report presented on enquiry into Agriculture and Mines Department, 194 Estimates SECRETARY OF STATE (Barnes) (House of Assembly) (continued) aliens, deportation of, 371 High Commissioner's Office, 370 old age pensions cut, 371, 372 public charities able-bodied relief, 371 debate, 370–371, 375 decreased funds, 370–371 International Grenfell Association, 380 vote to be read a second time (debate), 407–408 relief able-bodied relief, 371, 374 relieving officers, 371, 373 tuberculosis dispensary Funding eliminated, 380 Harbour Grace Industrial School, 380 International Grenfell Association proposed drop in grant, 380 involvement in falsification of Minutes of Council Leader of the Opposition, 36 Loan Acts amendments 1898, 1927, 1928 and 1929 (cap. 33) House of Assembly committee, 54 Medical emergency doctor in need, 231 Navigation removal of whistling buoy from Petites, 94 Questions navigation removal of whistling buoy from Petites, 94 No. 87 When will answer be tabled, 155 Railway operations report tabled, 406 Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for year ending December 31, 1931 tabled, 313 Relief able-bodied relief, 371 decreased funds, 370–371 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment (seconded), 81 tabled answers to questions 222, 95, 200, 210, 253 Department of Weights and Measures, 191 railway operations report, 406 Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for year ending December 31, 1931, 313 Tuberculosis Dispensary funding eliminated, 380 SKANES, WALTER R.V. (House of Assembly) (L St.

Barbe) Allegations against Government Member for St. Barbe forging name on cheque, 25 Ferry service in Bonne Bay, 362 Member for St.

Barbe forging name on cheque Cashin, 20–21 objects to being called forger Skanes, 25 Petitions ferry service in Bonne Bay, 362 SMITH, ROBERT J. (House of Assembly) (L Port de Grave) Petitions post office Burnt Head, 388 post office Burnt Head, 388 SPEAKER (Walsh, Albert Joseph) (House of Assembly) Adjournment no Members present in House due to prior riot, 452 post April 5th riot Speaker, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458 proposed due to blizzard Prime Minister, 231 reason for length of Prime Minister, 95 Allegations against Government Member for St. Barbe forging name on cheque, 25 violation of income tax law by Dr.

Campbell, 28

Speaker Index 766 Campbell, Dr.

Alexander violation of income tax law, 28 Citizens' committee requesting inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State debate, 461 SPEAKER (Walsh, Albert Joseph) (House of Assembly) (continued) Commission of Internal Economy appointments to, 72 Committee on Rules, Powers, and Privileges of the House appointment, 470 Compiler of Public Dispatches censure against debate, 48 Governor asked to inquire into allegations against government, 39 response to address from House on charges made by late Minister of Finance, 204, 233 Great Eastern Oil Import Company protests against Petroleum Products bill, 471 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly committee, 193 House of Assembly Act (cap. 7) House of Assembly referred to a Select Committee (appointment), 508 recommitted to a Select Committee (appointment), 536 Lottery Act, 1932 (cap. 10) House of Assembly referred to Select Committee (appointments), 518 debate in House, 544 Petitions Citizens' committee requesting immediate full and final inquiry into grave charges against Prime Minister and Secretary of State debate, 461 Great Eastern Oil Import Company protests against Petroleum Products bill, 471 Points of Order Accused should not make motion in connection with matter concerning himself, 449 accused should not move amendment to motion, 77, 78 incorrect information provided, 18 Legislative Council amending money bills, 462, 463 Points of Privilege Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House described, 340–342 recommendation of procedure, 343 apology by owners of Daily News read, 344 ruling, 344–345 motion withdrawn, 345 Prime Minister's answer regarding engagement of Sir Percy Thompson and Mr. J.H.

Penson untruthful, 73 Postal Telegraph Act (cap. 23) Legislative Council House considered amendment, 462, 463 Procedure in the House allegations against Government distinct motions for charges, 36, 37 Committee on Rules, Powers, and Privileges of the House appointment, 470 petitions—two courses of proceeding with, 449, 450 whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 389–390, 391, 392– 393, 394, 395, 396 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 389– 390, 391, 392–393, 394, 395, 396 Questions No. 256 In reference to the railway, 396 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly Select Committee (appointments), 512 committee, 530, 531 amendment (moved), 533 Registration Deeds Act (cap. 12)

Speaker Index 767 House of Assembly committee (amendment), 144–145 Relief substitution of cocoa for tea—Mr. Magor's role, 157 SPEAKER (Walsh, Albert Joseph) (House of Assembly) (continued) Rules and Orders for the Proceedings of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland §69—amendment shall not be proposed which is the same in substance to a matter already decided, 389 Rulings after amendment is passed, no further debate is in order, 544 allegations against Government should introduce distinct motions for charges, 37 closing debate, 29 Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House, 344 fees to be paid before second reading of private bill, 467 income tax question not a matter for the House, 28 limited authority to call person before Bar of the House, 48 Member not to draw inferences from fact, 20 Members could not speak to privilege when House was in Committee on a bill, 357 money bills—House may accept amendment on money bills from Legislative Council, 479 out of order for the accused to move amendment to motion petition can be laid on table despite having broken rule, 471 Prime Minister should not make motion in connection with matter concerning him, 449 rules of British House of Commons to be observed, 357 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16, 39 strangers to maintain silence, 15 strangers' admittance, 15, 401 unparliamentary language "d— graft," 544 "gangsters," 87 "he [Mr.

Magor] could fly straight to hell," 158 "you are not a Member, you are just an ordinary servile individual," 357 "you are the criminal," 77 called to withdraw, 421 Upper House's role in amending money bills, 462 whether a matter once disposed can be discussed again at same session, 362, 389–390 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment to refer certain matters to Governor (response to), 96 response of Governor, 316–321 Further communication from Governor, 401 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr.

Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 389–390, 391, 392–393, 394, 395, 396 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16th debate on the motion, 36, 37 to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16—Referring matter to Governor, 39, 40, 96 to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland on February 16— Governor's response, 96, 156 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account appointment of committee members, 100, 109 question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 431 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr. Skanes) had forged

Speaker Index 768 endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 431 appointment of members, 126 SPEAKER (Walsh, Albert Joseph) (House of Assembly) (continued) Skanes, Walter Member for St. Barbe forging name on cheque, 25 Strangers denied access until further notice, 470 method of admittance, 401 prohibition from precincts of the House of Assembly, 15 seating capacity in galleries ought to be filled, 15 to maintain silence, 15 Unparliamentary language "d— graft," 544 "gangsters," 87 "he [Mr.

Magor] could fly straight to hell," 158 "you are not a Member, you are just an ordinary servile individual," 357 "you are the criminal," 77 called to withdraw, 421 SQUIRES, HELENA E. (House of Assembly) (L Lewisporte) Estimates High Commissioner's Office delete vote from estimates (debate), 382 public charities vote to be read a second time (debate), 408 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds resolution to be rescinded—debate, 421 SQUIRES, RICHARD.

See Prime Minister (Squires, Richard) (House of Assembly) STRONG, J.A. (House of Assembly) (L White Bay) Election Act, 1932 (cap. 8) House of Assembly committee, 514 Points of Privilege beschmirment of character, 355, 356–357 Daily News

article a breach of privilege against House committee to ascertain facts (moved), 342–343 committee to ascertain facts (moved), 344 motion withdrawn, 345, 346 Questions notice of, 414 Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds resolution to be rescinded—debate, 421 T TOBIN, JOHN M. (House of Assembly) (C St.

John's East Extern) Agriculture additional vote for, 507 Estimates Department of Customs, 425 Department of Lands and Fisheries vote, 112 old age pensions cut, 378 Export Timber Act (cap. 17) House of Assembly committee, 540 Poor Asylum amounts paid to T.W. Peckford, 119 Questions notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 204, 233, 263, 343, 362, 406, 427, 510 poor asylum account amounts paid to T.W. Peckford, 119 unanswered, 362 W Walsh, Albert Joseph.

See Speaker (Walsh, Albert Joseph) (House of Assembly) WINSOR, NATHAN GEORGE (House of Assembly) (L Bonavista North) Speech from the Throne House of Assembly Select Committee Appointed (address in reply)—moved, 7 Select Committee Appointed (address in reply)—reported, 33–34 WINTER, JAMES ALEXANDER (House of Assembly) (C Burin East) Adjournment

Speaker Index 769 motion to adjourn to deal with allegations against government (moved), 52 Agriculture failure of initiative, 201 fee for commissioners, 201 WINTER, JAMES ALEXANDER (House of Assembly) (C Burin East) (continued) Allegations against Government concern for silence in face of charges, 52 enquiry baulked, 300 falsification of Minutes of Council Governor in awkward position, 300 seriousness unprecedented, 300 to go down in history as "the silent Government," 301 urgent need to deal with, 51–52 Breakwater in Marystown, 177 Budget Government members' absence from House during discussion, 303 last minute effort by experts and Prime Minister, 303 Speech lacks inspiration or hope, 302 Companies Act, 1932 (cap. 11) House of Assembly committee, 66 Death Duties Act (cap. 34) House of Assembly committee, 254 Driving on the right side of the road, 189, 193 Economic Commission disbanded, 303 disregarded, 308 Emolument Member for Bay Roberts alone in government having failed to receive, 301 Estimates Department of Lands and Fisheries, 201 public charities vote to be read a second time (debate), 408 Ferry service to be continued in District of Burin East, 177 Financial crisis events leading up to, 304, 308 experts sought from England, 308 Newfoundland's loss of reputation, 308 Gander Project nursery rhyme paraphrased, 307 Prime Minister to blame for failure, 306–307 Prime Minister's issuance of writs, 306 Highway Traffic Acts, 1925-1932 (cap. 22) House of Assembly second reading, 167 committee, 189, 193 Lands and Fisheries Act (cap. 15) Legislative Council Comments, 305 Minutes of Council falsification of Minutes of Council Governor in awkward position, 300 Nursery rhymes quoted and paraphrased, 307 Penson, Mr.

J.H. nature of his position, 303 Petitions breakwater in Marystown, 177 ferry service to be continued in District of Burin East, 177 Prime Minister avoidance of addressing charges, 301 reparation funds obtained funds by false Minute of Council, 304–305 Procedure in the House whether question before House is substantially the same as that previously dealt with, and whether it can be pursued, 393 whether Speaker or House should decide whether question posed is the same as that previously dealt with, 393 Public Works Act (cap. 21) House of Assembly committee, 123 amendment (moved), 123 Questions notice of, 12, 16, 35, 74, 97, 126, 135, 136, 155, 204 unanswered, 428 Raising of a Loan on the Credit of the Dominion for Certain Public Purposes, and in Relation to the Raising of Money for the Service of the said Loan, and in Relation to the Issue of Savings Certificates Act House of Assembly committee, 532–533 Registration Deeds Act (cap. 12) House of Assembly

Speaker Index 770 committee, 65 Reid Case, 305, 306, 307 Relief dole's relation to fishery, 309 numbers on, 309 WINTER, JAMES ALEXANDER (House of Assembly) (C Burin East) (continued) Select Committee of the House to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Prime Minister wrongfully transferred funds amendment (debate), 82–83 resolution to be rescinded—debate, 420 Select Committee to inquire fully into all charges by Leader of the Opposition and Mr. Cashin, given Governor's incomplete enquiry comments on procedure, 393 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr.

Campbell breached legislation by receiving salary from Customs Department Account question whether report is available, 431– 432 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Dr. Campbell had not complied with Income Tax Act by making returns for 1929, 1930 and 1931 question whether report is available, 431– 432 Select Committee to report on charges made by Member for Ferryland that Member for St. Barbe (Mr.

Skanes) had forged endorsement of cheque in favour of Sandy Payne and wrongfully received proceeds thereof whether report is available, 431–432 Speech from the Throne House of Assembly debate dispensed with, 299 Supplementary Supply votes introduced, 469 Thompson, Sir Percy nature of position, 303 Ways and Means civil service salary reduction, 304