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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
13
Debates erupt as Sir Charles Hibbert Tapper and other ministers clash over alleged improper conduct by officials in the Yukon district. Speakers confront conduct, investigations, and possible resignations as members urge accountability while defending parliamentary propriety.
The speech discusses Justice and government control in the Yukon District, criticizing the conduct of Judge Charles Tapper and Major Walsh. It critiques the use of investigative power, the role of the court, and references to the Curran bridge case and internal department investigations, arguing for proper legal process.
The text discusses upheaval in the Northwent and Saskau regions, mentioning rebels and authorities, debates over governance, and the possibility of force to restore order. It references names and figures in a political context and hints at broader national tensions and responses.
The debate centers on Sir Wilfrid's remarks and the ministerial response. Members contest the intent and seriousness of an alleged inquiry, citing precedents and accusing the government of attempting to shield officials as a vote on conduct looms.
The exchange centers on whether Parliament may probe a judge’s conduct while addressing the independence of the judiciary under the Constitution. Charles Hibbert Tupper and others challenge or defend investigations into judicial actions, noting the Governor General’s removal role and the limits set by the North America Act. The discussion probes if inquiry into Justice Dugas’s conduct, as a member of the Yukon Executive Council, is constitutional.
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