Array INDEX PREPARED BY Mr. DeCOSMOS TO PAPERS PUBLISHED, IN 1830, BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY BETWEEN THE DOMINION, IMPERIAL, AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS. PAfflS Accepted Terms of Union 140-143 Act of B. 0., authorizing the granting of certain Public Lands in V.I. to the Dom. Govt, for Railway purposes, Assented to April 22, 1875 217 Act of B. C, authorizing the granting of certain Public Lands on Mainland to the Dom. Govt, for Railway purposes, Assented to May 8, 1880 299 Acknowledgment by Lieut.-Gov. of receipt of Confidential Cable Message, June 26,1874, from Faulkner, Bell & Co 179 Admiral DeHorsey's report to the Admiralty that, from surveys made, the vicinity of the Skeena River is nnfit for Ocean Terminus, Oct. 9, 1877 269 Address of Gov. Gen. delivered in B.C. on the Railway relations existing between * Dom.Govt. and B.C., Sept, 20,1876.249-261 Address of Legislative Assembly to Lieut.- Gov., asking His Honor to protest against infraction by Canada of most important clause in Terms of Union... 154 Application by Dom. Govt, for reservation of laud in Vancouver Island for Railway purposes, June 7, 1873 144 ATTORNEY-Gen. to Mr. JSdgar: acknowledging receipt of Letter submitting proposals for a change in Railway clause of Terms of Union, May 11, 1874 161 Gn Credentials, May 18, 1874 162 ATTORNEY-Gen. to Mr. Mackenzie: asking for Credentials, July 4, 1874 179 referring to copies of Protest of B.C. Govt, against infraction of Terms of Union ; also, copies of charts, July 13,1874 , 181 ATTORNEY-Gen. to Sec. of State : asking for documentary authority to act as Delegate to London, July 11, 1874 180 asking that B. C. Govt, be officially informed of Carnarvon's decision on Railway matters, Jan. 23,1875... ..... 213 ATTORNEY-Gen. to Colonial Sec. : notifying His Lordship of arrival in London, July 28, 1874 192 asking for His Lordship's conclusions on Petition, 201; submitting further comments on said Petition, Oct. 31, 1874 202-209 ATTORNEY-Gen. to Under-Sec. of State for Colonies: telegram, March 3, 1875, asking authorization for Govt, to use Railway Despatch given him 213 ATTORNBY-Gen. to Mr. Trutch: acknowledging receipt of two Letters on Railway lands, and stating a reply will be communicated, April 26, 1880 - 297 enclosing O. C. expressing views of Prov. Govt. onC.P.R. lands in B.C., May 4, 1880 298 PAGE Colonial Sec. to Gov.-Gen.: acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Dec 26, 1873, enclosing Despatch of Lieut.-Gov., B C., on t&e subject of non-fulfillment by Canada of 11th section of Terms of Union, Jan. 15, 1874 153 on Terms of Union and Arbitration, Jan. 18, 1874 186 in' reference to Walkem's Mission and submitting suggestions for modification of Terms, August 16, 1874... 193-196 announcing conclusions (Carnarvon Terms) to which his Lordship had arrived in respect to dispute between Dom. Govt, and B.C., Nov. 17, 1874 210 acknowledging receipt of Despatch conveying acknowledgments of Dom Govt, for services in promoting settlement of dispute, Jan. 4,1875 212 respecting Petition of Legislative Assembly of B.C., on C.P.K., and Carnarvon Terms, May 23, 1876 245 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of June 30, respecting construction of C.P.R., and Petition of Assembly of B.C. to the Queen ; also giving reasons for delay in laying Petition before the Queen, and suggesting further delay of a sumner, also re- referring to compensation for delay, Dec. 18, 1876 261-263 acknowledging receipt of Despatch, June 18, enclosing Minute of Privy Council, also copy of Rep. of Executive Council of B.C., delay on the Pacific Railway, July 19, 1877J 266 acknowledging receipt of Despatch (No. 22) transmitting Minute of Council of B.C. and telegram from Sec, of State enquiring for reply to Petition of Legislative Assembly, 285 ; Postscript: acknowledging receipt of telegram from Speaker of Assembly asking if Petition of Assembly of September last had reached ; also requesting to have it forwarded, and inform Speaker, Feb. 26,1879 286 on line of route of O.P.R. in B.C.,also explanation of delay in presenting Petition of Assembly of B.O.toQueen Oct. 29, 1879._. 290 Colonial Sec. to Lieut.-Gov.: on telegram on subject of Petition of Assembly to the Queen ; referring to dispatch No. 362, and delay of final decision, Jan. 17, 1877 ..... 264 Certificate of Lieut.-Gov. of despatch of telegrams, Jan. 16, 1879 282 Ookpddbntial Cable Message stating that Lord Carnarvon offers to act as Arbitrator between Dom. and B.C., June 18, 1874 179 11 INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. PAGE PAGE Copy of Minutes of Evidence given by Trotch on the suppression or non-production of the Railway Despatch of June, 1876, April 12, 1880 309 COMPENSATION: in Rep of Privy Council of July 8, 1874, on proposed Mission of Attorney-Gen. to England 188 in Rep, of Privy Council of Sept. 20, 1875, recommending cash bonus, &c. 220 in Col. Sea's despatch to Gov. Gen., Dec. 18, 1876 .. 263 Earl Granville to Governor of B.C. on Confederation, August 14, 1869 139 Edgar's Letter of Introduction to Attorney-Gen. of B.C., Feb. 19, 1874 157 Edgar's Letter to Attorney-Gen., assuming additional obligations and proposing to construct the E and N. Railway immediately, May 8, 1874..159-161 Edgar's Letter to Lieut.-Gov. informing him of Letter submitted to Attorney-Gen., also copy of same, May 9, 1874 161 Edgar's Letter to Attorney-Gen. on Credentials, May 18, 1874 162 Edgar's Report to Secretary of State on his Mission to B.C., June 17, 1874... 166-170 ESQUIMALT: . fixed as Terminus by O.C., June 7, 1873 ,..„ 144 revocable O. in U » 167 cancelled by O.C. of May 23, 1878, and revived as Terminus by O.C. of May 14, 1879 286 Extracts from Journals of Legislative Assemb y, B. C : authorizing the printing of C.P.R. documents, May 5, 1880 139 respecting Article 11, Terms of Union, and Resolution for Address to Lieut - Gov. asking him to protest, Feb. 9, 1874 153 respecting Rep. of Com. of Whole on correspondence between Dominion Gov and B.C.on CP.R.,Jan.21,1876. (Violation of Carnarvon Terms)...226-228 motion for an Address to Her Majesty respecting violation by Canada of her Railway engagements with B.C. and asking to be allowed to with draw from the Union, and retain Customs and Excise duties, Aug. 29, 1878 '. 278-280 answer from Sec. of State to telegram of Speaker referring to non- transmission and transmission of Petition, March 19, 1879 283 respecting Despatch from Sec. of State explaining cause of delay in forwarding Railway Petition to the Queen, April 16, 1879 .... 284 respecting Despatch from Sec. of State with reference to line of (J P. R. and the conveyance of lands by B.C. to Dom. Gov., March 24, 1879. 284 telegrams from Speaker to Sir John A. Macdonald it questing information on Railway Policy, 284 ; to Sec. of Slate requesting the despatch of a telegram to Colonial Sec. on Railway Policy and requesting answer to Railway Petition ; from Sec. of State to Speaker stating determination to commence work this season, April 28, 1879 - .. _...... 285 Extracts from Jourrals ofL.A.—Con. respecting Despatch from Under Sec. of State acknowledging receipt of Speaker's telegram on subject of Railway Petition of Assembly, April 26, 1879 - 292 respecting Letter received by Speaker from Trutch on the Hissing Railway Despatch. April 23, 1879 308 Extract from Montreal Weekly Gazette on violation of Terms of Union by Dom. Govt., Edgar's Mission, Island Railway—and B C. justified in seceding, May 15, 1875 165 Extract from Mr. Walkem's Report to Lieut.-Gov. on his Mission to Ottawa on Railway matters,' Mareh 29, 1880 ~~ 293-295 GovERNOR-Gen. to Colonial Sec. : transmitting Despatch from Lieut.- Gov. to Sec. of State on non-fulfillment of Section 11, Terms of Union, also Rep. of Privy Council on same, Dec 26, 1873 „ 153 enclosing newspaper reports {Globe and Mail) of Mackenzie's speech in introducing C.P.R. Resolutions in Parlt., 1874, May 15, 1874 169 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of . June 18, referring to misunderstanding between Dom. Govt, and B.C . July 9, 1874 ........ 186 forwarding Circular respecting erection of a telegraph, July 9, 1874 189 enclosing Rep. of Privy Council on appointment by B. O. of Special Agent to proceed to London, July 18,1874 „. 190 forwarding copies of C.P.R Act of 1874, July 22, 1874 190 transmitting copy of Despatch from Lieut -Gov. of B.C. and Petition from inhabitants of Victoria on non- fullmen t of Terms of Union, July 31, 1874 190 enclosing O 0. of Dom. Govt expressing desire that Lord Carnarvon would use his good offices with a view to a settlement of the dispute, July 31, 1874 190 enclosing copy of De-patch from Lieut. Gov. of B.C. acknowleaging receipt of Despatch of June 18, August 21, 1874 ... 196 acknowledging receipt of modified Terms, Sept 18,1874 196 transmitting 0 C. of Privy Council conveying best acknowledgments for services in promoting settlement of difference between Dom. and B.C., Dec, 18, 1874 _ 211 GovERNOR-Gen. to Lieut.-Gov.: transmitting Despatch from LorJ Carnarvon offering to arbitrate between Dom. and B.C., July 3, 1874.. 182 transmitting Despatch from Colonial Sec. ackLowledging receipt of Rep. of Executive Council on C.P.R. question, July 31, 1877 266 GoviRNOR-Gen's. Sec. to Lieut -Gov.: transmitting copy of Despatch from Colonial Sec. on Memorial of Assembly to the Queen, June 12,1876.. 245 forwarding copy of a Despatch from Colonial Sec. in reference to construction of the C, P. R., Jan. 5, 1877. 264 INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. • •• 111 PAGE Instructions to Edgar from Mackenzie, Feb. 19, 1874 „ 155 Lieut.-Goy to Sec. of State: acknowledging receipts, of Rep. of Privy Council fixing Esquimalt as Terminus of C.P.R., July 26,1873... 145 enclosing Minute of Council and Protest on non-fulfillment of 11th Section of Terms of Union by Canada, July 26, 1873 146 on appointment of Agent to confer with Dom. Govt, as to disposition of lands in Vancouver Island, Sept. 22, 1873 149 enclosing further Minute of Council on non-fulfillment ot 11th Section of Terms of Union, November, 24, 1873 150 acknowledging receipt of Despatch enclosing Rep. of Privy Council'respecting non-fulfillment of 11th Section of Terms of Union, Jan. 21, 1874 152 enclosing Address of Legislative Assembly asking His Honor to protest against infraction by Canada of most important clause of Terms of Union, Feb. 25, 1874 154 telegram requesting particulars as to Railway Policy, May 7, 1874 158 telegram asking whether Edgar's propositions will be binding on Dom. Govt-, May 18, 1874 163 enclosing Minute of Council authorizing the despatch of a Message by telegraph, May 18, 1874 163 transmitting Minute of Council respecting Mackenzie's telegram and Edgar's Mission, June 9, 1874 164 telegram in reference to telegram from Mackenzie on Edgar's Mission—only authoritative statement June 9,1874 165 acknowledging receipt of a Despatch of 10th June respecting non-enclosure of Minute of Council and enclosing duplicate copy, June 26, 1874 166 representing injury B.C. is suffering in consequence of the non-fulfillment of 11th Section of Terms of Union, and . stating that Mr. Walkem had been authorized to act as Special Agent and Delegate to appeal to Her Majesty 171 telegram notifying Dom. Govt, of despatch of a telegram to Lord Carnarvon on Mission of Delegate, June 11, 1874 173 enclosing Minute of Council respecting Mission of Delegate to London, June 11, 1874 173 enclosing copy of a Despatch sent to Colonial Sec in reference to Mission of Delegate, June 11, 1874 174 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of 13th June, transmitting copy of O.C. on the subject of Mr. Walkem's Mission to England, July 28, 1874 181 transmitting copy of a Despatch sent to Lord Carnarvon accepting his Lordship as Arbitrator, August 3, 1874 183 notifying", Dom. Govt of Despatch of telegram accepting LordCarnarvon's offer to act as Arbitrator, August 3, 1874 ,."184 PAGE Lieut.-Gov. to See. of State—Con. acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Nov. 10, transmitting copy of O.C. on the subject of the difficulties existing between Dom. Govt, and B.C., Nov. 29, 1875 221 referring to Dom. Despatch of Nov. 10 and enclosing Minute of Council thereon, declining proposal of $750,000 for delays, also a copy of a Despatch sent to Colonial Sec. with reference to Railway clause of Teims of Union, Dec 6, 1875 221 referring to B.C. Despatch of Dec 6, 1875, and Dom. Despatch of Nov. 10, and enclosing Minute of Council conveying further comments on new proposals; also notifying Dom. Govt, of Despatch of said Minute to Colonial Sec, Jan. 8, 1876 222 enclosing copy of a Despatch sent to Colonial Sec, containing copy of Petition to the Queen from Legislative Assembly, respecting the existing Railway question, Feb 2, 1876... 231 telegram notifying Dom. Govt, of despatch of Petition of Legislative Assembly, Feb. 4, 1876 231 enclosing Minute of Council on Railway question, Feb. 4, 1876 232 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of March 17, and copies of 0. C. on Address of Assembly to the Queen on C.P.R 240 stating that telegraphic message and Despatch by mail had been sent to Colonial Sec. in further relation to Petition from Assembly, enclosing copies, April 22, 1876 241 referring to Dom. Despatch of March 17 and B. C. Despatch of April 17, in relation to Petition from Assembly and enclosing Minute of Council submitting further remarks on 0. C, and also copy of Despatch sent to Colonial Sec. on same subject, June 3, 1876 ...... 242 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of June 13 (called the Missing Despatch) transmitting O.C. and Memo, from Minister of Pub. Works in relation to conveyance of land for • C.P.R, July 4, 1876 247 telegram respecting removal of Steel Rails from Vancouver Island, July 3, 1878..... 274 enclosing Minute of Council protesting against removal of Steel Rails from Vancouver Island, and if carried out must be regarded as a deliberate infraction of obligation to build E. & N. Railway, July 13,1878.. 275 enclosing Petition of Legislative Assembly to the Queen, praying, in a certain event, that B. 0 be allowed to collect Customs and Excise duties and withdraw from the Union, and requesting that the same be forwarded to Colonial Sec, Sept 26, 1878 281 enclosing Minute of Council calling attention of Dom. Govt to Despatches of B. C. of May 31, Sept. 9 and 23, with reference to reservation and conveyance of land for C.P.R., Nov. 9, 1878 .jfj„...„„,„... 281 SEV INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. PAGB Lieut.-Gov. to See. of State—Con. telegram asking information as to Railway Policy of Dom. Govt, also requesting despatch of a telegram to Colonial Sec., if no reply to Peti- tion is received, Jan. 15, 1879 282 enclosing Minute of Council, respecting necessary legislation for conveyance to Dom. Govt, of lands for C. P.R. on Mainland, April 1, 1880 293 enclosing Minute of Council, embodying Resolution of Legislative Assembly of B.C., respecting construction of Island section of C.P.R.) May 17, 1880 300 enclosing Minute of Council, inviting attention of Dom. Govt, to representations of Govt, of B C-, regarding the commencement of Island section of O.P. R. not later than next spring, Oct. 11, 1880 301 enclosing Minute of Council, authorizing Mr. DeCosmos, M.P., to press upon Dom. Govt, the importance of carrying out agreement to construct Island section of C.P.R , Oct. 16, 1880 302 Lieut.-Gov's, attention drawn by Prov. Sec. to Mackenzie's Letter (printed in Parliamentary papers) introducing Edgar to Lieut.-Gov., March 22, 1875 157 Lieut.-Gov's. Letter to Prov. Sec. denying receipt or knowledge of any such Letter of Mackenzie's introducing Edgar, March 22, 1875 158 Lieut.-Gov. to Colonial Sec.: acknowledging receipt of Despatch of June 18, 1874, through Gov. Gen., upon difference between B.C. and Govt, of Canada, in relation to Article 11 of Terms of Union, and enclosing Minute of Executive on said Despatch and signifying cordial acceptance of proffered arbitration, Aug. 3, 1874 184 transmitting Minute of Executive Council on proposals conveyed in O C. on the subject of the difficulties arising out of the agreement made in 1871 for construction of C.P.R., Dec. 6. 1875 223, conveying certain further comments by Minute of Council on the difficulties arising out of the agreement made in 1871 for constrcction of C.P.R., Jan. 8, 1876 226. enclosing Petition from Assembly to the Queen, respecting constuction of C.P.R., and non-fulfillment of Carnarvon Terms, Feb, 2,1876 228 Letter from Sec. of Pnb. Works (informing Sec. of State of passage of O.C, , cancelling 0 0. of 1873, fixing Esquimalt as Terminus of C P.R., and conveyance of land on eastern coast of Island in connection with same) stating that as Burrard Inlet will probably be the Terminus it is advisable to reserve a strip of land on Mainland for conveyance to Dom. Govt., May 29, 1878 274 LANDS FOR RAILWAY PURPOSES: Rep. of Privy Council of June 7, 1873, recommending application for lands in Vancouver Island, for Railway purposes 144 PAGE LANDS FOR RAILWAY PURPOSES—Con. Rep. of Executive Council of June 30, 1873, on Memo, of Attorney-Gen., recommending bare reservation and postponement of conveyance. 145 Rep. of Privy Council of Sept 3, 1873, on Minute of Executive Council, stating that so long as land is reserved, the object of Dom. Govt, is obtained. 149 Rep. of Executive Council of Sept. 20, 1873, recommending despatch of Minute of Council upon reservation of land and urging a settlement, and appointing Mr. DeCosmos as delegate to confer with Dom. Govt 150 Rep. of Privy Council of March 25, 1875, on Memo, of Minister of Public Works, recommending that as the Govt, have agreed to build E. and N. Railway, it is essential that B.C. should convey land on V.I. to Dom. Govt by legislation 217 Act of B.C. authorizing the granting of certain public lands on V.I. to Dom., April, 1875 217 Memo, submitted by Mackenzie to Privr Council on conveyance ofland for C.P.R. by B.C. on Mainland, June 7, 1876 ." 248 Rep. of Privy Council of Sept. 3, 1878, on reservation of lands by B.C., and the route of C.P.R 277 Letter of Mr. Braun, Sept. 20, 1878, to Sec. of State, byjdirection, requesting him to obtain conveyance of land trom B.C. to Dom ... 278 Rep. of Executive Council of November 6, 1878, on reservation of land on Mainland for C.P.R. purposes.... 281 Rep. of Executive Council of May 14, 1879, asking Dom. Govt, whether 0. C. respecting reservation of- land between Burrard Inlet and Yellow Head Pass shall be cancelled or retained owing to revival of O.C. making Esquimalt terminus of C.P.R 287 Rep. of Privy Council of June 12, 1879, stating that the Govt, do not propose to release reservation of land on either route 287 Letter of Mr. Trutch, April 14, 1880, to Attorney-Gen., on the subject of Railway lands in B.C., and asking good land on V.I. and mainland for what may be worthless, &c 296 Notices reserving lands in V.I. and B.C ! 145, 276 Rep. of Executive Council, May 4, 1880, respecting C. P. R. lands in B. O. Mainland, referring to Trutch's letter,and loss by reservation on V.I. 298 Act of B.C. authorizing the granting of certain lands on Mainland to Dom., Hay 1, 1880 299 Mackenzie's Confidential Communication to Edgar on Mission to B. C, and letter of introduction to Mr. Walkem, Feb. 19, 1874 155 Mackenzie's Letter to Lieut.-Gov., introducing Edgar and stating the object of his Mission, March 24, 1875 157 Mackenzie's Letter to Lieut.-Gov., explaining and regretting non-delivery of Edgar's Letter of Introduction, March 21,1874 15* INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. Memo, of Council of B. C , reporting on Mackenzie's telegram on Edgar's Mission and his withdrawal, June 9, 1874 „ Memo, submitted by Mackenzie to Privy Council, respecting conveyance of land for C P.R , June 7, 1876 Minute of Council of B.C., protesting against non-fulfillment by Canada of 11th Section of Terms of Union, July 25, 1873 Minutes of evidence given by Mr. Trutch on the suppression or non-production of the Railway Despatch of June, 1876 ". 309, Mr. Buckingham to Attorney-Gen., on Credentials, July 4, 1874 Mr. Blake's explanation on entering Administration, that moderate money compensation should be offered for past and future delays in constructing C.P.R., House of Commons Debates, ' 1880, p. 1429. Mr. Braun to Sec. of State, transmitting copies of plan of line of C P.R., and requesting to obtain conveyance of land from B. C. to Dom. Govt, Sept. 20, 1878... Mr. Herbert to Mr. Walkem. transmitting copy of Despatch sent to Karl Dufferin C.P.R., Nov. 17 1874 _ Mr. Malcolm to Mr. Walkem, acknowledging receipt of Letter asking for Lord Carnarvon's decision, Sept. 14, 1874... Mr. Trutch to Attorney General: on the subject of Railway lands in B.C., April 14, 1880 calling attention to Letter on Railway lands, April 21, 1880. urging an immediate reply, April 27, 1880 Mr. Meade to Mr. Walkem, acknowledging receipt of Letter notifying arrival in London, July 29, 1874. Mr. Herbert to Mr. Walkem, on behalf of Lord Carnarvon, acknowledging receipt of Petition to the Queen, August 15,1874 PAGE 164 248 146 309 180 221 278 209 202 296 297 298 193 193 Notice reserving lands in Vancouver Island for C.P.R., July 1, 1873 145 Notice respecting reservation of lands at Burrard Inlet anl other places mentioned in Letter of Secretary of Public Works, August 3, 1878 276 Order of the Queen in Council on admission of Brit.sh Columbia, May 16, 1871 143 (See also accepted t3rms) 140-143 Order in Council of B.C. on Memo, reporting on a telegram from Mackenzie respecting proposals made by Edgar, in writing, to Attorney Gen., Jnne 9, 1871 .' 164 PETITIONS : of Legislative Assembly of B C. to the Queen on non-fulfillment of Terms of Union and on proposed modification, June, 1874 174-179 from inhabitants of B.C. against action of " Terms of Union Preservation League" 201 of Legislative Assembly of B. C. to the Queen respecting the Consruction of C. P.R. and carrying out tho Carnarvon Terms, Feb., 1876 228-231 PAGE PETITIONS:—Continued. of Legislative Assembly of B.C. to the Queen respecting violation by Canada of Railway engagements, and praying to be allowed to withdraw fromUnion, Aug. 29, 1878. ... 278 Proposed Terms of Union 140-143 Private Sec. of Lieut.-Gov. to Mr. DeCosmos enclosing copies of Minutes of Council authorizing him to press upon Dom. Govt, tb? importance of Island Railway and the loss the Province has sustained through withdrawal from settlement of lands on Vancouver Island, Oct 16, 1880 302 Report on the subject of Walkem's Mission to England with regard to non-fulfillment of Railway agreement of Terms of Union, March 8, 1875 ....214-216 Report of Commander Hanmer on examination of River Skeena and approaches, Oct. 4, 1877 269 Report of Admiral De Horsey on 0. P. R- Terminus, Oct 26, 1877 270-272 Report of Select Com. to enquire into the circumstances of the suppression or non-production of a Despatch from Ottawa, of June, 1876, on Railway matters, with Minutes of evidence, March 21, 1879, 303-307; second Rep. of Sel. Com 308 Report of Sel. Com. re Missing Despatch.. 309 Resolution passed unanimously by Legis- • lativ.j Assembly of B.C. respecting construction of Island Railway, May, 1880 " 300 Revenue and Expenditure in B.C. from 1871-72 to 1875 239 Reports of Executive Council, B C.: on conveyance of land in Vancouver Island to Dom Govt, as applied for by O.C. of June 7, recommends bare reservation aDd postponement of conveyance of same and publication in Gazette of noti.e of reservation, June 30, 1873 145 recommending the withholding conveyance for reason of non-fulfillment of llth section of Terms of Union, July 25, 1873 146 recommending despatch of Minute of Executive Council upon subject of reservation and appointing Mr. De Cosmos as Special Delegate to confer with Dom. Govt, Sept. 20, 1873 150 calling attention of Dom Govt to the noa-receipt of answer to Protest sent by B.C. on violation of llth section of Terms of Dnion, Nov 22,1873 ... 151 on Address of Legislative Assembly to Gov. Gen. protesting against violation by Dom. of Section 11 Terms of Union, Feb. 23, 1874 154 recommending Lieut.-Gov. to telegraph Gov. Gen. for Railway Policy of Dom Govt. May 7, 1874 158 recommending Li6ut.-Gov. to telegraph Dom. Govt., whether Edgar's propositions would be binding on Govt., May 18, 1874 162 recommending publishing Edgar's Instructions and other documents, May 21, 1874 163 VI INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. 171 172 185 ' PAGE Reports of Executive Council, B. C.—Con. on Memo, of Provincial Sec. on nonfulfillment of essential clause in Terms of Union, and appointing Mr. Walkem as Special Agent and Delegate to proceed to London with Memorial, also asking that Attorney Gen. be provided with a suitable introduction to Colonial Sec, June 11, g1874 on Memo, of Prov. Sec of June 11, 1874, advising Lieut. Gov. to telegraph Colonial Sec. through proper channel that B.C. is about to appeal to London, June 11, 1874 accepting Lord Carnarvon's offer to act as Arbitrator, Aug. 5, 1874. .. declining proposals by O.C. of P.O. of Sept. 20, Dec. 6, 1875 221 conveying further comments on the subject of the difficulties between Dom. Govt, and B.C., Jan. 4,1876.222-326 requesting Lieut.-Gov to send message by telegraph^to Sec. of State for the Colonies asking whether Petition has been received and when an answer might be expected, April 11, 1876.... 240 requesting Lieut.-Gov. to acknowledge receipt of Colonial Sec. telegram respecting answer to Petition of Assembly, April 2?, 1876 241 submitting certain remarks on O.C of March 13, commenting on Address of Assembly to the Queen, June 3, 1876 242-245 on Colonial Sec.'s Despatches to Got. Gen. and Lieut.-Gov., on subject of^ Petition of Assembly and conceding further delay of a summer, March 26 1877 , on C.P.R. and lapse of time asked by Lord Carnarvon, and trusting that his Lordship will discountenance any further unnecessary delay in commencing construction, Nov. 8, 1877- 267 on Memo, of Finance Minister, B.C., on commencement of construction of C. P. R., recommending Lieut- Gov. to telegraph to Sea. of State for information as to whether construction will be commenced in B.C. present season, March 18, 1878..- respecting advertisement for removal of Steel Rails from Esquimalt, and recommending Lieut.-Gov. to telegraph Sec. of State not to have them moved nor contract awarded, July 2,1878 274 protesting against removal of Steel Rails from Vancouver Island, and if carried out must be regarded as a deliberate infraction of obligation to build E. and N. Railway, July 13, 1878 recommending reservation of land as asked for by Despatch of May 31, 1878, and remarking that said reservation is not required in accordance with Terms of Union, August 3, 1878 -. recommending that Petition of Legislative Assembly respecting violation by Canada of her Railway engagements with B.C., be forwarded to Colonial Sec- and Dom. Govt., Sept. 24. 1878 280 265 272 275 276 PAGE Reports of Executive Council, B. C.—Con. on reservation and conveyance of land on Mainland for C.P.R. purposes, Nov. 5, 1878 - - 281 advising Lieut.-Gov. to telegraph Sec. of State as to time of despatch of Petition of Assembly to the Queen, Jan. 16, 1879 „ 282 recommending despatch of telegram informing Dom. Govt, of adjournment of Assembly pending information as to Railway Policy, March 22, 1879 283 advising publication of Despatch of April 24, relating to the adoption of Esquimalt as Western Terminus of C.P.R., May 11, 1879 ~ 286 asking Dom. Govt, to inform Prov. Govt whether O.C. of May, 1878, reepecting reservation of land between Burrard Inlet and Yellow Head Pass shall he cancelled or retained, May 14, 1879 - 287 recommending telegram to be sent to Sec of State asking for copy of O.C. of July, 1878, defining C.P.R. route in B.C., Oct 11, 1879 ...... 289 on Graving Dock, and authorizing leader of Govt to proceed to Ottawa to confer with Dom- Govt and endeavour to arrive at satisfactory conclusion respecting Island Railway, Indian affairs, &c, Dec 27, 1879 291 on employment of Chinese labour in constructing C.P.R., and tele- 5ram to same effect to Sec. of State, ct 11, 1879 289 advising that Dom. Govt, be informed that the necessary legislation for transferring Railway lands will be undertaken next Session, March 27, 1880 ~- 293 respecting C.P.R. lands in B.C., May 4, 1880 298 advising that Resolution unanimously passed by Assembly respecting construction of Island Railway be forwarded to Dom. Govt, May 12, 1880 300 advising that attention of Dom. Govt be invited to official representation of Prov. Govt respecting the expediency of commencing the Island section of C.P.R., not-later than next spring, Oct 4, 1880 301 authorizing the appointment of a person resident at Ottawa, and appointing Mr. DeCosmos, M. P., agent, to press upon Dom. Govt the importance of carrying out agreement to construct Island Railway, Nov. 4, 1880- 301 Reports of Privy Council of Canada: recommending Esquimalt as Terminus of C.P.R. and location of line between Esquimalt and Seymour Narrows, also making application for conveyance of lands in Vancouver Island for C.P.R , June 7, 1873 144 on Rep of Executive Council on conclusion a °rived at on conveyance of land in B.C., and stating that so long as land is reserved the object of Dom. Govt, will be obtained, Sept. 3,1873 149 stating Dom. Govt, was giving its earnest consideration tor construction of C.P.R., Dec. 23, 1873—.,—. 16a INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. vu PAGE Reports of Privy Council of Canada—Con. on Attorney-Gen. Walkem's Mission to England, July 8, 1874 180 on proposed Mission of Attorney-Gen- to England, Lord Carnarvon s offer to act as Arbitrator, Terms of Union, Edgar's Mission, and E. and N. Railway as " compensation" for longer time to build line on Mainland, July 8, 1874 186-189 on Attorney-Gen.'s Mission, July 23, 1874 191 on Lord Carnarvon's Terms and complaints of B.C , Sept. 17, 1874 197 on Lord Carnarvon's conclusions and expressive of satisfaction, Dec. 18, 1874 212 respecting conveyance of land in Vancouver Island in connection with construction of E. and N. Railway, March 25, 1875 217 recommending cash bonus as " compensation " for any delay which may take place in construction of CP.R., Sept. 20, 1875 219 on Legislative Assembly's Address to the Queen on the C.P.R , and Carnarvon Terms, March 1'3, 1876 232-238 on Memo, submitted by Mackenzie to Privy Council, respecting conveyance of land for C.P.R., June 9, 1876 248 on subject of construction of C.P.R., Dec. 24, 1877 267 recommending that Imp. Govt be requested to make a nautical survey of coast adjacent to the Kiver Skeena with a view to fixing seaport Terminus of C.P.R., April 17, 1877.. 268 on reservati jn of lands and authorizing Sec of State to inform B C. of line of route, Sept. 3, 1878 277 reviving O.C. of June 7, 1873, fixing Esquimalt as Terminus of O.P. R., by cancelling 0 C. of May 23, 1878, May 14, 1879 286 explaining object o£- O.C. of April 22, 1879, respecting refusal to release lands under reservation on either route, June 12,1879 287 cpnfirming O.C. of 1878, defining line of C.P.R. in B.C, Oct. 4, 1879 288 defining route, C.P.R , July 13, 1878., 290 Sec. of State to Lieut.-Gov. : transmitting 0. C. on Minute of Council of B. 0. respecting conclusion that it is not advisable at present to make conveyance of land as applied for by Dom. Govt, Sept. 11, 1873.... 149 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Nov. 24, enclosing fui ther Minute of Council respecting non-fulfillment of llth Article of Terms of Union by Dom. Govt 151 adverting to Despatches of July 26 and Nov. 24 and transmitting 0. C. on alleged non-fullfilHient of Article 11, Terms of Union, Dec. 20, 1873... 152 telegram stating Railway Policy to be: that until location of road was completed it was impossible to commence construction, May 8, 1874 159 transmitting 0. C. on Address of Assembly to the Queen on O. P. R., March 17, 1876 232 PAGE Sec. of State to Lieut.-Gov.—Con. transmitting 0. C. and Memo, of Minister of Pub. Works,representing the expediency of obtaining from B. C. conveyance of land on line of C. P. R. already surveyed, June 13, 1876 . 247 referring to B. C. Despatch of Nov. 8,- and transmitting 0. C. on construction of C. P. R., Dec.429,1877 267 stating that Despatch had been received from Colonial Sec and that O.P. R. question was under His Lordship's consideration, March 15, 1878 273 respecting telegram of B. C, March 19, asking for information as to construction of C. P. R., stating that as soon as mapping is completed Govt, will endeavor to finally decide - on route and will invite tenders for construction, March 27, 1878 273 transmitting Letter from Sec. of Pub. Works Dept, requesting the reservation of certain lands at Burrard Inlet for probable Terminus, May 31, 1878 273 adverting to telegram of B.C., July 3, and to Despatch of July 16, requesting that Steel Rails on Vancouver island be not removed, stating that rails are being removed to Yale as it is the intention of Dom. Govt, to commence construction of C. P. R. in that neighborhood, Aug, 5, 1878 276 referring to Dom. letter of May 31 on reservation of land for C.P.R. under section 11, Terms of Union, and enclosing 0. 0. in further relation to same, Sept. 9, 1878 277 transmitting Letter from Sec. of Pub. Works Department and plan showing line of Railway as defined, also requesting conveyance of land mentioned in O. C. of Sept. 3 ; Sept. 23, 1878 278 transmitting 0- 0- on subject of Terminus in B. C, April 24, 1879 286 referring to B. 0. Despatch of May 19, and transmitting 0. C. relative to reservation of certain land on Mainland in B.C. for C.P.R., June 18, 1879 287 transmitting 0. C. defining route of C.P.R. in B.C , Nov. 13, 1879 290 referring to previous correspondence on the subject of the line of route through B.C., and requesting without unnecessary delay conveyance of land under llth section of Terms of Union, Jan 9,1880 291 informing him that no action had been taken in B.C. in conveying lands to Dom. Govt, under llth section of Terms of Union, and also informing His Honor of the appointment of Mr. Trutch by Dom. Govt. as Confidential Agent, March 3, 1880 . 292 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Oct. 11, 1880, enclosing Minute of Council inviting attention of Dom. Govt, regarding commencement of Island section of C.P.R., Oct. 25, 1880 ... 301 1 r VTll' INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. PAGE Sec, of State to Lieut. Gov—Con. acknowledging receipt of Minute of Council authorizing Mr. DeCosmos, M.P., to press upon Dom. Govt the importance of carrying out agreement to construct Island section of C.P-R., Nov. 4, 1880 302 Sec. of State to Attorney-Gen., on Mission to England as Delegate from B. C- July 11, 1874 180 Telegraph Line—Circular issued by Pub. Works Dept. inviting proposals for erection, June, 1874 189 Telegrams from Lieut.-Gov. to Sec of State: requesting particulars as to Railway Policy, May 7, 1874 158 asking whether Edgar's proposition will be binding on Dom. Govt., May 18, 1874 163 respecting Mackenzie's telegram on Edgar's Mission—only authoritative statement, June 9, 1874 165 notifying despatch of Railway Petition of Assembly to Colonial Sec, Feb. 4, 1876 231 respecting removal of Steel Rails from Esquimalt, July 3, 1878 274 asking information as to Railway Policy of Dom. bovt. also requesting the despatch of a telegram to (lolonial Sec if no reply to Petition is received, Jan. 15, 1879 ...... 282 Sec. of State to Lieut. Gov,: stating Railway Policy to be: that until location of road was completed it was impossible to commence construction, May 8, 1874 .. 159 stating time Railway Petition of Assembly was despatched to the Queen, March 24, 1879 283 See. of State to Speaker of Assembly : stating determination of Govt to commence work this season, April 28, 1879 285 Lie-ul.-Gov. to Lord Carnarvon : notifying that Delegate will proceed to London to present Appeal of B.C. against breach by Canada of Railway Clause of Terms of Union, June 11, 1874 173 accepting offer to act as Arbitrator, August, 3, 1874 184 asking for reply to Railway Petition , 213 notifying despatch of Railway Petition of Legislative Assembly, Feb. 4, 1876 231 asking whether Petition of Assembly had been received, and when an answer might be expected, April 11,1876 240 acknowledging receipt of telegram of April 13, 1876, and stating that decision on Petition was most important, April 22, 1876 ... 241 requesting answer to Petition of Assembly to the Queen, Jan. 8, 1877 263 respecting Despatch of Dec 18, to Gov.-Gen., Feb. 2, 1877 264 Lord Carnarvon to Lieut. Gov.: acknowledging receipt ol telegram of August 3,1874 184 page Telegrams from Lord Carnarvon to Lievt.-Gov : stating that Despatch to Gov. Gen. was officially communicated to Mr. Walkem, and that Dom. Govt, accepts arrangement.March 4,1875 213 stating that Railway Petition of Assembly had been received, but a reply was impossible until explanations from Dom. Govt, arrived, April 13, 1876 240 expressing hope that Railway difficulties can be satisfactorily overcome, April 27, 1876 241 respecting answer to Petition of Assembly to the Queen, Jan. 17, 1877... 204 explaining telegram of Jan. 17, and Despatch of Jan 18 as part of Despatch of Dec 18, Feb. 6, 1877.. 264 Attorney-Gen. to Mr. Mackenzie .- asking definitely whether Edgar's propositions bind Dom. Govt., May 21, 1874 163 Attorney-Gen. to Provincial Sec. : stating that Premier agrees to commence Island location in March, Jan. 13, 1875 212 Ally-Gen. to Under See. for Colonies : asking that Govt be authorized to use copy of Railway Despatch given him. March 3, 1875 213 Atty.- Gen. to Sir John A. Macdonald: urging him not to overlook assurances ' given Legislature before Prorogation, Oct. 2, 1879 288 on disallowance of Road Tolls Act, Oct. 28, 1879 289 asking for assurance that Island Railway will be commenced next year, March 29, 1880 295 asking for reply to telegram of March 29, April 7, 1880 296 Mr. Mackenzie to Attotnty -Gen. : stating Govt, scheme for C.P.R. was outlined in his speech at Sarnia, Dec. 22,1873 151 Mr. Mackenzie to Lieut-Goo. : respecting Edgar's Mission, and stating his recall, May 20, 1874.... 163 stating Edgar's proposals were made- "in consideration of foregoing" (relaxing?) time limit, June 8, '74 164 Sir John A Macdonal i to Atty.-Gen. : stating Railway matters are under consideration of Govt, Jan. 24, 1879 282 stating the line from Yale to Kam- loops would be constructed forthwith, and that tenders would be received, Oct. 6, 1879 288 Provincial Sec. to Mr. DeCosmos : asking him to see Mr. Mackenzie and have Railway Despatches forwarded, March 2, 1875 214 Mr. DeCosmos to Provincial Sec.: stating that Despatches will be sent, March 4, 1875 214 Speaker to Sir John A. Macdonald: requesting information on Railway Policy, April 24, 1879 284 Speaker to Sec. of State: requesting the despatch of a telegram to Colonial Sec. on Railway Policy, and requesting an answer to Railway Petition, April 24,1879. 285 INDEX TO RAILWAY PAPERS. IX _ PAGE Telegrams from Faulkner, Bell §■ Co. to Lieut.-Gov. : advising of receipt of Confidential Cable Message stating Lord Carnarvon's offer to become Arbitrator, June 18, 1874 179 Under Sec. of State to Lieut.-Gov. : enclosing O.C. fixing Esquimalt as Terminus of C.P.R. and deciding the location of a line of railway from Esquimalt to Seymour Narrows, also applying for conveyance of land on Vancouver Island, June 10,1873 144 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of July 26 (No. 68) covering Minute of Council complaining of the non-fulfilment of Terms of Union, Aug. 23, 1873 148 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of July 26 (No. 67) on subject of conveying lands to Dom. Govt, in Vancouver Island, Aug. 26, 1873 148 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Sept. 22, on subject of occupation of lands reserved by Dom. Govt, Oct. 8, 1873 150 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Sept 25, covering Address of Legislative Assembly, and also Minute of Council founded on same on the subject of non-fulfillment of llth section of Terms of Union, March 12, 1874 155 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of May 18, purporting to contain an enclosure of Minute of Council and copy of telegram founded thereon, on the subject of Walkem's Mission, June 10, 1874 165 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of June 9, transmitting Minute of Council, also copies of telegrams sent to Minister of Pub. Works and Sec. of State on the subject of Walkem's Mission, June 25, 1874„ 166 PAGE Under Sec. of State to LieuU-Gov.—Con. acknowledging receipt of Despatch of June 11, concerning Minute of Council in reference to alleged failure of Dom. Govt, to carry out obligation in llth clause of Terms of Union, and recommending the appointment of Attorney Gen. to present memorial to the Queen, July 11, 1874 172 referring to Letter of July 11, and transmitting O.C. on subject of alleged failure of Dom.Govt. to carry out Terms of Union, July 13, 1874.. 181 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of Sept. 3, transmitting copy of Despatch sent to Colonial Sec- expressing acceptance by B.C of Lord Carnarvon's offer to act as Arbitrator, Sept. 20, 1874 185 transmitting O.C- respecting conveyance by B.C. to Dom, Govt, of lands in connection with construction of E. and N. Railway, March 25,1875 216 transmitting O.C. on subject of difficulties between Dom. Govt, and B.C., and expressing regret at delay in forwarding document, Nov. 10, 1875 219 transmitting Despatch from Colonial Sec. in reference to C.P.R. and other matters relating to B.C., April 4, 1879 285 transmitting,by direction, O.C. confirming O.C. of July 13, 1878, defining line of route of C.P.R. through B.C., to a point at or near Burrard Inlet, Oct. 11, 1879.. 288 transmitting copy of a Despatch from Colonial Sec on line of route of C.P.R, Nov. 27, 1879 290 acknowledging receipt of Despatch of May 17, enclosing Minute of Council embodying Resolution of Assembly on subject of construction of Island section of C.P.R., June 2, 1880 300 Under Sec. of State to Attorney Gen.: acknowledging receipt of copies of Protest and Charts, July 13, 1874.. 182 Printed at Ottawa, Mat, 1881, for Mr. DeCosmos,
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Title | Index prepared by Mr. De Cosmos to papers published, in 1880, by order of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in connection with the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway between the dominion, imperial, and provincial Governments |
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De Cosmos, Amor, 1825-1897 |
Publisher | Ottawa : Publisher not identified |
Date Issued | 1881 |
Description | "Running head: Index to railway papers. On p. ix: Printed at Ottawa, May 1881, for Mr. De Cosmos." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 68. |
Extent | ix pages ; 25 cm |
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Railroads--British Columbia--Indexes Government publications--British Columbia--Indexes Railroads--British Columbia--Bibliography |
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Language | English |
Notes | Other Copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9230115 |
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Date Available | 2015-06-03 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0221849 |
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