In the Dominion House of Commons on Wednesday, the- Speaker
announced that Mr. McGreevy, the person against whom the charges of corruption were primarily directed, had resigned his seat, and that a new writ had been ordered to be issued. Mr. McGreevy refused to answer questions or to- attend the inquiry, and has left the country. Mr. McGreevy's. resignation was intended to anticipate expulsion from the House, his contempt of its orders having made the infliction of that penalty imminent. During the debate on the Speaker's. announcement, however, the legal Members showed that it was not possible for Mr. McGreevy to resign before the election, petition against him was decided, and the warrant was accord- ingly cancelled, and the matter referred to the Committee of Privileges. In the general inquiry, no circumstance of special importance has been brought to light during the week, but the evidence of general corruption grows steadily stronger. The Times of Thursday states that "a list of testimonials said to have been accepted by Mr. H. Mercier from contractors. and others was published on Wednesday. Among other gifts- was a house valued at $12,000, a sealskin coat, $10,000 in cash, a carriage valued at $1,200, two horses worth $1,200, and a coach valued at $1,600, besides a diamond necklace. It is also- added that Mr. Mercier received $100,000 out of the $175,000> voted to Mr. Armstrong, the contractor." We trust and believe that Mr. Mercier will have a complete answer to these. accusations.
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