Lord Grey formally prorogued the two Canadian Houses of Parliament
at Ottawa on Wednesday. After the prorogation, Addresses were read from both Houses—in English by the Speaker of the Senate, and in French by the Speaker of the Commons—expressing lively regret at the approaching departure of Lord and Lady Grey, and specially acknow- ledging the Viceroy's efforts in strengthening Canadians in the belief that a full development of their national life was compatible with the closest and most loyal connexion with the Empire. In reply Lord Grey declared that he was convinced that if Canada kept true to the highest ideals of duty and disinterested service, "nothing can prevent you from becoming, perhaps before the close of the present century, not only the granary, but the heart and soul and rudder of the Empire." It would be his happy privilege on his return to England to impress upon the King and the people of the British Isles that the Canadians were united in their high resolve to accomplish their part in the maintenance and building up of the Empire of which, if they were not afraid of the greatness of their destiny, they would one day become a controlling part. By his energy, sympathy, and enthusiasm Lord Grey has won golden opinions during his six years' tenure of office. Indeed, the worst thing that can be said of him is that be has made it almost impossible for the Government to choose a successor who will not compare unfavourably with him.
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