lands for the purpose of school endowment, in lieu of the lands granted to individuals named. (Sec. 3.) That the Governor in Council may substitute lands of equal extent and value for school lands to be sold to the Cochrane Ranch Co. (Sec. 4.) For the repeal of Chap. 27, Acts of 1889. (Sec. 5.) (a) That transfers heretofore made may be declared void, such declaration to be without effect in any case (not fraudulent or an error) in which a patent has previously issued ; (b) that pending or settled cases are not to be affected.

426. INDIAN ACT.

Chap. 35, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides for the amendment of previous Acts by declaring that: (Sec. 1.) There shall be no reserve or portion thereof sold, alienated or leased until surrendered to the Crown. The Superintendent General having, however, the power to lease for the benefit of any Indian the land to which he is entitled, without requiring release or surrender. (Sec. 2.) That the Governor in Council (a) may direct how and by whom surplus moneys arising from disposal of Indian lands or other property held in trust shall be invested and how the payments or assistance granted to Indians shall be effected; (b) may provide for general management of such moneys; (c) direct what percentage shall be set apart to cover cost of management; (d) authorize expenditure for roads and bridges, ditches and reserves, (e) and authorize expenditure for school houses and by way of contribution to schools. (Sec. 3.) That the repeal of Sec. 75, Indian Act, brings into force a substitute providing for the election of chiefs or headmen, specifying the number of chiefs; the procedure in setting aside the election and in deposing a chief. (Sec. 4.) Provides that on proof of good behaviour and capacity any Indian may receive (by order of Governor in Council) his share of the capital funds at the credit of the band, or of the principal annuities of the band; if a married man, he shall be paid also his wife's and minor unmarried childrens' share, and if a widow, her minor unmarried childrens' share. With similar qualifications and restrictions the shares of unmarried children of full age shall be paid to said children, all such Indians and their unmarried minor children on receiving their shares shall become enfranchised and be no longer under the provisions of the Acts relating to Indians. (Sec. 5.) Makes provisions for the enfranchisement of Indians by bands. (Sec. 6.) Provides for punishment of Indians celebrating certain festivals, dances or ceremonials whereat presents are made, or human or other animal bodies are mutilated. (Sec. 7.) Gives Indian agents jurisdiction in certain cases as justices of the peace within territorial limits of their specific jurisdiction, in the case of all the provinces, excepting Manitoba, British Columbia and the North-west Territories, in which the agent is justice of the peace without territorial limitations. (Sec. 8.) Provides for the transfer of any Indian and his share in land and money from one tribe to another; for the reduction by the Governor in Council of the purchase money or to become due on sales of Indian lands; for the reduction or remission of interest or rent confirming all previous reductions; for a return setting forth these reductions and remissions to be submitted to parliament.

427. PUBLIC WORKS ACT.

Chap. 36, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides for sale or lease of any public work by tender or at auction (unless otherwise authorized by O.C.) not required for public purposes.

428. COPYRIGHT ACT.

Chap. 37, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides for the amendment of the Copyright Act, Chap. 62, R.S.C., by (Sec. 1.) requiring deposit of three copies (instead of two) in the Dept. Agriculture. (Sec. 2.) Requiring one copy to be sent to the British Museum. (Sec. 3) Amends sub-section 1 of Section 3, Chap. 29, Acts of 1889, and provides that on failure of any person entitled to copyright to take advantage of the provisions of the Act, or having obtained copyright, fails to print and publish the work in sufficient numbers to meet the demand in Canada; any one domiciled in Canada may secure a license or copyright to print and publish, but not exclusive right. (Sec. 4) Prohibits importation from foreign countries under certain circumstances, and empowers the Governor in Council to revoke license, certain conditions arising.

429. JUDGES OF PROVINCIAL COURTS.

Chap. 38, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides (Sec. 1.) for salaries of two judges of Circuit Court of the district of Montreal, each $3,000 a year. (Sec. 2.) Salaries of five county court judges, each $2,000 a year, and after three years' service $2,400. (Sec. 3.) Salary of the local judge of the district of British Columbia to be $1,000 instead of $600 as before.

430. SUPERANNUATION OF PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGES.

Chap. 39, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides for repeal of Sec. 14, Chap. 138, R.S.C., and substitution of clause permitting any judge of a Superior Court in Canada or any province, who has been such official for 15 years or upwards, or who becomes afflicted with permanent infirmity, on resigning his office, to receive an annuity equal to two-thirds his salary. Courts of Vice-Admiralty and the Maritime Court of Ontario, being deemed Superior Courts, and local judges in admiralty of the Exchequer Court, and stipendiary magistrates in the North-west Territories being deemed Superior Court Judges.

431. CRIMINAL CODE, 1892.

Chap. 40, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides for amendments to sections 196, 197, 205, 512, 552, 557, 575, 673, 683, 763, 782, 784 and 878.

432. PENITENTIARY ACT.

Chap. 41, 28th June, 1895,

Provides (Sec. 1.) for the merging of the office of accountant of penitentiaries in that of inspector. (Sec. 2.) For the enlargement of the scope of Sec. 70, Chap. 182, R.S.C., by including insane persons, whose term of imprisonment is determined by remission of sentence, among those who may continue to be detained after the term of imprisonment has ended; and for the transfer of power to initiate proceedings in such cases from the Secretary of State to the Governor General.

433. ACT RESPECTING PENITENTIARIES.

Chap. 42, 22nd July, 1895,

Provides (Sec. 1, being amendment to Sec. 8, Chap. 52, Acts, 1887) that no officer shall be allowed any perquisites (a) except house or quarters, and land belonging to the penitentiary, at will of Minister, (b) except in the case of wardens and deputy wardens, who shall be entitled to free residence and allowance of fuel and light, (c) employment of convicts in keeping in order grounds attached to residence of warden or deputy warden, (d) and uniform. (Sec. 2.) That where convicts are employed in construction and repairs of buildings, &c., in penitentiaries. (Sec. 3.) That no officer of a penitentiary shall carry on any calling of emolument other than his office in the penitentiary. (Sec. 4.) That the yearly increase shall be payable after the 1st day of the official quarter, next succeeding the date on which an officer is eligible therefor. (Sec. 5.) That no convict shall be compelled to labour on any of the obligatory holidays of the religious body to which he adheres. (Sec. 6.) That the salaries paid shall be according to schedule attached. Sec. 8 limits the application of sections one, three and six, to persons appointed after 22nd July, 1895.

434. FEMALE OFFENDERS IN NOVA SCOTIA.

Chap. 43, 22nd July, 1895.

Provides (Sec. 1.) for further addition to the term of imprisonment in certain cases.

435. SEDITIOUS AND UNLAWFUL ASSOCIATIONS AND OATHS.

Chap. 44, 28th June, 1895.

Provides that the words "or Grand Master or grand Lodge of Canada," shall read, "in Canada," in Chap. 46, Acts, 1865.

INDEX.-ORDERS IN COUNCIL AND PROCLAMATIONS.

Breach of Foreign Enlistment Act (Imperial Despatch), 460. Cattle, Spaces for on Shipboard (O.C.), 437. Coal Lands in Manitoba, British Columbia and North-west Territories (Report), 458. Coins of Bronze or Mixed Metal, Proclamation con cerning, 436. Classification of Wheat, &c., 447. Dorchester Penitentiary_and Imperial Army Act (Proc.), 443. Eel Band Indian Regulations (O.C.), 459. Electric Light Inspection (O.C.), 441. French Colonies in Manitoba (Report), 462. Fresh Salmon Free of Duty from United States (Proc.), 444. Fisheries Regulations, Ontario (O.C.), 438. France, Treaty with, in force (Proc.), 455. Grazing on School Lands, Manitoba, 440. Homestead Entry Regulations (O.C.), 445. Manitoba School Lands (Report), 440. Manitoba Swamp Lands Apportioned (Report), 457. Merchant Vessels of United States, Tonnage of (Imperial O.C.), 461. Militia General Orders. General Herbert's Farewell, 450. Militia General Orders. MajorGeneral Gascoigne, 453. Montreal Port Warden (O.C.), 442. New Westminster Land District (O.C.), 439. Provisional Districts Established (O.C.), 456. Salmon, fresh, from United States, free (Proc.), 444. Saugeen Indians, Regulations, (Memo.), 463. School Lands for Grazing Purposes (Report), 440. Seal Fisheries Act, 1895 (Imperial Despatch), 451. Seal Fishing, Prohibition of (Imperial Despatch), 454. Section 44, General Inspection Act (O.C.), 449. Speaker of Senate Act (Proc.), 452. Timber Licenses in B. C. Ry. Belt (Report), 446. Treaty with France, in force (Proc.), 455. Weights and Measures, Form of Measures of Capacity (O.C.), 464. Weights and Measures, Regulations for Weights (O.C.), 465.

ORDERS IN COUNCIL AND PROCLAMATIONS.

436. June 1st, 1895.-Queen's proclamation ordering that certain coins of bronze or mixed metal made at the mint shall be current and lawful money of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

437. June 10th.-Order in Council declaring rule No. 2, adopted by the Order in Council of the 9th June, 1894, to regulate the spaces for cattle during transportation from Canada to ports in Europe, be revived and in force.

438. July 8th.-Order in Council rescinds Orders in Council of 21st March, 1894, amending the General Fisheries Regulations for the Province of Ontario and substitutes other regulations.

439. July 11th.-Order in Council authorizing the application of chapter 56, Revised Statutes of Canada, to the agricultural lands in the New Westminster land district.

440. July 27th.-Report advising that Minister of Interior be authorized to issue leases, for grazing purposes, of School Lands in the Province of Manitoba.

441. July 27th.-Order in Council ordering additional regulations to be established respecting the Inspection of Electric Light.

442. Aug. 10th.-Order in Council approving of revised rules and bylaws of the office of Port Warden of the harbour of Montreal, sanctioned by the council of the Board of Trade, May, 1895, under Act 45 Vic., Chap. 45, Sec. 2.

443. Aug. 17th.-Proclamation declaring the Dorchester Penitentiary to be, under the provisions and for the purpose of the Imperial Army Act, a prison in which military prisoners may be confined.

444. Proclamation declaring that as fresh salmon from Canada may be imported into the United States free of duty, fresh salmon may be imported into Canada free of duty.

445. Order in Council regulating conditions under which homestead entry may be obtained under the Dominion Lands Act.

446. Report of Minister of Interior recommending that timber licensees in the railway belt in British Columbia be permitted to pay dues at the rate of 50 cents per 1,000 feet on logs cut on their berths and be entitled to a rebate of 40 cents per 1,000 feet on manufactured logs exported outside of the Dominion.

447. Aug. 31st.-Order in Council ordering the amendment of the previous order of 8th August, respecting the classification of wheat and other grains by striking out the second paragraph under the head of provisions as to grains, cancelled and another substituted 14th October, 1895.

Order in Council appointing Board for choosing samples of wheat and other grains grown east of Port Royal to be standards by which inspectors may be aided in the work of inspection.

448. Sept. 7th.-Announcement of appointment of the Honourable James C. Patterson to be Lieut.-Governor of Manitoba from 2nd September,

1895.

449. Sept. 14th.-Order in Council ordering that Section 44 of the General Inspection Act, Chap. 99, Revised Statutes of Canada, and amendment, be cancelled and another (details given) substituted.

450. Sept. 21st.-Militia General Orders, containing Valedictory of Major General Herbert, Major General commanding the Canadian Militia.

451. Sept. 28th.-Despatch from Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, transmitting copies of the Seal Fisheries (North Pacific) Act, 1895.

452. Oct. 5th.-Proclamation bringing into effect (28th Sept.) Act respecting the Speaker of the Senate.

453. Militia General Order announcing that Major-General William Julias Gascoigne, of Her Majesty's Regular Army, assumed, from 1st October, command of the Canadian Militia, with the rank of Major-General in the Militia.

454. Oct. 12th.-Despatch from the Imperial Government prohibiting the catching of seals by British vessels in Russian waters.