(Cries of "Order, order!") If there was any doubt before, the honorable member continued, as to the influence which was at work in that Gadarene herd, which assumed the functions of Her Majesty's government, the sounds that now came from the Treasury Benches would convince even the most skeptical that sacred history is sometimes repeated by profane, but he could not compliment the devils, who had the bad taste to--( Several honorable members here rose amid the cheers of the Irish Members, and a scene of confusion took place.) THE SPEAKER [sternly]: Order, Order! The honorable member from Ballynamuck must resume his seat.

He is out of order.

The question before the House is not the good taste of demoniac visitants.

I call upon the right honorable gentleman, the Minister for the Department of Annexation.
MR.

McCULLUM (Blairpukey Burghs): Mr.Speaker, one moment.