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A defeat in the Senate upon an important measure does not necessarily upset a ministry. A defeat in the Commons ordinarily does so. Mr, Mackenzie's administration was a strong one. He never failed to command large majorities in the House of Commons, but he did not for a moment enjoy the political confidence of a majority of the Senate. This temper of the upper chamber doubtless somewhat modified the character of legislation during his tenure of office. In the notable instance of the Nanaimo and... 24 CHANGES OF MINISTRY. Esquimault Railway Mr. Mackenzie's government sustained a signal defeat. Had a similar defeat occurred in the House of Commons, it would neces- sarily have resulted in the overthrow of the admin- istration, and probably in the recall of Sir John A. Macdonald at that time. The Senate is a co-ordi- nate branch of Parliament, of superior dignity, and, except in the matter of money bills and taxation, equal in legislative power with the House of Com- mons. Senators are supposed to excel commoners in personal independence, parliamentary experi- ence, wealth, social position, and in all other quali- ties which are required in members of an intelligent and independent deliberative body, and are sup- posed, therefore, to be qualified to restrain and modify the impetuous rush of popular passion, amend crude legislation, and render other valuable service to the State.
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