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British settlements in North America Or else.
where.


Sd. That the arrangements for the emigration
of the pensioners and their families were genes
rally made by the agents Of the Governments.


4th. That, in some instances, the pensioners
were sent to New York. and that in New York
they received from Mr.. Buchanan, the British
consul, part Of the money for which they had
commuted their pensions


9th. That one person thus sent to New York
is now a pauper in this house.


9th. That all pensioners who were willing
to commute were permitted; that no dfferencs
was made whether the pensioner was old and
in6rm, or strong and healthy; that many OF them
were aged and infirm, unable to work, and un-
able to endure the climate OF Canada IN one IN
stance the pensioner was totally blind, and that
hundreds OF them, many Of whom have families,
have come into the United States.
7th. That Of these pensioners, thus sent to the
British settlements, there are at this time nine,
with the families of some OF them, making in
all twelve persons, in this house.
9Th. That, In the year 1893, and ever since,
there have been many Of these late pensioners
with their fan,i les in this house. Some OF them
now in the house say that there are fewer at tins
period than there have been heretofore.
Accompanying herewith is statement OF the
admissions OF paupers into the house during the
year ending the 9th day Of November, 1896
together with their places Of nativity from


which statement il appears that, Of the whole


number Of admissions, viz: 2,7Si there were ad
milted-


Natives Of the British
| dominions 1882


Natives Of other foreign


countries 1871
Total number Of foreign paup.rs, - I,26t
Total number Of American paupers. l,5Is
IE1TZ53a IsalEi t'
All which is respectfully submitted. &
GEORGE w. JONES,
a t# President.