Bengough had ambitions to run for Parliament .
Liberal leader Laurier convinced Bengough against it ; Laurier also turned down a request of Bengough 's for a Senate appointment as reward for a lifetime of Liberal support .
Bengough had ambitions to run for Parliament , but Liberal leader Laurier convinced him against it ; Laurier also turned down a request of Bengough 's for a Senate appointment as reward for a lifetime of Liberal support .