180 IXTEKXATIOXAL TREATIES. 



once took an action against tlic British naval otticer — Sir Baldwin 

 Walker — who issued the order, estimating his damages at ^5,000^ 

 The case was argued at great length and with much legal acumen 

 before the Supreme Court of Xewfoundland, with the result that 

 ■judgment was given in favour of Mr. Baird. The officer had 

 no legal authority to confiscate the factory. 



COERCION BILL, IN THE HOUSE OF LOKDS. 



The British Clovernment then, for the hrst time, realized that 

 they had no legal authority for the orders issued to the naval 

 commanders for the enforcement of these treaties. The treaties, 

 however, were binding, and nothing remained but to ask Par- 

 liament for power to enforce them. Accordingly a Bill was' 

 introduced into the House of Lords for this piirpose. It was a 

 re-enactment of the provisions of an old Act 5, Geo. TV., with 

 a new applicati<jn. 



DELEGATION TO PARLIAMENT. 



As soon as its nature and scojje were made kno\\'u popular' 

 feeling was aroused afresh in tlie Colony. The Legislature of 

 Newfoundland at once despatched a joint delegation composed 

 of members of both Chambers, to present a remonstrance to the 

 British Parliament ^\■ith the view of arresting an obnoxious 

 coercive measure which was regarded as an interference with the 

 rights and liberties of the peojjle of the Colony. The names of 

 these delegates deserve to be placed on record as they discharged 

 their duties ably and fought the battle of their country bravely. 

 The following is a list of these deputies :— From the Legislative 

 Council — Hon. A. "VV. Harvey and Hon. M. Monroe ; From the 

 House of Assembly — Sir William Y. White way, Premier ; 

 Hon. Sjieaker Emerson, and Mr. A. B. Morine, Leader of the 

 Opposition. 



DELEGATES AT THE BAR OF THE LORDS. 



The delegation claimed to be heard at the Bar of the House of 

 Lords, and this rare privilege was granted. Then occurred that 

 memorable historic scene when the representatives of England's 

 oldest Colony stood before the most noble and august assembly 



