241. Results of the rebellion-Although a trying 
experience while it lasted, the Saskatchewan rebellion 
was not without good results. The Dominion government
was brought to recognize the claims of the half-breeds, 
and so by promptly issuing title-deeds of their lands. In 
recognition of their growing importance, the North-West
Territories were granted representation in the Senate and
tbe House of Commons. This representation was from time
to time increased, as the growth of population required.
To protect the lives and property of the settlers 
scattered throughout the country the Mounted Police force
was increased. 
 The greatest influence of the rebellion was not upon 
the North-West alone, but upon the whole Dominion. All the
provinces were interested in putting down the revolt.
Their sons either shared in the fighting or were pressing
to the front when stopped' by the news of Riel's surrender.
Common hardships upon the march, common dangers on the 
field of battle, and the common anxiety of friends at 
home made real in the hearts of Canadians the union which
confederation had brought about. 
242 Responsible government. -The elected members
of, the Council of the Territories were now in the majority.
The right of the Council to control the revenue from the
crown lands and from timber and minerals in the Territories,
was pressed with vigor. Already the framework of local 
government had been formed.  Courts had been constituted,
and a judicial system organized. A general scheme for - 
the organization of municipalities had been adopted, and
the basis had been laid for a school system.  An important
change was made in the government of the Territories in 1888.
By an Act of the Dominion Parliament the old Council was 
abolished. Provision was made for the election of a 
Legislative Assembly of twenty-five members from the 
four districts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, East Assiniboia,
and West Assiniboia.  An Advisory Council of four was to
be selected by the  lieutenant-governor from the menibers
of the Assembly, for the purpose of aiding him in all 
financial matters. 


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 The political struggles of the next ten years centred 
around the question of the powers and duties of the Advisory
Council.' The main source of revenue was a grant from the
Dominion government. The lieutenant-governor took the 
position that he was not required to account to the 
Assembly for the manner in which it was spent. An important
stage was reached in 1891, .when the Assembly was given 
power to control monies raised by the Territories and part
of the Dominion grant. Under this Act the Advisory 
Council was replaced by an Executive Committee
of four members of the Assembly, appointed by and hold-
ing office during the pleasure of the lieutenant-governor.
Mr. F.W.G. Haultain, who had led the Assembly in the
fight for responsible government, became now in effect the 
premier of the Territories.  Complete responsible gover-
ment was obtained in 1897, when the Executive Committee
was replaced by an Executive Council which enjoyed the
confidence of the Assembly.  Henceforth, all the official
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