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Cabinet of British Columbia, 1872–1874

De Cosmos ministry

2nd ministry of British Columbia
Date formedDecember 23, 1872 (1872-12-23)
Date dissolvedFebruary 9, 1874 (1874-02-09)
People and organisations
MonarchVictoria
Lieutenant GovernorJoseph Trutch
PremierAmor De Cosmos
Member partiesNon-partisan
History
ElectionNone
Legislature term1st Parliament of British Columbia
PredecessorMcCreight ministry
SuccessorFirst Walkem ministry

The De Cosmos ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from December 23, 1872, to February 9, 1874. It was led by Amor De Cosmos, the second premier of British Columbia. The ministry was established after the McCreight ministry lost a motion of no-confidence on December 19, 1872, regarding poor administration of public affairs. De Cosmos's government was dissolved following his resignation, in order for him pursue a career in federal politics.

List of ministers

De Cosmos ministry by portfolio
Portfolio Minister Tenure
Start End
Premier of British Columbia Amor De Cosmos December 23, 1872 February 9, 1874
President of the Council December 23, 1872 February 9, 1874
Attorney General George Anthony Walkem December 23, 1872 February 9, 1874
Minister of Finance and Agriculture William James Armstrong February 28, 1873 February 9, 1874
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Robert Beaven December 23, 1872 February 9, 1874
Provincial Secretary John Ash December 23, 1872 February 9, 1874
Member without Portfolio William James Armstrong December 23, 1872 February 28, 1873

New ministeries

On February 4, 1873, the government announced its intention to create a fourth portfolio to handle financial matters. This was deemed necessary for efficiency, as "upon going into office, they had found great difficulty in arriving at particulars respecting finance". The minister would also have the duty of collecting information relevant to agriculture, in order to aid the development of the nascent sector. Prior to the establishment of this ministry, these duties had been the responsibility of provincial secretary. The government faced criticism over the new ministry, as they had come to office pledging to reduce spending, but emphasized that the new minister would replace several clerks and thus ultimately reduce costs. William James Armstrong was appointed the inaugural minister on February 28.

References

  1. "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 16. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 17. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  3. "First Parliament of British Columbia". Victoria Daily Standard. Vol. 6, no. 38. February 4, 1873. p. 3.
  4. "The New Portfolio". Victoria Daily Standard. Vol. 6, no. 43. February 10, 1873. p. 2.
  5. "Private Secretary's Office". Victoria Daily Standard. Vol. 6, no. 61. March 4, 1873. p. 2.
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