the political party made up of the moderate reformers in Quebec (Canada East) during the 1850's and 60's, merging with the Liberals after Confederation.
1854  It would appear that such a course was the only one left, unless to allow the Clear Grits and Rouge party to assume the reins of government, which to both legitimate Reformers and Conservatives would have been infinitely worse.
1916  He had been one of the original members of the Rouge party.