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Newspaper
Cascade Record
Location
Cascade, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented entry lists subscriptions for various locations including Rossland Nelson Greenwood Grand Forks Cascade and two unreadable samples. The notes suggest a local service distributing materials to multiple towns with gaps in the handwriting.
A retrospective on the 1867 British North America Act creating the Dominion of Canada and its provinces Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Manitoba British Columbia Prince Edward Island and pending Newfoundland. It notes subsequent provincial additions and the parliamentary structure. It then discusses Joe Martin’s controversial behavior in Rossland, calling him a disgrace and indicating his political alliances are faltering.
Mr H J Coyle is named assistant general passenger agent covering British Columbia and the coast states. Mr Allan Cameron is appointed assistant general freight agent with the same jurisdiction. Both men were formerly district passenger and will be welcomed by many friends in British Columbia.
Critics push for a Moses to save the coast from a political crisis while government organs deny imminent danger. They admit cabinet harmony is unlikely, predicting consequences sooner or later if discord continues. The name Hon. C. H. Mackintosh is repeatedly raised in discussions.
The report notes a higher share of mining gear hauled through Cascade destined for Boundary than for reservation points, indicating a shift in logistical focus or demand.
Cascade residents urged to attend today as Grand Forks celebration proceeds. Ottawa dispatch reports government grant of timber rights to settlers in British Columbia, expanding beyond 25 acres. Commentary notes luck and industry themes, with references to railway surveyors and future contracts benefiting Boundary and Cascade. Also mentions Calumet & Hecla dividend of $20 a share payable June 28.
Western Canada Press Association leaders visited major Pacific Northwest cities across the border, receiving warm welcomes. The trip marked many members first impressions of British Columbia and its vast mineral deposits, seen as valuable advertising for the region.
The Nelson Miner reports that a tunnel through Bulldog Mountain nearly saves 12 miles by removing the switch back. However the tunnel is only one third finished with 2,000 feet of work remaining on an 8,000-foot tunnel, requiring several months to complete.
The ten months ending April show U S goods entering Canada up about 12 percent from the prior year, indicating stronger trade flow. The rise reflects broader commercial links and ongoing cross border exchange during the period.
The piece notes Britain’s tariff preference affecting Canadian exports and questions what action Sir Wilfrid Laurier will take. It states Canada now exports about one third of its imports to the United States, highlighting trade imbalance.
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