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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
4
In Cumberland British Columbia the 1919 report laments the provincial attorney general for failing to appoint Alderman Thompson as police magistrate to replace Mr McKinnon. The article accuses Victoria of ignoring the people’s will and warns of potential mass protest against perceived dictatorial rule.
The article notes King George signing the peace treaty with Germany and declares the empire officially at peace. It cautions that lingering grief over wartime losses will hinder trust and warns Germans must renounce world domination to gain true acceptance.
The article argues for raising money at home through the Victory Loan to benefit Canada. It states that domestic borrowing avoids foreign debt, keeps benefits within the nation, and funds must be used to aid returned soldiers. It emphasizes civic duty and security in supporting the war effort.
A collage of remarks on Victory Loan zeal, worker bans, Winnipeg delegates, sugar shortages, and a Farmer's party eight hour proposal. Light banter about car costs, wheelbarrows, and Belgian royalty paired with notes on Surf Stream water heat and sailors poaching eggs. Updates on President Wilson’s improving condition follow.
Senators argue for equal representation with the British Empire in the League of Nations. The author notes the Empire's self-government and Allied wartime effort, stating the U S contribution came late and fatalities were similar to Canada, so the United States earns no extra influence.
Cumberland's council commends liberality in granting a long term lease of a central property to the Great War Veterans Association for a clubhouse. The move honors men who served in the war and aids in rewarding their sacrifices with a dedicated space for members.
W L Mackenzie King, Liberal leader, endorses the Victory Loan urging Canadians to subscribe more than required. He stresses national credit must be preserved and warns that campaign organization must remain non political. Ottawa date Sept 10 1919.
Shanghai June 16 1910 Sun Wen denounces Japanese imperialism and calls for restoring Shantung and ending China's victimization. He argues Japan exploits China while courting allies and urges repentance to achieve lasting peace in the Far East. He compares Japan to poachers selling Chinese labor and warns of potential united Chinese resistance.
Public notice states that under the Dominion Lands Act amendments from 7 July 1919 interest on new Dominion Lands transactions is six percent per year and overdue instalments from 1 September 1919 incur seven percent per year. Signed by secretary L Pereira.
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