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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
2
The Golden Era is published every Saturday morning and serves the Bea Kootenay district. Advertising needs to be in the office by Thursday 12am for insertion. All cash payments to the Manager with a receipt. Subscription rate and advert rates available on application.
In the Legislative Assembly last week Hume exposed statistics from the last general election showing uneven constituency distribution. Island districts with 8,977 electors return 14 seats while Lower Mainland districts with 8,642 electors return 8 seats. The analysis highlights stark disparities between Comox Esquimalt and Nanaimo districts, urging readers to study the figures.
The article argues the last redistribution act gerrymandered constituencies to favor the government. It cites 8 190 country electors on the Island vs 8 448 on the lower mainland and 6 Delta electors equal to one in Esquimalt. It calls for a fairer redistribution bill before the government leaves office.
In a heated debate on the Railway Loan Bill, opposition leaders accuse Hon. G B Martin of breaking a pledge to resign if any money grant for the British Pacific scheme was advanced. Martin denies breaking his pledge, stating he would oppose a 24 000 8 year aid for 25 years, while a Kamloops meeting memorandum and a Victoria Times letter circulate the dispute.
A parliamentary dispute centers on whether Mr Martin pledged a 0,000 grant as part of aid to the British Pacific scheme with some insisting he misrepresented the terms. A memorandum was recorded, while Mr Martin asserts no such written pledge existed. The matter raises serious questions of breach and truthfulness demanding clarifications.
The article traces Britain's growth in Africa from a quarter to about two and a half million square miles with an estimated 44 million people. It notes the dominance of British trade, the potential inclusion of the Boer republics, Milner's South Africa mission, and tensions around German interests and possible reform for Uitlanders after four years.
Ottawa reports a robust rise in both imports and exports from March last year. Sugar boosts imports while animal, agricultural and dairy shipments lift exports, with nine month totals reaching 184 84,000 dollars versus 175,853,000 last year. March imports and exports also rise, signaling a clear four million dollar trade gain.
The Mining Herald urges turning mining into a legitimate business and avoiding speculation. It says reward comes from increased work, good living, and prosperity, while failures stem from lack of knowledge and poor management. Develop the mine, learn ore work, then invest in machinery.
Notice to taxpayers for Northers Division or East Roore-Nay District. Taxes under the Assessment Act for 1897 are due at the assessor in Golden. Payments are due by June 30 1897 with rates on real property personal property and assessed value, including excesses for high incomes, and a July 1 1897 due date for late payments.
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