01 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
London and Ottawa report strong imperial support for New Zealand's ready naval response to Germany. New Zealand plans public subscriptions to fund a Dreadnought, with London and Melbourne weighing strategic implications and broader Dominion backing sought.
An illustrated panel shows Canale seated on a block of wood with bellows marked loyalty while a union jack banner looms above. The caption hints at political allegiance and tensions between Canuck and British interests, suggesting a critique of loyalty in the era.
The government, after council discussion, pledges loyal support to Britain in maintaining imperial naval supremacy. Canada will offer assistance as deemed practical by imperial authorities, while observing autonomy of self governing colonies. Details to be coordinated with London for effectiveness.
In a House debate on Petit Marks Act amendments, Martin Burrell pressed for robust enforcement of import customs regulations to protect the fruit industry. He supported sea change in duty policy only if verified by strict compliance, and praised Sydney Fisher for guiding fruit growing legislation.
Washington reports show British naval estimates for dreadnoughts destroyers and submarines dwarfed by U.S. plans. Congress approved 126,080, HOS for the year with new construction including eight destroyers and submarines. Britain aims twenty destroyers and related flotilla for protection, plus three cruisers and a fleet collier, highlighting cost and scale differences.
An explosion at a railway grade drill on Wednesday last injured Barcatel Pons a Latina stitionsnan near Hankinson's camp. He was taken to Medley and placed in the care of Dr Rankin. A six foot bore was drilled and a stick of dysenite with a detonator attached was dropped into the hole. The blast burned his face and damaged his jaw and teeth. The other worker dropped into the scene with water and narrowly avoided injury. The cause is believed to be a misplacement of the charge by the man who dropped it, though the exact sequence remains uncertain.
The railway grading work is about 70 percent complete between here and Pelycoton with No 1 camp removed this week. Madden and Sterling Creek camps mark key points, and remaining tasks include station grounds and yard trackage to the river bank. Overall progress between Hedley and Poinceton is valued at 75 percent.
A fragmented report from Prine Baywit describes wage drops at Grand Trunk Pacific and delayed cheques for January wages. Jointly funded by the Provincial Government and the Grand Trunk Pacific, the unpaid workers await concrete terms and wages as talks continue with government officials and company representatives.
The Gazette argues for placing signs at cross-ways to guide travelers, citing historic practice in the Okanagan and recent near-misses. It urges provincial officials and road supervisors to fund and erect boards along all district routes to prevent wrong turns and save lives.
The report discusses the Meagher Lode mine near Greenwood and notes officials expect no closure on April 1. Reasons cite bureaucratic opposition and a supposed better position for ongoing operations, with locals hopeful the change will benefit the Greenwood region and nearby provinces.
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