Government shifts blame over extension and coast connection
The article criticizes Dr. McDonald and George Kirby for blaming the Lauer government over an extension and a coast connection for Jim Hill. It argues the government bears responsibility for the bill’s passage and questions motives behind reciprocity while noting the penalty for failure to build is limited to future extensions.
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Geo
McDonald
Healy
Marta Burrell
Ottawa
Bey
George Kirby
Jim Hill
Dr. McDonald
Geo. Kirby
Lauer
Reciprocity debate in Washington over Britain tariff fears
The article argues the reciprocity agreement is driven by fear of a British tariff that would favor Canadian goods. It suggests Congress should pass the pact and urges Canadians to vote against opposing it, framing the dispute as an American initiative prompted by tariff anxieties.
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Washington
Great Britain
Congress
Sifton on Burrell and reciprocity pact debate transcript
The speaker cites Clifford Sifton praising Yale Cariboo representative Burrell and criticizes opponents of the reciprocity pact on tea and vegetable growers. He claims the case was well presented and questions why supporters should not back the proposal. The exchange centers on understanding and defending the subjects before the House.
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Clifford Sifton
Yale-Cariboo
Hon
Yale-Caviboo
Barvell
Wade
Bomsea
Fanny Kil
Mr. Chater
Kipling Urges Canada to Hesitate on Reciprocity Plan
Rudyard Kipling writes to the Montreal Star warning Canadians against accepting a reciprocal treaty with the United States. He argues such terms threaten Canada’s national soul, risking alignment with U S social and economic standards and jeopardizing Canada’s future independence. He warns the U S motives are wary of money and urges careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Su
United States
Canad
Apples Trade Tone Tough On Reciprocity Debate
The article argues against optimistic claims about reciprocal trade benefits for British Columbia orchards and fruit, noting high duties and uncertain markets. It cites DeHart of Kelowna and a Summerland grower as examples, warns of inflated price hopes, and urges caution before shifting to freer trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becuse DeHart
Kelowna
Spokane
Columbia
Goml
Pettin Ton Herd
Niclonaives
New York
Who Are Canada's Farmers According to Foregoing Ledger
The article argues Canada’s farmers are not prairie grain growers but small mixed farmers with 50 to 100 acre holdings. It contends they suffer from reciprocity and taxes, relying on eastern provinces for railways and markets. It warns against undervaluing mixed farming and notes evolving needs as prairie farmers may diversify.
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Glote
Laurel
Fielding
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Prairies
Ontario
Pitable Sight as Old Statesman Misstates Trade Policy
The piece berates Sir Wilfrid after a meeting with market gardeners and fruit growers who showed data on reciprocity. It claims he threatens industry while forgetting past warnings and ridicules his statements as patently false like the arithmetic claim that two from three leaves five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid
Beenique
U. S
Laurier Naval Policy Discussed at Princeton Meeting
A local man informs De McDonald at Princeton that Laurier plans for Bettain to supply all ships while Laurier would provide the vera, highlighting a proposed naval strategy amid campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Laurier
de. McDonald
Princeton
Laurie
Bettain
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