Railways and the Northern Pacific lease proposal debate
The report from the Commission of Railways is examined as the N P offers to lease the line for 999 years with escalating yearly rents. Critics stress the road runs at a deficit, has not paid interest on bonded debt, and question paying 7 million for a loss making asset. Government Eminent Domain and guaranteed mile payments are discussed as alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com| of Railways
N. P
Mellen
The
Northern Pacific
Fwe
Soren
Roblinays
N R CONTRACT Over Northern Pacific lease terms
The Canadian Northern Company will take over the leas Northern Pacific lines with government liability for payments if net earnings allow. If earnings fall short, government bears rental and bond interest funded from net earnings. The company gains Manitoba freight gate control and must cut Manitoba passenger rates to 3 cents per mile. It must ensure a connection from a point near Sprague to Naleth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Norther
Leas Northern Pacific Lines
Manitoba
Lake Suprior
Manisba
Canadian Pacific Mic
Sprague
Naleth
Public opinion shifts on state ownership of railways
Four years after advocating state owned railways The Herald notes changing sentiment. The parliament debates ownership options as premiers favor state control while the Free Press criticized earlier views. Recent measures cut fares, risk revenue, and promise road funding, with calls to balance rail expenditure and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Tood
Free Press
Tate
New Zealand
Tharo
Oor
Iment
Province Liquor Prohibition Act Declared Unconstitutional
A provincial court ruled the liquor prohibition act unconstitutional. The unanimous decision held the act intruded on Dominion trade and commerce powers, surpassing purely local matters and infringing on national authority. commentary noted the act restrained liquor sales and wholesale aspects within the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
H.M. Howell
K. C
Dominion trade act deemed ultra vires by court
The court found the act partly within provincial powers and partly under Dominion authority but held the whole act ultra vires. It noted the exact scope of provincial restraint and which provisions fit within local powers. Two courses face the government: amend to intra vires or challenge before the Privy Council, or drop the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Judicial Committee
Privy Council
Free Press Rejects CPR Offer For NP railways
The Free Press condemns accepting CPR control of NP lines even temporarily. CPR proposes branch lines, rate cuts starting September 1 saving Manitoba Northwest residents millions, and government oversight of other rates. No bonds or guarantees from government, but a covenant protecting against loss with profits for CPR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cent
Manitoba
Fort William
Everi
Canada
Calls for State Ownership to Curb Railway Power
The text argues for state ownership as the remedy to high freight rates and private greed, criticizing CPPR privileges and Dominion control. It notes taxation, Canadian Northern completion to Winnipeg, and the need to regulate rail rates, with a focus on state ownership as the ultimate fix.
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Pany
Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Dominion
C. P.R
C.P.R
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Teben. P. Railway Purchase
Addi
Maaks Pion Sark Dior
Saat Vora
Can. Siien
N.R
Ceylon
India
Toronto
Burber
E. E. Turner
Gost
Ross Martin
N. P.R
C.P R. Ofer
C.P. R
Northwest
Com
Ole Anderson
West
W. Walker
Adeti
Pete
P W. Martin
H. B. Fryer
Wwe
Cairns & Stacey
Merrick Bros
W. H. Glover
Smith Estate
Ed Smith
McCormick
Paris
Moline
Tudhope and
McLaughlin
Sylvester
W. Shoults & Son
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