Macdonald discusses railway pledge talks and corruption fears
In a lengthy reply Macdonald defends government actions on railway pledges and portrays negotiations with a New York capitalist via Mr Greenway. He cites rumors of corrupt intermediaries, asserts efforts to keep contracts clean, and argues for a Winnipeg canal to boost grain trade and cheap water power, contrasting with plans for a Fort William rate.
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Pource
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Chicago
Hudson River
Water Route Proposal Sparks Government Interest
A brief note discusses a proposed water route described as remarkable, with the government willing to invest millions to finance a railway to save travel time, highlighting the potential benefits of waterway improvements and the ambitious scope of the project.
Editorial notes on Roblin and the Northern Pacific offer
The piece accuses Premier Roblin of misleading Manitobans about the Northern Pacific bid. It argues his misstatements damaged public interest and suggested the offer would be quietly suppressed. It claims early disclosure would have reduced demand for terms valued at 5.265 million versus 7 million.
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Northern Pacific
Roblin
Manitoba
Neepawa
Nortd
Mellen
Board of True
Board of Trade
Mr. Roblin
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