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Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 04, 1896

Page

4

Metropolis Police Uniforms and Y M C A Bicycle Row

City council debates police uniforms contracting McLeod at 30 per suit and helmet hats, plus a heated Y M C A bicycle business issue. Aldermen clash over use of rooms, city support, and traffic of bikes, with decision to allow continued operation to fund the secretary’s salary and youth programs.

Ald Bradley Martell Wilson W. J. Dowler Victoria Nanaimo Thompson & Svouille McDonald Ralph Smith Morton Planta Als Freyre Westwood Sinclair McLeod A. J. Smith A.J. Smith Advertising Board Salt Spring Island Alberni Nanaimo City Duncan’s Romenos McPherson's Royal Oaks Gabriola Island Ec Nanooge Toute Wellington Northfield Melville A.D. McKenzie G. BF Cane Featire

Quest Of Vital Interest to Working Classes and Citizens Generally

Speech excerpt arguing Chinese immigration harms Canadian workers. Cites 4d entrance tax as inadequate, calls for prohibitive measures. Faults provincial laws, urges Dominion Parliament action to tax and restrict Chinese labor to protect white workers and wages. Mentions McInnes and Victoria power structure in policy critique.

Vaslam Mr. Haggart Mr. McInnes Coolie Ives Inxbor Chine McInnes Victoria Dominion

Chinese immigration and natural justice clash in western Canada

A provincial stance argues for restricting Chinese entry to protect local workers and living standards. The piece contrasts eastern theoretic views with western self preservation, urging Dominion action to curb Chinese competition amid economic tensions and racial tensions. A separate notice reports miner John Alexander killed in a Wellington collieries shaft accident, leaving a family, with inquest adjourned.

John Alexander Northfield Wellington Davis

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