Dunsmuir Supported by Opposed MPs Unanimous on Premier Views
Vancouver June 1 Hon James Dunsmuir Premier and President of the Executive Council pleased as the convention of Members-elect closes. Opposition to Martin forms a compact support for non contentious legislation and government reconstruction. Twenty five members back the plan with several independents and party affiliates named. Redistribution not discussed.
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B. C
James Dunsmuir
Executive Council
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Dunsauir
Turner
Booth
Clifford
Cassiar
John Houston
Nelson
Messrs
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Cariboo
Ralph Smith
Thomas Kidd
R. F. Green
Laurier Demands Resignation as Governor Refuses
Sir Wilfred Laurier demands the Lieutenant Governor's resignation in Victoria on June 19, but His Honor refuses. The government argues the Vancouver convention does not empower advising federal authorities. Local politicians express disbelief at the act and expect dismissal within the week. A Vancouver caucus resolution pledges support for Premier Dunsmuir in the upcoming session.
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McInnes
Victoria
B. C
Wilfred Laurier
Vancouver
Dunsmuir
British reports on Transvaal armistice and troop movement
Lord Roberts reports over 6000 stands of arms surrendered at Pretoria since its occupation. Released British prisoners include 148 officers and 3050 men with 12 officers and 248 men in hospitals. British losses on June 4 totaled two killed one officer and 48 wounded. General Buller notes the first train passed Laings Nek tunnel on June 18 toward Charlestown. Mafeking sick and wounded reached Beelfontein hospital on June 15.
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Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Buller
Laings Nek Tunnel
Charlestown
Mafeking
Beelfontein
Canadians hold line at Mafeking relief fight
Telegraph confirms relief of Mafeking with Canadian and infantry units on the left pressing forward under heavy pressure. The report notes they did not retreat an inch, only advancing, as the siege was broken and resistance gave way.
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Telegraph
Mafeking
Fire at the Phair Annex sparks brief alarm
A small fire under the first floor of the Phair Annex caused smoke and a water-soaked room, with a hole chopped in the floor. Fire crews extinguished the blaze. no cause or major damages were found. Acting Mayor Irvine assisted on scene. one room sustained slight loss.
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Russian Column Attacks Pekin as Legations Remain Hot
London reports Russian relieving forces outside Pekin attacking the city with artillery. Chinese forces renew siege on the Legations, fires set to European buildings, and rumors claim foreigners killed. Shanghai notes 700 Chinese deaths at forts and Japan mobilizing 25 000 men for transport. Undaunted clears for action at Shanghai as tensions escalate.
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Japan
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Tien Tsin
Daily News
Seymour
United States
Thomas
Manila
Nagasaki
the Times
Admiral Seymour
Li Hung Chang
Workers threaten stoppage amid wage dispute in Nelson
The article reports the Nelson labor dispute where the city’s rock removal project on Josephine and Victoria Streets risks halting as workers threaten a work stoppage. Aldermen oppose the Nelson Laborers Protective Union demand to adopt an AFL wage scale, urging patience and suggesting idle months if work ends.
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Victoria
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Irvine
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Hibyer
Joe Downs
Hillyer
Winnipeg businessmen protest Manitoba prohibition act in legislative committee
A Winnipeg delegation of hotel and business leaders, numbering over 100, pressed the law amendment committee to oppose the prohibition bill. Lawyer Phippen spoke for the Licensed Victuallers' Association arguing compensation may be needed if the law is enforced. Eight prominent locals backed the opposition as well.
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Victuallers’ Association
Manitoba
Canada
Belgian official visits Nelson amid consular mission
Robrecht de Vos, vice consul in Canada, arrived in Nelson as a guest of W. W. Beer. He left Belgium last March and was appointed to be consul general A. Downer, with Ottawa as headquarters, to lead a Belgian government commission to Canada to assess conditions.
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Belgium
Canada
Nelson
W. W. Beer
de’ Vos
A. Downer
Ottawa
Whiteway to Move West with Family This Fall
Sir William Whiteway ex Premier of Newfoundland plans to leave St John for British Columbia with his family this fall to make their future home. The report notes a separate Nelson plan amendment case where compensation was set for affected lot owners and fences will be replaced at owners’ expense within a month. Also Ottawa area railway receipts and a police court case involving Harry Parkin and his wife Lillie Parkin are reported.
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Neln
London
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Aacconnta
Hall Mines
Montreal
William Whiteway
Newfoundland
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British Columbia
Nelson
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Supreme Court
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J, Muir
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Marquis
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F.K. Hurry
G. Bain
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