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Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

2

Nelson Daily Miner editorial notes on BC politics

The piece rails at the Lt Governor for dismissing the Turner cabinet and prompting a political crisis. It argues Parliament must rebuke the action, condemns interference in elections, and cites Joseph Martin backing the Corbin charter while urging openness to railroad and mining investment by Canadians and Americans alike.

Joseph Martin Canada British Columbia

City must decide on electric plant or Bonnington Falls service

An expert report argues spending twelve thousand more on Nelson’s electric plant yields only a marginally improved system and may justify abandoning it in favor of a Bonnington Falls power supply. The current 8,500 light capacity would still be inadequate within a year or two.

Turner Semlin British Columbia Polijeagtanes Bonnington Falls Nelson Victoria J. K. Strachan

Not the End Yet A Province Crisis Over Governor Dismissal

The article denounces the motion ruling unconstitutional the Lieutenant Governors dismissal of the late ministry as a partisan act. It warns Canada must not accept constitutional outrages and hints the issue may resurface in the next general election. It criticizes Ottawa and urges accountability rather than interference by Colonial Office.

Ottawa Victoria Colonial Office Chamberlain

Nelson eyed as future base of supplies by Greenwood and others

A visitor from Boundary Country reports Greenwood Cascade and Grand Forks merchants favor Nelson as their supplies hub once railways reach the area. They compare Nelson to Spokane in influence over Kootenay and Yale, urging Nelson merchants to act. If rail reach diverts trade to Spokane, Nelson merchants may face difficulty despite their interest.

Boundary Country Greenwood Cascade Grand Forks Nelson Kootenay Hust Yale Spokane Washington

Classical and Technical Education in a Progressive Era

A Victorian voice argues for combining classical and scientific schooling to broaden minds and aid discovery. The sheik praises English influence, noting improved security and justice, transparent taxes, and access to courts. The piece reflects imperial-era faith in progress and reform.

Railway Earnings Across Major Lines in 1898

Canadian Pacific Railway earned 26,189,000 in 1898, up from 24,049,000 in 1897. Grand Trunk Railway Canada reported 17,777,006 for 1898, with 11 months data and December omitted in both years. Northern Pacific earned 24,826,000, up from 21,285,000 in 1897. Net earnings rose by over 38,000,000 for the Northern Pacific and by 172,000 for the CPR.

Canadian Pacific Railway Grand Trunk Railway Ofanada Grand Trunk Northern Pacific P. R Winnipex Free Press

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