Coast progress and political notes from Canada and Britain
The article surveys coast development versus interior interests, notes Sir Charles Tupper’s Eastern Townships tour and his leadership views, and reports on Pacific cable funding, London Empire commentary, and a mining broker Miss R L Leigh with BC offices. It reflects debates on national policy and business prospects.
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The
London Empire
Metropole
R. L. Leigh
London
British Columbia
Vancouver
Nanaimo
Eight Hour Law Debate Focuses On Notice To Workers
Provincial exchanges argue the eight hour law is unfair to employers who must pay ten hours for eight, not the ten versus eight issue. They say government notice before changes matters, while workers’ wage expectations become a broader business concern. The dispute dominates mining regions as papers claim the change lacks forewarning. The Victoria Colonist cites The Miner asserting interior papers oppose the Pacific cable offer for reasons beyond jealousy.
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British Columbia
Victoria
Interior
Pacific Cable
Semlin Faces Leadership Debate in Vancouver
The Vancouver debate over leadership saw critics call Semlin a weak political figure and unfit for the top role. The Victoria Globe notes his dismissal of Martin's advice and hints Semlin will assert his own plans as he takes his turn.
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Vancouver
Semlin
Mr. Semlin
Mr. Martin
Victoria Globe
Store Ads Highlight Quality and May Value Selections
The message touts buying at the wallpaper store where margins fit quality and where styles are freshest. It emphasizes May values and a wide selection of common designs and stylish color tintings as advantages not easily matched elsewhere.
Martin Seen as Doomed in Provincial Government Split
Rumors of a Cabinet rift center on Finance Minister Cotton and Attorney-General Martin. The Globe reports a majority of ministers want Martin to leave, with privately voiced beliefs that the clash will explode and wreck the government. Longstanding enmity and cabinet intrigues fuel the crisis.
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Finance
Cotton
Martin
Globe
Semlin
Sermlin
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