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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
4
Prince Rupert Journal published twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday from Third Avenue near McBride Street. Subscription rates are 2.00 a year within Canada and 3.00 a year for points outside Canada. Advertising rates available on application. Editor O. H. Nelson.
The article argues the August 1911 campaign centers on reciprocity with the United States. It notes a shift back to old protective policies despite business leaders and professionals urging restraint. It cites Laurier, Sifton, and Ontario figures, stressing a national imperial issue that surpasses mere party politics. The piece urges voters to confront the policy reversal and its economic stakes.
A Canadian political overview compares the 1908 liberal and conservative seat counts, popular votes, and provincial standings. It reflects on historical parallels with the 1878 September election, debates fiscal policy, leadership, and the likelihood of a conservative victory under current pressures and public sentiment.
The United States shifts away from imperial preference, prompting a surge in public discourse. Previously silent figures reveal new stances as political questions gain prominence, with former business supporters unable to remain neutral. The contest draws many new voices, some more persuasive than before.
Citizens are urged to consider the country’s future welfare as the decisive factor in the upcoming weeks. The article stresses a vast responsibility borne by Canadians now and calls for support of leaders driving a shift against long-standing authority.
A two week remission of duties on imported coal to Alberta is authorized by an order in council as Ottawa aims to curb strike effects. The measure applies from August 7 if mines resume by then, with further action possible as operations resume to meet public needs. Minister W L Mackenzie King signs the notice.
Austin Brown of this city returned from a prospecting trip along Graham Island's west coast. Accompanied by Henry Edenshaw Matthew Youmans and Edenshaw's son they faced rough seas in an open boat. The craft capsized but waves pushed them ashore as they clung to the boat.
New Westminster celebrated the formal opening of the first British Columbia portion of the Pacific highway. The inaugural auto trip featured F. J. McKenzie M P Government Agent Fletcher and Alderman Bryson, with road superintendent John Sprott absent due to illness. The party met a Blaine auto at the highest point, including Harry Lytton and Blaine Journal editor H W Sheets.
The section of the road opened yesterday runs nineteen miles. A $35,000 provincial grant has been spent to grade and clear a full forty foot width. Since May 1, five camps have worked with six to eight teams of horses and about twenty men. The government plans macadamizing and aims for a premier Vancouver to U S boundary road next year.
Twenty one volunteers from public schools across the province have camped near Work Point since July 4 for a month long cadet instructors course. They undergo daily military training aimed at practical and theoretical cadet examinations.
Examinations for the cadet instructor's certificate commence today with tests scheduled through Thursday. The camp will close the next day. A glimpse of the daily study and practical work appears in the syl labus outlining the cadet teachers' camp routine from early morning to evening.
The Journal Office offers neat and complete job printing services including pamphlets posters and cards. Professional quality materials produced promptly with reliable turnaround for local readers and businesses.
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