Conservatives rally in fight over empire ties and tariffs
A St John Standard opinion piece argues the coming election hinges on Reciprocity with the United States and loyalty to Britain. It criticizes Laurier for aligning with Taft and warns that a united empire will prevail against separatists and provincial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Wilfrid
Oliver
Pugeley
Courtenay Bay
British Columbia
Laurier
Knight
Newmarket
Taft
Empire
Canada
England
Burden
Borden
British Connection
St. John Standard
Deserters Oppose Laurier on Imperial Policy and Reciprocity
The article argues Sir Wilfrid Laurier shifted from Chamberlain imperial preference to opposition from Tory protectionists. It contrasts Laurier and the Toronto Globe, notes debates at Imperial Conferences, and warns of consequences of changing markets and Canadian home markets under reciprocity for British Columbia fruit growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
England
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Toronto Globe
Sir Wilfrid
Wilfrid
Taft
Oime
Partizans
ABC
Vancouver News-Advertiser
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Globe
Sir
The
United States
Toronto World
Astonishing statement shocks BC fruit growers debate
The Victoria Times owner Mr. Templeman voices a pessimistic view on BC fruit prospects. He claims about 1,000 fruit growers cannot meet provincial and prairie demand while 200,000 residents rely on imported fruit with duty. He notes little domestic fruit is imported when locals are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Times
Templeman
Times
British Columbia
Okanagan
Kootenay
Vancouver Island
Borden West Tour Shifts Grain Growers Stance on Reciprocity
Confident of a change, R L Borden’s western trip dented reciprocity support among grain growers. The Grain Growers' Association released an official statement noting a pivot away from reciprocity, urging members to influence party conventions toward candidates favorable to farmers while avoiding any official party action.
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R. L. Borden
Borden
East
Grain Growers’ Association
Laurier
Western political rift noted in party ranks
The Hamilton Spectator reports a deep split in the association on this subject. The lack of reference in the sent communications to members benefits the Conservative cause in the west on election day. Mr. Borden's western trip is judged worthwhile as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Hamilton Spectator
Edison Takes First Vacation in 22 Years
Thomas A. Edison sails for England aboard the Mauretania to meet Mrs. Edison and his daughter. He plans a motor trip through France to relax after two decades of nonstop work on talking pictures and a phonograph, and to forget business for a time. He denies building an airplane, noting past aerial experiments failed due to lack of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
England
Mauretania
New Knox Hotel on First Avenue Prince Rupert
The New Knox Hotel operates on a European plan offering first class service and modern improvements. The Bar features premier liquors and cigars while The Cafe serves from 6 30 a m to 8 p m with excellent cuisine and service. rooms start at one dollar per day and beds at 50 cents and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
First Avenue
Prince Rupert
Water Licence Application in Skeena District Power Project
Merton A. Morrill of Masset applies under the Water Act 1909 for a licence in Queen Charlotte Islands Skeena District to divert 1000 cubic feet per second from near the outlet of Tsu Skundale Lake into Ain River for a power plant at the Ain River mouth about 100 feet below the diversion point. The project would occupy about 10 acres of Crown land and involve a dam plume and return water to a natural channel. Riparian landowners unknown. Notice posted November 28, 1910 with a final filing date June 30, 1911. One cubic foot per second equals 35.71 miners inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton A, Merrill, Masset
Q. C
In-Tsua Lake
Tsu-Skundale Lake
Ain River
Tsu-Skunndale Lake
Merton A. Morrill
P. O
Masset
B. CO. Noth
Orland P. Merrill
Water license sought by C N Pring at Prince Rupert
C N Pring of Prince Rupert B C gives notice to apply on July 12 to the Water Commissioner for a license to take 2.8 cubic feet per second from Hot Springs near Lake Lakelsa for sanitary use on Tot No 3983 Skeena Land District District of Pena. Dated June 12 1911. 8-13-1m Skeena Land District. TAKE NOTICE Canadian Canning Company Limited intends to apply to purchase forty acres starting at a post near Wallace's wharf Naas Harbour B C. the land lies east 20 chains south 20 chains west 20 chains and along the coast back to start. Dated June 6 1911. 6-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Pring
Prince Rupert
B. C
Lake Lakelsa
Skeena Land Division
Coast District
C. N. Pring
Canadian Canning Company, Limited
Vancouver
W. N
Wallace's Wharf
Naas Harbour
Commencement
Skeena Land District
Coast
Thomas Stewart
John Kirkaldy
Land Purchase Notice in Skeene District Coast
T. H. Hughes of Lakelse Valley seeks permission to buy 160 acres in Lot 4128. Description starts at a southeast post, runs 40 chains each direction, forming a 160 acre parcel. Dated June 5, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeene
Coast
T. H. Hughes
Lakelse Valley
Tom Hugh Hughbhs
Water Licence Notice for Ain Lake Project in Skeena District
Orland P Merrill of Masset B C applies under the Water Act 1909 for a licence in the Queen Charlotte Islands division. Ain Lake and Ain River would supply a dam flume pipeline and power plant near the Ain River mouth to irrigate about 10 acres of Crown land. Application posted June 10 1911, to be heard September 4 1911. no riparian proprietors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena District
Land grant notices from Skeena Coast Range V district
Notices by John Y. Rochester T. M Turner and Daniel W. Beaton seeking permission to lease or purchase land in Coast Range V. Rochester, a Prince Rupert broker, aims at a 1000 foot square block near Mile 45 on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Turner, Lakelse Valley farmer, and Beaton, Prince Rupert carpenter, specify parcels along river and right of way with stated coordinates and commencement points. Dated May 30 1911 and June 14 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeena Land District
Coast—Range
John Y. Rochester
Prince Rupert
Skeena River
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
J. Y. Rochester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Borden
the Times
Mr. Templeman
Fruit Magazine
Summerland
Lake Superior
News-Advertiser
Pioneer
Pioneer Steam Laundry
Thomas Edison
Europe
Eighth and
Fraser Streets
Clinton
New Knox Hotel
Artaud
Besner
Thomas Taylor
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Graham Island
A. Renwick
Department of Lands
Cassiar District
Wiliam Jordan Larkworthy
William E. Burritt
Land Registry Office
Prince Rupert, B. C
Range
Truman
Baxter
Albert D. Durham
T. William E. Burritt
Robert A. Aenwick
Lands Department
Pena
Canadian Canning Co., Ltd
G. H. Leslie
Massett
Ain Lake
Puouk
Skeena
T. M. ‘Turner
Omineca
Hazelton
N. B
T. M. Turner
District of Coast—Range
Daniel W. Beaton
Carpenter
Exchumsik River
Daniel W. Bhaton
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