Premier McBride Voices Reciproc ity Critique On Canada Pact
Premier McBride condemned the Canada United States reciprocity bargain and urged a Canadian people’s referendum. He argued the deal harms British Columbia, could delay national elections, and should have been studied by a special commission. He said Liberal and Conservative presses oppose the policy, and both parties favor protection.
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Canada
United States
H. C. Brewster
McBride
British Columbia
Messrs
Fielding
Paterson
Dominion
Laurier
O'Brien Moved South for Murder Trial in Kennewick
Thomas O'Brien, alias Cahill, stood accused of murdering a Negro in Kennewick Washington. He waived extradition and was transported south by Chief Ellis after police in Vancouver and Washington authorities identified him. Chief McCarvill and the Washington officer met in Vancouver and returned together, with McCarvell staying due to illness in Vancouver and remaining in Prince Rupert.
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Thomas O’brien
Kennewick
Wash
Chief Ellis
O'Brien
Ellis
O’brien
Cahill
MecCarvill
Washington
Bilis
McCarvell
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Salvation Army Officer Heads West for Canada Visit
Ensign Johnstone of the Salvation Army departed for Vancouver to confer with Commissioner Rees who now leads the Canada and Newfoundland operations. Rees succeeds Commissioner Coombs, whose resignation followed ill health. This marks the new officer’s first western trip since taking command, with possible later plans to visit Prince Rupert.
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Ensign Johnstone
Salvation Army
Commissioner Rees
Canada
Newfoundland
Rees
Coombs
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Wireless link praise from Graham Island residents
The Queen Charlotte News forwards a message to The Journal dated Skidegate yesterday. It commends the Dominion Government for establishing wireless communication at Dead Tree Point and offers congratulations on the new station now in operation.
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Queen Charlotte
Skidegate
Journal
Prince Rupert
B. C
Graham Island
Dead Tree Point
Misquoted Vancouver Lumber Leader On Reciprocity Dispute
A telegram to the B C Lumber and Shingle Association shows John Hendry of Vancouver was misquoted in a distant interview. The message clarifies he did not withdraw opposition to the reciprocity treaty. he advocated free shingles or a duty parity with Canada and pressed against harming British Columbia lumber and shingle interests.
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B. C. Lumber & Shingle Association
John Hendry
Vancouver
Hendry
United States
B. C
British Columbia
Canada
Opening Hospital Doors Urge Public Inspection Tonight
The Prince Rupert General Hospital opens tonight for public inspection ahead of patient admissions expected by Monday. The Ladies Auxiliary leads the event with refreshments, while Miss McTavish and staff will show wards including John Houston and private rooms. Electric lights will boost the reception as the city tours the facility. On Monday the hospital will admit patients, fulfilling a long sought city need.
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Prince Rupert General Hospital
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McTavish
John Houston
Debated Socialism At Methodist Church In Favor Of System
On Wednesday evening a debate on socialism was held in the Methodist Church. George Shaw and Mr. Le Blanc argued for socialism while W. Wood and Dr. Kergin opposed. A committee decision favored socialism as a system of government.
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Methodist Church
George Shaw
le Blanc
W. Wood
Kergin
Sir George Doughty Attacks Asquith Over Reciprocity Pact
Sir George Doughty, noted in Prince Rupert circles for fisheries ties, told Grimsby audiences that Premier Asquith knew a reciprocity treaty was being drafted and instructed Ambassador Bryce to acquiesce. He calls the Premier a traitor to British trade interests.
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George Doughty
Prince Rupert
Grimsby
Asquith
Bryce
Change in Had Elevates City Electric Lighting Chief
Ernest Love, previously superintendent of the telephone system, will also oversee the electric lighting system at a salary of 200 dollars monthly, up from 160. Superintendent Burns is relieved as dual duties are assumed by Love to save city funds. Two foremen retired by the council committee. the city electric lighting program is delivering good service.
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Ben
Ernest Love
Burns
Love
Clayton
Skeena's Importances Before the House
William Manson, the sitting member, defended liberal provincial appropriations in a budget debate speech. He praised the finance minister's budget, argued prosperity stems from citizens and government support, and contrasted past and present revenues showing strong BC growth.
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Skeena
William Manson
Manson
Sheena
Alberni
Ottawa
House
British Columbia
Kaien Chapter Royal Arch Masons Install Officers
Kaien Chapter of Royal Arch Masons met at the Masonic hall and installed officers led by Judge Young. New officers include D H Morrison first principal J Christiansen second principal D M Moore third principal G W Kerr treasurer W Bird secretary Douglas Sutherland P S M M Stephens S S Thos McClymont J S J C McLennan M of F Additional officers W I Greer Angus Stewart J H McLeod and A Robertson. A banquet followed in the banqueting hall by Corley and Burgess of the Royal hotel.
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Kaien Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Judge Young
D. H. Morrison
J. Christiansen
D. M. Moore
G. W. Kerr
W. ©. Bird
Douglas Sutherland
P. S
M. M. Stephens
S. S
Thos. McClymont
J. S
J. C. McLennan
W. I. Greer
Angus Stewart
J. H. McLeod
A. Robertson
Victoria City Council Election Void. New List Promised
Special to The Journal from Victoria reports the city council election declared illegal due to voter lists not tied to the registry office. Justice Gregory ruled the poll invalid and ordered new voter rolls. Premier McBride's Legislature plans a bill to validate past acts, allow limited interim governance, and appoint a commission to prepare a fresh voter list for a new election.
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Victoria
Registry Office
Justice Gregory
B. J. Perry
McBride
Union Jack to Fly Daily Over Public Buildings
Ottawa despatch notes Hon. Mr. Pugsley said department orders require the Union Jack to fly daily over all public buildings in seaport towns and border towns, in reply to Col. Sam Hughes in the House of Commons.
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Sam Hughes
House of Commons
Ottawa
Pugsley
Department
AN IMPERIAL WORK The need for a secretariat advocated by Australian PM
The Prime Minister of the Australian Commonwealth Mr. Wisher urges a secretariat to channel communication between Oversea Dominions. He plans to raise the issue at the Imperial Conference in London. He says Oversea Dominion prime ministers should negotiate directly through the secretariat with each other, with the British Prime Minister Asquith directing its work.
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Dominions
Wisher
London
Asquith
Skidegate Active Captain Gillett Buys Property
Special correspondence from Skidegate reports Captain Gillett and family have settled permanently at a sand spit property, purchasing 33 acres from W. Rudge and additional land from Captain Oliver. The Amur carried many Indians south. wireless station construction staff return from Victoria. Ikeda station staff move to Skidegate. weather mild despite recent severity.
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Skidegate
Amur
Pacofi
Islands
Captain Oliver
Gillett
Sand Spit
British Columbia
W. Rudge
Oliver
McIntyre
Victoria
Stevenson
Whitesides
Ikeda
Skidegate Station
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Tom O'Brien
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Epworth League
Sir George
England
Corley and Burgess
Royal Hotel
Australia
Skidegate Active
Captain Gillett
Ald. Pattullo
Prince George
Mrs. Pattullo
S. C. Bean
Abraham Lincoln
Salvation Army Citadel
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