Dominion election tied to redistribution debate in Ottawa
The article discusses an imminent Dominion election contingent on seat redistribution. Sir Wilfrid and his government are blamed for pushing a pact without public appeal, while Mr. Borden argues electors must be consulted before any agreement. The opposition faces responsibility for triggering an election under old seat lists.
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Dominion
Mencure
Wilfrid de Poncern
Borden
Ottawa
Wilfrid
Financial Surplus and Plans Named by Acting Premier
Hon. Dr. Young, acting premier, spoke at the Victoria Board of Trade on provincial finances. He noted actual 1910 revenue of 10,481,419.61 against estimated 7,026,000 and outlined optimism and ongoing rail and development projects. He described a planned government station for timber use and cordite test lines, plus railway expansion north of the Alberni canal.
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Dr. Young
Victoria Board of Trade
Dr Young
Herbert Carmichael
Vancouver Island Development League
C.N. R
Alberni Canal
Victoria poised for growth and rail links to Queen Charlottes
The article foresees rapid expansion for Victoria as rail connections reach interior valleys and ports on Nootka and Quatsina, linking to steamers to Queen Charlotte Islands, Prince Rupert, and Stewart. It notes Victoria as a growing commercial hub and likens its future to a London of Vancouver Island amid rising trade. It also reports Spokane Tennis Club member admission and 1912 tour results with finals and doubles outcomes amid heat-driven format changes.
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Campbell River
Nootka
Quatsina
Cape Scott
Queen Charlottes
Prince Rupert
Stewart
Victoria
London
Vancouver Island
Victoria Engineer to Inspect Peace River District in BC
C J McCammon of Victoria, a veteran railway engineer, has been instructed by BC Minister of Lands W R Ross to inspect the Peace River district east of the Rockies. He will travel via Edmonton to survey the forty million acres open to settlers as preemptors move in, aiming to preempt the rush and inform inquiries ahead of Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern developments.
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C. J. McCammon
Victoria
British Columbia
W. R. Ross
Peace River
Rocky Mountains
Cariboo
McCammon
Edmonton
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern Construction
Mayor Donates Cup For Indoor Baseball Competition
The local league announced Mayor Manson donated a trophy for a new indoor baseball competition. Representatives passed a resolution thanking him for the cup. Last evening the Brotherhood Crescents defeated the Quill Drivers.
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Manson
Brotherhood Crescents
Quill Drivers
Joe Tyler Wins NorPac Tennis Crown In Portland Final
In a historic Pacific Northwest match Joe Tyler of Spokane retained the North Pacific International Tennis Tournament title in Portland Oregon. Bernard Schwengers of Victoria forfeited. final against Brandt Wickersham lasted 58 games over three hours with many deuces under hot sun. A. Remington of Olympia was re elected honorary president Judge Lampman of Victoria vice president Cave Brown Cave of Vancouver secretary re elected.
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Pacific Northwest
Joe Tyler
Spokane
Northwest
Bernard Schwengers
Victoria
Brandt Wickersham
Portland
Oregon
Deuce
A. Remington
Olympia
Judge Lampman
Cave-Brown-Cave
Vancouver
B. C
Borden Promotes Honest Leadership On Reciprocity Tour
In prairie speeches, Mr. Borden presents a clear stance against the reciprocity pact, pledging fiscal autonomy and home production. He rejects coercion, backs a permanent tariff commission, and supports provincial control of lands and a state-run Hudson Bay Railway. He warns against commercial union and political absorption.
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Prairie Provinces
Borden
Vernon News
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Washington
Manitoba
Hudson Bay
Taft
Empire
Proposals and reciprocity debate cited by Canadian leaders 1891
The article recalls 1891 statements by Edward Blake Sir John A Macdonald Sir Oliver Mowat and Samuel W McCall on commercial union and reciprocity. It highlights Conservative arguments opposing trade linkage with the United States and notes Mr Borden's strong case and westward reaction. Opposition sentiment appears growing even where support was expected.
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Edward Blake
John A. Macdonald
United States
Oliver Mowat
Canada
Samuel W. McCall
Argu
Borden
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Cy BK. McCammon
MR. Borden
Europe
Cascade Beer
Clarke Bros
Christiansen & Brandt Bid
The
British Columbia Company
Reginald C. Brown
J. C. Maclure
H. E. Marks
Capt. B. Nash
William McNair
R. A. Bevan
F. C. Williams
New York
Vancouver, B.C
the Stoneland Co. Ltd
Fort Street
B.C
Merryfield
Cash Grocery
Thompson Hardware Co
Second Avenue
2Nd Avenue
Jeremiah H. Kugler
Kitselas
Francois Lake
Lakelle
Hazelton District
Uncle Jerry
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