Imperial House Debate on Canada Imperial Preference
Norton Griffiths M P for Wednesbury criticizes free trade and urges Imperial unity through Imperial preference. He cites Canada’s stance, Toronto Globe coverage, and Winnipeg Free Trade League with 800 members as evidence of pro free trade forces and misperceptions in Britain.
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Canada
Norton Griffiths
Wednesbury
Western Canada
House of Commons
Hig Majesty
United Kingdom
Swansea
Sir A. Mond
Toronto Globe
England
Free Trade
Winnipeg
Free Trade League
Poj
Western Canadian hockey league proposed by Patrick brothers
Fraser Frank and Peter Patrick of Nelson announce a Western Canadian league including Victoria Vancouver Calgary and Edmonton with a half million dollars required for buildings and plants. The plan calls for artificial ice rings in Victoria and Vancouver and natural ice rinks in Calgary and Edmonton with sites secured in two coast cities and local companies organized to manage each city.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Frak
Peter Patrick
Nelson
Dominion
Alberta
End of Manchuria The Partition Debate and Territorial Claims
The article outlines competing claims over Manchuria by Russia and Japan, dating back to the 1896 Shimonoseki treaty and subsequent conflicts. It notes Japan’s lease of the southern Liao-tung peninsula, Russia’s earlier presence, and China’s nominal authority with limited border power. It details regional divisions, populations, key cities like Mukden and Newchwang, and railway links, plus treaties from Portsmouth and minor foreign leases.
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Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Shimonoseki
China
Liao Tung
Formosa
Chili
Amur
Asia
Shen-King
Kirin
Helungkiang
Liao-tung
Mukden
Newchwang
Alirbin
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Portsmouth
Great Britain
Hong Kong
France
Vina
Tonquin E Yous
Machinists Troubles Victoria Election
Winnipeg reports machinists at the Canadian Pacific Railway press for eight hours and a 34 cent raise, affecting over 3,000 workers with division meetings planned. New Westminster surveys show street lines off by up to 66 feet in places, prompting possible city council action. Victoria election outlook notes Mayor Morley likely unopposed, but strong aldermanic contests expected as voters' league backs pro mayor policy.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
New Westminster
Highth Avenue
Sapperton
Victoria
Morley
Voters’ League
Irish Concert at Empress Theatre Delights Attendees
Last Friday evening the Irishmen hosted friends of various nationalities at a well received concert in the Empress Theatre. Alderman Morrissey chaired the event and J. S. Cowper spoke on The Day We Celebrate. The program featured many performers including Miss Nyland MacMillan and Mrs Cameron among others.
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Empress Theatre
Ireland
Ald. Morrissey
J. S. Cowper
M. Nyland
Alice MacMillan
J. F. Cameron
Miss Daughtry
P. Mullen
Miss Barker
A. W. Ag‘new
H. Hebert
L. Bullock-Webster
J. Couture
J. Russell
City sewer work may shift to day labor system
Fraser and Eighth street sewers now under force account are likely to be transferred to the city system for day labor. Alderman Kerr notes a larger sewer is needed to drain a wide area and questions funding methods, with about $30,000 already spent. The streets committee was asked to review the takeover proposal. Meanwhile Digby Island buoy depot preparations by Pacific Coast Construction Co begin for 150 workers under government supervision, as bunkhouses rise and site work proceeds. a police court case against Charles Ingraham for keeping a gaming house resumes after adjournment.
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Fraser Street
Eighth Street
Ald
Kerr
Ald. Hilditch
McMordie
Morrissey
Hilditch
Secre
Newton
Streets Committee
Pacific Coast Construction Company
Victoria
Digby Island
Dominion
Frank Jennings
Thos. Stedham
Camosun
Plang
W. CG. Stedham
Mission Epworth League to Hear Kergin and Manson
The Christian Citizenship Meeting at the Epworth League Methodist Church next Wednesday night will be addressed by Dr. W. H. Kergin and Mayor Manson. Topics include How Our Laws Are Made and How Parliament Does Business. The executive invites the public to attend. meeting opens at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. H. Kergin
Manson
League
May visit the city by Canadian politician Hamar Greenwood
A prospect looms that summer may bring Hamar Greenwood to Prince Rupert. The prominent Canadian politician previously showed strong interest in the city and wrote to Mayor Manson that he hopes to visit again this summer, likely revisiting the West Coast.
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Hamar Greenwood
Prince Rupert
Greenwood
Pacific Coast
Manson
Continental Trust Company to Open Offices in City
The Continental Trust Company Limited plans a new local office with a home on Second Avenue near Sixth Street. M J Hobin travels to major centres to establish finance links while May 15 targets for active business in Prince Rupert.
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Camosun
M. J. Hobin
Continetal Trust Compay, Ltd
Winnipeg
Toronto
Montreal
Detroit
Spokane
Seattle
Vancouver
Victoria
Prince Rupert
Continental Trust Company, Limited
Wn. T. Kergin
David H. Hays
Jay Kugler
Alfred Carss
J. IF. Brandt
Vernor W. Smith
Wm. T. Kergin
J. H. Kugler
J. M. Bramlette
Second Avenue
Sixth Street
Safety Deposit Department
Herring-Hall-Marvin Company
Liquor By law Adopted to Close Bars at Midnight
At a council meeting with Alds Smith Pattullo absent the liquor bylaw was finally adopted and ordered sealed. Bars may stay open until 12 oclock nightly except Saturdays when closing is 11. Ald Hilditch led the adoption amid debate over bartender fee payments and parliamentary procedure. Pattullo left for Vancouver on private business.
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Ald
Smith
Pattullo
Hilditch
Newton
Ald. Hilditeh
Hilditeh
Bowser
Manson
Ald. Pattullo
Madero Plans Neutral Ground for Peace Proposals
In El Paso on March 21 the rebel leader Madero said he would set up at neutral ground in northern Mexico to hear peace offers upon conditions ready in Mexico City. Limantour recently met insurgent leaders via courier and relayed messages from Madero, the first direct word on peace talks. Premier Roblin in Winnipeg presented Ottawa’s Manitoba boundary extension terms, calling the offer bitterly disappointing and signaling a likely legislative resolution.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Mexico City
Madero
Senor Limantour
New York
Winnipeg
Roblin
Manitoba
Ottawa
Overseas Club Meeting Held at J F Macdonald Offices
A meeting of the Overseas Club will be held in the offices of J F Macdonald on Second Avenue at pm on Tuesday 21st for organization and planning purposes.
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Overseas Club
J. F. Macdonald
Second Avenue
Thesday 21
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Commons
Machinists
Charles Ingraham
Overseas Club Meeting
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