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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 19, 1912
Page
1
H S Clements and Dr. Thompson spoke to a large Prince Rupert gathering on the past session. They lauded Conservative policies, praised Rh Borden, and urged protection of fisheries and naval expansion as key provincial strengths.
Dr. Thompson M. P. for the Yukon will address the Canadian Club of this city at a luncheon from 1 to 2 in the Central Hotel. Tickets are 75 cents and may be bought at the hotel. The event kickoff marks a season of active luncheons with several notable visitors expected.
Dr. Alfred Thompson, Yukon representative in the House of Commons, arrived by the Prince Rupert and will stay until Wednesday. He praises BC members H. S. Clements and others for backing Yukon interests, noting close BC-Yukon collaboration and an upcoming mining expert appointment.
MP H. S. Clements arrives amid a flurry of activity in Prince Rupert. He surveys Digby Island quarantine hospital and the new Third Avenue post office while planning further visits to Port Essington and Skeena canneries. He addresses constituents and Sourdoughs, praising imperial federation and Canada’s role in the Empire.
Citizens wearing sourdough badges packed the city for a celebratory gathering honoring Dr. Alfred Thompson and Yukon pioneers. J H Rogers chaired, W Lynch toasted the U S president, and Prudhomme presented an address praising Yukon trade, Prince Rupert’s growing role, and northern camaraderie. The piece hints at continued remarks on Prince Rupert’s economic clout and regional ties.
In an address in McIntyre Hall H. S. Clements announced government approval for a resident engineer of the public works department. G. B. Hull from headquarters will arrive soon to begin duties, aiding district governance. reference to Chinese Fight noted.
The Chinese in Moose Jaw vow to resist a new law banning white female help in Oriental businesses. The act, effective May 1, has seen no prosecutions yet, while local leaders like Charlie Chew urge unity and action. The Chinese consul in Vancouver plans a meeting with Moose Jaw figures to organize resistance and coordinate with Chinese communities abroad.
London reports on Churchill's naval speech and Dominion roles in strengthening naval defenses. The Tall Mall Vagette notes mixed initial blunders but asserts unified effort, while The Evening Standard questions Canada’s real contribution beyond show.
The hospital board adopted the building committee report recommending Barker’s plans, approved by the Medical Association, to be sent to Victoria for government approval. The board debated bank guarantees, with Mayor Newton opposing personal binding by members and urging city responsibility via the council. A resolution ensured indigent patients would be treated free if ordered by the city medical health officer, except contagious cases.
A large crowd welcomed H B Clements representative for Comox Atlin and Dr Thompson representing Yukon as they arrived at Prince Rupert. Citizens and the Kitkatla band cheered the visitors while Dr Gibson and Major Gibson, and Thomas Bland Jr of Toronto, were noted in the visiting party.
Weather bulletin lists barometer reading 129 878 with maximum and minimum temperatures of 66.0 and 50.0 respectively. The report provides conditions and measurements at 5 PM for the date May 18.
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