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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1911
Page
4
The Prince Rupert Journal dated Tuesday September 12 1911 lists office address on Third Avenue near McBride Street and outlines subscription rates of two dollars yearly for Canada and three dollars for other countries plus advertising rates on request.
The News accuses the Liberal and Conservative camps of smearing the union label as a tactic in Comox-Atlin during the election. Questions arise about why election cards and proclamations use the label in differing ways and who bears responsibility for its absence or concealment.
The Journal rejects using personal residence as a political weapon. It rebukes The News for labeling Mr Clements as an outsider living in Vancouver and notes Duncan Ross is not the one making this argument. It recalls Ross’s past decline and his renown as a former political figure.
The writer notes railway contractor Mr. Ross resides in Victoria after buying property there while maintaining ties to his camp near Hazelton. They argue political figures Duncan and Ross shift residency to suit campaigns, with possible future moves to Yale Cariboo or Vancouver. The piece reflects on regional residence and political maneuvering.
In Victoria G T P officials outline a focus on Prince Rupert and the main railway line to maximize trade before expanding to southern points. Vice President and General Manager B J Chamberlin said no hotel development is planned now, purchasing the site for future needs but not acting imminently.
The Laurier government faces a dangerous political contest with leaders William Templeman in British Columbia and Frank Oliver in the prairies. Oliver appears headed for defeat in Edmonton amid party divisions over his scandal. Templeman, while not accused of personal wrongdoing, bears the sins of the Laurier government and now fights for his own seat in Victoria.
The Portland Canal Miner notes street work nearly completed and citizens pleased with the season's effort. It praises the wise use of the appropriation and credits Assistant and Superintendent Charles Cullin.
In Ottawa critics argue the 1908 Canada United States fisheries treaty was flawed from the start. The United States refuses to curb Puget Sound traps, undermining promised regulations. Canada seeks independence from American diplomacy as Parliament regains control of fishery rules. The piece cites J D Taylor and Sir Wilfrid’s stance on independence from Washington.
The Portland Telegram notes British Columbia spent over 95 million on roads last year and plans more, contrasting with Oregon which has long debated funding. BC advances a 700 mile northern highway toward Alaska, part of a Pacific corridor to Tijuana, while Oregon relies on rhetoric and bond talk.
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