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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1887
Page
2
In the Qu Appalie office the Qu Appalie Progress lists advertising rates. The rates appear for various time spans such as a week month and year with prices including 10 00 15 00 35 909 00. Local charges include an additional 50 conte for the first item and other spaces shown.
An election contest in East Assiniboia tightens as February 22 looms. Backed by Reformers, J H Dickie of Moose Mountain faces W D Perley, a seasoned Northwest politician. The piece argues Perley’s experience and independence from party interests make him best for East Assiniboia.
A call urges electors to give him a large vote to demonstrate broad support from the great men of the electors. The aim is to strengthen his position in Parliament for future battles and to rally those mindful of their interests for a resounding majority, transcending factional divides.
The column reviews Dominion Parliament races noting indepentents with government promises and predicting a government majority of about forty when Parliament meets. It cites private telegrams from Prince Edward Island and counters rival papers claiming larger opposition strength. The piece argues some independents may back Sir John Macdonald.
The Regina Leader mocks Mr. Perley’s Eastern Assiniboia challenge with a pun about re Dickie lous and jokes about bringing a Montana blizzard to cool him off.
Reports from Saskatchewan District favor the Government candidate Macowall with indications of a large majority. Laird is described as leading a forlorn hope.
Conservatives and Liberals in Kingston agree to a clean contest by forming a treaty with 100 responsible men from each side pledging to forfeit $200 if bribery or intimidation is proven against their party.
Reports say Hon. E Rake has traveled to Algona to support the Opposition. Mr. Dawson, the government candidate, is also campaigning with help from the Ministerial side. Hon Thos White, Minister of the Interior, heads to the northwest arriving this evening to oversee the Conservative interests.
The Montreal Gazette tabs 36 Conservative majority while the Witness mirrors those figures. The Independent Star projects 33 seats and the Montreal Herald cites 27 as the likely result. Sir Donald A. Smith, listed as an Independent, intends to support the Government.
The Mail warns of a bleak outlook but relief may come sooner than expected. It argues two old parties have outlived usefulness and the recent campaign has exposed their flaws. The piece calls for an awakening, noting citizens are no longer children but capable of higher things than leaders credit.
The telegram reports the government holding twenty nine seats more than the opposition, totaling government seats at one hundred and fifteen with eighty eight for the opposition. It notes Gaspe and Algoma as likely to support the government, signaling a government majority.
W D Perley and J H Rees resign from the Northwest Council creating vacancies. Writs for new elections may be issued by His Honor or the Lieutenant Governor or await Federal Parliament action on the memorial for a local legislature with a responsible executive. Moose Jaw loses representation until a new session restores full regional oversight.
The Free Press misclassifies several Quebec veterans with erroneous party affiliations. Names such as Girouard of Jacques Cartier and Hypolite Montplaise are recorded as Liberal or Conservative contrary to recent positions. Lupont of Bagot is listed Liberal while active efforts favored Desjarvins.
The Liberal Conservative Association of Indian Head met on Feb 26 and unanimously pledged to use lawful means to place W. D. Perley at the head of the poll on March 15. Reports from Pheasant Forks and Yorkton describe Perley campaigning amid strong support and expectations of victory for the Northwest Parliament seat.
The article argues about party seat tallies in Quebec after an election. It notes Toronto Globe, Montreal Witness, and The Sun misjudge outcomes while Conservatives appear in power. It discusses Liberal and Conservative counts and the role of Nationalist splits amid debate.
The Toronto Mail notes the aversion to acclamation and argues Sir John A. Macdonald should be returned for Kingston without a contest while Mr Gunn faces him in East York. It praises Mackenzie’s public life and health, urging fair treatment of a leader seen as having served Canada with integrity.
Large Conservative win in Nova Scotia surprises both political camps. Conservatives outnumber opponents two to one, driven by reaction to repeal agitation and post confederation sentiment. The result reflects a broad shift rather than a single campaign tour by Sir Charles Tupper.
The fragmentary report mentions Il. M. Stanley, Zeusibar, a new C2 owner stone, Usiloge at Remme, and daily conflicts between See and workmen. References to Amsterdam, Portuguese, Tung, a Sultan of Zanzilar are unclear and likely garbled in OCR.
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