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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 21, 1886
Page
2
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The piece argues relations between Canada and the United States are strained, risk of conflict over Atlantic fisheries, and praises Canada’s firm stance under Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. It notes the Washington treaty provisions, U.S. refusal to admit Canadian fish duty free, and Canada’s move to seize trespassing vessels as leverage. The New York Herald’s praise of Macdonald’s firmness is cited.
The remark champions a spirit that should characterize our Government, ensuring neighbors arrive at the conclusion that national rights and our dignity will be maintained.
The Regina Leader defends its stance on Northwest representation arguing for timely or delayed elections. It rebuts Tax Progress and The Process while asserting its own independence and consistent courage of convictions in editorial positions. It notes past critiques of Northwest Council members, praising their mixed reception.
The Times piece notes Canada faces an Anglo American clash over fishing rights. It argues Canada must defend its waters and property, citing Ottawa and Washington policy shifts, arbitration offers, and New England fish interests. It urges strong action to protect thirty thousand Canadians dependent on the industry.
Parliament and Mr Darling note many settlers cross into Manitoba from the opposite side. The Northwest escapes cyclones that devastate nearby regions, offering relief yet prompting concern over living with winds. The speaker jokes about having to carry a protective hole wherever one goes.
Canada’s navy lists ships including the Com rade Howler at Halifax the Critical at Georgetown and the Terror at Shelburne with the Liasie Lindsay at Gaspe. Two ships will join four more soon ready with light draft six pounders and crews of 25 men. The U S Government refused John Donnelly the wrecker permission to use Canadian tugs.
The Ottawa Journal argues free trade and fisheries between Canada and the United States would ease tensions after treaty rollbacks cut Canadian waters and U S access. It notes Nova Scotia politics aim to topple the union to reclaim power, risking federation to rejoin the hardline stance.
Report notes virtually conceded defeat for Mr. Gladstone on Home Rule with questions rising over resignation or Parliament dissolution. The piece cites a Spain hurricane causing widespread damage and a Dublin Freeman’s Journal note on Sir Frederick Roberts possibly reassigned to Ireland. It also mentions plans by the Canadian Pacific Railway to build three large hotels at Vancouver, Banff Springs, and Se shore, amid hurricane rain across five states.
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