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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1886
Page
2
The notice outlines transient advertising rates in Qu Appelle Canada with pricing for lines and words, monthly payments, and local business listings. It mentions charges per line, per word, and adjustments, along with publisher reserves on objectionable content and references to James Weidman and J Weruas in Assin.
The Northwest electors show a strong desire to send representatives to Ottawa who will place country over party. They oppose being mere party members and favor leaders who will advocate lasting peace and development for the Great Northwest.
The North West paper endorses W. D. Perley as East Assiniboia’s candidate, arguing his long public service, independence from party whip, and strong representation for North West interests. It notes his prior role as Northwest Council delegate and predicts possible Dominion Parliament election outcomes.
It is probable that Sir Donal A Smith will be a candidate for Winnipeg representation in the Dominion Parliament at the next general election. Both political parties appear to favor his candidacy.
The Regina journal argues against charges that the Lieut-Governor holds sweeping powers alone. It contends the government has only “Lieut-Governor in Council” authority and notes debates on Quebec elections and race issues. Also reports on Fisheries Inspector Mowat’s Vancouver Island cruise finding abundant black cod and halibut, with fishery notes across Queen Charlotte Islands.
The Hon. Jas. A. Miller former Judge and Attorney-General of Manitoba died in Winnipeg on Monday last from injuries from an accidental fall.
The English Government states its determination to maintain public safety in Egypt and prevent disorder or a potential revolution. It emphasizes firm action to avoid a fresh crisis and protect stability in the region.
The cabinet instructs Sir Wa White to seek an immediate Constantinople conference to discuss Bulgaria and to demand suspension of Russian intervention pending talks. The Porte renews cordial ties with England and supports the conference, while Russia and France oppose. Germany and Austria stay neutral.
Ratepayers attended the first annual meeting held in the schoolhouse on the 2nd. Auditors Cameron and Whittingham reported accounts correct. Trustees praised the district’s school, noting costs rose but justifying them by opposition and quality. The board credited builder J B Robison and teacher Nettie L Bulyea, and announced plans to enlarge if needed and seats for twenty more pupils.
Lone Man arrived at the post to file a complaint about stolen horses, was recognized by Lupt. Griesbach, examined briefly, and placed in the guard room. He remains in prison awaiting instructions from Ottawa.
Mr A G McDonald returned from Edmonton with rock specimens from claims there. The rock is brick red and light like pumice, ground into exceedingly small particles, many microscopic. Gold is found in the Saskatchewan below this deposit, but none above. The discoverers, led by Mr Haney, a well known miner, claim a boom.
An expert West resident predicts Republicans will fade after one more bid and be absorbed by the Prohibition party. He notes Prohibition grows from Republican roots and weakens Blaine supporters, with Canada watching as temperance politics test cross border influence and potential continental shifts.
An article notes Canadian government efforts to uplift Indigenous peoples through agriculture. It reports reservations producing enough food for winter and surplus sales, and praises Indigenous performance at Regina shows with prizes, arguing the aboriginal people are earning suffrage granted by Parliament.
The newspaper reports indicate that Mr. Blake's remarks sparked talk of an immediate dissolution of the House of Commons, signaling a dramatic political shift and potential election timing.
Rumor spreads that the Northwest Central project may be abandoned as difficulties rise. The Nova and Northwestern route is cited and concerns grow about the Canada propeller Dominion now near Superior with all aboard after departing Poet Arthur last Monday.
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