William Manson Speech in Legislature Tears Opposition Criticism
William Manson of Skeena rebuts Liberal criticism in the legislature. He defends government lands policy as essential to funding roads and public works, praises Minister Ross and the forest service, and argues sale of crown lands finances development while Liberal campaigns misrepresent the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Manson
Newcastle
Islands
W. W. Foster
Liberal
Speaker
Liberal Party
Dominion
British Columbia
Lands Administration
Ross
Lands
Lands Department
Forest Service
New Syndicate Forms to Drill Coal on Graham Island
Mr. F C Wright reports a Vancouver formed syndicate to prove up Graham Island coal measures with two drills this year. Wright named field superintendent, Greene consulting engineer, Bodwell Lawson Lane Vancouver solicitors. Drill to move eastward. crew and foreman Harry Scott return to field. Supplies arrive via Yakoun River. later from East coast. Government finance debate noted, with critique of surplus spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Wright
Vancouver
Seattle
Graham Island
Wright
F. C. Greene
Bodwell, Lawson & Lane
Local and Personal News from Queenstown Massett
Miss L Tingley returns from Victoria and many residents travel for visits and business in Queenstown and Massett. Notable items include a Tuesday hotel annex dance, marriages, ordinations, and a large St Ives Hotel dinner in Massett with local society, church, and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Clayton
Victoria
Reginald Partridge
Vancouver
Mr. Nash
Massett
Deenan Bay
Laurie Hughes
Tow Hill
Queenstown
Freeman Tingley
Hilda Rudd
Greene
Old Massett
du Vernet
Wallace No. 1
Capt. Clarke
Wilson
Murphy
Miss Ives
Sam Ives
Jack Park
Polaris
Jack
Conservative Association
Mr. Hicks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Skeena
Wm. Manson
Yakoun
Miss L. Tingley
Arthur Robertson
Miss Orr
Barton
J. P. Meehan
Interior
Yakoun River
M. J. Condon
Mrs. F. C. Wright
Prince John
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