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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
9
Halifax address by Earl Grey to the Canadian club lauds the imperial empire and the Dominion’s future. He urges colonial contributions to the royal navy and mail routes via the Canadian corridor, praising Haliburton Howe as visionary statesmen and Nova Scotia’s pivotal role within Canada.
Inside sources say trust magnates claim the government cannot collect Judge Landis’s fine because Standard Oil of Indiana is only worth 10 million dollars. They insist the Indiana company is distinct from the general group and that Standard Oil of New Jersey is not liable. Officials expect Supreme Court review within a year.
State Department has not received advices about a proposed fifty Canadian expedition led by Capt 8 C Young of the 96th regiment to Isle Royale to raise the British flag and claim the island as Canada. Officials say no dispute exists over U S ownership. Ghent Treaty settled the matter and the move is viewed as filibustering.
Natives and Moorish garrison in Tangier, many recruited at Casablanca, are alarmed by news of the bombardment there. Some soldiers disarmed and confined. Delegates from surrounding tribes urge kin in Tangier to return to villages as Sablanca talks unfold. Europeans warned not to depart the town.
A Tribune dispatch reports Emperor William II of Germany and Emperor Nicholas II of Russia discussed a proposal at Swinemunde for Russia to borrow 62.5 million dollars from Germany. The loan would be used solely to rebuild the Russian navy with warship orders placed in Germany.
Ottawa reports that before returning to England Lord Strathcona will have approved plans for the Canadian section of the new empire offices to be set up in central London on the Strand for Australia.
Reports say Wellman and team have advanced preparations for a polar voyage. The airship is filled and the steamer left before August 18 for real work, with a trial start anticipated for August 20.
Ontario authorities outline an aggressive immigration drive for Great Britain and Ireland. An agent general may head offices in London Liverpool Belfast Dublin Manchester Cardiff Glasgow Edinburgh and other Midlands cities with literature and a booking agent. Experienced Canadian agriculturists will support the staff discussing crops bacon cattle and farming life with British farmers. Information will compare conditions in Britain and Ontario to reduce discouragement among newcomers.
Prof Henry E Armstrong urged the British association to seek mercy from women arguing advanced women push men from homes. He warned traditions decline and called for scientific conceptions of gender duties while claiming women should focus on home life and not imitate men.
The Canadian Northern Railway offers a return fare of 39.70 to Kincardine from Winnipeg with other low Eastbound rates from various stations. The service promises luxury passenger equipment and comfortable travel, prompting many travelers to visit the East this season. Contact a Canadian Northern agent for rates and information.
Salvation Army officials said they could not act until the commission on suggested sites reports. If land and climate meet conditions the scheme may succeed. if not they will seek other land. A successful plan could lead to similar efforts in other Dominion districts.
Andrew Carnegie’s latest gift to King Edward’s Hospital is given unconditionally to the Bank of England for the fund’s use. The gift ranks as the second largest individual donation to the fund since 1897, after Sam Lewis who contributed 1,250,000 dollars.
Rev D M Stearns surveys Leviticus chapters xiii to xiv and Hebrews to explain cleansing by leprosy rites and the symbolism of blood, birds, cedar, scarlet, and hyssop. He contrasts Aaronic ritual with Christ’s perfect, once for all atonement and explains priestly garments and incense as types of Jesus’ ministry.
The American schooner Alert was seized by Canadian authorities for trap net fishing in the Gulf of St Lawrence without a license. It was released immediately. the British ambassador noted a friendly tone from Canada. The incident prompted new instructions to avoid future friction, allowing non licensed trap nets for American fishermen if a Canadian license would not be refused. The U S State Department called the outcome moderate and palatable.
Akasha and Keyaka, chiefs from Griswold Manitoba, arrived in London with interpreter Peter Hotain to seek the reservation and protection of king and shooting rights, accusing rich Americans of encroachment. They wore Sioux attire with feathered headdresses and beadwork, promising to lay the case before authorities.
The Express notes Professor Jenks's Canadian Northwest tour examining causes and effects of American migration. It questions whether Western Canada will Americanize or stay loyal to the empire and urges a faster British immigration stream while warning against an American invasion.
Chicago attorney Moritz Rosenthal special counsel for Standard Oil declares no secret agreement with railroads exists. He states there has never been a settlement with the railroads and doubts paying any fine imposed by Judge Landis.
Commercial travellers of five Canadian associations launched a campaign to win rail travel privileges for wives on business trips. The movement notes growing numbers of travellers taking their wives along and plans to press railways to grant the same allowances.
Chicago figures from the University of Chicago department of astronomy will visit Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay Wisconsin this week to view the Daniel comet. Prof Moulton says the comet speeds toward Earth at about 50000 miles per second and will be visible for two weeks.
Four special awards were given to Canada for exhibits at the Christ Church New Zealand exhibition. The prizes recognize mineral manufactures installed and the comprehensiveness of displays. The exhibits were not entered for competition, but the splendid presentation compelled the judges to commend them.
A fragmented report states France will police Casablanca with authority from major powers. The dispatch highlights naval and military readiness, signaling a coordinated effort to curb unrest and secure strategic interests in the region.
The Statist revises global wheat figures with Europe at 1.616 billion bushels, world total 3.10 billion. US seen short by 120 million, Canada by 35 million. European crop smallest since 1897. Prices may dip briefly but likely rise as Europe remains tight and competition among exporters grows.
Cloudy Ottawa hosts a conference between Oppe of Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co and H A Allan of the shipping federation with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Templeman. The talks center on government obligations to the company to establish wireless stations and provide wireless service Canada wide. The company objects to exchanging messages with other wireless firms, while the government resists that demand but agrees to facilitate operations. A satisfactory understanding is expected.
Aylesworth advised the department that terms do not bar using non Marconi instruments. The government has begun operating a wireless lease by an independent Pacific coast company and will contest Marconi’s claim to exclusive management of wireless telegraph business.
Ottawa reports Lord Strathcona and Sir Wilfrid Laurier optimistic about a successful outcome of negotiations among Great Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to establish the service. The matter is to be exhaustively dealt with before Lord Strathcona departs Canada.
Under new postal rules the one cent per pound rate will not apply to newspapers produced in the United States. Newsdealers posting periodicals in the United States face a postage rate of one cent per four ounces or fraction to each separate address.
Dynamiter Welsh III Kingston-Welsh, one of the Welland canal dynamiters, is in failing health in the penitentiary and may not survive if removed from stone breaking duties. Cullinan and Nolan are in fine condition. The former seeks a pardon soon, a hope persistent since his entry that should have worn on him by now.
Toronto offer from Irish Canadian A C president T C Flanagan signals intent to send Longboat Coley and O Rourke to Jamestown for Feet games should no representative Canadian team depart.
Seoul reports the emperor names his youngest brother as heir apparent to the throne. All vice ministers noted are Japanese as part of ongoing royal appointments and court reshuffles.
It is expected that Thanksgiving Day will fall on the last Thursday of October though no definite decision has been made pending deputations.
A bill before New Zealand's House of Representatives proposes extending eligibility to women. The measure outlines voting and participation rights impacting women's civic status and public life.
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