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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
4
The legislature discusses the provincial franchise with proposed stringent educational tests. Supporters warn tests may not improve voting wisdom, noting illiterate yet honest voters exist and educated voters can be corrupt. They favor broader liberal policies and uphold voting as a citizen duty tied to responsible conduct.
The piece argues foreign risk and partition fears threaten China, fueling a patriotic uprising and foreign intervention. It contrasts external pressure with China’s internal struggle between progress and reaction led by the Dowager Empress, noting missionary influence, commerce, and cultural dynamics.
The first elections in Cuba under American rule have taken place. An independent American journal calls the result a disquieting rise of characterless intriguers. It notes the low character of candidates under Spanish rule, when university professors, planters, and merchants were put forward as deputies.
The passage argues that Spain offered Cuban self-government modeled on Canada and that the United States could have guaranteed its continuation. It claims such approach would enable Cubans to pursue self-improvement as other nations have done, framing violence as the roadblock to this outcome.
Monday reports say Baron Von Kettler, German ambassador at Pekin, was killed by Chinese troops and his body mutilated. Three legations burned, diplomatic corps sought refuge at the British legation. No word from the rescue force for four days. Powers suspend further advance toward Pekin. American Italian and German legations burned. Germany demanding full satisfaction for the murder.
About 300 soldiers from C Battery of Canadians aided relief at Mafeking, reaching Rustenberg. Lord Roberts reports two small fights where the enemy was repelled. Three days east of Pretoria saw efforts to enclose the Boers fail as they decamped Tuesday. Buller praises Lord Strathcona for sending a capable horse regiment. Springs, end of the railway from Johannesburg, was attacked but beaten back. Milner lists recent Canadian casualties. A convoy for Lindley garrison was attacked but reached safety. Gen Botha rises in activity, skirmishes occur with British outposts while planning to join De Wet. Roberts's forces near striking distance. Six months’ ore shipments from Rossland total 70,080 tons. Nelson, Winnipeg crew led by Riley wins the four-oared event.
On June 29 the wife of Gilbert A Cope gave birth to a child and on July 3 the wife of Alex Anderson of a daughter with unclear details.
Remember when placing your order you deal with a home manufacturer able to grant redress for any flaw. I guarantee all harness of my own manufacture and will remedy any debts within twelve months at my expense. It is in the purchaser's interest to ensure harness are as represented before leaving the shop. Your patronage solicited.
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