Canada Present and Future in a Growing Empire Outlook
The article reflects on Canada entering another year as a federal union, tracing shifts from proposals of independence or union with the United States to a strengthened loyalty to the British Empire. It notes national prosperity, the South Africa war's unifying impact, and calls for responsible citizenship and a broad press view to guide Canada toward a prosperous, glorious future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Goldwin Smith
United States
Mark
Destinay
Dows
Man
South Africa
Dominion
Russell
Empire
Blood and Havoc Spread as China Turmoil Escalates
Reports from reliable sources say an international relief force was repulsed at Tianjin by Chinese forces in overwhelming numbers with heavy losses. No official word from Pekin or Admiral Seymour for days. Pekin flames and Boers reportedly surrounding Seymour. Foreigners face great peril as forces rush to the scene. up to one million troops may be needed to quell the unrest.
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China
South Africa
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Admiral Seymour
Seymour
Nothern
Dawson City Donates to Fire Sufferers Fund in Ottawa
Dawson City residents pledge 8673 dollars and 25 cents for the Fire Sufferers Fund in Ottawa to aid immediate relief efforts. The action shows local solidarity and raises questions of fund distribution and oversight.
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Dawson City
Ottawa
British advance unchecked as Paarde Kop falls
Gen. Buller's march into Transvaal continues with Paarde Kop occupied and 300 burghers surrendering. Boers claim successes east of Pretoria while the republics face money troubles. It is believed Buller will cut communications between President Steyn and Gen. DeWet.
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Buller
Transvaal
Paarde Kop
Pretoria
Steyn
DeWet
Forces converge as Standerton siege tightens around Steyn
Lord Dundonald and his cavalry reach Standerton and surround Steyn's 8,000 strong force. Lord Roberts plans a gradual pullback as sharp fighting is anticipated. Gen Buller issues a special order praising Strathcona's Horse. Gen Hamilton reaches The Springs en route to Heidelberg to join Buller.
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Lord Dundonald
Standerton
Steyn
Lord Roberts
Buller
Strathcona
Gen. Hamilton
Heidleburg
Generals Hamilton Buller and Hunter Advance in South Africa
General Hamilton occupied Heidleberg and Standerton on Saturday as mounted forces chased the retreating enemy for miles. General Hunter's advance brigade reached Johannesburg on Thursday. British losses at Horingspruit totaled 37 killed and wounded. Boers captured 2000 British mail bags at Sand River.
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Hamilton
Heidleberg
Buller Standerton
Hunter
Johannesburg
Horingspruit
Sand River
Heidleberg Welcome for Gen Hamilton as Battles Rage
Lord Roberts reports Heidleberg residents gave Gen. Hamilton a loyal reception with decorated streets and crowds singing Soldiers of the Queen. Clements routed the enemy near Wysberg while Huttons mounted infantry skirmished southeast of Pretoria. Canadian artillery aided a sharp outpost engagement near Kroonstad with one killed three wounded and one captured.
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Lord Roberts
Heidleberg
Gen
Hamilton
Clements
Wysberg
Hutton
Pretoria
Kroonstad
Highlanders Repel Boers and Siege Breakthrough Reported
By blowing up the Korman Poorte railway bridge Strathcona's Horse bottled up the Boers cutting all enemy sea communications. De Villiers's command north of the Orange River Cape Colony surrendered to Sir Charles Warren. A 150 Highlanders party surrendered June 4 while escorting a convoy near Helibron.
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Korman Poorte
Strathcona
de Villier
Orange River
Cape Colony
Chas. Warren
Helibron
Casualties and actions in South Africa report
A special cable reports Friday casualties among the western squadron. Ptes Patteson Macleod J F Morden and Kerr of Calgary were killed. Lieut W M Inglis Pte Miles Pincher Creek and A A venall of N W M P were drowned. Canadians seized two 12 pounders at Rustfontein. Gen Rundle skirmished at Senekal but did not attack. British hospital conduct faces serious charges. Rain boosts crops near Brandon and Swan River district with abundant hay and grain.
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Honing Spruit
Western Squadron
Patteson
Macleod
J. F Morden
Pincher Creek
Kerr
Calgary
W. M. Inglis
Miles
A. Asvenall
Rustfontein
Rundle
Sen
Grand Display of Light and Heavy Hand Made Harness
A local home manufacturer promotes a grand display of light and heavy handmade harness. Buyers are assured redress for defects and a twelve month guarantee at the maker's expense, emphasizing trust and accountability for harnesses sold from the shop.
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Businese Brn
Rda
Brandon
Swan River District
Butterick
New York
Reg
Ular Price
John J. Moon
Jeweller
F. T. Matheson
Russell, Man
MceDonagi
Russell Banner
Binscarth
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