Lords Debate Asiatic Question Highlights Dispatch
In the House of Lords Lord Ampthill’s question sparks discussion on the Asiatic issue. Lord Elgin notes prior talks at Forelay and urges against another conference so soon, stressing Canada and Transvaal arrangements. Ampthill signals government support for a future conference if a real issue arises. Morning Post notes Japan and white labor imports amid union opposition.
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London
House of Lords
Lord
Lord Elgin
Canada
Transvaal
Morning Post
Britain
Finland's New Governor Sparks Terrorist Exodus
Despatches report General Von Boeckman appointed Finland governor as revolutionaries flee to Sweden. Police uncover revolutionist headquarters in Helsingfors and seize a list of addresses. Arrests follow for those slow to evacuate Helsinki and Viborg.
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Finland
St. Petersburg
von Boeckman
Sweden
Helsingfors
Revolutioniste
Getti Out
Viborg
Russia Proposes Naval Build Up Ahead of 1917
Representatives of the Russian admiralty presented a 1.708 billion dollar naval program to the national defence commission in a public session. The plan envisions four new battleships plus extensive hydrographic work across several ports, with budgets rising from 43.5 million in 1908 to 125 million in 1914, then easing to 85 million thereafter.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Commission On National Defence
Douma
Russia
Millions of Fertile Acres in Ottawa Plan
R E Yeung, superintendent of railway lands, says vast lands north of the prairie provinces show potential for wheat. He cites 6 000 000 acres of fertile clay on the Fort Churchill route and advocates settlement to ensure local traffic for any railway built along that path.
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Ottawa
R. E. Yeung
Department of the Interior
Prairie Provinces
Fort Churchill
Battle With Moors Near Fedala Reported
Vice Admiral a French naval commander in Morocco says a fierce battle occurred February 16 and 17 about fifteen miles southwest of Fedala. French losses included two officers killed several soldiers dead and three officers and twenty men wounded. Moors suffered heavy casualties.
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Paris
Morocco
Pye
Fedala
Douks Seek Farms in British Columbia Settlement Wave
Large numbers of Doukhobors move to western British Columbia for lumber camp and railroad work. Many seek farms to settle on as they break from Peter Veregin whom they denounce as tyrannical and deceitful to their people.
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New Westminster
B.C
British Columbia
Peter Veregin
Veregin
Premier Scott Returns to Regina After Health Rebound
Sas katchewan Premier Scott will return home March 7 from a health break. His condition is reported excellent and a busy legislative session is expected after the opening toward month end as the cabinet braces for a strenuous season.
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Scott
Regina
Saskatchewan
Sweden Faces Embroglio Over Aaland Islands Neutrality Crisis
Amid capital attention, Swedish leaders fear a regional crisis after Russia demands annulment of a 1865 treaty part and fortification of the Aaland islands. Norway urged guarantees. Sweden refused, drawing Western powers into a tense standoff affecting the Nordic balance.
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Ferg
Sweden
Neway
Russia
Aaland Islands
Finland
Baltic
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Scandinavian
Georgian Bay Canal Scheme Moves in Ottawa
The railway commission reported no opposition to a bill authorizing the British Yukon railway to extend its lines. Chairman Killam could not provide a definite opinion on rates. A bill to extend for construction start to 1910 was discussed and amended to allow government possession on one week’s notice with arbitration of costs.
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Georgian Bay Canal
Ottawa
Railway Commission
British Yukon Railway
Graham
Killam
Montreal,Ottawa and
Immigrant Traffic Expected to Grow Despite Higher Fares
Advices received by ship authorities indicate the immigration rush will continue in the coming season. Canadian Pacific Railway agents in England report vessels booked to capacity, with March sailings for St John nearing full lists in second class and steerage.
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Montreal
Europe
Canadian Pacific Railway
England
C.P.R
St. John
Salvation Army Emigrants to British Columbia Plan
Five hundred emigrants from London will sail to British Columbia under a Salvation Army agreement with the BC government. General Booth addresses the group noting the Army’s policy and continued progress, with plans for further emigration of thousands in coming years.
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Salvation Army
London
British Columbia
Booth Defant
State department hears about Japan policy in Manchuria
A rumor claims the United States plans to address Japan over its Manchuria policies. The note suggests trade concerns in the Orient influence the approach more than official stance, with common complaints reaching the department.
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Washington, D
Japan
Manchuria
State Department
Saepa
Orient
Cones
Senator Davis to push government ownership of telegraph and telephone
Ottawa Ontario Senator Davis of Saskatchewan will soon introduce a senate resolution supporting government ownership and operation of both telegraph and telephone systems of the country.
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Ottawa
Lions Presented to the Pope by the Emperor of Abresinia
Two lions arrived in Rome and were placed in a cage in the Vatican garden. The Emperor of Abresinia sent the animals as a gift and the Pope expressed appreciation for the presentation.
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Rome
Abresinia
Vatican
The Sunday School Lesson on John Six 1 21
A 1907 sermon excerpt discusses Jesus feeding the multitude with five loaves and two fishes. It stresses faith, surrender, and obedience, urging believers to trust Christ to work through weak instruments and to bring what little they have to Him for blessing. It notes the lad’s surrender as pivotal and calls readers to follow His example.
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Br American Press
Jesus
Japan
China
India
South Africa
John the Baptist
Jerusalem
Tlim
Philip
Andrew
Zech
Israel
Jesux
oLetan Ote
The Miracle and Mission that Shape My Soul
The speaker reflects on a personal miracle and a life led in partnership with the Lord. He notes missionary work, gracious provision, and a sense that the church’s primary task is to spread the bread of life while disciples toil in challenging times.
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Matthew
Mark
John
Jesus
Anarchist Plot Sparked Arrests in St Petersburg
Secret police nets over fifty suspected anarchists in St Petersburg amid a wide plot to assassinate Emperor Nicholas and Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch. Ten policemen were injured, one killed, as militants resisted. Hundreds of apartments searched uncovering firearms dynamite and explosives near the duke's palace.
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St. Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Duke's Palace
Uave
MacLean subjected to torment in captivity by Raisuli
London reports on Kaid Sir Harry MacLean the Scotch commander captured by Raisuli describing a brutal captivity in mountain huts. He endured fever poor food and relentless sleep deprivation from guards who played a fiddle to keep him awake. Doctors say recovery will take months.
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Fez
Mac‘Lesin
Raisuli
MacLean
Roosevelt Letter Seeks Rail Wage Investigation
President Roosevelt asks an Interstate Commerce Commission probe into railroad wage cuts stirring debate in business and financial circles. Labor groups largely support the move while some railroad presidents, such as Harriman, warn of potential harm to the economy.
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New York
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
British Expedition Flattens Zakkakhels on Frontier
London reports England launches a punitive expedition under General James Willcox from Rawalpindi to punish the Zakkakhels, a powerful Afridi tribe. On February 6 the British surprised the group in the Bazar valley, routed them, and killed the raiding chief. Fortified towns were attacked and destroyed as the tribe returned fire, wounding three officers and four men.
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England
London
James Willcox
Rawalpindi
India
Bazar
Premier Bannerman Ill As Campbell-Banner Man Worsens
Health of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman declines with Dr. Thomas Barlow summoned to join his physician. Bulletin notes no alarm but cabinet members and friends describe the condition as serious.
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Bannerman
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Thos. Barlow
Sir Henry
Western provinces to gain vast railway network plans
The Canadian Northern and allied lines push for expanded routes across western and eastern Canada. Proposals include power lines through the Rockies to Vancouver and branches from Humboldt to Lethbridge, Regina to the border, and Edmonton to the McLeod and Brazeau headwaters.
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Turriff
Edmonton, Yukon & Pacific Railway
Canadian Northern Project
Rocky Mountains
Vancouver
McLeod
Brazeau
Yellow Head
Peace River
Canadian Northern
Canada
Humboldt
Brandonna
Lethbridge
Regina
Edmonton
Russell
Goose Lake
Neepawa
South Saskatchewan River
Frosted Grain noted by Dominion seed official
G H Clark Dominion seed commissioner testified to the agriculture committee about frost damage from Port Arthur to the Rocky Mountains. He said under 12 percent faced real hardship, blamed grain‑only farming, and urged sowing damaged seed if it germinates fifty percent with oats needing at least four bushels per acre.
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Ottawa
Committee On Agriculture and Colonization
G. H. Clark
Dominion Seed Commissioner
West
Clark
Port Arthur
Rocky Mountains
Tibetan Trade Treaty Delayed As British Withdraw Troops
The Anglo-Chinese Tibetan trade treaty faces delays over minor points while Britain announces withdrawal of troops from the Chumbi valley. The Dalai Lama, who fled Lassa in 1904, is expected soon at Wu Tai in Shansi, and an envoy presented Tibetan greetings to foreign representatives.
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China
Chumbi
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Lassa
Col. Younghusband
Wu Tai
Shansi
Reserving Timber Lands in the West Policy Questioned
In the Canadian Senate Ottawa Senator Macdonald of British Columbia pressed the government on timber area protections for settlers amid high lumber prices. Hon R W Scott said western timber limits were estimated at 150 000 square miles in 1903 with 10 904 square miles reserved and 2 square miles affected. Senator Lougheed noted BC Natal act referred to the justice department for a report.
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Ottawa
Macdonald
British Columbia
R. W. Scott
Lougheed
Scott
American syndicate outbids for The Times London stake
The Daily Graphic reports The Times London may sell to an American syndicate. C A Pearson owner of the Standard and Express withdrew from talks with the Thunderer after a U S syndicate bid 4 250 000 dollars in cash exceeded his offer.
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Stag As
Times London
Graphi
Londons‘Times
C. A. Pearson
Standard and Express
The
Times
Thunderer
Graphic
United States
Pearson
Socialists push unique BC employment bill
The Socialists introduced a novel bill in British Columbia making it illegal to hire an employee or domestic servant unless the employer first advertises in the British Columbia Gazette with the wages offered and the reason for needing help. The measure has no precedent.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
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D. M. Stearns
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