The Problem of Politics in Canada
An editorial notes the decline of Canadian politics beyond party maneuvering. It argues voter indifference to party shifts, while recognizing the role of old names and associations in election excitement.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
12
An editorial notes the decline of Canadian politics beyond party maneuvering. It argues voter indifference to party shifts, while recognizing the role of old names and associations in election excitement.
The writer laments Canada’s drift toward election driven politics dominated by party machines and corporate money. They warn that big money from manufacturers and railways corrupts parliamentary selection and call for full disclosure of funds, prohibition of corporate contributions, and a new persistent political worker to redeem politics.
Ex-minister of finance Hon W S Fielding will assume editorial management of the Montreal Telegraph starting December 1. Mexico faces claims of 250000000 from foreigners harmed by rebellions, with an international commission seen as the likely solution acceptable to the U S and Europe. Churchill signals that an Irish Parliament bill will be affected by a general election before any legislation passes, and opponents could seek repeal if power shifts.
Ohio governor proclaims a fire prevention day to alert the public to negligence and rubbish removal around buildings. Officials urge chimney checks and safe ash disposal as Canada and the United States report 200 million dollars in last year’s fire losses that could have been avoided.
The first shipment of King apples from the St. David orchard owned by MroGov. H. Guderham, M.P. P., was sent last week totaling three thousand bushels at a price about twenty percent above the home market. The fruit went to a Cepe Town merchant as other Niagara growers report similar contracts with South African traders.
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