Premier Dunsmuir names cabinet and bye election plans
Special to the Record Victoria reports Premier Dunsmuir completing his cabinet naming J. D. Prentice provincial secretary and minister of education W. C. Wells lands and works minister and Richard McBride mines minister. Writs for Victoria city and South Victoria bye runs issued for July 3. Ministers sworn in and mayot prorogue house to reelect all ministers before session. Sir Henri Joli Starte West notes sail to British Columbia and influence on Isle of Wight election.
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J. D. Prentice
W. C. Wells
Richard McBride
Victoria City
Turner and Eberts
Not Worthy of the Nation Caustic Paris Exposition Critique
Paris exposition coverage in New York notes growing American disappointment with the U S pavilion after President Loubet's visit. A Tribune Paris correspondent reports that ninety nine of one hundred Americans who viewed it deem the pavilion unworthy of the country and inferior to the German display.
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Death of Count Muravich Shakes Russia China Policy
London Tribune correspondent reports Count Muravich, Russia’s pacific foreign minister, dies suddenly in New York. His restraint on ambitious generals previously shaped Russia’s stance on China and the broader policy, signaling a shift in the balance of power.
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London
the Tribune
Russia
Koch Can Cure Malaria Berlin
Dr Koch reports from German New Guinea that malaria origin and cure are being studied. He states that prophylactic and subsequent quinine treatment can clear even the worst infected districts of malarial infection.
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Koch
German New Guinea
Unique Election Hamlet Without Hamlet on Isle of Wight
Captain John Seely holds a rare political role for the Conservatives as his distant Boer War leadership keeps him abroad seven thousand miles from home. Telegrams to confirm his candidacy have not reached him, while his wife, daughter of Richard Grant, acts on his behalf.
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Joly to Arrive. McCule Acts as Administrator
Victoria reports Hon. Henri Joly leaves for here Monday and Chief Justice McCule will serve as administrator until his arrival. R. E. Gosnell named private secretary to the premier. Rumor says Gov. McInnes will travel to Tacoma for a period.
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Tacomi
McKinley and Roosevelt Nominated by Republicans
In Philadelphia on June 21 the Republican convention unanimously nominated William McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president. The crowded hall erupted in applause as Lodge announced the unanimous vote, with Roosevelt also receiving all ballots. The session adjourned sine die at 12 47 p.m.
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Joint British forces move to link Pretoria and Natal
Lord Roberts reports Ian Hamilton's column has reached The Springs en route to Heidelberg to join Buller's troops at Standerton tomorrow. The move aims to open communications between Pretoria and Natal and hinder Transvaal and Orange River colonies cooperation. Bodens Powell notes pacific Boers returning from Rustenburg.
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British plans for pacification and a 100000-man army in China
The article argues Britain will concentrate forces after a disrupted Boer campaign to finish off the Transvaal, while warning that a large multi nation response to the Boxer rising in China may cause European rifts. It predicts Buller joining Roberts, new Durban base, and a swift end to Boer resistance if a large army lands in China.
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Britain Relies on Strong Arm for Global Interests
The passage argues Britain must rely on overwhelming force to guard its interests. It warns Germany's schemes may clash with British aims and foresees potential conflicts with Russia and France, leaving Britain to depend on its own power, which is described as poised to deliver a decisive blow.
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France
Trinidad declines extend time for US-Canada pact
Ottawa reports the Trinidad government will not extend the August deadline for ratifying the Trinidad United States convention. With the path blocked, Trinidad may renew talks with Canada once the current term expires. The note cites broader tensions and regional labor and security considerations.
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Peace talks shape South Africa outlook as trains near
London reports from June 23 that British observers view progress in South Africa favourably. Pretoria says General Botha could conclude peace and is willing to surrender, while President Kruger remains obdurate. A Pietermaritzburg deputation asked Lord Roberts to send a force to receive the town’s submission.
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South Africa
Durban
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Botha
Kruger
Pietermaster
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Americans Taken in Ambush on Tagayen River
General McArthur reports that on June 13 a Fortieth volunteer infantry detachment led by Captain Miller began a reconnaissance up the Tagayen river. Early morning ambushed by insurgents in a strong position, with seven killed eleven wounded and one missing after reinforcement from Tagayen failed to hold the position.
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War Department
McArthur
Manila
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Miller
Tagayen
Tagayen River
Chinese fight for independence and liberty
The Spokesman-Review notes Chinese seek independence and the right to govern themselves. It states no sympathy resolutions will be offered in Philadelphia or Kansas City, and mentions European powers training Chinese for future conflict among themselves.
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China
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Spokesman-Review
Bombardment and Siege Report From Tien Tsin
Dispatches from Shanghai and London describe Tien Tsin under continuous bombardment for days. Foreign settlements allegedly destroyed. heavy casualties reported among whites and Chinese forces. relief efforts and reinforcements are uncertain amid bolstered Chinese resistance.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Ottawa talk on possible BC lieutenant governor post
Ottawa reports if Sir Henri Joli de Lotbiniere accepts the British Columbia lieutenant governor role, M. E. Bernier is named inland revenue minister. The Montreal press debates whether McInnes should be recalled and urges resignation if no advisers can be found.
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Henri Joli de Lotbiniere
British Columbia
M. E. Bernier
St. Hyacinthe
Inland Revenue
Bernier
Wilfrid Laurier
Henri Joli
Montreal
Mcdlnnes
Dominion
Molnnes
Dunsmuir
MceInnes
McInnes
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