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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
4
The text presents a damaged, late poem by Archibald Lyamp man from the Canarian press. It contemplates mortality, solitude, and the search for meaning within human destiny, with lines about love, light in others’ eyes, and the lasting beauty of life.
Notice that Daytox mineral claim in Slocan City Mining Division West Kootenay District at mouth of Dayton Creek near Springer, via agent Geo N Aylard for E B Kinney, Certificate No 11000, intends sixty days to apply for Certificate of Improvements and Crown Grant. action under section 37 must commence before issuance. Dated March 6 1899.
The piece explains the U.S. lead ore duty as a protection measure against Mexican labor, not a Canadian retaliation. It notes American miners faced higher costs, Mexican wages rising, and ongoing agitation for a duty repeal, with smelters and rail interests opposing it.
The Tribune reports the Mining Recorder at New Denver may take over the Registrar role for the County Court, raising questions about the Gold Commissioner’s position. Alexander Surant was gazetted as Registrar, but no appropriation funds for a Gold Commissioner exist beyond a $2000 stipend for stipendiary magistrates. It remains unclear whether a Gold Commissioner will exist after July 1st and where his salary would originate.
The piece argues that the PR smelter policy harms BC smelting prospects, citing Nelson and Trail issues. It notes disputes over sampling works at Rosebery, Bosun ore quotations, and duties on Canadian lead sold abroad. It contrasts Canadian and American market access and criticizes bonding charges and railway bounties.
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