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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1894
Page
2
A telegram outlines a constitutional dispute over the governor's advisers in a loyal colony. It argues that the governor has faced personal or political pressure and urges decisive action to uphold constitutional liberties and seek proper counsel.
The Baselbte Halifar Chronicle laments Newfoundland's loss of constitutional government under Governor O'Brien. It accuses customs duties without sanction and mocks imperial approval while urging the Imperial authorities to restore Newfoundland’s self government promptly.
The passage quotes concerns that Sir William Whiteway if returned to government would push a Newfoundland railway to St Ives Bay, use colony labor, and threaten the labouring class. Critics argue the Whiteway era favors patriots and neglects fisheries while the Tory faction fears loss of control and labour access.
The piece compares 1886 road building costs under Mr Goodridge with those under Sir William Whiteway, citing Parliament speeches and figures. It claims sevenfold higher costs under Goodridge and notes wages paid to laborers, plus details on loan use and contracts with RG Reid for connecting roads.
The article lists per mile costs for several roads in Conception Bay and surrounding areas. Entries include Salmon Cove at $1936, Southern Pond and Hodge Water at $2161, Witless Bay Road at $2165, Conran's road from Chappel's Cove at $2618, Dildo road at $3500, Spaniard's Bay to Tilton at $3590, and Thorburn road at $5471 per mile. The Leader and allies vow to posterity on a memorable road project.
The article condemns Tory claims that Sir William Whiteway went to England or was summoned by imperial authorities. It asserts such reports are false, noting Whiteway answers to the local electorate, not imperial power. It warns election disputes may be decided by courts or public opinion, but stresses the people remain the real tribunal.
The Rev Father Shean of Coachman’s Cove earns praise for selfless aid to Hose survivors. He toured homes collecting coats dresses and other goods, distributing them to those in distress until all needs were met, his compassionate acts described as sunlit rays amid tragedy.
The Resolute arrives from St Johns on Thursday with cargo for E Dutler. Several schooners depart for St Johns with seal oil. The Grand Lake and Jubilee report swift runs. codfish are scarce. Diphtheria hits Leading Tickles, five children die. A Salvation Army yacht Salvationist, built at Robert's Arm, arrives for evangelistic work.
The Taber and Lloyd exploring party sailed for Labrador in the Swallow this morning and reached Nain on the Labrador coast. Leaders Taber and Lloyd, with Murphy manager of drills Regadd seaman Whelan pilot and Rendell chief engineer, were photographed in a group amid handshakes and goodbyes.
Telegraph dispatch from Halifax notes Carnot’s death linked to anarchist reprisals. Intercolonial Conference in Ottawa draws eight governments with Lord Aberdeen opening. Gladstone and Perier politics, Japan Korea tensions, and global strikes threaten steadiness. Carnot funeral draws huge crowds as unrest spreads. railway chaos and sunstroke incidents reported.
Walter C. Eliott of Portland argues Alaska salmon fisheries surpass seal fisheries in importance with five to six thousand workers and nearly a million cases canned yearly. He criticizes wholesale slaughter, illegal seining and dynamiting, urging stricter American public pressure and legislation to curb practices.
The telegram from New York describes ear distress caused by wax buildup and relief options. It advises syringing with warm soap and water or glycerine oil at night. If unresolved, a mustard poultice behind the ear at bedtime for two or three nights is likely to cure.
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