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Vou. L. SaTurDAY, AuGusT 17, 1912, No. 51.

An encouraging sign of progress is the organization of the set-
ilers of the Bulkley Valley into an agricultural association, which is
to hold its first fair on September 21, With an energetic committee
in charge, unanimously supported by the residents of the district,
arrangements for the event are well under way, and there is no
room for doubt as to the success of the undertaking. A successful
annual fair will prove a great factor in the development of the Val-
ley, and the progressiveness of the men who are bringing this great
agricultural district to the front is evidenced by the ambitious pro-
gram which is being arranged, The association and its fair are
worthy of the support of all who have the interests of the Northern
Interior at heart, and we bespeak for them the unhesitating assist-
ance of all our readers,

The people of Hazelton and the Interior are watching with
some curiosity the course pursued by the press and people of Prince
Rupert with respect to matters in which the interests of this dis-
trict are—or appear to be—opposged to those of the town of Stew-
art, on Portland Canal. The latter point, which is ambitious to
become the terminus of a transcontinental railway and a business
rival of Prince Rupert, is making a strenuous effort to capture a
share of the Interior trade which now accrues to Hazelton and
Prince Rupert. In the matter of the projected railway to the Ground.
hog coalfield, Hazelton has made out at least as good a case as has
the new aspirant for the Interior trade; but while every publicity
is afforded by the Prince Rupert papers to the arguments adduced
by the Stewart boosters, we have seen no evidence in the press of
the terminal town that any interest is there taken in efforts to
develop the trade of Hazelton. This town, the distributing center
for an immense district, is tributary to Prince Rupert, and it should
hardly be necesnary to point out te the people of that city that
efforts on their part to assist in the development of Hazelton’s trade

will inure to their advantage.

A New British Empire

The London Daily Telegraph
gays: ‘ ‘Call us to your coun-
cils!’? said a great statesman of
the Dominion a. few years ago.
Here is Mr. Borden repeating the
invitation, and that not merely
in general, but alsoin particular
terms, and eager to discuss a
definite working scheme, ‘We
must,’ he said on Wednesday,
‘have some voice in that policy
which shapes the issues of peace
and war. | would like you to
understand that Canada does not
propose to be an adjunct, even
of the British empire, but to be
a great part in a greater whole.’
Unless the very soul of the Bri-
tish people is dead and withered
and we are really as decadent as
those who wish us least well
would like to believe, there can
be no doubt as to the answer
which so magnificent an offer
should bring forth, <A twelve-
month ago few even of the most
enthusiastic Imperialists would
have believed that the golden
hour was about to strike so soon,
It has struck, and it is here, and
whatever we think of British
ministers, and however we de-
test the principles of the extrem-
ists who help to keep them in
power, we shall not doubt their
cordial acceptance of a hand held
out with so magnificent a ges-
ture, For think of this new
alliance—for want of a better
term—means! What is Canada?
It is one of the world-states of
the immediate future. That
grand veteran, Lord Strathcona,
said the other day that within
the lifetime of the present gener-
ation, the population of Canada.
which is now eight millions,
would be equal to that of the
United Kingdom. Does anyone
’ challenge the prophecy? No one,
at least, who knows. The rapid
filling up of her vast. spaces pro-
ceeds at # unexampled rate. ‘fhe
‘fabulous story of the United
States will be repeated year by
year in the North, but with this
‘vast difference—unless British
:gtatesmen are blinded by the
‘densest and most invincible folly
—that the Canadian Dominion
‘may grow to the stateliest meas-
‘ate within and. not without the

British Empire. There stands
Canada, holding alike the gates
of the East and the West, sure
of herself, confident of her fu-
ture, proud of the race and civil-
ization to which she belongs, and
eagerly offering her volee in
council, her strength in war, her
prosperous exchange in peace.
How anyone can look coldly upon
such an invitation, we fail to
understand. Moreover, who does
not feel that the decision which
our statesmen are about to make
adects most vitally. other Statea
besides Canada. Suppose Cana-
da enters into this new tie with
the United Kingdom, does any-
one imagine that New Zealand,
which has always been foremost
in Imperial development, will
hold back? Or that Australia
will long be content to remain
outside the scheme? Or that the
Union of South Africa will not,
sooner or later, be irresistibly
drawn into the same great Coun-
ci] Chamber? They would cume,
of course, only of their own free
will, There would be no com-
pulsion save the force of mutual
attraction, and the great, baffling
problem of the British Empire
would bid. fair to be solved,’? -

The Canal Treaties _.

. By the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
Great -Britain renounced the
right, guaranteed by the Clayton-
Bulwer treaty. to join with the
United States in the construction
and. control of any canal. which
might be constructed uniting: the
water of the Atlantic and the
Pacifie oceans,

According to the terms of the
treaty aa signed by the negotia-
tors. on. February 5, 1900, the
United States agreed to unite
with Great Britain in guarantee-
ing the neutrality of the canal,
and to invite other nations to
join in this guarantee. The lat-
ter provision aroused a great deal
of opposition in the United States
and accordingly the treaty was
amended by the Senate so as to
leave with the United States the
right of. maintaining the neutral-
ity of the cinal, and specifically
abrogating the Clayton - Bulwer
tredty. The treaty thus amended

waa rejected ‘by Great: Britain, |

March 11, 1901. A new treaty
was negotiated the same year and
signed on November 18, provid-
ing for the abrogation of the
Clayton - Bulwer treaty, and
assuring to the United States sole
control of the canal and sole
right of maintaining its neutral-
ity, The United States on the
other hand, engaged to adopt
substantially the same rules
governing the equal rights of all
nations in the navigation of the
Suez canal.

The further provision was in-
corporated in the treaty that no
change in the sovereignty of the
territory traversed by the canal
should alter the principle of neu-
trality, and of equal rights of all
nations to enjoy the benefits of
the canal. In this form the
treaty was acceptable to Great
Britain, and it was ratified by
the United States Senate on
Dectmbeyr 16, 1901, .

In the course of an interview
the other day, Sir Richard Me-
Bride said:

“Dr, McKenna of Ottawa, re-
presenting the Dominion Gevern-
ment, is still in Victoria negotia-
ting a settlement of al] outstand-
ing questions affecting Indian re-
serves throughout the province.
I am quite confident that the
matter will be amicably adjusted
at anearly date. Respecting the
issue raised by Canon O’Meara,
Mr. F. ©. Wade, K. C., and
others, who represent them-
selves as the friends of the In-
dians and who claim that the In-
dians are entitled to an interest
in all the lands in British Colum-
bia, all I have to say is that the
position of the Provincial Govern-
ment is still unchanged and un-
der no circumstances will it re-
cognize their contention,”’

Speaking te the druggists
assembled in convention at Van-
couver, Premier McBride referred
to the naval question, and said
that British Columbia, which was
one of the Canadian Provinces
called on to guard the portals of
the Dominion, and Vancouver,
which was making huge invest-
ments along its waterfront,
should be prepared to do their
part in assisting in the upkeep of
an adequate naval strength in
the Empire. The sentiment was
received with loud cheering,

Chief Commissioner Scott of
the Railway Board has returned
to Ottawa and is of the’ opinion
that there will be a shortage of
ears to handle the western crain
crop this fall,

MANY NEW SETTLERS

Large Influx of Population from Europe
and the United States

Ottawa, Aug. 12:— During the
three months, April 1 to June 80,
of the current fiscal year, 175,341
immigrants arrived in Canada.
Of this number 121,998 arrived
at ocean ports and 53,343 from
the United States.

These figures now. show an in-
crease of 16 per cent, as com-
pared with those for the corres-
ponding months of last year,
which were 100,816 at open ports
and 438,802 from the United
States, making a total for the
months of the previous year,
168,118. ;

’ During the month of June this
year there were 46,888 arrivals,
32,140 at ocean ports and 13,748
from the United States, as
againt 40,000 for June last year,

Ready for Retreat
Juarez, Mex,, August 12:—Five.
big locomotives are kept in steam
continually in the railway yard
here and railway equipment
awaita the evacuation of the
troops under General Orozco,
commander of the rebel forces of
the north.

The federal army of Gen. San-
dines is supposed to have caught
Inez Salazar and his 1000 rebels,

Iee Creim Sundaes at the

Galena Club,

THE OMINECA MINER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1912 .

-NEW MINES DEPARTMENT

Federal Government May Appoint An-
other Western Minister

’ Ottawa, Aug. 12:—It is possible
that next session willsee an ad-
ditional portfolio created and the
west will secure a fourth min-
ister. It is understood that
strong influence is being brought
to bear by the mining interests
to have a minister of mines ap-
pointed. Formerly the mines
were under the minister of in-
land revenue, but have been
transferred to another depart-
ment, which, however, is one of
the heaviest of the departments.
It is felt that under a full fledged
minister the mining industry will
be given far more encourage-
ment than in the past. British
Columbia is particularly anxious
to see'a minister of mines ap-
pointed. Names suggested for
the position are R. B. Bennett,
Calgary; J. D. Taylor, New
Westminster; Robert Green,
Kootenay. The latter is a for-
mer minister of mines in the
British Columbia government.

LAND NOTICES

Omineca Land Distriet. Districtof
Coast Range V,
Take notice that William J. Lynch of

for permission to purchase the following
described lands.

Commencing at a post planted at the
Northwest corner of Lot 4779, Coast
District, Range V; thenca east~ 20
chains, nerth 45 chains, east 22 chains,
north 80 chains to bank of Skeena river
thence southwesterly following bank of
Skeena river to point of commence-
ment, containing about 150 acres, and
being ungazetted Lot No. 4780.
duly 24, 1912. William J. Lynch, 5

Omineca Land Distriet. District of

oast.

Take notice that I, Jeanie S. Gilmour,
of Glasgow, Scotland, occupation steno-
grapher, intends to apply for permission
to ‘purchase the following described
lands:

*Commencing at a post planted at the
northeust corner and being at the south-
west corner of Indian Reserve No. 3,
Coast District, thence south 40 chains,
east 40 chains, south 20 chains, west
50 chains more or less, north 60 chains
more or less, east 10 chains more or
less to point of commencement, con-
taining 140 acres mora or less:

Syne 24, 1912. Jeanie S. Gilmour,
4 James Gilmour, Agent,

Cassiar Land District

District of Cassiar
Take notice that Mike Costuros of
Vancouver restaurant keeper, intends
to apply for permission to purchase the

following described lands. .

Commencing at a post planted 1 mile
south of Lot 477; thence south 80 chains,
west 80 chaing, north 80 chains, east 80
chains to point of commencement con-

taining 640 acres more or less,
April 14 1912, Mike Costuros,
Bernard J. McMahon Agent

Cassiar Land District
District of Cassiar

Take notice that Theodore Bacerer of
Vancouver, restaurant keeper, intends
to apply for permission to purchase the
following described lands.

Commencing at a post planted 2 miles
south and 20 chains enst of lot 477;
thence south 80 chains, west 80 chains,
north 80 chains, east 80 chains to point
of commencement containing 640 acres
more or less. _ Theodore Bacerer,
April 141912. Bertiard J. MeMahon

Agent.

Caasiar Land District
District of Cassiar
Take notice that Bob Foster, of Van-
couver, logger, intends to apply for
pertnission to purchase the following
lescribed lands,

miles south and 20 chains east of lot
477, thence south 80 chains, west 80
chains, north 80 chains, east 80 chains
to point of commencement, containing
640 acres moreor less. Eob Foster,
April 14 1912. Bernard J, McMahon Agt.

Cassiar Land District
District of Cassiar

Take notice that Alfred Dahl of Van-
couver, clerk, intends to apply for
permission to purehase the tellowing
described lands,

Commencing ata post planted at the
nw. comer .of lot 477: thence north 80
chains, west 8. chains south 80 chains,-
east 6&0 chains, to point of commence-
ment containing 640 acres more or less.
April 14 1912, Alfred Dahl

Bernard J. McMahon, Agent.

Cassiar Land District. | Distzict of.
Cassiar -
Take notice that George Carros of
Vancouver, restaurant Keeper intends
to apply for permission to purchase the
following described lands.
Commencing at a Post planted at the

n.w, corner of lot 478; thence north 80

| chains west 80 chains, south 80 chains,

east 80 chaing,to point of commence-

ment, containing 440 acres more or less,

April 14 1912, George Carros,
Bernard J, MeMahon Agt.

Cassiar Land District. District of .

assiar .
' Take notice that Edward F, Fay, of
Vancouver, broker, intenda to apply for
ermission to purchase the following
Jescribed Janda,

Commencing at a post planted at the!

nw. gomer of lot 480; thence west 80
chaing, south 80 chains, eadt 80+chains,
north &0 chains to point of commenia-
ment, containing 640 acres more or lesa,

April 15 1912. -
P - Bernard J.

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Hazelton, accountant, intends to apply |:

Commencing at a post planted 8|

- Edward F. Fay, |
McMahon: Agt.'!

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FARM LANDS

along the line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Cen-
iral British Columbia. Every mile of railroad construction
adds to the value of the land. © Buy before the completion
of the. railroad. .

NORTH COAST LAND COMPANY, Led.

Suite 622 Metropolitan Building ,
VANCOUVER, B. C.

Paid up Capital $1,500,000,

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A. full line of Office Supplies
and STATIONERY.

Books, Magazines, Newspapers

Ansco and

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CAMERAS

and Novelties, _
SUPPLIZ 3 Photographic Post Cards,
Developing, Printing and Enlarging '

OMINECA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY
W.W. Wrathall, Hazelton, B. C, .

_ED. V. McBETH

Successor to Union ‘Transfer
and Storage’ Co,

F reighting Contractor

All Classes of Freight Handled with Care and Despatch _

Hay and Oats for Sale. Office at Omineca Hotel

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Agent for G, T. P. Townsited. ~ Phosnix, and London, Liverpool °

Reginald LeakeGale,1P. |

Deputy Mining Recorder; Real Estate,
Financial and Insurance Agent.
Walter GALE, |

’ FARM LANDS

Photographs Taken on’ the Spot Sent on Application ”
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PRE-EMPTIONS =. .

Pre-emptors Located. A Few Good Pre-emptions Still Open
All kinds of- MINING PROPERTIES dealt with

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