Array TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT -OF the- British Columbia Board of Trade, Together with Various Appendices, List of Members, Office Bearers, Commercial Charges, Etc. OFFICE: BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, VICTORIA, B. C. OCTOBER, 1901 DBER 28TH, 1878 CONTENTS. t of Past Officers from i. Lumber and Ti Fri ish Colun hh S almon Pac ealing Cat h Columb ti Columbi , Imports 1900.... 1900... Bri ish Colun toms Sta biaS Briti Britis thju Brib f Co. Im, sh Colum for 30 Ex years end ing J gli 1 1 fo;.3° Inl ind Reven ue,C nada, Div N 0.37.38. rage Mo and Sno 13 Statio nate of V sus Popu dway Sta me Protec bia, 1898 nand Ste ier and P de of Con es on Sto ling Regi athly rf_U. Table al Re nsin and Annu al Rainfall Cor Me of Annua R ainfall.. | , B. C.... Ra Ga Hon) British Cc Vet of Bri _ "elm- des.. jIpF. Sc< Ra Mi Pr al Charge ofMercha ment Land ! *£? BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. L. G. McQUADE, C. F. TODD, . F. ELWOETHY, OFFICERS J90M902. J. G. Cox, Thomas Earle D. R. Ker, J. A. Masa, John Piercy, E. V. Bodweli F. C. Davidge. H. M. Graham D. R. Ker, COUNCIL- Lindley Crease A. B. Frasee, Henry Croft, H. M. Grahame, Simon Leiser, C. H. Lugrin, A.'G. McCandless, T. W. Paterson E. G. Prior, R. Seabrook. BOARD OF ARBITRATION! Gavin H. Burns, J. G. Cox, Thomas Earle, a. B. Fraser, Richard Hall, H. D. Helmcken, G. A. Kirk, A. G. McCandless. STANDING COMMITTEES. FISHERIES i 'Ggs, G. A. Kirk, B. C. Mess Walter Morris, W. A. Ward. MANUFACTURES i l, D. R. Ker, W. J. Pendra*s J. A. Sayward, H. J. Scott. HARBOURS AND NAVIGATION i Clarke, J. G. Cox, N. Hardie, J. W. Trc PUBLIC WORKS AND RAILWAYS! l, H. F. Bullen, T. W. Paterson, FINANCE! Wm B. W. W. '. Oli MINING AND PROPERTY! AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY, AUDITORS s B. S. Heisterm; of Commerce of Victoria, Vancouver 1 TEAK. PRESENT. VXCE-PRESIDENT. SECRETE R Burnab A. F. Main 1864 C. W. Wallace Jules David A. F. Main 1865 Jules David A. F. Main 1866 Henry Rhodes A. F. Main 1867 Henry Rhodes Gustav Sutro Robert Plummer. 1868 Henry Rhodes Gustav Sutro Robert Plummer. 1869 Henry Rhodes Gustav Sutro Robert Plummer. 1870 Henry Rhodes Gustav Sutro Robert Plummer. 1871 Henry Rhodes Gustav Sutro Robert Plummer. 1872 Henry Rhodes E. Grancini Robert Plummer. 1873 Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt'. Robert Plummer. 1874 Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt. Robert Plummer. Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt. Robert Plummer. 1876 Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt. Robert Plummer. 1877 Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt. Robert Plummer. 1878 Henry Rhodes T. L. Stahlschmidt. Robert Plummer. Officers of tlie Britisli Board of Trade, YEAR. PRESIDENT. 1 VTCE-PRESmENT. Oct. 28th, ■ R. P. Rithet, J.P.. 1878, tp William Charles ... E. Crow Baker. 1880-1.. . R. P. Rithet, J.P.. William Charles ... E. Crow Baker. 1881-2.. . R. P. Rithet, J.P.. William Charles ... E. Crow Baker. 1882-3.. . R. P. Rithet, J.P.. Roderick Finlayson. E. Crow Baker. 1883-4.. . R. P. Rithet, J.P.. Roderick Finlayson. E. Crow Baker. 1884-5.. . R. P. Rithet, J.P.. Mat. T. Johnston... E. Crow Baker. 1885-6.. .Jacob H.Todd, J.P. Edgar Crow Baker.. Wm. Monteith. 1886-7.. .Jacob H.Todd, J.P. Thos. Earle Wm. Monteith. 1887-8.. . Robert Ward, J.P.. . Robert Ward, J.P.. T. R. Smith 1888-9.. Thos. Earle Wm. Monteith. 1889-90. . Robert Ward, J.P.. Thomas B. Hall.... F. Elworthy. 1890-1.. . Robert Ward, J.P.. Thomas B. Hall... F. Elworthy. 1891-2.. . Thomas B. Hall... A. C. Flumerfelt... F. Elworthy. 1892-3.. . Thomas B. Hall ... A. C. Flumerfelt.. 1893^.. . A. C. Flumerfelt... C. E. Renouf F. Elworthy. 1894-5.. . A. C. Flumerfelt... C. E. Renouf F. Elworthy. 1895-6.. . D. R. Ker Gus Leiser F. Elworthy. F. Elworthy. 1896-7.. . D. R. Ker G. Leiser, G. A. Kirk 1897-8.. . G. A. Kirk W. A. Ward 1898-9.. . G.A. Kirk W. A. Ward ....... F. Elworthy. 1899-19C : W. A. Ward L. G. McQuade F. Elworthy. 1900-01. . W. A. Ward L. G. McQuade F. Elworthy. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. . Drake, Jackson . Paints and Van- Baker, M Barnard, F. S Barnard, G. II. Baxter, C. S Beckwith, J. L Beeton, H. C 33 Finsbui Bell, H. P R. Baker & Son B. C. Elec Ry. Co., Ld . McPhiUips, Wootton & B. Bethune, J. T Billinghurst, E. E.... Blackwood, E. E Bodwell, Ernest V ... Boggs, Beaumont Bone, W. H Boorman, W. W Brenchley, A Brown, George McL . White Horse, Y. T . B. C. Development Co.... . Alaska S. S. Co . Bodwell & Duff . T, N. Hibben & Co . Victoria Print'g & Pub. Co. . F. R. Stewart & Co n Pacific Ry 1, P. R The Coloni James Victoria Truck & Dray Co. n, John Albion Iron Works . H. F B. C. Marine Ry. Co , W. F., J. P Esquimalt Marine Ry GavinH Hay and Grain. Managing Director. Barrister-at-Law. Customs Broker. Commission Agent. Civil Engineer. Mining Broker. Agent. Barrister-at-Law. Insur. and Gen. Agt. Bookseller and Statn' President. Executive Agent. Manager. Managing Director. ShipE Cassidy, Robert Barrister-at-Law Challoner, W. L Challoner, Mitchell & Co.. Jeweler. Christie, Wm C. P. R. Telegraph Co Manager. Clarke, Chas. E '.... Harbour Master Claxton, Fred. J Land Agent. Cohen, H. Hirschell Cassiar Central Ry Man. Director. Coigdarippe, J Retired. ARD OF TRADE. Courtney, Geo. L Esq. Cox, Capt. J. G E. E Crease, Lindley Crease & Crease Barrister-at-Law. Croft, Henry, J. P Consulting Engineer. Cusack, Thos. R Printer and Publisher. Davidge, F. C Day, Robert S Dewdney, Hon. Edga Duff, L. P ' Dunsmuir, James, M. E. P.. Union Collieries Presidei Dupont, Major C. T Retired. Davidge & Co., Ltd Shipping Agent. Architect. Bodwell & Duff Barrister. Earsm . Ears man & Co ... Commissi Ebert , Hon. D.M., M.P.I . Ebe rts & Taylor ... Barrister- Elwor hy, F . B. C . Board of Trade.. .. Secretary Erskir e, R . Ersk ine, Wall & Co.... . Grocer. Ewen Alexander . Ewe n & Co. (Westmins er) Canner. ester, J. L Paints, etc. er, F. W., J. P (Ashcroft, B. C) Merchant. er, A. B Walter S. Fraser Co., Ltd.. Merchant. Goodacre, Lawrer Gordon, B Gosnell, R. E.... Goward, Albert T Gowen, C. N.... Grahame, H. M.. Grant, Capt. Wm Greer, B. W B. C. Electric I . Manager, ver.) Manager . Supt. of B. C BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OP TRADE. Hall, R. H., J. P Hudson's Bay Co In charge. Hall, Richard, M. P. P... Hall & Goepel General Agent. Hall, John A Victoria Chemical Works. . Managing Director. Hardie, Norman Dodwell, Carlill & Co Agent. Hayward, Charles Contractor and Builder Heisterman, B. S Heisterman & Co Insurance and Finance. Helmcken, H. D., M.P.P.. Drake, Jackson & H Barrister-at-Law. Henderson, A Vic. Transfer Co., Ltd.... Superintendent. Henderson, Wm Henderson Bros Druggist. Higgins, Hon. D. W Hinton, John A Hinton Electric Co., Ltd.. Electrician. Holland, C. A B. C. Land & Invt. Agcy.. Managing Director. Hunter, Joseph, M. P. P.. E. & N. Railway Gen. Supt. Jamieson, Robert Jensen, William. Johnson, E. M .. Johnston, M. T. Tones, Stephen . , Findlay, Durham &B.. Ker, D. R Brackman Ker Mill Co , Ltd., Man'gDirec King, Chas. R ... ... Manfg. Agent. Kirk, G. A Turner, B neton&Co.. .... Merchant. Langley, W. H Martin & Langley Barrister-at-Law. Leiser, Simon S. Leiser & Co Wholesale Grocer. Lenz, M Lenz & Leiser Wholesale Dry Goods. Lindsay, Jas. A R. Dunsmuir & Son Auditor. Loewen, Joseph Vic. Brew. & Ice Co., Ltd. Director. Lubbe, T Furs and Skins. Lugrin, C. H Daily Colonist Editor. Luxton, A. P Davie, Pooley & Luxton... Barrister-at-Law. BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Macaulay, H. C... Macaulay, Norman . MaclureJ. C Mara, J. A Marvin, E. B Mason, C. Dubois.. McAlister, John ... McCandless, A. G.. McQuade, L. G.... Mess, Bernhard C. Milne, G. L Mitchell, James ... More, A. W Morris, Walter Munn.D J Munsie, W . Robt. Ward & Co. E. B. Marvin & Co . (San Jose, Cal.) ... . A. W. Mor . (New Westi , Merchant. Merchant. Merchant. . Ship Chandler. rister-at-Law. . Clothier. Ship Chandler. Oliver, W. T.. Vic. Lum. and Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Chemainus), Mgr Piercy, J Pike, M. Warburton.. Pither, Luke Pitts, S.J Pooley, Hon. C. E., J Prior, Lt.-Col. Hon. 1 . Clarke & Pearson . . Pemberton & Son . Pendray & Co . Tupper & Peters ... OK Barrister-at-Law. Wholesale Dry Goods. Explorer. Wine Merchant. Barrister-at-Law. ir&Co., Ltd., Hardware, etc. [ COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Redfern, Chas. E . Manufac uring Tewele Rithet, R. P .... R. P. Rid et & Co., Ltd. . Mer. and Shipping Ag Robertson, Arthur ... ... Ma tin & Robertson .... . Com mis. ion Agent. Robertson, A. Stuart . ... Glo be Can & Mill Co... . Manager Robins, S. M .. Van . Coal Co. (Nanaimo) . Superint endent. Ross, Harrie G . .. Dix ieH. Ross& Co.... . Grocer. Sehl, Jacob... Shallcross, J. J Shotbolt, Thon Simon, James, nith, H ;, J. P. . Lumber Merchar, . Manager. Vice-President. . Shallcross, Macaulay & Co. Merchant. Druggist. Can. Bank of Commerce.. Manager. M. R. Smith & Co Biscuit Manufacturer. Smith, Thos. R Robt. Ward & Co., Ltd.. . 'Merchant and Shipper. Spencer, C David Spencer Dry Goods. Spratt, C. J. V Victoria Machinery Depot.. Proprietor. Stemler, Louis Stemler & Earle Coffee and Spice Mills. Swinerton, R. H Swinerton & Oddy Land Agent. Taylor, E. A Royal Bank of Canada .... Manager. Temple, Ernest Hickman Tye Co., Ltd .... Manager. Templeman, Hon. Wm Times Printing Co., Ltd... Managing Editc Thomson, Jas Hudson's Bay Co Manager. Todd, C. F J. H. Todd | Son Wholesale Groc Troup, Jas. W Can. Pacific Nav. Co Manager. Turner, Hon. J. H Turner, Beeton & Co Merchant. Ward, W. A Ward, Robt . >n, E. C. . BOARD OF TRADE. Wan . D., apt.. Weiler, Otto Weiler Bros . Welsh, E. E B. C. Market Wey, W. G Bradstreet Co Wilkinson, C. H 9, New Broac Williams, Robert T Wilson, William W. & J. Wilsc . London. . Publisher. . Clothier. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT The British Columbia Board of Trade JULY 1st, 1900, TO JUNE 30th, 1901. To the Members of the British Columbia Board of Trade : Gentlemen,—Following the annual custom, adopted by retiring officers during the past twenty-one years, it is our privilege to submit for your consideration a brief review of the conditions and leading commercial events of the Province, and in order that you may readily judge the progress made during the past twelve months, it is proposed to deal with the various subjects in the order with which you are familiar. Mining. Lode mining development, for output of such mines in 1894 - lion dollars. During the tweb 1900, the output was a little over 1 of nearly 50% compared with produ. The number of shipping mines inc output resulted principally froi : still in the initial stage ol will be remembered that the s only three quarters of a mil- months ending 31st December, ' ten million dollars, an increase uring the previous year, to 99, but the increased ted shipments froi the oldei ind fun ; bodies. shes evidence of the permanence of the 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Trail Creek. In the Trail Creek division two mines shipped 200,609 t°ns of ore during 1900 and the shipments from seven others aggregated 17,017 tons additional. Extensive development works proceeded on many other properties. On one of them 113 men were constantly employed, although there were no shipments of ore. From the number of certificates of work issued in 1900, it appears that there are 520 claims for which it is desired to obtain Crown grants. Shipments from Trail Creek have greatly increased lately and during the first six months of this year are about equal to those made in the twelve months of 1900. The ore produced by these mines contains gold, silver and copper, which is extracted by smelting. Boundary Creek. The country to the west of Trail Creek, embracing Grand Forks and Kettle River, is known as the Boundary Creek District. The ores are "copper-gold " somewhat similar to that mentioned ; though richer in copper and lower in gold so far as discovered. For this reason and in consequence of the cost of transportation to smelters the mines only recently commenced shipping. During 1900 the shipments totaled 97,000 tons. Between ist January and 30th April this year over 100,000 tons were shipped. The underground explorations in this division exceed twelve miles and the successful operation of the shipping mines, based on smelter returns, have stimulated increased activity in development works. Nelson. In the Nelson division there has been a marked improvement in development work, although not much change in output. Additional, stamp-mills have been recently installed and larger returns may be looked for. The future of Nelson is .very promising, for only a few of the properties being worked have marketed their product. Work was done on over 1700 mines and claims. Slocan. There are 40 shipping mines in the Slocan divi sion. The output in 1900 was 35,000 tons and the shipments this year to the middle of May exceed 10,000 tons. The mines of this division, producing silver and lead principally, have been dependent on the United States for a market. The ore is mostly high grade, still, in consequence of the fluctuations ANNUAL REPORT. ' 13 in the price of the metals it contains, there have been times when some of it would barely return a profit after paying United States duty and transportation to the far distant smelters. It has become apparent, as a means to establish silver-lead mining on a proper basis, that refineries must be established in Canada and the Dominion Government has agreed to bonus the manufacture of pig-lead from Canadian lead ore in Canadian territory as follows :—$5 per.ton for every ton of refined lead produced during 1902, $4 per ton during 1903, $3 per ton during 1904, $2 per ton during 1905 and $1 per ton during 1906. This bonus is considered a sufficient inducement to encourage the home manufacture of pig lead, instead of exporting the crude ore, as is now done, and the Dominion Government may be congratu- - lated upon the wisdom of granting the petition of the mine owners at the proper time. The richness of the Slocan division is proved beyond question and with the establishment of lead refineries its possibilities, so far as can be seen, are practically unlimited. In the Lardeau and Trout Lake division there coveries under develop- silver-lead with gold, and there is also free milling gold quartz. There was considerable excitement lately in consequence of a "strike" of free milling ore on Incommappleux river. Incommappleux riv by steamer from Arrowhead, distant about 7 miles Lardeau and Trout Lake. any important The ores com ; reached East Kootenay. Fort Steele mining divisior has shown marked improver in East Kootena- value was $2,210,151 in 1900, as against $64,393 in l899- Three mines contributed largely—due to recent railway con struction, a fact which it is desired to emphasize. One of these mines shipped 16,000 tons of ore averaging 50 to 55% lead and 20 to 25 ozs. silver. In the Fort Steele division 105 properties are held under Crown grants or certificates of improvement. Work was certified to have been done on 704 others and 470 new locations were recorded in 1900. In the Golden and Windermere divisions there was an increase of output but the total is not important. One of the 3IA BOARD OF TRADE. n Toby creek, Windermere, shipped 500 tons of ore eraging 50% lead and 50 ozs. silver at a cost of $7.85 for nsportation between the shaft mouth and steamer on Colum- t river, distant only 17 miles. mining operations are entirely dif- reviewed. Although bodies of rich pper-gold and silver-lead ores have been located, lack of proper s retarding development and the search for similar deposits is deferred. Placer mining on the creeks continues but the output of such gold is not large. Large sums of money have been invested in installing hydraulic plants, which just beginning to be productive. Shafts have been sunk in the dry beds of former rivers and tunnelling is being continued with encouraging results. The output of gold in 1900 from the hydraulic operations and dry diggings was equal to the combined output of the previous two years. neca. Omineca mining division, adjoining Cariboo on the north, is more difficult to reach, and many mineral claims which would be considered rich if provided with easy communications remain undeveloped. Some placer claims are being worked and hydraulic plants have lately been installed. It is expected that they are in operation this season. Atlin. Experience has shown that the gold-bearing grounds of Atlin can be more advantageously worked by hydraulicing than by the usual placer process of saving the gold. The plants installed by several companies in 1900 arrived too late to be of much benefit to their owners last season, but the work done in locating pay gravel will permit done this year. Latest advices report six hydraulic plants in operation and others nearly ready to commence. At the close of 1900 there were 182 hydraulic leases in force. It is too early to forecast the result. Royalty was paid on 11,490 ozs. of gold product in Atlin during 1900, but probably does not represent the total output. Atlin has an advantage of being more accessible than the adjoining country to the south and during the summer can be reached by train and ANNUAL REPORT. 15 steamer within 24 hours of leaving the ocean steamships. The cost of living is moderate. There has been considerable prospecting for quartz, and some properties under development are producing satisfactory results. Samples of quartz have been found showing free gold to the naked eye. A mill test of 274 tons of ore from one of the properties yielded $8 per ton. Quartz mining does not usually receive so much attention in a country like Atlin so rich in gold-bearing gravel deposits. With this knowledge and when considering how very recently the discoveries were made it is possible to more duly appreciate the progress made. Bennett. The Bennett division, and all the country be tween Atlin and the territory in dispute on the seaboard, is mineralized and is receiving the attention of prospectors. Some quartz claims are being developed, but frequent rushes of the miners to creeks with gold bearing beds is interfering with systematic or extensive operations. Stikine, Liard The Cassiar Central Railway Co. has done and Skeena. considerable prospecting'since date of incorpora- """ tion in 1897, and last year installed a complete hydraulic plant on Thibert creek, in the Cassiar division, where a gold-bearing gravel deposit 200 feet in width, 60 feet high and 10,500 feet in length is located. The gravel is said to yield 50 cents per cubic yard. It was expected that hydraulicing would commence last month. Copper properties are also being opened up. The Company is confident that these claims are in one of the most promising mineral belts in British Columbia. Prospecting and development works by individuals and other companies are progressing, but shipments of ore have not commenced. means of communication is the great drawback which is retarding extensive development of many loca- r division. A railway from Kitamaat e interior would give a great impetus to mining develop- i that vicinity which no doubt is highly mineralized. Lack of better ;k which is ret; tions in the Skeen 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Mainland, Coast All along the coast of the mainland to the south and Yale. anc* eastward to adjoin the country covered in the foregoing remarks there are many properties being developed and some are shipping ore. It is beyond the scope of this review, however, to do more than mention the fact. Texada. Of the smaller islands Texada takes the lead in mining. The output of one company's properties in 1900 exceeded 7000 tons. There was in addition a considerable amount of work done on a great number of mineral claims and in many places fine bodies of ore have been found. There was recorded 36 new claims. The ores contain copper, silver and gold. These developments are building up two small but prosperous towns and the latest reports from the island Vancouver On the west coast of Vancouver Island the Island. development work in progress is very encouraging. On one of the properties situated on Alberni canal there is already completed over one thousand feet of shafts and tunnels. The ore in sight exceeds 100,000 tons, more than half being good grade. This good grade ore, if treated at the Puget Sound smelters, would return a profit of $9.60 per ton. If matted near the mine in sufficient quantities the profit, on the basis of present prices, would be increased 50%. On another property over 3,000 feet of development work has been accomplished. There was an average of 20 men employed all last year. There are several other properties being developed. One of them is connected by an aerial double rope tramway, with bunkers on deep sea water, distant from the mine only 2,200 feet. A shipment of ore from this property, after paying all charges, returned a profit of about $14 per ton. The ores in the vicinity of Alberni canal are principally copper, silver and gold, but free milling gold quartz is also under development. On Barclay Sound and the numerous inlets to the north, ore bodies have been located, but development is not so far advanced as in the eastern mining divisions and Alberni, although, so far as can be seen, they are equally rich in minerals. Gold-bearing sands occur at various places and at Wreck bay have recently received attention. The output in a few months of 1900 was about 700 ANNUAL REPORT. 17 ounces valued at $10,639. Additional gold saving machines are being operated this year and larger returns may be looked for. On the south of Vancouver Island and near Victoria to the north there are several properties being worked. On the 18th May some members of the Board visited the Lenora and Tyee properties, on Mount Sicker. Some of the party left the train at Duncans and the others went on to the next Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway station, Westholme, from whence the mines were reached by waggon roads, 9 and 7 miles respectively. The ore is taken from the Lenora mine through tunnels and up to 23rd March 11,867 tons had returned $175,831.42 as per smelter returns. Between that date and date of the visit about 2,500 tons additional had been shipped, said to be similar in value. There was besides a quantity of ore probably equal to that shipped, which will pay to concentrate or ship to a smelter if erected near the mine. The Company has constructed and operates a railway to connect at Westholme with the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway. The ore being smelted on Puget Sound requires too frequent handling and it is intended to continue the mine railway to some suitable point on the coast, where it is contemplated to erect a smelter. A great saving in transportation charges would then be effected. Improvements on the Tyee mine have cost about $100,000. The shaft is sunk 200 feet on an extension of the Lenora ore bodies and only 125 feet from . the Lenora boundary. The company do not intend to ship ore until the various bodies are blocked out and there is a considerable tonnage in sight. The equipment consists of two 50 h. p. boilers, air compressor and the usual gear found in a mine worked under intelligent management. From the developments now being undertaken on Mount Sicker and vicinity it is pro- portant mines will result. Mining can be con- paratively low cost and the ore is near a railway les visited are situated about 1,400 was very refreshing after a tedious up-hill drive to have the little hive of industry suddenly come into view. The Lenora mine was specially inviting. The saw mill, general mine buildings and numerous small dwellings created a favourable impression. A hotel was nearly completed, and a school will soon be opened. These facts although not bable that ducted at a and deep sea water. The feet above sea level and 18 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. important in themselves are useful in estimating the value of the mining industry throughout British Columbia, for similar conditions obtain in all the camps where systematic work is being done. At a risk of becoming tiresome the principal mining divisions have been reviewed singly, although the net result of the mineral output could have been conveyed in a few words. For instance; output in 1899,$6,751,604; output in 1900,$10,069,757. From such figures, however, no estimate could be formed of the vast area which is mineralized. It will be further observed that these minerals are widely and evenly distributed, no portion of the Province having much advantage in this respect. Changes in the output occur from other causes; such as increased output in East Kootenay, due to railway construction, and increased output in the Boundary country, due to the operation of smelters there. It will be remembered that lode mining started near the navigable lake waters of Kootenay, and it will be found that development is principally in the country which has been opened up by railways. Seventeen mines operated by incorporated companies have already paid dividends. The returns of properties worked by individuals are not made public. The facts afford gratification for what has been accomplished and warrant a renewal of the expectations that British Columbia will some day rank amongst the mineral producing countries of the world. The openings in British Columbia for such investments are practically unlimited and varied to an extent seldom met with. The mining laws are liberal. Any person can stake a claim 1,500 feet by 1,500 feet, about 50 acres, and hold it by improving to the value of only $100 per annum. After five such annual improvements, the survey being reckoned an improvement worth $100, a Crown grant can be obtained. Coal and Col^e. The output of coal from the Vancouver Island collieries was 1,383,374 tons during 1900, and exceeded any previous year. About half of this quantity was exported to California. ■ Other shipments were made to Alaska and elsewhere. The consumption of Vancouver Island coal in California is increasing yearly while, Welsh, English and Australian coals are in less'demand. This coal is also used by the ANNUAL REPORT. I9 United States navy in preference to that mined in that territory. No better evidence could be produced in favour of Vancouver Island coal. The output of coke is also increasing. It finds a ready sale in California, where it comes in competition with coke from England. Several members of the Board visited the mines in the fall of 1900. Employment is given to 3,700 hands. The average earnings of the miners is $3 to $4 per day and there was evidence of prosperity generally. All the coke ovens were not working, but the demands were being met. The output of both coal and coke can be further increased as the various markets may warrant. The output ofthe Crow's Nest Pass collieries was slightly under 200,000 tons and nearly half was used in making coke. As soon as markets are extended the output will be increased, for the quality of the coke and coal is excellent and there is practically no limit to the supply. These mines give employment to 395 hands and the average earnings of the miners was $3 per day. Coal has been located in many other parts of British Columbia, notably on Vancouver, Queen Charlotte and some smaller islands, in the northern portions of the mainland and in the Yale district. It is not probable that very extensive developments will take place immediately, but as the fuel supply diminishes in more populous parts of the world the coal fields of British Columbia will be operated and as a natural resource may now be accepted as an asset of great value. Other Minerals. Iron has been located in many places but so far has been mostly used as a flux. The home market for iron is limited and that to the south is protected by a tariff. It is expected, however, that the high grade of the iron ore will induce capitalists to work the British Columbia deposits in the near future. Other minerals waiting development are, gypsum, mica, plumbago, quicksilver and asbestos. Of excellent building stone there is a choice favourably situated for handling, and asphaltum has been located on Queen Charlotte island. 20 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Much of the foregoing information has been culled from the very excellent report just issued by the Honourable the Minister of Mines. Space in this review forbids anything like a description which will do the mineral resources of British Columbia justice, and it is requested that those wishing additional information will obtain a copy of the Honourable Minister's report. Smelters. The smelting industry has been augmented by the successful operation of plants at Granby and at Greenwood, both in the Boundary country. The Granby smelter was "blown in" last August and to 30th April this year had treated 136,443 tons of ore. The Greenwood plant, between 18th February and 30th April last, that is in ten weeks, treated 24,857 tons of ore. The Trail smelter has a total capacity of 1,000 tons per day. The Hall Mines smelter, at Nelson, can treat 300 tons of ore daily. These two last mentioned can treat both copper-gold and silver-lead ores. The Pilot Bay smelter can handle silver-lead ores only. The smelter plant at Texada island has been added to and the capacity is now 125 tons daily. The establishment of additional smelter plants may be looked for very soon, the development of mines on the mainland coast and islands rendering them a necessity. The bounty offered by the Dominion Government will doubtless result in the operation of lead refineries. The Board's Committee on Mines has made enquiries regarding state owned smelting works in other countries, but reported adversely upon adopting similar measures here, being of opinion that such a course would interfere with private enterprise. n Fishing. The salmon pack of 585,413 cases in 1900, - less than expected. The Fraser river pack * below the average and is partly accounted for by a " strike " of the fishermen and consequent loss of the month of July pack. The fish, also, did not "run" up to expectation. There was abetter "run" on the Skeena river and the pack there was larger than in previous years. The shipments were : To Great Britain, - - - 382,978 cases. " Eastern Canada, - 7Q, 171 " AL REPORT. To Austrs " Other Stocks, 25>9°3 < 56,237 20,309 20,815 The Fraser river fisheries are seriously effected by the numerous traps operated in contiguous United States waters. On this side of the boundary line traps are not allowed and fishing is regulated by a weekly close season of 36 hours, and the length of the nets used, which gives the fish a better chance to get to their spawning grounds. On the United States side trap fishing continues all the year round, and under present methods which intercept the fish reaching the Fraser, threatens to ultimately ruin the industry on that river. In 1897 a Joint Fisheries Commission was appointed by the Government of Canada and the United States, and it is much regretted that the recommendations in regard to a common close fishing season in British Columbia and waters contiguous thereto have not been acted upon by the United States authorities. The desire in Canada is to conduct the fisheries in the best interests of the whole Dominion. On the United States side by neglecting to adopt ordinary precautions for the conservation of the industry and taking steps for the propagation of salmon it is in a large measure left to the mercy of the few who happen to have invested in canneries and traps. Canada is undoubtedly master of the situation; for by the establishment of traps on the south of Vancouver Island the fish can be intercepted on entering the Strait de Fuca. Our neighbours would then suffer acutely and would doubtless make prompt overtures for international regulations for the perpetuation of the fisheries which would be advantageous to all concerned. The State of Washington authorities have offered to assist in the establishment of additional fish hatcheries on the Fraser river. Before the privilege is conceded our neighbours should be required to observe the weekly close time and other regulations similar to those in force in this Province. At the recent session of the Legislature there was enacted provisions for local control of some of the British Columbia fisheries now under the authority of the Dominion Government. It is BOARD OF TRADE. improbable that they will become 1 been decided by the Courts. It has been shown from annus Government has received much Columbia fisheries than has been twelve months ending 30th June, i the expenditure by $33,606.14. exercise future control of the salmo it is to be hoped more will be don' industry. il some questions have tl returns that the Dominio larger revenue from Britis expended upon them. In th 899, such revem Whichever government may n fisheries of British Columbia ; towards conservation of the :ceeded Deep Sea The deep sea fisherie Fisheries, correspond with the abut fish offering. The local fnited States is protected by a tariff v 5 are not developed to dance of excellent food narket is limited and the hich makes it unprofit able. Attention is directed to the halibut fishing in Hecate Strait in United States vessels. It is reported that the operators encroach upon Canadian waters. That in consequence of the' plentiful supply of fish only the finest are selected and the remainder thrown into the sea again when dead. The fishing" banks must necessarily suffer in consequei be lost in affording due protection. and ii ihould Sealing. The 5,548 skir catch in 1900 • about equally divided betwee Behring Sea catches. There were 37 schooners employed. The sealing schooner owners have since amalgamated and this year's operations are controlled by an incorporated company. This industry is very jealously watched from the United States, and when the Joint Commission met at Quebec and Washington in 1899, one of the points for agreement was its purchase and the prohibition of future sealing by British Columbians. That Commission failing to agree on some other question the sealing proposals were also dropped. It is probable, however, that another Joint Commission will be appointed at an early date and that the sealing industry will again receive attention. This is very important to the City of Victoria, which is the home port of the ANNUAL REPORT. 23 p loss of say half a million dollars circulated in ;ar in wages, stores, repairs to schooners, etc., us, and this Board should carefully watch any igs jn this connection and urge that the City of : quid pro quo before a settlement of the sealing ummated. The 1 nber increase compare he following table : : during 1900 shows a good with former years, as will be private property .. 105,939,397 feet, private property. .. 124,546,658 feet, private property . . 161,900,463 feet. Cut on Crown lands, tim ;, private property. . .223,374,723 feet. Foreign demand was good and prices were maintained, lately the mills have not been so busy although freights are lower. The annual cut of lumber is scarcely appreciable when the immense forest wealth of British Columbia is considered. This timber furnished another natural resource, the approximate value of which it would be difficult to estimate and the value will increase with the depletion of the forests in more populous countries. Care must be exercised in keeping it intact as far as possible. The ravages of fire are serious, and are known to have been started in some cases by mining prospectors with the object of rendering their operations less laborious. There has been no attempt made in reforestration or diversification. Such measures would augment and perpetuate one of the chief natural resources of British Columbia. Shipbuilding. The lumber trade is suffering from discrimina tion in freights, is. 3d. to 2s. 6d. per thousand feet, compared with Puget Sound ports. This discrimination could be overcome by building the necessary vessels in British 24 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Columbia. The vessels being owned here the freights instead of, as now, being paid to foreign owners would be circulated in Canada. The men employed in the shipbuilding and as mariners would become a wage-earning and money circulating medium and their families would settle in the Province. The benefits to be derived, directly and indirectly, would be substantial. It is not easy if at all possible to obtain capital for such an enterprise under present conditions, hence the necessity for Dominion Government aid. Vessels of 600 to 1000 tons would suit the trade and a bonus of say $10 per ton for vessels of 450 tons and upwards built in British Columbia of either iron, steel, or wood, would be sufficient inducement during the first five years, afterwards the bonus could be reduced. The main object Agriculture. It is desirable that more attention should be ~ given to agriculture and stock raising in British Columbia. It is too often the case that in speaking of the natural resources in minerals, timber and fish that the possibilities of development in agriculture and stock raising are not duly considered. Taken as a whole the country is best adapted for small mixed farms, but in parts there are large tracts suitable for cattle raising. The crops of hay, roots and grain last year were good. The importations of United States flour have almost ceased and the output of the local mills is increasing yearly. Remunerative prices were realized for all agricultural products and there are no stocks. The fruit crops also were good. There is much land in the Province suitable for fruit growing; sheltered valleys with good soil. Local grown fruit is preferred to that imported. After ' supplying local demands the surplus is shipped to Eastern Canada as far as Winnipeg. Good prices are always obtained. The e thi: op prospects are good. The following on agricultural development has been taken from the advance pages of the British Columbia Year Book : ANNUAL REPORT. 25 " In a general way, agriculture is in a much healthier condition than at the time of the issue of the Year Book of 1897. At that time it was truly stated that the farmer had struck rock bottom. At the present time improved methods of soil cultivation are in use to a greater or less extent in all districts, and "farming" is gradually taking the place of the old plan of "cropping the land," without any attention to rotation or return to the soil of plant food. A notable feature of the new order of things is the demand for improved and pure-bred stock. In this connection the Dairymen's Association are doing excellent work, with the assistance of the Dominion Live Stock Commissioner, and auction sales of pure-bred animals, chiefly Shorthorns, have been successfully held in various parts of the Province. The number of creameries in operation has been doubled, and the older established ones have largely increased their output. The butter made fetches a higher price than the best imported article, owing to its superior quality and freshness. "Fruit-growing in the Okanagan District has proven successful beyond the best hopes of its progenitors, and in the course of a few years is certain to become a leading item of production. At the present time orchard extension is retarded by the want of enterprise of many of the holders of large areas of the land most suited for the purpose. Sub-division of the land is bound to come in the near future, and prosperous orchards and gardens will diversify the face of the country and take the place of wheat fields, displacing a crop of which the land has grown tired by constant repetition. In the Fraser Valley fruit-growing has suffered a set-back of recent years, from the prevalence of fungous diseases affecting trees and fruit; still many valuable varieties have demonstrated resistant powers against attack, and the problem is really one of adaptability. The grading and packing of fruit sent to market now compares favorably in most cases with that of California and Oregon, and has ceased to be a reproach to the growers. " The cost of clearing land has been materially reduced by the use of powder for blasting stumps, and improved stumping machinery, and the addition to the acreage under cultivation in timbered districts is large in the aggregate. Irrigation problems 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. in the arid districts form the question of the day, and there are excellent opportunities for the investment of capital in bringing water from a distance in sufficient quantity to irrigate large bodies of excellent soil, only requiring water privileges to bring about their cultivation in valuable crops, such as fruit, hops and tobacco. " At no time in the history of the Province has the outlook been so promising for agricultural interests generally as now. Assured markets and profitable prices for produce, owing to the ever-increasing demand, and the reduction of the cost of production, have brought about this satisfactory state of affairs." Dai a repc : Asso * Mr. Hadwen, Secretary of the lowing extract is made : "The three pioneer creameries of the Province, the Delta, Cowichan and Eden Bank (Chilliwack), were established in 1894-5, and have steadily increased their output year by year. This output being respectively last year: Chilliwack 107,615 lbs.; Delta 75,000 lbs.; and Cowichan 71,000 lbs. The Westminster turned out 80,000 lbs., and other creameries have been started in Sumas, Mission, Salt Spring, and lastly at Victoria, with a The following ini Honourable J. D. Pre may fairly be divided as tion department, and inflt so far as the outside w British Columbia there fields of occupation and must of necessity be man as been kind! ished by the o ,the best methods of carrying it on. it of the Government is an immigrates the augmentation of population •Id is concerned. In a Province like iiverse i -that an mai sided. migration policy " The present Government, upon assuming office, recognized that the methods ofthe Immigration Department required careful consideration, and as time and occasion would permit have endeavoured to develop a policy on more permanent and definite lines. What methods should be adopted are in a measure indicated by the nature of enquiries received respecting the Province as a whole not only through the Immigration Office but by all departments, including the office of the Agent General, London, England. Three things were apparent for effectiveness of effort: First, improved facilities for acquiring accurate information respecting the various conditions, resources and industries of the Province. This suggested the organization of a Bureau of Information, provision for which had previously been made by statute. The work of a bureau of statistics or information and that of an immigration office are so closely allied that several months prior to the death of the late John Jessop, Immigration Agent, who requested to be retired, it was decided as soon as his superannuation took effect, to amalgamate the two offices. This arrangement was carried out upon Mr. Jessop's death. The first tangible work of the Bureau will be the publication in a revised form of the British Columbia Year Book, now in press, after which publication of information in this and bulletin form will take place regularly. These publications will be supplied to enquirers and to all outside agencies of the Province. The information will be detailed and practical rather than general in its character. Of course, there are other features of the office at present in course of organization, but the foregoing is of prin- " Second, it was very evident that the office of the Agent General, if it was to serve its highest usefulness, required to be reorganized on a more comprehensive basis. It must really be nized > i head office of information and immigration for the Prov :nent and to some extent for the outside Itv that the Province :arry on the work I now well known, was dec the general administration the hands of the new inct posed that the office shall f t is possible, all the infor either give up any effort of the kind tuch more effective way. The latter, decided upon. The details as well ion of the office will, of course, rest ncumbent, but in a general way it is in concrete form, as far as n there is available—maps, -eports, literature, photographs, etc., etc., together wit exhibits of products of the Pacific Coast in raw and r :ured form. nufac 28 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. "Third, revision of methods in regard to settlement were necessary. More definite areas of available land and exact locations were desirable ; conditions of settlement had to be con- tion efforts successful. As indicated at the outset, the requirements of a policy were suggested by experience of settlers themselves and by the nature of enquiries received. This is by far the most difficult to deal with, and has had the earnest consideration of the Government. It involves a number of matters— public munication, colonizat lands available for se etc. While I am not sented, I may state t " Many of the remarks made for the Board of Trade report are for farm lands are on the increase west and from the Western anc States. One difficulty in dealin| able Crown lands within easy rea all our resources of t the same time utilize of a large, prosperous iplicable to this. Enquiries any of them from the North- 'acific States of the United ith these is the lack of suit- of markets. It is hard to xpa lands more d< ie acq ;sirabl e. A go, odd eal iprov :ention part hasb ■oved, -acted to the Okan iagan valle) whi Ie r lumei rous er iquiri ies are made respecting tl ist of V anc. DUV er Is ;land ai id th e Maini and." Education. B ritish Cc >lum ibia affoi rds exc ellen t educa tional oppo rtunit , th :choo Is bein g fn :e and unde- 1. In 1900 th ere we 246 commor 1, 48 g. aded, and 4 high schools, under the the ratepayers, at a cost t $284,909.10. New school dis tenant-Governor in Council as supervision of trustees elected by > the Provincial Government of xicts can be created by the Lieu- soon as there are fifteen children bet veen six and s outlying ag ingement is v xteen years of age icultural district ry advantageous. vithir the li s presc -ibed. this Pulp and Paper. For some years past the Board of Trade report has contained reference to the pulp industry, urg- : desirability of capital undertaking the manufacture of pulp in this form and althou: inaries have beei At the recent s passed authori: Matters have recently taken practical work has not yet actually begun, all prelim- 1 arranged in connection with its establishment. ;ssion of the Provincial Legislature an Act was ing the Government to enter into agreements with pulp companies on favourable terms, both as regards areas of land and royalties, and to reserve areas out of which selections of pulp lands might be made. Under the provisions of this Act arrangements have been made with the Industrial Power Co., of Nelson, B. C, and the Pacific Coast Power Co., of Victoria, B. C. These companies have acquired several large water-powers, and in addition to timber already secured, reserves for their purposes have been placed on a number of timber areas by the Government. From careful investigation of the subject it has been found that there are practically inexhaustible areas of pulp woods in the Province in spruce, hemlock, Douglas fir and cotton-wood. It has also been definitely ascertained that a very large market exists in British Columbia, the Pacific coast generally, the Orient, and Australia, for paper, and particularly in Japan for pulp. The natural advantages possessed by British Columbia together with favourable conditions for carrying on the industry will place British Columbia manufacturers in a very superior position to command the greater part of this trade in pulp, and news and wrapping papers. Railways. The following railways have been constructed during the past twelve months by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Between Vancouver and North Arm of the 3° [ COLUMBIA BOARD ( Fraser river, six miles. The Arrow Lake and Kootenay Railway, between Lardo and Trout lake, has been extended ten miles, and construction ofthe remaining portion, about twenty-six miles, is proceeding, a subsidy having been granted by the Dominion Government. The Proctor extension ofthe British Columbia Southern, twenty-one miles, is completed. The Canadian Pacific Railway is operating one hundred and fourteen miles of new line of the Columbia and Western branch of its system, as follows : Robson to Midway, ninety-eight miles ; Phoenix branch, ten miles ; Mother Lode, six miles, and about five miles of spur lines to various mines branching therefrom. These lines are all standard gauge. The construction of the Crows Nest Pass Southern Railway will be undertaken immediately. This line will connect the collieries with the Great Northern system at Jennings, distance about 60 miles. It will form an important connection for the collieries and a largely increased output of coal will follow. The Great Northern Railway is being continued from Marcus to Republic, both in the State of Washington, via :ascade and Carson, in British Columbia. The distance niles, but only about 12 miles is within this 5 Province. N )f these railways will receive subsidies. The City of Victoria has voted assistance towards a ferry service between the terminus of the Victoria and Sydney Railway and the mainland, near Point Roberts, from whence a railway will have to be constructed to Chilliwack, through an agricultural country, south of the Fraser river. This line will connect with the Great Northern system and the cars of that railway will be brought to Victoria. A charter for the mainland railway has been obtained and the railway must be constructed and the ferry established within a few months otherwise the assistance will not be given. In May last an ture providing subs way. There are fi\ Act *. s of $4,000 per * the Provincial Legis he neighbourhood of iwack and Hope to -nately three hundred ANNUAL REPORT. i. For a railway from the coast in English Bluff, near Point Roberts, via Cl Midway, Boundary Creek District, apprc and thirty miles. 2. For a railway from the present terminus of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway to the northern end of Vancouver island, approximately two hundred and forty miles. 3. For a railway from Rock Creek to Vernon to connect with the Shuswap and Okanagan Railway, approximately one hundred and twenty-five miles. >r a railway from the Co, dmately one hundred mi st, at Kitamaat, to Hazel- railway from Fort Steele ldred and fifty miles. mately The companies receivin (a) To pay to the Provi five years and 3°/0 per annui the railways. (b) To give the Provincial Government absolute control 1 freight and passenger rates. 2/0 per annu gross earnin (c) To a ways at a •aim Dbede tent to acquire the r srmined by arbitrati It is further provided that any company claiming a subsidy under the Act must commence work on the railway on or before ist July, 1902, and prosecute it diligently to the satisfaction of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. The objects and importance of these railways it is not necessary to dwell upon. They are too well known to require recapitulation. The Provincial Government having recognized them is sufficient. What is now looked for is a commencement and assurance that the works will be completed without delay. The session of the Legislature having closed without anything definite being known has exercised a very prejudicial influence 32 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. throughout the Province, the effects of which will be felt throughout Canada. Capital for the development of great natural resources is withheld, not from any doubts as to returns from such investments, but simply on account of the uncertainty as to when they can be realized. The situation is serious and it will redound to the credit of those responsible if it is rightly gauged and treated accordingly. Reference may be made to the agitation for a line from the Coast to Kootenay which shall be independent of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The agitation should not be taken as undue antagonism to that Company, but to the which I of knowledge of the beneficial effects wherever railway competition exists. Government freight and passenger rates is right and proper, but be no mistaking the public demand for railway cc between the Coast and Kootenay. During the last two years the Dominion Government has granted railway subsidies amounting to about $7,000,000, of which British Columbia was voted $192,000. During 1899 the Province contributed to the Dominion treasury $3,208,788, the expenditure by the Dominion in British Columbia being $1,334,- 618 during the same year. The Provincial per capita contribution was $25.67 against a per capita contribution for all Canada of only $8.93. Between the year 1872 and 30th ultimo the Dominion Government will have received from British Columbia $42,375,349 and expended in the Province during that time $28,968,091, leaving a balance in favour of British Columbia of over $13,500,000. These are the figures submitted to the Dominion Government by the Government of British Columbia when asking for a more liberal expenditure upon local public works. Efforts should be made to acquaint eastern manufacturers with the condition of affairs in this western Province. If they could only be brought to realize the possibilities of trade expansion within their own Dominion the required assistance in railway construction in British Columbia would be promptly given. The fact that British Columbia is prepared to pledge its credit to the extent of about four million dollars to aid the construction of the railways mentioned should be a sufficient guarantee of their importance and their actual necessity. NUAL REPORT. 33 Telegraphs. It is expected that a through telegraph service " will be established with Dawson, Yukon Territory, early next month. Two parties were in the field last year, one working from Atlin southward and another from this end worked northward. It only remains to construct a short intervening distance in order to connect. Messages must now be forwarded by steamers to Lynn Canal. ich of this ; has been constructed from Hazelton to Port Simpsoi served by telegraph Ocean Trade. There has not been much change in the ocean trade. The Canadian Pacific Railway "Empress'" steamships engaged in the China-Japan trade continue their regular service every three weeks in summer and monthly during the winter, and it has been found necessary to put additional steamships on the route occasionally. The Northern Pacific Steamship Company has six vessels, and the Japan Mail Steamship Company, running in connection with the Great Northern Railway, six engaged in the same trade. All these call at Victoria on both inward and outward voyages. The Canadian Pacific Rai ay Coi lpany have thre jj a monthly ser calling at Honolulu, Brisbane (Queensland) and Sydhey (New South Wales). Alaska There is nothing to add to the reasons set forth Boundary. ln previous reports for the necessity of immedi- ately defining the Alaska boundary. It is merely mentioned as an assurance that a matter of such importance is not overlooked. It appears unreasonable on the part of the United States that it will not submit the question to arbitration. Trade and No one who will carefully rev Outlook. resources of British Columbia cai - the i favourably impressed with the great wealth con- in. Distributed over an area of nearly 400,000 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. square miles and the population being sparse rapid developm will be impossible under present conditions. But the situat can be entirely changed by improving means of communicati In the early months of this year there was a very buoyant feeling in business circles engendered by the belief that important railway construction would be commenced immediately. Disappointment has caused a perceptible reaction. Construction of the railways provided for in the Act which was passed at the recent session of the Legislature would give a great impetus to business throughout Canada. The opening up of Vancouver Island by a railway to the north end is of the utmost importance. Unprecedented mining developments may be expected to follow. There is much land too which could be brought under cultivation. In no part of the Province is there so much timber wealth. The railway would also pass through lands which will be utilized in the manufacture of wood pulp. The beneficial effect of the establishment of such industries in a country at present practically waste lands would be felt throughout Canada. The proposed railway between Kitamaat and Hazelton is equally a necessity. It would pass through much agricultural land and form an outlet for a country rich in minerals which cannot now be developed on account of the cost of transporting the requisite plants. It is gratifying to note that surveyors have gone north to locate this line. Injury is being done to Canada by delaying construction of the Coast-Kootenay line. In consequence the trade of the territory in which mining is more advanced than elsewhere in British Columbia, is made tributary to the United States via Spokane. The Yukon trade is undergoing a change inconsequence of the high freight rates charged by the White Pass and Yukon Railway. The immense trade of the country is rapidly becoming the monopoly of large trading and transportation companies in the United States, who ship from San Francisco and elsewhere via St. Michaels, and are thereby able to sell goods on the basis of cost price of similar goods shipped via the railway and realize fit on the difference in the freight. If the lad been provided, as was so urgently It is no exaggeration to say that the possibilities of trade expansion in British Columbia are unequalled in any part of the British Empire. But if the full benefits are to accrue the situation must be faced boldly. Prompt, united and vigorous action Ministers of the Dominion Government and eastern manufacturers, who visit this Province too seldom, have expressed their astonishment at the resources. They have arrived quite prepared to believe in their existence, but after personal investigations have admitted them to be far greater than previously conceived. Their .support is necessary in expanding what is acknowledged to be the manufacturers' best Canadian market. The most pressing need is Federal aid towards railway construction which the Provincial contributions to the Federal treasury amply justify. The sum paid into the Dominion treasury through the customs and inland revenue departments alone during unted to approximately $3,250,000, about one-third of the collections having been made at Victoria, the capital. To these must be added the amounts paid through the fisheries, the post office and other departments of the Federal Government. The confidence of investors in the Province of British Co lumbia is shown in the high standing of the provincial and civic bonds and debentures in financial centres. The statistical information appended hereto, as far as possible, has been brought down to date. In congratulating the Board upon the general prosperity of the Province, it is desired to record the active and increasing interest taken by members in the various matters above referred 36 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. to. At no time in its history was there greater need of' if its set standard of usefulness is to be maintained. All of which is respectfully \ ia, B. C, July 12th, 1901. W. A. WARD, President. L. G. McQUADE, .Vice-President. F. ELWORTHY, Secretary. APPENDICES. ; in Reply to the Foregoing Report. JOLY De LOTBINIERE, Li: Ms. President and Gentlemen,—I have listened to the report which your Secretary has just read, with the deepest interest.^;- find that the resources of British Columbia are vaster than I have ever thought, but I feel at the same time that it is incumbent'upon the people of British Columbia to assume their responsibility in developing these resources. I think it is a great pity to see all these resources— minerals, timber and so many things which ought to be a source of prosperity to us here going out of the Province as raw material to te manufactured abroad. I think it is a great pity that in BritishfColumbia as well as in every other part of the Dominion, our young men aie obliged to leave their homes—are obliged to goto the United-States and beg for work upon the very materials which ought to be sources of riches I see here my t- who have both got matter of such deep By THE HON. J. H. TURNER, Minister op Finance: Mr. President and Gentlemen,—I thank you for the invitation so kindly extended to me to be present this afternoon at the annual meeting of the British Columbia Board of Trade, and I presume from that invitation that I am present here in somewhat of a dual capacity, that ment of the Province. I am thankful, however, that politics are strictly prohibited at such a meeting, and it has given me a great deal of plea- ure to listen to the most useful remarks that have been made by preceding speakers. But, Mr. President, it is a very difficult matter when BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRA] ial report to avoid what that I shall do my best speaking on the subjects referred to in your may be termed politics, though I can assure not to offend in that direction. I think you are aware of my desire not to enter upon matters of a political nature at this time. I have been very much interested in the report just read by tbe Secretary, and I must take this opportunity of thanking him for his kindness in sending proof sheets to the members of the Government this morning. I am sorry to say that I have not had sufficient time in which to digest it thoroughly, but there are some matters contained in it upon which I may be able to make a few remarks. I will first deal with that portion regarding agriculture. I have only lately returned from an extended trip practically all over the southern part of the Province, and I may say that almost every portion visited by me has greatly improved within the past few years. Agriculture is a matter in which the present government has always taken very great interest. But in one direction, in particular, a very great advance has been made, which is most gratifying. I speak in regard to the creameries. At the present time not only are the old established ones doing well, but there are several new ones in course of erection, and one has recently commenced operation on the outskirts of ■ Injthe report your Secretary refers to the amount of butter imported, which I take it refers to that imported from abroad and not to that from the east. At the end of 1880 the imports were of a value of $36,000.00, which in 1899 fell to $16,767.00. Now, I think we may assume that this decrease arises*from a greater production in tne Province; in fact it is only a few years since we produced very little, if any; but it is most gratifying to see that now the industry is steadily increasing and should soon be one of the most important we have. There are large sections of the Province admirably adapted for butter making, as also cheese, and any Government in British Columbia must feel deeply interested in this matter. I may say that I think this increase has arisen to a very large extent from the attention that has been directed by the Government to the dairy products of the Province. Attention you know of high cl car loads hav ock, as _ ordered, in respe , call upon the Go- Turning to fruit, I may say that this ! Lieut.-Governor is interested, thai evince. Now, speakingToKBritish Cc APPENDICES. 39 when we used to give 25 cents for an apple, and when practically- none were produced here at all. But the production is increasing very rapidly, so much so, that on one farm at which I was visiting they assured me that they were alone exporting some 150,000 boxes. The reports on all hands show that certain classes of fruit from British Columbia is better in quality, of better flavour, and is better adapted for exportation than that of the adjoining territories. Everyone knows that our apples are better than those of the south and east; but the trouble was that the producers had not got into the way of packing them, and that the fruit-growers did not co-operate. There is another matter affecting agriculture oh which I would like to say a few words, the matter of irrigation, dyking, etc. Not only the present, but past governments have taken great intersst in the question of dyking, and it is only reasonable that in the dry sections they would deal with the matter of irrigation. There is a very large extent of , country on which occasionally large crops are raised, and even if a private company took hold of an irrigation system, which would be an easy matter, I am informed by engineers, as there is a large supply of water available, a good system would make many thousands of acres available for the growing of wheat in British Columbia. I was pointed out one spot upon which water was taken this year, and was assured that the crop would not be less than 45 bushels to the acre, and that on land which was looked upon as practically useless before. If such a system was carried out over the whole of the dry belt we would be able to grow at least all the wheat required for home consumption. We have had an agent visiting various parts of the Province enquiring into the question of freight rates on fruits and vegetables, with a view to obtaining a reduction of the same, and I am happy to say that very satisfactory arrangements have been made, whereby fruit will be transported at as low rates as possible. Orders have already been executed for a considerable amount of fruit. The farm about which I spoke as having shipped fruit last year, has, I was informed by the manager, sold all this year's crop in the North-west and Boundary country owing to the reduced rates. Regarding assistance to settlers. Settlers are, to a great extent, short of money for the purpose, of clearing their farms. To meet this, the Government has made arrangements that they can obtain stumping powder at about half the price they could before. Of course the Government has taken no risk but simply arranged that the freight be cut in half, together with reduction of price by buying the powder in large quantities. In.the report some allusion w jre was one difficulty which s made to the lumber industry. Now as pointed out to me by a very clever 40 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. and intelligent lumberman. It was at the time when a subsidy was proposed for shipbuilders. It was this. He went to the map and put his finger on the Baltic, and then round south to Australia. He said that Baltic timber is laid down there for $9.00 per thousand feet for freight, while on timber from British Columbia there was a charge of $19.00 for freight. That being the case, they can send any amount from the Baltic, and you can see large quantities of such timber in the yards in Glasgow from where it is regularly sold. Investigations have lately been made and in the report it has been stated that a great deal of that timber was only 4" x 4", and that it showed bark on its edges. Whilst British Columbia could only send timber of the very finest quality, the mills having practically to throw away inferior quality, there being no home market for it, thus much timber was wasted in British Columbia, and it has been thought that the only remedy was for all the mills to combine and secure the cheapest methods of transportation to Australia. Until this was done, my informant said, they could only sell the highest grades of timber as is the case at the present time. Speaking of the fisheries, sir, 1 need hardly say anything. They are in great trouble just now, but arrangements have been made that the Province will secure a portion of the revenue derived by the Dominion at present from license fees. It is admitted that the fish in our rivers belong to the Province, and we have arranged that we get something from them. I understand that' stated that I was opi ie charge of the fish osed t the Wh I i ere so near the commencement of the fishing season, and th, i many difficulties in defining the boundary between Domin rovincial control, I thought it would be better for the Dominio ct the whole of the revenue this year and hand to the Provb -oportion which rightfully belonged to it. I expressed no opin ie Dominion should take entire charge, but said that at any lould stand up for our rights as far as they go. Under it a mine- have his gold assayed and stamped on the bar. He coi gold certificate which he con I hope that this arrangeme amount of gold, which other- do not see that anything moi d a letter in connection with the assay of gold, and ot proposed will be'of advantage to the Province. e would go tc an be done ii 4* , delicate one, and lse. In connection [ways been much :e great cries from )le charter to a railway, it ought to be able to step in and regu- rates for freight and passengers. The Province provides the r a large part, of the land required to build the road and they yhav i the It ad 1 offered to member in the House that tbe Govern regulate rates, both for freight and pas ch an arrangement is any hardship at a! the contractors for which, as is very wel per centage of their gross receipts to the Government. I 7 seen some of the gentlemen interested in the proposed they say they do not object to the proposition. The time -hen railways coming in and having concessions given to make some return to the Government for the privileges In a small way, the Dominiori has also met the Province in respect to subsidies, and I think the Federal authorities will yet give much assistance to projects of this description. In fact, when the subject is studied, it will be found to be a good thing to give such assistance. It has been clearly shown that the Province has paid the Dominion for every cent ever received from it, including the entire construction of the C.P.R. and its branches in British Columbia. The revenue derived by the Dominion from this Province is so great that it reaches $25.00 per annum per head. Now, supposing that there were 10,000 men employed in the construction of railways, at the present time, at this rate there would be more than enough to pay 4% interest on the subsidy of $8,000.00 per mile for 1,000 miles of railway, as well as the sinking fund. It does not matter whether men, women or children, we are paying at the rate of $25.00 per head. This is a fair proposition for the Dominion Government to consider. And from the revenue derived from this 1,000 miles of railway the Province would receive a certain per centage. Something has been said about the credit of the Province. I am sorry to have to admit that it is not standing so high as some time ago, but we trust that under the present favourable conditions it will shortly reach its accustomed high level. Even now, our securities stand at 42 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. There is one other matter upon which I may be allowed to speak as a citizen of Victoria, and that is one of the railways out of the multiplicity this one the people of Victoria seem to have lost sight of. I refer to what I consider the most important railway in the interests of the whole of British Columbia, and the only one that would largely build up the City of Victoria, which was agitated for some years ago. ■ I refer to a line crossing British Columbia to the north and approaching the coast somewhere in the vicinity of Seymour Narrows, thence crossing to the Island. The conditions have entirely altered since the time the subject was first mooted. At that time our revenue was not half what it is to-day, and it may be that then it was beyond the power of the Province to go ahead with the line, but as I just said, conditions are now altered. The revenue is now in a position to ask for such a propo- Let me go back a little, but first I would say that such a British Columbia would be no use at all to the Province or Island unless connections were provided with some eastei Now, when this matter was taken up some years ago there vs in sight in the way of a connection between us and the A1 there is to-day. This connection is being pushed on from c and will soon reach the Yellowhead Pass, intending to stri) Atlin and finally reach the Klondyke. Where will Victorii dont't wake up ? That line will Capture the whole of th< interior. We are going to sleep, and this although the wish nection could be easily obtained. Only the other day I saw some of the gentlemen conn that line and also the contractors. I pointed out to them tha way was to carry it on to Vancouver Island and then soutl them why I advised it that way. In crossing to Seymour Na would open up what we know to be a good section, a ste country.' They would also cross the gold fields of Cariboo ar into easy connection with the coast. At the coast they coulc a ferry in perpetual still water, and on the Island the line ' through a settled district having two large towns, Nanaim toria, that would at once provide very considerable traffic would be a futun 'We believe in 3 for the line if ca: our proposition a e go to a place pi "ofn " erable amount of freight this first in 1898, but now : It only wants the people of can insure the building o the whole of the Island an Annual Report. There can the importance of this indus a strict eye upon its progres —After the remarks made by my very little left for me to say in afternoon. I appreciate the hon- me to make a few remarks with mbia, and I am very gratified to ss such a prominent place in your istion, sir, about your recognizing undoubtedly shows that you keep The < adv< public : ng our Province is a most important one las taken great pains to have distributed to the -egarding the natural resources of this country. Within the past few weeks a pamphlet has been published from the Government printing presses, entitled, " British Columbia, the Mineral Province of Canada," which has already been widely circulated not only in this Province, but also in the east and the mother country as well. From reports already received, I fully believe this publication will prove of great benefit in bringing our mineral resources before the investing public. It is to be regretted that, during the past few years, at times circumstances have arisen which somewhat retarded our progress. I refer to disputes as between employer and employee; in fact, I was pained very much this morning to see by the papers that another strike had been declared in the Rossland camp. But these are matters in which, unless requested, the Government cannot interfere. On the whole, however, our showing in point of progress and general development is most creditable. The question of transportation plays no unimportant part in connection with our mineral development, and one of the most urgent problems of the day is the construction of railroads, trails, roads and bridges, which will bring into prominence the outlying sections of the Province. Your report dwells particularly on the Coast-Kootenay proposition, a scheme involving millions of dollars and one which must be considered with the greatest caution. I cannot help but admire the outspoken tone of your report this afternoon in this connection, though, in a measure somewhat critical of the Government's action. I know that the Premier is only too anxious to serve the best interests of the country and will spare no effort to that end. In fact, arrangements have already been made for a proper exploration of the Hope mountains with a view of obtaining a definite knowledge of the facts, for the information and guidance of the Government and the public as well. 44 BRITISH COLUMBIA Then there is the northern country to be considered. Take, for reports constantly reach me. Here, again, readier means of transportation must be at once provided in order to allow of the development which already gives so much promise. The whole railway question must not be considered from an Island or Mainland point of view, but in the interests of the Province generally. It is impossible for me to add to the report just read by the Secretary, which covers the whole ground almost minutely. It shows how much has been accomplished during the past year. If the Government can render any assistance by arranging for its distribution at the Expositions, we will only be too glad-to undertake the task. With respect to the local assay office, I was very glad to see that arrangements have been made so that gold can be brought here and sold instead of its being taken away to the City of Seattle. All along it has been a grievance to the people of British Columbia that all this wealth should be taken away from the Province. To show the importance of this matter, only yesterday I received the report of the Director of the United States Mint, by which you will see what a large proportion of our gold went last year to Seattle: " The assay office at Seattle received during the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1900: 615,648 oz. gold and 157,348 oz. silver from the Yukon, and 44,720 oz. gold and 11,685 oz. silver from British Columbia The total received from the United States was 66,392 oz. of gold and 11,517 oz. of silver besides small quantities of mutilated coins and jewellery." This gives Seattle, and is certainly proof of the justice of the complaints made from time to time by your public bodies. I am glad to see that there is every prpspect of British Columbia receiving a large proportion of this In conclusion I cannot but congratulate your Board on the remark- • able strides made by the mining industry on Vancouver Island within the past year. Not only have the black sands at Wreck Bay turned out well, but quartz mining at Mount Sicker and the vicinity gives promise 45 Address to Governor-General. To His E. Minto burgh Knigl he members of the British Columbia Board o Your Excellency as Her Majesty's represent f Trade, desire to ative our devoted We I Your eg to tender to Your Excellency and to L lcome to the Capital of this the most wester , and to assure you of the genuine gratificat affords us. idy Minto a most n Province of the ith Her Majesty's forces in the North-west, i integral part of the Dominion. h Columbia and t in the foremost nospftov articularly gratifying to this Board that You isit the northern limits of British Columbia r Excellency pro- rad to personally Asth Atlin and Yukon country, the urgency of an early a )undary question is impressed more and moi opening up of the ijustment of the e forcibly on this mously p Board observes with pleasure that the impor lation to the trade of the Dominion was i of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire 1 and it heartily endorses the resolution w issed by that Congress, viz.: tance of this sub- ecognized at the leld in London in "Tha " Pacific dedvours of Her ge the desirability BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD C Pending the settlement of the Alaska boundary question, earnestly, to be desired that an All Canadian route to the Atlin Yukon Districts be speedily inaugurated and completed. It is felt that the settlement of the Alaske pletion of a British Pacific cable would mark ment of the commercial interests of the Empir 2 the Pa( I and the com- ific. This Board has a lively appreciation of the immense benefits which will accrue to this Province and the Dominion from an extension of Canadian trade with South and Central America, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and the far East, for which British Columbia is the natural outlet. This Board is sensible of the immediate necessity of finding markets for our raw materials, as the wealth of this Province in base and precious metals, and coal, as well as in lumber and fish, is so immense that the prosperity of the country is dependent on the procurement of markets for those products, and we anxiously look for further action from the Dominion Government in this direction. Although certain influences have affected the mining industry in British Columbia during the past year and many mines have been closed down, it is a signal evidence of the immense mineral resources of the Province, that the output has exceeded that of previous years; and it is also gratifying to note that the returns of the lumbering and salmon canning industries show a material increase. At the sam butes so largely ance has not h opening up that on both the Isla In order th | keenly felt that while this Province contri- enues of Canada, a fair or proportionate assist- sen received from the Government towards ealth which has been so bountifully bestowed =s Mainland, and in consequence not only the Dia but the whole Dominion is retarded. i* hav a opporti should so desire of viewing the condition mercial aspect, we beg leave to tender you herewith a copy Annual Report of this Board. In conclusion we would repeat our cordial and respectful wc to Your Excellency and to Lady Minto, and we trust your v this portion ofthe Dominion will be remembered with pleasure. We have the honour to subscribe ourselves, Your Excellency's most obedient and humble servants Signed on behalf of the members of the") y if 3 Mining Statistics. Report of Mil uster of Mines, December 31st, 1900 TABLE I. Total Production for all Years up to and including Gold, placer Gold, lode 12,812 Silver 13,649,809 Lead 7,619,956 Copper 4,362,583 Coal and Coke 49,140,917 Building stone, bricks, etc 1,950,000 Other metals 34,640 Total $152,155,208 TABLE II. Production for each Year from 1890 to 1900 (inclusive). 1852 to 1899 (inclusive) $ 71,981,634 1890 2,608,803 1891 3,521,102 1892 2,978,530 1893 3,588,413 1894 4,225,717 1895 5,643,042 1896 7,507,956 1897 10,455,268 1898 10,906,861 1899 12,393,131 1900 16,344,751 Total $152,155,208 Table IH gives a statement in detail of the amount and value of the lerent mineral products for the years 1898, 1899 and 1900. As it has en impossible as yet to collect accurate statistics regarding building me, lime, bricks, tiles, etc., these are estimated. BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF Amount and Value >f Mineral 1 Product for 1898, 1899 a ND 1900. Customary Measure. 1899. 1900. t& Value. <_£■. Value. Gold, placer " lode Copper Pounds 67,245 138,315 2,939,413 7,722.591 21,862,436 1,306,324 34,251 ? 1,344,901 L663,70S 1,351,453 878,870 3,918,972 20M0C 63,936 167,153 3,958,175 9,997,080 63.358,621 1,439,595 85,149 2^ 309)200 1,615,289 4I318J85 425,745 $12,393,131 $16,344,751 This table shows in det products for the last two ' sases made in the vario into percentages, the fol' Placer gold in 1900 sh< Lode gold " Combined gold " Copper Lead Coal Coke Other materials " Total output " I the amount and value of the mineral iars, and it is interesting to note the products during this time. Calculated ving is what this table shows: s a 5 per cent, decrease from 1899 TABLE IV. Production of Mineral by Districts and Divi Name. Divisions. Districts. 1899. 1900. 1899. 1900. Cariboo District Cariboo Mining Division..- Cassiar District '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. Kootenay, East, District Kootenay, West, District siocan " '.v.r'.r'.'.'.r'. TrailCreek " LillooetDi^trict.'. '\'.'.\'.'.'.'.'.'.V'..'.'.' Yale District Osoyoos (Grand Forks-Kettle River) Division Similkameen Division Yale '■ Coast Districts (Nanaimo, Alberni, W. Coast V. I.. Victoria) '?" 180,666 193,301 '$ " 162;666 510,000 1,358,383 _4,80C 8UVS80 523,666 6,187,859 '."'; 69,558 4,094,903 467,479 2,855,851 88493 4,805,153 112,393,131 $16,344,751 y the banks a: ! plac -old 1 dints, and from returns -ioners and Mining Recorders. To thi 1 was added up to the year 1878, froi ad 1899, one-fifth, which proportions are < rimately, the amount of gold sold of whic cer gold contains fro ed fro the total 1,615,070 2,228,543 2,666,118 2,656,903 3,913,563 3,735,850 3,491,205 2,662,106 1890 490,435 1891.... 429,811 1892.... 399,526 1893.... 356,131 1894.... 405,516 1895.... 481,683 1896.... .. .544,026 1897.... 513,520 1898.... 643,346 1899.... 1,344,900 1900.... .. 1,278,724 Production of Lode Minei A Gold. Silver. Le _D. COPPER. Total X Oz. Value. Oz. Value. Pounds. Value. Pounds. 1 Value. $ 17,690 79,780 53,192 $ 17,331 47)87' 73,948 204.80C ie_;ioc Nil. Nil! 78)996 72L384 $ 1888 'sl'ln 1890 1891 "km M$a mfm 324,6801 16,234 952,840 47.642 3,818,556 190,926 II)! $13,649,809 206,081,558 35,412,605|$4,362,583 $38,445,208 RITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Production in Detai ]■ BB1 Gcco-Loo, Va.ue. || S $ Cariboo D™ „&;:::::::: o • . . $a » I il --,479 I9oo -**_ ! ....~~ .:::::. e:§£ Ainsworth Division J SS ^ iS:f SI 3° 1 600 ' 'Slooo iSr?;-«e |g 8 1 8 1 :g as Ipse -p §§ YfA%?crX Kamloops.) §M'SC(E8u^C„°g0stone, brick, etc.. other ""£1 "« 5S §1 » §§ |||| $3^ * Estimated. 1 100 oz. Plati, Mines for 1889 AND 1900. APPENDICES. 51 Silver. Copper. LEAD. TD^sto^R Totals for Ounces. Value. Pounds. v_» Pounds. Value. 1899. n ~v~rv^ $ $ $ $ $ ,80.000 ' 162.000 i93.3°o 5.0.000 8:6o° 8.9,380 "467.479 800.000 45=M79 .9.380 .5.000 .... 69 348 8i!3» 16 l| I."'. I.639348 64.393 ^l" 2,2.0,,S. 5.409 6,187,859 6,020,783 368.165 ■ 3^,167 483,659 109,870 273.7S" 64,098 1,070.320 97^ 5^*49 I,336^9 "5,693.889 ' 239,840 335.435 196 1,485! 89c '9l56s!743 139,884 363.439 63^ 669.768 " 879.185 ' 3,229,086 "349.463 787,082 2'!o5;8ls '67,378 gs 96.4-6 69.558 88,493 69.558 ' : ■«_ 88,493 ■vsMs V.V^S mi ;o2 %$?&M BBS ..358.383 KVsS 297 4,800 , .T? • ' — 255,648 -•55.648 450.9.4 .:::..:::::::::::• 3&393I «-S :,^ $'r'.6r5^ 2S..740 ->.939.4p! 1.663.708 ^'.862,436 ,$2,« 'lI,O0O,22i $8,302,904 t Iron Ore. § BuUding Stone. $250,000 ; Iron, $1,740. 52 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD TABLE VIII. OF TRADE. Coal and Coke Production per Yi !AR TO DAI -E. COAL. Years. (Tons 2,240 lbs.) 1836-52. 10,000.... . $/ 40,000 1852-59. ; 25,396 101,592 1859 (2 months) 1,989.... 1860 .. 14,246.... 56,988 1861... 13,774.... 55,096 1862... 18,118.... 72,472 1863... 21,345.... 85,380 1864... 28,632.... 115,528 1865... 32,819.... 131,276 1866... 25,115.... 100,460 1867..-. 31,239.... 124,956 1868... 44,005.... 176,020 1869... 35,802.... 143,208 1870... 29,843.... 119,372 1871-2-: 3 148,549.... 493,836 1881. 228,357 685,071 1882. 282,139 846,417 1883. 213,299 639,897 1884. 1,182,210 1885. 796,788 1886. 326,636.!....!!!!.!! 979,908 1887. 1,240,080 1888. 489,3oi!!!!!!!! 1,467,903 1889. 1,739,490 1890. !!!.. 678,i4o!!!!!.!!!!!!! 2,034,420 1891. 1,029,097 3,087,291 1892. 2,479,005 1893. .!!!! 978,294!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2,934,882 1894. 1,012,953 3,038,859 1895. 939,654 2,818,962 1896. 2,688,666 1897. !!!!! 882354!!!!!!!!!!!!! ' 2,648,562 1898. 1,135,865 3,407,595 1,306,324 3,918,972 1900. Total 1,439,595 4,318,785 15,963,471 tons. $48,271,937 COKE. (Tons 2,240 lbs.) Value. 1895- 1,565 $ 7,825 1897. 17,831 1898 i [estimated) 35,000 175'000 34,251 171,255 1900! 85,149.. 425,745 Total 173,796 tons. $ 868,980 [ii Men Employed in these Mines. z Below. Above. Total. CASAtfin i Ifili 8 13 9 4 15 4 288 24 113 281 539 668 26 35 367 85 90 11 45 184 332 243 139 EASFort°sTeeileY.: 4 3 12 10 17 378 Ainsworth Nelson Slocan 158 505 723 1,000 All other Divisions Yale District: Osoyoos, Grand Forks, Kettle River 38 60 610 224 99 60 1 2,430 1,309 3,739 Tons of 2,240 lbs. Tons, Coal. cwt. Tons, Coal. cwt. Sold for consumption in Canada " export to other Countries 906^215 13 1,183,082 209,965 Used in making Coke 47,352 162,613 10 10 37,650 a.-!. 1 1,393,048 9,673 9 Difference taken from stock during year. 13 Output of Collieries for year 1900. 1,383,374 16 Coke sold for consumption in Canada. " " export to United States . " stock on hand last of year Output of Coke at Comox Mines 1.9,234 tons. mbia board of trade, of Men Employed. CHARACTER OF L, HOUR. NUMBER EMPLOYED. Total Ground. Ground. Employed. - vision and Clerical es—Miners Min^Helpers 40 1,593 480 426 36 123 48 110 35 75 WnTt 1,593 480 127 202 20 3 458 553 Skill'd Labour 238 Japa Chin iese 51 568 2,856 845 3,701 1897. 1898. 1899. 1900. British Columbia Australia English and Welsh Tons, j 107^969 4,081 21,335 115|l50 Tons. 651,208 201,931 75,115 5,056 37,560 283,963 348,474 172,506 26,560 Tons. 623,133 139,333 93,263 Tons. 766,917 178,563 54,099 Eastern (Cumberl'd &Anthc'te) Seattle, Washington Tacoma, " Mt. Diablo, Coos Bay andTesla. Japan and Rocky Mountains... 38,951 271,694 355,756 189,507 28,390 17,319 250,590 418,052 160,915 42,673 Total 1,601,540| 1,802,373 1,740,027 1,889,128 Of the above coal there was delivered in 1900 by water at the southern ports of California, viz., Los Angeles and San Diego, 165,965 tons, principally from British Columbia. During 1900 the State of California imported 41,741 tons of coke, about 12,000 tons of which are credited to British Columbia (being the product of the Comox coke ovens), against about 4,000 tons exported from Comox in 1899. JJ 3 a ._, P 1 TOOOCOOTOO O^O^OCO.0 #-*00Ot-SD<SrtlNa °.°*l,ll"*0.t*-.'*',ll:i 5 g g a a BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. APPENDICES. -.«?"*. I T _ %%]%;, J 0>!illl. W<!Q_1OTJ BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. British Columbia Sealing: Catch, J900. SCHOONER. Tons. B. C. Coast. Behring Sea. Total. 40 75 86 66 37 92 46 76 50 87 93 69 80 92 69 92 43 46 83 55 86 70 56 56 63 99 63 92 60 48 76 66 739 178 523 388 816 295 248 258 517 562 680 408 197 835 546 412 173 604 434 611 328 735 632 611 456 353 708 658 528 428 228 1,147 375 1,079 1,223 1,362 707 Borealis Carrie, C. W 421 862 951 1,173 1,008 735 785 549 655 709 646 427 365 193 928 279 735 1 323 232 44 82 449 591 708 293 809 1,417 1,160 E. B. Marvin Favorite 1,111 1,062 Hatzic 1,085 621 1,156 Ocean Belle 333 496 634 607 191 392 632 440 547 558 104 600 417 1,068 Saucy Lass SadieTurpel 474 1,081 1,031 Victoria Viva 840 1,401 1,367 Venture Walter L. Rich 102 549 1,381 ZillahMay Indian catch (canoes) 966 17,791 17,757 35,548 1889 35,310 1890 43,325 1891 52,365 1892 49,743 1893 70,592 1894 97,474 t Wrecked on voyage to Behring Se ! Twe: s Been : 4,124 1897 50,410 1898 28,552 1899.... 35,471 1900 35,548 APPENDICES. Exports from British Columbia iding 30th June, l< :s of the Dominioi s Branches, ncluded.) Hides, horns & skins (not fur).. Bacon lbs. Beef " Hams " Pork " Sheep pelts No. Wool lbs. Grain, Seeds, Breadstuffs Oatmeal and all other... Fruits and Vegetab Apples (green) Fruits (canned) Other fruit Potatoes All other vegetables Dairy Products. articles . . Total.. 1,805 28,19s Quan- Value. $ 5° 58 S.035 3.223 2,319 4,072 192,905 444 '150 58,212 41,240 404 13 18,179 3,373 416 7,046 34 48 27 464 253 261 3,104 5i 203 674 3i 28 704 424 547 1,387 40 70 236 45 682 M ..!:262 721 307,084 RITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. i Q ■-< a,oo ,m Tt- a, N « N o o r 1 & 1 fi fp| p|Pf 5^^" 1 *s< 5~2_ |PP ^5^2 1 I 1 a .«* a 8 "a !_• > 1 . 1 §l 1 "^S5 |||P S |g| 3 ^w a .3 g * 1 »lp; iHI n o -s _ ■1 ft 1^ 5 - SS£§ I**st 1 -III 1 6> Hj ||tP I jj 1 ei tr i s ■§ II £ _£ 1 *_ o m APPENDICES. 6i ■5, N>OM J? S O, « «SJo« - i?pip|rS| «3 £- M"^5 £?3- "" "* g *l !-<srpgl O N •& O mmo,tf O O t-~*£> O ,£> l^ultOnmO, MOO On T in0,0 w 100,0*000 i-^oo^vo g^ 2^mo«m£m6(S«^5 •I'ph <6 u (2 S o SUS H (2 o BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. i 0 - 1 s^rrIs 1 1U ?*i Illlpl & °* 1 HIP! •3 l c <K rf^S oo-t-^j g* a 0 U > H 6 5:-" tffipf 0 c 8. l 1 -if iii 1 1 - s-ffc™ 1 J o< 1 1 c :;*g : a 1 1 9 APPENDICES. & z 1 1 i s - 29,400.50 88,108.78 188,198.85 135,659.80 164,835.11 911,811.07 947,484.15 1 1 8 55,541.80 26,968.87 99,945.28 171,241.38 101,058.64 134,400.67 901,504.53 871,410.97 1t 1 I j 305,187 140,388 374,233 787,915 622,097 672,209 4,271,666 3,963,743 I j 1 IIP 5,106 2,091 13,353 1,535 27,844 14,226 1 ; I 94,526 39,050 59,015 138,394 277,567 135,017 925,098 1,092,648 8 rt 1 210,343 101,338 310,112 647,430 331,177 535,657 3,318,724 2,856,869 § ? j | r* 1 iz !- 1 1 ■5M 64 Imports RITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. > the Province of British Columbia for Thirty Yea June 30th, 1901, To3oth J Fron To3°th J SSO.833 3.866,855 789.287 789.287 789,28 4.089,492 3,458,529 564.923 4,023.45: To 30th June, .897.. 7,1-50,381 5,048.755 8,548.375 6,493,123 Exports the Produce of Canada, from the Province of British Columbia for Thirty Years ending June 30th, 1901. $214,700 $ 423,840 327,360 633.493 273,366 1,332,385 407,624 287,394 899,37* 458,365 271,796 380,126 10,265 14,831 102,089 ,274.686 374.996 294,646 S,ot7 20,434 6,257,158 ,501,83. 454,994 3.0,62. 30, .73 446,23. 5,642,797 ,54-.3°5 4...623 149,269 23.323 196.895 7,843.958 ,264,50. 500.080 457.373 2.,774 261,9,8 9.121.098 ,288,776 685,746 437,864 61.4.4 338.47. .0,576,524 ,567,8.5 742.173 307.84S 104,744 552,539 14,017,568 ,846,951 285,007 78.977 262,834 17.239.-77 66 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Shipping'. This Board is indebted to the courtesy ai id kindness of the Customs Department at Ottawa, for the following info rmation: Vessels employed in the coasting trade of the Dominion of Canada, arrived at and departed from the undermentioned Ports during the year ending 30th June, 1901. Vessels Arrived. Vessels Departed. No. No. No. NoP Vessels. Tonnage. Crew. Vessels. Tonnage. Crew. Nakusp 1 1,030 371,838 21,874 1,030 371,838 21,874 Kaslo ) 1,125 265,237 17,621 1,129 265,448 17,640 Nelson 2,020 917,296 32,984 2,020 917,296 32,984 1,117 284,886 13,548 Nanaimo 1,100 283,118 13,506 New Westminster 548 118,386 6,615 554 118,642 6,614 Vancouver..*..... 2,681 687,592 41,584 2,893 694,690 37,787 Victoria 1,719 575,789 36,111 1,726 565,935 36,088 ■ear ending June 30th, 1901. ' N0. N0.^ ' No. N0e Vessels. Tonnage. Crew. Vessels. Tonnage. Crew. Nanaimo 31 52,608 680 100 165,150 2,938 New Westminster 108 5,753 559 28 6,973 229 Vancouver 321 290,884 15,581 275 162,694 8,318 Victoria 1,031 596,800 38,513 410 394,956 19,315 Vesssls entered outwards for sea during y ear ending June 30th, 1901. With Cargo. In Ballast. ' No. No? ' No. No. I Nanaimo 146 221,707 ! 4,618 4 776 49 New Westminster 27 7,827 260 120 5,805 596 Vancouver 415 419,416 19,935 187 71,548 5,089 Victoria 693 462,502 24.059 758 515.738 29.003 Number and tonnage of vessels built and registered during year ending June 30th, 1901. Built. Registered. re. No. Tonnage. Kaslo , 1 76 4 1 370 New Westminster 13 - . 481 17 363 Nelson 8 75 3 3 634 Victoria 12 3,035 10 4,937 APPENDICES. Inland Revenue, Canada, Divisions No. 37 and 38. Entered for Consumption July ist, 1900, to June 30th, 1901. Vancouver, B. C. Licenses $ 2,987 50 Spirits 172,451 13 Malt 30,955 47 Tobacco 60,530 40 Raw Leaf 6,975 82 Cigars, ex-Factory 16,806 901 Cigars, ex-Warehouse 1,139 40J Mythelated Spirits 327 79 Other Receipts 337 40 24,637 68 33,066 30 Climate. No general description will serve the purpose in speaking of the climate of British Columbia. On tbe coast it varies considerably, while in the interior tbe variations are yet more plainly marked. Dr. Bryce, in "The Climate and Health Resorts of Canada," says: " In all this country," from the south of Vancouver Island to the Queen Charlotte Islands, "tbe fruits of temperate climates grow well, and farm animals live out doors the year round. The rich bottoms of .the Fraser delta have long been famous for their great hay crops and pasture lands ; but here the extreme of rainfall is met, tbe mean for six years being 59.66 inches at New Westminster. The climate of the great Island of Vancouver, running north-west across two degrees of longitude and two degrees of latitude, presents every variety from that at the sea coast, with as at Esquimalt, a very low daily range, and no annual extremes—the lowest temperature in two years being 8 degrees F., the lowest monthly average being 20 degrees F., and the highest in summer being 82 degrees F.—to that as above Alberni on tbe west coast, where the Vancouver range rises first into a plateau to 4,000 feet, and even to 7,500 feet in Victoria Peak." " Apart from the mineral wealth of Vancouver Island, its climate, , with every variation possible, becomes most attractive. Its seashore climate is milder than many parts of England, with less rain and less variations." Attention is directed to the following tables: *ISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. ; MONTHLY AND ANNUAL RAINFALL AND SNOWFALL acipal stations in British Columbia, derived from a R k p ° PQ < < <j < Lower Mainlar d'.'.'.'.B 1 o „ 0 r| . 0 %> Vancouver Island... D _ 6 -< " 1 I I «( |" 1896 I 1 b_Z!_t"}* ;$,'!, 11 8.55 2^ 4.50 16.0 2.19 9.6 8.11 15.3 5.13 7.8 3.76 9.4 5.22 12^ 0.72 4.8 6:5 0.38 9.2 0.00 (KOo 5.4 0.34 26.2 0.17 24.3 March {<^ „98 L68 3.24 LIS 6.2a 2.1 oa 5.16 3.1 5.45 0>9 0^ 0.01 1.0 0.50 0.63 2^ 0.08 May jg,1 ■Vwriist I8* SS i 0.17 2.60 1.37 0.80 4.57 _56 '5.20 4.38 3.'96 4.85 '3.97 0.36 6.40 1.52 0.22 '6.51 1.32 1.02 1.05 2.22 2.3 3.13 0.3 ' 2.76 jr° Infall 2.50 1.23 2 76 10.02 5.12 5.25 088 0.15 1.92 3.18 N be JE" Mil a? 5,56 ...ro 12.71 13.61 5.50 6.56 8.'24 6.51 '6.37 '6.62 0.4 0.96 1.3 1.45 9.7 1.01 jiS tafalf 841 5^0 10'90 ?;5i 4.5 8.67 8.3 11.5 12.2 25.9 Decembei. jg_ °rf*n sr!*** ss'ra 3i;46 9628 5635! 6196 *%% u;_o 6ar *Sn owfall si.u 36.9 60.00 28.6 48.9 28.8 69.* 40.00 161.2 PARATIVE TABL: AVERAGE RAINFALI 1 H j O \ i f %> 1 < April May l il 11 11 || 11 11 il ti 0.51 il a -pu U[si .radna e§ § | s=| i=s|lllll 0 -"loniT sjoaih s °° °> s s fc V . -tn-iy uorapjg 5 *s8 « -? g -^ ** =S5 Jj|||| V aioo?S W>_. 5- °| 5 3 i =s £ =| July 6 v-^An0!.!Mj || S | g.3 S=5'j|| J J | a ojoniiozi-H el s 1 a =1 § |! I | |1 J | j 0 -uosdnng i.ioj I g J- P _! !" =3 == =§ *£ >-- > _; >>S° V ,___. esill^^gfig-ils T„,w.„,,«,s| g^3|g=as=gjj|||| a •p.iojsioqqY ;' .S S S S =3 2 =§ « 3. ?j _ § I 3 -iss-sSy 83 "1 S 1 §=1 1=-S | | | | | | a -2138^0 qauaail ; °1 S 1 S=l S=5 | | | 5 J 1 a ii-erambsa i^fvais^^ji'jil ||1| j Amount of snowfall, in inches... Last frost First snow Last snow Warmest day Mean temperature BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF CLIMATE OF VICTORIA, B. C. 1 the general healthiness of the various cli ole of its extensive boundaries, is a point on of favorable opinion. natic conditions throughout the vhfich there is an universal consen- Pre-eminent, however, for ils natural beauty and its delightful climate, stands VICTORIA, the ' ■ Queen City," the capital of the Province and the seat of its Government. Situated at the south-eastern extremity of Vancouver Island, its insular climate is considered to be the most delightful on the Pacific coast, and has been compared with that of the south of England. " It is spoken of as England without its east winds, in reality it is Torquay " in the Pacific; a mild and even winter with rain, and occasional snow, an early "spring, a dry and warm summer, and a bright and enjoyable atmosphere; " thunderstorms are seldom seen here, they can be heard in the interior but are " ™rely experienced." The si by the Island mountain ranges, causes its : cities of Vancouver and New Westminstei er portion of the moisture from the ocear westward side of the Island ranges and j ompiled from o July October., APPENDICES. Mean annual temperature 48.6 Average winter temperature (November-February) 40.65 " summer " (June-August) 58.12 Average precipitation (rain and snow) 32.5 inches. The percentage of bright sunshine is 34 (ioo=constant.) The follo\ ng compans with British sunshine may be of ii Torquay 37 \ Stonyhurst 28 Eastbourne 36 York 27 Plymouth 35 London 25 Oxford 32 Edinburgh 25 The rainfall is more seasonal than that of London though greater in . From May to September is usually a period of small rainfall and bright t Victoria, while in London the summer and winter rainfall is not very t, and the percentage of bright sunshine from May to August at Victoria is rgely in excess of that of London." BRITISH COLUMBIA. The following table gives the average for the Province as a whole : mperature 45.3 differ, 5rage of highe lowest pera Census Population. Bn tish Columbia Scotja and Qu lized Territories. The population of Vi< British Columbia by families, eas follows 98,173 190,000 152,506 246,464 321,263 331,093 450,396 459,116 2,114,321 2,167,978 109,078 103,258 1,488,535 1,620,974 66,799 145,000 32,168 75,000 16,841 20,821 13,709 26,196 20,718 39,000 20,016 38,000 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. 3 _ p§ 1 •rnox slls p* | a ga** ^ . •ooqijn*o #fff ! ! BH •jC-Bas^oo-ji pgp 1 J •^ooim ^UU : :■"■ « •sooXosq |8S|- 1 g •sdoo{ta,B5[ ^ ^ S£ S ■ -(h 1 •si^A \ : — | | •J8-1SUIUI -*IS9A\ AiOJ^ S"i' 1 •^S^OQ —p 1 •OTOTBirBfl* ~~ 1 j M •UBqotAioo h ;: , "BUOIOIA. s^s e la S a<g-* b fa | £6 c HE o. § a "3 S 6 CO I goo gj OT S3 8 §3 CO OT g | ||||| "S ojS :*§ : ^*_ ^ J ^ •* 1 *a a ©w° OlOC >QO l N * L 1 (§o 2 :gg 8 8 : 8 e : : J 1 1 ll | j | 1 _ 1 fl I OW '■ BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF. TRADE. ! • I 1-3 |] 1 l'a'a|| 1 II 1 its II i n Is %s |"L lie • : : : I :T7 : II : :l» ^53 < At any time''..'.'.'.!! !!!!.!.' Before October 1st At any time Before September 1st During close season mp H :^-a^mm^<5 1 «■)£ °hSm=» "1 ||1 || P 1 i 5 11 mm SSCOOCQB Q& ill; H j j fills BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. J a •1BU0-0IA "BUO^OIA g «2S : i & '■■■■'■■ s '■■■■ ! &*j i M i Ml I3^rt • al!~ «feH •JGAnOOUBA ?F' ■ : _ -u^;s~ ; i-J.raiSGAi-N »***: •UU050JA. IIIs"! |jas8*j I sss- | 1 -?2g'- : Lnoou«A w fi*3* ife^: m |p; aaa*; U^N s | ; : : : : i|t; a « ■™ 1*3 "BuoqoiA _ s|P! I PlPl Iss— | pil Lnoou«A s|fg K j t|s~°° •ara-|S3AV-N •4ija ^ss*^ •UOSI9N is#H g ass-s g iss-s 1 •ompnz.K |ssi-|||fssHi ||:> S?aS | •sdoo.m^ ||sa*a--|"g|aHa"~ 1 ss^g L*««0 wi% 1 hss ;• SS ! 1 :i ee| j;:j 1 1 PRINTING AND PRESSWORK. Wages in the printing trade vary somewhat according to locality. For machine composition the standard is 50 cents per hour on morning papers, and from 40 to 45 cents per hour for evening papers and book- work ; by the week on morning papers, $22.50 to $27, and from $20 to $24 for evening papers and other work. Time and a half is usually allowed for overtime per hour, 48 hours being the standard weekly time. For hand composition wages are 50 cents per 1,000 ems on morning papers, and 40 to 45 cents on evening papers and for bookwork; 50 to 60 cents per hour is paid on morning papers, and 31A to 60 cents on evening and weekly papers and for book and job work. The high rate is unusual however, and is only paid at Nelson. The weekly wage on morning papers is $21 to $22.50, and from $18 to $21 on evening papers and for other work. The usual time and a half for overtime is allowed. The hours per week vary from 42 to 54, 53 and 54 being the average. The foregoing are union wages. In towns not organized the wages are from $12 to $18 per week. Pressmen's wages are from $3 to $3.50 per day, $17 to $21 per week, with 48 to 54 hours per week. Pressmen's assistants receive $2.50 per day and upwards, from $12 to $18 per week; apprentices, from $4 to $15 INEI 1 WAG The wages in the Crow's Nest coal mines are: Average daily, underground miners, $3.50; underground labourers, $2.25; above ground labourers, $2; mechanics and skilled labour, above ground, $3; boys, underground, $1; boys, above ground, 75 cents. White miners in the Nanaimo colliery, $3 to $4.50; labourers, underground, $2.50 to $3.50; labourers, above ground, $2.50; mechanics and skilled labour, $3 to $4; boys, $1 to $2, underground; boys, above ground, $1 to $1.50; Chinese, above ground, $1,124 to $1.25. The current wages paid in and about metalliferous mines are as follows : Miners, $3 to $3.50 per day (12 to 14 shillings); helpers, $2 to $2.50 per day (8 to 10 shillings); labourers, $2 to $2.50 per day (8 to 10 shil- 78 Asim steel induf could be b BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRAD Iron and Steel. the case of paper and pulp, the possibilities itry are shown by the markets which are at j the United States and the nations of Eu est supplied from British Columbia, providei I other condi hich veral Maini; The pi SHzS____iE_ 38 is levelling ,and There is every reason to be advantages of this Coast, proc h the compensating natural ible on a competitive basis ifore, is wanted is the de- a market for British Columbia iron a returns of the United States and Gre the market as a whole. Taking the Mexico, Guatemala,.San Salvador, _ uld afford the trade ication of i of this Dlumbia, APPENDICES iron required to produce the material represented by these values is approximately 130,000 tons, and 470,000 tons for New South Wales and tbe whole group of the colonies, respectively. Paper and Pulp Figures. The accompanying figures are simply given to illustrate the extent of market which is legitimately open to British Columbia when its paper and pulp industry is fairly established. With the exception of Japan and Australia, complete returns of the imports are not yet available, but tbe imports from the United States and Great Britain afford a good indication of the market as a whole. Taking the same countries as are included' in the remarks on the iron industry, namely, the South American Latin republics, Australasia, etc., the value of paper exported to them by Great Britain in 1900 amounted to £5,774,162. Japan alone of books and paper stationery imported $2,630,905 worth; of this amount, $267,560 was for packing paper and $1,426,667 for printing paper. In the year 1900, $227,564 worth of pulp for paper- making was imported, being practically double the amount in 1898. In 1900 the value of the exports of paper and manufactures of paper from the United States to the countries, the markets of which will be tributary to British Columbia, was $1,490,635, of which amount $173,825 was for printing paper and $236,305 for writing paper and envelopes. The United States exported to the countries in question $36,448 worth of Scale of Commercial Charges. Whenever no special agreement exists, the following shall be collectible : 1. On the purchase of stocks, bonds, and all kinds of securities, including the drawing of bills for the payment of the same 2j£ per cent. 2. On sale of stocks, bonds, and all kinds of securities, including remittances in bills and guarantee 2}£ " 3. On purchase and sale of specie, gold dust and bullion 1 " 4. On sale of bills of exchange with endorsement 2% " 5. On sale of bills of exchange without endorsement 1 " 6. For endorsing bills of exchange when desired 2^ " 7. On sale of produce, etc., from foreign ports, with guarantee.. 7% " 8. On goods received on consignment and afterwards withdrawn. 2^"f " 9. On goods received on consignment and afterwards returned by the consignee No charge. 10. On purchase and shipment of merchandise, with funds on hand, on cost and charges 5 per cent. BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OP TRADE. ing gen For collecting general average on any excess over $20,c On purchase and sale of vessels For " Port Agency " to vessels with cargo or passenge foreign ports, as under : On vessels under 200 tons register 3 " of 300 to 500 " > of vessels by consignees with funds on han s of vessels by consignees without funds 0 mated, to be considered as due when the " charter parties," On giving bonds for vessels under attachment in litigated cases, on amount of the liability 2 For landing and re-shipping goods from vessels in distress on invoice value, or in its absence, market value 5 For receiving and forwarding goods on invoice amount 2 For advancing on freight lo be earned 5 effect n the ar exclusii of brokerage, and APPENDICES. RATES ON STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE. On measurement goods, 50 cents per ton of forty cubic feet (40 c. ft.) On ivy goods, 50 cents per ton of 2,240 pounds. Or in either case, the amount ually paid, if more. The consignee to have the option of" charging by measure- nt or weight. Any fraction of a month to be charged as a month. :rning the delivery of merchandise, payment of freight, etc.: When aulation exists per bill of lading, goods are to be considered as (b.) Freight on all goods to be paid, or secured to the satisfaction of the atain or consignee of the vessel, prior to the delivery of the goods. 0 the purchaser of the goods sold, no claims for damage, se shall be admissible after goods sold and delivered have (c.) After deliv. deficiency or other once left the city. (d.) When foreign bills of lading expressly stipulate that the freights shall be paid in a specific coin, then the same must be procured if required, or its equivalent given, the rate to be determined by the current value at the time at the banks. The foregoing scale of Commercial Charges and Rules and Regulations were approved at the Quarterly General Meeting of the British Columbia Board of Trade, held October 21st, 1898. Mining Regulations. BRITISH COLUMBIA. The mining laws of British Columbia provide, with respect to coal that a prospector for coal or petroleum on leased Crown lands in which t erals are reserved, before obtaining a license, shall place a post at one the land with his name and the initials of the angle, and shall post a noti application on the land and on the government office of the district for thi and shall advertise it in the British Columbia Gazette and some local ne for thirty days. Security for damages m leased or are covered by a ti t be giv if the Crown lands in question have been After th< on in the ( : expiration of thirty days, and within two months from tl Gazette, an application in duplicate (with a plan and a fee :y license) must be sent to the Assistant Commissioner of L applica- f$5o for .ands and 82 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE, Works for a prospecting with ths sides running n icense. Such 1 hen the Chief Com- e rectangular block a not exceeding 640 The licei tew applici : shall 0 On proving that he has bona fide explored for coal during the year he shall be entitled to an extension for a second year on payment of $50, and a further extension for a third year may be granted. License holders of adjoining lands, not exceeding ten, may work in partnership, when they need not prospect separately, provided the Chief Commissioner is satisfied with the prospecting done on the land of 01 of ther The licensee may use the timber and stone on the land for the purpose 01 buildings on the land. Dispute as to the right of title shall be decided in the county court. No transfer for a prospecting license may be made without written notice to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may grant to a prospecting licensee a lease for five years at a rent of ten cents on proof that he has discovered coal on the land ; and if during this term, or three months thereafter, he can show that he has continuously and vigorously carried on coal-mining he shall be entitled to purchase the land at $5 an acre, in one payment at time of sale. Before the lease is issued, a survey must have been made by the applicant. Besides the ten cents rent a royalty of five cents a ton on coal and one cent a barrel on petroleum must be paid. The lessee must carry on coal mining continuously. Any number of persons, not exceeding ten, may work in partnership on adjoining lands when it shall not be necessary to work each leasehold separately, provided work on one is done to the satisfaction of the Chief Comm: (Cons. Act, 1888, chap. 83, and amending acts; 1890, chap. 32; 1892, chap. 31; 1895, chaP- 37> and acts of l897> l898 and l899-) Proprietors of coal mines may acquire such portion of any Crown lands, or lands held under pre-emption or Crown grants, or lease or license, as may be necessary for a right of way to the sea shore, a river or public highway, together with a block not exceeding five acres on the shore, river or highway. Minerals are not to be conferred by the conveyance without the consent of the grantor. Compensation shall be paid by agreement or arbitration. (Cons. Acts, 1888, chap. 83, amendment Act, 1890, chap. 32, and chap. 137, Acts of 1897.) Regulations of coal mines.—No boy under twelve, no woi age, and no Chinaman or Japanese shall be employed under gro lof a Boys from thi There are various other regulations to fourteen shall only t be allowed by the Mini o the employment of young pers No wages shall be paid ti uous office or place. ust be paid by weight, unless exception is allowed by thi md a check weigher may be appointed by them. :cure safety. (Cons. Acts, )4, chap. 5 ; 1895, chap. ; There are a number of regulations 84 ; amending acts, 1890, chap. 33 ; . 1897, chap. 138.) Mining, other than coal.—Persons over 18 years of age and joint stock companies may become "Free Miners" on taking out certificates (which are not transferable) for one year in case of joint stock companies, and for one or more Every person or joint stock company mining (except for coal) must take out . a free miner's certificate under a penalty of $25. Owners and contractors shall pay the free miner's fees of'their employees, deducting amount from them and giving a list to the Mining Recorder, under a penalty of $100. No , minerals or mining property. certificate, c i hold Free miners may prospect and mine (except for coal) upon any Crown lands or lands where minerals are reserved to the Crown, provided they may not locate or mine on land uncovered by hydraulic mining works for six months, and provided they must give security for damages to any occupier. For every free miner's certificate issued to an individual $ 5 00 company— (a.) Having a nominal capital of $100,000 or less 50 00 (b.) Having a nominal capital exceeding $100,000 100 00 Free miners may cut timber necessary for their mining upon Crown lands, even if covered by timber lease or reserved, and they may kill game for their own A free miner may locate a mineral claim measuring 1,500 feet square as nearly rectangular as possible, marking it by two posts, I and 2, on the line of the vein not more than 1,500 feet apart, or a fractional mineral claim can also be marked out. On No. I post of a mineral claim shall be written the names of the locator and the claim, the date, the compass bearing of No. 2 post and the number of feet (of the 1,500) lying to the right and left respectively of this line ; these particulars are to be furnished also to the Mining Recorder. He must mark the line by blazing trees or post planting, and place a post where he found rock "in place," and as near as possible to four corners of the claim. He is entitled to all the minerals within the claim. The claim is not to be recorded without an affidavit that mineral has been found " in place " on the claim, that the legal notes and posts 84 BRITISH COLUIV IBIA BOARD OF TRADE. have been put up, that ground is un occupied, etc. A location made on Sunday or a holiday is not invalid. Where, fr om the nature of the ground the location can- not be thus marked, posts may be s et as near as possible, and the direction and distance recorded. The free mine r shall record his claim with the Mining Re- corder within 15 days, if his office i 3 within 10 miles, with an additional day for every additional 10 miles. A clairr 1 recorded by error in the wrong district may be recorded anew in the right dis trict with the original date. If left in the Re- corder's absence, the applicant is er titled to a record of that date. The claim may be held from year to year on a certi ificate by the Gold Commissioner, or Mining Recorder, that -work has been done on it to the value of $100. Assessment work to be counted in certificate. A fr se miner or partners having adjoining claims work them together, ark done on one. A free mir ecorder. Disputes as to titles isforalltheclaii lieu of work, pay $100 to the Min nined by priority. ■Jo free miner can hold (except by purchase) mor< vein or lode, but he may hold by location a claim He may abandon his claim by notice i re-locate the same claim (or 1 permission from the Gold tunnel to develop a lode the owner. The interes The lawful ownei of $500 to the Govern ered a part of $500) ai the Gold Commissione f a mineral claim is entitled after having obtained a ceri on payment ier need not and inside the r With a certificate of improver belt is entitled to a Crown gi acre to the Mining Recorder. The claim for the grant must be made within three months. The issue c grant does not invalidate any previous lien. The grant covers all minerals e: Conveyances, mortgages, etc., of mineral claims shall be recorded or not be good against third parties, and transfers must be in writing. A free mi claim shall not be open for location during his last illness, nor for twelve m< after his death. The Gold Commissioner and official administrator admii A mill site may be located by a free unoccupied and unreserved Crown lands obtain a lease for one year, during 1 proof of having 1 $500 on machinery, and shall be entitled to a Crown grant for $5 an acre. This from the Gold Commissioner. Water rights may be granted to him by the Gold Commissioner, and must be recorded, rights of miners working on the streams being safe. He may not sell the water, and the grant shall cease when the mine is no longer worked. Work must be begun within 60 days; and there must be no waste of water, and an outlet must be provided for superfluous water. Mining partnerships and limited liability companies are regulated by a mim ing Recorders and Gold Commissioners are fully laid down, by a two-thirds vote a Recorder, where there is none. re mining jurisdiction which is fully provided for. vening the Act or refusing to obey the lawful order of a to a fine of $250 or three months' An annual tax of 25 cents an acre is payable on every claim held under Crown grant. The tax shall be remitted on proof that the sum of $200 has been expended on the claim within the year. Mines and moneys invested in them are not exempt from provincial taxation. The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may make orders to carry out the Act. (Cons. Act, 1888, chap. 82, and amending Acts, 1889, chap. 16 (repealed) ; 1890, chap. 31 (repealed); 1S91, chap. 25; 1892, chap. 32; 1893, chap. 29; 1894, chap. 32, and 1895, chap. 39; 1896, chap. 34 ; 1897, chap. 45 ; and Acts of 1898.) Placer Mining Act.—Every free miner holding a certificate may mine for gold or other precious metals on any land, except Government reserves for town- I sites, lands occupied by buildings, curtilages and orchards, or for placer mining on Indian reserves. He must give security for damages. He may locate a placer claim on each separate creek, ravine or hill, but not more than two in the same locality, and only one a creek claim, But he may hold any number for purchase. A creek claim shall be 100 feet long, and in width from base to base of the hills ; a bar diggings claim shall be a strip 100 feet long, and in width, from high water mark to the lowest water level; a dry diggings claim I shall be 100 feet square, and the same for bench diggings and hill diggings. Discoverers of new mines shall be allowed : If one, a claim 300 feet long; if a party of two, 600 feet; if three, 800 feet; if four, 1000 feet; if more than four, ordinary Placer claims shall be as nearly rectangular as possible. Posts shall be placed at the corners, and the initial post shall bear names and description. Locations BRITISH COL1 OARD OF TRADE, on Sundays and holidays shall not be invalid. Placer claims must be recorded with the Mining Recorder. The removal of posts entails forfeiture. Records of placer claims may be renewed on payment of the fees, $2.50 a year. A placer claim gives no right to a vein or lode unless the ground is located and recorded as a mineral claim. A placer claim must be worked continuously by the holder or his employee, and shall be held abandoned and forfeited if unworked for 72 hours, except for reasonable cause, satisfying the Gold Commissioner. A year's leave of absence may be given if the sum of $1000 has been expended without reasonable return, or if all holders of the set of claims sign the application. Provisions partnerships, n ing free miner'; ) the ind drains, er rights (see 1879, cap. 45) county courts, penalties, pay- me as those regarding mineral Provisions are made for " bed rock flumes." Free miners may obtain a lease of placer mining ground for 20 years, as follows :—Before application for lease, legal posts to be placed, with names and descriptions, and plans, etc., to be deposited with Mining Recorder ; creek diggings, or abandoned or unworked creeks, half a mile in length ; any olher placer mining grounds, 80 acres ; precious stone diggings, 10 acres. The lease may be renewed. The ground must be already occupied (without consent of occupiers) nor immediately available for agricultural purposes; and only placer mining must be carried on. Consolidation of holdings into one not to exceed 640 acres is provided for by Act of 1898, amending the Placer-mining Act, 1891. Wal :ed by the Gold Commissioner for hydi workings 0 Lease; smaj -begra nter 1 for tw enty yean ; of the bed- 0 f th< ■rive r for d redging (Act, ; 1896, 1891, chap Chap. 35* 1 26, 897 and , cha ip. nending t 29; 1897, ktsj 1894, ch chap. 45.) ap. ; || ,d 189! ;, chap. A Bill intit uled ". Act A.ct 1 has be epeal an Act to aid the De\ en passed (1896, chap 36.) elopr An nent of Act to ?mea_d msolidated Acts of 1888 and subsequent amending Acts t 1 twenty-four British Columbia Acts relating to mining, witl 1 special Acts concerning hydraulic mining companies. APPENDICES. 87 A Bureau of Mines was established in 1895, under the Minister of Mines, with a Provincial Mineralogist, whose duty it is to collect information relating to the mining industry and publish it. Besides a museum, there are lo be lecture rooms, as assay office and laboratory, where assets and tests may be made according to a schedule of fees. Arrangements may be made for giving instructions to prospectors and others, and societies of arts and other societies may affiliate with the Mining Bureau for the instruction and examination of students. An Act intituled the " Inspection of Metaliferous Mines Act, 1897," am 1899, provides for the appointment of an Inspector, and contains rul« gulations for the safe working of mines other than coal. nded DOMINION. cite, The Dominion Government have provided regulations for the disposal of coal s the property of the Dominion in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, se regulations provide that locations of an area not exceeding 320 acres, may ;served for an applicant for a period of sixty days to prospect for coal, on nent of a fee of $10 and an expenditure in prospecting of $2 a day. A tion may be sold at the rate of $10 per acre (cash) unless the coal is anthra- case the price is $20 per acre. Settlers at a dii e from coal mines worked by purchasers may secure permits authorizing them to mine for domestic purposes, on payment of a royalty of 20 cents for anthracite, and 15 cents for bituminous, and 10 cents for lignite coal. The regulations provide that the location shall be marked on the ground, that the frontage shall not exceed three chains, and the length ten chains; that the applicant shall within thirty days after marking his location, file application with the agent, who is to issue a permit at the rate of $5 an acre or fraction of an acre per In the Yukon Territory all applications for coal lands are to be made awn Timber and Land Agent, who is empowered to sell such lands at $ e (cash) if the coal is anthracite, and $20 for any other coal. Persons of 18 years and over, and joint stock companies holding a free miner's certificate may obtain entry for a mining location. A free miner's certificate (non-transferable) is granted for one year. The fee for an individual is $10, and to a joint stock company $50 to $100, according to capital. The holder of a free miner's certificate who has discovered mineral in place, may locate a claim 1,500 feet by 1,500 feet, by marking it with two legal posts, one at each end, on the line of the lode or vein, and marking out the line between. BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. Upon each post shall be marked tl date, and the number of feet lying : name of the claim, the person locating and o the right and left of line. The claim shall be recorded with the Mining Recorder of the district within 15 days, if located within 10 miles of the office ; one additional day allowed for every additional 10 miles or fraction. If a claim is more than 100 miles from a recorder's office, and situated where other claims are being located, five free miners may appoint a Free Miner's Recorder ; but if the latter fails within three months to notify the nearest Government Mining Recorder of his appointment, the claims will not hold good. Fee for recording a claim is $5. At least $100 per year must be expended on the claim, or paid to the Mining Recorder in lieu. When $500 has been expended or paid, the locator may upon having a survey made and upon complying with certain other requirements, pur- chase the land at : disposed of, at $2 ai $5 P re, cash. but if the surfac e right! idy been but the The Yul A location for 1 if therein other : Minister of th :on Territory. valuable 1 mineral: ca not exceeding ) grant 160 acre 160 acres may be miner's right is li reverting to the s for copper mini: granted, afte The patent for r be imposed on i of patent. the ning 1 ■alty t 1 forever v 0 be collec /hateve r royalty may here- sales made prior to Crc Provini 1 British C .nds. :ial Government La are classified as veyed or unsur- veyed lands, a .ndrn ay be acqui red by e ntry at the Gove rnment Lands Office, pre- emption orpu rchase. Th! ; folk iwing persons rr lay pre-e mpt Crown land s : Any person being the head of afam ily.a widow, or a single man over eight een years of age, being a British s lubjecl :, ma; f record sui veyed 01 • unsurveyed Cro wn lands, ; which are unoc- cupied, orunr eserv ed, and un: recorded (that is unreser ved for In. dians or others, or unrecorded inth e name of 1 iny othe r applicant). Aliens tr ,ay a Iso record such sui veyed or unsur i-eyed land on making a declarat ion of inter ition to bee omeaB ritish subject. Th. :quan tity of land that may be recorded or pr< :-empted is i not to exceed 320 acr, as northwa rd and eas itward 0 f the Cascade 0: r Coast Mi Duntains, or 160 acres in there st of the provin No persoi a can hold more than one : pre-emption cla: im at a tim, :. Prior record or pre-e: mptioi -of c me claim, 1 and all 1 ighLs under it, 1 ire forfeitec 1 by subsequent record 0 empti on of anotl ier clain Land recorded or pre-empted c Crown, grant has been issued. Continuous absence for granted not exceeding six rectification of the boundaries) within five years from date of record. After survey has been made, upon proof, in declaration in writing of himself and two other persons, of occupation for two years from date of pre-emption, and of having made permanent improvement on the land to the value of two dollars and fifty cents per acre, the settler on producing the pre-emption certificate, obtains a certificate of improvement. After btaining the certificate of improven p of record or pre-emption, and yearly .yable till after the survey, if the land is 160 acres each, and res per acre made on some s may enter into partnership with pre-emptions of i thereof will secure Crown grant for the whole. The Crown grant reserves to the Crown a royalty of f every ton of merchantable coal raised or gotten from the land or fine slack, and fifty cents per M. on limber. All coal aj lands are now reserved under Land Act Amendment, 1899. empted by virtue of his declaring his intention ti he has become naturalized. a British subject, unless BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. :irs of devisees of the settler are entitled to the Crown grant o s, $2.50 per a cres. Minimum price e ; third class, $1 per ;s a second purchase is ind $1, third class. re for first class ; $2.50, secon if Crown lands in lots not exceeding 20 acres may be obtained ; and mprovements are made at ihe expiration of lease, Crown grants are Leases are also granted for hay for any purpose whatsoever, except c Twenty-one years' timber lease the highest cash bonus is accepted, s ce, of >r a term not exceeding 21 years. bject to public competition, and : 50 cents per M. royalty above 15 cents per acre. The holder ..SS than 1,000 feet of lumber per such lease ; and such mill shall be ofoi • of this be entitled to obtain Crown five per cent, of such instal- , 1900, twenty-five per cent, y-five per cent, on or before of ii of in full of all instalments of after said 31st day of December, 1901, but
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Title | Twenty-second annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade, together with various appendices, list of members, office bearers, commercial charges, etc. October, 1901 |
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Victoria (B.C.). Board of Trade |
Publisher | Victoria : Colonist Printing and Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1901 |
Description | "Vol. 1-22 as Annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade. Continued as Report of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Binder's title: British Columbia Board of Trade. Annual reports. Includes survey of business, fisheries, industries, and agriculture; surveys labour, immigration, trade outlook, and gives tables, statistics, and financial statements in appendices." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 69. |
Extent | 90 pages : photographs, illustrations, tables ; 22 cm |
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British Columbia Board of Trade British Columbia--Commerce--Statistics |
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Annual reports |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Other Copies: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38203945 |
Identifier | HF298 .V5 I-0603-V22 |
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British Columbia Historical Books Collection |
Series | Annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade |
Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. HF298 .V5 |
Date Available | 2015-07-03 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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