begs to warn the (public, against signing petitions now in circulation. •*■*••»*, "-ft*-. ask you to. answer shojdflrfbe n o ,J5P 9 \9tt 0>. VOLUME. 3, NO. 10 S 0 U T II POBT G E 0 R G E , B . C M A R C H 9th 1912. $3 PER ANNUM RAILWAY COMMISSION REFUSES HAMMOND'S APPLICATION: Si .ttr Telegraphic despatches from Ottawa state that Judge Mabee and the Railway Commission refused to consider the application of the Natural Resources Security Company Limited for an immediate and exact location of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Station, which the application further sought to have placed near or on the townsite properties of the applicants. A. B. Cartwrieht, secretary of the Railway Commission, in reply to a message by The Hkkai.d, informed m that the Commission refused to make any order at the hearing held on the sixth but the matter would perhaps come before the Board again when the company's line reaches Port G OnKanplying by wire to the Grand Trunk ffiiic Railway forjurther in- formation, Henry Phillip, secretary of the company, stated in reply that the Railway Commission did not state where the railway station shall be placed, and will not do so until the railway company has opportunity to'make proper surveys and obtain such necessary and proper information and present plans as to proper location when these will be approved in the customary manner. Pass Cariboo, All's Well! • • Specially written for THE HERALD by HARIfY E.BRITTAIN, bpeciany ^ ^ jmperigl preg8 Cnference. If it was not my good fortune to be in Fort George at the time of that city's birth, it was assuredly my fortune to be there at the birth of one of her finest products and to welcome into this world of woe the first appearance of the Port George Herald. Tli is was only a few months ago, but things move quickly on the Upper Fraser, so I am not surprised to hear that the Herald meditates a grent special number, and the editor writes to his old friends to surprise them and receive their congratulations. It fell to my pleasant lot to see the New British Columbia as the guest of British Columbia's Pre- niii'i'. for whom I have almost as much admiration as I have for the magnificent Province over whieh he presides, I could therefore dilate ut some length on the splendid prospects awaiting those who follow the pioneers up the Cariboo road, but as the pen is only my pastime and not my profession, and the "daily round" is at present insisting on some twelve hours I have to restrain this would-be exuberance. The average traveller who makes his way across British Columbia from Banff to Vancouver has little idea of the magnificent land of the Fraser and its many tributaries, which lies away to the Nnrlh, beyond tiie towering hills. Perhaps this is somewhat excusable, fur the country round Ashcroft (where the road for the North leaves the rail) is a dreary region of sand mountains, and hardly supports the idea of arrival at the gates of a very Garden of Eden, Some three years ago when making this orthodox trip, 'I well remember looking at the map and reading through the very meagre details of the "New B. C." which then appeared in a Canadian guide hook; the result of my investigations did not encournge me to leave the train. However. I have since rectified that mistake, and paid a visit to the Upper Fraser and the land of Cariboo so delightful was the experience that I have been busy since persuading other Britons to go and do likewise. My memories of Fort George arc of the very happiest—Just a few hustled hours, but they were food ones!-—a. pleasant little dinner in the temporary tent hotel at Central Fort George; a bumpy ride in the dark (this was not so good!) to South Port George; a good rousing meeting in a brand new store, and then a supper par. ty—and such a supper party! Led by a string of lanterns we were escorted to another newly* born building where a wondrous meal was spread; the room, both walls and ceiling, lined with Union Jacks, whilst the examples of cullinery art which covered the tables were a triumph of skill on the part of the wives and daugh ]ters of the little community; in small things, as in great, the worn en of Canada can1 always rise ot the occasion. There was even an orchestra, and if ever three mu sicians worked like beavers our's were the three. And then in the morning's early hours a cheery circle of friends sang Anld Lang Syne with a swing that made the stars twinkle. I don't forget Quesnel, and its wonderful historic rum at the old Hudson Bay store; though rum is not one of my hobbies, I'm quite prepared to believe that particular brand was remarkable. Neither do I forget the run from Port George to Quesnel, and the unset tling of my best beauty sleep when the good ship B. X. bumped on the rocks, or the brilliant way in whieh Captain Brown extricated us from our difficulties and pulled us through. This rock banging business as an odd experience is thrillingly attractive, but as a daily fare it might prove rather too much of a tonic; surely the Dominion gov* ernment at the expense of a few thousand dollars could put tbe rocks at the side of the river, where they are meant to be, and leave the middle for the water, for an ordinary plain rapid hurts nobody. However, these little experiences will soon be things of the past, and in the years to come the great metropolis of Port George will smile when she thinks of her pioneer days. But I'm glad that my first visit was at the beginning of things, and I shall ever remember the little town as I knew it then, and even more the splendid fellows who were building for the future. A fine, fearless, open-hearted race are the men of the forest frontier, and it's worth the journey to thc Par Northwest to meet them at their work, and shake them by the hand; for there isn't a better, broader guaged type to be met with under the Flag. Yes, I like Fort George! HARRY E. BRITTAIN. THE MUD RIVER COUNTRY More than thirty-five years ago a little party of surveyors plunged into the then great wilderness lying west of the present city ,of Winnipeg, traversed the vast stretches between there and the Rocky Mountains, struck through that great harrier by way of the Yellow Head Tass, where nature herself had prepared the way, and down the mighty Fraser to the then remote outpost of the Hudson's Bay Company, known as Port George. From Port George they continued westward along the' south bank of the Nechaco to the month of the Chillacco or Mud TO THE ELECTORS OF CARIBOO; Having been again nominated by the Conservatives of Cariboo to contest the Constituency in the interests of the party, I appeal to the Electors of Cariboo for their usual hearty support. During the three sessions of the twelfth parliament, in which I have represented the district I have tried to discharge the responsibilities of the position in the best public interest, and trust that my efforts will inter, with approval. Tne policy on which the McBride Government is asking your approval will, I am sure commend itself to the best judgement of tho people of the District. The Railway Policy,submitted presents the first instance on which the people of Cariboo are dir- ectyl and personally in a position te derive immediate results, and having in the past endorsed railway expansion in other parts of the Province, I ata confident now that with the prospects of immediate construction of an important Trunk line through the district the Government Policy will be unanimously endorsed. The government submits with confidence its record, and asks for your further endorsation, and I feel I am not too optimistic in asking vyou for a careful and favorable consideration of my own efforts, and to expect from you a hearty support. Yours faithfully, John A. Fraser -lata Aadenos Fraser. To the Electors of Cariboo: Gentlemen:— Having been requested to allow my name to come before tbe electors as a candidate in tbe forthcoming provincial election, I respectfully solicit your support and influence on my behalf. I am prepared to support tbe railway policy, which will help to develop tbe natiral resources of this district. Having been a resident for eighteen years I know from practical experience bow much such transportation is needed and I feel assured that with the advent of a railway Cariboo is capable ot becoming the banner county of British Golumbia. Tbe main issue to be considered by the electors in this constituency is the land policy ot tbe present government. I believe that Cariboo has a grievance to register in this matter. A pre-emptor myself, and knowing the difficulties of getting a start on a brush farm, I maintain that tbe least the government should do is to provide a sufficient number ot land offices to Insure the home-seeker getting quick and reliable information. I am prepared to advocate, further, the adoption of the Australian methods, by which the government assist their pre-emptors with a loan at a reasonable rate of interest. I therefore appeal for your support on this issue. Yours faithfully, John Holt' Comiiini-td an pit* 'our. Referring to the McBride Railway policy, the Victoria "Week" says: The first provision is for the con. atruction of an entirely independent line from Howe Bound, Vancouver, by way of the Squamlah Valley, Pemberton Meadows, Lillooet and tha Black Water to Fort Oeorge, an installment of a north and south line to be ultimately carried through to the Peace River country and there connected with the Eastern transcontinental lines. This railway la to be built by the strongest and best known firm of raiway contractors in the west, Messrs. Foley, Welsh and Stewart, who have built all the 0 T. P. work in britisb Columbia. The llrat railway company to have running powera over this new line will be the G. T. P., who will thus have a direct connection between their main line and the great terminal city of Vancouver; but similar powera will be conceded to other companies. The line will tap a country of great agricultural and forest wealth. Indeed, some sections ot tbe country tnrough which lt passes, notably Pemberton Meadows and Lillooet, have enjoyed a continual reputation for more than half a century. The length of the Una CITY AND DISTHICT W. F. Cooke has left Ottawa for South Fort George. The big bell haB been landed in position in the cupola of the fire hall at the corner of Third street and Laselle Avenue. Mr. Thomas Chctwynd states that his lather will arrive here early in the month of May accompanied hy a party ol British capitalists amongst whom will be the Marquis of Anglesey, son of the late Henry William Paget Anglesey, Karl of Uxhridge, who overthrew the Imperial Guard at the Battle of Waterloo, and whose services were rewarded by his being created Marquis of Anglesey, and later Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. A dance will be held in McGaghren & Thome's hall on March the 14th. to celebrate tbe day St. Patrick ran the snakes out of Ireland. W. P. Moran, a recent arrival here, purchased A. G. Hamilton's blacksmith shop this week, and has commenced business. The consideration is about $2500. Mr. Moran is a first cluss mechanic. The snow is steadily dissapearing before the rays of the hot spring sunshine. The toot of the steamboat whistles will soon be awakening the echoes on the upper Fraser river. Navigation opens on the first of May, and by July we believe there will be eight steamboats plying between the head of navigation on the Fraser river, Tete Jaune Cache, and Soda Creek, a stretch of water 475 miles loig. Mr. Burch has had a large sign placed on the top of his rooming house by which it is understood that it will in future be known as the Grand Union Rooming House. Down in Vancouver the cartoonists are busy poking Iun at the effete old east on the grounds that they are forced to enjoy a more lengthy season of cold weather than the cities ol the northern Pacific slope, whilst the eastern he-be artists embellish their allotted spaces with pictures of web- footed people under umbrellas in the driving rain. Up here we can afford to smile at the disadvantages of the weather meted out to the older centres in the sheer joy of living in such a climate as this. Albert Johnson, proprietor of the Northern Hotel, is installing a water system for his building. It will be run by gasoline power. Frank Hoffercamp, the pioneer ton- sorial artist of South Fort George this week installed a neat pumping plant In bis Second Street barber shop. Frank and his barber shon are amongst the oldest pioneers recollections. He hewed his building out of green spruice trees, in a lit.Ie clearing here long before there were any twenty-five foot lots in the district, bought, a set of razors and sat down and waited lor people to shave. For a sure example of perseverance Frank hows to the crowd. Fred. Tiemeyer re-opened his cafe for business last Monday. He will go down down to posterity as the first importer of German sausages into this great future city. Yesterday's stage came in crowded with passengers and express matter, Tbe British Columbia Express Company are giving an excellent service between Quesnel and this place, although we believe they must do so at a considerable financial loss. Thomas G. Wall, representing the McClarey Manufacturing company, Mr. Bayers, of Johnson Brothers, Mr. Knight of Ramsay & Company, and Mr. Smith of the Havana Cigar Company were amongst the arrivals on yesterday's stage. presently contracted for Is 450 miles. In this way the railway policy of Mr. McBride brings three transcon- tlnantal lines to converge in the neighborhood of Vancouver, and places them in direct communication by fast lerry service witb Virtoria. Manager West of the British Columbia Express Company arrived here yesterday on business. The company is making some changes in the personnel of its agents by which we understand Mr. Thomas Chetwynd, the local h will be transferred to another po. many friend to the regret of his FORT GEORGE HERALD PUBLISHED BY THE NORTHERN INTERIOR PRINTING CO. Ltd. J B l-ANIEl-L. PRESIDENT Devoted to the interests of Fort George and the entire Northern Interior. J. B. DANIELL. Editor. Saturday, March 9th. 1912. On page ono appears the doctoral address of John Anderson iiVttsor, our noarost-to-homo Conservative candidate in the forthcoming provincial election campaign. In the opinion of lho Herald lie is tlio man to vote for. His co-nominee, Michael Callarfan, also merits tho support of tln> electors of Cariboo, in so far as ho hus boon chosen as tho other candidate in a cause of progress, Although tho Horald has fought, to the best of its ability, tlio re-nomination of those two lower-district men without duo consideration to tho demands of the north for mote direct representation, yet wo wo aro going to support thorn to tho extent to which thoir respective efforts in behalf of this distriot, have entitled thun to our respect and good offices for such consideration. The two Conservative candidates should have an easy road to victory. Prom the ranks of tho opposition but one political warrior has stepped into uhe arena as a Liberal candidate and ho brazenly states his in- tontion of supporting the railway policy. This Liberal candidate is Mr. John Holt, a Quosnel farmer. In former days Mr. Holt was a strenuous Conservative, and a staunch supporter of Richard McBride and his government, and whilst we have latterly known of him as a stalwart of the Liberal party wo again have evidence of his versatility by his avowed support of the railway policy which the Liberal press of the province is trying to tear to pieces. He has mixed up a little of the late Jolm Houston's "Progressive Liberal Party's" plutform, with its antipodal land policy. In any event John Holt will not cut very much ice with the electors of Ce riboo, for he is not even consistent* in his flip-flop political advoensy. Mr. John Mclnnis, a local Socialist, who at one time represented one of the boundary constituencies in the legislature, will not bo a candidate. He gave this positive statement to The Horald yesterday. The refusal of the Railway ] Commission to consider the application of the Natural Resources Security Company Limited, for assurances of certain railway station privelogos on tho Indian Reserve here, is pre- cicely the outcome of the affair that was generally anticipated. In spite of the fact that his lino scheme has come to naught Mr. Hammond is trying to misrepresent it into the form of victory by banqueting his supporters on the Nechaco townsites. Fort George Trading & Lumber Co, Limited ;< (J^ Pfg-g. f j| jy AdVMCe \ ■ ■I IIIHIHMH ****■ WW*** ...nma* ! i. ft Frciir.it, emwii-nwl lo IteolMr "Chilcotin" ut S