Queen Charlotte Islander
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issued: 2016-02-29
issued: 1912-09-16
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note: I V -" ! , ' "Si *â &%;> â â â n s A Weekly Newspaper Published in tbe interests of the Settlers, and to promote the development of the Queen Charlotte Islands. VOL. 2, No. 3 QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER. 16, 1912 5 Cents per Copy 1 p |% "9rt» RT CANADIAN Local News Items Imperialism Was The Note Strack Stron? In His Address, Naturally Sir George Doughty in his address to the Canadian Club, says the Prince Rupert Daily News, dwelt on the fishing prospects of the district. He said that to his knowledge there is no place in the world where the fishing resources within reach are so abundant. He knows of no other place so rich in marine resources in the world. Referring to the advantages coming to Prince Rupert from the establishment here of the fishing industries, Sir George touched aptly on the question of alien labor in these industries, and brought the thought swiftly into line with his main subject of Empire by showing that from the fishing population of Great Britain has always drawn her best sailors and naval men. Prince Rupert, he believes, will contribute seamen for the Canadian and Imperial Navy. On the question of Empire, as it affects the future of the British race, Sir George emphatically stated his belief in supremacy of the British race, pointing out what they had done in molding all that is most cherished in the world today. High principles and religion were the foundations upon which the Empire had arrived at the high pinnacle that, it holds today amongst the nations of the earth. The British Empire today owes its foremost position and strength to the possession of a navy of a strenth and character never equalled before in the history of nations. In dealing with the German war scare Sir George pointed out that while Canada had been increasing in commercial prosperity as the years rolled by, every dollar of invested capital, depended for its protection upon the strong arm of the Imperial navy. He warned his audience not to be lulled into a se…
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Queen Charlotte (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0312819
language: English
lat: 53.254722
long: -132.1025
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Queen Charlotte, B.C. : J.M. Campbell
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
type: Text