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T \JtLAy Alberni Pioneer ijp Volume 5. Port Alberni, B.C., Aug. 26, 1911. No. 3 "WHAT IS BEST FORCANADA" Lieut-Col. MacPherson on the Reciprocity Agreement with ''Uncle Sam." In an article on the Reciprocity issue contrasting present conditions with those existing at the time of the former reciprocity treaty, Lieut-Col. J. Pennington Macpherson, Sir John A. Macdonald's nephew and biographer, says: Undoubtedly, there is a strong desire amongst all classes of the community to thoroughly understand this auestion of reciprocity, and as I am one of the older generation who can speak from personal experience of the occurrences of the last fifty years, it may be that I can convey a clearer view of what is involved in the present proposed agreement than younger men who have to rely upon old records and party newspaper files. Whatever knowledge I have is most sincerely at the service of my countrymen, but the subject is too wide to be exhausted in a Single letter, and must be dealt with in chapters, the first -going back about half a century. The policy of reciprocity between Canada and the United States has been the policy of both the Conservative party and the Liberal party in years gone by. Consequently neither can lay claim to it. The question is purely national, and, in considering it, every elector should ask himself, "What is best for Canada?" This is the stand that many of Sir Wilfred's old friends and political supporters have taken, and they have considered it their duty to their country not only to press their views upon him, but also to hold public meetings in the great commercial centers to protest against the carrying out of the agreement. These meetings have been presided over and addressed by some of the most prominent men in the Liberal party, and the enormous crowds that have attended them evince, in the most unmistakable rnanner, how deeply the country is agitated over the prospect of a change in our fiscal rela tions with the United States. As Sir Wilfrid Laurier and other Liberal speakers are endeavouring to bolster up the agreement they have made by citing Sir John Macdonald's connection with the treaty of 1854 and his resolution moved in the House of Commons in 1878, and have misrepresented the stand taken by him in 1891, I propose dealing with these three points before making any reference to the agreement entered into by Mr. Fielding. And I may here say that I can not see any difference between the issues of 1891 and the issues of 1911. It is true that Sir Wilfrid's policy of 1891 covered more ground than the present pact, but it is also true that President Taft's proposal was, in the first instance, for absolute free trade, and the Americans made no secret of their determination to extend the agreement to that point. We also know that Sir Wilfrid informed parliament that it would have been pleasing to himself at least, to have gone beyond the limits of Mr. Fielding's agreement. And, in saying this, he was quite consistent with his past utterances. Two years after his defeat upon the policy of un- resticted reciprocity, he told the Young Men's Liberal Association of Toronto that his views had not chang ed and appealed to them not to relax their efforts until these views had been brought into force. He pointed out that, even in England, free trade was not adopted at one swoop. It was brought into force gradually. This, he declared, should be the policy of the Liberal party, and, in so far as he had anything to do with its management, and with the approval of his colleagues in the House of Commons, this was the line upon which they would proceed, "now and forever." Sir Wilfrid has never announced his recantation of these views and, as the Liberals claim that their principles are immutable, we must credit Sir Wilfrid with adhesion to them and believe that his object in making this agreement is to carry out what he declared in 1893 would be the policy of the Liberal party "now and forever," and that this pact is but the entering wedge by which free "trade would be gradually brought into force in Canada, as was the case in England. There has never been a reciprocity treaty with our neighbors since Confederation, but when Canada consisted of only the two provinces of Upper and Lower Canada—now known as Ontario and Quebec—there was a reciprocity treaty which lasted for eleven years. The conditions which then existed, and which made that treaty so acceptable, were so widely different from those which* exist to-day, that it is absolutely impossible to make any comparison. The area of the two provinces was about 570,000 square miles and the population about 1,800,000 There were practically no railroads and the only means of land transport was by horses and vehicles. In 1850 there were only 71 miles of railway in Quebec and not one mile in Ontario, and after the close of navigation we were completely cut off from the outer world, except through the United States. There wasn't even a permanent seat of government, there being an alternating system by which the capital was for four years at Toronto and then four years at Quebec. We had no ocean-going steamships and were dependent entirely upon sailing vessels. Contrast these conditions with those which now exist. Instead of two provinces with an area of 570,000 square miles, Canada now consists of nine provinces extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with an area of 3,650,- 000 square miles, and an estimated population of 8,000,000. Instead of 71 miles of railroad, we have 25,000 miles. Instead of a perambulating capital we have a beautifnl permanent capital at Ottawa. Instead of being dependent on sailing vessels we have magnificent liners of ocean-going steamships. Instead of being dependent upon the United States for a winter outlet, we have fine winter seaports of our own at St. John and Halifax. We have also what was not dreamed of in those days in the form of refrigerator cars, and refrigerator compartments on the steamships, by means of which our delicate products can be landed in prime condition in the British markets. There is, therefore, no ground whatever for com-parison or for urging that what was desirable in 1854 must necessarily be desirable in 1911. For some time previous to the negotiations of this reciprocity treaty, Canada was in a state of great depression. There were no manufactures, and their absence was deeply felt by the farmers, who had no home markets for their products and no means of conveying them to foreign markets.. An enterprise was crippled and the country was becoming impoverished. The United States was at the same time, being built up by the sale to us of their manufactures and the emigration to them of the best of our young men. So great was the feeling of absolute hopelessness that pervaded the country that, in 1849, three hundred and twenty-five of the most influential men of Montreal issued an address to the people of Canada advocating annexation to the United States as the only hope of saving the country and expressing deep regret at the apparent necessity for severing the ties which had so long bound us to the Mother Land. The address was able, calm and dignified, and the signers were leading men of both parties and representing every shade of political opinion. There were others who did not endorse this view and the British- American Association also composed of men of the highest standing, passed resolutions at Kingston and at Toronto (Continued on Page 4.) NEW EXHIBIT BUILDING Alberni Agricultural Association Will Commence to Build. City of Victoria Plans a Potlatch Following the footsteps of Seattle, the beautiful city of * Victoria has planned a. Potlatch, Which- will be held September llth to 16th inclusive, under the title of "Do it in Victoria" carnival. The management of the carnival writes that a special excursion has been arranged from . here to Victoria during that week. Victoria plans to hold a very elaborate carnival with all the features of entertainment and interest thut made the Seattle Potlatch so great a success. With Victoria's well known advantages and beauties the carnival committee is by no means handicapped. In fact, there is no city in the northwest that is better situated and constituted for a successful carnival. Further announcements will appear of the date of the excursion. It is proposed to have ten thousand visitors in Victoria during carnival week. Geo N. Shaw, a representative of the International Correspondence schools, will be in Alberni and Port Alberni during the first week in September, and will be prepared to explain to all interested the methods and benefits of the work in which he is engaged. FOR SALE.-Second hand Piano and Pianola, with about $50.00 worth of music for same. All in splendid condition. Apply to R. C. P., Bamfield Creek. Fastest Launch on West Coast For Sale. 18 ft. long, 4 ft., 5 in. beam V bottom type. 12 h. p. engine, Schebler Carburetor. 14 miles an hour speed, strong. One year old and in good condition. A splendid boat for lake or inland waters. Must Be Sold at Half Value - $250 For further information apply to F. G. MacDonald, Tofino, B. C. At a meeting of the Alberni Agricultural association held on Monday last a sketch plan of the proposed.new exhibition building was submitted and approved. M. Tebo, E. M. Whyte and J. R. Motion were appointed a committee on grounds and buildings, and were given full power to commence operations as soon as possible. It is planned to have the new building ready for the Fall Fair to be held in the month of October. A programme of sports on the grounds, and a grand ball in the new building, will be held on October 4, the following committee having been selected to make the necessary arrangements: Mrs. H. Hills, Mrs. Green, J. J. Burke, F. H. Bishop, F. H. Swayne, A. Withers and R. Wood. Conservative Candidate Addresses Large Public Gathering In Alberni The public meeting held in Brand's hall, Alberni, on Tuesday night when H. S. Clements, Conservative candidate in Comox-Atlin, discussed Reciprocity and other issues of the campaign, was the largest gathering of its kind in the history of the town. The people of both towns were out in full force and the farming district was largely represented. Dr. A. P. Morgan occupied the chair, and on the platform, with the candidate, were R. Wallace, of Nanoose, R. H. Wood, S. 'G. Roseborough and R. J. Burde. Mr. Burde spoke briefly dealing principally with statements made by Duncan Ross, the Liberal candidate, at a previous meeting. Mr. Clements was given a splendid reception and, for an hour and a half, was listened to with marked attention. He went exhaustively into the history of the Reciprocity pact and quoted figures to prove that the Laurier government was overlooking Canada's natural markets in endeavoring to make an uncalled for trade arrangement with the United States. He believed that Canadian sentiment and business sense rather favored closer trade relations with the mother country. . Mr. Clements claimed that in making the pact with the United States and proclaiming that Reciprocity was the only issue of the campaign the Laurier government was trying to distract attention from its record of business failure and corruption on which it could not face the people of the country. The Conservative party was not opposed, as Liberals would have the people believe, to fair business relations with the republic to the south, but believed in Canada for the Canadians—that was that the Canadians would welcome Americans or the good people of any other country who would come here to live. Let them bring their capital into the country and engage in the manufacture of the raw material right on the ground, giving the people to whom it belonged the full benefits of the development. On these conditions the Americans would find themselves in the enjoyment of all the rights and privileges of a free and prosperous country, and they would be given the protection of the best laws that governed any country in the world. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the National anthem. Mr. Clements left on Wednesday for Union Bay. He will leave next week for Prince Rupert and other northern points on the mainland. The Place where you don't get Lonesome. HARRY'S POOL ROOM RED CROSS CHEMICAL CLOSETS No Water or Sewerage Required Can be Placed in Any Part of tFe House and is Always Sanitary and Odorless. Do you know that over 90 per cent, of contagious diseases are contracted from Unsanitary Closets? Not so with the RED CROSS. The chemical is a germicide and contagion is impossible. R. HARRIS & CO. 1107 Langley St., Victoria Phil. A. Watson, Alberni, Agent Page 2- ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911 PIONEER NEWS. Published at Port Alberni, B. C, and issued every Saturday: R. J. Burde. Editor. Subscription Rate, - $2.00 per year Port Alberni, B. C, Aug. 26.1911. The Candidates. The Conservative candidate for Comox-Atlin is H. S. Clements, ex-member for West Kent. The Liberal candidate is Duncan Ross, ex-member for Yale-Cariboo. Both have their residences outside the district, but both have interests in the district, in and around Prince Rupert. Thus far both men ai-e equal before the electorate. It does not seem that the vote is to be in any manner decided on the question of which candidate will pay the greatest amount of personal attention to this district. The fight will be on ths general issue of whether it is wiser to let well enough alone or try an experiment in the hope of bringing about something better for the general good. In this section of the constituency the appearances are that the Conservative candidate has the strongest support, and the same thing is true of the Comox section. It is anticipated by both candidates that the main battle ground will be Prince Rupert, and that is where they will be most active. Alberni and Port Alberni are not likely to see either of them again till after election. Hereabouts party workers will organize, canvass, and argue, to secure a sectional verdict. The Pioneer News will not attempt to go exhaustively into the main issue of the campaign, but will endeavor to see that as much light as possible is thrown on both sides. The people who are seriously interested will have enough time before the day of voting to form some opinion for themselves, and need not be in a hurry to swallow either of the ready-made conclusions offered them. When the vital facts are sifted out from among the fancied alarms and allurements of this Reciprocity campaign the people of this particular part of the Dominion should be able to see that they have nothing to gain bv giving up anything they hold in the hope of getting something better from the United States. With the railway construction engine to awaken us early in the morning and political argument to keep us awake late at night life is likely to become a trifle strenuous for the foundation layers of this future metropolis. That invisible mischief maker whom Shakespeare said could quote scripture for his own purposes must be jealous of the art of the figure jugglers on both sides of this reciprocity issue. The campaign so far in this section of Comox-Atlin has been characterized by good nature on both sides. May it continue so. small fire engines, and reports having placed a number of the large ones in various towns and cities, where they have done excellent service. The Red Cross chemical closets are being placed in a number of homes here, as well as all over the island. It is a closet that does not require water or sewerage: one that can be placed anywhere, either in or out of the home, and is modern, sanitary and odorless. It is operated on the principle of a fresh air intake and a foul air vent, and a strong chemical is placed in the tank every 30 days. This chemical, which is a germicide as well kills all germs, so that contagion from disease is practically impossible where these closets are used. These closets should be a boon to any place where there is no sewerage, as statistics show that about 90 per cent, of contagious diseases are contracted from unsanitary closets. They have been taken up by tne Provincial government, the B. C. electric railway, and a number of doctors and sanitary inspectors. Something Needed. R. Harris, of the firm of R. Hams & Co., Victoria, spent a few days in town last week, with the intention of introducing his goods here. He reports business good, and has appointed Phil. A. Watson agent for Alberni. Both lines carried by this firm should interest the people, as both are needed badly. Mr. Harris has both large and Lands. Vallpv *tmProved Farms, close in, T alley on g00(j roads. Five and Ten acre blocks, cleared and uncleared. Lands suitable for sub-division. XoWII*5lfl* *>me 'ar£e building lots 1 U W UdllC near Recreation ground Business properties on Second, Third and Fourth avenues at reasonable prices on easy terms. Visitors are invited to call for further information. JAS. R. MOTION Real Estate and Insurance. ALBERNI. PORT ALBERNI. HICKS & LOVICK Piano Co., Ltd. Victoria. AGENTS FOR Heintzman & Co. Pianos Steinway-Weber, Steck & Stuyvesant Pianola Pianos. Thomas Organs, Victor Victrola, Etc. LOCAL AGENCIES — Pineo's Drug and Stationery Stores. F. LIGHTER, Practical Watchmaker Jeweler and Optician. All Classes of Repair Work. Twenty-two years experience. Good Line of Watches, Chains, and all kinds of Jewelry. Alberni Port Alberni ALBERNI REPAIR SHOP Bicycle Repairing, Lathe Work, Brass Castings, General Mechanical Repairs GERTRUDE STREET. NOTICE. Phone 46. P. O. Box 63. Stationary and Marine Engineer Phil. A. Watson Plumbing and Fitting Estimates Furnished First Class Work Guaranteed. Agent B. C. Anchor Wire Fence Co. Fence supplied and erected. Gertrude Street, - - Alberni. Notice is hereby given that Mr. B. O. Erickson iind Mr. W. Hanson, both of Stewart. B. C, as co- owners in the Eldorado No. 1 mineral claim, situated in Quatsino Mining Division, Rupert District, are requested to pay the amount due me for assessment work done by me on said claim, also costs of advertising, or forfeit their interest in the said Eldorado No, 1 mineral claim, Quatsino Mining Division, Rupert District. Henry Sherberg. Quatsino. B, C, May 31,1911. While Weather Permits Have Your PAINTING Done. Clarke, - the Painter ALBERNI, B. C. SURVEYING. GEORGE A. SMITH, C. E., B. C. . Land Surveyor. Surveys of timber limits, mineral claims, and land subdivisions. Address, P. 0. Box 23, Alberni. H. H. BROWNE, civil and mining engineer, and Provincial land surveyor, has opened an office in Alberni. and is prepared to receive orders for work in any part of the district. WATER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made under Part V. of the "Water Act, 1909," to obtain a licence in the Barclay division of the Alberni District. (a.) The name of Company in full—Island Construction & Development Company, Limited. The head office—Sayward building-, Victoria, B.C. The capital! how divided, showing1 amount paid up-$500,000.00. in 5000 shares, ot $100.00 each; paid up, $125,000.00. (b.) The name of the lake, stream or source— Sarita lake and river. (c.) The point of diversion is at a point to be chosen between the outlet of Sarita Lake and Sarita. (d.) The quantity of water applied for.— 1000 cubic feet. (e.) The character of the proposed works- Dam at mouth of Sarita Lake, pipeline to below Sarita falls, power house below falls, power line to Section 7, Township 2, Barclay District and elsewhere. (f.) The premises on which the water is to be used—Power house below Sarita falls, power to be used about Section 7, Township 2. Barclay District. (g.) The purposes for which the w»t°»* >"•> to be used—Mechanical, industrial a«d power purposes. [i.] If the water is t/* be used for power or min- ii'w purposes describe the place where the water is to be returned to some natural channel, and the difference in altitude between point of diversion and point of return—Return to Sarita river about 200 yards below Sarita falls. Difference in altitude about 200 feet, [j.] Area of Crown land intended to be occupied by the proposed works—100 acres of land to be taken up for v/ork. (k.) This notice was posted on the fourth day of August 1911, and application will be made to the Commissioner on the fourth day of October, 1911. (1.) Give the names and addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are likely to be affected by the proposed works. either above or below the outlet.—Sarita Indian Reserve, the Crown, Island Construction & Development Company, Limited. P. O. Address—Say ward Building. Victoria, B. C. Copy of parts, of the Memorandum of association of Island Construction and Development Company, Limited, which authorize the proposed application and works. [17] To acquire water records and licenses to take and use water by application to the Government of the\Province of British Columbia, or by purchase from the holders thereof; to obtain such water rights for domestic or municipal purposes, for the irrigation of land, for steam, for power, for mining, for clearing streams, for driving logs, or for any purpose for which water may be ac~ quired under the Water Act 1909, or any other Act for the time being in force respecting water and water rights and privileges; to carry on business of a power company and to supply and sell light, heat, water and power. [18] To divert, take and carry away water from any streams, livers or lakes in British Columbia, and for that purpose to erect, build, lay and maintain dykes, dams, wiers, flood-gates, measuring- devices, breakwaters, drains, ditches, canals, basins, reservoirs, tunnels, pipes, pumps and works of all kinds for holding, carrying and conducting water. [19] To supply any city, town, municipality or unorganized district with water; to ,build, construct, lay down and maintain water-mfcins, water pipes, Alter beds and other appliances and to execute and do all other works and things necessary for obtaining, storing, selling, delivering, measuring and distributing water for the purposes of the Company; to carry on the business of a water works or water supply company in all its branehes. [20] To use water and water power for producing any form of power and for producing and generating electricity for the purposes of light, heat and power, and to sell and supply electricity, electric power, compressed air and any other forms of devoloped power to consumers for any purposes to or for which electric power, compressed air and any other forms of developed power may be applied or acquired; to build, equip and maintain power houses, poles, wires, and power lines, and all necessary plant and equipment for generating and distributing all forms of developed power; to build and operate electric tramways and trolleys; to build, construct and maintain electric cars, and conveyances on such electric tramways and trolleys and to carry passengers and freight thereon for hire and for all purposes connected with the company's business and undertakings; to exercise all of the powers, rights and privileges conferred upon power companies and companies using water for domestic or or any other purposes by the Water Act 1909, or any other act for the time being in _ force relating to water and water rights and privileges. Land Clearing! If you own land and want to have it cleared it will pay you to put the work in the hands of experienced men. If you want satisfaction in cost as well as work, consult JAS. GIBSON, Arlington Hotel, - - Alberni Ride In the New Russell Automobile 30 horse-power, Five-Passenger Car. Takes You Up the Hills Without a Strain Runs regularly between Port Alberni, Alberni and Cameron Lake Station, connecting with train. Special trips arranged for. Telephone or leave orders for seats to be reserved at Arlington Hotel or Alberni Hotel. And remember to mention that „, It Is Paterson's Car You Want Conservative Committee Rooms The Port Alberni Conservative Association has opened Committee Rooms in the WATSON BLOCK upstairs, on Argyle Street All Friends of the Party Invited to Call # Page 3 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911 In the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Between Claudias Franklin Wilson, Plaintiff, and The Monitor Copper Mining Company, Limited, Defendant. BEFORE THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE GREGORY IN CHAMBERS. Thursday, the 3rd day of August, A. D., 1911. UPON the application of the plaintiff; upon reading the affidavit of Arthur Coburn sworn the 2nd day of August, 1911, and filed herein; and upon hearing Mr. R. H. Pooley of counsel on behalf of the plaintiff: IT IS ORDERED that substitutional service of the writ of summons in this action be made on the Defendants herein by publication of this order for three weeks in the "Pioneer News," a newspaper published and circulated in and about the town of Alberni, Province of British Columbia, and by posting a copy of this order at the head office of the Defendant company at Alberni for a like period, and the same shall be good and sufficient service of the writ of summons herein. "F. B. Gregory" J. PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. Province of British Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given that all Public Highways in unorganized districts, and all Main Trunk Roads in organized districts are sixty-six feet wide, and have a width of thirty-three feet on each side of the mean straight center line of the travelled road. THOMAS TAYLOR. Minister of Public Works. Department of Public Works. Victoria, B. C. July 7th, 1911. julyl5 Coal Prospecting Licenses. LAND ACT NOTICES. LAND ACT. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Nootka. Take notice that I, H. T. W. Smith, of Friendly Cove, Nootka, occupation storekeeper, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about three- quarters of a mile south from head of Tahscs canal, each side and adjoining Indian reserve, thence east 20 chains, thence north 10 chains, thence west 20 chains, thence south to point of commencement, and containing 40 acres, more or less. . Herbert Thomas Wm. Smith. 'Dated June 20, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Richard Irving, jr., of Vancouver, B. C„ occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the mouth of the Mayrhat river, at the head of Herbert Arm, Clayoquot Sound, west coast of Vancouver Island, thence north 40 chains, thence east 30 chains, thence south to shore line of Herbert Arm, thence in a westerly direction along the shore line to point of commencement, containing. 120 acres, more or Dated July 14. 1911. Richard Irving, Jr. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Muriel Bing Hall, of Victoria, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: * Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of an island situate about 45 chains southwest of southenst corner Section 20. Township 18. Rupert District, thence in a westerly, southerly, easterly, northerly direction to pointof commencement, containing 3 acres, more or less. Muriel Bing Hall, Tobias Sorenson, Agent. Dated July 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Percy Bing Hall, of Victoria, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of an island situate 20 chains southeast of" southeast corner of Section 35, Township 18, Rupert District, thence in a westerly, southerly, easterly, northerly direction to point of commencement, containing tw° acres, more or less. Percy Bing Hall. Tobias Sorenson, Agent. Dated July 13.1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Carl Bi'inck Christensen, of Quatsino, occupation teacher, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner, Frac. Section 11, Township 18. Rupert district, thence south 80 chains, thence east2() chains, thence north about 80 chains to high water mark, thence following high water line in a western direction to point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. Carl Brinck Christensen, Tobias Sorensen. Agent. Dated July 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described iands : commencing at a post planted at the N.W. corner of Sec. 22, Tp. 31, Rupert district, tHence east 80 cnains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described lands: commencing at a post planted at the S.W. corner of Sec. 27, Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence north 80 cnains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. \ Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described lands: commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of Sec. 21, Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack interd to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described lands: commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of Sec. 32. Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence south 80 cnains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT, District of Rupert. Take notice that 1, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and fietroleum upon the -following described ands: commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of Sec- 33. Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the foilowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N. W. corner of Sec. 34, Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence weSt 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack William Thurburn, agent Dated June 14th, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described iands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. E. corner of Sec. 5 Tp. 32, Rupert district, thence west 80 cnains, thence nortii 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or loss. John L. Retallack William Thurburn, agent Dated June 14th, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the following described iands: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of Sec. 20, Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Mary Kelly, of Victoria. B. C, occupatiou housewife, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the northwest corner of island lying about 40 chains in an easterly direction from the mouth of Cayuse creek, southeast arm, Quatsino Sound, and marked M. K.'s N. W. corner thence following shore line of island southerly, easterly, northerly and westerly to point of commencement and containing- one hundred acres more or less. Mary Kelly. May 26th, 1911. july8 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. • District of Rupert. Take notice that George Kelly, of Victoria, B. Coccupation electrician, intends toapply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Indian reserve, near Cayuse creek, southeast arm, Quatsino sound, and marked G: K.'sS. E. corner, thence west 40 chains, thence north about 40 chains to short line, thonce following shore line southerly and easterly about 50 chains to east line of section 12, township 16, thence south about 10 chains to point of commencement, and containing 160 acres more or less. George Kelly. May 27th, 1911. . july8 . ALBERNI LAND DISTRICF. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Robert Harrison, of Victoria, occupation clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted in the center of a small island, and extending thence 75 links in every direction to the shore thereof and containing about one quarter of an acre. Island is situated on the south shore of Great Central lake, about twenty chains in a north-easterly direction from the N W corner of Lot 715. Robert Harrison, C. L. Roberts, agent July 17th, 1911 july22 LAND ACT NOTICES. LAND ACT NOTICES. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, B. W. Leeson, of Quatsino, canneryman. intend to apply for permission to lease the following" described lands for clam culture: Commencing at a post planted at the west line Indian reserve, Korpreno harbor, thence southerly to low water mark, thence west 80 chains, thenre northerly to high weter mark following high water mark to point of commencement B. W. Leeson Staked May 22. 1911. jy29 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, B. W. Leeson, of Quatsino, canneryman, intend to apply for permission to lense the following described lands for clam culture: Commencing at a post planted about 20 chains east of mouth of Johnston river, thence north to low water mark, thence westerly following low water mark 80 chains, thence south to high water mark, thence easterly following high water mark to point of'commencement. Ben Williams Leeson. Staked May 22, 1911 jy29 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take Notice that Donald McN. Lowe, of Port Alberni, B. C., occupation real estate agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted on the northeast corner of Denne Island. Barclay Sound, situated about 2f0 feet west of Nettle island, and about two miles south of Sechart Whaling station, thence-following the shore line round the island to point of commencement and including the whole of said island containing twenty acres more or less. Donald McN. Lowe, T. Marshall, agent jy22 June 25th, 1911 Water Notice. I, Charles Augustus Cjx, of Alberni, by occupation a Provincial Constable, give notice that I intend on the twentieth day of September next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to apply to the Water Commissioner at his office at Alberni for a license to take and use 0.028 cubic feet of water per second from a spring- on Lot 1, Alberni, on the Nanaimo road, near the E, & N. R. R. crossing, and which sinkson Lot 1, Alberni, during summer months. The water will bt used on Lots 11 and 12 for domestic purposes. Charles Augustus Cox. Dated this 18th. day of August, 1911. WATER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made under Part V. of the "Water Act, 19(,9," to obtain a licence in the Barclay division of the Alberni District. /. . (a.) The name of Company in full—Island Construction & Development Company, Limited. The head office—Sayward building, Victoria, B.C. The capital, how divided, showing amount paid up-$200,0(0.00. in 2000 shares, of $100.00 each; paid up, $125,000.00. (b.) The name of the lake, streamer source-- Sarita river. (c.J The pcint of diversion—At or about Sarita falls. (d.) The quantity of water applied for.— 50 cubic feet. (e.) The character of the proposed works- Dam on river and pipe line. (f.) The premises on which the water is to be used—Section 7, Township 2, Barclay District and adjoining section. (g.) The purposes for which the water is to be used—Domestic and water supply. [j.] Area of Crown land intended to be occupied by the proposed works—5 acres. (k.) This" notice was posted on the fourth day of August. 1911, and application will be made to the Commissioner on the fourth day of October, 1911. (1.) Give the names and addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are likely to be affected by the proposed works, either above or below the outlet.—The Crown, Sarita Indian Reserve. Island Construction & Development Company, IJImtted. P. 0. Address—Sayward Building, Victoria, B, C. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Take notice that the Wallace Fisheries, Limited, of Vancouver, B. Ct occupation ennners. intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post marked W. F, Ltd. E. and planted on the extreme east of an island situated in Kiskemo Bay, Quatsino Sound, and locally known as Whiskey Island, situated about three(3) chains due north from our present cannery site, the purchase to include the whole island, containing ten (10) acres more or less. Wallace Fisheries, Ltd.. Alexander Sutherland, agent. July 7th. 1911. july22 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. Take notice that I, B. W. Leeson. of Quatsino, occupation canneryman, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands for clam culture: Commencing at a post planted at the north west corner of Indian reserve, Koskemo Bay, thence north to low water mark, thence westerly 80 chains, thence south to high water mark, thence easterly following high water mark to point of commencement. B, W. Leeson. Date of staking: May 22, 1911. Coal Prospecting Liceness. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that I, John L. Retallack intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and . petroleum upon the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted at ,the S.E. corner of Sec. 29, Tp. 31, Rupert District, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to the point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack. William Thurburn, Agent. Dated June 14th, 1911. Copy of parts, of the Memorandum of association of Island Construction and Development Company. Limited, which authorize the proposed application and works. [17] To acquire water records and licenses to take and use water by application to the Government of the Province of British Columbia, or by purchase from the holders thereof; to obtain such water rights for domestic or municipal purposes, for the irrigation of land, for steam, for power, for mining, for clearing streams, for driving logs, or for any purpose for which water may be acquired under the Water Act 1909, or any other Act for the time being in force respecting water and water rights and privileges; to carry on business of a power company and to supply and sell light, heat, water and power. [18] To di-vert, take and carry av/ay water from any streams, rivers or lakes in British Columbia, and for that purpose to erect, build, lay and maintain dykes, dams, wiers, flood-gates, measuring- devices, breakwaters, drains, ditches, canals, basins, reservoirs, tunnels, bridges, culverts, cribs, embankmenrs, headworks, flumes, aqueducts, pipes, pumps and works of all kinds for holding, carrying and conducting water. [19] To supply any city, town, municipality or unorganized district with water; to build, construct, lay down and maintain water-mains, water pipes, filter beds and other appliances and to execute and do all other works and things necessary for obtaining, storing, selling, delivering, measuring and distributing water for the purposes of the Of commencement, containing 640 acres Company; to carry on the business of a water more or less. John L. Retallack | William Thurburn. agent Dated June 14th, 1911. works or water supply company in all its branches. [20] To use watei and water power for producing any form of power and for producing and generating electricity for the purposes of light, heat and power/ and to Bell and supply electricity, w iti.-PNi i AMDnKTFK'T , electric power compressed air and any other A-Utuawm LtAMU.pi9liu.Kil, i forms of developed power to consumers for any m i *.• -jmPcz t t"i ■» r» l ii i I purposes to or for which electric power, corn- Take notice that I, John L. Retallack , pressed air and any other forms of developed intend to apply to the Minister of Lands power may be applied or acquired; to build, equip ■for a lippnqp tn nroqnpct for rnal HnH and maintain power houses, poles, wires, and tor a license CO prospect IOl COai ana ; er Unes and ^necessary plant andequip- petroleum Upon the following described ■ ment for generating and distributing all forms of lands: Commencing at a post planted [developed power; to build and operate electric at the S. E. corner of Sec. 28, Tp. 31, Rupert district, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. John L. Retallack William Thurburn, agent Dated June 14th, 1911. augl2 tramways and trolleys; to build, construct and maintain electric cars, and conveyances on such electric tramways and trolleys and to carry passengers and freight thereon for hire and for all purposes connected with the company's business and undertakings; to exercise all of the powers, rights and privileges conferred upon power companies and companies using water for domestic or or any other purposes by the Water Act 1909. or any other act for the time being in force relating to water and water rights and privileges. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that the Nahmint River Lumber Co., Ltd., of Victoria, occupation millmen. intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest cornerof Lot 935, thence east 30 chains, thence north 55 chains, thence west 53 chains to lot 914. thence south 20 chains to shore of Nahmint lake, thence following the shore southeasterly to point of commencement. The Nahmint River Lumber Co., Ltd., Per J. W.Stroud, Agent. June 6, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice that George Holmes, of Victoria. B. Ci, occupation inerchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 289, Barclay district, thence north HO chains, thence east SO chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west SO chains to point of com" mencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. George Holmes, Stanley Wood, Agent. June 15. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that I, Thomas Rowley, of Port Alberni. B. C„ occupation miner and prospector, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described lands Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lot 4, situate on Seddall Island. Barclay Sound, thence north 10 chains, thence west 20 chains, thence south 16 chains more or less to shore line, thence following shore line easterly and northerly to point of commencement, containing 32 acres more or less. Thomas Rowley. Dated August 3rd, 1911. augl2 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot. Take notice that Julius Donner, of Port Alberni, B. C, occupation miner, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands Commencing at a post planted at "Jaques Post" on the westerly boundary of Lot 5, at high water mark, on the east side of Uchucklesat harbor, thence north 10 chains, thence west 10 chains to the east boundary of the Southern Cross mineral claim, thence 10 chains more or less to the shore line, thence following shore line easterly to the point of commencement, containing 10 acres more or less. Julius Donner, By Thomas Rowley, agent Dated August 3rd. 1911. augl2 ALBEUNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Clayoquot Take notice that John Williams, of Vancouver, brewer, P. A. Hovelaque, of Clayoxuot, agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the shore near the head of Matilda creek, Flores Island- about 58 chains west of the S w corner of Lot 383, thence 20 chains west, thence 20 chains north, thence 10 chains east more or less to shore, thence 20 chains along shore southerly to the point of commencement, containing 30 acres more or less. John Williams, P. A. Hovelaque, agent. August 1st, 1911. Augl2 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice that Lillian Blanche Steinberger, of Bamfield. B. C, occupation teacher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 10 chains due east of W. Harding's preemption No. 423, thence 17 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 10 chains more or less south to beach, and along beach to N E corner post of preemption 423, thence 70 chains, more or less, west to point of commencement, containing 140 acres more or less. LilHian Blanche Steinberger June 24th. 1911 jy22 ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Hisashi Hata, of Vancouver, B. C., occupation storekeeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile BOUth from the northwest corner of section 24, Township 24, Rupert district, and marked "H. H's northwest corner." thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 160 acre mores or less. Hisashi Hata, Arthur A. Hale, Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that George Fordyce, of Vancouver, B. Ct occupation rooming house proprietor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south from the north we? t corner of Section 25, Township 24, Rupert District, and marked ' G. F's northwest corner," thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 160 acres, more or less. George Fordyce, Arthur A. Hale, Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Teiichi Hamagaki. of Vancouver, B. C, occupation broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the followingdescribed lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south of the northeast corner of Section 2fi. Township 24, Rupert District, and marked "T. H.'s northeast corner," thence west 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence north 40 chaitis to point of commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. Teiichi Hamagaki, Arthur A. Hale, Agent. Dated June 22, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that^Yasushi Yamazaki, of Vancouver, B. C. occupation broker, intends toapply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south from the northwest corner of Section 23. Township 24. Rupert district, and marked "Y. Y's southwest corner, thence north 40 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing three hundred and twenty (320) acres, more or less. Yasushi Yamzaaki. Arthur A. Hale. Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. \ ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Albert Lawrence, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south of the northwest corner of Section 27. Township 24, Rupert district, aud marked "A. L's northwest corner," thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west £0 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing three hundred and twenty (320) acres, moreor less. Albert Lawrence, Arthur A. Hale, Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that James Buchanan, of Trail, B. C. occupation accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the follow ing described lands: Commencing at a post planted at or near the northwest corner of Section 26, Township 24, Rupert district, and marked "J. B's northwest corner," thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to pointof commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. James Buchanan. Arthur A. Kale, Agent. Dated June 22, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Morton Brown, of Trail, B. C, occupation smelterman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south from the northwest corner of Section 26, Township 24. Rupert district, and marked "M. B's northwest corner," thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, tfience west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. Morton Brown, Arthur A. Hale, Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Margaret Ellen Brown, of Trail. B, C, occupation married woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south of the northeast ccrner of Section 34, Township 24, Rupert district, and marked "M. E. B's northeast corner," thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence east 40 chains to point of commercement, and containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. Margaret Ellen Brown. Arthur A. Hale. Agent. Dated June 22. 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. Take notice that Joseph Carl Dougan. of Trail, B. C.i occupation livery proprietor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about half a mile south of the northwest cornerof Section 35, Township 24, Rupert district, and marked "J. C. D's northwest corner." thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west 40 cnains, thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. Joseph Carl Dougan, Arthur A. Hale. Agent. Dated June 22, 1011. atlgB ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice that Arthur Hammond Cole, of Vancouver, occupation accountant, intends toapply for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 83, Barclay, thence north about 30 chains to the northeast corner of Lot 83, thence- easterly and following the south line of T L 21. east about 15 chains, south about 6 chains, east about 10 chains, thence south to the north line of TL39514, about 25 chains, thence west about 25 chains to the point of commencement, nnd containing 70 acres, more or less. Arthur Hammond Cole. July 23, 1911, aug5 Page 4 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911 "WHAT IS BEST FOR CANADA?" (Continued from Page 1.) proposing a different remedy for the ills from which the country was suffering and which they attributed, principally, to the withdrawal by Great Britain of the preference in British markets which had previously been granted. They asked that this preference be restored or that Great Britain should obtain for us reciprocity with the United States. They also advocated a confederation of all the provinces, with the concession of enlarged power of self-government and the right to make laws regulating our commercial and industrial interests. At this time we hadn't even the right to control our own Post Office system. The lack of railway facilities and of an ocean Winter port were terrible handicaps to the farmers. Few could market their grain beftore the close of navigation, and the price fell when the last vessel left Quebec. If they had railroads, grain would command a fair price all Winter, and, with reciprocity, farmers would be able to dispose of their products in the markets of the j neighboring republic. A contract was made about this time between the Canadian Government and McLean, McLarty & Co., Liverpool, for the establishment of a fortnightly line of steamers between Quebec and Liverpool, the ships not to be less than 1,200 tons burden, and 'to have a speed of not less than nine knots per hour. Nowadays vessels come up the St. Lawrence ten to fifteen times that size, and double the speed, without exciting comment. But these first vessels were considered marvels of marine architecture, and were viewed with wonder and admiration. They were put into commission in 1854, and three years later I went to England in the Anglo-Saxon; and can speak from actual experience of the accommodation provided. There was as great a difference between it and what is now offered as between a country hotel and the Windsor at Montreal or the Chateau Frontenac at Quebec. In 1853 the first railroad was opened in Ontario. This was the Northern, running from Toronto to Bradford. Later on in the same year the first section of the Great Western railway was opened from Hamilton to Niagara, and in January of the following year another section was opened from Hamilton to Windsor. But the Grand Trunk, although commenced, was still incomplete, and when I went to boarding school in November, 1853, the steamer that took me from Kingston did not go farther than Prescott, on account of the lateness of the season, and I had to travel from there to Cornwall in a vehicle dignified by the title of "The Royal Mail Coach," but which, on this occasion, was an open wagon. There had been heavy rains, followed by hard frosts, and the deeply rutted road was like iron. It was impossible to proceed except at a pace scarcely faster than a walk, and, including many stoppages to change horses and to warm up—for it was a very cold night—it took sixteen hours to do the fifty miles. Under more favorable circumstances better time would undoubtedly be made, but these personal experiences will give some idea of the conditions which prevailed when Lord Elgin went to Washington" in 1854 to negotiate a reciprocity treaty, and it can readily be believed that the farmers hailed with delight the prospect of being able to sell their product in the United States, free of duty. The treaty came into operation in March, 1855, and lasted until March, 1866. It admitted the produce of the farm, the forest and the mine free into both countries. It was terminated by the United States, by giving the required year's notice, and the debates in congress indicate that the feeling prevailed that Canada had done something for which she should be punished, and that, without the treaty, we could not retain our national existence, but would be compelled to sue for admission into the great republic. The Trent incident had created a very bitter feeling against Great Britain, and the fact that thousands of refugees from the Southern States had found a safe asylum in Canada during the Civil War had also excited feelings of an unfriendly nature against us. So, the question was not debated and settled upon purely commercial considerations. These, for the time being, were subservient to political prejudices and quite unmerited hostility. It is a debatable point whether this treaty worked to the advantage or disadvantage of Canada. The Boston Board of Trade and other commercial bodies, together with many of the leading United States papers, claimed that they had quite the best of the bargain, and, therefore, the treaty should be kept in force. Their statistics show that they sold us about $43,000,000 worth more than they bought from us, but that during the last three years of the treaty we had the advantage to the extent of about $8,000,000. This was not due to any special enterprise on our part, but to the waging of the fratricidal war between the Northern States and tha Southern States, which took millions of men from peaceful employment and made them consumers instead of producers. War is very wastesul, and the United States could not supply this waste from their own resources and were obliged to come to Canada and pay our farmers large prices for what they required to make up the deficiency. This unusual state of affairs gave a feverish impetus to our trade which is never likely to occur again. I mean, of course, trade in natural products—which was what the treaty covered. The effect upon ocean and lake traffic and upon mercantile and manufacturing business seems to have been anything but beneficial. The number of ships trading to Quebec in 1854 was 1,414. In 1855 the number fell to 742. The exports and imports at Quebec and Montreal in 1854 amounted to $42,000,- 000. In 1855 they fell to $28,000,000. The interprovincial trade between Canada of those days and the Maritime Provinces was less by half a million dollars in 1865 than it was in 1853 before the treaty was negotiated. It recevered at once when the treaty was abrogated. Add to these facts the very important one that in 1857 the country was convulsed with the most serious financial panic it has ever known, and it can hardly be claimed that the treaty of 1854 was a profitable one to the whole community. Music Lessons: Mrs. W. C. Clark, Alberni, is prepared to receive pupils for violin or piano tuition. Second Hand Autos For Sale One 4-cylinder Buick, complete with top, glass front, speedometer, electric I side and tail lamps and acetyline head Rights. Price, $850. One car, same as above, with head, side and tail lamps, generator, etc. $750. One two cylinder Buick, 20h. p., generator lamp, top wind shield, etc., only $750. One Ford car, three seater, complete and in good order with fine tires, only $600. One air cooled Franklin complete with wind shield, head, side and tail lamp, generator, etc. This is a 4-cylinder 15 h. p. car. Only $750. One Rover, 6 h. p. 2-passenger car, battery and magneto ignition, tires in fine order, car in splendid shape. Only $400. Thos. Plimley, 730 Yates St., Victoria, B. C. PORT ALBERNI TO INCORPORATE A large and enthusiastic meeting of the property owners and residents of Port Alberni was held in Waterhouse's Hall on Monday nignt, August 21st, under the auspices of the Port Alberni Board of Trade, to consider the matter of incorporating the town. C. A. McNaughton was voted to the chair, and R. F. Blandy was appointed secretary of the meeting. A. E. Waterhouse, chairman of the Incorporation Committee of the Board of Trade, made the important announcement that the Alberni Land Co. had now withdrawn all opposition to incorporation and had authorised its agent to sign' a petition for incorporation. As the company owned 'more than half the land in the town this announcement meant that incorporation could now take place providing the citizens were willing. It was also understood that the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Co., the second largest landowner in the town, also favored the immediate formation of a municipality, though a few months previously it had. been somewhat opposed to the project. Mr Waterhouse then moved. "That this meeting of the registered owners, taxpayers, and residents of the town of Port Alberni hereby expresses its approval of the action of the Board of Trade in its endeavour to obtain the incorporation of the town, and hereby resolves that a "petition be presented to the Lieutenant-Governor in council praying for the incorporation of the said town." A. D. Macintyre seconded the motion, and several of those present spoke in favor of the resolution. When the chairman called for the vote, every man in the hall raised his hand in favor of incorporation, and the motion was declared carried unanimously, amid an outburst of applause. By a further resolution, the task of continuing and completing the formation of a municipality was entrusted to the Incorporation Committee of the Board of Trade. A. Watson, R. H. Wood, and others spoke of the urgent need for pressing on the Government the claims of the town for'better school facilities. The matter was referred to the Council of the Board of Trade and the Board of School Trustees for immediate action. A resolution was also adopted to invite the British Press delegates now in Canada to visit Port Alberni. The signing of the petition for incorporation by the registered property owners present brought to a close a meeting of great importance^ in the history of the town. Smoke the Enterprise Cigar. Municipalities Incorporation Act. Petition for Incorporation, Port Alberni. Take notice that A. E. Waterhouse, A. D. Cooper, A. D. Macintyre and others intend to apply for incorporation as a City Municipality, to be named Port Alberni; the land to be included within the limits of the proposed municipality is as follows:— Lots 45, 46, 91, and 113, Alberni Land District, and that portion of Lot one, Alberni Land District, between the south bank of Roger Creek and a line running from the S.W. corner of block 95, Lot one easterly to the east boundary of said Lot one, comprising an area of about 2,000 acres. A, E. Waterhouse, A. D. Cooper, A. D. Mac Intyre, Petitioners, (Inter Alia). Port Alberni, B.C., August 22nd, 1911. Harry's Pool Room The place where you don't get lonesome Cigars, Cigarettes Tobaccos of All Kinds Chocolates, Chicklets and Chewing Gum Ice Cold Drinks Follow the Bunch COFFEE Try our own Special Brand of Coffee. Waterhouse & Co.'s Special 35 cents. Ridgway's A D Nabob Daddy's Cosmopolitan Full line of Teas, including Tetley's Golden Tip, Tetley's Sunflower, Lipton's, Ridgway's Old Country, Ridgway's Economic, Golden Star, Japan and China Teas. A. E. WATERHOUSE & CO., General Merchants, - Port Alberni C. F. BISHOP & SON Grocers, Bakers and Produce Merchants The Best Values in Tea are Decajube - - - 50c. per lb. Ceylon Tea, Special Brand • 35c. per lb. Three Pounds for $1.00 These Two Teas can only be had from us. I Headquarters^ HARDWARE Tools and Cutlery, Stoves and Ranges, Paints and Oils. Alberni Hardware Company PORT ALBERNI Wm'IUXimH*li:W*~Mnmim A Special Brand of Tea Now In Stock. Pleases the Taste. Fruits and Vegetables In the Best of Condition. CARTER'S GENERAL STORE Argyle Street, Port Alberni. Dainty Bedroom Clocks $1.25 and $1.75 Pineo's Drug and Stationery Stores Alberni: Phone No. 30. Port Alberni: Phone No. 56. A. D. MacINTYRE, Hardware and Builders' Supplies THIRD AVE., PORT ALBERNI •0,1? Page 5 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911 Comments On Clements Conservative Candidate Sized Up of View. From A Liberal Point BY R. F. BLANDY A good rattling speaker. Rather prone to the egotistical dictum "I want to say." To paraphrase Beaconsfield, Mr. Clements was overwhelmed by the extravagance of his own loquacity. He wanted to say so much that he couldn't always say all he wanted to say after saying he "wanted to say." We breathe freely once more. Canada is not to be annexed by the United States as a result of reciprocity. If so, the Conservative candidate would surely have mentioned so important a matter—but he didn't. The other Conservative speaker said that talk of annexation was "buncombe." The Liberals agree entirely. Great is the political harmony of Comox-Atlin. Electors who feared annexation have now no excuse for opposing reciprocity on that account. So the Niobe is a "battleship" now. How the infant navy is growing; she used to be only a cruiser. Mr. Clements believes in reciprocity with the British Empire. So do the Liberals, and have shown practical proof of their faith in giving the motherland a preferential tariff, which the Conservatives opposed strenuously when it was introduced. Canada prospered after the "national policy" was adopted in 1878; and she has prospered still more since 1897, when the Liberals cut down the tariff through the British preference. jlMr. Clements thinks that combines— the progeny of "protection"—are dreadful monsters. And yet he wants more "protection" in Canada. Does he want the combines too? "Cheap labor of the United States" sounds strange to our ears. We always thought the United States was the home of high protection and of high wages. Why didn't someone tell him this was Alberni and not Albernia? Mr. Clements has a vigorous imagination. He imagined Mr. Paterson, the biscuit manufacturer, saying to Mr. Taft, "Yes, let's have free floiir." But "Uncle Billy" Paterson did not say so, for lo and behold, there is a duty of fifty cents a barrel on flour, even under reciprocity. "The mother country is our natural market." So said Mr. Clements. Will he tell us how much lumber, coal, copper and fresh fish British Columbia sells, or is likely to sell, to Britain compared with the United States? If Mr. Clement's policy of "reserving our natural resources for Canadians" could be adopted, the coal mines of Nanaimo, the copper mines of the Boundary, the wheat farms of the prairie, the silver mines of Cobalt, and the export sawmills of Vancouver and Quebec might as well shut down, for the Canadian demand only covers a fraction of their capacity. If Mr. Clements had his way Alberni need not bother about big sawmills and coal mines for several generations, when the Canadian population will have grown a little. "Under reciprocity Canada gets the thin end of the wedge, and the United States the thick end." Does this mean that for every useless horse the States sell to us, we sell them three in return? If this could apply to dogs also, the people of Port Alberni would vote solidly for reciprocity. "I should be a free trader if every other country would be free traders with us." (Note the eloquence of the phrase.) He also remarked that reciprocity means "free trade with the whole world in farm products." Thus, by his own showing, he should be supporting reciprocity instead of opposing it. Referring to the Montcalm Mr. Clements said he "sat on the investigation." How naughty of, him. We tnought it was only wicked Liberals who "sat on" investigations. ' The Montcalm, on Tuesday night, was described as both a dredge and an icebreaker. Must be quite a useful ship. The Conservative candidate quoted figures to show that Canada buys far more from the States than she sells in return, and extolled the advantages of the reverse conditions of her trade with British Countries. And yet he objects to redressing the adverse balance with the United States by selling them our lumber and fish and minerals and wheat, the very products of which Canada has a surplus. Which does he really favor, increasing our exports or reserving natural resources for our own use? Did you notice the potent dictum, "If that is right, it is not right?" Rather contradictory, isn't it, like many of his remarks? But perhaps his vocabulary was overcome by temporary exhaustion. You are Invited to Call and Inspect my New Stock of Buggies and other Rigs. Buggies from $80 to $140. Two-seated rigs and delivery wagons, $95 to $125. E. M. Whyte. -■ Alberni AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery, Plows, Harrows, Gasoline engines, Waggons, Buggies, Bicycles, Wire Fencing and Pumps. AGENT FOR Hudson's Bay Fire Insurance Co. Cunard Steamship Co. Donaldson Steamship Co. Cement Bricks and Blocks. A. D. COOPER, Real Estate, - Port Alberni "Just five minutes in conclusion," and it took thirty. He must think we are slow here. Mr. Clements stated that when in the House of Commons he voted for a reduction in the duties on farm implements by one-half. Now he is opposed to reciprocity, which reduces those selfsame duties. Oh what glorious consistency! We were told that the M assay-Harris Co. and other implement concerns were no longer "infants," and did not require so much protection, but on the other hand the Ogilvies and other millionaire flour millers were mere puling babes and required still more protection. Why make flesh of one and fowl of the other? "The farmers pay highly for all they buy." A sad state of affairs according to Mr. Clements. And yet he wants higher duties so that the farmer should pay still more for what he buys. It is hard to pay so much for gasoline and coal oil. But if Standard oil were shut out, as the Conservative candidate wished, we should have no gasoline at all, because it can't be made from Canadian petroleum. And coal oil would be a luxury, for the Canadian oilfields can't begin to supply the Canadian demand. The Conservative standard bearer should be cautious when speaking of Standard oil. He knows why, and so do some of us. To quote Mr. Clement's own words, The talker of Tuesday "wanted to say," and said it too, that Fielding was absolutely inexperienced in tariff matters. Mr. Fielding has been finance minister of Canada for fifteen years, has framed two tariffs, was chairman of the tariff commission which toured the country in 1906 and 1907. and has taken part in every tariff negotiation since 1896. Does that look like absolute inexperience in tariff matters? Really some people should be more careful in their statements. Possibly the speaker's conscience smote him, for a few minute's later Mr. Fielding became "a capable gentleman." The Place where you don't get Lonesome. Satisfactory Land Clearing. We work by modern methods, and the results are always pleasing to our patrons. Estimates Furnished. Consult us. ENTER BROS. Alberni, B. C. Improved Lands For Sale In Large or Small Acreage to Suit the Purchaser. Also some fine, choice Corners now doing business. Moderate Prices. Easy Terms. M. TEBO, P. O. Box, 53, ALBERNI, B. C. The Arlington Hotel The best known house on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Fitted with modern conveniences and tastefull and comfortably furnished throughout. Hot and Cold Baths. Most central location—the home of the tourist, the mining, timber, and commercial man. M. A. WARD, Proprietor, ALBERNI, B. C. The Somas Hotel WOOD & STORY Builders and General Contractors. Price, Profiles, Etc.. on all Classes of Work, on application. Satisfaction Yours. Port Alberni, - B. C. Port Alberni, B. C. Wm. E. Ryder, Manager. The Barclay Soend Cedar Co., Ltd. E. Carvell, Contractor and Builder Architect PORT ALBERNI, B. C. O. H. Wood & Co. PORT ALBERNI. General Building Contractors Dealers in Lime, Cement, Wood Fibre, Brick, Etc. All Kinds of Painting Paper Hanging, Interior Decorating. HARRY'S POOL ROOM TOM COSTEN, - ALBERNI All Kinds of High Grade and Dimension Lumber, Lath and Shingles Promptly Delivered. PLACE ORDERS through the mail to office. New Alberni. CARMICHAEL & MOORHEAD, LTD. Alberni Land Company, Ltd., owners of Townsite. E. & N. Railway Company Land Department. Commercial Union Assurance Company. London Assurance Company, Ltd.—Marine. Canadian Accident Assurance Company. Port Alberni Syndicate, Ltd. Building Loans of $500 and Upwards on Easy Terms. The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 1869. Head Office: Montreal. Capital Paid up, - $ 6,2oo,ooo Reserve Fund - 7,000,000 Total Assets over loo,ooo,ooo A General Banking Business Transacted. Savings Bank Department ^Ivef and ^nte0resntd JJKrtihe the highest current rate. No Delay in Withdrawing. Dnnlrinn Lir Mmil Deposits may be made and withdrawn bv mail. DanKing BY lYia.i1 Fullest particulars will gladly be given by letter regarding all departments. One Hundred and ninety Branches and Agencies. Thirty-six Branches in British Columbia. Correspondents Throughout the World. Branches at Alberni and Port Alberni S. J. MACLEOD, Manager. Page 6 ALBERNI PIONEER NEWS Saturday, Aug. 26, 1911 Important Announcement. A large shipment of superior quality iron bedsteads and of the famous New Dominion bed springs, has just arrived at carload rates from the east. Being pressed for room, I will sell them for cash for a few days only, at prices much below those prevailing at Vancouver and Victoria, for example: Widths 3ft. Bedsteads selling at . . 7.25 My price $7.20 all sizes. Others in proportion. Widths 3ft. New Dominion Springs selling at . . 5.50 My price 5.00 3ft 6in. 7.50 3ft. 6in. 6.00 5.50 4ft 6in. 8.00 4ft. 6in. 6.50 6.00 In addition to the difference small item as a rule. in price, freight to Alberni is also saved, no A. I. BIND ALBERNI STONE & BLANDY Shipbuilders and Naval Architects. Sole agents for these high-class marine motors "Vim"—A low priced 2 cycle engine, light and heavy duty, 3-55 H.P. "Holmes"—A high-class 4 cycle engine, 2-4-6 cylinders 12-90 H.P. "S. & B."—Heavy duty Trader and Colonial engines, running on both gasolene and kerosene. The engine to earn money for you. Leonard Frank's Artictic Photographs of Alherni and District are acknowledged to be the best. See his latest Panoramic Views and Enlargements. Photographic Postcards for sale at: Pineo's Drug Stores. Somass Hotel. A.E.Waterhouse & Co. months visiting relatives in New York, Montreal and Toronto. The annual tournament of the Alberni Tennis club was opened this afternoon, and it is hoped to have all the games in the first round finished by Tuesday. Wood & Story have commenced work on a bungalow for Mrs. Helen Rollin at the corner of Argyle street and Sixth avenue. A contract has been let to J. A. Macintyre for the building of a handsome bungalow for T. Costen on the Marpole Hill crescent. A. C. Macfie left on Tuesday for Scotland where he will spend two months holiday. George Bird, who for two years past had been teller in the Port Alberni branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, left this morning for Chilliwack where he will assume a similar position. He is succeeded here by J. Mathison from the Alberni branch. Plans are out for the building of a wing to the King Edward hotel. A Special Brand of Tea Now In Stock. Pleases the Taste. Fruits and Vegetables In the Best of Condition. CARTER'S GENERAL STORE Argyle Street, Port Alberni. Dainty Bedroom Clocks $1.25 and $1.75 Pineo's Drug and Stationery Stores Graders are now at work on the foundation for the E. & N. railway station in Port Alberni. Excavating, Rock Work, Well Sinking, Etc. By Contract or Otherwise. JAS. CLARKE, - PORT ALBERNI Jim Clark, who recently returned from a prospecting trip up the west coast, brought with him some satrp'es of coal float taken from property which he staked in the interest of the Tyee Copper company, and appears to have struck something of importance to the district. He also brought a sample of some dark, greasy substance which he found ousing in various places from sandstone, and believes he is on the track of a valuable petroleum find. LAND ACT NOTICES. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice that Emma V. Jeffrey, of London, Ontario, occupation widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following: described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast post of Hamitah Indian Reserve, on the west side of Nitnat lake, in Barclay district running1 north 20 chains, more or less, along line of T.L. 36,899, thence easterly 80 chains, more or less, to south west corner post of T.L. 41,800, thence south 20 chains, more or less, to lake shore, thence westerly 80 chains, more or less, along shore line to pointof commencement, comprising 160 acres more or less. Emma V. Jeffrey, William J. Macdonald, Agent. July 25, 1911. ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay. Take notice that Helen Haskett, of London, Ontario, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner post of Timber Limit 31576, Lot 63, Barclay district, thence north 80 chains, more or less, to line of Timber Limit 43993, thence easterly 20 chains, to south east corner post of Timber Limit 43t993, thence south 80 chains, more or less, to lake shore, thence westerly 20 or more chains to point of commencement, comprising 160 acres more or less. Helen Haskett, William J. Macdonald, Agent. August 2nd. 1911. * ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT. District of Barclay, Take notice that Anna F. Jeffrey, of London, Ontario, occupation spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south east corner of Helen Haskett's claim, and north from the N.W. corner post of the Oyees Indian Reserve, across the Nitnat lake, thence north 80 chains, more or less, to the line of Timber Limit 43,993, thence 20 chains, more or less, to the lake shore, thence westerly along the lake shore to point of commencement 80 chains, more or less, comprising 160 acres more or less. Anna F. Jeffrey. William J. Macdonald, Agent. August 2nd. 1911. Local News In Brief The public schools will be re-opened on Monday. The work of ballasting the railway track at this end is progressing rapidly. C. C. Luke and wife returned yesterday from a cruise of the islands in Barclay sound, where they enjoyed rare sport hooking and landing fifty and sixty pound tyee salmon. They are guests at the Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bevan-Pritchard were "at home" to a number of their friends on Friday night. A social dance was held in Whyte's hall last night and was enjoyed by a large gathering of young people, among whom were a number of holiday visitors. H. L. Hayne, resident engineer for the E. & N. railway in Alberni, and his assistant, T. Wilkipson, will leave the service of the company on the 15th. of next month. They have arranged to engage in the real estate business in Port Alberni, and will have a modern office built on Second avenue, south of the Bank of Montreal building. Mrs. Rollin, accompanied by her son Fred, left on Tuesday to spend a holiday in Victoria aijd Vancouver. Alberni: Phone No. 30. Port Alberni: Phone No. 56. Headquarter^ HARDWARE Tools and Cutlery, Stoves and Ranges, Paints and Oils. Alberni Hardware Company PORT ALBERNI W. W. G. McAllister left this morning for Vancocver, where he will exhibit a couple of his high class Ayredale terriers in the betjeh show. J. J. Burke and wife left this morning on a holiday trip to Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouyer. Reginald Walker and wife and daughter, of Vancouver, are spending a holiday in Port Alberni, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. Rolph. Mrs. R. J. Burde, accompanied by her daughter, left on Tuesday for the east where she will spend two or three E. FLETCHER Boat Builder All Kinds of Accessories For Motor Boats and Autos on Hand Oars of any shape or style made to order. Agent for Ferro and Lamb Engines. ALBERNI Mrs. A. Hamilton, of Victoria, is spending a holiday in Port Alberni the guest of her brother, F. H. Swayne, at the Somass hotel. Music Lessons: Mrs. W. C. Clark, Alberni, is prepared to receive, pupils for violin or piano tuition. Second Hand Autos For Sale One 4-cylinder Buick, complete with top, glass front, speedometer, electric side and tail lamps and acetyline head lights. Price, $850. One car, same as above, with head, side and tail lamps, generator, etc. $750. One two cylinder Buick, 20h. p., generator lamp, top wind shield, etc., only $750. One Ford car, three seater, complete and in good order with fine tires, only $600. One air cooled Franklin complete with wind shield, head, side and tail lamp, generator, etc. This is a 4-cylinder 15 h. p. car. Only $750. One Rover, 6 h. p. 2-passenger car, battery and magneto ignition, tires in fine order, car in splendid shape. Only $400. Thos. Plimley, 730 Yates St., Victoria, B. C. PEACHES $1.50 per crate. A. E. WATERHOUSE & CO., General Merchants, Port Alberni C. F. BISHOP & SON Grocers, Bakers and Produce Merchants The Best Values in Tea are Decajube ... 50c. per lb. Ceylon Tea, Special Brand - 35c. per lb. Three Pounds for $1.00 . These Two Teas can only be had from us. A. D. MacINTYRE, Hardware and Builders' Supplies THIRD AVE., PORT ALBERNI
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