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British Columbia Historical Books Collection
Annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade
Victoria (B.C.). Board of Trade
"Vol. 1-22 as Annual report of the British Columbia Board of Trade. Continued as Report of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Binder's title: British Columbia Board of Trade. Annual reports. Includes survey of business, fisheries, industries, and agriculture; surveys labour, immigration, trade outlook, and gives tables, statistics, and financial statements in appendices." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 69.
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THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE for 1910 Thirty-First annual Report VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE TOGETHER WITH VARIOUS APPENDICES, LIST OF MEMBERS, OFFICE BEARERS, COMMERCIAL CHARGES, ETC. Office: Board of Trade Building, Victoria, B. C. OCTOBER, 1910 INCORPORATED OCTOBER 28th. 1878 Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade OFFICERS, 1910-1911 H. G. WILSON A. E. TODD - F. ELWORTHY F. A. Pau S. J. Pitts C. W. Rhodes J. J. Shallcross H. B. Thomson A. E. Todd H. G. Wilson Andrew Wright BOARD OF ARBITRATION E. V. Bodwell Li ndley Crease G. A. Kirk A. W. , Bridgman D. Doig Max Leiser H. F. Bullen *'($% A. Holland F. A. Pauline R. P. Butchart D. R. Ker J. B. H. Rickaby COMMITTEES: TRADE. COMMERCE AND TRANSPORTATION MANUFACTURES J. H. MacEac H. J. Scott Officers of the Chamber of Commerce, of Victoria, Vancouver Island Officers of the Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade MEMBERSHIP ROLL Adams, F. W E. B. Marvin & Co Ship Chandler. Allen, A. E Allen & Co Clothier. Ambery, J. W Hiram Walker & Sons... Agent. Andrews, W. T Dominion Paint Co Manager. Barnard, G. H Barnard & Robertson Barnard, F. S B. C. Electric Ry. Co.... Barnsley, John Boscowitz S.S. Co Baxter, C. S Beasley, H. E E. & N. Ry Beckwith, J. L Bell, H. B., Campbellford, Ont Betterton, C. L B.F. Graham Lumber Co. Billinghurst, E. E B. C. Development Co. .. Blakemore, Wm Bodwell, E. V Bodwell & Lawson Boggs, Beaumont Bone, W. H Bowles, W. C Brenchley, R. H. . Bridgman, A. W. . gs, H. C . Bullen H. F-. Bulleft, W. F .. Barrister-at-Law Managing Director. Manager. Customs Broker. Superintendent. Commission Agent. Civil Engineer. Manager. Agent. Journalist and Min'gEng Real Estate. Hibben & Co.. D. F. & P. A., Harvey & Briggs B. C. Marine Ry. Co... B. C. Marine Ry. Co... Wholesale Fruits, et Real Estate and Ins Importers. ■ Ship Builder. Ship Builder. Vane. Portland Cem't Co. Managing Dire Cameron, J. O Cameron Lumber Co. Ltd. Cameron, W. G Campbell, Angus Campbell & Co Campbell, D. E Carlin, M Carter, Geo Geo. Carter & Son, Ltd.. Catterall, Thomas Challoner, W. L Challoner & Mitchell Christie, A. E Union Bank of Canada. Christie, Wm C. P. R. Telegraphs... Lumberman. Clothier. Ladies' Outfitter. Chemist. Merchant. Com. Merchant. Contractor and Builder Manager. VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Colbert, John L Coleman, R. W Courtney, Geo. L Greer, Courtney &Skeri Crawford, F. L Can. Bank of Commer Crease, Lindley Crease & Crease Crotty, H. S Currie, A. W Currie & Powers Cusack, Thos. R Plumber. Real Estate, d. Shipping & Ins. Asst. Manager. Barrister-at - Law Retired Merchant Real Estate and Ins. Printer and Publisher Day, R. S Deaville, Jno. T.. Doig, D Drummond, James. Drury, R. I Dunsmuir, Hon. Jai Dunsmuir, R. W. RealEstate Merchant. Bank B. N. A Manager. Victoria Fruit Exchange. Manager. Insurance^ Wellington Colliery Co.. President. Pacific Trading Co President. Earle, Thos Retired Merchant. Eberts, D. M Eberts & Taylor Barrister-at-Law. Elford, T Shawnig'n Lake Lum. Co. Man. Director. Elliott, R. T Elliott & Shandley Barrister-at-Law. Elworthy, F Vict. B. C., Bd. of Trade Secretary. Fletcher, Jas. H... Flint, A. St. G... Flitton, G. A. D.. Flumerfelt, A. C. Forman, Jas Fraser, W. S Futcher, F. A Galletly, A. J. C... Gardiner, W. H... Genge, L. A. - Gibb, J. S Giffen, J. B. (Vancoi Gillespie, J. H.... Goodacre, Lawrena Goward, A. T Grant, R. A. C ... Grant, Capt. Willia: Greenshaw, E. E. . Heisterman & Co Real Estate and Ins W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd. Hardware. Robert Ward & Co Insurance and Fina: Bank of Montreal Manager. E. & N. Ry.. R. P. Rithet & Co Imperial Bank of Canada R. G. Dun & Co Gillespie & Hart Queen's Market B. C. Elec. Railway Co.. Grant & Lineham B. c.: e Co. Ltd. BRITISH COLUMB) lARD OF TRADE. Hall, J. A Victoria Chemical Co.. .. Managing Director. Hall, Lewis Dentist. Hall, L. W Hall & Co Chemist. Hall, Richard Hall & Goepel Insurance, etc. Hankin, Dilbert Michigan Lumber Co Director Hardie, Norman Dodwell & Co Agent. Harlow, R. J Merchant. Harris, E. A E. A. Harris & Co Real Estate. Hart, John Gillespie & Hart Ins. and Real Estat Haynes, A. E British Am. Trust Co. Ltd Manager. Hayward, Chas Contractor. Helmcken, H. D Drake, Jackson & H Barrister-at-Law. Henderson, A ., Merchant. Hinton, J. A Hinton Electric Co Electrical Supplies. Hobson, J- B Mining Engineer. Holland, C. A B. C. Land | Invt. Agcy Managing Director Hooper, Thomas Hooper & Watkins Architect. Howell, H. P Victoria Fuel Co Coal Merchant. Hunter, Jos Civil Engineer. I Jackson, M. B Hannington & Jackson... Barrister, etc. James, W. H. Trewartha- Tyee Copper Co General Manager. Jameson, W. A Teas and Coffees. Johnson, E. M , .. .. Real Estate. Jones, F. W B. C. Sand and Gravel Co. President. Jones, Stephen Dominion Hotel Proprietor. er, D. F B. &: Managing Dir< Coal Dealer, et King, C. R Kingham, Joshua Kingham & Co Kirk, G. A Turner, Beeton & Co.... Merchant. Knight, A. W Stationer and Bookselle Kurtz, E. B ^ New York Laird, Wm. E Lawson, W. A R. P. Rithet & Co Insurance Leeming, D Leeming Bros., Ltd Real Esta Leeming, J Leeming Bros., Ltd Real Esta Leiser, Max Pither & Leiser Wholesale BOARD OF TRA: ?ton Colliery Co. Auditor. £ Lineham Real Esta ui Pacific Railwa f Master M lberg & Co Importer. alt Water Works. Secretary. t P. & P. Co. ... Editor. Luxton & Pooley Barrister-a Macklin, Herbert Simon Leiser & Co., Ltd. Marvin, E. B E. B. Marvin & Co Matson, J. S. H Colonist P. & P. Co Mayhew, F. H McAlister, John (San Jose, Cal.) McArthur, James. Victoria Dock Co McCandless, Geo McCandless Bros McCurdy, A. W.. Nootka Marble Quar'sLtd McDermott, Alex Van.-Vic. Stevedor'g Co. MacEachern, J. H.... Hutchison Bros McGregor, J. Herrick. Gore & McGregor McKeown, Angus McLean, A. E R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd. McLorie, J . Mt. Royal Milling Co.... McMicking, R. B B. C. Telephone Co McNicholl, G. A G. T. P. Ry McQuade, L. G P. McQuade & Son Mess, B. C Findlay, Durham & Brodie Milne, Dr. G. L Mitchell, A. H Challoner & Mitchell.... Mitchell, G. W Mitchell Bros Monteith, A. T B. C. Pottery Co Moore, F Victoria Chemical Co Moore, I. H Michigan Lumber Co Morris, 1. W J. W. Morris & Co Munn, H. A xMunro, A. K Vic. B. & Stat'y Co., Ltd. Merchant. Ship Chandler. Managing Director Merchant. Agent. Gents' Furnishings. President. Managing Director. Electrical Engineer. Land Surveyor. Boot and Shoe Mfr. Wholesale Grocer. Superintendent. Manager. Purchasing Agent. Ship Chandler. Manager. Commission Merchan Manager. Director. Lumber Mfr. Wholesale Fruits. Insurance Agent. RITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. J. E Coal and Wood. E. J Victoria Lumber & Mfg Co Chemainus. n, James Paterson Bros Provision Merchant. n, Hon. T. W... Lt. Governor of B. C.... , F. A J. Piercy & Co Wholesale Dry Goods. Robert Home... Sperling & Co., (London) Financial Agent. , Ed Clarke & Pearson Stoves, etc. ,Jos Agent. ton, F. B Pemberton & Son Real Estate and Ins. r, J.C B. C. Soap Works Soap Mfrs. J B.A. Paint Co Paint Mfrs. ; William Stewart Land Co Broker. Luke Pither & Leiser Liquor Merchant. 5. J Merchant. ;e, J. D Merchant. Hon. E. G E. G. Prior & Co. Ltd... President. •n, C. E.. . D. C s, C. W ay, J. B. H.. ers Supplies. Rithet & Co. .. ird & Robertson. H. Ross & Co... Sampson, W. Curtis Accountant. Sayward, J. A Lumber Mills. Scott, H. J Hamilton Powder Co.... Manager. Seabrook, R R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd. Shipping Agen Shallcross, J. J Shallcross,Macnulay&Co. Commission A| Sheret, A Plumber. Shotbolt, Thos Chemist. Shute, F Royal Bank of Canada... Manager Slater, T. H Finance. Smith, E. S Merchant. Smith, Hamilton M. R. Smith & Co Biscuit Mfrs. Spencer, Chris David Spencer, Ltd Dry Goods. Spencer, J. W David Spencer, Ltd Dry Goods. BRITISH COLUMBIA Vict. Machinery Depot.. Staneland Paint Mfr Coffee and Spice Mills... Great Northern Ry. Co.. Taylor, R. P Temple, Ern Thon i, C. E.... Thomson, H. B.... Thomson, Jas Todd, A. E Todd, C. F Tolmie, Dr. S. F. .. Troup, Capt. J. W.. Turner, Hon. f. H.. Turner, Jno. A Merchants Bk. of Canada Hickman Tye Hard'e Co. Times P. & P. Co The Dominion Bank Turner, Beeton & Co., Ld Hudson's Bay Co. . Mani C. P. Ry. Cc Salisbury Ho President. Manager Manager. Merchant. Merchant. Veterinary Surgeon. Supt. B. se, Finsbury Circus, London, Eng. Real Estate and Ins. Ser. Vanderburgh, W. J.. Veitch, Thos. D Walker, Walter .. Wallace, E. A.... Wallace, W. O... Ward, Robt Weiler, Otto Welch, E. E Wilkinson, C. H.. Williams, Stewart Williams, W. T.. Wilson, B Wilson, H. G. ... w Hall. & Walker Coal Dealer. Flewin's Gardens Manager. Island Investment Co.... Real Estate 70 Basinghall St., London, Eng. Weil • Bro Fui Wilsc Wilsc 1, J. E.. 1. Wm. . Wood, T. A Wootton, E. E.. Worsnop, T. H. Wright, Andrew. B. C. Market Co Manager. 114 High Holborn, London, Eng. S. Williams & Co Auctioneer. B. Williams & Co Clothier. The B. Wilson Co Ice and Cold Storage. Wilson Bros Wholesale Grocer. W. & J. Wilson Clothier. W. & J. Wilson Merchant. Honorary Member ... Duncans, B. C. Wootton & Goward Barrister-at-Law. Can. Mexican S. S. Line. Manager. Thirty-First Annual Report VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE JULY 1st, 1909, i 30th, 1910 Gentlemen:—Upon proceeding with the consideration of the annual report of^the Board's business to 30th June, 1910, sincere regret must be felt that we can no longer have with us a familiar visitor, the late Hon. R. G. Tatlow. Although not a member of the Board he never failed, as Minister of the Crown, to accept your invitations, and the addresses which he delivered on those occasions furnished some of the most valuable information which this Board has published. Always optimistic, it is indeed to be wished that he might have been spared to see the developments- which he so eloquently led you to expect but which sometimes were not equally apparent to less well informed observers. Victoria Harbor The progress made during the past twelve ~" months throughout British Columbia is very perceptible, and the City of Victoria has shared in the general prosperity. As an indication of the rapidity of changes in this Western country it may be recalled that when the Hon. Dr. Pugsley, Minister of Public Works, visited this city in August last, he was led BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE to believe that the improvements to the harbor were being sufficiently advanced to meet requirements, but he promised that the work would be expedited whenever necessity arose. Within five months an acute situation resulted from the opposition to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company's wharf plans. On examination of the proposals the opposition was found to have some justifica- ' tion, but happily by a slight modification of the original designs and arrangement for an extension of the navigable area in the harbor it has been found possible to allow the new wharves to be constructed. The importance of this question was recognized by your sending to Ottawa two delegates, accompanied by Mr. G. A. Keefer, Dominion Government Engineer, who placed the facts before the Hon. Dr. Pugsley, with the result that two Lobnitz rock crushers were ordered, and votes included in the supplementary estimates to keep them operated day and night. The first work to be done by the crushers will be on rock in front of the Marine Hospital, which it is estimated will take two years to remove. The dredge "Ajax" is continually employed in deepening the channel of the inner harbor to provide a uniform depth of 20 feet of water at low tide, and also in improving the approaches to the wharves. The dredge "Mudlark" is working in the upper harbor, where the work to be done is more than equal to the life of that plant. Marks of The new wharves and warehouses of the Progress Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, one of the piers being 320 feet in length, are a substantial addition to the steamer berthing accommodation in the inner harbor, and show the faith of the Company in the possibilities of business at this port. The Canadian Pacific Railway Company have found their recently constructed wharves and warehouses inadequate, and they are planning extensive additions. NNUAL REPORT. * harbc At the Outei low tides, plans are pr houses in anticipation ( Shi there is 30 feet of water j or new wharves and wan developments. S"'PP'"g The arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company's palatial steamer, "Prince Rupert," on the 10th day of June last, the first vessel of that Company's fleet in these waters, marks a new era in the Coast business at Victoria. The sister ship, "Prince George," has arrived, and it is sufficient to say that these vessels rank with the pioneer vessels of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Princesses "Victoria" and "Charlotte"; and that this combined fleet (lengths between 300 and 400 feet), are equal and possibly superior to any vessels of their size serving the Atlantic or Pacific Coast of this continent. Some idea of the growth of the trade of British Columbia may be judged from the fact that the coasting fleets will be increased this year by fifteen or more passenger steamers. No one can compare the present conditions at this port with what existed only a few years ago without realizing that the growth has been phenomenal. Railways It is also most gratifying to find the rail way situation on Vancouver Island fast improving. The Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company's extension to Alberni is being vigorously proceeded with, the track now being laid to within two and a half miles of Cameron Lake, which will, in the course of two or three weeks, enable passengers to travel comfortably by rail to within a distance of eighteen miles by wagon road of Alberni, as against the fifty-four-mile drive from Nanaimo last year. This drive through a beautiful country is now rendered comparatively easy by the recent construction of a new wagon road around Cameron Lake, sixteen feet in width, which, together with the improvements made by the Provincial Government on the road over the Alberni BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE /ill bring Alberni uch easier access of Victoria. The balance of the grading between Cameron Lake and Port Alberni is well under way, and should be ready for the rails early next year, and then Victoria will be within six hours' travel of Alberni. The extension of the line towards Comox and the North is already well advanced by the completion of the main line as far as Parksville, a distance of twenty miles beyond Nanaimo, where the branch line to Alberni commences —and the contractors are now busy clearing the right- of-way between Union and Courtenay and Oyster River, and there is every prospect of the intervening section between Parksville and Union Bay being constructed in the near future. In accordance with the arrangement with the purchasers of extensive timber limits in the Cowichan Lake District, the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway is busy securing right-of-way for a branch line between Cowichan Lake and tidewater on the East Coast of the Island, and it is stated that construction will be started on this line just as soon as a site is decided on for the large mill operations contemplated. At the session of the Legislature just closed a contract was concluded with Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann for an extension of the Canadian Northern Railway system to the Pacific Coast, via the Yellow Head Pass; including ferry connection with Vancouver Island and continuation of the railway to Barkley Sound, via Victoria, to be completed within four years. Contracts for the first sixty miles from the Coast eastward have been let, and as soon as the route between Victoria and Barkley Sound has been decided upon construction will commence without delay. The placing in service of a second transfer barge between the Mainland and Vancouver Island by the Canadian efficient se rvice , The fre mt pany, after Railway. ferr It V freight in cars ways is wi thin Tramway Affairs Pacific Railway, consequent on the increased development not only of West-bound shipments to the Island, but of the shipments of lumber outwards, is an indication of the benefits derived from what is practically direct rail communication. Plans are being prepared for a third transfer barge in order to take care of the rapidly increasing business, which action is in accordance with the assurance received from the Railway Company that prompt and t would keep pace with the demand. cars of the Great Northern Railway Com- ryage, enter Victoria via Victoria & Sidney vill therefore be seen that the delivery of in Victoria by three transcontinental rail- measurable distance. It has long been felt that arrangements should be made for the delivery of freight in cars at the merchants' warehouses at Victoria. The most feasible plan appeared to be for the "switching" to be done by the B. C. Electric Railway Company, but unfortunately that company was handicapped by reason of insufficient motive power. The facts being placed before this Board, members interested themselves with the result that the company are now developing an additional ten thousand horse power at Jordan River, which will overcome the difficulty complained of. It is the intention of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company to extend their tramway system as soon as the new power is available, probably in about six months; when the cost of light will also be reduced. The company's trackage in Victoria and suburbs at present is 22 miles. Freight and The railway freight and passenger rates Passenger Rates charged in British Columbia have con- 33 tinued to engage the attention of this Board of Trade. The complaint is that the freight charges on i8 RITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE goods from this Coast destined for Eastern points are higher than would be charged on the same goods if brought from the Atlantic seaboard, or Eastern Canada trade centres, to this Coast. The passenger rate charged in British Columbia also is higher per mile than is charged in Eastern Canada. The contention of the Canadian Pacific Railway is: That the cost of doing business in a mountainous country is much higher than in a prairie country; that the British Columbia division was more costly to construct; that it is more costly to maintain and that with the less favorable gradients, the cost of hauling is increased*. The position taken by the merchants and other bodies is: That the Canadian Pacific Railway was a national undertaking, a guarantee of completion to the Pacific Coast being embodied in the Terms of Union between this Proviiice and Canada; and that in view of the enormous land grant which was made by British Columbia in aid of the undertaking there should be one schedule of charges applicable throughout the original system; and that the prevailing freight and passenger rates discriminate unjustly against this Province. Discrimination The Provincial Government was moved to prefer, before the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, a charge of discrimination as against the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, with the following result: Attorney-General of British Columbia vs. the Canadian Pacific Railway, 8 Canadian railway cases 346, at page 354, as follows: "If the applicant desires to give evidence for the purpose of establishing that in view of all the circumstances the rates now charged in British Columbia are unreasonably high, or that undue discrimination exists, leave for such purpose should be granted, otherwise upon the record as it now stands the application fails." ANNUAL REPORT. 19 In March last the Government of British Columbia took initial proceedings on the lines suggested in the judgment, and the case is now in course of preparation. As soon as it became known that it was proposed that this Province should aid Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann in extending the Canadian Northern Railway to the Pacific Coast it was urged upon the Government to insert in any agreement that might be made provision for the control of freight and passenger rates to be charged. This recommendation is set forth in section No. 8, of the Memorandums of Agreement, which in part reads as follows: "In consideration of the guarantee of the securities hereunder, the Northern Company covenants that the Pacific Company will agree that the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may, from time to time, having due regard in so doing to the position and interests of the Pacific Company, and in the case of traffic destined to or originating in the other Provinces of Canada, bearing also in mind the desirability of obtaining reasonable rates from points in the Province of British Columbia to points in the other Provinces, or vice versa, modify any rates established by the Pacific Company for the carriage of freight and passengers to and from all points on the said aided lines within the Province of British Columbia; Provided, further, that if the Pacific Company shall be heard and its interests taken into consideration as aforesaid: Provided, further, that if the Pacific Company shall at any time be dissatisfied with any rates modified by the Lieutenant- Governor in Council, it shall have the right to appeal from the order modifying any such rates to the Supreme Court of British Columbia." This section can hardly fail to have a most beneficial effect on freight and passenger rates between competitive points in British Columbia as soon as the Canadian Northern Railway is in operation. final It redounds to the credit of the • merchants of British Columbia that the volume of distribution from this Coast to Eastern points has grown to present proportions under the conditions complained of, and it is most gratifying to find Victoria merchants competing so successfully with other Coast cities which enjoy the same terminal rates. Distinguished g August last advantage was taken of Visitors the Hon. Dr. Pugsley's visit to lay before him the views of this Board in respect to the development of the ports of Victoria and Esquimalt. After a conference an adjournment was taken to the steamer "City of Nanaimo," kindly placed at the Minister's disposal by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, and an inspection followed of the Inner and Outer harbors of Victoria, including the area which would be available if the Brotchie Ledge breakwater scheme was carried out. The party then proceeded to Esquimalt, landing at the Naval Dockyard, which the Minister inspected. The following day the Board arranged for a smaller steamer and the Minister was shown the Upper harbor of Victoria (above the railway bridge) ; the views of the Board being laid, before the Hon. Dr. Pugsley whenever the steamers reached points where improvement works are desired. The Minister's promise that the dredging* and the rock removal should be further expedited to meet the requirements of the port, whenever it is shown that the growth of business demanded it, was much appreciated. On September 2nd last the Board welcomed to Victoria the Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, and a copy of the address presented to him will be found appended hereto. The presentation was made at the Empress Hotel, as befitting his Lordship's unofficial visit, but with the knowledge of his keen interest in educational matters it was deemed advisable to refer to the intended establishment of a Provincial University and to point out that some of the most available sites near Victoria are owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, of which Company His Lordship is Governor. It was not expected that his Lordship would commit either the Company or himself to any promise in advance of a definite proposal, nevertheless, at the close of the proceedings general satisfaction was felt that he had become better acquainted with the situation. Experimental A * ^ for & Dominion Government Experi- t*rm mental Farm was also brought to his Lord ship's notice; and it is worthy of note that the site selected by the Government's agent as "first choice" was offered by the Hudson's Bay Company at a much lower price than the Company would have sold to private individuals. The price, however, was considered far too high for experimental farm purposes, the land having a residential value. A committee of the Board has given much time to the selection of a site, and although other suitable and less costly ones have been shown to and reported on by Mr. J. Anderson, the special representative of the Dominion Government, it cannot be stated that any site has yet been finally selected. This is much to be regretted, as it is now several years since the Dominion Government announced their intention to establish one or more experimental farms on Vancouver Island. National Park To the Provincial Government is due credit for reserving a large tract of country in the vicinity of Buttle's Lake, Vancouver Island, "with a view of later on setting it apart as a Provincial Park." This is in accord with the recommendation of this Board of Trade made in 1905, when a special committee waited on the Hon. Richard McBride, the Premier, and called his attention to the suitability of the area now selected. This matter is dealt with more fully in the committee report, appended hereto. VICTORIA, BRITISH COI BOARD OF TRADE Naval Defence The Board's views on the subject of Naval Defence found expression in the following resolution, unanimously adopted at a special general meeting on 24th September last: "That this Board has learned with great satisfaction that it is the intention of the Canadian Government to participate in the naval defence of the Empire; that this Board heartily favors the establishment of a Canadian navy; that this Board is gratified to learn that the protection of the Pacific Coast is "to form a part of the naval programme of Canada, and it hopes that included therein will be the construction of a dock sufficient for the requirements of the largest ships of war; that this Board again represents that in its opinion there is no other place on the Pacific Coast of Canada possessing as many advantages as the site for a naval base on the Pacific Coast as Esquimalt has, where an extension and costly equipment has already been provided, and it heartily renews its request to the Dominion Government for the location of the proposed dock there." The Hon. William Templeman, Minister of Inland Revenue and Mines, and Members of Parliament, G. H. Barnard and Ralph Smith, attended that meeting by invitation, and the Board was pleased to hear their opinions that Esquimalt is the only place on the Pacific Coast for the proposed naval station, and to receive promises of their hearty support to that end. The Board's delegates to Ottawa, in February last, interviewed members of the Cabinet and advocated action along these lines, and when their report was made, on 10th March, the Board considered the subject of Naval Defence from a broader point of view and resolved: "Whereas the Government of the Dominion of Canada has undertaken the organization of a Canadian navy whose ships shall be stationed on both the Atlantic and the Pacific; ANNUAL REPORT. id whereas the importance of :reased enormously in later yeai the Pacific Ocean "And whereas both the naval and mercantile marine interests demand suitable graving dock facilities on the Pacific Coast of Canada; "And whereas by reason of the rapid increase in size of vessels employed in both the naval and mercantile marine, there are at present no adequate facilities for dockage on the Canadian Pacific Coast, and the Esquimalt dock is not nearly large enough to accommodate modern ships of war except of the smaller class, and there is, therefore, no place nearer to the Canadian Coast than Hong Kong where British ships of war could go for refitting and repairs: "And whereas the harbor of Esquimalt is in every respect, in point of size, depth and accessibility, ideally situated for the purpose of such necessary graving docks, and can be easily rendered impregnable from the sea; "And whereas a large modern graving dock capable of accommodating the largest ships afloat or in prospect, is therefore of urgent moment, and such graving dock would be utilized by all classes- of merchant ships in need of repairs, thereby ensuring revenue and profit on the cost of construction; "Therefore, the Board of Trade of Victoria, British Columbia, hereby urges upon the Government of the Dominion of Canada the importance of immediately building or securing the construction of, by guarantee of . the bonds of a private company, in Esquimalt harbor, of a modern graving dock capable of handling the largest ships afloat or in prospect, and recalls and reiterates its former memorials to the Dominion Government on this important matter." 24 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE Insurance The Board devoted considerable time to ~™~ the Insurance Bill, introduced in the House of Commons, and on 14th January last unanimously ' resolved: "In regard to those clauses in the Bill restricting the right of the insured to cover risks outside of Canada or by indemnity agreements, your committee is of the opinion that it is not in the general interest that this right should be restricted or penalized, and that it is only fair and reasonable that all companies or associations domiciled or * represented in Canada should be placed on equal terms." Following are some resolutions of the Board upon Coast-Alberta "As this meeting is informed that the Wagon Road Provincial Government is considering the ~~ linking up of the existing wagon roads in the southern and central portions of British Columbia through East Kootenay to the Province of Alberta; this Board wishes to go on record as thoroughly approving of and endorsing the principle of linking together sections of wagon and trunk roads wherever practicable." Eight Hour Day "That such questions should be left to the employer and .employee to arrange." Trade Combines The committee which considered this Bill in the House of Commons reported: "That it is a very reasonable measure, but, so far as we can see, no provision is made for a Court of Appeal." The • Board adopted this report. Assignment of A special committee waited upon the Hon- Book Debts orable the Attorney-General and urged the . introduction of legislation making the assignment of book debts compulsory. The committee reported that the Attorney-General considered the request far-reaching, . and, the session being well advanced, it was decided to 1 .ring the earliest opportunity Technical m Education expr |he VictoJ Board of Trade desires to the Dominion." Delegates t0 In January last it was decided to send to Ottawa Ottawa two delegates, the Council resolving: "That Messrs. Simon Leiser and Joshua Kingham be appointed delegates to Ottawa re harbor improvements, and all other matters requiring attention." The delegates started on their mission on the 12th day of the following month, and on the 10th March communicated to the Board what they had accomplished in a report, a copy of which is appended hereto. The Board was highly pleased,' and tendered the delegates sincere thanks for their excellent work which/involved the sacrifice of valuable time on public Salmon Fisheries The season of 1909 being the year of the big run in the Fraser River, the British Columbia packs of canned salmon (see appendices) was naturally much larger than in three previous seasons; but it was considerably smaller than in 1905, the preceding big year, the reduction from 1,167,460 cases to 967,920 cases, being solely due to a falling off in the Fraser catch. There were 877,136 cases packed on the Fraser River in 1905, but only 623,469 cases in 1909. The contrary was the experience on Puget Sound, a total of 1,560,000 cases being secured last year, compared with 1,047,000 cases in 1905. There was an unusual run of humpbacks, or "pink" salmon, last season, but comparing Sockeyes alone, there were just over one million cases of this species packed on the Sound in 1909, compared with 837,122 cases in 1905, while on the Fraser and here but 585,435 cases of Sockeyes BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE were packed in 1909, against 837,489 cases in 1905. The Puget Sound pack of Sockeyes last year was therefore, as in 1908, about twice as much as that secured by our canners after the fish had reached this side of the line. In 1905 the Puget Sound canneries only packed the same quantity of Sockeye salmon that we did on the Fraser River. The dis- . parity between the two seasons in this respect is attributable on the one hand to the increased fishing and packing preparations and the general non-observance of protective regulations on Puget Sound, and on the other hand to the increased restrictions!imposed upon the Fraser canners as regards length of weekly close-time, depth of nets, etc., ewhich in their,case were enforced; but also to the fact that a large proportion of the Sockeyes only entered the Fraser waters after the 25th August, when, under the regulations, fishing operations had to cease until 15th September. Strong appeals, supported by the local officials, were made for an extension of the season, in view of the unusual lateness of the run, but without avail. This decision appeared to the canners and fishermen to be very harsh, especially in view of the general disregard of fishing regulations on the part of Puget Sound fishermen. It is felt that when the runs of fish do not conform to the dates set down by the Government regulations, some discretionary power should be left to the local officials to extend the fishing, or that, at least, attention should be paid to their recommendations. The British Columbia fishermen and canners are already suffering sufficient disadvantage in having to conform to necessary regulations while these are ignored on the other side, and two-thirds of the fish secured by Puget Sound operators. Dr. David Starr Jordan, the American representative on the International Fisheries Commission, has reported to his Government the claim made that during last season by evasion of the regulations the Puget Sound fishermen caught salmon to the value of upwards of ANNUAL REPORT. 27 $600,000 to which they were not entitled. These fish should have found their way to the Fraser River; part to the canneries, part to the spawning grounds. This gross injustice to the Fraser River fishermen and canners, and to Canadian interests generally in the fisheries, calls forcibly for rectification, but not much hope is felt of any satisfactory result of the Joint Commission, in consequence of very strong protests lodged by American interests against the recommendations of the Commissioners. Twelve traps were operated in the Straits of San Juan de Fuca during 1909 with satisfactory results. Over 56,000 cases of salmon were packed at the Esquimalt and Outer Wharf canneries, and in addition a large quantity of mild- cured Spring salmon was packed for export to Germany and elsewhere. These operations no doubt created considerable local business. The pack at Northern British Columbia points was rather disappointing. In the case of the Skeena River this was occasioned by the onerous and unnecessary fishing restrictions to which reference was made in the previous report. As a consequence, operations were conducted at an actual loss, and it is satisfactory to be able to report that these objectionable new regulations have now been removed. The salmon industry is still subject to the strange anomaly of having to secure licenses for fishing and operating canneries from both the Dominion and Provincial Governments, which, besides the double tax, leads to a good many difficulties. It is understood, however, that test cases will be submitted at an early date with a view of deciding the rights of the respective Governments. Agriculture and This Board is indebted to the Honorable Immigration the Minister of Agriculture for the following remarks in regard to agriculture and immi- rmwi BOARD OF TRA: In despite of certain drawbacks in the early months of 1909, it is estimated that agriculture and its allied industries produced $8,500,000, and of this Victoria District contributed its fair quota. The fruit crop of 1909 disappointed expectations, being much lighter than that of the previous year. This partial failure was due- to warm, growing weather in the early spring, followed by a sharp frost which wrought havoc with the tender buds. This destructive cold dip was universal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the country west of the Mississippi and the Red River suffering the greatest damage, but as spring and summer frosts are so rare in Southern British Columbia, and especially on Vancouver Island, the untoward event was the more keenly felt by our fruit growers. It is well to consider that even the peach and orange orchards of Florida and the vineyards of Southern France are not immune from frosts, therefore a visitation of this kind should not be regarded as in any way local or as a cause for discouragement. While the crop was comparatively small, the quality of the fruit was excellent, as attested by Victoria District winning a silver medal at the annual exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society of London, England. the In general farm hile the acreage 1 sed, and good progres results 1 inder cultivation wao ia was made in land cl tverage, t's considerably The dairying industry showed steady improvement, the output of the creameries being about 20 per cent, greater than that of the previous year, while good prices for butter were maintained. Dairymen improved their herds by the addition of pure bred stock, and getting rid of poorer grades, experience having convinced them that a "scrub" cow is as expensive to keep as a well bred animal, while the quantity of her milk is much smaller and of inferior quality. It is gratifying to note a large increase in the agricultural population in Victoria District, and the other farming sections of the Island, the newcomers, as a rule, being men of experience and possessed of sufficient means to insure their success. A great many have pre-empted and purchased land in the West Coast and Rupert District, for mixed farming and dairying, several bringing jn herds of dairy cattle and large quantities of personal effects, farming implements, etc. The establishment of a number of new poultry farms and market gardens in the vicinity of the city is evidence of the awakening of interest in an industry the importance of which had been too long overlooked. There was a marked improvement in the condition of the orchards, methods of fruit packing, and the handling . and shipping of fruit, dairy products and poultry due to the efforts of the officials of the Department of Agriculture, supplemented by co-operation and self-help measures adopted by the producers. The coming of the Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific to Victoria and the extension of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway, are attracting world-wide attention to Vancouver Island and its possibilities, which is manifested in the numerous letters of enquiry received daily by the Bureau of Provincial Information, and the large number of callers anxious to secure land on the Island. The illustrated pamphlet recently prepared by the Vancouver Island Development League and published by the Government, will materially assist in conveying accurate descriptions of the various districts to home-seekers and capitalists desiring to establish new industries. The land clearing operations of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company were gratifyingly successful, the cleared land at Qualicum and other points finding ready sale to actual settlers at good prices, so that the company BRITISH COLUM BOARD OF TRADE is encouraged to carry on the work on an enlarged scale. The efforts of the Salvation Army also show every indication of success. Their plan is to provide small holdings ready for cultivation with houses and other buildings, on favorable terms to Old Country families whose members have a knowledge of gardening, dairying and poultry raising. The work of the railway company and the Army is necessarily slow, as it entails the clearing of large areas of land, but it is sure to result in adding to the population a considerable number of industrious and desirable settlers whose success will attract others of their class until, eventually, thousands of acres now lying waste in our near vicinity will be the home of many thousands of well-to-do small farmers and market gardeners, each contributing his mite to the wealth and prosperity of the community. The building of the Canadian Northern to Barkley Sound, giving access to a very large area of agricultural land, will, among other important results, greatly facilitate this class of settlement, which will also be materially aided by the E. & N. extensions in Cowichan and Comox districts. Land Clearing The inauguration of the policy of land clearing by the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company, together with the extension of their railway towards the north end of the Island, has resulted in more activity in clearing up land generally by old settlers, as well as by .many new ones, than has existed for many years. Several of the farms cleared by the E. & N. Railway Company in the vicinity of Qualicum Beach have been sold, and the company have just completed clearing twelve farms for the Salvation Army, on the Alberni line, at French Creek. In preparing these farms for settlers, more has been done than merely clearing a part of the land, small dwelling houses having been erected, fences put up, and a small crop sown, ready for the first settlers, who are due NUAL REPORT. to arrive this month, and it will be interesting to watch the result of the experiment. Notwithstanding the operations of the railway company, which it is understood has been adopted as an object lesson of what can be done in the way of systematic land clearing, there is a strong feeling that some Government measure of assistance in the way of furnishing suitable machinery is necessary before the desired results will be -obtained in what is considered a most important direction as affecting the permanent prosperity of the Island, and the City of Victoria. Trade and Outlook The condition of business in Victoria during the period under review may be judged from the following figures: 1910. Imports for 12 mos. to 30th June. .$5,416,777 Exports for 12 mos. to 30th June.. 1,325,293 Customs collections to 30th June .. 2,048,064 Inland revenue to 30th June 230,454 Post Office to 30th June, approx.., 90,000 Tramway pass, carried, No 5,286,059 1909. $4,546,834 i,539>509 i,33i,238 210,236 86,500 4,614,347 Bank clearings, per cent, over 1909, . Excepting exports, these retun nonths establish highest records. for the past twelve The value of buildings erected and under construction in Victoria is well ahead of any previous year, and the confidence shown in the future of the city is very marked in the business centre, where the stone and reinforced concrete buildings under construction exceed anything previously erected. That it should have been necessary to add 75 additional rooms, already well advanced to completion, to the accommodation provided at the Empress Hotel within about two years of its being opened for business is another indication of progress. Street paving, road making, TliMlil 32 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE replacing wooden sidewalks with walks of cement with boulevards wherever the width of the street admits, is proceeding as fast as labor conditions will permit. The water situation has been much improved since enlargement of pipe connection with the source of supply and completion of the new distribution system. Nevertheless, the early selection of another source of supply, to meet the fast growing population, is imperative. The future of Vancouver Island and Victoria may be partly judged from the remarks under Railway and Shipping, but the recent and larger investments in timber areas in this vicinity, and the transfer of the Dunsmuir coal . properties to a company closely allied to the Canadian Northern Railway Company is worthy of comment, as it warrants the belief that the wonderful natural resources of Vancouver Island are about to be developed on a larger scale. The Board may be congratulated upon its increased membership and the interest taken by members in the various subjects which have been under" consideration. Your committees have given much time to the business of, the Board and valuable reports are appended hereto, together with the usual statistical information. All of which is respectfully submitted. SIMON LEISER, President. L. A. GENGE, Vice-President. F. ELWORTHY, Secretary. APPENDICES Address in Reply to Foregoing Report day' progra: s. I c inded 1 titlemen: First let i i Board of Trade to Tatlow; and I say it has alw indeed that members of the enabled to foregather with : the deliberations of your anr ual meetin I understand, Mr. President, that you have retired from the air, and that you are succeeded by Mr. Wilson. Let us hope that i excellent precedent you have set as a useful and valuable official jilson. (Hear, hear.) We 3 accustomed energy, has made a . it of the Victoria Board of Trade y ranks with the illustrious mer- stry who preceded him in this high er is a household word all over ws him, he is a typical, affable iwdness, that same acute attention characterized him as one of the unity, would evidently appear to rm of office as President of the Board of Trade. To those who succeed him, many responsible duties must come; I am quite satisfied that they will be safe in the hands of the selection of this association. And I have no hesitancy in saying that the forecast made in the annual report, which through the courtesy of Mr. Elworthy, I have had an opportunity of reading over, will be borne out to the letter—the good things and bright and prosperous times to which we all look forward will come about, and that British Columbia, will have the development and have the prosperity that by right she is duly entitled to. all know that Mr. Leiser, with hi reputation for himself as Presidei second to none, and that he easil chant princes and captains of indui office. The name of Simon Leis British Columbia, everybody kno Western man. And that same shn to business and duty which has leading merchants of your comm have obtained all through his te 34 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE some few weeks ago in the death of my old friend, and your friend too, the Honourable Captain Tatlow. A more useful, efficient, public servant than Captain Tatlow would be difficult to find the Empire throughout. As Minister of Finance and Agriculture, it is well known that he gave the best of his time and his talents to the service of the state. And his withdrawal from the Government some few months ago was, apart from the political consequences, a very serious personal loss to me. I had been associated with him for ten years or more in the Parliament of British Columbia; and in the course of that long period of time we all came to have a high esteem and affection for him. I am glad to see in the report you refer to this, and join with others in deploring the loss not only to British Columbia but to Canada, of such a good, great and useful Captain Tatlow, as head of the Agriculture Department, and as Minister of the Treasury, invariably regaled, if I may be permitted to use the expression, the Board of Trade with an account, precise and concise, dealing more particularly with the economics of the country. I have gone into a few figures this afternoon, and 'while they may be a little dry, I will promise to detain you but a very short time. Now, of course, particularly in a Western country like British Columbia, it is the duty of the Government to try and not only keep pace with and abreast of the times, but if at all possible, a little in advance of them. In a country like the Province of British Columbia, with all of its vast problems that are left for solution at the hands of the Provincial Government and Parliament, the Government must expect to be at all times the subject of an abundance of close criticism. The Government of to-day, which perhaps has lived longer than any Provincial administration in the history of the country, mdoubtedly healthier, nothing b like British Columbia, than t and scolding that c me in for its share of criticism. In my ! the expression, that there is nothing a Government, particularly in a country 11 the hard and severe criticism 3 from a fair opponent. I say we have had our share of this; and I think that the country can be congratulated generally that after all of these years, and after all of these various circumstances and times that we have passed by, British Columbia has emerged in an excellent financial condition, and with a Provincial administration that can claim to have a record as an efficient and an experienced public body. Now, sir, perhaps the first question to which I might direct your attention for a moment would be that in regard to roads. We all know when we foregather here that the transportation question always has pre-eminently the first place. And closely identified with this is the question of roads^ This Government has attempted, along sane and practical lines, to solve the road question all over the Province of British Columbia; and I think that in some manner we are making a fair success of-our task. The Increased revenue of the -Province has enabled us to pay greater attention to the making of roads, for the purpose of opening up new districts and supplying better communication. Ten years ago there was a half million ■dollars devoted to roads, streets and bridges; in 1909-10, taking the last fiscal year, that half million had risen to two millions. This year the estimates provide approximately three millions, with another million and a "half for extras which -would entitle me to say to you, gentlemen, to-day, that the Province of British Columbia will spend in all in this connection something like four and a half millions of dollars. (Applause.) Among the different items embraced within this amount is a sum of $150,000 for the Vancouver Island trunk road, to improve the grade between Mill Bay and the Summit. We are pushing that road through, and propose to make it one of the best roads in the Province of British Columbia when completed. The expense of construction has been a little heavier than the original estimates would call for, but notwithstanding, we appreciate the fact that it will be Of inestimable value, not only to Victoria, but to the whole of the Island, aye, to the whole of the Province, to have a first-class trunk line reaching from Victoria right along to the northern end of the Island. I think I may say we have in Mr. Taylor a very energetic practical man; and in his travels since taking office some few months back, he has come to the conclusion that so far as the extension of the country might permit, he should not spare himself in putting up one of the most complete trunk road systems that it is possible •to make in the Island of Vancouver. The material here would seem to lend itself to the making of excellent roads, and there is nothing in the world to stop the department from so prosecuting the construction of trunk roads on Vancouver Island, that will enable people in Victoria to claim, in the next two or three years, hundreds of miles of the best road possible for motor and other traffic. And I think while I speak as a Victorian, that we could make perhaps no better, no sounder investment for the city than that which would bring about more trunk roads, trunk lines leading from the districts surrounding into the Capital. (Hear, hear.) In the same connection I may say that Mr. Taylor has takei and is following very closely, a project that will make, on the c pletion of the trunk road, a complete line from the shores of Pacific clear through to the boundaries of Alberta. up Now, in the Kootenay, I of road will be completed, ; Valley right through to tl British Columbia, where y< Alberta. Mr. Taylor belie 1 two (alls be enabled to drive from Nil n boundary of the Province ith the road systems made this an especial-study, l tie he promises me that before very long he will be able to tell British Columbia that they have such a system from the Pacific to the Rockies. BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. And while I speak of the roads, may I say a word or two in regard to surveys; because, as we are opening up the country with roads it must be expected that we provide the lands so that they may be settled on. This year, I believe, gentlemen, we have 37 survey parties in the field surveying Provincial Crown lands. Last year 400,000 acres of Crown lands were surveyed. This year a still greater acreage will be brought in. And it is very gratifying to know that these lands that are to be surveyed are reserved for the pre-emptor. They may not be purchased, but _may be only alienated by way of pre-emption. (Applause.) We hope this will encourage some legitimate settlement in the northern sections as well as near the Coast. And I may take occasion here to say a word or two with reference to the park reserve which was lately created in the vicinity of Buttles Lake. I do not think it requires any great stretch of the imagination to picture a motor party leaving Victoria for the National Park within the next year or two. We will have good road systems right through there; and in three or four or five hours the people of Victoria will be able to come in contact with what I am told is the finest Alpine scenery to be found on the continent of North America. Mr. Ellison, Chief Commissioner of Lands, is now on his way to Buttles Lake with a large party, where he proposes to make a very thorough survey of the whole country, with the view, of course, of reporting to the Government along what, lines the work - of opening up and developing the park should be followed. Now that we have made the reserve and created the park, to deal with the matter in a practical j i propose thii if thei by I per cent, the charm i the i <ui<uiiu .DULties Lake that I have been told of, that Victorians, that British Columbians, can claim we have a playground right at our next door, that perhaps is far away and ahead of anything of the kind throughout the whole of the continent of America. (Applause.) Now, gentlemen, here in Victoria, you may not have followed the legislation with regard to the use of water in British Columbia quite so closely as we have done up in the dry belt, where through means of irrigation, as you well know, thousands of very productive acres of orchard lands have been brought into cultivation; but the legislation is of such far-reaching importance that I think it takes some part in a discussion of this kind. And I would just like to say to you that in accordance with the Act passed in 1909 we have appointed a Chief Water Commissioner, Mr. W. S. Drewry, and that he has today in the field three parties in the Okanagan, making surveys and looking after the possibility of the conservation of water there, for irrigation purposes. Under the present law, let me say that the policy of that enactment is, not to save the water for speculative purposes, but to conserve it for actual use, and to see that it goes to the legitimate user. (Applause.) There is absolutely . nothing in the terms of the Act that can be called unfair; it is drafted along very sound lines. And I know that in connection with APPENDICES. it advice was given Mr. Fulton, then Chief Commissioner of Lands, by some of the best water experts in the country, some who had practical experience in British Columbia, so that in drafting the law nothing was left undone to give to British Columbia a water Act that was second to none. The parties are in the field, the Act is being tried to-day to see how excellent a measure it is, and we have every confidence in the result. I think we can say that from the agency of that measure a great deal of good will come, particularly through the dry belt, and a great deal of land will be made productive that perhaps otherwise could not be considered at all. The water will be so apportioned as to make it fair all around, and to give to each acre its rightful proportion of water. Now, gentlemen, I would like to say a word or two with respect to publicity work. I notice in the work of Mr. McGaffey, who is so closely connected with the Vancouver Island Development League, and whose reputation as a publicity man is already spread far and wide in Canada. Since he took over the work in the City of Victoria a great deal of good is being done in the way of spreading information concerning this Island. If you look over the literature sent out from the King's Printer you will agree with me that the British Columbia publications issued by the Bureau of Provincial Information easily take high rank with similar literature in the Dominion of Canada. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Turner, the Agent-General in London, tells me that his office is practically deluged with inquiries for literature; and I know that the printing bureau is kept busily at work turning out literature just as quickly as the machines can produce it. And it is good literature; the printing work is excellently done; the engravings are well arranged, and I think that any of the twenty or thirty different documents issued from the Government presses will bear very close inspection. We try to put nothing but reliable data between the covers, so that there may not be one single statement that cannot be borne out on the ground. And we are going still further with our publicity work. Apart from -these publications, you well know'the exhibitions which have been held in Eastern Canada and in Europe under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture. These exhibitions, which have resulted in bringing the highest awards of the Empire, we are proud to say, to the Province of British Columbia, have undoubtedly been productive of a great deal of good. But we have not stopped at these exhibitions. We have, as you well know, through contracts with the London Picture Company, been producing in scores of the leading music halls in England, moving pictures of British Columbia, of the fisheries, the timber, and other industries that are so prominent in this part of Canada. I had the good fortune to hear from Lord Grey himself, that a year ago when in London he took the Princess of Wales, now Her Majesty Queen Mary, with a very distinguished party, to see one of our moving picture shows; and he said people over there who VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. ion with our publicity word from Mr. Wares to the Government in in Vienna, that in efficient manner. (Applause.) Then, here just the other day, in conn work we had the good fortune of receivii burton Pike, who very kindly gave his ser in connection with the Sportsmen's Exhib the competition in the greatest of all exhibitions of the kind, the judges had finally decided but 24 first prizes should be given,—they cut the number of first prizes down, so that when the premiums I might be awarded they must go to the very best kind of an exhibit. It is very gratifying that I may tell you to-day of the 24 first prizes awarded, Mr. Pike for British Columbia won six. (Applause.) And so very prominent did British Columbia at once become, as a country for the sportsman, that no less a personage than His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Austria paid a visit to Mr. Pike. Our exhibit was not in a Government building, the building in which our exhibit was placed was a C.P.R. building, but he broke through the rule in order to see that exhibit; and paid the Province the great compliment of a personal inspection of the trophies that we had there. I may say by way of explanation that the Canadian Pacific Railway provided the transportation and the portage for the exhibit, and this enabled us to send one forward. There might be SQme criticism that perhaps it was not a proper thing to place your exhibits -in a structure that was controlled by a private corporation; but I think under the circumstances you must agree with me it was a good business for us, if we could save a few thousand dollars by sending the exhibit there, and in having it carried with the greatest possible care. That exhibition at Vienna has been of great benefit to us so far as publicity work is concerned. I am glad to-day to tell you that the high reputation which we have already won as a great timber and a great fruit country is well sustained by British Columbia as a great land for the big game hunter and the sportsman. (Applause.) yith regard to the timber industry. ■utput 450,000,000 feet -, Mountain mills; look for this yea: all busy, the ma; 0,000 feet, valued at $12,000,000, c rom Coast mills and 325,000,000 feet from irease of 100,000,000 feet over 1908. The out- ou know, is particularly bright; the mills are ! firm, giving particular promise of e r for the timber industry in the Province of British Columbia. u well know, we are taking bia presently the best and In connection with this industry, as special pains to secure for British Coh most up-to-date legislation dealing-v, legislation of a revolutionary character, it will not be the er ment of a law that will in any way qualify or affect the tit) persons that have their timber lands, but it will be a piece of li r the c 1 of c generally for such rules and regulations as will enable us to give still more care and attention to the protection of one of our great national assets, the timber wealth of British Columbia. We have a Commission, of which Mr. F. J. Fulton is chairman, still at work securing data. His associates, Mr. A. S. Goodeve, M.P., and Mr. A. C. Flumerfelt, as you all know, with him but a few months ago, visited every section of British Columbia, and listened to the story from the employer as well as from the workmen, went into the highways and byways of the Province in order to get all the data that could be secured on the question of our timber. In addition to this, these gentlemen have been in conference with Mr. Pinchot, until a few months ago Chief Forrester of the United States, also at Ottawa with the Dominion Government authorities; also at Toronto with the Ontario Provincial authorities; all of whom may I say, were very kind and good and generous, and were not at all backward in showing their attention and courtesies to the Commissioners from British Columbia. These gentlemen are expected to present their report on which the new timber legislation will be founded, within the next few months. So that when the House assembles again we will be able to bring down an up-to-date timber act, one that will do more, let us hope, towards the conserving of this portion of our national wealth than any legislation we have had on the statute books to date. The question of fighting forest fires is one we have been grappling with, and we trust in a successful way. This year there are 53 districts having Gov officers whose especial business will be to look after fores within the confines of British Columbia. There are the di! wardens, and then there are three divisional fire-wardens, a chief fire warden and a complete staff. We have about doubled the staff over last year's arrangement, and I think this year are preparing to spend something like $75,000 in .fighting forest fires, when we have our new bill and the practical bureau with a regularly appointed staff, we hope to effect sti better results in connection with the prevention of forest British Columbia. Noi 5 the 1 product ■? in 1909 the value of our value of our metal product was stantial increase over 1908. And some of our metals did not meet w that they may have enjoyed sider other questions, such as transportation, it ii to see such solid and substantial increase in 1909 evidence of the potentiality of British Columbia i and mining Province. And right here let me : with reference to the new camp, Portland Canal. all have read the report issued by the Department of Mini i will be pleased to know 54,423,025. In 1908 the 23,851,277,—showing quite a sub- when you consider that perhaps with the same favor in the markets ttle previously, and when you con- gratifying VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. mths ago, -efull: prepared by Herbert Carmichael, i >sis.t hich found Lt deal of favor with those which shows that no mining camp t started off with more favorable We are expecting great things of satisfied will not meet with disap- interested in.our mines, and one in British Columbia to date ev conditions than Portland Canal. Portland Canal, and I am quite pointment. (Applause.) With regard to the fisheries, gentlemen, just ures with regard to the production for 1909 a t those of 1908, totalling $6,456,000, show an over 1907. I need not go to any great length into the question of the fisheries. You gentlemen know that, as a local Government, in the past few years we have had some considerable business with the fisheries of the Province. A hatchery has been established and operated, and Commissioner Babcock has had a staff of ' men actually engaged particularly in connection with the salmon canneries of the Fraser River. And while perhaps we have not always been told that we were doing the right and the correct thing, perhaps even those who criticise now and then the line of policy pursued by the. Provincial Government will agree with me that there has been a substantial benefit to the fisheries of British Columbia in the part taken in connection with them by the Provincial Government. (Hear, hear.) You may have noticed in the estimates—and my good friend Mr. Smith is here to-day, and a certain credit is due him and his colleagues in British Columbia, and Mr. Barnard also, who has always been untiring in his anxiety to work with me,—you will notice in the- estimates some fifty odd thousand dollars have been appropriated to meet a claim that British Columbia has against Ottawa in connection with the collection of fishery licenses away back to 1901. We have been in correspondence with the Dominion Government for some time, and finally the claim has been allowed by the Dominion Government to the Province for something over $50,000, our moiety of taxes collected by them, under our agreement made in 1901, between the Provincial Government and Sir Louis Davies. So far as we are concerned, we want to work in harmony with the Federal authorities wherever it is possible so to do. A Government would be very ill-advised if because of the circumstance of its difference in politics with the central authorities, it refused to lend a hand at all times, and co-operate honestly and fairly with the authorities at Ottawa. And I want to say with regard to the Provincial Government, that now and then there have been differences, now and then questions have arisen, but throughout we have tried as best we could to work harmoniously with the Federal authorities in the administration of the fisheries in the Province of British Columbia. (Applause.) Only the other day I was talking with a gentleman from Victoria who said that he had been over in Europe, and in c a few persons commenced to tell them about the climate of Vic and the big trees that were to be seen within easy reach of the Capital; and he said the others had been talking freely, but presently there was a dead silence, and he quickly realized the fact that they perhaps commenced to think that he might be wa: a little bit in his mind. But we know this—those who know British Columbia—we know that these things are here; we know that we can produce them, that they are in evidence; and that those who may be sceptical have but to come here themselves to find out and : the great potential resources and industries that are right here at our doors. (Applause.) Now, gentlemen, a word or two about agriculture, and I am done. The estimated agricultural output of the Province in 1909 aggregated $8,500,000, exceeding all previous records by a million dollars. While this is encouraging, there is still much to be desired, as the importation of agricultural products, which amounted to $7,000,000 in 1908 rose to $11,000,000 in 1909. - value of home products in the face of a short crop n for by the higher prices paid to the producer, while the increased quantities of food stuffs imported indicate a rapid growth of i lation as well as the increased purchasing power of the people. | the old subject of dairying, one of wl Captain Tatlow invariably dwelt at length in to this association, and with much regret did he from t point out to this Board and the people of British Columbia the fact that here was an industry that deserved to be developed, that co be developed, and that would be the source of great wealth to country. Isn't it an appalling circumstance, gentlemen, that j year the import into the Province of British Columbia of bui BRITISH COLUMBIA, RD OF TRADE. ■came to over three millions of dollars? And that the imports of dressed poultry, and eggs, for the same period were $2,225,000? Here is an item of five million and a quarter dollars for butter and eggs and poultry brought in to the country, that by right ought to have been produced in the country. (Hear, hear.) Of c what 3 the Provir 1 Gov- this i ernment doing about it? Let me answer in a word or two. We have, as you know, increased the staff of the Department of Agriculture; we have brought in poultry experts, and dairy experts, we have also encouraged the establishment of creameries; and through the agency of the Farmers' Institute tried to carry on a campaign all over the dairying sections of the Province, that would at once advise those interested in dairying in the economic condition of the country. I say there is no reason why this should be the story to be told you to-day,—a story of five and a quarter millions going out of the country that ought to be kept here. But perhaps it is one of those conditions that must work out its own salvation; and perhaps with more trunk roads, and more settlers and more railways we will have more relief, and we will be able to keep this money at home, and raise our own local product. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the fruit business, gentlemen, may I say that a conservative estimate of the fruit for the present year is said to be three times that of any previous year. In 1909 there were 3,810 tons exported, this year the export will be at least twelve thousand tons,—very gratifying, I am sure. The importation of nursery stock is 173 per cent, over last year. More than 2,800,000 trees have been inspected by the fruit inspector's office, and the importations in the fall will bring the total to probably 4,000,000 of fruit trees. The local consumption of fruit has grown largely of late. This will give some idea of the advance being made in the Province of British Columbia in connection with the fruit industry. I have some more notes that bear on the subject, but will not impose on you to go at greater length into it this afternoon. Suffice it to say, however, that nothing could look more promising to-day than does the development of fruit-growing in the Province of British Columbia. We have had, as you know, a very keen competition with Yakima, Wenatchee, and with Oregon. You know perfectly well that where our product has gone into the market it has invariably had to meet with the competition which I have just referred to. But our product is excellent, it is of standard quality, and it always meets with a good and firm demand. I have not been in the Okanagan of late, but the great irrigation works that have been promoted there for the purpose of assisting in the development of the country are going steadily along. The big irrigating canal at Kelowna, and other works that have been undertaken by a Belgian syndicate all combine to the development of that part of the country, and owing to the fact that there will be such a large acreage brought under cultivation in the near future, this will increase the output from the Okanagan several Now, gentlemen, I have just tried in a brief summary to make some reference to the industrial enterprise of the country. Let me, before I take my seat, say one or two words in regard to railways. (Hear, hear.) I think with reference to this subject I shall close the few remarks that you have been so kind to listen to to-day. Since the Board of Trade was last addressed, the Provincial Government has' enacted legislation that will make the construction .and completion of the Canadian Northern Pacific line from the Rockies to Vancouver, and from Victoria to Barkley Sound. Already the contract has been let and the first 50 miles of the road on the Mainland is under construction. The work on the Island will be deferred perhaps for another two or three weeks; Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Mann will have then returned, and the final decision will be made with regard to the location of the Island road. Several surveys have been made, with a view of securing the best possible gradient; Mr. ^cKenzie is taking great precaution to see that when he finally makes a selection that selection will be the best. You know, gentlemen, it is the intention of the Provincial Government to assist the. Canadian Northern in building from Victoria right to the northern end" of the Island. (Applause.) You want a standard trunk line on Vancouver Island, and we want to get it from the Canadian Northern Pacific. Frequently it has been stated that the configuration of the country would render it impossible to have anything better than "a two per cent, grade on it. I am glad to say that that is an error. From one of-the preliminary reports presented by Mr. Hughes, the Canadian Northern engineer on the Island, I am informed that a standardized road with a grade no greater than one per cent, can be built. It must be appreciated by you and the country, in connection with this Canadian Northern project, where the credit of the country is involved to the extent it is, that it is a wise and good thing to see that the road that is built has the best selection of situation of its line, that will make it the most profitable. We cannot be sentimental in these matters, we have got to act with the commercial instinct to the fore at all times. But so far as Victoria is concerned, Victoria on the Island will be the headquarters of the Canadian Northern Pacific, their head office will be here, their shops will be here, their business will concentrate here. And in my opinion, with the development of the Canadian Northern extension, and the Canadian Pacific extending their line also, the whole of Vancouver Island will certainly be brought right in touch with the City of Victoria; and the vast wealth < 44 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Canada. (Applause.) We all have faith in Victoria, we all have confidence in her future. There is room on Vancouver Island for a large city; and I do not think that there is a better spot for a city than the spot on which stands the Capital of British Columbia. (Applause.) And the Provincial Government, with its policy of developing trunk roads that lead here, and encouraging a railway that centres here, is trying to do its part to give Victoria the place as a commercial centre, to which she is entitled. And in regard to the Canadian Northern Railway let me say in this connection that Mr. McKenzie hopes to build the line in three years. His last words when he was here, were these: "I want to have that line through in three years." It will make quite a difference when we have that. But I say quite apart from the Canadian Northern there is the Kettle River line; Mr. Warren has let a contract for thirty miles, from Merritt to the Summit. He has also made a contract to build the line down to the Sumas country. And this is the road that will bring the Kootenays and the Boundary country about twenty-four hours nearer Victoria.- Instead of having to travel outside of the Province you will go right through from Vancouver, down to Nicola, and through the Okanagan, and right on to Nelson. It will not only give a better connection with the Kootenays, but it is going to open up a lot of virgin territory, where there would appear to be an abundance of good territory, good land, and good minerals. Then, there is Mr. Hill's project, the Great Northern Railway, which as you well know, will cross the Hope Mountains by way of the Coquahala. As far as I can ascertain from Mr. Hill he has finally decided to go over the mountain. There is a gradient there I believe, of about two and a quarter per cent.; perhaps some would claim that for a transcontinental traffic that is prohibitive, but I have it on good authority that Mr. Hill has concluded to take the Coquahala route, and the line will be pushed through to completion as quickly as possible. Meanwhile the Kettle Valley Railway, to which I have just referred, has secured from the Federal Parliament a franchise which authorizes them to build from Ruby Creek into the Nicola country. So that if those plans carry, which refer to the interior connection—in the next two years, in addition to the C.P.R. and the C.N.R., that will give us connection with Kootenay, we will have the Great Northern, and what is well known as the V, V. & E., and the Kettle Valley line. The idea of the Kettle Valley is to connect with the C.P.R. and run through trains right into the Kootenay. It is a very promising state of affairs. I will not refer to the logging railways on the Island, or the Comox extension. The C.P.R. is clearing the right-of-way and is going to extend its system to Comox. 3 there will be many schemes that promise fruition right it is an extravagant statement when I ] alone in British Columbia during the next at least forty or fifty millions of dollars spent. (Applause.) Let me thank you for your courtesy and your patience. I only wish I had the business ability that would enable me to marshal facts and figures" for you to-day as was done formerly by my old friend, Captain Tatlow. But just in a casual fashion I have tried to give you some little outline of the economic conditions in the Province as we meet them in mid-summer 1910. I have tried to tell you the story of Provincial development without any exaggeration, based entirely on facts and the conditions as we find them, and as we all know. I am quite of the opinion that there are none—not one in the community who could over-estimate British Columbia's future. We all have great faith in the country; and the more we discover about the Province the greater still becomes our faith. And I say again in closing, as I did in opening my remarks tl years that are now approaching us seem : times to be filled with more promise and more and development than ever before in the his part of Canada. (Applause.) ; afternoon, that the • Dm the signs of the il prosperity • of this western VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Auditors' Report. The President and Members, Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade, Victoria. the bookstand a ending 30th Jun -We have the honour to report that we have audited counts of the Secretary-Treasurer for the fiscal year 1910, and find the same to be* correct. ained and the vouchers for all The balance of cash at the Canadian Bank of Co: We desire to express our appreciation of the manner in which the Secretary has kept the books and accounts of the Board. All of which is respectfully submitted. E. E. BILLINGHURST,) G. W. MITCHELL, V d VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Address To the Right Honourable Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, G.C.M.G.. High Commissioner for Canada. My Lord,—Representing the Board of Trade and the commercial community of this city, we desire to express our gratification in welcoming you once more to the ancient capital of the Hudson's Bay Co. on this Coast, where for so long it represented the power and the justice of the British Crown. When in course of time the governing powers were restored to the Crown, there still remained the principles of justice and fair dealing which have been at all times the motto of the Hudson's Bay Co. and we hope that those to whom in the future may be entrusted ial and industrial development of this country will fol- : footsteps of that great commercial Company "believing st be founded on character. Since the governing powers of the Company i Crown and thereupon conferred on the people, lote that the Hudson's Bay Co. has continued t mercial undertakings and to share in the advance of the country, we are glad to see at your side and to welcome Mr. Chipman to im you have entrusted the affairs of your Company. My Lord, are not only indebted to the Hudson's Bay Co., and to the men this country for the foundations of our commercial is due to their Imperial ideas that Canada today is ; important nations which form the British Empire and we see one of Canada's greatest men ani tish Crown. it brought prosperity, one of the i In all that yo guided by noble pr have You found the British possessions on this continent a i scattered colonies separated by a wilderness, and you are honoured representative, at the Heart of the Empire, of a one in government and in sentiment, stretching from the to the Pacific and from the 49th parallel to the Arctic Oceai My Lord, we thank you and we honour your work and < express the hope that you may long be spared to see its frui s most obedient servants, SIMON LEISER, President. F. ELWORTHY, Secretary. APPENDICES. Provincial Park Gentlemen,—Your Committee on Agr: the Board's efforts to have an area reser Vancouver Island. In March, 1905, a Committee of this Board waited upon the Honourable Richard McBride, then Premier, and urged the reserve of an area "situated in Crown lands immediately south-west of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Co.'s land grant boundary line and including part of Great Central lake and Buttle's lake and the land and lake between the same, extending 20 miles in length and 10 miles in width from north-east to south-west." The matter closed at that time with a promise of the Hon. Mb. McBride that the matter should receive his attention. A few months since, the Natural History Society of B. C. asked the co-operation of this Board of Trade and the Vancouver Island Development League, in securing a Park in the vicinity of Cameron lake, in the E. & N. Railway belt. As the preliminary to a joint interview we caused a letter to be sent to the Hon. Mr. McBride reminding him of the action taken five years ago, and we have now much pleasure in calling attention to a notice in the British Columbia Gazette, of yesterday, reserving an area as follows: "Commencing at the summit of Crown Mountain, thence due south to a point due west of a point on western boundary of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway belt 100 miles distant from Muir Creek; thence due east to the said western boundary of the railway belt; thence north-westerly following the western boundary of the railway belt to the summit of Crown mountain, being the point of commencement." We understand that the area within the triangle contains approximately 275 square miles and the Board's committee when reporting in 1905 stated "Within this area is included some of the finest and most diversified scenery on the Island—mountains, lakes and fertile valleys—and is well stocked with deer, elk, bear, beaver, and many smaller fur-bearing animals; eagles, geese, ducks, grouse, quail, etc., and the lakes and streams have abundance of fish. Along the valleys is some of the finest timber on the Island, forming an ideal hunting ground that has scarcely been touched, and yet easily entered from Alberni." All of which is respectfully submitted. FRED'K NORRIS, S. J. TOLMIE, J. B. H. RICKABY. COLU BOA! Victoria, June 2nd, 1910. F. Elworthy, Esq., Secretary, Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade. Victoria, B. C. e to your favour of May 12th on behalf of Trade in respect to the establishment itional park I have pleasure in stating i been passed reserving the unalienated vicinity of Buttle's Lake with a view Dear Sir,—With referem of the Victoria, B. C, Board on Vancouver Island of a n that an Order-in-Council ha and unoccupied land in the of later on setting it apart a Yours truly, RICHARD McBRIDE. Delegates to Ottawa , B. C, 10th March, : To the Me nbers of the ria, British Columbia, Board of Trade. The delegates, which you appointed, proceeded to February 12th, and arrived there on the morning of the mediately after arrival we had an interview with the He Templeman, and placed the matters which brought us before him. After careful consideration he promised us _ uiged i Hon. Dr. Pugsley. At tl Engineer, was present, thoroughly, and have with We met as arranged. A Hon. William Templeman, Grand Trunk Pacific Rail purpose, and Mr. H. F. B ments was fully discussed th the Minister of Public Works, the leeting Mr. George A. Keefer, Resident i we submitted our plans for harbour erable discussion Dr. Pugsley thought 3, and as the hour was getting late, the- meeting be postponed until noon the he could go into the matter more iim Mr. Hunter, his Deputy Minister, this meeting the following were present: Hid Hon. Dr. .cific Railway Co. f mr were discussed, J •ks, and the work hi On the Thursday following we were advised by the Hon. Dr. Pugsley that he was prepared to recommend to his colleagues that a sufficient amount be provided for in the estimates to carry out the improvements as outlined by your delegates, viz.: The purchase of two Lobnitz Rock Crushers and sufficient funds to operate them day and night, all of which had the strong support of the Hon. William Templeman. Most of the Ministers were interviewed by your delegates. The affairs of the City of Victoria were discussed generally, and in each instance we were assured of hearty support, co-operation and sympathy with the abnormal growth and development of the West. Post Office. We had many in ix, Postmaster General, and Dr. .1, and the subsidy for a double r y was promised, to take effect as i .ugurate a double daily train servi s thi with the Hon. R. Deputy Postmaster ice on the E. & N. E. & N. Railway The subsidy for another mail service for the entire Northern £ Coast, including Portland Canal, to be operated from Victoria weekly, giving the city four additional mails per month, has, through the strong support of the Hon. William Templeman and Mr. Ralph Smith, been promised. ised that their dx shall r for | careful consideration, ter has been fully dis- Re Sunday Closing Regulation. This matter ha cussed with the Department, and your delegates and Mr. Bullen made a special trip to Toronto to interview Mr. Ross, Inspector- General of post-offices, and also Dr. Coulter, Deputy Postmaster General of Ottawa. This matter was discussed in all its details. The Government have it under consideration, and your delegates hope in a short time to receive further communication. Re Experimental Farm. Your delegates had seve with the Hon. S. Fisher, Minister of Agriculture. Unfortunately, Mr. Duncan Anderson, of the Department of Agriculture, was absent from Ottawa. On account of his absence the Minister would not commit, himself to any special location for an Experimental Farm on Vancouver Island. The various locations in the vicinity of Victoria were fully discussed. The Minister expressed himself very strongly that he favours a site close to the city of Victoria, and was most explicit about the price the Government would pay per acre. " The location which the Minister has in view we think will meet the approval of the members of the Board of Trade and of the citizens generally. Re Indu the Hon. 3 Superintend i Reserv with VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. and are prepared to assist any reasonable scheme for the settlement of this vexed question. On Wednesday, the 2nd inst, your delegates had the honour of an interview with the Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, when matters affecting the City of Victoria and the Province generally were fully discussed. We are glad to report that the Prime Minister expressed his intention of visiting the Province of British Columbia in the near future, and Victoria will be .included in his itinerary. Your delegates feel that as a result of their visit to Ottawa a great deal has been accomplished, in securing extra appropriations for the improvement of Victoria Harbour and extra mail subsidies. Your delegates have been placed under great obligations for the strong and hearty support given them by the Hon. William Templeman, Minister of Inland Revenue and Mines, Mr. Ralph Smith, member for Nanaimo, and Senators Bostock and Riley, who were untiring in their efforts to help to make our mission a success. All of which is respectfully submitted. SIMON LEISER, JOSHUA KINGHAM. Freight Rates Victoria, 8th April, 1910. The President and Council, Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade. Gentlemen,—Your Committee on Railway Freights beg to report that a deputation from the Vancouver Board of Trade visited this city on the 24th ultimo and joined with us in urging that the question of freight and passenger rates charged in British Columbia should be taken in hand by the Provincial Government on the lines suggested in the judgment of the Chief Commissioner of the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada dated 1st March, 1909. The representations made are embodied in a letter addressed to the Hon. H. E. Young, Provincial Secretary, as per copy attached All of which is respectfully submitted. J. J. SHALLCROSS, GEORGE CARTER, A. E. McLEAN, J. C. PENDRAY, H. G. WILSON. APPENDICES. 53 Hon H. E. Young, Esq., Provincial Secretary, Victoria, B. C. 4th March, 1910. Dea Sir:— Re Freight and Passenger Rates in B. C. Re Attorney-Gener al of B. C. v. C. P. R. In further reference to this matter, the Pro /in ;lal Executi ve is awa re from the representations n lade by the Van ver and Vic toria Boards of Trade that this is a m atter which in their opinions should be dealt with by the Governme nt on behalf of the Province. Mr. Bus :ombe outlined the position i n which the matter stands. 11 was aire idy dealt with by the Legisla tive Assembly som e time ago. The Boards of Trade of these cities press upon the Government the desirability of availing itself of the privilege contained in the latter part, of the judgment of the Board of Railway Commissioners in the case of the Attorney-General of B. C. vs. the C.P.R., 8 Canadian Railway Cases 346 at page 354 as follows: "If the applicant desires to give evidence for the purpose of establishing that in view of all the circumstances the rates now charged in British Columbia are unreasonably high or that undue discrimination exists, leave for such purposes should be granted, otherwise, upon the record as it stands, the application fails." In order to take advantage of this privilege it will be necessary, not only to further instruct counsel, but to obtain the assistance of experts who can prepare the necessary material to deal with the matter. There will likely be a sitting of the Board of Railway Commissioners at the coast sometime in the latter part of April and as the matter is of pressing importance I urge upon the Executive to act promptly and take advantage of this meeting. Yoi 3 truly, N. A. MACDONALD, C.F.C. Hours of Labour 8th February, 1910. The President and Members, Victoria, British Columbia, Board of Trade. Gentlemen,—Your Committee on Trade and Commerce beg to report having considered Bill No. 21 regulating the hours of labour in Government contracts. 54 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF Your Committee consider this Bill unwise and against the best interests of the country, and would point out that when a similar Bill was considered by this Board in March, 1907, it was unanimously resolved: 'That the question of hours of labour should be left to the employer and employee to arrange, and that such questions should not be settled by legislative enactment." Your Committee fully approve that resolution, feeling that Bill No. 21 would prohibit any person sharing in a Government contract who works more than eight hours in one day; and further, in our opinion the Government has no right to interfere with the liberty of the individual who desires to work a greater or less number of Respectfully submitted. J. W. AMBERY, Chairman. HARRY F. BULLEN, W. J. PENDRAY, C. SPENCER, E. TEMPLE. British Columbia. The Mineral Province of Canada. British Columbia has produced to date $70,673,103 of Placer Gold, $55,277,687 of Lode Gold, $29,850,586 of Silver, $23,259,255 of Lead, $55,871,893 of Copper, and $102,904,261 of Coal and Coke; $9,983,799 other metals and building stone, etc., a total production of $347,820,584. The Mineral Production for 1909 was $24,443,025. Lode-mining has only been in progress for about eighteen years, and not 30% of the mineral land has been even prospected; 250,000 square miles of unexplored mineral-bearing land are open for prospecting. Mineral locations are granted to discoverers for nominal fees. Absolute titles are obtained by developing such properties, the 'security of which is guaranteed by Crown grants. The Mining Laws of this Province are more liberal and the fees lower than in any Province in the Dominion, or any Colony of the British Empire. Full information, together with mining reports and maps, may be obtained from the Agent-General for British Columbia, Salisbury House, Finsbury Circus, London, E. C, or by addressing HON. RICHARD McBRIDE, WILLIAM FLEET ROBERTSO: Provincial Mineralogist, Victoria, B. C, Cam 1852 to 1889 (inclusive) $71,981,634 1890 2,608,803 1891 3.521,102 1892 2,978,530 1893 3.588,413 1894 4.225,717 1895 5,643,042 1896 7,507,956 1897 10,455,268 1898 10,906,861 1899 12,393.131 1900 16,344,751 1901 20,086,780 1902 17,486,550 1903 t7.495.954 1904 i8.977.359 1905 22,461,325 1906 24,980,546 1907 25,882,560 1908 23,851,277 1909 24,443,025 Total $347,820,584 50 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOAR PLACER GOLD Yearly production of placer gold to date, as deteri in by the banks and express companies, of gold transmi and from returns sent in by the Gold Commissioners an these yearly amounts one-third was added up to the yes and from 1898 to 1909, one-fifth, which proportions an approximately, the amount of gold sold of which there gold contains from 10 to 25 per cent, silver, but thi separated from the totals, as it would be insignificent. o record. This placer i of Placer Gold f $ 705,000 1,615,070 2,228,543 2,666,118 2,656,903 • 3,913.563 3.735,85o 3,491,205 2^801868 3,372,972 1,610,972 i,3o5.749 1,844,618 $1,786,648 1,608,182 1,275,204 i!oi3;827 1,046,737 954,085 794,252 736,165 713,738 903,651 693,709 616,731 588,923 490,435 429,811 1893.. 1894.. 1895 • 1896.. 1897.. 1905•• 1907 . 356,131 405,516 481,683 544,026 5'3,52o 643,346 1,344,900 1,278,724 970,100 1,073.140 1,060,420 1,115,300 969,300 Total $70,673,103 Production of Lod Mines* Ipc Go,_ g|| Lead Copper PI Oz. Va.ue Oz. Value Pounds Va.ue Pounds Value V__._e 1887.. 1893;; 1899" 1902.; 1903.. 1905;; 1907.'.' 1909.'.' 106,'l41 110,061 138,315 236,491 232,831 222,042 238,660 $ " "23,404 125,014 l,244|l8( 3!453,'381 4,348,603 4,888,269 4,812,61' 4!630!63! 17,690 53,'192 70,427 4,500 7461379 1,496,522 3,135,343 17,331 75.0QC 73,'94f 66,'935 195,000 470,219 - 977.22S 204,800 674.50C Nil. Nil. 808,420 2,135,023 5,662,523 16,475,464 9,216 6,498 Nil. 33,064 78,996 1 $ ::::::::::G:;:;:: i obtained from the " APPENDICES. FOR 1908 AND 1909. Customary Measure. 1908 1909 Quantity Value Quantity Value Gold, placer $ 647,000 5,282,880 1,632,795 6,240,249 5,872,472 1,484,394 1,370,000 23,851,277 'mSm 2,532,742 44,396,346 45,597,245 2,006,476 258,703 $ " lode Silver Pounds Tons,2,240lbs 255,582 2,631,389 43.195.733 47,274,614 1,677,849 247,399 7 924,090 239,270 709,259 918,522 Coke Other materials.. 552,218 24,443,025 Divisions Districts 1908 1909 1908 1909 $ $ $ 405,000 $ Cariboo Mining Division .... Quesnel " Omineca 355,ooo 30,000 is'.ooo 298,234 4,802,680 5,448,224 4,766,215 462',836 676,580 3.713.392 173.235 617,340 584,955 954,737 2,875,084 137,633 Other parts 13.779 7,649,963 16,676 7,728,256 Osoyoos, Grand Forks & Greenwood Divisions Similkameen & Nicola Divi- 7.545,38o 101,583 3,000 7,501,046 225,210 Coast Districts —(Nanaimo, Alberni, Clayoquot, Quatsino, 5.233.397 6,280,631 23,851,277 24,443,025 i, british co! nd Coke Prodi BOARD OF TRADE. 139,192.. 154,052 . 170,846 . 265,596.. 326,636.. 685,071 846,417 639,897 2,688,666 2,648,562 3,407.595 3,504.582 3,760,884 4,152,936 4,55'.909 PENDICES. OF Sh: Tons ot pre No. of Mines Ship- No. ol Mines over 100 1909 Men Employ ESE MD. Ts IN Below n Total Cassiar : Atlin, Skeena East Kootenai , Q. Charl'te 4,269 149,680 20 97,698 36,814 28,306 237,656 1,750 430 1,461,633 2 16 16 22 4 !_^e 12 11 3 2 2 8 I 232 126 196 224 517 40 6 579 65 150 85 84 160 16 247 72 382 West Kootena Ainsworth .. Nelson 198 - Trail 677 Other Divisio 56 Lillooet Yale: Boundary ... 11 826 Ashcroft-Kan Coast. Vernon .... ' 39,557 ;.i'7*'- '5 ' 121 165' Total 2,057,713 89 52 2,048 989 3,037 In explanation of the table it should b employing twelve men for four months is c twelve months, so that the total given is less who worked in the mines during the year. s preparation, a mini .ble with four men fo: number of individual; COAL. The coal production of British Columbia in 1909 was chiefly mined by three companies—the Wellington Colliery Co. and the Western Fuel Co. on Vancouver Island, and the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co. in East Kootenay—these companies producing about 88% of the total coal mined. Of the smaller collieries of the Coast District, the Pacific Coast Coal Mines, at South Wellington and Suquash, V. I., mined about 70,000 tons of coal, and the Nicola Valley C. & C. Co. about 62,210 tons, while the Vancouver-Nanaimo produced about 10,000 tons, and the Diamond Vale Co. about 1,700 tons. n the East Kootem produced about 60,i 1 collieries is as ye field, the Hosmer and Corbin Collieries 0 tons of coal during the year; neither of 3w colliery was opened at Princeton, ir by the Vermilion Forks M. & D. Co., du ear, and shipped a few tons of lignitic c The Pacific Coast Coal Co., as well as Wellington Colliery with direct railway eonn- and a shipping port, has opened up a new from which it has already mined about 2,000 t About 60% of the in the Coast District, from that district. .uth with s lliery at Suquash, of coal. being operated by rovince was mined Of coke, however, the Coast District only produced about 5% of the total amount made during the year, and of this over half was added to stock. The gross output of the coal mines of the Province for the year 1909 was 2,400,600 tons (of 2,240 lbs.), of which 5,782 tons were added to stock, making coal disposed of 2,394,818 tons. Of this gross amount, 998,494 tons were sold for consumption in Canada, 678,137 tons were exported to the United States, and 63,509 tons were exported to er countries, making the total amount of coal sold 1,740,140 tons. In addition to the sales, there was used in making coke 394,124 3 of coal, while 260,554 tons were consumed under colliery boilers, From the 394,124 tons of coal were produced 258,703 tons of coke, of which amount 7,199 tons were added to stock and 142 tons used under colliery boilers, leaving the net coke sales of 251,362 tons. Of this amount, 210,884 tons were sold for consumption in Canada, while the remainder, 40,478 tons, was exported to the nited States. The folio the : in •hich the coal Co__. Coast District Nest Pass District Province glgs^n^C^da ..-....(Tons-^Olb,) 324i748 63,509 136,406 353,389 998,494 678,187 Total for District Sold to consumption in Canada (Tons—2,240 lbs.) 1,250,345 5,493 489.795 205,391 40.478 1,740,140 Total for District 5,493 245.869 251,362 APPENDICES COAS COLI British Columbia rf 44,124 tons, i.mount sold for also shows an -s to the United %. The smaller The coast collieries mined in 1909 1,476,735 tons of coal, of which 5,346 tons were added to stock, making 1,471,389 tons distributed from these collieries in 1909. This amount was distributed thus: — Sold as coal in Canada 862,088 tons. United States 324,748 other countries 63,509 Total sold as coal 1,250,345 tons Used under companies' boilers, etc 192,384 " Used in making coke 28,660 1,471,389 The total coal sales of the coast collieries for the year show, as compared with the sales of the previous year, an increase of 202,053 tons, equivalent to 19.3%. The consumption of coal in that portion served by the coast collieries shows in 1909 equal to 6.1% over the preceding year, while the export to countries other than the United States increase of 33,626 tons, equal to 112.5%. Export sa! States in 1909 show an increase of 24,303 tons, or 8.0: sales in 1908 were attributable to the California oil-fuel competition and imported Oriental coal. The production of coke in the Coast District in 1909 was confined to the one company producing the article, and amounted to 13,686 tons, of which, however, only 5,493 tons were sold. This was entirely disposed of in Canada. The remainder, 8,193 tons, was added to stock. These figures show an increase in the coast output of coke, as compared with 1908, of 1,156 tons, or 9.70%. The coke export to the United States from the Coast District in 1908 was 3,118 tons, but in 1909 there were no exports at all. The reason for this is that the smelting plants formerly operating on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, have since been shut down. In the Coast District, among the newer collieries that are beginning to make an appreciable output may be mentioned the Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co., which shipped in 1909 some 62,210 tons of coal, and this production was limited by the market which the C. P. R. freight rates would allow it to reach, rather than by the capacity of the mines. Adjoining this colliery is the Diamond Vale Colliery Co.'s property, which, though still in a state of development, mined in 1909 some 1,700 tons of coal. Vermilion Forks Mining & Development Co., of Princeton, mined i individual, pro- Other Min Iron Ore. There has been no iroi past year, other than that necessari and none of this has been shipped, no iron blast-furnace in operation ■ quently, no market for iron ore. Zinc Ore. There has bi zinc ore produced this past j neglected. The total amoum and sold during the year wa The nly dis ore mined in the Province this ' mined in development work, he reason being that there is n within the district, and, oonse- , comparatively small quantity of ilthough the industry has not been inc ore and concentrates produced ut 10,000 tons, ranging from 38 to c-mining in the Province is at the where about 4,700 tons of In the Ainsworth Mining Divisio 1,600 tons of 38% zinc concentrates, galena and zinc blende, and the V 3,000 tons of 43% zinc concentrate: concentrates from both these mines carried ar silver", ranging from 15 to 25 ounces to the t The Monitor and Ajax made small shij iitewater produced about . ore consisting of mixed ar Deep produced about i similar ore. The zinc .ppreclable amount of rathei zini Other propertii sold this year in time to en is the Canadian Metal Co. trates produced produced zinc concentrates, but they were not s to enter into this year's figures; among these plant at Riondel, where the concen- s price offering for this grade of concentrates was so small as to leave little margin of profit, so the management is experimenting with a process for - making zinc oxide, for which a better price can be obtained. The Canadinan Zinc Co.'s electro-thermic smelting plant at Nelson has remained idle, but there is a chance that this coming year renewed experiments may be tried to perfect the process. be saved as a by-product, the saving of in a small way is attended with so much trouble that it has been actically neglected and ho appreciable production made. Building Stone. Excellent building stone of various sorts is and in abundance In almost every part of the Province, but the APPENDICES. 63 fact of its widespread distribution has, however, been somewhat against the establishment of large quarrying industries, as a sufficient local supply could always be obtained, and, except within reach of the larger cities, few regularly equipped quarries have been .opened. On the .Coast, chiefly between Vancouver island and the Mainland, there are several well-equipped quarries taking out granite, sandstone, and andesite, all of excellent quality. These quarries supply the stone building material of the Coast cities, and also export, to the United States. Marble. In the interior of the Province, the Canadian Marble & Granite Company opened a marble quarry on the line of the Lardo- Trout Lake Railway, about eight miles from Lardo, and took during 1909 block marble which, when sawed into slabs, amounted to some $30,000 in value. This company formerly shipped the rough blocks of the marble which were elsewhere sawn into slabs, etc., but during the past year the company has been busily engaged in erecting.at the quarries large and well-equipped dressing-works, so that by next season the marble will leave the works in the finished state. During this period of construction the product shipped from the quarry has been comparatively small. The Nootka Marble Quarries, on Nootka sound, on west coast of Vancouver island, that were opened up last season, have not made any Very important shipments, and information as presented by the report of directors indicates that some $3,000 worth of marble is on hand at the quarry, but does not show that any sales were made. The mine and quarry have hot been operated since July, 1909. demanded, but the with the demand, Puget Sound poi published in last yi deposits available, with the struction is 1 kept pace 1 made from mited clay Red Brick. The demand for brick is rapidly jwth of cities, in which fire-proof building s manufacture does not seem to s large importations of brick have is. A special report by the ProvinciE ear's report, shows that there are unli t that the brick yards of the Province are for )st part worked on rather primitive lines, and that the price of even the cheapest class of red brick is such as to invite serious competition from concrete in building operations. The actual figures of production cannot be obtained from the manufacturers for publication, but, as nearly as can be estimated, the number of red brick produced in the Province during the past year was about 40,000 M. Fire-brick and Fire-clay. The fire-brick plant at Comox has The Vancouver Fire-clay Co.'s plant at ewhat remodelled, and is now producing a VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. brick of much higher class and deposits consist of clays of various q Report—and the product varies fron . or building brick up to a good qualit: lities—described in I superior quality i ire-brick and fire-t Pottery and Drain Pipe. The B. C. Pottery Works at Victoria West derives its supply of fire-clay from the coal mines of the Wellington Colliery Co., and manufactures drain and sewer pipe, chimney tiles, etc., the sales for the year being estimated at considerably over $100,000. Lime. The manufacture of lime is conducted in a small way at a large number of points in the Province, but only on the Coast has any attempt been made at more extensive operations. In the neighbourhood of Victoria, on Esquimalt harbour, Raymond & Sons have three kilns in operation, and there are kilns on Saanich inlet. On Texada island—in addition to the old plant at Marble bay—a new and extensive plant is being erected at Blubber bay. The limestone being used is of exceptional purity, but in some instances the limestone beds are cut by ingenious dykes which have to be rejected and this somewhat increases the cost of quarrying. Portland Cement. The only company manufacturing cement in the Province is the Vancouver Portland Cement Co., with works at Tod inlet, on the Saanich arm, about twelve miles from Victoria. The capacity of these works at present is about 300,000 barrels a year, and this past year the company manufactured about 238,000 barrels of cement, valued in the neighbourhood of $360,000. The raw materials, limestone and clay, are quarried on the company's property adjoining the works. the Flathead valley of East ur and where a great number of .ken up, no serious attempt has e of the claims, and the district Petroleu m and Oil Shales Kootenay, ^ here seepages of oi ocations of oil claims have be as yet been made to prove the s no further advanced than it In the s-icinity of Sooke, "* have been n lade, but have yet s proved of value. Nothing further has been heard of the oil-bearing shale deposits in the vicinity of Harper's Camp—to develop which a company was formed in Vancouver—and no further development has taken place on the property. A deposit of oil shale has been found on the North Thompson river, which carries a fair percentage of oil, and it is probable that in the near future serious attempts will be made to prove the value of the deposits from a commercial point of view. Crushed Rock and Gravel. Concrete construction has become so extensive on the Coast that companies have been formed to sup- INDICES. ply suitable material for such work. Near harbour a company has opened up a quarry in a granite rock, and has erected a crushing and sizing plant and bins for the manufacture of crushed rock for concrete-making and for road-making in Vancouver. Near Victoria, two or three gravel companies have been formed for supplying washed sand and gravel, properly screened to size; at least one of those companies has installed a system of mining the gravel by hydraulic streams and carrying the produc by the water. Imports of Iron and Steel Returns of the shipments of Iron and Steel into British Columbia, from the Dominion of Canada, are not available, so that the following table—extracted from the Customs Returns—only shows the imports from foreign countries into the Province. If the amount of the Canadian shipments could be ascertained and included, the totals for British Columbia would certainly be greatly increased. Agric'l implements, anvils, wagon springs, axles, etc Bar iron and steel 4,085 Boilers, number 142 Butte and hinges Castings, iron and steel Chains 767 Forgings 260 Hoops, rolled iron 632 Iron bridges, girders, plates, sheet iron, etc 3,554 Machinery Nails, wire spikes, nuts and rivets 4,001 Pig Iron 2,890 Rails, fish plates, switches, etc 7,485 Tubes of all kinds 59,586 144,773 104,363 25,800 168,442 1,212,959 402,505 45,865 237,868 172,824 The Iron Ores of the Coast of British Columbia REPORT OF MINING COMMITTEE. From time to time the Board-of Trade has called the attentioi of capitalists and of metallurgists, to the great opportunities foi the profitable establishment of the iron and steel manufacturin- industry, and to the exceptional facilities which exist on Vancouvei Island. VICTORIA, BRITISH ( ILUMB) BOA1 The rapid strides which industrial pre Pacific Coast of America, gives to this sui mously increased importance. The time hai and develop this industry in a serious The establishment of Island would, we feel sure, receive the tion, both from the Dominion and I although the bounties now available diminishing scale, we have reason to t increased, if suitable assurances were new industry to establish itself. The following extract from the Ann Mines, for the year ending 31st Decern the subject, and the attached Table "F,' the Coast of British Columbia, cannot f iron and steel industry on Vancouver ceive the most sympathetic considera- Dn and Provincial Governments, and, ivailable on iron and steel are on a ason to think these bounties might be ven, in order to assist the lal Report of the Minister < >er, 1902, properly introduci of Analyses of Iron Ores c .il to be of interest: — "The chief importance wh deposits is that they are p: attaches to the British Columbia ire practically the only known occurrences the northern part, at least, of the Pacific iron manufactured therefrom would have r as a market. "In regard to this it might be appropriate to quote from the Annual Report (1901) of the Geological Survey of the neighbouring State of Washington (page 256), in which state the general conditions in regard to fuel, fluxes," labour and geographical position are very similar to those of British Columbia, excepting that the B. C. coal is undoubtedly higher grade and possesses better coking qualities. The Report says: — "Washington has plenty of mineral suitable for fluxes, and no fear need be felt in this particular. Labour is perhaps a little higher in Washington than it is in the East, but the difference would have little effect on the price (cost of production) of iron. The whole Pacific Coast would furnish the market, as very little pig iron, if any, is being produced in. any.of-the States west of the .Rockies, except Washington, at the present time (March, 1902), and the steel and iron being used on the Coast is shipped from the East. The results shown here are rather against the probability of Washington ever becoming a very large producer of pig iron from ores occurring within her own borders, at least unless other deposits than those known at present are found. There is, however, one factor that has not been taken into consideration as yet, and that- is the British ore occurring on Texada Island and perhaps some of the other islands of the Straits of Georgia. 'There t for the produ< APPENDICES. VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Magnetite Deposits of Texada and Vancouver Islands i of the Canadia A general reconnaissance of the iron ore deposits of Texada and Vancouver Islands was undertaken by the writer during the field-season of 1907, and the following paper is based on data then obtained. General Geological Features.—Geologically the areas surrounding the magnetite deposits present a series of metamorphic rocks, argillites and quartzites, associated with crystalline limestone, and resting upon or intruded by hornblendic granite or other eruptives. All these rocks have been named the "Vancouver Series" and referred to the Triassic" age by the late Dr. G. M. Dawson.t The similarity of the gi bodies is remarkable, as all to the contacts of the crysti ing here Irregular interspaces I tions of the various ore occur along or adjacent i and the igneous rocks, very variable dim The general appearance seems to indicate that the formation of the magnetite occurred contemporaneously with the intrusion of the eruptive rocks and has been dependent on the effects produced by that intrusion. The ore bodies are usually found on the end or flank of a ridge, following roughly the contour of the hill and sometimes rising as much as 50 to 100 feet above the base of the outcrop. Fragments of the ore have often fallen down the slopes giving an impression that the ore-body occupies a larger area than it really does. The face of the various deposits varies from a few square feet up to (say) 30,000 square feet. One of the deposits on Texada Island has been proved by drifting to a depth of 430 feet; while similar development on some of the deposits of Vancouver Island show a depth of 50 to 100 feet. Chars of Ore.—Analyses of average samples taken by the irious deposits show a content of metallic iron rang- > 67 per cent. The phosphorous content is low, most es showing a percentage considerably .below the The sulphur cont- mce of sulphides s might therefore t . the othei APPENDICES. of merchantable magnetite is available of Texada and Vancouver Islands that c able circumstances. The deposits are all reasonable distance of navigable waters, with the magnetite is exceptionally pui elements. From several well developed cc J a large tonnage of coal is now mined, som coke making. Therefore, with all the reqt able and favourably situated in regard t industry on the coast of British Columl provided that a sufficient market for its This may not be possible at present, but, ment now proceeding in the West, the tii when Western Canadian demand for iro n some of the properties n be mined under favour- situated close to or within The limestone associated and free from injurious teries on Vancouver Island ie of which is suitable for aired raw materials avail- to transportation, an iron bia seems to be feasible, product can be secured, with the rapid develop- ie cannot be far distant, et for the magnetite of Texada and Vancouv' found in the adjacent state of Washingto: t Isi > Deposit jcurring on the western slope of Texada miles north of Gillis bay, have been were acquired from iron mining as early ! deposits are on the Prescott, Paxton The Prescott mine has been the most largely developed, and has during several years shipped ore to Irondale, Washington. The magnetite outcrops about 850 feet from the shore, in a big bluff on the brow of a steep and rocky hill, at the contact between granite and crystalline limestone. The deposit has been opened at three levels. At an elevation of 365 feet, an open-cut had been made into the hill, showing . magnetite, penetrated by granitic dykes. Sulphides of copper and iron are also common here. The second level is situated 40 feet above the first. A considerable amount of ore has been taken out from an open-cut, that shows a face of magnetite 40 feet wide and about 100 feet high. The ore includes small patches of calcite, and fragments of volcanic rocks, forming in places a species of iron breccia. Sulphides of copper and iron, are also present, in a greater or smaller degree. An average sample from the ore dumps gave the follow- Per Cent. Insoluble matter 6.46 Iron 62.57 Sulphur 0.403 Phosphorus 0.024 The third level is situated 60 feet above the second, at an elevation of 465 feet above sea level. The cut has been made *> VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE llowing the strike of the ore body, and the face of it is et high and 50 feet wide, showing the same kind of ore scond level. With some handsorting the ore will give erchantable magnetite. An average sample of the or gav« r Cent. Insoluble matter 12.00 Iron 58.76 Sulphur 0.113 Phosphorus 0.011 Between the second and the third level the ore was traced along the hill for about 200 feet, its width on the third level was about SO feet. About 430 feet below the top of the bluff, and at about 130 feet above sea level, a tunnel was driven into the hill, below the quarries. The length of the tunnel is 630 feet, passing through granite, and showing solid magnetite for the last 75 feet on the west side of the tunnel, and for 45 feet on the east side. By means of this tunnel the depth of the ore has been demonstrated to be at least 430 feet, while the quality of the ore is proved to be not inferior to that of the upper levels. An average sample of the ore taken along the tunnel gave the following. analysis:— Per Cent. Si02 4.37 PeO 28 09 j Iron Fe208 60.60 j 63.27 A1208 1.18 CaO 2.58 MgO 1.05 Cu 0 09 S 0.347 P20s 0 013 From the Prescott mine the contact between the limestone and the eruptive rocks, though in many cases covered by a sandy loam, can be traced for about 1,200 feet further up the hill, and after again making a sharp bend down hill for about 800 feet, it takes a more easterly course, making some windings, to the Paxton mine and then to the Lake mine. Strong magnetic attraction in some places, and numerous outcrops of magnetite, were noted along this contact, some of the outcrops reaching a width of about 70 feet. The Paxton mine is situated about 3,500 feet east of the Prescott mine. Some outcrops of magnetite extend along the face of a ridge for about 500 feet. This deposit has been exploited by two open-cuts passing through granite, which seems to form the hanging wall, and then into the ore. None of the cuts have been driven entirely through the ore body, so that it is not possible to determine its full width. From the face of the east open-cut a tunnel 45 feet DICE! long has been driven in the same direction as the cut, and showed solid magnetite, carrying some sulphides of copper and iron. An average sample taken along the tunnel gave the following Per Cent. SiO„ 4.47 Fe 64.48 A1203 0.66 CaO 1 32 MgO 1.13 Cu 0.22 S .. 1.866 P2Os 0.005 The Lake mine is situated about 1,300 feet to the east of the Paxton. The ore can be traced along the face and brow of a ridge for some 200 feet. The height of the ore bluff is about 80 feet, with a maximum width on the surface of about 100 feet. An open-cut had been made in the ore body, showing a good clean magnetite. About 1,000 tons of ore are reported to have been shipped to Iron- dale, Washington, during the summer of 1906. An average sample of the ore gave the following analysis: — Per Cent. Si02. 8.33 PeO 25.07 1 Fe Fe203 57.96 } 59.57 A1„03 1.71 CaO 3.82 MgO 105 Cu 0 08 S 0.137 P20B 0.057 Though it is impossible to make even an approximate estimate of the ore in sight on these properties in Texada Island, because sufficient development has not been done to warrant such an estimate, there is every possibility of large quantities of merchantable magnetite being found. The properties are situated close to the water front, and a little bay offers good facilities for shipping. From none of the claims has the ore to be transported a greater distance than a mile and a half, and in some cases considerably less. Quinsam: River. The Quinsam is a tributary of the Campbell river, which flows into the Straits of Georgia at a point about 35 miles north of Comox, and directly opposite the south end of Valdez Island. The mineral claims are situated on a tributary of the Quinsam, about 13 miles from the coast. Magnetite outcrops here on the north bank of the river, in a bluff about 80 feet high. Part of the face of this bluff has been 72 VICTORIA BRI TIS 1 COLU UBIA , BOi VRD OF TRA DE stripped for 53 : having uncovered feet above the ri ing the strike of magnetite. the the o z idth (s nel had The tu how ith the c n dri 60 fe nagneti lto the et long te) hil witho 1 folio tirely A S£ mpletake n alo lg t he tunn el ga ve th e foil P er Cent ysis:- FeO .... g.82 ff abc 1.00 9.77 0.533 .010 L25 0.03 0 53 0.70 the blu Pe CaO MgO .... P20B ... S Cu pie taken across following analys Another sam nel, gave the the fac of ve north-west direction, some outcrops noted. These indications, and strong ore to be continuous for a distance of Nimpkish lake is fifteen miles in length, and has an average width of rather less than one mile. It empties at the north end opposite Alert bay. At the south end Klaanch river flows into the lake from the southeast. About seven miles up this river and on the south side of it, several claims have been staked, showing some magnetite. The most interesting of these prospects is, however, Iron Crown mineral claim. An exposure of magnetite extends along the face of the river bank for some 180 feet. The height of the bank is about 80 or 100 feet, forming at some points, cliffs of -magnetite 25 to 30 feet high. A sample of the ore gave the following analysis: — Per Cent. Insoluble matter 4.12 Iron 64.23 Sulphur 0.233 Phosphorus 0.010 Further up the hill, about 650 feet from the river, several outcrops of magnetite occur along the ridge. An average sample from these gave the following analysis: — APPENDICES. Per Si02 FeO 26.70 j Fe Fe203 61.56 { 63.89 A1203 1.71 CaO 0 80 MgO 1.86 Cu trace S...* 0.017 P205 0.037 The solid formation being effectively covered by a sandy loam and a heavy vegetation, the outcrops mentioned were all that could be seen, but as the dip-needle showed a very strong magnetic attraction in several places, it was found advisable to make a magnetic survey to get some information in regard to the extent of the ore bodies. This survey indicated the occurrence of three separate deposits or groups of deposits, which for reference were numbered I, II, and III. No. 1 outcrops on the river bank as before stated. The top of the bank is covered with soil, and no work has been done to ascertain the width of the deposit; but to judge from the magnetic curves, and outcrops available, the width at the west end may be estimated at not less than 1*30 feet. The length of the ore body may be assumed to be about 190 feet. Group II. is the most important, and may be assumed to consist of two, possibly three, ore lenses, not counting the small pockets in the southern part of the group. The largest of these ore lenses has a length of at#least 380 feet; a width of 60 feet is very probable, and in some cases it may be even greater. Group III. is altogether covered by soil. The magnetic survey showed, however, the ore strikes to be about parallel with the former group, with a length of about 480 feet, and a width which, in places, may be assumed to be very little less than that of the former. Head Bat. Head bay forms the upper end of Tlupana arm, Nootka Sound. On a ridge running northwest and southeast, four outcrops of magnetite can be seen at intervals, along a contact of crystalline limestone and diorite, about a mile from deep water in the bay. These outcrops are from 170 to 200 feet long, and have a maximum width of 40 to 55 feet. A little farther south, several smaller outcrops were noted, showing that there is here undoubtedly strong iron mineralization. Up to the present time, however, no work has been done to show the extent of the ore, with the exception of one place where some stripping had been done, and an open-cut made*at right angles to the strike of the ore into the hill, exposing mm 74 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRA: the ore for about 55 feet. The ore is of good character, and an average sample, taken along the cut shows: — Per Cent. Si02 6.10 FeO..., 28.61 ( Fe Fe03 62.24 { 66.17 A1203 0.35 CasOg 1.15 . MgO 0.44 Cu trace. S 0 017 P 0.016 Gordon River District. The Gordon river flows from the north into Port Renfrew, or Port San Juan, as it is locally known, which is about 60 miles from Victoria on the west coast of Vancouver Island. A considerable number of mineral locations covering showings of magnetite have been made here. The Baden-Powell and Little Bobs mineral claims are situated up the Gordon valley about seven miles from salt water. An outcrop of magnetite is found on the flank of a ridge, along which it can be traced for 350 feet. About 90 feet below the top of this outcrop contact a tunnel 114 feet long had been run directly into the hill, showing magnetite for its full length, with the exception of a diorite dike eight feet wide about 30 feet from the mouth of the tunnel. An average sample of the ore taken along the tunnel gave the following analysis: — Per Cent. Insoluble matter «... 8.88 Iron 58.30 Sulphur 2.75 Phosphorus 0.013 About thirty-five or forty feet below this tunnel another tunnel had been driven in the same direction for 114 feet into the hill, passing through limestone and diorite. The last few feet, however, showing magnetite dipping in towards the hill. The Sirdar mineral claim is situated two miles farther up the valley, and the occurrence is very similar to those of Baden-Powell and Little Bobs. The megnetite outcrops along the face and brow of a ridge for about 160 feet. About fifty feet below the top of the ridge a tunnel had been driven 103 feet into the hill, showing the width of the ore to be about eighty-two feet. An average sample taken along the tunnel gave the following analysis: — Per Cent. Insoluble matter 8.52 Iron 56.57 Sulphur 2.75 Phosphorus 0.121 APPENDICES. 75 The Conquerer mineral claim is situated a little farther up the valley on Bugaboo creek, which flows into the Gordon river. The claim is some nine miles from the navigable waters of Port San Juan. A solid body of magnetite about forty feet high is exposed in the canyon of the creek, and over which the creek forms a waterfall. The ore has a maximum width of about sixty-three feet on the east side of the creek, but becomes narrower on the west side. On the east side the ore body is stripped for about eighty feet from the creek to where it passes into the gravel bank. At the foot of the bluff a tunnel fourteen feet long had been run into the ore, showing solid magnetite. A sample taken along the tunnel gave the following analysis: — Per Cent. Insoluble matter 4.51 Sulphur 1.60 Phosphorus 0.009 On the up stream side the ore body is confined by a diorite dike, six feet wide, crossing the creek nearly at right angles. Beyond this,-dike, outcrops of magnetite were noticed on both banks of 'the creek for a distance of about sixty feet, and on the east side for fifteen feet farther. Here, however, the ore seems to lie as a blanket on top of a green igneous rock. A couple of hundred feet east of the creek some outcrops of magnetite were reported to have been struck by strippings, but the workings had caved in at the time of the writerls visit. Between these strippings and the creek a strong magnetic attraction was noticed in several places. From ' tjjeo existing development, it was, however, * impossible by superficial ■examination to secure any exact information as to the extent of the ore body, or bodies, as the solid formation is effectually covered by a sandy loam. The same may be said concerning the David mineral claim, east of the Conqueror, and adjoining Sirdar on the west side. Within a distance of 400 feet along a slope, some strippings have exposed a good magnetite in several places, but do not give sufficient information to warrant an estimate of the extent of the ore. DISCUSSION. The President:—Mr. Lindeman has given us a very interesting paper. The iron deposits on the Pacific coast here referred to are the first to be examined in anything like detail, and the facts presented are therefore all the more valuable on that account. The Secretary:—I would like to ask Mr. Lindeman if he has any data with regard to recent industrial developments in British Columbia? It is reported that iron and steel works are about to be established near Vancouver. Mr. Lindeman :- } information on that point. The Secretary:—Can you Columbia ores? Mr. Lindeman:—A few ; this matter and found that . Columbia then represented appear that the market rei maintenance of an iron indu Mr. market Mr. Lindeman:—Nc cut us out altogether. 1 of developing a on pig iron would prepared to speak t to answer these that Mr. Lindem in phosphorous copper. There £ been "taken up" for copper in wl . Willmott:—It was my good fortune to of the deposits described by Mr. Linden i bear testimony to the magnitude of the ■•ring in British Columbia. You must ha towed i It i his analyses that they they are some ire very loi 'hat high i: rather striking that so many of them contain ; others, not mentioned in this paper, that have s copper deposits, and these are being prospected t are really low grade magnetite bodies. Apparently, in some of these deposits there is neither copper nor iron in sufficient quantity to be of commercial value. In others the copper could be hand sorted, and the balance of it roasted. Now, answering some of the questions put up to Mr. Lindeman, uite possible for an iron industry, if established ih Columbia, to successfully -compete in the American Pig iron for the Pacific United States is chiefly supplied a. little is derived from Colorado. The freight rate i pig iron is about $15 per ton. This is a great deal duty of $4 per ton that would be levied on iron British Columbia. Hence, it seems to me, it would to I think it v in Brit markets from Chicago; from Chicago more than th manufactured in be quite possible for an indus market pig iron profitably in W British Columbia has natural facilities for the manufacture of iron. These are quite equal, probably, to those in the province of Nova Scotia. Thus, the iron ore is there, the coal is there, and the limestone is there. Labor is expensive and, of course, the market is at present limited. That market is a great deal larger than Mr. Lindeman indicated when he said, that two thousand tons of pig iron were imported. It is impossible for local foundries to buy pig iron ihingtoi 3d in Bri and Oreg t $25 i l and l in i nfact ■/ith foundries ' 5 it nto s the lall i jure, I do not see how you can have local pia. I certainly believe that in a very few industry established in British Columbia. like to point out the possibility of a con- ^s Mr. Lindeman says, in his paper, the s iron ore south of the boundary, and has 5 dependent on British Columbia for its >al. Moreover, I can say that during the only of pig iron, but of finished iron— om Germany and Belgium—on the Pacific ancisco and Los Angeles, have been very ixceeded the quantities supplied from the mia. If iron can be delivered there from Belgium and Germany profitably, it can surely be delivered from British Columbia, and, as Mr. Willmott remarks, the high freight rates overland from the eastern United States will be far greater than the duty on the iron from Canada into the United States. Dr. Banspme:—There are a great many questions regarding the year the imports no tural iron and steel f I, especially in San F y, and they have far- to the State of Califc -There are a great man of these deposits as • questions rej suggested by nan what the c —It seems to be granit Mr. Linderri The Secretary:—Incidentally it might be mentioned that the iron from Texada Island has been utilized in the United States for some years past to a limited extent, and it is a well known and interesting fact that in two United States warships built in San Francisco, most of the iron employed came from Texada Island. ed the follo\ "We commenced shipping iron ore from Texada Island to Iron- dale, Washington, in 1883, and continued shipping to about '1903. Most of the pig iron made from this ore went to the Union Iron Works at San Francisco, and much of it was used in tne construction of the battleships Oregon and Monterey, and the cruiser Charleston; also In two of the Japanese ships that were in the fight with Russia. Some of the No. 3 was used for car wheels by the Northern Pacific Railway. We challenge the world to show up iron that will stand the test for strength equal to our Texada iron." VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Director of Mines, Ottawa, dated 2nd April, 1908. Fuel.—In regard to fuel, the east coast of Vancouver Island has a good supply of coal. The output from the collieries is estimated for the year at 1,325,000 tons of coal. During the year, about 17,000 tons of coke were made. The Provincial Mineralogist of British Columbia reports the coke to contain from 15 per cent, to 16 per cent, ash* but thinks that, by a more careful separation of shale from the coal the ash could be reduced to about 12 per cent, with very low phosphorus contents. Fluxes.—The limestones frequently met with on the Coast are exceptionally pure, and free from deleterious elements, and offer, therefore, a good flux. The supply may be said to be practically unlimited. An analysis made at the laboratory of the Department of Per Cent. Insoluble matter 1.0 Iron, oxide and alumina 0.5 Calcium carbonate 97.0 Magnesium carbonate 0.7 Transportation.—Cheap transportation of the raw material is one of the most important factors in a successful iron industry. The many inlets which indent the coast and the islands of British Columbia, offer great advantage to transportation; as the iron ores, limestone, and coal deposits are situated in nearly all cases close to these navigable waters. Navigation being open the year round, offers still another advantage to the blast furnace man and the miner; saving them from large expenditure. in stocking and re- handling the raw materials. It may, therefore, be said that the Coast of British Columbia is singularly fortunate as regards cheap assembling of raw materials. From the above information it may be seen that most of the ores occurring on Vancouver and Texada Islands are of a desirable grade and character, practically free from any material percentage of sulphur, phosphorus or other deleterious elements, and the percentage of iron is higher than that of many of the iron ores successfully l the ed £ odaj ith steam shovels, on the most • The fuel and flu xes required a lere are many sites available whe suld be developed f desired. The fuel market is already dev ie manufacturer, p romising him ays, under conditions which lend thei omical exploitation of Terrace Mini and up-to-date systen B. C. COAST OPERATIONS Mining and prospecting operations for me and for coal, fire clay, pottery clays, gravel, : mineral products have shown increased activi Coal mining is dealt with elsewhere, and we.will only add that outside of the actual operations of the producing collieries, there has probably been more expenditure on diamond drill boring operations, geological and topographic surveys of coal measures, and general prospecting operations during the past year than in any previous year. The great value of the coal mining industry to this district is so fully recognized as to need no further comment, and this increased activity is a valuable evidence of progress. With regard to metalliferous mining, a good deal of prospecting has been done on Queen Charlotte Islands. The Britannia mines at Howe Sound are being extensively developed, the Marble Bay, Cornell-Copper Queen group and Little Billy mine, on Texada Island, have been steady producers, and have attracted great attention to the ore deposits of this Island. Several properties are being developed and may be expected soon to enter the productive stage on Valdes Island, and in fact at various points too numerous to mention encouraging reports are received of prospecting and development operations. The greatest amount of attention, however, has been devoted to the new camp of Stewart which sprang so rapidly into prominence last year, partly owing to the definite agreement to build a line of railway to the mines and partly owing to the formation of syndicates which at once commenced to develop various prospects on a vigorous scale, and in many instances in a sound and miner-like way. There are a number of properties at Stewart on which serious and well planned mining development is being carried out, under the supervision of competent and experienced miners, one of these mines has already entered the producing stage. Referring to this subject (Stewart, Portland Canal) the statement of Mr. R. W. Brock, Director of the Geological Survey, a recognized authority in Canada, will be of interest. Mr. Brock stated in an interview with a representative of a local paper that "Stewart is the most promising district that has been opened in the Province of British Columbia for the last ten years. Those who go to Stewart will find, if not a mountain of gold, at all events a district that is very attractive to the prospector, a- district in which a number of promising properties are being vigorously developed by modern machinery, and one that deserves thorough BOARD OF TRADE. promising ground for prospectors is but extends North and South along the i ; Range granite." ars ago, has n )w, in this the ground, and its position cutting through the forests ost perpendicularly to heights i the head of the canal, on the e ?le point on the chart), a small 1 i rather deep anchorage. The i i, at the head of Portland canal, of mountain that forms the Int r off to the west. On the east j ide and west direction, the highest peak of the range, Mount Disraeli, being a snow-clad pinnacle 7,000 feet high. The valley of the river is about a mile wide, composed of gravel and sand dotted with cottonwood and alder trees. It extends easterly in a straight line, with a gradual rise, for ten miles, until an elevation of 400 feet is attained. From this point the river and creeks rise more rapidly, becoming mountain torrents. With very little work a good waggon road could be made up the valley for ten miles or more. An excellent bridge, some 1,300 feet long, has been built across Bear river by the Provincial Government. This bridge has been of great aid in opening up the district, there being now a fairly good waggon road for six miles from tide-water, and further work is being done which will enable waggons to reach a point four miles farther up the valley. Communication up Portland canal is maintained by first-class steamers. There is an hotel at Stewart, at the head of the canal. Attention was first drawn to Portland canal when, on the 4th of May, 1898, a party of 64 persons from Seattle landed at the head to look for placer diggings at the source of the Naas river. Some 21 of the party went over the divide from Bear river and down the Naas river and struck "colours," but no pay placers. Some of the men still believe that if the "grub" had held out they would have found diggings worth staying with. Two or three of the party wintered on the canal and staked in the spring of 1899 what is now the Roosevelt claim, on Bitter creek, while the Stewart claim, on American creek, was staked in 1902, and the principal claims on Glacier creek in 1905-06. That part of the district included in the watershed of Glacier creek was examined by the Government Assayer in 1906, and since then the results following development work have been distinctly encouraging, the older properties having opened up ore bodies of a good shipping grade, while new claims have been located on very promising surface showings. The country rock on the east side of Bear traversed by felsitic dykes, and in this argillite traced for miles. These fissures are for the : quartz carrying values principally in gold, s sometimes a little copper. These form the district. river is an argillite* rock fissures can be lost part filled with ver and lead, with luartz veins of the these fissures have There are places where, through moveme been filled with the slate country rock, leaving very little room for the silicious mineral-bearing solutions which came up at a later period. The veins at these points present a brecciated structure, with often only a slight quartz cementation and carrying low values, but on further prospecting the argillite has given place to quartz again and the former good ore values have returned. The fact defined fiss ourages the further prospecting of claims wh: i fissure largely filled with brecciated slate, 1 that if further drifting on such w< ed quartz will come in and yield pay c The regularity and permanence of these veins are very encouraging. There do not appear to be any serious faults and, in one case at least, a vein can be traced for over two miles; the felsitic dykes present the same regularity and run parallel with the veins for long distances. No rock in place is to be seen on the fiot Bitter creek, the depression being filled with t west side of the valley the country rock is ign near the head of the canal, but changing tows rocks will be better classified when rock sect The mode of occurrence of ore differs on tt >f the valley below rse gravel. On the s, mostly granitoid 3 the north. These s have been made, side of the valley BRITISH COLUM81 RD OF TRADE rely high gold intained. The majority of the mineral claims so far recorded have been located on the different branches of Glacier Creek, which flows into Bear river four and a half miles from the head of Portland canal. The position of the different creeks and claims can be seen by referring to the sketch map herewith. There is now a very good waggon road from tide-water to Glacier creek, over which supplies can be hauled to, or ore from, this camp, and the flat at the mouth of the creek forms an excellent base from which to distribute supplies or collect ores from the different branches of Glacier creek. The most development work has been done on the south fork of Glacier Obs Obse vatory inlet i ry Inlet, of Portia cally parallel i th Portland cans 3 from the entrar arms, viz., Hastings and Alice a south and Alice arm east and w inlet, the' outlet being on the at the entrance to Hastings ar way of ample width, no detailed s and the chart should be used v niles ip art. 5, Observatory inlet splits into two ns, the former heading north and jt. Goose bay is a large sheltered vest shore of lObservatory inlet, While there is a deep water- ■vey has been made of these waters >rtland c msiderable trict was examined, three years ago, ount of development work has been done, with results that have been quite encouraging. The veins have proved permanent in character and have given returns wJiich were very satisfactory. The results obtained by the development work done on the Little Joe vein serve as an indication of what may be expected by the opening up of other prospects having fissures of a similar character. A number of such prospects have as good surface showings as could be seen on the Little Joe three years ago, and there is every reason to hope that, with equal development work they will become quite as valuable properties. There still remains ample ground that either has not been prospected at all or only in a very hurried and superficial manner, and the country at the head of Bear river and between Bear river and American creek seems to promise a return for careful prospcting. The districts at the head of Salmon river and Marmot river have also hardly been touched, while much unknown ground lies at the head of Hastings arm of Observatory inlet. APPENDICES. -3 COPPER SMELTING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND. The figures of the Tyee Copper Co., Ltd., who operate "the smelter at Ladysmith, for the statistical year ending April 30th, 19^0, are now to hand as follows: — Ore Received - 41,530 tons " Smelted 45,758 " charges only, $575,468.00. Total copper shows a fair increase over the corresponding period for the s Received 34,304 tons Smelted 29,550 " 1 value less refining charges only, $327,270.00. Total copper Lumbering reat industry of minerals, the most readily available, important, of British Columhia's natural resources imber reserve. This Province may now be said to merchantable timber in North of Canada is estimated at 1,657,600,000 square acres (exceeding that of the United States and Europe combined), and of this British Columbia has 182,750,000 acres. This immense extent of forest and woodland is not, of course, all of present commercial value, as much of it is covered with small trees only fit for fuel and domestic purposes, which would not be considered as "timber" by loggers, who choose only the largest and best trees. As far north as Alaska the coast is heavily timbered, the forest line following the identations of the shore and the river valleys and fringing the mountain sides. The Douglas fir, the most widely distributed and valuable tree found on the Pacific Coast, grows as far north as 51 degrees, where it is supplanted by the cypress, or yellow cedar, red cedar, hemlock and spruce. The fir is very widely distributed, being found from the coast to the Rocky Mountains. On the coast it attains immense proportions, sometimes towering to a height of 300 feet, with a base circumference of 30 to 50 feet. The best average trees are 150 feet clear of limbs and five to six feet in diameter. The fir is the staple of commerce, prized for its durability and strength. The great bodies of this timber are found on Vancouver Island, on the coast of the Mainland and in the Selkirk and Gold Mountains. Next to the Douglas fir in importance are the cypress and red cedar, both of which are of great value and much in demand. Red cedar shingles are the standard, and are finding an , BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. : in Eastern Canada. The white spruce is also 1 builders for use in the better class of clings. Hemlock is abundant in the Province and possesses Ich should make it more valued than it is. The western fferent and much superior to the eastern hemlock, and piercial value which are manufactured 1 VIC BRITI >H I MBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. for the granting of special leases to individuals or companies desiring to embark In this enterprise. The result was the formation of several companies, two of which are now in active operation. The Canadian Pacific Sulphite Co., Ltd., has a large plant at Swanson Bay, 300 miles north of Vancouver, employing between two and three hundred men in lumber and pulp manufacture. The output is disposed of partly in the local market and in Japan and China. The British Columbia Wood Pulp and Paper Co. has established mills at Port Mellon, near Vancouver, and is manufacturing wrapping paper of good quality, which finds ready sale in the local market. The company has found it necessary to increase its plant in order to supply the demand for its products. Agriculture Vancouver Island which is about 285 miles long, with an average width of about 60 miles, is separated from the British Columbia mainland by the Gulf of Georgia and the straits of Haro and Juan de Fuca, and bears a close resemblance to Great Britain in its geographical position as well as in climate and certain natural characteristics. The climate, mild and moist as in England, is warmer and brighter, with less average rainfall, the summers being " invariably dry with continuous sunshine, while the winters are much less foggy, with frequent spells of crisp, bright weather. Holly, ivy, broom, gorse, box, heather, privet and other shrubs grow in perfection, and all the favourite English flowers are seen in the fields and gardens. Wall flowers, primroses and violets bloom the year round, and in the early summer the whole country is transformed into a vast rose garden, wild and cultivated varieties flourishing everywhere. The climate and the flowers are, however, far from being the most important natural assets of this favoured region. Its timber is the finest in the world and of great extent; its coal measures are practically inexhaustible; the deposits of other minerals—iron, copper, gold ancf silver—are vast and but slightly developed; its fisheries rival those of the Atlantic, and its soil is of wonderful fertility, capable of producing every grain, fruit, root and vegetable grown in\the temperate zone. The agricultural settlements on Vancouver Island, near Victoria, along the line of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway and at Comox, are the oldest in British Columbia, and the excellence of their products has more than a local reputation. Island** poultry, Island mutton and pork, Island strawberries, cherries, plums and apples, and Island butter, command the highest prices, and such is the demand that little ever crosses to the Mainland—the local markets absorb all and ask for more. Cattle, sheep, swine and poultry do well on the Island, the climate being so mild as to permit their APPENDICES. 87 roaming at large and picking up an abundance of green food the year round. Dairying is a profitable and growing industry, although the local market is still far from being supplied, while the progress of mining, lumbering and fishing is constantly creating new demands, and the Oriental trade, as yet in its infancy, assures a continuance of good prices in the future. The average price of butter at first hand is 25 cents per pound. In the Esquimalt, Metchos , Lake, South Saanich, Goldstream and Highland Districts, which adjoin the City of Victoria, there is considerable good land suitable for poultry- raising, dairying, fruit-growing, and market-gardening. Malahat District also contains areas of arable land, some of which is heavily timbered, which might be profitably utilized for poultry, dairying, fruit-growing and sheep-raising. Farther north lies the famous Cowichan Valley, noted for its beauty of scenery and fertility of soil. Cowichan, including the districts of Comiaken, Quamichan, Chemainus, Somenos, Sahtlam, Seymour and Shawnigan, is one of the most flourishing settlements on the Island. The soil of the Cowichan Valley is of peculiar richness, being strongly impregnated with carbonate of lime, with usually a depth of two or three feet and a subsoil of blue clay and gravel. The soil is suited to all kinds of crops, but is particularly adapted to fruit, which grows in great abundance and of excellent quality and flavour. The roads throughout the district are the best on Vancouver Island—where bad roads are almost unknown—thanks to the efforts of the local Municipal Council. Very little wheat is grown, the area under cultivation being too limited, but oats are a principal crop, yielding 60 bushels to the acre. Peas produce between 30 and 40 bushels per acre, potatoes from 400 to 600 bushels, hay from two to three tons. Apples, pears, plums; cherries and small fruits give big returns. Sheep-raising is carried on to a considerable extent, a ready market for sheep and lamhs being found at Victoria, Ladysmith and Nanaimo. Hogs pay well and thrive, and poultry give good returns, the price of eggs and fowls being always high. West of Duncan, in the Cowichan Valley, there is a large area of good land, that portion of the north shore of Cowichan Lake being an almost level country admirably adapted to farming. From the lake to the Nitnat River and Barkley Sound the country is more rugged ana* heavily timbered and is reported to be one of the richest mineral sections of British Columbia. The- same remarks apply to ■ the land in the vicinity of Ladysmith, and in the Nanaimo, Mountain, ght, Cranberry, Douglas, Wellington, Nanoosev and Mountain is broken, with considerably good land Valley, and the uplands furnish excellent grazing, with large and small timbers of good quality. Cedar and Cranberry Districts very much resemble Cowichan and possess large areas of good farming land. North of these districts the character of the soil Cedar, Oyster, I Cameron Distric in the Millstrea: BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF ADE. 3 to deal of land is under c Nanaimo and Comox, but and many thousand acres nd gravelly in patches, but ch loam of the best quality, ltivation in the country lying mch of the best of it is still unre rill be available when cleared of t aber. t is the centre and lineral district. It is from Nanaimo. A n easily be brought Alberni Valley, at 1 and from six to eight | district from an agricultural standpoint, as i natural distributing point for a large and rich r 110 miles distant from Victoria and 55 miles very large area of good agricultural land ca under cultivation by clearing and drainage. The soil generally is a clayey loam and very productive, being well adapted for fruitgrowing and dairying. A very considerable part of the fertile Alberni Valley lies within the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Grant, and is included in the areas which the Company will render fit for cultivation and offer for sale to settlers. Alberni has a steamboat service with Victoria, four sailings in each month. The Esquimalt & lway branch line to Alberni is nearing completion. PROVINCIAL GOVE NMENT LANDS. Particulars of the Provincial Government lan^s o Island available for settlement will be furnished upon a the Department of Lands, Parliament Buildings, Victor . & N. LANDS. laimo Railway Company owns 1,250,000 r and mineral lands on Vancouver Island, int on the south-west coast to Crown District, which include within their ining, lumbering and fish- The Esquimalt & Nan acres of agricultural, timber extending from Otter Poii Mountain in the Comox boundaries all the flourishii ing communities along the East Coast and the line of the Esqui & Nanaimo Railway, a tract recognized to be the choicest portion of Vancouver Island. This magnificent estate is being systematically explored by the Company, whose intention it is to clear the land of timber and divide it into convenient sized lots, when it will be offered for sale to fruit-growers, farmers, poultry and dairymen, at reasonable prices and on favourable terms. As the interior is explored it is the intention of the Company to extend the railway and build branches into the most desirable valleys, to afford easy access to the agricultural, timber and mineral lands. A branch of the E. & N. Railway is now being built from Wellington to Alberni, and another from Campbell River north through Comox District. PRICES OF LAND. Apart from the Government and Railway Company's lands there is a great area of desirable land owned by individuals, the price of ■ which varies with locality, quality of soil, etc. Wild land, mostly heavily timbered, can be bought from $5 to $50 per acre. Improved land ranges from $100 to $300 and up, according to extent and value of improvement. While some of these prices may be thought high, the cost of clearing the land of timber must be considered, also that a small farm well located and well tilled on Vancouver Island will produce more and return bigger profits than a much larger area of land in most other countries. Earl Grey Speaks of Fruit Industry in British Columbia _ Following is the reply of His Excellency Eary Grey, Governor- General of Canada, to the address of the Royal Agricultural Society on the occasion of the opening of the fair, 2nd October, 1906: "Ladies and gentlemen, before I proceed to formally open your provincial exhibition, in accordance with the invitation, for which I heartily thank you, I desire to say that I, Lady Grey and all the members of my family and party will leave tomorrow the Pacific shores of your beautiful province, with the greatest regret. We have all spent a most enjoyable time among your hospitable and warmhearted people. We are all really sorry that the time has come to say. good-bye. We all eagerly cherish the hope that is contained in the familiar phrase of 'au revoir.' "Gentlemen, I am looking forward to a close inspection of the exhibits which are at once a proof of the fertility and wealth of your district, and an assurance of its future growing prosperity. What I have seen and learned of your fruit industry has inclined me to believe that rich as we are the separate streams of wealth that flow from your minerals, your' lumber and fisheries, their joint and mighty volume will be inferior to that stream of national wealth of domestic contentment, which is one day destined to grow from out of the orchards of British Columbia. i of the future )ur province has acquired the distil well as a most profitable industr: s years, I understand, the settler i RIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA 90 "Gentlemen, here is a state of things which appear to offer the opportunity of living under such ideal conditions as struggling humanity has only succeeded in reaching in one or two of the most favoured spots upon the earth. There are thousands of families living in England today, families of refinement, culture and distinction, families such as you would welcome among you with both arms, who would be only too glad to come out and occupy a log hut i of a pear or apple orchard in full bearing if they could do s table c "Now, what is necessary to enable hundreds of selected families from England, aye, and hundreds of hard-working miners in British Columbia also, to become the owners of these desirable orchards? It appears to me that all that is wanted is the establishment of such an organization as will enable you to take advantage of your great opportunities. You have the land and all that is required is the capital and labour to clear and plant it. The capital required can, I believe, be obtained. I know men who would consider it not only a pleasure, but a privilege, to advance capital at five per cent, to a well-managed organization, which would undertake to clear and plant land and offer *lt at cost to selected families. "There is no investment which yields higher as well as material, than that which brings in a of five per cent. The feeling of satisfaction that th this five per cent, has contributed to the upbuilding required capital, I am confident, can be obtained; ii obtain the other requisite, that of labour. "Thai the scribed, should be ol it is a question for y ties of your province shall be obtained froi of the treasure house and which I believe required for such a ] ;a-ined, I know you will u to settle. I would on] appear to require that utside will e able • say that the necessi- such additional labour ou to unlock the doors irihich lie stored within, id computation." Poultry Raising Poultry raising is an important branch of general farming which is gradually developing in British Columbia, but not to the extent which its importance warrants. The home market is nowhere nearly supplied either with eggs or poultry, large quantities being imported from Manitoba, Ontario, California, Washington and Oregon. In 1904 the value of eggs and poultry imported amounted to over $400,000, and good prices prevail at all seasons, the average wholesale prices for eggs on the Coast being: Fresh eggs, 30 cents per dozen; case eggs, 22 cents per dozen; while the retail price for APPENDICES. 91 fresh eggs averaged 37% cents per dozen, ranging from 25 cents to 70 cents. Fowls bring from $5 to $8 per dozen; chickens, $4 to $7; ducks, $5 to $11; geese, $1 to $1.50 each, and turkeys, from 28 to 30 cents per pound. A practical poultry-raiser, who has made a success of the business on Vancouver Island, says: "I have no hesitation in saying that there are good profits in the business, conducted on a strictly commercial basis. In fact, I know of no other branch of agriculture which is so profitable, having in view the amount of capital to be invested and the expense of conducting it. . • . Properly managed, in any number, poultry ought to read a profit of at least $1 per head A farmer who lives near Colquitz, Vancouver Island, gives the following results from 150 hens for the year 1905: RECEIPTS. From sale of eggs $375 00 From sale of chicks 50 00 From increase of flock 25 00 $450 00 EXPENSES 100 bushels wheat at $1.05 per bushel $105 00 50 bushels barley at 60 cents per bushel 30 00 Sundries 10 00 Net Profit $305 00 This shows a net profit of $2 for each hen, not including labour, which yields a handsome return for the money invested. The coast of British Columbia, embracing all the sea-front which lies between the 49th and 55th parallels of north latitude, presents an ideal field for the prosecution of a great fishing industry in all its branches. The coast is indented by innumerable bays, sounds, inlets and other arms of the sea, so that the actual Mainland shore line, not including Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands, exceeds 7,000 miles, while thousands of islands shelter the inshore waters from the fury of ocean storms. This vast maze of water is alive with all kinds of fish, from the mighty whale to the tiny sardine, but until very recently commercial fishing has been practically confined to the taking of salmon. The fertility of the soil, the wealth of the mines and the quality and quantity of the timber have all served to divert attention from the fisheries, and it is but lately that their importance has begun to be recognized. The VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRA salmon, swarming in myriads ti spawning season, forced men t proved an easy prey, salmon ci great industries of the Provinc Halibut are caught ' exportation to the Eas industry, second only to i gr the mouths of the rivers appreciate their value, a :anning was established as 3at numbers off the coast markets has become an on canning. Herring of excellent quality are taken on the east coast of Vancouver Island, the present centre of the industry being Nanaimo. They are pronounced equal to the Atlantic fish by experts, engaged by the Dominion Government to instruct the British Columbia fishermen in the best methods of curing and packing. The catch of herring is increasing annually, and promises to become a very important branch of the fishing business. Cod fishing has not been given much attention, but seems to offer good opportunities for profit if carried on systematically. The oolachan, a fish of the smelt family, swarms to the rivers in the early summer and is caught in large quantities by the Indians, with whom it is a staple food. It is a delicious fish, delicate in flavour, and should afford profitable business if canned or otherwise preserved for -export. There are many other sea products which might be turned to account with advantage. Very little has been done in the minor branches of the fishing industry, yet there is Httle doubt that canning crabs, clams, sardines, smelts, prawns, shrimps, etc., could ' be made to pay handsomely while giving employment to a large number of people. '0 to 85 tons in weight and from 60 to 80 feet in length. Apart from the commercial aspects of British Colui isheries, they offer exceptionally good sport to the amateur 1 nan and angler. All the numerous rivers, creeks and lakes, a is the sea, teem with fish, so that the gentle art may be enjo; ill seasons and in every part of the Province. General Information TAXATION. Outside of incorporated cities, towns and municipal taxation is imposed and collected directly by the Provincia ment and expended In public improvements, roads, trails, bridges, etc., in assisting and maintaining the schools ai administration of justice. s follow APPENDICES, imposed by the 1 On Real Property % of one per cent Personal Property % of one per cent. Wild Land *Coal Land, Class A **Coal Land, Class B Timber Land Income of $2,000 or under Income over $2,000 and not exceeding $3,000.. Income over $3,000 and not exceeding $4,000.. Income over $4,000 and not exceeding $7,000.. Income over $7.000 On all incomes up to $1,000. On mortgages, as personal property. On unpaid purchase money of land, a s personal property. On household furniture and effects in dwelling-house. On pre-emptions, and on homesteads within the Dominion Rail- i Belt for two years from date of r ecord and an exemption of ) for four years after record. Moneys deposited in bank; minerals, matte or bullion in the course of treatment; timber and coal lands under lease or licence from the Crown, and timber cut from lands other than Crown lands if the tax payable under the "Land Act" has been paid, are exempt from personal property tax. In addition to the above, there is a tax on coal shipped from the mine of 10 cents per ton, and on coke 15 cents per ton. Minerals are taxec •o per cent, on their gross \ alue a t the mine, less cost of transports tion and treatment. j Crown-granted mi al claims are taxed 25 een tsper acre A royalty of 50 c< s per 1,000 feet, board mes sure, is reserved to the Crown on all tin iber cut from Crown land , and lands held under lease or licence, al so a royalty of 25 cents per cord on wood. ir, payable by every i VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD ( Labour and Wages Blacksmiths Bricklayers Builders' Labourers Boiler-makers Brickmakers Cabinet-makers Drivers (1 horse) Drivers (2 horses) Electric wirers Engineers (stationary) ... Engineers (marine) Joiners Ship joiners Iron moulders (jobbing) . . Lathers Machinists Metal workers Machinist (Tin Printing I Metal pattern-makers .... Linotype operators (night) Linotype operators (day) . Labourers Labourers (lumber) Paper rulers (skilled) Printers (Job) Printers (Newspaper adv.- Btereotypers Painters Plasterers Plumbers Road-labourers Stone-cutters Stone-masons Tailors Tinsmiths Unskilled labour Agricultural labour from . Sawyers (head) Sawyers (second) Millwrights Miners (quartz) (helpers) s per hour. Hours pi $0 30 62 40 50 30 30 50 50 3 50 to $4 per day. 25 per 1,000. 40 40 44 50 56% 50 20-25 50 62 40 15-25 62 62 $18 to $20 per wee 40 15-25 40 1 50 to $2.50 per day. 60 47% 40 Per day $3 to $4 00 APPENDICES. 3 (labourers) ' (blacksmiths and mech.) s (coal) Timbermen Tracklayers (helpers; (helpers) ..$1.00 to 2 60 (double) (single) (boys) $1.50 to Motormen (assistants) $1.50 to Engineers, diagonal slope " endless rope Rope Inspectors Endless ropes (men) $2.60 and (boys) $1.25 to Rope riders $1.50 to Door boys " (assistants) Miners Machine runners $3.00, $3.25, helpers Drillers $3.00, $3.25, Brushers Muckers Cogmen Laboui Pipem Saw-mills.—Wages of Mill-Hands and Loggers. Fallers $2.75 Buckers $2.50 i Hooktenders $3.50 ipers Riggin Swaj Engin Head Sawye: Second Sawy Millwrights Flour, per sack, 50 pounds Bran, " 100 Wheat, Oats, Hay, per ton Celery, two heads Onions, per pound Potatoes, per sack new, 4 pounds . Cauliflowers, ea_h Cabbage, per pound Asparagus Eggs, per dozen Chee Butter >und . Lamb, forequarter . Lumber—Rough fir, $12 to $20 and up per M., according to dimensions; flooring, $25 to $30; shiplap, $13.50. Cedar, rough, $15; shiplap, $13.50; posts, $15; shingles, $1.90 to $2.25; lath, $2.50; spruce, clear, $40 and up. SETTLERS* EFFECTS FREE. Settlers' effects, viz., wearing apparel, books, usual and reasonable household furniture and other household effects; instruments and tools of trade, occupation or employment; guns, musical instruments, domestic sewing machines, typewriters) bicycles, carts, wagons, and other highway vehicles; agricultural implements and live stock for the farm, not to include live stock or articles for sale, or for use as a contractor's outfit, nor vehicles nor implements moved by a mechanical power, nor. machinery for use in any manufacturing establishment; all the foregoing if actually owned abroad by the settler for at least six months before his removal to Canada, and subject to regulations by the Minister of Customs: Provided that any dutiable articles entered as settlers' effects may not he so entered unless brought by the settler on his first arrival, and shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of without payment of duty until after twelve months' actual use in Canada. A settler may bring into Canada, free of duty, live stock for the farm on the following basis, if he has actually owned such live stock abroad for at least,six months before his removal to Canada, and has brought them into Canada within one year after his arrival,/ viz.: If horses only are brought in, 16 allowed; if cattle only are brought in, 16 allowed; if sheep only are brought in, 60 allowed; if swine only are brought in, 60 allowed. If horses, cattle, sheep and swine are brought in together, or part of each, the same proportions as above are to be observed. Duty is to be paid on the live stock in excess of the number above provided for. For Customs entry purposes, a mare with a colt under six months old is to be reckoned asoneanimal; a_cow_with_a_calf_under_six months, old is _ also to. be reckoned as one animal. RIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF 1 Climate of Vancouver Island Dr. Bryce, in "The Climate . "In all this country," from th Queen Charlotte Islands, "the fi and farm animals live outdoor of the Fraser delta have long b and pasture lands; but here the for six years being 59.66 inches the great Island of Vancouve degrees of longitude and two variety from that at the sea coi daily range and no annual extr sars being 8 degrees igrees F., and the highei ! above Alberni on the ses first into a plateau ictoria Peak." ,nd Health Resorts of Canada," says: - ! south of Vancouver Island to the jits of temperate climates grow well, the year round. The rich bottoms sen- famous for their great hay crops extreme of rainfall is met, the mean it New Westminster. The-climate of ■, running north-west across two degrees of latitude, presents every st, with, as at Esquimalt, a very low the lowest tempera the lowest monthly average being 20 in summer being 82 degrees F.—to that ["est Coast, where the Vancouver range o 4,000 feet and even to 7,500 feet in "Apart from the mineral wealth of Vancouver Island, its with every variation possible, becomes most attractive. Its climate is milder than many parts of England, with less less seasonable variations." Climate of Victoria, B. C. There are many beautiful localities in this Gr ritish Columbia, and the general healthiness of the mditions throughout the whole of its extensive >int on which there is a universal consensus of fa*i climate, Province eastern ( ts natural beauty and its delightful Victoria, the "Queen City," the capital of the seat of its Government. Situated at the south - ■ of Vancouver Island, its insular climate is con- t delightful on the Pacific Coast, and has been compared to that of the south of England. "It is spoken of as England without its. east winds. In reality it is Torquay in the Pacific; a mild and even winter with rain and occasional snow, an early spring; a dry and warm summer, and a bright and enjoyable atmosphere; thunderstorms are seldom seen here, they can be heard in the interior, but are rarely experienced." The situation of Victoria, sheltered by the Island mountain ranges, causes its rainfall to be much less than that of the cities" of Vancouver and New Westminster on the adjacent Mainland. The greater portion of the moisture from the ocean has been caught and condensed on the westward side of the Island ranges, and a second heavy precipitation does not occur until the moisture-giving winds strike the highlands on the opposite coast. APPENDICES. Meteorological Statistics—Victoria, B. C. WERAGE TEMPERA TURE 1 Jan. 1 Feb. j Mar. 1 A ,1.1 May Ijune July Aug. 1 Sep. ! oct'l «ov. Dec. Year 1905.... 1906.... -190S.e 1909.... 33'34ll7 42;4_l III t$l If 7'.4142!6 50V' 7.039.8 50.0 4.2 36.7 48.52 58 0 59.2 [69.8 56.1 68.0 58.4 67.0 62.9 1906!!!'. 2.27 1.66 0^67 0^49 l^ io"c$ji$ __[f?$ s|_.?$J| 1 1909 1 0 1°0 Wo So I ills .70 .31 1905.. • 17 10 18 4 13 "8 4 7 14 14 11 | 18 139 1906.. .21 14 «tt' 10 9 14 I , 4 II 18 15 18 145 1907.. . 15 16 14 -.«$,. H f,J> 7 11 M 2i) 21 137 1908.. .19 15 17 8 4 *,'f* 4'. 4 14 15 15 133 1909.. ~. 19 19 9 10 6 •1 7 15 2:. 1) 131 1910.. . 20 15 15 11 9 6 _l_! 5 6 16 SNOW 4.5 2.9 4.9 0.6 5.8 0 75 1906.... 0.2 0.3 8.20 . *'c*^ 0.30 3.2 0'.75 O.S *M^p 6.80 UA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF BAG LIMIT FOR ONE SEASON 11 more than 5 Caribou (bull. ! Elk 01 • Wapi 2 Moose (bull). 5 Mountain Goat. 3 Mountain Sheep 250 Duck. 250 Snipe. LE OF GAME r and and 15th November, eto, unlawful at any *emale, of the species ILLEGAL AT ANY TIME— To export game birds or animals in their raw state, or any portion or part of same, except Bear, Marten and Land Otter and animals or birds killed under licence granted to non-resident. To kill or take game birds or animals of any kind imported for acclimatization 'purposes. To hunt deer with dogs. To kill deer for the hides alone. To trap, net, snare or take by means of gins, baited lines, drugged bait or other contrivances any of the birds mentioned in the Aet, or to attempt to do so. To take, or attempt to take, Trout by using any explosive, lime, poison, net, seine, drag-net or other device, other than hook and line. (In lakes of 50 square miles or over, nets, seine or drag, are allowed.) To use salmon roe as bait for taking Trout. To buy or sell heads of Mountain Sheep, Elk or Wapiti, Moose, Caribou, or the teeth of Wapiti or Elk. To sell Grouse of ,any kind, Prairie Chicken or Ptarmigan. To kill any game birds or animals between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. To use for taking wild ducks or geese batteries, swivel guns or sunken punts in non-tidal waters. To expose for sale any Deer, Mountain Sheep, Goat, Elk or Wapiti, Moose or Caribou without the head on. To expose any game bird for sale without its plumage on. To sell or expose for sale any game birds or animals during the To keep game i To trespass or the black-tailed spec gs to enter on enclosed lands. • sale, barter or exchange any deer of e or dead, or the skin or hide, or any portion thereof,' on Vancouver Island and adjacent islands. To export from the Province any deer, alive-or dead, the hide or any other portion thereof. To kill, take, trap, or attempt to kill or take, beaver, or sell, barter or have in possession untanned pelts of beaver at any time during the period of six years from the 1st August, 1905. To take trout under six inches in length. Illegal to shoot or discharge a fire-arm within the harbor to the north of a line drawn from Shoal Point to Work Point, or in Victoria Arm between Point Ellice Bridge and the 'north side of the Gorge Bridge. Illegal to shoot or discharge a firearm in that part of the harbor lying to the south of a line drawn easterly from Brockton Point to the south-east corner of District Lot 274 (North Vancouver), and to the west of a Hne drawn southerly from the said south-east corner of District Lot 274 to the north-east corner of District Lot 184 on the south side of said harbor. PENALTIES The general penalty for each offence is a fine not exceeding $100 or 30 days' imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment. For shooting Mountain Sheep, Wapiti or Elk, Moose and Caribou out of season, or in excess of the number allowed, a fine of $50 for each animal. For shooting Mountain Goat out of season, o number allowed, a fine of $20 for each animal. t of s s of r ess of the >r allowed, t exceeding $50. - not exceeding $250. ARREST, SEARCH, ETC. Any Constable, Peace Office Game Act, and has power and shops where game is houses, restaurants, hotel tiittdng an offence agains o search persons, vessels and convey: sually exposed for sale, storehouses, or eating houses. The above summary of the Game Laws has been compiled 1 ready reference and the convenience of the public only. 104 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Municipal Statistics Victoria City Assessment, 1910— Assessed value of land $26,288,102 Assessed value of Improvements 11,602,530 Corporation Properties— Waterworks, schools, public buildings, etc., (1909 schedule) Trust properties, parks, etc Properties Free From Taxation- Dominion and Provincial Governments, Churches, Hospitals, C. P. R. Hotel, etc. (approximate) Total ;45,000,000.00 Shipping Canada, arrived f vessels e at and depa rted from the Por of Vict trade of the Dominion of ria during the years ending 31st March, 1909 and 1910 VED Vessels Depar TED Vessels Tonnage Crew Vessels Tonnage Crew 1909. . 2,401 I9IO.. 2,636 1,075,901 1,222,890 H 2,392 2,635 999,001 991,327 66,575 71,146 Vessels entered i nward from With Carg sea during the ye rs endi g March 3is In Ballast , 1909-1910 : 1909.. 903 Tonnage 856,756 Crew 55.728 865 497.063 Crew 18,696 1910.. 777 903.445 52,804 218 332,139 ",447 Vessels entered outward tp With Carg sea during the y ar endi ig March 31s In Ballast ,1900-1910: Vessels Tonnage Crew Vessels Tonnage Crew % 1909.. 575 588.737 700,397 34.oi4 36,447 654 630,817 676,571 £S 106 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD OF TRADE. Victoria Post Office Statistics $ 88,895 07 $ 96,807-55 rs issued No. 26,550 No. 33,781 Orders issued $427,357 80 $515,282 85 $466,786 11 $508,845 69 28,994 44 32,283 15 Inland Revenue Collections at Victoria Spirits $129,105 51 ' Malt 33,749 7o Tobacco 41,96284 Raw Leaf Tobacco 7,56480 Methylated Spirits 31348 Licenses 1,43250 Other Receipts 1,62001 Total $229,656 44 2 28,728 03 $155,760 76 35,471 64 40.431 09 32,568 18 8,013 81 13.459 09 14,690 09 7,681 80 5,426 56 1,467 50 1,585 00 2,670 42 3,4i8 91 22,363 87 $229,454 73 Consuls, Victoria, B. C. Belgium—Thos. R. Smith, 706 Cook Street. France—Col. F. B. Gregory, 52 Langley Street. Germany—Carl Loewenberg, 83 Wharf Street. Norway— F. A. Futcher, Temple Building. Sweden—Thos. R. Smith, 706 Cook Street. United States—Abraham E. Smith, Government Street. Mexico—J. B. H. Rickaby, Bastion Street. Lloyds Agent, Victoria, B. C—Norman Hardte, Bastio Scale of Commercial Charges On s e of s including remittances On purchase and sale of s On sale of bills of excha On sale of bills of exchan ige ■ vith Is, and all kinds of jving of bills for the 2% per cent. I kinds of securities, s and guarantee .. 2% jold dust and bullion 1 th endorsement 2% " endorsement.. 1 For endorsing bills cff exchange when desired On sale of produce, etc., from foreign ports, On goods received on consignment and aften- withdrawn On goods received on consignment and afterwards returned by the consignee. No charge On purchase and shipment of merchandise with funds on hand, on cost and charges 5 per cenj On purchase and shipment of merchandise, without funds, on cost and charges 7% For collecting and remitting delayed or litigated For on the firs 0,000.00, For collecting general For collecting general For collecting general average, on any excess over $20,000.00 2 On purchase and sale of vessels 5 For "Port Agency" to vessels with cargo or passengers from foreign ports, „as under: On vessels under 200 tons register $ 50.00 of 200 to 300 tons register 100.00 of 300 to 500 tons register.. 150.00 over 500 tons register 200.00 For disbursements of vessels by consignees with funds on hand 2 For disbursements of vessels by consignees without funds on hand 5 For procuring freight or passengers 5 For chartering vessels on amount of freight, actual or estimated, to be considered as due when the "charter parties," or memorandum of their con- On giving bonds for vessels under attachment in litigated cases, on amount of liability 2 For landing and re-shipping goods from vessels in distress, on Invoice amount, or in its absence, market value 5 For receiving and forwarding goods on invoice For advancing on freight to be earned 5 For effecting marine insurance, on the amount insured The foregoing commissions to be exclusive of brokerage, and every charge actually incurred. Vessels to pay clerk hire and the labour on wharf, sorting and delivering cargo. The receipt of bills of lading to be considered equivalent to receipt of goods. Guarantee or security for contracts or liabilities... 5 Acting as Trustee on assignments 5 On Investments made on mortgage or otherwise... 1 N.B.—Auctioneer's commission and brokerage to be charged when incurred. Land agents for commission on sale or purchase of Interest on advances for duty, freight and lighter- t bank overdraft rates. RATES ON STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE Storage per Month On measurement goods, 5 (40 c. ft.) On heavy goods, 50 cents per t< either case the amount actually paid, if mo: the option of charging by measurement oi a month to be charged as a month. Regulations per ton of forty cubic feet of 2,240 pounds. Or in The consignee to have eight. Any fraction of (a.) Concer ling the delivery of m erchandise, payi nent of freight, etc.: W hen no express stipulation exists per bill o f lading, goods are to be con idered as deliverable m shore. (b.) Freight on all goods to be paid, o 1 secured fo the satisfac- tion of the captain c r consignee of the vessel, prior to the delivery of the goods. TRADE ds sold, no claim sible after goods tipulate that the me mus be pro- IIO VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, BOARD O (c.) After delivery to the purchaser of the go for damage, deficiency or other cause shall be adm sold and delivered have once left the city. (d.) When foreign bills of lading expressly freights shall be paid in a specific coin, then the s] cured if required, or its equivalent given, the rate to be determined by the current value at the time at the banks. The foregoing scale of Commercial charges and Rules and Regulations were approved at the Quarterly General Meeting of the British Columbia Board of Trade, held October 21st, 1898. Ordinary Port Charges, Victoria, B. C. Hospital dues, per net ton, payable three times annually ? .01% Harbor dues, payable twice annually 5.00 . Bill of health 1.00 Pilotage (as per Schedule below). Port agency " 25.00 Dockage charge (no cargo landed), §4 for the first 200 tons Stevedoring— LOADING Salmon or general cargo, per ton $ .45 ' , Ballast (furnishing and supplying same as required, 2240/lbs.) per ton 1.20 Lumber and timber, per M feet $1.10 to 1.25 DISCHARGING General cargo (weight and measurement), per ton $ 0.45 Coal, per ton 40 Ballast (2240 lbs.), (excepting mud), per ton 35 Pilotage PORTS tnd Esquimalt (1) Port of Victoria. (2) Port of Esquimalt. (3) William Head Quarantine Stati VICTOR BRITISH ( UMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. For all vessels entering into or clearing from Willi Head Quarantine Station, the rates shall be 50 per een the prescribed rates of any class of vessel for Victoria Esquimalt, subject to exemptions in Sec. 17, Clause 7; vided, however, that all coasters between San Francisco Lynn Canal inclusive when compelled by special instruci from the Dominion Government to call at William's I Quarantine Station, shall be exempt from Pilotage < unless the services of a pilot are requested. For all vessels of 500 tons and under, 75 cents per NOTE.—The dues before mentioned (c) Gulf Pilotage—For all vesi of Victoria and Esquimalt to the li and Gulf of Georgia and vice ven $1.00 per foot draught of water. (rf) Vessels proceeding from versa, and having discharged or rel either harbor, and having paid fu proceeding with the assistance of s seis, from the limits of the Ports mits of all ports on Puget Sound sa, the rate of Pilotage shall be toria to Esquimalt, ed a portion of theii >ilotage into either harbor tn, shall pay $1.50 per foot. go i (e) Any fraction of a foe for as half a foot, and any .shall be paid for as a foot. (/) Pilots shall, when called upon to do so, remove vessels from one part of either harbor to another part of the same harbor | for the specific charge of $10.00 for each and every removal. (g) The Pilotage Authority shall have power under this By-law to make such arrangements from time to time concerning the pilotage of vessels making regular trips between Victoria and Puget Sound, as to them may appear necessary or expedie of Trade and Commerce. <h) Compulsory payment of Pilotage dues is not chargeable essels while in Royal Roads, unless such vessels shall enter both the harbors of Victoria and Esquimalt. t discharge or receive (») When a vessel is bound to o: Province, either laden or in ballast, and any cargo, passengers or mails, but simply enters it as a ha refuge, such vessel shall be exempt from Pilotage into and Esquimalt, excepting in cases where a Pilot is actually eng- the Master for such services. (/) Steamers making regular trips to Victoria and Es and having paid the prescribed rates under Clause (6) on the voyage and returning again to either of said harbors within s of 20 days, shall only pay one-half the inward rates. Esquimalt Graving Dock 1. Length of dock to gate, 450 feet, level with keel blocks; 480 2. Width of gates, 65 fee 3. Depth of water varying springs, according to season of y The use of the dock will be subject to t to 29 feet 6 inches at he following tariff, viz.: Gross Tonnage of Vessel first day of For each following day, including undoeking day For all vessels up to 1,000 tons... From 1,000 to 2,000 tons For all vessels above 2,000 tons... Vessels from 430 to 450 ft. in length Vessels from 450 to480 ft. in length $300.00 350.00 400.00 ) 550.00 [ 700.00 ) 5 cents per ton 4$ cents per ton 4 cents per ton up to 2,000 tons and 2 cts. per ton on all tonnage above 2,000. Esquimalt Marine Railway Cradle* length 300 feet. Beam 60 " For scale of charges, apply to the Manager, W. F. Bullen, Victoria, B.C. Victoria Machinery Depot MARINE RAILWAY Cradle, length 280 feet. For scale of charges, apply to the Company, Victoria, B.C. British Columbia Marine Railway Co. Cradle, length 180 feet. Beam 42 " For scale of charges, apply to the Manager, Victoria, B.C.
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Thirty-first annual report of the Victoria British Columbia Board of Trade : together with various appendices, list of members, office bearers, commercial charges, etc. : October, 1910
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