http://dx.doi.org/10.14288/1.0305001
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2016-06-27
issued: 1910-08-20
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note: VOLUME 10 CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY. AUGUST SO, 1910 NUMBI* 34 PREMIER WELCOMED CIVIC ADDRESS ll Two Great Politicians Meet Provincial Reception a Brilliant Affair Victoria, Aug. 17.-Sir Wilfrid Laurier an foremost citizen of the Dominion this evening received at the hands of the government anil people ot British Columbia a welcome and a reception unprecedented in all the history of the confederated provinces. Untune was the occasion in many ways. Unusual it is to tlnd a political knight such as Premier McBride surpassing himself in courteous homage anil hospitality to the chieftain o( an opposition party. Unprecedented in brilliancy and completeness wns the re- rcptlon itself. The keynote of the. situation was found in the fnct that Sir Wilfrid Laurier came aa a great Canadian on a self declared visit of a non-political character and the provincial flrst minister us such was glad to receive him and to pay him every mark of honor; two of the greatest statesmen of Canada thus meeting although ol antagonistic * party and political creeds upon a common ground each no doubt measuring and each appreciating the niuny sided strength anil talent of the other PREMIER ARRIVES. St.inding on the bridge of 'he steamer Princess Charlotte, the bright sunshine heating down upon his keen bronzed features, a figure easily recognized Sir Wilfrid Luurier, Canada's premier, viewed Victoria for the flrst time in ten years yesterday afternoon. With him were Hon. W. Templeman, minister of inland revenue and mines; Hon. 0. P. Graham, minister of railways and canals, and Capt. Griffith of the Princess Charlotte. Alter glancing about the harbor front which was lined with welcoming crowds numbering at least 8,000 people and noting tlio tasteful decorations which aided nature in making the city's approaches.'ideal, the premier smiled appreciatively. Then he turned to his companions and while the thousand pnssensers disembarked employed the minutes in seeking information of different…
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publisher: Cranbrook, B.C. : A.B. Grace
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