Omineca Herald
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-12-01
issued: 1911-02-11
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note: THE OMINECA Vol. 3. No. 32. HAZELTON, B. C, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1911. EIGHT PAGES RECIPROCITY IS GREAT ISSUE QUESTION OF MOMENT IN THREE CAPITALS Taft Now Confident Both Houses Will Endorse Treaty���Debate In Ottawa Washington, Feb. 10:-It ia now declared that President Taft is certain that both houses will endorse the reciprocity agreement. Reports from the White House, however, leave little doubt that if Congress adjourns without ratifying the treaty the President will convene an extraordinary session to deal with the question. Liberals United On Measure Ottawa, February 10:���Monk's amendment asking for a postponement of the consideration of reciprocity proposals, on the ground that sufficient time had not been given for their consideration by the House, was defeated. Hon. Mr. Fielding said there would be no unseemly haste in putting the agreement through, and that ample time would be given for discussion. The government forces, in caucus, considered the reciprocity arrangement, and unaimously decided that it should be given effect. B. C. Lumbermen Agree Ottawa, Feb. 10:-British Columbia lumbermen attending the annual convention here have announced the withdrawal of opposition to reciprocity. While they think shingles should be free, the reduction of duty from fifty to thirty cents a thousand is regarded as a distinct gain for the British Columbia industry. British Parliament Interested London, Feb. 9:���Notice has been given in the Commons of numerous questions to ministers on the subject of reciprocity between Canada and the United States. The Colonial Secretary will be asked to request the Canadian government to postpone ratification until an Imperial congress can be held. Members are also anxious to know if the United Kingdom will be allowed under the agreement to send its products to the United States at the same tariff as Canada. Two Snowplows Stalled The snowplow and two engines are reported stalled at mile 51, between two snowslides. The rotary plow wa…
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Hazelton (B.C.)
spatial: Hazelton
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language: English
lat: 55.2558330
long: -127.6755560
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Hazelton, B.C. : L. L. DeVoin
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