. Canada, an encyclopaedia of the country [microform] : the Canadian Dominion considered in its historic relations, its natural resources, its material progress and its national development. Agriculture; Canadian literature; Finance; Natural history; Natural resources; Agriculture; Littérature canadienne; Finances; Sciences naturelles; Ressources naturelles. CANADA: AN ENCYCL0P/1<:DIA. .t ! being elected in a contest with Mr. McLeod, Conservative, in North Ontario. For several months following the election, little was done. Patrons for the most part were com- pletely discoiiraf,'ed. A settl
. Canada, an encyclopaedia of the country [microform] : the Canadian Dominion considered in its historic relations, its natural resources, its material progress and its national development. Agriculture; Canadian literature; Finance; Natural history; Natural resources; Agriculture; Littérature canadienne; Finances; Sciences naturelles; Ressources naturelles. CANADA: AN ENCYCL0P/1<:DIA. .t ! being elected in a contest with Mr. McLeod, Conservative, in North Ontario. For several months following the election, little was done. Patrons for the most part were com- pletely discoiiraf,'ed. A settled determination seemed to have possessed them to know no party and wait developments. In the meantime a separate Grand Association had been formed for the Norlh-Wcst Territories, with Mr. Mclnnes as Grand President. The Liberals havin{( obtained a majority in the Federal elections, a new Government had been. Joseph L. Haycock. fomed at Ottawa. A committee of the Govern- ment was appointed to take evidence preparatory to a revision of the tariff. A circular was there- fore sent out by the President for Ontario and Chairman of the Dominion Executive, ur^injj upon Patrons throu^'hotit the Dominion to place their views before the Tariff Commission. This circular was well responded to by Patrons throup;hout the country by resolutions, petitions, or interviews with the Tariff Commission. They pressed upon the Government the necessity of luxuries to the fullest revenue- producing extent, and placing upon the free list necessaries enumerated in their demands. The Grand Association meetings for the several Provinces were held at the usual time. In On- tario, W. L. Smith was elected secretary, in room of L. A Welch, and Duncan Anderson was elected trustee in place of Mr. Kennedy, resigned. In Quebec, Mr. Walter Smith was made presi. dent, otherwise few changes were made in the executives for the several Provinces. The atten- dance was good, and a determination was e
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