Thursday, November.9, 1939
BRIG.-GEN.   HQRNBY
SETTLEMENT   PLAN
(Continued from Page One) tullo  nd   his Liberal   government   at Victoria.
[etter Bequests  Action ¦ The letter to Mr. Perry, M.L.A., and memorandum, follows:
Prince George, B.C.
November 3, 1939. Mr. Harry G. Perry, M.L.A.         ,   .
Empress Hotel      _, Victoria,' B.C. Dear Mr. Perry:
you will recall that the question of j settlement of the unoccupied lands in] this district has been one of the chiei concerns of this board for a number of! years, and at the recent convention of I the Associated  Boards of Trade held at
PRINCE    GEORGE   CITIZEN
Page   Five
to be most
it appears that

by the and  we are government is
sStlement    t •settlement.    If,
 grant
 British  enquiry
 such
 the
scan be granted free, we propose to-forward a supplementary memorandum asking that such a free grant oc niBclo.
Yours very truly I'rince George Board of Trade KARL ANDERSON. President VINCENT GILES. Secretary .               MEMORANDUM
Application to the provincial govern-" ent of British  Columbia for a land
.   ,,.,.,_.......   _............   ._,..   „.....>ant for the purpose of British family
;1U prince George the matter of settle- < heLLlement in the Salmon river valley, ment was given the most time and I f nnce Ge°rge district of Britis Colum-occupied the greatest attention of the1 °ia- 'Lands are listed in lot numbers delegates.  We were also most encour- ; and acreage, and total 36.118.02 acres).
deeg
ivecf by the attitude of co-operation on j the part of the provincial government' when Premier Pattullo was reported in  i    A          1938                  i
 ]3.         S               al 36.118.02 acres).
 e above listed lands are about one- t    of. the total area reserved early  year for Sudetan settlement.  The  h
the press in Augus, 1938, as expressing • reserve on this area has now been re-thc policy of the government in being mov°cl and the lands are at present willing to make grants of free land for; °Pe" for general settlement.  If. in ac-
wilg
new British family settlement.
 .      , in ac  cordance with the request contained in
We are most anxious to follow up I thls memorandum. a grant of the above the matter of settlement more closely. lstcd lands is riow made for British and to get some definite arrangements I family settlement, approximately 260,-under way. As you know, feiere Is quite I °9, acres m this originally reserved area n block of vacant Crown land on the \ wlU sfcl11 be °^en for general setlement. north side of the Nechako river from j Soil Survey Report prince George and known as the Sal- i Quite recent soil surveys of this area mon river valley, which is an ideal set- ! indicate as follows: tlement area, contains excellent land, i Potentially arable soils—52.600 acres, sufficient water, and already has road j This consists of 38.300 acrse of clay and connections to the shipping center of | 14,300 acres of silty soils (silt loams prince George. Some36,000 acres of this i and the arable river bottom lands), land is lying idle and-unproductive, and i Clay soils are the most suitable for we feel that we weould like to get un- j settlement.
der way a definite plan for the settle- ! Marginally arable soils—13.700 acres. ment of this area.                                 j a fair proportion of this is good arable
We proposed to have this settled by, land, but when considered as a block British  family settlers, and enclose a1 is marginal.
memorandum setting cut the outlines; Non-arable or sub-marginal soils— of the scheme, which, of course, is con- 25,700 acres. This consists of sands, tingent on the grant of free land being gravels and very stoney lands, as well made. As stated above, we understand! as sloughs, lakes, bogs, muskegs, etc. A that such free grants are in line with j large proportion of this laaid is fair the expressed policy of the government. | pasture, especially in places where the
in presenting the memorandum to the' VETERANS   PLAN "TWO
It will be remembered that General Hornby collaborated with the Prince George Board of Trade in March, 1938,
NIGHTS'  CELEBRATION
The annual Armistice Day dance of
in presenting a brief to the Rowell'the Army and Navy Veterans is bsing Royal Commission at Victoria, advocat- j neid in the Princess ballroom tomorrow ing British, immigration as a solution' 'Friday) evening. This dance dc<wn for Canada's economic problems. The through the years since November, 1918. general was also instrumental in indue- | htis been considered in Prince George ing Sir Henry Page-Croft, Bart., M.P.,1^ the opening event of the winter C.M.G., leader1 of the party of British I social season, and the committee in parliamentarians investigating land, charge is making every effort to have settlement in this district for adequate- ! arrangements in Keeping with the many ly financed.British, subjects, and Coun-j P&st successful evenings commemorat-cillor  R.  S.  Dalgieish,  one-time Lord! ing the signing of the armistice in the
Mayor of Newcastle, to come to Prince George in August, 1938, and gain first-
first Great War. A gala time is assured all who are
hand kmvledge of the land settlement' present at the annual Armistice Day and investment opportunities in this' smoker and concert in Legion Hall on district. At that time Sir Henry Page- j Saturday evening next. A splendid pro-Croft addressed Prince George  Board! gram of songs, recitations, community
of Trade and during his speech stressed the great need, for a united British Empire and envisioned central British Columbia as a wealthy, thickly populated area supporting the finest type oi
singing of old war songs, and other attractions is being arranged. All veterans and their friends are invited to be present. Members of B.C. Dragoons not on duty are to be guests of the Army
British emigrant. -He saw his visit here j *nd Navy Veterans and will doubtless as sponsor oi Brigadier-General Horn- j add considerably to the gaiety of the by's plan as a dramatic event in the j evening as it is well known they have history of the British Empire. In con- l some top-notch entertainers in their eluding his address Sir Henry said: | ranks. Ultimate Possibility
"If, for instance, we could land in British Columbia 10.000 settlers with adequate capital to sustain them over two years and to build their homes, barns and cowsheds, there would im-
"SHAME"   IS   CRIED
AT   MRS.   STEEVES
(Continued from Page One)
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mediately   arise  a   great   demand   for the rest.  Can we now trust those who lumber, "for   labor   in   clearance,   for betrayed China and smashed Spanish
We would be much obliged, therefore. " if you would place this memorandum before the Premier and endeavour to obtain for us definite and formal
climax vegetation (the white spruce) has been burned and light decidious trees are now growing.
Of  the total 92,000 acres, 45,000 are
approval of the grant, when we will be { covered by a light to medium growth able to go ahead with our undertak-! Of decidious trees, and 22.000 acres of Ings as expressed in the memorandum, i which are on good arable soils and are Needless to say;--the whole scheme as a i the most suitable for immediate set-community enterprise should be keenly ; tlement.
stock—20.000 horses. 50,000 cows and cattle, 10,000 sows and 100,000 poultry— for road making, for fencing, for furniture, for machinery and implements, and all the, hundred and one articles necessary for civilized life. We are convinced that each family settled on the land will result in permanent employment for one of your idle men in sec-
democracy?" she asked. Mr. Perry Replies
Stung to the quick by the unwarranted attack on the British Empire, Mr. Perry jumped to his feet and suggested the honorable member, Mrs. Steeves, "is the Cyclops of the C.C.F. party with her one eye straightly fixed on condemnation of British policy in
ondary industries, in transport, or in the past and Britain's part in the war."
all those categories which supply the needs of the agriculturist, and during the actual process of settlement we believe that each settler will give employ-
He ridiculed the charge that Hitler had been voted into power by the oppressed classes. He found good evidence that Hitler had not been voted
ment to great additional labor for his }nt0 power by any class.  He had gain-iminediate requirements.                       j ^ power by threats, intimidation and
Is it not self evident that 10,000 set-', a Reichstag fire, Perry declared.
tiers backed by a capital advent of say $25,000,000 would start the wheel turning once more toward prosperity? "In my belief this policy will help to
Fate  of Nations
"It is no farce to refer to the broken promises of Hitler." Mr. Perry said. "It
soLve the population problem of Great Us serious business, involving the fate Britain and  help  to solve  unemploy-! of nations and the lives of millions of
attended to and pressed forward. We have also had under consideration ! trade in the North are pressing" for the introduction  of  similar   schemes  and that it will be possible to secure the] co-operation of the members for Omin-   39 degrees F. eca. Skeena and Quesnel in muual sup- j     Average   elevation
Acreage cultivated. 2,800.
Miles of road. 100.
Miles of gravelled road. 28.
Rainfall (24-yr. average) 19.33 inches.
Mean temperature <24-year average)
port of the common plans in each area. We ave also had under consideration
 a"oove  sea  level,
ment in Canada. Dreams Come True
"You may say that I am a dreamer, J but where would our priceless heritage i be today if there had not been dreamers in the old land in the years gone by.   Unless there be vision the people perish.  Let us all have vision and determination to make our ideals real by
2,000 to 2,400 feet.
Mr. Perry recalled how Hitler gave his word to Prime Minister Chamberlain at Munich, then within a few months marched into Szechoslovakia, next into Poland.
"No, no," he said. "Broken promises by Hitler are no farce.
"And she infers the British government has as many broken promises as
the practical application of a planned :, Hitler.
policy  which  will  bring  hope  to the      "Chamberlain has been damned by
.      ,         ,          ,       1                   The topography on the arable soils j, hearts    of    thousands,    and   strength,  the socialists for not poine to war at
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half mile.                                               j ^ provide opportunities which you liv- j history that was" justified, this war is."
Society To Be Formed                         .,; ing here,   perhaps more   than  anyone saicl tne Port George member.
It is requested that these lands may in the  world,  are capable of o3ering j    He  con\A  see  kiit.  two  reasons   for
CONNAUGHT   HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH
!    W. A. Krueser, Pastor
10  a.m.—Sunday School.
11  a.m.—Remembrance Day Service. 2 p.m.—Divine Service <G«rman>. "Trie man who fears God is not afraid."
St. Michael's and All Angels
(Anglican)  Millar Addition
Rev. S.  Pollinjrer
Memorial Day
8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion.
'0:30 a.m.—Holy Eucharist. Sermon.
Refulem for departed. H:45 a.m.—Church School. 7:30 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon. 2:30 pjn.—At Isle Pierre.
KNOX UNITED CHURCH
Minister, W. Evan Fullerton NEXT  SUNDAY
1(J a.m.—Senior Classes.
11 a.m.—Morning Service.
2 p.m.-JChurch School.
7:30 p.m.—Evening Service.
8:45 p.m.—Young Peoples' Fellowship.
THE SALVATION ARMY
Captain and Mrs. Brnnsdon Sunday
11  a.m.—Holiness  Meeting 2:45 p.m.—Sunday  School 7:30 p.m.—Salvation Meeting THURSDAY
R-S. Women's Auxiliary Meeting. 8 p.m.
bo definitely made available for British family setlement in the following manner:
1.  That as soon as the grant of these lands is  approved   an  organization  l         Ri
today."'
IN  APPRECIATION
i Canadian people opposing the present ! war. First, on moral grounds; second, ! because it was a capitalistic war. The I C.C.F. had not objected on either of  ! these grounds, .therefore he concluded  j                                                                     b
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to be known as the Salmon River | other   sections    of   the- Dominion   of; that  they  were  against  the  war  be-Vallev   British   Family   Settlement; Canada.                           >\           jcause ll v"as Just a war-    .    .
Societv will be incorporaed in Prince |    For Brigadier-General Hornby to have I    "Mrs. Steeves accuses Britain of bean   inspiration    that,    implements ^lisi tarying China and Spain.  Britain had
Geor»e under the Societies Act. That these lands be granted to and placed at the disposal of the said Society on the following conditions:
(a)  That  the  Society  develops and settles these lands with British Family Settlers, in close co-op-pratioii with British settlement interests and uses its best eft-
'  deavors to that end;
(b)  That1 the lands be in the name
great ambition of a British family settlement plan, means instant action. Thus his recent .visit to Prince George.
 yg
 lacked factual support from the United States in one instance and from the French   in   another.   The   C.C.F.   talk
His enthusiasm was quickly absorbed i about Spain. Well, I ask my Socialist bv the Prince George Board of Trade j friends, where-was Russia in Spain? I When his plan was laid before them, doubt if Russia sent as many men as with ""the result that a memorandum! Canada, even as many as British Co-was speedily prepared and forwarded j lumbia, to help the Spanish govern-to the local member of the provincial  —- " ¦•"'" **"  ™—
parliament. Mr. H. G. Perry, petition-Premier Pat tullo and his govern-
rrient," said Mi*. Perry.
What the world was suffering'from today, concluded Mr. Perry, was "Ram-
of and at the disposal of the So-   ment, to set aside approximately 40,000 i say MacDonald disarmament." ciety for a period of ten years acTes Of specially selected Crown land from the date of the grant; pro-   in the salmon 'river valley, north of vided. however, that if one-hal: j prince  George, which is  already well
of ail those lands have been developed during this period oi ten years, the grant as to the re. maining undeveloped and unoccupied lands will not lapse for a further period of ten years; fc> That these lands be granted free of taxes until after the expiration of two years from the time they have come into occupation of settlers
served  by good roads and schools, so
that spesciftc information may oe made j
available to those interested in further- j
ing the British family settlement plan \
in the British Isles.  With a definitely |
defined area of arable land chosen it j
is honed to avoid the many unfortun- 1
ate mistakes made at the conclusion of   SEALED TENDERS addressed to the.
the   last   war   when  settlement  plaits undersigned and endorsed "Tender for 1
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were hastily devised and in many cases Public Building. Dawson Creek. B.C.." oroved  a failure  through  lack of the I will be received until 12 o'clock noon,
Ui TT;        rf   h- thP hrov  ! essential information and co-ordinated   Thursday, November 23.  1939. for the,
such grant be made by the piov-   e»enuai                                                , constructon  of  a   Public-Building   at
 If such grant                  y
| incial government   the undftr'sieni;^nf_U       ™ : representatives of commumn  orgnw-| at ions   in   the   Prince, ueor^t   ui&w^u,  ite
 at ions   in   the   Princ           ^           ^
 will undertake  to incorporate the said
 River   Vallcv   British   Family  *?"<¦'              ¦                thi   bt
 best
sincere wish of all his many | Dewson Creek, B.C.
U1,uun ,„ this part of British Coluni-1    Plans and specification can be seen bia   that   Brigadier-General   Hornby, and_ forms; of  tender obtained  at the.
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mav Ion" b« spared to continue his un- ! offices of the Chief Architect. Depart-selrish labors in the interest of his less j ment of Public Works. Ottawa, the Dis-fortunate countrymen as well as Can-   t.rict   Resident   Architect,   Post   Office
leveiop 1.it- umv..-. ." ~.w~-.,               inr.ffe                                             i Buildiim. Victoria. B.C.. the Caretaker.
with   British   emigration  aaa  ai  iai"^___o_________              -p   t ofrice Buildins. Vancouver. B.C..
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY  co20Peration            ,.       , unnnrm.,               _______.....--------
Rev. A. n Towiu-end  Paste-           interests   with ^ 0^ejt 0   Paring               ATTENDANCE J0:00 a.m.—Sunday School.               | n amanci un u».....i;^ ^  ihnt ,inlps!x_______^. T^    r
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 a.m.—Mornnlg   Worship. 7:30 p.m.—-Eangelistic service. WEEK DAY SERVICES 7;30 p.m., Tuesday — Young People. 8"-00  p.m.,  Friday   —   Bible  Study, vice.
The church  with  a welcome" at  a\\ services.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST TABERNACLE
SABBATH,   NOVEMBER   H
2 P.m.—Sabbath School.
3:15 p.m.—Preaching Service. N«t a sigh is breathed, not a pain ren. not a grief pierces the soul, but  tne throb vibrates to the Father's heart.
it   being realized  that miles preparations   for   settlement are  made,   settlement   itself,   when   it becomes possible again, must inevitably be asain delayed.
iDatcd  at   Fringe George,   B.o of November.  1939. >
 this
Iril day 01  iNovfuiwi.  ^"«.i                  various commniees an repuriea a vvi>   n ceitinea cneqw
The.memorandum was signed by tne   pleasjng.  and  successful  event.   Those   in Canada, paya
)fTiccrs and the executive members-oi   .n cnal:ge of organization and helping j Honourable    the
hp Prince George Board ot Trade, tne   afc the tablcs were: Mrs. H. E. A. Rob-¦ Works,   equal   tc
m-iVdr and afdermen of the city, and ™ny other.; prominent in the community life of the district.
itiitli
 ift- of tho distric  of land have been lined up at  acres)   and   Vander- i              d
10.000
S
hoof  '20.000 to  form p tints  to
the
 .' CARLSON MEMORIAL CHURCH
Pasor. V. J. Carlson ]1:00 a.m.—Worship. 2:30 p.m.—Bible Class.
 Weancs.
 p.m.—Bible Class. 7:30 p.m.—Prayer  Meeting
l(U acres), and it is proposed similar  associations  at   those Prmce  George one.   A of  land  has   also been 1 Invermere, East Kopt-
procceds to Victoria                           ^
¦nrie-idier- General  Hornby   left   on
*x         ¦ 1nc Caretaker. Public Building, Edmon-
A1          ' ton.  Alberta." and at  the Post Office.
CATHOLIC    BAZAAR   Dawson Creek, B.C.
_____                              Tenders will not be considered unless
The Catholic Women's Ler^ue bazaar j made on the forms supplied bv the De-^ held in the Prince Georgo hotel ball- ' partment and in accordance with  the room    last   .Saturday   afternoon    and: conditions set forth therein, evening   was   well  attended,   and   the; , Each tender must be accompanied by various committees all reported a very   K certified cheque on a chartered bank
payable to the order of the the.   Minister    of    Public to   10   per ~cent   of   the
ertson, president; Mrs. Jack MeKenzio,! amount of thetender. or Bearer Bonds M.s. Allan MacMillan, Mrs. Haughey. | of the Dominion of Canada or of the Mrs. Mary Perkins, Mrs. Wm. Forrester. 1 Canadian National Railway Company Mrs. Lome Usher, Mrs. Tom Griffith.! e.v.d its constituent companies, uncon-Mrs. J. Lange. Mrs. Fi'ank Burrell, Mrs.; ditionally guaranteed as to principal J. Barnes, and the Misses Joan Mac- j and interest by the Dominion of Can-Millan, Mai^' McKenzie, Betty Haugh- j ada, or the aforement'oned bonds and ey. G.ace Goodwin, Thelma Coop'r.      ! a certified cheque if required to make
The  lucky  prize  winners  were;   F.  up" an odd amount.
Bunton.'first  pvize;   J.  Gunn,  second'     Note—The Department, through the prize; Mrs. J. Johnson (Ashcroft) third : Chief Architect's Office and tne office *                                                  of  the District Resident   Architect "at
-----              I Victoria.,  will supply  blue-prints   and
Every sensible    buyer    should read   specifications of the work on deposit of
prize. Mary Barone. won a rug. -------------o
the ads.
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 a sum of $15.00, inline form of a certi-
This advertisement is not published
or displayed by the Liquor Control
Board   or   by   the   Government   of
British   Columbia
fied bank cheque payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works. The deposit will be released on return of the blue-prints and specification within a month, from the date of reception of tenders. If not returned within that ! period the jSeposlt will be forfeited:
By order, ?                    J. M. SOMERVILLK. .
Secretary.
Department of Public Works. Ottawa. November 2. 1939.         No9-2tc
SKIPPER   Uir.S   AT   WHEEL
Captain Frank Clements, a veteran Pu'get Sound mariner, while making a landing of his ferry boat near Seattle lr.st Friday, drapped clerd in the pilot house. The feiry boat plowed through.' n wharf, knocking a warehouse into the bay. before the mate on the lower clock could signal the engineer to shut, oil the engines.. Rushing up to the pilot house the iinl-c found the skiop t lying dead on the floor. None of the psvs-sengers or crew were injured in the spectacular  crash.