Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - February 5, 1878, Winnipeg, Manitoba Business announcement with a flow of bettor accommodating a Large of tie patrons of the Ekkeb Priess to opened a Branch office and counting room under charge of our or Jar Grygor in Tho North of the i Oal office. Kerr press of arc. July oth 1877. She tuesday feb. 5, 1878. Tidik Pacific it.4ii.Way. Tho present aspect of the above nation Al Enterprise forms the subject of a three column article in the Globe which in View of that journal s position As chief Organ of the government and of the imminence of the opening of the last session of the pre sent parliament possesses no inconsiderable interest. Our contemporary sets out with declaring that if any proof were wanting of t in utter recklessness of the administration which controlled the affairs of Canada at the time that British Columbia entered the Dominion it would be found in the pre sent position of that Groat undertaking which sir John Jin Cdonald engaged to com Mence within two years and Complete with 1 in ten. It proceeds to say that while no one doubts that the surveys have been prosecuted diligently though seven out of the ton years have already expired the location of the line is still demanding the most anxious and careful consideration of the responsible ministers of the Crown. The question of distance of Tho Public inter to to protected of local claims especially those of British Columbia to be of engineering difficulties or fail stir a of Cost of Harbour age at the Western have to be nicely balanced and adjusted with an Eye not Only to Tho wants and demands of the hour but to National exigencies for All time to come. On these important Points even the most trusted authorities have often proved Nei ther infallible nor unanimous. Revising the details of the latest information made Public As to the rival routes advocated for the railway to take through the Pacific province the Globe thinks that in Tho list it of present knowledge the Fraser Valley route will really Cost considerably less than that by Bute Inlet. It is reported moreover that the grades need in no Case exceed fifty feet to the mile which is an important element to be considered. Aneth e favourable circumstance suggested is the fact that railway construction need not for the present commence nearer the Cost Yale or Hope to the latter of which places navigation by Steamboat is open the year round. The Cost of building the 100 Miles Fiou ibid Point to Jurrard Inlet might accordingly be Well deferred for a time. Sup posing the Fraser Valley route to be adopted it would not be difficult to have a rail Way Tony from Jurrard Inlet across the Straits to Nanaimo the distance being from to 50 Miles and from this Point if found necessary in the future it would be possible to have railway communication to a port on the outer Side of the Island of Essiy on the Alberni canal or at Esquimalt. It would be necessary even if the Bute in let route were adopted to have a railway ferry from Waddington the end of Tho Inlet to the Vancouver coast opposite Frederick distance of Between 70 and so Miles. Having regard to the various considerations upon which the decision must be made the Globe thinks it can hardly be doubted that Tho Fraser Eiver route having in a ultimate terminus at Jurrard Inlet and it.-, temporary terminus at Yale will be the one presenting the strongest claims to adoption. With the knowledge that no pains have been spared to enable him to come to a right conclusion says that journal the country will be prepared we believe to sup port Mackenzie in taking a bold line of policy with regard to this great work. By commencing at the Point indicated and working eastward he would be grappling at once with the most difficult portion of the whole route and this while presenting Brit Columbia with probably 300 Miles of land and water communication with the sea at Burnul Inlet would at once satisfy thac province and prove any fears of Canada re ceding from her task to be groundless. The advantages even to Vancouver s t 10 Globe would be so direct and import ant that any disappointment at the Selec Tion of a Mainland terminus would soon be overcome. Tin1 remainder of our contemporary s re Marks have so an interest for the people of Manitoba and the North West that we print them in full As follows but while the claims of British Columbia and the interests of the Dominion Call for Early action on the Pacific coast it is not less necessary that the North West Terri tories and Manitoba should receive the impetus to their settlement and colonization which a railway Only can afford. Then the question of route is still a partially open one. It is now generally admitted tint i very Largo portion of the most Fertile Laud of the North West territories lies North of the Saskatchewan River after the Hiver is passed. It is True that Largo tracts of Fine land Are to be found Over the whole area Between the Saskatchewan and the Boundary line but there is also a considerable amount of hand classed As More o. Barren while to the North of the Saskatchewan Barren land is less frequently met with. Statement made by proves in my Outi and the geological director or. Of Vii As to the Fertility of the peace Kivor District. North As Tho 59th degree of North corroborated by inform anon constantly received of the wonderful Fertility of that Region. The Engi neers of the p Pacific railway were also led to Liat a much More favourable pass As to Hev Atlon could to obtained through the Kooky mountains Between the 53th Ait parallels than has been obtained in the yellow head pass in Tho 53rd parallel it has been argued that in that Case the proper Lino of the transcontinental railway would be in almost r straight line i so Iii tin1 s Bend of to Iowa out e railway passing Prince Albert settlement on the Saskatchewan near the Forks of that River thence in a nearly direct line to the lesser slave Lake crossing the Smoky River half Way Between its source and its Junction with the peace River and proceeding on to Pino River pass from which Point a route though not a very Good one can be found running nearly due South to fort George at the North Bend of the Fraser. I the great National interests involved in building a railway to the Pacific might justify further inquiry As to the advantages of this route. It might possibly prove to be on the whole the Best Highway both As re Gards advantages of settlement and Cost of construction while it certainly would nol add materially perhaps not at All to the length of the line. An exploratory Survey has been made of the Pine River pass Dur ing the past season and we believe it is now ascertained beyond All doubt that a route can be obtained across the Rocky mountains at this Point at a much lower Elevation than that by the yellow head pass Al thongs the grades will not be More favourable and May be even less so. The Good land extends into the very heart of the Range on Tho East Ern Side of the mountains. From the Side of Tho mountains to fort Geo co the country is probably rougher than on Tho located line West of Tete Jaune Cache. I May on Tho other hand be found that difficulties exist on this route in Tho passage o the Athabasca the Pembina and smoke Rivers and smaller streams which would be much More serious than those which have to to encountered on the Southern route but these Are matters on which it May be wello have accurate information before the country is irrevocably committed to any Lin which in the end might prove to be a mistake so far As regards Tho general interests of the Dominion it is of the utmost import Ance that Access should to had from the East to the Fertile Region of Manitoba Aizic the North West As speedily As possible. I was with this object that contracts were be from Thunder Bay Westward to English River and from Lake of the Woods West Ward to Selkirk being somewhat More than half the distance Between Lake Superio and the red River. We have reason to be Lieve that the contracts from Lake of the Woods to Selkirk a distance of 110 Miles Are Likely to be completed during next sea son. The line is already graded and the rails Are Laid most of the distance Botwe or fort William and the Summit Waters u Lac Des Milles lacs some 70 Odd Miles there still remain in Tho Centre of this Sec Tion East of Keewatin or rat Portage is Miles to be placed under contract. While this Centre portion of the Lake Superio and red River Section of the Canadian Paci Fie cannot of course to pressed to comple Tion so rapidly As its Eastern and Western connections it is of great importance tha no time should be lost in establishing direct communication with red River through Canadian territory however useful As an auxiliary pending Tho construction of the railway May be Tho Chain of lakes and River lying Between Lac Des Miller lacs and a Portage. There has been a Good Deal of discus Sion As to the location of the line directly West of Selkirk the route from Selkirk t Livingstone being objected to i favor o one South of Lake Manitoba. It is asserted that the latter route would not merely be much More favourable to settlers in that pro Vince but that it would pass through a easy a country and one More accessible to settlement. The country from Tho Northern extremity of the Touchwood Hills in Szwarc to the South end of Lake Manitoba Lias been examined during the last season by the acting chief Engineer Imd others though we Are not aware yet of the results of thei observations. There can of course be no doubt on looking at the map. That this divergence would materially increase the Dis Tance though whether to the extent asserted by or. Fleming May be open to question he alleged the difference to be 30 Miles in favor of the located line and that the Engi Neering difficulties would be considerable less than those to be encountered on the Assiniboine and its affluent where the Val Leys Are from one Hundred and fifty to to Hundred and fifty feet below the Genera level of the country. Efforts have been made in Minnesota during the past season to come to some arrangement with the dutch bondholders who control the St. Paul and Pacich c rail Way which has its Western terminus at pern Bina or St. Vincent on our Boundary the line to Winnipeg and Selkirk from the Boun Dary has been graded for some time. The ironing and ballasting could be Complete in a few months. If Tho Minnesota com Pany will Only build the 63 Miles required to reach Tho Boundary on their Side there seems to be no reason Why trains should no be running to Winnipeg and Selkirk in Gooc time for the fall Trade and give to our Fel Low countrymen an outlet for their fast in creasing productions As Well As afford Access by railway to Tho Large immigration certain to flow thither. The conclusions that May be Roaches from a careful consideration of the Globe article that the government in tend to come Down to parliament with request for an appropriation to commence work from a temporary terminus of the line on the Pacific at Hope or Yale secondly that they will propose the completion of the Pembina Branch this year 5 and thirdly that some further contracts will to Given out on the main line from Keewatin rat Portage eastward. Good general Black Smith at once. Apply to j-l-7____________thos lusted. Owing to other entertainments the next Assembly is postponed till wednes Day the 13th inst., at 8, . Andrew Strang set Elary. Saturday evening 2nd inst., a Small Sam of Money. The owner can have the same on proving ownership and paying for this advertisement. Apply to Johnson Roc an a co., stalls 8 and 10. Good general servant girl. Apply to mrs. Roberison East Market Street. Pure blood Suffolk to All i imported from Ontario father and Mother imported from England. South Bosiok of borne 3 Miles from Winnipeg. W. J. Corrigan. R now store on port age Avenue near Corner main Street. A mass stand for grocery or feed store. There Are five Good rooms up stairs which Are suitable Lor Oill Cus or private rooms. Store and rooms can be leased separate. For particulars apply to f. Carruthers. Public Aro hereby Mot Tho in Rains negotiating a note made in dec. By Mckechnie a Mcmillan for 52.5 and payable in six months to Duncan g. Mhli a Hlls been lost wild payment stopped of which the Public will take due no co. Duncan g. Smith. Winnipeg . Thos. W. Taylor Hulor and account Book manufacturer Over Tho Standard printing office. Dim Trouse keepers attention 1 wanted for the engineers quarters ingot station contract 15, a Model couple to take charge of the household gods of two Young bachelors. She must know Toiv to Devil kidneys invent salads and make pudding sauce out of pain killer must also have sound ideas concerning Domestic Economy and the Liberal use of fresh air and water and will be expected to do embroidery and Plain sewing once a week. He must to Able to chop Wood and draw water but other accomplishments be favourably noticed should they embrace a thorough familiarity with the Telephone the electric Telegraph and lie Observatory. A reasonable number of children will not be objected to but All other pets dogs cats and a Small menagerie will be found on the premises. Board and per month will be paid with steady increase of remuneration As other Bright and shining qualities Are developed. Apply personally or by letter to the resident Engineer Ingolf station c.p.r., it a Keewatin. F in i brigade. Regular monthly meeting will be held in the new fire Hall on tuesday 5th inst. A full attendance requested. We. H. Saunder8, n-5 Sec. Trena North Star Lodge no. 2, i. O. O. Every thursday even lug at 8 o clock ., in Odd Fel Illow stall Over Snyder Anderson s grocery store. Visitors Welcome. We. Brydon film r. See notice of regular communication of St. Johns Lodge . A.m., no. 4 g.r.m., will to hold in masonic Hall Winnipeg wednesday evening february ctr 1878. Visiting Brethren cordially invited to attend. By order . J. B. Ferguson Secretary. R to a dwelling House on first i Street oppos.1 0 to Lauder s bakery. Rent moderate. Apply to k. Mckenzie Jaldin Scott Street. Fok building lots on Margaret Street near the Market Square. For particulars apply at the of kits Gnirss Branch of Lee. Glom Spiik annual Ginneral meet Jling of the Manitoba permanent building society will he held in the Council chamber City Hall on wednesday the 6th Day of february next at 7.80 o clock By order of the president. W. N. Kennedy Secretary. Winnipeg Jan. K1 l Don an infantry con Cert take place in the school House Kildonan East wednesday the 6th february 1878, boors Poji at performance to commence at 8 o clock Sharp. A Good programme May be expected. J3m6 re 3ioval. In order to enlarge my business i have re moved my bakery and confectionery establish ment from my present stand fort Street to the building next door South of Empey go a dents furnishing establishment main Street where i shall keep on hand a Large Supply of bread biscuits and confectionery of All Kindo. I shall be also pleased to see my old custom ers and As Many new ones As May favor to with a Call. Remember the Price main Street. J31m Jas. La Deil. Highest Cash Price for Given by Davies Smith. Also a Quantity of prime Oats for Sale. Doors South of skating rink. Winnipeg. D29m a e. Siuth co., dealers in sewing machines knitting machines City Deug store. Trott Melville members Ontario College Menney s Block main Street. Toilet soaps. Lubins surge s Glycerine Viloney Brown Windsor pumice Oatmeal carbolic Silver Barber s favorite. Genuine Yankee tar. Perfumes. Lubins atkinsons divers Eugene Eim mils Princess Lavender Florida water Cologne no. 4, Wicker Cut Glass Genuino Johann Maria Farina. A full Stock of Patent medicines we Havo Mado Tho jobbing Trade a specially and Are prepared to offer to dealers and traders on goods at prices lower than Ever Yold in the province try us remember Tho sign of the Golden mortar 3 doors North of Mckenney 3 cornt5p-. N3m new premises new Stock ill open his new store on wednesday fe33. 6th, 1878 where lie will Coli ibid Over pair of of the finest texture Suva make. This is the largest Slock Over opened Manitoba. Call and inspect goods even if you do not wish to Purchase. Note the address Tiik Stobe lately occupied by Taylor joining Donaldson bro., main St., Winnipeg n Sale q Good sound mixed cordwood a just arrived from Lake Winnipeg prime and White fish together with a Quantity of rabbits and cranberries. Co., Schultz s warehouse water and Notro Dame streets main Street. Lows prices. Cash terms. Glom Pinkerton wii1tham co., wholesale manufacture is of boots shoes no. 11 Youville St., 2nd door West of St Peter St., see some of our Stock taking m Yards Dundas Cotton s 10 36 Inch White Cotton. I Wincey. 12 towels. 2 12 Yards fast color print. Can be had at Villiers Pearson main Strek o t oct importers of Montreal j5m St. Paul and Pacific and bed River and Manitoba rail Road. Shortest and cheapest route to Canada and All Points East. Dry goods having completed their fall and Winter Stock Are prepared to offer so Sciapi inducements in winces dress goods blankets tweeds underclothing Etc we invite attention to our lines of olotl2.jja.s expected daily from Fisher s Landing ten Cas dark mourning feints which will be offered at extremely Low figures Fox Choice farming lands foe Sale. Cash for wheat ejto., main Street Winnipeg. A full and Complete Stock of the above goods of in is Jolt and for Sale at Bottom figures and on Liberal terms. Comfortable bedrooms up a talks and a n it room on the ground floor new d comfortable. Apply to a. B. Euth. M3m Pulman Palace oars running Dally from fish or s Landing through to Chicago. Close connections at St. Paul with West wis Consin Chicago and Northwestern and Cal Capo. Paull railroads. Buy your tickets at stage office Mcdermot St. Cash for Oats i at n5tf we a Grahame agent Money to lend on Security of first mortgages on approved City or farm property. Macdonnell Howard so olo no flow solicitors. A c. By Bannatyne a wholesale and retail a Kocet newspaper if newspaper ;