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THIRTEENTH 
 
 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 —OF THE— 
 
 British Columbia 
 
 J5oar& of tlrafte, 
 
 Together with Various Appendices. List of Members. 
 Office Bearers. Bye-Laws. Etc. 
 
 OFFICE: BANK OF B. C. BUILDING, VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
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 The Colonist Printing and Pi'blishino Company. 
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 List of Officers, 1892-93 3 
 
 List of I'ast (Officers from 1863. . . 4 
 
 Membership Roll 5 
 
 In Memoriam 10 
 
 ANNUM. RKI'ORT. 
 
 Membership 1 1 
 
 Obituary 12 
 
 Meetings 13 
 
 Harbor 13 
 
 S. S. Service with the Orient .... 14 
 
 S. S San Pedro 14 
 
 .\ids to Navigation 16 
 
 Shipwrecked Crews 16 
 
 Telegraphs 16 
 
 Northern Mail Service 17 
 
 Sahnon 17 
 
 Mines and Minerals 19 
 
 The Late Hon. John Robson ... 20 
 
 Crofter Colonization 21 
 
 Industrial Establishments. 22 
 
 Fur Seal Fisheries 23 
 
 Railways 24 
 
 Insolvency Law 25 
 
 Surveys 25 
 
 Sugar Beet 26 
 
 Hoard of Trade Building 27 
 
 Exhibit for World's Fair 27 
 
 Second Congress of the Chambers 
 
 of Commerce of the Empire. 28 
 
 Census 28 
 
 Imiiiigration 29 
 
 Finance 30 
 
 Library 31 
 
 (leneral Trade and Outlook 3 1 
 
 Sec'y-Treas. Account Current. ... 34 
 
 Financial Statement 35 
 
 Audit Report 36 
 
 PACK. 
 Al'PKNDICES. 
 
 List of .Additions to the Library, 
 
 with Names of Donors 37 
 
 Report of Robert Ward, Esq., 
 
 Delegate from the British Co- 
 
 Iuml)ia Boanl of Trade to the 
 
 Second Congress of Chambers 
 
 of Commerce of the Empire. 39 
 
 Report of Committee on Northern 
 
 Mail Service 46 
 
 Resolutions of Condolence 46 
 
 List of Assays obtained from East 
 
 i Kootenay Ores in 189 1 47 
 
 i Meteorological Register for the 
 
 i Year 1891, Esquimau Station. 48 
 
 Land Regulations 51 
 
 Rate of Wages jiaid in the various 
 
 Trades in British Columlna. . 51 
 
 Relative Values of Pacific Coast 
 
 Fuels 52 
 
 Annual Production of Coal in B.C. 53 
 
 Imports into British Columbia .... 54 
 
 B. C. Salmon Pack, 1891 58. 
 
 B. C. Salmon Fleet, 189 1-2 58 
 
 Fur Seal Fisheries, 1891 59 
 
 Sealing Fleet, 1892 61 
 
 Vancouver Sealing Fleet, 1892. . 62 
 
 Shipping 63 
 
 Exports from B. C. for 21 years. . 66 
 
 Imports into B. C. for 21 years. . . 67 
 
 »3ustoms Statistics 68 
 
 Bye-laws 70 
 
 Scale of Commercial Charges.... 74 
 
 Rates on Storage of Merchandise . 75 
 
 Port Charges, Victoria & Esquimau 76 
 
 F2squimalt Graving Dock, Scale of 
 
 Charges 78 
 
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1892-3. 
 
 THOMAS B. HALL, Eso., 
 A. C. FLUMERFELT, .Es(.., 
 F. ELWORTHV, Es(.., 
 
 rRKSIDENT 
 
 Vice-President 
 Skcreiary 
 
 COUNCIL AND ARBITRATION BOARD. 
 
 A. B. (;RAV, Es(j. 
 
 FRED'K H. WORLOCK, Es(). 
 
 D. R. KER, Eso. 
 
 H. F. HEISTERMAX, Esq. 
 
 E. G. PRIOR, Es()., M. P. 
 W. H. ELLIS, Esq. 
 
 C. E. RENOUF, Esq. 
 HON. D. W. HIGGINS. 
 W. F. BULLEN, Esq., J. P. 
 E. A. McQUADE, Esq. 
 HENRY CROFT, Esq., M. P. P. 
 GEO. BYRNES, Esq. 
 
 STANDING COMMITTEES. 
 
 RoBT. Ward. 
 
 FISHERIES. 
 
 \V. H. Em. is. M. T. Jcii.NSTON. 
 
 A. J. McLei.i.an. 
 
 J. G. Cox. 
 
 MANUFACTURES. 
 
 \V. P. Sayward. Jas, Hutcheson. W. F. Bullkn. 
 
 C. E. Renocf. D. R. Ker 
 
 Jno. Irvin'c. 
 
 HARBORS AND NAVIGATION. 
 
 T. R. S.MiTii. Roirr. Ward. 
 
 W.M. Ticmpleman. 
 
 R. P. RrriiET. 
 
 PUBLIC WORKS AND RAILWAYS. 
 
 A. B. Gray. J. H. Todd. J. Davies. J. Hu.nticr. J. Holland. 
 
 FINANCE. 
 
 E. A. McQuADE. 
 A. B. Gray. 
 RoBT. Ward. 
 
 STATISTICS. 
 
 W. H. Ellis. 
 Fred. J. Ci.axton. 
 Wm. Temi'leman. 
 
 MINING AND PROPERTY. 
 
 Wm. Wilson. 
 
 C. T. DUPONT. 
 
 Geo. Byrnes. 
 

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 OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH COLOMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
 
 FROM 1863 TO DATE OF INCORPORATION, OCT. 2eTH, 1878. 
 
 YEAR. 
 
 PRESIDENT. 
 
 VICE-PRESIDENT. 
 
 SECRETARY. 
 
 
 1863 
 
 R. Ihirnaby 
 
 Jules David 
 
 A, F. Main 
 
 
 1864 
 
 C. W. Wallace 
 
 Jules David 
 
 A, F. Main 
 
 
 1865 
 
 Jules David 
 
 fam'is Lowe 
 
 A. F. Main 
 
 
 1H66 
 
 James Lowe 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 A. F. Mam 
 
 
 1867 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 (justav Sutro 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1868 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 (justav Sutro 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1869 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 Gustav Sutro 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1870 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 (justav Sutro 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1871 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 (juslav Sutro 1 . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1872 
 
 Henry Rhoties 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 E. Grancini 
 
 R(jbcrt I'lummer. . 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 T. L. .Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 
 1874 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 T. L. Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1S75 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 T. L. Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1876 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 T. L. Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1877 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 T. L. Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 1878 
 
 Henry Rhodes 
 
 T. L. .Stahlschmidt . . 
 
 Robert I'lummer. . 
 
 
 OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH COLOMBIA BOARB OF 'rRABE 
 
 FROM DATE OF I NCORPORATION, OCTOBER 28, 1878, TO JULY 8, 1892-3. 
 
 YEAR. 
 
 001.28,1878, 
 to Jiilv 3, 
 1880. 
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 1882-3 
 1883 4 
 1884-5 
 1885-6 
 1886-7 
 1887-8 
 1888-9 
 1889-0 
 1 890- 1 
 1891-2 
 
 PRESIDENT. 
 
 VICE-PRESIDENT. 
 
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 R. P. Rithet, J. P. . 
 R. P. Rithet, [. P. . 
 
 Rithet, "l. P. . 
 
 Rithet,!. P.. 
 
 Rithet, ']. P. . 
 R. P. Rithet, J. P.. 
 Jacob Hunter Todd. 
 Jacob Hunter Todd . 
 Robert Ward, J. 1'. . 
 Robert Ward, J. P. . 
 Robert Ward, J. P. . 
 Robert Ward, j. P. , 
 Thomas P. Hall. . . , 
 
 William Charles 
 
 William Charles 
 
 William Charles 
 
 Roderick I'inlayson . . 
 Roderick Finlajson.. 
 Matthew T. Johnston 
 Edgar Crow Paker. . . 
 Thomas Earle. . . . 
 
 T. R. Smith 
 
 Thomas Earle 
 
 Thomas B. Hall 
 
 Thomas B. Hall 
 
 A. C. Flumerfelt . . . . 
 
 SECRETARY, 
 
 Crow 
 Crow 
 Crow 
 Crow 
 Crow 
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 William 
 William 
 William 
 William 
 V/illiam 
 F. El wo 
 F. Elw 
 
 Baker. 
 
 Baker. 
 
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 Monteith 
 
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 MEMBERSHIP ROLL, 
 
 JULY 8th, 1892. 
 
 NAMK. FIRM. 
 
 Barnard, F. S., M.P. . Victoria Transfer Company. 
 
 Bullen, F. \V., J. V. . . Albion Iron Works 
 
 Burns, (Javin H Bank British North America 
 
 Byrnes, George 
 
 Baker, Hon. CoK Jas., M. P. i' 
 
 Bechtel, A. ] 
 
 l^««t's. I> 
 
 Braden, John 
 
 Bone, \V. H T. N. Hibl;en & Co 
 
 Blackwood, K. E Northern Pacific R'y Co. . . 
 
 Bceton, II. C (London, England) 
 
 Bod well. Finest V. . . . Bodweil & Irving 
 
 Belyea, A. L Belyea (.\: Gregory 
 
 Broderick, Richard 
 
 Brownlee, J. II 
 
 HUSINESS. 
 President. 
 
 Manager and Secretary. 
 Manager. 
 
 Auctioneer and Com. Mer. 
 Cajiitalist. 
 Ship Owner. 
 
 Insurance and (ien. Agent. 
 I'lumber and Gas Fitter. 
 Booksellers anil Stationers. 
 Agent. 
 Merchant. 
 Barristers-at-Law. 
 Harrister.>-at-Law. 
 (Contractor. 
 Insurance Agent. 
 
 Caton, T. A. T J. A T. Caton & Co Merchants. 
 
 Clarke, Capt. \Vm. K Auctioneer and Com. Mer. 
 
 Croasdaile, H. 10., J. P. II. E. Croasdnile & Co.... Financial and Ins. Agents. 
 
 Cowan, M. H Cowan & Wilson Wholesale Grocers. 
 
 Croft, Henry, M. P. P Land Agent. 
 
 Crane, ]. E Insurance and Gen. Agent. 
 
 Claxlon, F"red J i ).»il)y (S; Claxton Land .Agents. 
 
 Carmichael, H Brit. Col. Paper Mfg Co. . . Secretary. 
 
 Cox, Capt. J. G !•'. K. Marvin i!v: Co ..... . Ship Chandlers. 
 
 Coigdarippe, J Boucherat & Co Wine Merchants. 
 
 Crease, Lindley Barrister-at-Law. 
 
 Cowper, Jesse M Ship Ownsr. 
 
 Davie, Hon. Theo , Q.C. , M. P. P Premier. 
 
 Dunsmuir, James Union Collieries President. 
 
 Dunsmuir, Alexander. Esquimalt & Nanaimo R'y.. President. 
 
 Davies, Joshua J. P. Davies & Co Auctioneers and Com. Mer. 
 
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 NAMK. IIKM. HUSINKSS. 
 
 Dupont, Majo' C. T . . Capitalist. 
 
 Diinievy, V. C Merchant. 
 
 Davidge, F. C Davidge (.\: Co Shipi)ing Agents. 
 
 Ellis, W. II Ellis & Co Printers and Publishers. 
 
 Earle, Thos., M. P Merchant. 
 
 Eberts, D. M. , M. P. P. Ebertr & Taylor Harristers-at-Law. 
 
 Erb, Louir E. . . Loewcn (.n: Erb Hrewers. 
 
 Ewen, Alexander l-\ven iS: Co., (New Westminster) .Canners. 
 
 Erskinc, K Sehl, Ilastie A: Erskine Kurniture Co., Ltd. 
 
 Elworthy, F Brit. Col. Board of Trade. . Secretary. 
 
 Flumerfelt, A. C Ames, Ilolden & Co. (L'd). Managing Director. 
 
 Foster, F. \V (• 'linton, H. C. ) Merchant. 
 
 Flint, A. St. C Flint & Williams Insurance and (jen. Agents. 
 
 Fairali, II. S I-airall & Barry Pirewers 
 
 Futcher, Thus. S Japanese Wares. 
 
 Grant, John, M. P. P Merchant. 
 
 Grant, Capt. Wm Ship Owner. 
 
 Gray, Alex. B'air A. B. Gray X: Co Merchants. 
 
 Goodacre, Lawrence. . (Jaeen's Market liiitcher. 
 
 Galletly, A. J. C Bank of Montreal (Victoria). Manager. 
 
 (ireen, Chas Real Estate Agent. 
 
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 Higgins, Hon. D. W., M.P.P., Vic. P:iec. Tram . . 
 
 Harris, D. R Lowenberc: & Harris 
 
 Hayward, Chas 
 
 Hall, Thos. B Hall, Ross ^: Co 
 
 Holland, Joshua 
 
 Hutcheson, James .... I lutcheson & Co 
 
 Hunter, Joseph I'squimalt & Nanaimo R'y . 
 
 Haywood, Wm. C 
 
 Helmcken, Hon. J. S., M.D 
 
 Hall, R. H,, M.P.P. . Hudson's Bay Co 
 
 Helmcken, H. Dallas. Drake, Jackson & Helmcken. 
 
 Financial and Ins. Agents. 
 
 President. 
 
 Financial Brokers. 
 
 Contractor and Builder. 
 
 Victoria Flour & Rice Mills. 
 
 Insurance Agent. 
 
 Dry Goods 
 
 General Superintendent. 
 
 Land Agent. 
 
 Physician. 
 
 In charge. 
 
 Barristers-at-Law. 
 
MEMBERSHIP ROLL 
 
 Irving, Capt. John.... Can. Pacific Navij^ation Co. Manager. 
 
 Irving, r. A'. Hodw ell & Irving Barrisiers-at-Law. 
 
 Irving, Robert Land Agent. 
 
 Johnson, E. M Financial Agent. 
 
 Johnston, Matthew T. . I'indlay, Durham & 15rodie. Merchants. 
 
 Jackson, Robt. E Drake, Jackson&Helnicken. Harrislers-at-Law. 
 
 Jones, \. W., Capt. . . Jones & Uridgman Insurance Agents. 
 
 Jamieson, Robert IJooks, Stationery, Pianos. 
 
 Jensen, William Hotel Dallas Proprietor. 
 
 Jones, C. F Dun, NVinian & Co. (Victoria) . . Agent. 
 
 Kcr, D. R 
 
 Keefer, CI. .\ . . 
 
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 Brackman & Ker Oatmeal .Mills. 
 
 Keefer tS: .Smith Civil Engineers. 
 
 Langley, A. J . , J. P . . . Langley & Co Druggists. 
 
 Laidlnw, Jas. A New Westminster Cannery Proprietor. 
 
 Loewen, Joseph Loewen & Erb Victoria Hrewery. 
 
 Leiser, .Simeon Wliolesale ( irocer. 
 
 Lubbe, T l''urs and Skins. 
 
 Leiser, Gustave Lenz & Leiser Wholesale Dry Goods. 
 
 Luxton, A. P Harrister-at-Law. 
 
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 Marvin Edward P . . . . E. H. Marvin & Co Ship Chandlers. 
 
 Mason, Henry .S lirit. ('ol. Land and Investment Co., Ltd., Director. 
 
 Miller, Monroe Printer and Hookbinder. 
 
 Monteith, W^m Insurance Agent. 
 
 Mara, J. A., M.P (Kamloops) Merchant. 
 
 Munn, D. J (Eraser River) Cannery Proprietor. 
 
 Macauley, W. J Victoria Lumber & Mf'g Co. (Ltd) . . Vice-President. 
 
 McQuade, E. A P. McQuade & Sons Ship Chandlers. 
 
 McAlister, John Harrison & McAlister Wine and Spirit Merchants. 
 
 McLellan, A. J Cannery Proprietor. 
 
 Munsie, W Came & Munsie Grocers. 
 
 Milne, G. L., M.P. P. Milne & W^att Physicians and Surgeons. 
 
 Mallette, Chas. E Land Agent. 
 
 Moss, Morris " Fur Dealer. 
 
 Milligan, Thos. S Insurance Agent. 
 
 McLennan, Robt. P . . McLennan & McFeelv Cornice Manufacturers. 
 
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 Mitchell, Jas Manufactr.ers' Agent. 
 
 McCandlcss, A. (i. . . . (lilmore & McC\'in(llcss .... Clothiers. 
 
 Mac^urn, Knster Hcisterman & Co Insurance Agents. 
 
 Mason, ('. Dubois.... Solicitor. 
 
 McMicking, R. M., 1. 1' Klectrician. 
 
 Muir, A. .Maxwell Architect. 
 
 Morley, C Mineral Water Manf'r. 
 
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 Nelson, Hon. Huj^h, J.l'. Lieut. -Governor of British Columbia. 
 
 Nichulles, Major John. Nicholles & Renouf Hardware and Ag'l Impts. 
 
 Tooley, Hon. C.E., Q.C., M.P. P Barristerat-Law. 
 
 Trior, Lt.-Col., E. G., M.I'., K. G. Trior & Co. (L'd) Hardware and Implements. 
 
 Tendray, \Vm. f Tentlray & Co .Soap Manufacturers. 
 
 Pearson, Ed. , J. P . . . . Clark & Pearson Hardware. 
 
 Pembertoi., J. I) J. D. Pemberton & Son.. . . Financial Agents. 
 
 Pither, Luke Boucherat & Co Wine Merchants. 
 
 Penny, John L Ship Owner. 
 
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 Robins, .S. M Vancouver Coal Co. (Nanaimo) . . .Superintendent. 
 
 Redon, L Redon & Hartnagel Hotel Proprietors. 
 
 Rithet, R. P , J. P R. P. Rithet & Co. (L'd). . .; Merchants i\: Shipping Agts. 
 
 Richards, F. G. , jun Insurance Agent. 
 
 Rcdfern, Chas. E Manufacturing Jeweller. 
 
 Renouf, C. E Nicholles & Renouf Hardware and Ag'l Inipt's. 
 
 Spring, Chas Ship Owner. 
 
 Strouss, Morris C. Strouss & Co I Wholesale Dry Goods. 
 
 Saunders, Henry Grocer. 
 
 Sayward, Wm. P Capitalist. 
 
 Shotbolt, Thos. , J. P Druggist. 
 
 Sears, Joseph ^Contractor. 
 
 Smith, Thos. R Capitalist. 
 
 Sehl, Jacob Sehl, Hastie & Erskine F"urniture Co., Lt'd. 
 
 Spencer, C David Spencer Dry Goods. 
 
 Snowden, N. P Lowenberg, Harris & Co. . . Financial Agents. 
 
 Swinerton, R. H Land Agent. 
 
 Sargison, A. G Ellis & Co Printer^ and Publishers. 
 
 Scott, H. J Hamilton Powder Works . . Manager. 
 
MKMUEKSHIP ROLL. 
 
 NAME. IlkM. Hl'SINESS. 
 
 Turner, Hon. J. n.,M.IM'., Turner, Hfcton i<L' Co. Nfcrchants, 
 
 Tye, Thomas 11 Matthews, Richards & Tyc. Harilwart-, Iron anil Steel. 
 
 Todd, Jacob H J. II. Todd & Son Whol.'saie (irocers, 
 
 Tcmpleman, Wni. . . Times Printing Co . Managing Kditor. 
 
 Tcamic, John, sen Architect. 
 
 Tugweli, Thomas Color.ial Hotel Proprietor. 
 
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 Williams, Robert T. . . 
 
 Ward, Wm. C 
 
 Ward, Kobt., J.P .... 
 
 Wilson, Chas 
 
 Wilson, Wm 
 
 Weiler, John 
 
 Warren, Jas. D., Capt. 
 
 Williams, H 
 
 Waitt, M. W 
 
 Wilson, W. Ridgway. 
 Worlock, Fred li . . . . 
 
 Wooton, E. E 
 
 Walker, Walter 
 
 Blank Hook Manufacturer. 
 
 Hank of British C(jlund)ia. . Manager. 
 
 Robert Ward & Co. (Lt"d). . Merchants and Shijipcrs. 
 
 (New Westminster) Barrister-at-Law. 
 
 W. & J. Wilson Clothiers. 
 
 Retired Kurnitvire Manufacturers. 
 
 General Agent. 
 
 Flint i\: Williams Land Agents. 
 
 Waitt & Co Booksellers and Stationers. 
 
 Architect. 
 
 Green, Worlock & Co Bankers. 
 
 McPhillips. Wooton & Barnard, Barristers-at-Law. 
 Coal Merchant. 
 
 Memo. — All members of the Board, unless otherwise herein shown, reside at 
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 July 4th, 1891, to July 8th, 1892. 
 
 EDGAR A. MARVIN, 
 
 Born at New York, U. S. A., 
 Died at Victoria, B. C, 
 July 15TH, 189 1, 
 Aged 67. 
 
 ALEX. A. GREEN, 
 
 Born at Ixworth, Suffolk, England, 
 
 Died at Victoria, B. C, 
 
 September 2i.st, 1891. 
 
 Aged 58. 
 
 GEO. MORI SON. 
 
 Born at St. John, New Brunswick, 
 
 Died at Victoria, B. C, 
 
 February iqth, 1892. 
 
 Aged 72. 
 
 JAS. C. BALES, 
 
 Born at Great Yarmolth, England, 
 
 Died at Victoria, B. C, 
 
 March iith, 1892. 
 
 Aged 65. 
 
To the Members of the British Columbia Board of Trade : 
 
 Gentlemen, — Your Committee, consisting- of the President, 
 Vice-President and Secretary, appointed by the Council, beg 
 to append herewith the Thirteenth Annual Report of the Board, 
 which is submitted for the consideration of members. , 
 
 Mernbership. At the date of the last Annual Report the 
 
 number of active niembeis stood at 1 24 
 
 New Members admitted during the year 37 
 
 Together 161 
 
 From which have to be deducted — 
 Resignations— F. Bourchier 1 
 
 Wm. Gordon - 3 
 
 Thos. C. Sorbyj 
 Deaths— J. C. Bales ^, 
 A. A. Green 
 
 Edgar Marvin ' 4 
 
 George Morisonj 
 
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 Leaving the present number of active members at 154 
 
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 The following named new members were elected during" the 
 period under review, viz. : 
 
 NAME. FIRM BUSINESS. 
 
 Broderick, Richard Contractor. 
 
 IJrownlee, J. H Insurance Agent. 
 
 Cox, Capt. J. (i E. B. Marvin & Co .Ship Chandlers. 
 
 Coigdarippe, J Boucherat & Co Wine Merchants. 
 
 Crease, Lindley Barrister-at-Law. 
 
 Cowper, Jesse M Ship Owner. 
 
 Dunlevy, V. C Merchant. 
 
 Davidge, F. C Davidge & Co Shipping Agents. 
 
 P\airali, H. S P'airall & Barry Brewers. 
 
 Kutcher, Thos. S Japanese Wares. 
 
 Galielly, A. J. C Bank of Montreal (Victoria). Manager. 
 
 (ireen, Chas Real Estate Agent. 
 
 Helmcken, lion. J. D , M. D Physician. 
 
 Hall, R H., M.P.P. . Hudson's Bay Co In charge. 
 
 Helmcken, H. Dallas. Drake, Jackson & Helmcken. Barristers-at-Law. 
 
 Jones, C. F Dun, Wiman iS: Co., (Victoria). .Agent. 
 
 Keefer, G. A Keefer & Smith Civil Engineers. 
 
 Losee, W. E Shingle Mill Owner. 
 
 Luxton, A. P Barrister-at-Law. 
 
 Mitchell, Jas Manufacturers' Agent. 
 
 McCandless, A. (J.... Gilmore & McCandless. . . . Clothiers. 
 
 Macgurn, Foster fleisterman & Co Insurance Agents. 
 
 Mason, C. Dubois Solicitor. 
 
 McMicking, R. B., J.P Electrician. 
 
 Muir, .A. Maxwell Architect. 
 
 Morley, C Mineral Water Manfr. 
 
 Pearson, Ed., J. P Clarke & Pearson Hardware. 
 
 Pemberton, J. D J. D. Pemberton & Son.. . . Financial Agents. 
 
 Pither, Lvike Bcucherat c^ Co Wine Merchants. 
 
 Penny, John L Ship Owner. 
 
 Richardson, P. F Manufacturers' Agent. 
 
 .Scott, H. J Hamilton Powder Co . . Manager. 
 
 Tugwell, Thos Colonial Hotel Proprietor. 
 
 Wilson, W. Uidgway Architect. 
 
 Worlock, Fred'k H. . . Green, Worlock & Co Bankers. 
 
 Wooton, E. E McPhillips, Wooton & Barnard. . Barristers-at-Law. 
 
 Walker, Walter Coal Merchant. 
 
 Obitupry. Death has been very busy during the period 
 
 under review and has taken from amongst us four 
 
 of our fellow members, namely : — A. A. Green, Geo. Morison, 
 
 Edgar Marvin and J. C. Bales. Resolutions of the Board in 
 
 reference thereto will be found in the Appendices. 
 
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 Meetings. Since the previous Annual Report four Quarter- 
 
 ly General and three Special General Meetings have 
 been held. Your Council have met twenty-two times. Special 
 Committees held nine meetings, and much matter has been 
 dealt with by the Standing Committees. Compared with last 
 year the increase is, one General Meeting and five meetings of 
 the Council. The first Standii;g Committees were appointed 
 October 21st, 1891, and have greatly assisted the Council in its 
 deliberations. The average attendance at all meetings has been 
 well sustained and unmistakably indicates, as predicted a year 
 ago, the increasing active interest in the business of the Board. 
 
 Harbor. Private enterprise has continued throughout the 
 
 year under review, excepting a short interval, the im- 
 provement at the outer wharf at Victoria. A temporary sus- 
 pension of the works was the result of unfavorable weather, 
 coupled with the apparent disinclination of the Canadian Pacific 
 Railway Company to make use of the improved facilities for 
 docking their ships, which they had asked for, and which in a 
 great measure were provided some months ago. The approaches 
 to and alongside of the wharves have been dredged to a uni- 
 form depth of water, at low tide about thirty feet ; and during 
 the Springs this is increased by from eight to ten feet, and dur- 
 ing the Neaps from four to eight feet. The approach to the 
 wharves is being widened by the Dominion Government, an" 
 appropriation having been granted for such purpose. The new 
 wharf is about 1,200 feet long, and when completed there will 
 be at the outer harbor facilities for docking simultaneously from 
 eight to ten ocean ships. 
 
 The breakwater from Holland Point to Brotchie Ledge, con- 
 tinuously recommended for some years past by the Board, has 
 not yet been undertaken. This is a matter of regret, as such 
 breakwater when completed would make the harbor of Victoria 
 alike the most commodious and the most convenient on the 
 coast. The attention of the incoming Council is commended to 
 this important project. 
 
 Improvements at the inner harbor at Victoria continue, 
 vessels having a draught of water 14 feet can enter at lowest 
 
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 quirements. 
 
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 There are at present three lines of steamships 
 
 Service with the engaged in the China-Japan trade, which make 
 
 Q_jg_i Victoria the last Port of call outward and the first 
 
 ^■'^~ inward. The Upton Company, mentioned in the 
 
 previous Annual Report, have continued their service, averaging 
 
 about one ship per month. 
 
 On the i6th June ultimo, the steamship ** Phra Nang " 
 reached Victoria from Hong Kong, en route to Tacoma, Wash- 
 ington, U. S. A., being the first ship of a Company which has 
 established a line to connect with the Northern Pacific Com- 
 pany's transcontinental railway system, and it is understood 
 that the steamships ' ' Parthia " and ' ' Batavia " have been chart- 
 ered by the Company, and that a regular and efficient service 
 will be established as soon as the steamers can be got ready. 
 
 Mails and passengers are now taken from, and placed on, 
 the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's steamers at Victoria, 
 thus admitting of advices being received at this City about lo 
 hours earlier than at Vancouver, and with the advantage of per- 
 mitting lo hours later dispatches by out-going steamers. 
 
 The fast increasing trade with the Orient calls for strict 
 attention to the Quarantine Rules and Regulations ; and the 
 urgency of placing the Quarantine Station at Albert Head, near 
 Victoria, in a more efficient state than at present, should be 
 brought prominently before the Dominion Government. 
 
 S. S. San Pedro. The S. S. San Pedro from Nanaimo to San 
 
 Francisco was wrecked on Brotchie's Ledge, in 
 Victoria Pilotage District, when in charge of a Nanaimo Pilot 
 An enquiry was instituted by the Nanaimo Pilotage Board, and 
 resulted in the Pilot being found guilty of gross carelessness, 
 and his license being suspended. 
 
 Your Council deemed it advisable that an official enquiry 
 should be held by the Department of Marine, and their action 
 thereanent led up to a commission being appointed by the De- 
 
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 partment, at the sittings of which Mr. Robt. Ward was deputed 
 to represent this Board. Mr. Ward's report of evidence taken by 
 the commission deals very fully with the existing Pilotage regu- 
 lations and directs special attention to the anomalies which pre- 
 vail in consequence of the Province being divided into three 
 different Pilotage Districts. The commission elicited the fact 
 that the majority of the Pilots licensed by the three separate 
 Boards within the Province reside at Victoria. Mr. Ward's 
 report was submitted to the Council, and it was recognized that 
 a system whereby a Pilot licensed by one District Board can 
 wreck a vessel in the adjoinmg District and not be accountable 
 to the Board in authority over the District in which the vessel is 
 wrecked, is obviously disadvantageous, and should be remedied ; 
 and it was recommended that a Pilot vessel, either a steamer or 
 a schooner, should be maintained some distance out in the 
 straits when Pilots could be furnished to vessels coming in, and 
 taken off vessels going out, the expenses of maintenance of said 
 Pilot vessel to be divided between the different authorities. The 
 Minister of Marine approved of this suggestion and has ad- 
 . dressed a communication to each of the three Pilotage Boards, 
 directing attention to the great assistance to shipping frequent- 
 ing British Columbia which would result if the recommendations 
 are acted* upon. It is to be hoped that sectional interests will 
 be set aside in the interests of the safety of the shipping of the 
 Province, and that the recommendations of this Board and of 
 the Minister of Marine will at no distant period be carried out. 
 
 Acting upon the suggestions of the Board, the Dominion 
 Government has decided to place on Brotchie's Ledge a stone 
 beacon with electric light. 
 
 Resulting from the "San Pedro" disaster was the seizure 
 of the American tug "Collis." A fine of $400 was imposed on 
 the owners for proceeding to the wrecked vessel with passen- 
 gers and returning with stores after clearing from Victoria 
 for another Port. The Canadian laws governing all Ports with- 
 in the Province were entirely disregarded by the *' Collis "; and 
 in view of the treatment meted out to vessels from British 
 Columbia when seized in American waters, the fine imposed !n 
 this instance was not excessive. It is, however, much to be 
 
 
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 exist between Canada and the United States. 
 
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 A year ago the Dominion Government ap- 
 
 Navigation. peared to have become impressed with the urgency 
 of improving the aids to navigation on the 
 Northern section of the coast line of the Province. At the 
 request of the Minister of Marine the Board submitted a list of 
 lights, beacons and buoys, numbering altogether eighteen, 
 required to form a safeguard to navigation (extending from 
 Victoria to Port Simpson), and an engineer from the Depart- 
 ment was sent out to report ; it is, therefore, very unsatisfac- 
 tory to find that the most important o( the recommended works 
 have not yet been commenced ; in fact, excepting the placing of 
 a few new buoys, nothing has been done during the past year. 
 
 The need of a more perfect hydrographic survey is amply 
 demonstrated by the wrecking of the Dominion Government 
 steamer "Quadra" at the entrance of Rose Harbor, on the 
 coast of Queen Charlotte Island- — on a rock which is not indi- 
 cated on the official chart. These maitters will require the best 
 attention of the incoming Council. 
 
 Your Committee are confirmed in the opinion that a vessel 
 more suitable for the service required of the " Quadra " could 
 have been built in the Province. 
 
 Shipwrecked The attention of your Council has been 
 
 Crews. directed to the hardships experienced by ship- 
 
 """"" wrecked crews on the West coast ; they being 
 
 dependent on the local Indians for sustenance. A communica- 
 tion on the subject was addressed to our City Members of Par- 
 liament at Ottawa, and through their instrumentality the 
 Dominion Government, acting upon the Board's suggestions, 
 has forwarded instructions to the local agent of the Marine 
 Department to act upon his own discretion in making use of 
 the Dominion Government steamer, whenever available, for the 
 relief of shipwrecked crews. 
 
 Telegraphs. With the expansion of Vancouver Island 
 
 trade th urgency of an alternative line to con- 
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 apparent. Until such line is in operation the demands of our 
 merchants and business men cannot be satisfied. 
 
 The line to BoniUa Point, at the entrance of the Straits, has 
 been transferred by the Dominion Government to the C. P. R. 
 Company. Shipping and weather reports from the Point have 
 been posted on the Company's bulletin board twice daily, and 
 have proved of great value to our shippers and merchants, who 
 are indebted to the Company for this courtesy. 
 
 flort^iern Mail The attention of your Council having been 
 
 Service. directed to the unsatisfactory state of the North- 
 ■^~'"" ern Mail service, a report thereon was presented 
 to the Postmaster-General by the City Members of Parliament. 
 The Postmaster-General has not dealt with the matter in a man- 
 ner commensurate with the growth of the industries at the 
 points referred to ; a copy of the report will be found in the 
 Appendices. 
 
 Salmon. The season of 1891 was what is generally 
 
 known as an "off season" on the Phraser River, which 
 means that owing to the small run of salmon, the pack on that 
 river was something under one-half of that of a good year. On 
 the Northern Rivers and Inlets the pack was an average one, with 
 the exception of Alert Bay and Naas River, at which points the 
 run of fish was so small as to make the season almost a failure. 
 The total pack of the season in British Columbia was 314,893 
 cases, which is 94,571 cases less than in 1890. The pack was 
 disposed of as follows, viz. : 
 
 To England 220,761 cases. 
 
 '* Canada 60,950 " 
 
 " Australia 23,534 " 
 
 Local and Sundries 9,648 " 
 
 Total 314,893 cases. 
 
 The prices realized were not satisfactory to the canners, 
 owing to the supply in all the large consuming countries being 
 in excess of the demand, and for all except first-class quality, 
 very low prices had to be accepted ; so low in many instances 
 as to cause a serious loss to the canners. 
 
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 Realizing the absolute necessity of reducing the supply, the 
 Alaska canners have formed a combination to reduce the pack 
 in 1892, in Alaska waters, to one half of what it was in 1891, or 
 from 800,000 cases to 400,000 cases. Similar action was soon 
 after taken by the canners in British Columbia, to reduce the 
 pack on the Fraser River 50%, and on Northern Rivers and 
 Inlets 25% of their estimated capacity. The result of this action 
 has been the means of bringing the supply within the demand, 
 and causing a uniform advance in prices sufficient to cover a 
 small margin of profit on the coming season's pack, the bulk of 
 which has already been disposed of at prices ranging from 21s. 
 to 22s. 6d. per case, c. f. i. The business of salmon canning is 
 an important industry to this Province, and is well worthy of 
 all the encouragement the Government can extend to it. 
 
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 As intimated in the Board's previous report, a Commission 
 was appointed to enquire into the condition of the salmon fishing 
 business with a view of recommending to the Government such 
 changes in the regulations as might be considered necessary to the 
 permanent benefit of the industry. The Commission comprised 
 Mr. Wilmot, of the Fisheries Department, Ottawa, Hon. D. W. 
 Higgins, of Victoria, and Sheriff W. J. Armstrong, of New 
 Westminster. The first sitting of the Commission was held at 
 New Westminster, and after being in session there, they met at 
 the Board of Trade Rooms, Victoria. From the early sittings 
 of the Commission it was apparent that the Government had 
 made a serious mistake in ignoring the protest of the Canners' 
 Association against the appointment of Mr. Wilmot, for he 
 would hear no evidence except such as was in accordance with 
 his previous erroneous report, made after his visit of something 
 under two days on the Fraser River. Not only was the time of 
 the year unfortunate (inasmuch as the Local Legislature was in 
 session, which necessitated the presence at the Legislative As- 
 sembly of Mr. Speaker Higgins, one of the Commissioners, and 
 his consequent frequent absence from the sittings of the Com- 
 mission) but the rulings of the Chairman, Mr. Wilmot, were so 
 unusual that much valuable evidence was refused. The Com- 
 mission may, therefore, be considered as most unsatisfactory, 
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 throuj^h the action of Mr. Wilmot, with the support of Mr. 
 Armstrong. The disajjcree merit on many important points caused 
 Hon. D. W. Hi^jgins to make a Minority Report, containing' 
 many vahiable su^'^estions, which we trust the Government will 
 carefully consider and act upon So far as known, the result of 
 the Commission has been to impose the further hardship upon 
 this struggling industry of extending the weekly close season 
 from 6 a. m. Saturday to 6 a. m. Monday ; increasing the ex- 
 p nse in disposing of the offal ; limiting the number of boats to 
 the canneries and increasing the license fee to Northern can- 
 neries to $2o, making it the same as on the Fraser River. It 
 is to be presumed that the Government intend to give the 
 Northern canneries some advantages by establishing hatcheries 
 at different points, and otherwise appropriating the surplus, 
 which must be considerable, to the permanent benefit of the in- 
 dustry. 
 
 Vour Committee, with the experience of the Commission re- 
 ferred to, are more than ever convinced that the only way for the 
 Government to arrive at a proper understanding in regard to regu- 
 lations for the guidance ot this industry, is to appoint a Board 
 of Local Commissioners. 
 
 Full statistical information from the commencement of this 
 industry will be found in the Appendices. 
 
 Miqes and The collieries of Vancouver Island are 
 
 Minerals, yearly growing in importance, and give employ- 
 """"""■" ment to 3,194 hands. The output of coal for 
 1890, was 678,140 tons; and for 1891, 1,029,097 tons. The ex- 
 ports for 1890 and 1891 were 508,270 tons, and 806,479 tons 
 respectively. The quality of this coal is not equalled on the 
 coast, and is much appreciated in California, to which State 
 641,011 tons were exported in 1891. Estimates of the compara- 
 tive value of this and other fuels for steam raising purposes, by 
 the War Department of the United States, will be found in the 
 Appendices, together with a statement showing the annual out- 
 put of coal on Vancouver Island since mining commenced. 
 
 The exports of gold continue to show a falling off, and in 
 1891 amounted to $358,176.00. Placer mining now has not its 
 
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 former attraction, and railway communications into the j^old 
 mining Districts must be provided, to admit cheap transporta- 
 tion of machinery and supplies, before j^reat developments may 
 be expected in quartz and hydraulic workinj^s. 
 
 The Kootenay Districts continue the principjjl attraction to 
 mining- men. Galena ore was first discovered there (at Hendryx 
 camp) in 1825, but the Districts generally, did not become pro- 
 minent until 1886 ; since the latter date prospectors have yearly 
 increased, many claims of exceptionally high grade silver bear- 
 ing- ores have been recorded, and the immense richness of this 
 mountainous portion of the Province is proved beyond a doubt. 
 Capital is now coming in more freely, and assessment and de- 
 veloping works in the claims and mines are progressing with 
 greater energy than hitherto. Although great progress has 
 been made during the past five years, many improvements in 
 these Districts have been retarded from the want of railway 
 communications, and is referred to in this report under the head 
 of Railways. Two other serious obstacles to the rapid develop- 
 ment of the mines, are the want of a local market for the silver 
 lead orei^^, which constitute a large proportion of the mines in 
 West Kootenay ; and the duty of $30 per ton on such ores when 
 entering the United States. A smelting and refining plant, for 
 the treatment of all kinds of ores, of 100 tons per day capacity, 
 is in course of erection at a convenient point on the Kootenay 
 Lake. 
 
 The near future promises to see in the Kootenay District 
 mines in successful operation, which for extent and richness 
 will rival any on the Pacific coast, and will undoubtedly result in 
 a large mining population being settled in this section of the 
 country. Attention is directed to recent assays shown in the 
 Appendices. 
 
 The death on 29th June ultimo, of the fore- 
 most statesman and Premier of the Province, the 
 late Honorable John Robson, in London, Eng- 
 . ,. land, where he had gone to confer with the Im- 
 •— i— i^^ perial authorities in connection with the Crofter 
 scheme, calls for more than a passing notice, not only as a tri- 
 bute of recognition of his marked ability and of an almost life 
 
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 service devoted to Hritish Columbia, but as exemplifyiiij^ throuj;-!! 
 the circumstances attendant upon his death, the j^reat and in- 
 creasing sympathy which exists between the Mother Country and 
 the dependencies of the Ikitish ICmpire. The Queen of ICnj^'land 
 sent with condolence a wreath to be placed on the coHin o( 
 British Columbia's statesman ; and the funeral services were 
 solemnized at St. Marg'aret's, Westminster, the House of Com- 
 mons Church, and were attended by the Imperial representatives 
 and by leading- representatives of the Home and Colonial I'^m- 
 pire. The Second Conyfress of Chambers of Commerce of the 
 Empire, then assembled in Great Britain's capital, also passed 
 a resolution of sympathy in the loss sustained by this Pro- 
 vince through the death of its chief executive officer, and 
 instructed the delegates from the several Boards of Trade in 
 the Province to convey such expression to their members. 
 Such a kindly and sympathetic act of honor by Her Most 
 Gracious Majesty to the memory of the late Premier of the Pro- 
 vince, while specially esteemed by the relatives of the deceased, 
 has yet a Provincial emotion, and in this distant Province of the 
 Dominion tends to bind still more closely the ties oi attachment 
 to Great Britain and Britain's Queen, while the resolutions of 
 the Second Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire 
 prove the existence of a chord of consanguinity between the 
 Mother Country and t'ae several Provinces and Colonies of the 
 Empire upon which the sun never sets. 
 
 Crofter 
 Colonization. 
 
 The Crofter project for colonizing certain 
 lands on the Sea Coasts and Islands of British 
 ^^^■■""^ Columbia has been advanced by the passage of 
 two Acts during the last session of the Provincial Legislature. 
 The first is known as the " Colonization Act, 1892," which en- 
 ables the Local Government to make arrangements with Her 
 Majesty's Imperial Government for bringing a number of colo- 
 nists (not to exceed 1,250 families) from the United Kingdom 
 and to settle them at the points named, also to pledge the credit 
 of the Province to secure the repayment of sums aggregating 
 ;;^i 50,000 which Her Majesty's Imperial Government will grant 
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 The second is entitled " Deep Sea Fisheries Act, 1892," 
 whereby the Ciovernnicnt of British Columbia is empowered to 
 enter into an ayfreement with a Commercial Company, ha\ in}^ 
 a capital of not less than _£,' 1,000, 000, which is to be formed for 
 permanently establishinjjf fishing' and other industries within the 
 Province. WHien proper {guarantees are furnished, the Provin- 
 cial (lovernment will j^rant to the Commercial Company 500,000 
 acres of land and certain other privilej^es. The scheme is bold 
 and comprehensive and bids fair to open up lar^e new industries 
 and to settle an industrious population on hitherto unsettled 
 portions of the Pro\ince. It is to be hoped that the details of 
 the plan will subserve the interests and independence of the im- 
 mif^rant settlers and locate them as owners of the soil, while 
 due protection is jjj^iven those who are investinjjf their capital in 
 the Commercial Company. With the l<nowledf;"e of the mark- 
 ets and the influence and capital which the Company have at 
 their command, lar^e development of our sea-wealth will be se- 
 cured, and a new era in British Columbia fisheries will be inaug'- 
 urated. 
 
 The untimely death of the late Premier, Hon. John Robson, 
 who was larg'ely instrumental in furtherinji; the Crofter scheme, 
 is a matter of universal rei^^ret, but the scheme itself was so 
 advanced by Legislative enactments that it will not likely be 
 seriously interfered with by his deplored decease. 
 
 Industrial 
 
 The value of the various Industrial establish- 
 
 Establishments. ments within the Province, approximates four 
 "^""""■""""" million dollars, and g'ive woik to about 12,000 
 employees ; in the fish canneries alone nearly one-half of this 
 number is employed, but one-third of the capital is invested in 
 sawmills and sash and door factories. The Industrial establish- 
 ments have increased nearly 300 per cent, since 1881, and in 
 proportion to the population, British Columbia now takes first 
 place as the Manufacturing Province of the Dominion. The 
 recent establishment of good modern oatmeal and other mills, 
 has stimulated the local production of cereals, and further 
 developments in this line may be expected as soon as connec- 
 tions are improved. Fruit growing and canning is making 
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 very soon bcinj;" of j^rcat inipiirtanco to the Pi nincc. ThcCiOV- 
 crnment appear to lia\e recoj;-ni/ed this aiKl the establishment 
 of a Hoard of Horticulture is a move in the riijflit direction. 
 With this year commences a new era in the Hreweries ot* 
 the Province ; lat^^er beer hitherto imported is now bein^'" pro- 
 duced in quantities for exportation. The Paper mill at Alberni 
 will commence operations very soon under favorable auspices. 
 
 Althouf^-h the sealing' fleet has more than trebled in number 
 sin»:e 1H88, few of the schooners have been built here, they hav- 
 inj^ been principally purchased in Nova Scotia. This is to be 
 rej^retted, as the timber of this coast is especially favorable to 
 the building- of ships, and the cost would be the same as that 
 paid for schooners sailed from Halifax to \'ictoria. Our ship- 
 building industry might be promoted if a tonnage bonus were 
 granted by the Government. The building of the steamer 
 '*Joan" this year for the 1^ & N. Railway Company is good 
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 Fisheries. '^ yearly becoming of greater importance to the 
 """"""" Province. In the year 1888, twenty schooners 
 were engaged in seal hunting, giving employment to 378 men, 
 whites and Indians. During the present year, sixty-three 
 schooners have cleared from \'ictoria for the hunting grounds, 
 having on board 1,331 men. The value of the vessels and 
 stores represents a capital of $750,000.00 ; and with an average 
 catch, unhampered by the restrictions of the " niodus Vivendi," 
 about $800,000.00 would annually be put in circulation within 
 the Province. The skins being sold abroad, whilst much of the 
 stores and all the labor are of local production, it will readily be 
 seen that the sealing industry, when unrestricted, is of great 
 value to the Province. 
 
 Previous to 1891, from a half to three quarters of the year- 
 ly total catch of seals were taken in the Behring Sea ; with 
 these hunting grounds closed it is hardly possible that the oper- 
 ations of this year can result other than in serious loss to the 
 majority of those who have their capital invested in this indus- 
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 '"'■ modus vivcndi" this year, after the majority of the sealing 
 schooners had cleared for the Behring Sea, is a matter of regret, 
 as the extra loss thus entailed upon our sealers could have been 
 obviated by earlier action of the authorities. The effect upon 
 the majority of the owners will be more severe by following so 
 closely the heavy losses sustained last year, which have not yet 
 been recompensed, A commission has been engaged in making 
 local enquiries into the losses occasioned by the sudden stoppage 
 of sealing last year, but the official report is not yet available. 
 In the interval between 1886 and 1890 nineteen schooners from 
 British Columbia were seized or ordered out of Behring Sea by 
 United States Revenue cutters. 
 
 Rai lways. The " Mission Branch of the Canadian Pacific 
 
 Railway" and the "New Westminster & Southern" 
 are two lines recently opened, connecting at the Boundary with 
 the American Railway system ; they are important trade out- 
 lets, but would be of greater value to the Province if bonding 
 privileges were in force. The "Shuswap & Okanagan Railway," 
 referred to in previous reports has been completed and taken 
 over by the " Canadian Pacific Railway Co." At the arm of 
 Okanagan Lake, the South terminus of this line, a steamer con- 
 nects with Penticton. The Okanagan District is being settled 
 very rapidly ; cereals and fruit are the principal productions. 
 
 The "Columbia & Koocenay Railway, "a short line from Nel- 
 son to Robson, connecting with steamers on the Columbia 
 River, is of utility only while the river is open for navigation, 
 which is about eight months in the year. 
 
 An all rail route connecting the Kootenay mining region 
 with the transcontinental railways which would be operative all 
 the year round is of the very first importance in hastening the 
 development of its rich resources. Such a road will the "Nelson 
 & Fort Sheppard Railway" be when constructed, and this Board 
 enters its strong protest against the action of the Dominion 
 Government in refusing a charter for its construction, thereby 
 impeding and delaying the prosperity anticipated, not only for 
 the Kootenay District in the profitable working of its mines, 
 but the general advantage to the whole Province of the attrac- 
 
ANNUAL REPORT. 25 
 
 tion and investment of capital in mining" that would follow suc- 
 cessful operations. It is understood that the refusal of a char- 
 ter for the construction of the "Nelson & Fort Sheppard" road at 
 the present session of the Dominion Parliament is not a final 
 refusal but rather a postponement until such time as the "Cana- 
 dian Pacific Railway Company" are in a position to better com- 
 pete with this road. As much as it is to be desired that the C. 
 P. R. afford adequate railway facilities to this rey^ion, it is a 
 palpable wron^ and injustice that the development of the Prov- 
 ince should be retarded in the interest of this particular corpor- 
 ation. 
 
 Insolvency Law. The ur^jency of a suitable measure to pro- 
 
 vide for the equal distribution of the assets of 
 Insolvent Estates has received the most careful attention of your 
 Council, and in February last the City representatives at Ottawa 
 were asked to give this matter prominence at the next meeting- 
 of Parliament. Later a draft of an Insolvency Bill, suggested by 
 the Montreal Board of Trade, was taken under consideration 
 and was endorsed by your Council, who approved of the gen- 
 eral principles of the Bill and relied upon any objectional clauses 
 to be amended by the Committee of the House of Commons. 
 
 There appears to be a strong disinclination on the part of 
 the Federal Government to enact a measure dealing with Insol- 
 vent Estates, and it is therefore desirable that this Board, in 
 conjunction with the Boards of Trade at Nanaimo and the 
 Mainland, should draft some form of procedure, which, within 
 legal limits, would when enforced by the Local Legislature, as 
 near as possible meet Provincial requirements. 
 
 Surveys. An exploration party was engaged during 
 
 the summer of 1891 in the Northern portion of 
 the Province known as New Caledonia, and about one million 
 acres of farming land and a million anil a half acres of grazing 
 lands were located. These lands are scattered and about three- 
 fourths of the farming lands are wooded. The climate from the 
 coast to the Cascade range is damp and rainy, and the snowfall 
 light. After crossing the mountains the climate becomes drier, 
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 Undoubted evidence was discovered of the existence of gold in 
 many places ; and silver bearing galena, iron and coal were 
 found in abundance. A very pure vein of copper and two small 
 veins of cinnabar ore were also located. This important por- 
 tion of the Province must remain undeveloped until easy modes 
 of communication are afforded to prospectors and se*^^tlers. 
 
 Another survey party located about one hundred thousand 
 acres of land, suitable in equal proportions for farming and 
 grazing, in Rupert District, North end ot Vancouver Island. 
 The pasture land is well watered, easy of access from the coast, 
 and a small expenditure would render it fit for immediate occu- 
 pation. The warm Japan current has a beneficial influence upon 
 the temperature of this District, and the snowfall is less than at 
 more southerly portions of the Island. 
 
 During the year 1891 the Provincial Government had litho- 
 graphed for general distribution 20,000 copies of maps showing 
 five different portions of the Province and one townsite. A 
 complete map of the Province, giving all recent information, 
 will shortly be ready for distribution. It cannot be too strongly 
 urged upon the Government to support this good work by 
 improving existing roads and other communications. 
 
 There are at present eleven parties in different portions of 
 the Province engaged in making surveys of Crown lands. The 
 report of the exploration party seeking an alternative route to 
 open up the rich Yukon country, will be looked forward to with 
 much interest. 
 
 In the Appendices will be found information as to the cost 
 and procedure necessary, in order to acquire Government lands. 
 Also, a statement showing the quantity, value, and duties paid on 
 agricultural products and animals, which could be raised in this 
 Province. 
 
 Su gar Beet. The Province having attracted the attention 
 
 of parties for the establishment of sugar beet 
 
 factories, it may be stated that on the rich alluvial lands of the 
 
 delta of the Fraser River, the sugar beet grown for experimental 
 
ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 purposes, has given hig'hly satisfactory results ; and there are 
 doubtless other Districts within the Province, equally favorable 
 to the enterprise. Last year the duty on sugar was abolished, 
 and to encourage the beet root sugar industry within the 
 Dominion, until the ist of July, 1893, a bounty equal to one cent 
 per pound " may be paid to the producer of any raw beet sugar 
 
 produced in Canada, wholly from beets grown therein 
 
 and in addition thereto three and one-third cents per 100 lbs. for 
 each degree or fraction of a degree of test by polariscope over 
 seventy degrees." The consumption of sugar within the Prov- 
 ince for 1 89 1 may be taken as 9,000,000 pounds. 
 
 Board of Trade Upon recommendation of the Committee ap- 
 
 Building. pomted to report upon a building scheme, an 
 association (Capital Stock, $100,000.00) was in- 
 corporated under the Companies Act, 1890, to take over the 
 lots on Bastion Street acquired by the Board, and to erect 
 thereon a suitable Board of Trade building. Competitive plans 
 upon lines indicated by the Committee were invited from Pro- 
 vincial architects, and in response thereto nine sets were sub- 
 mitted ; the plans of Mr. A. Maxwell Muir were recommended 
 and afterwards adopted at a general meeting of the Board. 
 The contract for construction was signe«l June 14th ultimo, 
 and the building will be ready for occupation within six months 
 from that date. The building when completed will be an orna- 
 ment to the city ; and special merit attaches to those who were 
 most prominent in securing its construction. The Board is to 
 be congratulated on the prospect of shortly attaining most de- 
 sirable offices ; and it is to be hoped, increased activity and use- 
 fulness will ensue from the changed conditions. 
 
 The incorporation of the Board, as suggested in the previous 
 report, has not yet been carried out, but your Council recom- 
 mend their successors in office to keep the matter in view. 
 
 Exhibit An exceptional opportunity will be offered 
 
 lor World's Fair, "^^t year at the World's Fair at Chicago, formak- 
 ^^^"^""■""^ ing known to the world at large the vast fields 
 within this Province for the investment of capital. Great promi- 
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 fisheries, but every year as surveys progress, immense tracts of 
 land are found suitable for agriculture and grazing. Fruit 
 growing has already passed the experimental stage, and rapid 
 developments may be looked for. Barley grown in the Okana- 
 gan District has been pronounced for malting purposes equal to 
 the best English production. The Provincial Government has 
 made an appropriation towards an official exhibit at the World's 
 Fair, and it cannot be too strongly urged upon private enter- 
 prise to support this action with liberal representative exhibits 
 of fruit and agricultural products as well as minerals, lumber, 
 fish and other Provincial industries. This matter is commended 
 to the incoming Council for devising concerted action of all in- 
 terests. 
 
 Second 
 
 Congress of 
 
 Chambers 
 
 of Commerce of 
 
 The appointment of a delegate to the Second 
 Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Em- 
 pire was referred to your Council and resulted in 
 the selection of Mr. Robt. Ward. The dates 
 named for the meetings of the Congress were Tune 
 tne tmpire. ^Sth, 29th. 30th and July ist; the time, therefore, 
 has been too short to receive a report of the proceedings. The 
 primary subject for discussion was to be " Commercial relations 
 of the Mother Country with her Colonies and possessions, with 
 special regard to the renewal of European ♦^reaties, and recent 
 commercial legislation in the United States." Its treatment by 
 an influential body of essentially commercial men assembled 
 from all parts of the British Empire cannot fail to excite great 
 interest. Issues pregnant with importance to Great Britain's 
 closer alliance with her Colonies and dependencies will doubt- 
 less evolve from the Anglo-Colonial gathering and an mcreased 
 mutual interest will ensue between the Mother Country and 
 the " Greater Britain." 
 
 Census. Inasmuch as the Capitation Grant payable to 
 
 the Province by the Dominion Government is 
 governed by the extent of the population, your Committee deem 
 it proper to give prominence to errors made in the Dominion 
 census of the Province. From calculations based on data re- 
 ceived from reliable sources, the Provincial Government has ar- 
 rived at the following conclusions :— Total population of British 
 
ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 29 
 
 Columbia, including- Indians and other nationalities, (A) iii,- 
 434 ; (B) 117,019 ; (C) 135,600. By taking- the mean of these 
 three estimates we have within the Province a total population 
 of 121,351, which may be taken as approximately correct. The 
 Dominion census results show the increase in population of the 
 Province for the past decade ending May, 1891, to be 87.56 per 
 cent., but from the same data it appears that the rural popula- 
 tion of the Province, other than Indians, has decreased nearly 
 eig-ht per cent, in the same period. Another unaccountable in- 
 accuracy places the population of Victoria at 16,841 ; whereas 
 a recount, by the Corporation, a few months later, proved the 
 number of inhabitants to be 23,153. In a new country, cover- 
 ing such a large area as this Province does, the difticulties in 
 obtaining a correct census are undoubtedly very great, but with 
 the improved facilities of late years the inaccuracies referred to 
 appear to be inexcusable. In a communication addressed, in 
 January last, to the Lieut. -Governor of the Province by the 
 Under Secretary of State, it was promised that the matter 
 should receive attention, but your Committee are not aware of 
 any further action taken. 
 
 Immigrat ion. The influx of immigrants from Eastern 
 
 Provinces, and from Europe to British Columbia 
 during the past year, has been fully equal to, if not in excess of 
 the absorbing capabilities of the settled portions of the Province. 
 Inclination to gain a foothold in cities, rather than enounter the 
 isolation and inconveniences incident to settling on unoccupied 
 lands in the interior, continues to be very strong among new 
 arrivals, many of whom are from villages and cities elsewhere. 
 The supply of all classes of labor is quite equal to the 
 demand, and while the general scale of wages is higher than in 
 most countries, still mechanics and laborers who are doing any- 
 thing like reasonably well where they are, should not break 
 up their homes for British Columbia at present. Parties 
 eng-aged in mercantile lines of all descriptions, office seekers 
 and office helpers, unless provided with capital, would do 
 well not to increase the army of •' Micawbers" at present in 
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 However, there has been great improvement m the older 
 portions of farming- districts on Vancouver Island, and a large 
 area of new country has been covered by pre-emptions during the 
 year. Frontier settlements are extending out into the compara- 
 tively unknown interior of the Island, not only from the Eastern 
 and Northern seaboard, but also from the West Coast. 
 
 Surveys undertaken by the Provincial Government in 1890- 
 91, and again this season, have done much to extend settlement 
 and create an interest in the desirable and numerous valleys of 
 Vancouver and contiguous Islands, on many of which the tim- 
 ber is not heavy, while here and there alder bot^^^om and grassy 
 swamps predominate. 
 
 The Valdez group of islands, including Reid, Carter and 
 others of smaller area, are being settled upon, and much atten- 
 tion is now being directed to that portion of \'ancouver Island 
 lying opposite them. 
 
 The rich mining district of Kootenay attracted a consider- 
 able rush of fortune seekers this Spring. When the smelter 
 works are completed, they will do much to sustaining a large 
 and permanent mining population Meantime, what Kootenay 
 wants are prospectors with capital to further unfold her wealth, 
 and additional carriers and smelters to reduce the treasure into 
 a commercial commodity. Laboring men, without means, are 
 at present only in very limited request at the mines. 
 
 Female domestic servants are much in demand, and suitable 
 parties of this class could secure good homes and good wages 
 in the leading cities of the Province. 
 
 A scale of wages for skilled and unskilled labor will be 
 found in the Appendices. 
 
 Finance. The report of the Audit Committee, attached 
 
 hereto, shows the Institution to have assets 
 amounting to $6,509.58. Of this sum $5,000 has been invested 
 in the Board of Trade building, and there is also a credit bal- 
 ance at the Bank of British Columbia, $1,065.58. The net gain 
 during the past twelve months has been $1,636.64. Your 
 Committee recommend that another $1,000 of the available 
 

 AWLAL REPORT. 
 
 3» 
 
 funds should be invested in the buildinj^^ row being constructed 
 for the Board. 
 
 Library. Several additions have been made to the 
 
 Board's Library during the year ; a Hst of the 
 books with the names of the donors will be found in the Appen- 
 dices. 
 
 General Trade 
 
 The short pack of salmon, followed by ex- 
 
 and Outlook, ceptionally low prices ; the peremptory closing 
 '^"""^"""^^ Qf sealing in Behring Sea in the middle of the 
 hunting season of 1891 ; the collapse of the South American 
 lumber markets, and the slackness of the California coal trade, 
 have all combined to injuriously effect the trade of the year 
 under review. However, notwithstanding such adverse con- 
 ditions it is satisfactory to find that the Customs returns for the 
 Province exceed those of the previous year, which were the 
 most favorable on record. The action of the Federal Govern- 
 ment in disregarding the almost unanimous desire of the people 
 to open up other railway communications with the South, for 
 the expansion of trade in its natural channels, can hardly be too 
 severely criticised, because, as the capabilities of the Province 
 become better and more widely known, its attractions to capi- 
 talists seeking legitimate investments increase, and the material 
 interests of the country are thereby advanced. 
 
 Your Committee submit that the time has arrived when the 
 Board should firmly discountenance speculative operations in 
 real estate, referred to in the Board's previous annual report, 
 especially sales made on the instalment plan which divert capi- 
 tal from legitimate enterprises. Another matter deserving at- 
 tention is the easy credit and open account system prevailing 
 amongst the wholesale merchants and retailers throughout the 
 Province, and your Committee suggest that a stricter mode 
 of collections should be enforced and that accounts should 
 be more generally closed by notes, meantime a great advantage 
 is given to Eastern merchants who supply goods to retailers in 
 this Province, and it too frequently happens that drafts drawn 
 against their invoices are protected at maturity to the exclusion 
 of local creditors whose claims are more justly due. 
 
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 The outlook for continued prosperity within the Province is 
 encouraging, especially in the Kootenay mining Districts, but 
 although some years must elapse before the mines can be fully 
 developed the marvelous wealth of the country is already as- 
 sured. The preliminary survey of the "Canada Western Rail- 
 way" is a matter worthy of notice ; if the project is carried out 
 this line will open up vast tracts of rich grazing, agricultural 
 and mming lands which are at present inaccessible. The 
 enterprise will require immense capital, skill and ability, 
 and its importance to Vancouver Island can hardly be over- 
 estimated. 
 
 The incoming Council are recommended to press upon the 
 Dominion Government the just claims of Victoria to better 
 Custom House and Post Office accommodation, and we regret 
 to record continued neglect by the Federal authorities in this 
 connection. The Custom House was built in the year 1875, 
 when the business of the Port amounted tc $390,441. 12, against 
 $1,033,691.13 for the past twelve months. The Post Office was 
 completed and occupied in 1874, ^^^ gross revenue for that year 
 being under $8,000 ; for the year ending 30th ultimo the re- 
 ceipts were about $45,000. No further evidence should be 
 necessary to impress upon the Dominion Government the 
 urgency for replacing the existing accommodation with 
 modern buildings, suitable for the increased and growing 
 trade, and commensurate with the large revenue derived from 
 this Port. 
 
 The usual statistical information has been brought down to 
 date, and other new and interesting data will be found in the 
 Appendices. 
 
 The Board is to be congratulated upon its marked prosper- 
 ity during the past year ; increasing interest in its work being 
 unmistakably manifested by the recent large accession of new 
 members. The commodious premises, now under construction, 
 will facilitate the business which year by year is entailing 
 greater labors upon the Council, and when completed, the new 
 Board room will furnish a resort where members can conven- 
 
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 33 
 
 iently assemble and thus result in increased usefulness o( the 
 Institution. 
 
 All of which is respectfully submitted. 
 
 Sig-ned on behalf of the members of the British Columbia 
 Board of Trade. 
 
 THOS. B. HALL, PresidenL 
 
 A. C. FLUMERFELT, Vice-Pn'sidcnt. 
 
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 STATEMENT 
 
 Showinq Financial Position as on 30th Junk, ', 92. 
 
 ASSETS. 
 June 30, 1892. 
 
 'Cash in H.ink of Hritish Columbia $i|065 5S 
 
 " S.nvings Hank 3 03 
 
 " hand as per .iccounl current 5 27 
 
 $1,073 ^^ 
 
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 -Furniture in Board Room per last account $ 280 00 
 
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 Net gain for the year $11636 64 
 
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 Nil. 
 
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 Examined and found correct. 
 
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 To Ihv President and Members of the British Columbia Board of 
 Trade : 
 
 Gentlemen, — We, the undersigned, appointed by your 
 Board to examine the accounts ot the Secretary-Treasurer, beg- 
 to report that we have examined the booi\s, accounts, bank 
 books and securities, and we found the same true and correct. 
 
 The assets of the Board are follows : — 
 
 Cash in Bank of British Columbia $1,065 58 
 
 Cash in Saving^s Bank 3 03 
 
 Cash in Secretary's hands 5 27 
 
 Funds Invested : — 
 
 B. C. Board of Trade Building Assoc'n. 5,000 00 
 
 Dues not collected (Good) 159 00 
 
 Rent not collected (F'isheries Commiss'n) 20 00 
 Furniture 256 70 
 
 $6,509 58 
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 Showing a gain of $1,636 64 
 
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APPENDICES. 
 
 List of Additions to the Library, with the Namfts of 
 the Donors (30th June, 1892). 
 
 Merchants' Exchange, St. Louis, Annual .Statement, 1890. 
 
 Chamber 
 
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 London, Notice to Mariners, June and March, 1892. 
 '* " Japan, Consular Reports, 1890-1891. 
 Thomas Earle, M.P Dominion Parliament Blue Books, 
 
 '• " Public Accounts^ 1891. 
 
 ** •* Preliminary Abstract, Can. Life Ins. Cos., 1891. 
 
 •* *• Abstract of Statements, Ins. Cos., Can., 1891. 
 
 '• *' Department of the Interior, 1891. 
 
 •• •* Indian Affairs, with map, 1891. 
 
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 Minister of Public Works, 1891. 
 
 (leological Survey Department, 1891, 
 
 Postmaster-Cieneral, i?9l. 
 
 Minister of Justice, 1891. 
 
 List of Shareholders, ('bartered Banks, 1891. 
 Minister of Agriculture, 1891. 
 
 Dept. of Fisheries with Supplement, 1891. 
 
 Hoard of Civil Service Kxaniiners, 1S91. 
 
 Mortuary Statistics, 1891. 
 
 DejH. of Railways and Canals, 1891. 
 
 Canal Statistics, 1891. 
 
 Secretary of State, 1891. 
 
 High Commissioner for Canada, 1891. 
 
 Department of Marine, 1891. 
 
 Militia and Defence, 1891. 
 
 Auditor-Cieneral, 1891. 
 
 Estimates, 1893. 
 
 Agriculture and Colonization, 1891. 
 
 Civil Service List of Canada, 1891. 
 
 Public Printing and Stationery, 1891. 
 
 Chartered Panks, Dividends Unpaid, iS;c., 1891. 
 Railway Statistics, 1891. 
 
 Trade and Navigation, iFoi. 
 
 Experimental l-'arms, 1891. 
 
 North-West Mounted Poli^-e Force, 1891. 
 
 Canadian Archives, 1891. 
 
 Votes and Proceedings, H. of Commons. 1892. 
 " " Senate of Canada, 1892. 
 
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 1892. 
 
 Col. E. G. Prior, M.P. , House of Commons Debates, 
 
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 Sydney C. D. Roper. ... Statistical Year Book ot Canada, 
 
 R. T. Williams . B. C. Directory, 
 
 Thomas AUsop, London, History of Co-operation, 2 vols. 
 Provincial Government. Statutes of British Columbia, 
 •' *• Journal of Legislative Assembly, 
 
 H. C. Beeton London Board of Trade Journals, July, 189 1, 
 
 to June, 1892. 
 
 H. C. Beeton London Chamber of Commerce Journals, July, 
 
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APPENDICES. 
 
 39 
 
 Report of Robt. Ward, Esq., Delegate from the British 
 
 Columbia Board of Trade to the Second Congress 
 
 of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire. 
 
 London, 9th July, 1892. 
 
 The Titsidoit and Council British Coluinbia Board of Trade, 
 
 Vi'toria, B. C. : 
 
 ( iKNTl.KMEN, — In pursuance of my appointment as your delegate to the 
 Second ('ongress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire, I have the honor 
 to report that I duly attended the meetings of Congress held in the hall of the 
 Merchant Taylors' Coni]iany, Threadnecdle Street, London, on the 28th, 2Qth 
 and 30th June, and July ist, under the presidency of the Right Hon. Sir John 
 Lubbock, Bart., President of the London Chamber of Commerce. 
 
 Under the auspices of this large and influential body at the world's metropo 
 lis, the various commercial Chandlers and Hoards throughout the lunpire were 
 first brought together by their delegates six years since ; the Congress just closed 
 being the second of its class, though foremost in general importance as comjiared 
 with the meeting held in 1886. 
 
 A glance at the list herewith, of Boards and Chambers represented, will show 
 the wide interest taken in the Congress by the commercial bodies (jf the United 
 Kingdom, India, Canada (which had the largest Colonial delegation) Australasia, 
 West Indies, Africa, China (Hong Kong) .Singapore, with representation from the 
 British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, while delegates from several foreign trade 
 organisations were present as guests. 
 
 Through the generosity of the Master and Wardens of the Merchant Taylors' 
 Company, their magnificent hall was placed at the disposal of the Congress, and 
 the proceedings of ruearly 300 delegates were thereby rendered more convenient 
 and agreeable throughout, besides affording ami)Ie accommodation to visitors and 
 press representatives. 
 
 The United Kingdom delegates were placed on either side of the great hall, 
 while Canada, Australasia and the other Colonies represented, were placed in sec- 
 tions between, according to their relative importance. 
 
 It is doubtless already known to the Board that public attention has been 
 lately almost entirely devoted to the general election now in progress throughout 
 the United Kingdom, and the Congress has lost thereby much valued interest 
 which it otherwise would have commanded. It can be readily understood that 
 commercial questions involving serious political points, might be dangerous for 
 parliamentary candidates and their friends to touch upon at this juncture, but as a 
 matter of fact, trade questions that have been debated in the late Congress are of 
 such importance to the Empire, that the government of the day, be it Liberal or 
 Conservative, is bound to take up and deal with them in the not distant future. 
 
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 Colonies. 
 
 The Resolution of the London Chaml)er of Commerce (The Right Honour- 
 able Lord Brassey, K.C.B.) : 
 
 " That in the opinion of this Congres.s it is expedient that arrangements 
 should be devised to secure closer commercial union between the Mother Country 
 and her Colonies and Dependencies." 
 
 Passed unanimously, and another resolution of the London Chamber of Com- 
 merce (Mr. Nevile Lubbock.) : 
 
 "That a commercial union with the British Empire on the basis of free trade 
 would tend to promote its permanence and prosperity." 
 
 led to a lively debate, but an amendment suggested by Sir Chas. Tupper, to strike 
 out the word " free," and insert '■'■ freer,'' was accepted by the Congress. 
 
 The following resolution l.y the London Chamber of Com.iiercL' Vs'.t. C W. 
 Medley) : 
 
 " That in the opinion of this Congress any fiscal union between the Mother 
 Country and her Colonies, and Dependencies, by means of preferential duties, 
 being based on Protection, would be i)olitically dangerous, and economically dis- 
 astrous ; and that the arrangement which, more than any other, would conduce to 
 an intimate commercial union, would be by our self-governing Colonies adopting, 
 as closely ns circumstances will permit, the non-protective policy of the Mother 
 Country." 
 
 led to a long and spirited debate, and as its passage, which was apparent, would 
 have practically shelved resolutions from several of the Canadian Boards, it was 
 agreed to lay it over ; and eventually Sir Charles Tupper moved in amendment, 
 what had been intended as a motion by the Montreal Board of Trade, viz. : 
 
 " That in order to extend the exchange and consumption of the hcm< t iipi. 
 products in every part of the British Empire, a slight differential duty, notexceet • 
 ing five per cent., should be adopted by the Imperial and Colonial Covernments 
 in favor of certain home productions, against the imported foreign articles." 
 
 The debate on this question lasted nearly two days, the Canadian side being 
 strongly led by Sir Charles Tupper and the Montreal and Toronto delegates, while 
 the Free Traders of the Cobden school ridiculed the suggested revival of an impo- 
 sition on food products. 
 
 I do not propose here to deal fully with the discussion that took place, as the 
 Board will be in a position to read the verbatim reports of the speeches and pro- 
 ceedings of Congress, which will shortly be ready. It is, however, significant to 
 note that Free Trade, Fair Frade, and Protection commanded the deepest interest, 
 nor is the fact to be ignored, that manufacturers from Birmingham, Manchester, 
 
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 Barnsley, Sheffield, and other points, argued most strongly in favor of protecting 
 o a reasonable extent the industries of their different sections in Great Britain. 
 
 It was pointed out by the President, that Parliament does not legislate for 
 any particular class of trade or manufacture, but for the greatest number to l;e 
 benefitted thereby ; but the Protectionists argued that their industries and the 
 thousands of men, women and children employed in them, were constantly being 
 forced out by unrestricted imports from foreign countries, that close their markets 
 by prohibitive duties to British manufactures. 
 
 In the result, upon a vote by Chambers, the amendmant was lost by a vote of 
 
 Noe. 55 
 
 Ayes S3 
 
 Majority against 22 
 
 Mr. Medley's resolution being carried on a vote by Chambers by a majority 
 of only 13. 
 
 It will be interesting to note, when the proceedings of Congress are published 
 the feeling on this question, as expressed by votes, in the different parts of the 
 Empire. 
 
 The Colonies and Euroi'Ean Treaty Ci.ai-ses. 
 
 The following resolution from the liiimingham Chamber of Commerce : 
 
 " That this Congress is of opinion that every effort should be made by Her 
 Majesty's Covernment to promote closer conmiercial relations between the United 
 Kingdom and her Colonies and Dependencies, and to this end desires the abroga- 
 tion of the European Treaty Clauses which at present hinder the same." 
 
 was agreed to by the Congress without much discussion. 
 
 Boards or Conciliation ior Laboir Dispites. 
 
 On this important resolution, most interesting speeches will be found in the 
 proceedings of Congress, chiefly those of Mr. S. B. Buvlton, Chairman of the 
 London Conciliation Boaid, and the Hon. Mr. Dibbs, Premier of New South 
 Wales, and the following resolution was passed : 
 
 London Chamber of Commerce (Mr. S. B. Boulton, Chairman of the Lon- 
 don Conciliation Board) : 
 
 " That the frequent recurrence of labor disputes has carsed and is causing 
 great damageto the commercial and manufacturing interests of the Empire. That 
 it is extremely desirable, in the best interests both of employers and employed, 
 that the re-adjustment of the rates and conditions of labour, which from time to 
 time are inevitable, should be brought about without the wasteful and calamitous 
 results proceeding from strikes and lock-outs. And, that this Congress strongly 
 recommends the formation of properly constituted Boards of Labour Conciliation 
 
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 E^mpire. " 
 
 The Codification ok tiik Commercial Law ok the Empire. 
 
 Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce (Professor Dove Wilson, LL.D.) moved : 
 
 "That the Bills of Exchange Act of 1882 and the Partnerships Act of 189a 
 having estoblished the practicability and benefits of codifying British Commercial 
 Law, it is highly expedient that the commercial law of the whole British Empire 
 should now be embodied in a code ; and that therefore Government be memoral- 
 ised by the Congress to initiate the steps necessary in order to the appointment 
 for the purpose of drafting such a code, of a Commission, on which the United 
 Kingdom, and all the Colonies and countries embraced in the Empire, should be 
 duly represented." 
 
 and after a short deliate, the resolution was adopted. 
 
 Imteriai. Re(;isi'ration of Trade Marks, and the Adottion through- 
 out THE E.MI'IRE or the MERCHANDISE ^L\RKS ACT. 
 
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 Sheffield Chamber of Commerce moved : 
 
 " That in the opinion of this Congress, the general interests of the trade of the 
 Empire render it eminently desirable that the provisions of the Merchandise Marks 
 Act should be adopted, and actively carried out in all British Colonies and Depen- 
 dencies in the same manner as has produced such beneficial results in the Mother 
 Country." 
 
 and although a difference of opinion was apparent, the resolution eventually car- 
 ried by a large majority. 
 
 Bills of Lading Reform. 
 
 A long and interesting debate (in which your delegate took part) brought out 
 strong opposition from representatives of shi]i owners to any legislative interference 
 with their affairs being tolerated, and they strongly recommended conferences be- 
 tween merchants and ship owners, to adjust questions of differences on the ques- 
 tion of Bills of Lading conditions, but it was apparent that the merchants look 
 upon the owners as a large and powerful body, with distrust, and the following 
 resolution was eventually carried by a large majority : 
 
 " That this Congress desires to urge upon Her Majesty's Government, Home 
 and Colonial, the desirability of effecting by legislation : That any ship, carriers 
 by rail, or ships carrying goods or merchandise, where a through Bill of Lading 
 has been given, shall each or any of them be deen.ed to be contracting parties 
 under said Bill of Lading, and be made responsible to the consignee for any loss 
 or damage that may arise during the transmission of said goods to final port of 
 destination." 
 
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 Commercial Education, inci.udinc; tiik Scheme Imtiated isy the 
 
 LONDdN ChaMDER ok COMMERCE. 
 
 This matter I consider is one that might be profitably brought to the attention 
 of the educational authorities in British Cohimbia. The proper (jualification for 
 a commercial career, is one that ought to be ac(juire<l in our public schools, upon 
 which such liberal appropriations are annually made by the Legislature. 
 
 The resolution i)assed by Congress was introduced by the London Chamber 
 of Commerce (Sir Philip Magnus) : 
 
 " That this Congress, having before it the scheme for junior and higher com- 
 mercial education, promoted by the London Chamber of Commerce, and believing 
 that systematic education of those destined for a commercial career is essential as 
 a means of meeting foreign competition both in the Mother Country and her Col- 
 onies and Possessions, as well as for providing efllcient British clerks, and assist- 
 ants in commercial houses ; 
 
 Resolves : 
 
 {a). " That it be a recommendation from this Congress to the participat- 
 ing associations to take all pos.'-.ible steps to secure the adoption in their 
 respective localities of a course of commercial education best suitetl to local 
 requirements ; 
 
 {!>). "That in order to encourage both schoolmasters and pupils, mem- 
 bers of these Associations should, as far as possible, give a preference, in 
 employing youths, to those possessing commercial certificates ; 
 
 ((■). " Tnat these recommendations be forwarded by the London Cham- 
 ber of Commerce, in the name of the Congress, to the whole of the supporting 
 Associations, together with documents relative to that Chambers scheme, for 
 their information and guidance." 
 
 I took the opportunity, however, at Richmond, on the 2nd insl. (where I 
 had the honor ol proposing the toast of the London (Chamber of Commerce, at one 
 of the magnificent banquets given to some 400 delegates and their friends) of 
 pointing out the general ignorance obtaining on this side with respect to geogra- 
 phical knowledge of the Colonies ; and I trust a few of the incidents which have 
 come within my own personal experience, and which I related, will do no harm. 
 
 The following resolutions were also taken up and passed by Congress, as 
 follows, viz. : 
 
 EmICRAIION and COI.OMZATION. 
 
 London Chamber of Commerce (Sir Frederick Young, K.C'. M.(i.) : 
 
 " That colonization, while equally desirable as an outlet for our congested 
 population and for the development of the Colonies, can be carried out most suc- 
 cessfully by individual energy and enterprise, and private agencies supplemented 
 by .State aid. " 
 
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 Thk Necessity ok an Imperial System ok Decimal Cl-rrency, 
 Weights and Measures, 
 
 London Chamber ot Commerce (Mr. .Samuel Montagu, M.I'.) : 
 
 "That the introduction of a Decimal .System of Weights Measures and 
 Money is urgently needed, in order to increase our foreign trade, facilitate com- 
 merce, and render elementary education more effective and less ex\ieii*^ive.'' 
 
 A System ok Lmperiai. Penny Postage. 
 
 Bradford Chamber of Commerce (Mr. E. P. Arnold ForstT) : 
 
 " That in the opinion of this Congress the establishment of a uniform penny 
 rate of postage between the Mother Country and her Colonies and Dependencies 
 would not only tend to promote trade and freedom of intercourse throughout Her 
 Majesty's Dominions, but would, in an eminent degree, foster and extend the 
 cordial relations which at present exist between the various parts of the Empire. 
 This Congress therefore respectfully urges Her Majesty's Government to take 
 steps to secure, as speedily as may be, the establishment of a system of unilorm 
 penny postage throughout the whole of the British Empire." 
 
 Light Railways. 
 
 North Shields Chamber of Conmierce : 
 
 " That in the interests of the community at large, this Congress expresses its 
 opinion that the construction of Light Railways should be carried out wherever 
 necessary and practicable."' 
 
 Abolition ok the Light Dues. 
 
 Montreal Board of Trade (Sir Donairl E. Smith, K.C.M.G.) : 
 
 " Whereas the system of maintaining the lighthouse service of a country by a 
 tonnage tax on shijiping entering its ports is inequitable and does not now 
 generally prevail ; and 
 
 •' Where.as the continuance of this system in Great Britain has provoked a 
 retaliatory tax on the shipping of this country by the United States, which is not 
 imposed upon ships from countries enjoying a free lighthouse service, British ship- 
 owners being thereby placed at a disadvantage with their German competitors ; 
 and 
 
 Whereas Canada, which maintains a free lighthouse service on its extensive 
 coast line, suffers by reason of Canadian shipowners (when engaged in American 
 tr.ide) being compelled to pay, in addition to their share of the Canadian taxation, 
 the dues in British ports and the retaliatory tax in the United States ; 
 
 Therefore resolved — That this Congress take steps towards procuring such 
 change in the system of maintaining the lighthouse service of Great Britain as will 
 relieve shipping from any direct charge therefor and the shipping of the Empire 
 from liability to retaliatory taxation by foreign countries." 
 
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 Treaties with Native Trihes and Territorial Delimitation. 
 
 Latjos Chamber of Comiiierce (Mr. John I). Fairley) : 
 
 " That in the opinion of this Congress the interests of British trade are certain 
 to suffer so long as the Government of this country does not, before arranging or 
 concluding treaties with native tribes, before recognising those made by other 
 nations, or before settling questions of delimitation of territory with other powers, 
 put itself in communioation with Uritish merchants trading in or with the places 
 in question, or with Chambers of Commerce, possessed of information as to the 
 interests involved," 
 
 "That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister and the 
 the Secretary of State for the Colonies." 
 
 Several other c|uesiions of an important character had to i)e left .)Ver in con- 
 sequence of no further time being available for discussing them, but the impression 
 generally prevailed that much good might be expected as the result of the discus" 
 sions by Congress, the interchange of views of the delegates from so many 
 different parts of the Empire, and the ])ersonal intercourse between the public 
 men, shipowners, merchants, and others connected with British commerce from 
 all parts of her Majesty's Dominions. 
 
 The late Hon. John Robson, as you are aware, had been appointed delegate 
 from Vancouver Board of Trade, but his unfortunate accident and subsequent 
 illness prevented his attendance. I took occasion to mention this after his decease, 
 and on referring to the painful incident, the Right Honourable the President, .Sir 
 John Lubbock, charged the British Columbia delegates to convey to our respective 
 Boards the deepest sympathy felt by the Congress at the untimely loss of Mr. 
 Robson. 
 
 I will only add that the London Chamber of Commerce by inaugurating 
 these commercial Congresses, has done so in the most ihonnigh and hearty man- 
 ner. Its or;^anisations have been most skilfully planned and carried out by some 
 of the most prominent men of the day, men having the interests of Great Britain's 
 commerce and greatness at heart ; all working with a sincere desire to maintain 
 and extend that greatness, and moreover, to strengthen the unity of the Empire 
 itself. 
 
 The hospitality wf London is proverbial, but nothing could excel the attention 
 and generosity of the London Chamber of Commerce, in furnishing a continuous 
 series of magnificent entertainments to the delegates and their friends, by whom 
 they were most thoroughly appreciated. In addition to the hospitalities of the 
 London Chamber, Lord Brassey, Sir Jolin Lubbock, Sir Whittaker Ellis, Colonel 
 North and others, vied with each other in the same direction, and I am confident 
 the delegates will not soon forget the uniform courtesy which met them on all sides. 
 
 I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, 
 
 Vour obedient .servant, 
 
 ROBT. WARD. 
 
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 Report of Committee on Northern Mall Service. 
 
 Victoria, Jan. i8tli, 1892. 
 
 To the Council of the Board of Trade, Victoria : 
 
 Sirs, — Agreeably to ihe request from the .Secretary, we furnish below the 
 informalii'ii desired respecting the mail service on the Northern route. 
 
 I. In the opinion of your Committee, the service should be fortnightly to the 
 following points, viz. : 
 
 Alert Hay, 
 Rivers Inlet, 
 Uella Bella, 
 
 China Hat, 
 Lowe Inlet, 
 Irving, 
 
 Port Essington, 
 
 Inverness, 
 
 Metlakathla, 
 
 Fort .Simpson, 
 Naas. 
 
 2. And to .Skidegate monthly, and fortnightly or monthly to such other con- 
 venient points en route as may be established hereafter, when there is sufficient 
 business to warrant the steamer having the mail contract calling at such points. 
 
 Your Committee take this opportunity of directing attention to the great 
 injustice which has been done to the Northern sections of this Province, reached 
 by water conniiunicalion, by the withdrawal of the mail service during several 
 months past, and urgently request the Board to press immediate action in the 
 matter. 
 
 As showing the importance of the district referred to, we beg to point out 
 that about 140,000 cases of salmon, are packed each season, at the different points 
 on this route, representing a large value, which is almost wholly expended in. 
 labor and supplies. The district is also the source thiough which large supplies 
 are sent for interior trading points, and in many of the places settlers are increasing 
 rapidly. With regular steamer communication, this district will rapidly develop. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. H. TURNER, 
 
 Chairman of Committee. 
 
 Resolutions of Condolence. 
 
 /resolution of the British Columbia Board of Trade, passed October gth, iSgi : 
 
 " That this Board desires to place on record its deep sense of the loss it has 
 sustained by the death of two of its members, Mr. Edc.ar Marvin, Sen., and 
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 Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and a member of this Hoard since incorpora- 
 tion ; Mr. (Ireen having been an original member of the Board, and for many 
 years an active and valuable member of the Council." 
 
 Resolution of the British Columbia Board of Traiie, passed April /si, iS()2 : 
 
 Whereas, since the previous (Quarterly Cieneral Meeting, two meml)ers of the 
 Board have passed over to the great majority ; Mr. J as. C. Hai.e.s having been 
 c(mnected with the Institution since incorporation, and Mr. (;eor(;e M<irison 
 having joined in 1880 ; Therefore, be it resolved, that the deaths be recorded on 
 the minutes, and votes ol condolence be forwarded to the bereaved relatives." 
 
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 " .Silver 177.29 oz., lead 74%. 
 
 " ISilver 102.9 oz., lead 69%. 
 
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 Land Regulations. 
 
 Any person, Itcin^; the head of .1 family, a widow or sinj^le man over iS years 
 of age, being a Hritis' sul)jeil, or alien jjiirposing to become a Hrilish subject, car 
 pre-empt 160 acres at $1.00 |)cr acre ; but no Crown grant can issue until the pre- 
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 l.mber and hay lands can be leasid from the Covernment, the former for not 
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 pay a yearly rental of ten cents per acre, and a royally of 50 cents per 1,000 feet 
 on all logs cut. Leases of land for other purposes may a'so be granted by the 
 Lieutenant-(iovernor-in-Council. 
 
 Rate of Wages paid in the various Trades in Britisii 
 
 Columbia. 
 
 Per Day, IVorkijt^ Hours. 
 
 Bricklayers $5 00 9 hours 
 
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 Plasterers. 4 50 to $5 00. . ..9 " 
 
 Hod Carriers 2 25 to 2 50. ... 9 " 
 
 Carpenters and Joiners 3 00 to 3 25. . . .9 " 
 
 Tinsmiths and Cornice Workers 3 00 9 " 
 
 ['lumbers 3 00 to $4 00. ... 9 " 
 
 .Ship Carpenters and Caulkers, new work 4 50 9 " 
 
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 Tailors Average wages $2 50— mostly piece work 
 
 Tailoresses " " 150 " •' 
 
 Bakers — with board $65 to $ 75 per month 
 
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 Pattern Makers 30010 350 " 10 " 
 
 Machinists, Boiler Makers and Blacksmiths. . 30010 325 " 10 " 
 
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5?J BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TR^DE. 
 
 Sleamhoat Firemen $50 per month and Board 
 
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 Steamlioat Fngineers $75 to $125 per month and hoard 
 
 Female Domestics $15 to $25 per month 
 
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 the demand. 
 
 Relative Values of Pacific Coast Fuels. 
 
 As an impartial estimate showing the superiority of the V'ancouver Island 
 coals, the following tahle establishes the comparative value of these and other 
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 States. 
 
 One cord yS feet by 4 feet by 4 feet) of merchantable oak wood is there said 
 to be ecpial to : 
 
 Nannimo Coal (Vancouver Island) 1,800 
 
 IJellingham Hay Coal (Washington) 2,200 
 
 Seattle Coal (Washington) 2,400 
 
 Rocky Mountain Coal (Wyoming, etc) 2,500 
 
 Coos Hay Ccal (Oregon) 2,600 
 
 Mount Diablo Coal (California) 2,600 
 
 The following statement of the weights of steam, obtained as the result of 
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 may also be referred to. The water to be evaporated had first been raised to a 
 temperature of 212' F. The experiments were made by the Chief Engineer of 
 the U. S. Navy Yard at Mare Island : 
 
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 Nanaimo CopI 372.64 
 
 Rocky .Mountain, Monte Diablo, Coos Bay and Sealt'e. 319.98 
 

 APPENDICES. 
 
 53 
 
 Table Showing the Annual Production of Coal in 
 
 British Columbia. 
 
 Tons. 
 Coal mined at SiK|uash by H. 15. ( !n. at various times 
 
 l)et\veen 1836 and 1852, say 10,000 
 
 Total Coal shipped from N'anaimo, October, 1852, to 
 
 November, 1859 25,308 
 
 1S59 (two months) 1,089 
 
 18C0 14.247 
 
 1861 I3i774 
 
 1862 18,118 
 
 1863 21,345 
 
 1864 28,632 
 
 1865 32,819 
 
 1866 25,115 
 
 1867 3«.239 
 
 186S 44.005 
 
 1869 35-^o2 
 
 1870 29,843 
 
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 1874 81.547 
 
 1875 no,i45 
 
 1876 139. 192 
 
 1877 154.052 
 
 1878 170,846 
 
 >879 241.301 
 
 1880 267,595 
 
 1881 228,357 
 
 1882 282, 1 39 
 
 1883 213.299 
 
 1884 394,070 
 
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 1886 326,636 
 
 1887 41 3. 3^*0 
 
 1888 489,301 
 
 1889 579.830 
 
 1890 678,140 
 
 1891 1,029,097 
 
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 British Columbia Salmon Pack, Season 1891. 
 
 Fraskr River — 
 
 Ewen & Co 
 
 Bon Accord Fishery Co 
 
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 An^flo British Columbia Packing 
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 Canoe Pass 
 
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 Garry Point 
 
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 CASES. 
 
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 10,000 
 
 British Columbia Canning Co. 
 
 Wellington Packing Co 
 
 Delta Canning Co 
 
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 Beaver Canning Co 
 
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 Lulu isiand Canning Co 
 
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 Wanuck Packing Co 
 
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 Skeena River — 
 
 Inverness Canning Co 
 
 Anglo British Col. Packing Co. 
 
 North Pacific 
 
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 Standard Packing Co 
 
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 B.ijmoral Cannmg Co 
 
 British Columbia Cannery Co. (L'd) 
 
 650 
 
 14,001 
 
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 34.924 
 
 3.876 
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 8.031 
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 10,717 
 
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 10,978 
 
 ".793 
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 Naas River— cases. 
 
 A. J. McLellan 5.473 
 
 Casc.ide Packiig Co. 2,770 
 
 British Columbia Canning Co. (L'd) 2,080 
 
 • T0t.1l '0.323 
 
 Gr.-ind tot.il 3>4.893 
 
 TOTALS FOR DIFFERENT LOCALITIES. 
 
 1890. 
 
 Fraser River ;^4 1,889 
 
 Alert Bay 7,280 
 
 River's Inlet 32,961 
 
 Gardiner's Inlet 3-7 '9 
 
 Lowe Inlet 6,087 
 
 Skeena River 90.995 
 
 Naas River 23,906 
 
 Bute Inlet 2,627 
 
 1891. 
 
 ■78.954 
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 .34.924 
 
 3.876 
 
 8,031 
 
 78,135 
 
 '0.323 
 
 Total number of cases. .409,464 314,893 
 
 SHIPMENTS FOR 1891. 
 
 United Kingdom 220,761 
 
 Csinada (Eastern Provinces) 60,950 
 
 Australia 23,534 
 
 China 'oo 
 
 India 'oo 
 
 Singapore 50 
 
 United States 35° 
 
 Local sales and stock on hand 8,948 
 
 Total 3'4.893 
 
 DETAIL TO UNITED KINGIX3M. 
 
 London (direct) 122,850 
 
 Liverpool " . . 93.4'7 
 
 " " via Hong Kong '.300 
 
 '• " via C. P. R.iilway 3.'94 
 
 Total 320,761 
 
 THE ANNUAL PACK. 
 
 (Since the beginning of the Industry.) 
 
 1876 9.847 
 
 1877 67,387 
 
 1878 113.601 
 
 1879 61,093 
 
 1880 61,849 
 
 1881 177.276 
 
 1882 255,061 
 
 1883 196,292 
 
 1884 141,242 
 
 1885 108,517 
 
 1886 161.264 
 
 1887 204,083 
 
 1888 184,040 
 
 1889 4'4.294 
 
 1890 409.464 
 
 1891 3'4.893 
 
 British Columbia Salmon Fleet, 1891-2. 
 
 NAME. 
 
 FROM. 
 
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 FOR. 
 
 CASES. 
 
 38.623 
 41,640 
 30,811 
 
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 33,366 
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 Br. bark Serica 
 
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 Victoria 
 
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 Sept. 29. . 
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 London 
 
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 March 17. 
 
 Br. bark Lehu 
 
 April 6. 
 April s. 
 April 19. 
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 Br. bark City of CarUsle 
 
 July 3. 
 
 A— Sailed from this port Nov, 31. B— From Vancouver with part cargo of lumber. 
 
APPENDICES. 59 
 
 Catch of Sealing Schooners, 1891. 
 
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 519 
 517 
 191 
 
 405 
 751 
 701 
 
 307 
 
 235 
 406 
 1261 
 374 
 473 
 
 974 
 066 
 
 548 
 848 
 418 
 
 445 
 
 584 
 
 224 
 
 176 
 
 712 
 
 340 
 
 136 
 
 294 
 
 462 j 
 
 409 j 
 
 200 i 
 
 801 
 
 442 ; I5S8 
 
 373 22 
 568 1 1 70 
 
 2435 
 171 
 
 3 
 
 1021 
 
 641 
 
 264 
 
 82 
 
 267 
 
 52 
 1484 
 
 47 
 
 876 
 
 82 
 
 1062 
 
 330 
 
 79 
 
 65 
 691 
 
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 2381 
 
 98 
 
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 21 
 
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 504 
 
 1639 
 
 241 
 
 985 
 374 
 
 216 
 
 1547 
 
 154 
 
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 CATCH OF SEALING SCHOONERS-Contimed. 
 
 Vkssel. 
 
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 Tons. , Boats. !(^,^^^^,^; J 
 
 Laura ' 19 
 
 Ariel 91 
 
 Venture 48 
 
 Otto •••• 85 
 
 6 
 10 
 
 15 
 
 5 
 
 6 
 7 
 4 
 7 
 
 14 
 
 16 
 
 20 
 
 6 
 
 CATCH. 
 
 I jwer 
 Coast. 
 
 Upper 
 Coast. 
 
 49 Vessels ~| 
 
 16 Canoes. 
 
 J 
 
 BorealJH 
 
 Aclditi 
 
 Indian Canoes 
 
 Total catch for year. 
 
 334- 
 
 584 696 356 4127 17443 
 
 Catch oft' Ivu rile Isl ands j 
 
 onal In dian C atch b oug hi by Tr aders. 
 
 1549 ! 
 
 Behring 
 Sea. 
 
 61 
 1082 
 
 659 
 48 
 
 28847 
 
 399 
 
 1549 
 
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 The Board is iiuk-bled to the courtesy and kindness of Mr. A. K. Milne, Col- 
 lector of Customs, for the following information re Sealing Fleet. 
 
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 15 
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 22 
 
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 24 
 
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 26 
 
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 29 
 
 30 
 
 31 
 
 32 
 
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 35 
 36 
 37 
 38 
 39 
 40 
 
 41 
 
 42 
 43 
 
 Namk ok Vessel. 
 
 Maggie Mac 
 
 .Sea Lion 
 
 Laura 
 
 Teresa 
 
 W. 1'. Sayward ... 
 Annie E. Paint. ... 
 Walter A. Earle... 
 
 K. B. Marvin 
 
 Minnie 
 
 Umhrin.i 
 
 Labrador 
 
 Mascot • 
 
 Ocean Belle 
 
 Oscar and Ilattie. . 
 Carlotta G. Cox . . . 
 
 C. H. Tapper 
 
 Carmolite 
 
 Rosie Olsen , 
 
 Maud S , 
 
 (leneva , 
 
 Beatrice 
 
 Mary Taylor 
 
 Anioko 
 
 Thistle (steamer).. . 
 
 Aurora 
 
 Pioneer .... 
 
 Viva 
 
 Borealis 
 
 Penelope 
 
 Annie C Moore. . . 
 
 Katharine 
 
 Triumph 
 
 May Bel' 
 
 Venture 
 
 Ariel 
 
 Kate 
 
 Mischief (steamer) . 
 
 .Sapphire 
 
 Sadie Turpel 
 
 Wanderer 
 
 Victoria 
 
 Winifred 
 
 Favorite 
 
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 63 
 59 
 82 
 68 
 
 117 
 10 
 
 98 
 
 25 
 40 
 
 83 
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 76 
 99 
 99 
 39 
 97 
 93 
 66 
 
 42 
 75 
 147 
 41 
 66 
 92 
 
 37 
 70 
 
 113 
 
 81 
 98 
 
 58 
 48 
 
 91 
 58 
 48 
 124 
 56 
 25 
 63 
 13 
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 23 
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 24 
 
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 24 
 26 
 
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 15 
 
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 26 
 
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 Feh'y, 
 
 January 9th, 1892. 
 
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 " 27th, " 
 
 " 23rd, " 
 
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 47 
 48 
 
 49 
 
 50 
 51 
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 Name of Vessel. 
 
 Walter L. Rich .... 
 
 Minnie 
 
 Mary Ellen 
 
 Henrietta 
 
 Fawn 
 
 Brenda 
 
 Mermaid 
 
 Mountain Chief. . . . 
 Agnes McDonald. . 
 
 Lottie 
 
 C. D. Rand 
 
 Otto 
 
 Arietas 
 
 Maria 
 
 Dora Sieward 
 
 Enterprise 
 
 Walter V. Hall.... 
 Willie McGowan . . 
 
 Libbie 
 
 Ariel 
 
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 46 
 63 
 31 
 59 
 100 
 
 73 
 
 23 
 
 107 
 
 19 
 
 51 
 
 86 
 
 86 
 94 
 94 
 69 
 99 
 115 
 93 
 74 
 
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 Date of Clear- 
 ance. 
 
 ,1 Feb'y 
 
 10 
 14 
 
 5 
 10 
 
 2 
 6 
 8 
 
 March 
 
 April 
 
 939 ! 488 
 
 18 
 
 270 
 
 244 
 
 22nd, 1892. 
 
 23r(l, 
 
 26th, 
 
 I2th, 
 
 26th, 
 
 28th, 
 
 3>st, 
 
 I2th, 
 
 I2th, 
 
 13th, 
 
 I3t'i. 
 23rd, 
 
 25th, 
 26th, 
 30th, 
 nth, 
 13th, 
 14th, 
 I4lh, 
 14th, 
 
 February 6th, 1892. 
 
 May 
 
 VANCOUVER 
 
 SEALING FLEET, It 92. 
 
 Tons. 
 
 Vancouver Belle 73 
 
 C. D. Rand 52 
 
 l?eatrice 49 
 
 SS. Eliza Edwards 37 
 
 Labrador 16 
 
 Maud M 47 
 
 Crew. 
 .. 24 
 . . 21 
 . . 22 
 
 •• 7 
 .. 17 
 . . 20 
 
SHIPPINQ 
 
 The Board is indebted to the courtesy and kindness of Mr. A. K. Milne, 
 Collector of Cvistoms, for the following Shipping information : 
 
 PORT OP VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 Statkment of Vessels, British and Foreign, employed in the coasting trade of 
 the Dominion of Canada, which arrived ai or departed from this I'ort, during the 
 fiscal year ending 30th June, 1892 : 
 
 Vessels Arrived, British. Vessels Departed, British. 
 
 Dp-scRtiTiox OF No. Crew No. Crt-w 
 
 Vessels. Vessels. Tonnage. No. Vessels. Tonnage. No. 
 
 .Steamers : 
 
 Screw 1058 399095 I96r5 1066 384741 19091 
 
 Paddle 275 222799 1 1824 275 206872 1 1680 
 
 Stern Wheel 63 r432i8 1890 62 42532 i860 
 
 Total Steamers 1396 665112 ,33329 1403 634145 32631 
 
 Sailing Vessels : 
 
 Ships.... I 750 14 3 2,793 68 
 
 Barques 2 2,048 33 7 6,209 98 
 
 Schooners 11 347 34 13 502 39 
 
 Sloops , 89 461 194 95 492 210 
 
 Total Sailing Vessels. . . 103 3606 275 118 9996 415 
 
 <'irand Total.... 1499 668718 33604 1521 644141 33046 
 
 RECAPITULATIO.N'. 
 
 No. Tonnage. Crew. 
 
 Arrived, British 1499 668718 33604 
 
 Dtparted, British 1521 644141 33046 
 
 Grand Total, Arrived and Departed 3)020 1,312,859 66,650 
 
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 PORT OP VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 Annual Return, shewing the description, number and tonnage of vessels 
 built and registered at this Port during the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1892 : 
 
 Class of I 'essel. Built. Registered. 
 
 No. Tonnage. No, Tonnage, 
 
 Steamers : 
 Screw 7 133 2 77 
 
 Sailing Vessels : 
 
 Sloops 6 270 2 84 
 
 Barges, etc 13 828 
 
 Total Sailing Vessels 19 1098 2 84 
 
 Grand Total 26 1231 4 161 
 
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 PORT OP VICTORIA. B. O. 
 
 Staticmeni' of Vessels, liritish, Canadian antl Foreign, entered oulwards 
 (for sea) at this Port during llie year ending 30th June, 1892 : 
 
 IVith Cargoes, 
 
 QlANTlTV 
 
 OK Frkiuht. 
 Countries to which No. of Tons Tons Crew 
 
 Cleared. Vessels. Register. Weinlit. No. 
 
 British : 
 
 United Kingdom 3 2636 3613 58 
 
 United .States I 864 15 35 
 
 Japan 10 17278 289 570 
 
 Total 14 20778 3917 663 
 
 ('ANADIAN : 
 United States I 48 25 7 
 
 FOREION : 
 United .States 49' 447249 14868 28233 
 
 /;/ Ballast. 
 Britimi : 
 United States 18 23849 684 
 
 Canadian : 
 
 United Citates 35 8994 .... 505 
 
 To Sea Fisheries 68 4817 1024 
 
 FOREIC.N : 
 
 United States 386 355280 18527 
 
 To Sea 1* isheries i 46 .... 18 
 
 recapitulation. 
 
 . With Cargoes, 
 
 British 14 20778 3917 663 
 
 Canadian I 48 25 7 
 
 Foreign 491 447249 14868 28233 
 
 ^ Total „ 506 468075 18810 28903 
 
 In Ballast. 
 
 British 18 23849 684 
 
 Canadian 103 1381 1 1529 
 
 Foreign 387 355326 .... 18545 
 
 Total 508 392986 20758 
 
 Grand Total 1014 861061 18810 49661 
 
APPENDICES. 65 
 
 PORT OP VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 SrATEMENi of Vessels, British, Canadian iiml Korciyii, entered inwards 
 (from sea) at this Port, during the fiscal year ending; 30th June, 1S92 : 
 
 With Carol's. hi Halhul. 
 
 Qr.VNTtTV 
 OK FRKIlilll. 
 
 No. of ToiiH Tv>ns No. No. Toii>* No. 
 
 Whence Arrived. Wnsels. RcgiNtcr, Prei(fht. Crew. \'e«tseU, Ki-jfistiT. Crow. 
 
 Bkmsil : 
 
 United Kingdom 13 10763 14832 259 
 
 United States i 1660 2 46 
 
 Japan 7 12295 'SS^ 422 
 
 Sandwich Islands .... 1 978 21 
 
 Total 21 24718 16390 727 I 978 21 
 
 Canadian : 
 
 United Stales 4 381 370 35 31 6845 456 
 
 Siam I 904 1000 22 
 
 Peru I 1 37 1 17 
 
 Brazil .... 2 3119 40 
 
 From S. Fisheries 48 3617 260 771 
 
 Total 'i^z 4902 1630 828 34 11335 513 
 
 FOREKIN : 
 
 United States 690 630951 28924 37853 194 172169 8567 
 
 Chili I 622 13 
 
 Total 690 630951 28924 37853 195172791 8580 
 
 Grand Total 764 660571 46944 39408 230 185104 91 14 
 
 RECAl'ITULATtON. 
 
 British 21 24718 16390 727 1 978 21 
 
 Canadian 53 4902 1630 828 34 1 1335 5>3 
 
 Foreign 690 630951 28924 37853 195 172791 8580 
 
 Total 764 660571 46944 39408 230 185104 91 14 
 
 Grand Total 994 845675 48522 
 
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 PORT OP VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 Statement shawing the number of Vessels, with their tonnage and crews, 
 
 which arrived at and departed from this Port during the fiscal year ending 30th 
 June, 1892, distinguishing the countries to which they belong : 
 
 Arrived. Departed. 
 
 Under what Flagr. No. Tons. Crew. No, Tons. Crew. 
 
 British 109 4 1933 2089 136 58486 2883 
 
 United States 880 798838 46331 878 802575 46778 
 
 Norwegian and Swedish.. 2 1734 29 .... .... .... 
 
 Nicaraguan 2 2548 60 .... .... .... 
 
 Chilian i 622 13 
 
 Total 994 845675 48522 1014 861061 49661 
 
 RECAI'ITUl.ATION. 
 
 Birtish Steamer? 39 21069 944 59 47376 1690 
 
 British Sailin^j Vessels .. . 70 20864 1145 77 11 no 1193 
 
 Total British 109 41933 2089 136 58486 2883 
 
 Foreign Steamers 852 800568 46289 857 801889 46690 
 
 For.ign Sailing Vessels. .. n 3174 144 %i 686 88 
 
 Total Foreign 885 803742 46433 878 802575 46778 
 
 Total British and Foreign. 994 845675 48522 1014 861061 49661 
 
 Exports the Produce of Canada, from the Province o^ 
 British Columbia, for 21 Years ending June 
 
 30th, 1892: 
 
 ■ 
 
 • ' ■ 
 
 
 
 Anim.ils and 
 
 Agric' 1 
 
 Miscel- 
 
 
 Year. 
 
 The Mine 
 
 Fisheries. 
 
 Forest. 
 
 their Prtiduce. 
 
 Products. 
 
 laneous. 
 
 Total. 
 
 .87a 
 
 $>.389..s8s 
 
 $ 37707 
 
 $314,377 
 
 $214,700 
 
 $ '43 
 
 $ 1,540 
 
 $,1858,051 
 
 '873 
 
 1,234,363 
 
 43.361 
 
 21 1,026 
 
 259,392 
 
 3.88s 
 
 '■'97 
 
 1,742,123 
 
 .874 
 
 >.35«.HS 
 
 114,118 
 
 260,1 16 
 
 320.625 
 
 5.396 
 
 443 
 
 3.05'. 743 
 
 •875 
 
 1.939.294 
 
 133.986 
 
 292,468 
 
 411,810 
 
 9.737 
 
 
 3.777.385 
 
 1876 
 
 2,032,139 
 
 7 '.33^ 
 
 373.430 
 
 329,027 
 
 1.080 
 
 68 
 
 3,709,083 
 
 .877 
 
 1,708,848 
 
 105,603 
 
 287,042 
 
 33o.>>93 
 
 3.f>«3 
 
 '.500 
 
 3,346,969 
 
 1878 
 
 "•759. '7' 
 
 423,840 
 
 337..360 
 
 357.3'4 
 
 462 
 
 
 3,768,147 
 
 1879 
 
 1,530,813 
 
 633.493 
 
 373.366 
 
 268,671 
 
 3.505 
 
 57 
 
 3,708,848 
 
 1880 
 
 1,664,636 
 
 3«7.4>o 
 
 258,804 
 
 339.318 
 
 3.843 
 
 100 
 
 3,584,001 
 
 1881 
 
 i.3'7.o79 
 
 400,984 
 
 '73.647 
 
 350.474 
 
 248 
 
 33 
 
 3.33'.554 
 
 1882 
 
 «. 437.07a 
 
 976,90^ 
 
 363.875 
 
 300,429 
 
 946 
 
 a,6i6 
 
 3,080,841 
 
 1883 
 
 1,309,646 
 
 '.333.385 
 
 407.624 
 
 387.394 
 
 6.791 
 
 443 
 
 3.345.363 
 
 1884 
 
 1,441,053 
 
 899.37' 
 
 458.365 
 
 37'.796 
 
 '.745 
 
 '.4'3 
 
 3.100,404 
 
 188s 
 
 >.7S9.5" 
 
 737.673 
 
 363,071 
 
 414.364 
 
 3.334 
 
 5.948 
 
 3. '73.39' 
 
 1886 
 
 '.730.33s 
 
 643,053 
 
 '94.488 
 
 329.348 
 
 '.907 
 
 3,811 
 
 3,891,811 
 
 1887 
 
 1,833,837 
 
 9'o..S59 
 
 335.9'3 
 
 380,136 
 
 10,365 
 
 >i9" 
 
 3.37'.6oi 
 
 1888 
 
 1,889,805 
 
 1,164,019 
 
 44 '.957 
 
 3 '8.839 
 
 37.631 
 
 85,836 
 
 3,938,077 
 
 1889 
 
 '.377.osa 
 
 W3.633 
 
 449.036 
 
 397.685 
 
 '4.83' 
 
 103,089 
 
 4,334,306 
 
 1890 
 
 a.375.770 
 
 3.374.7'7 
 
 335.881 
 
 .346. '59 
 
 9.833 
 
 "3.37' 
 
 5.545.631 
 
 .89. 
 
 3,930,329 
 
 3,374.686 
 
 374.996 
 
 294,646 
 
 5.016 
 
 30.434 
 
 6,357,158 
 
 189a 
 
 a.979.470 
 
 3.35 '.083 
 
 435.378 
 
 390.854 
 
 35,018 
 
 3 '.976 
 
 6.574.989 
 
APPENDICES. 
 
 6^ 
 
 Imports Into the Province of British Columbia for 
 21 Years ending 30th June, 1892. 
 
 
 Value of 
 
 
 Total 
 
 
 Imports. 
 
 To 30th June, 1872 
 
 .■$i,79o.3S» 
 
 From Canada 
 
 22.215 
 
 To 30th June, 1873 
 
 .. 2,191,011 
 
 From Canada 
 
 75.604 
 
 To 30th June, 1874 
 
 .. 2,085,560 
 
 From Canada 
 
 66,104 
 
 To 30th June, 1875 
 
 • 2.S43.5'5a 
 
 
 
 To 30th June, 1876 
 
 •• 2.997.597 
 
 From Canada 
 
 •• '29.735 
 
 To 30th June, 1877 
 
 . . 2,220,968 
 
 From Canada 
 
 •• "63,143 
 
 To3othjun 1878 
 
 .. 2,244,503 
 
 From Canada 
 
 • '44.7S4 
 
 To 30th June, 1870 
 
 . . 2,440,781 
 
 From Canada 
 
 184,951 
 
 To 30th June, 1880 
 
 • • 1.689,394 
 
 From Can.ida 
 
 208,072 
 
 To 30th June, 1881 
 
 • 2,489.643 
 
 From C.inad.i 
 
 . . 387, 1 1 1 
 
 To 30th June, 1882 
 
 .. 2,899.223 
 
 
 
 To 30th June, 1883 
 
 •• 3.937.S.36 
 
 From Canada 
 
 624,207 
 
 To 30th June, 1884 
 
 . . 4,142,286 
 
 From Can.ida 
 
 . . 789.287 
 
 To 30th June, 1885 
 
 . . 4,089,492 
 
 From Cinada 
 
 • • 927.0.S4 
 
 To 30th June, 1886 
 
 •• 3.953.299 
 
 To 30th June, 1887 
 
 •• 3.547.852 
 
 To 30th June. 1888 
 
 •• 3.509.95' 
 
 To 30th Juno, 1889 
 
 • 3.763.127 
 
 To 30th June, 1890 
 
 •• 4.379,272 
 
 To 30th June, i8qi 
 
 ■• 5.478.883 
 
 Til 30th June, i8j2 
 
 • 6,495,589 
 
 Goods Entered for Home Consi'mption. 
 
 ^ ' ^ 
 
 Dutiable Free Duty 
 
 Goods. Goods. Total. Collected. 
 
 $1,600,361 $ 166,707 $1,767,068 $342,400 40 
 
 22,215 22,215 
 
 1,569,113 507.364 2,076,476 302.147 65 
 
 75.604 75.604 
 
 1.676,793 371.544 2,048,336 336.494 47 
 
 66,104 66,104 
 
 1,924,483 566,111 2,490,593 4'3.92' 50 
 
 • "7.054 " .354 
 
 2,237,07a 707,906 2,94^,978 488,384 5 J 
 
 '29.73s '29.735 
 
 1,820,391 346,318 2,166,709 403,520 21 
 
 '63,14a 163.143 
 
 1,905,301 .367,926 2,273, 127 426,125 14 
 
 '44.754 '44.7.S4 
 
 '.997. '25 .?2o,326 2,317,454 484.704 04 
 
 184,95' 184.95' 
 
 1,614,165 '22,451 2,457,116 45o.'7S 43 
 
 208,073 208,072 
 
 2,21/;, 153 242,963 i,7;6,6i6 589,4113 6a 
 
 387, 1 1 1 387, 1 1 1 
 
 2,472,174 404.287 2,875,461 678,104 53 
 
 449.768 449.768 
 
 3.33 '.023 S.S0.833 3.866,856 907.65s 54 
 
 624,207 624,207 
 
 3.337.642 702,693 4,040,335 884,076 21 
 
 789.287 789.287 
 
 3.458.529 564.923 4.023,453 966,143 64 
 
 927.054 927.054 
 
 2. 95'. 379 '.060,347 4,011,726 880,22665 
 
 3.065,791 560,348 3,626,139 883,421 53 
 
 2,674,941 729,266 3,401,307 861,465 14 
 
 2,002,646 807,140 3,809,786 974,675 69 
 
 3.357.'" '.030,375 4.287,486 1,075,215 JO 
 
 4,261,207 1,074,983 5,336,190 1,346,059 42 
 
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 I . . * 
 
 BKH-LAWS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 British Columbia Board of Trade 
 
 AS AMENDED TO JULY Bth. 1892. 
 
 MEETINGS. 
 
 I. The Annual General Meeting of members of the " British Columbia 
 Board of Trade " shall be held on the first Friday in July, at 3 p.m. The Regular 
 (Quarter-) General Meetings of the Board shall be held at the same hour on the 
 first Friday of the months of January, April, July and October, each year, and at 
 the time prescribed for the Annual General Meeting. .Should the day of meeting, 
 eiiher Annual <: r Quarterly, fall on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held the 
 following day. 
 
 QUORUM. 
 
 II. At any General Meeting fifteen members present in person shall con- 
 stitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Should a quorum not be formed 
 by 3.30 p.m. on any occasion, the meeting shall stand adjourned for one week. 
 At Council Meetings, five shall form a quorum (including the President, Vice- 
 President, or member elected to act as chairman), 
 
 PLACE OK MEETING. 
 
 III. The place of meeting shall be arranged from time to time by the 
 Council, and mentioned in the notices calling each meeting, until such time as a 
 regular place of meeting shall have been determined by the Council. 
 
 ORDER OK BUSINESS. 
 
 IV. Reading Minutes of last Meeting. 
 Reports and Communications. 
 Elections to fill Vacancies. 
 Unfinished Business. 
 Miscellaneous Business. 
 
 Nomination and Election of New Members. 
 
BYE-LAWS. 
 
 AUDIT. 
 
 V. At the Regular Quarterly Cleneral Meeting held in April of each year, 
 the President shall appoint a committee of three to audit the books and accounts 
 of the Secretary-Treasurer for presentation at the Annual tieneral Meeting. 
 
 MOTIONS. 
 
 VI. {a) All motions, except those for previous questions, postponement or 
 adjournment, shall be nuide in writing ; and no debate shall be permitted except 
 on a motion regularly moved and seconded ; every motion ma<le in writing shall 
 be read by 'he proposer in his place previous to ottering it to the President. 
 
 {6) Unless with the consent of two-thirds of the meeting, no subjects shall be 
 introduced for discussion at any General Meeting of which notice has not been 
 given in writing, either at a previous meeting or to the Secretary ten days prior to 
 the holding of such General Meeting, and the subject for discussion shall l)e stated 
 l)y the Secretary in his notice of the meeting. 
 
 ((•) No member shall speak twice on the same subject, except by permission 
 or by way of explanation. 
 
 {(i) A member may call for a division on any motion, should any doubt exist 
 as to the ruling of the President or chairman of the meeting. 
 
 ALTERATION OF HVK-I.AWS. 
 
 '•It 
 
 VII. Notice to amend any Pye-Law, or to introduce a new one, shall be 
 made in writing at the Regular (Quarterly General Meeting next previous to the 
 one at which it is intended to be considered. Any such notice as aforesaid, must 
 contain in full the wording of the proposed amendment or addition. 
 
 II 
 
 KNTRANCE KEE ANU Sl'DSCRM'TIONS. 
 
 VIII. {a) After the Annual General Meeting to be held in July, 1891, any 
 person desirous of joining the Board of Trade, shall pay an entrance fee of Thirty 
 Dollars ($30.00), in addition to his annual subscription. 
 
 (6) The annual subscription of members shall be Twelve dollars, payable by 
 quarterly instalments of Three dollars, the first instalment thereof payable in 
 advance to the Secretary, at the office of the Council of the Hoard of Trade. 
 
 (r) Managers or .Vgents of all Incorporated Financial, Commercial or Manu- 
 facturing Institutions in the Province, who are members in good standing of this 
 Hoard, and who are desirous of leaving the Province or resigning their respective 
 positions, may by and with the consent of said Board, transfer their certificates of 
 membership to their respective successors in office, which successor on being duly 
 proposed and elected as a member of the Hoard, shall be entitled while holding 
 such office to all the rights and privileges of his predecessor without the usual fee 
 of $30.00 for membership. 
 
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 72 
 
 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE. 
 
 ((/) Members in arrears for three months shall be deemed delinquent, and their 
 names may be posted up in the office of the Board for one month, and the Secre- 
 tary shall notify them to that effect. After thirty days from the da»e of such 
 notice and posting, their names shall be lial)le to be removed from the " Roll of 
 Members." 
 
 (t) A list of delinquent members (if any), if called for by any member, shall 
 be read at each Quarterly General Meeting, and their names duly entered on the 
 minutes of said meeting. 
 
 ARBITRATION, 
 
 IX. (i) Uefore any arlMtration can be entered upon, the i)artics shall execute 
 a bond of submission as provided by Statute. 
 
 (2) In case of arl)itration, the Arbitrators shall l)e selected from the " Hoard 
 of Arl)itration," as follows: — Each party shall choose one Arlntrator, and the 
 third Arbitrator shall be drawn by lot from the remainder of said Board by the 
 Secretary of the Board, in the i)resence of the parties, unless a third shall have 
 been agreed upon or chosen by the Arbitrators within three days after the submis- 
 sion of the parties. 
 
 (3) The decision of the majority of the Arbitrators shall l)e final and binding 
 on both parties. 
 
 (4) The fee for each Arbitrator shall be as follows : 
 
 (a) For every meeting where the cause is proceeded with, but an 
 enlargement or postponement is made at the retjuest of either party, 
 
 for each Arbitrator, not less than $ 5 00 
 
 Nor more than 10 00 
 
 (/;) For each day's sitting to consist of not less than five hours, for 
 each Arbitrator 15 00 
 
 (r) For every sitting not extending to five hours (fractional parts 
 of hours being excluded) where the arbitration is actually proceeded 
 with, for each hour occupied in such proceedings, for each Arbitrator, 
 at the rale of 3 00 
 
 ((/) Preparing forms of submission bond and forms of oath (to 
 litigants not being members of the Board) $5.00 per set, said fee to be 
 applied to the funds of the Beard. 
 
 5. If any Arbitrator who has i)een duly selected in manner aforesaid to act, 
 refuses or neglects to attend such arbitration, he shall be liable to pay to ihe .Sec- 
 retary of the said Board a fine of $5.00 for each and every (';ty on which he 
 neglects to attend such arbitration, unless relieved by the Council. All fines 
 inflicted as aforesaid, to form part of the revenue of the Board of Trade. 
 
BYE-LAWS. 
 
 73 
 
 VOTING AND KX-OI'KICIO MKMHKRS OF COUNCIL. 
 
 X. (I) At all meetings of the Hoard, no member shall be entitled to vote 
 who has not paid all dues payable by him. 
 
 (2) Officers, Council and Arbitration Board shall be elected by ballot. 
 
 (3) Past Presidents and Vice-Presidents in office one year and upwards, shall 
 be ex-officio members of the Council until retiring fnjm the Hoard. 
 
 KXI't'I.SION OK MKMHKKS. 
 
 XI. Wilful violation of the Constitution or Hyelaws, breach of verbal or 
 written contract, or other dishonorable conduct in business on the jiart of any 
 member, shall, when reported in writing to the Council by any member of the 
 Hoard, be taken into consideration ; and if, after the ]iarty charged therewith has 
 had an opportunity of defending himself, the Council shall be of opinion that he 
 is guilty rf misconduct, it shall suspend him from mend)ership until the next 
 (Quarterly Meeting when the question shall be sui)mitled and dealt with accord- 
 ingly ; or should the Council consider the case one calling for expulsion of the 
 member, it shall pass a resolution to that effect, and suimiit the question to the 
 next General Meeting of the Hoard ; a vote to expel shall be by ballot, and must 
 be carried by at least two-thirds of all the members jjresent at such meeting. In 
 the event of the expulsion of a memlier, all fees due by him to the Hoard shall be 
 recoverable under the Statute. The names of members who may have left the 
 City of \'ictoria or the Province under dishonorable circumstances, may be re- 
 moved from the " roll of members" by the ("ouncil. 
 
 STANDINi; roMMITTKES. 
 
 XII. {a) At the first Council Meeting after the passing of this Hyelaw, and 
 thereafter at the first Council Meeting following each annual election, the Presi- 
 dent or Vice-President shall have power to appoint standing Committees, who shall 
 consider and report to the Council upon any subjects submitted for their action. 
 
 (f>) Each Committee shall appoint its own chairman, and shall notify the 
 Secretary of the Hoard accordingly, and such notification shall be entered upon 
 the records and read to the Board at its next regular meeting. 
 
 ((•) The Standing Committees shall be as follows : 
 
 Fisheries to consist of fwe. 
 
 Manufactures " five. 
 
 Harbors and Navigation " five. , 
 
 Statistics " three. 
 
 Mining and Properly ** three. 
 
 Public Works and Railways " five. 
 
 Finance " three. ' 
 
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 SC>)LE OF COMMERCIAL CHARGES 
 
 ADOI'TED UY THE 
 
 BRITISH COLUMBIA BOARD OF TRADE 
 
 JULY, 1891. 
 
 Whenever no special agreement exist, the following shall be collectable : 
 
 1. On the purchase of stocks, bonds and all kinds of securities, in- 
 
 cluding the drawing of bills for payment of the same 2^ per cent. 
 
 2. On sale of stocks, bonds and all kinds of securities, including 
 
 remittances in bills and guarantee 2^ 
 
 3. On purchase and sale of specie, gold dust and bullion I 
 
 4. On sale of bills of exchange with endorsement ^Yz 
 
 5. On sale of Inlls of exchange without endorsement i 
 
 6. For endorsing inlls of exchange when desired 2 j'^ 
 
 7. On sale of produce, etc., from California, Oregon, Washington 
 
 State, Sandwich Island Ports and other Pacific Coast Ports, 
 with guarantee 7^ 
 
 8. On sale of merchandise from other ports with guarantee 10 
 
 9. On goods received on consignment and afterwards withdrawn.. 3|^ 
 10. On purchase and shipment of merchandise, with funds on hand, 
 
 on cost and charges 5 
 
 1 1 On purchase and shipment of merchandise, without funds, on 
 
 cost and charges 7^^ 
 
 12. For collecting and remitting delayed or litigated accounts 10 
 
 13. For collecting freight by vessels from foreign )iorts, on amount 
 
 collected 5 
 
 14 For collecting general claims 5 
 
 15. For collecting general average, on the first $20,coo, or any 
 
 smaller amount 5 
 
 16. For collecting general average, on any excess over $20,(X)0. . . .2^ 
 
 1 7. On purchase or sale of vessels 5 
 
 18. For "Port Agency" to vessels with cargo or passengers from 
 
 foreign ports, as under : 
 
 On vessels under 200 tons register $ 50 00 
 
 " of 200 to 300 tons register ico 00 
 
 " of 300 to 500 " " 15000 
 
 " over 500 tons 20000 
 
 19. For disbursements of vessels by consignees with funds on hand. 2^ 
 
SCALK OF COMMliRCIAL iHARlVES. 75 
 
 20. KordisImrseiUL'ntsof vc>sclsl)yc<insi^iiees williDiit funds nn hand. 5 per cent. 
 
 21. For prucurinj; freight (ir jiassentjer?. 5 
 
 22. For charlerinj; \ osols, i)n amount of froij;ht, actual or fstiniatc<l, 
 
 to be considered as due wlicn the "charter parties, "or nuin- 
 orandum of their comlitions, etc., are signed 5 " 
 
 23. On K'^i'iK I'onds for vessels under attachment in litigated cases, 
 
 on amount of tht' liability 2 '» '* 
 
 24. For landing and re-shipping goods from vessels in distress on 
 
 invoice value, or in its absence, on market v.nlue 5 " 
 
 25. For receiving ami forwarding goods on invoice amount 2'. " 
 
 26. For advancing on freigiu to be earncil ^ " 
 
 27. For effecting marine insurance, on the amount insured '2 " 
 
 28. Thf foregoing comnussions to be exslusive of l)rokerage, and 
 
 every charge actually incurred. 
 
 29. Vessels to pay clerk hire and the labor on wharf, sorting and 
 
 (!elivering cargo. 
 
 30. The receipt of lUlls of Lading to be considered equivalent to 
 
 receijH of the goods. 
 
 31. Guarantee or security for contracts or liabilities 5 " 
 
 32. Acting as Trustee on assignments 5 " 
 
 ^i. On investments made on mortgage or otherwise I " 
 
 N.li — Auctioneers' commission and brokerage to be charged when incurred. 
 
 34. Land agents for commission on sale and purchase of real estate.5 ])er cent. 
 
 35. Interest on advances for duty, freight and lighterage, and on 
 
 accounts current, per annum. . I per cent, over current bank overdraft rales. 
 
 RATES ON STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE. 
 
 srORAdK I'Ek MONTH. 
 
 On measurement goo<ls 50 cents per ton of forty cubic feet (40 c. ft ) On 
 heavy goods 50 cents per ton of 2240 Ito.. Or in either case the amount actually 
 l)aid if more. The consignee to have the option of charging by measurement or 
 weight. Any fraction of a month to be charged as a month. 
 
 RECiULATIONS. 
 
 (a) Concerning the delivery of merchandise, payment of freight-, etc.: When 
 no express stipulation exists per bill of lading, good> are to be considered as de- 
 liverable on shore. 
 
 (6) Freight on all goods to be paid, or secured to the satisfaction of the 
 captain or consignee of the vessel, prior to the delivery of the goods. 
 
 (t) After delivery to the purchaser of goods sold, no claims for damage, 
 deficiency, or other cause, shall be admissable after goods sold and delivered have 
 once left the city. 
 
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 BRITISH fOLlMmA HOARH OF TKADK. 
 
 
 (J) When forcitjn Itills of ladinjj lAjurssly stipulate that tliu frcitjlu >liall he 
 pai<l in a sjiecific coin, then the same must be procured if re(|uireil, or its equiva- 
 lent gi\en, the rati- to he ileterniined !>>• the current vahie at the time at tiic banks. 
 
 W II \K\ KS. 
 
 (1) The proprietor or occupant of the a<ijoinin^ property may " overlap "" hy 
 usinjj the outer i)ertli, or may use the inner l>erth if not requireii. 
 
 (2) \ot more than two vessels shall he allowcil to lie abreast of any wharf 
 at the same lime, unless they can lo >,o without (occupying a yrealer depth (or 
 space) than 60 feet from the water fmnt. 
 
 The foregoing Hye laws, Kule-^ and Kegula'-ons, were submitted t<i the mem- 
 bers present at the Annual tlenerai Meeting of the iiritish Columbia IJoard of 
 Trade, held July Jrd, 1S91. 
 
 Approved, July 8th, 1892. 
 
 
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 PORT CHARGES. 
 
 I'ORis Of vicT'iRp \i) Ks<ji;iM.\i.i-, likinsii coi.um'U. 
 
 Vessels hound toother I'orts, coming to an anchor in Royal Roads, Pilotage 
 free, except services of Pilot are employed, when Pilotage according to the follow- 
 ing graduated scale shall be payable : 
 
 Inside or North of Race Rocks ;<> Royal liay $0 75 jier fool. 
 
 Beachy Head to Royal Hay i 50 " 
 
 Pillar Point to Royal Bay 3 00 " 
 
 Gape Flattery ti . Royal Bay 6 00 " 
 
 Vessels entering into or clearing from undermentioned Ports : 
 
 Victoria and Escjuimalt Harbors (under sail) $3 00 per foot. 
 
 " " " (under steam or in tow) 2 00 " 
 
 " •• " (steamers) i 50 " 
 
 Half of said rates when vessel is spoken and services declined. 
 
 $10.00 for removal in either harbor. 
 
 Foreign Tugs over So tons p.ay % pilotage outwards, whether spoken or not. 
 
 Vessels jiroceeding from Victoria to Ksquimalt, and vice-versa, and having 
 discharged or received a portion of their cargo in either harbor, and having paid 
 full pilotage into either harbor, if proceeding with the assistance of steam shall 
 pay $1.50 per foot. 
 
 Tow.nge frtmi R<iyal Roads or Ksquimalt to Victoria Harbor, from $50.00 to 
 $75.00. 
 
SCALE OF lOMMERCIAL CHARl.KS. 77 
 
 Towagi. from Victori.i, Es(iuim.nlt Harlxjr, or Ktiyal RduiIs, lu Sea, outside 
 Cape Flattery, from $100 lo $150. 
 
 Towage from X'icioria and Estiuimall Harbor, or Royal Koails, to liiirrard 
 Inlet or Nanaimo and l)ack : 
 
 I'ur \ Lssels 4(X) tons and up to 500 tons $350 00 
 
 *• 500 ** 600 *' 400 00 
 
 '♦ 600 " 700 " 42500 
 
 •♦ 700 " 800 " 45000 
 
 •' Soo " r>oo " 475 00 
 
 •• Qoo " 1000 " 525 00 
 
 '• loco " 1 100 " 55000 
 
 •• 1 100 " I2O0 " 575 00 
 
 (^ver 1200 tons ^o 00 
 
 s:t;NAi.s. 
 
 One Whistle, Trim Vards, 
 
 Two " Set I'ore and Aft Sails. 
 
 Three " Sf|uare Sails. 
 
 Four " Let go Hawser. 
 
 Ships to supply their own Hawser. 
 
 Bai.i.ast— (Shingle)— From $1.00 to $1.25 per ton. 
 
 FkKSH Water (at Es(juimalt) -60 cents per 1,000 gallons. 
 ♦* (at Victoria) — 60 cents per 1,000 gallons. 
 
 Whariai.e Frkk. 
 
 HOSI'IIAI. I)(;e.-> — Two cents per ton register. Sick Mariners arc providetl with 
 medical attendance and board free of charge, at the (jovernment Marine 
 Hospital, Victoria. 
 
 .SucveiioreChariiks — F'or Stowintr Salmon, 50 cents per ton weiget of 2,240 lt)S. 
 
 )usand feet. 
 
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 $1.15 to $1.50 pel 
 
 For Discharging ( ieiH-ral Cargo, 50 cent> per ton of 2.240 ttis. 
 
 Ballast to lie discharged in not less than 20 fathoms of water. This applies 
 also to the harbors of Xanaimo and IJiirrard Inlet, F>. C. 
 
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7tS BRITISH COLIMIJIA HOARH OF TRADE. 
 
 Esqulmalt Graving Dock. 
 
 1. lA'Djjlh of Dock (Ml blocks 430 feci, can be madc^So fcil. 
 
 2. Width of Oat Ls 65 feet. 
 
 3. Depth (jf Water, varying from 27 ft. to 29 ft. 6 inches ;it sprinjjs, according lu 
 
 seas(jn of year. 
 
 S( AI.K oy ( IIARilKS lOK USK Ol DfK K. 
 
 The use of the Dock will be subject to the following tariff, \i/. : 
 
 Fur I'.'ich fi<IKnv- 
 _ Vor till- iiijf il;i\ 
 
 tirsi il,'i\ itt' iiK'liiilJiiKr tlio 
 
 Gross Tonnage of Wssi-I, Joekiti^. iiiiiiiH'kin^ day. 
 
 TONS. PKR TON. 
 
 For all vessels up to 1000 $400 00 10 cents 
 
 l'roi\) 1000 to 2000 500 00 8 cents 
 
 " 2000 to 3000 600 00 6 cents 
 
 " 30CX) to 6000 700 00 5 cents 
 
 All fractional parts of 50 tons to be counted and i>aid for as 50 tons. Cargoes 
 W) be charged at the same rates as tonnage, and no charge for balla.st. Each day 
 '.o be counted from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., and each fractional part of a day will be 
 charged as one day. 
 
 No reduction will be allowed for Sundays and holidays. 
 
 N. I{. — \o vessel will be admitted into the Dock until she has been duly 
 emeretl in accordance with rule and regulati(^n No. i, on the entry books in the 
 Dock Master's oft'ice, nor until after the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) 
 shall have been paid to the Dock .Master as an entrance fee. 
 
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 Shipping p>^^ Commission. 
 
 QENERAL AQENTS 
 
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 Throutj;h Bilh" of Lading granted on shipments to 
 
 and from usual Pacific Coast Points. 
 Also, Common Overland Points. 
 
 OFFICES at Victoria, B. C. ; Tacoma, Wash. ; Yokohama 
 and Kobe, Japan ; Hon^ Kongr, Shanghai, Foochow, China ; 
 London, England. 
 
 ' For Passage and Freight Rates, apply to 
 
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 ADVERTISEMENTS. 
 
 BEAUMONT BOflGS & CO., 
 
 INANCIAU 
 
 Estate, S^nsurancc Brohers 
 
 GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. 
 
 DEAL ERS IN BRI TISH COLUMBIA BONDS. DEBEN- 
 TURES AND REAL ESTATE. 
 
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 Investments for Non-residents made with the 
 greatest care. 
 
 Money loaned for absentees on first mortgage, 
 unquestionable security at 8 interest. 
 
 Estates and Accounts adjusted. 
 
 Valuations made in confidence. 
 
 jTirCt Hifc an^ acct^cnt Sn^urancc igffcctc^ 
 
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 INFORMATION CHEERFULLY FURNISHED ON APPLICATION TO 
 
 BEAUMONT BOGGS & CO., 
 
 Notary Public for British Columbia,, and Commlasloner for the Province 
 
 of Nova Scotia. 
 
 P. o. BOX 126. VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 Office BROAD ST. Cable Address-BEAU. 
 
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 BANK OF MONTREAL. 
 
 ESTA BLISHED IN 1817. 
 
 INCORPORATJCD BY ACT OF PARUAMEXT. 
 
 CAPITAL (all paid up) 
 RESERVE FUND - 
 
 $12,000,000 
 6,000,000 
 
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 HdN. (1. A. DklMMONIt. 
 
 i:. S. Cl.OlSTON, _ _ _ 
 
 Ai.ENA.NDKR LaN(;, _ _ _ 
 
 A. Mac.nidkr, - - - - 
 
 3VE01SrTRE.A.I . 
 
 l'ro-.iilciU. 
 - Vice ricsitlcnt. 
 - (leiKral MaiKigor. 
 
 Asst. (It'll. M.iiKiijer. 
 
 Chief In^iicJlor. 
 
 VICTORIA BRANCH : 
 CORNER OF GOVERNMENT AND BASTION STS. 
 
 Drafts .and Letters of Cicdil i>suc(l, available- in all |>arl> of tho UdiM, and 
 TLdegraphic Transfers made. 
 
 rolleciions made at lowest rates and promptly remitted for. 
 
 EVERY DESCItlPTIOfI OF B/^NKI)4G BUSI|4ESS TI(ANS/\CTED. 
 
 Savings Bank Department.— Deposits of $4.00 and upwar«is 
 
 received, and interest allowed at the hij^hesl current rate-.. 
 
 A. J. C. GALLETLY, Manager. 
 
 BR-A^ISrCilES: 
 
 Almonte, Out. 
 
 Belleville, " 
 
 Brantford, " 
 
 IJrockville, " 
 
 Calgary, Allterta. Lindsay, " 
 
 Chicago, 111. London, " 
 
 Chalhani, N'. 15. London. Kng. 
 
 Chatham, Ont. .Moncton. N.I5. 
 
 Cornwall, " Montreal, <^)uc. 
 
 (iuelph, Ont. NeUon, 15. C. .Sarnia, Ont. 
 
 Halifax, N.S. New York, N.N'. .Stratford, Ont. 
 
 Hamilton, Ont. N. Westminster, 15.C. .St. John, X.B. 
 Kingston, " Ottawa, Ont. St. Marys, Ont. 
 
 Perth, 
 
 reterbori>, " 
 
 I'icton, ** 
 
 <^)uel)ec, (^ue. 
 
 Kegina, Assna. 
 
 Toronto, " 
 \'ancou\er, 15. C. 
 \"ict<jria, " 
 
 Wallaceiiurg, < )nt . 
 \\ innipeg. Man. 
 
 Fort \VilIian>, Ont. 
 
 Correspondents in all the leading cities of the world. 
 
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 K0HEK7' JVARD J-= CO. (Ltd. I.ly.) Keprffcntcd in London by 
 
 VICTORIA. J/<xv/-.v. //. /. CIRDLXER ^^ Co., 
 
 A'oj'ii/ Swt dis/t and Xoitvt-^ian r Gnihain Hitildini^s, 
 
 Ct,:u//<i/(. Basinghall, LI. C. 
 
 ROBERT WARD & Co. 
 
 (LIMITED LIABILITY.) 
 
 Merchants i Importers 
 
 KxcciilL- Imlenis for every ilescription of British and Foreign Merchandise, 
 Lunil)er, Timber, .Spars, Fish, ami other produits of British Cokimliia. 
 
 Shipping and InsuraDoe Agents. Oharters Effected. 
 
 !^ANAGERS& AGENTS BRITISH COLU M Bl A CORPORATION , L'D. 
 A^ORTGAGES, DEBENTURES, TRUSTS, &C. 
 
 ROYAL IXSIKANCK COMPANY. 
 
 LONDON vV LANCASHIRE FIRF INSl' RANCH CO. 
 
 STANDARD LIFE ASSIKANCE CO. 
 LONDON .\: PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. 
 LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, (MARINE). 
 
 WESTERN ASSURANCE CO. 
 
 Risks Accepted, Policies issued and Losses Promptly Adjusted in Victoria. 
 
 Curtis's & Harvey's Sporting and Blasting Powder. 
 J. & W. Stuart's Patent Double-t^notted t\es\\ Fishing [lets, Twines, &c. 
 
 Importers of HAVANA CI&ARS, OILMEN'S STORES, TIN PLATES, &c. 
 
 Affi'iitv t"i<r tln' tollowiiijf hraiuls i>f Uritlsh Ci>limilii;i Sjilnii'ii: 
 
 Ewen Si Co., •' Lion ;" Bon Accord Fishery Company, " Bon Accord ;" The 
 
 " Consul's '' Brandfc; A. J. McLellan's "Express Brand. 
 
 Canadian PaclJic Packlner Co. 
 
 ROBERT WARD & CO., (Limited LiaDliitF), 76 WHARF STREET, VICTORIA, B.C. 
 
 Cihlr Addnss: '' A'OLIL:.A'TUS;' y,in,on7,r L<l,ind. 
 
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 VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
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 Subscription Price, #10.00 per Year. 
 AdxxYtising Rates on application. 
 
 Price #2.00 per year, mailed to any address in 
 Canada or United States. Sample copies free. ♦ 
 
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 THE COLONIST, Victoria, B. C! 
 
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 The F^otel: Victoria 
 
 ON AMERICAN and EUROPEAN PLAN. 
 
 Artistical ly Furnished. 
 
 Exclusivelv First-Class. 
 
 The Finest Sample Rooms in the Dominion for 
 
 Commercial Men. 
 
 CORNER GOVERNMHNT 
 
 AND JOHNSON srs.. 
 
 VICTORIA, B. c.i>^ 
 
 F. G. BAViDGE S GS 
 
 Slliog AiieDts. CoMBiissioii Mercliants y IiiiBorlers. 
 
 AGENTS FOR 
 
 The UPTON LINE OF STEAMSHIPS 
 
 TO CHINA AND JAPAN. 
 
 SAMUKL SAMTKI. & CO.. JAPAN, RICi:, SII.K AND 
 
 MKRCHAXDlSi:. 
 THK TOKIO LHATHICR I\\PI:R MII.I.S, JAPAN. 
 THE CANVAS MILLS OL KOHi:, JAPAN. 
 CHAS. CAMMKLL & Co., LLMriKI). 
 CVCLOP'S STin:L and iron works, SHEFFIKLD, 
 
 WORKINGTON. Kiv., KNCiLAND. 
 C0MPANL\ GENERALE DE T.VBACOS DE EILIPINA. 
 
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 INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1862. 
 
 CKRITPCL, - - - $3,000,000 
 
 (WITH POWER TO INCREASE.) 
 
 RESERVE FUND, - $1,300,000 
 
 LONDON OFFICE 60 LOMBARD STREET, LONDON. 
 
 Branches Ht San Francisco. Cal.; Portland. Or ; Victoria, B C; New Weet- 
 minster, B. C, ; Vancouver. B C. ; Nanaimo, B. C. ; Kamloops, B.C.; 
 Nelson, B. C ; Tacoma ana Seattle, Wash. 
 
 .XCiKN'lS .\M) LOKKi:si'OM)HNTS: 
 
 In C an aha - n.ink >>( Mmilri'.il .iiul lir.iiiilns .irul C.ui.iili.in H.iiik i>t C\>miiUTii', wlui will 
 
 uiulirt.iki' ri'Hiill.iiii.i-', li-Ut,M.'P''i^' ''i' i>llifi\\ isi-, .iml ;in\ li.iiikinn lnl^ilR•^s with Hr. Culiimbi.i. 
 
 In L'. S. -Ajfonis K.-ink i>t' .M><i)trt':il, 5<) \\';ill .St.. Ni'w ^■t>rk•, Ma n k «t° .Montreal, Chicago. 
 
 I'niikii l\IV(.l)i>M - H.iiik ot Uritisli Coliiniliia, (xi l.oiiilianl .St.. Kinulon ; Natinn.il Pro- 
 \iiu-i.il M.iiik ,>r [•iii^.flaiul, .S'lirtli .•mil .South W.ili's Hank, Hriti>.h Litii'ii C'o.'s H.ink. Mank i>t" 
 Irt'l.iriil. 
 
 Iiuli.i. I'hiii.i, J,ip:>ii, .Vii>.tr.ili.i. Nrw Zi.il.inil, Monj^ KoiiK .•iiul Sl).•ln^fllai H;ink Corpur.'i- 
 tioii; t'h.irliriil li.iiik of liu'i.i. .\u>tr;ilia ;iinl Cliiii.i: ICii^fli'<li. Siottisli ,iiul .\iislr.iliaii 
 I. hai Iciiii H.mk; Hank ol .\iistr.il;i>i.i; C'oiiiiiuTiial M.iiik Co. of Sm1iu-> . Mt-xiio .iiiil South 
 .\uu'iiia l.iwiiloii Malik I'l .Mf.\iii< .iiul South Vnu'riiM. 
 
 Tili'l^niphii' tr.iiislVrs :iiul n-mittatu\s to .iiul tVoin .ill p >iiils I'.iii lu' m.uli' ihn ujfh this 
 Iviiik ;it iMirri. Ill r.iti's. C ollivtion«. cirotullj attciiili'il to .uul iM'r\ lU-Mription ot h.inkin^ 
 husiiu->s traiivii'ti'ii. 
 
 The Brackman & Ker Milling Co., 
 
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 MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN 
 
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 MEALS,SPLlTPEAS,&c. 
 
 Corresuondence 
 
 Highest Cash Price Paid for Good Milling Oats. ^"ToKed 
 
 Mills at Ocean \hck. Oltice arnl Warehtnise, Ciovernment .St., \'icloria. 
 
ADVERTISKMKNTS. 
 
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 BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA, 
 
 ESTABLISHED IN 1836. 
 
 INCORrORATEl> KY A'OY.U. CHARTER IX iSfo. 
 
 PAID UP CAPITAL, - - - - £1,000,000 
 RESERVE FUND, £266,000 
 
 LONDOfI OFFICE: 3 Clemeiits Laqe, LorT\bard Street. 
 
 BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: 
 
 YICTOI{IA C. H. Burns, Manager. VANCOUVER W. Godfrey, Manager. 
 
 The Hank has also Mranclu's and A^'iMicii's in Ni-w Viirk. San FrancisiM, I'.S. ; I.fiulon, 
 Brantfonl. Paris. Wiioilstivk, 1 laniiilon, rori>nti>, Kinjfstini anj Ottawa. Ont. ; Hniiuiun .inJ 
 Winnipeg;. Man.; Montroal and OiU'hiv. (Juo.; Fri'dcrlctiMi and St. John. N.B.; lialilax, N.S. 
 
 A(iK\ IS IN CJrkat Hkit.mn: - Mank lit' l.ivorpool. National Hank i>t Si-otland. Ltd ,'ind 
 Branches; I'rovinci.ii H.ink of Ireland, Ltd .ind Branches; and National Hank. L td and 
 Branches. 
 
 Reniitl.-inces made ti> and troni all pi>ints by Draft, Letter ot Credit, and Teiej^raphlc 
 Transfer throutfh the Banks London Othce. Br.anehes, A^fentsand Ciirrespondents. C\>llei- 
 tii'ns made on favor.ihle terms and promptly reinitteJ 'i^.i'-. 
 
 
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 J. E. CRANE & CO. 
 
 (Successors to CRANE, McGRCGOR & BOGQ8), 
 
 30 BROAD STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. 
 
 <c^^ II, BOW LANE, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E. O. 
 
 IRcal ]£gtatCt j^^^^^^*^"^^'^^ ^^^^ 
 
 0cncral Conimie^ion £locnt£{, 
 
 /llbcrcbante, ifiSrohcre, ]£tc 
 
 INSURANCE &c.. DEPARTMENT. 
 
 SUN Life Insurance Company, of K^or^treal. \ n » wr 
 
 EASTERN Firo Insurance Conipany. J. C. Cn/\Nc 
 
 Victoria Hydraulic Mining Co. I 
 
 MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT. 
 
 JOHH BEJINEn 
 
 Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Woollen ClothingCo., (London, Eng. ) 
 Wiggins, Teape &Co., Lt'd, BanK Papers, (London, Eng.) 
 Kfarcus & Co., Wasl\able Cashmeres, (Bradford, Ei^.) 
 Scott & Co., Special Sootcii Whiskies, (Glasgow, Scot.) 
 Miller et Cie, Cigars, (Crarfd Canary Islands.) 
 Ceylon Tea Plantation Co., Ceylon and Engllsl\ Breakfast 
 
 Teas, (London. Eng.) 
 Whight & Co., 1\\9 "Prin^a Donna " Sewing Machines, (London, 
 England,) &c., &c., &c. 
 
 REAL ESTATE Ac. DEPARTMENT. 
 
 Mining Properties. ^ 
 
 Bonds and Debentures. ^ ^^ CUMNIMCHAM 
 
 Coal Lands. — 
 
 Real Estate. 
 
 Stocks and Sl\ares. 
 Timber Limits. 
 
 /yrbitrations and Valuations. 
 
 Money Loaned on First Murtg.igo on unquestion.-ible security. 
 
 Investments for non-rcsitlcnts in.-iile with the gre.itest lare .inJ handled with tin- closest 
 attention. 
 
 Estates managed for Absentees. 
 
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 GREEN, WORLOCK & Co., 
 
 (Successors to CARESCHE, GREEN & CO.) 
 GOVEIINMENT STREET, - YICTOIIIA, B. C. 
 
 DEPOSITS KH ll\M» ON LIl'.KKAL UATKS <)!• INTKkKST. 
 
 DRAm» OKlMiKS. TKLIlKAI'II TKANSKKKS, AM) LKTTKKS 
 0\t VkKDlT ISSUKI) |)||<K<:T»*\ OVKk 10,000 CITIKS IN 
 
 IMI: 1. s . CANADA, i,rk(jri:. mknico am- < iiina. 
 COLLECTIONS M \I)H AT lA Kk\ folXT. 
 GOLD DUST I'l Kt HAsKI) AT lilGIIKsT MARKET KATKS. 
 
 AGENTS FOR WELLS, FARGO & CO. 
 
 THOMAS EARLE, 
 
 WHOLESALE GROCER 
 
 AND IMPORTER. 
 
 PIONEER STEAM COFFEE and SPICE MILLS, 
 
 -.A-a-EllSrT FOR 
 
 fWert Bay Qappipij ^ompapy, fWert Bay. 
 
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 Manufacturers of Every Description of 
 
 PLt\IN AND FANCY CAKES AND BISCUITS. 
 
 Sold by all Leading Crooers. Orders Promptly /\ttended to. 
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