Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-10
D1s1INeUI.HED VISITORS.
Canadian Officials ON an Inspecting Tour
Through tho British Possessions.

AuXOukA LnO Dr1t1On 1OSO0AS1OuSs "a
esterday the following distinguished
Canadian government officials registered at
the Metropolitan:
Hon. D. A. Mcdonald, lieutenant gov
ernor of Ontario, and son, George McDon-.
aid. f..
Hon. s. G. Wood, treasurer Of the province
of Ontario.
Hon. NJ. Morrison, chief justice of On
'tario.
J. w. Langmiur, inspector of pensions.
Lieut. Col. Gilmore, clerk of the Assembly
of Ontario.
]. G. Wood, DR.. Thinborn.
DR.. Herrimon, A. McNab.
D., D. Hay, j. g. Mclean.
The party came in on the St. Paul, Min
neapol & Manitoba train from Winnipeg.
Accommodations were secured in advance at
the Metropolitan, and thereto the party re-
paired, and freshened themselves up after
their journey. ,.f
During the afternoon. Governor Med Donald
received visit from Mayor Dawson, Hon.
James w. Taylor, United States Consul at
Winnipeg, and many other notable citizens.
In the course of the afternoon the GLOBE
put itself in communication with the distin-
guished party, and learned from Lieutenant
Governor Mcdonald as follows:
The party left Toronto on the
18th ultimo, to visit Manitoba. The
object of tho visit combining business with
pleasure. Lately considerable territory has
been added to the province of Ontario on the
west and northwest, and the first object of
the visit was to inspect the new country and
ascertain its resources, agricultural and min
eral. The route taken was to Thunder
Bay \ and at this point the jour
ney was continued over the Canadian
Pacific railway for eighty miles, thonce by
other means of transportation to Winnipeg.
Gov. Mcdonald says much of the new
territorial addition to Ontario is sterile, but
may prove productive in precious mineral
yield.
1t is reported that in blasting for the road
bed of the Canadian Pacific that rich sur
face in dicaiions of silver have been discov-
cred, interposed the GLOBE.
I heard nothing of this, though I did
hear that further east and nearer
the lake (Superior) rich deposits had been
discovered. In fact, believe the country
will eventually be found to be rich in all
mineral deposits
Speaking of the agricultural resources and
appearances of the country through which
he had passed, Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald ex-
pressed himself enthusiastically. He said
the wheat yield IN Montana would be i'm
mense- "the wheat there looks better
and the yield will be greater than in Mime
sota''
However, from all he could observe, Min
nesota has no cause to complain, but much
to rejoice over. All along the St. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba road harve sting
was going on, and the wheat promised q
great yield.
The lieutenant governor expresses him
self as best pleased with the coun-
rty about Rainey Lake. Both
on the Canadian and Americ an
side. he says &C the sun shines on no better
country anywhere"
The Red River Valley also comes in for a
share of the Governors expressed enthu-
siasm. In fact, his whole trip has been
highly satisfactory, and one from which he
and his party have derived much pleasure.
During yesterday the city of St. Paul and
Minneapolis as well we're inspected. All are
cordial and enthusiastic in their expressions
of admiration at the signs of prosperity
evinced On all sides.
The Governor and retinue left for Chi
cago, last night at 8 o'clock, where they will
pass one day, and then continue their jour
ney to Toron'o.