The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-07-14
AN EPISTLE FROM LEO
HE DESCRIBES CITIES IN THE
NORTHWEST.
CITIES OF q. S. AND CANADA
Leo Starts on the Return Trip via. Can
adam Pacific R. r. at 13 O'Clock
on January 80, 1S9s.-Will
soon Arrive.


given the subject some special atten-
ton. Portland, Tacoma and Seattle
claim a population of 10000 to 10000
each, and have a large foreign and
coastwise trade, and, being on the
coast, it seems but short voyage to
the Asiatic countries. Victoria, too,
city of British Columbia, claims
about the same population. 1t is the
capital of the province, and is situated
on the south end of Vancouver island,
which is 5000 miles long and averag-
ing 80 miles in breadth, and contain
ing range Of mountains rising to the
height of 1000 to 5000 feet, among
which are many snow capped peaks,
and, except where too much elevated,
is densely wooded. Mt. Baker, lofty
snow capped peak on the mainland, is
seen from this city. Vancouver claims
population of $4,000 to 10000, and
has large shipping. All these cities
possess excellent inland harbors, and
| the distances between them which
seem SO short on the map, prove to be
eight Or ten hours by steamer. The
passage between the different cities is
inland among the straits and wooded
islands and abounds in grand scenery.
Victoria and Vancouver are nearly
5000 miles northwest of Chicago by
rail and are so much like American
cities that if dropped down in their
streets an American would need to be
informed that he was in foreign city
| before he could realize it. He might
note one difference--that the numerous
flags which are flying from the public
buildings are floating the cross of st.
George instead of the stars and stripes.
War news is eagerly sought for, bulle-
tins are displayed from the news Off
ces, newspapers are published with
large headlines, and American papers
are freely circulated and found at the
hotels and reading rooms. The situa
ton is discussed and the friendly senti-
ment towards the States is not to be
mistaken. An article in a morning
paper appears headed, Glow to pro-
mote United States friendship" and
mentions several cases in which the
British troops are invited to participate
in the celebration of the Fourth of
July, and permission has been granted
by the Dominion government. Seattle
is one of the cities which will entertain
company from Vancouver. An in
clination is generally expressed in favor
of cultivating the best of feeling be-
tween the two countries. The minor
subjects of seal fisheries and other
differences they are disposed to trust
to the two governments for an AMIGA
BILE settlement
Another tendency to a cordial feel
| ing is the numerous intermarriages
between families of the cities on both
sides of the national boundary. Inter
course is as common as between our
own cities, all of which has tendency
to strengthen the bonds of sympathy
between the two nations.
Klondike goods are prominent in all
the markets, and although the war
news for couple of months may have
overshadowed the Klondike excite
ment to some extent, it has by no
means died out on this coast. Steam
ers go out heavily laden with freight
and passengers from all these ports.
y An article appeared in Vancouver
paper this morning giving directions
for uniform rules to govern criminal
executions, promulgated by the Attor-
ney General.
First-They are to take place at 8
o'clock a. n.
| Second A black flag is to be hoisted
upon flag staff at the prison at the
moment of execution and to remain
displayed one hour.
Third-1'he bell of the prison or of
some neighboring church is to be tolled
fifteen minutes both before and after
the execution.
A celebration of Dominion Day is
soon to occur in this city, at which the
troops are to take a prominent part,
and Her Majesty's Pacific squadron is
to make display ana execute various
movements, firing salutes, &c.
Last evening the sun disappeared
behind snow capped mountain on the
island at precisely nine minutes past
s o'clock, or, as the Railway time notes
it, att 20.09 o'clock, the Canadian Pa
ci6e reckoning time up to "a o'clock,
thus avoiding the use of a. N. and
p. m. Her majesty's troops turned out
with music at the moment of sunset
and marched through the streets.
Having now been out seven months
on tramp, taking in the three princi-
pal Kingdoms of North America
Mexico, the States and the Dominion,
and reaching the enc plus ultra" of
the States-a home stretch seems
now to be in order, which will COM
mence today at precisely l3 o'clock via
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