The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-21


The remarkable recriininations which
have passed between the ottawa minis
try and the members of the opposition,
Notwithstanding that they appear about
10 yield to Apologize explanations from
both sides. appeal TO the interest of
Americans very strongly. Sir Hilbert
existed In high places in the Yukon will
be borne out by testimony OF others
than citizens of Canada. and there will
be many, other than the followers of
the young mans father. who will de-
sire TO see the charges Investigated and
the proper officials punished There
viii be no sympathy in the United
States. however. for the political mo-
tives instigating Sir Hibberts accusa-
tons Premier Laurier mas been con-
sistent and valuable friend OF this eoun-
try. and none viii desire 10 see his
prestige injured.
In brief, Sir HILBERT averred in his
speech OF March 80 that favoritism had
been shown by the government all
through the Yukon. especially in the
matter of liquor licenses, that discrimi-
nation had been made in favor Of Amer
lean routes: that official records had
been concealed. that excessive royalties
had been exacted and the proceeds di-
yerted from local improvements: that
the postal service was disgracefuiiy In
adequate: that Crown Attorney ana
Registrar Wade had practiced extor-
ton; that Mai Walsh had been guilty
Of drunkenness. immortality and viola
ton OF the duties OF his office In SUP
pert Of his accusations SIR Hilbert and
! some of his followers sdduced several
specific instances under each of the
charges.
The reply made by Sir Clifford Sifton.
minister Of the interior. In a speech on
the 9th instant. directly denied the
greater portion 81 Sir HIhbert's state
| meuis. admitting, however. that in the
| first rush of population into the Klon-
| dixie there was some iHadequacy Of ad-
| n.uistfation. With probably Consld-
ruption, re maintained had be n
| brought under control. chiefly through
/ imperative orders 70 COMM, sloner Og l.
| vie II pFohe ard eradicate it, and gen
/ crai affairs had now hem placed ia "A
| condition which VAS ia the main salts
| factory Minister Slfton earnestly de-
/ Tended MAJ Walsh ard only less ear
uesily upheld Registrar wade
! AZ The tire If making bis charges
/ ssy Hilbert declared tha, an luves,3ga-
/ lion would be insisted upon tn his re
! ply Minister stfton eopYted the inveztl-
cation. Since tsen beth parties appear
/ "a have partisyiy reiterated from their
| attitude
! Feg numerous reasons Il wiu BE re-
! GREETED on this slide II the Hire that
such an alteration II position has taken
/ place waite she scandals u sAe VA
! kan aee In large part the unavoidable
/ acoco}E@s Gtuacmt of the ex;raare:.n3sv
/ can5.'iaas ~ the opening - such ar
{ e>t~aar3.nary gold fae,a. there ugQues-
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