The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-30
Glad They Went.

The guests of the Saskatchewan Valley
Lumber company returned to Minneapolis
this morning more than delighted with
the accommodations afforded and with the
opportunity given them to inspect the
Canadian northwest under such pleasant
and luxurious conditions. On their re-
turn they presented to Colonel A. D. Dav-
idson, president of the company, the fol-
lowing expression of appreciation:
Minnesota, June 80, 1902.-The undersigned
guests of the Saskatchewan Valley Land
company desire to express our appreciation
Of the many courtesies extended to us during
the delightful and instructive trip upon your
elegant special train to and through the
Canadian northwest. To the most of us 1t
has been revelation. Anticipating barren
waste we found vast fields Of growing grain,
promising an abundant harvest, comfortable
and substantial homes, vigorous and thrifty
towns, from cosmopolitan Winnipeg to prom
ising Saskatoon and Rosthcrn and pictur-
esque Prince Albert. the commercial centers
of your fertile domain. Without reserve we
commend these rich, undulating, well-wat-
| cred prairie and wooded lands possessing as
| they do all the necessary qualifications for
| ideal homes and profitable agricultural alike
to homeseeker and investor. Gratitude is
but lame sentiment, and thanks when they
are expressed are often more embarrassing
! than welcome. Yet we cannot leave you
without thus rendering ours. We beg Colonel
| Davidson (the uncrowned Duke of Dundurn
| and Saskatoon) and his worthy associates, to
| accept this modest testimonial OF our appre-
ciation.
| This testimonial was signed by Ex-Governor
! John Lind, L. S. Gillette, Frank 7. Heffel-
finger. c. J. Gutgesell, B. H. Woodworth
! Colonel G. D. Roders and all the other guests
on the train
The land company spared no pains to
| provide for the comfort and enjoyment
of their guests, and were assisted in this
by Mr. White of the Canadian Pacific,
whose special car was attached from
Winnipeg to Prince ALBERT and return.
! FREQUENT bulletins were sent to him en-
route containing news of the kings IN
| terests, matter Of supreme interest to
! the Canadians as we'll as to their Amer
| lean guests, and other news from Canada
I and the states. 1t was while enroute tc
Prince Albert that we learned OF. the
passage of the Panama canal Dill. VI
course, Canadian reciprocity was fre-
| uuent subject of discussion, and mutual
| interest in closer trade relations was uni
yersally conceded and desired,- hut that
is another story.
The special train reached Minneapolis
| this morning a few minutes before
O'Clock, bringing company or traVelers
much impressed with the great resources
of the country visited and prepared to
! talk Of it's attractions and advantages
| from personal observation of all the con-
ditions that obtain therein. The sas-
.katchewan Valley Land company Is com
posed of It. E. Wells, of Chicago; George
G. Howe, Duluth; F. E. Kenaston, Mime
| apolis; Va. r. Davidson, Little Falls; E
c. Warner, Minneapolis; ]. L. Washburn
Duluth; George F. Piper, minneapolis
| treasurer; w. D. Douglas, Cedar Rapids
Iowa, vice president; A. D. Davidson, Du-
luth, president; IA. D. McRae, Duluth
secretary; "A J. Adamson, Rosthern, N
w. T.; Donald H. Mcdonald, Fort Qu'Ap'
pelle, N. w. T. .s...-
A full list of Colonel Davidson's party
has already been published.