PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
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With Which Is Amalgamated the Prince George Leader
'                PRINCE  GEOIM3E,  B.O.,  THURSDAY, DECEMBER   18,   1023
Registration Fight is Won by the Trappers
Won)
MiMLsuro to Provide for Change
lli,.n> Will be Precluded From the Trnppinff  Baring  Bona  Fide Fnrnvora
Victoria, Dec. 11.�Attorney-General Mauson has brought in a series of juiK-mlmerits to the Game Act which "ill bo pleasing to the great hod) of trappers throughout the northern portion of the province uhero most of the fur is taken. The feature of tlic bill is the provision made fur the registration of trap-lines, :i measure which was strongly advocated by the trappers through �heir recently Incorporated co-opera-ilve association, Not only is it pro-p0Sed to register the trap-lines but the trappers operating them will be given an official status of a game conservation official. Before any re-glstration Is given for a trap-line the applicant will be required to establish hi8 claim before a properly constituted l)Ody under the Game Act, ;,;r once registration is secured the owner <>i the trap-line will be given the fullest measure of .protection against encroaching trappers. It is issumed there will be a number   of
: �, : as between white trappers ,: . Indians before some of the es-tablishe I lines are registered, but provision will be made for respecting iho rights of the Indians.
The ritfht to trap fur in British 'Columbia is to be taken away from ill aliens, except in the case of aliens who happen to be bona fide farmers and can so qualify to the satlsfac-;ion of the officials in charge of the Game Act.
EX-PREMIEK J. H. TURNER
DFED IN LONDON* ON* MONDAY AT ADVANCED AGE
London, Dec. 10�'lion J. H. Turner, former premier of British Columbia and agent-general for that province in London from 1901 until his retirement in 1916, died here this afternoon at his homo in Richmond.
Despite hlB extremo age Mr. Turner was able to go out until quite recently. His last public appearance was to receive at his residence the Vancouver board of trade delegation which toured England a few months ago.
Mr. Turner was born in 1833 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England, and went to Nova Sootia in 18Fi<3. Ik; lived some time in Prince Edward Island before going to British Columbia in 136 2. He was a resident of Victoria B. Cm nearly forty years and represented the city in-the city council, as mayor, and also in the legislature. He was minister of finance and aRri-cultury for thirteen years and mier from 1895 to 1898.
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Conservatives Elect Officers for the Year
ThomaH  Porter dent by tin
Ls Re-elected Presi-
Unanimous Vote of Association
Alexander .Smith Is Chosen its Yi<-<-
Pretfldent und K.  H.  Burden
Ii<r of the E.P.S., in fact she was connected with every local enterprise "hich had for its object the bett-r-"�''iu of society. She leaves a bereaved husband and four daughters '�> mourn her loss, namely, Irene. wilV of James Richardson," Giscome; Snbra, wife of Jos. Stelner, Fraser Lake; Dorothy, wife of Robert San-*�n. Edmonton, and Catherine, the youngest daughter, at home with her lather.
r'ie pallbearers at the funeral Mel in Prince George, were Messrs. " I(1nniiiKG, Jos. Richardson, Donald McQueen, Ray Sanson. John Barman ;'�;1 Joseph Prestllcn.
The floral contributions wrre �"any and from the different organi-"isons and friends In Giscome.
l�>st call, to close out our business
prices further reduced.   You save
on  everything  you   buy.     McArthur
MorcantUe Company. George street.
Th--; annual meeting of the^ Prince George Liberal-Conservative asocia-tion was held in Anderson's hull on Monday evening, when officers were elected for the ensuing year.
Before proceeding to the election of officers President Thomas Porter asked to be relieved from the duties of the chair. As retiring president he said ho would like to express his thanks to the. officers of the closing year for the loyal co-operation they had extended to him. Throughout the entire year his relations with the officers and members of tho association had been very harmonious, and he had deemed it a pleasure to have been of any service to the party through his 'connection with It. There was one matter which he thought should to the minds of the members. It was almost a certainty that the officers selocted at the meeting would be the persons who would have charge of the destiny of the party during the approaching elections. It was therefore of the utmost importance that the persons selected should be men and women who would be in a position to give the necessary time to the work of the association and who would haw the ability to carry the approaching flection through to a successful conclusion.
R. W. Alward was then voted to the chair and the election was proceeded with.
On motion of Levi Graham, seconded by A. E. Slbley, the retiring president was reuominuted. Tluire being no other nominations, Mr, Porter was declared elected, and Mr. Alwurd retired from the chair in his favor. Mr. Porter thanked the members �f the association for the honor conferred upon him and assured them that he would endeavor to merit the confidence, they had .sevn fit to repose in him.
For the office of vice-president H. A. Carney nominated Alexander Smith, who had served as secretary during the past year. Mr. Carney reminded the meeting that Mr. Smith had rendered the association excellent service during the year, and there was no more fitting manner of expressing appreciation than by advancing him to the position of vice-president.
Tho nomination was seconded by C. W. Ferry,,and no other name being presented, Mr. Smith was declared elected.
For the office of secretary H. W. Alward placed E. H. Burden in nomination, and this was seconded by T. M. Watson.
W. P. Ogllvie nominated M. K. Harper, but Mr. Harper asked to be excused as he did not feel he would be in a position to give the necessary time to the work.
There being no other nominations Mr.  Burden was declared elected as
secretary.
For  the office of treasurer T.  M. Watson  proposed  the retiring  treasurer. C. W. Ferry.    This was second-(Contlnued on Page 4)
COAST TEAMS WORSTED
The Victoria hockey team was defeated by Saskatoon last night on a score of 9 to 3. The game was played at Saskatoon.
In a game stagdd at Winnipeg last night between Reglna and Seattle, Regina won with a score of 4 to 1.
MAJOR DUPONT DIES
VICTORIA, Dec. 10. � Major Charles Thomas Dupont, one of the original owners of tho Vancouver townsite, and a resident of Victoria since 1872, died here Saturday. He was born In Qebec in 1835 and first came to British Columbia with a dominion government 'commission inquiring into the province's natural resources.
WEBSTER ELECTION MAYOR
In the Calgary municipal election yesterday George Webster was elected mayor with a total vote of 5586. All told there were 11.04G votes cast in the election.
A meeting of the board of school trustees was held last evening when the reports of the inspector covering the city school was under consideration. The report was very flattering to the members of the city teaching staff.
Persons sending Christmas mail to Alberta and Saskatchewan points should have the same in the mail by Tuesday next. It is also important that plenty of time be allowed for the dispatch of mail to United State points. This mail is not. forwarded direct to the destination but goes to the nearest border customs office for examination. Allowance for this should be made in the mailing of parcels to the United States.
LABOR AND LIBERALS
WILL UNITE TO VOTE BALDWIN OUT OF OFFICE
London, Dec. 13.�Membors of the Labor ^executive assert that at the first session of parliament the Baldwin government will be voted out of office. The Labor party will undertake to form a ministry whenever invited.
At a conference former premiers Lloyd George and Asqulth decided, after consultation with other leaders to assist the Labor party in bringing about the defeat of the government. It is said tho Liberal support will be withdrawn if any attempt is made to Introduce the capital levy.
The Dally Telegraph says the new government will be in honor bound to include the imperial preference proposals In the programme to be submitted in January next.
It is announced that the Conservative party organization has completed the purchase of the London Morning Post at a huge figure.-
R. ^xilward to Make Another Race for Mayor
P. J. Moran Declines to Rctiro and    Will   Mako   Another Throe-Man Content
and
Warm Welcome Is Extended to Army Officers