British America

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Now, the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific is under one Government, so far as the general welfare of the community is concerned, local affairs being controlled by the different provinces. There are over I miles of railway in operation, connecting the two great oceans and providing means of communication between all the provinces. There is a splendid system Of canals, and vessels drawing I4 feet of water will shortly be able to proceed from the great lakes direct to the sea board. Everything that tends to reduce the cost of the conveyance of the products Of the country to markets is regarded as of the highest importance in the Dominion. The largest ocean-going vessels trade to and from its seaports. Agriculture is in a flourish ing condition, and nearly 50 per cent. Of the popula tion is engaged in its development. There is still an unlimited area of land only waiting to be cultivated, to provide happy homes for millions of people. The fisheries are productive and a great source of wealth and the fishermen engaged in the industry form an immense reserve 'of naval strength. Canada con tains an abundance of the chief economic minerals and of the precious metals; and its mines are becoming known all over the world. The value of the mineral products Of Canada is sure to increase rapidly in the near future. Its timber wealth does not need special mention; but it is not generally recognised that Canada has, within recent years, become a great manufacturing country.