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- The Machine in Honest HandsAmes, Herbert B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 24 Jan 1907, 174-185 The speaker's definition of the "machine" as an organization, actively at work to influence the choice of a body of electors, with regard to who shall represent them. Where such a machine might exist, with examples. The machine idea as practically universal, or may become such wherever an election can …Ames, Herbert B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 24 Jan 1907, 174-185 The speaker's definition of the "machine" as an organization, actively at work to influence the choice of a body of electors, with regard to who shall represent them. Where such …Empire Club of Canada
- Civic Responsibility and the Increase of ImmigrationBryce, P.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 31 Jan 1907, 186-197 The situation which we have to deal with in this country, and which has developed in the last five or six years, with regard to population growth. Thinking of Canada as an organism, subject to the laws of evolution as is any other individual organism in the vegetable or in …Bryce, P.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 31 Jan 1907, 186-197 The situation which we have to deal with in this country, and which has developed in the last five or six years, with regard to population growth. Thinking of Canada …Empire Club of Canada
- An Imperial Intelligence UnionGordon, Very Rev. Dr. D.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 7 Feb 1907, 198-205 The idea of Imperial Federation. The vision of a more closely united British Empire. A growing sentiment in favour of such a union. Imperialism as a closer union of British communities throughout the world, "based upon freedom and justice, seeking to develop their capacities in wise self-government and in mutually …Gordon, Very Rev. Dr. D.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 7 Feb 1907, 198-205 The idea of Imperial Federation. The vision of a more closely united British Empire. A growing sentiment in favour of such a union. Imperialism as a closer union of British …Empire Club of Canada
- Imperial PostageCooper, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Feb 1907, 206-217 The brief history of how the speaker became involved and interested in this subject of Imperial postage. Coining the phrase "Trade follows the advertisement, not the flag." Proceeding to prove that this was true. Examining the trade returns showing our relations with Great Britain and our relations with the United …Cooper, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Feb 1907, 206-217 The brief history of how the speaker became involved and interested in this subject of Imperial postage. Coining the phrase "Trade follows the advertisement, not the flag." Proceeding to prove …Empire Club of Canada
- Criminology in the British EmpireArchibald, W.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 21 Feb 1907, 218-227 The changing character and aspects of crime that occur with the ever-varying conditions of social and political life. The need for a study of the problems and tendencies of crime for the well-being of every community. Social progress. The many distinct ideals in terms of criminology. The origins of such …Archibald, W.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 21 Feb 1907, 218-227 The changing character and aspects of crime that occur with the ever-varying conditions of social and political life. The need for a study of the problems and tendencies of crime …Empire Club of Canada
- Continental Influences in Canadian DevelopmentHopkins, J. Castell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Feb 1907, 228-243 The present-day Americanization of Canadian thought, Canadian habits, Canadian literature and the Canadian press. The possible consequences of such Americanization. The gradual but steady development of a non-British view of things. Ways in which public opinion in Canada has been formed and developed: a brief historical review. The sentiment of …Hopkins, J. Castell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Feb 1907, 228-243 The present-day Americanization of Canadian thought, Canadian habits, Canadian literature and the Canadian press. The possible consequences of such Americanization. The gradual but steady development of a non-British view of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Undeveloped Mineral Resources of CanadaAdams, Professor Frank D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 7 Mar 1907, 244-253 The remarkable increase in mineral output in the Dominion from 1886 to 1905, with some dollar figures. The lack of recognition by Canadians of the importance of the mineral output in this country, in relation to the agricultural output. A comparison. Endeavouring to predict what mineral deposits we have. Falling …Adams, Professor Frank D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 7 Mar 1907, 244-253 The remarkable increase in mineral output in the Dominion from 1886 to 1905, with some dollar figures. The lack of recognition by Canadians of the importance of the mineral output …Empire Club of Canada
- The Roman Occupation of BritainSmith, Professor G. Oswald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Mar 1907, 254-266 The Romans in Britain for nearly four centuries, despite the fact that Britain was one of the last countries to be annexed as a Province and one of the first to be abandoned. The surprising fact that so few evidences, material or otherwise, of their occupation seem to remain. A …Smith, Professor G. Oswald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 14 Mar 1907, 254-266 The Romans in Britain for nearly four centuries, despite the fact that Britain was one of the last countries to be annexed as a Province and one of the first …Empire Club of Canada
- Gold and the EmpireColeman, Professor A.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Mar 1907, 267-275 The desirability of gold and reasons for it. The characteristics of gold. The value of gold. The curious and interesting bit of history as to how the gold standard should have come to its present position. The mining of gold and its immediate value; the lack of necessary processing of …Coleman, Professor A.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 28 Mar 1907, 267-275 The desirability of gold and reasons for it. The characteristics of gold. The value of gold. The curious and interesting bit of history as to how the gold standard should …Empire Club of Canada
- Education and Empire UnityLeacock, Prof. Stephen B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 19 Mar 1907, 276-305 An address before the Empire Club and Toronto Educationists. First, words from the Dr. E. Clouse. Canada, half Colonial and half Imperial. The question as to what will be the ultimate destiny of Canada. Thoughts that led to the formation of the Empire Club. The need to bring this matter …Leacock, Prof. Stephen B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 19 Mar 1907, 276-305 An address before the Empire Club and Toronto Educationists. First, words from the Dr. E. Clouse. Canada, half Colonial and half Imperial. The question as to what will be the …Empire Club of Canada
- Our Country: Its Dangers and Its NeedsMills, Right Rev. Dr. Wm. Lennox, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 10 Apr 1907, 314-324 A review of the wealth and resources of our country. Some dollar figures in terms of industry and production. The beauty of our scenery from coast to coast. Indications of our prosperity. Our dangers: real, and arising from a lack of cohesiveness coming from the different elements of which our …Mills, Right Rev. Dr. Wm. Lennox, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 10 Apr 1907, 314-324 A review of the wealth and resources of our country. Some dollar figures in terms of industry and production. The beauty of our scenery from coast to coast. Indications of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Forest Wealth of CanadaLangelier, C.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 18 Apr 1907, 325-336 The speaker, expressing the opinions of the mass of the French-Canadians in the matter of allegiance to Britain. French-Canadian loyalty to Britain. Various estimates of the forest area of Canada. The factor of inaccessibility which renders part of the forest domain practically unavailable. The available portion of the Canadian forests …Langelier, C.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 18 Apr 1907, 325-336 The speaker, expressing the opinions of the mass of the French-Canadians in the matter of allegiance to Britain. French-Canadian loyalty to Britain. Various estimates of the forest area of Canada. …Empire Club of Canada
- The British and the Metric SystemsDupuis, Professor N.F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 25 Apr 1907, 337-351 The interest or lack thereof, in the Metric system of weights and measures. The attempt by those who believe in the Metric system to convince people of its merits; doing their best to have our Government commit itself to the Metric system. Speaking of the Metric system from a scientific …Dupuis, Professor N.F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 25 Apr 1907, 337-351 The interest or lack thereof, in the Metric system of weights and measures. The attempt by those who believe in the Metric system to convince people of its merits; doing …Empire Club of Canada
- The Imperial Conference of 1907Foster, Hon. George E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 9 May 1907, 11-14 Bearing the name of the Empire; the need to stiffen up your shoulder and make your limbs good and strong to bear the weight of that portion of Empire work that falls upon you through the coming years. The Empire of Britain just about beginning its work, despite its age …Foster, Hon. George E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 9 May 1907, 11-14 Bearing the name of the Empire; the need to stiffen up your shoulder and make your limbs good and strong to bear the weight of that portion of Empire work …Empire Club of Canada
- British Diplomacy and Canadian ResponsibilitiesGreenwood, Hamar, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 13 Sep 1907, 15-20 Speaking from the point of view of the home country, and of a man who views the British Empire from the royal palace of Westminster and from the Colonial Office, and not so much as one who so often in Canada views the Empire only from the local platform. The …Greenwood, Hamar, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 13 Sep 1907, 15-20 Speaking from the point of view of the home country, and of a man who views the British Empire from the royal palace of Westminster and from the Colonial Office, …Empire Club of Canada
- West Indian Recollections and ConditionsMorris, Hon. Sir Daniel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 20 Sep 1907, 21-27 The eight colonies in the West Indies, each with their own government, legislative council, and their own institutions. The first attempt to start a federal institution, that federal institution now called the Imperial Department of Agriculture. Support from Imperial funds. The hope that by means of improved agricultural methods and …Morris, Hon. Sir Daniel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 20 Sep 1907, 21-27 The eight colonies in the West Indies, each with their own government, legislative council, and their own institutions. The first attempt to start a federal institution, that federal institution now …Empire Club of Canada
- The True Principles of National LifeEmery, James A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 26 Sep 1907, 28-37 The speaker's interests and concerns with labour, with the proper relation of organizations, of capital, of employees, or employers, to the State in which they are both citizens. The fact that consolidation or organization has its dangers no less than its benefits and that in regard to this great period …Emery, James A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 26 Sep 1907, 28-37 The speaker's interests and concerns with labour, with the proper relation of organizations, of capital, of employees, or employers, to the State in which they are both citizens. The fact …Empire Club of Canada
- Railways and Grade CrossingsEwan, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 3 Oct 1907, 38-42 Instances of railway accidents. The issue of railway crossings. How such crossings would be funded. The speaker's presentation of where railways have spent immense sums of money in extinguishing grade crossings, in many cases most willingly; illustrative examples from the Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Chicago. Models of funding. The …Ewan, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 3 Oct 1907, 38-42 Instances of railway accidents. The issue of railway crossings. How such crossings would be funded. The speaker's presentation of where railways have spent immense sums of money in extinguishing grade …Empire Club of Canada
- The True Inwardness of the Yellow PerilEby, Rev. C.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 10 Oct 1907, 43-53 Comments on the address by Mr. Hamar Greenwood. The fate of the white race, and the trend of the era upon which we are now entering, dependent on what the Chinaman will do. The unsafe quality of ignoring or insulting any many on account of the tint of his skin …Eby, Rev. C.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 10 Oct 1907, 43-53 Comments on the address by Mr. Hamar Greenwood. The fate of the white race, and the trend of the era upon which we are now entering, dependent on what the …Empire Club of Canada
- Modern Educational MethodsHughes, James L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 17 Oct 1907, 54-65 The National School System as one of the greatest gifts that America gave to the world. The lesson learned by the state that it is wise to aid men in getting an education in order that they may be able more effectively to do their work of leadership in the …Hughes, James L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1910), 17 Oct 1907, 54-65 The National School System as one of the greatest gifts that America gave to the world. The lesson learned by the state that it is wise to aid men in …Empire Club of Canada