Despatch From the Governor General Regarding Clallam
Early yesterday morning His Honor the Lieut.-Governor, received the following despatch from
Ottawa which indicates in no small degree terms the widespread sympathy felt for Victorian in
mourning:
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| Ottawa, Jan., 12th
| His Honor Lieut.-Governor, Victoria:
It is with deepest regret that I have heard of the terrible disaster to the steamer 'Clallam'.
Please express my sincere sympathy with the bereaved and my admiration at the splendid behavior
of all connected with that sad event. | |
(Signed) MINTO |
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In reply the following was forwarded to
Ottawa:
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His Excellency the Earl of Minto, Governor-General of Canada:
Your kind message just reached me. It will be gratefully received by everyone.
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HENRI JOLY DE LOTBINIERE |
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