TXDTAX ELLCTKD. „AIONTREAH November 12. The fir.st election of an Indian to the Quebec Legislature opens up the question as to the eligibility of Indians for Canadian Parliaments. Mr Lodger Bastien, manufacturer of snowshoes, an Indian .of Lorette, neat Quebec, who has been elected Conservative member for Quebec County, belongs to a well-known Huron family which has given many chiefs to the Huron tribe, and lie is the present chief. The tribe enjoys many privileges, including exemption from taxes, but they are not allowed to vote. For that reason it is questioned whether an Indian can hold a seat in the Legislature. Air Bastien’s French Canadian support during the campaign was extremely enthusiastic, partisans singing “La Huronne,” a famous song composed by AI. Laviguer, the popularity of which
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1925, Page 4
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128Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1925, Page 4
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