Gold in British Columbia.

Manawatu Herald, 27 July 1897, Page 2

Gold in British Columbia.

A remarkable rush is taking place to Klondike from Colorado, California and Montana. Experienced men urge that mining operations be delayed until the spring. Every steamer leaving the Pacific coast and other ports for British Columbia is densely crowded, while a thousand other gold-seekers are preparing to start for the scene cf tbe new gold discoveries. The Canadian Government has issued a warning that means of com* mnnioation and transport to the field are most difficult, and there is a pro bability of starvation if a " rush " takes place in winter. They aieo warn diggers that the Government will not be able to supply food. The miners are leaving Klondike for richer localities on the Stewart river. One returned digger states that 200 men died from starvation on the fields during the last three years. Many Canadians are clamouring against Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of the Dominion, only allowing Britishers to proceed to the gold discoveries at Klondike, British Columbia. . The miners are warned that the healthy season will soon be over, and an ample outfit and abundant supplies are imperative. Further telegrams reoeived from British Columbia, describing tbe recent gold discoveries in tbe Klondike district, state that tho auriferous deposits are said to be enormous. The district is described as tbe most desolate mining camp in the world. Minerg who have returned from the scene of the rich gold discoveries in British Columbia state that tbe gold belt extends 800 miles along the river Yukon and its tributaries, and that the country is fairly reeking with gold.