Do the citizens elect officers of the Government ? 



Yes. \Vry niiu-li aft or the method in vogue in the United States. All 

 otVu -ei-s an- elected save the Governor-General and Lieutenant-Governors, 

 and tho jvdfM of the courts. The latter are appointed tor life and are kept 

 free from and uncontaminated by all party politics, which accounts for our 

 world-famous enforcement of all laws. The law here reaches the wealthi- 

 est .nid most inilueiitial even in political corrupt practices and the pardon- 

 ing power is seldom exercised in their behalf. The law of the land is 

 supreme in Can. id. i. 



What a the character of the weather in winter ? 



The winter is steady and cold, but being a very dry atmosphere is 

 not fell so much as in more southern climates where the atmosphere 

 contain* more or less moisture. It is hot the degree alone that causes 

 suffering, but the moisture in the frosty atmosphere is what effects the 

 bod)* ot both man and beast. This is known to all who have ever lived in 

 the various latitudes, and is borne out by the testimony of all who have 

 come here from southern latitudes. Hence, the winter climate of Western 

 Canada being dry, is healthy and exhilarating to a degree unknown further 

 south. 



How much can a man reasonably expect as a profit per acre ? 



Allowing for all expenses, including plowing, harrowing, etc., the best 

 authorities agree that the average cost will range from $6 to $6.50 per 

 acre. Estimating crop at twenty-five bushels per acre, price 60 cents per 

 bushel, would leave a very satisfactory profit even above labor and ex- 

 penses. You should remember that you can raise two acres of wheat with 

 less labor than one acre of corn. 



Are living commodities and provisions higher ? 



No, and yes. Provisions are scarcely higher, but cotton goods and 

 iron wares are, for the present, slightly higher. Woollen goods, furs and 

 silks are cheaper. 



Why can crops mature so far north ? 



Because the length of the days by far exceeds those farther east and 

 south. Day breaks at 2 o'clock and the sun rises at 4 o'clock and sets at 

 8 o'clock and it is not dark until after 10 o'clock. The days are usually 

 bright and clear. Besides the soil is peculiarly adapted to small grains. 



Does tame grass grow ? 



Manitoba grows some splendid crops of timothy and the Northwest 

 Territories are producing fine crops of brome grass, making hay of high 

 quality. 



Are the farms well improved ? 



In Manitoba and the older districts in the Territories, there are farm 

 buildings which cannot be excelled on any part of this continent and sel- 

 dom equalled on farm lands worth $100 an acre. This is the great surprise 

 to all from the United States especially, and can be seen by any who will 

 take the pains to investigate. It is a sure evidence of the prosperity of 

 the Canadian farmer. 



Is there good stock in the country ? 



As good horses and cattle as can be found anywhere. The stock on 

 show at the various exhibitions will demonstrate this. 



