Vancouver, Jan. 6.
Ranking among the most important events of recent weeks here was the appointment of Mr. Walter C. Nichol, owner of the Vancouver "Daily Province," as Liecutenant-Governor of British Columbia, in succession to the late Col. the Hon, G. Prior, The new King's Representative in Canada's most western province, is now preparing to move his residence from Vancouver to Government House, at Victori on Vancouver Island, an imposing pile that stands high and for its commanding position is one of the outstanding views of interest to passengers on board liners from the Orient as they draw into Victoria. The appointment of Mr. Nichol is of special interest to journalists. His selection marks the first time a practical newspaperman has been taken from the editor's chair to occupy the position of lieutenant-governor, although over 100 such officials have been appointed to Canadian provinces since Confedexation. Some interest to the Orient is attached to the appoint as Mr. Nichol was one of a party of 20 British Columbians who expect to form the Vancouver Board of Trade mission to China and Japan during the coming spring for the purpose of investigating post-war trade opportunities. He will be unable to make the trip.
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