Show British Gold Fields OTTAWA Ont April ISThe Canadian Governments expedition to Yonkon country leaves here on Wednesday It will consist of Dr Dawson assistant director of the Canadian geological survey two subordinate subordi-nate members of the survey staff and Dominion Do-minion Land Surveyor Ogilvie The chief object of the expedition is to locate and make a preliminary survey of the gold fields in Northern British Columbia Strong representations have come from mining companies atjseattle Washington Territory Terri-tory who desire to acquire mining rights in the district but will not invest capital unless the Canadian government gives them a sure title As miners are reported to be rushing into Canadian Territory Terri-tory oast of tho 142d meridian Messrs Dawson Daw-son and Ogilvie have been created by an order in council police commissioners commis-sioners for British Columbia in case an emergency arises The expedition will traverse a part of Alaska to reach its base of operations and a safe conduct permit has been obtained from the United States authorities II I |