Canadian government
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- Jul 21, 1885The Looming Threat of Chinese LaborAs Chinese laborers migrate from British Columbia to Washington, voices in the Territory call for joint international action to stop the 'incoming tide.'Seattle, WA
- May 21, 1889The 'Second Gibraltar': Britain’s Plan to Fortify Puget SoundTensions mount on the Pacific border as the British Admiralty, spooked by U.S. sealing regulations, orders immediate military improvements to the entrance of the Puget Sound.Puget Sound, Seattle, WA
- Feb 19, 1909Fishing Industry Braces for Border DisputeTensions rise as the Canadian government claims authority over Hecate Strait and Dixon Entrance, threatening the livelihood of local halibut fleets.Seattle, WA