Prince Rupert's 1,250,000 bushel Government-Owned Elevator River people and what are the best possible rates to the coast. As Prince Rupert is nearer than any other point, if the proper route is adopted, the railway that they want would benefit Peace River most would be one of those giving the most direct route to tidewater. If in so doing it can open new fertile awhich is operated by the Alberta Wheat Pool lands it will have a double advan- tage. All this is attained by choos- ing one of the routes through British Columbia. As freight rates are based on mileage, the Peace River people are entitled to the shortest route to enable them to market their products at the most advantageous rates. SHIPPING IN: AND OUT. OF PRINCE RUPERT. Ct Coastwise and Deep Sea fo Inwards Vessels Tonnage 3,643 852,230 3,604 936,476 1925- 1926 Outwards Vessels Tonnage 3,987 833,315 3,/11 923,981