THE CELEBRATED “MOUNTIES.”

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 34, 3 November 1933, Page 3

THE CELEBRATED “MOUNTIES.”

There isi no more romantic force m the world than the Canadian Mounted Police, once known as the North-West Mounted Police. From outposts in the Arctic Islands “The Mounties” patrol the “roof of the North American continnent” and carry the King’s law to within ten degrees of the Pole. This year this unique force of law and order celebrates its diamond jubilee. In 1874, the force, then composed of 300 men of all ranks, made a demonstration from Red River, Manitoba, 2000 miles across prairies to the foothills of the Rockies. Ever since, the Indians have regarded the “red coats” as their friends. ~ —, , , . When a treaty between the Blackfoot Indians and the Government was under negotiation, their chief, speaking of Ihe Mounties, said: “They have guarded us as the feathers guard the birds from toe snows of winter. I will sign.’ The force now numbers 2500 officers and men. They watch the international boundaries to protect revenue and prevent the entrance into Canada of undesirables, and they also do excellent service in keeping a watchful eye on drug smugglers.