Sir Charles Tupper

Sir Charles Tupper 1821-1915, Canadian statesman, b. Nova Scotia. A doctor, he sat (1855-67) in the provincial legislature, became (1864) premier of Nova Scotia, and was a leader in the movement for Canadian confederation. Despite the opposition of Joseph Howe, Tupper eventually brought Nova Scotia into the dominion. A loyal supporter of Prime Minister John Macdonald, he held several important cabinet posts. As minister of railways and canals (1879-84), he helped achieve the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1896 he became prime minister of Canada and urged the adoption of a preferential tariff with Great Britain and the colonies, but his Conservative party was defeated that year. Tupper became leader of the opposition, serving until his defeat in the election of 1900. He was made a baronet in 1888.

Bibliography: See his Recollections of Sixty Years (1914); E. M. Saunders, Life and Letters (2 vol., 1916; suppl. ed. by Sir Charles H. Tupper, 1926).

Tupper, Sir Charles (1821–1915) Canadian statesman, who became Conservative Member of the Nova Scotia Assembly in 1855 and Premier in 1863. A Father of the Confederation, he entered the dominion Parliament in 1867 and served under John A. MACDONALD (1870–73; 1878–84). He became High Commissioner to Britain, holding the post, except for the years 1887–88, until 1896. Returning to Canadian politics, he was Prime Minister for a little over two months. He led the opposition until 1900, when he retired.

Parry, Sir (Charles) Hubert ( Hastings) (1848–1918) English composer. His mastery of choral music is best shown in Blest Pair of Sirens (1887). He is well known for Jerusalem (1916). He also wrote many songs, five symphonies and an opera.