Bowell held several important Cabinet portfolios before he
became Prime Minister in 1894 after the death of Sir John
THOMPSON. But dissatisfaction with his leadership, particularly
over such issues as the MANITOBA SCHOOLS QUESTION, soon forced
his resignation on 27 April 1896. He was succeeded by Sir
Charles TUPPER, who actually led the Tories to defeat in 1896.
Although Bowell was not politically active after his
resignation, he led the Opposition in the Senate 1896-1906.
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