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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
2
In a December 13 1918 Abbottsford Post column the writer questions the exact meaning of freedom of the seas. It recalls eras when the British navy dominated and pirates thrived and asks whether true freedom requires peaceful, rule governed maritime conduct or simply power and protection.
The piece questions Sir Wilfrid Laurier's reported remark praising Germans and contrasts his 1897 Jubilee image with a 20 year later wartime comment. It notes Liberal reactions to his leadership and hints at a shift in party direction as Canada faced war.
An old friend who helped introduce proportional representation for Mission Municipality cites Turkish and British support. Premier Oliver backs the principle. Mission council has not rescinded last year’s motion and another trial may be planned for 1919 elections. Some councillors are noted for manipulating votes to elect themselves, even amid controversy involving a lady.
Sir Charles Ross presses Canada for nearly 19 million dollars over the expropriation of the Ross rifle plant in Quebec. He seeks 10 million for voiding a contract that limited purchases to the Ross works until output was bought and the firm given notice to expand. The rifle was condemned in the field and the plant valued at 3 million after ministers expropriated it. The Globe questions Liberal benefits amid the dispute reported by the Toronto News.
A broad chorus of estimable persons campaigns for a league of nations, arguing for a new dispensation to advance peace and cooperation. The effort emphasizes high-minded aims and collective action amid global tension.
A Vancouver Sun commentary argues that while a league of nations is desirable, excluding Germany is essential. It says no real attempt has answered practical questions and warns a postwar order including Germany would foster treachery and fail to calm global affairs.
Visitors to Vancouver note the jitney’s removal from streets. The change reduces risk as locals and tourists cross avenues. The shift implies the jitney may have been unnecessary or problematic in the city layout.
Frank I. Mann states a creed for the new year urging permanent agriculture with richer soil, high wheat yields, weed control, and pride in farm life. He champions farm families, rural schools and churches, and active community spirit to improve life in the province.
In a Punch issue dated August 18 1914, the Kaiser is taunted as a self styled sovereign and traitor. The poem mocks his wardrobe militarism and prowess while predicting his downfall as justice and wrath approach.
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