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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
In Dublin Griffiths attacks a two percent opposition bloc for stalling elections set for June 6 and 16. He condemns their alleged anti national stance, warns of civil war threats, and accuses them of hindering the people's right to self determination. Kevin OFGghins and de Valera clash over responsibility for unrest.
A six clause Genoa non aggression pact outlines commissions to review Soviet and other governments differences, share commission names by June 206, set Hague meeting June 26, and seek joint resolutions on debts properties and credits. It requires abstaining from aggression and propaganda for four months post commission work and pledges to maintain territorial political status quo.
The University of Manitoba graduation exercises admitted 200 graduates and awarded honorary Doctor of Laws to Rev. Joseph Blain S J of Edmonton Jesuit College for 26 years at St. Boniface College. Also honored were Dr. A B Baird Manitoba College Robert Fletcher deputy minister of education and Rev A Stewart Wesley College. John V Straumfjord of Wesley College is named among recipients.
A lege student won the Governor General's medal for achieving the highest aggregate marks across the first three years.
Britain reports favorable replies from France and Italy to send a commission to probe alleged Turkish atrocities in Onatella. The United States has not replied yet but is hoped to join. The Allied High Commissioner in Constantinople may name neutrals to join the inquiry.
In a Senate speech Casgrain argues the St Lawrence canal plan would raise rather than lower costs. He cites May 5 wheat rates from Port Arthur to Montreal at under 7 cents per bushel and 10.73 cents from Port Arthur to Liverpool 1910–15. He notes lake carriers offer higher efficiency with faster round trips and potential coal, ore, and grain movements.
The steamer Northland Echo left Fort McMurray for FitzGerald on May 16, marking the earliest sailing on the northern route on record. A clear channel is anticipated though some ice may be encountered on Lake Athabasca. The Echo carried freight and mail including winter second class matter, plus supplies and machinery for the Hay River oil camp with more to follow.
Major General S C Mewburn spoke at a joint conference of the Canadian and Ontario Dental Associations. He announced that 19 000 missing Canadian soldiers would be named in bronze on a Vimy Ridge memorial. Sculptor W S Alward designed it and the site and base area were to be decided.
Geneva report states the League of Nations will hold a special meeting by July 15 to examine approval of the British mandate for Palestine. Lord Balfour told the council Britain was disappointed the current session did not register the League’s consent to the mandate terms, but said allied policy remains intact and the council cannot alter allied decisions.
In reply to a House of Commons question, Sir A Griffith Boscawen stated that 31 974 live cattle for food were imported from Canada in 1921 and 2 193 in the first four months of this year. Imports did not occur in 1919 or 1920.
The Daily Mail correspondent arrived on Vancouver Island to scout land for a proposed agricultural settlement and emigration from the British Isles, sent by Lord Northcliffe after his Canada tour.
Twenty eight to thirty show horses and hunters owned by H. C. Cox and Sir Adam Beck were killed when the arena used by Hugh Wilson for training burned down. The structure, likely costing about $25,000, was consumed by the blaze.
Lady Astor, first woman MP, delivers a famed Ottawa talk joining a reception for the British American leader. Prime Minister Mackenzie King chairs and Arthur Meighen offers Capitol gratitude as Beland-Weiced and others praise her wartime service to Canadian soldiers and leading democracy.
London reports a steady revival in the New South Wales tin plate industry reaching about 70 percent capacity despite no Central European orders. A hopeful sign is the Canadian market rebounding after American gains prior to the war.
Drumheller Valley mine operators say coal mines will reopen June 15. Awaiting a decision by the conciliation board, which has adjourned.
British Columbia sees unemployment decline across the province with reports showing workers being placed more freely. Improved weather conditions are cited as a partial cause for the drop in jobless numbers.
London reports from Melbourne that after the butter conference the Minister of Customs says an Australian brand for exported butter will be created. The butter council will advise the Commonwealth and state governments on industry matters.
Naples reports Vesuvius erupting with renewed violence emitting lava and dense vapor. Authorities say the current activity is unlikely to threaten nearby territory.
Attorney General A M Manson told a dinner crowd that the Oriental question must be solved by the entire Dominion not just British Columbia. He said the Oriental cannot be a permanent citizen in British Columbia and suggested federal cabinet members’ visit to the province could help remedy conditions.
The Hague will host experts to review the Russia problem with a truce extended to eight months. Amendments to the Lloyd George dual commissions plan clarify that the truce covers Russia and eight allied republics, including the Far Eastern Republic, and will last four months after The Hague adjourns. Japan accepts pending government ratification, seen as Lloyd George’s victory.
The Grain Trade News weekly crop report predicts a smaller national wheat area this year with Saskatchewan seeing an 8 to 12 percent drop. Alberta and Manitoba may gain 5 to 10 percent each, with Manitoba rising from 3.5 to about 3.75 million acres and Saskatchewan from 13.5 to about 12 million acres.
Ottawa reports a new Japanese approach to regulating British Columbia fisheries. A. W. Neill told the Commons fisheries committee that Japanese crews used white workers to obtain licenses, then fished beyond the three mile limit. He cited alleged bribery threats against an overseer and urged a full departmental investigation. C. C. Found promised immediate action.
The House of Commons voted roughly ninety million dollars for government railways with 42.8 million for Canadian National and 25.75 million for Grand Trunk. Deficits were disclosed, totaling 72.66 million for last year, as public ownership arguments and Genoa conference reflections frame the policy debate.
King George writes on visit to war graves praising care for Dominion and British graves. He notes graves lie side by side in all cemeteries and assures overseas peoples that they will be lovingly guarded for all time by the Imperial War Graves Commission.
Premier Poincare's government offers Lorraine stone for Ottawa Parliament memorial chamber. Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King accepts, calling the gift a lasting memorial to Canadians who died for liberty and justice. In Tokio the Chinese delegation leaves without notice over funding and bank advances. Dublin reports the Dail peace committee’s unity negotiations have collapsed.
The Duke of Richmond plans to sell his estate in Aberdeenshire, including Huntly and six parishes, totaling about 60,000 acres with 400 farms and small holdings, amid higher taxes and burdens.
The Duke of Devonshire former Governor General of Canada cannot preside at a meeting of Members of Parliament favoring removing the embargo on Canadian store cattle importation. He will be absent from town.
Havas in Genoa reports Premier Lloyd George has sent another message to the United States government. The message provides a fuller explanation of the plan for the meeting of the experts commission at The Hague.
Hon T A Crerar leader of the National Progressives urges placing new settlers along national lines and revaluing and unifying the system. He warns private ownership would forfeit value and argues for regional districts and a policy that stimulates farming forestry and mining through rail traffic. Mitchell defends private ownership of utilities and Meighen counters his case.
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