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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
10
Paris reports progress on German counter proposals as allied governments set a five day limit for final action likely by June 18. Revised terms remove vexatious finance clauses and fix reparations within four months, with Silesian questions nearly settled and league admission discussions nearing accord.
Detroit announces work will start within sixty days on a 7 million dollar hotel with 1 000 rooms. The project is financed entirely by Detroit capital and fronts Madison avenue Witherell street and Adams avenue overlooking Grand Circus Park.
A high French official describes Paris stance as passive toward the Rhenish republic movement. He notes France cannot profit from the manifestation, which is aligned with other allies, and that French forces focus on maintaining order and preventing violence on both sides.
Serbian troops entered Belgrade to restore order and force an armistice between Austria and the Jugoslavs in Carinthia after Austria rejected Jugoslav conditions. The announcement came from Serbian headquarters detailing the halted hostilities and new ceasefire terms.
In Ottawa the budget session heats as Hon. T. A. Crerar resigns over fiscal policy and tariff aims, while Hon. J. A. Calder calls for demobilization tied delay and warns of cabinet a split. Crerar proposes land-value tax potentially raising 70 to 80 million yearly. Calder fears Liberal Unionist exits could spark crisis and seeks early tariff revision to ease east west tensions.
Chinese authorities fail to quell a student led boycott, with bankers, merchants, and workers in Shanghai backing the movement. The government frees arrested students but they refuse to leave confinement unless the police chief issues a public apology. Demonstrations continue openly.
German cavalry led by General von der Goltz in Lettland attacked Esthonians pursuing Bolshevists. The direct order reveals German secret cooperation with Bolshevists and prompts Esthonian forces to begin military operations against Germany.
Answers from over 200 locals of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers association to a central office questionnaire show complete support for organized farmers entering politics.
In Winnipeg rioting broke out after a clash between strike sympathizers and special constables replacing regular police. Sergeant Frederick G. Copping, VC winner, was seriously injured. Constable Morrison was wounded and another constable struck. Police chief Donald MacPherson was relieved. Deputy Chief Chris Newton became acting chief as reorganization moved forward.
Investigations by the commission assessing devastations in France confirm that many towns and hamlets near the front are so ruined they cannot be rebuilt Vault is cited among the destroyed sites and mayors of Douamont and Fleury inform refugees that their villages cannot be reclaimed Soil remains untillable for years and ruins conceal explosives and other perils
An Austrian note condemns the dismemberment of Austria, objecting to the separation of Bohemia and the Tyrol and warning that Austria cannot survive losing its industries. It states the Austrian delegation is ready to deliver observations on the peace terms' territorial clauses.
Dr. Darten, president of the new Rhenish republic, telegraphs Sir William Robertson stating the republic’s formation and its intent to pay a just share of war damages. He appeals to the Entente to shield the state from Prussian retaliation.
Paris headquar ters relief admin istation memo describes German execution of eighteen Bolshevik prisoners at a ditch edge the three at a time. A crowd of Bolsheviks covers the grave as three more fall and the moving picture crew films the scene leaving the operator unable to eat.
Gen. Dobrjansky of the Omsk government, visiting Boston, claims 173000 Bolshevik secret agents operate across the United States and Canada. He says districts within both nations are to host soviets after overthrowing existing governments, with agents hiding identities behind numbers and Russian names.
An Irish correspondent reports widespread government speculation of repression but cites a high authority asserting a bright prospect for a wide reform for Ireland. The unnamed source claims President Wilson secured a definite undertaking from the Prime Minister to begin reform at once in connection with Ireland’s bid to be heard at the Peace Conference.
The Austrian delegation at St Germain has asked Germany to protest to the allies against the terms of the peace plan for Austria. Havas Agency cites a reliable source for the report.
The public accounts committee in Ottawa heard that overpayments by the Militia Department totalled 202000 in definite overcharges with 25000 more suspects. Witness Cox said six days would be needed for the full tally, promising figures by Wednesday. Overpayments stem from England Canada payment overlaps. war gratuity recovery has topped 40000 dollars. Berlin papers warn that failure to sign peace could trigger allied occupation and German hardship, including loss of coal gas and food.
In Pittsburgh a suit in equity filed by A. E. Anderson seeks $2,035,000.78 from the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees and the Pittsburgh Railway Company receivers. The case questions workers right to strike to press wage and condition demands.
North Portal reports Reed of Ottawa Kansas arrived with his team wagon and dog while following the long trail from Kansas to the Peace River country over 2000 miles. He pushed on despite a bout of flu and warnings that his horses might be shot at the boundary and his dog barred from Canada.
London reports that the attorney general’s committee has heard cases of alleged war-law violations. Private McGraw of the 1st Coldstream Guards died after being tied to a post in a snowstorm at Gastrow camp on December 7, 1914. Private Stimpson was wounded by a German adjutant at Schneidemuhl camp on November 7, 1915 and died January 6, 1916. Private Skett of the 3rd Coldstream Guards, a POW at Pirie, was shot by a sentry after being unable to move in a snowbound march on April 7, 1917.
Montreal reports the Railway Federated Shop trades representing 35 000 workers in Canada has issued a strike ultimatum. The Canadian railway war board and its executive committee have not commented officially and await the ultimatum's deadline and next move by the railway companies.
The Council of Four sanctioned British occupation of Oesel Island commanding Riga Gulf. The Esthonian government agreed to the move as a guarantee for financial aid payments to Estonia.
Ottawa debate on postwar policy features Dr Beland urging government action to help veterans become farmers. He calls for a generous fiscal policy, free home essentials, and targeted emigration measures for farm laborers. He also presses on taxation of new loans and measures to curb profiteers amid rising living costs.
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