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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
6
Paris reports progress on German counter proposals with a five day limit for final action likely by June 18. The revised treaty clarifies reparations terms and avoids vexatious finance provisions while settling the Silesian issue and moving toward League of Nations admission.
Detroit plans a new luxury hotel on Madison Witherell and Adams avenues facing Grand Circus Park. The 1,000 room property will be funded entirely by Detroit capital and begin work within sixty days, countering claims that prohibition would ruin hotel business.
A high French authority described Paris’s stance on the movement for a Rhenish republic as passive. He said France shares the allied states' restraint, unable to profit from the effort since promoters link the Rhine project to a German republic. French forces remain to maintain order and prevent violence.
Serbian troops entered Klagenfurt to restore order forcing an armistice with Austrian forces in Carinthia after Vienna rejected Yugoslav terms. Official Serbian headquarters statement cited failure to accept hostilities cessation conditions.
In Ottawa the Commons debated the budget as Hon. T. A. Crerar announced his resignation after opposing colleagues on fiscal policy. Hon. J. A. Calder argued tariff revision should wait until demobilization ends. Crerar urged immediate reform to boost production and lower living costs, proposing land value taxes. Calder warned cabinet defections could trigger a crisis and widen east west tensions.
The Chinese government cannot stop the boycott led by students. Bankers, merchants and workers in Shanghai back the movement. Officials freed arrested students but they refuse to leave their university until the police chief publicly apologizes. Demonstrations persist with no crowd limits.
German cavalry under General von Der Goltz attacked Esthonians pursuing Bolshevists near Helsingfors. The maneuver exposes German secret ties with Bolshevists and prompts Esthonians to begin military operations against German forces.
Answers from over 200 locals of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers association to a central office questionnaire show all respondents favor organized farmers entering politics.
In Winnipeg a violent clash erupted as strike sympathizers attacked special constables replacing regular police. Seven arrests were made, injuries reported including Constable Morrison shot in the thigh and Constable Copping severely beaten. Deputy Chief Newton named acting chief as reforms proceed.
Paris investigations confirm that many towns and hamlets in the battle area are totally ruined and cannot be rebuilt. Vaux, Douamont, and Fleury are listed as unrecoverable refuges. soil remains unfit for cultivation for years and hidden explosives add danger.
An Austrian note condemns the dismemberment of Austria and the separation of Bohemia and the Tyro. It states Austria cannot survive losing its industries and that the Austrian delegation is ready to send observations on the territorial clauses of the peace terms.
Dr. Darten, leader of the new Rhenish republic, telegraphs Sir William Robertson to announce the republic and insist on paying a fair share of war damages. He appeals to the Entente to shield the new state from retribution by Prussian militarism.
Paris leader Howard Herman reports from Libau Baltic relief center describing German shooting of eighteen Bolsheviks in Riga. He cites a ditch prepared for executions three at a time and German soldiers firing at heads and hearts as condemned men faced death. A moving picture operator filmed the events.
Gen. Dobrjansky of the Omsk government cites 173000 Bolshevik agents in the U S and Canada working secretly in industry and mining towns with district based soviets to overthrow governments. He warns reinforced by Russian gold and fears a world wide menace to crush out the agents and expose their numbered identities.
An Irish correspondent reports extensive government speculation on Ireland. The prevailing view is repression, yet a high authority says a broad reform is likely. The source notes President Wilson secured a firm pledge from the Prime Minister for swift Ireland reforms in response to the Peace Conference claim.
The Austrian delegation at St Germain asks Germany to protest to the allies against the rigorous peace terms. The Havas Agency cites a reliable source informing of the action, which drew unfavorable comments.
Ottawa reports the public accounts committee continued its inquiry into Militia Department overpayments to soldiers and dependents. Chief witness T Cox said $202000 overpayments are definite, with 20000–25000 ledgers pending, and six days for full tally. Berlin warns of German collapse if peace terms are refused.
Pittsburgh residents represented by A. E. Anderson sue the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees for 2 035 000 78 damages. The suit questions whether employees in street service may strike to press for higher pay and better conditions. Receivers of the Pittsburgh Railway Company are named defendants.
North Portal Wm Reed of Ottawa Kansas arrived with his team wagon and dog. He is traveling the over 2000 mile trail from Kansas toward the Peace River country. Despite catching the flu en route he presses on though told his horses would be shot at the boundary and his dog would not be admitted to Canada.
Secretary for war announced to the house that the attorney general's committee has examined cases of alleged war law violations. Private McGraw of the 1st Coldstream Guards died after a snowbound punishment at Gastrow camp on December 7 1914. Private Stimpson wounded at Schneidemuir camp on November 4 1915 died January 6 1916. Private Skett of the 3rd Coldstream Guards, a POW at Pirie, was killed by a sentry after being unable to move in the snow on April 7 1917.
The Canadian railway war board has nothing to say regarding the strike ultimatum from the Railway Federated Shop Trades. The federation executive committee has issued its statement to members, urging a strike and awaiting the ultimatum deadline or a reply from railway companies.
The Council of Four approves British occupation of Decesel Island guarding Riga Gulf's entrance. Estonia agrees to the move as a guarantee for payment of 214 to the Esthonians.
Ottawa debate on postwar policy features Dr Beland urging government to aid veterans with land settlement subsidies and free farming implements. He calls for a temporary emigration limit for workers, proposes a tax rethink on new loans, and outlines methods to tackle living costs via production, tax cuts, and prosecuting profiteers.
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