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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
2
President Wilson challenges the Senate to choose acceptance or rejection of the peace treaty. He dismisses claims the U S is at a disadvantage in the league and says only the council must act unanimously, while six British Empire votes in the assembly are merely exploratory.
The Great War Veterans' Association provincial command passed a resolution urging stricter action on Hutterites. It calls for barring admission to Manitoba, naturalization papers for those present, and deportation for those refusing to sign a pledge to obey national laws including military service.
A tank of oxygen exploded at the Canadian Vickers plant in Maisonneuve Montreal fatally injuring one man and burning fourteen others. About twenty five narrowly escaped death as the tank leaked and ignited near a forge. The deceased is identified as James Fairholm though age and address are unknown.
Officials said Japan plans to formally invite China to discuss the Shantung situation once it ratifies the peace treaty. They stressed Japan cannot compel China to accept the invitation.
A Bolshevik wireless dispatch reports an anti-Bolshevik plot with ramifications across Russia, leading to the capture and execution of 66 men on conspiracy charges. The plot is said to have originated in Moscow.
Allied peers report D Annunzio’s force swelled to over 12000, raising questions of maintenance amid the port blockade. An Italian detachment with armored cars crossed into Toguire Dalmatia, overcoming resistance from a dozen Yugoslavs, while U S vessels departed Spala for Toguire.
The Aero Club of America announced plans for an around the world air derby with possible prizes totaling 1,000,000. A special commission will tour the world to set stopping places arrange referees and form committees in every country along the route. Dirigibles may be used by competitors for part or all of the trip.
Premier Clemenceau told the Chamber of Deputies that the League of Nations can exist despite the US Senate rejection and that France regarded the League as an insufficient guarantee for years, leading to the protective alliance treaty with Britain and the United States.
General A. Ross of Kingston sworn in by Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Hendrie as minister in Hearst government without portfolio. Premier Hearst says Soldiers' Aid Commission and Soldiers' Settlement will fall under his administration.
The special House committee on soldiers' civil reestablishment heard appeals from the United Veterans League and Imperial veterans of Vancouver for representation. Brig Gen McLean urged notifying Winnipeg and Vancouver of delegated action. Army and Navy Veterans heard and a delegate may be appointed. The Soldiers' Settlement Board estimates total outlay at 48.6 million dollars for loans and administration this year. About two thirds of 4,128 soldiers taking grants chose homesteads, with preference for proximity to railroads. Land available includes 60,000 acres of Indian reserve land soon to be sold to soldiers and other forest reserve townships. grazing leases are under study and none released yet.
Major Duncan of the Board of Commerce denies discrimination against farmers in the court's probes. He notes the court has prioritized the most pressing cases and will address clothing, boots and shoes, and other industries soon.
Col J A Currie of North Simcoe moves three measures. He urges changing lease laws to aid independent oil prospectors while preserving a royalty for Canada. He also asks enlarging the civil service commission to include returned soldiers and granting amnesty to soldiers serving terms for war time offences.
Dr Stiles of the Baby Welfare League urged price controls on milk and cited a league study in poorer Montreal districts showing sixty five percent of sampled milk unfit for consumption. The board heard claims that restaurants charged sixteen cents a slice for apple pie false teeth cost five dollars a set but were sold at two hundred percent profit sugar sold at thirteen cents a pound with purchases required bread priced excessively.
Ottawa announces an amendment to the Grain Act. If grain in an elevator on August 31 exceeds one quarter of one percent of the crop year’s gross grain receipts, the excess may be sold by the Board of Grain Commissioners to defray Canada Grain Act administration costs.
Paris President Wilson replies to neutralizing Fiume proposal and asks for an agreement among powers. America’s peace delegates refuse to discuss it. Italian circles report Wilson rejected the proposal and warned of an economic boycott if Italy keeps Fiume without a broader accord.
The Trades Union Congress parliamentary committee has drafted a non ultimatum demand for the government to nationalize mines, following Glasgow congress resolutions. The document is described as strong in tone.
The steel steamer War Chariot was successfully launched from the Coughlan yards with Mrs. George Edwards acting as sponsor. It is the last Imperial Munitions Board steamer to be launched in Vancouver under wartime orders.
The senate labor commission begins its nationwide steel strike inquiry with Chairman Kenyon announcing assurances from John Fitzpatrick to appear and present labor’s view. Senator Thomas criticizes the strike as civil war scale, while officials plan cross examination and aims to report within a fortnight.
Dry district reports no frost and record crops. Farmers cut flax fields yielding excellent potential in many plots. The district has ample rate flax and harvest seems assured. One farmer expects over $4,000 from flax plus feed from late oats.
A fire broke out in a basement room of the new Parliament Buildings in Ottawa among stored boxes. Firefighters dragged hoses through corridors to reach the blaze. Property damage was about 2000 dollars and it is uncertain if smoke will affect paintings or plaster.
Andre Tardieu rejects Marin’s objections as the Chamber resumes discussion of the German peace treaty. He argues Germany’s army should be reduced to a gendarmerie and says France has sufficient guarantees to enforce the military provisions.
President Hsu Shih Chang ends war with Germany and confers China’s Grand Order of Merit on former Premier Tueal Chi Jui for his role in declaring war. The decoration marks the formal peace validation by the state.
Sir George Foster, Minister of Trade and Commerce, announced an amendment to the Grain Act. It provides that in August after the crop year ending August 31 1919 stock shall be taken of the quantity of grain in the terminal elevators.
The Daily Mail editorial calls for allowing greater food production by permitting imports of cattle from Canada.
Reports dispute salvage claims from the Lawrentie wreck off Lough Swilly where under $2.5 million of $35 million specie was recovered. Bar recovery is slow due to massive metal plates to blast and move, with consignments escorted to London. In Paris Clemenceau defended the peace treaty, urging allied unity and deeming it the dawn of a new era despite flaws. He spoke over two hours, defending the coalition and the treaty’s long-term value.
Prince Feisal reportedly accepts a plan for a union of Palestine Syria and Mesopotamia. Approval hinges on British government consent. The scheme envisions a governor general, joint executive bodies, a three-state chamber and senate, and a drafted constitution.
A dispatch from Spalato reports U.S. Marines landed from a torpedo boat destroyer to force Italian evacuation of Tran in Dalmatia. Italians reportedly withdrew after inhabitants fired on them and Yugoslav troops then assumed control from American soldiers.
Irish doctors in Dundalk go on strike demanding a minimum salary of seven guineas weekly for all public services. Current average salaries are about £25 per year. Some patients seeking treatment at dispensaries are refused care.
Due to the high exchange rate in New York, the Post Office Department prohibits selling any postal notes for remittance to the United States.
A Budapest dispatch reports a movement to restore the Hungarian monarchy with Archduke Joseph Otto, eldest son of former Emperor Charles, as king and Charles named regent. Archduke Francis is not yet seven, born November 20, 1912. The former emperor and Empress Zita are said to live quietly at a Swiss chateau near Lake Geneva.
The finance committee's majority report proposes a $200 million credit for Italy France and Great Britain to run two years at 4.5 percent interest with 75 percent earmarked for buying Argentine cereals. This follows Germany’s request for a $100 million loan to obtain raw materials from Argentina.
London The Evening News reports that after cabinet consultation with Viscount French the government will make another effort to settle the Irish question and that Viscount French will stay on as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
On the day Sir Eric Geddes becomes Minister of Transport the government faced an ultimatum from the National Union of Railwaymen threatening a nationwide rail stoppage unless wage standardization talks proceed to the workers’ satisfaction. The cabinet reviewed the crisis, agreeing to continue negotiations amid a reported misunderstanding, with Geddes to meet union leaders in hopes of averting a strike.
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