Trade treaty with France abrogated by Canada
Canada announces the abrogation of the 1922 trade convention with France with six months notice, effective June 16. Canada seeks immediate negotiations for a new pact. The move follows years of criticism over non reciprocal MFN treatment and tariff imbalances affecting Canadian wheat and canned salmon exports to France. Exports to France for the year end Oct 31 reached 15.67 million dollars while imports from France totaled 15.13 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaswa
Philippe Roy
France
Canada
Republic
Republic of France
Awaiting Report On Harbors Recommendations From Gibb
Ottawa officials say the Sir Alexander Gibb report on leading Canadian harbors surveyed last summer has not yet been forwarded from London. They expect the recommendations early in January and note no reason for delay beyond that timeframe.
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Alexander Gib
Ottawa
Alexander Gibb
British Port Authority
Canaiam
Lonton
Alexander
Department
Prime Minister Denies Gold Standard Rumor in Canada
Ottawa officials said no action or discussion occurred after a cabinet meeting about rumors Canada would abandon the gold standard. In Montreal, officials of the Canadian Pacific Steamships denied reports Vancouver liners Duchess of Bedford and Duchess of Athol would transfer to the British Columbia Australia service, stating no such move is planned.
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Remier
Canada
Ottawa
RB. Bennett
Cabinet Council
Montreal
Canadan Pacific Steamships
Vancouver
Duchess of Bedford
Duchess of Athol
Europe Braces as Severe Storm Sweeps Across Continent
Storms and floods sweep widely across Europe with a Baltic blizzard imperilling ships off Libau Latvia and wrecking a sailing vessel. A fishing boat sinks near Stockholm archipelago, one life lost. The Soviet ship Tihitch foundered near Smyrna amid days of violent Aegean gales. Northern Algeria endures gale damage and cut telegraph lines. Floods strand villagers on rooftops, while Bulgaria reports heavily damaged areas. London and Paris endure freezing conditions as rail and road networks strain under the weather.
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London
Eng
Europe
Baltic Sea
Libau
Latvia
Stockholm
Tihitch
Odessa
Smyrna
Aegean Sea
Algeria
Tunis
Bulgaria
Exhibition of USSR agricultural products to Canada in 1932
Moscow announced an exhibition of agricultural products from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to be shown in Canada in 1932. Organized by the Lenin Agricultural Academy, the display will be part of six foreign exhibitions with Germany receiving two and France Italy and Turkey one each. Ottawa's Agriculture Minister Robert Weir had no comment when queried by the Canadian Press.
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Moscow
Russia
Union of Socialist Soviet Republica
Canada
Lenin Agricultural Academy
Germany
France
Italy
Turkey
Ussr
Ottawa
Weir
Cunard to complete liner despite government aid uncertainty
The Cunard line announced plans to finish its partly built liner at Clydebank Scotland with or without government help. The suspension left 3000 workers unemployed and prompted calls in Parliament to resume construction promptly. Directors stated no decision yet on timing or method, but one official indicated construction would continue regardless of government assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Cunard Line
Clydebank
Scotland
Closure of Calais Trust Branch Ties Bank Withdrawals
The International Trust and Yanking Corporation Calais branch in St Stephen New Brunswick is closed. Observers attribute the shuttering to depositors withdrawing heavy sums to capitalize on the premium in United States funds by moving money to Canadian banks here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen, N.B
Calais
International Trust and Yanking Corporation
United States
Increase In Crops Value in Quebec Falls 40 Percent in Current Year
Statistics from Quebec Department of Agriculture show a $48,752,000 drop in total crop value this year, a 40 percent decline from last year. Canada’s gold reserve data from the Department of Finance notes Dominica notes were backed by $1,962,815 in excess of statutory requirements as of November 30, with total gold holdings at $571,051,083.
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Quebec
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Ottawa
Department of Finance
Dominica
Delegates To Geneva To Announce US Delegation
Washington plans to announce the personnel of its delegation to the general disarmament conference at Geneva in February. Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson is likely to head the delegation. The group will push Hoover era disarmament policy as an economic and preventive measure against war.
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Washington, DC
United States
Geneva
Washington
Henry L. Stimson
U.S
Hoover
Kingsford Smith Delivers Christmas Mail to Croydon
Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith landed at Croydon Airport in the Southern Star with the Christmas mail. Fifty thousand letters filled half a ton of mail carried from Australia. The plane carrying the mail had crashed earlier near Alor Star, and Kingsford Smith volunteered to finish the flight.
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London
Eng
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Croydon
Southern Star
Australia
Alorstar
Mackenzie King Birthday Observed in Ottawa
December 17 marks the birthday of Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King born in Berlin Ontario in 1874. The Liberal leader spent the day quietly at Laurier House in Ottawa.
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MacKenzie King
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
Liberal Party
Mr. King
Berlin
Kitchener
Ont
Laurier House
Britain plans suspension of all shipbuilding
London Daily Herald reports the government weighs a temporary halt to Britain's naval shipbuilding program with submarines excluded. The move hinges on progress at the international disarmament conference next February and echoes a 1929 stance before the London naval conference. The ships affected are those in the navy estimates from last March. The Herald says the halt could push for broader armament cuts and set leverage for Britain at the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
London Daily Herald
Herald
United States
Great Britain
Australian prime minister greets Canadian goodwill ship
Rt. Hon James Scullin motored 100 miles after three meetings to welcome the Canadian Constructor in Melbourne. A cable from D H Ross, Canadian Trade Commissioner, describes the enthusiastic reception. Public notables attended and the Commonwealth Government hosted a luncheon with leading commercial, industrial and banking interests.
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Ottawa
James Scullin
Australia
Melbourne
Department of Trade and Commerce
D. H. Ross
Montreal
Trade Figures Almost Equal Canadian Exports and Imports
Ottawa reports eight month totals showing exports of 408,541,765 and imports of 411,068,345 for Canadian products. November exports reach 57,486,950 while imports for consumption are 46,914,046. Department of National Revenue released the figures. November exports of domestic produce drop 20,573,921 from 1930 and imports fall 29,411,017.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Department of National Revenue
Imperial Economic Conference Initiates Bennett Policy
The report outlines trade agreements among British Empire regions aiming for stable commerce as Premier R. B. Bennett launches the initiative. It notes prospects for economic stability and the plan's central role in imperial trade policy.
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R. B. Bennett
Embargo Proposal Aimed at Canadian Cedar Imports
Representative Albert Johnson of Washington has introduced a bill to embargo cedar lumber and shingles from Canada by directing Treasury to limit imports. The measure targets Canadian shingles mainly from British Columbia, noting 1930 exports of about 4.15 million dollars. Cedar logs and shingles currently enter the United States duty free.
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Congress
Washington
D.C
United States
Albert Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Treasury Department
Canada
British Columbia
Pacific Coast
Churchill Improves After Automobile Accident In New York
Winston Churchill, former British official, was struck by a taxi on Fifth Avenue suffering a sprained shoulder and facial cuts with slight pleurisy. He shows improvement and will appear publicly at the Brooklyn Institute on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Winston Churchill
Fifth Avenue
Charles D. Atkins
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Churchill
Brooklyn Institute
Queen Mary Opens Salvation Army Hostel in Whitechapel
Queen Mary visited East End Whitechapel to inaugurate the Salvation Army hostel for homeless women in a former school building. General Edward J. Higgins welcomed her as the new facility provides special provisions for women with children.
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Army
East End
Whitechapel
London
Queen Mary
Salvation Army
Mer Majesty
Edward J. Higgins
Empire Grown Wheat Quota Likely Bigger Than UK Plan
The Morning Post indicates the Imperial Economic Conference will discuss Canada’s role in Britain’s wheat quota. Premier Bennett says the Canadian estimate places 70 percent Empire grown, 15 percent British, 15 percent foreign. Britain’s trade voices favor Empire preference and tariffication over strict quotas.
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London
England
Morning Post
Canada
Great Britain
Ottawa
Ont
R. B. Bennett
Dominions
Australia
Parliament to Open February Fourth in Ottawa
Ottawa announces parliament will convene February 4 1932 with Rt Hon R B Bennett signaling a light legislative season. Observers expect a finish by late May and possible railway and transportation measures plus minor amendments to the criminal code amid preparations for the Imperial Economic Conference and tariff discussions.
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Ottawa
South Africa
Brazil
New Zealand
Transportation Con
Justice Duff
Supreme Court of Canada
Great Lakes
Montreal
Bennett
Immigration to Canada Falls 75 Percent in Five Months
A government statement by Minister W A Gordon shows April to October arrivals totaling 19 390, down 75 percent from 77 544 for the same period in 1930. Of the seven month arrivals 14 496 were women and children, mainly dependents of settlers in Canada, while 13 641 Canadians who had gone to the United States returned to settle in Canada.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. A. Gordon
Canada
United States
Canada to fund Soissons reconstruction loan plan
Paris France reports a chamber of deputies vote authorizing M Franlin minister of finance to advance funds to the city of Soissons for meeting engagements tied to a $6 000 000 reconstruction loan in 1921. The measure aims to support Soissons recovery within the Dominion Canada.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
M. Franlin
Soissons
Dominion of Canada
Navigation On Lakes Closes Ottawa Navigation season ends
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River traffic has shut for the season as Marine officials report the inland waters traffic winding up with exceptional freedom from trouble. Ottawa officials note this marks a quiet close to navigation operations for the period.
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Ottawa
Ont
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Department of Marine
World disarmament talks eyed for naval cuts in Geneva
A February Geneva conference on world disarmament may consider reducing battleship capacities. The proposal, discussed in Paris, aims to curb naval armaments and promote broader peace efforts among nations.
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Cunard Company
Kingsford-Smith
Britain
Gideon Robertson
Labor
Dominion
Canada Dela
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