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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
7
A damaged report on Germany's wartime armament shows factories still turning out weapons and munitions. It notes persistent German military power despite the treaty and hints at the ambassadors' dilemma over transferring control from a military to a civilian body amid French policy shifts.
The committee report finds no evidence of attempts to influence shareholders for director appointments. It states delegates sought support for the company amid internal conflicts over involvement in a wheat pool, and notes ample cooperation with the wheat pool.
Hon J G Gary, minister for labor, told Saskatchewan legislators negotiations for disposing the Bienfait lignite plant to a private company have advanced to a stage where an agreement may be awarded. He expressed hope it would satisfy all parties as the process could end by month’s close.
A December 15 tariff increase applies to all classes of steamship travel including first and second class and westbound third class aboard Atlantic routes. Local lines announce the change citing higher operating costs and reduced revenues from immigration limits as reasons. Nelson, KO Peter Veregin Jr elected spiritual and temporal leader of the Doak hobors at his father’s grave, with thousands in attendance. Admiral Jellicoe retires effective December 5th on his eighty eleventh birthday. London also notes the site selection for the first beam position in the bridge project.
The report outlines U S naval strength against Britain and Japan under a 95-2 ratio, with Washington treaty adherence as the aim. Secretary Wilbur briefs the House committee on proposed funding for a rounded build plan including light cruisers, fleet submarines, destroyers, and auxiliary craft, not yet fully revealed.
Premier Dunning defends Saskatchewan liquor policy arguing government control limits private greed and preserves prohibition sentiment. He warned prohibitionists not to push reform too far, noting the enduring war era mood and the need for a fair trial of the system.
Liberal member Mrs. Mary Ellen Stith of Vancouver introduces a bill to amend the Women’s Shield Protection Act prohibiting employment of Oriental and white women in certain homes and restaurants in British Columbia. The move follows agitation by the Vancouver Reform Societies after the Janet Smith case. Members from Scotland have pressed for passage.
A new German cruiser, the first built since the war, near completion at Kiel. The vessel, 6,009 tons, will launch in spring and bear eight 6 cm guns, with oil and coal propulsion. The fleet under the Versailles Treaty envisions six line ships, six small cruisers, twelve destroyers, and twelve torpedo boats. existing destroyers date to 1900.
William B. Shearer, naval expert and inventor, told National Security League directors at the Bankers' Club that the United States overreacted to sentiment and is lagging in naval armament parity with Britain under the 5:3:1 ratio of the treaty.
Churchill states in the House of Commons that Franco American war debt talks should link European creditor payments to U S creditors with simultaneous proportional payments to Britain. He emphasizes aligning payments so Britain is not disadvantaged while satisfying euro U S debt obligations.
Austen Chamberlain, British foreign secretary, said Britain would not volunteer or seek to discuss the Anglo Egyptian conflict at the League of Nations gathering. He stressed Britain’s policy in Egypt would follow direct obligations to the people of the Sudan and protecting vital Empire interests without endangering world peace. He noted welcome reception by the Pope and outlined aims with France and Italy alongside Mussolini and Herriot in Paris and Rome.
Livestock Commissioner HH Arkell stresses present high wool and mutton prices sustain optimism for sheep farming. He notes the value to farmers, especially in the west, and includes his own flock as example of the growing interest in the sector.
Saskatchewan's claim to Dominion natural resources is to be pursued by the legislature this year. W I McKinnon gave notice of his intention to move a resolution urging the government to arrange the transfer of the public domain to the province without further delay.
Plans to form a coarse grain pool for oats barley rye and flax will be debated at a provincial meeting of directors and members. The Manitoba pool board adopted a resolution supporting cooperative marketing and steps to launch with the 1935 crop.
The opening of Parliament may not occur in January as once hoped. January 29 or early February is now considered more probable since the cabinet has yet to begin 1923 estimates. Parliament could convene in February with the speech from the throne debate starting February 2 after a weekend adjournment.
The Australian trade treaty awaits ratification as Canada’s Dominion Parliament, after formal adoption of the treaty by the Commonwealth, must act. Limited windows for assent arose since the last session due to tariff changes, with Australia preferring full ratification at once.
In an Haifa newspaper interview Premier Ziwar Pasha says the Egyptian situation is improving not deteriorating. He notes ongoing British talks on foreign protection remain open and expects negotiations to move to a normal course soon. He cites King Fuad's Sudan nomination of Sir Geoffrey Archer as evidence of Anglo-Egyptian accord respected.
Victoria enacts drastic changes to the Motor Vehicles Act to raise street safety. Drivers must carry licenses, and a driver will lose the license after three driving offences. Pekin government recognition and treaties are noted as influences on policy. Miller and Favors Entente discusses a Europe peace gesture linking Great Britain Belgium and France. Berlin reports Baron Agaton Maltzen poised as German ambassador to the U.S. to replace Wiedfeldt.
Official quarters report a proposed Prince of Wales visit to South America in 1922 in response to an invitation from President De Alvear in London. The trip would align with the centennial of a treaty of amity and commerce, with potential stops at ranches and polo pony breeding establishments. other South American nations such as Uruguay and Chile may be included.
Victoria BC news notes amendments to the Liquor Act by Attorney General Manson. First offences no compulsory jail but fines from 500 to 1060 dollars may be imposed with a six to twelve month prison option. Second offences retain 12 to 21 months. Proceeds to fund mothers pensions municipalities and hospitals.
A Canadian delegation led by J. G. Shearer of the Social Service Council protests opposition to allowing gambling devices at fairs and exhibitions under proposed amendments to the Canadian Exhibitions Association. Premier King pledges cabinet consideration of opposition representations.
References to the boundary quarrel in Newry show prominent figures like T. Coserate, Archbishop O'Dennett, and Bishop Dares urging practical examination and direct negotiation to erase the North South boundary, seen as a step toward peace and unity rather than politics.
Report from the royal commission on food prices chaired by Sir Auckland Geddes shows Britain allocates about 60 percent of total expenditure to foodstuffs. A witness cites that the value of food reaching consumers ranges from £1,250,000,000 to £1,408,000,000, as the commission prepares to examine various trades and wood sorts in its first report.
After the Trish Fanfire Exhibition at Wembley ends, about 7,403,119 visitors toured the Empire In miniature since last May. The closing relieves London of a domestic servant problem by releasing some 8000 waitresses from city restaurants where many had been sent to private homes.
A warning from Cairo authorities instructs that students missing classes without leave will be disciplined. Headmasters are told to act firmly and students are barred from publishing meeting notices. officials urge strict enforcement of school rules.
Toronto news notes that T J Charch North Toronto member given notice to move that government should repatriate and settle 100 Canadians resident in the United States. Discussion set for next session as Roosevelt linked to Darien expedition and white Indian origins.
The United States affirms it will be represented at the Geneva conference on arms traffic planned for April or May 1926. The reply to League of Nations inquiries was received by the Secretariat from the U.S. Department of State, indicating official participation.
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