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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
7
Premier Brownlee challenges Minister Heenan over unemployment relief as provincial and municipal responsibility. Brownlee cites recent Ottawa talks and immigrant unemployment data while arguing for federal financial sharing during national employment pressures. Heenan defends provincial scope while acknowledging national concerns.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald returning from Scotland says he is optimistic about the five power naval disarmament conference opening January 21. He notes arrangements are well advanced and while one or two points differ, nothing seems to prevent an agreement.
A report to the United Farmers and Farm Women of Manitoba calls for recognizing the Canadian race as a national identity. It argues that the term Canadian should not be used as a racial or tribal origin and notes many races listed under nationality have broader polyglot roots.
W J Irving Glover United States deputy post master general discusses expansion of bilateral air mail links with Ottawa. They plan Prairie service rollout in February and connect Montreal Albany Toronto Buffalo Winnipeg Minneapolis Be gina Great Falls networks with transborder routes. US officials praise Canada’s rapid aerial progress and look toward further links.
Mahatma Gandhi writes in Young India that a conference with the British government inviting the Indian National Congress could lead to an agreed scheme for independence. He says the Congress would respond gladly if conditions were suitable and the aim clear. The phrase there must be a conference at some stage or other frames his cautious stance.
Ottawa reports a three quarter fiscal update showing increased revenues and expenditures. The Department of Finance notes Dominion ordinary revenue of 351,287,525 for the nine months ending December 31, with prior year revenues at 345,252,544, a rise of 6,204,732.
Wong Wa, a Chinese narcotics convict processed in Vancouver in 1028, was captured by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after fleeing bail. Traced from Winnipeg to Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago, he faces extradition or new proceedings. A separate incident notes Foo Chow and Yang Shu Chang among officials being kidnapped at an official dinner by bandits.
The Air Ministry reports four Royal Air Force members killed in a midair collision at Abu Suier Egypt. Flight Lt Richard S Greenslade and Flying Officer Charles E Galpin were among the victims with two non commissioned men. It is the RAFs first fatal crash of the year following 42 deaths last year.
In Liverpool about 2000 unemployed men fought to unload the steamer Oropesa, breaking stands and stampinged as the foreman arrived. the scene showed a desperate rush for work and a temporary breakdown of order before staff restored control.
Officials of the Canadian Wheat Pool depart Winnipeg to confer with British government figures in London. A. J. McPhinn D. R. McIntyre and W. A. MacLeod travel to meet Lord Privy Seal and Minister of Employment J H Thomas for discussions on cargo flow and cooperation between Canada and Britain.
Ottawa reports Parliament will open on February 20, about two weeks later than last year. Prime Minister Mackenzie King noted pending by elections in Bagot Chateaugay Huntingdon and Brandon to be settled before the session begins. Brandon’s contest features Minister T A Crerar seeking re election with a February 12 date. the other two races are set earlier.
Sir Esme Howard the British ambassador to the United States will visit Canada in the last days of January and the third week of February to bid farewell. He and Lady Isabella will stay in Montreal Toronto and Ottawa as guests of the Governor General and Lady Willingdon, with a dinner on January 26 at Ottawa hosted by the Canadian Club.
Dr J T Anderson told a Saskatoon board of trade luncheon that before replying to the federal offer to transfer resources to the province Saskatchewan will assess public sentiment. He said one delegation has been interviewed and another will be seen soon, calling it the province's most important problem and urging a consensus of citizen views to guide the reply.
Dr. Straub, Mennonite refugee commissioner, comments on rumors that 3,000 Mennonites will be sent to Canada and Mexico. Only 137 pass medical tests by Dr. Gardner, with 300 more awaiting Ottawa approval. first group expected to leave late January after Hamburg immigration doctor confirms results.
The annual convention directs the board to probe crop insurance viability and seek cooperation with Alberta and Saskatchewan sections. John Arnott of Roblin pushes for protection beyond hail insurance due to weather risks harming farmers. Diversified farming and better credit, freight rates, and lower tariffs are urged by Hon. T. A. Crerar as essential for Manitoba’s rural economy.
London editorials express unease over Ramsay MacDonald’s plan to leave Lossiemouth for London with Admiralty consent and proposals that could cut naval programs without harming imperial security. The Morning Post and Daily Telegraph question secrecy and fear the prime minister aims for a naval agreement by any means, risking British naval interests.
Government plans a radio regulation bill after the Radio Commission report. A special Commons committee will hear all interested parties before a final cabinet decision next week. Minister P J A Cardin aims to pass a public serving act with broad consensus and provincial representation.
Ottawa reports tentative February 3 for the prairie air mail start with the Winnipeg Calgary leg planned first. Officials warn the date hinges on full beacon lighting along the route and night flying gear. delays due to spare equipment shortages loom as lighting installation remains unfinished.
Saskatoon council discussed seeking provincial government approval to erect a new court house. The meeting delegated the issue to bring the proposal to the government’s attention.
A reduced export report shows Canadian shipments of alcoholic severages to the United States for November totaling 296 486 gallons, down 225 416 from November of 192%.
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