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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
7
Ottawa outlines that the new party seeks closer Britain ties and dominion autonomy while reforming tariffs. It proposes a nation wide program to protect unity, manage immigration, and stimulate development through a selective tax on luxuries and imported goods, with duties on Canadian products kept modest.
Grain Growers district No 2 schedules meetings to be addressed by J A Maharg and J B Musselman. Willows hosts Tuesday July 20 at 2 pm, Willow Bunch at 7 30 pm. July 21 offers a discussion for locals on routes for the Canadian National Railway from Bengough followed by a public meeting with the same speakers.
J A Bowman provincial commissioner of colonization says fifty thousand farm laborers are needed. Manitoba requires 15 000 Saskatchewan 20 000 and Alberta 15 000. Railway officials and immigration and colonization members will meet on July 10 to discuss importations of these laborers.
In a chamber debate on Albania, Socialists pressed for withdrawal of Italian troops. Premier Giolitti stated the government would not send forces to Albania and noted his past urging for Albania to be independent and for a stable government to form.
The Imperial Wireless Telegraphy Committee recommends a wireless system across the Empire with two linked chains. A Canadian link awaits conference cost estimates, about one million and a quarter pounds. Marconi proposals were rejected due to high cost and monopoly concerns.
Major TB Thomas of Vancouver Dominion president and organizer and James C. Berg of Winnipeg Dominion solicitor travel to Ottawa to confer with the federal cabinet before organizing branches. They aim to care for discharged British Army soldiers with no Canadian residence planned, as the association grows with each ship from the old country.
In London the Premier stated he does not plan a further stand on the Boulogne conference until Spa meeting occurs. He answered six Mesopotamia questions, stressing respect for prewar rights and safeguarding Arab state interests in the unfolding policy.
Sean O Ceallaigh diplomatic delegate of the Irish Republic was received in private audience by Pope Benedict. The Vatican stated O Ceallaigh met only in his private capacity and he approved the statement saying he did not wish to embarrass the Vatican.
German chancellor Konstantin Fehrenbach will press at the Spa conference for a German army of 200,000, the return of territories now occupied by Allied troops, and a deduction of the continued occupation from reparations, per a Berlin despatch to Petit Parisien.
A special cable from Tokio reports South China forces capturing Yuan Chow, a key stronghold for North China troops, following days of intense combat and severe clashes.
Manitoba election results show Norris supporters likely form the next legislature with government 17 seats, farmers 9, labor 7, independents 4. Proportional representation unresolved, revolts by farmers and independents threaten balance, Liberals seen aiding Norris. City counts list Dixon and Johnson as elected with 47,427 total votes cast.
Montreal noted that, per the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, and citing Ottawa's finance department, the stamp tax on promissory notes, bills of exchange, bank overdrafts, and stock transfers will not take effect until Parliament approves the pending bill.
Chicago officials report two months of lake shipments totaling about four million bushels of wheat sent to Europe. The figure matches last year's level despite strikes and railroad car shortages cited as causes for the heavy exporting activity on the lakes.
The main naval estimate of 390000 dollars and a supplementary 1700000 dollars were passed in the house of commons. Tension rose as Hon. Arthur Meighen clashed with Dr. Michael Clark over Liberal critics of the German menace, while Mackenzie King pressed for adjournment to push the naval plan.
The House debated and passed the franchise bill after several amendments. A key amendment by A R McMaster was defeated 810 to favor the government. W A Buchanan F J Davis opposed the amendment, with Farmers’ Party voting against the government. Hugh Guthrie and W L Mackenzie King spoke on election advertisement concerns and public knowledge. Fielding proposed linking by elections to multiple vacancies. the house rejected the plan 77 to 8.
Amid political shock in Canada Sir Robert Borden announces retirement from the leadership. The move prompts a race for a successor as cabinet ministers and caucus members submit nominees. Possible contenders include Sir Thomas White and Hon. Arthur Meighen. Information notes fusion talks with Liberal Unionists and plans to maintain party identity under a new chief.
Krassin, Soviet minister of trade and commerce, met Premier Lloyd George at his London office for an hour. He presented Moscow’s reply on foreign debt and expropriation of property belonging to foreigners. The reply was said to be unsatisfactory, but talks would continue.
Reports from Shanghai describe growing unrest with strikes and looting of food shops in industrial districts. Prices for rice have surged to about 15.20 a pecal, with an estimated only four days of supply remaining, sparking fears of shortages and further disturbance.
News of the Provinces notes Mennonite exodus expectations and adherence to provincial school laws in the south. Saskatoon editor J J Hull retires to edit the Grain Growers Guide at Winnipes. Langley tours the province presenting public meetings on municipal affairs. Rafts termed rafanutes move lumber from Sweden to Britain, with potential for larger rafts on Pacific routes. Rat Portage Timber Company sells Vancouver Island limits to John W Blodgett for 400000, with a mill planned. Okanagan apple shipments to Britain rise to 320 carloads, spurred by British buyers and cooperative societies seeking more Pacific coast orchard product.
Rioters in Fermoy County Cork damaged property amounting to hundreds of pounds after a demonstration that locals attribute to soldiers from nearby barracks hearing news of Brig General Lucas's kidnapping. Attempts to burn houses were frustrated.
Lord Abernon, noted financier and head of the central board of control of liquor traffic, has accepted the ambassadorship to Germany, according to reports from London. The appointment aligns with his prominent public service roles and signals diplomatic maneuvering at the time.
Organization of the farmers of Canada to discuss next federal election at a Winnipeg meeting on July 12. A special committee of the Canadian Council of Agriculture will oversee the discussions with local farmers attending to plan political action and policy priorities.
Montreal reports Hudson’s Bay Company appoints H. F. Harman as land commissioner, with Winnipeg headquarters, succeeding James Thomson who resigned.
Edmonton based Mountain Park coal company official E Drummond leaves for Toronto and Ottawa as Alberta Government and coal operators association commissioner. He investigates freight rates from Alberta to eastern markets at request of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and coal mining branch.
A meeting of about seventy representatives of Boards of Trade from Golden Windermere Verney Tort Steele Cranbrook and Fernie formed the Associated Boards of South Eastern British Columbia to promote the interests of the combined districts and oversee regional concerns.
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