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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
France rejects altering the Versailles peace terms and warns that further concessions to Germany would threaten its own economic interests. The official view aligns with the chamber of deputies, stressing unity with Britain while seeking a prosperous Europe.
A bid to sell Britain's West Indies to the United States to ease war debt drew scant official reaction in London. The plan, linked to Viscount Rothermere and Lord Northcliffe, was not widely supported by Premier Lloyd George or the government, and few responses appeared in responsible quarters.
A brief note reports a surge of farmer interest in modern farming methods and scientific principles, with 15000 subscriptions requested before press. A French edition also sold quickly as officials describe this as a wave of recognition of business and science in farm life. Soviet talks with Japan progress noted as Moscow cites foreign affairs handling Bolshevik peace proposals, while agreeing on timing for talks with Japan.
Stockholm reports the Diet lower house approved Swedish participation in the League of Nations after strong advocacy from Premier Eden and Liberal and Socialist speakers who praised it as a step toward a robust system of international law. The upper chamber put off further discussion on Sweden's membership.
A bleak report describes what the relief administration calls the worst typhus epidemic in world history. Giese, head of the American relief mission in Europe, warns of imported cases from the Ukraine and outbreaks among released prisoners of war in Ras. Medical teams struggle as death toll rises, with shipments to ships for treatment.
A Sokodor Times dispatch from Abo Finland quotes M Gukowskij head of the Bolsheviki trade delegation saying Russia aims for commercial ties with England the United States Norway and Sweden. He notes Russia holds vast stores of flour wool leather fax hemp and skins awaiting deals.
Montreal Star reports from Dublin that Sir Horace Plunkett will push a Dominion status plan for Ireland and seek League of Nations involvement. A Dublin meeting is expected to shape proposals while Ulster awaits Sir Edward Carson’s view.
Henry William Elk, long at large after six years, drifted through cities and seas from Winnipeg to Ottawa. Fleeing a June 1914 warrant, he adopted aliases, worked aboard an ocean vessel, and endured near-arrest multiple times before arriving in Hamilton and finally Ottawa seeking legal aid and relief from state authorities.
Transportation workers, estimated between 50 000 and 170 000, threaten a strike that could disrupt food distribution as headquarters in the transport sector issue notices after employers refuse a 10 shilling weekly pay raise. A labor ministry conference failed to resolve the dispute though talks may resume to avert stoppage. railways and tram services appear not to be immediately affected.
U S House Agriculture Committee cited five meat packers in Basin Wyoming for efforts to lower livestock prices and pressure drivers out of business. J H Montgomery criticized the industry and urged strong regulatory action. The testimony suggested continued resistance to proposed anti price fixing legislation.
London reports say the Turkish treaty and its economic conclusions have been wrapped up by assistants and will be handed to Turkey in Paris on March 22. Premier Millerand may travel to London later this week to confer with foreign ministers and ambassadors on the treaty contentions and related matters.
The Ottawa board of railway commissioners turned down the appeal by United Graders to reduce road graders to first class with a minimum of 1000 pounds on flat cars. The action sought to bring their shipments under tariff item 280 of the Canadian Freight Association tariff No 1A as routed via Vancouver B C.
Allied supreme council agreed the peace treaty would disband the Turkish navy. The Turkish army is to be reduced to a point that it cannot threaten other nations. The council reviewed Marshal Fochs report on Turkey but left details of military terms undecided.
President N B Gash urged Canada to adopt a general divorce law framework to reduce legal confusion. He spoke at Gorcode Hall during the Ontario Bar Association’s fourteenth annual meeting, arguing Parliament should address the disposition of divorce cases to harmonize laws nationwide.
Writings from Winnipeg describe a four person Mennonite delegation asking the provincial government to restore trusteeship of a private Mennonite school that was taken over in 1918 to enforce the Manitoba Public School Act. The text notes the school has since operated satisfactorily under public oversight.
An armed gang halted a Dublin mail van carrying letters of Viscount French Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and government officials. The assailants seized the mail and fled, disrupting official communications and prompting a police search.
The article notes Turkey losing most of its European domain while detailing a livestock sale with totals and top bids. Prices ranged with hogs at 200 to 2023 realized, sheep weak, and Yorkshire top at 122.30, Berks hire at 0.50. It also covers Allied conference notes on Thrace, Constantinople, and Turkish capital advisories.
The Ottawa government discusses Prime Minister Bordens health stating improvement over the past months. Dr Boland notes the PM’s condition may allow a return within two months, though a firm date remains uncertain. Sir George Fes says health has improved and hopes for further progress.
General Pershing stressed keeping military machinery intact after touring the country’s resources. He warned allies may not be available to hold lines next time and noted strong sentiment for universal military training. In Nova Scotia, the provincial Farmers Association of Kentville planned an April convention to organize politically.
New Jersey officials challenge a constitutional amendment as improper in draft form and seek Supreme Court cover to declare prohibitions illegal and to block enforcement. Prohibition advocates vow to press the issue on every legislative measure.
Senator King of Utah leads a movement in the senate to expel the Ottoman Turks from Constantinople and establish three independent states in the former empire under Allied League of Nations oversight. The proposal envisions governance by the League powers and aims to redraw territorial control in the region.
Dozen new grain elevators are to be built under the 1920 program of the United Grain Growers as stated here. The plan aims to expand storage capacity and improve efficiency for farmers and cooperatives across the region.
Judge Robson explains his resignation as chair of the Board of Commerce. He cannot move to Ottawa and says his presence is needed in Winnipeg. He proposes a federal inquiry into costs and profits to aid provincial boards and criticizes current consumer and cooperative policy.
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