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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
7
Hon C A Dunning, finance minister, presents a budget predicting a 44.5 million dollar surplus for 1929 30. The plan expands British preference, raises duties on 34 items and cuts on 35 under general tariff and adjusts 11 increases and 270 decreases under British preference. The session drew intense crowd and historic scope.
Col H A Mullins former MP for Marquette and noted cattleman warns Canadian farmers must boost livestock production or risk losing business to US packing firms. He cites Montana abattoirs feeding tens of thousands of hogs and cattle as a model for integrated supply in the Dominion. Ottawa reports funeral of Eugene Lafleur K C who died April 30 from pneumonia and who guided major Canadian litigation. Lafleur also served as Dominion representative on arbitration regarding the I m Alone dispute with the United States.
Two Ontario radio stations will be operated from advantageous points in the Thunder Bay district to aid forest fire battles. Communication will be established between observation towers and the chief ranger headquarters to coordinate efforts this season.
In the cabinet room at 10 Downing Street Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald used the first direct beam wireless telephone to converse with Australia's Labor Premier James Scullin. The 15 minute talk spanned 12 000 miles with earphone listeners, discussing Empire issues and the England Australia cricket test. MacDonald hoped for air passage to bridge the distance soon.
Victoria BC plans to invade Oriental markets with British Columbia apples through the provincial government's marketing branch of the department of agriculture. Hon Herbert Marler, Canadian minister to Japan, cites a large market in Japan and China. Experimental shipments to Hong Kong show excellent reception and may allow Canada to sell large quantities. The department aims to promote canned BC fruit and vegetables to the Orient and stresses extensive advertising to compete with American exports. Officials will confer with fruit, vegetable and canning industries to exploit these opportunities in a big way.
Winnipeg hosts six Soviet Republic officials studying Canadian National Railways aims to reorganize Russia railways. D K Sulimoff, vice peoples of communication, leads the inquiry seeking heavier track stronger motive power and improved yard facilities not found in Europe.
Manitoba reports seeding 80 to 89 percent finished with wheat leading the way and early sowing prospects favorable for the entire grain crop. A large number of farmers have wheat sown and are moving ahead with other crops as the spring field work continues. A Montreal business delegation will depart May 16 for London to attend the Federated Chambers of Commerce gathering.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King has given notice of a motion to create a separate Department of Fisheries with a minister and deputy. The salary set for the minister is 10 000, matching other cabinet pay. Names linked to cabinet posts include Sinclair Jenkins MacLean and Dr Cyrus MacMillan. The move follows a Duncan Commission recommendation and aims to broaden representation for Prince Edward Island and other maritime regions. The act would shift fish oils to the new department and expand Biological Board appointments from five to seven. Also noted is the Prince of Wales agreeing to be president of the Professional Golfers Association, reflecting royal support for golf.
Mason Sams designated Japan’s first Western Canada trade commissioner, arriving in Vancouver to open an office and boost trade with Western Canada and the Northwestern States. The office will cooperate with consular services as Japan expands its representation in Canada. Trade has grown dramatically, with Canada’s imports at 57 million and exports to Japan at 43 million last year, totaling 55 million in trade.
The British government plans to require a minimum percentage of British wheat flour in every loaf milled in Britain with a variable fixed figure. The policy will be released soon as a government white paper. Ottawa also sees a bill to amend the Food and Drugs Act to designate provincial analysts as Dominion Analysts when employed outside the department.
C E Harvey of Winnipeg, retiring chair of the prairie division of the Canadian Manufacturers Association, reports 1928 prairie manufacturing total value over 340 million dollars with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta sharing in growth. Payroll exceeded 75 million dollars as factories expand, broadening the home market in the region.
In London the Conservatives failed to push two amendments to the budget beer tax resolutions. One sought to cut the higher beer duties, the other proposed a rebate for beer from home-grown malt hops. The chancellor refused both. A Liberal-Labor combined vote produced an adverse majority of 131 on the first amendment and 128 on the second.
Ottawa discussion in the House of Commons Agriculture Committee examined bonding requirements for commission grain merchants. Elevators are bonded. proposals suggest higher bonds for commission men to curb defalcations and protect farmers. The Grain Act imposes penalties up to two years and 5000 dollars for license breaches. The committee will revisit numerous contentious provisions in later sittings.
Ottawa reports rapid progress on natural resources transfers to Prairie Provinces. Alberta and Saskatchewan bills passed committee and gained second reading. Debate focused on Alberta rights under a Saskatchewan agreement. Saskatchewan urged extended audits back to 1870 and education clause validity. Bennett proposed follow up act post ratification. Lapointe promised consideration.
British headmasters visiting Edmonton praised Canada and Alberta universities at a dinner hosted by the provincial government. Speakers highlighted opportunities for British boys to study under Canadian conditions and contribute to Canada’s development. Premier Brownlee extended greetings to the visitors and met with former British school pupils.
A group led by unnamed applicants plans to invest 200000 dollars to establish a livestock ranch northeast of Tig River near Prince Albert Saskatchewan. They seek a lease on one third of a township and aim to raise sheep and Angora goats. Dominion lands agent L G Patterson said the area is suitable and the Ottawa office has the release application. Names of the project backers were not disclosed.
More than 2000 French Canadians living in the United States have arranged to return to Canada. The plans were reported by Monsignor J. H. Prud homme, Bishop of Prince Albert Saskatchewan, while he was in Montreal.
The Duchess of Hed ford, a 64 year old aviation enthusiast, finished a round trip to Capetown landing at Croydon airport April 30. Czech export value stood at $1.61 million and pencila goods were valued at $100 last year.
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