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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
7
The article notes renewed pressure by France and Belgium on Germany over reparations, with an unspecified new measure. Military authorities may gain quick control over vehicular transport and industry, potentially closing Ruhr plants except those run by French and Belgian workers. The German assessment expects Ruhr stockpiles to be shipped within two weeks.
In the House, Hon. Charles Stewart defends that Western Canada sales under the Dominion Lands Act funded Hudson Bay Railway construction. He notes no explicit authority for such sales exists and that pre emptions were used. The minister is pressed for details on funds received and their use for the park and rail project.
In the House of Lords discussions Lord Marlborough moves to define the government’s policy and urge unity on Imperial preference. The Earl of believe suggests tax increases on British food to support the measure, while the Duke of Devonshire hopes to extend the principle and grant wider immigration powers without asking Parliament to reframe. The exchange touches on employment and migration issues with no definite action stated.
The article discusses British and American views on high seas warfare and the law of nations. It notes Britains concerns over potential attacks on ships, the role of the Exchequer and government, and the need for preventative measures while questioning the likelihood of an enemy power striking within territorial waters.
Walter P Nolan of Jeanette Pennsylvania reports to the Westmoreland County Medical Society that inhalation of carbon based compounds forms a cure for tuberculosis. He credits Dr Oskar Klotz of the Rockefeller Foundation and mentions collaboration with the University of Toronto.
Reported losses by Japanese shipping companies continue after World War I. The Tokyo Kaisha line, operating Frisco routes, shows a 3 percent dividend withdrawal amid reduced operations. Marine department notes on mackerel shoals and vessel movements are also recorded.
The Senate heard a Canadian debate on regulating lake freight rates and insurance with Senator Turriff urging government action to stop perceived robbing on lakes and Atlantic shipping. He opposed selling government vessels and favored maintaining grain rates for the West, while railways under government control were criticized as the greatest takeover since Confederation.
Report from Manchester notes that 1200 Canadian store cattle arriving at the port were not wholly free from pulmonary tuberculosis. Only seized portions were destroyed and no animals passed the Board of Agriculture inspector at the Manchester wharf. Dearden observes Canadian cattle appeared less diseased than Irish or English cattle.
Sir Henry Thornton said he once aimed to be police chief but chose to focus on public ownership and crime prevention. He asserted politicians did not influence him in major decisions and that the Canadian National Railways CPR would endure. He noted cooperation between the CPR and the two big roads to benefit Canada.
Ottawa Roosevelt Robb and Justice Turgeon to visit Ottawa to discuss a west centered grain trade inquiry with Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as agreeing parties. The commission aims to begin soon with a west core itinerary including Fort William. A Grain Act revision may be delayed until findings.
Washington reports the US government will enforce the prohibition law within the three-mile territorial limit. Secretary of State Hughes and Treasury officials coordinate to apply the new interpretation to ships entering the limit, with June 16 as the effective date.
Constable Charles Paris of Alberta died from injuries after an automobile pursuit in Drumheller. He had attempted to arrest two men on liquor charges with Chief Fletcher on the running board. the car sped up and crashed into a fence. Driver Elmo F. Tiider and B. Buchanan were jailed. Ten cases of liquor found in the car.
The league plans a federal investigation into rising sugar prices. It calls for a nationwide boycott led by Winniper housewives to press for a price reduction and urges government action.
Ottawa debate on restricting liquor imports into Quebec and British Columbia aims to curb bootlegging. The amended bill limits importation to provincial authorities or licensed distillers for blending and export purposes. Opposition argues the Doherty Act tactic bypasses the people and risks private sales prohibition.
Sir Samuel Hoare speaking at the Constitutional Club warned Britain’s air forces were insufficient for home defence given overseas obligations. He urged government help to form national air forces and to give imperial air communications a prominent role on the Imperial Conference agenda, urging the Empire to lead in air power.
The All-Red Cable linking Banfield Vancouver Island and Fanning Island will be duplicated this summer by the Pacific Cable Board. The Colonia will arrive at Banfield before August end to lay and buoy the new section, linking with the existing line via the Restorer and final conductor to Loanva. Meanwhile the British government protests Turkish rights in Mesopotamia as voiced in Commons by Colonel Buck of the Foreign Office.
A moderate earthquake was recorded by the 6 zales Observatory on May 2, about 110 miles from Victoria. The tremor lasted several seconds with a clear disturbance felt over a wide area. No damage reports were immediately available.
British officials show urgency to rebuild pre war business in Canada as Field, the Government Commissioner in Toronto, notes frequent visits by British company representatives. The presence signals ongoing effort to strengthen commercial ties and expand markets in Canada.
The Women's Universal Alliance joins a campaign to cut sugar use amid rising costs. A resolution urges housewives to reduce consumption to ease the current crisis. In Ontario a special committee report backing a bill may trigger a $10,000 government grant to Banting and Best for diabetes insulin research.
France warned Turkey anew over troop concentrations on the Syrian frontier and suggested continued Lausanne talks could be jeopardized if Ankara fails to resolve the dispute. Turkish representatives claimed a perfect right to mobilize troops as they remained at war with the Allies, Greece, and local factions.
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