Freight Rates Debate Grips House Of Commons
The Ottawa debate centers on alleged discrimination against western shippers due to disparity between domestic and export freight rates. Liberal MP Thomas Reid and Prime Minister R B Bennett debated potential actions, with calls from H J Barber and others for rate reductions. Maritime interests urged lower Winnipeg to Saint John rates, while UF A members pressed for reform.
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Ottawa
Opt
House of Commons
Thomas Reid
New Westminster
Reid
House
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Bennett
Privy Council
Railway Commission
Mackenzie King
King
A.W. Neill
Comox-Alberni
H. J. Barber
Fraser Valley
Maritime Provinces
P. J. Vennot
Gloucester
Winnipeg
Saint John
New Brunswick
GG. Coote
UFA
Macleod
Uf.a
United Farmers of Alberta
Sugest
M. C. Nicholson
Board of Railway Commissioners
Mr. Coote
W. J. Loucks
Rosetown
Conference May Be Delayed In Ottawa
In the House of Commons Rt Hon B Bennett prime minister said a delay in the Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa was possible. He suggested holding the conference in August if feasible, noting elections in New Zealand and Australia could complicate plans and promising to inform the House when definite information exists.
Plans For Manitoba Unemployment Conference Outlined
Stan Wend of Winnipeg outlines a province wide conference on unemployment. Mayors of towns and reeves of municipalities would attend. Concrete proposals to aid the unemployed next season would be presented to the provincial government. Webb says a meeting of greater Winnipeg representatives will be called in the meantime.
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Winnipeg
Stan Wend
Webb
Gold and Iron Deposits Reported Along Fire Lake Area
Reports from Sask Toe describe rushes toward Poplar Creek bed near Cormack with many mining claims staked. Farmers Bennett and E. Larson sent dirt samples to Los Angeles. results indicate traces of gold and values from $2 to $20 per ton. Local explorers note heavy iron pyrites and potential along Poplar Horse and Frenchmen's creeks, while no gold yet taken in two days of staking.
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Fire Lake
Poplar Creek
Here
Cormack
Mom Bennett
M. Woelfin
Los Angeles
E. Larson
Woelfin
Fife Lake
Moose Jaw
Range Two
Long sentences for Reds in Indo China trials
A three day trial in French Indo China delivered heavy penalties to Communist revolutionists. The Saigon Communist chief received life for involvement in the assassination of a native French administration foreman. Others got 20 years, 15 years, or five to ten years. An alleged plot to kill Governor General Squier at Saigon surfaced during proceedings.
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Paris
France
Hanoi
Indo- China
Canton
Saigon
Squier
British House Refuses To Legalize Lotteries
The House of Commons defeated by 181 to 53 an attempt by a Conservative member to introduce a bill authorizing state lotteries to fund hospitals. Supporters have pressed for loosening the law amid funds leaving the country via the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes on horse races, while domestic charities seek funds.
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Lendon
Emgiana
House of Commons
Private Members Restricted Ottawa House sets limited hours
In Ottawa private members lose full days in the Commons after Premier Bennett's motion on the order paper. If approved, starting Monday May 25 and every Monday thereafter the government gains precedence. After passage only one hour Tuesday evening and Friday eight to nine remain for private members bills.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
R. B. Bennett
Bennett
Butter Imports Totals For Three Months 2148494 Pounds
Figures show Canada imported 2,148,494 pounds of butter from all countries from February 1 to April 20 1931. Duty totals recited include 8462 pounds at 14 cents, 57.176 pounds at 12 cents, 398440 pounds at eight cents with ten percent deduction, and 1 683426 pounds at one cent per pound. New Zealand supplied 286 440 pounds and Australia 1 683 416 pounds. Ottawa Gazette notes cucumber duty fixed at seven cents per pound under general tariff with weight as imported.
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Ottawa
Canada
C H. Cahan
House of Commons
New Zealand
Australian
Canada Gazette
System Of Credits Will Be Discussed
Premier Bennett calls for a study of a system of intermediate agricultural credits. The House will refer the matter to the banking and commerce committee for discussion in light of the $5,000,000 revolving credit corporation. The debate follows W. T. Lucas's proposal for consideration of intermediate credits and notes U S experience with similar schemes.
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Premier Bennett
Ottawa
House of Commons
W. T. Lucas
UPA
Camrose
RB Bennett
Prime Minster
Banking and
Mmerce Committee
Lucas
Committee On Banking and Commerce
United States
SAYS CUT IN WHEAT ACREAGE WILL NOT HELP
Toronto report quotes Hon. Frank Oliver urging broad sector cooperation to ride out Canada plains wheat crisis. He warns acreage cuts alone fail. continued production and world market strategy needed. He labels mass production efforts a failure while urging business, banks, and government to support Western farmers.
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Toronto
Canada
Dominion
Frank Oliver
Board of Dominion Railway Commissioners
Transportation Club
Prairiea
Ontario Premier Advocates Timely Elections Plea
Premier George Henry of Ontario argues for elections to let governments act as trustees during a trying period. He notes the public’s endorsement 18 months prior and emphasizes the need for the province to carry on with its political leadership.
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Remier Henry
Ontario
Imeel
Toronto
Unt
Dormer
George 8. Henry
Howard Ferguson
Census Takers Asked to Gather Full Information in Canada
Ottawa calls all Canadians to answer census questions starting in June. Proclamation stresses data used only for statistics and not for taxation, military, or jury service. Also mentions Portage la Prairie book prize titled The Tread of the Pioneers chosen May 16, with thanks to Mrs. M. G. Tidsbury and Winnipeg correspondents.
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Ottawa
Canada
Portage
Jn Vraine
Sian
Old Timers’ Association of
Portage An
M. G. Tidsbury
High Bluff
Winnipeg
Nichols May Make Cape Breton Stop For Trans Atlantic Flight
A notification received by the Cape Breton flying club officials asks reception and transport of three drums of special gasoline chosen by Miss Nichols for her ocean voyage. The move would place Cape Breton as an emergency stop on her proposed solo trans Atlantic flight.
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Sydney
Uth Nichols
Cape Breton
Cape Breton Flying Club
Miss Nichols
Eight-Hour Day Debate In Ottawa House
The House of Commons debated establishing an eight-hour day across Canada. Constitutional objections blocked immediate action. Peter Heenan urged steps to fulfil Treaty of Versailles obligations. Hugh Guthrie signaled government no objection if the measure passed, but the issue was talked out and unlikely to return this session.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Dominion
Peter Heenan
Kenora-Rainy River
Canada
Heenan
Hugh Guthrie
Transporting Opium: Hamilton Chinese Man Guilty
In Hamilton Ontario Judge Thomson hears crown case and Lee Wong pleads guilty to transporting opium. He receives five years at Portsmouth penitentiary and a $1000 fine. Crown notes link to Lee Hee found in Regina with opium tins and shipments to Sun Sun Company.
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Hamilton
Thomson
Lee Wong
Portsmouth
F. J. Murphy
Crown
Lee Hee
Regina
Zaneth
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Wong
Sun Sun Company
Hee
James Brown Reappointed Lord High Commissioner of Scotland
James Brown, a Labour member of Parliament and miner by trade, was installed again as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly at Holyrood Palace. He and Mrs. Brown held a levee with royal pomp and later escorted by outriders in a semi state drive to St. Giles Cathedral.
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Eainburyn
Scotland
James Brown
Benet
Beauharnois Power Probe Debate In Parliament
A Commons committee will investigate the Beauharnois Power Corporation and its canal project diverting St Lawrence River flow at Lake St Francis to Lake St Louis. The debate cited alleged fraud and improper dealing with senators and judges, with Premier Bennett noting the canal exceeds prior authorization.
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Ottawa
Onta
House of Commons
Beauharnois Power Corporation
St. Lawrence
Lake St. Francis
Lake St. Louis
Quebec
Beauharnois
St Lawrence
Dominion Senate
Beauharnois Corporation
House
R. B. Bennett
Beauharnois Canal
Bennett
Gardiner
Poland's Plan Quota Basis For Export Wheat
At the wheat exporting countries conference in London the United States maintains non participation in any international body and opposes export quotas while favoring reduced wheat acreage. Russia supports quotas based on prewar average exports, a move seen as advantaging Russia and disadvantaging nations like Canada. A no dumping agreement is discussed, with doubts about enforcement but optimism from one Near Eastern delegate that compliance can be ensured.
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London
England
United States
Russia
Canada
Building Permits Jump in April Across Canada
Ottawa reports April building permits totalled 13.786 million dollars from 61 cities, up 3.879 million from March. Compared with April 1930, 1931 shows a 3.191 million decrease. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia posted rises versus March 1931.
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Tistics
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Poultry Keeps Canada Afloat Says Official
Fred C. Elford, Dominion Poultry Husbandman, after an official Pacific Coast tour, declares poultry is a major factor aiding the Canadian west in these stressful days. He notes farmers have feed on hand and are turning it into newly laid eggs.
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Ottawa
Fred C. Elford
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Pacific Coast
Saint John Premier Richards Accepts New Brunswick Post
Fredericton resident Saint Jose D Richards accepted the office of premier of New Brunswick from Lieutenant Governor H H McLean following J B Baxter's resignation to join the Supreme Court Bench. The House rules allow only one resolution per member on the order paper, leaving Armand Lavergne's resolution on granting titles to Canadians pending disposition.
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Saint Jose
R. Mat. Tharies D. Richards
Fredericton
New Brunswick
H. H. McLean
J. B. Baxter
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Armand Lavergne
Montmargny
India government issues six percent loan of 58 million
In London a surprise loan for the government of India was announced totaling 58 million dollars at six percent. It will be issued at par and redeemable in 1922 and 1924, attracting strong investor interest in the financial district.
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London
Englana
Government of India
Nationalist Government to push international silver conference
Chinese banking circles expect the Nationalist Government to inaugurate a drive for an international silver conference in China led by T. V. Soong, the Finance Minister. The Shanghai gathering signals a government backed effort to coordinate global monetary policy on silver.
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Shanghai
China
T. V. Soong
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