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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
3
The House of Commons adopted the address after ten days of debate and a tense final day dominated by interruptions and stormy exchanges. Liberal M P s praised fiscal gains and Canada’s continental role while Conservative critics pressed for action on railway and coal freight issues.
Dr. Young urges immigration from the British Isles while welcoming assimilable immigrants from other nations. He voices support for Liberal governance and criticizes age pensions as a point of trust with Canada’s people. He frames immigration as a tool for national strength and cohesion.
Secretary Hoover announced a regular trans Atlantic mail and passenger service by dirigible airships within three months. The R-100, built in England to carry 100 passengers and ten tons of mail, will operate on a 45 hour westward and 55 hour eastward schedule. The U S Government will lend Lakehurst naval facilities and mast for the venture, with post office mail contract negotiations underway.
Regina J. A. Caulder, retiring president, was unanimously re-elected by the National Dairy Council at its first meeting of the year. He urged an eastern member be chosen as president to better handle key year tariff discussions from Ottawa. The council overruled him and kept the current leadership.
Edmonton report states the Canadian National Railways offer for the Averta and Great Waterways line has reached the provincial government and is being considered by Premier Brownlee and his cabinet.
Secretary of State Kellogg and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King preside at a banquet in Ottawa. Kellogg praises cross border friendship and the first ministers, highlighting the new ministerial ties between the United States and Canada and the Arlington memorial gift. He stresses peace and mutual progress within the British Empire and the two nations.
Premier Baldwin in the House of Commons urged King to order a public monument for Field Marshal Earl Haig. The motion passed after Ramsay MacDonald supported the tribute and offered an amendment to form a memorial committee. The aim highlighted Haig's concern for ex service men widows and dependents.
Resolutions at the Provincial Council of Women's annual meeting urged strong social policy changes. One resolution called for amending the Opium and Drug Act of 1923 to punishing offenders with the lash. Communications from BC Attorney General A. M. Manson were discussed, including a letter to Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe endorsing the lash for such cases.
J A Spender former Westminster Gazette editor visited the United States and stated Americans are preoccupied with domestic affairs. He noted an official chill in Britain US relations following the Geneva naval conference, but observed goodwill among the American people toward Great Britain.
The geographic board of Canada with Alberta approval names a 10 900 foot Alberta mountain Mount Amery to honor Rt Hon Col L C M S Amery Secretary of State for the Dominions and Colonies. The peak overlooks the junction of the Alexander River with the North Saskatchewan just south of the Alexandra.
Fire swept the Rob in Hoad Tavern, the Niagara Districts oldest house of entertainment in Stamford Township, leaving only two brick fireplaces. The inn, built 102 years ago, was destroyed by the blaze in Niagara Falls Ontario.
MacLeod of the Central Bank Ottawa G. G. Coote and UPA issued a notice advocating government consideration of establishing a government central bank of rediscount and note issue in Canada.
The Legislative debate centers on H. F. Kergin’s Liberal Atlin resolution urging Canada to seek an amicable Alaska Panhandle purchase from the United States. Ian Mackenzie cites League of Nations as precedent for possible boundary settlements and Ottawa’s potential payment parity. Winnipeg reports note the ongoing poison alcohol fatalities, including Robert B. Good. Manitoba’s Seven Sister Falls claim is discussed with Minister Charles Stewart promising provincial preference.
Ottawa reports that Senator Raoul Dandur, the government leader in the Senate, has left New York to attend a League of Nations council meeting in Geneva on behalf of Canada.
German government protests a motion picture about Edith Cavell's career and execution. The foreign office says attempts by the German ambassador in London and the Brussels minister to block the film aim to prevent reviving painful memories and straining ties between nations. The film’s account differs from the German official version of Cavell’s execution.
Miss Edith Sanderson of Berkeley California a teacher at a school closed for alleged violations of Turkish law will be tried in a Turkish court February 13 on a charge of religious propaganda. It is expected she will be fined and expelled. Victoria reports the liquor board secret service system has been discontinued per the public accounts committee.
Regina reports the Western Canada Dairy Convention drew high attendance and profitable sessions. J J Cochrane led the producers session on fodder crops, with debate over corn costs. Other talks covered dairy science, udder care, and butter production with experts from Moose Jaw and Chicago.
The Minister of Finance presented main estimates for 1928 20 totaling 373 796 556, exceeding the current year by 7 725 542. Increases fund agriculture immigration pensions defence public works revenue and post office while interest on debt falls to 125 522 862 and civil government costs rise 251 094.
An earthquake shock was felt across Vancouver Island on February 9 with readings at Nanaimo Port Renfrew Alberni Port Alberni Bamfield and Pachena. Alberni and Port Alberni reported a loud report and rumble, Bamfield noted a light in the sky and fishermen spoke of two large tidal waves. No damage was reported.
Alfred Speakman A.F.A. of Red Deer will propose in the House of Commons a resolution urging the Government to study introducing legislation this session to provide pensions for all former Canadian Expeditionary Force members who are totally incapacitated even if war service cannot be proved as the cause.
Dr Arthur T Henderson, a McGill Faculty of Medicine teacher, is appointed Harden lecturer by the Royal Institute of Great Britain for 1928. The lectures cover scientific subjects and honor researchers distinguished in their field.
Premier Brownlee told the House Edmonton that the Alberta government will not favor offers from Canadian National and Canadian Pacific to take over northern provincial railways. He said the government intends to recommend against acceptance to the Legislature. The report notes regular traffic across Detroit and Cleveland via water land and air routes.
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