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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
3
The Canadian government states there is no need for Canadian troops in China. It supports China’s rights to control its destiny while protecting foreign residents. It rejects foreign military involvement but will consult Parliament if the situation changes.
Commander Fechard Everayrd plans to compete in the Orteig prize race from New York to Paris. The event aims to win a 25000 award for the first nonstop flight between the two cities. Details note a route along the New England coast to Newfoundland and then a great circle toward Europe with uncertainty about start timing.
The British Columbia Lutheran pastoral conference opposes government involvement in religious schools and urges separation of church and state. St. John’s congregation in Nelson plans to open a Christian day school. Alberta and British Columbia mission board will supply three units for the interior.
Ambassadors report Germany resuming games with Britain but show tensions over policy. The text notes a Uvidstag vote on aid for preparations and a Supreme Court appointment in an Alberta school reference, with a reference to a Polish ledger and Asia travel.
The Weekly Truth argues against King George visiting Canada in July calling the absence of the King from England during that month essential. It suggests Canada is near enough for an official visit and hints at a possible royal trip to the Irish Free State as agreeable to all parties in the British commonwealth.
Britain informs the League of Nations it will answer the United States on world court reservations in line with the Geneva instrument. The instrument does not fully accept the U S advisory opinions reservation, so Britain’s reply is treated as a rejection of the conditions for U S entry to the world court.
In Ottawa the House of Commons tabled a statement showing that 1926 payments to claimants on the defunct Home Bank totaled 188 419 while 1925 payments were 49 869. Premier Ferguson names former CN chairman Wanna to head Ontario Liquor Commission with two supporting commissioners McClenaghan and Manton.
A £160 item appears in the commons as unforeseen expenses. The note records Government House spending on entertainment for Queen Marie of Roumania in Ottawa.
The brief notes a May appeal to the League of Nations in London regarding an internship in the FUSS 2s role. The Daily News reports the Chinese firmation as context for the appeal and possible international intervention.
The Canadian National Railways report an uptick in Atlantic port arrivals at Halifax for the year so far, indicating a substantial rise over January 1926. February figures and late January trends suggest a continuing surge in Canadian immigration activity this season.
Premier Jellon Bracken outlined government policy toward a proposed referendum on beer sales in Manitoba. He said a bill may be worded as a referendum and submitted to the public. Bracken also spoke on immigration colonization and plans for a central agricultural development board with sub agencies.
A physician examining thousands for a leading insurance firm warns heart disease now ranks first among death causes in New York and, if unaddressed, could claim one in five residents. The assessment highlights the emerging public health threat and the need for preventive measures.
In the House Hon J A Robb tabled estimates of 34,000,000 for the Canadian National Railways for the present fiscal year. The figures include 21,100,000 for the Merchant Marine and related costs. Petitions called for transferring Alberta natural resources. a bill to establish rail coal rates. a resolution on prime ministerial dissolution. and legislation for rural credits and pensions were noted. Tokio the Privy Council voted Japan’s adherence to the new White slave treaty.
In Prince Albert four of the twelve beauty contestants for the Northern Saskatchewan Winter Carnival Queen's Crown pose, with entrants from Saskatoon, Pegina, Cadworth, Blaine Lake, Star City, Kigisting, Wakaw and more. The winner will reign at events in armouries and the ball, receiving the silver challenge trophy donated by Premier King. Photographs credit Canadian National Railways aiding carnival promotion.
Premier Gardiner introduces proposal on merging the Sackatchewan Cooperative Creameries Limited with The Creameries, seeking amalgamation to form a cooperative entity under the Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries name. Debate outlines that amendments may be required before a full house discussion and potential legislation.
Canada reports higher war related expenditures for the fiscal year ending March. Totals cover pensions war claims soldier land settlement and reestablishment new tax measures. The rise reflects increased costs despite prior funding and notes interest on public debt. Figures are from the auditor general's report.
The Soviet government restores part of the estate of noted singer Feodor Chaliapin confiscated after the revolution. The estate will be returned to his wife and family who currently reside in Moscow.
Ottawa reports the Civil Service has completed a study on salary revisions to cover all grades up to an annual rate of 8400. The plan calls for a horizontal raise with a total annual cost of about 2.96 million dollars and would date from the coming fiscal year if approved by the cabinet.
In the House of Commons debate on China policy the government faced opposition but the policy was upheld by a small majority. Sir Austen Chamberlain defended the government while critics warned of potential risks and urged careful handling of international negotiations.
American citizen Aaron Kopinan reported from Tiiga Latvia that he was expelled from Soviet Russia after 15 months in Vishera prison ship, Perm region. He described brutal conditions and said he was jailed for violating the state monopoly while representing New York firms and later released likely due to efforts of American companies.
A Daily Mail dispatch cites a centre of Portugese revolt with 200 killed in Oporto. A bomb hit a motel room used by the US consul, destroying the chamber as rebels, led by Lopez Teixelin Alvaro Castro and generals including Neopien de Mattos Jalwee de Magalé and Los Pine, strike. Old port facilities and key buildings were damaged.
Ottawa report shows Canadian bank deposits declined last year with December 1925 totals around 1.05 billion dollars and December 1926 near 1.372 billion. Calls loans outside Canada fell while domestic credit rose, as livestock breeders and Ontario officials prepare for the Canadian National Exhibition annual livestock convention in Toronto.
Mininbor, in a novelty shop, faced disorderly conduct charges after a chaotic scene. Taowls Kauhwan of Laldinore was convicted and sentenced to 20 days in jail.
The latan cruisers San Gipreid will sail to Naples for a briefing about to end of the month. She will carry navvnes and possibly units of Fuxcist militia.
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