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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1924
Page
3
Manitoba hosts its first economic conference with 300 delegates forming a committee to create a permanent organization. Resolutions urge completion of the Hudson's Bay Railway, diversification of farming, standardization of products, and efficient public spending to boost provincial prosperity.
Ottawa anticipates an extraordinarily early budget with a speech likely within three weeks. An interim supply bill may move ahead, while reforms to the sales tax income tax and tariff adjustments on production implements are forecast, including exemptions and duty free materials.
Manitoba Economy Conference heard Hon. T. A. Crerar M.P. say farmers face rising costs and low returns since 1913. He blamed high production costs, labor issues, and shrinking hours, warning farmers may turn inward if costs stay up. Crerar urged lower production costs and improved transportation through increased traffic and selective immigration.
In the House of Commons William Leach stated that armament plans are being adjusted among army navy and air forces not expanded, predicting a significant reduction in war expenditures for the year. By March 1925 eighteen squadrons will be ready for home defence out of fifty two proposed in five years.
The Manitoba Legislature gave the United Church of Canada incorporation bill its third reading without debate. Attorney-General Craig criticized the proposed federal commission for its limited powers to divide church property and argued for discretionary authority similar to Scottish church property cases. He said he would have amended the bill to grant such powers.
An American banking group led by J. P. Morgan and Company arranged a credit of not less than 100 million dollars for the Bank of France. The loan is fully secured by gold and will back French government needs including exchange stabilization. It is likely to run for under one year, with gold equal to the loan potentially shipped to Morgan in New York if not liquidated at maturity.
In London Premier Ramsay MacDonald tells the Empire Parliamentary Association that the British Empire remains a strong fabric. He warns some fear a Labor Government would disrupt it but stresses making Britain large and influential to foster pride among Dominions and harmony through constant personal contact.
Two Canadian singers join an American opera company led by Paul Lagonee for a Paris season at the theatre Sarah Bernhardt in May and June. Jeanne Gordon formerly of Toronto and Edward Johnson from Guelph Ont. are now with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
Ottawa Alberta opposes express rate increases calling for downward equalized revisions. A Chard Alberta traffic supervisor cites Calgary prices for fruit and Edmonton fish as examples of regional disparity and urges free inter provincial exchange with BC. He points to blanket long distance rates and urges no barriers to trade of coal grain livestock tea sugar lumber fruit and fish.
General Tobin, a mutinous faction leader in the Irish Free State Army, says the unrest predates recent demobilization. He claims former British officers held top posts while Free State founders were ousted or sidelined, promises made were broken after Michael Collins’s death.
A census bulletin reports marriage rates climbing in Ottawa. In 1921 the share of married men stood at 37.49 percent and married women at 38.32, higher than 1911 and 1901 levels.
In Ottawa, refunds for settlers arriving in Canada are funded by steamship companies, not the federal treasury. Acting Finance Minister Robb told opposition leader Arthur Meighen in the House that the measure applies only to arrivals from the United Kingdom.
Representatives of a Dutch emigration organization will visit the Stuart Lake district in Northern British Columbia to study lands for establishing a colony of Dutch farmers there.
A new air route will connect Sweden and England with service between Sween and England. The flight will take six hours.
Saskatchewan estimates for the fiscal year ending April 20, 1925 show revenue of 16,504,920 and expenditures of 16,525,920, aiming for a near balance. Expenditures fall 1,299,798 from the prior year while revenue drops 1,338,563, with no new tax increases planned. Legislative committee reviews the United Church of Canada measure over weeks without amending its core principles.
Members of boards of trade in Ontario plan a summer tour to the west to study conditions firsthand. The London Free Press offices the trip, with Regina visited on June 24 from 3 PM to midnight according to the current schedule.
Ottawa report on Alfred Speakman criticizing Dr. Manion and arguing western farmers face high taxation and biased freight rates. He urges tax reform with income tax, consolidation of farmer credits, and equal freight costs, warning unity hides regional discontent. He emphasizes western demands for recognition and remedy.
Cairo reports a deadlock in Tutankhamen tomb talks as Egypt withdraws a concession offer to the Guinness Carnarvon trustees after a lawyer called Egyptian ministers bandits in court, ending peaceful negotiations.
The Alberta election bill tightens rules for candidates, requiring 25 signatures on nomination papers opposed to four. It cuts required residence to two months in the division while insisting voters be provincial residents for 12 months. W G Johnson calls for voting rights for British subject women who marry non naturalized men.
A bomb exploded at the entrance of the British legation in Athens causing damage but no injuries. Greek officials suspected a staged act to discredit the government. The Premier and Interior Minister expressed regrets to the British Minister as British police led an inquiry and several suspects were detained.
Saskatoon opening of the 1924 horse and fat stock show features beef cattle and prize horses from Western Canada. About 150 more animals exhibited than 1923, when just over 300 entries set a record at Brandon Manitoba provincial winter fair judging.
Ada Blackjack the 25 year old Eskimo woman and sole Wrangell Arctic expedition survivor is in Seattle hospital with her seven year old son Bennett suffering from tonsillitis. She has been living with her boy in destitute rooms.
The Daify Express reports a hoped settlement between the Pope and the Italian government, indicating the Pope may no longer feel confined in the Vatican and that independence could follow in a near-term accord.
Ottawa reports Liberal MP W G Raymond opposing any tariff cut on agricultural implements calling the duty the irreducible minimum. Progressive W C Good supports broad reform, notes farmer distress and branded calls for general rather than targeted reductions. He cites Brantford’s farming and implement exports while urging fair treatment for industries.
Berlin ends decade of smuggled bananas sold at high prices as imports become official. Authorities note long standing shortages eased and consumer access improves with new legal importers. The change marks a shift from hidden markets to open commerce in the city.
Directors of the Exhibition Association approved a plan to present a stampede here next summer following the nature of the annual Calgary event.
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