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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
3
Controversy swells over the revised prayer book as the ecclesiastical committees approve it to move forward. Home Secretary Sir William Johnson-Hicks opposes the measure while Bishop Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram backs it, sparking sharp exchanges about church unity and potential disruption.
Talks on exchanging lines between the government telephone system and telegraph companies are under review. W D Robb of Canadian National Railways and R B Baxter, Deputy Minister of Telephones, held a conference. A working agreement may allow provincial telephone wires to carry telegraphic messages in some areas while telegraph pole lines carry telephone wires in others, similar to arrangements with Canadian Pacific Telegraphs.
Canadian data show April exports down year over year while imports rise. Customs and excise revenue fell by nearly a million dollars from April to April, yet income tax revenue increased by almost two million dollars versus the prior April, per the Department of National Revenue monthly statement.
Major C. K. Newcombe chairman of the workmen's compensation board will travel to Vancouver to study how the coast province administers old age pensions. In Manitoba 1,500 applications have been filed and this figure is expected to double soon.
Captain George H. Wilkins and Carl Hiel gen flew from Alaska to Spitzbergen. The aircraft left Tromso aboard a ship for Bergen. It will be sent to America on a Norwegian liner.
Secretary Kellogg discusses the possibility that British Dominions may strike separate treaties with Washington to outlaw war. London is consulting with the Dominions as Ottawa weighs direct talks on arbitration of disputes and a broader peace declaration.
Ottawa reports a special parliamentary committee to raise judges pay. It suggests $2000 more for county and provincial court judges, $3000 for Supreme Court of Canada judges, and $2000 more for Exchequer Court judges, with adoption by the house required.
The unveiling of the new Canadian National Institute for the Blind building in Winnipeg was marked by Viscount Willingdon and institute speakers. They stated the facility will comfort and support hundreds and save the sight of many in Saskatchewan and Manitoba whose vision would otherwise be doomed.
A Conservative anti dumping amendment to supply failed in the House by 110 to 59. Moved by R. K. Anderson the amendment urged government action to limit imports of natural products produced in Canada that harm Canadian producers. A. W. Neill voted with the Conservatives while Progressives and UFA supported the government.
Reports from Leh, Northern India state German explorer Wilhelm Filchner, British missionary Mat Wilson, and American Playmire arrived safely in Berlin. Filchner had been reported murdered in 1970 along with several Tibetan expedition members.
Diplomatic circles in Washington report Setsuro Sawada counselor at the Japanese embassy may become Japan’s first minister to Ottawa. The Japanese embassy has declined to comment on the rumor.
J S Mc Gowan of the Canadian National railways says northern Alberta and Saskatchewan face farm labor shortages as new land openings attract immigrants. He estimates over a million acres will be cleared this year with new immigrants used extensively in the work.
London states that Britain will not oppose the advance of Chinese Nationalist armies on Peking. Godfrey Locker-Lampson, under secretary for foreign affairs, told the House of Commons the government only aims to prevent troops from entering the legation quarter.
The House of Commons committee on industrial and international relations endorses compulsory unemployment insurance funded by the state, employers, and employees. It urges provinces to act in parallel, seeks a method to measure yearly unemployment, and plans to seek British guidance for further study at the next session.
The U S tariff commission findings on milk and cream duties are not yet sent to the president. Canadian dairies cost of production prompted the inquiry and farmers co operatives, representing about 981 000 farmers, seek largely 100 percent tariff increases on farm products except grain.
Captain George H. Wilkins outlined an Antarctic flight to survey the Ross Sea coast to Graham's Land seeking a suitable base for a meteorological station. The plan aims to improve weather forecasting for Australia, South America and Southern California, with Spitzbergen noted as a potential midway point. In Romania, Premier Bratianu is said to oppose resignations and ignore peasant demands.
Appeals filed from the Cobourg assizes verdict awarding Sir Arthur Currie 500 dollars in a libel action against W. T. Preston and F. W. Wilson. Preston claims new evidence about a 1918 order that operations would cease at 11 am November 11 and alleges misdirection of the jury. Wilson also appeals citing grounds including excluded evidence and contrary judgment.
Hon. J. A. Robb says Ottawa departments are swamped by House of Commons information requests. Returns are voluminous and slow, with departments needing more time or staff to cope. He explained why delays occur in furnishing requested data.
In a parliamentary immigration inquiry Hon. Robert Forke denies naming Mr. McMurray or knowledge of his dealings with permits. He asserts he did not issue or check records on permit numbers and did not communicate with Mr. McMurray or his predecessors. Dr. Manion also states no permits were issued outside the law and denies contact with Forke on permits.
The Dominion Sugar Company of Chatham Ontario seeks an upward revision of the refined sugar tariff before the tariff advisory board. W M Thrasher of Saskatoon also asks for a downward revision and the abolition of the Dutch standard. A W McIntyre argues a 1 cent per pound protection would raise Canadian production and beet prices.
The central executive of the society in Canada endorses Sir Herbert Ames proposal for Prime Minister Mackenzie King to attend the League of Nations assembly at Geneva. Senator Belcourt moved the resolution urging the Prime Minister to represent Canada at the council meeting and to be informed of the society’s support.
The British treasury will exempt all radium compounds from customs duty, relieving hospitals facing high costs to obtain supplies. The 33 1 3 percent duty was imposed last January. In Sardis British Columbia the John I Haas Hop Company expanded by 100 acres to 160 acres of hops, trellised next season as 750 tons were grown last year and shipped.
Reports indicate Ontario will introduce special legislation next session to allow a padlock system targeting hotels and resorts that violate liquor control act. The move aims to sharpen enforcement beyond current law.
The United States will not participate in the eleventh international labor conference at Geneva beginning May 20 but will send unofficial observers. The American Federation of Labor will also send observers to monitor proceedings.
Police in Warsaw arrested Stanislas Turek, assistant manager of the railway administration, along with three other men, on charges of selling secret mobilization plans to Moscow. The group is also accused of betraying Polish aircraft production secrets.
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