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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1924
Page
3
The article describes a new diplomacy initiative led by the British premier, aiming for neighborly, moderate policy while protecting Britain’s interests. It notes discussions with France and other European powers, commissions examining Germany's finances, and Britain’s stance against Soviet propaganda.
Quebec officials expect eight to ten thousand Norwegians to arrive during the navigation season. Five leading Norwegian shipping men, arriving via Halifax, study Canadian farming to prepare a report for Norway. Pope’s audience with Calgary bishop McNally covers Alberta religious and Indigenous school institutions. New Brunswick Legislature convenes March 6.
A local notice describes will awards for the best peace plan and notes a memorial honoring Mr Denple, formerly European representative of Ghee Levens of Nations Society in Canada, highlighting the widow and family involvement.
E H Stonehouse of Toronto, president of the National Dairy Council, told the fifth annual meeting in Saskatoon that Canada will be the greatest dairy country. He urged backing the quality of butter and dairy products as essential to industry development.
The Daily Chronicle editorial discusses emigration and the Canada Britain agreement offering financial aid to immigrants. It notes improved communications and empire unity reducing Append implication of immigration as an extraneous exit. It calls for Britain to supply proper numbers of emigrants as Canada progresses.
A fragment emphasizes equal rights for all and fair play, urging support for agriculture and manufacturers while warning that press privileges may erode. It laments harsh limits on privileges and calls for perseverance in a country context.
Reform of the sales tax is under study as a one per cent turnover tax and a reduction of income and postal rates are being debated. The present sales tax ranges from two and a half to six per cent with a uniform six per cent this year. Officials note possible economies and increased mail patronage may offset penny postage losses.
Senator Gideon Robertson former labor minister told Toronto business leaders Canada must lift population by five million in fifteen years. He argued reducing the sales tax to two percent and raising the tariff wall would create jobs and enable immigration, linking tariff protection to growth.
Indians in the United States earned oil royalties totaling 36.659 million dollars in the past year from lands set aside for agricultural use. The 13 benefiting tribes reaped gold from 53.9 million barrels of oil produced on their lands.
Premier Bracken leads a Manitoba Legislature move to empower the agriculture and immigration committee to investigate farm production and marketing. The probe can compel witnesses and records and must report to the legislature periodically. The motion followed W Sanford Evans’s call for a select committee to study conditions affecting farmers.
Henry Morgenthau head of the League of Nations succor commission pressed the Greek Republicans plan to abolish the Glucksburg dynasty. Britain would not object if the move passes the national assembly and ensures political stability.
Chief of Police Dickson proposes observation booths at city highway entrances to trap bandits. Each booth will be staffed by two constables on motorcycles to pursue fleeing suspects.
The article notes a surge in government spending and taxation in Canada, with total taxation around 900 million dollars and an average of 100 per person. It cites a national debt of 2.8 billion, ongoing war taxes, and rising expenditures across federal provincial and municipal levels, urging tax cuts.
The government plans a revision of the Grain Act based on the Commission’s forthcoming report. Officials anticipate the minister of Read may be involved and expect the disposition of the government to follow the Commission’s recommendations if the report is submitted in time.
Telegram from Sir Robert Borden on behalf of the League of Nations Society of Canada offers deepest sympathy to Mrs. Wilson. It notes Wilson's life dedicated to humanity and that his efforts mark his lasting place in history.
Mr. W T Greenway formerly with the Guide staff reports twenty years of Nerviline use at home. He claims it relieves pain from ear and toothache cramps and stomach disorders and urges readers to buy Nerviline from all dealers for prompt results.
The submarine K-26 departed Portsmouth for Gibraltar on a 9000 mile cruise. The U boat, described as the dark est vessel of its class, will linger at Malta for a month before moving to Port Said and Aden.
London reports 367 influenza deaths last week as the UK battle continues. Paris also affected by the outbreak with rising cases and fatalities.
Ottawa responds to U S proposals on St Lawrence Waterway by offering to add engineers to the joint engineering board and prepare a final report. Canada aims to form a LOMA bed to include Canadian members and conduct studies from a national standpoint.
The Royal Inquiry examines profits in the grain trade with Commissioner By Mogibbon leading the session. Provincial solicitors from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta attend. Witnesses focus on producers and the impact of pricing and marketing arrangements.
A stay of execution was ordered by the Siberian revolutionary committee for General Pepe Navey a former commander of the Siberian White Army and twenty followers. They were condemned by a military trial for counter revolutionary activities after Wol edale's defeat.
A cablegram asks if the May Stage Stampede could be staged at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley next August. Manager FE Welard sop awaits a conference on costs and other determining factors before replying.
The Prince of Wales will depart England on May 2 and begin a notable journey through South Africa. His reception in Johnnesburg is described as a memorable event in the continent’s colonial era.
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