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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
7
Debates in Parliament hinge on Britain’s stance toward the Ruhr issue with ministers facing calls for a firmer line. Lords and Commons hear criticism of French policy while the government defends a consistent approach aimed at honest negotiations and dominion consultation.
The U S Ship Operators Association urged the Shipping Board to scrap serviceable losses, grant a fair tonnage to U S operators, and bar aliens from purchases. The recommendation argues that buying from home merchants boosts local prosperity and supports U S maritime interests.
Ottawa parliament discusses establishing a wheat board to regulate the seasonal crop. Prime Minister King says action possible if provinces apply, with Alberta Saskatchewan noted as ready. Opposition leader Meighen questions if law changes will proceed, King affirms the law stays, regardless of requests.
Premier Poincare told the Finance Committee he had great hope Germany would yield by the end of May. He disclosed coal and coke shipment figures from occupied districts but asked deputies to keep them secret. He noted German manufacturers had tried direct talks, but France would only accept official proposals from Berlin. The Essen issue hinged on a full reparations settlement. Railroads in French hands were cited as guarantees.
The latest official report shows unemployment in Great Britain continuing to fall, with the total now at 1.260 million, a reduction of 225 thousand since the start of the year.
Hon W E Knowles Liberal and E N Hopkins Progressive were nominated to contest the Moose Jaw bye election set for April 10.
Ottawa reports that the Canadian National Railways closed 1922 with an operating surplus of about 4.2 million dollars, while Grand Trunk showed a larger surplus and Canadian lines overall improved. Details compare CN and Grand Trunk results, noting reductions in deficits and gains in surpluses across lines.
Report describes Western coal trials led by officials including Rimonion Jourthan Lee Gathernese and Pasincicl Coal Commissioner of Alberta. Experiments to occur in Toronto and other cities using various furnaces to assess burn quality, with price and transport costs yet to be decided.
Athens reports Greece demands that Angora send ships to move Turkish populations from Greece and refuses to receive more refugees until a population exchange is arranged giving Turks in Greece title to Greek lands in exchange for Anatolian Greeks.
Berlin Hamburg has regained its pre war status as Europe’s leading port. Last year it handled over 13 000 000 net tons, surpassing Antwerp and Rotterdam. German shipping, which accounted for 67 percent of Hamburgs traffic before the war, now represents 29 percent, with British lines at 34 percent. The Dutch and the United States follow.
The Postmaster General forms a committee including Admiral Sir Henry Jackson and Major-General F H Sykes to explore commercial wireless telephony across the Atlantic with U S cooperation anticipated.
In Tokio the diet prorogued after a free fight sparked by opposition moves to impeach the government. Trays and inkstands flew as the speaker ordered the session closed in the small hours of the morning.
The Prince of Wates aboard Prince Henry's horse was unhurt after a water jump mishap at Suterfield. On the first round the horse cleared the obstacle, but on the second attempt balked and plunged. The Prince was thrown into a willow-tree glance but recovered, then aided by seizing the horse and restoring the animal as crowds cheered.
Buenos Aires reports proposed arbitration on payments totaling 50 million dollars in 1921. Attorney General Laretty studied British claims involving 8 million pesos while Britain advanced 60 million to support a U S loan. Argentina says funds were credited at par. Britain argues for exchange-rate valuation in New York.
Sir James Dewar, noted British chemist and co inventor of cordite with Sir Frederick Abel, died on March 27 in London. He also pioneered the Dewar flask, widely known as the thermos. He was in his eighth decade of life.
A large tract of new dairying country totaling about 250000 acres has been located in Eastern Gippsland Victoria. The area can sustain hundreds of families and promises expansive agricultural development in the region.
The Canadian Council of Agriculture will not take part in campaigning for parliamentary elections. A united resolve was adopted to remain neutral, while urging provincial associations to handle candidate nominations and platforms as the federation prepares for referendums on June 21 and subsequent beer and wine petitions.
A Finance Department report shows about 1 585 723 farmers paid income tax in 1922. Saskatchewan led with 6 560 taxpayers, followed by Ontario 6 135 and Manitoba 3 458. other provinces list Alberta 1 638 British Columbia 640 New Brunswick 48 Nova Scotia 199 Prince Edward Island 40 Quebec 150 and Yukon 3.
Cairo reports Lady Carnarvon arrives after a rushed journey from England partly by air to aid her husband ill with blood poisoning from an insect bite. Lord Carnarvon is reported much improved in London. Princess Heramine, wife of the former German Emperor, has left for Germany for two months per The Times dispatch.
The Angora government enforces nationalist policy ordering Turkish history geography and language to be taught in Turkish in all foreign schools in Turkey.
Australia plans to dispose of twenty four naval units including the battle cruiser Australia the light cruiser Sydney six submarines and several destroyers and sloops according to a naval intelligence directorate notice.
The House of Commons hears that over 83 million pounds of American bacon sides were imported into Canada from the United States, cured in Canada, and shipped to England in the last four years. The disclosure was made by Hon. Jacques Bureau, Minister of Customs.
A Canada Colonization Association official defended the project as non profit and government valued pricing. He said agents would be paid five percent on results and emphasized aiding emigration, with government oversight and no real estate speculation. Supporters argued western settlers faced land and debt burdens and that overextension led to departures.
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