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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
7
French and Belgian governments rejected the latest German reparations offer. General Degoutte reportedly plans to apply decrees restricting vehicular traffic to coal transport, potentially shutting Ruhr industries. Germans estimate stocks will be shipped within two weeks amid intensified control.
Developing Empire Resources reports Lord Marlborough urging a definition of imperial policy and linking immigration with preference. Lord Long urges showing Dominion overtures, Beauchamp doubts tax will boost loyalty, Devonshire seeks broader imperial preference and possible state-aided immigration powers to mobilize untapped imperial resources.
London Duncan Millar of Fife raised a House of Commons question about a U S plan to use its navy to curb rum running and the steps Britain would take to avert armed conflict with friendly powers. Stanley Baldwin said he had no official information, but doubted a friendly power would attack British ships. he noted British ships in U S waters would face U S controls if they violated U S law.
Ottawa John Evans asks in the House about proceeds from pre emptions in the dry area of Western Canada. Minister Charles Stewart replies pre emptions raised 15 649 674 10 March 2 1923. Evans questions any other trust fund for railway construction. Stewart says none known.
Dr Walter P Nolan of Jeanette Pennsylvania claims a pulmonary tuberculosis cure via inhalation of nearly pure carbon with calcium in carbonate phosphate chloride and lactate forms. He cites seventy two mostly advanced cases that recovered. Assisting him is Dr Oskar Klotz of the Rockefeller Foundation who will soon become professor at the University of Toronto.
The Toyo Kisen Kaisha line from Japan to San Francisco posted a net loss of 1,218,392 dollars in the second half of 1922, ending hopes for dividends as competition with British and American carriers weighs on Japanese shipping. Ottawa reports installation of midia broadcasting gear for marine vessels observing mackerel shoals, as the Department of Marine Line and Fisheries pushes new equipment aboard scouting ships.
The Senate discussed secession talk over Weeteroo Corada as Hon. John G. Parris urged the government to curb freight and insurance costs on lakes and Atlantic, warning of a possible western secession if redress failed. Senators criticized selling government merchant marine vessels and blamed advisers with stock in lake shipping firms for the trade shift from Canadian National Railways to American ports.
Dr Dearden, Medical Health Officer and Port Sanitary Authority for Manchester, reports that among 1207 Canadian store cattle arriving at Manchester only two were seized with portions of their carcasses destroyed. No animal passed by the inspector showed signs of rinderpest, bovine pleuropneumonia, or other listed diseases.
Sir Henry Thornton discussed public ownership and crime control ambitions. He said politicians did not influence key decisions and that Canadian National Railways governance would continue. He noted CPR cooperation and predicted railroads would work together for Canada’s welfare and development.
Hon. J. A. Rebb asks Justice Turgeon to Ottawa to discuss a grain trade inquiry. Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta consent. Inquiry planned to start soon, mainly western route but Fort William included. Counsel to assist. Grain Act revisions deferred until the commission reports.
Saskatoon reports Muriel Pauy a 1925 graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and Robert England MA teacher at Hafford Saskatchewan awarded Saskatchewan Government Paris scholarships. The scholarships valued at 1200 dollars are awarded annually to men and women engaged in study or teaching so they may continue their studies in France.
At its annual Bath meeting the Somersetshire Agricultural Association adopts a resolution protesting Canadian breeding cattle being submitted to the United Kingdom, signaling strong opposition to the Cima dian breeding cattle import proposal.
The United States government declared a strict interpretation of the prohibition law for liquor transport into U S territorial waters effective June 10. Secretary Hughes was asked to notify foreign governments, with the Treasury confirming enforcement across all ships entering the three mile limit and stating no further date changes will be announced.
Constable Charles Paris died in Drumheller hospital from injuries after an automobile pursuit to stop two men on a liquor charge. Chief Fletcher was bruised. the suspects Fimo Tryder and Dan Buchanan are jailed. The car wrecked on a fence after speeding away and a dying Paris said the car brushed a telephone pole to eject the men. Ten cases of liquor were found in the vehicle.
The Women's Labour League of Winnipeg calls for a Federal price investigation into sugar arguing no justification for the rise. It proposes a boycott by Winnipeg housewives and plans no joint action with US or Canadian housewives to force price reductions.
London reports general trade improvement despite disputes in industrial sectors. Ban on liquor importation into Quebec and British Columbia advances to third reading in Ottawa with amendments limiting licenses for exporters. Opposition labels measures as bootlegging prevention, while doherty-style enforcement draws protest from critics.
Sir Samuel HoareSecretary of State for Air spoke at the Constitutional Club asserting Britain’s air forces are too weak for home defence. He urged government support for a national air policy and called for imperial air communications to be prioritized at the autumn Imperial Conference with the Empire taking the lead.
The All Red Cable between Bamfield Vancouver Island and Fanning Island in the South Pacific will be duplicated this summer by the Pacific Cable Board. The steamer Colonia should reach Bamfield with the cable end before August ends. The Restorer will buoy off Bamfield on completion and link with the longer section when Colonia arrives.
In the House of Commons Lieutenant Colonel Albert Buckley stated the British High Commissioner in Constantinople has been instructed to register an emphatic protest against any Turkish grant of rights within Mesopotamia. Great Britain will not recognize the validity of such a grant.
A spismograph at the Gen ervatory recorded a moderate earthquake about 270 miles from Victoria. The disturbance lasted about one hour and was noted on May 2.
British manufacturers press to restore pre war Canada business as UK firm representatives flood Toronto visits. FL W Field, the British Government Commissioner, notes daily trade visitors flocking to his office during the recent weeks.
Washington notes the Women’s Universal Alliance backs a reform to curb sugar use by housewives to help curb costs until the price crisis subsides and normal prices return.
F G Tanting of the University of Toronto and C W Best, discoverers of insulin, would receive a $10,000 grant from the Ontario Government if a special committee report is adopted by the House.
Lausanne reports France bluntly warns Turkey over concentrations on the Syrian frontier and warns that continued Turkish troop mobilization could threaten the Lausanne peace talks. France, citing no time limit, maintains the talks may proceed while stressing a bluffing refusal. Turkey defends its right to move troops in Cilicia, citing ongoing war with allies and Greece. France’s protest, backed by Britain, aims at a resolution on Mosul and other territorial disputes.
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