Ottawa tariff board urged on farm implement industry
The House of Commons debated tariff policy as Hon. C A Dunning signaled openness to a tariff board investigation into the farm implement industry. The budget trimmed duties from 12 to 7 percent amid protests from Toronto Conservatives, with calls for broader inquiry and concern over potential job losses across linked industries.
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Tariff Board
C. A. Duning
House of Commons
Toronto
House
RB. Berett
Dunning
Bennett
Kovernment
Agriculture Committee
Tia Gousalthse
Tower
John R. MacNicol
Toronto-Davenport
M. J. Coldwell
C.cf
Rosetown- Biggar
German cruiser sails from Montreal on world cruise leg
The German cruiser departed its Laurier Pit berth in Montreal after a six day stay, forging down the St Lawrence River toward Spain on the final leg of its world voyage.
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Montreal
St Lawrence River
Spain
Relief Works Substitutes Cash Relief in Quebec
Quebec to shift from cash relief to relief works starting June 1 announced by Municipal Affairs Minister Bouchard. Jobless will be absorbed as relief projects begin.
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Montreal
Quebec
Bouchard
National Film Society appoints permanent national executive
The National Film Society of Canada, formed last year to promote motion picture study and use, announces a permanent national executive with Lord Tweedsmuir as honorary president. Sydney Smith is president, with ice presidents Charles G. Cowan and T. Rinfret. Donald W. Buchanan serves as secretary treasurer. Directors include E. A. Corbett of Edmonton and Dr. D. C. Evans of Vancouver. branches exist in Montreal Ottawa Toronto and Vancouver.
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Ottawa
National Film Society of Canada
Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Sydney Smith
University of Manitoba
Charles G. Cowan
Justice T. Rinfret
Donald W. Buchanan
E. A. Corbett
Edmon ¢Ton
D. C. Evans
Van
Montreal
Toronto
Vimy Pilgrimage Bookings Closed For 6000 Limit
The Canadian Legion national committee announced no more bookings will be accepted for the Vimy Ridge pilgrimage. Ship capacity limits overseas transport to 6000, reached months ago, with a waiting list of 600. Departures from Montreal occur July 16 and 17.
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Ottawa
Canadian Legion
Vimy Ridge
National Committee
Montreal
Britain And France Discuss Legation Guards In Addis Ababa
An authoritative source says Britain and France are consulting after Italian hints that their legation guards in Addis Ababa should be withdrawn. They seek a safe course while Italians appear to control security for foreigners. Britain probes the mysterious disappearance of Lt. Bonner. France will keep 150 colonial guards at Diredawa despite Italy’s withdrawal demand and refuse to allow $40 tons of provisions to Fascist troops via the Djibouti route.
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Addis Ababa
Allan Sovereigny
Ethiopia
Bonner
France
Diredawa
Italy
Djibouti
French Somaliland
Representative proposes US Canada union plan
Representative Sirovich proposes a joint 10 member committee to study a union of the United States and Canada. The plan would admit Newfoundland as a state, grant American citizenship, and allocate 25000 for the committee to explore benefits such as shared ports and tariffs, defense strength, and development potential. He notes Westminster law allows dominions autonomy in extra-territorial matters.
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Canada
Washington
United States
Sirovich
N Y
Senate
House of Representatives
Newfoundland
United States of America
Congressional Committee
Dominion
Cut Bank Interest Rates by Half Percent
S H Logan announces on behalf of the Canadian Bankers Association a reduction of one half of one percent in interest rates on savings deposits and deposit receipts. The change, effective June 1, lowers the rate from two to 1 percent, citing lower yields on government securities weak loan demand and higher taxes.
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Canadian Bankers’ Association
Toronto
S. H. Logan
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Dominion Treasury
Fascist Directorate Pushes Self-Sufficiency and Blackshirt Enlistment
The Fascist directorate plans to intensify moves toward Italian self sufficiency by excluding products from League of Nations sanctioning countries, a policy not yet defined. It also orders all able bodied Fascists aged 21 to 55 to submit enrollment requests for the Blackshirt militia to show solidarity with the party’s warlike spirit.
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Sme Airectorate
Fascist Party
Italy
League of Nations
Illicit Drug Traffic Seen From Japan To North America
The League of Nations advisory committee on traffic opium heard that morphine heroin and cocaine are produced with permission from Japan and offered in unlimited quantities to dope rings in the United States and Canada. Reports from US and Canadian governments show organized narcotic rings importing from Japan with supplier details and smugglers advised on entry. The Tokyo government reportedly received full traffic details. The Canadian report noted 1925 narcotic seizures were slightly lower than prior years and 163 people were convicted, with 69 deported after prison terms.
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Geneva
Ministry of Interior
United States
Canada
League of Navas’ Advisory Committee
Japan
Tokyo
Canada Navy League leader urges defence, coastlines
John Goodwin of Welland, president of the Ontario division, told the annual meeting that public opinion must be aroused to the need to protect coastlines and key trade routes. He criticized the neglect of naval defence among Canadians as remarkable, linking it to rising ambitions in congested nations.
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Navy League
Toronto
Canada
John Goodwin
Welland
Ontario
Navy League of Canada
Organiza
Preparations For War On Every Continent League of Nations Told
Reports from Cairo to Palestine describe troop movements and attacks amid rising tensions as British forces are en route to reinforce Palestine. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency notes 3,500 troops, Arab clashes, and fears of further demonstrations. Geneva sees global alarm as Harold Butler warns of a fragile world order and race to self sufficiency with looming economic risks.
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League of Nations
Jerusalem
Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Bitish
Jerusalem-Jaffa
Palcor
Geneva
Harold Butler
International Labor Office
International Labor Conference
Canada
Dominion
W. A. Riddell
Gerald Brown
Edouard St. Pete
Butler
Europe
Asia
Death penalty proposed for six smuggling classes in North China
Drastic regulations aim to curb large scale smuggling into North China. The plan, twice protested by the Chinese government to Japan, includes a death penalty for six classes of violators.
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North
China
Japan
Empire Migration Plans for Manitoba Settlement
Representatives of the Empire Migration Settlement group seek an appointment with Manitoba officials to discuss plans to settle British families in Manitoba. The Manitoba legislature is reported to support the settlement scheme. Group chairman P C Schonegevel is traveling from London to Manitoba to advance the project.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Empire Migration Settlement Group
Word
London
P. C. Schonegevel
Baldwin Warns Italy Against Interference In Egypt or Palestine
In the Commons Baldwin warned Italy that any interference in Egypt or Palestine would be treated as unfriendly. He outlined plans to defend the Suez Canal amid changed conditions and cited negotiations in Cairo on a potential treaty with Egypt. Churchill warned of Europe arming and Italy’s growing antagonism, urging readiness for war production and outlining defense coordination concerns.
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Italy
Egypt
Palestine
London
Ihe Rouse
Commons
Thomas Inskip
Winston * Churchill
Defence
Suez Canal
Cairo
Aul
Churchill
Europe
Japan
Supply Board
Mediterranean
Russia
Britain
Royal Air Force
Sir Thomas
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