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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
7
London reports Premier Lloyd George urged ministers to cut national expenditures after a Commons speech. He warned staff reductions are overdue and demanded decisive action, urging reports on steps taken or planned by midnight.
Government order halts most private shipyard warship work while Admiralty refits continue at Chatham Devonport and Portsmouth. Some private yard tasks may proceed if cheaper to finish than scrap. pay settlements expected if contracts broken. The Mail notes 40 warships halted totaling about 125 million dollars.
The Vancouver postal workers voted to withdraw from the Vancouver trades and labor council. The referendum tally was 314 in favor and 90 against after two weeks of balloting, among about 400 Postal Workers' Association members in Vancouver.
Official information in London denies reports that the German submarine Bremen was captured and returned to Germany. The Admiralty says it has no knowledge of the Bremen's fate and assumes the submarine foundered while attempting to cross the Atlantic.
Ten million dollars of silk shipped from the Orient on the Empress of Asia has departed Vancouver for the east. The silk was transported in four special reins for safety and rapid handling.
A Bolshevik wireless message reports the occupation of Odessa by allied forces after a two day bombardment by thirty ships. The same dispatch notes Bolshevik troops advancing toward Prisov, and confirms the Bolsheviks withdrew toward Balta after seizing the port city.
The Esthonian press bureau officially denies a National Tidende report that Britain seeks a railway concession through Esthonia to Russia or negotiations for leasing the Baltic islands of Dago and Oecsel. The Tidende claimed England aimed to lease Dago and Oecsel for a Baltic commercial port and a railway route to the Russian market.
The board of trade will be the department handling the liquidation of enemy debts. A plan is being prepared to create a separate unit to manage the entrusted task. The effort involves millions and could span three years, with a prominent banker or magnate expected to lead the new department.
Romanian authorities uncovered in Hungarian foreign ministry archives a telegram from Otto Bauer asking Bela Kun to destroy all documents about arms deliveries from Austria to Hungary. The Budapest dispatch reports the request and its context.
Berlin reports former Duke Charles Edward of Coburg Gotha sues the republic of Gotha and its officials to recover his estate seized after he refused a 15,000,000 mark settlement. The Prince of Waldeck Pyrmont also sues for half his domain after failed negotiations with the new government.
The Canadian Wheat Board will hold a public meeting in the Board of Trade rooms Royal Bank building Toronto Ontario at 930 am Monday September 8. The board will hear expressions of opinion from the public on the handling scheme for the 1919 wheat crop.
Announcement here of the start of passenger airplane service between Rome and Naples. The new route marks a milestone in regional air travel and is expected to boost connectivity and tourism. Local officials emphasize improved access and faster links to southern Italy.
Sir Auckland Geddes, Minister of National Service speaking at Basingstoke, announced a special financial committee chaired by Premier Lloyd George to cut government spending. He warned against overreliance on the United States, noting its trade surplus and export power would tilt exchange against Britain. Europe must work out its own salvation.
J P Gordon found a six foot wide vein at Copper Lake with a four inch quartz and gold streak and a 50 percent gold content. Wire and nugget gold samples arrived. Commissioner Wallace says no richer find has been seen. Gordon drilled three feet and saw gold on the wall and bottom. The discovery lies in granite schist in a Copper Lake basin, triggering a mass exodus of prospectors from the town.
Paris officials object to a U S warning to Turkey to halt Armenian massacres, seen as U S leniency toward missions. The supreme council reportedly rebuked American interference in Turkey while noting the U S has not offered to govern Turkish lands.
Berlin reports announce Dr. Haniel von Haimhau sen named ambassador to the United States while W S Solf is selected for Britain and Badowitz for China. Tokyo pick is Fritz August Thiel. Selection depends on reciprocal moves by the debating powers. London notes a Denikine western advance with Odessa captured and Bolshevik demoralization across Ukraine. Paris observes Denikine’s growing domain and front extending toward Kursk and the Volga region with Caucasus control.
The Daily Mail Helsingfors correspondent doubts an imminent assault on Petrograd by Bolsheviks. He notes land forces would be required and available troops are Finns Russians and Estonians. He questions Finland's help after a Socialist victory defeats General Mannerheim who would lead such an expedition.
Following the government policy, 600 more Germans have been deported from Sydney New South Wales. The group includes several well known buyers.
Manitoba buyers seek several 160 acre farms for large cash payments and possible all cash deals. Also seeking two or three 320 acre improved farms under 35 per acre with half cash, and sellers willing to assist this year’s crop. No listing charge and guaranteed square deal by Dominion Farm Agency, Winnipeg.
The Belgian Senate unanimously approved the peace treaty with Germany. The Chamber of Deputies ratified the accord on August 8 in Brussels.
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