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% > a HON. T. A. CRERAR SAYS" GET WILD LANDS LISTED Leader of National Progressive Party Endorses Principle of Legislation Requested by Western Canada Colonization Association and Its Mul- titude of Supporters Throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alb berta. - Hon. T. A. Crerar’s statement reads: “The proposal of the Western Canada Colonization Association that an inventory of unoccupied land be taken under Governmental meanices in the prairie provinces, and that the owners of such land should be obliged to fix.a price at which they would sell to incoming settlers, is, I think, an excellent one. The. fact that the price so fixed would be made the value for assessment of. the special Wild Lands ‘Tax would keep the owner of the lard down to a price that was rea- sonably fair. Land speculation, and for that matter speculation in other natural resources, has been one of the worst evils this country has suffered from. It is generally sareed that Canada needs more people but an immigra- tion policy can only have permanent sucess if the people who are already living here are relieved of the arti- ficial handicaps under” which © they have labored in the past, of which these speculations in land is one. The more people that come into the coun- try the higher the land speculator raises the price. In the best inter- ests therefore of-the people of Can- ada the proposal that land held out of use should be made available for those who want to use it is sound and de- serves the support of all good Cana- dian citizens. This step is in line with what the organized farmers of Western Canada have advocated for many. years.” Coal Problem One Of Transportation Canada’s Manufacturing Industries Far Removed From Coal Supply. Ottawa.—Canada has immense sup- plies of coal in both eastern and west- ern fields, but 70 per cent. of her man- ufacturing .industries are located in Ontario and Quebec, where no coal is produced. Therefore the difficulty becomes one largely of transportation. This was the evidence given to the special House Committeé on fuel re- sources by Joseph.G. Hudon, of the Department of Mines. ‘ Mr.. Hudson declared that at Sheep Creek, Alberta; there. was a large de- posit of coal almost cqual to anthra- cite. ° ° Bolshevism in Ireland Organization in Dublin Fostering Irish Republican Movement. London.—A despatch to the Lon- don Times from -Helsingfors says it has been learned that a telegram was sent to Maxim Litvinoff, the Russian Soviet: chief of legations aboard, March 29, which establishes “the. ex- istence of a Bolshevist organization in Dublin: engaged in fostering the Irish Republican. movement.” This tele- "gram, according to the correspondent, said: “It is of the greatest importance that 'the “germ cell” in. Dublin should get. 50,000 pounds through Krassin.” (Krassin is the Soviet Minister of Trade and Commerce.) Ambassador To. Vatican Selected Former. Allied High Commissioner in Athens ‘Chosen. Paris.—Charles Jonnart, former ‘Al- lied High Commissioner in . Athens and former extrgordinary ambassador to the Vatican, has been definitely se- lected by the French Government, ac- cording to L’Eclair, as France am- - bassador to the Vatican. Pope Benedict, the “ newspaper states, has chosen Monsignor Cer- retti, Papal under secretary ~ of state, as nuncio-in Paris, under the same conditions. Trail Ore Tonnage ccna Business Shows Big Lead Over Last Year’s Figures. Nelson, B.C._—A 50 per cent. ‘tead over last ycar’s figures in tonnage of ore received so far this year is the record achieved by the Trail Smelter, whose margin over the 1920 figures passed the 50,000 ton mark the week just passed. To date 149,677 tons have been received against 89,741 one year ago. The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company’s own proper- ties produced 147,579 tons of this. Condemns Disturbances In Upper Silesia Allies Have Issued a Proclamation to the Rebels. Oppeln, Upper Silcsia.—The inter- allied commission has issued a. pro- clamation’ to the people of Upper Silesia saying: “The allied powers are fully dgreed in condemning the dis- turbances in Upper Silesia. These events will not*influence the allies de- cisions, In due time the allies will give a decision in the Upper, Silesian question based solely on the results of the vote and the treaty of peace.” To Vote on Daylight Saving. Saskatoon, Sask.—A plebiscite will be held in Saskatoon on June 1 to de- cide on daylight saving fpr the preg« ent summer, W WN. If .1368 | plant of the company’ will not be op- Swiss Expel Foreigners Unemployment and High Food Prices Given As Reason.- i Berne—Many Dutch newspaper, correspondents in Berne and. other Swiss cities have been ordered. by the Government to. leave Switzerland, “their stays no longer being considered necessary.” The Dutch ambassador: has vigor- ously protested against this meas- ure. Switzérland’s financial ¢ondi- tion, unemployment, and above all, the high prices of food, may well have caused this surprising order, many Swiss being of opinion that the influx. of foreigners should be stop- ped by all means. Loans For Irish Relief Belfast Announces Receipt of Funds From United States. Belfast. — Typewritten announce- ments have been ‘posted in Dundalk and the surrounding district stating that “through the efforts of the presi- dent’ of the Irish Republic ‘loans .of many millions’ of pounds have been raised in the United States for the re- lief-of the Irish nation,” and that “all persons. who have been in person or property victims of English aggres- sion shall receive. due compensation from the treasury of the republic.” Cease Refining Raw Sugar ‘Companies Will Not Contract For Beets at High Price. Chatham, Ont—The mammoth plant. of the. Dominion Sugar Com- pany have ceased refining raw sugar, according. to a statement of an offi- cial of the company. The Kitchener erated this autumn. The contract with the farmers this year calls for such a high minimum price for beets that the company will not - contract for a full acreage with the present peculiar. sugar situation, Floods Causing Damage Saskatchewan Reports Losses In North of Province. Regina.—Extensive ‘losses due to floods are reported from the north of the province. At Lett, near Battleford, the G.T.P. track by the railway bridge has been under several feet of water for some days so that a new bridge has had to be built clear of the water level. At> Sweetgrass debris of broken bridges floating down stream have carried away the piers of the railway bridge, leaving the track suspended. Only one road bridge on the Cut Knife Creek has not been washed out; Harvey Arrives In England. Southampton. Colonel George Harvey, the newly-appointed United States ambassador to the court of St. James, has arrived here. He was re- ceived by a deputation composed of the’ officials of the port of Southamp- ton and the members of the United States consulate. here. ° Cotton Wages Cut. Manchester, Eng.—The cotton spin- ners and manufacturers’ association has given notice of a reduction of 30 per cent. in wages in the weaving sec- tion. Three hundred ehousend oper- atives wilt be affected, Similar notice has already been given in-the!spinning section. enaeieememiapineesinine Brandon Theatre Destroyed By Fire. Brandon, Man.—The Willis Theatre and contents was totally destroyed by fire here following an explosion, the cause Of which has not been learned. The loss is estimated at more than oF eee Hea $20,000, \ {tered in an Imperial spirit, DAN MacNEIL, President Dominion Football Associar tion..- D..R. ROY, Secretary-Treasurer, ‘Dominion Foot- ball Association. — Canada To See “AN Star” Footbal Tour of Scottish Team is Creating Wildest Enthusiasm. When the officers and members of the Scottish All-Star football ‘team arrive in Halifax on May 18th, the de- sire of all Canadian football men to have an Old Country professional, first-class team of players come to this country, will be replete. The Dominion Football Associa- tion, through President. Dan MacNeil and Secretary-Treasurer. D. W. Roy, have completed final arrangements af-! ter several month’s efforts and devel- opment, and are now on their way to the Atlantic seaboard to welcome the party ‘on | behalf-of the Association which they represent. - : The party of. sixteen players, who have -been chosen for this long de- ferred missionary football enterprise to cement the ties of the Empire and bind Canada and Scotland closer in the. bonds of sport and brotherhood, left Glasgow, May 10, and will sail from Liverpool on the ‘Cunard} liner, S.S. Cameronia. Upon their ar- rival in Canada, the Canadian Nation~- al Railways will take charge of trans- porting the party to the Pacific coast and return, .In order that games may be played in the principal cities in Canada and as the tour is a mission- ary effort for the sake of sport, fos- for. the good of our Dominion, making the enterprise “National,” it.was only fit- ting that the National systems should be. utilized. This railway is bending every effort to make the tour a pleas- ant one for the visitors and special facilities will be placed at their dis- posal by the National line. The forthcoming tour is creating the wildest enthusiasm in Canada and in addition to the matches played here, the programme will include four games in the chief cities in the States. Matches in Canada will be played at Halifax on May 18th; Montreal, May 24th; Ottawa, May 21st; Hamilton, May 26th; Toronto, May 28th; Fort William-Port Arthur, June 1st; Win- nipeg, June 4th; Regina, June. 6th; Saskatoon, June 8th; “Calgary, June 11th; Edmonton, June 14th; Vancon- ver, June 18th. _ On the return trip, ‘they will play at Prince Albert on June 28th; Winnipeg, July Ist; Tor- onto, July 6th; International game at} Montreal on July 9th’ The four games in the chief cities in the United States will be played between 9th and 26th. The officials taking part in this patriotic football mission include Col. J. B. Wilson, V.D., chairman .of the Third Lanark Club; Andrew Mitchell} and Thomas Sloan, two of the direc- tors; and Mr. Connell, who is man- ager ” of the undertaking. The line- up and personel of the team is:— Craig Brown.—Centre half-back of the Motherwell club, who came into the team when Cringan, the Celtic star, was forced to withdraw. -Is credited ‘with ‘being a “team in him- self” by Old Country experts, and is certain to make a lasting impression. John Marshall.—One of the two players from English clubs, expected to. tour with the Scottish team. Plays for Middlesborough, and is credited by “Bedouin” as being the greatest right back of modern times. Starred in recent international. . James E. Gordon.—Captained Scot- land’s team on. several occasions. Formerly starred for Rangers but has been performing for Dumfermline Athletic during the current season. Probably, the most versatile player in Britain. Starred in recent interna- tional. Alex 'Bennett.—Albion Rovers, one of the finest and neatest dribblers playing the game in Scotland. Made his great reputation while a member of the Glasgow Rangers, and should delight Canadian soccer fans, Alex Troup—Dundee youngster, who, bas been the sensation of the : football season. | tle inside winger, . matches. He has: been the star performer for the Dens Park out- fit, but reached the pinnacle of fame when he-featured a recent internation- | al game. Is “slippery as an eel.” — Jimmy Quinn—On. retired list. Gaitied fame'as centre forward. for Celtic and Scotland. | Of the aggres- sive, bastling type, he packed .a wick- ed-shot. Probably. the best centre Scotiand has produced. May Play here: occasionally. James McMenemy. —The dandy lit- who «contributed much to.the success of Partick Thistle in the recent Scottish Cup series. Formerly played for Celtic, and was frequently capped for Scotland. Known as the “Napoleon of Foot- ball.” : Paddy Crossan.—No Scottish team would be complete without one mem- bet from Edinburgh. “Auld Reekie’s” representative ‘is Paddy Crossan, a back of the first water, ruggest as he looks, but a veritable stonewall in the pinch. ‘Possesses a powerful kick. Alex McNair-—vVeteran right back of the Glasgow Celtic, hero of many international battles and considered: one of the “brainiest” defence men} playing the game in the Old Country. ! Of the “old war-horse variety.” Nev- er beaten! jimmy. Brownlie —Famous goal- Keeper, who can be ‘classed as a vet- eran. Has been faithful custodian; for Thiré Lanark for many. years, and ; has seen much service in international j One of the best.exponents | of last-line defence in the ‘world— “Daddy of them all.” : May Secure Truce in Silesia Report Hostilities Suspended As Re- sult of Negotiations. London.—It is reported that nego- tiations between the Inter-Ailied Commission in Upper Silesia and Adelbert Korfanty, leader of the Pol- ish insurgents in that area, resulted in the éuspension of hostilities, says a despatch to the Central News from Warsaw. It was agreed, goeuraing to this report, that the insurgents would oc- cupy a: line of demarcation agreed upon and remain in the positions pending final settlement of the Upper Silesian question, which, is still pend- ing in Allied councils, where it rested following the taking of the recent plebiscite in this area in dispute be- tween Poland and Germany. The industrial territory, which has been largely over-run by the Poles, there- fore, would remain SHdbE Polish occupancy. Cannot Support e.e i . Coalition Government Scottish Member‘ Blames Lloyd George Government For Irish Reprisals. London.—Considerable interest has been aroused in political circles by the announcement of Sir Godfrey Col- lins, Member of Parliament for Greenock, Scotland, that he cannot give further support to the Lloyd George Government. In a statement to his constitu- ents, Sir Godfrey says that when he was elected he thought that the Coali- tion Government deserved a fair trial, but that he was now obliged to face the fact that the Coalition has failed to make good. ~ Taxation , provided for in the third budget since the arm- istice is in some respects, heavier than at the end of the war, and authorita- tive relations have disclosed the responsibility of the Government for the reprisals in Ireland. He says also that he cannot countenance the Government’s extravagance or its pol- icy of reprisals in Ireland: ~ League to Meet in September. Geneya.—The assembly of the Lea- gue of Nations will hold its next meet- ing in September in Geneva. Prési- dent Dacunhd, of the league's council, Not Affect Exchange Announced Change Will Have No Influence On Rate. New York.—The general opinion of the Canadian bankers here and of business mien interested in the trade between the two countries is that the tecent. budget announcements of Sir Henry Drayton are not likely to have any: immediate effect upon the .ex- change situation. The discount rate. on Catiadind dol- lars has gore up a point in the’ past 24 hours, being quoted at 10 3-4 per cent. but representatives of the Cana- dian bank ageocies here could offer ino explanation other than that the rate has béen subject. to frequent fiyc- tuations of Jate. Sterling exchange is practically un- changed. .According to Canadian financial men here the tariff changes which were forecast in the budget are not.a nature likely to affect the ex- change market, and the announced change in the method of estimating valuation can have no immediate in- fluence upon the rate. Plumbers. Object To Labor. Saving Device Does Not Provide Enough Work For. Installing Plumbers. New York.--Testimony that a mod- erm type of wash bowl, requiring 50 to 60-per cent. less labor for installa- tion, had been barred from new build- ings in New York -by the Master ‘Plumbers’. Association, was. given when the joint legislative: committee investigating building combines - re- sumed hearings after a week’s recess. Qne master plumber was alleged to have said the, traps of the bowl : would have to be taken apart instead of shipped as a unit, in order to pro-| vide more . work for installing plumbers. Progressing Towards Peace Sinn. Fein Representatives Have Brought Proposals to London. : London.—The negotiations for a settlement of the Irish controversy are proceeding smoothly, according to the Daily Mail, which says. accredited representatives of the Sinn Fein have been in London this weck and that they brought certain proposals to the Government’s notice. “It is understood,” the Daily Mail says, “that there haye been inter- views with the Prime. Minister. He certainly has been made acquainted with Eamonn De Valera’s views, and an optimistic fecuing Ponies in Government circles.” Belgian King to Visit England. London.—It was officially announc- ed that Albert, King of the Belgians, would pay a visit of state to England early in July.. The visit will begin July 4 and end on July 8 Canada Spends Less On Navy And Militia Than Other Countries — ‘\Catadin Budget Will | hundred dollars Ottawa.—Naval and military. expen: | ditures of the Government were de- fended in «the House of. Commons - when Hon. Hugh: Guthrie, minister of militia; participated in the budget de- bate. - Mr. Guthrie, who represented” Canada ‘atthe financial conferetice held under the League of - ‘Nations at. Brussels jast summer, quoted statis- tics to show that Canada’s expendi-. tures on naval and military defence were lower than any country in the ~~ world. -In Mr. Guthrie’s views, they were so .low.as to make other coun- tries look rather ridiculous. On a basis of population estimated at 8,000,- 000 people, the per capita expenditure for defence, including that for uiilitia, navy and air forces, was only $1.89: The percentage of annual revenue te be devoted to defence purposes sige 7S year was 3.5 per cent. Defence expenditure, including “that for militia, navy and air force, and excluding Royal Canadian.Mounted Policé and the civilian air operations for-the present year, was set eut in- the estimates at $15,215,000. Taken on—a basis of population and esti- © mating that there were* nine million people in: Canada this was a. per capita expenditure of $1.69. On the basis of a population of eight million people the per capita expenditure for defence purposes would be only. $1.89 per head. If the cost of maintaining the Mounted Police were added to that, Canada would still -have the lowest per capita expenditure of any country in the: civilized. world. Fig- ures submitted to the Brussels. con- ference had shown the per capita expenditure for defence purposes oF various countries as follows: Australia, $6.13; New Zestand $3.80; South Africa, - $5.55; United - Kingdom, $23.35; United. States, $13.13, not including the ‘upkeep of the national guard; Argentine, $2.72;- Brazil, $2; Chile, $5.06; Denmark, $10.10; Holland, $4.08; Norway; $4.75; Portugal, $4.58; Spain, $2.43; . and Switzerland, $2.20. Figures for Ger- many, Hungary, Russia and ‘other European countries had: not. been Te- ceived. by the conference. : .The percentage of annual revenue to. be devoted to defence purposes this year was 3.5 per cent. Of every * in revenue’ Canada would spend $3.50 on the whole de- fence of this country. In 1911 we had spent $9.50 of every hundred “igh lars in revenue: » Finland ‘a Retain Aland Isles. ~ Geneva~-The Aland Islands .com- mission has submitted its report te ike League of Nations here,. recom- mending that the islands remain un- & der Finnish sovereignty, with: ‘guaran-\- e tees for'the safeguarding of the Swéd- ~ ish population, Ship’s Fireman Smothered. North ‘Sydney,. N.S.—The steanier Manchester Exchange, which arrived here from’ Liverpool, reports that when, two days cut, about seven tons 2 of coal ina cross bunker slid down, ‘burying a fireman and smothering him to death. : aa Germany Unconditionally Accepts | Reparation Terms Prolonged Cees: Greets Announcement in the House “ot Commons. Berlin —The Reichstag accepted the Allied ultimatum by a vote of 221 to 175, thus yielding to. the final:demands of the Allied Powers, and-in so doing, agreed to fulfil the terms of the Treaty of Versailles “to the capacity of the nation to do so.” Dr. Wirth, Centrist leader, finally succeeded in forming a coalition cab- inet, composed of Centrists, Majority Socialists and Democrats, which con- fronted by grave necessity, speedily decided that acceptance of the ulti- matum was the only course. In making this announcement the new chancellor asked for an immedi- ate decision, and in the voting, which followed, the Government was sus- tained. The Allied ultimatum re- quired a definite reply, based on “Yes” or “No.” No conditional reply would be entertained, and its ultimatum was formulated to expire on the night of May 12, Berlin—The Reichstag assembled at 9 o’clock and.Dr. Wirth announced the formation of a new cabinet, with himself as chancellor and foreign ininiéter, London.—=Germany’s unconditional has issued the call for this session, acceptance of the Entente reparation terms was delivered to Prime Minister Lloyd George by Dr. Sthamer, Ger-. man minister to Great Britain, hére. Mr. Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons Germany’s com- plete acceptance of all the Allied de- mands.. His announcemént was greeted with prolonged cheering. Dr. Sthamer handed the German reply to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Lloyd George immediately telegraph- ed the news to all the Governments concerned, Berlin.—Germany’s reply to the al- lied ultimatum accepting the terms laid down by the Allied Supreme Council in London, is confined ‘to a repetition of. the exact terms of the decisions of the Allies with regard to guarantees, disarmament, the trial of war criminals, and financial condi- tions. The reply-states that Ger- many adheres unconditionally to these decisions, f This reply was sent to the Allied capitals, for heads of the Allied Governments, after’ the Cabinet, headed by Dr. Wirth, the new Chancellor, had re- ceived what amotnted to a vote of confidence in the Reichstag, * transmission to the —
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