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' 00st 0i Maintaining ; West Indies Steam- ship Lines Is Criti- cised In Parliament

(Canadian Press)

OTTAWA, April Tip-Annual re- ports of the Canadian National Railways, Canadian Government Merchant Marine, Limited, and Canadian National (West Indies) Bleiimsiiips Limited were today sub- jected i0 exhaustive investigation by mnlways and Shipping Commit- tee oi the House of Commons.

V. I. Smart, Deputy Minister oi’ Railways and Government repre- ltlltativc on the Board of Directors 0i the railway, informed the com- .mcc executive salaries had been . cod by $130,790 and '71 execu-| tiles had been let but during the year.

“Members of the committee felt there was too much duplication of rtlort between tho Canadian Na- tional and Canadian Pacific Rail- ways, while R. B. Hanson, Cons, York Siiiibiiry, Chairman of the Committee, declared the National Ind C. P. It, both had too many "assistants who were able to play their usual game of golf in the af- ternoons. I still think, they are overloaded with supervisory offic- ers," hc added.

Iii a statement presented by Mr. Smart, the committee was told the following reductions in expenses of oilcials and employees had been ef- footed:

Officers and directors: 1930, $400,-

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Committed on a, chargg o! mm- slaughter at a. preliminary hearing at Oieary yesterday, Edmund Arsenault, accused of killing Ed- ward P. Perry at St. mills 0n April 15, will stand trial in the Supreme Court at Summer-side on June next. At the hearing which was held before Magistrate George M. ‘Matthews, evidence was given by eight witnesses. Additional to the evidence given ‘at the inquest in ‘Hg- nish was thesubmissfon ofastate- ment made by the accused to Con- stables Keoys and Ieaml, and the evidence of Mrs. Peter Bernard, mother-fn-law of the deceased. Evidmce of the other witnesses was amilar to that given at the inquest.

The prisoner reserved his tense.

The wtnesses were James Arsen- ault, Sylvan Doucett, Solomon Gallant, Mrs. Peter Bernard, Con- stables Heath and Keays, Dr. Ken- nedy, and Dr. MacPhee.

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CHARLOITETOWN, CANADA. FRIDAY, APRIL 2P8, 1933 I

CHIEF JUSTICE MATIIIESON

Hon. J. A. Mathieson, K.C., Chief Justice, was yesterday sworn as ad- ministrator of the Province in the absence on leave of Bis Honour Lieutenant Governor Dalton, who left yesterday morning for Boston.

The ceremony took plaeo in the Confederation Chamber at 11 a. m., the oath being adminlstere‘ by Mr. Justice Arsenault.

Tha leave of absence granted to Bio Honour is for six weeks, during which time he plans visiting rela- tives in the New England State.

BISARMAMENT PLANS ARE DISCUSSED

Will Tackle the Prob- lem of Reducing Armed Land, Sea and Air Forces-U. S. to Aid in Outlaw- ing War.

GENEVA, April 27-(A.P.)-— Norman H. Davis, United States Ambassador-at-Large, assured the

Ice conditions in the Northam- bcrland Strait at the present time are such as to make navigation extremely difficult, if not hazard- ous. Both ends of the ; ssage be- tween the Island and the other Maritime liovinces are almost en- tlrely blocked. At the western end the Straits from Summerside Harbor at least 'as far as CED‘? Egmont is blocked.

The Government ice breaker, N.‘ B. Micliean assisted the S. S. Dominica through the ice to the Strrit of Calrso. Conditions were drodedly unfavorable and progress was made only with difficulty.

A small boat from Piriette was reported stuck in the ice about four miles east of Point Prim. From thrre to the Nova Scotia shore the plssag: appeared full 0f ice. The boat was able to make the shore in safety.

A motor boat became involved in dfficultfes off East Point Wed- nfsdny riigirt when the motor broke down. On board were Mr. Obadiah MtcCalum, of Allistofi and Mr. Vernon Hooper, Murray River, who managed to get their craft ashore at North Lake yester- day, after a night of exposure and anxiety. The C. G. S. Montcalm had been proceeding to the rescue. The Sourfs detachment of the R. C. M. P, communicated with 111mm,;- Frllypg yesterday morn- ing, and the latter instructed Ser- geant Leo Bradley to armed by plane with Pilot Junior Jones to mast Point. The former with his knowledge of the Island from the land, and the latter with his ao- quaintanco with the Pwvm" 9°“ m; sir, were able to oo-operote. ‘ihcy arrived at East Point Bt 10.45 a. m. and circled outward a-

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Di armament Conference steering comnfttie today the United States means to act to increase internat- ional security against war, thus ending a movement to adjourn the conversations pending definite an- nouncements as to what the var- ious naticns will do on vital ques- tions.

The delegates await precise de- claraflons by Mr._ Davis.

The opinion was heard that if

the United States wi'.1 go in upon a real plan for outlawing an ag- gressor nation, the possibilities of wars will be infnitely more re- mote. / After n days recess, the Confer- ence tomorrow ls slated to tackle the delcate problem of reducing armed land, sea and air forces.

It is zenerafy believed countries like France, Poland, and Romania will make reductions in their arm- ies proportionate to the security guarant-ed them aga'na't attack.

The committee on effectives, at a meeting today, dealt with the queston of the percentage of mil- itary value to-b: g'ven police for- ces, and derided the German pol- ice should be dealt with on a nat- ional basis instead of by provin- ces. _ The French and Little Bntentc representatives held that in this way it could be determined wheth- er the Qqfmfln polica body has a training smilar to that of a. regu- lar army and could be given a h'gher value in computing arms strength.

‘Iloday Mr. Davis urged that the Conference continua its sessions without adjournment and focus its discussions on actual disarmament plans. and asked that the oom- mittee await results of the United

April 28-31.

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ravigm w m,“ .11 can com. time tho lighthouse keeper It day approved the auction of the rngéfllfisdtora now 0pm every ev- North Lake sent the news of the inflation IINWIII m“ ‘WIN

- Bell, curlflon, P. E.-I. i i 1 the missing fisher- authorise the President to ra-

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‘WA wldowayng mtduto, 431mm‘. bout a mile in width extending uhortly before the vote, the ac- zd‘ ‘lliigititioua andmprotect xii; mm East Point to Tnoudlc Bay, tron did not affect Inc aim! mm segilgtlAllaio and moans . . I - a ‘m! that “comm - . oorc. Mnnagei (magnum; m p“, 1) remind in the bill.

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IQNDON, April 2'l—(Canadlan Press Oablcsr-‘Irade agreements with Denmark, Germany tonight had been an- nounced by the British Govern-

Announces New

i Trade Agreements

iDenmark Argentina, And Ger- many Figure In Trade Pacts Which In No Way Affect The InterEmpire Agreements

coal that may be allowed to enter

the country, while in return Brit- Argentfna and ain gives tariff concessions on a

limited range of articles, chiefly acid products and manufactured

ment in the drive to enlarge Brit- trifles.

ain's foregn market. It has been indicated none of the agreements, orfuture agreements that will be sought, affect the libnpire pacts.

That with Argentina, for in- stance, does not affect wheat ul- though Argentina with Canada, the United States and Australia is the leading world exporters. The agreement with the Argentine deals pr!nc'p~lly with wheat and exchange qurstions and actual tar-. lff wales are lef-t to future nego-i tiaticrrs. It was indicated, however, that Argentine exporters hoped to raise their meat exports to levels prevailing before the tawa Conference.

The pact with Germany virtual- ly drubles the amount of British

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The agreement with Denmark, rafffed today by both Houses of the Danish Parliament, secures a wider market for British steel and other industrial products in return for larger quotas for Danish agri- cultural products in Great Britain.

The provisions of the Anglo- Argentlne pact are a secret for the

‘time being but the report it does

not affect wheat is based on reli- able authority. Authentic reports also were that the understanding involves a. loan by British financial houses aggregating 530,000,000

the ($44,000,000 at present rate of Can-

adian exchange). This would run for 20 years and is considered more in the nature of a credit than anything else.

Free Dispensary Had Active Year

Distributing M-Zdical Supplies

For Sick W as Important Item- Many Other Charitable Works.

A year of ceaseless activltyinrelief of the needy, particularly in dis- pensing medical supplies to the des- titute waa reported at the annual meeting of the Free Dispensary yesterday afternoon.

'I'hc meeting was held in the Board Room of the City Building, and was presided over by Mr. W. F. Tidmarsh, who presented his annual report. Reports were also presented by Misa Amy Earle, Dis- trlct Visitor and by Mrs. R. L. Cotton, the secretary treasurer.

Following were the officers elect- ed for the ensuing year:

President, Mr. W. F. Tidmarsh.

First vice president, Dr. W. J. P. MaoMillan.

second vice president, Mr. T. E.» McNutt. ’ i

Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. R. L. Cotton.

Executive committee: Miss Cot- ton, Mrs. W. W. Clark, Mrs. S. R. Jenkins, Mrs. C. G. Duffy, Mrs. James Harris, M's. Cl. F. Dewar, J. J. Johnson, Mrs. George Hodg-

aon, Mrs. W. F. Tidmarsh, Mrs. Chas. Lyons, Mrs. E. T. Higgs,

Two Sch o o ners Driven Ashore

By Cale

SAmT JOHN, N. 3., April 27- Victima of high wind and rough sous in the Bay of Pimdy, two schooner: were ashore "on New Brunsviriolfs ooaat tonight as pound ing waves threatened the destruc- tion_of both. The Shamrock, 50 tons, was driven on tha beach at Waterside, Albert county , by a westerly gale. Ashore near Dead- man'a Harbor, Charlotte County, since i. csday night, the mall auxiliary schooner Dorothy K. ap- pelred to be doomed, after a sec- ond atterript at reflecting failed.

‘rhesailaundbporaofthcflhuin- m3 were torn away as one was MING! in lightning liuuber from waterside to tho steamer Arauda at Herring cove. Latent reports indicated sho would be a total wreck. Hoi- owners, Edgar Smith, of Bt. Martins, and Miles Munson of Alma, the only persona aboard, reached shore safely.

Mr. John McKenna, Miss Amy

Brie. President's Report

Following is the report of m. W. F. Tidmarsh, President:

At this the 23rd. Annual Meet- ing of the Free Dispensary, it af- fords me much pleasure to report that the Dispensary is still suc- cessfully functioning, and notwith- standing the depression through which the City, Province, and world in general, is passing, our citizens have shown their appreciation of its usefulness, by their very gen- erous financial support. '

The total receipts for the year 1932-83, was $1671.82, being $171.82 less than the previous year. This is in part accounted for by a. de- crease of $54.00 in the coal fund. A. very slight decline when the cir- cumstances are taken into consid- eration. A more detailed statement, of the finances, will be furnished in the Scoy. Treas. report.

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Vanguard’ Of Air Expedition At St. John's

8'1‘. JOHN'S, Nfld, April 27.—(C. P. Cablw-Three aeroplanes arrived hero today on the liner Rosalind from Boston and will fly to Cart- wright, Labrador, to establish a. supply base for the great Italian Air Armada which will cross the North Atlantic this summer.

An Italian Air Force officer ac- companied the planes and will be in charge of operations between here and Cartwright. midrogen contain- ers and oil will be shipped to Lab- rador as coon as navigation opens.

According to latest advices from Home, "Italy! eleventh year ocean crusade," celebrating the eleventh anniversary of the Fascist victory, will luvo Ortcbelloyltuly, on May M» Btopo on the itinerary include Amsterdam, Holland; Lonclonderry: Ireland: Reykjavik, Iceland: Cart- wright, Labrador: Shediac. New Brunswick, and Montreal. From Montreal the planes will proceed across Italic Ontario and Lake Erie to cbbago, to attend the twentieth century exposition.

Following is the verbatim report,

from l-Iansard of April 24, of‘ the discussion between Mr. A. E. ltfuc- Lean, Hon. J. A. MacDonald and lMr. J. H. Myers in the House of 'Comnions on tlie leasing of oyster beds in this Province by the Fed- ieral Government. The discussion occurred when the House was in ,Cominittee on Supply on Fisheries- items:

Oyster culture, $13,000.

Mr. MzicLEAN: What progress has been made with this oyster cul- turc?

i Hon. Mr. DURANLEAU: This work is being confined mainly to ‘the Malpeque hay area, | Mr. MacLEAN: I know that it is being wilfined to that area but I am sorry to say that the situation there is not just as we would like ‘to see it. The fishermen feel that this vote should be spent in devel- oping areas for public fishing, while the department seems to be of the opinion that it is better to lease these areas to private individuals for development. Did the minister not receive a petition signed by some two or three hundred fisher-

THE WEATHER

Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds; fair with silghtly_ higher- temperature.

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Brit. G'overnmentiGovernment EffortsTo Irnprove Oyster Industry Discussed In Parliament

Full Text Of Debate Between Island Represent- atives On Question Raised By Mr. A. E. MacLean, Who Is Charged By Messrs MacDonald And Myers With Talking For Political Effect.

men protesting against the leasing of these areas?

Hon. Mr, DURANLEAU: Protests were received.

Mr. MacLEAN: Did t‘i'i'e minister give any consideration to the re- quest oi' the fishermen?

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Cites Argument Hon. Mr. DURANLEAU: The agreement was entered into by the I late government in order to estab- lish a. very large industry there. This agreement contemplated the development of the oyster industry by encouraging oyster farming on areas that would be leased for long terms so as to enable the lessees to develop their holdings. Section 5 of the agreement specifically pro- vides that the govcfTffhel-it of Can- ada shall have the power of con- trol and administration not ‘only over the live oyster beds but over all areas that are suitable for that purpose and it expressly states that the government of Canada shall take such means as are deemed proper and advisable for the de-

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NewiBriefs

HALIFAX, April 28—(C.P.)— Storm signals warning marin- ers of an expected westeriygale were ordered up along the Nova Sculls/coast tonight.

NEW YORK, April 2'l"— (A.P.)—No anniuneement was made by the New York Feder- al Reserve Bank today re- garding the rediscount rate of 3 percent.

(Canadian Press)

DIGBY, N.S., April 27.—'I.'wo horses and eight head of cattle died in a fire that destroyed a largo barn owned by Ralph Dunn here this morning. Loss was estimated at $2,000.

WINNIPEG, April 21—(C.P) —Sta.rting Monday, May I, trading hours on the Winnipeg Grin Exchange will be from 8.30 a. m. until 12.15 p. m., on week days, and from 8.30 a. m. until ll a. m. on Saturdays, all Central Standard time.

(Canadian Press)

SYDNEY, N. S.. April 27. — Magistrate F. G. MuBBuh today ordered un investigation into a fire that destroyed the John R. Martin block last week with I long of $15,000. Police believe the fire was started by thieves.

(Canadian Press)

CALGARY, ADril 2‘l—l'la.ns for an Alberta-wide May day demonstration, Monday, liifay l, were wrecked will! I5 city ll"! Royal Canadian Mounted Po- licemen took cointrol of Cal- gary's unemployed lu- tions.

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FBEDERICTON, N. 3., April ' 21-(C.P.)—Rumoru of further reductions in motor vehicles license feel were denied to- night by l-lon, D. A. Stewart. Minlltor of Public Works, who declared the present rates would remain effective until September 1.

(Associated Press) BERLIN, April 27-hour Seldte, Labor Minister in Chancellor Hitler‘; Cabinet and ' leader of the Steel Helmet War Veterans Organization, late to- day Joined Hitler‘! Nari party and placed ihc Steel Ilelmeten

under llltlierk command.

NtiHilii-ii IIEFINITE IS REPCRT

No Trade Agreement Will Be Enacted Be- tween U. S. and Can- ada Until A f t e r World Conference.

(By R. K. Carnegie, Canadian Press Staff Writer)

‘WASI-HNGTON, April 2'I—(C.P.) -—While the United States Senate was taking a. momentous step to- day 1n passing the measure which gives President Roosevelt the authority to inflate the credit fa- cilities and the currency of the country, Premier R. B. Bennett and the President were going over plans for the World Economic Con- fereuce. The conversations will be continued tomorrow.

No information was given out ex- ccpt the official statement telling of satisfactory progress. The Can- adlan-Arnerican Exchange of views had been “very helpful" said the communique.

No trade agreement will be ex- ecuted bcfore the World Economic Conference. This seems certain. Secretary Cordell liuii of the State Department, intimated as much in an interview, and word from the

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Extend ' Power OfN. S. Miner's Settlement Board

(Canadian Press) .

HALIFAX, April 27.—-Benefits of the Nova. Scotia Miners‘ Land Set- tlement Board, hetherw confined to the placing of mine workers on farms, would be extended to include other Nova Scotians under a Bill in- troduced in the Legislature today by Hon. O. P. Goucher, Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Board.

The Board was created at the 1H9- session of the legislature and in li-s year of operation has been Iblo t0 provide farms for 154 miners and their families desirous of takinfl 0d- vantage of its assistance. Applica- tions for land during the year have totalled B43.

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Steamer I111 0 gene Lands Cargo Valu- ed At $60,722.00. Men Receive Share.

ST. JOHN'S, ‘Nfld, April 27- (O. P. Cablel-Records of long standing were broken by the sealers this season, and two of the greatest cargoes ever brought to St. Johns have just been unloaded.

Bowring Brothers announced to- night that their steamer Imogenl had discharged 53,636 seals valued at $60,722.00. The “tight was l,- 248 tons, l3 hundrediveight, 2 quar- i ters, 15 pounds. The Imogene car- ried more than 200 men, each o1 whom will receive $92.48 for the trip. _ T119 Tinggv3£vii,fl|f;»é_nliy C"i'\-'"i*s 3 Company ha: liirariii Calgcnciea discharged 49,069 seals. While thl! number was lower than the Imo- gene's, the weight of the Ungavah cargo was greater by more than sin tons. The men's share has not been, announced. '