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Britain, France, Ger- many And Italy To (To-operate In Patrol’ Of Coasts And Bor- ders.

(AP. by Guardians Speclal Wire)

I.ONDON,April l6—Fina.l details were arranged today for the in- ternational naval blockade of Spain upon which hang Europe's hopes of isolating the civil war.

When the vessels of Greglt Brit- shl, France, Italy and Germany start their patrol at midnight, Monday, April 19. they will seolr to prevent further foreign arms and lvnen entering Spain.

Vessels flying the United States flag". as well as ships of all other non-member nations. will be sub- jected to examination, and their ginirnments will be notified. lilcmlier nations are bound to bar arms and men, which the commit- tee has embargced. in their ships and they will bc under close sur- veillancc.

The Non-Intervention Commit- tee has not announced punish- ments for violation of the block- ade regulations by members oi the 2'l-iivlon neutrality group or by nun-members.

The committee's oinervers, have been instructed only to report violations to the committee, which presumably would relay the infor- mation to governments whose flags the violators fly. Punishment, it is bcllsvcd, will be left to the gov- ernments.

Enforcement of the embargo. at an annual cost: of $5,000,000, will be administered by the internat- ional sea patrol in co-operation with land agents on Spain's French and Portuguese frontiers. The agents have been recruited by tlit- committee and stationed at their posts under its own officers. Ships of non-intervention nat- ions Ciii'i'_\‘li’lg cargo to Spain will be required to stop at various. designated control ports to trike aboard committee obszrvcrs charg- ' ed with ascertuinint: tlint. thcy carry no contraband nnti piek up none between the control port and their destination.

From the time such merchant- men sail from the control ports they will hoist a special "neutral- ity" flag-two black balls on a white bnckground—as identificat- lflli- As a double check against unauthorized vessels flying the fiag. they will be announced in ad- vance to war vessels guarding sec- tions 0f the coast they will pass. Patrol ships will fly the North Sea. Fisheries convention flag.

Defer Walkout In ll." S. Railroad

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16- tAPi-Two Rnlrcad Brothel-hoods late today postponed at the last minute a projected strike of8,500 employees on the southern Pacific SY-“lem.

With the six p. m. (l) p. m. nst) Itnke deadline less than two hour! "DY. C. V. McLaughlin andC. H. Smith, vice-presidents. respectively, 0f the railroad firemen and the rairosd trtvnmen, announced they had deferred the walkout pending a-ciion by an emergency board ap- Pilnjfli by President Roosevelt.

rants fVfNli

“Rummage sale Central Christ- llm Schoolroom Saturday, April 17th. a o'clock. L-1o1a-4-1e-2l.

"Cake Safe in aid oftBastlEca Altar Society, Prowse Bros. Satur- Ilav afternoon. L-l437-4-12-6i,

"Rummage Sale at St. James Hall Monday May 3 at 6.30. 14-1743-4-17-18-24-26-5-1.

"Rummage Solo Social Hall. “WW Church, Saturday. April 17th It 6.80 P. M. IrIOSI-t-lli-fll. “Cropoud Hall presents Miscel- laneous Concert Wednesday. April 31st at 8M) P. M. L-i730-4-17-20.

‘Livestock Marketing Board load- "lll 7108!. lambs, calves at railway ‘ stock pens. foot of Prince Street. Charlottetown, Tuesday, April 20th "l" every Thursday until further nntice. Sh‘p co-oporatively and maintain top prices. L-162-t-17-1i.

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J. A. MacMilian Des- cribes Prince Edward Island Administration

MONTREAL, April Nova Scotials water supplies, though “remarkably free frcm dis- ease," st'll can be improved, R. D. McKay, sanitary engineer of the Provincial Department of Health, Halifax, told members of the Ca- nadian section of the American Water Works Association today at i concluding session of the three- t..y annrrl meeting.

Water supply systems of the Mtiritjiriie Provincss oocuped dele- gates at the final session and en- gincers from Prince Edward Isl- and, Nova Sccfia and New Bruns- wlok described problems and ad- vantages of the works under their control.

J. A. Mmlvllllan. manager of the Charlottctcivn Water Works. de- scribed the admhiistrtifon in that Priisc Edlvard Island city. The Water Workw, lie said. wrre lid nin- istered by a colrimssion of thr".

Once elected. he said, th‘s c"m- mlsfon usually was retilrred fcr a number o! years by ac:rlamat"n. The pfnent board has. not hrd a contest or l0 yrnrs and ‘n the last 50 years there have been 0n'y 16 ccmmissioricrs.

llelt Work In Face 0f Doukhohor Threat

GRAND FORKS. B. c. April 16 —lCP)— Doukhobor threats of violence halted construction of Grand Forks new radio beam stlitfon. police said today. No act- ion was planned by authorities pending instructions from Domin- ion officials. i The Atation. consisting of a building and four largo acrialtoiv- ers, was lad out over 50 acres, 30 acres of which were expropriated from Doukhobflr owners in Rb- ruary. It is one of a chain of such stations being constructed across Canada prior to cornmenoementof the Trans-Canada air service, ap- proved by the Federal Government and its ‘ast session.

(C.P. by Guardian's Special Wire) FREDERJICTON. N.B., April 10 -'I‘he Government of New Bruns- wick is undertaking immediately a comprehensive survey of the fish- ery resources of the province for the purpose of devising a program in co-operation with the Dominion Department of Fisheries. to pro- mote greater commercial utilizat- ion of this natural asset. Announcemen‘ to this eflect was made tonight by Hon. A. P. Pat- erson, minister of education, fed- eral and municipal relations. "The survey," he said, "will be conducted under the supervisionof the department, and Walter W. Leonard of Saint John has been engaged temporarily to compile the data. ills report as to poten- tial opportunities will be later considered by a voluntary advis-

ory committee and from that data.

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Legislature

I The third session of the 43rd General Assembly of the Province. with the customary ceremonial and military display was formally pro- mg-ued yesterday by His Honour,

i the Hon. John A. Mathieson, Chief Justice and Administrator, acting in the absence of ills Honour Lieu- tenant Governor DeBl0is.

u The guard of honour was com- posed of a detachment of one hun-

dred men from the Prince Edward

Island Highlanders under the com- mand of Capt. J. S. DcsRoches. The usual fifteen gun salute was fired from the Victoria Park Road- way by a gun crew frcm the 2nd Medium Battery under command of Major George Craig.

His Honour, accompanied by his aides de camp and private secre- tary. having protxeded in state to the Iegislaflve Chambers and taken h‘s seat on the Throne assent- ed to the following bills, 27 in all:

The Prohibition Act.

An Act to Amend the Road Act, 1936.

An Act to Amend the Nddlers Act; An Act to Incorporate Morris,

Bernard and Company. Limited.

y The Constables and Fence View- ers’ Act.

The Prince Edward Island Fish and Game Protection Act. 1937.

The Registry Act.

An Act to Amend the Insurance Act.

An Act respecting the Public Service of P Edward Island.

An Act Res ting Dogs.

An Act to Amend the Highway Traffic Act, 1936.

The B‘li of Sale Act.

An Act to Amend the city of Charlottetown Incorporation Act.

An Act to Authorize the Issue oi Debentures by the City of Char- lottetown.

An Act to Amend the Creamery Company.

An Act to Amend an Act to In- corporate the Allister Murrry Me- morial Presbyterian Church, Mur- ray Harbour.

An Act to further amend the Act: of Incorporation of the Town of Montamie, 1917. _

An Act to amend an Act to As- sess, Levy and Collect Taxes on In- ccme and Personal Property.

An Act to amend an Act for the Prevention of Frauds in Connec- tion wlth the Sale of Secuvfes.

The Domestic Animals Art.

An Act. Rmscectlng Dmlers

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Provide Sum To Aid ~ Fishermen

HALIFAX, April 16--(CP)—Cap- ital estimates totalling $8.323,975 were before Nova Scotias Legisla- ture today.

Included was. an item of $200000 to be voted “to carry out. any ag- l reement to be made by the Gov- ernor-in-Councii with the Gov- ernment of Canada for the benefit oi the fishing industry."

Largest capital item was $3,009.- 800 for preparatory work for hard surfacing Nova Scotla highways. Hard-surfacing was estimated to take $1,447,940 out of capital. The province's share in unemployment relief work on the trans-Canada highway was estimated to be ll,- 018.9%.

Subsidies to steamers and motor vessels were set at $32,330. Ferries within the province would be sub- sidized to the extent of $5,455 plus grants for landing services bring- in! the total subsidies to $40,235.

will be drawn up a definite pro- gram of development.

“The Minister of Fisheries. Hon. J. E. Michaud, is recognized as a man of foresight and vision and our tidal fisheries are under his Jurisdiction. He is desirous of pro- moting the industry and the pro- vince is preparing to co-operate in a thorough and practical waY- A1- ready through his initiative and encouragement. substantial prog- reu has been made and the ap- plication of a definite policy on the pert. of the province will. Iani satisfied. stimuis‘ a. renewal of our fisheries and return thousands in our fishing comma ‘ties to productive employment." y

"Mr. Menard will start immed- iately on his work. He has been associated with the fishing indus- try all his life and is well qualified

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(C. P. by Guardian's Special Wire)

0SliAWA-—Hrirry J. Carmichael, vice-president and general mun- agar of General Motors of Canada Limited, announced the Company would meet: strikers’ committee im- meclintely the men returned to work. Homer Martin, president of the International Union. said re- commendrtlons to the union stew- ards ivoulrl be on the basis of an understanding reached wltl Gen- eral Motors in Detroit.

TORONTO — Premier Hephum announced after a tefephone eon- vcrsation with J. B. Highfieid. plant manager. lic had been as- sured General Motor" would not resume negotiation; with Ftrikin: employees if I-Iomer Martin, pre- sident of the International Union,

or Hugh Thompson, organizer, were ' present.

PERTH-To prevent friction Perth Shoe Company opened a

warehouse outside the town where finished shoes were trucked and orders will be filled. The 170 eni- pioyees went, on strike for recog- nition of the union and a signed agreement for a closed shop.

(7IlESLEY—Officials of the Ches- ley Manufacturing Company be- employees would return to their jobs Monday A ten- tative agreement; reached at a conference muzt be approved by W. G. Durst, secretary and stiles man- ager.

TORONTO-Strikebreakers invad- ed Toronto docks to load ships as the 1937 navigation season started. They went unneeded by pickets pritro'ling the waterfront, where a strike started yesterday morning.

HAMILTON-Two of the largest Great Lakes Steamshim were load- ed and left port despite a strike of 300 longshorqmen. Services of more than 100 men were obtained to load the craft, Canada Steam-

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TORONTO, April 16—(GP)—B. L. Cummings, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, was dismissed today by the Ontario Government, Premier Ilepburn announced to- night. No reason was given.

Mr. Cummings‘ dismissal tomes on the heels of the resignation of Hon. David Croll, who held the municipal affairs portfolio as well as those of labour and public wel- fare. Mr. Croil tendered his res- ignation Wednesday when it was requested by Premier Hepburn. ‘They could not agree on policy re- garding thc Oshawa automobfle r .

Premier Hepburn, in announcing Cummings‘ dismissal, also announ- ced ppointment of George S. Tat- tle. present head of the Ontario Provincial Savings Bank, as gen- eral socretary of the Department

for disposition.

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HARDENING HORSES T0 GORONATIO IllWFANFARE

Lest tragedy mar the glorious day of the crowning of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth by some charger boltlngin fright into the throngs lining Lon don streets, 400 horses of the Royal Scots Greys are being "conditloned” to the noise, eonfus on, and bustle which troops equipped with flags line the barracks square to cheer and wave while the cavalry, band ahead.

Coronation

Day Program ls Discussed

Additional details of the Caro- nation Day program for Charlotte- town were worked out at a. meet- ing of the general civic committee lust night. Lt. Col. R. C. Chandler, chairman of the committee, prie- sided.

Reports were heard from the fol- lowing committee chairmen: Col. U. G. Dawson, parade: Dr. Charles

Dougan, forum; His worship May~.

or P.W. Turner, program; Dr. Heath McIntyre, City Hall decor-u.

tfons; Fire Chic-i.’ MsEachem, fire- l 011116; and Major T. E. McNutt, l‘

school. In connection with the flrcwcrlrs

display at Victoria Park on the evening o.‘ May 12th the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Re-

serves would put on a mock battle

‘ at old Fort Edward, Lt. Ctommand-

er J. J. Connolly announced.

At least 1000 persons, including members of the militia units. were expected to take part in a pa. rade in the afternoon, Col. U. G. Dawson said.

The parade will form at; Victoria Park and march to the Forum

where a program is schedu‘ed to

begin at 3.15. The program is ex- pecbcd to include five minute ad- dresses by several speakers. H5 Worship Mayor Turner will pre- side. Presentation of Coronation medals will be made to school clfldrcn.

The general public will not b" allowed into the Forum until th: school childrell and all membIrs of the parade are seated. A sound System will be inrtnlied to enable everyone to hear easily.

Compositions 0f loulhiui uity Composer Praised

Paul De Marley, distinguished Canadian pianist, who will play pianoforte selections of some oi the world's greatest. suitcase. cital at Montreal ton ght, has chos- cn to play during the program 16 year old Wiliam Keith Rogers‘ "Savage Waltz," it was learned last night.

The young composer is a son of Lieutenant. Colonel Keith S. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers of this city. "Sav- age Waltz" is one of many com- positions produced by the West Kent School pupil during the past. eight months, all of which show decided merit. according to out- standing musicians.

In addition to his musical accom- plishment, which includes violin and piano as well as original piano- iorte and composition, “Bill," as he ‘s familiariy known, has an excel- lent. record as a student and is tak- ing his matriculation examinations this spring.

Mrs. Rogers, who is well known in musical circles in this province. ac- companied her son to Montreal yesterday.

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LONDON, April 16-—(OP)-Sir Samuel Hoar-e today viewed the possibility of an unrestricted nav- al race with “grave apprehension" and said Great Britain would wal- colnc an opportunity to ratify the. London Naval Treaty of 1936 be- tivcoil Britain, France and the U- nlted states.

The First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking before the Royal Con); of Naval Constructors, voiced what some believed was an invitation to other pciwers to meet agfin acrts.

"I should be lacking in my duty,’ not ask other HQVLI powers to think once again of the almost. intolerable burden that. will be placed on all our shoulders it some restriction is not placed upon the size and armament cl. warships.

“We have delayed our ratifica- tion of the London Tresity not be- cause we arc not 2111x1011}; to carry its proposals into effect but because we felt it necessary first to ensure accession of a sufficient number of lmval powers. The United States llll\t.‘ lilrlndy‘ ratified thc treaty. How sa r actsry it is to note that chapter" in Ailgyo-Amcriclin rivalry on the sell is forever closed."

liollrc continued:

“It is satisfying that the Angio- Alnencan at, cement. has prevent- ell n repetition of AnqIci-Gerlnan rivalry; upon the sca lhrlt was so f. liable a inltllre of the years bail Q 191-1," Ville agreement per- mits Germany to build her fleet up to one-third o. Britain's floating strength).

The First Lord erqiressed the o- pinion that "there is no reason why Great Britain and Japan. two ocean Empires, should not resume

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Btatesmanshlp vert the war is “bankruptfi VlSC0llllt Snow- dcn, chancellor of the during the financial crisis of i031, declared tonight. in attack 011 tlli‘ British renrnirinu-nt. program.

is probable or he declared in n. letter rend a: a I joint meeting of the Cobden Ciubi and the Public Economy Ieiigtlc.‘ "the cost thereofiaddcdto present debt and taxation, means

difference of the House of Coni-

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Gangsters Blast WayFrom A Police..Trap,.KidnapDocto.r

(AP. by Guardian's Special Wire)

TOPEKA, Kas. April 16 - Two gangsters who wounded a G-man and a bystander in blasting their way from a trap in the Topeka post office robbery kidnapped a country doctor and forced him to treat wounds of one of them at a farmhouse near the Nebraska line late today.

City Marshal P. M. Crawford of Sabetha. Ker... said Dr. Sam Hib- bard of that town was kidnapped and forced to treat an arm wound for one of two men he believed had wounded Wayne W. Walker. 27, F.B.I. agent, and O. D. Davis nt Topeka earlier today.

Crawford said the men tele- phoned Dr. Hibbnrii fromu farm- house a few miles north of Slit-- cilia. liiiibnrd was confronted by two armed desperadoes on his ar-

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For Crucial Struggle. Rebels “Isolated” In University City

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defenders of Bilbao clung tonigh mountainous defences in u tier

siegers.

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The advantage swung three times during" the dzrv-long

{lilllt for the heights of Szlibi live miles from the key city miles southeast of Bilbao.

Peak. guarding the pining of Durilngo, itself only lti

As darkness fell the Government forces had recaptured

the peak from which they were

driven earlier with casual-

ties of from 700 to 1.000 men in their army of 5.000.

Casualties were heavy as after ivave of infantrymen to War

the Insurgents threw wave dislodge the Basques.

planes skimmed the summit, dropping heavy ex.

plosives on enemy positions after the Government forges

recovered from a retreat, and

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Both sides, evidently, were gird-

ing for a crucial battle for pos- i session of the Basque capital, be- sieged by larld and blockacied by

sea with its war-shelled populat- ‘ ion of more than 350,000 reported close to starvation.

Two high ranking Government commanders mapped reorganizat- ion of the defences in a front line tour. They were General Martinez Cabrera, head of the Basque Nat- ionalist Army. and Brig-Gen. Martinez Monje, staff officer from

l Madrid.

Insurgent General Emilio Mola moved his field quarters to new advanced positions and was rc- ported consolidating reinforce- ments in the mountainous war zone. His headquarters insisted, despite Basque denials. that an Insurgent reconnoitring party ex- ploded Durango without. resistance.

A British merchant vessel was reported to have been stopped lG miles off Bilbao by a British dr-s- l troyer which ordered it in return i to this port after it started to run ‘ the Insurgent blockade.

Its master was reported in (llp- , lomatic quarters to have said hi- | saw no evidence of mines and 1o f have declared the blockade mo. ; “incfiective.”

The British Government. has

maintained the Insurgents planter!

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LONDON, April 164cc CliblCl l which cannot a- catllstropllc of tlnotherl