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Economic Council ToHandleProblems

Off Transportation

Council Will Also Advise Govern- ment On Questions Relating To General Trend Of Social And Economic Conditions.

BRITISH SHIP IN DISTRESS

(A. P. by Guardian's Speolsl Wire)

NEW YORK, Sept. ill-Tho S. S. Washington messaged tonight that the steame Mary Kingsley had sent a distress call, saying the ship was taking water in a heavy Atlantic gale and most of the crew was injured.

The Washington reported that the captain of the Kingsley de- clined offers of several salvage tugs for towing purposes and that no ships were standing by.

The Kingsley was off the Irish coast.

The Belgian steamer Jean Jadot was communicating with the Kingsley and offered to ,. -‘ to her if needed. and the British steamer Tamaroa reported she hoped to reach the Kingsley by U230 G. M. T. Tuesday.

The Captain of the Kingsley said he had g, cargo of locomotives. His vessel was nhdecked, he‘ reported to the w “ stan-

ANNUU N CEMENTS COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS. ETC

"Talkles-French River Tuesday. L-8997-9-11-2l.

"Taikles-Malpeque Wednesday. L-iiii97-9-i7-ili.

"Hope River Bazaar Tuesday, iept. 17th. Sale of fancy goods. L 8895

suppers, bingo, etc.

' "Reserve ‘Thursday. Oct. 10. Protestant Orphanage rummage sale. L-OOOQ-D-II-fli

"Reserve Thursday evening, Oct. 3rd, for Zion Church concert. L-

"Sevcn Mile Bay. Wednesday,

‘ September 18th. Tanclng 8.30. Wol-

iington Orchestra. L-BOM-B-IO-Si.

Boxing Match 11th. Dancing 14-8966-9-16-21.

"Afton Arena Tuesday. September free.

"Dance at Mount Stewart to- night. Gaudetk Orchestra. L-iilll-B-la-tue-tf.

“Dance in Cardigan Hall Wed- nesday, September 18th. L-scaa-a-iw-ii.

"Dani: in St. Charles Corn- munity all, Tuesday, September 11th. L-OOOO-ii-II-li.

"Dr. LsCoursiere, Dentist, will, be at Murray Harbour South. Septem- ber 18th and 19th. L-BOTiI-D-IT-lf.

“Dancing every Tuesday and Friday night at. Abbie Dance Hall, Burden. Olympian orchestra. Ad- mission 85c. L-Silili-tf

“To arrive Sept. 25, car oi flour and feed. Ciood prices oif oar. Book Your order now. H. B. Cutliffe, Hunter River. L-9002-9-l7-2i

"The Stanley players will pre- sent their play, "Shady Grove." in Illyfieid Hsll Wednesday, Sept. 13th. L-Dilll-B-H-II

"Borden Line Club loading hogs, calves lambs, Wednesday. Septem- ber- rl. u to s afternoon. w. a. Reid. Secretary. resort

"Annual W. C. T. U. Convention at Yilk, bar 18th. Sessions Halifax. L-Ufl-O-fl-ii.

Wednesday. Olympian Orchestra of the season. Danc-

r valet: Admilion coo. -. ls-Ulh-I-PI-fli.

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

UITAWA, Sept. 10.--l_:u1oun:e- ment by Prime Minister Bennett he would refer to the com-r. cil the transportation and fuel prob- lems of the Dominion if his govern. mant were returned to power, win make three important questions on which the advice of the Economic Council will be sought. Housing and slum conditions have already been referred to it.

Personnel of the Economic Coun- cil has not been‘ appointed. p)“. had as a. body to advise the govern- ment on “questions relating to the general trend of social and ecmomic conditions." the Prime Minister would be ax-ofilcio its chairman. Dominion sta" tician it. H. Coats was named Secretary in the act authorizing the Council.

3emnl WWW" Ply. the Council is to ' ‘ of l5 members. Seven will be from the civil service, whose administrative duties requlrg con- sideration of social and economical problems. Five would represent bodies oi a social or economic char- acter and four would be experts selected as the government might sea fit.

Mr. Bennettsproposal is to so‘: the Council to study moans of co- ordinating tha tranlilortsthn sar- vices so their. activities would dove-

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portation would includo railways, motor transit and aviation. In the next few years. Mr. Bennett sug- gested, “aviation as s. passenger carrier, a mail carrier, a freight ear- rler, possibly will cut seriously into the business of tho railways." ' The Council would also be asked to review the whole field of energy industries, coal, oil. hydro-electric and peat. This would be the sec- ond phase of the government's fuel policy.

If the three problems are referred to the Council it is expected a sub- commltteawould benamed for each quation so the investigations could be conducted simultaneously. While the members of the Council would work Jithout remuneration. they would have authority to engage ex- perts to provide data for them.

Bankers’ Association, Manufactur- ers‘ Association, farm organizations and organized labor will probably have representatives on the Coun- cil.

Aussie Flier And Co-pilot Enroute Home

(A. P. By Gulrdhrfl Special Wire) ALBUQUERQUE. N. M, Sept. l0 -—Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. Australian transpaciiic flier, and his co-pilot, Thomas Pethybrldge, took off at 9 am. (noon EDIT.) to- day for Chicago sfier an overnight at? on their flight to New York. ir Charles plans to spend the night in Chicago and go to New

York tomorrow.

The Australian and his oo-pilot. flying the famed "Southern Cross" plane, are en route to Sydney. Aus- tralia. They will freight the plane across the Atlantic and resume their aerial journey from Iondon.

(By Albert W. Press Sh" W!‘

Annotated nounore, Sept- lB-rTM mails’ ranirling German-Lithuanian - pute over Memel has boobed a9 anew in its familiar role as s pot- ential source of trouble. Adel! Hitler's attack on Lith- bofare the Reiahstsg last night. followed by the Lil-twill“ roreiln

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NIITIIINIIIIZINS 0F BANIIINE SYSTEM IIRIIEII

Trades and Labor Congress Strongly Against Pnvate Control of‘ Banks.

(Br John unions. Cgnldisn press

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

HALE" Sept. 16—Ca.nadian

laborb "parliameniP-the ‘Prades and Labor Congress of Canada— voiced a "demand" today for the nationalization of the Dominlon's banking system. Roafbrming its stand against, pri- vate control of the banks, the Con- gress declared unanimously for government control. asserting the privately-owned institutions did not guarantee the public “the protoc- tion to which it is entitled." Its resolution, sponsored by the Montreal Trades and Labor Coun- cil. evoked scant debate among the 200 delegates attending the Con- gress’ annual convention that had opened a. iew hours before. But controversy swiftly developed ar- ound a following resolution urging the issuance of "new" money to finance public projects, including homes for the needy.

Would Lighten Debt

It was aimed as "using the na- tional credi" to avoid "crushing the citizens with an impossible burden of deb." Monetary stabil- ity would be ensured by withdraw- ing the new currency gradually from circulation. Iondcn lodge no. 488 oi the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America sponsored the -- .

Ono of Prince Edward Island's most widely known and esteemed citizens passed suddenly away at his home last evening in the per- son of Mr. James Paton, Ex-Mayor of Charlottetown, a leader in the business community for many years, a member and past president of the Caledonia-n Club, of the Charlottetown Board of Trade, of the Provincial Exhibition Associ- ation and many other leading 0r- ganizatlons. Mr. Paton‘s name was a household word not only through- out the city and Province. but our sister Maritime Provinces as well.

- Death came shortly after eleven o'clock last. evening. Mr. Paton had been apparently in good health, and after writing a number of let- ters had retired to bed at his home, Prince Street. when he was stricken with a fatal heart attack. He was 82 years of age.

The late Mr. Paton was born on June 5, 1853, in Paisley, Scotland, his father, Mr. Alexander Paton, being a designer of the famous

family of eight children. he served his apprenticeship in the dry goods and drapery business in Paisley be- fore coming to this Province as a young man.

In Charlottetown he first entered the employ of Robert Young. dry goods merchant. About a year later he entered the employ of Weeks and Findlay (afterwards W. A. Weeks and Company) and shortly afterwards, when Mr. Findlay re- tired frorn the iirm,.Mr. Paton be- came a partner and continued m business association with Mr. Weeks until June, 1802. During this time they ran two stores, one being run under Mr. Paton‘s name.

In 1892 Mr. Paton tool: over the

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Weir In c o n sistency

0f Liberals

(C. P. By Guardian's Special Wire) BROME LAKE, Que, Sept. l6. — Liberals preached free trade in the West, protection in the East and talked war in the special case of the Province of Quebec, Hon. Robert Weir, Minister of Agriculture, told a Conservative rally here today 1n favor of Dr. F. H. Plckel who seeks re-election in Brome-Misslmfiilvi-

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entire h" inP and met with very gratifying . Subsequently he admitted as a partner Mr. John A. MacLar-en, and together they form- ed a. business combination of un- usual strength.

Mr. Paton retired from active business in 1919, but continued to take an active interest in every- thing pertaining to the welfare of the city and Province.

Mr. Paton took an eotive part in civic affairs and was for a number of years a member of the City Council, being chosen in 1006 to the office of Mayor. in which capacity he proved an exceptionally able and popular administrator,

In politics, Mr. Paton was a life- long Conservative and gut; 1n the Legislature as a supporter of the Mathieson Government. represent- ing the Charlottetown Constituency,

Promincntly associated with the

“This is the only place where 'hey discuss it, or even mention it." M1- weir stated in regard to war-talk in Quebec by Liberals. "Those _\vh0 talk about it know the least scout it. The greatest force in this coun- try against war ls composed of those who do not talk of it. They are those who went overseas. "This talk of war is nothing else but dia- bolical stirring of preiudiflee. or at- tempts to stir prejudices.’

The Liberals were pIayinB the some game as in other years, Mr. Weir proceeded. Premier Hepburn proclaimed in the west if the Lib- erals were retuned to power there would be an end to tariffs and all trade restrictions. 0n the same day Liberal Leader Mackenzie King de- clared no industry in Canada would be allactcd through lowering of tar-

ifls.

In the Marketing Act Mr. Weir saw a check to the fear of foréisn countries being "flooded" with Can- sdisn foodstuffs. He said when there was a question of letting down the bars to Canadian farm product-a in the United States the cry would be raised in that country Canadian

Products would swamp its markets.

German-Lithuania Dispute Looms As Menace To Peace

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The Memel elections, during which the long controversy will reseh n crisis. isli on Sept. 29. while military strategists are pre-

firrt clash of arms between Italy and ‘ Ethiopia in Africa ms! b‘ “Ipootcd st about the some time. .

Official quarters in tendon dis- siassd they bsd been assured b! Lithuania that a fab and orderly

will be held. but sources

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activities of the Caledonian Club from the time of his‘ arrival here, Mr. Paton proved a tower of strength to that organization. He occupied, at one time or another.

LAST NIGHT OF MR. JAMES PA TON

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THE LATE MR. JAMES PATON .____________.________________.____._

every position of honour and re- sponsibility and was very zealous and energetic in promoting its in- (crests.

He was also closely associated with the Charlottetown Board of Trade, of which he was a. charter member and past president, and his sound judgment and experience in business matters were highly es- teemed by his colleagues.

Another organization with which Mr. Paton had a great deal to do was the Provincial Exhibition As- sociation. As director, and subse- quently as president, he performed a great service to the people oi this province in developing the Associ- ation's objectives.

Mr. Paton was formerly a direct- or of The Guardian Publishing Company. lie was also associated with the fox-ranching industry. In late years his most notable work was in connection with the build- ing'of the new Prince Edward Is- land Hospital. As chairman of the building committee .on him fell much responsibility and labour. and to him must go much of the success of the undertaking.

Mr. Paton travelled exlenslvely and made trans-Atlantic crossings more than one hundred times.

The deceased was a member of Trinity United Church, with the work of which he was actively in- terested-

Mr. Paton, who was thrice mar- ried. is survived by his widow, for- merly Mlss Susan May Barrett. also by one son and three daugh- ters of a former marriage, namely. Mr. J. Roland Paton, Charlotte- town, Mrs. F. J. Logan. Halifax, Mrs. J. A. Fraser and Mrs, R. H. Nicholson, Charlottetown, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended on this occasion.

U. S. ISevers Trade Treaty -With Germany

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. Iii-Ger- many was ordered stricken today from the list of nations which have czrjoyed trade ‘favors under the reciprozal tariff program. President Roosevelt notified the treasury that on Oct. 15 the United States will cease to be bound by the pcvisicns of article VII of 2 Treaty of rrlendship, commerce and consular rights be- tween Germany and the United States, signed Dec. 8. 1925. prov-

iding for most-iavored-nation treatment in respect of customs duties."

Acting on this information, the treasury instructed all collectors of customs to levy full tariff rates against German imports after ihs middle of next month. The treaty was abrogated at Germany's re- quest. I

The immediate practical affect will be the loss to Germany of re- duced tariffs on approximately 100 articles which were granted in trade agreements concluded with Sweden, Belgium and Haiti.

Il Duce Again Wurns Against Sanctions

PARIS, Sept. Iii-Premier Musso- lini warned the w-fd again to- nfght, the newspaper Lo Matin rc- ported in a published statement oi li Duce from its Rornc correspond- ent, that sanctions BSHIYISS "II? by the League mean war, “and the danger of recasting the map of Emmy ‘ ndcrstand me well," ll Duco was quoted ss saying, “we will nev- er commit an act of hostility against any European nation. but if an sot of war is committed against us there‘li be war."

"Italy does not want it," the statement in Lo Mstin continued, "but aha is not afraid of it. Those who will have loosed the catas- trophe will boar the responsibility before history.

“Does France, whose efforts l re- cognise sra In the rnsln friendly toward us, desire these sanctions? Thsthsllwowish losskhrr. for l resllle aha is in s deiicsio position.

"But for others. let thorn fully realise that sanctions moan run- ning the rlak of remaking the map of Europe."

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HOPES WAN? or" A VER TINY? WAR

S UDDEN, DEA TH IIIIINIIIN SBIIIIES Italy Expected To MISSTIITEIIIENTS Reject I Council» IIFIIEMIEIIIIIIES Peace Proposals

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Makes Smmg Appeal Mussolini "Divides Naval Forces Into Adriatic And Mediterran- a ean _F_leets. Selassie Urged To Mobilize Forces.

(C. P. By Guardians Special Wire)

On Behalf 0f Ben- n e t t Administra- tion.

A stirring appeal to the elector not to be misled by demagogues or biased partisan criticism was made in a broadcast message last night from Ottawa by the Hon. R. J. Mrrn- ion. Minister of Railways. Scoring “irresponsible agitators" who were urging that Canada's economic ma.- chine be wrecked. the Minister porn- ted out that extreme soclallstlc or communlstlc measures would result only in bringing civilization down to one dead level. "Let us concen- trate." he suggested, "on remedying capitalistic abuses." This was the policy which the Bennett; adminis- tration hsd adopted.

Dr. Manioh referred to the en- thusiastic reception given to Pra- mier Bennett's recent speeches by all sections of the country. He re- viewed briefly‘ the impressive Con- servative reform programme, includ- ing care of unemployment, mainten- ance of Dominion and provincial credits, increase in Empire trade, rapid IS-SSSBIJIIShIIIBIII. of world trade, and world leadership in re-- covery out of the depression.

The experience of the past five years, he showed, had given Mr. Bennett and his associates the abil- ity to lead Canada safely out of its present difficulties. Mr. Mackenzie King, on the other hand, had had nothing to offer in Opposition but jibes and sneers. The Liberal lead- er's only suggestion for meeting Canada's greatest problem-unem- ployment-was “another Commis- sion."

"If Premier Bennett is permitted to carry out his programme,’ Dr. Manlon declared, "Canadians may look to the future with the most sweeping confidence."

"It has been said that the Gov- ernment is on trial in this election contest. That, of course is true. But it should not be forgotten that Democracy is also on trial. The public must use their intelligence

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New Potato Exp orte rs

"Assn. FormeclI

(C. P. By Guardian's Special Wire) MONCTON, Sept. 16-Several cf the leading potato exporters in the Marltlmes met here this evening and formed an association which will be known as the Eastern Can- ada Potato Exporters Association. The purpose of the organization is to deal with the exportation of po- tatoes to Bermuda, Nassau, Trin- idad, Jamaica, Demerara and Bar- badoes. A committee of three was appointed to further the develop- ment of the plan, and was com- posed of L. H. Poole, Montague. P. E. 1.; A. C. Tait, Shediac. N. B., and W. C. Nickerson, Halifax.

The newly formed Association will endeavor to regulate the sale and exportation of potatoes to the markets mentioned, with a view of protecting Canadian trade and as- suring the iargcst possible volume of export business to the islands. At the same time it will consider the quality of the product. so that the maximum quantity of Canadian potatoes can be placed on the mar- kets to compete with potatoes from other countries. particularly those from Holland.

F. W. Walsh, Halifax, director of marketing for Nova Sootia, pre- sided. The exporters present were representative of 95% of the voi- ume of the potato export trade to

the markets named, it was stated.

Certain members of’ the ported to be considering a. of Italy

League of Nations were re-

“protective” economic boycott if efforts to maintain peace between Italy and

Ethiopia fail. This could not be considered tantamount to an economic blockade, however. .

President Eamon De Valera

for the Irish Free State

and Panama and Haiti delegates ranged themselves solidly with other countries in defence of the League Covenant

as the Assembly concluded general debate Mussolini ordered

In Rome, Premier

Monday. Italy’s armed

naval forces divided into Adriatic and Mediterranean

fleets, Officials described as

joinder to Italy's charges of East African kingdom.

“ridiculous” Ethiopia's re-

slavery and barbarism in the

HOPES OF COMIPBOMISE VANISII

The League five-power plan to prevent s conflict, practically vanished.

Some advisers in Addls Ababa to Joclaim

when the rainy season ends. The Emperor was as shown in her weaken was believed weakcni

ing tone of Italy

In Paris. France against Italy and torn between a League and to retain 1

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(By A, 1-1. ‘ . Associated Press Foreign Stall)

ROME. Sept. ic-Benito Mussolini issued a sudden order today divid- ing Italy's armed naval forces into Adriatic as well as Mediterranean fleets.

The decree provided that Italy's fleet. heretofore mostly concentrat- ed under the high command at the Spezia training school in the nor- thern Mediterranean, will be div- ided under two "supefiflf 00m- rnands"—one in each sea.

The two commands of the two naval "fronts” are to be lodged at points which will be decided by the naval ministry.

The Adriatic fleet will be divided into two strategic command sta- tions: one for the upper Adriatic and one ior the lower _Adriatlc and the Ionian Sea.

Strategic Poiflie

Similarly. the superior- command in the Mediterranean will have two strategic control points. one in the upper Tyrrhenlan Sea and the other in the lower Tyrrhenlan.

Each of the new superior com- mand stations will sgwe as naval training schools in time of peace. In time of war. they will become "effective commands."

The decree did not indicate how Italy's total naval strength will be split up between the two superior commands. but because of Italy's growing interest in the near East it was thought the Adriatic would be protected on about the same numerical basis as the Mediterran- can.