Britain Watches CloselyEuropean D evelopments Preparedness Policy Adopted By

Powers Following Re-arm- ament Of __G_ermany.

(A. P. By Guardian's Special Wire) IDNTDON, May IZ-Major na- tion of Europe, approaching the 81st anniversary of the dark days of 1914 when, in Sh: Edward Grey's phrase, "the lights began to go out over Europe," are once again in Ire throes of a race to rearm. Even Britain, always slow to

' take alarm at the chronic episodes

vi sword-rstt“ throughout Eur- ope, is taking pert. She is speeding up her production of military air- craft,‘ consulting with her domin- ious’ ministers and educating her citisens against lethal gas and bombs droplml from the skies.

Defence measures will be debat- ed by Parliament May 22 in the wake of Adolf Hitler's anxiously

waited speech on German foreign policy to the Reichstag, probably next Thursday.

Martial . parationa

Foil’ other‘ "key" fronts in Eur- ope are humming with martial preparations.

Germany is rearming “against the other growers’ refusal to dis- arm" at such a pace, General Her- mann Wilhelm Goering has said, that it would be "a serious error" for anyone to strike at Adolf Hit- ler's Reich. _

Germany has been rearming Ismtlv on land. at sea and in the air for more than two years in violation of the Versailles ‘Ireaty.

Now‘with 12 "vest-pocket" but hone the less deadly submarines being rushed to completion, Hitler is turning this attention toward his

lother fighting equipment and is

planning, Berlin diplomatic quar- ters say, to follow the U-bcats with battleships as soon as it is flnancifly possible.

The numerical strength oi the German army has been placed at 500,000 with the mobilissbie force I-t 1,000,000.

France Fortifies m ntier

France is drawing steadily ahead with her military and diplomatic preparations w face the menace of a rearmed Germany. Some 150,000 men are working steadily on the frontier IOIUIICGtAOIIS-Tqfidy for

- any emergency arising from a pos-

slble violation of the demliitarlzed Rhlneiand. 3° ‘vilylilicilaifia. tic. 5W2 ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS. ETC

“Dr. J. D. Reddin, Dentist. will be at St. Peter's Wednesday. L449!

sscoms to the play and dsnre ln Emerald Hall Monday. May 13th. ‘ L-7296-5-8-l1-l8-8i

"Dance in Lorne Valley Hall, wgdnegday, May 15th. Admission l0 cents. Good music. L-‘HM-o-ii-Ri.

"See “Eyes oi Love" in Lot 85 Hall tonight. Admission i5 and 25 rents. Sale of candy. 1.4490

“Seeds on handlor distribution. Bring bags. w. n. nose. Kimm-

14-7445-5-13-11.

"Notice — Our seed clesnln! plant will close for the season on May 10th. Island Seeds Associ- ation, lisher Street, Charlottitorwn.

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"Cornwall Concert Wednesday. May liith. Male double quartettc from cbsrlotteown. Also good read- ings. Come and enjoy an cvanlns 01 good music and entertainment.

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"Borden Line Club loadlnii hogs, lambs, calves, Albany, Wed- nesdly. "by l5, hours 12 to 8. Note change of hours.

L-1502-5-13-ii wins Salvation Army Hall to- night at I o'clock, Mother's Day

won-m including rscitaticnspdia- lciuu. music. vocal and instru- marital. aimi- offering. L-‘IWI

"Notice-A meeting will be held in Long Rlver Ball on Monday availing, May 18th. to norssnim New tendon North In Circle or cloas out business and distribute flmds on hand. Mr. Nash. Senior Poultry Promoter, and m. Mo- Donaid, Manager oi the osntrai Plant, will bs present.

"Seven Mile Bay Hall Tuesday lunimsrside

‘flora Wake Up" under the auspices of

Jsven Mia Bay Holy Name

siety. Olympia orchestra in tsndance. Dance afterwards. if not

military phase oi the Versailles Treaty that Hitler has not torn up and e Fi-ench are convinced that the is fui hour is not far ahead when Der Fushrer will attempt that sortie. . .

France, with a standing army of 000,000 and an additional 200,000 in the colonies, will "be ready when the hour strikes," its states- men say.

Her munitions plants are con- sidered adequate for “any needs." and in the air General Victor De- nain has v ndensed the three-year expansion program to 12 months with the result that in 1030 France will have 900 bombing planes, 900 pursuit planes and 1,300 observa- tion ships.

Russia Ready -

Russia has 1,000.00.) baycnets rouiy to turn either toward the East against the Japanese or to- ward the west against Germany. 'I‘lle might of the Soviet forces was emphasised’ on May Day when nearly 1,000 war planes darkened the skies over Red Square in Moscow during s. parade of Russian strength.

The danger of a possible Ethiop- ian war has led Premier Mussolini tcpiace in the field the largest army Italy has had since the mciuding the latest mobilization, Ii Duce now has more than 1.100.000 fighters.

Moreover, Italy has just com- plated the largest recruitment oi aviators ever made in the world, according Italian aviation circles, nsmely LBOOpilot-s and 4,- 750 mechanics. Previous recruit- nrents neverexceeded 400 pilots annually- - » .

PEACE Siiliiiiii

IN AFRICA?’

Britain and France -W0uld End Italian Quarrel WithEthio- pla. »

LONDON. May 12-Gmt Britain and France moved today to con- clliaie Ethiopia and Italy.

All efforts are being centred on having arbitration machinery functioning before the League oi Nations Councils meets May 20 to hear Ethiopia's appeal. For some time Britain has been urging both parties to the quarrel to appoint members of a conciliation commis- sion.

Joint Franco-British efforts are now aimed to determine what fut- tiier action can and should be taken. Charles Corbin, the French Ambassador, called upon Sir John Simon, British Foreign Secretary. yesterday, jnosummbly to discuss the Et ' ‘ question. ~

Dr owning i Tragedy Near Sh elbu rnei

BHELBURNE, N. 5., May l2—A

g1 fishing expedition ended in trag-

edyonLakeGeoricncar herew- dsy when William viiiiams. lard l0, lost his grasp on a overturned canoe and drowned only a few yards from the safety-of the shores oi an island-

Aiter clinging to the canoe for some time, Williams was seised with cramps in the icy water and sank from the view oi his horri- fied but helpless companion.

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ANNIVERSARY snncrsil zml giiuncn

Rev. George E. Ross, l).D., W-as The Spec- ial Speaker At All Services.

At the seventy-fifth anniversary services, and the twenty-second an- niversary of the present edifice, Zion Church was filled to capacity at both set-vices yesterday.

The large auditorium was not capable oi holding all those who sought admission to ‘the evening service which the congregation of St. James Church attended. Rev. Dr. George E. Ross of Fredericton, N. 5., a former minister of Zion was the special speaker at both services. Rev. Dr. Ross has been active in the since 189d. Rev. Dr. Iegate ofSt. James read the scripture lesson in the evening. Rev. G. Carlyle Webster, minister of Zion conducted both services. The front of the church was

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Alccuidents g Mar Fleet Manoeuvers Pilot Lost Wh-En-Plane Crashes

Into Sea; Destroyers Disabled In gollision.

(By Waiter I. Clausen, Alcciated Prose Staff Writer) (A. P. By Guardian's Special Win)

U. S. S. PENNSYLVANIA, Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, May 12-A colli- sion of two United States destroy- ers in the inky blackness off Pearl Harbor early today, and one dead in an airplane crash, yesterday. marked the spectacular ‘ ' ation this morning oi the man- oeuvres oi 42 warships from San nanciscc to Hawaii.

In making known the casualties Admiral J. M. Reeves, fleet coin- msnder, lifted the rigid censorship veiling the mass flight oi 4S patrol planes 1,200 miles west oi here Thursday, announcing they all had reached their secret destination in safety and were executing their missions.

_victinls oi the fatal accidents

banked with flowers placed there by members of the congregation in loving memory of departed friends and relatives.

Dr. Ross spoke in the morning on "the Strength and Rzejoicing of Zion," Isa. 52:1. Dr. Ross made feeling reference to his memories oi old Zion twenty-five years ago, emphasizing the loyalty and stead- fastness of the people. He made touching reference to the members oi Zion who have passed away since his ministnv in 1010.

In the course of his addres the speaker- pointed out to the congre- gation that the church does nm went to look backward to its- achievements but forward to the future of still greater opportun- it/es. , .

At the evening sea-vie Rev. Dr. Ross took as the theme of his ser- mon, “Confidence in God for the Coming Days." His text was taken from Acts 27:23. He delivered a stirring message oi optimism and" in the course. of his remarks, savo many personal experiences in his long service in the ministry.

The choir oi nearly 50 voices un- der the direction of Prof. Louis D. Thompson rendered an anthem at each service, "Send out Thy flight,” Gounod and "Radiant Moi-n." Woodward. Mrs. Arthur Roper. soloist, sang very delightfully Lid- dle‘s “I-fow Lovely are Thy Dwel- lings," at the morning service and "mi- Ye not 0 Israel" by Dudley Buck in the evening. The Zion Male Quartette rendered “The Church in the Wlldwood" at the evening service and Mr. Raoul Rey- mond oi St. James choir sang a magnificent solo. “Saved by Grace."

At the morning sezwice a memor-

' lei tablet. to the memory of Mr.

Lemuel Mil'r:r and his wife Mar-

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JIIBTATBR PA S SE8

WARSAW, Ms 13-(0. lit-Haves) ~Maczshal Jose Pilsudski, Polish dictator and lniniste of war. died here tonight at 8.45 o'clock (3.45 p. m. E. D. T.) on the ninth anni- versary oi the coup d’etst that es- tablished him as the leader of his nation.

Death came to the 67-year-old leader oi the famous Polish Legion. which fought for tho central pow- crs during the Great War. from an attack oi uremia. the third he had suffered in the last year. ‘

While it had been known for the past week that the Polish leader wag seriously ill. his death came as a shock. No official bulletins had been issued. It had merely been known Pilsudski was ailing and that he would be unable to see French llbreign Minister Pierre Laval, who left here today after conversations with Polish diplomats.

Pilsudskrs death immediately io- cussed attention on Col Waieryan Blswek, Polish Premier and intim- ate friend of Pllsudski, who recently

replaced Premier Leon Koalowskl

Civilians Injured.‘ In Newfoundland Riotingm...

special Wire) mended to jail for clsht day! t0 mad fury

tabe. m four. formally

with rioting before Judge halt J. Morris, we»: Pierce Power. Herbert Saunders, Joe Milley and George Wilkinson. ‘they were mem- bers of the committee of ioblcl wiiosaaxirztmto ofleisls moi ' -

Many citiasns injured by police batons dining the disorders, al- though iii no way associated with thei-iotsorthede “stioiilfy the unemployed. announced they would form s committee to forward

profeeto the

sault-s" totheeecrctsry oiState for tirsooiosiiosandthe I-ioussoioom- aieoaatwasunaistnr.

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were:

Lieutenant Mathias B. Wyatt, 28, of San Diego, whose plane from the aircraft carrier Baraioga dived into the ocean and without a trace.

Richard Chadwick, guilner-‘s mate, of Blissiield. Mich, who was killed aboard the destroyer Sicard when the destroyer Lea tore into the Sicards stem while patrolling

‘ ‘ theoretical submarines.

.Prompt action by the damage control officer saved the Lea from sinking after the crash and en- abled her to proceed into the har- bor under her own power. The Sicard, helpless, was taken in tow by a mine ‘sweeper.

Three men were slightly injured on the Sicard and one was hurled overboard in the destroyer crash, but rescued.

The destroyer crash was the first warning to Hawaii that the sur- face fleet had broken through s patrol of l0 submarine. to enter Honolulu harbor, s. navigation feat

considered unusual.

The Leaand the Sicard had pre- ceded the fieet through Kaiwl Channel, reached a point off Pearl Harbor and were weaving a patrol against the submarines, when the sharp prow oi the Lea cut over the fantail oi the Sicsrd. The Sicard was sheared on the under part oi her bow, the Lea cutting away al- most tc the Sicard's wardrooul quarters.

Wyatt, a native of South Caro- lina, perished when his plane plunged into water three miles deep 200 miles east of the Hawaii- sn Islands.

The aviator's death was the first casualty in 500,000 miles of flying in North Pacific waters by aircraft of the 153 ships of the fleet.

After manoeuvring down the coast off Foahu Island precarious- ly close to shore at high speed and in thick darkness the dreadnaughts steamed into Pearl Harbor this morning, with the flagship Penn- sylvania at their head, to end the first phase of the ambitious oper- ations.

The high command left ac clue as to the "secret destination" of the 45 planes that figured in last Thursday's unprecedented aerial operations starting here. The only information given out, was that they had gone “L200 miles west-

ward.‘ Ostensibiy they were heading for Midway Island, 1,323 miles west

and north of here, at takeoff time,

a but if any of them reached Mid-

way Island the fact was kept sec- ret.

The only known landing place in the vicinity of "L200 miles west- war " is Pearl and Hermes Reef. a coral formation about 100 miles this side of Midway. This reef of- fers enough quiet water for a sea- ‘plans fleet of the size.

Five Firemen In ju re d In v Montreal Fire

(C. P. By Guardilnk Special Wile)

MONTREAL. May 12—Victims c! a fire which drove i0 families from their homes and caused damage cs- timated at $00,000, five fliomen were in hospital today, one of them in a serious condition. The fire bloke out late yesterday in a block of flats extending from 43f to 440 Ed- ouird Charles Ave., in suburban Outremont. and gave firefighters a battle oi several hours.

The firemen were injured when

explosion sent them hurtling to the ground from balconies at the resr of the building as they fought their ‘way through smoke in attempt to reach the source of the flames. i Those injured are firemen incuy- ‘r-r. German, Lsurln, volleneuve and Rheaume. Fireman Itecuyer is suf- fering irom a. severely burned right arm and a fractured leg while the other four suffered cuts and bruises. Captain Nolan. who was leading the Outwemont firemen in combat- tfng the flames, was badly shaken up and suffered slight bruises but he was able to remain on duty after receiving first aid on the scene oi the fire.

National Govt. '

Forecast For New Zealand

(c. r. By Guardian's Smlal Wl") WELLINGTON, New Zeslsnd, May 13-(0. P. Cable via Reuters)- A National Government for New zesiand was believed to be fore- shadowed today with the announce- msnt of the permanent antalsaml- Srlti“. ma: ‘nah’ ‘“°“ ‘AIS?’ ca . are -

ited Psi-tiered. by Prime Minister G.W.Ilo s and the Reform Party

In’

beaded E. A. Ransom. Nlllllm

both parties. has been in oflco since Sept. 1031.

Ied by the Minister of new party wig

Iandathe the forth- election ll Nation-

fact.

oi Ilands. A coalition cabinet, representing da

FEAR JAPANESE lurtgluct

Western P 0 w e r s a Alarmed At Hold on Siam.

BANGKOK, Siam, May ill-Jap- anese influence has spread in Siam at a rate so alarming to Western powers, it was learned today, that dip‘ tic representatives have made many inquiries at Govern- ment offices.

The Government denied offic- ially that Siam was being swung intentionally into Tokyo's orbit, but there appeared little doubt in the minds oi the average Siamese that Japan now was Slams "most fav- ored nation."

Sir Josiah Crosby, British Min- ister, has had several long conver- sations with Siamese officials and each time he has been assured n0 step toward closer political ties with Japan has been made or is contemplated.

Sir Josiah was told Siam and Japan are close friends only 800- graphically. Officials intimated Siam 1g just as eager as foreigners to keep this country independent.

But an intimate relationship be- tween Siam and Japan is becom- ing more and more an eats “ ’ Economically, commercially and culturally the ties are belni! extended.

Schooner Aground

OAK BLUFIFB, Mane. May 12- The schooner Mines Prince. New York bound with a lumber cargo from Psirebcro. N. S.. ran aground on Hedge Fence shoal near this Marthss Vineyard Island town to-

y. . The coast guard cutter Pauncc was sent to aid the vessel which attracted attention of local resid-

ents by flying distress signals. No difficulty was expected in extricat- ing the schooner.

0_ Buyisaiada Grange Peizoe Blend and enioy a new cieilgili in tea.

APUSTULIB DILEBATE insniinlv

Most Rev. Andrea Cas-

Visit to St. Dun- ' stan’s University.

Most Rev. Andrea Csssulo. Amos- tollc delegate to Canada and New- foundland, who has been paying an official visit to the Catholic uni- versities ind colleges in the Mari- time Provinces and Newfoundland. arrived in Charlottetown Saturday evening and was the guest of the faculty and students of St. Dun- stan's University over the week- end. He was met at Borden by Rt- Rev. fir. McLellan, vioa/r general, RAW~ Dr. Mlclldiahon, Rev- Dr. Murphy, and Rev. Walter Mc- G

uigan.

At the University the distinguish- ed visitor was formally welcomed by the Rector, Rev. J. A. Murphy. on behalf of the students and faculty.

His Excellency, in loply, deliver- ed a message of best wishes front the Holy Father. He spoke of the importance and desirability of Christian Education and gave the Papal blessing to the faculty and students, His Excellency spoke in both English and French.

Most. Rev. Cisssulos , Secretary. Rev. Fr. Rousseau, read the de- cree from Rome appointing His Excellency apostolic Visitor to Catholic educational institutions

Yesterday morning he celebrated Mass, assisted by Rev. J’. A. Sulli- van and Rev. Dr- Ellsworth with Thomas Butler and liirlc Robin as acolytcs.

At a luncheon at the University in honor of the distinguished vis- ltor the following were also pre- sent as guests. Most Rev. J. A. 0‘Sullivan, Bishop oi Charlotte- town: Rt. Rev. Dr. Mclelian. vicar General; and Rev. Gavan Monaghan. D. D., lake Edward, P. Q., and one time s. nlem‘ of the facility of St. Dunstsnh Unl- virsity.

Yesterday afternoon the Most Rev. Andrea Cassuio accompanied by Most Rev. J. A. O'Sullivan. paid an official visit, to His Honor Lieutenant Governor George De- Blois. Later they visited the Catholic institutions in the City.

Today His Excellency leaves by motor for Chat/ham, N. B. He will be accompanied as far as Borden by His Excellency Bishop 0‘Sulli- van, Rt. Rev- Dr- McIrellan, Vicar General and Rev. Dr. Murphy, lzelcytcr of St. Dunstsnb Univer-

ENTHUSIASTIB REUEPTIBN

‘((7. P. By Guardian's Special Wire) LONDON, May lZ-(C. P. Gable) —An overwlltlming spontaneous outburst of loyalty grecwd Their Majestic: today when they took In- otfh0r unscheduled drive through the East End of Inndon to see the Jubilee decorations. The Princess Elisabeth. daughter of the Duke and Duchess ai York, accompanied them. Sc secret were the Royal plans that even police were nnlni n. n of the arranIenlGnt. 0n several occasions the Royal car was stopped by traffic lights. Their Majesties received a partie- ulariy enthusiastic reception in Chinatown and the doclrlsnd. where crowds were so dense the oar was alm0st brought to a strdstill. Men. women and children, cheering wild- ly, surged about it, some of them jumping on the running-boards. The week's celebrations closed last night with a final appearance of the King and Queen on the bal- cony of Buckingham Palace short- ly before midnight. A dense crowd estimated at 250.000 packed outside the palace. So great was the crush that l2 persons were taken to hos- pital and more than 510 (treated st first-aid stations. Many were knocked down and others fainted.

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(By Guardian's Special Wim) COPENHAGEN, May iii-Reports of German naval and military a:- tivity in the supposedly demilitar- ized Schleswig-Hclstein area, just south of the border from Denmarkfi caused anxiety here today. it was learned parliament had voted 70,-‘ 000 krone (approximately $15,200) yesterday for purchase of land for a Danish submarine and seaplane base in a fjord near Moervlo.

The Rpich was reported building up at Kiel and Ffl-ensburg fortifi- cations of strength far exceeding that of the wartime fortifications destroyed in 1920 under the ver- sailies Treaty. Troops were said to drill daily in the “demiiitarized" mile of Schleswlg-Holstein estab- lished by the treaty.

MUTUAL AIR PACT

ROME. May 12—(A.P.)-1taly's Minister of Air. Benito Mussolini, and. Gen. Victor Denain. France's Air Minister, were understood to- day to have laid. the basis for a mutual assistance sir pact.

In a. conference last alight. they also agreed to collaborate civil air services oi the two countries, par- ticularly those to South America. The air pact was described as a bilatcrial agreement to reinforce s. general air treaty yet to be negoti- ated with Great Britain, Belgium and Germany.