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MONTREAL ROCKED BY TERRIFIC BLAST

25 Meet Horrible Death When Oil Steamer Explodes —Three Firemen Make Supreme Sacrifice. Slip Of Machinist’s Drill Said To Be Cause Of Catastrophe

(By A. J. McKenna, Canadian Press staff Writer)

MONTREAL, June l'l-—The slip of a machinlsfs drill was blamed by fellow workmen for explosions early today that cost some twenty-five men their lives, wrecked the oil tanker Qmbcline and ruined the dry dock in which the vessel was resting for repairs.

In the early morning hours a. night crew of nearly 160 machinists.‘ rivetters and helpers were swarming about the Cymbeline rushing for- ward the work of repairing steel plates injured when she grounded on her way up the St. Lawrence. In her hold were thousands of gallons of

anker ExplosioTTakeisIHea

lRELANITS INTERESTS CDMElIRST

De Valera Insinuates “Dice Is Loaded” Against The Free State.

DUBLIN, June 17--(Ca1'iadian Press Cablel-"We mean to hold these monies until Britain estab- lishes her right to get them before

Successor

Prime Minister Explains Reasons For Abrogating =iFranco Canadian Treaty

Need Of New And More Com-

prehensive Treaty Emphasized In Illuminating Statement By Premier Bennett.

t OTTAWA, June l7 - (By The Canadian Press)—In g, statement

Statement‘

Chairman

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SUCOEEDS CANON CODY

PREMIER. BENNETT _ Whose comprehensive statement‘ b the Franco-Canadian Trade T Truly appelrl in today's isshe.

” QUNCEM comma av NTS, - MEETINGS. arc;

‘School Secretaries-We have a V led supply of The Authorized {up of Prince Edward Island. Mei- now if ~you require one. ilhool Supply, Charlottetown.

1min Acimi ans nnusma w E i c n m E

YARMOUTl-l, N. 5., June l7-(By The and horns of this historic seaport town today blasted a rousing wel- come to the new Eastern Steam- ship Liner Acadia as she sailed up the harbor, ending her maiden voyage from New York.

Mayor M. Walkerand members of the town counciﬁ welcomed the visitors after they,“ had descended the gangplsnk and had crowed he carpetedipdrtlon’ oi the wharf, under thttl massive arch of green. which bore the inscription “welcome Acadia." ‘Captain Eugene O'Don- nel, President of the Eastern Steamship Lines 1nc.. was the first to receive" the official welcome. Others who made the initial trip included Hon. Percy C. Black, Nova Scotla Minister of Highways.

3789-6-18-11. ,"Thc Annual community Club ﬁtting will be held on Monday toning the twentieth at the home a the President, Gordon MacMil- la Annual fees due. New members Ilited. 3145-6-17-21.

‘Reserve Monday, July 11th for v o Bay Tea. 3749-6-17-21. 1

» ‘Russel Sencabaugh will haul

~ m for Hazelbrook Creamery on .' day's and Thursday's west from hh Bank, Little Sands. I-Ioperleld.

lie River. Surrey and Iona. Tues- 1‘: and Friday's east from High- rllnk. White Sands, Guernsey Cove, lfumy River through Murray Har-

b: Road to Creamery. 1 " 3753-6-l7-2i. |

' —--.—' ' t "Dance in Summerfleld Halhi ‘_ nday. Juno 20. Lunch served. .> ' ‘slon 25 cents. Proccedsin aid I hockey club. If not ﬂne come “Bovine night. 8766-l6-17-2i. u i "Notice-On and after July lsti iwili conduct my business at Em- Itld on a strictly cash basis only. ill-outstanding accounts must be ~ Ittled by above date. F. E. Murphy. : herald. 3760-0-17-31

" Ome to Bonshaw Monday. Ila m, and see "An Old-Fashion- ‘i Mother" presented by Clyde iiiver v. r. s. 8762-6-11-21

A "See the "City Feller." in m1- "l" Hill. by Hunter River talent

66y. June 20th. If not fine. mnﬁﬂdﬂy. 3766-d-17-3i

"Ice Cream Social in Frederic- iw Hm. Monday, Juno ma. - am-o-ia-zi.

"Show and Dance Forrest Hill. Mnesday- 3183-d-l8-3i.

‘I _"D\lnst|iinlge Women's Insti- ‘Willi hold can: mam! Jul! “l 8781-6-18-11.

and Mrs. Black; Theodore Ferris. designer of the Acadia, and Mrs. Ferris.

Col. J. L. Ralston, M, P., was among the speakers at a luncheo l tendered the visitors by the Board of Trade. Tonight a. formal dinner was given by the Government o! Nova. Scotla. '

"Introducing Harrison Mots"! and his "Collegians." Come and dance to the latest music. Fine re- cord as first class enteriliﬂffl- Dances at Abegweit Hotel, Borden, on Monday the 20th.‘ Bi? sllmme" side in the Capitol Grill on Tues- day the 22nd, and in the Oddiel- lows Hail, Charlottetown on Wed- nesday the 23rd. Good music. 80°‘!

lfloora. cool halls and popular 91'1"!-

Watch for more. _ 3795-11

ovThe young people of Trinity Church will present. a variety con- cert in Hampton Hall June 21. (Tuesday). Bale of ice cream and cake. If day unfavorable, follow- ing day 3792-8-18-31

"There will be a dance at North Rustico Rink tonight. 3794-11

"gage sale by Spring Park Wo- men's Institute at Holmdnb this afternoon. 3191-11

"Ice Cream Social at Scsview Hall, Wednesday, June 22nd. If not fine on 23rd. Seaview Women's In- stitute. 8717-8-18-21.

um Victoria Hail, Saturday cv- ening, June 18th, the Y. P. 8.. Ken- am‘Q,Q11' will present n" variety Icon- cert including a one act Play ‘Nil Well and Stir." Admission 25c and m. Proceeds divided. 3179-6-18-11.

"At llrenoh River, Mgndaly. ~11"? “m; a o'ccc .

iglhyinril: Flinn a Cehtraibiiﬂi 1e, will ore-wt "11"" " - c» maria‘. ‘it’;

on laughs for all. A maddam‘

Viﬁg’ Will i)! P79‘ m’ ﬁr mu. Tum! no 2m lg‘ bllgémliz

wk ll l o, 81424-1511.

evoninl. J“ Indian ltiwr spootsltics.

000mg to Ice Cream Ftltlvll It Wodnnd . “mm, “m niay-a-is-u.

IIONTIIAL. Illll 17-(37

Canadian Pl‘ﬂSS)-—Wi'llSil(-2S-

June ~

issued today, Prime Minister R. B. Bennett gave reasons for the abro- gation ‘of the Franco-Canadian trade treaty in its present form. After reviewing the agreement ‘which crime into operation on Sep- tember 5, i923, Prcnrer Bennett in- lldicated why the pact, which ex- pired at midnight today, should be replaced with a new and more com- prehensive treaty.

The statement of the Prime Min- ister, issued on hs return to Otta-. we, is as follows:

"On the 5th day of September 1923, a trade convention negotiated between Canada and France in the preceding year became effective.

“Under the provisions of the agreement, France granted (l) its minimum tariffs, as varied from time to time. to certam specified Canadian products, <2) rates vary- ing between the general and‘thc

‘minimum tariff on certain other‘

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THE MANlliiBA ELEiIlHlNS

WINNIPEG, June l7—(By The Canadian Press) —- Premier John Bracken, an expert practical farm- er who was summons’ l0 years ago from the Presidency of Manitoba Agricultural College to lead the lProvinceg Government, ton‘ght car- irle-s a mandate to ccntxnue his ad- iministration another five years — but under a new name.

An economy coalition of his own

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Future Inter- Mar. Shooting

SUSSEX, N. 13.. June l7. (By the Canadian Pram-Future inter- Marri/mo shooting will be wider in scope as go qualiﬁcations of mem- bers of the tines provincial teams. it was resolved at. n. meeting hold here inst night after the annual 1n- ter-Maritime competition, which was won by the Nova Scotia team.

A resolution was passed to the affect that any man who has serv- ed nine years or more in the Can- adian militia should be ponsidered as an active militlunan and be qualified for a place on the team from that province competi _ in the match.

Min e rs Get I5 P. C. Slash

DENVER. Oolo., June l7—The coal miner ll being driven back slowly to industrial slavery, omn- nuntcd the Colorado Stats Indul- trtol Commission N048? in diur- proving s ll percent wage slash of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com- Deny.

‘The evidence shown than men an not receiving a living wage un- till‘ the present wage scale." tns commission stated.

The reduction became effective yesterday. The oomlniltcn nu no

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Bishop of Athabasca. Right Rev.

has bzen appointed to the rector- ship of St. Paul's Church, Bloor S'-. to succeed Canon Dr. ll. J. Cody.

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§Plans App raved

z At the joint meeting of the Summerslde School Hoard and Town Council held last nilht. the plans of Mr. J. M Hunter. architect, for an addition to the east side o! the school were ap- proved. Tenders are to be enli- ed immedlately, and the work is hopedito be completed before the opening In September.

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a court in which there can be no

suggestion of any loading of the . Robert J. RCIllIﬂll M. A., D. 1)., who‘

dice against Ireland,” declared; President Eamon Dc Valera, in rc- fcrencc to the land annuities, in the Dali Eircann today. Mr. Dc Valera spoke during a cicbnte which occurred simultaneously with thc| debate in the British House of} Commons.

" “It is extraordinary,“ said Alla] Dc Valera, “to think how these in- r fer-governmental payments are, crushing the countries of Europe. and then to see colleagues of his'

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in the British Commons insisting‘ not merely on their pound of flesh but insisting definitely they them- selves shall determine exactly how much."

Declaring he had‘ been told that J. H. Thomas, Dominions‘ Secret- lry. was not/going tn-‘accept the Irish “proposalsf Mr. De Valera said, “well, we've done our part." (The British contention is the

AP | in or annnwm AT cnuirirucr

Parley Heads Satis- fied With Progress Made In Discuss- ions To Date.

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By George I-lambleton

Canadian Press Staff Writer . LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 17 --(Canadian Press Cabm-The Lausanne Conference delegates se- parated for the weekend tonight with Chancellor Franz Von Papen of Germany and Premier Edouard Hen-lot of France almost vying with each other in expression of goodwill.

Smortly after the Conference rose Herr Von Papen in an inter- view referred to Premier Herriotfs speech today as having given him

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Will Investigate

(Canadian Press) TEMISKAMING, Que, June 17- Word has been received from Que- bec that Premier L. A. Tasehereau will send a government official to investigate the plight of the twenty- two families left homeless by the fire which early today swept through two tenement ” own- ed by the Canadian International Paper Company, depriving over 100 people of their worldly goods and their homes. The fire was caused by a faulty oil heater, according to firemen under Chief H. A. Le- Blsnc who directed the fight against the flames.

Royal Welcome F o r S a raze n

NEW YORK, June i7—Gsno Sor- arcn, new British open golf chom- pioq, came back to New York to- day with the trophy in his arm to bcwolcomad down thebsybyq. reception committee and

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land annuities are not an inter- governmental obligation; they are collected by the national debt com- missioners on behalf of holders of Irish land stock).

NATNlNAi STS N IN All ll T IN MALTA El 0T.

VALLETA, Malta, June 17- (Canadian_ Press Cablin-"England must now bow to the people's will,"

ltric drill on a steel plate later to

‘dock floor below which the oil lay.

fuel oil and a few feet away in the

sterl walls of the Canadian Vickers

Limited drydock was another large amount of the inflammable material.

S(TE.\'l~I RECONSTRUCTEI)

As the scone was reconstructed today by survivors of the disaster, one of the ‘men was using an cloc-

be lowered and fastened into the sislc of Lhc ship. The point of tho drill penetrated the plate. but in- stead of being iiftcd was allowed to continue through the steel dry-

From the tip of the drill a. spark flew into the fumes above the oil. There was a roar that could be heard in the centre of the city six miles away. A great rent 30 feet long was torn in the side wall and a shower of blaming g}li a». thrown over the wheelhotlsé and bridge

deck of the ship. The ﬂaming n-l quid poured down the hstchways and sealed the exit of a group of - men estimated at 17 working in the hold.

REPORTERS SAVE FOUR

Thrown from their bunks by the force of the blast, the crew num- bering over 30 emerged from the forward part of the ship. All es- caped with faces and hands burn- ed, some with broken limbs. Work- men on deck struggled to escape from the spreading flames. Some succeeds’- in reaching the undam- aged part of the drydock and then the shore. Others threw themselves into the river. Rowboats went to their rescue. Two reporters, who ar- rived at the scene shortly after the fire-fighting apparatus, braved the

asserted Dr. Mizzi, leader of the Extremist faction of the National- ist Party, addressing a large crowd tonight after lilluuul cement of the Nationalist victory over the Con- stitutionalist or Government party in the Maltese general elections.

Demonstrations throughout the Island were held to celebrate the return of the Nationalists to pow- er. They had been out of office since 1927, when Lord Stricklandb Constitutionlaist party gained a majority in the Lower House.

So far as relations with the Em- pire are concerned, the overturn may make little difference. The greet bulk of the Nationalists, al- though attached to the Italian language as opposed to the British, are nevertheless attached tn the Imperial connection.

The standing of parties in the house of assembly is as follows: Nationalists Constitutional

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Total

In the Senate, where the Nation- alists had c. slight majority even during the Strickland Ministry, the standing is: Nat. and Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Constitutional Trade Union

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The Administration of Maltese rc- lations with the rest of the Empire and the world is reserved to the Governor and Commander-in- Chief appointed by the British Government.

WASHINGTON. June I7-(A. P.)-'l‘he United States House of Representative; today adopted I85 to M MIG lent to President

scorching heat and saved four men who were plunging about in the water. In the meantime the flames, shooting out of the wall of they drydock, were playing on the steel] plates of the Cymbeline like I. gigantic torch. As the oil inside the vessel became hotter a series of ex-

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Major Marine

I Q Dzsasters In

Last 20 Years

‘Available record: llnt m1 pur- nliei to tho destruction 0f tho tanker Cymbeline. but following are some of the ImUar disasters attributed to exploalonn on liners null nnrnl shlpr In ills Inst 20 ly;a|l_ together with the in: of l o:

Jan. ti, lMO-Brnalllnn war-

ip Auyildnbnn, near Blq, J". arch H. Moi-Irena: lmtllc- ‘

chip long ll... ' A 1 no m: Sh _ an. ' gran. ma. mill!

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Aprll It‘ L9H! 8 _ of Symrnn, .

llnreh T. IBM-British stealer Alum Chin, Baltimore, .

October D_ ibis-Liner Voitnrno, mid-Atlantic, 135.

August l, Ibis-British steam- er Ecuador. Chll|_ 20.

July 9, INT-Britta]: worship Vanguard, U00.

July l2_ IBIS-Japanese battle- ship KawnrhL Toknyslnn Bay, 500.

January It, IBM-Greek torpedo bout at Piraeus, .

October l0, l925—(.‘hlnue troop- nhip at Klnklnng, 1,200.

March 22, lvttl-Jlruillnn nhlp Pu do Curvnlho, M.

January ll_ INT-Japanese mine layer Told, Si! dead. 4 lfnrrh 28_ lMﬂ-Deutrnyer

Whitney, (lunntsnalnu Bay, I dead.

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Unemployment

FREDERICTON. N. 13., June l7. (By the Canadian Preav-Deluged with delegations requesting aid of the unemployed and their depend- ants. the Provincial Government. in a session which commenced here last evening was unable to get down to scheduled routine bus- ines. Adjouinment was made late

plosions occurred where workmen were trapped below.

Fl REMEN HEROES

Deaf to the warnings of men nearby, Chief Raoul Gauthier of the Montreal Fire Department lead two of his men on to the ship in an heroic effort to save those be- low decks. “Well men, come on," he cried and rushed towards the blazing companlonway. There was

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Man Drowns, Was Unable To Swim

PIUPOU, N. 5., June l7. (By the Canadian Pressb-Unable to swim Leonard Venlot. son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Veniot, was drowned to- night when his small skiff over- turned in a. cove of Picwu Harbor. H: was 21 years of age today.

He was rowing out to a l"!!! boat when the accident occurred. Two girls sew him fall into the water and called for help. Soon sev- eral men were searching in the vic- inlty of the boat but they failed to recover the body. They round the cap he had been wearing.

approving an international ec-

Iloonr the lumen resolution

onolnicconicﬂst

tonight until next Wednesday when

the meeting will be resumed in

Saint John. A meeting of the board

of education required more than

two hours of the time this evenink-

Means of expandTIS Pulpwwdl

. operations in the owl/ill“ W" dis" missed with J. H. Hlnman, 0i NEW‘

York, representin

i a1 Paper Company and K- 5- Mn‘ Lachlan. of Edmundsion, repre- senting the Frase; Companies Lid-

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RAMSAY MACDONALD

Chair-nun of the LIIlSl-llht! Co!»

"icrence now in session at Gcmvl.

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Rum Runner Skipper Scoffs at Statement of American Com- mandant.

HALIFAX, June 1'l—(By The Canadian Presto-Master of the damaged rum-runner Mary F. Ruth, Captain Peter Johnston today scof- fed at the statement oi Captain Randell Ridgcly, Jr. United States coast guard commandant, to the effect that the cutter Daffney had rammczi his craft and the sister- ship Grmcif as a result of A smoke screen laid down by the British motor vessels after they had doused their lights and ziz-zngccd to cs- cape.

“The Mary F. Ruth was rammed in broad daylight," declared Cap- tain Johnston, and he invited in- spection of his boat to prove there was no apparatus on board for lat‘- ing a smoke screen. ,

Bearing unmistakable marks oi n fray, the Ruth and Ganoff ar-

lrived in Halifax harbour on Wed-

nesday of this wcck after a hazard- ous voyage from rum row off New (continued 0n Page 10>

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Record & Forecast of the Weather

Air-TI|£ul:1>i.1v.|1'.\l. OFFIWI. TM": onto, Juno 17-.\flnlrnum and maximum‘

temperatures: Dawson tfk-ﬂﬂ Ysncourevr 44-171 l-lrlmontnn lib-M Rrgifld lit-M ilnntl 36—M Winnipeg no- so Toronto 82-82 Ottawa 62-84 Montreal lH-Rﬂ Quebec M—72 Saint John lill- 6'.‘ llnlifnr 52-50 Charlottetown (0-00

F0 RICA IT!

Lower it. Lawrence Valley: Light

to moderate variable winds; fair and ‘moderately warm Saturday nnrl mo." of Sunday. \ Gulf Ind North Shore: Light to mn- ‘dr-rntc winds: fair today and Similar] with stationary or n little higher temperature.

Maritime East nnvl West: Light h- mnrlr-rnte winds: fnlr with stationary or a little higher tempernnre. San vlsr-J-‘nlr and moderately warm.

High tirlo this morning n4 h.“ and tonight ll 11.25.

Sun sols this evening nt 7.4!! and ring tomorrow morning at 4.18.

lfnll Inonn Snturdnyj June iii, 8.38

I. m. Summenid- tide eighteen minute! later than Charlottetown

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CAR FERRY ICIIIZDULE Week days-Leaves Borden dull) 0.15 a. m. and 11.40 n. n. and l.‘