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Bombing Planes Gesture On BelElT Of Internation-

al Peace Made At Geneva Yesterday.

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m m,‘ n8 w destfioy ha“ he’ bomb‘ police of being members of an in- g panes ‘mmemle‘y if, “he! 1"‘ tel-national spy ring was investiga-

tions do likewise, as a sign of her ted today‘

wll io international peace, it was

learned on high authority tonight.

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CHARLUIITETOWN, CANADA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1933

STATEMENTS 0T SPY SILPEBTS

Parisian Officials Un- communicative Since Initial Arrests.

PARIS, Dec. 27. -- (A.P.) - The friendship of a 23-year-old French teacher, Madeleine Mei-met. and lvlrs. Robert Gordon Bwitz of New York, both of whom are accused by

Tile pretty Mlle. Mermct. hearing denied the espionage charge

A lmlms“ um“ m“ m“ l‘ w and said her acquaintance with the

be made at Geneva (Available figures show that re-. ducmm by hm o’ Rance.‘ p mm, when she taught the latter French. si-Wngth 0f bombing planes would leave about 18 squadrons of bomb- "5. 0r approx znctely 175 waft. in active service). It was leaned that France also‘ ill 2 , zrmaixinrglilimag ntlv gene fl my list Week with Mr. and Mrs, Ben-

along

the

young American woman developed

Mlle. Mermet also assorted her innocence of police accusations that she used a wireless set and a pow- erful camera designed to copy docu- ments for spying purposes.

When the women were arrested

jamin Beroowitz, said to be natural-

PlTllBE PRUBE

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tlanfltic Scab

(Canadian Pres)

OTTAWA, Dec. QT-Jtemrn of Prime Minister B. B. Bennett to Ottawa today, after spending the

Appointment To Lt. Governorship Expected Today

Likelihood or ‘M? George n. De- Blois’ Appointment Reported From __Qttawa.

tawo. was made by special train. The Prime Minister went. at once to his apartment and did not call a cabinet meeting which had been

Christmas week-end with his generally anticipated. The meeting

brother in Snckvilie, N. 3., was fol- in n ‘lowed closely by tho rumor that

‘ithe government would choose George D. DeBloic. chairman of the Queen's County Conservative Association, as Lieutenant can“.

or of Prince Edward Island. slightly delayed by snow

Mr. Bennett's return Journey was stwml and the trip from Montreal to Ot-

30900 lumber-Jacks an hem; sub, lines formulated at Paris last Be-p- 1nd Canadians’ and w! “hem u”

jecied to a searching investigation i?! I811‘ Independent forestry ex- perts, Hon. Honare Mercler, Kc, Minister of bind! and Forests. stated hero today,

The Quebec Government. he said. Ila cmassin evidence as to Wages paid lumber-jacks. hyglcnc in the Willis. 11M! dbl-lied by company mes for clothing and other necgg. lilies, u nil u general cump can. Hitlonn

All report should be in the bands of the government by mid. Jluuary I-hd upon the basis of 1W1 1190M Ivvemmental action would be token t0 settle difficulties that have marked timber operations h the province this year.

PRINCE MURAT DEAD

RABAT, Morosco, Dee 2'l—Prlnce Luceo Murat, a great grandson of the King of Naples, who ruled dur- | ins the rme of Napoleon, diecl last _ "Bk at the age of ca. Prince Murat fled from Russia, his matcr- l aal home, during the revoIutLon lad lived use in exile in Morocco.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. COMING avsms. MEETINGS. are

"llllvolleioltl no lnlorlod ln llll oo-n-n d i rental pa: word ""5"! Ililblo ll advance.

"School ‘t in Cornwall hall Thursday night. 1.80. Admis- ll0fl l0 and l5 cents. 3923

"Concert n. Whiln Road Hall. Pfldw. not Admission 25c and "it aces.

"Don't forgot the Dance at Mt. Swwart on January 2nd, i934, Leg- ion Hall. 395a,

"Hockey at Milton Thursday 518m. December 38th. Wheatley River Stars vs. Hornets. 3974

"Owls Roads vs. Mount Herbert It Mount Herbert Rink tonight. RICO lffdl’. 3973

"Senior Rink tonight- ons hour's skate af- ter tho game. 3919

"Hockey-Gt. Avlrdh Beavers W. Second Royalty at East Royal- ty. Game tonight 8.00. 3978

l "Come to the Federal Driving

hockey at Marshfield

poltponed banquet of Mount lloriah lodge will be held at "is l-Andedowne Hotel, Borden. Thurlday evening. 3972

"Come to the Concert in Xellbey": ,1‘ em r

cent to Andre Francois.

umber during Franco-Briton amis conversations bctlwren Bianley. Baldlwin, B itlsh president of the council and Lord Privy Bea-l, with Br John 82inch, Foreign Affairs, and captain Anth-‘ ony Eden of the British Air Bir- vice, and the then P emiei- mouard Daladicr and Foreign Minister

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France rejected Chancellor Hit- ler's recent demands for 0e men“ rear-moment and -l lnl's plan for league of Nations reforms today as Minister of Wu likiouud Daladier worked out frontier defence problems with

stand agansr, direct negotiations between Chancellor Hitler and Premier Camille Ohnutenipa, al- liwusli a way was left open for “infcmizit.ve" exchanges through ambassadors.

M. Hyrnans brought Belgium's

been marshalling in a series of conve salons with statesmen. Premier Chautemps and Foreign Minister Joseph Paul-Boncour were assured by Hymans that Belgium Sees eye i0 eye with France re-

gmwing military forces 1nd mg neoes ty of maintaining the dqno- aatic set-up of the League.

The Cabinet, in a. four-hour ses- 510". approved the text or an aide memolre which probably will be‘

ed initial arrests were made.

uding Mrs. Swltz‘ husband. a

quantity of papers. and wireless and photographic apparatus were seiz-

Secretary for ed

rolice. meanwhile. continued to

refuse to confirm reports that 30 other persons had been arrested in connection with the alleged esp‘nn- a o ring which. authorities

Pa l-B of m . B u amour n“ ‘might have ramifications in Pin-

said,

nd. Russia and Germany. Police operations have been cloth- in the greatest secrecy since the

minutes late, and arrived at Bor- fldherencc m a mm“; 1mm of den at 9J3 p. m. Heavy ice was gm,“ European pm...“ Fran“ h" encountered three miles from the

By Morril J. Harris. Associated Press Foreign Staff. SHANGHAI. Dec. 2'1. -— iAP.) —

Army. navy, and air forces cf the gal-ding the danger o; Ge-mnny-s Nationalist regime at Nanking were TEWTWQ "id? Wmlhi- u’ sink” There was from three to six feet of hard at Fukien Province rebels.

Ching Kai-Shot. generallssinlo

1mg "strong man" of the Nanking administration. was said in Chinese the “m, am“ o; the "gm". mum dispatches to be at Hangchow. pre- pared to take over the command 0d’ the combined Nationalist armed forces in an attempt to crush the

Maldive Island- ers Again Chase Modernizing Minis-

ters Into Exile.

(Associated Press)

_ T first serious antl-Nankirlg rebellion since 1930. No further air raids have occur-

red near Focchow, the capital of

Fukien, since Christmas Jay. when a climax in bombing operations was said to have resulted '1 the deaths

of l00 persons. The population of Fcochow. how-

ever, was tensely nervous in the be- lief that a lull tcdav presaged the beginning of a major ofienslve.

Advices from the capital said the revolutionaries. who set up a "Dw- ples independent government" a few weeks ago in protest against what they called a “foreign influ- ence" in the Nanklng govemmrnt. were not receiving the suDDOIt they expected in Filkicn and other pro- vlnces.

Their only allies are Communists from Klangsi Province, who have appeared in large numbers in the rebel armies in North P1110011-

Ocean ArchiPflIBO. Dec. fl-Feel- ing ran high in this cluster of hun- dreds of Indian Ocean islands to- day against callous ministers who " sought to modernise the ancient government of the archipelago and

The Mohammedan population.

mined w keep intact tho absolute monarchy of their ruler, "the lard;

‘This development was considered

in some circles hero as forectalling

chance of an early liquidation of

the revolt.

Business in Foochcw. meanwhile,

was at a standstill. Residents, ap- g" ngfigfiléoe Etna-Walt“ g prehensive of what the future may °"° T ‘ bring, hid their money.

“mwm” 7“'°°° pmw" “m” $ueztlons became incrraslngly dif-

flcult.

and ‘lived

hand-to-mouth basis. Debt

Unverified Chinese newspaper re

,°L9,_"‘“?‘""‘d ‘e199’. “"22? pol-a to Nanking Mid Gener ‘ T "*‘ __‘ cmmg‘ troops were advancing nuc- (Oilnl-iniltd on Paco s) mnm,‘ m, insurgents ,.

Acquitted Of Manslaughter

long the northern border of Kukien, and were sweeping southward through the Min River Valley $0- ward Yenping and .

Reported Offer ForLiggett Co. Is Confirmed

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Service

Yesterday for the first time this

Paul Iiymarla, the Belgian Foreign season the ice in the Straits proved Minister. a serious obstruction to the Imo- Thc French Cabinet also took a 811m u! the car ferrl- The Wind drove largo quantities of ice against

the Island shore, and as a result

the ferry had very great difficulty in reaching the pier. The ferry left Tornlentine at 5.86

yesterday afternoon, 2 hours and 40

Island shore. in the morning the ferry took two and a half hours making the crossing between Bor- den and Tcrmentiiie.

Trains were all running slightly behind schedule yesterday due to the snow fall of the previous night.

snow in the cuttings. snowplougbs operated on all lines. A special train with a wing plough cleared

between Charlottetown and Borden. and lhnerald and Summenide in the morning. In the afternoon it pro- ceeded to Bouria.

Between Buniinerside and ‘flgnish the snow was particularly deep and it was necess y to send out a spec- ial train and plough.

In addition to the delay occasion- ed by the ferry by the ice blockade, the service with the mainland was further delayed by late arrival of the train at Torrnentine. The train arrived in the city last night at a- bout 12.40.

Attains Age Of I05 Years

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FREDERJUTON, N. B., Dec. 27.- Tho claim of having attained the age of 105 years is made today by a resident oi.’ the Nashwaak Valley. Robert Evans. a native of Ireland. who is one of the pioneer settlers of Zionvills whert he still makes his homo with a nephew, Richard Ev- ans. A brother, the lots Richard Ev- ansdiedsomemonthsagolnhis 107th your. The surviving brother, Robert, flan exemplified the longe- vity of the family, and provided that his stated III h authentic, he ls one of the oldest nlidents of New Brilnnick, if not the oldest.

will probably be held tomorrow.

The island governcrship became vacant nearly a month ago by the death of Hon. Charles Dalton. Chief Justice John A Mathieeon was appointed administrator for a period expiring Dec. 31. when Mr. Dalton fell ill. The appointment is expected before the end of the month, probably tomorrow.

Train And Ferry

Delayed

ice Held Up F??? Several Hours. Trains Running Slightly Be- hind Schedule.

film liElll 0N CHARGES or MllllDER

(Canadian Press)

EDMONTON. Dec. 2'1, -- Efforts were under way by authorities to- day to bring to trial three persons allegedly responsible for two mur- ders and an attempted murder and suicide that ciimaxed the Christmas holidays.

Charges of murder had been laid against Mrs. Lillian rusty whose husband was found clubbed and knifed to death. Joseph R. Demar- cos faced a similar charge following the stabbing of John Bematchey on Christmas eve.

Today, Paul Mndanuk was form- ally charged with attempted murder and suicide. His actions in shoot- ing at his wife and then turning a revolver on himself were believed by police to be associated with fall- ure to eflect a reconciliation. Mad- anuk also was alleged to have fired at John bemiska when he went to Mrs. Madanukls aid.

A strong police detail was placed around Madanukh hospital cot where ho lay in a. critical condition. Wounded in the side and head, doc- tors said he had a fair chance for recovery but he may lose his left aye. His wife is suffering from a wound on the right arm.

N.B. Sea Captain Dies In Ontario

(Canadian Prue)

KENDRA, Ont, Dec. ‘IL-Captain Smmuel Norrb. @ 72. is dead here. Captain of various bolts that plied the waters of the Lake of the Woods. Captain Norris was born at Saint John, N. 5., coming to Ken- ora as a youth.

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Women Fliers Within One Day Of Endurance Record

lllflfl, 11s., Dec. 2l—(A.P )- den, the women must remain aloft a8 hm hues-d: that ea- one hour longer.

flight in the final “III. Kb: flchey and Frances M1 were within its!

than one of the: goal-J new Willa milling mdurance crew. the flyon said they had start-

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ITIINT MASBNIB TNSTATLATITTN ilF ITTTIBERS

Largely Attended An- nual Festival of St. Johns and Victoria Lodges.

The inclemency cf the weather means nothing to the lilnsoilic Fra-

comes around. This is the night on which they do TIOXLOUI‘ to their Patrons, the Saints Joliii, The King and the Craft.

Last night the members of St. John's and Victoria. l0dgcs met in joint assembly for the annual fes- tival and the installation of offic- ers. The spacious and beautifully appointed new recreation room was packed to capacity for the annual dinner. which was prepared in an excellent manner by the ladies of the Older of the Eastern Still".

Brother S. A. MacDonald was chairman and conducted ilie pro- oeedings in a capable and witty manner. The opening toast to "The King" was followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The toast ‘To the Craft wherever dispersed over the face of the land and wat- ers," was responded to by Past Grand Master J. M. Murley. who dealt briefly with Masonic profes- sions and practices. This was fol- lowed by the toast "The l-loly Saints John". to which Brother H. R. Rog- ers, PM, responded. his remarks indicating that care and thorough- ness in preparation for which he is noted.

Brothers James Calder, PM, and D. Edgar Shaw interspersed with song and reading and were both in splendid form. '

The officers for the incoming year were then installed by Past Grand Master G. Elliott Full. assisted by Howard Ward, P.M. as Grand Mar- aha!

Following are the Officers:

BL John's Lodge — W. M.. R. E. Kemp; S.W., P. A. Creelman; J.W.. P. B. Moresidc; Tress, J. L. Doug- las; Secy., E. Kemp; Ch-.ip.. (l. W. Wakeford; 5.D., W, E. Scuntlebury; J.D., I. cudmore; Mar, C. M. Wil- liams; 53.. E. While: JS. H. W. Clay: LG. L. W. Roper; Triutee, L. Winchester.

Victoria Lodgu-Wbf. V. D. Cur- rie; S.W., W. R. Carson; J.W.. J. P. Millar; ‘Press, W, J, Drukc; Secy., G. E. Proctor; Chap- G. R. Brady; 8D,, Cv. G. Wood: J.D.. C. M. Man- son; Man. H. E. Ward: SS. E. Mc- Cabe; J5, Len Edwards; Trustee, Howard Ward.

Five Killed TVhen Train Is Derailed

CALVERT, 1km, Dec. 27.—Tllrec members of the crew and two hoboes were killed when a Missouri Pacific freight train struck some livc stock and was derailed near here shortly after midnight.

R. J. Delhomme. 48, engineer. Fred Wallace. 45, fireman and Otis Green. 4'7, brakcman all of Mart. wcrc killed when the engine and eight cars left the track.

The two tramps, riding in a re- frigerator car which turned over, were not immediately identified.

It first was feared that oihcr it» inerants might have been killed but a search of the wreckage disclosed no other dcad or injured.

Car ‘Owners Privileged Under

Radio License

OTTAWA. Dec. 71 - (CPA - NQXY, yom-‘s 1mm receiving been-Wk which issue on April l. will in ad- dition u; authorizing the holder to

ate a radio receiving sci. in hc dunloile also pea-mt him to 096T" at; g pt ll'\ his personal automo- bile wthout additional fee. ‘This annosmci-ment was made wnisht by mm, Alfred Diranieau. Minister of Marine.

Thh docs no‘. mean that auto- mobile 501s will be entirely free "m; ma» license restrctlons. The oomenlou l!\\\ granted will apply only so s-immobile sets owned by I nifty for a so: ill his home.

COMMITTED FOR Tl] Al.

lmnadlnn Prep) mono N. s, Dec 27—Albert P Putman u“ committed for trial in r court

a buggy driven by lbs. Alice Ab“ ‘i, Missions, Dec l7. she

died follovmg the accident.

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Arctic Weather Experienced In Many U. S. Parts

Over Score oiillulis Added To Storm Casualty List In Last 24 Hours.

(Canldhn hen)

CHICAGO, D00 iPL-The north- ern stares were niunbed by a. bitter blast out of tho Arctic today.

From Montana. to New England and down to the Mason and Dixon line the raw zero weather stretched —with the eastern Italics shrinking lmder a. deep coverlot of snow.

By a vagary of nature, mile high Denver skied its overcoat: in a sud- den advent of qlinglike weather. There the temperature rose to 52. and unseasonahlo warmth spread over Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico while their neighbors north and east were frigid.

Over New Eingland and the North Atlantic seaboard o biting gale whistled, pounding shipping. The Portland, Me. fishing boat Blue- nose was missing with two men aboard. It was this same storm that sent eight Lake Michigan sailors to death of; the Michigan and Indiana shores yesterday,

Eight-foot snowdrlfts locked the Vermont-Quebec highways against traffic. while down in New York City in i6 degree temperatures 28.- 000 men were given jobs clearing away Tuesday's 11 inch snowfall.

White River, Ont... was the cold- est quot in the official North Am- erlcan weather map with 56 below "w. and the north central states felt ‘the shamed tin-i of mun shaft. In Minnesota. north of Du- luth, there were thermometer read- ings 47 below zero: 2'1 below in Fargo. N. D.. 28 below in Iowa. $01 a minus ll in central Wiscon-

More than a score of deaths were added in the last 24 hours to the heavy toll already exacted by bliz- zards and biustering cold. Fifteen in Chicago alone were attributed to exposure or similar causes. two of them 15-month-old twin babies smothered in bed with their par- ents. who sought to warm them in a home lacking sufficient coal.

Al; least five were counted win- ter's victims in the Canadian prov- ince

TSTIVIET-ILS.

us. PLANS in NAVY Blllllllliii PRUGRAMME

Congress Will Be Kalb ed to Sanction Con- struction of 192 Ships.

(Associated heal)

WASHTNGTON. Dec 11-31 United states navy ta planning I ask Congressional authorisation 1Q an ambitious ship construction replacemcnt programme design to rstablkh the service on mo! pfirifl basis by 1939.

Undel- ireserit plans. Couglfl will be asked to approve two reco- lutions. one to authcriw 111w the navy to the strength by the London Naval Treaty a ad other arrrs agreement to which k Pqiiri‘. ma»; vnwzht

President in maintain the ‘fleet that Mrvllffih

Under the Navy's resent ides the fleet would be hflflflli D treaty strength by i989 ‘lb hi: it to full strength, 1M lhipl In b- ccnrrv-ctvd. or l 20 ships for rach fiscal year. programme for next your call for two heavy destroyers I destroyer leadcm. ll deetmyerl. one cruiser carrying eight-infl gum. two cruisers carrying sin- inch guns and six submarines. ThI would leave the navy with the 1'63’ lnwinc new construction and r0- yfacemcrit t0 be built by 19391 9| submarines 51 destroyers, thrnl cruisers carrying s’x-inrh.¢mi! l!

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TRADE TERMS ARE illllllNEll

Satisfactory C r e d i t Arrangements I n - 5 sisted On At Mos- cow.

{Alnoclnled Press)

NEW YORK. Dc 27~~TllP S0viet~ pmgrmmc for the purchase o! United States goods, it was learned reliaby tonight, is being rapidly developed in conjunction with the general buying budget for the sec- ond five-year plan

The extent of these punhascs depends on two things:

i. Baisfarwory cr-‘rli merits

strung"-

rouiitri; is dependent on the avail-