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To Prevent Any Further Development Of Terroristic Campaign Marked By Re- cent Attempt 0n Life of King Boris.

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SOFIA. April iun Government ls tuklntl extraor- dinary measures to Iireiieli‘! all)’ further development of terroristic campaign mark-ed by the attempt- ugnnist King Boris and the bomb- ing of Sveti Krai Cathedral with loss of 100 lives. A large number of communists and Agrarian‘ EX- tretuists have been arrested and li-

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nlunists were killed during the

ing against lthem engendered by the cathedral outrage. Having pro- claimed martial law yesterday the Government now has ordered a ‘houso ‘to house search of all Sofia. Street traffifc is prohibited and pntrols of soldiers and police pass incessantly. The city is in molirn- iilg and all the stores are closed.

Anna Cunningham Gray is Bound Over Without Bail

(Canadian Press)

CROWN POINT. lntl. April l9- Mrs Anna Cumllnlllifli" GYM’. lull-- widow who has confessed she kill- ed three of her children by poison was arraigned ‘before the Justice of the Peace H: u. Kemp in her jail cell today as shc lay cu a cot. and was bound over ~to the crimin- al count of Lake City without bull on. charge of first degree murder.

New French Cabinet Now Working

(Canadian Press)

PARliS April 19. —'I‘he new Cab- inet meg, yesterday nrornlng for its m“ r33] grapple with details of formidable tasks before it. first of which is to reconcile Foreign Minister Briand‘s nd-VOCiI-CY‘ 0i maintenance of ithe French Am-

.bassudor to the Vatican. with 0i)‘ position to this course by a mill"- lty in the chambers“!!! Deiiiiiie“ and second to overcome the event- ual opposition of vtbe Socialists to the financial policy that excludes capital iev-y.

Leon Trotsky May

Make a “Come-back” (Canadian Press) MOSCOW April 19. —Lcon

Trotsky may ‘soon return- ~to politi- cal 1S!e_ pl, ls believed that the deposed War Minister withiriifleiiii weeks will be reappointed lto an important post in lSoviet Cabinet probably to the Council of Labor and Defense. the supremo Ewe"- mic Council or Commissariat of Foreign Trade. . _.j-@c¢—————

The Wage Dispute

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HALIFAX. April l9. —Aiier spending the morning l" i1 (“we endeavor to reach a basis of set- tlement ithe conference called by Premier E. l-l. Armstrong for ihi: purpose of seekllll 5 “hum”; -the wage difficulty heiwee" i ° British Empire WWI C°YP°“‘"‘°“ and its 12,000 miners represented by the U-nitcd Mine Workers ol America broke 11D lllllll-‘Y “Mm” two o'clock. J. L. Lewlfl. 111W" national President of lobe U. M. W- who has been sttcadias We °°“‘ f-BIBIJCO, is sailing iloi- New Yerli this afernoou. Premier Armi strong has- called Ill lllmrmf‘ meeting for two thirb! m" “m-r‘ HOOD.

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Cost of Living Bonus is Done ' Away With

(Special To The Guardian)

owaitlr-A. April 19.—-Tlle Gov- ernment has done away with the cost of living bonus which has been received by lower paid postal employee. and it‘ is intend- ed to absorb it into pennan- ell-t salaries as recommended by the Civil ‘Service Commission. l-t will not be available, however, un- til the money is voted by Burlin-

ment. This is not yet done. —-——<-o->i—

‘iWhite Elephant’? . Goes With New Job

(Canadian Press)

PARIS April 19. -—-Former Prem- icr ilerriot has consented to stand for the Presi- dency of the Chamber of Deputies a one hundred thousand franc job to which "white elephant" is at- tached in the form of an expensive mansion adjoining the Chum-her. where the president lives and for the upkeep of which he must pay a largo share.

EagerTo “Look The Prince Over”

(Canadian Press) KANO, Nigeria April 19. —— Crowds of natives poured into Kano all night long -tc get ui view of the Prince of Wales. who arriv- ed here yesterday. The new- owners displayed great enthusi- asm blowing horns and making so much noise that sleep was im-' possible. The scene from build- ing tops this morning was amaz- ing, great streams of plodding natives stretching for miles in all directions converging on Kano like n swllriu sf ants.

“Hot Air” Debate On The Budget

(Special To The Guardian) OTTAWA, April l9.—-—D_tle partly to the fact that the crenm of tho argument has been fairly skimmed by speakers who have been hoard during the past three weeks and purily ‘to the fact that the atten- tion cf legislators has been divert- oti from ordinary debate by the deliberations of important com- mittecs. the talk on the Budget has during the present week ser- iollsly deteriorated on frequent oc- casions. it has been obviolls to the close obssevcr that members were speaking not only to empty galler- ies. but ‘lo a house in which there Wll-l no quorum. The‘ Rules of Par- liament provide that at least twen- iy mtlmbtrs shull be present in their seats if business is to be transacted.

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$50,000 Damage To MontrealSchool

MONTREAL. April 1s.-siity- thousand dollars damage was dons by s flrc which broke out early this morning, in St. Bridgcfls school and Qdly gutted the four- story stone structure. One fireman was rendered unconscious, but rc- covercd, Bt, iBridgeUs church ad- j lning and the residence of the C lstlun Brothers, were mcnaced. ...._.-oc-c>-———- c

Severe Storm

(Canadian Press) W-HIIDIAING. W. Vs., April 19.- A severe-storm swept eastern Ohio and West Virginia Panhandle this afternoon and wrecked business buildings and residences at Wheel- lug, wcllshhura, Wm.‘ tiller-tins Ferry, Ohio, Woodsfisld, Ohio and doacn other small Ohio and West Vlminla communities. Unconfirm-

DAME LLOYD GEORGE

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was erroneously reported to be valued at 85,000. She rapped him about his costly motor marks had been made about her rope of pearls by the Labor chief. Tile photo shows Mr. L George as he met his wife and two daughters, Miss Megan on left, and Lady Carey Evans.

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While returning from Algiers, Dame Lloyd George reportedffhc loss of a pearl necklace‘ which

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Delivered; Banquet For Bishop O’Leary _

The fflllowllll’ eloquent address was given at the Victoria liotel Wednesday evening ‘in reply to the toast “Our lProvincez" Very Rev. Toast Master. Your Hon i"- M? 110F111. Rev. Fathers and Ge tlemen:

1 had hoped that after getting over with the Budget Debate and other spring troubles .i should be at peace for a time. But one can never tell, It is wisely ordained that we are not permitted to see into the future. For nearly half a century I have been numbered am- 11118 these unfortunate mortals who have had to sit in the pews and be preached "it. and :1 have stood the

Death List in Bomb Outrage Now Totals 160

(Canadian Press) LONDON. April 19.-—The death list from the bomb outrage. in Svelti Kral Cathedral at Sofia Thursday has reached 160 ill- cluding five members of the Bul- garian Parliament. it in stated in official despstches received here today. many of the wounded are expected to die.

Prominent Tordllto Financier Dying

(Canadian Press) TORONTO April lib-Hope has been abandoned for the recovery of Sir Augustus Nan-ton, prominent Canadian financier who rhas been lying ill for weeks at his home in Toronto. '

Dam Bursts Four Drowned

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(Canadian Press) GREENOCK, Scotland April 19. —F0ur persos arc known to have bee-n drowctl and several houses swept away when the dam burst at Skelmorlie reservoir near ll‘i3l‘~3 today. i

Presentation Made To First Baptist Church

IIALLFAX, April 18.—Thore was hold last night in the hall of the Grafton Street Church n social gathering of rare interest anti uni- que significnnce. It was the first meeting together in a social way of the members of the new Pres- byterian Congregation and it was acclaimed by all as one of the hap piest gatherings in their experien- ce. The hcsts of the evening were the ‘Elders and Managers of the Congregation, and they were more than delighted with the splendid response to their ‘invitation. Tho hail, dressed in flags and fragrant with flowers, was literally crowd- ed to the doors with a-compnny of very happy people, and young and old mingled together in the spirit of genuine fellowship.

Rev. Robert Johnston, of New Glasgow. who was a guest of hon- or and was given a most hearty welcome, said in the course of a moving address that-he had never attended a finer church social and that he was proud of the success which the new Congregation bad attained, He 33pm. at soon they would hiive s. m star who would lead them into grcatthlngs for God in this -City and Province. Mr. Johnston announced that he was sailing for the Old Country in May as a member of the Presbyterian delegation to the Scottish. English and drlsb Assemblies, and tbs Pres byferian Council in Wales.

A much appreciated feature of the programme which wuss on- ncunced by Mr. A. Dirulco r, the chairman who pads a wit y nd appropriate speech of vsclco c, was-tho preschools Iuests of rcp- r ‘eil-vcp of tbs Baptist and Au- glicsn churcbl. Mr, John Burgoyne of tbc First Baptist Church brought greetings in a message that breathed thg s lrit of brother- lincls and Venara lc Archdeacon Armitase. who had been the prea- ohcr at onc of the services in the First Baptist Church. in s. very fc- ilcitoua and eloquent address paid high tribute to 1h, Presbyterian church. stressing the mat Igrvice and inspiration of John Knox to Scotland and tho lldl-ucucs of its dlvlucs and lits phcolosy. All the

ed reports indicate niauy casulcnlea No fatalities have been reported. _

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day afternoon of -thc five day con- ference called by Premier E. H. Armstrong in‘ an endeavor to bring

dispute between the pire Steel Corporation and the”: United Mine Workers of America. El statements were issued tonighlt by Premier E. H. Armstrong, John" L. Lewis, international President of the Unit/ed Ml-ne workers of Am- trica. Roy M. Wclvln ad J. E. McLurg, President and Vice Pre- sldent representatives of the Brit- ish Empire Steel Corporation.

thc iuiertist of the public hind in- dustry tile Premilei‘ plan of lmili-eillute resumption 0i’

wage basis

Mine Workers accepted the Prem- iei-‘s suggestion. associates refused ‘to do so claim- ing than. their pound of flesh nlust

ten percent. cannot agree to resume work at such a price which would mean nothing less gradation. that lthe present unhappy situation

In Epsom Cemetery

IOTTAWA. April lib-Advice has been received here from the office of the High Commissioner for Can- ada, in London, England. statiilB that a great war cross, erected b)’ the ilmperial War Graves Commis- sion -to commemorate soldiers. sail- ors, and airmen who died durinZ

Epsom Cemetery, vlrlll be unveiled and dedicated on May 17 next.

lSixty-two members of the iCim- adian forces, drawn from all bran- ches of the from all parts of thcvcouutry, are

Musical-Service At - Methodist Church

At tbs Methodist Church last eve- ninag, a special musical service was

which lWBQ assisted by for. Roland Phlltpcon, tenor andllrs. Berber! Webber, cellist. The devotional‘ ex- ibisss were conducted-by Plot. 0-

tion present listened yrith_'apprecia- tion 1,0 the following programme. which was brocdcaatcd:

Bolo-"Issud Kiiud-ly llldhlP-‘W-‘m- Fletcher-Mr. Roland iPlhiifpson. Anthem-Juneau» l chive. Shall hive!" Armaflloulier-(Bibli- cal Anthem for Minister and Choir) ‘Cello Solo-"One Floating Hon-r" Jlbee-Mr. Herbert Wdbibor. ‘Sclo-"Tlie l-lol Mr. Roland ‘Pb Anthsm-“Tc lDcum --Prioi\-'lihc Oholr.

Nevin-Mr. Herbert Webbcr. GapdciW-Kateiby-ilfi-of. ‘W.

‘Iihe morning service was conduct- glally tRsv. J. M. Partly of Tram.

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Declares Besco Presid ent With Reference To Armstrong’s Suggestion in“ Con- nection With Cape Breton Coal Strike. —Conference Goes For Naught And Deadlock Continues.

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(Canadian Press) HALIFAX, N. S. April 19.—

the breakdown Satur-

settlenpsnt in the wage British Em-

Mr his statement said. "Iii

suggested a the mines on he 1924t

with direct negotia- agreed investigation to Representatives of this Mr. Wolvin and them, viz reduction lii

structure equivalent to Tale iM-ine Workers

than economic de- Jt is indeed deplorable

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‘must continue. Representatives of the Mine Workers however have made every honorable effort to effectuate a settlement. and res-

stl-uggls must rest with the cor- pora-ticn which has spurned a

the Province.

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ered standard Wolvin in his statement‘ said, "the Company offered Mr. McLeod

wages,-tha't production wouldtbe resumed at the mines and there would be no occasion for distress and unusual unemployment dur- ing the next six months; Mr Me- Lecd declined to accept the lem- ployment offered and apparently

cf providing food and other te- qulremients of the people. Prob- ably this will be supplied from the international Treasury chest of the United Mine Workers of Alh- erica. I want‘ to state clearly

no unusual distress 'ln Cape Breton other than distress inflict- ed upon the community by miners’ lenders themselves. '

Reorganizlng Church For Anti-Unionists strainer-nun, April 19.v—,-:'l‘lie‘ ud- herents to the Presbyterian Church who are not entering the Union here held a meeting in the, Bap- tist Church last evening at which

steps were taken to reorganize St. Andrews Church. Rev. ‘Robert

the chief speaker. Rev. A. Nintch. pastor of bhe y Church acted as chairman and ex- tended a cordial welccmetdthosc present. d-Ic also-advised the saith» erlng that the BaptlltChurch was at their disposal at any time it was convenient. including _Bll1lfl8.Y afternoon ,if they wibbbti M! hold services.‘ ' '

Report of Ellis Illness Was Fake

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lllflilllmlflllflllil, Alril lD-r-Gllil" if! J. n-isswtscrs. arrived lads! from Montreal, whore he want to interview Ellis, iuloo liilil‘ maujand made s of fill, phi- ence to‘ hang d-Isrry Dgwiilisiiil hero on April 2d. The sheriff's vis- it was on account of a fdlfelittlf which was sent him from Mcatrsal with Ellis’ name signed, stating stating 1 t the alleged writer- could not lmdcrfaka the Eduction. ililllls expr scd sur isc‘ that the sheriff plio d visit iiintlalh. and said positively thlt-IIQ would roach

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ponsibility for continuance of the

constructive offer of the Premier The Interacting- Union will co-operate lo the mine workers of this district l-n an ef- their present wage rates and to prevent)! low- of living?’ "Mr

dlurlng the conference,‘ that if us Q11 would accept a small reduction in 56g“ as “my mental

preferred to assume responsibility

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ordeal, I must confess, with but ill- dlfferent patience, but during that period, in my wildest dreams, I "We? once imagined that l should have the opportunity which has i now most unexpectedly came to m°—the opportunity to preach at 111B IITBBCIIGTB. Vifbat o. wonderful chance to set back-to shy things! t I um going to refrain, l am go. 1H8 i0 lei the opportunity slip, Ill dolnB so I feel that t! am exercis- lnS that forbearance to a degree that has ‘never been equalled by any one within this banquet hall and I trust it will be an example ‘Stabs followed by clergyman here-

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metely a pleasure. It is a great honor to me to have this opport-un- ity of conveying to the Lord Blah. 0D frolllqthe people of this Province feiiardless of class or creed their » oartlest congratulations and felic- fictions on his attainment cf this milestone in his life cf service to his church, I shall not attempt to add anything to the words sojtt- ingly and. finely spoken by His Honor" as well as contained rln the beautiful addresses presented dur- lll! the day for in doing so ‘f feel t l would only detract from their propriety and solelnnlty, 9B1)’ add that I believe from the tom of my heart that the sen- lliflents have been expressed with c greatest sincerity and have

Yo have dons me the honor to 0011119 my name with this toast to 0 our Provlnce, and iwhat shall I say? We are a people who do not wear our hearts on cui- sleeves. We are- nct demonstrative. but beneath the D somewhat ‘impulsive exterior is hidden s loyalty, a devotion to this our Island home as strong and as tiiue as will be found anywhere and it is for that reason. because our province lls so constantly in Cur minds that it is difficult to say anything neiw or attractive. l do not need to remind you of its physical qualities or advantages. We all know that it is the nlost fertile bit of soil on the continent. We have only to travel during the growing season and make intelli- gent comparison to verify that statement. We are probably with- out waste land. We know how our ‘ljiiricultural wealth and agricultur- ai. production per area compare with other lands. We are aware of all these natural blessings and we tare proud and thankful. But oil these things do not make a pro- viincc--a country, The measure of a country is not its size, its wealth its physical resources, not any of these things. it is the quality of its citizenship. And here I submit we have our greatest reason for pride ll! our pant and our greatest ground for hope in our future. in ‘thceurly days our Province was settled by emigrants from the old laud from England, Scotland, ire- sfid and France, these hardy plo- lioors who by sheer courage, strength and faith carved for them- selves and their families homes out or the forest wilderness. Our pres- out pollination src still in great. almost complete measure the decebdants of those pioneers, For my pert I confess that l am a be- liever in heredity, and I am also s believer, t influence of tradi- tous. Sine _ s3 ionccrs first c me to this Golan own through its historrmun and women have I n6 oiit from it. to all parts of the | obc sud wbcrcvar they have been found they have written high on the scroll of fame the name of their island bionic. Will any one say that the physical, mental. and

out cgotisuhwout boasting can he proud of thcstslidsi-d ot- its cit- ismiliii. mt mi sll- this docs than not come to i_ of us ah smi- My. a quec about the fu- ture? Ton we fire cclcbrsfhig tlic silver 1d of lilo Lordslilpfil elevation‘ a. the priesthood, a per-