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Provincial And Local Associations T-I o l d Joint Annual Meet- mg. .

Mrs. John Reay. Charlottetown, was elected Provincial Commission- erof the Prince Edward Island Council Girl Guides Association at the annual meeting held at Govern- ment House yesterday afternoon. Mrs. F. W. Tidmarsh was named president cf the Charlottetown Girl Guide Association at the annual meeting of that organization which was held jointly with that of the provincial command.

“Guiding in the province has shown definite progress during the past year. Onenew» Ranger and five new Guide Companies have been registered." said Miss Mona Wilson, provincial cmmissioner. in her annual report which is given in full below. She reviewed in detail the activities of the provincial as- sociation which was organized last

year.

A brief review of the local organ- ization. given‘ by the vice-president. Miss J. Fullerton, also indicated a very succushll year.

Reports of the different Compan- lcs were submitted by the following: ist Charlottetown Company. Mia-l Gwenneth lfi-y and Miss Margaret Black: Brownie Pack, Miss Gladys Hart: 2nd Charlottetown Company, Miss Dorothy Reay; Brownie Pnck, Miss Olive Thompson. 3nd Char- lottetown Company. Mis Betty Large. Charlottetown Hangers. Miss Mary MacNutt. All the reports indicated a very active and success- ful year.

Officers elected for the Prince Edward Island Council Girl Guides As=oriation were:

Hon. Vice-President. Canadian Council. Mrs. George DeBlois.

Provincial Commissioner. - Mrs. John Rcay.

Deputy ProvinciMC ‘ ' Mist Mary MacNutt.

Sccretnry—-Mlss Mona Wilson.

Treasurer-Mrs. J. E. Harris-

Executive Committee-Mrs. Hs D. Raymond, Mrs. W. E. Hyndman. Mrs. W. S. Stewart. Mrs.’ Ernest Champion, Mrs. J. A. Lawson, Miss Mllrizarct. Jenkins.

flcunell Members - Mrs W. M. Len. Mrs. J. A. Methieson. Mrs. W. J. P. MacMillan, Mrs. J. E. B. Mc- Clrndy. Mrs. A. Robertson, Mrs. T. w Prowse. Mrs- AlLed Plckard.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS. ETC

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OTTAWA. NOV. 22 — Maritime protests against the new reciprocity treaty assumed a new vchemcnce when the provinces down by the sea learned that the pact will oper- ate to the serious detriment of all Canadian Atlantic.

Hitherto all foreign countries having most-favored-naticn treat- ies with Canada, have had to ship their goods diroctly to the Domin- ion, in order to obtain the treaty advantage to which tb were en- titled. Wlth the United tes add- ed to the list of most-favored-na- tions, however. such direct ship- ment will be no longer obligatory’. Goods may come through New York, Boston. Portland. or any other American port. and enter Canada at any border point and still enjoy the benefit cf most-fav- cred-nation treatment.

Flor the Maritime ports, which have always had to fight to hold their traffic against the competition cf the more establish ‘ services to the American ports, the altered sit- uation is one of first-rank import- once. Loading Liberals from Nova Bcotia and New Brunswick, includ- ing several of iihg recently-elected members from there. are leading a major Maritime protest.

Strong rumors circulated on Par- liamen Hill this morning tcrthe eflcct that several Nova Bcotia Lib- eral members hadnotified the Gov- ernment that if the port situation was as they understood it to be. they would be unable to vote for the treaty. Maritime ‘nlsters re- fused to confirm or deny the rumor.

The Government admits the im- plications of the pact for the Marl- tirne ports, but takes the view that the thing is inevitable.

Potato Rate

Argument Set For Dec. 2 0r 3

OTTAWA. Nov. 22—Arguruent

on application of the Transporta- tion Commission of the Maritime Board of Trade for reduction in freight rates on potatoes from the Maritime Provinces to Central Canada will be heard before the Board of Railway Commissioners hare Dec. 2 or 3, it was learned to- day. f‘ ‘ for the “ "t- is being asked which datbwould be more suitable. - A two-day hearing on the re- quest was held recently by the board at Monzton. An adjourn- ment then was made for presen- tation of argument.

The appiicatlc of the Maritime body was launched following at?- ion of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways in lowering rates on potatoes for ship- ments un to distances of 800 miles applicable to specified areas with- in Ontario to meet truck competi- tion.

Because of this rate decrease the applicants claim there should be a corresponding reduction in rates from the Maritime Provinces to Oratorio under the Maritiam Freight Rates Act. I

ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 22-1116 giant China. clipper tool: off for Rcndulu late today, inaugurating trans-Pacific airmail service to the

TRAVEiBiIREAll iioios ANNllAi M E ET I N o

Lengthy Discussion On Problems Relat- ing To Tourist Trade.

Optimism for the future cf the tourist indsutry _ in this province and commendation ‘of the work of the Prince Edward Island Travel Bureau and the appreciation of ac- tivities of the president, Mr. Justice A. E. Arsenault on behalf of the in- dustry was voiced at a. special meet- ing of the Bureau held in the ‘Board Room of the City Building last night.

Preceding an interesting discus- sion s. motion picture, “Prince Ed- ward Island on Parade" was shown by Mr- O. C. Crasweli.

The picture, in natural colors. was of greet interest and gave a most vivid impression of this Pro- vince as a summer playground. Justice Arsenault announced that an attempt would be made to have the picture shown all over North America. It was filmed by Mr. Oraswell, assisted by Mr. J. M. Mur- ley. title editor. and Mr. Carl Cam- eron, who designed the titles.

Mr. Justice Arsenault. who presid- ed, gave a review of the activities of the Tourist Association. in the past and outlined the present posi- tion of the Travel Bureau from the financial and other aspects.

Other speakers included Messrs. B. A. MacLeod. Past PresEdent of the Tourist Association. R. E. Mutch, Harry Holman. summersi‘ , Mayor Kennedy, J. O. Hyndman, A. R. Brennan. Summerside, Mr. Grant, W. O. S. McLure, Coun. R. B. Hol- man. Hon. B. wnLePage. and Hon. Thane Campbell. Attorney-General.

During the meeting. a motion moved by Mr. Harry Holman and seconded by Mr. J. O. Hyndmnn, was passed to the effect that a re- commendation be made to the pro- vincial government that a tax be imposed on automobiles and ear- marked for publicity purposes BIlh road marking in the province.

Judge Arsenault, in reviewing the history of the Tourist Association, pointed out that ever since its or- Itanizaticn ten or twelve years ago. the great handicap had been lack of funds. to carry on effective ad- vertising. The tourist trade, like private business. thrives on adver- tising. Money must be spent to get results. the sneaker pointed out. Thousands of people who came here for the first time invariably say, "Why don’t you advertise your pro- Vince and let the outside world know what you have." Other provinces have spent. great sums on advertis- ing. but the most the Tourist As- sociation hed to spend in any one year was 87.000. The amount this year was much less and by the time maps. folders and overhead expenses are taken care of there is very little left for advertising.

"In Mrs. MacFadyen. we have the best tourist. manager and the best informed in Canada." Justice Arsensuit raid in speaking of the management.

The sneaker went on to pay trib- ute to Charlottetown and Summer- side for without their assistance. the Bureau could not have functioned. It is not fair. however. that two towns should bear the burden. all receive the benefits and all should contribute. He was not finding fault with the Provincial Govern- ment. he said. cilher in the present or in the past, because he under- stood that it had many demands to meet. He felt. however. that if l6.- 000 were given the Bureau by the Government. more than twice that amount would be returned indirect-

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Itlaly Fehrs U. “British

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would bring America Italy into the class of “sanction- ist" nations and subject to cec- ncmic re

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Imperialism”

This reaction was to Secretary of the Interior Iches’ appeal to the American oil industry to ban shipments to Italy. Italians point- ed out that large American refin- eries have carried cu trade with

realise this

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An official communique handed out by Loring C. Christie. counsel- lor of the Department of External Affairs, did not disclose the num- ber of sub-committees appointed or the subjects they would discuss.

However, the list of participants in conversations disclosed presence of postal authorities, meteorologists. aviation ‘and communication ex- Derts- and radio administrators. It was considered the preparatory work of the conference would fall naturally into divisions represented by these men. ’

Canada provided the. delegation with the widest variety of experi- ence: Mr. Smart: W. O. Clark, dep- uty minister of the finance depart- ment; J. A. Wilson, controller of civil aviation; P. T. Coolican, as- sistant- deputy postmaster general; John Patterson of ‘Ibrontc, direc- tor of the marine department's meteorological service; C. P. Ed- wards, marine department radi director, and Mr. Christie. '

The United Kingdom sent nine representatives including sir Don- aid Banks, director general of the post office; Lieut-Ccl. F. C. Shel- merdine, director general of civil aviation and G. E. Woods Hum- Phrf-‘y. managing director of Im. periai Airways. The United King- dom also sent a meteorologist, Capt. E. Entwistle, and two whose offices were not specified.

l. ll. BiJlllTER HEADS ASSN. 0F EXHIBITIUNS

Other Officers Elected At 12th Annual Meeting In Toronto.

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

TORONTO, Nov. 23-4. W. Boulter of Charlotettown was elected president of the Canadian Association cf Exhibitions as the 12th annual meeting concluded here today.

He succeeds Elwood Hughes, general manager of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Other officers chosen were:

Sydney Johns of Saskatoon. Vice- Presidont; W. D. Jackson of Lon- son cf London, secretary-treasurer; H. H. Mlclllroy of Ottawa and Mr. Hughes, executive committee.

The Association decided in fut- ure "unethicaliy fitted" cattle will be barred from entering Canadian show rings- The resolution stipu- lated all cattle must be presented in natural conformation without treatment other than that made to the hair, horns and hoofa

Lifeboats Mute Evidence Of

Ship Tragedy

Bllllnd, NW- 23-1‘!!!

HULL. lifeboata, a sailor's bag and two fuel tanks washed ashcm ne'er Bri today were identified

Brook,’ which is believed to-hsva fcundscod in a storm Wednesday

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Airmail , Service Problems. _ Aired

United Kingdom-And Dominion Officials Qpen Conference Into Trans -_A_£lantic Flights.

(c. r. n; omen-am Special Wire) onawa. Nov. tb-Sub-ccmmltteea tonight assumed the an. t:

preparation for establishment of an

A full conference of Canadian, English, Northern Ireland, Irish Free State and Newfoundland officials met today for preliminary conversa- tions. The eonferees were welcomed to Canada by Hon. J. C. Elliott, Postmaster General who expressed the hope their efforts would he suc- V. I. Smart, Dputy Minister of Rall- ways and Canals, and appointed sub-committees to deal with different aspects of the problem and adiourued.

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Financial Post Puzzled Re Purpose Of Lea Gov’t Huge Borrow- ing Bill.

The following appears in the cur- rent issue of the Financial Post, Toronto:

iioiifiloiiiiii Auioiomi MilVE noon

Nanking Government

Assures Powers Of Its Opposition To a Japanese Controlled State.

(Copyright. 1035, By The IIavns News Agency)

SHANGHAI, Nov. 22 - The Nun- klng Government firmly opposes any idea of autonomy for North China, it was reported in informed quarters here tonight. At the lame time it was ’ ‘ ’ Chinese diplomatic representatives abroad had been instructed so to inform the powers.

Tbs government will take meas- ures to make good its opposition to

by Japan, these quarters said, fol-

Generalissimc Chlnng Kai-Slack has been an active participant.

TENSE SITUATION

These were the chief develop- ments in the tente Sine-Japanese situation, together with a report that Premier Wang Ching-Wel would be replaced for at least a three month period by Hu Hanmin right wing Nanking politician. 11W in exi‘e abroad.

Just will be taken to stave off an aut-

“While authority for refinancing $3 millions of the provincial debt, was given at the last session of the Prince Edcrard Island legislature no refunding scheme is in immediate prospect, The Financial Post is in- formed. ~

"In answer to an enquiry, P. S. Fielding, Deputy Provincial Treas- urer. states that "no anprovni was given to any sort of scheme of re-

vincial debt. Authority was, how- ever, glven for the issue of deben- tures to provide means for taking advantage" of any scheme of such a sort which might present itself."

Permissive Not Mandatory

"This simply means that the pro- vincial treasurer is authorized to refund a large part of the provinc- c’: funded debt if, and when, such opportunity arises. As a rcsult of this authority the province is in a position to take advantage of any scheme that might be put forward for refunding of provincial debts in Canada.

“The authority given to issue not over $3 millions cf debentures is ex- pected to be used first to fund $1 million or more of bank borrowings incurred for highway construction and relief disbursements. This would leave nearly $2 millions open for refunding existing debenture debt of the province.

Use for Authority

"Just how this refunding author- ity can be used is a puzzle. The on- ly maturing loan next year is $00,000 of three per cent, bonds. If these were funded. there would still be over ti M0000 of refunding auth- ority unused.

"'At the time the authority was given, it was stated in the legisla- ture that several proposals for re- funding had been placed before the governmet. It was also stated that if there is a change in legislation at Ottawa. to permit provinces to re- fund existing debt , the authority would be useful to Prince Edward Island. The province has one issue of 81 million of six per cent. bonds, due 1947. which it would apparently like to refncnce at a lower rate it were legally possible. The issue. however, is not callable.

Debt Position

"At the end of i934. Prince Ed- ward Island had a gross funded debt of 04.564900. Sinking fund amounted to $932,028. leaving a net debenture debt of 53,621,372. This year, the province sold an issue of $000,000 of three per cent. bonds.

“Outstanding debt of the province is not callable prior to maturity. When authority to refund provincial debt was given at the recent ses- aim of the legislature it was feared by investors that some change was contemplated in contractual rights of the bondholders. Fear of this dc- ticn has been allayed by the state-

ment of he uty Provincial Tffillllffl‘ to The nanclalPost. Use as Desirable

"While no change in contractual: rights is contemplated. authority to mph an change that may be deemed advisable is given by the

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onomy which the Jalrflhefl Office has predicted as inevitable "sooner or later" were not made known.

The report that Premier Wang would be succeeded by Hu Hanmin appeared in the shanghai Evening Post. It was said a three months‘ convalescence from the wounds in- flicted on Nov. 1 by an assassin who opposed his “pro-Japsnese" policies, would be necessary 101' Premier Wang.

HOLD CONFERENCE PELPING. Nov. 22-—(C. P. Hav- as)—'l‘wo leading British diplo- mats w_e§__ir_i North China tonight

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Southern Italy Swept By Terrific Gale.

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

ROME, Nov. 22-(0. P.-Havas)— Thirty-five persons were killed by a terrific storm which struck southern Italy today. landslides caused by torrential rains. coupled with drownings, accounted for most of the deaths so far reported.

King George II. of Greece was compelled to postpone his depar- ture from Brlndisi by boat to Greece on the last leg of his re- turn to the Greek throne.

The heaviest damage was report- ed in the province of Catanzaro, on the "toe" of the peninsula. where terrific winds and rain bat- tered houses, boats and waterfront structures for 24 hours without a let-up.

Soldiers, local constabulary and blackshirt militiamen labored in bring relief to the injured and to re-establish communications. Wires were down throughout the province and rail service was paralysed.

any North China state dominated,‘

lowing the plenary session of the; Kuomlntang at Nanklng in which‘

what ‘practical measures

War

Great Britain and France

of allegiance to the League of

tions raised by the Italian pr communication, said her need

to the United States, Augusto Rosso, rotary of State Hull.

Rae Seyourn and his natives.

Claim Victory

An Ethiopian victory Nov. 12 in which 300 Italian soldiers were killed. along with three officers. was amounced at Addis Ababa. It took place in the Womberta region north of Makale.

‘Travellers reaching Djibouti from Harar said thousands of Mosiem subjects in Ethiopia had refused to fight for Ethiopia.

Reports in Rome that a dum- dum bullet of Belgian manufac- ture had killed an Italian mech- anic led to angry demonstrations against Belgium.

Rome also had an~ unconfirmed

report that Crown Prince Asfavu Wassan ‘Tafari of Ethiopia was in- lured, and perhaps killed, trying to flee from Dessye into Eritrea by air plane, It revived stories that he was plotting a revolt against the Emperor. But contrary to this report was another that Ta.fari was among those greeting the Negus Thursday when he returned to Addls Ababa from an airplane tour of the south- em front.

(By Charles P. Nutter) (Anociatcd Press Staff Writer) LONDON, Nov. 22-Great Brit- ain standing firm in a reply to- day to Italy's recent pilot/act against sanctions. said she accept- ed the "consequences which must inevitably ensue" from applying provisions of the League Covenant.

London refused to reopen for discussion q “ raised in the Italian note, dispatched separately to all sanctionist nations.

Sir Samuel Hoare, Foreign Secre- tary, handed the reply to Dino Grandi, the Italian Ambassador, at the Foreign Office. .

The note stated League organiza- tions had evidenced "constant anx-, iety" to “carry out their duties in. a spirit of impartiality and con-l cede the utmost possible weight to, the legitimate interests of Italy. l

Discussion closed

“His Majesty's Government are so

Believe City Free From

Danger Of

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

HILO. Hawaii, Nov. 22,-Five riv- ers of blazing lava surged down the slopes of Manna Iioa today in one of Hawaii's most spectacular vol- canic eruptions in years.