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MIL] TAR Y DI C TA TORSHIP IN JAPAN

China Plans To Build lip Army

(,4. P. By Guardian's Special wire)

NANKING, Feb. 28—-Ala.r'me

lesders of the Nationalist Govern-

ment decided today to stmngthe China's military “‘ 0f the situation in Tokyo.

Military and political omcials

were called into emergency session here by Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek, virtual dictator of the Gov- eminent.

The council decided, however, to continue a policy of patient waiting although a minority urged that this was a propitious time to defy what was termed Japanese ag- gression in North China.

Plans were drafted for bolster- ing the army and to rally public

morale behind the government.

In an effort to build up a modern army China last year ordered all mole high school and college stud- ents to undergo at least one year

oi intensive military training.

commo EVENTS

"Hockey at Afton rink Saturday, Feb. 29, York Rangers vs. Bulldogs. L-3273

Skate after.

"Playoff game, Milton rink to night, Stars vs. Hornets. L-Ii27

"Concert and one act play in

‘Millview Hall, March 4th

1v-32C2-2-29-8-2.

"Dr. LaCoursiere, Dentist, will be in Murray River March 2nd, 3rd, 12-3263-2-20-11.

iih and 5th.

"bong Creek Concert Friday, Admiuion 10c -- 20c.

March 0th. Lunches. If notflne, Saturday.

. b3257-2-29-3-4-ii.

"C. C. C. Sisters vs. One Armed Married Men. Povmal rink tonight, 7.30 to 8, Special Leap Year skate L-32B8

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Rome Reports’ 40,000 Ethiopians Ready To Surrender.

(Copyright 198d By The Han! New! Agency) (By Guardian’! Special Wire)

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"b- ZiF-(CJK-liavnsi-Unconfirmcd reports that 40,000

Ethiopian troops under Ha! Scyoum and Ra! Ks!!! were negotiating a

compietg surrender reached Rome

tonight l. few hour! after an official

communique told of the capture of historic Mount Amb! Alaji by the

first army corps of Marshal Pietro

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French Objections To 35,000-ton M a x i- mum Ship Are With- drawn.

(Copyright 1930 by the Hava! New! Agenoy) LONDON, Feb. 28—-(C. P. Haves) —A naval limitation treaty be- tween Great Britain, France and the United States appeared a pos- sibility tonight as French obiect- ions to a 35,000-ton capitol ship maximum were reported with: drawn. The French delegation was awaiting instructions from the

government in Paris.

Italy's decision not to sign an sc- cord at the present because of the League oi Nations sanctions ag-

——— ainst her was conveyed to the "l-"orum tonight, Southport vs. other powers yesterday. It appear- Dunstaffnage. One hour's skate ed POHlblQ, however, Rome might

after match. Admission 15 cents,

L-3277

"Hartsvllle Maple‘ Leafs vs. Wilt- sllire Hawks at Wiltshlre tonight,

Plflyoii’ game, Ray Stuli referee.

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"Hockey at Highfield “tonight, Wlnsloc Married Men vs. Highiield

Married Men. Skate after. L~328

“Hockey at Fredericton tonight.

Hunter River vs. Fredericton.

14-3284

"Victoria rink, Leap -Year skate Bfllurdav. February 29. Admission L-3285

i0 cents.

"Hockey at New Glasgow to lllsht. Rustico Wonders

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"Leap Year skate and hockey York. Saturday, 29th. Marshiiaid vs. York Married

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Married Mon Men.

"Don't miss league playoff to

lllilht at Bradaibane, Summer-field Comets vs. Bradaihanc Rovers. If L-3215

stormy, Mondgy,

"Ddubie header Mt. Herbert to- "liht. Pownal Juniors vs. Mt. Her- Wrt Juniors, Mt_ Herbert Sisters vs. 13-3273

Han-led Greenhcrna.

"loading live

Friday. March l. 0nd 011W!" Campbell.

"Borden Rink ‘today, 1.30 p.111

hacker. Charlottetown st. Avril-us Two hours‘ ‘Wino. Admission is and lo cents, and

"l Borden School.

"mine skating, u-lo p.m., _1bc W» ‘ n-sza

"Borden Rink Monday, Maren 1M. intormediaio final! at aso

PM. Borden vs Mo ‘ . Admin

'1°fl lboand liic Carnivli will take we on Wednesday evening. March 11-3103

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vs. Colts. Game starts at 7.30. Skating after. 14-3286

hogs all day muted-v. Mitch c. at Kenslngton. Nicholson Bros, loading at Hunter Rim mm cm and until noon H. S. McEwen 14-8280

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adhere to the terms of the three- power treaty and officially par- ticipate in the accord as soon as the Italo-Ethiopian conflict was settled.

Anthony Eden, Foreign Sco- retary, conferred with Norman H. Davis of the United States dele- gation and the latter then talked with Dino Grandl, Italian Am- bassador to London.

Grandi reportedly explained. It- aLv's position to the American delegate as being fundamentally influenced by the sanctions ques- tion. He was understood to have indicated, however, that Italy did not regard the technical questions before the conference as insur- mountable.

Gountess ls Gravely Ill

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

LONDON, Fob. 29-Countess Heugwitz-Reventiow, the former Barbara Hutton who became a mother four days ago, was under- stood tonight to be gravely lil. She was operated upon last night. Lord Harder, physician in ordin- ary to King Edward, and four other physicians were at the bedside to- night. The King's physician visit- ed her three times today. remain- ing for an hour on each occasion. Jimmie Donahue, cousin of the Countess, emerged (r0!!! “it 110"” at 11 p. m. and asid: “I am afraid it is very serious. That is all I can say now." By that time ail the doc- tors had departed.

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31:91pm, no. N-Ohaiios un- der section 98 of the Criminal Code against Atrhur Evans, indes- of the on-to-Ottawa trek of strik- ing relief camp workers in June and July last year and four of hiqlieu- tenants, were dropped today. _ ,

Announcement the charges would not be proceeded with and that it would not be necessary for Evans q- hls four lieutenants to appear in court when assises open hue next month was made by Hon. '1'. O. Davis, attorney-general.

Besides Evanl. whom the chars" "Y! 5 are John Ccsgrovc. 01011‘ Matthew Shaw and truest lid ’Ali five. arrested at the time of riot- laot your or

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Rae Scyoum and Rae Kean have been conducting a guerrilla cam- Pfllin in the Tembien Mountains northwest of Makule. Following the Italian defeat of llas Mulughcta and the capture of Amba. Aradam they were reported cut off from the remaining Ethiopian force! in the north.

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Announcement that Amba Alaji had fallen was the signal for exult- ant reioiclng here. Th; formidable mountain was the farthest point to which the Italian expedition of 1895-0 penetrated and it was there that the Ethiopians annihilated 2,000 Italian troops under Madel- Toselli.

Observers here believed that 1i the news that Scycum and Kassa were ready to surrender was con- firmed it would deal a more crush- ing blow to Empero: Hailc Selas- sie's hopes than the fall of Amba Alaji,

-Meanwhile it was reported in well-informed Italian circles that Ethiopia had an additional 10,000 soldiers in the northern war zone behind the front lines of Marshal Sadoglio. have 50,000 troops near the iltritrean border. These forces were believed in the Shire region, south of Aduwa and. Aksum. both occupied last Oc- tober by Italy. Gen. Ayeiu Buru was reported to have 20,000 men in

"tlloAddi Abo region, west-of Imrub

detachments.

The capture of Amba Alaji. xe- garded as the most strategically important success of the war, came just two days before the 40th an- niversary of the massacre of Gen. Baratierfs "punitive" army at Adu- lva in 1896 by the Ethiopians.

The War Office communique an- nouncing the taking of Ala-ii will nothing about fiahting.

Hopes for Additional Sanctions

ADDIS ABABA. Feb. fill-Hope for additional sanctions against Italy instead of peace talks was expressed today by Emperor Hallo Selassie.

"We hope there will be no fur- t-her delay in the tension of sanc- tions." sold the Negul. in smessag t4, the Associated Press, referring to a meeting of the League sanc- tions committee called for March 2.

"The obligations of member states under article. l0 of the League covenant are in no way modified or dependent upon the consideration of non-member states.

“The cause of peace would be much nearer realization if sanc- tions were extended."

Government officials, comment- ing on Romp rumors that the Em- peror is sick or wounded, said he was in perfect health

Ethiopians Routcd

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY 1N NORTHERN EIHIOPIA. It the front, Feb. 2&—'I‘he hard driving Fpseist army of 30,000 soldiers of the first army WP! 000mm! Ambs Alajl today where fleeina Ethiopians had retreated after their defeat at Am-bl Amlilm-

Simultaneously. unofficial reports told of a major Italian victory in the mountainous ‘Ilembien region ln the north in which 3.000 Ethi- opians were killed and Res Sey- ouln’! army was routed.

Che. lges Against Leaiers Of Relief Strike Dropped

shortly afterwards. have been out on bail and their whereabouh is un- certain

All ave were with being member! of an un wfui associa- tion. which we! cited as the relief camp workerr union. It was tbe only charge they faced as result of their arrests and the breaking up of the trek. will be notified a! soon a! poesibe that the cher- gee have been dropped.

Meanwhile, preparations went acllad for the arraignment of about

oh charges arising out of the rioting here which cost the life of detective Cherie! llliiar. iuiur! to about 100 persons and extensive property damage. They are elated to be air-allied about lurch

Rae 1mm was said to

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Hon. Ernest Lapoitate Tables Order Re In- vestigation Into The Penal System.

(C. l‘. by Guardian's Special Wire) UITAWA, Feb. iii-Wide pow- ers of investigation into Canada's penal system are conferred upon the penitentiaries commission under terms of the order-in-coun- cll appointing the commission.

meats was made by Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister oi Justice, yes- terday. Today the Minister tabled the order in the House of Com- m'ns.

Generally speaking the commis- sion ls authorized to inquire into and report on the penal system of Canada. A number of specific mat- ters ar: mentioned in the refer- enca, however. »

They are l.s follows: -

1. The treatment of. “oted p sons in the penltentiaries cov- ering the investigation and exam- ination of the classification of in- stitutions; the classification of of- fenders; the constructon of penal institutions; the organization of penal departments; the appoint- ment of staffs: the treatment to be accorded to the different classes of offenders including cor- poral and other punishment; the protection of society; reinr " e and rehabilitative treatment; em- ployment of prisoners; prison lab- or; remuneration; the study of in- ternational standard minimum rules and other subject! cognate to the above.

2. The administration, manage- ment discipline and police of pen- itentlaries.

8. Cooperation between govern- mental and social agencies in the prevention of crime, including Juvenile delinquency and the fur- niahing of aid to prisoners upon release from imprisonment.

4. The conditional release of pl , including parole or re- lease on probation, conditionalre- lease under the Ticket of Leave Act. and remission generally.

The commission is empowered to engage the services of technical advisers or other experts, clerks. reporters and assistants. .

Final Tribute Paid Former iifld. Premier

(C. l’. By Guardian's Special Wire)

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld.. Feb. 2B-—(C. P. Cabin-Thousands lined the streets of old St. John's in a driving rain today to view the funeral of the lam Hon. l". C. Aldordioe, last premier of Newfoundland and vice- chairman of the commission gov- eminent.

Both sides of the route from the Alderdioe reisdence to st. Thomas Anglican Church were thronged with citieens united in tribute and mouming fol- theoman who came from Ireland at an early age and rose to a prominent place in the business and political life of the island.

Governor Sir Humphrey Thomas walwyn walked in the quarter mile long procession that was led by Boy Scouts. war veterans and the constabulsry.

Others who followed behind the hearse included privy councillors, the j ' y, member's of the com- mission government, forrner mem- bers of the now-suspended legislat- ive houses. Sir Richard Squires. thrice premier of the Dominion. the Bishop of Newfoundland and other churchmen and civic ofiiclels.

Forincr Opera" Star iiies ln- Poverty

Feb. id-hhlur mourners only followed to the grave today the body of Antonio Scotti- beloved baritone who sang for 9S successive season! at the Metropol- itan Opera in New York and died bole in poverty.

Scotti, a bachelor, died in retire- ment Wednesday, but the. fact be- came knownonly today.

He was ‘I0 years old. Blends dis- closed he was in etraitened circum- stances. had been iii

ueertlnl he for a decade although he retired only three your! ago

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Arlncuncement of the appoint- '

Will Broadcast n vi... Empire

KING EDWARD VIII

(CI. Cable. By Guardian's pecial

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LONDON. Feb. 28-1110 King’! broadcast to the Empire oh Sun- day will be transmitted by tho

... L m , Al r r .‘ Empire station at Daventry on three wave-lengths.

The message-the first delivered to his people by King Edward since lid succeeded hi! father. on the- “ _ last month—wlll start at four p. m. (noon A.S.T). It will probably last about l0 minutes.

In order to ensure the widest pos-

slblo distribution. it was announced today that the general post office telephone service will provide cir- cuits to clllfldl, Australia, South Africa and India. The following wave-lengths will be used for the brmdcasi: GSG 10.86 metres; GSF 19.92 metres; GFD 25.53 metres.

The broadcast also will be re- layed to ll foreign countries-the United States, Franco. Poland. Aus- tria, Iiunfiry, Norway, Sweden. Switwrhn‘. Denmark. Argentina. and Brazil.

The sublcct matter of the King's message has not been publicly an- nounced.

NOTE: Because of the certain- ty of the length of time King Ed- ward will speak on Sunday, com- mencing at noon. Atlantic Sill"!- ard Time, the Canadian Radio Commission has srranacd a 9N- gram of music to preccdsand foi- low the address. Commission sta- iions will commence the program at use a. n‘, nu Male-tr .,wlll l» heard at 12 o'clock. and at thfl conclusion of his addrfll. 1'1"!“ will be continued until 12.30 p. m.

S EN T E N B E 8 METEI] iiliT Til BUNSPIRATBRS

Fines and Short Terms of Imprisonment To Six Nova Scotians.

HALIFAX. Feb. 28—l"ines total- ling $8,100 and. short. terms of im- prisonme ‘ were imposed today on six Nova Scotians, guilty on their own admission of conspiracy to smuggle harbor and sell contra- brand liquor v in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. 'I‘hc fines ranged fonn $1.500 down to $609 and the prison iterate from one do! i=9 one month. '

Two others named by Rove-l Can- adian Mounted Police as co-con- gpirators with the six, are yet to be located, They are Jack Creighton. Lunenburg, and Thomas Slander. Trinity. Nild.

The six sentenced today are: Osp- cgm William v5. Homers. Medford. Guysboro, $1,500 and cost; and one day; Clarence Tanner. Lunenburg. 01.600 and costs. and seven days: William H. Await, Mahone Bay, 0000 and costs and one month‘. George A. Mader. Mahonle Bay. 81.- 500 and costs and one month: Roy Ernst. Blookhouae, $1.500 and costs and one month; Captain Howard Creaser. Riverport. $1,500 and costs and one

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High Officials F e a r Grave Develop- ments As Result Of Mllltarlst Uprising.

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

SHANGHAI, Feb. ZB-v-(Saturday) —The Japanese Emhauy was in- formed today that rebels who had held govcmmeilt buildings in Tokyo since Wednesday ‘ng surrend- ered after ll a.m. today, Tokyo time (10 pm. A.S.'1‘., Friday).

The announcement of receipt of this message at the Embassy fol- lowed earlier reports that Lieut. Gen. Kobei Kashii, leader of the government's loyal forces, had been

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King’s Suited Not This

trade treaty with the United S bring ruin to many Canad- ian industries unless the in- termediate tariff is raised at this ession of Parliament on a large number of items, Conservative lgader R. B. Bennett told the House of Commons today.

Continuing debate on ratification of the treaty M Bennett said it container

ordered by the Emperor to evict the insurgents, but that they had been given s. last opportunity to yield peacefully.

Censorship Applied

IDNDON. Feb. 29--(Saturday)- Reuters correspondent at Shanghai reported today it was feared grave developments were ‘ pendin in Tokyo. The Japanese capital, he said, was completely out off from communication with Shanghai.

Suppression of Revolt Ordered

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements. Feb 29—(Sa.turday)—An official dispatch from Toky.) reported to- day the guard commander there had issued an order at 5.80 a.m. for suppression of the revolt.

‘The statement said that “whether itis-ecasarytouseraalpowordq- pends on the behavior of the mu- tinecrs."

The dispatch was received here at 9.30 a.m. (10.30 pm. A.S.T,, Fri- day).

Uprising Feared

TOKYO, rub. 29—(Saturday)— Nears that Japan's militarist up- rising will spread to other sections of the army unless a military dic- tatorship is established were ex- grossed in unofficial quarters to- ay.

The scriousnesspf the situation was indicated by the following re- ported developments:

substantially the_ same pro- position offered the former Conservative government by the United States. He had rejected it and had taken the stand that at no price was the Canadian government in a position to grant to the United States the concession asked.

“We oppose the treaty,”

Canada, because it is detri- mental to the interests oi this Dominion, because it gives everything we have and

Zillxvery least the Liberal gov- emm t should have got in return for-concessions given the United States was a full 50 per cent re- duction on all items in the United States tariff, That was the limit of the President's treaty making powers.

The treaty placed United States under Canada's intermediate tariff which, on many items, was much lower than the general tariff form- erly applied against U. S. goods. There was nothing in the agree- ment however to prevent Canada making increases in the intermedi- il .

Mr. Bennett made an unsuccess- ful attempt to induce the govern- mentito say whether the intermedi- ate tariff would be raised this ses-

High army leaders were said to

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iluffmippoiilted To The Senate

(C. P. By Guardian's Special Wire) OTTAWA, Feb. ZB-After nearly 2g years in the House of Commons. William Duff (Lib. Antlgonish- Guysboro). known among his fam- lliars as “the Admiral," today was appointed to the Senate. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the appointment tonight and said a by-election in Antigonish-Guys- boro would be held March 23 with nominations March 1d.

It had been freely predicted Mr. Duff would succeed to the Nova Scotin vacancy vented by the death of l-lon. Jolm McCormick of Syd- ney. The new senator who received congratulations from his admirers on both sides of the House tonight will leave at once for his former constituency.

Speaker Casgrain announced the appointment tonight in the House of Commons nnd said he had issued

sion.

He said if this tariff were raised the treaty would assume a. differ- ent complexion. The House should not be asked to vote on the treaty without indication of the govern- ment's intentions. He mentioned the florist and furniture industries as groups which would be hard hit by the treaty as it stood but might be placed in a better position by revisions of the intermediate tariff.

"There might be decreases as well as increases.” put in Hon. Charles Dunning, Minister of Finance, who said the government could not re- veal its budget intentions.

Gave All

In granting the United States full benefit of the intermediate tariff and other specific concessions, the government had given all there was to give, Mr. Bennett said. It had nothing left with which to bargain for an extension of the treaty. this was important in view of recent history.

"We have to thank the action taken by this parliament in 1930 and the Empire Agreements for being able to make any contract with the United States at al "

a writ for the by-election: