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PremieiT-Baldwin May l Take Role; Of Peacemaker

British QuarteFs-Skeptical Over Report France Will Withdraw From Tia-League,

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

A threat that France

might withdraw from the

League of Nations was heard Wednesday in Paris asthe

French government sought

to gain the support of Great ‘

Britain for vigorous action against‘ Chancellor Hitler for reoccupying the Rhine- land; . The four-power confer- ence of Locarno signatories begun in Paris Tuesday was scheduled to continue today. in London. i ‘ British officials were frankly skeptical‘ however that France would take such an ektreine-course as with drawing from the League and giving a death blow to collective security at Gen-

ova.

The British cabinet met twice and was reported to have decided not to swerve from a detached and dispos- slorlate policy in the Locarno

PREMIER BALDWIN

' i ‘. Thi ' - to.Hitler‘s substitute peace prfilpldsiils, its Wthgltleieflsegéstlletrfilrm

“PREVENTIVE WAR"

mm‘ 9mm‘ ""1 "will Femin- Minister Flsndln was “almost”

“till-alive spokesmen of the French Government predicted num- pathetic with France nilglf-it quit the besgue also u.

Coll nations lea the sitnstlzam as

before Hitler abrogated the I,

o Pact, was ro-

Glmnny seised upon the French League threat as prtlvlnl u‘, wh-

idorn of her course in scrapping the berapsesented

Locarno treaty. The Reich will not

at thoopcnlng Saturday of a session of the League

Council -in London to hear Fran -Bel l in t G ' action. Ibo may attend later, hxevcnlhn “p”! an g Emmy.

Conservatives lippose But in Tariff Duties

(C. P. By Guardian's SpQoI-sl Wire)

OTTAWA, March 1i-—.-'1‘he House of Commons struggled most of the afternoon to push one tariff item of the Canadian-American trade treaty through committee stage. It first landed into a snarl over pro- cedure and then struck snags in a meat item and one dealing with loys beans. _ At the end of the day, the first item. a cut in duty from six to three cents a pound on "meats, Prepared or preserved other than sinned," was passed but. the soya been free item remained for fur- i-her cons!‘ stion. In the late af- ternoon Finance Minister Dunning moved the committee out to give Pensionldlxiister Power a chance to pessoome of his estimates.

Consdrvatlve members challenged both the meat and soya bean items, claiming they would work , on Canadian farmers. 30h.‘ Iarl Rowe (Cons. Bufferin- Binicoe) - said American bacon would enter the Canadian market and provide no market for 0on- ldisn. varieties. He was alarmed also over the possible effect oi this 0B Canada's position in English bacon markets.

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BACK FRANCE

The Little and Balkan Ententes, meeting in Geneva, were understood to have decided to back ‘he French appeal to the League. These states are Czechoslovakia, Rumanln, Yu- goslavia, Turkey and Greece,

Premier Paul Van zeeland of Belgium told his Chamber of Dep- uties his government would stand side by side with France and Brit- airi.

Italy. it was indicated, will play u waiting game, charging the lift- ing of sanctions from her as a price for aiding France.

(By Charles P. Nutter, Associated - Press Stafl’ Writer) - IDNDON, March 11~Great Brit-

ain, despite a deported French

threat to quit the League of Na-

tions. was believed set on a "mid-

dle-of-the-road" policy for tomor-

row's vital conversations over Ger- many's breach of the Iocarno treaty.

There were reports that Prime Minister Baldwin would bry his hund at calming the uneasy con- tinental situation.

While Locarno representatives converged on London amid a tense air of threatening uncertainty, the Cabinet met in emergency session tonight following a routine meeting early today.

Two Hour Conference For nearly two hours it listened to reports from Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and Viscount Hali-

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fiiiiliiilll IVE WAR" AGAINST

France Takes Firm Stand For Punish- ment of Reich For Treaty Violation.

PARIS, March _ of a “preventive war" against Adolf Hitler was coupled tonight with a threat of France's withdrawal from the League of Nations with her allies on the eve of moment- ous conferences on Germany's violation of the Locarno Treaty.

Foreign Minister Flandin went to London for vital conversations beginning ‘ orrow, Fruich offlo- ials said, "almost" convinced he should make a "preventive war" against Adolf Hitler now, rather than limit to two years from now when treaty breakers

he strong."

The llienoh delegation carried with it to the London local-no and league talks a mandate to stand firm for punishment of the Belch.

Firm Stand

France, officials said, is resolved to throw her all into the crisis if necessary to preserve "the future peace of Europe," as Premier Sar- raut told the Chamber of Deputies yesterday.

An authoritative French Spokes- man said:

"We know war is coming in two years anyhow. We might es well have it, new. whlls W! m Plfllflr-

"The only way in which Hitler's troops will leave the Rhineiend is for the Locarno signatories to drive them out, but a stitch in time saves nine.

Italian Support

“There comes a time when a nation refuses to be humiliated in front of the world. French honor is at stake and we are ready to draw the sword if necessary to keep it unsuliied"

Premier Mussoilnks willingness to stand with France was said frankly by officialstohave brought France to pledge to work for the removal of sanctions against Ilaiy.

Ifiandln left. for London late to- day accompanied by four advls s; and his daughter, Mme. Breguet, wife of a military plane manufac- turer. He was reported today to

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Says British Freighter Safe

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

BOSTON, March ll-An officer of a British freighter expressed his belief today that the three-mooted General Gough, long overdue at St. John's, Nfld., is safe.

H. C. Ford, second officer aboard the Iiarchbsnk. said he saw a three-muted vessel March 4 about 7B5 miles southeast of Cape Race. The ship, he said, was bound west on the course the General Gough would have taken. He said he could not identify the vessel, but that it was not flying distress signals and appeared to be pro- ceeding without any trouble.

The General Gough left Oporto, Portugal, 102 days ago and has not been heard from since.

Late News Flashes

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King Edward May (Marry h Rumor

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(By Thomas T. Champion, Canad- ian Press Stall Writer)

LONDON. March 11-(0. P. Cooler-The possibility that the King might eventually marry be- came a leading topic of conversa- tion throughout the British Isles in the wake of a message sent. by His Majesty to the House of Com- mons today.

Dinner tables in mansion and ottage alike bummed with lively talk and speculation regarding the missivc, which was in connection with consideration by the House of the civil list.

Delivered by Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Royal message said: “His Majesty desires-that the contingency of his marriage sholfld be taken into ac- count so that, in that event, there should be a provision for Her Ma- jesty the Queen and the members of His Majesty's family, corres- ponding to the provisions which the House of Commons has been willing to make in like circumstances in‘ the past."

Standing at the bar of the House, Chamberlain proceeded to say that the message stated it was His Ma- jesty's intention "so long. as the revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall we vested in himself, to make pro- vision for His Royal Highness, the Duke of York." (The Duke is heir presumptive o the Throne).

The mess was taken to mean that in view oi the possibility of there being a future Prince of Wales, who automatically enjoys the revenues from the Duchy, the King does not desire to alienate those revenues by ‘surrendering them to the treasury.

Palace oiiicials naturally would add nothing tonight to the state- ment made in the Commons.

When the question as to whom the King might m is discussed. the answer seems to ie almost en- tirely within the ancient leBal maxim, "the King can do no wronsf’

The King may marry whom he ,. although his bride would have to be s Protestant. The Royal Montages Act oi 1712 appears to apply only to other members of the Royal Inmlly. The King is certain- ly not required to seek s. wife solely

vice plann Itnk Britain States became of the "OMIII America's mail and tsry for All‘. told All!

mien ii-(cla-nsvsn-Irus siil Canada will be tagl" of pssssimr traffic. Sir Philip l noun of Censuses tonight.

_ W!!! l-l His Majesty could marry s. oom- moiier if he chose, but, if he did. any children ban of the union

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King that the prime

year tivo 1916 first for the service."

“Germans who British subjects are not by. the German statement. mentioned “have medlateiy, until March 31 at the latest, to the competent German consular authorities."

sloshed fore mor the Metropclits diedand so strikers. had appealed for fede tide them over was announced

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9d it were pisrinins to follow suit.

(C. P. B! Guardian’ MONTREAL, March cials of the Germ id's office estima “possibly fected by to conscript all living in Canada land for “possible service German army." ' The - nothing new, similar practice ex war," said Ludwig Ke General in Canada. He said he did not wish to com- ment. on the statement by Premier in the House of Commons minister would in- vestigate the statement made pub- lic by the consul “I think," he sad. better for me to wait until I srn officially notified of the Prime Minister's statement tion."

only 21,000 are- tbc latter it. w bcm in i914, 1915 would be affected by the ruling which oayafin .1936 p11

To Be Sent Home

They will xeinpii expl satisfactory t Germany."

"Will they be compe Mr_ Kempff was asked “Well," he said, of them will go of pleasure." “Ya, but what about may not consider it such a pleas-

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Order Issued F r o m C o n s ul - GeneraPs Office To Be Invest- igated At Ottawa.

s Special Wire) 11—0ffi- an Consul Gener- ted tonight that will be af-

really ,s.s it only relates t0 isting before the mpff, Consul

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391100 German Born Residents

Last census, one ‘official said, showed 89,000 German-born idents in Canada, but of these German citizens. Of ould be only those and 1916 who

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the 11 day oi strike. "I predict hours," said Jsmes J.

strike leader, as he crew tend ti»; conference. "The strike was a knew it was some w

sides foresaw victory f0 strikers and em again with Mayor in search of a settlement basis for d building service

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NS. Op

Proposed ProgFaTrime Of Social Legislation For Dominion Creates Intczest At Ottawa.

(Canadian Press, By Guardian's Special Wire) HALIFAX. March 11.—1n a surprise move that left the Nova Scotia

Leader, proposed a program of social legis-

at. aujournment tonight, Hon. Gor-

latlonforthe- ‘ ' ‘u; - (u, North America Act. Towh o e

CoL Han‘ r‘ who " r ' e m, ....... L‘ o1 Qgnggyg employment and social insurance commission, declared that instead of ‘ “m- with a . '- w- ’ for " the l" " con-

stitution the province should agree

social program. L Legislation Suggestions

Suggesting maternity benefits, unemployment insurance, health in- surance, accident. insurance, widows’ pensions, old age pensions and l.n- vslldity pensions, he said the Do- minion Government should adopt a complete program and have i‘. unl- form throughout Canada,

He offered his program either as an amendment to the Addrus in reply to the Speech from the Throne, or to the government/to be accepted in the form of a resolu- tlon.

Realizing he had taken the gov- ernnient by surprise, colAtlsi-ring- ion said he had no wish to press it as an‘ amendment. If the Premier wished time to consider, he would adjourn the debate on the address.

Premier Macdcnald asked if the Opposition Leader had considered that the Domlnion’s social legisla- tion wss now before the court‘, and Col. Harrington replied that he had. In. his opinion, it did not msike the slightest difference.

Debate Adjourned

I

At the suggestion of the Premier, the Opposition Leader then ad- journed the debate, which will be continued tomorrow with the pros- pect of early conclusion. Col. Har- rington said no more speeches ‘on the address were planned from his side of the House unless something unforeseen arose.

The address was moved by Gor- don E. Romkey, chief Liberal whip, who declared the Macclonald minis- try, through its achievements since election in 1933, had won a place as the greatest government in the history of the province. Represent.- ing Lunenburg in the House, he made a strog plea for assistance for the fisheries, which had, dwindled to an alarming state.

The Lunenburg member was foi- iowed by Harold Connolly, new member for Halifax North, who sec- onded the address motion in his maiden speech in the Legislature.

Stand Not Indicated

Col. Harrington noted reference in the Speech from the Throne to the government's participation in conferences looking toward amend- ment of the British North America Act and expressed regret that there was not a word to indicate Nova Scotials stand ori the matter.

He warned that the province would be playing with "pure dyna- mite" to support any movement that would give the Dominion full auth- ority to amend the constitution.

"If amendments are suitable to Nova Bootin, we have full confid- ence that the British Parliament can make them in fairness to the province," he said. "If we are not

Westminster if one is required to permit the Dominion Gov ent to engage in and stones set nip the machinery necessary for such s. full

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

MIYROIT, March IL-President Roosevelt predicted the "early un- dertaking" of the Great lakes-St. Iawrencc deep channel project in a message read tonight to the Detroit Seaway Conference by Senator Key Pittman (D-Nev).

Pointing out, that neither the United States nor Canada has rat- ified the 1982 treaty which would permit work on the vut project to go forward, the President. declared that "something further than mere resubmissicn of s treaty is called

' m."

"We are seeking s new approach

to the problems involved," Mr: Roosevelt wrote, upcoming - use lino Is vlsw of Iis pdq d

Predicts Early Undertaking Of Waterways Project

to a. lpeolfic amendment

ilo Substitute For Newspaper A d v e r ti s i n g

(C. P. By Guardian's Special Wire

MONTREAL, March 11—'l'he universal habit of newspaper reading United States advertisers i0 invest approximately $600,000,- 000 in newspaper space, Wil- ulmA-l ornsornofNewYork. director of the Bureau of Ad- vertising, A ‘ ‘ Newspaper s blishe Association, said in an address to the Advertising Club of Montreal today.

The largest bill for reading of mp1s of Canada and the Uni States was what they spent for daily and Sunday Fillers. he said. Newspa ‘ ad- vertlsing was "as good a weap- on ss you make it," Mr. Thom- son continued. It was like a giant power line, ready to be tapped by all who needed low cost maximum power to run their merchandising machinery. l There was no substitute for the newspaper, Mr. Thomson said, If lt ceased operations the best rt ’ ' methods of communicating news to the world could only be fragment- ary. Pecpin would not be satis- fied as they were accustomed to all the facts from their daily press.

Does llot Know Son Convicted

DOWCHIBTER, N. B, March 11-.-Mrs. May Bannister does not know her son Arthur was con- victed of murder as an accomplice in Pacific Juncliorfs bloody mass- acre-

"! am not going to tell her," Mrs. Bannisters woman guard said today when informed of the verdict by Constable Ewing of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as he took Arthur to a oell to await s mandatory death sentence.

Mrs. Bannister, committed to stand trial for kidnapping six- months-old Betty Lake whose father, mother and brother were murdered in January, has affirm- ed innocence of Arthur and her her other son Daniel time and time again during her confirement in jail.

cooperation between the two coun- tries, ng merit on the terms for completing the Slim-mile channel for ocean going vessels "should pre- sent no insuperable difficulties."

‘ Pittman, who is chairman ‘ of the Senate foreign relations com- mittee, in a separate speech predic- ted that Senate ratification of a St. Lawrence waterway treaty, which failed by 13 votes in 10M, will be accomplished at the next sssdcn

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Arthur, 19-year. old Youth, Awaits; Sentence By Chiei+

Justice J .. H. B (CI. By Guardian's Special ‘DORCHEBTER, N. 3., March -.Arthur Bannister, convlctedsisy-l, er o1 Philip Lake. New Brunswick Woodsman, sat in ‘his cell tonight! awaiting a call before Chief Just! Barry who- will nounee sentence on him conclusion of the present Su Court session.

First of the Bannlste to stand trial following the ; Junction tragedy of last Jamisfd which claimed the lives his common law wife an month old child, one 1o year or‘ 19¢ Cpngfllgn mg prisoner walked out of the courtl, rn this afternoon handcuffed tt‘ Constable Ewing of the Royal Cont‘, adlim Mormted» Police sfiierjinor.‘ had deliberated for and returned a verdict of "guiltr',‘i|

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The convicted youth head erect and smiling, down tin jail corridor to his cell. ‘tomorrow the Crown will con’ tlnue their case against the Barr ,, nistcr family. Mrs. MayBannister‘ the Lads’ mother is charged witi; kidnapping the Lake's six month; old baby and Daniel Bannister, 201 will stand trial for murder. Today's “gullty" stirring court drains in Crown presented what it believes, in be an iron-bound case. ‘Through-J out the week oi trial, Crown attor-__ neys presented s. formidable array; of witnesses, Mounted Police i113. vestigators and experts.

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