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Receiver - LioufdTtbrs Of Nova Scotia Steel And Coal Com- pany Make Surprise Move.

No Increase In Taxation

ByB.C. Gov’t.

(or. B! Gusdhis lpeohi Wire) CPOIUA, March

ggy it good. Remission of the tax on smaller salaries and increased income tax exemptions were announced by Hon John Hart. umisur of Phil-hoo-

The Treasury will loss 0500.000 by abolition of the one percent tax on salaries of leu than I50 I mom-ll. m; Minister said but part of this

sf refunds which the levy involv- &,000 were made

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMING EVENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

"Announcements are Inserted In this cola-a d 8 colts II word lhlelll Iwable h advance.

"Board of Trade Council Meet- hg tonight at I o'clock. L-ills.

"Hockey at Masahileld tonight, York vs Dumtaffnsge. Skate after. 14-1130

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"Cornwall Rink tonight, Buli- dop vs. CornwalL Good ice. Skat- fl liter. L-1182

"Hogs: Until fisrtber notice we are discontinuing taking in hogs. H. I. McLeod, Vernon River. 11-1126.

"Comedy Drama "My Irish Rose" h Bt. Teresa's Hall, March 17mm L-l

"Concert at 8t. Oatherines Hall. llarrh 15th. Specialty bag-pipes. If stormy following night. [r1116

"Come to the Variety Concert in Belfast Hall, Inch 11th. One act Phi. step dancing, eto. Admission 10c and soc. lumen so. 1.4122.

"Don't mil Avonlea Women's Institute sock social at Mrs. Jerry Simpson's, ‘mursday, March 15th. 7.30 P. M, 11-1108.

“Bee. “A Noble Outcast" pre- sented by the 8t. James’ Dramatic Club, Town Hall. Georgetown. larch lath and 17th. -

“Look! Come t0 8t. Paul's Par- Ih Hall rrmay, larch 10th. at 7.30. A pageant. "The Open Window." also lantern pictures. Bilvar collec- lim. L-l128

"Hockey Bedeque Rink, Thurs- day. March 16th. final game of lectim A in Lea and Wright lflsue. Albany va Freetown. slaw after match. Adinillon l0 and M clnts, 11-1121)

“Hockey, Iedeque Rink. W86- hHd-v. March 14th, 11p ‘Pop ‘Pro- Nl! league, Cape ‘lravsrsmmood- hmmds vs. Beavers. Skate um. Admission is-oo cents. L-icos

"lvpa arm, enemy. HIM I'M. "rhe lqstsry or 1hr Gloves." Inart cornefl drama. Candy. 5P9‘ 53.3“

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(C-P. By Guardians Special Wire)

HALIFAX, Mantis lS-ldr. Jus- tice Humphrey Mellish of the Su- Ireme Court oi Nova Bcoiia to- night had under consideration an a for w. iseion to close W0 0i the Acadia Coal Company's three colliers in Pictou Omuity.

The application war mam m. surprise move by the receiver- ’ liquidators

Steel and Coal Company, oi which Acadia is a. subsidiary. It was un-

opposed flashlight

The receiver-liquidators so t authority to abandon the Al n Shaft at New Glasgow and the Vale Colliery at Thor-burn, con- tending the company could produce enough coal to supply its market through the Albion sehaft at Stell- artotl.

nrinars of the three pits have h_\r idle for almost two weeks whnc debating whether to accept or reject general wage reductions average 20 per cent, proposed by the management. The cuts have been characterized by the receiver- ilquidafors as siecessary to contin- ued operations.

Beduetionsrl y

ilnllowing protests by the men. the Government recently sent ‘rhomss Graham. Victoria consult- ing engineer, to investigate the situation. Be reported reduoedpro- ductlon costs were ngcusary to keep the mines going. and stated he had found no way of cutting costs except by way oi wage re- ductions.

HisreportnidoueoftheCorn- paws mines would be able to fill the demandonthe bssisoilast year's requirements.

1%“! GLASOWW, N. 8.. March 13-—(C.P.)-—-8\li'pi'ile was expressed throughout the Pictcu County ‘coal field tonight at the action of the receiver-liquidators oi the Nova Sootia Steel and C081 CQmPUIY m seeking closure oi two mines in

' this area. Representatives of the

1,300 Plctou miners said the steP had been completely unexpected. District President D. W. Morris-

' son and Vice President P. G. Muise

0f the United Mine Workers were on their way to Caps Breton when the application was made in Hali- fax today. They had Just left hero after a confer. gee with members of the Union in the colllery centres.

Reject Induction

Meanwhile, it. was Coated the men at ‘Ihorburn had decided to wit“ the reductions. "1 have been in- formed by U. M. W. officials that m; mines-g in morburn have re- fused (p accept a s uotion,” D. H. McLean, resident superintendent of the Acadia coal 000113911)‘. declar- ed. Union officials r14 not com- ment on this phase oi the situation

Delegation Leaves

A delegation from Thorburn leii for Halifax immediately to lay bo- iors Minister of Manes Michael Dwyer a protest against the threat- ened abandonment of _tbe collier! Already, miners of the three pits ind sought i- Nova Beotia Gov- ernment's fin.....ial aid in ksepinl the mines operating, but it was indicated in Halifax the Govem- snent would not resume the con- tributions which it recently dis- continued.

IIIM AUEII! Si! DIVOILI

(LP. Dy Gflihlfa Sllllill WIN) Ifilifili. March 10—I.aura 1A

Evidence Cape Breton

fore His lordship late today in a oi the Nova Bcotia

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G ri m Battle W1 t h Death Continues As Belief Holds T h a t Others Are Alive.

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Associated Press Foreign Staff. (By Guardian's Special Wire)

EASEBO, Japan. March l4. — (Wednudan-Eigbt more Japanese sailors were removed early today from the hull of the capsized tor- pedo boat Tomozuru, bringing in 18 the number oi survivors.

Seventeen corpses have been re- covered from the wreck, and the trim battle with death continued as rescue workers cut at steel walls im- prisoning others of the ll! officers and men who were trapped when heavy storms caused the craft w overturn during manoeuvres.

The three saved yesterday escaped through a hatch. Their story that other; were alive in the engine room encouraged the workers as they'lab- cred to cut away the walls.

A within, that told that some were still alive when the stricken craft was being towed to the drydock Monday afternoon and again yesterday when the rescue at- tempts began, was not heard today.

reluctant to admit the hopelessness of the fight.

Those rescued could walk after they received first aid treatment at a nomitai. They had been reached through an air hole drilled through the side oi the craft.

This initial success occurred 511G1- ly after the craft reached the Taw- aguarabasenear hereintow of the cruiser Tatsuta.

DEVELUPMENTS

LONDON’. Enlfl. March 13—-A new attempt to improve the troub- led central European situation will be started Wednesday by Premiers Goemboes of Hungary, Dollfuse of Austria and "idussclini of Italy.

Tho basis oi their conferences is the conviction that the independ- cnce oi Austria and Hungary must be maintained and that economic welfare is fimdamentarto political health.

1n Austria the Racist Heimwehr leaders ‘took advantage of Dolliuss’ absence to call a meeting at which some observers believed they might formulate a demand for the plac- ing of all armed forces under Vice- Chancellor rev. a Hvmt-suard chieftain. -

A fascist revolt in Ihtonis was stamped out. Spain was quiet after extremists met liiitle success in prgging a genera strike. -

The French reiection of British disarmament proposals was outlin- ed at a cabinet meeting in Paris 171' liar-sign Affairs Minhter Louis Barthou.

1n Berlin the German Minister of lloreign Affairs, Konstantin Von Neurath, gave the French Ambass- ador ihe German answer to the French arms emcrandurn on Feb. 14, thereby beginning what some circle called s new phase of arms negotiations.

Distinguished L a d y Passes

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and rnimriat officer Ines Idols.

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Covers Prince Edward Island Like the Dew cnaawrrarowu, causes, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,1934

Soviet Plane Forced Down In Manclruria

(A. P. By Guardian's Bpeelll Wire) TOKYO, Marsh lh-(Ial- nndayb-Ths War Offles an-

An lflad tleplanehadbeenahetfiwl. olarning it peeurnnbiy

owing to engine trouble.

The condition oLthe aviators and the plans was not known, the War Office lid.

The spokesman said Hall- ohukuo would protest to DI- cow concerning the incident as a “violation of Manclsfluo territory," while the Japance army was “also unable to re- main indifferent to this Incid- ant."

BANDITS viii nimru; RAID

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

MASON CITY, 1a., March 13- Holding at bay a large crowd which gathered outsidr, seven machine gun bandits raided the first Nat- ional Bank here today and escaped with cash mimsted by officials at $52,364. _

I-lanford Macliider, former Unit- ed States Minister to Canada, is chairman of the bank.

Patrolman James Buchannarr, who exchanged shots with the gang said he obtained a good view of their ohief and expressed a belief tonight he was John Dillinger, not- orious Incdsna daperado. Buchan- nan viewed photographs oi Dill- inger but admitted he was not ab- solutely surc of his identification.

M tht bandits fled they Jihad runnins boards of their auto- mobile with bystanders to protect

them from possible gunfire of vig- ilant-or» wd police who had station- ed themselves on nearby roofs dur- ing the holdup.

The hostages were released soon after the bandits had passed the city limits

LIQUOR SALES OFF

rrALmAx. March 18——-(l3y The Canadian Pram-Sale of legal li- quor in Nova Bcotia fell ofl almost a nnliion dollars in Nova Bcotia

BANKS iilii n: SIIBIEBT T0 IliQIIIRY

H o u s e of Commons Banking Commis- sion to Make Invest- igation.

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

UITAWA, Mas-ch I3—Canadian banks and bankers will be subjects of a wide-open inquiry by the House Banking Committee, it was decldJ today. Sir Herbert Holt. PIQB-uuiit of the Royal Bank of Canada, and Sir Charles Gordon President of the Bank of Montreal, will be among the witnesses Called to give evidence on the general relationship of the banks to the country as a whole.

It was believed improbable the first witness would be called before next Tuesday although a sub-com- mittee of five members was chosen

to detlrminc 1171115 of procedure and: report to the commitie Thursday.

Welcomes Investigation

‘The government welcomes the most thorough investigation" Fin- ance Minister E. N. Rhodes told the Banking Committee today in ao- eopiing the principle of a motion sponsored a week ago by Major C. G. Power, Lib. Quebec South. in- stead oi’ following the Power plan of holding the inquiry reviewing the bill extending bank charters for mother ten yes-rs. the Government DNDOIed to combine the two. On relevant clauses of the bill, bankers will be called to give evidence and, as the Finance Minister said: "Speaking for tha Goikmsnent, I wish to say it is our desire there should be no suggestion of narrow- ing the inquiry."

Toplcs Mentioned ‘Ihe specific topics mentioned in

the basis oi the probe. were as follows: Interlocking ddrectorates between banks, trust companies and industrial concerns; the ventral policies of the banks in combating the depression, especially to what extent they were responsible for deflation; the circumstances that led to a Dominion ordain-council permitting banks to list invest- ment securities at valuations other than market quotations; relations of the banks to the western wheat pools and the pulp and paper in- dustry; relation of the banks to the

last year. Report oi the Nova sco- t'a Liquor Commission, tabled in the Legislature today, revealed sales totalling 32.808.78.38, a drop of $058,133.15 from the previous year.

Canadian Pacific Railway Com- pany. specially the 880,000,000 Do- ms quaranteed loan.

Once again the committee today pasted non-contentious clauses of the bill, leaving aside those show- ing sign! of strife.

tbaPs-ruermotion, uhiphwilliorm.

Finest

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

UITAWA, March IS-The Mal- Peqllo Bl? oyster beds produced the finest oysters in the world and the| system of leasing the beds and con- serving the industry should be giv-i en a fair chance to workout, Hon.‘ E. N. Rhodes. Minister- of Finance declared in the House of Commons tonight. ' The oyster beds had been denud- ed and literally tom to pieces by over-fishing, the Minister declared, until a once great industry fell in- to near extinction, He strongly op- posed suggestions from opposition. members that restrictions on oycfrr‘ fishing on Prince Edward Island be removed. r The discussion arose over- n votel of $101110 for oyster culture in the estimates of the department of fisheries, moved by Hon. Alfred Duranleau, Minimer of Marine and acting Minister o! Fisheries. The item eventually carried.

Starts Debate

A. E. MacLean (Lib. Prince) started the debate by contending that the oyster bent should now be thrown open to the general public, with supervision by the department of fisheries to guard age-inn over- finbing. The present system of leas-

duals was being abused. he said,

return to the old system.

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Finance Minister Pays Magni-' ficent Tribute To Island Product In House Of Commons— Leas- ing Policy Be Continued.

As the minister responsible for the leasing sysum put into effect BOme years ago, Mr. Rhodes said he was glad to take full responsibility. 1-12 believed that given a fair trial the system would result in complete restoration of the oyster beds. He recalled that even when the United States dollar was M, a high prem- ium in Canada it was impossible to secuze Prince Edward island oys» tors in Canadian restaurants.

Over-Fished

The oyster beds could be capital- ized at $1.000 an acre and return a good yield on the investment if properly handled, the Minister of Finance declared. The beds had been over-fished and ruined by every person who could. buy, bor- row or beg an oyster rake. Then, to rplenish the beds, seeds had been imported from the United States- Tlhese seeds had brought a para- site which delivered the deathblcw

to the Prince Edward Island oys- .

ters and it was only lately that they were showing nigm oi returning to normal

The discussion on oysters wok up molt of the evening with much good natured cross fire in which (Lib. Antigonieh- Guyshoro) accused the Government

sndthegeneraidemandwasforugoawarailsigtlteleases forbemio IIIJV V68.

Answers to the following ques- tions hsve been tabled in the Logis- lature:

Rillsbom Biver Oyster Areas

w. Dennis asked the Leader of the Government:

1. Are the East or Hillsboro Riv- er oyster areas polluted with ty- phoid or other disease germs?

I. Has the embargo on any oys- fer areas been lifted during the pastseasomandifscmwhatareas?

8. Table all correspondence re oyster fishing and embargoes with a1] officials and departments oi

Enjoyable Function Held

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House

Legislative Members Entertained Last Evening By His Honour Lieutenant Governor DeBlois.

Government House was the scene oi a most enjoyable function last evenrrg when His Honour Lieuten- ant Governor DeBlois entertained the members of the Provincial Leg- isloture. His Honour received the

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Government Gang!

Mr. McIntyre asked the Minister of Public Works:

1. How many were employed in the Government Garage during the winter months?

2. Give names of each one em- ployed and wages paid.

S. Give total costs of extras 0'11‘- ehased for “ cry in 1933.

d. Give combined cost of repair- ing all machinery whim included “w”, an“; and all other ex- pensu in connection Iith r8911!’ work.

Answer:

(l) Prom nine to twelve men.

(i) l... O. Bomber $4.00: Arthur count-ell. Mm: Jwph Mclunll» 0-50; John McAleer. $8M: L!!! Boehnm’. ssoo: Roy lcard. $5M; Rpy cox, $3.50; Gordon lord. $8.50: Alfred llcllachern, $3.00; Theodore

, $3.80; John Weeks.

cumming Manufacturing ll.- Iflll: A. Borne a Co.. 01,617.62:

ANSWERS TABLED TO QUESTTON$ 11v , THE LEGISLA 111m;

walks, steps and any other expens- es in connection with the College ca’ grounds.

2. If tenders were called for painting the interior, give names of contractors, also amount of con- tract or tender

3. l: desks were purchased. were tenders called for. Give number of tenders received and amount oi each tender.

4. lf no tenders were called for. give names of parties or firms daks were purchased from, price paid to each firm, number oi desks each party or firm supplied.

ii. Wag the Government satisfied with the construction of Prince of Wales College as a public institu- tion, the painting of the interior and the purchasing cf desks before

they took over from the ocu- tractors? d. Give grand total costs of

Prince of Wales College, including building. concrete walks, steps, grading, furniture, painting. heat- ing, salvaging old building. etc.

Answer: $139,902.73.

(2) N0.

(3) ‘Tenders were called but were not satisfactory and the desks were purchased from DOIIIDCUUVB samples furnished.

(4) Desks were purchased from the following (see annexed sheet for details). Desks: Canadian Of- fice and School Furniture Co.. desks. 816212.14; The Globe Fur- niture Co.. desks. 89.39140; Chcsley Chair 00., $453: Hem’? M67111‘- lane s; Co. typewriter tables. desks. $403.80; Hall Manufacturing Co, desks, saaoo; Office specialty Co.. $166; total. 328342.94.

(d) ‘ihtal cost of Prince of Wales College. 1110111111118 9G1"?- ment, etc. $300,108 5'1,

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Road Machinery

Mr. McIntyre asked the Minister of Public Works: 1. If any new machinery was

1933.

2. Give number of tractors and graders purchased-

3. 1f tenders were called for said machinery.

s. Giveprice psidforalch unit and from whom i110! W!" Pill‘- chased.

Answer:

(i) (ii (d) New machinery pur- chased by the Government in ill! as follows:

J. D. Adams O0. Ltd; One No. n Adams under. $1.1m: four N0- I Adams Graders. 04.300- "film

on above I156. Total. 00.30.50- arvaster

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iililill) WHEAT ABCURB AIREI) IN H0 ll S E

Premier Bennett Ex- plains Steps Taken By Prairie Provinces in World Agree. ment.

CIITAWA, March lt-The air was cleared In the House of Commons today with respect to Canada's “Tm ticipation in (he World Wheat Agreement, by a statement from Prime Minister R. B. Bennett, 1r»- dicating the steps being taken by the Prairie Provinces. working in gou- illmtlvll. to set up enabling legisla- tion to restrict Dominion wheat exports, if crop dltions render such action necessary.

Mr. Bennett fold the House, in

brief, that: The three Prairie provision were now presenting in their respective legislatures, measures to set Lg) em- ergency wheat boards to license and restrict within the provinces the salm and deliveries of wheat.

Power would also be sought fa any or all of the wheat provincu to establish a similar board jointly with the Dominion.

The Federal r-rliament would b invited to pass such legislation I authorise the Dominion gdvermnggj to co-operate in forming a Jenn

Russia's quota will likely be settled at a meeting of the World Whefl Advisory Board to be held in Rome April I.

Sayi Hon. EJV. Rhodes

Canada's Quota

Canada's quota for 1934-35 is reck- oned on the average acreage sowl in 1931-32-33, and the average an- nual yield over the last l0 years.

The Dominion Government h: not speculated in wheat but h piuchased surplus supplies to sup- port the market which would have collapsed without such support.

The Prime lflniltcfs atateineii wasinmsponsetoaqueryfroml. J. Young (Lib. Weyburn), made s fortnight ago with refm-ence to con)- licting reports of the method which the quota was arrived at, rumors of a supplementary agree- ment which had not been made pub- lic.

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