PRINCE GEORGE CITI
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PRINCE GEORGE,
C.
THURSDAY,  APRIL  26,   1934
Five Oento
Government Aid in Civic
| Financing not Substantial
^City  Council  Decides to  Defer
Action on Loan Pending
Further Negotiations
| LOAN LIMIT OF $2000
^Misapprehension  in Victoria  as \   to  Cost of*.Unemployment Relief in this City
cUy clerk which set the city's share of unemployment relief at nearly $8000 rather than $4,000 assumed by the provincial administrator  of relief.
While on the subject of unemploy-, ment relief Alderman Op;e directed attention to the fact that a number of persons in receipt of city relief are aliens. He did not consider they should be a charge upon the people of Canada but should be deported. He �though the ma'.ter should be brought to the attention of the Union of B.C.
,    ,             ,,.,,   Municipalities,  and  to   the   provincial
There does not appear to be as.much   auhoril^ ^ well y the provincial.governments of fei.to
Hon. H.G. Perry Returned Home Tuesday Evening
Conference Is Now Proceeding
With Government on Matter
of Vital  Importance
Fate of Worlc-and-Wages Policy
Hangs  on Measure of the
Federal Assistance
�ksist municipalities in fnancinff un-Hmployment relief as was at first sup-J              Flli      th    lt meeting of
 Mayor Patterson explained tne in. formation that some recip:ents of relief are aliens is sst out in the monthly i
r-eturns submitted by the ci'y. and he questoned if deportations would be undertaken  Eolelv  for  the reason the
Following the last meeting of le city council, W. G. Fraser. city lerk.   addressed   a   request   'o   E.   W.
Griffith, fmmf�^    .<\        'rwn   2S  had  become  public charges, ig for a loan of $8 000 with which to      AWerman  Armstrong  said   the  fed. irry the municipaltys share of relief      &          rnmon, is notfin a position to
ithorities nd  had been obliged to pay interest at the rate of 6 per cent for approximated sixty days on.each month's account of $2700. which"'amount,  will  be higher  henceforth.    The city clerk pointed out the loan arrangement proposed would not assist the city very much as it failed to take to account the city's administrative charges and  the  interest  paid by the city on  the  governments'  accounts while awaiting the government cheque   for  payments   made   approximating sixty  days in advance of the rc^eip*. of such  government cheque.
There was also a letter from the deputy minister of finance approving of a loan of $2000 to the c'tv in accordance with the recommendation of
it was considered inadvisable, to create 'a private interest in the same.
Annie Sokoloff  was  more   fortunate in her application to purchase lot 20. in  block   201.    This 'lot   contains   the Sokoloff home, which  through a misunderstanding    became    forfeited  for .    ,    unpaid taes.    On motion of Alderman 1  ,   I Griffith' seconded by Alderman Opie.
it was decided to sell tho property for $30.
Thomas Austin had an application before the city council for the rental of the city tractor. He' desired to test out the efficiency of the tractor in hauling loes from the bush, and offered to rent the machine at $15 per day for an eight-hour day, furnishing the oil and gas with the city supplying the operator. The offer raised a number of questions. An interesting one was whether in engaging in work of the Kird the operator could be covered by the city workman's compensation. It was not known whether the operator would be agreeablevto the employment offered, and^t-lvs was essential as the city would'"not consent to tractor op-eratiof' by ether than a city employee. -It was decided on motion of Alderman Opie, seconded by Alderman Taylor to refer the matter to the works committee wi'h power to  act,.
The finance committee recommended the payment of accounts to the amount of $8,699.62. The total included two payrolls of $1,538.36 and $1,943.55 respectively, and $2,137.50 in payment for  jx>l:ce services.
LABOR WINS ANOTHER SEAT FROM NATIONALS IN N. HAMMERSMITH
London, April 24�The Labor party won another seat from the government in North Hammersmith today, making its fifth i.et gain since the general elections. F. R. West, a school teacher, was  the Labor candidate, making the
REV. NEWTON HOWELLS DIES IN TORONTO
Toronto, April 24^�The death is announced of Rev. Newton Howells. The deceased was well. known in British Columbia, having served as pastor in Vancouver and in several other centers in that province.
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of the administrator of unemployment , race against Capt. Percy Davis. The relief. This letter enclsed a draft I Labor candidate secured a majority of agreement to be  entered into by the j 3500.
city with the    provincial government.!-------------o�
This disclosed the city would be charged five per cent interest upon the advanre .the same to be- paid semi-annually. As security for tho loan the city would be required to depos't city debentures with the government for the amount of the loan, the maturing date of the debentures being- left open, but to be arranged when the agreement might be en*ered into.
The members of the city council were not greatly impressed with the reading of the correspondence. On the faco of the matfer it appeared possible the city might effect a saving of one per cent in bank interest, but Mayor Patterson explained he had already made a request to the Bank of Montreal to have the bank interest rate reduced to $%%.. He thought there was a good prospect of securing this reduc'ion, in which event the interest saving under the government agreement would be reduced to one-half of one per cent, less the cost of printing the debentures under it. It was decided to fix the maturity date for such debentures at 10 years, as the city has no debentures maturing in 1944, but the matter was tabled to await  reply to the last le*ter of the
TAYLOR�Mx-KENZIE
The announcement is ma.de cf the marriage of Mirs Jane McKenzie. of South Fort George to Mr. George Forbes Taylor, cf this city. The cere-menv was performed by Rev. Crees at the manse on Wednesday. April 25th. -------------o�----------
Rev. V. L. Meyer, of Calgary, will brcadcas'. the second of a series of Lutheran services over station CFCN. Calgary en Sunday evening from 5.30 to G.00 o'clock. The broadcast is spon sored by the Alberta-British Columbia Walther League, an organization of young people's societies of the Missouri Synod of Lutheran churches, to acquaint the public with, the doctrines and principles of the Lutheran church.
Hon. H. G. Perry arrived back in Prince George on Tuesday even"'fig, motoring up the "highway from Ques-nel. The strenuous duties of speaker of the legislature took little toll from Mr. Perry and he looks even more fit than when he left for Victoria. The outcome of the conference now taking place in Ottawa between Prenrer Bennett and Premier Pattullo and his ministers on the request of British Columbia for financial assistance holds the greatest interest of Mr. Perry at the moment. He .says much depends upon the measure of financial assistance Premier Pattullo secures from Ot'-awa. He is asking for $8,000,000. which he says will enable him to meet provincial debt charges and make pos-s'lble the inauguration of his work and wages policy upon which much depends in securing of business recovery under the S.P.A.. cf which so much has been heard within the past few weeks. Mr. Perry says it will be competent for the government to undertake any picjec'.s without reference to the legislature. He said it did no', necessarily follow the government's work and wages policy will be restricted to the prosecution of public works. It is hoped the government will be able to accomplish a great deal by assisting existing industries to re-establish them-rclves. The government already has information with respect to a number of industries which, with the giving of reasonable measures of financial assistance will be able to get going again.
Of the developments in the legisla-tui e and in the capital during the pas1 few weeks Mr. Perry regards the fxing of the minimum wage for the timber industry, by the industrial relations board, as one cf the most outstanding. The wage scale which has been fixed applies to that part of the province west of the Cascade mountains. Havng regard for all the factors Air. Perry said he thought the board had .shown good judgment in the fixing of tho minimum wage. There are operators who think the minimum lias been set too high, and there are workers who assert the wage ha.s not been set sufficiently high, but the weight of opinion .supported the finding of the board. The minimum wage which has been set does not apply to this section of the province, but it is expected the wage for that part of the province east cf the Cascades will be set shortly. Mr. Pern- said the opinion prevails that the minimum wage east of the Cascades may be set somewhat lower than that wlrch has been fixed for the coast sections, having regurd  for   working conditions.
In view of his occupying the position of speaker Mr. Perry sa^d he did not participate in the debates in the legislature, but while the application of the Canadian Northeastern railway for charter extension was before the private bills committee he felt so strongly upon it that he appeared before the committee as the representative of Fort. George rid"ng and opposed it. The application as it came before the committee was for a five and eight year extens'on. and lie opposed this unless provision was made that tho Canadian Northeastern co m pany should taek over and complete the P.G.E. railway enterprise. The outcome his opjx>sition was that the holders of the' charter got an extension of one year. w.,th provision for further extensions up to five years upon their completing certain construction work within the one-year term.
Tho government had seen fit 'o ;n-crease the relief scale in connection with the unemployment situation. This now constitu'es a serous charge upon provincial finaces. In the Fort George riding he understood the disbursements through the Prince George office now approximate $12,000 per month, exclusive of the disbursements made through the municipality. The district vote for roads and trails for the ensuing year has been set at $32,000 plus exi>endiUires for bridges and ferries.
Another matter of considerable interest was the restoration of a bounty upon t'mber wolves. Strong representations on this matter were made by representatives of the trappers and they made out a strong case that the removal of the boun*y had resulted in a marked increase in the number of timber wolves with the result tliat the game and fur-bearers had suffered accordingly. The bounty as restored is fixed  at  $5.00.
Mr. Perry says there can be no question as to the improvement of business on the coast and on Vancouver Island. Industries are opening up and expanding1, and he felt confident the improvement will extend to all parts of the province.
Crisis in French Government may Force Changes
Proposal Made to Adopt Some
of  the  Features   of  the
British  Constitution
Its   Members    Hold    Seats  For
Given  Term  Despite  Fate
Of  The  Cabinet
Paris. April 23�The succession of crises which, has marked the Stavisky scandal has brought forth important suggestions for the amendment of tii'j French constitution which have' been approved by the parliamentary sub-comnvssion appointed for the purpose of considering constitutional amendment.
The first is^ihat the president have the right to dissolve the chamber of deputies without the, approval of the seriate. The only limitation imposed would be t-hafc dic:sohitioii\.shoiild not be ordered until the chamber" had been in session thiee months.
The second suggestion is that^all initiative in financial matters shoula" be confined to the government. At present, during the passage of the budget, it is customary for private members, and especially the finance commission, to propose measures call-�'.n.g for expenditure and for reduction of taxes. Often these have been demagogic in character. It is largely due to this fact that the chamber and not 1 ho government in reality has controlled both revenue and expenditure and that much of the present chaos in the financial situation has arisen.
Both these stiggestfons were made by Deputy Paul Reyriaud. who has long been a strong advocate of the British system of finance.
The subcommission studying electoral reforms adopted a proposal calling for a single ballot system. It also advocated a reduction in the number of deputies by a redistribution of seats.
Under the French constitution the power of the president over parliament is strictly limited, and on this weakness of the executive is put much of the responsibility for preent chaotic governmental conditions in the coun-! try.
The chamber of deputies  is elected
for 4 years and no matter how many
changes of cabinet may come or how
diEvatisf'ed the country may be, no el-
i ectioii can be forced in that "time un-
i less the senate consents. That body has
I given sucli.consent only once since the
j constitution was adopted in 1875.
!     Should   the   president   pot.   power  to
! force an election, he would have a club
j to  compel   the   blocs   in   the  chamber
to   work   together   much   better   tlian
they now do.
REV. T. F* de PENCIER STARTS FOR NEW FIELD IN  BRITISH HONDURAS
V. J. Eby Much Impressed With Central Interior
With Drainage, Cultivation and
Fertilization   Success   of
Farmer's is Assured
Representative /of Canadian Industries   Limited   Making   a Close  Examination
Vancouver. April 24�Rev. T. F. de Pencier. who has been in charge of Anglican churches at Prince George and other points in British Columbia, has started for Belize. Brit'sh Honduras where he will engage in mission work.
SILVER ADVOCATES NOT RECEPTIVE TO PLANS FOR COMPROMISE
Washington, April 23�The chance for a compromise en the silver issue is said to be diminishing. Members of the silver bloc openly profess more faith in -the�Dies�legislation, �which�would commit the United States to the oc-cept-ance of .silver in payment for exports, and the ''suance of s'lver certificates fcr the .silver, than they have for nny of the presidential plans for improving the status of silver through international agreements or otherwise. The .silver advocates in the Fenate threaten to prove the most d:fficult bloc the president will have to handle in the present congress.
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MARKETING BILL HAS SUPPORT OF LABOR WINNIPEG MEMBER
Ottawa. April 25�It is expected the government's marketing bill will go to a vote on the second reading tomorrow. There will be some amendments accep'cd in committee, but the measure will remain substantially ?.s !.t was introduced. A. A. Henps. the Labor member for Winnipeg, commends the measure as a welcome intervention on the part of the state in business.
NO  DECISION  REACHED ON B.C. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Ottawa. April 25�T3ie second day cf the conference on the appl'cation of British Columbia for financial assistance closed without, any decision Inning been reached. There is a story current to the effect that the federal pub'c works program in B. C. as unemployment relief will not, exceed $2.-000.000. If this proves to be well founded it will be disappointing to Premier  Pattullo and his  minrsters.
E. J. Eby, travelling representative of the Canadian Industries Limited. has spent the past week :n this 6ia-/ trict getting a first-hand knowledge of -the soils and their requirements in the-'way of fertiliers. Mr. Eby Is enthusiastic over the agricultural possibilities cf this Section cf the province. He lealies he has riot^seen all there is to see in his short ~>kiU, but he .'s satisfied he ha.s seen enough,, to warrant him in the very favcraBlexjon-ciurens he has arrived at. TakerT~ a whole Mr. Eby says the impression -he ha.s formed :.s that many of the �farmers are not practicing the best cultural methods to ensure the maximum invttve way of returns, and to a certain exten{> avoid the hazard of early and late firsts. He was particularly struck wi'h Hie absence of un-draining on many of the farms, where this would be of immense, advantage in preventing the water from lyinj; on the land. Mi*. Eby natui-allyxtalks fertilization, but he is always careful to point out the best results from fe^ tilization can enly be expected afte/ the land has been well cultivated and drained.
In the Beaverley district he was made acquainted with the fact that much of the soil stands in need of lime, but the remedy for thfs is to be found in the handy supply of lime rock when facilities are provided for crushing of burning the rock. In the lower mainland he said h;s company had become acquainted with the necessity for lime in certain sections, and had been bringing 1'nie into them from Vancouver Inland at a co-.t to the farmers of $5.00 per ton, and experience had demonstrated th? results had justified the expenditure.
From the talks he had with farmers he had ample ccrroboraticn cf his conclusion that lack of sufficient cultivation of the soil and 'ho absence of necessary drainage resulted in the soils baking and hardening, with the i'esult that the crop does not get the desired foothold. The comparatively long winters in the Central Interior in Mr. Eby's opinion are not altogether a handicap. The shorter growing -cea-stan can be effcet by cultivation, drainage and fertilization, thus advancing the growing and maturing cf the crop before the frost comes.
Mr. Eby gave it as his opinion suc-ce5sful farming in this .section means the adoption of m'xed farming. The farmers would find it profitable in this way to produce hay, grain and potatoes, and cerMfied se:d for what might be termed their cash crop. A very cons'derable measure of success has already been achieved in certain sections cf the interior in the production of certified seed, ciima'rc conditions producing a very hardy .seed, and it is a branch of farming possible of great   extension.
In the live stock branch Mr. Eby has a partrali'y for sheep raising. In this .section of the province he lias seen a let of land lie considers admirable for this purpose, and as a result of hLs visit it is altogether likely more a.t-ten'Von will be given to this branch 'of fanning?�
Mr. Eby went west on Tuesday's train as far as Smithers. He will endeavor to see as much of the country and a.s many of the farmers between Smithers and Prince George as possible. He is accompanied on his trip by John C. Kelly, of Ill's city, local representative of the Canadian Industries  Limited.
Leslie Martin, superintendent of Home' Oil D=tributors. will deliver an address in the Eik.s" Hall en Saturday evening.on the advantage of patronizing B. C. products. Mr. Martin is a pleasing speaker, and will illustrate his talk w'th pictures cf the leading B. C. industries. The lecture will commence at 8 o'clock and a general invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Wednesday gave the highest temperature reading of the year with a mark of 85.5 degrees. Throughout the district the growing sea-son is advanced about   four weeks.
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The Fraser river continued to rise on Wednesday, the water going to 14 ft., 4 in., above the zero mark, and commencing to flood the lower bench lands. Thursday morning opened hot with indications of a further rise. The river has to come up but four inches from yesterday's mark to equal the high mark fo last summer.
As a special attraction at. the Strand Theatre for tonight. Friday and Saf-lirday, Mr. Graham announces that lie has secured that much boosted cartoon, 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf," starring Mickey Mouse.