PRINCE GEORGE
16, No. 18
PRINCE GEORGE, B. O. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1934
Five Cento
Three Provinces !|Due For Appeal H to the Electors
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In Ontario Wine and Beer Issue 'V Finds the Two Major Parties in Virtual Agreement
|ttENRY'S CHANCES GOOD
^tiberal Victory Predicted when |p The Saskatchewan Electors Go To The Polls
Ottawa, April 30�Canada may wit-|iness three provincial general elections '"before the year i-3 out if the nominally ^Conservative governments in the three Ijprovinces do not take fright over the ^'dominion by-election in South Oxford, which the Liberals increased their Ler majority by approximately 1500 es. The electors cf Ontario and ikatchewan are certain to go to the s, but an election in New Bruns-: may be deferred until the results �e known in the other two provinces. Ontario ha.s had a Conservative gov-lment since 1905 with the exception four years from 1919 to 1923, when er was held by the United Farmers, low almost extinct. In the legislature fecently dissolved the Conservatives held 85 seats out of 112. The next house will have, only ninety members, '.�Cwenty-two having been lopped off in the government's economic drive, and the Conservatives must win fifty to have a comfortable working majority. Eight years ago, when G. H. Ferguson, now Canadian high commissioner in London, was premier cf Ontario. he went to the country on. a policy of establishing a liquor-control system and was returned. This gave the sale of beer and spirits in sealed packages but made no provision for consumption on licensed premises.
Today George S. Henry, Mr. Ferguson's successor as premier, is appealing on a broader liquor policy. He would permit the sale of beer in licensed hotels, in restaurants and clubs on the ground that this would reduce the consumption of spirits.
The Ontario Liberals are led by :*^Ltchell Hepburn, an ambitious young ilitician who sits in the house of >mmons. He leads a party which Ls tionally dry, but as a practical an he knows that Ontario Liberate we met disaster more than,, once be-ause of their adherence to the prin-iple of prohibition. Consequently he Bias announced his acqiuescence in the ^government Beer Act. and. it will not be surprising if he seeks to cutivate the ifcet vote by promising to go further ajad faster than Mr. Henry in removing present restrictions on sale and consumption. The freer sale of liquors, beer and wine will\ divide honors with the depression as an Issue in the Ontario campaign.
The Saskatchewan '�co-operative" government is under the leadership of EJ. T. M. Anderson, head of the Conservative group of twenty-four which dominates the majority merger of thirty-three members. The Liberals hold twenty-six seats and constitute the largest single group in the house of sixty-three members. The legislature, soon to be elected, will have a membership of fifty-five. In New Brunswick, Premier L. P. D. Tilley has ithirty-one seats in a house of forty-three.
The times are bad for governments. Every administration has stored up for the benefit of its opponents a mass of ill-will arising out of the universal distrcss^a blind reentment against inability to get jobs or against reduced wages or earnings. Largely because of this feeling observers will ^lot be surprised if the Liberals overturn the Conseravtivcs in Saskatchewan. The population is largely farmer, and with the break in the price of wheat Saskatchewan was-the hardest hit of all the provinces.
In Ontario they think the government's chances are better, iserhaps because Premier Henry now lias such a large margin that he can afford heavy losses. The New Brunswick government would not be better than an even money bet. The results in the provinces will be watched with keen interest by the Conservative federal government. If the Conservative provincial governments make any kind of a showing under fire Premier Bennett may elect to test the fate of his administration this fall. If, however, the casualties prove to be very heavv h? may decide to postpone the dominion elections unfil next year on the theory that improving business conditions will make his chances better. During the closing months of the last fiscal- year there came a decided upturn in government revenues and the improvement has been maintained.
PEACE RIVER FORCES VERMILLION RESIDENTS INTO THE HILLS
Edmonton, May a~An unprecedented rise in the Peace River has forced residents of VermilUon to quit the town and take refuge in the high lands A number of dwellings are reported to nave been washed away but there has been no leas of life. The break'ns of an io�-jam is said to have been the cause of the deluge.
E..J. Eby Could Write a Book on His Experiences
Despite Many Set-Backs Sale
of C.I.L. Products is Now
Going Over Big
John C. Kelly has Disposed of Initial Consignment of 30 Tons of Fertilizers
E. J. ii/oy, travelling representative of the Canadian Industries Limited, passed through Prince George on Friday on his return to Vancouver. Mr. Eby's first contact with this portion of the province was hampered by a series of unexpected developments. He had intended coming north from Vancouver over the P.G.E., but a.t the last minute was pei'iuaded to travel by the C.N.R. He was due to arrive in Prince George on the Monday morning train, but was held up by the washout near Shere and did not arrive in the city until Wednesday. He addressed a large meet:ng of the ladies during the afternoon and then started on a tour of inspection of the farms in the districts surrounding the city. By the following Tues-dflv he had an itinerary mapped out which would take him by auto as far west as Smithers. but lie had not succeeded in shaking the jinx which was following him. Hi.- bags were on the floor of the lobby ol" the Prince George hotel, awaiting the arrival of his taxi, j wh-en the driver of the Quesnel stage j gathered them up and earned them J �south, necessitating a further delay.
INTENDING SETTLERS INTERESTED IN LANDS NEAR PRINCE GEORGE ,
There has been unusual Interest shown this sprtos on the part of intending settlers in the lands in the districts surrounding Prince George. Some have secured holdings by purchase, brought in their effects and entered into possession while otihers have yet to make their choice between properties offering. Among the latest arrivals are:
Hubert E. Mathias, with his wife and �two children. He has purchased the Oberg place in Pineview. He brought in a oar of effects, including a number of dairy cattle and will engage in mixed farming. He came from Good-water, Saskatchewan.
Rueben Gunner has acquired the N. W. J4 of Lot 1938, in Pineview, and entered into occupation with his wife and family. Gunner hails from Gwynne, Alberta. � He brought in a car of effects, including a number of dairy cows, and will also engage in mixed farming.
J. Shields, of Kenora, has purchased a small holding in Shelley, and has entered into occupation with his wife and family.
John De Vent, a former resident cf the Edmcntcn district, ha.s settled on the Mud River, having secured a lease on the farm of Charles Hughes, of this j city. | -------------o-------------
British Columbia Suffering From Foreign Buying
Leslie Martin Tells Advantages
which^Attend Purchasing
of B. C. Products
BIG PROVINCIAL DRAIN
B. C. Spends Annually $29,000-
000 in Purchases of Goods
in Outside Markets
Premier Bennett Requires Greater Economy in B.C.
When Ebv finallv got started west | rv n n n r^
he I Directs Premier Kattullo to Cut
he made as far as Lejac. when learned mast or trie bridges on the I irirhway west of that point had 'been j taken out by the high water. He beat I t back tc Vanderhoof. to complete the j journey by train, only to bs informed the railway was also experiencing its !
Expenditures for Current Year by $1,000,000
GIVES HIM SIX WEEKS
troubles with the high water, and that ' r> r> � T
no trains were rumvg west of Rose | Pressing Requirements in Interim will be Taken Care of by Federal Governemnt
Lake, thus forcing him back to Prince George.
HPre he got instructions to proceed to Barkerville to supervise the unloading cf a car of cyanide consigned to the Cariboo Quartz company. This represents new business for the C.I.L. Heretofore the company had been making its cyanide purchase, in the New York market, but the C.I.L. has go' the inside track on the business with the result that Canadian workmen and the Canadian ra'Jways will benefit from the change.
Despite Mr. Eby's difficulties in making contact with the farmers in this section the sale of C.I.L. products con-t'nues to go over big. Progressive farmers within a wide radius of Prince G-eorge are purchasing the various fcr-tiliers. John C. Kelly, local representative of the company, has disposed of his rnitial consignment of 30 tons, and has a second car on the way. By this time next year C.I.L. fertilizer will be as well known in this section as the famous Kellogg products, and doubtless as deservedly popular.
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ACTIVE MINING SEASON IN PROSPECT IN THE McLEOD RIVER AREA
Ottawa, May 2�Premier Bennett has given Premier Pattullo an assurance the federal government will assist British Columbia in meeting its immediate and pressing requirements during the current year, but has withheld his answer to British Columbia's request for an advance of 58,000,000 until Premier Pattullo is in a position to satisfy him that during the current year British Columbia will show something more nearly approaching a balanced budget. Premier Pattullo issued no statement when he received the communication frcm Premier Bennett, but it is understood he will make a statement tomorrow.
Premier Bennett evidently Ls not satisfied warth the .recent B> C. budget. He prefaced his offer of av^istance with the statement that in granting aid to the province he felt called upon to request the provincial government to revise its financial program for the current vear, so as to reduce the anticipated deficit of S2,123,000 on ordinary-expenditures. He intimated, however, the federal government was willing to advance immediately an amount sufficient to meet the pressing necessary requirements of the province, and to suspend tie vision with respect to the n*ajor requests of the province to permit of budget revision within the nrxt five or six weeks.
Premier Bennett said it was desir-the province should submit
All the signs ix�int to an acive
mining season in the McLeod river
aiea. this summer, witfh more miners j
at work in the district than can be I
recalled by the oledst inhabitant. The j
mast active of the companies which I
have acquired holdings in the McLeod !
river district are those wh'ch have
their headquarters in Victoria, which
have various names but more or less |
common in'ere.st^. These companies j abatement showi ng somethin gin the
appear to be well financed and contem- ot a balanced budget on cnrrcn,
i plate extensive operations, furnishing account for the vear. The federal
employment for fifty or more expe- j government did not ask this, but it
nenced miners. _ ". . would ins:st upon receiving assurances
T M. Watson, of this city, is in that the contemplated deficit for the
receipt of a letter from Art Bellos. mrxenl year be reduced by one million I field man for the Cariboo Northern , dollars cutting the anticipated deficit j Development company, in which he i approximately in half. When a w-
statBS development is to be undertaken {^nces of th's nature have been received
from 'he British Columbia government Premier Bennett said favorable consideration would be given to the request which had been received, and Premier Pattullo would be advised
i at once by the Northern Reef Gold I Mining company on its holdings on the j McDcugall river, a tributary of the j McLeod. nnd about 16 miles north of �the fort. Work is also to be com-
menred on fhe T.M.-Alaska group on the McDougall. Two cars of machinery and supplies are being shipped to Prince George for freighting into the MJcLcod, and the company is on the look-out for experienced miners. Six
wlhether the federal government w'll be prepared to make advances from time to time to meet contemplated provincial requirements during the current fiscal year. Premier Bennett concluded his statement * with the
| weeks ago a crew of men was sent observation that apart from the ques-i into the McLeod to whipsaw lumber u th� depression, tihe pur-(Otla on Page Five)
Mrs. Lulu Moffatt Bringing case
for Judicial Separation
from J. F. Moffatt
There will be a heavy criminal list at the spring assize court which opens in this city on Thursday, May 10th, with Mr. Justice Harold B. Robertson presiding. There are two murder cases on the calendar, one case of manslaughter, and one case of assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty.
Rex vs. William Canre Ls the murder case which comes from Chasm, a station on the line of the P. G. E. William Carnie is charged with the murder of Sydney Albert Wcstbrook at Chasm on March 31st, 1934. The victim of the killing was formerly employed as a section foreman on the railway.
Rex vs. English Decker is the Indian murder case which comes from Alkali Lake, in which fehe Indian Shorty Charlie lest h;s life on September 30. 1933. The police arrested the two Decker brothers, Jimmy and English, but the former escaped from custody and his body was found in the bush some time later, the opinion prevailing he had committed su'eide.
Rex vs. Otto Olsen is the manslaughter case which comes from Quesnel. The accused is charged in connection with the death of Mary Ellen Smith, in Quesnel, on November 18, 1933. The victim of the accident had visited Quesnel from Prince Geoige to engage in a basketball game. In company with several other young people she was riding in an automobile driven by the accused from which she was thrown and received fatal injuries.
Rex vs. Ragnor Lindal. Dav'd Dickinson. Charles Peterson end Ole Olson Ls the outcome of the disturbance in the office of Government Agent Mil-burn en November ICth when Sergeant McKenzie. of the provincial1 pol4ce, was roughly handled. The accused are charged with assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duly.
P. E. Witeon. K.C., will appear for itihe crown in all the criminal cases, a. McB. Young has been retained to appear for the defence in the Decker case.
There are five cares on the civil list. George Prudente vs. G. F. Colebank is an action for the foreclosure of a mor'gage on farm property- in the vicinity of Hixori Creek. Messrs. Wilson & Wilson appear for the plaintiff, and A. McB. Young for the defendant.
Moffatt vs. Moffatt is an action for a judicial separation brought by Mrs. Lulu Moffatt. of this city, aga'nst her husband J. F. Moffatt. Wilson. & Wilson appear for the defence.
W. L. Cochrane vs. Mrs. Odella Cochrane is an action for divorce brought by W. L. Cochran, of Barkerville, ngainst Mrs. Odella Cochran, now of Republic, Washington, who is sa'd to have married again. Wilson & Wilson appear for the plaintiff.
Mytting vs. Mytting is a divorce action brought by Sam Mytting, of Chief Lake, again-3t his w:.fe Iris Mytting. Wilson & Wilson appear for the plaintiff.
Nickerson vs. Nickerson is an action brought by Mrs. Genevieve Nickerson. a telegraph operator on the C. N. R. aga'nst her husband, William Nickerson, now a jesident of Entrance, A1-. berta. Wilson & Wilson appear for the plaintiff.
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EUROPE EXPERIENCED MOST QUIET MAY DAY IN MANY YEARS
London, May 1�The European nations experienced the most quiet May Day in many years. There wore parades in most of the capitals and the large cities, but there was little disorder. As as expected the greatest trouble came in Prance with Paris as the focal ]X�int. The government had taken unusual precautions and had no difficulty in handling the situation. Demonstrators were given some licence on the outskirts, but were not permitted to congregate in the city proper, being overawed by the police and military. In the whole of Prance there was but one death of a police officer reported.
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CHICAGO POLICE THINK JOHN DILLINGER HAS BEEN KILLED OFF
Chicago, April 30�Chicago police explain the inability of the numerous posses to pick up the trail of John Dil-linger with the theory that the gangster has either been killed or so badly wounded he has been forced to seek cover. Dillinger is known to have been wounded in h's shoulder and in the more recent brushes police have had with his accomplices the killer has not been with them.