Thursdav, March 9, 1939. The Press The Refugees BY GEORGE HAMBLETON Former CP Correspondent in Europe ir-ross Canada, from coast to coast, , torial opinion, of all political ed? is urging that Canada should ' \ her Part, a definite and generous to meeting the vast international m of the refugee There is no d pen door nor has � '* ^en Sr blen advocated by t^ wide open fl] co^^ee on SS�i SS there is ,a yery^rn^st gees. But there is a yery E that Canada should not fall behind other democracies in iier contribution to what Lord Baldwin called the ��u-orld's good cause." -We face, in all probability," says the Winnipeg Free Press, "a period ot intolerance and cruelty whose only mrallel is found in the days when i roths and Vandals overran the weak- ened remnants of the Roman Empire ; This fearful admission reveals to our ' 1ottct how thin the varnish of our civilization is over the- brutish quali-1 ties of mankind, and ere in Canada, j in relative tranquility and sare^y. ol North'America, it would be damnable selfishness to put up a 'No Admittance' Ot the .Montreal Gazette: "We all des.re to see some of Canada's emptj spaces' populated and the government, vfithout necessarily violating its actual immigration policy, could- cooperate in a concrete way with a plan or plans designed to assist a reasonable number of refugees to establish their homes hi new settlements. Those for whom work would in this way be found would be not merely producers but spenders, and spending, of course increases employment.". Le Jour (Montreal): "There is still time for us to fill some of the vacant spaces in Canada with the type of | population we want and can assimilate, I selected by ourselves, before people \fhom we do not want take advantage of our numerical weakness and help themselves to that which we are no'. using." Canada's Obligation The Toronto Daily, Star (referring to the declaration jby I&n. R. B. Bennett in favor of a Canadian policy v wlected immigration) comments: "He i (Mr. Bennett) referred to the state- ment, frequently made, that Canada [Is 4iCh^)jjltu^^ay)^Ktti4r49w->]iD:' [ieedre more Jews. Hla answer was (and it was a good answer) that there is an obligation upon this' Christian country to do its share towards the < relief of the misery and suffering j vLch has arisen by reason of recent events in Europe. He favored, therefore, a quota of selected immigrants Plus an intelligent policy of utilizing their services to the advantage or Canada. For both economic and hu-man.tarian reasons such a policy should be established." Nsr does editorial opinion favor Canada's contribution to the world's good cause on the ground merely of common humanity. It is pointed out that refugees from the Swastika include men of the highest professional and Intellectual attainments, craftsmen of skill who can contribute xo Canada's development in the foundation of new industries. Thus, Canada, in helping the refugee, is helping herself. Siys the London Eree Press: "Many of the refugees�and they are far from all being Jews�are the most cultured and the best educated people in Aus-jna. Germany and Czecho-Slovakia. our attention was drawn this week to tne case of an Austrian professor, an **yan, who refused to bow the knee � Hitler, a position was actually available for him in Canada, in a ^nadian college, obtained through we Intervention of friends in this country, so far his entrance nas been �4 up. what an absurdity! Many ot "� refugees are skilled workmen rinl,Vapable of establishing new industries. The majority are prepared to m,�Varms- Tlus national committee Jjy Radian National Committee on ^eiugees) is prepared to undertake the !r* ot looking after the refugees and ^financing them. To refuse the en- BOASTS CA^XLB FOR KING AND is the official residence of the city. lieutensmgove St tss tunboats and cruisers FIREARMS MUST BE REGISTERED Prince George District to Get Czech Refugees? Possibility that Plan Will be Arranged to Populate This -Area� Lumber Conditions In District are Discouraging LUMBER PRICE $3.00 LOWER THAN LAST YEAR ; MILLS TRY TO MEET REDUCTIONS Although a large volume of lumber is being shipped from the Fort George district, lumber conditions are not as encouraging as generally believed. Inquiries by the Citizen have disclosed that although sales have increased over last year, stocks are being marketed at reduced, prices. 'While" 'bxxr salesi"bf: lumber Have been higher, trus "really means ------ �that we have been liquidating stocks on hand rather than holding them any longer in the hope of a better price," one prominent operator said. "The price of lumber is now about three dollars per thousand less than a year ago, and we have been selling at i he market price we were able to get, principally in the United States, rather th mble on better prices in the A general registration of all revolvers and pistols during the period between March 1 and July 1, 1939 is provided under section 121A of amendments to the Criminal Code. According to the ruling,, persons having these weapons in their possession must re-register them this year during the above dates and also during the same period every five years thereafter. Local Hospital Report Shows Good Condition c \>i a reasonable nurnper, utuc-. selected, is- contrary to every Wncipie upon which democr�� *- Country Would Benefit It cannot be too strongly urged," observes the Port William Times-Journal," that experience in the past eoes to prove that, in admitting the >Tftims of persecution, the countries 2l have done so, have been bene-n�ed to an even greater extent than Report Of Annual Meeting Sums Up Work Of Year The annual meeting of the Prince George Hospital Society ' was held In the city hall on Tuesday evening. W. Hughes and James Scott were re-elected as directors representing the public on the hospital board. Votes of appreciation were passed to hospital staff for their work and donation ftfom the dance : and raffle; to the Ladies' Auxiliary; the Ladies of Ne-chako Chapter 40; the Elks' Lodge; the Rebeccas; L. O. B. A.; Horticultural Society; mayor and council, and other societies for their help during the year. G. Milburn was in the chair Chas. Wisenden, secretary-treasurer, presented a detailed report of th-hospltal work during the past year am statements of revenue and expendi-1 ture. The per capita costs have in-| creased from $2.61 to $3.18, accounted' for by the new government regulations which allows hospitals to charge for only the day of admission and not the day of discharge. A deficit of $3,009.98 was shown for the year^ The total grants from the provincial government amounted to $6,276.35 and from the city of Prince George $1902.40. Maintenance and rer pairs cost $2,872.39; salaries, $10,- than gamble on better prices in the spring. We are anxious to keep our men employed and our mills operating and can only do so by constantly moving the lumber at prices to meet offers." Further investigation shows that the j average price of lumber is only $14.50 j per thousand loaded on the cars at' local mills on the C. N. R. line. The �* imancing them. To refuse the en- mst �**.����*��---------- *i ranee of a reasonable number, care- pairs cost *� $4,843.50; drugs, $l,-folly selected, Is-contrary to every I 062.90, provision^*-* Wncipie upon which democracy is based." lOCai nilllb vui w-jh. w. ... _.. main market for the white spruce lumber in this district is in the United States, east of Chicago, involving a long and expensive freight haul. The benefits of the Canada-U. S. A. trade treaty have not yet been felt in the local industry. It was stated that notwithstanding appeals made to the United States government for the rightful classification of the spruce lumber from this districs as "northern white spruce" which would permit it to enter the United States on a fifty cent per thousand feet tariff, shippers have had to pay the full $2.00 per thousand feet tariff. t is hoped that justice will be shown to this district in this regard as at present it suffers discrimination of $1.50 per thousand against spruce from the prairies and Ontario Which enters the U S.. A, under the fifty cent tariff. Unless the price of lumoer increases shortly, the outlook is said to be discouraging for the local industry, though it is the intention of the mills to operate if it is at all possible to meet costs. ..9.1 762 1 86 73 13 wa Dally Times: "Canada as a has great areas ana great re- Surely a country that only a we number of selected individuals 'SSi &maies ^^ the furnace of af-Wv and Persecution into which h*!e b<*h plunged." Vancouver News'-Herabr feels Canada has a great opportunity>. Farmers' Study Groups Hope to Introduce Method of Financing Project If farmers in this district are to have a cold storage plant, it is becoming increasingly evident that they will have to meet a part of the cost of its establishment themselves. Meeting at Vice-president ' I.. B. Guest's store Friday, the executive of the board of trade dealt with a telegram from J. Gray Turgeon MJP. on this subject. Mr. Turgeon wanted to know if the board has sufficient information about cost, size and operation to juscify his request for a Dominion government bonus. Under a Dominion statute, the government would supply thirty per cent of the cost of the plant, leaving seventy per cent to be found in some other way. Had the board some concrete plan arranged whereby the money could be found, MJr. Turgeon would have been in a position to ask for a sutisidy for the cold sLorage plan.. Study groups, organized among the farmers' institutes, are giving thought to the problem, and are expected to have a plan to present to the board of trade. Formation of a local company to raise the necessary capital for the project is also being discussed, and the board is hopeful that a practical p.an may be devolved so Mr. Turgecn can present his claims for a government subsidy. The agricultural committee of the board is taking a leading part in the project. PAIR GUILTY IN THEFT CASE 'It's my duty to help you in this-case," said His Honor Judge H. E. A. Robertson in County Courc on. Wednesday afterncon to youthful Norman D. Bottineau as the latter conducteel his own defence to charges of breaking and entering and theft. "I advise you not to proceed with some of your questions," His Honor added. Bottineau was found guilty of breaking and enter.ng the home of J. Mal-gunas on February 12 and taking a cook stove, a heater, a table, two blankets and a number of other articles, and was remanded until 11 a.m. tomorrow for sentence with Robert Cos-sit who pleaded guilty to the same charge."' Among the many witnesses called by the accused was his mother, Mrs. Lillian Bottineau. Taking the stand In his own defence Bottineau maintained that he was hired by Cossitt to steal the articles from the Maigunas home. P. E. Wilson K.C., crown counsel, asked Bottineau why he; was "doing the job" about 3 o'clock in the morning, and why he took a round-about route with his team to the Maigunas home.