LATION ROU paest © p No NORTHERN in tne orrY GAiTISH COLUMBIA — ae a BITRAT ON PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1913 a COMMISSION FOR NANAIMO TROUBLE NEXT MAILS From South Princess M&Y.......ess8s . .Priday For South Princess Sophia ........ Saturday PRICE FIVE CENTS Se se Igeenleg3 S— \NOTHER CONSERVATIVE EXCUSE FOR SOUTH BRUCE DEFEAT—BREWSTER TO BE CANDIDATE BEAT BRITAIN IS RESIDENT POLICY » the Daily News Special UL Washington, Nov. 4-—The ré- ieence Whit h has enveloped the a f the United States gov- Sernel the Mexican problem : tho last few days continued : ry al circles vesterday. Phere was a meeling of the cab- not in the afternoon but no news as give) it upon the subject. hose acquainted with what Pre- ident Wilson has under consid- ralion declare that he has fixed " thing as a finality, but is : g his mind certain finite proposals. Lond Nov. 4 In an editor- I Na following out a f Mexican affairs, zes the _poliey RB 1 has observed in SCOLDED FOR COUNTENANCING HUERTA WILSON HAS NOT FINALLY DECIDED UPON HIS REGARDING MEXICO — GENERAL DIAZ HAS SAILED FOR HAVANA Mexico. propositions After assenting to that 4ireat Britain cannot interfere in the affairs of a half-civilized its nation morals are bad and its illibevral, the Nation says: “Our complaint is not that Great Britain declined to these Mexican in an ironical way, poli- tics interfere in but that, gave Hu- erta countenance at the very mo- ment when the United States was het troubles using influence to restore constitutional rule, Vere ‘uruz, Noy. 4 General Felix Diaz and his companions have been transferred from the American flagship Louisiana to lthe New York & Cuba steamer and sailed for Havana. His fur- [ae plans are unknown. A proj has heen placed lore of the largest ecom- 4 perating in Canada to the question of running canal from the Ti-E] river to f Masset Inlet, at stown. The distance through vhere dredges could be per: without of en- g ro says the Masset ea The \ k appear iry to those elled over the re is less an open danger may have not but than building the Island or at Pitt canal would drain sand of | peat and who sute; it is costly VEPs I fadows, The I acres of and would sate vaterway i the island to the \recent visitor to Vietoria and a er noticed the | break- of construction tioned place, and to build a dry sting millions of dollars We are in undertakings ruction of hrough the centre of the islan| from one other, } ninal city he days of Nd the great const a canal, | MMHAM ISLAND NOW ASKS FOR A PANAMA CANAL OF HER OWN OM THE TL-EL RIVER TO MASSET TOWN — ADVANTAGE AND SAFETY TO SHIPPING IN THE ENTERPRISE INLET AT QUEENS- would be a parison with what is going on in the neighborhood of every ern ¢@ity small affair in com- west- Along the shore’ lines of He- leate Straits we have over one hundred miles of sea coast with- out a safe harbor between Mas- set Inlet and Skidegate. A steam- er leaving the south end of the jisland for the great” salt lake, now steams me hundred and jtwenty-six miles going far out to sea, off Rose Spit, to avoid the sands With the route through the islands of a few miles there would be despatch and safety for all manner of craft. If for nothing else the land that would be reclaimed would more than pay for the undertak- ing. The thousands of acres of | leased peat land, only requiring drainage, would sell at large sums per acre. What is now a waste would be populated’ Dred- ges, operating at both ends, Iwould have little difficulty in op- lening the country and the would not exceed a quarter of a | million dollars. cost JAUGHTERS OF EMPIRE HOLD PLEASANT HALLOWE'EN DANCE pee rowry COUPLES IN ATTTENDANCE AT ENJOYABLE ANCE IN ST. ANDREW’S HALL LAST NIGHT—MUSIC BY WESTHOLME ORCHESTRA A tho ; ae horoughty enjoyable Hal-;and Mrs MeClymont ,Mr, and Mrs een dane Was given in the St oe Society Hal] last night om the auspices of the Dau- Se of the Empire, About 40 b fair “sacking to make the a Complete success The NA gall excellent condition Sistas music by the popular hat could orchestra was all larted at he desired. Dancing », “ Dine o'clock and lasted bona after one, The pro- Ml as een prettily decorat- ANd the ee of Hallowe'en Apples. Sask included bie siihnee ‘Nuts and pumpkin When fa 1 Which the night in Mes and witehes revel is Pollog plete. laa cae 'S @ partial list of m dttendance: Mi cons Mrs. Cambie, Mr. and Manson, yao’ tt: and Mrs, A, M, han, Mp “wad Mrs. MeLen- aNd Mpg. and Mrs, McLeod, Mr. 8. Ward, Mr, and Mrs, H, Dy n, Mp. and Mrs. Evans, Mr Walker, Mr. and Mrs, McCaffery, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. McMordie, Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Scott, Mrs. ‘Tremayne, Mrs. Cade, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Halsey, Mys. Williams, Mrs. Frizzell, Mrs Palmer, Mrs. Lueas, Mrs, Wes- tenhaver, Mrs Finlay, Miss Saun- ders, Miss Brydon-Jack, Miss Beckwith, Miss Martin, Miss Fis- her, Miss Sullivan ,Miss Kinkade, Miss Thompson, Miss Johnstone, Miss Milligan, Miss Ellet, Miss Dunn, Miss Green, Messrs Doyle, Edwards, Titis, Young, War- ton, Taylor, Harrison, Gamble, Crippen, Horie, Jardine, Tooker, Purdy, Jones, Wilson, Crew, Lin- nell, Marshall and Har- rop. Kissick, Holtby, Harris, Newcombe, Lucas, Greatly reduced prices in Mil- linery, Miss L, M, Kuster, Ons aA 254-56 Special Sunday dinner 6 to 8 p.m, at the Bay View. tf the because TWO LOGGERS KILLED Special to the Daily News) Everett, Nov. 4. Mil- hooktender Gren- the Company, The haul- knot the Edward Car] Slinger, of ler, and berg, rigging Bay were killed yesterday. ed back cable and when Brown Logging caught on a released il caught two workmen against the log and crushed the life out of them. FAMOUS CHAFFEUR KILLED Special to The Daily News London, Nov. 1.—Percy Lam- bert, the famous auto driver and the holder of many records, was killed yesterday on the Brook- lands motor track. PERSONAL POPULARITY GOOD THING TO HAVE That is How Cabinet Minister Ex- plains Conservative Disaster at South Bruce Special to The Daily News. Nov. i.—Hon. T. W. Minister of Labor, who of Western minister who Ottawa, Crothers, is a representative Ontario, is the only has given an interview upon the result in the South Bruce elec- tion. He attributes the defeat of the Conservative candidate en- tirely to the personal popularity the Liberal candidate, R. E. Truax, and the house to house canvass that gentleman person- ally made of the constituency. Mr. Crothers does not interpret the result as any indication of sentiment upon naval or reci- procity questions. CANADA’S GROWTH IN LAST SEVEN MONTHS Immigration Increased Seven- teen Per. Cent. Over Cor- responding Period Special to The Daily News. Winnipeg, Nov. 1 Wal- ker, immigration commissioner, announces that the’ total immi- gration into Canada from Jan- uary to August inclusive for 1913 amounted to 351,106, an increase of 47 per cent. the ponding period of last year. Bruce over corres- BRIDE AND GROOM HAVE RETURNED TO THE CITY Mr. James M. Clancy, manager of the Bank of Montreal, arrived m the Prince Rupert this mern- ing accompanied by Mrs. Clancy, The full details of the mairiage ceremony at Hamilton, Ont., have already been published, but when the wedding couple would come to take up their future home here was a matter of conjecture, Their home has been ready for many days. It is the whole top floor of the bank building, which has been sumptuously fitted up for their occupancy. Mrs. Clancy was Miss Elizabeth Jenet Balfour, of Hamilton. Pantorium Pioneer Cieaners. Phone 4, tf Make hay while the sun shines but shuck corn on damp days. MINERS APPLY FOR ARBITRATION BOARD Understood that Government will at Once Issue the Necessary Permission (Special to the Daily News) Ottawa, Nov. 1.—It was learn- ed yesterday that the striking miners of Nanaimo are applying to the Department of Labor for the appointment of an Arbitra- tion Board under’ the Lemieux Act. It is understood that the government will at once issue necessary permission to take steps to get the Board in work- ing order. Nov. 1.—It is pro- withdraw seventy-five per cent. of the troops stationed here the strike. Nanaimo, posed to since USED WOOD ALCOHOL TO KINDLE FIRE Terrific Explosion Resulted and Thos. Ballinger Was Badly Burned About Arms Awakened by a terrific explo- this morning shortly after o'clock, followed by the screams of fire, Mrs. Knouse of the Pantorium rushed to the win sion seven dow and saw a man coming out of the house across the street with his clothing afire: She im- mediately phoned the fire de- partment who promptly regpond- ed, but on their arrival -at the corner of Third Avenue and Sixth Street no fire was to be found and no one in sight. On their return to the fire station a re- gular alarm was turned in when the of the excitement was ascertained. It appears that T. Ballinger, a cabinet maker in the employ of Geo. D. Tite, who lives at the rear of M. M. Stephens ‘of- fice, had in mistake poured wood alcohol instead of coal oil in the stove to hasten the fire. There was immediately an explosion and Mr. Ballinger’s clothing took fire. As a result he was very badly burned -about the arms. There was no damage done to the house and the services of the bri- gade were not required, cause BREWSTER TO RUN (Special to The Daily News.) Victoria, Noy. 1.—The Liberals in the Islands distriet are plan- ning to bring out H. C,. Brewster the Liberal Ieader to oppose Minister Foster. KNOCK OUT IN THIRD (Special to the Daily News) New York, Noy, 1.—At the Ath- letic Club last night Gunboat Smith knocked out Charlie Miller in the third round of a ten round bout, New Hairdressing Parlor Within a week Mrs. Handasyde will open a hairdressing and manicuring establishment on 3rd Street in the building recently vacated by Westenhaver Bros. The building is now being fitted up for the purpose. The estab- lishment will be known as the Up-to-Date Hairdressing Parlor. — = —— EEE EMPRESS PATHE’S WEEKLY NO. 40 THE LESSON THE ANIUS OF JAPAN THE SUFFRAGETTES ... 1 o- Night... UNDER THE FLAG OF TRUCE A fine historical drama from the Kalem Studios, A review of events throughout the world, A drama from the Lubin Stydios. THE COWBOY’'S PROPOSAL A fine western picture from the Lubin Studios, An Oriental picture from the Selig Studios, An excellent comedy from the Selig Studios. THEATRE a ————— TO KEEP FOXES AT HOME (Special to The Daily News.) Victoria, Nov. 1.—Provincial Secretary Dr. Young, who has re- turned after several weeks spent in Atlin, the government will stop the export of black fox- es from that part of the country as there is a good future for fox farming in the north. says SHORTAGE OF FUEL Poverty of Poorer Classes in New Zealand (Special to The Daily News.) Wellington, Nov. 1.—A general shortage of fuel and food is re- ported to be stinging the poorer classes of New Zealand to peration, as a result of the gen- eral coal strike. NEARLY FIVE HUNDRED REGISTRATIONS City Clerk Woods had a busy day at the city hall yesterday, it be- ing the last day on which appli- cations for registrations on the voters’ list on road tax or license would be received. Up to Thurs- day night the total number of applications received was 339, Yesterday 121 applications were received and accepted with fif- teen others which require fur- ther examination, making a total of 466 applications. A portion of these applications were made on agreements of sale. For the latter the time limit is November 30th. des- DIED AT VICTORIA Mrs. Backhus, Wife of Purser on Prince Rupert, Died Last Thursday The many friends of Mr. R. J. Backhus, recently appointed pur- ser on the steamer Prince Rup- ert, will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Backhus at Vic- toria, on the evening of Thurs- day, 23rd.ult. Deceased was op- erated on several times for swol- len glands on the neck but with- out Death wes due to septic poisoning. In his bereay- ment Mr. Backhus has the svin- pathy of many friends both here and in Victoria. The officials of the G.T.P. steamship Company gave expres- sion to their sympathy by send- ing a number of beautiful wreaths. During the illness of Mrs Back- hus, Mr. Durkie, travelling audi- tor, relieved Mr. Backhus on his run between’ Seattle and Prince Rupert. success. METHODIST SOCIAL Mysterious Masked Man Appears at Hallowe’en Function A most enjoyable Hallowe'en social was given last evening in the basement of the Methodist church, when the Men's Own and the Young People’s Society en- tertained.the friends and adher- ents of the church, The even- ing was most enjoyably spent in games and song, Mr Corkill en- tertaining with a solo and Mr. Waddell acting as master of ceremonies. A feature of the evening was a masked man whom all that were there are still trying to discover the identity of. The Methodist socials are com- meneing to take a very promin- ent part in the social! life of our city as the large attendance cer- tified, WEATHER REPORT Furnished by F. W. Dowling, Observer. For 24 hours enaing 5 a m,, November 4, 1943 Barometer reduced to sea TAVGLSE caval eh cas « BOeRee Highest temperature .... 55.0 Lowest temperature .... 42,0 Rain Sthed een as 54 seer % October Dear Sir,—In paper of 28th appeared an ac- count of the discussion in coun- cil of the foreshore rights ap- plied for by Mr. F. L. Wilson. Over this, in large lettering, was a statement that I am not in fav- or of bringing industries to this city. I have no quarrel with a paper which, being definitely on the side of one Municipal party, takes all legitimate tmeans of weakening the opposition of those who would pursue a dif- ferent policy to that commended by the said paper. But, when your paper attributes to me a line of conviction which T never author- ized, and am not’ prepared to stand sponser for, I believe that your of fair play will prompt you to favor me with sufficient space for a brief eom- ment on the subject. Let me state’ then, heartily in favor of bringing your sense that IT am To the Editor of the Daily News: what cession was for a “bona fide’ industries into this city. It is. the industries which must, to a large extent, build up our town; and the sooner they come, the more rapid will be our progress. But it is industries we want, not promotion schemes. We have in the last two years seen several undertakings foist- ed off on to an unsuspecting publie for the benefit of com- pany promoters and it is my con- tention that a new country is in- jured rather than benefitted by the commencement of large un- dertakings which prove unsuc- cessful. lf this is so, then it should be the policy of the city council to obtain thé fullest information regarding any person or per- sons who may apply for anything in the nature of a concession. Inthe case of Mr. Wilsom I have little doubt that he could and would gladly furnish satis- BULLOCK - WEBSTER EXPLAINS STAND REGARDING INDUSTRIES. IN GRANTING OF FORESHORE RIGHTS PROMPT ERECTION AND OPERATION OF PLANT SHOULD BE ONE OF THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED factory assurance as to the na- ture, and prospects of success, of the undertaking he wishes to operate here. We come then to the reason which prompted me to record a lone vote against granting the concession asked. During the discussion I asked what the “foreshore rights” re- quired amounted to. In the re- ply, which did not contain the in- formation I sought, the speaker branched off on a tangent sug- gesting that my elementary edu- cation should have taught me the word ‘ foreshore” means. I again pressed for a statement as to what the con- was granted for; and then the information was grud- gingly given, that private infor- mation had come to hand that it brewery site. I felt then and still feel that careful enquiry should be made as to the bona fides of the coneern and the city council as a whole should have full information re- garding the whole matter. If everything is all right, frank statements in the light of day will do no harm, and the public are entitled to them. T had in- tended to post a motion for the next meeting of the council but circumstances have prevented me from being present. The mo- tion would have read as follows: That in reply to the commun- ication from the Dominion Gov- ernment in regard to the appli- cation of Mr. Wilson for “fore- shore’ near the Cold Storage plant, Prince Rupert harbor; the City Council urge upon’ the Do- minion Government that in the granting of any ‘foreshore’ to Mr. Wilson conditions should pe imposed which would require the prompt erection of the plant and commencement of the industry which he proposes to establish. L, BULLOCK-WEBSTER, Alderman Ward II. SIX BIG STEAMERS iN PORT TO-DAY At 2.30 this afternoon the har- bor was the scene of unusual ac- tivity. At the G, T. P. wharf four large steamers were moored un- loading freight; the Santa Ros- alia unloading steel rails for the G. T. P.; the Princess Beatrice, just arrived from the south, and the Prince Rupert and Prince John of the G. T. P. fleet. At the government wharf were the Princess Sophia en route from Skagway to Vancouver and the City of Seattle from Seattle to Skagway. P. R. Rowing and Yachting Club Weather permitting the “Haz- elton” will be moved from her present quarters on Sunday next, November 2nd, to the ways on Digby Island for a period of about fifteen days for the pur- pose of painting and repairing the hull, During the absence of the caretaker mooring fees will be reduced by half. Provision will be made for mooring laun- ches at floats. Members desirous to remfnove row boats are request- ed te do so before noon on Sun- day. Methodist Services Sunday morning the pastor of the Methodist church will begin a series of three sermons on “Life’s Burdens" as follows: 1. Your Own Burdens; 2, Other People’s Burdens; 3, The Divine Burden Bearer. These , will be delivered on Sunday mornings. The subject for Sunday evening will be “The Man and the Mould.’ Fifteen minutes of lively song service following the evening service, CALLIES DEFEATED IN EXCITING GAME Contest Between Tigers and Cal- lies Was Best Exhibition Yet Seen The third game this season in the basketball league was played last night at the Skating Rink, when the Tigers and the Callies . met for the first time. The game was the best exhibition of bas- ketball yet seen. All through the checking was close and the play fast. At half time the score was 6-4 in favor of the Tigers and at the finish 9-7. Adair Carss act- ed as referee in an impartial manner. Following is the line- up: Tigers — Dell, Lee, Crane, Ramsay and Mann. \ Callies—Kelly, Currie, Pater- son, Williscroft and Brown. MOVING PICTURE SHOW Wiggs O'Neil, a well-known resident of Hazelton, has been in the city for some days making arrangements for the opening of a moving picture show at Smith- ers, the new railway divisional point. Parkin & Ward, of this city have the contract for the electrical wor.k ANOTHER BOMB OUTRAGE Highland Falls, N.Y., Oet, 34.— A powerful bomb made from ni- tra-glycerine was exploded — this morning on the window ledge of an Italian saloon near the West Point Military Academy, A dozen or more buildings were damaged and scores of persons thrown from their beds, but nobody was seriously hurt.