t, \y we sae —_— a } pop eee eg OE ys GME 6th Street i PRINCE RUPERT ‘Northern and Central British Columbia’s Newspaper | Phinc . and 35 We Never Sleep PRINCE RUPERT AUTO 707 Second Avenue M. H. LARGE , NO. 56. + ajor Andrews Goes Over to Opposition 1 Clark Dubs the Farmers the Progressive Party” and hae National Defends them Against Class Politics. ——— ——— special Ww rhe News TAWA, March 6.—The s new name ind a new c a party,’ so Dr. Cla nent jed by Mr. Grerar 4 ws Ol Winuipes iment, then of | bior Andrews told the Hou vin Government, he pla | They declit therefore, al- like this sort nn the cross fee] freer ition amen constituents. hand. Now, she “did not ng” he would J ; He would or Andrews 18 the first Gov- mber, to announce his { me 3 the jon I sup} orting ier strongly disclaimed n on the part of the Clark pent mal Progressive Party ¢ legislation There was “holy "when the fammers began i b What about the Canadian Hacturers Association? ‘S« ] have Deen abie to see, lark went O7 nine-tenths activities of that body are ai activities.” ef features of yesterday's m were the first reading «! introduced by Sir James J ning of Lambton, providing gmendm Lo the Railway ing shipping on the in the juris- Commis- Milerways unde! maf the Railway J.D. Reid told Mackenzie that decision had been dal as to appointments on axl of Management of the lian National Railways AND WILL NT GIVE UP IER KAISER Take: Steps to Prevent Dan- e'—No Further Effort to he Made. elegraphs.) The En- " { make further at- ¥ ere with Holland's ver the former ; Was learned authori- c Mine The Couneil ‘of ters has decided to Mend to’ the ( yuncil of HiPpe st t Dutch 8 tak of Hohen- Hine the centre larchist intrigues. E HAGUE, March ' SOVernment i) MC Line y Inquire of the mment What steps it j ) Prevent W illiam Man mor er Gap, bused to Geliver the eran Kmper. to the POP inic a ‘ ot . rh Government * lake Necessary nea Y i ye § “IInize the Derty of " and ry ‘ Eo Prevent him from | ‘NE the world's peace, ae Sebhardt Was m lined fly d © Court Ollars in the this ae norning = fop . ‘ Cle on the Sidewalk Pieaded that tl ; . ‘ 1° snow aly Sings Im] Streets 088116 to Cyele and, anyway, he N a quiet part he bee) OW) "ding "0 eeetrcoseenn TONIGHT FRESS J Une Elvidge | In 6.—The | today for the a Messenger ‘ia 4G. TP. Telegrepna.) ° cross benches in the House ac- onvert yesterday. The ‘‘National rk of Red Deer referred to the nd speaking a little later Major announced his intention of voting for the wwssing over to the cross benches. sé how, when last he cast a vote ced his resignation in the hands ied to accept it. They gave him STEAMSHIP CO. HEAD OFFICE Committee Appointed by Board of Trade to Ask for Change. ‘SHOULD BE LOCATED AT PRINCE RUPERT (hat the head offices of the “G. T.P. Coast Steamships should be in this city is the unanimous piiion of the Board. of Trade and a committee consisting of M. P. McCaffery, G. W- Nickerson and F. G. Dawson_was appointed to draw up a strong resolution isking for the change. It was decided to get right after this and follow it up, and if neces- use strenuous measurés lo secure it. The matter was introduced by G. W. Nickerson who urged thal it was in line with the address given by Capt. Nicholson at the Board of Trade luncheon a few days ago. He suggested that it may be necessary to take stren- uous measures to secure the change, but they should get right after it now. | Mr. McCaffery agreed with Mr. Nickerson that when the head o! the line came here and talked about trans-pacific business it was time to make this the head- sary quarters for the coast service. There was no real argument jagainst it. “We know that the equest is a right one and we should get it,” coneluded§ the | speaker. A resolution asking for the ap- | sontment of a committee was then put and carried with en- | thusiasm, HOCKEY CHAMPS _ ARE GOING EAST | 'Patrick’s Men Will Play Series of Five Games for the Stanley Cup. MONTREAL, Mareh 6,—Presi- |dent Frank Calder of the National jIlockey League announces that | Frank Patrick has promised that ithe Paeifie Coast champions will come east for the Stanley Cup |; series and that the champions | Will be in Ottawa to play the first | Same on Monday, Mare 22. | The series will be the jthree out of five games, alterna- | Live eastern and western rules to | be used, FINE STATION AT HOUSTON WILL BE COMPLETED SOON Work on the new. station at Houston is going on rapidly ‘and has reached the plastering point: Apart from the station ‘at Smith- ers the depot at Houston will be the finest on the mountain divi- sion, having a concrete founda- tion, hot water heating and other modern eonveniences. The citi- zens of Houston are quite glad best their old frame station burned down, funder the circumstances, and af- Puingio withdrew. —y SRE BORROWING FOR | At PRINCE RUPERT, B. G., SATURDAY, MARCH 6. 1920. PRICE FIVE CENTS NO VISITORS Practice of Allowing Distinguish- | ed Persons Privileges Will i hamber of the House of. Com- nons is to be the pure and unf defiled sanctuary of duly elected : presentatives. No stranger, distinguished, is to be} however allowed upon its floors j In the past it has been the eustoin to permit an honored | guest to take a seat alongside’ Mr. Speaker and frequently dis- tinguished visitors have address- | the House while, in and while the mace the chamber. session | was within It does not matter how distinguished they are in future they will not be permitted this favor. | SCOTTISH RESULTS LONDON, March 6.—Following are today’s results in Scottish | League football:—Ayr 1, Airdrio- nians 9; lydebank Clyde 3, St. Mirren 3; 3, Kalkirk 1; Hamilton Partick 2; Hibernians 0, Moth- « erwell 1; Queens Park 2, Hearts 2: Raith 2, Dumbarton 0 Very Grave Disregard of & =” Professional Former Paper Controller The News via G. Ff. P, Telegrapns.) OTTAWA, March 6.—A dramatic incident occurred at one, Special to of the hearings before the Board fontroilers, when R. A. Pringle, K.C.,. who was paper controtter DSABILITIES from the time of the creation of eppeared befere the Board as co manufacturers. Both Commissioner Connor FOR COMMONS ii ia ay sd ac Be Discontinued. ; A. Dominatto, charged with the apg Ho j th fi of a door and bricks from (Special via G. f. P. Telegrapns.) J. Postulu, came up for the OTTAWA, March 6.—The}!!'##/strate’s decision in the po- ‘weekly to the police for a year. }mucu of this kind of thieving go-! FOOTBALL BETTING reading to a bill preventing bet ting on footbal] results. AOE yy FRANCE HOLDS BACK FROM AID TO GERMANY BY ALLIES Three Important Reservations from Propos- ed Declaration by Supreme Council; Demands Her Pound of Flesh. (Soectal to lhe News via G T.P. Telegraphs.) PARIS, March 6.—France has neither signed nor approved the declaration regarding the economic situation of Europ which the Allied Supreme Council has proposed to make, it was declared ere today. The original text of the declaration begins by setting ‘orth that the small nations bordering on Russia must be obliged Soviet Government in Gut Let Off on Suspended Sentence. lice court this morning and was found guilty but, released on ‘nded sentence. He was re- quired to put up bonds to the ex tent of $500, and must report sus lt! passing sentence the magis- trate said he had taken into con- Sideration the fact that the ac- cused was a married man and had with children. However, there was too 0 make peace ing on around this town and have to be made an example of. since the prosperity of Europe If ever the accused appeared back depends upon the prosperiiy of all in tne police court he would be countries, it is proposed that a dealt with severely. loan be made to Germany guar- anteed by German assets’ in priority to reparation payments, the loan payments to be con- irolied by neutral commissions. Instructions are being sent to a eb. tea Ambassador Cameron in London CONDON. Mareti 6.'The Hohee that he sign the deciaration with if Commons wonbsndas gave ‘- hae following reservations: a ae ? , 1. France will not join in any pressure upon small countries along the Russian border to oblige - them to make peace with the Soviet. France will not consent to giving any priority over repara- tion on the assets of Germany for that purpose. MAY BE FORBIDD fepertal Ethics by Reparation Commission. of Uommerce sitting as paper Ufrat office until six weeks ago;) _ unsel for one of the newsprini OF GAS BOATS Murdock ice and Commissioner questioned the ethics of Mr. Pringle’s appearance in that capacity Department of Marine to be Asked — for Change of Regulations. ier a lengthy The two commissioners were visibly embarassed when Mr. Pringle, on the hearing being opened, proceeded to present the for one’ of the newsprint manufacturers and referred to certain arrangements he said lhe had econeluded in his previous capacity as paper controller Mr- Murdock said the Boars o! Commerce as paper controller had not received the co-operation ¢ it had reason to expect from Mr. | Pringle as the former, incumbent | of that office, and added that he ! thought, it strange that MM Pringle should now appear as | counsel. for a newsprint manu- facturer to contest the order made ‘ by the Board as paper controller. case ARE @RDERED J. A. Heaman, chief enginee: fron. Winnipeg during the week mornuing’s train, News that operations on the ‘menee and filling for the Government commence Bar, Krom the bar will be brougt it will be a fortnight, at least, be! as tenders will not close says that the m hew operatic mences, Mr. Heaman ‘pe obtained in Price Rupert as f lot supplying of creosoted piles awarded to Albert & McCaffery a ‘Vaneouver Creosoting Co. at Van jealled for the construction of th | a . | | TENDERS CALLED ANU’ PILES Mr. Heaman sté piling will start as soon as the Dominion , e wharf proper. i | ST. PATRICK’S DAY Music and Dramatic Entertainment. WESTHOLME THEATRE, MARCH 17th, 1920. See Souvenir Program a meeting of the Board of Trade held in the rooms last THE PGE RAILWAY nisht the complaint of Captain Freeman in regard to the depart- Sum of $8,800,000 Asked of the Ment of Marine requirements for boats engaged in towing or carrying passengers was endorsed “and the harbor committee are (Special via uv. Tf." Telegraphs. | asked to formulate a resolution VICTORIA, March 6.—-Authority Covering the matter and forward borrow the net sum of $8,800,- it to the authorities. 09 on the P. G. E. account is Capt. Freeman outlined at some | ontained in two bills being length the disabilities under;| ought down in the Legislature Which gas boats operate as com- yy Hon- John Hart, minister of Pared with conditions on the inance. \merican side. The gas boats The Pacific Great Eastern Note here come under the same law ‘ayment Act ¢alls for the borrow- #8 Steamboats. He had for a > of $4,800,000 and the Pacific !ong time past tried to show that} wreat Eastern Gonstruction Loan the regulations «were unreason 4 ‘ef $4,000,000. able. -There was no reason why certain equipment should be car, ried in order that a gas boat might tow.@ raft of logs across the harbor. He suggested they ask a law similar to the Ameri- ‘canMaw: several members, including M. = DOCK P. McCaffery and G. W. Nicker- son, spoke in favor of a change. _ MANAGER APPOINTED E. P. Rust From New York City, Appointee of Newman Erb as Dry Dock Superintendent. Ras Legisiature for Continuation of Construction. n= OU! FOR of the G. ‘T. P., was in town| and left for the east on this | ated to a representative of the | ocean docks are about to com- | ad pl : TR A new manager for the local dredging at Metlakatla| | dock has arrived in the city it the sand for filling purposes. |." tye person of E. P, Rust. Mr, ove the government work. com-/Rust has come direct fpom New » till Mareh 18. | York City, being appointed by aterials for the new dock will | Newman Erb, who now has con- : ssible and the coniract | trol of the local shipbuilding or a. oer jplant. Mr- Rust is a young Ameri- and lumber has already been | oo, pusiness man, and is accom: s representatives of the North /panied by Mrs. Rust and two Tenders are now being} young children. J. H, Pillsbury, marine superintendent, has been acting general manager since the court injunction was issued in January giving Newman Erb con- trol of this shipyard until the de- cision of the Supreme Court trial, which commences on March 22, is given, One of the best concerts. ever heard in Rupert Sunday night. ms on ouver. = es 8. C. Undertakers. Phone 41. the Russian ihat an economic revival may begin. This is followed with a statement that Germany must be somebody would, sooner or later, provided with the means of resumin | King, g industrial activity and that Expect People to Back His Demand. VOTE TO BE TAKEN PROBABLY TUESDAY (special by 6.7. P. Telegrapns.) | OTTAWA, March 6.—That if the amendmentealling for q gen- 3. France will not consent to “Pal election % defeated by the the Control of German payments Government — wi ! on loans Germany may make by t@ken, probably on Tuesday night, any other organization that the | Liberals last night. cil, (Special by Belfast, elected president. and analyzed proposals fon the fulure government of Ireland as laid down in the Home Rule Bill. Sir Edward said it was not pro- posed to make a decision for or against the Government's pro- present session. tie declaned that the period was one for greatest anxiety, and that whatever decision was reached, should be taken only after most mature was announced by Sir Ed- ward that another meeting of the Council would be held on Wednes- day next at which it was proposed to proceed to a definite decision. Posals at the It CARSON AGAIN HEADS ULSTER Re-elected President of Unionist Council—Considering Home Rule Proposals. a. TL, Tetegraphs i deliberation. » ; Ledysm.th Coal. The best. Prince Runert Cost Company, Phone 15, order TOUR COUNTRY IF ELECTION IS NOT GRANTED Mackenzie King Says He will when the vote is would go across the ,country from the Atlantic to the |Pacific and expect the people to jriseé up with them and demand i that the Government resign, was wthe statement of W.L- Mackenzie leader of the opposition, addressing the annual convention of the Eastern Ontario Liberals March 6.—At a meet- ing of the Ulster Unionist Coun- Sir Edward Carson was re- He submitted WESTHOLM TONIGHT THEATRE _ Jewel st creo Carmen. x": ae. “The Girl with the Champagne Eyes” Orchestra Prince Rupert Symphony Orchestra SIXTH CONCERT Sunday Next, Mar. 7 and Rupert’s Leading Soloists One of the best Concerts of the Season. a Biv 2 Oy >a FS oem - Ves a ar oe es - ! 2 7 op és =