——— 10 el VII, NO. ine? ee INCKEASED ACTIVITY ON VERDUN FR PRINCE RUPERT, B. G., peasy, MAY 26, 1916. PRICE FIVE CENTS ONT RUSSIANS JOIN BRITISH NEAR KUT-EL-AMARA — AUSTRIAN ATTACK REPULSED FRENCH REPLY SHOT FOR SHOT AND HOLD HUNS Terrific Fighting Continues on the Verdun Front—Germans are Increasing Their Big Gun Fire. —_-—_——— Special to The Daily News.) London, May 26,—The battle of Verdun continues with unabated fury along both banks of the Meuse. ‘he Germans are keep- ing up their bombardments with unprecedented vigor, and are also making vicious infantry attacks. The French are replying with shot for shot and are holding the Ger- ans at almost every point of at- (ack. \ heavy artillery duel is in pro- gress around Fort Douaumont and The Germans have increased their artillery fire gainst the French positions in this at Hill 304. a- region, probably preparatory to attack for possession of this much fought- another infantry the for vantage point. British Front. The held by the British forces on the western front now ‘lends for a distance of over one in the face of the line hundred miles, heaviest German concentration ilside of Verdun, Casement’s Trial. The trial of Sir Roger Casement, on a ( has harge of high treason, been fixed to take place on June Ath LLOYD GEORGE WILL HANDLE IRISH PROBLEM pecial to The Daily News.) May 26.,—Hon. David is to handle Brit- 18 great problem of reconciling London, Lloyd George all ‘he apparently irreconcilable sec- ions of the Irish people and the estab] of of llome Rule in Treland. Compulsion Passed. ishing a measure The Compulsory Military Ser- vice Bill has been signed by the King, Compulsory service will hot he extended to Treland. A. E, REITCHEL DID WORK WORTHY OF V. C. George Davis has received a let- ler from H, J. Scott, of the an Explosives, stating that his ‘on, Who is at the front, says that ‘ ". Reitchel would certainly have Neen recommended for the V. C, al the had there been an officer present when he Cana- lime he was wounded, look charge of his company a Captured two German tren- Chas ‘ ‘ '°S. Corporal Reitchel, though Wo. . z : . “inded, carried two of his men on an : o his back to a dressing station. — SN wimming Club meeting tonight at 8 o'cloe k at 827 2nd Ave. At 5 eeccccncnnoncnnnoonnoooecaronet @o To LONDON CAFE FOR THE BEST MEALS STRICTLY UNION HOUSE Hart Bik, Third Ave, STEEL F REIGHTERS MAY BE BUILT AT DRYDOCK M. P. companied by H. Cotton, of Vancouver, ac- H. the the G, arrived Hansard, solicitor for abel es tion of the drydock, a syndicate in the south, view to starting ship-building un- der the new Shipping Act. Mr. Cotton was conducted over the drydock by J. H. Pillsbury, expressed great satisfaction with and the equipment of the plant. If satisfactory terms can be arrang- ed, it is proposed to lease the plant for a term of years to con- struct and The building of steel operate freight car- riers. syndicate favors the ships and has applied to the government for as- sistance in building four vessels. The company intends to build ves- 4,000 to 5,000 tons, and will operate the fleet them- selves under the ernment guarantee. The members of sels of about scheme of gov- the syndicate fully considered the plans of the dock before Mr. Cotton north, and, provided that suitable sending terms can be arrived at, work will The G. T. officials havezprovided the en- start at an early date. Pp gineer with the fullest particulars in regard to the plant and every- to industry thing possible is being done the started on a solid basis. VIC THOMPKINS NOW WITH THE ARTILLERY have ship-building Douglas Stork yesterday re- ceived a most interesting letter from Vie Thompkins, who is still alive and kicking at the front, after having had several narrow escapes. Vic, after the trenches, had a spell at bomb- receiving wounds in throwing; then was transferred to a machine gun section and is now serving with the artillery. H¢ finds the big gun work very in- teresting, though not_quite so ex- citing as bomb-throwing. lle Flanders as being worse of Prince Rupert so far as rain is Now that spring has weather in than that describes winter concerned, set in they are having beautiful weather, however. Just before had met Bob Wiggins also of of Prince Rupert. writing, he and a brother James Hunter, He from his wounds and is keeping bullet his anatomy, had thrilling a bomb exploded of four of them, of whom he was the has thoroughly recovered a . which was extracted from as a souvenir. He a escape when over a party only one to escape. He thinks the considerable war may last for a time yet, and is looking forward to a week's holi- day which he intends to spend in Scotland. of sag ee Sea oe leaves Davis float The Alice B, for Metlakatlah every Sunday at and 1 and 3 p, m 9 and 11 a. Mm. strawberries The best can be obtained at Fuller & MeMeekin's, SAFETY FIRST— USE NEW WELLINGTON COAL, PHONE here yesterday to make an inspec-| on behalf of | with a| | Stubbornness y. Patience. Indians. force, the jump into the mule water Job. How a mule This photo, which was taken shows Indians watering mules at a well. showed great stubbornness, than to walk the plank. met its master in the the British Egyptian True to his nature, more inclined to But his stubbornness with and was availed him nothing against the Indians who have the pafience of he that that 22nd, Aleks admits Sullivan knew on Feb, 21st opr a gang of “pluggers”’ was coming from Seattle to take part im the Vancouver by-election. There is no evidence that living Liberal was aware of the fact. J.L. of the throws the relations of the any Sullivan was the champicn “wets,” his admission an interesting light upon “wets” and the license inspector. There is no evidence that any Liberal letter Seattle detailing the movements of the “pluggers.”’ J. L. Sullivan through the received a from that the Conservative executive was furn- ished the letter that they might be fully apprised of the of the plugeers, There is no evidence that admits license inspector so with Carroll pending invasion tne Liberal executive had the faintest that of the kind was about te take place. J .L. Sullivan admits that F. W. Welsh fully informed the premier and Mr, Tisdall of the oncoming of the hosts. There Brewster suspicion anything Mr. had is no evidence that Mr. Macdonald received even a hint of what was contemplated, The chairman of the invstigating has stated that there is no suggestion that Mr. Brewster knew anything about the plot. There is not a scintilla of evidence that Mr. Macdonald was aware of the com- ing incursion, J. L,. Sullivan admits that F. or committee 1416, Welsh, Conservative aspirant and fany one of the SOME SUGGESTIVE CONTRASTS IN CONNECTION WITH PLUGGING SULLIVAN MAKES STARTLING ADMISSIONS OF Knows enone PART OF TORIES—LIBEPALS KNEW NOTHING OF THE SULLIVAN OPERATIONS WHILE TORIES WERE WARNED general roustabout, visited him to discuss the matter. There Liberal visited Mr. one of the Seattle J. L. Sullivan admits that F. W Welsh got hira to go to Seattle, where he saw Carroll and White and completed his information as to the There is no evidence that any Liberal went to Seattle or knew “pluggers thing of their schemes. J. L. Sullivan that he went down to the Seattle boat and mingled with Monty White and the gang, There is no evidence that any Liberal performed the kind office “pnluggers,” or of or was seen is no evidence that any Sullivan, or any gangsters schemes of the “pluggers.” * or any- admits of seeing off the travelling with them, in their company. J. Ge “wirelessed Sullivan admits that he ” Welsh that the plug- gers were on the briny deep and would reach Vancouver in due time. There is no evidence that any Libera! of their leaving, much less went to the trouble of knew sending the necessary despatches. J. L. Sullivan admits that he sent another to Welsh that another lot would arrive by train. Again, no evidence that anyone performed the same kind office for the Liberals, J,L Sullivan admits that, hav- ing been apprised by his brother wireless Pat, that still others were coming by boat he carried the news to Mr. W.|/Reardon of the Metropole Hotel, (Continued on Page Two) TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL'S CANDIDATES Prince Rupert Trades and Labor Council, approached by the representatives of Labor in Atlin district to suggest a suitable candidate to represent the wage- earners of that riding, has an- nounced by resolution sent to -At- lin and Anyox, that it is ready to to the full the candida- ture of George Casey, miner, as Labor’s representative for Atlin. It was resolved that a repre- sentative to be relied on as staunch in the support of Labor, and a man of character and cap- of formidable and his personality, if elected, a power for the advant- age of Labor’s interests in that riding, shall have the endorsation haing been endorse able making his candidature of Prince Rupert Trades and. Labor Council, The Trades and Labor Council and wished t to be distinctly understood by all also went on record interested that in no manner, shape or form will it lend itself to anything that might even vaguely be construed into an en- dorsation of any candidature on the part of W. H. Montgomery, who is regarded unfavorably by organized labor of Prince Rupert RUSSIANS JOIN THE BRITISH IN MESOPOTAMIA Forces Meet Near Kut-El-Amara —-Rome Reports Austrians Re- pulsed—Austrian Gunboat Sunk in the Adriatic. (Special to The Daily News.) London, May 26.—Petrograd reports that the Russian and Brit- ish forces have joined in the re- gion of Kut-El-Amara. The Germans have sent strong re-inforcements to Bagdad under General Lyman Von Sanders, formerly Gerrnan commander in the Dardanelles. Austrians Repulsed. Rome reports that the Austrian attacks have been repulsed in the region to the south-east of Trent. Austrian Gunboat Gone. Rome, May 26.—An Austrian aeroplane and gunboat have been destroyed by an Italian gunboat in the Adriatic. Attempted Teuton Advance. The Russians hae repulsed the Teutons in an attempt to make an in the arena of politics. While details have not yet been finally arranged, there is a strong that the Trades and will endorse a for the Prince possibility Labor Council trusted candidate Rupert riding. The council also endorsed the principle of compensation to the liquor providing same was extended to the employees, and the secretary was instructed to communicate with the B,. C. Federation of Labor, seeking its interests, co-operation. M. A. MAC DONALD DENIES GOSDEN’S STORY FLATLY Vietoria, May 25.—Robert Gos- den was committed for trial this morning on a charge of perjury in connection with the Vancouver His counsel re- election enquiry. served his defence, The case will likely come up at the fall assizes, Gosden swore that M. A. Mac- donald met him in front of Vic- toria post office on April 25th and made an appointment for a sec- ond meeting at the same place at 9 p.m, when Gosden by Macdonald, M. A. Macdonald swore that at 6 p.m, on the evening in question he was walking in Beacon Hill Park with his wife, and that at nine o’clock they were in their room at the hotel. He de- nied that he had been anywhere in the vicinity of the post o'lice that evening, Mrs. Macdonald cor- $50 was handed to today roborated her husband's state- ment. SUN AND TIDE Saturday, May 27th. Sun vides