MFIEDJMI. Ecryune Ttt.it tb CliMiried Ad. It you lose. dvrtlM for It. If joti find, locate the owner, Wi tevcr you need, tdvertlae for It ciet tub classified habit. it,.,) XX.. No. 11. Condition of Affairs Forth by Canadian Company PUBLIC MEETING WestlioJme Theatre Wcilnradny, 8:00 p.m. Set INDSOR, Ont., Jan. 16. on the real facta of the com-' business, there was not the .-t ground for the present i vulatioo In the stock of !' 'I Motor Company of Can. was the positive statement y Hterday by W. R. Camp He said that the Camu.an 1 Company had suffered a ' of approximately $1,000.-!) its operations during 1928 mi. -re was not the slightest t iity of dividends being de-I in 1929. 300 LIVES LOST CHINA1: s P. McMordie, candidate X President Coolidgc Considers Pact the Most Important Hit subject IJcforc Senate During His Administration, He Says WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. The senate yesterday rati- i i! ie Kellogg peace treaty by a vote of 85 to one . Sen-i John Wain, Republican of Wisconsin, cast the only w i se vote. i.airman Borah before the vote read the report of foreign relations committee, saying that the treaty : way impaired the right of self-defense of any nation. committee's understanding was that the Monroe rim- was considered part of the United States se- and part of its system of self-defense. The vote made possible by Senator Borah acceding to the in-i ctationists' demand for a report by the foreign reus committee placing ite construction upon the pact. i;;uor Borah yielded after inserting in the report that as not to be considered a reservation. ; ident-Cbolidge bol!evethe IfWtefjr iH4Jve most riant subject to come before the senate during his Ministration. He believes the treaty will do more to conditions, express the sentiments of the world urease the probability of permanent peace than, any ac-t within his knowledge. He regards the treaty as i! iLi 1.1- - TTft...l t'l.... U-wl w , -w or w any criticism inni me uimwi owe mm mu-of aggression against any nation. PORD STOPS SPECULATION MANITOBA'S NEW PLANS Manitoba will ;.K:in participate In the lirit i-h l" immigration scheme it has been announced by Hon. Albert Prefontalne, Minister of Agriculture for Manitoba (above), who stated that a requisition would be forwarded to .. ... . a . Me British autnormes m u.... ifty youths to that province this pring. H..N; KONG, China, Jan. 1G. j L'SKA WOMAN DIED ii'ue inun aw lives were apjmr-:iy lost today in the sinking of Chinese steamer Hslnwah t striking a rock off Waglan. " 'y 20 survivors are known to w tc.. n picked up. IN CHICAGO YESTERDAY CHICAGO. Jan. 16: Enroute from Saward. Alaska, to Akron, Ohio, to visit relatives. Mrs. Mlna Braughman, aged Oft, died tatUv in a hotel room here; as !hr husUnd, Dr. John Braugh-4 man slept. She had been in poor ' health for several years. :i r.-elecUon as MAYOR, t 'II address the electors. Ml cnndldntaa fnr ttnlilli. nf. I'i'e are invited to speak at " mwtlng. 12. ALASKA JUDGE WASHINGTON. Jan. 16: The v " ' . . . Alaskan Hismrt was NAVE BILL IS BEFORE U.S. SENATE WASHINGTON. Jan. 16 Immediately following the ratification of the Kellogg peace pact by the senate yesterday, the) bill providing for the building of additional cruien for the United State navy was introduced. Strong opposition to the movement is promised. NEW APPOINTMENT LIBERALS TO ! MEET MONDAY Executive At Vancouver Will Choose Leader Prior to Opening of House VANCOUVER, Jan. 16: A i number of important matters will , legislature at Ha opening VICTORIA, Jan. 1G: I). P. De-Bretigny has been appointed assistant purchasing agent of the i I Urfura With th Sf I nwvann coniunu'u ic..-- - .. t 4 ytoay by the senate. i "'"Won Mete PRINCE RUPERT Northern and Central British Columbia's Newspaper PRINCE RUPERT, B. C, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1929 W diacnaeed by the Liberal mem- Above is a layout showing (top) one of the new electric trains bers when they meet here Satur-i about to enter the Cast-neks tunnel; driller at work Inside the day preparatory to the meeting tunnel bottom.left t. while bottom, right, is a map which illus-if the Liberal executive Monday. , trates the old and the new routes through the range. This new Their attitude .toward the party tunnel, which is 7.79 miles long, was formally opened on January leadership will have consider- 12. It has cost more than $14,000,000 to construct, and it is the able effect on the issue when it longest tunnel on the American continent comes oeiore ine larger organization. While is it generally expected that T. D. Pattullo, member for Prince Rupert and former rainib-'ter of lands, will be chosen by I the executive to. lead the party until a, provincial convention is called, there is a possibility of I Vancouver interests beingUtrojAg ! nough to force the choice of Ian McKenxie. The choice will jhe made in time for the leader to take his proper place in the Brutal Treatment Is Alleged by Sanford Clark Which Cowed Him Into Assisting in Murder RIVERSIDE, Cal., Jan. 16. settlement t British immi- A Story Of alleged j grants was issued today. Boston Grill LARGE CAIUUET Special Dinner Thursday and Saturdays banclng every Saturday nljlit from 8 to 1Z. Dance Hall for Hire Accommodations for Private Parties Thone 457 PRICE FIVE CENTS GERMAN PAPERS STATE BRITAIN SCORED IN AFGHANISTAN Only One Dissentient in U.S. Senate Yesterday When Vote Is: Taken on Kellogg Peace Treaty TUNNEL THROUGH CASCADES A MIRAC LE OF SC IENCE Britain Wins Against Russia In Afghanistan Late King Openly Sided With Savict Before His Removal t From Office, Declared German ! i Newspapers Yesterday i BERLIN, Jan. 16. Several newspapers yesterday expressed the belief that in the fall of King Amanullah of Afghanistan, Great Britain won important diplomatic I ground at the expense of Moscow, i Deutsche Allegenu.?-.e aiiirms that from the moment ' Amanullah openly sided with Russia, it was clear that Britain should not permit victory by him over the rebels. Other newspapers repeated that Colonel T. N. E. Lawrence had been concerned in the affair. Official denials have been made of the reports that Colonel Lawrence was working in any way in the Afghanistan situation. HUGE WAVE KILLED COOK Liner Majestic Was Struck by Comber Which Damaged Ship NEW YORK, Jan. 16. One cook was killed and several other members of the crew injured by a gigantic wave that surged over the bow of the liner Majestic on a crossing completed here today. The wave twisted the steel bulkheads wet the mail, ruined part of the cargo and necessitated the removal of 2S9 third class passengers to other quarters. AUSTRALIAN LOAN ISSUED IN LONDON FOR $10,000,000 - LONDON, Jan. 16: An Australian Commonwealth loan of $40,000,000 for devel- opment wojfcs and making loans to the States for the KING TAKING FOOD AGAIN LONDON, Jan. 16. It was of ficially stated at Buckingham Palace today that King George's slow progress was being maintained. It is understood that the King is now definitely stronger than at any time since the beginning of his illness. The difficulty of icrsuading His Majesty 'to take nourishment has been largely overcome and for the past week he has been taking more food . OPEN VERDICT RUSSELL CASE NEW WESTMINSTER, Jan. 16. j After hearing a maze of con flicting facts and unanswered points concerning the death of William M. Russell, municipal clerk of Cog, u it lam, who was found dead, a bullet wound in his head on the morning of January 7 at the foot of Begbie Street, the coroner's jury returned an open verdict . There is no tangible evi dence to offer to substantiate con- orutai treatment which cowed him to the point of assisting -........n..! 'dusiveiy either the suicide or mur in the slaying of two unsuspecting young boys with axes der theory. was told to the jury yesterday by uw 16-year-old nephew pEM RHftTH IQ I .tmcoTT, of Gordon Northcott, Sanford Clark. .btll DUUIII 10 j HUDSON BAY WILL The lad declined to recognize by so much as a glance the presence of Northcott in the court room. Sanford exhibited to the iurv scars on his head and hndv. which, he NOT RESIGNING! province t a salary of $3100.00; (eclaretl were the result of i njurieS inflicted by Northcott Kcfuses t0 Take Suggestion of per y!l with a club, belt, or anything at all, with a knife and with ,,iRh Cou,,l In London wJn SttW,on 1 boiling Water i nnnAtrn t im AITKUYfc, rLANb POWER COMPANY TRAWLER SAFE HULL. England. Jan. 1G: The trawler Thomaa Hardy reported newly appointed chief of staff vatlon Army. LONpON, Jan. Bramwell Booth in PROMOTION FOR. GENERAUjHven to the newspapers announ- OTTAWA, Jan. 1G-.- c that he win not restsn as Canada's commander in Chief of the Sal- OTTAWA. Ont. Jan 16. The:1" nlM " Us insurance com-! of the department 6f National) ju. resienation was asked by Dominion government late yester- I" 811 wlth "ew, at Defenses, Brig.-Generai A. G. Mc-)the high council of the army now day reserved their decision on thl,Ionnil,rVB' Norwa had been , Naughton. has been elevated to n session in London, which of- appilcaUon of the Beauharnoia Light, Heat and Power Company a $60,0001000 iwwer and nnvigu-l tion oanaf scheme on the St. Law-( renca River between Lake St.j Frances and Lake St. Louis. Hon. J. C, Elliott, Hon. Charles Stewart and Hon. P. J. A. Cardln heard all day heated arguments by rival power companies and marine interests. Their mmin.Hnn of Ju.Liii W. Harding opponents cnargeu, among other A u, f.H,l iudm to the first things, that development would in- reported as lost. the rank of major general. Your Vole and Influence Respectfully Solicited for the re-election of S. P. McMordie, as Mayor Economical Administration And No Taxes On Improvements fered to allow him to retain hie title If ha would step aside. It has been hinted that if he did not do ao he would be removed. The question is whether the, council has the right to remove him. Their rights may be tested in the courts and may lead to a long drawn out legal battle. MARSHAL FOCH BETTER PARIS, Jan. 18: The condit ion of Marshal Foch it was lear- ned on unimpeachable authority late tixl.'iy wan nilirll improved. BUILD ADDITION VICTORIA STORE VICTORIA, Jan. 6. Owing to the increase in business here, the Hudson Bay Company is plan- ' - 1 A -1 J .1 t... n lG:-General!",nK w "uu T.V7 Vi statement . 01 , 4 uougias sireei store, me pan tu be added will face Herald Street. FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral service of the late John Sim will be' conducted at the . Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 2:80. 12 PUILIO MEETING In the interest of M. M. STEPHENS, candidate for Mayor, putilie meeting will be held in the Capitol Theatre tonight at 8 p. m. Candidates for Mayor, Aid ermen and School Trustee invited. Come.