TOMORROW'S TIDES Thursday, January 23 High .8:38 a.m. 18.8 ft. 21:56 pm. 15.2 ft. Low 2;18 a.m, 9.6 ft. 15:39 p.m. 6.9 ft. Vol. XXI,, No. 18. COME SJie PATTULLO AND M ANSON Preliminary Talks Are Today Preparatory to Sessions Tomorrow France and Italy Arc Occupying Limelight in Discussions With Regard To Mediterranean Navies LONDON, Jan. 22. Wth quiet talks in the seclusion of their own headquarters, delegates to the five-power naval disarmament conference are endeavoring today to remove preliminary difficulties and reach a basis of common un-derstandinor. The conference will' tret down to actual work tomorrow m private. In these preliminary conversations delegates from France and Italy hold the stage. France would like for the Mediterranean Sea some pact similar to that concluded for the Pacific in Washington in 1922. What is desired is something to che.ck naval rivalries in .the Mediterranean. CANADIENS BEAT YANKS SprtA King of Hockey Rark to Old Form; Ottawa and Dos ton Also Win NEW YORK. Jan. 22. The speed kings of hockey, the Canadlens, showed their best form last night and defeated the New York Am erican!; In a National Hockey League thriller. The Boston Bruins evened their scries with Chicago in a bruising conflict. The Black Hawks were outplayed a't every stage of the fcame. , The Ottawa Senators, at home, bummelled- Pittsburgh for a victory As a result, the Senators move into third place In the league standing. The scores 'last night were as follows: Pittsburgh .4; Ottawa. 7. Canadlensr 5; New York Americans, 2. Chicago, l; Boston, 5. MANITOBA GRIT HEAD James Washington Breakey Elected Leader of Liberal Group In Legislature WINNIPEG. Jan. 22:-J. W. Breakey, Liberal member for Olenwood, has been chosen as leader of the Liberal group in the Manitoba legislature. Mr. Breakey was first elected to the Manitoba legislature In 1914 and, except for one, term, has since been a member of the House. He Is a financial agent and his home Is at Sourls. He was born at Port Hope. Ont., in 1865 and is a Presbyterian. Liberal Named In Bagot Seat Cyril Du'malne Chosen Candidate to Succeed. Late fl. D. Morln MONTREAL, Jan! 22. Cyril Du-malne of Upton has been chosen Liberal candidate for the forthcoming federal by-election In Bagot county. The" by-election was caused through the recent death of the Libera,! member, Q. D. Morln. X, 'N- ' REMOVAL OF RIPPLE ROCK RECOMMENDED 4 4 VANCOUVER. Jan. 22: - 4 Hon. J. II. King has adrtsed the Vaaopuver Bard of Trade that he has respmmended to 4 the minister of public works that Ripple Rock in Seymour 4 Narrows be removed. Ripple 4 Rock, almost in the centre of 4 Seymour Narrows, is one of 4 the most dangerous menaces 4 to, coast navigation. Its re- 4 noval has long been agitated 4 for. The rock would probably 4 have to be oofferdamned and 4 blasted. 4 444444 4 GOLD QUEST IS GIVEN UP Complete Outfit of Wiley Bros. For Islander Salvage Lost in Gale JUNEAU, Jan. 22: Two cranes, two hoisting booms, a gasoline hoist and two diving cages were. fost. when a barge, overturned by a gale, sank In four hundred feet of water o January if at the scene of, the wreck of the steamer Islander where Wiley Bros, of Olympia were attempting to recover 'gold lost 30 years ago v.hen the steamer sank. Tlie loss of the outfit is placed at $20,000. There is little hope for salvage. The venture for the recovery of the gold will be abandoned for the present and the men who have been engaged in It will return to Seattle. ANOTHER CASE ON Delivery of Stock or Shares From Solloway-Mllls Sought by Calgajy Oil Man CALOARY, Jan. 22 John C. Dallas. Dresldent of Calmont Oils. Ltd., has asked the Supreme Court of Alberta to order soiioway, Mills a Co., Ltd., to deliver 32,683 shares of Calmont to him, asserting that he has paid for these shares In full. The statement of claim was filed In the trial division of Calgary district yesterday. In the alternative, the sum of $24,297 Is asked by the plaintiff. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., WEDNESDAY, is WRECKAGE ISFOUND Crew of Six of Vancouver Tugboat Practically Conceded Lost VANCOUVER, Jan. 23, Wreckage found near Elunden Island, in the Gulf of Georgia, has been identified as part of the Pacific Coyle Navigation Co.'s tug Farquhar which has been missing since she left here last Wednesday for Bellinghanu Practically a'l hope is given up for the finding alive of the crew of six men who were on the Farquhar. LEGISLATION PROPOSED Trades and Labor Congress Representatives Meet Dominion ' Government OTTAWA, Jan. 22. Represcnta-Uves of the Trades Si Labor Congress of Canada headed by Tom ' Moore, the president, today submitted to the Dominion government their legislative suggestions. These Included: 1. Creation of a bamtnkm "ad visory council on immigration on which labor would have represfenta tlon. 2. Labor representation on the tariff advisory board. S. A fair wage bill giving statutory authority in respect to payment of fair wages. 4. Abolition of all money grants for eadet training and other military training in schools with the fubstltution of grants for non-mOttary physical training. Tribute was paid to the assistance given the congress by the federal department of labor. Federal responsibility to assist in relief of unemployment was voiced. TORONTO STOCKS (Oourt or S. D. JoniMtoo Oo. Ud.l Wednesday, Jan. 22 Amulet, 1.77. 1.78. Dome, 7.75, 7.85. Faleohbrldge, 5.60. 5.75. Hudson Day, 11.00, 11.25. Howie, 1.29. 1.30. Holllnger, 5.60, 5.63. Int. Nickel, 37 .25. 37.50, Imperial Oil, 26.15, 20.25. Mining Corp., 2.83. 2.94. , Mclntyre. 17.25. 1750. , Noranda, 37.80. 37.90. , Nlplsslng, 1.70, 1.75. Sherritt Oordon. 3.05, 3.10. Sudbury Basin, 4.83. 4.90. Teck Hughes, 5.70. 5.75. Ventures. 2.90, 2.95. Wright Hargraves.1.83, 1.84. LOCAL DOCK GETS0RDER To Build An6ther 67 -Foot Fish Packer for Canadian Fish & Cold Storage The Prince Rupert drydock has been awarded the contract by the Canadian Fish it Cold Storage Co. to build another 67-foot fish packer similar to the Chief Seegay which was built last year, ' The n.ew boat, which will be equipped with a. 60 h.p. Fairbanks-Morse seml-dlescl engine, will be used in salmon packing. Construction of the new boat will start shortly. The Job Is to be finished by early summer In time for the 1930 packing operations. VANCOUVER WHEAT VANCOUVER, Jan. 22: Wheat was quoted on the local exchange today nt $1.30. SETTLING REGRET Prince Rupert, the Key to V1 Q . : . , Hon.. frank-Oliver; In an article In the Toronto Star, strongly' urges' the building of a railway from Peas River through Monkman Pass to Hansard qn the Canadian National Railway with a view tpetting through to Vaaeouver. Tke aboveoap" shows-how foolish .Is' any! atteipt to build southerly when there is a direct route to the Pacific by Way of "Prince Rupert. The heavy dotted line to Prince Rupsrt Is a short one leading by the most direct route to the Orient, while the lighter dotted line leading south meanders around In an effort to reach Vancouver. The map shows the location of the new power plant being erected on the Ecstall River by the Northern Power Company, as part of their great expansion scheme to supply Prince Rupert and district. "Work on this plant Is well under way although, delayed somewhat Just now by the unusually cold weather. , British Columbia Liberal Chiefs Score Bennett For Flag Waving; Fear Country May Suffer Harm VANCOUVER, Jan. 22. Commenting on the situation with regard to the Fraser River salmon treaty vester-dav. T. D. Pattullo, provincial Liberal leader, said: "Ac cording .to despatches, the strongly opposed to the proposed treaty. Let won. k. is. Bennett and other jingoists keep on indulging in the kind of propaganda which Mr. Bennett is now spreading across Canada and the first thing we know Australia will give .notice of abrogation of the Austra UNALGAIS OFF ROCKS United States Coastguard Cutter Did Little Damage in Stranding Yesterday SEATTLE. Jan. 22. After strik ing a submerged reck between Sound Island and Olga Point, at the southern end of Nova Strait, at 11:35 yesterday morning, the coastguard cutter Unalga freed herself and proceeded to Sitka under her own steam. Damage, If any to the vessel was small. Celebrated Anniversary Informal Entertalnmrnt Unjoyed Last 'Nlght by .MernrXra-oJt Oddfellowsl Lodge There was an Informal entertainment In the Metropole Hall last night for members of the Oddfellows' Lodge to mark the anniversary of the founding of the order. A brief program 'of vocal and Instrumental numbers was enjoyed and delicious refreshments were served. The committee In charge consisted of S. N. Boyle. A. Blackhall and D. McLeod. 1 VW" JAN. 22, 1930 SALMON ' 21 mm mm mmmm'm9 POWER, CO. m3?7SJ A state of Washington is now lian treaty. The salmon treaty could have been consummated but for the opposition of Mr. Bennett and his British Columbia supporters in the last session of the House at Ottawa. As matters stand now. the neighboring state has been aroused and, not only is the proposed salmon treaty In Jeapordy, but. Judging from the despatches, It is clear that the state of Washington authorities will return to their demand for duty against our lumber and shingles with new zest. The narrow Insularity which Mr. Bennett is preaching in the name of patriotism is likely to do this coun-ry a great de of harm." Regret at ine occurrence of objections from (he state of Washington to the proposed salmon treaty between Canada and the United States was also expressed yesterday by A. M. Manson, K.C., former attorney-general. "Had the treaty been ratified by our Parliament last year. It might now have been In effect." Mr. Manson said. "It Is most regrettable that political byplay which Interfered, with Canadian ratification has now made It possible for the present situation to develop." PARLIAMENT RESUMES LONDON, Jan! 22: The British Parliament resumed sittings! yesterday following the Christmas and New Year holiday Interval; TO TREATY The Orient jPJmJTJP J3t.OCSf l j- LTR ?tmTSAC 4444444444 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 RENUNCIATION ,OF 4 TREATY REQUESTED 4 4 4 CALOARY, Jan. 22:-The 4 4 United Farmers of Alberta 4 Instructed their board of dl- 4 4 rectors In the annual con- 4 4 ventlon here to request re- 4 4 nunclatlon of the Australia 4 4 trade treaty, an Immediate 4 4 substantial increase in the 4 4 British preference and re 4 ductlon in the tariff on auto 4 mobiles and trucks. 44444444444444 Minister May Appoint Trustee To School Board City Council May Hold Another Election, Otherwise Victoria Will Act Yesterday afternoon at the gathering when the mayor, aldermen and school trustees were sworn In. City Clerk Jones reported that It was the duty of the school board to report to the council that a vacancy existed to fill the place of Alderman Gilchrist. If the council wished It could hold another election, but otherwise after one month the minister of education would appoint some person to the board. The matter will probably come before the council at an early date. . FUNERAL TODAY The funeral of Thomas William. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatton of Stewart, took place this afternoon from the chapel of the B. C. Undertakers to Falrview Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Wilson of First United Church officiated. Read the grocery advertisements.; There's money in it. " Boston Grill LAKQE CAUABET Special Dinner Tburidiyi md Saturday! IHndni Every Saturday Night, I to II Dance Hall for Blra ' Aceomsodatlona for Private Partlea PUONE 457 PRICE FIVE CENTS WORK IMPASSE ACCOUNTING Demand Made by Bennett in Speaking Lasi Night at Reglna REOINA, Jan. 22. An accounting by the government at Ottawa for trusteeship in the administration of Saskatchewan natural resources since 1870 or reference to the courts of the question was demanded by Hon. R. B. Bennett, K.C., Conservative leader, In speaking here last night. ACCLAMATION F0RCRERAR Liberals and Progressives Unite in Brandon Seat and No Conservative Opposition Expected BRANDON. Jan. 22 Liberals and Progressives of Brandon riding have Joined in nominating Hon. T. A. Crerar as their candidate In the federal by-electlon next month. No Conservative opposition-Is expected. Mr. Crerar, appointed minister of railways in the Mackenzie King government. Is seeking election to the House In the riding litre of Hon. R?Wf tyFojkortwt Irtme. . Immigration, who ,bas been, appointed to the senate, Fire Destroys Princeton Hotel Slmilkameen House Burned Down Monday Night With Loss of $30,000 PRINCETON. Jan. 22 The Slmil kameen Hotel here was destroyed by fire Monday night, tbe loss being placed at $30,000. The Slmilkameen was the second leading hostelry in Princeton. It was built many years ago but was still popular with many of the travelling public. SEATTLE ESKS DEFEAT CUBS Had Sensational Victory in Pacific Coast Hockey League ' Last Night SEATTLE, Jan.' 22. Unleashing a sensatlohaT offensive attack, the Seattle Eskimos smothered the Victoria Cubs here last night to score their second victory in the last thirteen start In the Pacific Coast Hockey Leag'ie. The score was five to nil. Toronto Broker Facing Charge William J. Smart Arrested On Charge of Conspiring to Defraud TORONTO, Jan. 22. After having been held in custody for less than an hour on a charge of con spiracy to defraud, William J. Smart, president of the Homer L. Olbson Co.. a brokerage firm1, was granted his release ,oa balT of $100,000. f7 ifignU . President of Powell River Company Dead VANCOUVER, Jan. 22. Dr. Dwlght F. Brooks, aged 80, president of the Powell River Co., 13 dead at Palm Springs; Cal.