| Legislative Library ene nen cc | “We Hurry” TAXI Ph one 99 Day and. Night ¢ Oper New Management PRINCE RUPERT ¢ Daily News Northern and Central British Columbia’s Newspape es TA XI Phone 76 and 36 We Never Sleep PRINCE RUPERT AUTO 707 Second Avenue ~ , yor x, NO. > a la 279. PRINCE RUPERT, B. G., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1919. Enemy Warships Will Nearly All be Destroyed France and Italy will Get Few, But use of One Each for,’ Year is all Other Countries wi! Receive; Division of the Spoils. (Special to The News via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) PARIS, November 28.-The Supreme Council has decided that all enemy warships shall be destroyed except those to be turned over to France and Italy in compensation for war losses. The Council will o rder delay in the distribution of a number of ships now being used temporarily. The Supreme Council also has under discussion the distribu- peneaslon for the sinking of the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow. France and Italy, whose shipbuilding yards have been idle since 1914, will receive certain units as compensation for tonnage lost during the war. Although the percentage of tonnage of warships to be allotted to the different powers has not been finally decided by the Council, it was agreed yesterday that the units to go to France and Italy would be at least five light cruisers and ten torpedo boats each. Each of the Allied and Associated Powers will receive a large battleship and a torpedo boat for experimental purposes, these ynits to be destroyed within a year from the time of delivery. ZERLIN, November 29.—It is stated in authoritative quarters that Germany will not comply with the demand of the Entente for m soft coal operators anc ers that interference with coal production will not be tolerated. The warning. states that legal prosecution will be employed to thwart conspinacies and that 80,- 000 troops will be sent wherever necessary to proteet miners will- The notice came Department of Justice after members of the cabinet had considered every phase of the fuel situatic which is admittedly ritieal following the breaking off | © ine LOCAL DELEGATION DID NOT LEAVE TODAY Hon. C. C. Ballantyne Going on Trip with Admiral Jeili- coe and Cannot re- ceive it. ng to work, Irom the A wire received by Col. Peck V.c., M.P., last night from Hon. ©, Ballantyne, Minister of Mar- ol hegotations, and Fisheries, stated that lt is not the intention of the Government to let the mines lie fe in any part of the country, see the Prince Rupert delegation on December 5 as had been ar- Which is in the grip of cold weath- | ranged. The minister; is leaving er with coal stocks steadily di-| for a trip with Admiral Jellicoe Ninishine. and will not be back in the cap! WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.—-Noon]| tal until December 15, The dele- Vperators are preparing to re- gation consisting of Cok Peck ! t bituminous eoat mines-| Mayer MeClymont and M. P. Me- he Government ha’ notified} Céflery, ihat was to leave this me will be protected upmeraing to interview the minis hing is resumed and that the}ter on local port development Hines will not leave till a later date. Will be taken over* by the M. P. MeCaffery left for Maine ‘ernment if they permit them emMain idle, this morning where Mrs. MeCaf fery and family are at present WANT REPUBLIC holidaying. Soe Movement Against Monarchy IS TRY TO PROVOKE Grows Stronger in Both italy and Romania. (Special via G. T, P. Telegraph.) WASHINGTON, Nov, 29.-—Ollic ‘Special vig Go. TP Telegrapos.: (ih ‘ : > oo. Nov. 20.—The anti- ials believe that President Car- beeen fay net . which has ranza is trying to provoke Amer}- ently te d by the Socialists re can intervention in Mexico to pre- thern ene ning rapidly in nor. vent the country being torn by . B revolutions again, feeling that PARTS me Tee. intervention would solidify the looking to ni “9A movement] oountry for a time. Reni of Owards the establish- : shasta a inde; . » repeniie in Roumania is RINCE THANKS FOR 0800, tb and is headed by Aver P od Tak frinee alnater of wer PARTING MESSAGE © JONe8C0, former mintis- ‘ ithout Portfolio. VANCOUVER, No 29,—-Sil ADJOURN TODAY Arthur Currie has received a wire , - less message from the Prinee ot en via UT. P. Pelegrapns,) Wales expressing thanks sa = or IING'TON. Nov, 29.—Ad-| Parting message ee — ha Of the international turned soldiers of Cana » es “onference is set for today,|Warded to him by General = —~ —-— Arthur Currie, ~emth Coal. The best. Prince Good warm winter coats at yer at Demers. “| Company, Phone 15. of materials and docks to be delivered by Germany as com-, the minister would be unable to) STATES INTERVENTION ‘CANADIAN RIOTERS RELEASED FROM JAIL Five Soldier vonvicts are Turned Over to Canadian Authorities for Discharge. by Powers cla! via O. T. PP. Telegeraphs.) LONDON, Nov. 29.—The Home Secretary has announced that the live Canadian soldiers convicted of rioting at Epsom a year ago will be released on December 1°, They will be handed over to the Canadian military authorities for discharge in Canada, LW. W. MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO STARVE That is decision of Tacoma Coun- i cli in Regard to Men on Hunger Strike. COMPULSORY TRAINING HERE) Jound to Come Because Only Democratic Method, Says General Currie. Peay | VANCOUVER, Nov. 29.—General | Currie that | is bound to} yesterday (Special via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) training TACOMA, Novy. 29.—On being come in Canada because it is the! informed by the city attorney that nly fair and democratic way in| the city cannot be held responsible hich the militia be | the city council agreed to let 22 irmied out, lalien members of the I. W. ‘SOLDIER SETTLEMENT i save thew want to. SCHEME IS LIKELY. IXION SAILED WITH CORRECT SAYS said here compulsory system can STEVENS: CHINESE COOLIES elal by ST elegraphs - _ 400,000 tons of docks, dredges and tugs as compensation for the VANCOUVER. Nov. 29.—H. H.; VICTORIA, November 29.—-The German warships sunk at Scapa Flow. |! evens while denying that he had Steamship Ixion sailed for the gees ee ie a ey ~lany information as to the settle. | Orient today with 4,000 Chinese (0 MINES I: ogee ee el ent of a large number of Im. Coolies aboard, After refusing to Al | iperial soldiers near Kamloops, #0 aboard they were finally in- |; "Gees duet oo or ; iid he Would not be surprised to | duced to do so by their Vancouver I ‘le ON cas im inane ,| lear of such a plan as the Do-| Consul, ® * minion Parliament had app: es ALLOW FD IDI E * VANCOUVER, Nov. 29. # | /0M€4 $25,000,000 to assist Im- | SPAIN BREAKS WITH : we ee perial soldiers to gettle in Canada 1 ae * John Hart, minister of # r VIE VT i? finance, is considering al- * SMITHERS GONE RUSSIAN $0 T G0 ‘ —_-——— |}* tering the law to remove * s snectal vie G. ©. #. Telegraphs.) Government will Prosecute aay) * _ tax of two per cent on : Special via J.T. 1. Telegraphe MADRID, Nov. 28.—Because of one Interfering With Produc- l eo 7 oe = MONTREAL, Noy. 29.-—-Sir Al- a tacks made upon the Spanish : | munes. Be OUsp ay Vert feed Smithers. chairman of the Embassy at Petrograd, Spain has tion in United States. * of gold has remained sta * : Le soot “ ‘it osiae . rand Trunk Railway board of broken off all relations with the 1 UT. %. Telegraphs * on . ie adie nod wm)! rectors, left for England, Russian Soviet Government. r other metals has ac anced, WAS LON, Nov. 29.—Thelg = oe ee hte Governuent has served a blunl|@ ge ee eee Renee ERE ES Mayor Gray of Winnipeg Is Elected By Majority of Over Three Thousand Council Evenly Diyided Between Radicals and Citizer Representatives; Very Large Vote in Manitoba’s Capital. (Special to The News via 4 T.P. Telegraphs.) WINNIPEG, Nov. 29.—The new | y: sterday was 28,144, It was in council is practically an even di- | many respects a case of North \,ision betweeen radical labor) Winnipeg versus South Winnipeg, imembers and. straight citizen| with the South having the better |representatives, is the net result ‘of the argument in actual count. lof yesterday’s municipal elec-| Mayor Gray won over 8. J. Fan- liions. The vote was the heavi-,| mer, his radical labor opponent est on recoud, being nearly double) by a majority of 3116. The rad- ithat of 1917 when 15,000 votes} icals won one seat on the school polled The actual vote| board. ; ;were Restrict Liquor Sold Under Prescription to Eight Ounces at Time |New Scheme to be Given Six Months Trial Before Refer- endum is Submitted by Provincial Government. (Specral to The Ne ws via G.T.P. Telegraphs. VANCOUVER, Nov. 29. An-| from two quarts to eight ounces. nouneement was made by Attor- The regulation will be tested _| for six months at the end of which time the Government would sub- mit a referendum to the people in which they, would be asked to say if they were in favor of the | sale of liquor in quantities up to one person|}one quart through the Govern- isaries! ment liquor stones. lney General Farris that next ses ision of the Legislature an amend ment to the British Columbia | prohibition Aet will be presented Ito reduce the minimum amount jo liquor that can be legally so! iat one time to any through Government dispet AUCTION SALE | Two New Houses — Monday, December 1st, at 4 o’elock on the premises, lots 27 and 28, Block 7, Section 4, BEACH PLACE, Mr, George Leek will offer, at Public Auction the two houses recently i erected rerms of payment, 10 per cent cash, 40 per eent in thirty days, balance in one year. | M. P. McCAFFERY Assignee*for the Lawrence Estate, | | opposition, D. D. Mackenzie, of Private $2,500, members are This year each minister drew a Minister got $15,000. as leader of the entitled to sessional Each member and senator drew $5,000, allowed $2,500 a session as representative of their constituencies. Immense Sums Paid To Legislators and Ministers of Crown Leader of Opposition Drew no Less than | $19,000 which is $4,000 more than was Paid to Premier Borden. (Special to The News via OTTAWA, November 29.—During the present year legislators drew salaries for sessional duties at Ottawa amounting to nearly *1,800,000, exclusive of the yearly salaries @rawn by twenty-odd ministers of the crown which adds to the total about $140,000. Nor does this amount include the $10,000 a year salary of the Prime Minister and two sessional allowances of the leader of the G. T. P. Telegreuns.) $7,000 each. indemnities of Ministers are total of $12,500 and the Prime Leader of the Opposition Mackenzie drew down no less than $19,000, representing two $7,000 allowances opposition and two $2,500 each, or $4,000 in all more than the Premier. sessional indemnities of TIME RIPE FOR A STEEL WORKS Nicol Thompson Says Capital is Satisfied Time Ripe. (Special via 6. T.P. Telegrapns.) VANCOUVER, Nov. 29.—At the inining convention now in session here, Nicol Thompson announced that he had information to the satisfied Lhemselves that the time is ripe for establishing an iron and steel plant on the British Co- lumbia coast. MORE SOLDIERS COME BACK FROM OVERSEAS (Special via G. T. P. Telegraphs.) LONDON, Nov. 29.—Canadian details in large numbers left for rGlasgow today to embark for Can- ada. Further details will leave next week. STEAMER PRESIDENT GRANT IS IN TROUBLE Sends Wireless But no Details Can be Ascertained. (Special via G. T.P. Telegraphs.) ST. JOHNS, Nfld., Nov. 29.- Distress calls have been received from the trans-Atlantic steamer President Grant today. The wire- jess, however, has been unable to obtain any details. ADVERTISING RATES Increase Goes Into Effect Monday Next, Owing to Increased Costs of Operation. Owing to the increase in wages which goes into effect on Decem- ber 1, and the general increase in the cost of paper and other ma- terial in connection with news- paper making, it has been found necessary to increase the adver- tising rates. The price of reader advertising will be 17e. a, line from this time on and transient display advertising 85c. an inch, with double rates for the front page. There is a small monthly contracts, increase on REPLACES BEATRICE The Princess Royal arrived from the south this morning. She is replacing the Princess Beatrice for one trip while the latter vessel undergoing winter overhaul, Captain Rippon and the negular Beatrice crew are on the Royal. She sails for , Vancouver at ¥ o'clock this evening. Is Hill and ‘Tabprum will save you money. Family Shoe Stone. tf elfeet that British capitalists have SUNRISE MINE IS BONDED BY CUGGENHEIMS Mine on Nine Mile Mountain at New Hazelton Taken by Big Concern. - (Special via G.T.P. Telegraphs.) HAZELTON, Noy. 29.—The Sun- rise mine on Nine Mile Mountain near hong dinabheen berdad te American Refining and Smelting Co., an arrangemem having been entered intotand the papers sent to New York for signature. A large sum is involved, For some time past the Gug- genheim interests have been in- vestigating the possibilities of this mine and they have decided that it is worth developing. The taking of the bond means a good deal to the district. The mine is only about a mile from the well known Silver Standard. JENNIE TAGGART HERE Was Met on Arrival by Mayor and Members of Symphony Orchestra. Miss Jennie ‘Taggart, the fa- mous seprano who is to take the leading part in the program of the Symphony Orchestra concert tomorrow night, arrived from Vancouver on the Prince Rupert this morning. She was met at the wharf by Mayor McClymont, G. A. Woodland and Hanry Harvey. Don’t forget the Publie Auction of the two new houses on Beach Place at four o’eloek Monday. Albert & MeCaffery, Ltd., have just reeeived a shipment of five hundred doors and windows—the most and varied stock in Northern B. C. tf J. F. Venables, who returned from Vancouver a few days ago, has taken a position as city trav- eller with F. G. Dawson, Ltd., wholesalers. Toys, blocks, games, dolls, trains, children’s books, mechani- eal toys,-at Tite’s Santa Claus’ headquarters. tf The real reason why Smith left home. Westholme December 9% and 10, tf Every shoe reduced, Family Shoe Store. tf ’ Phone 41, 8. c. Undertakers. eee ee ce JENNY TAGGART at Symyhony Orchestra Concert Tomerrow i ae cee er