Todays Weather p, iiice Rupert Part cloudy, light i least wind; barometer, 29.51; (cnipcrature, 38; sea smooth. . I HTING CONTINUES GOVERNMENT WINS FIRST DIVISION LONDON. Nov. 13:-The La-bor Party amendment to the King's Speech presented at the opening of Parliament was beaten tn the House of Com- mons today by a vote of 422 to tlon. Prince George Due Here Tomorrow on Her Final Voyage i On her final voyage of the season, C. N. R. steamer Prince George. In command of Capt. H. E. Nedden. Is due In port at 10:30 tomorrow morning from Vancouver, Powell River and Ocean Falls and will sail at 4 o'clock In the afternoon fpr Stewart, wnence sne wm reium here about 10 o'clock on Sunday morning to be withdrawn from service. The vessel will be tied up for the winter at the local dry dock and, while there, will undergo annual nverhsilll The crew of the Prince Oeorge' will wait here until next Tnursaay night when they will be taken to j Vancouver on the Prince Rupert which will remain In service for the winter on a weekly schedule. Commercial Class Exam Results At Local Academy i Fniimvine Is the first report of the year for examinations of commercial students of St. Joseph's Academy: , Rose Montesano. 06; Marlon Morgan, 93 ; Dorothy Larsen, 92 ; mh vtrrrM 8fl: Eileen Green, 84: Lilian Christie, 83; Eileen Letchford. 82; Mildred KirKpai- rick, 70. Vancouver Wheat . i tfMfmivun' Nov 13: Wheat was quoted at 63Vc on the local exenange ioaay. made bV I the principal, Miss Margaret Pal- mer, at last nigni-s ;. meeting, me conuiiuv- v.. -----Cove School will Inspect the side-" . ii. A . ..UftAi with a wanes arouna nun wwi ' view to effecting certain badly , needed repairs. mmln NORTIIERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 19 31 EIGHT COMMUNISTS ARE Advancing Japanese Clask With Chinese Army Near Tsitsihar League of Nations Is Keeping In Close Touch With SituationAll But Official Warfare Exists Now GEN EVA, Nov. 13: Fighting between Japanese troops ad;ii.' ing upon Tsitsihar, Manchuria, and the defending fet-mv of General Mah Chan Shan has begun, Dr. Alfred Szc' business spokesman, reported to the League of Nation secretary today. All but official warfare exists in Mani nuria as more or less desultory clashes continue be-Uv vii Japanese and Chinese. The League, is keeping in i; ... l' (uuch with the situation. BIG GALE IN jiOUTH Iflf-raph Pole Mown Down Be-Iw-'-n Kamloop and Itevel-toke and Communication Interrupted uUVBR. Notuia TeJwraph w blown down during a gale a 'i)t the area between Kam-'.'i Revelstoke last night, ii was caused tb telephone -i.iph service to Eastern N. a trial service was expec-n -un.ed later today. LOAN IS FLOATED Announcement Made at Ottawa Re-fore Premier Dennett Leaves . For Europe T UVA. Nov. 13: Premier R.B. . ft last night for New York ' Europe for a three iidiiy. Before the Premier's 1 it was announced that a loan had been floated. irobably be offered on No--: (or $25,000,000. Marjorie Rambeau Elopes and Marries Wealthy Floridan i VWOOD, Nov. 13: Marjorie prominent screen actress. ' "lis week and was marrtcd 1 is E Dudeker, retired Flor- . iHssnian. Earnings of Street Cars Are Smaller !T TTTLE, Nov. 13: It has been io the city council of Se-"' " there has been a decided f'l'i "ft in revenue of the street ' 0 ' in here following the recent '"'Hon of a 2fcc token rote 'ii'trm. It Is possible the bar-'t' may bo discontinued. Notice to Boat Owners will be received bv the un- ;' "!"fl up to November 25th for Mi, mi, puckerg on charter basis. k.' 1 '"" particulars apply Ml'QUOT TROI.LERS CO-Ol'EIl- . ATlVi: ASSOCIATION "I Cldwell Street, Vancouver, B.C. CARNIVAL BY MOOSEi Die Affair Opened, Last Night and Will Be Concluded This Evening Th9 big carnival and dance being conducted by the Moose Lodge was formally opened last night by Aid P. II, Limey. There was a good sized crpwd present to patronize the various devices and stalls. During the evening a splendid musical program was offered. The carnival will be concluded with a big dtnee tonight when the drawing for the raffles will be made. The stalls last night were In charge of the following: ! Novelties Mrs. Sam Haudens-1 child. Mrs. Alois Ohnesorg. Mrs. A. O. Bartlett and Mrs. Sam Hougan. Home Cooking Mrs. F. M. Cros- i by. Mrs. II. Skattebor and Mrs. Ole ; Stegavlg. ; Candy Misses P. Peterson. T. Peterson and Molly Lawrence. Fish Pond Mrs. Jack Preece. Tea Room Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. Knut Slatta, Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Orimsson. Bingo Oame Richard Long. o PeTeYSM and Wheels-J. Ratchford. Mrs. Rl chard Long and Mrs. M. Ratchford. Star WheelWalter Howarth. Plants Mrs. W. E. Funnell and Mrs. P. Wlngham. Musical Program The musical program last night Included selections by Miss Molly Lawrence and her violin pupils; step dance by Miss Mickey Skatte-bol; cornet solo by Robert Oreen-fleld; step dance by Miss Freda Mussallem: comic sketch by Joe Ar-seneau and Harry As tori; comic song by J. Jeans, and one-man duet by Joe Slaggard. United Church Tea and Sale Is Successful A very enjoyable tea and sale of home cooking was held yesterday afternoon by the Ladles' Aid of First United Church at the home of the deaconess. Miss Isabel Haddock, Musgrave Place. Weather conditions favored the affajr and many ladles called during the afternoon. The rooms were tastefully decorated with bronie chrysanthemums. Miss Haddock was assisted In receiving the guests by Mrs. J. J. Payne, president of the Ladles' Aid. Mrs. Alfred Wilson and Mrs. Thomas poured and serviteurs were Mrs. Thomas Sllversldes, Mrs. Helen Maetle and Mrs. Walter Thompson. Mrs. Hugh Killtn and Mrs. D. San-terbane were in charge of the kitchen and Mrs. T. J. Shcnton was cashier. Mrs. G. V. Wilkinson and Mrs. James Krlkevsky were In charge of the home cooking table. During the afternoon Mrs. Charles Lord gave recitations which were well received. TONIGHT Moose Carnival and Dance Commence at 8 P.M. Admission, 50c $30.00 In Cash Given Away IN MANCHURIA CONVICTED IN TORONTO COURT Ramsay MacDonald Greets His Son Ramsay MauDontld ;f forts wer uiici-.usuiu in his recent victorious election campaign. In one d y he delivered 30 speeches. He used the air fur travel. Here his s -n. Malcolm, greets him at Bawtry at height of campaign. HOCKEY STARTS New York Ranters Score Surprise 4 to 1 Victory Over Cana-diens at Montreal MONTREAL, Nov. 13: Opening games of the season were played last night In the National Hockey League. The defeat of the .Montreal Ca-nadiens on their home ice here by a score of 4 to 1 at the hands of the New -York Rangers came somewhat as a surprise. The world champions made a very disappointing opening season showing. New York stated Its second victory of the evenint when the Americans defeated the Detroit Falcons at Detroit, 5 to 2. The Chicago Black Hanks wrested a 2 to 1 victory from the Toronto Maple Leafs at Toronto In a tight match. Pioneers1 Social At Newton House Ex-Majror Was Host Last Night to About Thlrly-Slx Persons-Cards, Music and Speeches , About thirty-six members of the Prince Rupert Piorreett Association were present at an enjoyable social which was held last nlaht at the home of Ex-Mayor S. M. Newton. Fifth Avenue East. It was a very t Jolly affair. The early part of the evening was given over to curd pitying and the J prize winners werec whUtj first, N. Mussallem; second. Mra. F. W. Hart: , bridge, first, Mrs. O. W. Johnstone; second. John Murray. After cards delicious refreshments were served, J"hn Murray danced, John Brernner played violin selections ana thrrr were speeches by F. W. .Hart, Mr Newton and O. W Johnstone! ESTIMATE OF CROP Canada's Wheat Yield For 1931 Is riaced at '298,000,000 Bushels By Statistics Bureau OTTAWA. Nov. 13: Canada's wheat crop tor the year 1931 Is es timated at 298,000,000 bushels by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Beer Licence Thought High Local Hotel Keepers Considering Advisability of Making Representations to Government Hotelkeepers of the city are be-' coming Irksome under the $500 annual licence fee required to conduct beer parlors which is considered excessive, particularly under existing business conditions. It is proposed to make bme kind of representations to the government tn the matter. Some of these Interested seem to favor a licence system which would be based on the number of barrels sold. Cut Rate Shoe Store Bargains It will pay Prince Rupert people desiring shoes to pay a visit to the Cut Rate Shoe Store In the Meeker Block on Third Avenue at once. Discerning buyers can readily observe from an advertisement on an inside page the splendid bargains for quality stock which are being offered there-(Advt.) SCHOOL SAVINGS The following savings by the pupils were reported tor the month of October at last night's school board meeting: Booth School, $83.76; j Borden, $27 63; Seal Cove. $6.95: Weatview, $10.2$. Heavy Sentences Are Passed At Conclusion Of Sensational Trial Eight Men Were Members of Unlawful Association and Acted as Such as Well as Being Parties to Sedition TORONTO, Nov. 13: After a ten-day trial in the course of which considerable evidence of a sensational nature was tendered, notably that of Sergeant John Leo-' pold of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who, for seven years served as secretary of the Regina branch of the Communist Party of Canada, eight members of the Cana- yaun communist party were found Were Wedded Last Evening Miss Maria Blomquist Becomes the Bride of Sven Skog at Ceremony In Anglican Cathedral The wedding took place quietly at 7 o'clock last evening In St. An drew CathedraLsVery Rev-James B. "Gibson," the dean! officiating, of Miss Maria Blomquist and Sven, D . t .. "T , r l 7a T ,;ished at the expiry' ' of their senten .k . at the pipe organ to play the bridal-: ces. Those who must serve Mrve five VMr music. Attendants of the couple were Miss Gudrum Grotte and Martin Skog, brother of the groom. The bride wore a wedding dress of white geprgette crepe and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid wore green georgette. After the marriage ceremony, the occasion was suitably celebrated with a wedding dinner at the Boston Cafe, thirty friends being present There were songs and speeches and suitable toasts were offered. Dancing was enjoyed until the small hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Skog will reside in Prince Rupert MISS LENOX IS SPEAKER Addressed Presbyterian Church Young People on Tuesday The regular meeting of the Young People's Society of First Presbyter- Ian Church was held In the Church Hall on Tuesday evening. Miss E. O. Lenox, MX)., gave a very Interesting address to thirty members on her missionary work in Japan and also in Prince Rupert. Rev. W. D. Grant Holllngworth then took charge of the games, which Included the edltingof a newspaper. This produced 'some very humorous besides interesting articles. The committee In charge consisted of Miss Netta McLeod. BobJMox-ley, Jack McRae and Bill Brernner. 0L0F HANSON GOES NORTH Member of Parliament to Visit Constituents at Stewart, Premier, Anyox and Alice Arm Olof Hanson, M. P. tor Skecna, left this .morning aboard the fish packer Jedway, Capt. Johnny Hart- I lln, for .a trip to Stewart, Premier. I Anyox 'and Alice Arm to visit his I constituents at those points. The ' member expects to be away for four ' or five clays. He was accompanied by a party of friends. Tomorrow's Tides Saturday, November 14, 1931 High 4:35 ajn. 18:3 ft. 15:58 pjn. 19:9 ft. Low 11:13 a.m. 10:1 It. 23:o0 p.m. 5:6 It. PRICE: FIVE CENTS guilty by a Jury at the Assize Court last night on charges of being members of an unlawful association, acting as members of such an association and being parties to seditious, conspiracy. The eight were sentenced today. Seven of them were sentenced to five years' imprisonment In penitentiary on two counts and two years on a third, the sentences to run concurrently. The eight man, Thomas Oracle, was sentenced to one and two year terms to- run con currently. The court recommended deporta- tlon of the seven most severely pun- years are Tim Buck, Tom Ewen, John Boychuka. Amos Hill, Malcolm Bruce, Samuel Cohen and Matthew Popovltch. The trial was conducted at the County of York fall assizes and the presiding Judge who imposed the. sentences was Mr. JusUce Wright. DAWES WILL BE PRESENT Ambassador Will Attend Council Meeting of League of Natjons Next Monday LONDON, Nov. 13: Charles O. Dawes, United States ambassador to England, will attend the League of Nations council meeting at Geneva next Monday but has been Instructed to take no active part in the proceedings. The Slno-Japanese situation In Manchuria will be discussed. REPEATING PROPOSAL Development of Inter-Empire Trade, Is Again to Be Brought Up By Premier Tolmle VICTORIA, Nov. 13:-Premler S. F. Tolmle will resubmit to the British government a proposal he made in 1929 at the request of Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas for the development of lnter-Emplre trade. : CHINESE STUDENTS AUE. INDIGNANT Af JAPANESE ACTION SEATTLE, Nov. 13; Indlg- nant at the continued presence 4 In Manchurlan treaty territory of Japanese troops, 30 Chinese students at the University of 4 Washington here have announ- ced that they will return homo for military service at once. In case of war arising between japan and China. V It, tr 'It ?. ' A-1 'v;'fi; ft?