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No.
48.
TRUCE
AT
Sino-Japanese
Peace
Now
Looming,
London
Learns
From
Geneva
League
of
Nations
Efforts,
After
Many
Discouragements,
Give
Promise
of
Bearing
Fruit
at
Last
Outlook
is
Good
j
LONDON,
Feb.
27:
A
Reuters
news
agency
dispatch
from
Geneva
this
evening
said
that
strong
rumors
were
current
there
that
an
immediate
truce
was
in
prospect
at
.
rPU....,.U..i
U
C:
T
I
.i
fcinanKiuu.
iniuugnuui
mv
omu-uapanese
crisis
me
Lcafiiie
has
been
active
in
endeavoring
to
bring
about
peace
despite
the
fact
that
negotiations
with
this
end
in
VICW
lidu
ui-vii
ci,y
wieumaiiiy
iui
ouniu
unit.
I
I
UsJJtrCLB
for
peace
are
understood
now
to
be
more
promising
than
for
weeks.
FISHERMAN
LOSES
LIFE:
I
lu
fince
Drowned
Yesterday
in
Hnatf
Straits
While
Fishln;
From
Boat
nayview
!
Prince
of
Prince
Runei
..j
;
tlie
crew
ot
the
halibut
I
r.
,.(-.
ioat
hU
life
Thuir-j
;
'inoon
on'the
down
the!
.-u.ng
grounds
wIiti
i
ivprbaird
from
adtng.w;
f
:
vr'
Island.
Effort?
wei'i
rr
i
if-civer
the
body
btr
ti
evfd
unavailing
and
thi-1
vr
,.n:viHt
in
port
during
r,.
'
i
Yn
the
fatality
u
ti.
,
av
T;,
ident
occurred
wh.
r
Pm
w.is
returning
to
the
Ba
ti
.i
J
r
having
been
ashore
.i
f
:
hours.
T;
.iv
Joseph
Prince
was
one
,r
P:
i,
Rupert's
boat
known
ha1-
".'
(-tinmen
and
had
resided
i;r.i
r
i
upwards
of
twenty
yeais
H'
v.a-
married
without
children.
'
i
'W
at
present
being
in
the
Divea.sed
was
a
native
of
&w
Biunswu-k
and
forty-alx
year?
'
Hr
was
a
member
of
the
Mc
Lo
go.
No
Smallpox
in
Prince
Rupert
Rumor
is
Contradicted
by
Medical
Health
Officer
Many
Are
Receiving
Vaccination
Pi
mors
current
thte
morning
to
"i'
fffect
that
smallpox
had
made
11
l'iearance
in
Prince
Rupert
'
c
officially
contradicted
today
E
J
P.
Cade,
medical
health
OH;,',.,'
Numerous
Prince
Rupert
people
fi'vo
boon
undergoing
vaccination
j1
1
protection
against
contracting
'In
iiiscuse
which
In
Vancouver
is
'"
'he
malignant
hemmorhaglc
form.
SCHOOL
ESTIMATES
FINALLY
APPROVED
At,
a
private
session
last
n'uht.
the
board
of
school
trus-
"?es
finally
passed
upon
Its
es-
1
imates
for
the
year
which
will
bo
formally
submltte'd
to
the
,:iy
council
at
Its
regular
mooting
on
Monday
evening.
While
no
official
announce-
mcnt
was
available
after
Uie
meeting,
it
is
understood
that
'he
school
board
lias
Pffrctpri
!l
very
considerable
saving
In
'
"
proposed
expenditures
for
1032.
Is
Critical
A
M.
Mansnu
char:;
government
with
unnecessary
purchasing.
BANQUET
IS
HELD
Canadian
Girls
In
Training
Honor
Mothers
Last
Evening
i.
i
Tk.
annual
Mother
and
Daugh
ter
barxjuet
of
the
Canadian
Girls
In
Training
took
place
last
evening
in
the
Pmbyterian
Church
Hall.
The
affair
was
a
great
success.
there
being
about
fifty
in
attendance.
The
tables
were
beautifully
decorated
In
the
C.
O.
I.
T.
colors-blue
and
white.
Proceedings
opened
with
the
singing
of
"O
Canada."
Miss
Sheila
Stuart,
president
or
ine
group,
ex-tAA
ICIIUVV.
a
.
.
haartv
.
-
welcome
to
all
pre-
-
sent.
Rev.
W.
D.
Grant
Holllngworth
said
Orace.
Mrs.
C.
O.
Ham,
leader
of
the
chairman,
speaking
a
aroup,
was
r
....
Af
4
Via
few
words
on
me
activity
"
Silver
Circle
group.
A
very
Interesting
program
was
as
follows:
Toast
to
the
King,
Nauonai
Anthem.
.
,
Toast
to
the
Mothers,
response
by
Mrs.
D.
C.
Stuart.
.,..
Miu
Winnie
Cameron.
Toast
to
the
Presbyterian
Church
In
Canada,
response
by
Rev.
Mr.
'
Holllngworth.
Recitation.
Miss
"Adlia
ThUrber.
Address.
Mrs.
O.
Dawson.
Vocal
solo,
Miss
Beatrice
Berner.
Toast
to
the
Presbyterian'
Church
in
Prince
Rupert,
response
by
w.
Wr
C.
O'Neill.
Piano
solo,
Miss
Elsie
Flnley.
J?'
iha
irrnun
will
attend
the
evening
Mother
and
Daughter
service.
NORTHERN
AND
CENTRAL
BRITISH
COLUMBIA'S
NEWSPAPER
PRINCE
RUPERT,
B.C.,
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY,
27,
1932
SHANGHAI
ORIENTAL
CASUALTIES
ARE
VERY
it
MANS0N
IS
CRITICAL
Omincca
Member
Charjes
Government
With
Buying
$1,000,000
of
Unnecessary
Machinery
VICTORIA,
Feb.
27:
Charges
that,
more
than
51,000,000
worth
ot
machinery
that
was
not
needed
had
been
purchased
by
the
British
Columbia
government
were
made
in
the
public
accounts
committee
yesterday
by
A.
M.
Manson
K.C.,
member
for
Omincca.
Mr.
Manson
was
challenged
to
give
specific
instances
and
said
he
would
before
the
Legislature
adjourned.
IBISH0P
RIX
IS
SPEAKER
St.
Peter's
Young
People
Enjoy
Motion
Picture
Travelojue
After
Which
Two
Hoop
Games
Are
Played
Bishop
GfR
iffir-deflghfed
mem
ber
of
the
Young
People's
Society
of
St
Peter's
Anglican
Church
Li3t
.
vening
lth
a
highly
interesting
motion
picture
travelogue
by
which
.he
audience
was
transported
from
Prince
Rupert
to
England
Scotland,
France
and
oack
home
again
by
way
of
old
Quebec
and
the
Peace
River,
British
Columbia
s
own
rugged
grandeur
also
being
depicted
in
several
views.
Following
the
Bishop's
illustrated
address,
two
interesting
basketball
games
were
played
In
the
first
Booth
Memorial
School
defeated
St.
Peter's
No.
2
team
by
a
score
of
22
to
nil,
unKlnd
fate
seeming
to
divert
many
a
well
thrown
ball
of
St.
Peter's.
,
;
In
the
second
game
the
home
team
fared
better.
St.
Peter's
sen
i
lor
team
defeating
the
Sea
Cadets
a
to
is
in
a
maicn
wnrcn
wa
featured
by
splendid
play,
throughout
if
Party
Is
Staged
At
Rupert
East
Whist
Enjoyed
and
Musical
Pro-gram
Presented
Thirteen
Tables
in
Play
A
most
enjoyable
affair
took
place
In
Rupert
East
United
Church
Hall
last
evening
when
the
ladles
of
the
church
entertained
with
a
whist
party
and
social.
There
were
13
tables
of
cards
and
the
prize
winners
were:
ladles'
first,
Mrs.
Robert
Wilson;
second.
Mrs.
A.
Frebourg;
men's
first.
H.
M.
Hale;
second,
Frank
Gomez.
After
cards
there
was
a
brief
but
delightful
musical
program
which
included
vocal
solos
by
Miss
ouve
Munro
and
violin
solos
by
William
Murray
with,
Miss
Kathleen
Duncan
and
Mrs.
A.
J.
Squire
as
accompanists.
Mrs.
A.
J.
Squire
was
responsible
for
the
arrangement
of
the
program.
There
was
community
jlnglng
with
Mrs.
Robert
Wilson
presiding
at
the
piano.
Before
the
proceedings
came
to
a
close
delicious
refreshments
were
served,
Mrs.
J.
R.
Murray,
Mrs.
J.
K.
Murray
and
Mrs.
Frank
Warne
forming
the
committee
In
charge.
The
social
committee
In
charge
of
the
whole
affair
was
convened
by
Mrs.
A.
J.
Squire.
Mrs.
James
Watt
presided
at
the
door
and
Robert
Murray
was
master
of
ceremonies.
President
and
Both,
under
fire,
utter
for
wearing
cotton
dress
in
public,
incurring
Japanese
displeasure.
Y0UN$
MAN
'
DIES
HERE
William
J,
Elmhurst,
Automobile
Mechanic,
Pajses
Away
in
the
Prince
Kupcrt
General
Hospital
William
John
Elmhurst,
formerly
employed
as
a
mechanic
on
h
staff
ot
Parker's
Garage,
passed
away
yesterday
afternoon
at
4:30
In
the
Prince
Rupert
General
Hospital
where
he
had
been
a
patient
for
about
six
months.
He
had
been
gradually
sinking
tor
some
time
and
death
was
not
unexpected.
Deceased,
who
was
single,
37
years
of
age
arid
the
son
of
Mr
and
Mrs.
Robert
Elmhurst
of
Winnipeg,
came
here
about
a
year-and-a-half
ago
from
McGregor.
Manitoba,
where
he
had
resided
with
a
sister.
Mrs.
H.
A.
Lj.
Other
relatives
reside
on
the
prairies.
Da-eettsed
was
a
member
ot
the
Elks
Lodge.
Funeral
arrangements
are
In
the
hands
ot
the
B.
C.
Undertakers.
It
Is
possible
the
father
may
comej
1
here
from
Winnipeg.
WEATHER
REPORT
Langara
Island
Overcast,
fresh
southwest
wind;
sea
rough.
Triple
Island
Overcast,
strong
southeast
wind;
sea
moderate.
Dead
Tree
Polritr-Halling,
fresh
southwest
wind;
barometer,
29.84;
temperature.
38;
heavy
chop.
Another
enjoyable
young
people's
dance
was
held
last
night
In
the
Metropo.le
Hall,
a
good
steed
crowd
being
In
attendance.
Music
was
by
the
ParamountOrchestra
and
Oun-nar
Clavrlng
and
Julius
Welle
were
In
charge.
GOVERNMENT
BORROWING
TO
PAY
RAILWAY
HILLS
OTTAWA.
Feb.
27:
First
reading
was
given
in
the
House
of
Commons.
yesterday
to
a
bill
authorizing
the
Canadian
National
Railways
to
borrow
$11,-372.000
for
the
purpose
of
paying
last
year's
accounts
which
the
Parliamentary
estimates
did
not
cover.
IS
IN
Mrs.
Hoover
;
.
I
IS
PAYING
DIVIDEND
Pioneer
Gold
.Mine
Declares
Three
Cents
Per
Share
or
12
on
Par
Value
Stock
VANCOUVER,
Feb.
27:
Pioneer
Oold
Mines
of
British
Columbia
yesterday
declared
a
dividend
of
three
cents
per
share
or
12
on
par
value
stock.
PASSING
OF
CONTRACTOR
Late
Richard
Lang
Had
Been
Kesi-
ent
ot
Victoria
For
50
Years
VICTORIA.
Feb.
27:
Richard
Lang,
well
known
contractor,
and
resident
of
Victoria
for
50
years,
died
yesterday
at
the
age
of
70.
To
Speak
Here
kp,Mil
lifcjIBB
Lieut
Conviu.vM.'ni'i
Robert
Henry.
Territorial
l-cuter
lor
Canada
West
of
the
Salvation
Army,
who
is
expected
to
arrive
tomorrow
on
the
Princess
Noiah
and
will
address
a
meeting
at
the
Citadel
Sunday
evening
at
7.
Halibut
Landings
CANADIAN
Bayvlew,
2,000
pounds,
holding
over.
PROSPECT
Terrific
Air
Attack
Is
Loosed
by
Japs
in
Fighting
at
Shanghai
Thousands
on
Both
Sides
Killed
and
Injured
During
Past
Week
United
States
Alarmed
at
Situation
SHANGHAI,
Feb.
27:
Chinese
military
officials
ad-mitted
today
that
their
forces
had
suffered
three
thou-,
.sand
casualties
in
the
fighting
of
the
past
week.
The
Japanese
admitted
that
they
had
over
one
thousand
casualties.
The
Japanese
used
both
military
and
naval
planes
today
in
tne
most
extensive
aerial
attacks
which
they
have
yet
launched
against
the
Chinese.
A
general
ln-untry
and
artillery
attack
was
to
he
launched
alon?
the
whole
front.
it
was
admitted
by
the
Japanese.
Headquarters
of
the
Nineteenth
Chinese
Army
were
bombed
from
the
air
by
Japanese
planes.
Japanese
planes
also
visited
Han
chow,
25
miles
south
of
here,
and
It
was
claimed
had
destroyed
ten
Chinese
planes
at
the
flying
field
there.
Japanese
troops
already
here,
to-
flltlher
wlth-rclnforeements
which.
are
on
the
way
from
Tokyo,
will
be
ample
to
conquer
all
of
central
and
northern
China,
it
was
declared
today
at
Japanese
military
headquarters.
When
the
reinforcements
arrive,
there
will
be
between
70.000
and
80.000
Japanese
soldiers
here.
Despite
determined
efforts,
the
Japanese
were
unable
to
capture
the
village
of
Klangwan,
which
has
been
the
focal
point
of
fighting
here
for
days,
the
comparatively
small
garrison
ot
Chinese
defenders
hanging
on
grimly.
The
Japanese
also
tailed
to
penetrate
the
Chinese
defences
at
any
point.
Klangwan,
centre
of
the
bitterest
fighting
along
the
whole
Shanhal
front,
was
still
In
Chinese
hands
early
this
morning,
General
Tsat
Ting
Kat
said
In
a
bulletin
from
Chinese
headquarters.
Washington
Alarmed
WASHINGTON.
D.C.,
Feb.
27.
The
United
States
government
looks
gravely
upon
the
situation
at
Shanghai
and
Is
planning
the
eva
luation
of
American
citizens
from
danger
areas
there
It
was
an
nounced
yesterday.
RAILWAYS
ARE
OUT
None
ot
Lines
Able
to
Run
Into
Vancouver
Today
on
Account
Ot
Slides
VANCOUVER,
Feb.
27:
Vancouver
was
without
railway
service
ot
any
kind
this
morning.
Canadian
Pacific,
Canadian
National
and
Great
Northern
Railways
were
all
out
of
commission
as
far
as
connection
with
Vancouver
was
concerned
at
a
result
of
slides
caused
by
high
water
following
a
thaw
which
set
In
on
Thursday.
JAPAN
TO
FLOAT
BONDS
FOR
WAR
TOKYO;
Feb.
27:
Faced
with
a
financial
crisis,
the
Japanese
government
will
soon
offer
an
Issue
ot
bonds
to
help
In
carrying
on
the
war
against
China.
The
plan
has
been
approved
by
the
Emperor
and
will
be
rushed
through
the
Diet,
It
Is
expected.
Tomorrow's
Tides
Saturday,
February
28,
1932
High
.
5:35
a.m.
20'.0
ft.
19:00
p.m.
15:6
It.
Low
12:30
p.m.
5:7
It.
PRICE:
FIVE
CENTS
HEA
VY
BLUE
BIRD
IS
CRATED
!
Sir
Malcolm
Campbell
Shipping
Ills
J
Speedy
Car
Home
After
Mak-!
ing
New
Records
DAYTONA
BEACH,
Fla..
Feb.
27:
After
setting
up
new
times
yesterday
for
some
of
the
longer
dls-
tance
.runs
despite
.cold,
rainy
weather
and
a
wet
beach.
Sir
Malcolm
Campbell
was
today
crating-his
1500
h.p.
Napier-motored
racing
automobile
Blue
Bird
for
Its
return
trip
to
England.
The
car
will
be
shipped
home
from
New
York.
While
falling
to
set
a
new
record
for
the
mile
In
betterment
of
that
which
he
made
earlier
in
the
week.
Sir
Malcolm
did
set
three
new
records
for
longer
distances.
He
did
242.751
miles
an
hour
for
five
miles,
247.941
miles
per
hour
for
five
kilometres
and
238.669
miles
per
hour
for
ten
kilometres.
In
the
mile
attempt
he
averaged
251.748
miles
per
hour
with
runs
ot
257.142
and
246.75.
ELKS
OPEN
NEW
HOME
Delightful
Dance
Staged
Last
Night
By
Brother
Bills
Highly
Enjoyable
For
All
Present
The
Elks'
Lodge
formally
opened
Its
fine
new
Home
In
the
Boston
Cafe
Block
last
night
with
a
pretty
and
delightful
dance
which
was
attended
by
about
sixty
couples,
the
affair
proving
highly
enjoyable
for
all
present.
The
hall
was
attractively
decorated
for
the
occasion
with
the
Elks'
colors
of
blue
and
gold
forming
the
principal
motif.
The
moonlight
waltzes
under
a
spotlight
of
flashing
colors
were
vefy
pretty
and
popular
as
well.
Dancing
kept
up
from
9
p.m.
un
til
2
a.m.
and
splendid
music
was
furnished
by
Charlie
Balagno
and
his
tunesome
Venetian
orchestra.
During
the
evening
some
impromp
tu
exhibition
dances
were
given
by
Sam
Joy.
Bill
Stone
and
Joe
Scott.
these
proving
Highly
entertaining'
to
all.
At
midnight
a
delicious
buffet
supper
was
served.
George
Mitchell
was
master
of
cermpnlos
and
David
Mljne
presided
at
the
door.
The
committee
responsible
for
the
success
of
thq
affair
consisted
of
Mike
Budlnlch.
chairman,
C.
P.
Balagno.
Alvln
Johnson.
David
Milne
and
William
Stone.
t
VANCOUVER
WHEAT
VANCOUVER
Feb.
27:
Wheat
was
quoted
at
6614c
on
the
local
exchange
today,
2
en
1
'M
.