KNOX HOTEL INIlMl NMV MAVAODMINT 61 rwiin all Willi Hut mid Cold Walfr. Miower lutlm i;xm;li.i:nt dimnd wom ToU Hill HI" IhrKliiit. Itafra: 15c. & $1. American or Eun-jan Plan J'.W I. AKMOl It I'riiprirluc Vol XXIV . No. 128, SEATTLE, June 2: (CP) Possibility that the federal government would charter and operate vessels for the Alaska service in order to combat the critical situation resulting; from the longshoremen's strike in effect since May 1) was seen here today. Supplies are becoming scarce in the north and it is expected that Juneau will be short of fresh Today's Stocks I Court, f 8 O John-on Oo.l Vancouver Alexandria. 014. Dayvlcw. .Ol3. H. C Nickel 1J07. Die Missouri. 37. Jlrulorne, 13M. II. It. Oen. M. II It X. OoW. IM Butte I X. I C irlbuo t)tot 148. Jy iminiti. M. '.unwell, 2. V I. tncta 31. Indian. .02. Mlnto. J7Vfc. M ridlan. M Morning HUr. 2i. Native Son. & National Bilver. 0Jr Nubir nvc. .wm rMid OmIUc. JO. Purler I iiho, jD6 Premier. 1.24. IItvcs McUunaki, 15. Reno. .69. llrwatd. 14. Salmon Oold, .10. j Silver Ciest, .02Vk Taylor Bridge. .70. United Empire, .13. Wayside. .32. Whitewater, .05. Wavcrly Tangier. SttW. Toronto Central Patricia. .70. Chlbougamau, .13-ft. Lec Oold. .12. Granada. .60. Int Nickel. 2350. Marasuft, 2.20T Noronda. 42.00. Rhcrrltt Gordon. .00. Blsco Oold, 250. Thompson Cadillac. .47. Ventures, .88. ' Lake Maron, .07tfc. Teck Hughes. 0.40. j Sudbury Dasln, 1.03. Columarlo, .35. ! Bmcltcr Oold. .34. Canadian Malartlc, iGVt. Little Long Lac, 0.00. Ilaaamac, .IP. fitndacona. Jl. . Maple Leaf, .43. Tickle Crow, 1.00. I-ong Lac Lagoon, .33 ',4. Manitoba Si Eastern,, .10. Wheat Prices VANCOUVER, June 2: CP-Wheat was quoted at 783c on the local exchange yesterday, drogglng to WBc today fololwlng reports of heavy rains In Alberta and Saskatchewan and scattered showers in Manitoba. NO HALIBUT SALE No boats being In with catches, Uicn? was no sale of halibut on the local Fish Exchange this morning. VmetU by tonight. mm , Oovernor John Troy of Alaska 'stated last night that reports re jcelved from Western Alaska said i that the food shortage was acute. ; Restaurant managers are rationing eggs, butter and similar commodl 'tie. I Meanwhile the strikers and em- Iployers appear to be drifting fur ; liter apart an dlt now looks like a "fight to the finish ' with prospects of btoocUhed, property destruction and heavy damage to commerce In the flplnlun of- Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward McOrady. Compromise Kejettrd SAN FRANCISCO. June 2 While Assistant Secretary of Labor Edward F. McOrady has reported to Washington that employers have teaitaUvely agreed to partial recog ntlion of the International Long shoremen's Union, word was re cIved here that the longshoremen of Tacoma and other (torts had vo- ttti by jirge majorities against the compromise arrangement. Insisting on tying up the ports even more tlghUy than they are today. Pro- Dosals of the employers were con sidered by the International Longshoremen's Union locals at various ports. Some union officials declare that the strike has only begun and Is very likely to Involve, before It Is over, other than marine Industries. There was further rioting on the San Francisco waterfront but without serious consequences San Pedro was comparatively quiet and Los AnReles reported no trouble during the day. It is renorted from Seattle that firemen and deckhands of the Pu get Sound Navigation Co.. operating to Victoria and Puget Sound ports, have gone on strike but that the company was maintaining its services. Governor Troy's Appeal JUNEAU. June 2: On behalf of Uie Territory of Alaska, Oovernor John W. Troy has wired an appeal to officials of the International Longshoremen's Union In Puget Sound that the union permit '.he' loading of ships for Alaska ports. With a serious shortage of fresh food already existing. Oovernor Troy pointed out that the people were suffering severe hardships and that, owing to lack of supplies and equipment, thousands of men were now out of normal employment. especially in connection with the fishing Industry. The governor esti mated at least 4000 trailers Idle In Southeastern Alaska while prepara tions for the salmon canning Industry wAe virtually paralyzed. If the season's work was prevented from going ahead, there would be even more on relief In Alaska during the coming winter than there were last, he said. CANADIAN GOLD PKICT. MONTREAL. June 2: (CP) The Canadian gold price was down two cent! at $34.03 per outice today CONSERVING dorsed by Chamber of Commerce Jmim OF TIMBER Resolution From Kamloop En- Weldon McAfee, chairman of the lumber committee of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce, reported at the meeUng of the chamber last night in regard to conser vation of the forest assets of the province. The committee consld;red the resolution from Kamloops. favored it as essentially sound and recommended that It be endorsed. Scant consideration had beei given to forest protection of recen years and happily last year the hazard had been slight. It was suggested that the government might with advantage appropriate funds for the work in this district. On motion of Thomas McClymont seconded by T. H. Johnson the re-oort was adopted. No Action Taken By Chamber On RailwayJVages At the meeting of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce la; night, Frank Dlbb reported on behalf of the labor committee ha'., while the committee was In sympathy with the resolution of the Xalen Division of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Emplovees 'n asking for reversion to their former scale of wages, especially tor lower paid, employees. It was not j vlthln the province of the chamber ; o exercise any Jurisdiction In mat- j 'ers pertaining to wage controver sies. . The report was adopted. Olof Did It At the meeting of the Chamber of the Jolly Pedro Club as well as a Commerce last night a letter was j company of singers and musicians received from Olof Hanson MP., 'were present and all enjoyed them- statlng that he had Interviewed S. J. Hungerford, president of the Canadian National Railways, In regard to local freight rates and also had taken up with him the request to have rates on autos between Vancouver and Prince Rupert reduced. O. W. Nlckc'rson said that, doubtless, it was this Interview that brought about the recently repor- . ted reduction. Mounted Operatives Fined in South On Rooze Sale Charges selves to the fullest extent. Mr. lie- Klnley runiey was was chairman cnairman and ana toast dies. Cards and music, occupied the later part of the evening until 1 a.m., numerous gifts being exhibited before the party ended. The hostess was assisted in the serving of refreshments bv her dauehter. Miss VANCOUVER, June 2-Two nien.:Bculah McKinley. claiming to be operatives of the The toastmaster was responded Royal Canadian Mounted Police to by Mr IIar have been fined $500 each, with, Those Mr. present were: nad Mrs. The total of customs and excise revenue at the port of Prince Ru-nert for the nresent calendar vear ii - j. A Murray. Mr and Mrs. ... . "iw.muuu i Hampton. Mr and Mrs. v"U4k V" V4,a4" u "a"",Mr. and Mrs. Norman uquor tor saie. Customs and Excise Revenue This Year Is Ahead of Last Jame3 F. W. Hart. Fraser. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKinley. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Qilker. Mr. and Mrs. w P. Moxlcy, Miss Beatrice Bemer. I McKinley. Oarfield McKinley. Gor don Daniels, Melvln Dafoe and Bob ! Moxley. IUR SILVER to date has been $87,002.79 In con'-' NEW YORK. Juno 2: 'rpt-Bar parlson with $68.234 86 In the first silver closed at 44 on th local five months of 1933. metal m.ukii ijdu NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Japan's Suicide Submarine This exclusive phc'.o. banned -a apan ...tows Japans one-man submarine a It ui.drvwenf a t"3 be? ji 1 army and navy officials near Tokio. The spa. ;an idea be dnd he new craft Is that It can be loaded with explosive- brought unseen to its target and blown up. It means certain death for theone-man crew. BIRTHDAYS OBSERVED Jolly Pedro Club Gathers to Celebrate Aninversarles of J. W. McKinley and F. W. Hart The birthdays of J. W. McKlnky and F. W. Hart, two well known and , . popular pioneers of the city, were Member For District Was Active In! celebrated at a delightful social Securing Lower Car Rates To Vancouver function held last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley. Fourth Avenue East. Members of LIBRARY TO MOVE Five-Year Lease to be Taken on I Former Government Agent's Building, Second Ave. The Library Board, at a meeting last night, decided to take a lease from the provincial government for five years on the former Government Agent's office building on Se cond Avenue In the old government square tor use as future quarters for the public library. The move will be made during the summer after roof an dfurnace repairs have been made. loasi- T 1 master and. during the evening, he j OrOWniC UlSPiaV read several humorous mock tele grams as well as keeping the pio-ceedlngs moving In a most entertaining manner. The proceedings commenced with a splendid dinner affer which the birthday cake was duly cut. Mr. j Held Last Night Interesting Gathering at 1. O. D. E. Hall Program Well Rendered McKinley and Mr. Hart having j There was a splendid attendance quite a time blowing out the can- at the display held by the I. O. D. E. Brownie Pack, under the direction of Brown Owl Squire, In the I. O. D. E. Hall last Evening. The way in which the Brownies carried out their program which consisted of fairy ring and songs. fancy marching, bandaging, games, team races, dance the Magic Tun nel, the repetition of the Brownie Promise and Laws, followed by the VICTORIA, June 2: (CP) Incendiarism Is believed to have been responsible for the destruction by fire yesterday of the fivs room Saanich school. The damage is estimated at $9,000, fully covered by Insurance. Three other small fires nearby were also believed to have been of incendiary origin. Frank Osgoode Of Seattle is Dead Introduced Iron Chink In Canneries And Established Traction Company In Puget Sound City SEATTLE, June 2: Frank Os goode. who Introduced the iron chink in the salmon canneries of Alaska and who established one of Seattle's traction companies, i has passed away here at the as of eighty-two years. Only Four Fire Alarms in May Grand Salute, was extremely ere-jf lo ,)C (;ivcn U1UIU1C. Mrs. D. C. Stuart occupied the chair and Miss Kathleen Duncan played the accompaniments. At the conclusion of the program Miss Helen Hampton. Miss BeulahlMrs. J. E. Bodidc, regent of Queen Mary Chapter. I. O. D. E.. which sponsors the Brownie Pack, tendered a vote of thanks to the Brown Owl for her splendid work with the children Tonl"ht's '"'n. due cast ut 10 p.m.. was repotted ailc.tiooii to oi. ami- thl Tomorrow's Tides High 5:01 ajn. 18.8 ft. 18:23 pjn. 18.2 ft. Low 11:42 a.m. 3.8 ft. PRICE: FIVE CENTS LONGSfim STRIKE LOOKS SERIOUS MLL0W DOLLAR FIRE TODAY IN CALIFORNIA OIL PLANT Government May Place Boats On Run to Take Supplies For Alaska Governor Troy Sends Appeal For Relief Prospects Are For 'Tight to Finish" With Prospect of Woodshed And Sabotage Six Derricks, Twelve Tanks and Refinery Destroyed by Blast Number of Persons Sustained Minor Hurts at Huntingdon Reach Rut no Serious Casualties Arc Reported From Holocaust HUNTINGDON BEACH, Cal., June 2: (CP) Damage estimated at $1,000,000 was caused early this morning by an explosion and fire which destroyed six producing oil derricks, a dozen storage tanks and a gasoline refinery1 plant here. A number of persons sustained minor hurts but, as far as can be learned, there were no serious FIRES AT VICTORIA Destruction Of Saanich School Believed To Have Been Result Of Incendiarism ENTERTAIN VISITORS Chamber of Commerce Make.... Ar-, rangements to Look After Van couver Party Members The Prince Rupert Chamber of LCommerce. at its regular meeting last night, made final arrangements orhe entertainment of thp memoers oi me Vancouver uoaru of Trade excursion party, arriving here June 11 on the steamer Plnce Rupert The party will be given the morning to attend to its own affairs and In the afternoon cars will be provided to drive any who wish to the cold storage plant or out the highway. Capt. Paul Armour Is donating the use of the Salvage Princess to take any who wish to Metla- (katla. Alaskan 1 At tne dinner aboard the ship In the evening at which Commissions W. J. Alder and members of the council of the Chamber oi Commerce will be guests of the visitors, the president will arrange for speakers, it being understood that the completion of the highway form the principal theme to be stressed. e Special United Empire Loyalist . Stamp is Issued OTTAWA, June 2. The Postal: Dama;e to Property as Result of Department announces the issue ot Red Menace In Month Just a special ten-cent stamp to cele-Ended Not Extensive brate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the arrival In The city fire department resnon- Canada of the United Empire Loy-ded to four alarms during the allsts. month of May this year, making .. the total alarms so far this year Strawberries From thirty. Last year In Miy there were , mi- irnv:,1PP p(ir nine alarms.wlth 45 for 1933 up toi A v the end of that month. Damage! UlliariO Are fcariy 1 from fire during the month Just ended was $75. all of which was done to a vacant house on Taylor Street owned by E. Pettenuzo. On Work Hasis Under ' New Plan. 'Tis Said VICTORIA. June 2: Under the provincial government's new plan ot unemployment relief which U to come Into effect alter August 1 when all applicants for . relief are to be rre-eglstered, relief will Ire given only on the basis of work dsne In cases where It Is possible . f h work. It is in f ff l-inllv retorted in well -inlormed quarters he-rv TORONTO. June 2: A carloan of British Columbia strawberriex has arrived on the local market. It being the earliest on record that they have arrived hcre.- SENATE ABOLITION V BILL IS It EJECTED DUBLIN. June 2: (CP) Th Irish Free State Senate yester- day rejected the de Valera government's bill to abolish ' the Senate, the vote being 33 t to 15. ' V, If A .i