With the five-day carnival in support of the civic l nnw in full nrnfrreas. the Exhibition Hall 2st nieht was the centre of attraction in Prince Rupert (1 Will continue to Uti bu iui cue leiiiciiiiuci ui me wven. was opening night last night and a big crowd turned t fnr the inaugural events which featured a military dis- Queen Contest Lillian Jones of Army Has Substantial Lead up to This Afternoon corder score queen contest was as follows: Gillian Jones. Army. 61.000. A Phil Murray, Junior Cham- May Skinner, Oyro Club, .000 Nanev Bremner, Navy, 8,000. IL1TARY DISPLAY flfoely Future at Carnival Open- r.r-('ndlan Scottish Acquits1 Itself With Credit timely and unique feature In by the Second Battalion, Sixteenth Canadian Scottish, and the formal opening ceremony by Premier T. D. Pattullo. During the early part of the evening in the hall, the various concessions and carnival features piled, a lively trade and dancing brought the entertainment to . a close. There will be special enter- 3 .yr . h" a in errv tne carnival s:, s I fr0m n0w on. there will be the gymnastic dis play irom ine uyro supervised playgrounds, tomorrow night the bathing beauty contest, Thursday night a variety program and Friday night the coronation ball and closing features. The crowd was not as large as on opening night CRITICAL night. Premier Pattullo expressed the Siberian border and pleasure at Seeing so many old conference between the faces but also noted that there States ambassador, Joseph C. Grew, were many new ones whom he and Japanese foreign minister Toy-knew would be equally welcome, ada stressed the critical .situation The Civic Centre was a laudable In the Pacific arena last night, undertaking which "was more nec-t - essary today than ever before. He urged all to get behind Jhe. project and set a good example himself by announcing that he was making a personal donation of $50. The Pre- cSuitctlon with opening night mler thereupon declared the car- - . - r- feather Forecast Tomorrow sT ides mm prince Rupert and Queen Charlotte (Pacific Standard Time) Light northwest islands- High 12:03 pjn. 18.0 It. and mild with winds mostly cloudy Low 6:56 am. 4.4 It. tog patches during the morning. 17:59 pjn. 7.8 It. NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER "-, Vol AAA, i'"- PRINCE RUPERTslB.C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1941 PRICE: FIVE CENTS aval C ure Claimed By Nazis Civic tenire v,arnivai 1 Now Under Way; Will Be Attraction All Week 4 RUPTURE - IS NEAR United States-Japanese Relations Worse No Explanation of De tention of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 19-Diplomatic relations between United States and Japan are getting nearer and nearer to the breaking point. Secretary of State Cordell Hull announces that no satisfactory ex-. nhrnHin lit.. w. i j . m jet ueeu maae Dy ja-i pan as to the reason for detention of one hundred United States citizens who were denied permission to leave for home aboard the liner President Coolldge. SITUATION: Atmosphere In Far East Continues Tense With Portents Of LITTLE BIT -OF HOLLAND k- unsLRirs am a iiumutri ui ui- n ...u. uA.. t... .. MrltaOTW5.'SS SPOtS lnClUdlngKa Ph,0tT ml gledSachsrhea'r't t Ir tire and on the battlefields. ,anhtc disDlav. the tuberculosis .u.!., .....u , . Pi, machines T'-ku remarkable. " aisRll . toe Uny princesses was riCkson R. N. in charge, a booth T U4A WM w - wui with and without arms re- merclal displays of McRae Bros., Ijtcted a fine state of training with Edward Llpsett and Northern Brl-Mar perfert control and timing In tlsh Columbia Power Co. flrtous types of routine. Excellent Those in charge of the various teamwork and fine precision was In Carnival 'booths are as follows: ejldence as Lieut. Wood put hlsl nunklne tank Robert Suther- tn through their paces. Ijand. Particular delight to many wasl 25c Arrow Tommy Fraser. f program staged by the pipe and t Numbers game Bruce Stevens, Lm band followlne the ceremony L0J retreat which was very lmpres- JK ine numbers played by the Hnd were 'Green Hill of Tvrnl" ltarewell to Merit," "Maggie Cam- btrathspey," "Sandy earner-19 'Reel' and "Road to the Isles" I"1" "The Nut Brown Maiden" bv Vdal request. "Blue Bonnets O'er 'SiafSS. was pkyed durinB the Each of ha rf.m ..j . ' Jat wlth tne salute being jwtn by premier T. n Paitnlii. EM.C.V.D., m 7. 01' Walter BaPtle-Narrating th. ,nif... j S Over ft nnkll .jj...: Wann. auureiss system VreSlMnsellwlth T.N, Youngs i "'S. Salmon Arrivals Azurite. 32nnA ..-j 10.8c as cono, uar- INornen. I7.nnn .. P. 10.8c FVUUl cono, uar- Alf Rlvett and Duncan Miller. 10c Wheel Cliff Ham. Bottle game Art Phillips. Archery Joe Scott. 25c Wheel George Wllmot. Crown and Anchor T. W. Henry. ' 10c Wheel Sid Elklns. Oun Alvln Daly. Hit and Muss Johnny Pierce. Bingo-Jack Ray. Novelties Mrs. George Rorle. Horse Race C. W. Kellett. Tickets W. F. Stone. Bingo iRoss Ingram. Hot Dogs, Ice cream, soda water and checkroom Imperial Order. Daughters of the Empire, Mrs. J. A. Teng convener. Tea Room Rcbekahs, Mrs. Alex narha onH Mrs. S. V. U)X HI w " - charge. T. N. Youngs was a busy man as general organizer and kept things moving well. Others on toe gen era! committee are George to his shoulder or held them on his n, " . " Tr:r m UJro p"'"' trug8le U, hurl u hated Oer - titvuoki a Liwxi ui ouuau uiiii ann too rnnm as. ajlpi 1 n s i.iit. man from the homeland. ' Said one Dutch sailor from the Netherlands West Indies: "It is the first time that I have 6cen the little princesses" and his voice filled with emotion. I The members of the crew made the reception the occasion to pre-Isent Crown Princess Juliana with a model of their vessel in commemoration of her visit , to their shlp while at an East Coast Canadian port. J Several Canadian naval officers were among the invited guests. LUCKY NUMBERS In the nightly drawing for a $50 Victory Bond at the carnival the winning number last night was 1361. If not claimed within two weeks, th holder of the secona numoer drawn 2386-Jwlll receive the bond, If another two weeks elapse, the bond will go to No. 2208. The lucky numbers were drawn last night by Miss Nancy Bremner. as secretary and O. T. German as treasurer. Committee chairmen in connection with the carnival include Art Murray, sports; H. J. Griham, Exhibits; T. W. E. Henry and Alvln Daly, concessions; J. C. Gllker, program: W. F. Stone, carnival queen; neorce Rorle. Publicity; Robert Sutherland, house, and Rone Dawes, Derby sweep. ' Impending Outbreak' . Province Gets Old Site For PosftOffice OTTAWA. Aug. ljf: (Special ,;to Dally News)" Reoommenda-! Hon has been- prepared lor submission to. the Privy Coun-, cil requesting that authority be granted to. transfer to the t provincial government proper-f ty on Third Avenue In Prince t Rupert which was purchased by the Department of Public Works in 1913 as a "post office site; Transfer of the property t will -be in the nature of cbm-t pleiion.of an exchange where- by Ihe provincial government f made available the "site of the present Post Office in Prince Rupert to the. Dominion. The twp sites face each other.across Third' Avenue. COAL RESEARCH 'AWARD TOKYO, August 19: 0 Reliable SWANSEA. Wales. Aueust 19: last year but the financial proceeds Indications that a Russian Far East The Melchettr Medal of fli Instl-were considerably larger. (army of great strength has been 'ute of Fuel was awarded to, Dr: In opening the carnival last fully mobilized and stationed on Clarence A. Sevier in a long of research work on coal. United " the start of the war to August t 15. TODAY'S (Oourteay 8. D. STOCKS Johnston Oo.), Vancouver Grandvlew, .14. Bralorne, 10.85. "lv Cariboo Quartz, 2.15. Hedley Mascot, .49 (ask). Pend Orlelle, 1.55. Pioneer, 2.50. Premier, .93. Privateer, .47. . . i Reno, .11. -Sheep Creek, .95. Oils ; Calmont, .18. C. Si E., U9. Home, 2.25. Royal Canadian, .05. Toronto Seattle, 1.08. Central 'Pat., 1.86. ttans. Smelters, .37 V2. Hardrock, .75. Kerr Addison, 4.45. Little Long Lac, 1.85. McLepd Cockshutt, .65. Madsen Red Lake, 1.06. ilcKenzle Red Lake, .35. Moneta'i3.t)5. Pickle Crow, 3.20. Preston East Dome, 2.46. San Antonio, .81. RECOGNIZE FIREMEN WALTHAMSTOW, August 19: Q) Residents of premises damaged by fire sent $450 to the Waltham- George stow Fire Brigade in recognition of their services. ' ; ROYAL AIR FORCE BUSY Pounding of Germany and Enemy-Occupied Territory is Kept Up LONDON, Aug. 19: 0) British air raiders bombed points in Western Germany difring the night while the Luftwaffe concentrated a small scale attack oh the east coast of England and Scotland, causing some damage and casualties. The daylight raids of the Royal Air Force on the Ruhr and Industrial France today followed a night during which wave after wave of British bombers attacked Germany ?nd bases In France. During the night super from fast British planes exploded on objectives in Cologne and Duls- berg and many large fires were seen as the pilots headed home. Tons of explosives were dropped on clearly visible targets in German Industrial cities. Another group of bombers, batter northern France Eight British plane? were lost. Reuters said that, while the Royal Air Force was over Western Ger- recognltlon many, Russian planes attacked points In eastern Germany. CANUCKS STILL IN HONEYCOMBS V JU'. it , ...... VWriter Tells of 'Cave Barracks arid' Otlier "Engineer Work I Making Solid Fortress Even More So Otif Centre carnival activities was nivai amy open. Princess Juliana Entertains Dutch derm-mind plv". f rnnns nrP Arnrkinfr nlrrhf 'nnrl rfav nn tTiP &'Z?8?J?X JXJZ5J2ZSn """i"- 'V&M !8lg.id completing the amaziniSrtwork Ibttip r '.he Second Battalion. Six- vai ieaiures ana visit me conces rsi of the manoeuvres was a Bltn eun rarrlpr rfpmnnst ration fol- co by a bayonet charge under D' Woke screen. Then there were is the horse racing game which along with their officers, were en iflecmor., which was In attendance seemed 10 intrigue many. Ranged tertained by Her Royal Highness , .U,, I ftCC n "( tot- pounds. The smoothness, around the sides of the main floor Crown Princess Juliana of the ' IfUgC JUUOO 111 fetcritv and precision which mark- are ire ouier carnival icaiures- weinenanas ycsieraay auernoon at both the mechanized and Infant- ui iuuuuc, u. runuu iuuge. nii.uuuig me uruwn indeed clvlc centre booth distributed liter- Princess were Madame Roell, her manoeuvres was a credit the unit. Lieut. Robert Leese ature and pamphlets concerning lady-in-waiting, and Dr. D. Dan project, oeing auo neaaquar- ieis 01 me weinenanas emoassy s in general charge vers jor uic saic ui uui' m uimwa, iier piivaue accieiary. .tons, Albert Delldal being in Present also were the two tiny nrlncesses Beatrice. Who is three Axis Shipping . , LONDON, Aug. 19: O The Admiralty announced today that approximately 4,007,000 tons of Axis shiDDlnc had been Interesting Spots years old, and Irene, two years sunk. captured or scuttled from twho captured the hearts of the Huge Cruiser, Other Units In Construction Taken at Nikolaev Red Army Now Reported to be Holding New Lines in Fierce Fighting Against Continuing German Offensive BERLIN, August 19: (CP) The German High today claimed capture of a 35.000-ton cruiser, fnnr I destroyers and two submarines; all under construction SSedat Niko,aev Russia's shipbuilding centre on the Black ca. xjic i,uiiiiiiuiu4uc; tmuiieu iiiat an lerriiory west 01 the Dnieper River has now been taken by German forces and said that attacks now in pro-' . gress are aimed at Odessa and Dnieper River bridge heads between Kiev and the sea. j Moscow admits that further gains ed Dunkcrque docks while fighter have been made by the Nazis who piano attacked Nazi air fields In' a now seventy miles from Lenin grad. Soviet forces are also ad mitted to be withdrawing in the Ukraine, leaving cities, villages and the country generally in ruins and In flicting heavy casualties upon the Germans. Early evacuation of Odessa is expected. Moscow reported today that the Red Army positions to which it had I dropped back in the last several AP riAWT nAnV l T ninn II TP in days. ,was lighting fiercely todayj jr VJlHlll IVUIV Al UIDIVAL 1 AlViagalnst the continuing German of fenslyestretchin from the Lake PeTpusircgionno' Odessa " ' Announcement last night of the abandonment of Kinelsenh. 75 miles I from Leningrad in the northwest fJTRR ATTAT? Anmtcf 1Q lr.V T niKroUoc "nn.. sector, followed strategic retreats from Smolensk on the central front and Nikolaev in the southwest. ThA n pur llnp annparprf tn Vw firm- PICTOU LODGE, August 19. It 01 lUnneiS tnai noneycomq tne rocK. ihev include llv held under the Soviet command's Mtntb Canadian Scottish Regiment, sns many 01 WIIK" prove" very was a nine mtoi nouana m uana-jsuapping narurocK. Vanaaian miners ana men irom many .tactics pi Keeping ineKeaArmyin th Arronnli Hill ornnnds last interesting. da for a party of Dutch sailors ItWnlnH It nroved a revelation to vcuHBiiMmicuii ic uram 1 uum a uuivii imvui vessel who, lajnv amonz the b z crowd 01 parts of Britain, working in eight i tact to-lnf lict the heaviest possible hour shifts every day. On a tour through some of the miles of tunnels a Reuter's correspondent saw how masses of rock had been blasted out to. accommodate barracks and everything necessary for thousands of men to live and fight for a prologned period. Of his trip he wrote: 'I Inspected one large three- storey barracks in a huge manmade cavern in the heart of the rock. I saw hospitals fully-equipped with operating theatres, x-ray apparatus and even electric fires. Tanks of Oil "The city also contains power stations for generating electric light, well-fitted washrooms complete with built-in hand basins and chromium-plated taps and cookhouses. Vast quantities of oil and water are stored in subterranean tanks as well as food and even tobacco and boiled sweets. "Side by side with the speed-up In work with the fortifications fresh supplies of war materials- including a number of new devices- have arrived and training Is going ahead with renewed energy. "Troops armed with rifles and other weapons patrol the town dally and take part in various defence exercises. The clatter of Bren gun losses upon the Invaders. Lord Halifax Is Going Home British Ambassador to United States to Leave for London at End of Week WASHINGTON, D.C Aug. 19. Viscount Halifax,, British ambassador to the United States, will leave at the end of the week for England to report to the government. Night Fighters Expect Century Famous R.A.F. Squadron Hopes Have 100 Enemy rlanes by Summer's End to LONDON, Aug. 19: O) A night fighter squadron, first in the Royal Air Force, to destroy 50 enemy aircraft, hopes to pass the 100 mark before the summer is over. A Helnkel shot down over land In the light of the full moon brought carriers through the streets at night the total to 50 and on the same awakens the comparatively few re- night a flight lieutenant put a maining civilians and reminds them nick In the second half century by that training does not end after sending another raider into tne sea daylight. The roar of airplane engines at all hours proclaims that the fortress air arm is being kept In fi?htlng trim." I More Canadians The Canadians on the "rock" In clude members of a Royal Canadian Engineers' tunnelling company which arrived last spring to work with a Canadian detachment which has been at Gibraltar since last December. The unit, under the command of MaJ. C. B. North, Vancouver, was formed after successful operations in England and Gibraltar of tunnelling detachments commanded by MaJ. Colin Campbell Of Kingston, Ont. Two of this squadron's pilots are the R.A.F's leading "cat's eye-marksmen. Squadron Leader John Cunningham, D.S.O., D.F.C., a form er test pilot, has 14 enemy planes to his credit, while R. P. Stevens, D.F. C., who used to fly a commercial plane from Paris to Croydon, has 10. TURNS UP PRISONER LONDON, August 19: t Re ported missing a month ago after a Royal Air Force sweep over France, Acting Wing Commander J. R. Kayll, D. S. C, D. F. C, is known now to be a prisoner of war. Back In London TO REPORT TO PEOPLE ON MONDAY World Will Hear on Monday From Prime Minister Churchill About Conference With Roosevelt LONDON, Aug. 19: Prime Minister Winston Churchill returned here to London today from the 'Atlantic col51enceTm"!1a-Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States and, after a rousing greeting by street crowds, plunged immediately Into the task of reporting upon what he had done. He presided at a special cabinet meeting, giving a detailed account of the conversations with President Roosevelt and plans to step up the fight against. Hitlerism. Next came a luncheon with the King. The public at large must wait for a few days for a report direct from the Prime Minister who will broadcast next Sunday at 1 pm. Pacific Daylight Saving Time. The great battleship H.M.S. Prince of Wales brought the Prime Minister back to British shores from his rendezvous with President Halibut Sales American Sea Bird, 29,000, Atlin, 13c and 11.2c. Canadian Zapora, 32,000, Storage, 13.1c and 11.2c. Carnival Tonight PROGRAM 6:30 Softball Eliminations, Gyro Park. Air Force vs. IUI.C.S. Armentieres. Signals vs. R.C.A.S.C. 7:00 Football, Acropolis Hill-Canadian Scottish vs. Navy. 7:30 Carnival Features. Doors open 7 o'clock. 8:00 Gyro Playgrounds Gymnastic Display. 11:00 p.m. Dancing.