Tomorrow's Tides (rtcillo Standard Time) Friday, August 31, 1945 NORTHERN AND CEOTRALBRTrjt&H COLUMBIA'S NEWSPAPER Temperature 4 - Temperatures for the Prince She Rupert district during 24 hours I High : ending 5 axn. ? t zu:i ieei rr Low 1:42 5.7 feet IT: High 'S3 13:40 9.1 feet VOL. XXXIV, No. 201. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. 1945 PRICE FIVE CENTS Low . ... 45 - perforts wing past Mount Fujiyama Just before final surrender Japan, !ECHS TO EXPEL GERMAN- iLIAHS BY DEPORTATION Step On Road to Post-War Recovery Is Elimination of Traitorous Non-Slav Element PRAGUE, Aug. 30 (CP) Czechoslovakia struc- h on the road to recovery under President Eduard toes with initial promises of success but with a load of burdens. While the country tries to ake off the effects of six years of Nazi occupation exploitation, it also attempts a multi-phrased aoinet is lompli lete further Appointments Arc Jnnuunml by Prime lini.ster King pTTAWA, Aug. 30 0j In a big for announcements in Ot- h, Prime Minister Macken- King .yestefdijx, ,jpnade toe, Dst important list of dlsclos- He announced the ap-ntmcnt 5s. of Major H. F. O. Htees of Fredericton, N. B., Sinber for York-Sunbury, to ; post of fisheries minister. h the same time, lormer f lsh- mlnister Ernest Bertrand tomes postmaster general and ner war service minister J. McCann Is the new national rnuc minister. Hie war services department is split up among the other partments of the cabinet. io cabinet reorganization is complete. In moving, however, to fill the vtlng vacancies in the cabl- in preparation for the Par- nentarv session nnenlns' Sent- . - - - f --o 6, Mr, King did not pre- Irte the possibility of further iiganlzatlon after the present Hon, IBERALS AND INSERVATIVES JOINT MEET ?'he local provincial political (uatlon will be gone into hir er tonight when executives of Prince Rupert Liberals and nservatives get together to Mder line of action In the fthccmlng campaign. The outlook ls that the. two 'ties may get together in sup-'t i"sent of former Premier T. D. Uullo, who has signified his slre as seeking re-election as i independent. HOUR DAY TOSIBLE )Vnul,i Bring Chaotic Con- M'nons to Interior Lumber Industry, u is Contended PRINCE QEOROE, Aug. 30 tt "wwisnment of an eight- lr day WOnlH hrlnrr rihontl "dltlons In 142 lumber mills ween M-nriH nA ,,, vv aim uut no ti I' i' was c,aliried yesterday hrtv, BB' accuntant for the l" . r.n lnterlor Lumbermen's "uciation. voiced the contention " appearing hf,. Hton established by the Brlt-P Columbia al Relations. program which adds up to revolution. It is trying to take a controlled step toward the left, to expel some 3,000,000 Germans and Italians in what may rank as one of history's greatest pop ulatlon shifts, to nationalize In dustry under socialistic princi ples, to absorb as national treasure over 6,000,000 acres of land und Industries being confiscated from foreign and "unreliable" hands. Other projects, almost trivial lnvcornparlspn, Include cbllteraU ing the'last traces of the once-strong Sudeten German and Agrarian parties. Benes' leadership attempts harmony between Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia, the last with a memory of considerable autonomy under the Germans. It attempts to revive private business still uncertain of the future, produce more food by having millions work, restore popular government and economy to permit the little country to deal with the Soviet east and the capitalistic west, and satisfy elements which would accept the pre-war system as well as those whose hopes soared with the arrival of the Red Army-Many are optimistic because of Benes' popularity, though there are points of weakness In those below him. But through it all zealous patriots work to cleanse the land of so-called "non-&iav traitorous elements, and many who regarded themselves as exemplary patriots are struck In the process perhaps what Dr. Vladov Clementis, the acting foreign minister, calls growing pains in the reconstruction period. Government Is Wobbly The character of the government is transitory and uncertain. There is not even a provisional parliament. Benes and the men around him control the overall trend of affairs, but in every community so-called national committees assume such Independent local authority, leaving the administration spotty. Whether a leftist trend Is truly representative will not be known until the coming general elections are over. Czechoslovakia skimps for food, but if the miners return In strength, coal Is expected to be exported to Austria. The people, glad for U.NRRA relief, look toward trade and want American goods, especially machinery and raw materials, and an exchangeable currency. They also hope for an early trade treaty, Want to See Democracy in South America LONDON, Aug. 30 0 The London Times said In an edi torial yesterday that "In their desire to see a constitutional Argentine democracy effectively established, Britain and' the United States are wholly at one." MacArthur JAPANESE BRUTALITY Release of Allied Prisoners Of War Reveals Horrible Treatment TOKYO, Aug. 30 Oi The rescue of 500 Allied prisoners of war found at Aomorl near Yokohama has revealed the brutal conditions existing in the enemy, prisoner of war hospitals. Many of the prisoners were in a pitiful condition when released. The men suffered from open wounds, burns and fractures and are said to be the victims of thr worst malnutrition imaginable. The prisoners declared tha bestial beatings were common and that they were questioned In torture dens. NAVAL PLANS ARE UNKNOWN Rear-Admiral V. G. Brodeur Does Not Know What Future lias in Store for Prince Ituper Arriving here yesterday afternoon from Vancouver on an official inspection trip to H.M.C.S Chatham, Rear-Admiral V. G Brodeur, commanding office! Pacific Coast, Royal Canadlar Navy, told a Dally News reporter that he did not know what plan? the naval service had for this port now that war Is over. Although he declined to make any statement regarding how Prince Rupert would fit Into the Navy's peacetime plans, Rear Admiral Brodeur said that a statement of the service's future intentions would be made when the Dominion Parliament con venes next -week. The commanding officer Pa' clfic Coast was met at the" C.N. wharf by Commander M. A. Wood, naval-offlcer-ln-char.se. Prince Rupert, and Lieut.-Com-mander R. F. Astbury, executive officer, H.M.CJ5. Chatham. NATIONAL MEMORIAL City of Ottawa to Be, He-planned in Honor of Glorious Dead of Present War OTTAWA, Aug. 30 it) Steps are being taken, Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King announced last night, for a large planning program In the development of the national capital and surrounding area. He said that the government ls considering the possibility of making this development the nation's memorial to men who gave their lives In the present war. Canada and Newfoundland Possibility of Absorption ' Mentioned in Official Statement LONDON, Aug. 30 if The future of Newfoundland figured largely in statements made yesterday In London by Dominions Secretary Viscount Addison. The Viscount said that the new British Labor government now. has plans In operation which will, It ls hoped, lead to progress In Newfoundland in the coming 12 months. Viscount Addison said that any proposal that Canada should absorb Newfoundland would be a matter for the two countries themselves to decide rather than the British government. Newfoundland at present is governed by a commission of three British civil servants and three Newfoundlanders. CHINA'S PREMIER VISITING OTTAWA OTTAWA, Aug. 30 China's premier, T. V. Soong, and several members of the Chinese cabinet are expected to arrive at the Canadian 'capital tomorrow at noon. The party from China will remain in Ottawa for several days, RECORD LOAD OF SALMON LANDED VICTORIA, Aug. 30 What ls believed to be the largest load of salmon ever landed on the coast was brought here by the Kyuquot Co-operative 79-foot packer Co-cperative IV. The vessel had 168,000 pounds valued at $27,000. AMERICANS MOVE OUT Reducing; United States Air Force Activities in Northwest Canada EDMONTON, Aug. 30 (J The Alaskan Division of the United States Army Air Force Air Transport command which ferried thousands of planes and ons of war material for Rus-la since October three years igo will go on a peacetime basis. It is announced by Col. H. C. Klellng, deputy commander of ihe Alaskan Division, that there vill be a cutback In military personnel and some bases Fort St. John, Fort Nelson and Watson Lake in British Columbia and Morthway In Alaska will revert to status of operating loca- .lons. Between 1800 and 3000 men .vll be returned to the United States within a wek for re-isslgnment to continental stations or for separation from military service. WHOLE NATION IS TO BLAME President Truman Speaks On Responsibility For Tearl Harbor Catastrophe WASHINGTON. B-.C Auf. 30 (CP) President Truman said: today that he believed the whole of the United States .as much as any individual was responsible for the Pearl Harbor disaster when the Japanese sneak attack on the Pacific base destroyed or, damaged the major portion of the United States fleet. Speaking at a news conference, Mr, Truman told leport-ers that he had no objection lo a court-martial but he had no intention of ordering, one. An Army board of inquiry report, made public yesterday, held General George C. Marshall as partly responsible for the Tearl Harbor disaster. The President oreviously told reporters that, if court-martial proceedings were indicated, prompt and fair trials would be held. Correspondence Course Enrolment Increase VICTORIA, Aug. 30 A steady Increase In enrolment for Department of Education correspondence courses for High School and Senior Matriculation subjects' ls announced by Hon. H. G. T. Perry, minister of education. BIG CATCH OF TUNA LANDED VANCOUVER, Aug. 30 ) catch nf ti.na fish worth 44.190 and believed to be one of the lareest catches in this area was landed here this week. AFRICAN YOUTH . ACCRA, Gold Coast, 0 A Youth Centre has been formed to encourage young people in the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of a healthy social life, and to promote the welfare of the community generally. Literary and social clubs are to be formed. WICKFORD, Essex, Eng (CP) A talking and performing budge rigar raised 17 (about $76) for the local Red Cross fund with his salestalk. Government Agent Norman A. Watt is leaving tonight on the Prince Rupert for a trip to Vancouver and Victoria. and Allies A Ihipyard Mas hire Flames Raging Today in Great Kaiser riant at Portland PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 30 A great, fire was raging at noon today in the Kaiser shipyard here although being brought under control. One man was dead and another 'Injured and millions of dollars damage already done to six ships and the plant itself. The fire started from oil being ignited in a welding Shop. 1 Workeis dived into the basin (o escape the flames and heal and one was drowned. WILfDISBAND PACIFIC FORCE No Canadian Occupation To Be Sent to Japan, Prime ."Minister announces OTTAWA, Aug. 30 Prime Minister King announces that the Canadian Pacific army and air force will be disbanded as soon as Japan formally signs the surrender papers. He adds that Canada does not plan on sen&ng an occupation fotce to Japan. Air Minister Gibson at the same time disclosed that Royal Canadian Air Force release centres will work seven days a week to release 46,000 personnel In the next two months. This will mean more than doubling the output of the centres at present. PATTULLO TELLS VICTORIA HE IS RUNNING AGAIN VICTORIA, Aug. 30 Q) Re turning here from the north. Former Premier T. D. Pattullo announced yesterday 'his Intention of seeking re-election as an Independent In his home riding of Prince Rupert which he has represented for almost thirty years. He said he expected a stiff battle at the polls. COULD REDUCE LIQUOR PRICES Provinces Have This Power, Says Ottawa Statement OTTAWA, Aug. 30 Ot Reductions in the retail price of liquor may be brought about by action of the provincial liquor commissions without waiting for a reduction in the federal excise tax. The provincial commissions may make the reduction If they wish to give up part of the Increase they placed on the liquor price gii their own account in 1943. The federal tax per gallon of proof spirits ls $11, CARGO SHIP IS LAUNCHED New Canadian Pacific Vessel Takes to Water in Scotland PORT GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 30 ! The Canadian Pa clftc Steamships' 10,000-ton car U Beaverde.ll was launched Monday at Port Glasgow. This smP ana tnree olners unaer con struction will replace the orlgl nal Canadian Pacific fleet of Beaver class ships which was lost during the war. Among the guests was the 75-year-old corriedlan Sir Harry Lauder. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs. D. C. Coleman, wife of the president of the Canadian Pacific. G. M. Christie, formerly of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board here, passed through Prince Rupert yesterday en-route to Ketchikan. Mr. Christie will Join the Unuk Mining Co. with which he now holds a position. LONDON As soon as additional staff ls available, London passenger' transport board will put more buses on the road, Popular Pictur.e Being Run Again So sreat was the dw . for use as souvenir ci;SS . he recent issue of theDLry"News in which a new air view of the downtown business section was published that the Issue has now run out. In response to popular demand, the picture is being run again today on page three. Extr "copies may be obtained at the Dally News office. Local PioLi.-r Is Deputy Minister William II. Stuart, who will be remembered by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway pioneers as resident engineer alor tv local line from 1911 to 1914. nas been appointed deputy minister of public works and highways for the province of Nova Scotia. For the past 10 yean he had been Halifax manager of the War Assets Corporation. Bulletins PRISONERS OF JAPS OTTAWA Another Canadian Army man is facing court-martial for aiding the enemy with information after the Dieppe raid. He is private Edward Martin ot Riverside, Ontario. He pleads innocent. RECOMMENDS WATERWAY WASHINGTON President Truman announced today he would recommend to Congress completion ot the St. Lawrence waterway project. BUTTER COUPONS EXPIRE OTTAWA Butter coupon ,90 to 115 will expire tomorrow, Wartime Prices and Trade Eoard announces. SEATTLE WANTS AIR LINE SEATTLE Seattle is putting up a fight to get on the main air line route northward instead of Edmonton. TODAY'S STOCKS (Courtesy of 8. D. Johnston) VANCOUVER Bralorne 16.75 B.R. Con .162 B.R.X 15 Cariboo Quartz 2.50 Dentonia 18 Grull Wihksne 15 Hedley Mascot 1.09 Mlnto 09 Pend Oreille 1.90 Pioneer : 6.00 Premier Border .06 Premier Gold 1.65 Privateer 48 Reeves McDonald 40 Reno m '. 07',2 Salmon Gold 21 Sheep Creek 1.40 Taylor Bridge .75 Whitewater 01 y2 Vananda .46 Congress ll'j Pacific Eastern 07 Oils A.P. Con 14 Calmont' 21 C. & E 1.75 Foothills 1.35 Home 3.60 TORONTO Beattie 1.63 Buffalo Canadian 37 Consolidated Smelters 69.00 ' Giant Yellowknlfe 7.35 Hardrock 86 Kerr Addison lS.OO5 Little Long Lac 1.95 Madsen Red Lake 2.95 MacLeod Cockshutt .... 3.15 Donalda 1.15 Moneta 72 Pickle Crow 4.20 Jolict Quebec 71 San Antonio 4.90 Sherrit Gordon 65 Steep Rock 2.84 Senator Rouyn 83 Homer 35 Jacknlfe .25 Bobjo , 19 God's Lake 47 Lynx .'. 53 Weather Forecast North Coast and Queen Char lottes Light to moderate winds, fair to partly cloudy and mild, local light fa? at night and early morning. re in OCCUPATION BY THOUSANDS IN NIPPON Commander-in-Chief to Make His Headquarters in Yokohama Nips See Dazzling Supply of Power TOKYO, Aug. 30 (CP) The Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific General Douglas Mac-Arthur has landed at the Atsugi airdrome near Tokyo and, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation, now is Yokohama-bound. The General is expected to make his headquarters in Yokohama Hong Kong Reoccupied Admltal Harcourt and Strong British Naval Force Steams Into Port Today SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 30 (CP) A strong British naval force, commanded by Rear Admiral C. H. J. Harcourt, entered the port of Hong Kong today to re-occupy the crown colony, British fleet headquarters announced. The British aircraft carrier Indomitable and the Canadian auxiliary cruiser Prince Robert are in the fleet at Hong Kong; EXILE GOV'T IS APPROVED But Mexico Has Not Yet Officially Recognized Spanish Republicans MEXICO' CITY, Aug. 30 ftW The new Spanish republican government-ln-exlte has 'Mexican approval, buY as yet ho of fidlat Mexican recognition! 'The-acting Mexican minister of foreign affairs, Manuel Tello, has announced that Mexico will be pleased to continue with the new government the cordial relations that have always existed between his country and Spain. Diplomatic circles are uncertain as to the announcement's significance but the Spanish republicans are Interpreting Tel-lo's action as a recognition of their government since Mexico maintains no dlmplomatlc relations with Franco's government in Madrid. General DeGaulle Leaves For Home OTTAWA, Aug. 30 ) Last night Ottawa said good-bye to the leader of the French provisional government. Gen. Charles de Gaulle took off from Rock-cllffe airport bound for France. SPURIOUS SUGAR RATION TICKETS More Than Half Million Bogus Coupons in Quebec District QUEBEC, Aug. 30 Oi More than half a million counterfeit sugar ration coupons are In circulation In the Quebec district. This as stated yesterday In Que bec City at the arraignment of Luclen Outllet, a Quebec mer chant, who was found guilty of charges of selling 200 bags of sugar and accepting 20,000 coun terfelt coupons for them. The merchant was fined $100 and costs. I Japan FORCES LAND the port city of the Japanese capital. The formal surrender ceremony will take place .on Sunday aboard the American battleship Missouri. The, com bined British - American - Australian fleet forces now are ly ing in a dazzling display of naval power In Tokyo Bay. Thousands of Allied airborne troops have now landed, by transports and bombers on the enemy home islands and have entered Yokohama without meeting opposition. The troops which entered the port city found It reduced to a shanty-i town by Allied bombings. Many Japanese are living in shacks make of scrap or In caves. However, some modern!: build ings still are intact nn the heart .of the city. These build ings have been cleaned up for use by Allied authorities. Other Allied units meanwhile to the strength of 10,000 men havelanded Inside Tokyo Bay to occupy the big Yokosuka naval base. Forty thousand men had been landed up to today. The total number may teach half a mll-Uon. There was only One, untoward Incident whe.n ,a. Japahese antl-, aircraft bakery fired onWAm-erlcart plane" which was n-jt dam-ageiE-; : tf'?$?T' " ' A correspondent says the Japanese are apathetic to the occupant. There are "polite but not fawning and a learn of hate can be detected In some eyes." Write Off Lend Lease Such Is Recommendation of President Truman WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 30 Oj President Truman recommended to Congress today that $42,000,000,000 spent on lend-lease should be written, qffbe-cause the United States had received value for the rriopjby'!In other ways through helping to achieve victory over the enemies of the United States Germany and Japan, Further betyejerj f le and six million dollars had been returned in reverse lndtlejass. Any. attempt to collect lend-lease would have adverse effect on world trade. ARGENTINA UNSETTLED Seems No Nearer General Election Than Before BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 30 0 Argentina seems no nearer a national election than before- The Argentine minister of the interior, Hortensil Quijano, says that the government Intends' to take no action before December In carrying out President Farrell's promise of a national eelctlon before the end of this year. CANADIAN LEGION (B. E. S. L.) Presents ... GAYLAND Victory Cariiiviil of Fun and Frolic! RIDES GAMES PRIZES September 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Seventh Street between Second and Third Avenues IN AID OF LEOTON POPPY FUND 11 m