St. John's Daily Star, 1919-07-26

              The St. John's Daily Star  \ur Average Daily Circulation. June, 7,813 sdfdsafNett>fotmdl*mci THE WE A THER Probs—Moderate S.W. Winds: Fair and Warm, VOLUME V. ($3.00 per Annum) SATURDAY, JULY JULY 26,1919. (PRICE: One Cent.) No. m BORDEN IN BAD? Eight Out of Nine Provincial Premiers Attending the Canadian Liberal Convention.BORDEN LOSES P. E. I. PROVINCE ATTAWA. July 25.—The defeat of " the conservative government in Prince Edward's Island is expected to jcsult in eight out of nine provincial nemiers attending the national liberal convention in Ottawa, on August 5, 6, and 7. Credentials to attend the convention had already been extended to 'ohn H. Bell as leader of the liberal imposition in Prince Edward's Island. It i? expected Mr. Bell will now be called upon to form a government for the Island and will attend the con vention as one of the provincial premiers.Ontario is now the only province in ihe dominion with a conservative administration. The selection of a chairman for the (onvention is arousing considerable c'scussion. It is probable that joint chairmen, one' French and one Eng- Ibe chosen. The names of in Lormer Gouin, premier of Quelec and Premier Murray, of Nova Scotia are suggested in this conn*CllCn.. Nothing, however, will be determined officially till the national uwimiUee meets toward the end of the month. ■ > Withholds Plan. Washington, D. 25—Pies. Vilson does not plan to present the defensive treaty with France to the senate until after he returns from his :ourof.the country. This statement m made to-day, at the White HoiKe. ■ a* l-  Mr. Wm. Elton, wife and child, ieaves for the old country by the r!achem today. The fishing on the local grounds ivas considered very good yesterday, ie traps doing exceptionally well Weekly Out On Monday Neither The Star nor The Post could issue in regular size again today, the necessary paper supplies not having yet reached the city. It is hoped, however, to have both papers back to regular size on Monday, when the weekly edition of The Star will be issued. DECENTRALISATION New Policy ofq Kolchak Government is Announced. Paris, July 25—Radical decentral isation in the reconstruction of Russia's policy of Admiral Kolchak, at Omsk, according to Sergius Samsonoff, foreign minister of the Omsk government.A detailed explanation of this pol icy and a general outline of the political plan of the Kolchak govt- was given today by M. Samsonoff who returned from London where he confered with British officials. . 1 » IS HERE ON VISIT Mr. Phil Morgan, of Toronto, arrived by the Sachem yesterday on a vacation. While here he intends to visit the West Coast in search of the speckled 'uns, accompanied by two visitors who arrived by the same boat It is fifteen years ago since Mr. Morgan visited here last. His friends were delighted to see him yesterday and looking so well. ■ am> a Theschr. "Russel Tine" finished loading drummed fish at Goodridges today an will sail for Barbadoes A most attractive sports program has been arranged for the Mount Cashel garden party on Wednesday next. There will be a pony race, boys race, baseball and many other items- All that is needed to make the event even more successful than in the past is fine weather. The remains of the late Stan Walsh, who died at Bell Island, as the result of an accident, were brought to theh city yesterday. The funeral takes place from his father's residence this afternoon. CORN IS WAYUP • Drought and Heat Lift Corn Market on Chicago' Change — Oats Shows Sympathetic Trend. 1 NEW YORK STOCK MARKET LIVELY £HICAGO, 111.. July 25-Drought and heat tended today to lift the ! corn market. Indications were for continued rainless weather and for tern perature above normal. High record prices for corn in Argentina and on hogs in Chicago were also bullish. Opening corn quotations which ranged from J/g cent to P/8 cent up, with September at to 1.96!/2 and December at 1.66Jx4 to 1 were followed by moderate reactions for initial top figures. Oats sympathized with the corn strength. Demand, however, was light after opening unchanged to Y& higher including September at 80% to 807/8. Wains on Wall Street New York, July 25.—Wa1l Street, with scarcely an exception, the 'he gains of the opening were materially extended, although trading lack d, yesterdays' activity and scope. Shipping assumed greated prorAihnce on the two four-point gains in marines, Atlantic Gulf and Pacific ■ «lail. Crucible beat the steels at a ivc-point advance; motors and accessories two to five, shipments an average of two points, and tobacco, 1> ather, textile and distilling issues two to eight. Rails, excepting Reading and New "laven remained lifeless and metals were dull. Call money opened at six to seven and a half higher. Poincare Back in Paris From Visit to Belgium Paris, July 25,—President Poincare arrived today from his visit to Belgium. Before he left Belgium he telegraphed King Albert a message of thanks for the hospitality shown him, and said that the enthusiastic greetings given him as the representative of France would remain in the hearts of all Frenchmen who rejoice to feel that their country is in complete accord with Belgium. LIVERPOOL WEDDING Miss "Bunny" Bowring Married in England, To-day Miss "Bunny" Bowring, daughter of the late Henry A. Bowring, Esq., vill be married at Liverpool, England, to-day to Mr. Gilbert Brown, a prominent merchant of Liverpool, who has large business interests in tli" Argentine. Miss Bowring who was born in St. John's, is a niece of Sir Edgar R. Bowring and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Monroe. The Post joins with other Newfoundland friends in wishing her every happiness. -——' * ■ — Canadian Constructor Dies at His Power Plant •Winnipeg, July 25—A. C. Mc- Kenzie, for many years an outstanding figure in the construction work of Western Canada, died suddenly today at the scene of his last enterprise, the big power plant on the Winnipeg River. He was about 56 3'ears of age. SACHEM SAILS.  S.S. Sachem sails today for Liverpool taking the following passengers: Miss Lilla Cornick, Mr. and Mrs. I and child, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. White and child, Mrs. H.E. Goodman and 2 children, Rev. Bro. Perry, Jas. c \!oran, R. G. Watson, Capt. H. Mar- « in, Rev. Capt. Nangle, Rev. Fr. Sheehan, J Davenport, Mr. Hugh Cameron, Robt. Smith, Pte. H. Snow, Rev. L. H. Barton, wife and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Prasnion and infant, John J. Oxley, Miss Sloan, Mrs. < Green. OPORTO STOCKS.  This Last 1 Week W/eek. r Newfoundland ._.. _...67,855 67,562 Consumption. 4,347 5,228 Norwegian 15,980 16,635 t Consumption 645 1,057 c ■ ■ • Th* *% Seal, Capt. Raswlell. arrived yesterday afternoon from f North Sydney with a cargo of coal \ to Baine Johnston & Co, J r CANADIAN LIBERAL CONVENTION.— Three Western Premiers who will attend: (1) Hon. T. C. Norris, Premier of Manitoba; (2), Hon. W. M. Martin, Premier of Saska Vchewan; (3) Hon. Charles Stewart, Premier of Alberta. GOOD REGATTA IS EXPECTED I Committee Arranges Programme for the 13th August. A MEETING of the regatta committee was held in the T. A. Hall last night, Mr. A. Hiscock in the chair and a large attendance present. After the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted, Mr. Hiscock informed the committee that Mr. Higgins and himself had an interview with His Excellency the Gov ernor during the day, as to what arrangements were to be made as to the arrival of the Prince of Wales. It was pointed out that in all probability the Prince will arrive on the morning of the 12th, when a formal landing will be made. A parade will take place through the town, and upon arriving at the House of Assembly, a presentation will be made from the steps to the gallant men who so heroically rendered assistance to the lives on board the Florizel at the time of the disaster. In the afternoon a garden party will \>t held. It was the earnest desire of the committee to do all possible in making the visit of the Prince of Wales an eventful one and it was hoped that the trade would cooperate with them by making the 12th day a whole holiday, but should a holiday not be acceded to, all plans and preparations that have been made will be carried out. Regatta Day will be held on the 13th day of August, the day after the Prince's arrival. On that morning the Prince accompanied by His Excellency the Governor and suite will proceed to the course at 10 o'clock and the Prince will be at liberty to take in as many races as possible in •the morning, because it is understood he will be leaving our shores about 12 o'clock. After that the regatta will be proceeded with as formerly.The money prizes, $40, $20 and $10 has been increased to $50, $30 and $20. Hon. W. C. Job who has been on the honorary list of members for a considerable time, and owing to the interest he has taken in the regatta, was again made an honorary member. Mr. Hiscock announced that Mr. Job presented $50 00 to be devoted to any prize the regatta committee may decide upon. When this announcement was made it was received by acclamation by a large number applause from all present- Requisitions were received from the truckmens crews that they receive medals instead of money, which was agreed upon by the committee. The making of the medals have been awarded to R. H. Trapnell & Co., having been the lowest tender. » • TRAIN NOTES. Thursday's west bound arrived in Port au Basques 815 pm. yesterday- Today's express is due at 3 o'clock The Glencoe's express left Port au- Basques 8.25 am. The trains are making better time, cross-country trains running practically schedule- The Carbonear and Trepassey trains are on time. Sagona, north St- Athony- The Danish schr. Ofelia, is loading dry fish at G- M. Barrs- The Clintonia is loading for Oporto. The schr- Gossip hauled into Goodridges yesterday. The schr- Jean Campbell, is ready to sail from Goodridge's with load of dry codfish for Brazil. The Muriel B. Walters sails to-day for Gaultos with a cargo of salt- She will load dry fish there for the foreign market. BULGARS PAY BIG DAMAGES Rumania, Serbia and Greece Are Paid War IndemnityParis, July 25—Rumania and Serbia are awarded the greater part of more than a billion franks, indemni.y, demanded under the Bulgarian peace terms which are nearly finished, according to The Excelsior. The remainder of the amount will be giv en to Greece, the paper says. a am a ■— FLEET GOES THRU THE PANAMA CANAL American Warships at Colon on Way To Atlantic. Colon, July 25—The newly created Pacific Fleet of the United States r.avy steamed into Colon at dawn t.' is morning the warship after taking oil and coal were to go through the Gatun locks, the first stage of the Panama Canal to journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific. ■ » No Artificial Support For the Dollar Exchange London, July 25—Mr. Chamber.-lain, chancellor of the exchequer, told the house of commons to-day that he did not think it would be wise, under present conditions, to leturn to the policy of giving artificial support to the dollar exchange policy abandoned several months ago. B. I. S. ARE BEATEN BY SAINTS' TEAM Irish Lose in Footer.—Score is Three r Goals to One. A quarter of an hour late, as us•ial, the Saints and 8.1.5. lined up for the first time this season, last evening, before a large crowd of spectators. In the firs half he teams scored one goal each; in the second the Saints scored twice and only the good goal keeping of Delaney saved many more, as the Saints kept the ball in the Irish territory all the time scoring corners innumerable. In 'his half the Irish did not score and the game ended 3-1 in favor of the Saints. 1 lirir forward line put up the finest ' exhibition of combination and . foot work witnessed in the league games sa for this season, and altogether outclassed the 8.1.5. The game was fairly clean and Em- Cnurchill, who was referee was continually applauded by the grand stand for the way he "picked _ 'em up." I During the half time interval the youngsters played the hard-case-ki<ls r! md all chased the ball around the field, but r>o goals were scored, \itr- \ erett True's letter in The Star yes- i terday afternoon had apparently been read by the policemen on duty c s he strolled around the field. The players were: B. I. S.—Delaney, goal; Fox and Alsop, backs; Rawlins, Ryan, O'Reilly halves; Devine, Kelly, Buckingham, Nurse, Skinner, forwards. SAINTS—Lush, goal; CrawiforcJ and Chancey, backs; Hammond, Buns, Elton, halves: Munn, Kendrick Patterson, Young, Burridge, forwards GLENCOES PASSENGERS Rev. Fr. Pinaeult, Mrs- C Fitzgerald, Mrs R- Rose, P. and Mrs- Hynes. W. J- Pike, A- E. Shaw, S. and Mrs- Sirchin, W. J- Canvalto, P P. Darby, J. Finny, Miss J- Howell— a am a POLICE COURT. Two labourers of Barr's were fined for fighting, and ordered to sign 1 onds for fujure good behavior. A female character of the road, | well known in police circles, was d.arged with being drunk, was sent down for thirty days. „. , m ji BIG CORPORATION DOUBLES CAPITAL »  New Capitalisation of Standard Oil To Be $200,000,000 New York, July 25—The Standard Oil Co., of New Jersey, today announced a proposed increase in its capital stock of $100,000,000 which virtually doubles the present capitalization.The new stock will be at seven per cent preferred, but no voting, and will be offered to present shareholders at 6 par. WILSON TO CONSIDER SOME RESERVATIONS Must Make Concessions to Get Senate To Ratify Treaty. Washington, July 25—President Wilson, to-day, promised to give earn i est consideration to the five proposed reservations to the peace treaty and the , League of Nations covenant which were presented to him by Sena tor Spencer, republican Missouri. The Senator told the president the reservations would have to be agreed upon if the treaty was to be ratified by the Senate. 1■ ♦ i CONCERT, ST.CLARES Young Ladies Present Most Enjoyable Programme An enjoyable concert was held last night at St. Clare's Home, LeMarchant Road, a combined school for girls and home for working girls, un dcr the direction of the Sisters of Meicy. Ihe entertainment was given prin cipali} by the junior pupils who rendered the various songs, dialogues, violin and piano duets and recitations in j manner that reflected credit upon themselves and their teachers. LilMe Miss ODea was particularly pleasing. Ihe proceeds amountea to about $30 which will be given to charity. t'r antfi.-cmfwy hrlu fwwrrddl ~  Orphanage Garden Party- Arrangements Made A meeting of the men's committee *n connection with the C. E. garden party was held at the C. L. B. armoury last .evening when various n:atters were disfcussed. As the Wednesday following Reratta Day Tuesday Aug. 12th will not be a holiday the garden party v ill likely have to be postponed agam. A meeting of the joint committee will be held next week to consider the matter. ■ •» i I Diana, left St. John's for Labrador j t yesterday morning. jl 'BIRDS' STRIKE Air Pilots Refuse Duty Until Cashered Comrades Are Reinstated By U. S. Government. , <|  AERIAL MAIL " IS HELD UP JjEW YORK, July 25—A strike of aerial mail pilots began today, no • aviator appearing to take out the :. plane with Chicago mail due to start for Beliefont, Pa., at 5 a. m. This str'ke, the first of its kind in the country, follows the refusal of the ' post office department to reinstate two pilots discharged for refusing to tmkt I out planes Tuesday, on account of fog. Service Disarranged. 1 Washington, July 25—While the • Washington-New York air mail left '* on time to-day, despite the strike of i pilots, the post office department had ■ no official reports at noon to shoto rhat any others were in flight. The report from Chicago, however, rays the machines in the western division were "leaving on time." « a , FALLS FROM WAGGON AND IS BADLY HURT Jack Costello Badly Injured It Taken To Hospital. Yesterday evening about 7 o'clock, 9 young man named Jack Costello, who resides with his parents on Wickford Street, was driving the express waggon of the American Aerat Waters Co. by whom he is employed, along Patrick Street and when at the corner of Patrick and Hamilton streets he fell from the waggon head hist, pulling a couple of cases of bottles over with him as he fell. He was taken to the basement of Wesley Church nearby, and an ambulance and doctor were summoned.The doctor pronounced him not seriously hurt and he was taken home. He is badly bruised about the head but is apparently all right otherwise. REID'S SHIPS Dundee arrived at Lewisporte 10.--35 a.m. yesterday- Clyde arrived at Port Union 425 p.m. yesterday- Argyle, no report since leaving Placentia on 24th., . Ethic, left Humbermouth 7 p.m. yesterday- Glencoe, arrived Port au Basques 7.20 a.m- yesterday Home, Left Fortune Hr- 10 am. yesterday coming to Lewsporte- Kyle, left Port au Basques 9 p.m. yesterday- Meigle, left Placentia for west 9 a.m. yesterday. a awM » SHIPPING The Welsh steamer Ownen, and the litle steamer Wren came off dock this morning, and the Dellercnac, leaking from Harbour Grace, For The Season BATHING SUITS $2.10 Balbriggan Underwear *lsc« garment Motoring GLOVES In Tan and Black With Gauntlet Cuff ASSORTED PRICES Bowring Bros, Ltd. VICTORY For Newfoundland. I During the last year of the war it was difficult to get "VIC- m TORY" flour in this country, owing to large contracts (outside) n which had to be filled. Now all obstacles are removed, and "VIC- $ TORY" is again to be had. 1% j "VICTORY" flour which was so popular a year ago, has all the constituents which go to make up a perfect food, and con- n tains no useless stuffing. When the barrel you are using is emp'y, fi get a barrel of "VICTORY" and note the difference. It costs no more than any oth- *i er No. 1 flour. Your dealer has it, cr will • < have it in a day or two. | Trade Supplied By FRANKLIN'S AGENCIES, UC. 433 Water Strest