St. John's Daily Star, 1920-02-13

              The St. John's Daily Star Our Average Dai/yCfrcu/afion* December S&35 I Y\^j ThE WLA THE PRrobs Strode Weis and Gales. VOL. VI <PRICE: One Cent); FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1920 ($3,00 per Annum.), '* V, *" ' ' %} * jBm^m ALLIES RAISE STRONG OBJECTION TO THE SIZE OF THE GERMAN ARMY IS SEVERE ON LEAGUE labor Member Strongly Ur ges Revision of Many Fea tares of Peace Treaty 10NDPN. J eb- '2—Most of today's " session of the commons was occup ed in the discussion or a motion of William James Thorne, Labor Mem tar ot Westham, in favor of a revision of the Peace Treaty which he subjected to criticism. The most interesting suggestion of the whole debate on the subject emanated from Lord Robert Cecil that the league of nations should send two international commissions to Russia to ascertain the exact conditions and to fix provisional boundaries of border.VOTERS VERY ANXIOUS TO SEVER CONNECTION WITH GERMAN EMPIRE Schleswig Plebiscite Ends In Sweeping Victory For Danes Over Germans- COPENHAGEN, Feb. 12—Denmark won an overwhelming victory in the plebiscite p" :n tfop nrovince ol .sch!eswg by which the further status of that district wus determined accord ing to ofiicial figures issued here this morning. These figures show that Danish adherents cast 75.023 votes while the Germans polled but 25.037. Canada's Help-We!cotar. " -"*- London, Feb.. 13. — Particularly hearty cheers were given in the House of Commons last night when Austin' Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, intimated that the Canadian government desired to make contributions towards the relief of Central Lurope. ♦-•-.  The weather was calm and fine along the line of railway last night. Messrs. Stan Shortall and James P. DufTey are passengers leaving here by the s.s. Rosalind this morning for m> York on a two months vacation. WASHINGTON—From a pennies? boy of an lowa farm to Secretary of Agriculture in President Wilson's cabinet and millionaire, [arm paper publisher. Such- nasi been the rise of Edwin T. Meredith, in his life span of 43 years. He succeeds David Houston, whoj becomes Secretary of the Treas* ury. SAGONA TO ATTEMPT RESCUE OF PROSPERO Coastal Steamer Still Held in Solid Sheet of Ice and Ice Breaker Will Try to Get Her Out YESTERDAY morning Capt. Field of the Prospero wired the minister of shipping that during the past twentyfour hours the ship had drifted to a point twelve miles E.N.E. of Joe Batt's Head and was still jammed in the sacis sheet - - This was the only message received from the ship during the day and it is to be presumed there was not much further change in her position. The ship has still supplies of food on board though fresh meat and a few other articles have run out. The Sagona is being despatched to the Prospero's assistance this morning with coal, supplies and explosives to bread up the ice. Every effort will be made to reach and free the imprisoned ship. The s.s. Terra Nova, sails for Sydney this afternoon for a cargo of coal. Earl Curzon's Appeal For Co-operation Between the Nations of the Entente Has Created a Powerful Impression Paris* Feb. 12—A question of extreme difficulty must be settled at the coming conference of the allied premiers in London, according to Paris newspapers which, however, express the conviction that negotiation's will re I suit in a close agreement on all questions. Several lay special emphasis upon the speech of Earl Curzon Kedelston, British Secretary of State for foreign affairs before yesterday's meeting of the council of the league of nations and say his appeal for cooperation between allies has a particular application to the French. EXECUTIVE WILL DEAL WITH CHARTER SOON Notified by Premier To That Effect- Veterans Ask Tax Exemption Insurance for Frostbitten Employees THE weekly session of the municipal council took place yesterday, with the mayor and all the councillors present. A letter was read from the prime minister that the matter of the city charter would be submitted to he executive government at an early date. The deputy minister of agriculture asked if W.D. Rose, who lost his fishing property at Portugal cove, could get permission to cut timber on the crown lands in the vicinity of Winsor lake. This request could not be acceded to as it has always been the policy of the council to preserve the I water supply. I Agreed to extend water main on South Side to the Imperial Oil Co's premises as soon as weather permits. C.ON. Conroy, on behalf of one of the owners of property in Lir.scottV Iftne, wrote that for the present and while building costs continued to advance, the proposed improvements in t^JsWy?*^^ «*• the: general public than the proprietors of the-frontages affected. His objections are to be noted The Great War Veterans' Association asked that their building be exempted from taxation. The city has no power to exempt any building except churches and schools. Mr. C.E. Hunt, representing the manufacturers' accident insurance company, will pay insurance claim for sanitary employees frostbitten while working at night in the recent cold spurt. Fearn and Co. were permitted to repair building, Water Street. Ordered that the city engineer investigate as to the light broken some time ago on Alexander Street, the Reid Company having reported that owing to continued breaking, it had to be taken away altogether. Mr. EJ. Ridgely, who tendered for one of the houses on Quidi VidT Road, is to be told that he must make an initial payment. The Reid Co. reported on a number of gulHes 'required at  places along the street railway track. The solicitor is to be consulted as to the Reid Co's liability. He also reported generally on work for outside departments. Inspector General Shows Interest in City Firemen Inspector General Hutchings has inaugurated a day school for the fire I men at-the Central Fire Hall and 23 pupils are now listed in the class. Sergt- O'Neill is in charge, and rapid orogress has already been made in trie p's and q's of education. Inspector General Hutchings is to be congratulated for his latest stride in bettering conditions of the men of the brigade. • mm » POLICE COURT Two drunk and disorderlies were fined $2 or seven days. The owner of a dry goods store on Water Street who was summoned for each of the Municipal Act in failing to comply with the regulations regarding the clearing of snow from the roofs of houses was fined . $2 and costs. • ram m , REPORT FROM OPORTO Ihe following message has been received by the Board of Track: "Schooners Hazel Tfahey, General Currie, Donald 11, Ricketts V£., have entered at Oporto. The Cor. sair, [Udjv St. John, Smuggler and Triton" aw» outside and llie freedom r has ben ordered on to Leghorn/ No word was received yesterday as )to whether the s.s. Digby, had left Liverpoo1 MAY NOT RESUME DUTIES IN THE U. S. A. Not Known Whether Earl Grey Will Return to Washington as Ambassador t lONDON, Feb. 12—Replying to a question in the house today as to ; whether Viscount Grey would return i to Washington as British Ambassador and if not, who would be his succes- I sor. Premier Lloyd George said he r was unable to make any statement . on the subject. BOLSHEVIK MENACE ON THE INCREASE London, Feb. 12—Pursuit by the Bolsheviki of die remnants of General Denekine's forces Into Crimea, launcking of an expected Red attack on north Russian front in Dvina sector and the conclusion of Lettish operations against the Reds are pouted to by military observers as the most salient developments of die past week's operations in Russia, as reported to the war office. ■ mm ■ - NOTE OF ENTENTE NOT YET RECEIVED Berlin Still Waiting to Hear Tenor of German Ultimatum Regarding Terms of Treaty D__RLIN, Feb-. 12—German foreign office authorities have not as yet re• ccived the note which is reported to have been forwarded by Premier Mil• ler and threatening Germany with indefinite occupation of the Rhineland Province because of non-fulfilment of treaty obligations. On the contrary it is stated that German negotiations with France concemmg the difficulties encountered in making coal deliveries have not been concluded. -- __ , . AMERICA IS WARNED OF MENACE OF FUTURE Currency, Controller Tells Nation Urgent, Vital Need of Times is WASHINGTON, Feb. 12—Warning that present prosperity aad activity indicated by banking fibres may heccme artificial and deceptive was t-\en today by John Ske'.toi? W'lHams In his own annual report as Comptroller of the Cunency. ?.arge volumes of money cannot mean an in-t crease of real wealth while there 13 a decrease of production. The accunulaiicn and movement of securities end currency represent abnormally inflated values and no country c.in be enriched by merely putting on di-, rninished supplies of essentials. —  PAISLEY ELECTION RETURNS London, Feb. 12—The announcement* of the result of today's parliamentary electron in Paisley constituency, in which former Premier As, quith is a candidate, will not be made until February 25, according to a statement published here this morning CARNIVAL IS CALLED OFF * The adults ice carnival did not take place at the Parade Rink . last 1 night. The postponement was made necessary owing, to the poor condition of the ice. The management decided on Tuesday night next as the night for the masquerade. VALENTINE SOCIABLE The ladies of the Congregational Church are holding a valentine sociable in the lecture hall tonight. A fine programme of music will be the outstanding feature of the entertainment. Teas will be served while candy and ice cream will be for The Sachem is expected to leave > Halifax for this port to-day. UNITE TO SOLVE HELP PROBLEM WASHINGTON—Mrs, Albert Sydney Burleson, wife of the post- I | master general, and Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the secretary ofJ jthe navy with other women of social prominence in Washington, 'have banded together in the Housekeepers' Alliance for mutual [protection in dealing with their domestic workers. Their creed (provides for mutual aid in solving the servant problem as wall as {improving conditions lor their help. " !/■ 11 '" Back to the Land and Revision of Tariff Is Slogan of Leader of Canadian Liberals OTTAWA, Feb. 12—An immedi on foodstuffs, as well as on machiner tion within Canada, together with an back to the land featured the address Liberal Party, to the Ottawa retail g tonight. Any revision of the tariff, h ried out with the interests of all sectio in that way could the present unduly come. ! i ate downward revision of the tariff r y, to bring about a greater produci energetic campaign to get the people i of MacKenrie King, leader of the I rocert at their annual banquet here i owever, King declared, must be car> nt of the community in view, as only high cost of living situation be over- - ASQUTH DENIES SALES OF HONORS Asquith Says he Never Recommended Honors As Reward For Party Contributors London, Feb. 12—Ex-Premier Asquith replying to the national party leader dr'-'ar*- rW v" never recomicnded the grant of any honor except for pu_u._ and tnat none should be given for cash contributions to party funds. • mm •  Blaze May Destroy The Town of Woodstock Moncton, Feb. 13—-Word was r< :eived here this morning through the manager of the N. B. Telephone Cα that the town of Woodstock is in great danger from a raging fire. The elephone office and Hayden's theatre ire already destroyed and the fire is aging through the town. MUST WAIT ON U. S. Relief for Central Europe Most Await Uncle Sam's Decision London, Feb. 12—Replying to a juestipn as to what steps the government proposed to take for the relief )f Central Europe, Austen Chamberain. Chancellor of the Exchequer, >aid in the House of Commons this ifternoon that final arangements :ould not be made until the congress af the United States had granted the lecesary powers. FLOODS CAUSE DAMAGE Berlin Feb. 12—Recent floods in the Rhineland districts have caused damage estimated at a hundred ana X million marks. KYLE COMING HERE essage was received from th< Kyle last night saying she-was fou ■niles south of Scatteri Island at 5.3( 5,m., coming to St. John's. Th< .veather was fine and no ice. Baird's schooner the Gaspe passec the cape at noon to-day and is due this evening. ALLIES RECEIVE HUNGARIAN REPLY 1 Note Insists on Maintenance of Historical Hungary—Plebiscites Agreed On _ DARIS, Feb. 12—The Hungarian l| delegation today handed to the . j secretary of the peace conference a _ memorandum outlining the desires of ; I the Hungarians. It insists upon the s I maintenance of historical Hungary and asks for a plebiscite in disputed districts. It assured all rights in minor ities in Transylava. i mm ■  LETTERS ARE STOLEN FROM THE NFLD. MAILS Mail Bags Riflfled by Canton Officials and Sums of Money Taken From the Letters k LETTER has been recently received in town by Mr. Jas. Tobin, of Tessier & Co.'s, from his sister, Mrs. John O'Brien ,of Canton, Mass., enclosing the fragments of five other letters which were written home, to the family on Christina? Day last, but were later stolen by the Canton postman and a sum of money taken from one of them t According to Mrs. CBrienY letter c pouch ro which" the Newfoundland mail from Canton was carried was found missing when the regular mail was being made ready for despatch to" Newfoundland. This made the postal authorities suspicious and the matter was reported to Boston, re- I suiting in the arrest of. the Canton j expressman who picked up the mails 'each day. A search of the postman's room revealed the missing letters, all of which had been torn open.- Many Newfoundlanders reside in Canton and no doubt several other .people who are expecting letters from their friends have been made victims of the dishonest postman. , m ,  The s.s. Portia left Marystbwn at ,12.10 p.m. yesterday, going west The cargo of the schr. Marjorie Mahaffy is now being discharged. She became leaky just after loading I codfish for G. M.' Barr.* BELIEVES SINN FEINERS WILL ACCEPT PLAN FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND LAID DOWN IN SCHEME OF LLOYD GEORGE Encouraging Statement Made By (hie of "Ministers" Of "Irish Republic" Cabinet Regarding Irish Settlement. don cable says that speaking at an Irish self-determination meeting last night professor MacNeil, Minister of Industries in cabinet of the "Irish Re public, said he believed Sum Fein, was ready to accept Premier LJoyd George's home rule plan working it out on the same plan It now handles local government in Ireland. 1 i HAS ARMY OF 400.000 Germans Are Still Maintain ing Strong Forces in At Baltic Provinces pARIS, FA, \s—The<_crmtn arm? is still four hundred thousane strong, according to a report receivec by the committee of foreign affairs yesterday from General' Niessel, heac1 of the Baltic mission. In addition there are a hundred thousand polic ing forces, officers and non-commissioned officers. Germany also is well supplied with tanks, machine guns and air planes. In the neutral zone, along the right bank of the Rhine, the policing fore cs number fifteen thousand. Genen ni Niessel adds that the German minister of defence is in the hands of the staff and that the German government is capable, if willing, of obtaining the execution of the treaty claus es by the country. LABOR WILL INSIST ON NATIONALISATION OF MINES OF BRITAIN Labor Member Says Britain To Face National Strike In Six Weeks. LONDON, Feb. T2—The question oi nationalization of Britain's mines must be decided outside of Parliament in view of the government's refusal to act, VernOn Hartshorn, Labor member from Glamorgan, declared a statement to the Evening News today. "In my opinion, we shall be ia the thick of a national strike in six weeks/* the labor member is quoted as saying. If it comes to a question of striking for an increase of wages or nationalization I think It.willl be fol nationalization. . . , , MINED SHIP CARRIED MANY RUSS REFUGEES 111-Fated Russian Liner Had 700 Re fugees on Board—Mast of Them Arc Saved Constantinople, Feb. 12—A tele» gram received from Varna today say* that the Russian liner Emperor Peter the Great which struck a mine and was lost recently had seven hundred Russian refugees on board from Odessa and Sebastapol but that it is believed most of them were saved. Sinn Feiners Fret Dublin, Feb. 12—Nine Sinn Feiners arrested in November last during a raid orr the office of the Sinn Fein "Parliament" were released from Brid well Prison today. NOTICE TO FLOUR IMPORTERS. All Importers of Flour into Newfoundland are required to obtain permits for same from the Newfoundland Food Control Board at their orTice in the Justice Department. Written applications for permits must-cover the fol* lowing" information: \ i—Quantity of Flour. !.' 2H-Quality of Flour, [.whether pre-war (whit|j or Canadian Government Standard. | 3—WKere purchased, and from whom. 4—-Date of shipment. In cases where the tax of two Dollars; t(52.00) imposed on J January sixth by the Canadian "vVheat Board has actually, been paid, tlie Board is prepared to present any claims to the Canadian Wheat Board, if any difficulty is met with in the refund of same. • Flour can now be purchased by Importers on terms of shipment within *«^^s.a---feb.i_i,3i/ -^ s Some Good Lines in Men's Footwear j I MEN'sliciTfluTffletallb || McKay Welt $6,00 & $6.50 I I Men's Box Calf Blu. I J May Welt $6.00 tO $8.00 ! Men's Box Calf Blu. I j Good Year Welt $8.00 to $15.00 I —_ j ; Men's Vici&GM Blu. \ j Good Year Weft $10.00 to $13.50 j Men's Tan Calf Blu. I Good year Welt $11 CA 1 I Reputed for Good wear *"** j I Men's Tan Calf Blu. vJttcKay 1 I Welt, Splendid Value $10.00 S I Also a few Lines Men's Low 1 1 Shoes, Marked down to make room 1 1 for new Stock* See them* I j Bowring Bros, Ltd. j