St. John's Daily Star, 1920-04-29

              The St. John's Daily Star Our Average Daily Circulation, March 8,898 Newfoundland! THE WEATHER Probs VOL. VI (PRICE: One Cent.); THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1920 ($3.00 par Annum.). No. 99 GOVERNMENT MEMBERS BADLY RAKE OPPOSITION BENCHES CHANGED SINCE WAR flew British Ambassador to. Washington Says Revolution Has Quietly Taken Place in Britain. PUBLIC TACKLE URGENT PROBLEMS ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April 28 ** —Changes have been wrought by the war in Great Britain which "almost deserve title of revolution," Hid Sir Auckland Geddes, ' British ambassador to the United Stctes, in an address to-night at the annual convention of the U.S. chambers of commerce. Vast new classes have been enfranchised, he said, ,and the working classes, strongly anti-militaristic, now hold the "ultimate .political power." "They seek, to the limit of the nation's power," Sir Auckland said, "to secure tranquility in Asia Minor, in Asia and in Africa. Silently and without fuss armies hive been reduced to a strength which many think barely sufficient lo police the empire. the people are determined to deal with the problems of health, housing and education. They see clearly that to secure their purpose they have to end the rancors and animosities that have torn Europe and brought her to the brink of disaster.Reports of dissensions between representatives of Britain and France and Italy at San Remo were "fantastic," the ambassador asserted to the chamber. The legislative council meets this afternoon at 4 o'clock and the house of assembly at 3 o'clock. U. S. WILL DEVELOP MERCHANT MARINE Coastwise Shipping Must Be Entirely American-Owned, New Bill Stipulates. WASHINGTON, April 28—Develop ment of the United States merchant marine is provided in a bill drafted as a substitute for the house merchant marine bill by the serfcte commerce sub-committee and made public to-day by chairman Jones, who plans to report to full committee to-morrow. Coastwise shipping, the bill provides, must be entirely Americanowned while seventy-five per cent of the stock of corporations engaged in foreign trade must be held by American citizens. Sale of American ships to foreign interests, would be prohibited by bill except on approval of the shipping board which the act creates. ■ em s Appeal To the King To Release Strikers Winnipeg, April 28—King George has been appealed to by the defence committee for the release of convictd strike leaders. A copy of the reso- j lution, passed at the recent convention, has been forwarded to His Majesty and copies have also been sent to the minister of justice and the governor general of Canada. In the resolution it is claimed that the trade unions of the city voted for the strike and were thereby respoasible for the same. FERM TO DOCK The Star understands that the s.s. Ferm, which has been recently purchased by Sir Michael Cashin will shortly go on dock for repairs before going into the coal trade. "HANG-'ER-DOWNS" BOMBED YESTERDAY . I Hon. Mr. Coaker Proves Value of Fishery Regulations and f Forces Cashin to Admit Opposition Tactics Were Wrong--Capital Speeches From Messrs. Qieeseman LeGrow and Hib&s—Bay-de Verde Pfcture Fake Story Fully Exposed VISITORS GREATLY IMPRESSED WITH SPEECH OF MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIE THE house met shortly after three f o'clock for business yesterday with a large gathering of visitors! present who were anxious to hear' the minister of marine and fisheries! continue his remarks on the much talked of fishery regulations. Mr. Coaker's opening remarks on Tuesday night were such as led to the belief that when he had finished the public would have an entirely different idea of these regulations and their effects on the general trade of the country. Petitions were presented- by Vfessrs. Small, Scammel and Mac- Donnell asking for various matters, md by Hon. W. W. Halfyard from the electors of Trinity Bay from ■ieart's Content down the shore asking that the branch line of railway >c extended from Heart's Content to Did Perlican. Messrs. Targett and liuppy supported the petition. The splenetic venom of the opposition had exhausted itself and a Feeling that they had been worsted in the game they had been playing seemed to sit upon the sullen countenances of the gentlemen who are trusting in the leadership of Sir Michael. The opposition members lave been humbled. Thsgr have J_e_ai_. made to realize that sound is not .apable of taking the place of sense, and that their boasted debating strength has failed them. They have discovered that there is a great deal [>f truth in the old saying, that empty . essels make most noise. They! also have discovered that noise is generally regarded as a nuisance, unless that noise be reduced to harmony. Words are not all, words must convey sense or they are but insufferable discord. The opposition have been exhausting themselves, also the patience of the house and the public generally, and to what avail. All they have accomplished is the making of themselves ridiculous, for never, probably ,has the house witnessed such an asinine display. Perhaps the lesson has been learned that it is,better after all to be silent than to open the flood gates hut to let out a torrent of nonsense. "A closed mouth flies will not enter" is a saying attributed to Cervantes, that all would-be orators might do well to make a note of. Is Ruled Out One good purpose has been served by the noisy declamation of the opposition for which,we should be deeply grateful. They have convinced the country at large that they are unfit to have control of the country's affairs, for they cannot control themselves, are -not gifted with even the power of seeing themselves as others see them ,a power which is given to even the circus down. On the order paper was a question bf Mr. James MacDonnell which, was ordered to be stricken off by his honor the speaker for the reason that the member for St. George's was bent on using language not allowed by the house. He was asked to strike out the objectionable words but refused and withdrew the whole question. * Several questions were asked by Vfr. M. S. Sullivan, some of which vere answered and replies are being: prepared to the others. Hon. Mr. Coaker, minister of ma- ] ine and fisheries, then resumed his' lebate on the fishery regulations, and :or Over ah hour kept the closest attention of the house and visitors as lie dealt with the whole fish situation. The Star regrets that it is impossible in a review of this nature to give his speech in full, but this paper would strongly advise every man to read the official report of the house debates as they appear in the press and see for himself just what the government and the minister of fisheries hajre accomplished for the country m this respect Speaking on the Spanish markets Mr. Coaker stated that 200,000 qtls. of fish had been sold in Spain since jhe regulations came in force. Some other figures quoted to show the comparison ofj fish shipped in 1918 with that shipped in 1919 were as follows: Country 1918 1919 Spain 263,000 346.000, Portugal 407,000 470,000! Italy 210.000 200.000 j Greece .. .. 86,0000 90,000' Brazil 260.000 200.000 Markets Improving i Total exports to all other countries between *he months (Jtfiy and . April 1918-19—1.426.000 tks. Same,' period 1919-20—1,444,000 qtls. To Ha__fax this year was exported 30,- j 000 qtls. Stocks held in Spain now | about'7o,ooo qtls. In Portugal, ashore and afloat 80,000 qtls. There is no Spanish fish in Newfoundland ' today, and Brazil fish 40,000 qtls.,! against 110,000 qtls. last year. Portuguese fish in country 40,000 qtls., and Italian less than 100,000. The Brazilian stock now in St. John's was mostly sold. The total catch for 1919 was about 80,000 qtls. lesji than 1918. He contended that ;fe#? sold in Portugal since his last viM.' for 81s. Conditions in  aosw. improving -and :_frnS^L__fqmß_'' had advanced ffrom 96c. to 110s., so there was no need for alarm or cold feet. He also stated that the advisory board had decided to accept the unanimous resolution of the Board of Trade and cousult and seek advice from the fish exporters both in St. John's and the outports. The resolution of the board, he stated, would be the key to his actions and that of the advisory board in future regulations. He explained that he would introduce a bill to standardize the cull of fish and a commission of 11 experienced men would be appointed to make rules and regulations. The man who bought No. 2 fish for No. 1 would do so at his own rislc, as he would not be alowed to export it for No. 1 when it was in reality No. 2. The difference in price between No. 1 and No. 2 would be made such that a man making bad fish one year fcould not be allowed to export it strict inspection will be enforced before any fish is shipped. The man who is to blame for our bad fish is the man who buys because fishermen will not make good fish if they can get just as much for bad as they could for good. The blame of the present system is talqual fish and the new bill would do away' with this curse entirely. A Striking Contrast. What a pleasing contrast between the noisy and idle, rambling and incoherent declarations of Messrs. Croshae and Cashin when they attemptel to speak of fish and fisheries, was the masterful speech by Mr. Coaker. It is also a pleasure to say that i Sir Michael arose to thank Mr. Coaker for the enlightenment his words had let into the dark places. He was convinced. The house rose at the conclusion with the feeling' that on the government side of the house were sound men of business. Mr. Coaker's speech cleared the atmosphere of much of the foulness introduced into it by the senseless activity of a lot of frothy demagogues.Mr. John Cheeseman, member for Burin, followed Hon. Mr. Coaker, and in a speech which won for him the congratulations of both sides of the house, dedlt at length with the fish regulations. .The member for Burin stated that rie had derived untold benefit from these regulations and that he had reason to be grateful for their being in force. Mr. F. P- LeGrow, member for Bay de Verde, was the next speaker. ; He dealt at length with the question of sectarianism as brought up by ' Mr. Bennett. He informed the house < that he had been accused, by parties (Continued on page 13) GETS BIG WELCOME People of New Zealand Give Enthusiastic Re-. ceptio__* to Their Future King. "GLORIOUS TIME," SAYS THE PRINCE I ONDON, April 28.—The Prince of i Wales, on tour to the Antipodes, has everywhere received extremely enthusiastic receptions. He has renewed acquaintance with many of the colonial soldiers who fought in France and with whom he is intensely popular. 0n leaving Auckland, New Zealand, the Prince of Wales in a farewell message ,says: "I have had a glorious time and I have been greatly* impressed by the enthusiastic welcome accorded. My visit has been perfectly delightful and I thank the citizens for it." The Prince has arrived at Rotorua, the headquarters of the Maori community. He was given a most picturesque reception. Every station the train passed through was lined with cheering inhabitants. At Noarmawahia two thousand people, including men women and children, with hands joined bowed; simultaneously again and again while a hand of white-robed maidens performed their national dance. . mm » No General Strikes Planned For May Day London, Auril 28—There will be no cessation of work on the railways or public services in connection with British labor's celebration of May day. Reports to London headquarthowever, indicate that a number ot factory, agricultural and distributive j workers will take the day off to par- j ticipate in locally organized proces- j sions and that speech-making will; far exceed the record of any former year. » .m . Carranza Deserted By 4 Thousand Troops Aqua Preita, April 28—Approximately four thousand Carranza troops at Parral and Jiminez, Chihuahua, revolted yesterday, according to information given out here to-day by general Calles, commander of the revolutionists in northwest Mexico. ■— i « Refused Information Students Go On Strike Peking, April 28— (A.P.)-Students of Pekin schools have declared a strike in sympathy with students in Shanghai and fourteen of the provinces, who' several days ago left their studies. No violence is expect cd. The Shanghai strike was caused by the refusal of the Peking government to reply to demands that secret negotiations with Japan, relative to Shantung cease, and that a decree abrogating secret treaties be published.m*mm~* Evacuate Territory When Germans Behave Paris, April 28—Premier Millerand, in making a declaration to the Chamber of Deputies today on the results of the Supreme Council meeting at San Remo, said that Frankfort and. Darmstadt territories would De evacuated by the French as soon is the allied commissions had established that German forces over the lumber allowed by the convention of .ugust 1919, had been withdrawn. U.S. Will Investigate Russ Trade Affairs Atlantic (.City, April 28—The >oard of directors of the United j Mates Chamber of Commerce today < tuthorized appointment of a coi-imis- | ion to proceed to Europe to invest.- \ ;ate the possibility of resumption,of rade relations between United States md the Russian people. I ■ *m . S. S. Glencoe at St. John's. i * MAORIS INSIST ON WELCOMING PRINCE New Zealand Natives Cross Because Tiey Were Left Of Reception Program I ONDON,. April 28.—New Zealand Maori tribesmen, formerly enemies of the British in the Maori war. refused to be represented at Rotorua, inwlcoming the Prince of Wales upon his arrival there, says a central news despatch from Auckland. They pointed out their presence would associate them with other tribes, against which they made a protest. Chiefs of the Maori threatened that if the Prince of Wales did not stop at their villiage to receive them they would hold up his train by lying down in front of it. They finally promised to create no disturbance if permitted to welcome the royal visitor. SAYS ARMENIANS PERSECUTED TURKS Moslem Commander Makes Conplaint—Turks Seek Loan From B«_tain. rONSTANTINOPLE, Apl. 27—Kiazim Karabekif, commanding the fifteenth Turkish army at Erzerum, writes a letter on the thirteenth of March to uSe Armenian commander of that district, protesting against the persecution of Turks by the Armenians in the Karsardahan sections since last January. He charged that twenty-eight mahommedan villages were destroyed in the vicinity of Akpazar, Oushaditghdir and Choumel and says upwards of two thousand refugees were forced to proceed to Kars and that the majority died enroute. The grand vizier is said to be negotiating with the British for a loan for railway building through the __l__ip>i ismtanr fimrlf •**"_—• -*-■ pay interest on the Turkish debts to defray expenses of a campaign against Mustapha Kamedin. ~* » »  BLOCKADE OF FIUME IS MADE ABSOLUTE Town Completely Isolated sad No Supplies of Any Kind Allowed To Go In. TRIESTE, Auril 2ft—The blockade which Fiume is now undergoing is admittedly the most severe to which it has been subjected. The communications of the town have been completely cut off, regular Ital ian troops are tearing up sectjpns of railway and bringing up numbers of machine guns to guard the frontiers. Passage in and out of the city >s absolutely forbidden, not even milk going in and connection with the out side world by sea route has been completely severed. > mm . Turks Proved False To Their Agreement _-_—-_——■ Paris, April 28—Official accounts of the French retreat from Urfa, Asia Minor, confirmed reports that the retreating column was ambushed, although the French had an agreement with the Turk*, which they believed would ensure a safe retirement..-*~_  Increase Dae to Wage Scale and Power ax Berlin, April 29—The Berlin bakers announce a seventy per cent, increase in the price of bread effective May 10, when the household loaf of 1900 grams, or roughly four pounds, will cost 'AYi marks. All bakers' wares have been increased proportion ately. It is asserted that increases are due to higher wages and taxes on. light and power. • • *m ■ •• —- On Vint To Russia London, April 28—The joint delegation of the parliamentary commitlee of the trade union, commerce and labor delegation party, which is visiting Russia to enquire into the economic and social .conditions of the :ountry under the soviet regime, left London yesterday, travelling . vie Stockholm. The incoming .Millertown junction express was at Port Blandford 11 o'clock this morning and is due n town at 9 p.m . . j WILL MEET GERMAN  REPRESENTATIVES Allies to Discuss Application of Terms of Treaty of Versailles At Conference With Germans, To Be Held At Spa On May 25th. — Italians and Jugo Slavs Approach Agreement Regarding Frame f • SMALL CLAUSES OF TURK PEACE TREATY ADOPTED NOTE TO BE SENT WILSON REGARDING ARMENIA I ONDON, April 28.—The last comminue of the San Remo conference said "The final clauses which are to be inserted in the Peace Treaty with Turkey were discussed and approved. A draft note to President Wilson regarding Armenia, which had been prepared by the British delegation, was also discussed and adopted. The council then discussed the question of the application of the treaty of Versailles and it was decided to send a note to the German chancellor to invite German rep/.esentatives to meet representatives of the supreme council at Spa on May 25th, in order that the allies might receive the fullest information regarding the situation in Germany, with special regard to the enforcement of the treaty. The council decided, in co-operation with the military, naval and air experts, the terms of the allies' reply to Germany regarding German troops in the neutral zone in excess of those allowed and their progressive reduction according to the clauses of the Protocol of August Bth, 1919. After di.cussing the treaty, the question of the destruction of German naval material and the trial of German war criminals, the confetenee of the supreme council at San Remo was formally closed". Regarding the substance of the note to Germany The Daily News' San Remo correspondent thinks '"the essential fact is that the Germans have been asked fo meet the Allies and discuss the treaty with them. No such thing ever took place during: the whole of the Paris negotiations or has ever taken place since. At the conference now proposed there will be an opportunity for discussing the whole military as well as the whole economic situation of Ger- The correspondent also states;; "As regards the Adriatic, Trumbitch, who left Paris, Monday for Belgrade, telegraphed to Nitti intimating that he hoped to obtain from his government authorization to conclude an agreement which had practically been reached between himself all Scialoja. Within a week, it is dm: pected, Scialoja and Trumbitch wp meet at Stresa, on Lake Maggio-f, to sanction the agreement, thus » tablishing at last peace and frien»« ship between Italy and Jugo-Slavia*| The Times states that the pr#« Hminary meeting of Italian and Jug** Slav representatives at Nice had satisfactory results, the next meeting fii connection with the Adriatic probldfct takes place at Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, the first week in May. ■ mm . - MASSACRE OF JAPS IN EASTERN SIBERIA I Jap Guards Annihilated and Several Hundred Jap Civilians Murdered. 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