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a 20 NESR2URSYEESR he pT ETE MEAADIC DD Holoiv The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer Newspaper in : a Growing City VOL. 5--NO. 152 Published at. Osha Out. Citlads Every Dar. Excess Sundays and Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1929 15 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TWELVE PAGES Bld ddd ddddeiodotddeddete ii News in Brief | Ambassador Named Washington,--Senator Frederick M. Backett of Kentucky, has been selected by President Hoover to be ambassador to Germany, * = 8 Five Killed in Gale Paris.--TF'ive persons were killed last night in France one of the most severe storms of the which was accompanied by a south- westerly galo . * * * Has Narrow Escape Grimsby.--Dr. J, M, McClay, who recently resigned as fnedical health officer for Grimsby, nar- rowly seca) with his life when his home was damaged by fire. * A * Church Gutted Windsor.--The Riverside United church, one of two handsome churches dedicated in Riverside this year, was gutted by fire early yesterday, the loss belng placed at about $55,000, " » w Rush Starts Fort Willlam.--Search for what may prove the first genuine placer gold deposit on the north shore of Lake Superior is under way with a rush, all because a turkey given to Mrs. C. Gerrow of Rossport had two gold nuggets in its crop. * % Ld Jumps From Window Toronto.--Leaping from the window of her second storey apart. ment on Walton street on Satur- day, Pearl. Wong,, aged 35, one- time belle of Chinatown, was fat- ally injured. Be Seeks Independence Lahore, India.--The executive committee of the all-India Na- tional Congress party declareq for complete independence for India just prior to the opening of the 44th congress. * * % Tardieu Wins Again Paris.--The Chamber Saturday night voted confidence in the Government of Premier Andre Tardieu on its attitude toward the proposed bank for international settlements. The poll was 318 to 271. * * * Horses Return St. Thomas.---Ths horse may be returning to h's own in Elgin coun- ty." At a funeral held Glanworth 50 cutters and only sit automobiles were in evidence. The autos in- cluded the undertaker's equipment, Many of the district roads are vir- tually impassable for motorists. x x . Reward Offer Increased Windsor.~ Announgerent has been received hére of an increase from $200 to $500 in the reward offered for Robert McCorkle, want- ed in connection with the murder of his wife in Dresden in April last. McCorkle jis reported to be in Detroit, * 5% White Fox Seen Sault Ste, Marie, Ont.--On the Canoe Point Road, mear Hilton Beach, St. Joe Island, a white fox was seen to emerge from the bush and take up a position on a log near the roadway, according to several residents of the village. * * LJ] War on Rabbits * Ingersoll.--An organized offen- sive against jack-rabbits in the district is under way. Owing to the heavy snow, farmers fear that small fruit trees will be killed by the rabbits, which have become a plague in the district, * » \a Killed By Gas New York.--Pindo Schneider, a 17-months-old child, and Mrs, Mary Arroyo, aged 88, were killed by coal gas after 'an insufficiently supported pipe from a hot water heater to the chimney flue had fallen to the floor of the base- ment. * * » Police Chief Dismissed Renfrew--The municipal coun- eil, at a meoting Saturday, dia- charged Edward Scott,, chief con- stable of Renfrew for the past few years, The council acted on the recommendation of the police com- mittée which presented a report alleging the officer had been lax in enforcement of the Ontario liquor act. DETECTIVE KNEW THE SECRET SIGN (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Dec. 30.--The ability oft a local detective to give the "mys- tic knock" on three different doors led police to an elaborately ararnged gambling den on the third floor of a Yonge street. bowling club yester- day. As a result 19 men were arrest- ed and several gambling outfits con- fiscated. low to the northward over the Dominion and high over the greater part of the southern states, Forecasts: Lower Lake region Ottawa and Upper St. Lawrence Valley. Moderate west and southwest winds; mostly fair and continued mild today and Tues- day. Georgian Bay and Northern Ontario moderate southwest winds; mostly cloudy and mild Joday and Tuesday; local snow- Resolution of Mahatma Ghandi, Favoring Gradual Approach to Independ- ence Was Adopted NON-CO-OPERATION MEASURES SOUGHT London Times, However, dian Truly Representative of the People [+] (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Lahore, India, , Dec. 30.--~Resolu- tions asking complete independence of India from the British crown will be presented the 44th nationalist congress, which opened Sunday, with full approval of the All India Nation- al Congress party's executive com- mittee. The executive committee, meeting prior to convening of the Congress, voted 134 to 77 approving the reso- lution "of Mahatma, Ghandi, Nation- alist leader, favoring complete inde- pendence to be attained gradually. co-operation with the \British gov- Ghandi advocated as a first step none ernmental machinery. An amendment to Ghandi's motion offered by Subash providing for gradual progeess in the campaign for ultimate self-government. Ghandi led the fight in the com- mittee against those who were incli- ned to favor the proposed Domin- ion status fc: India. His stand was a marked advance from the passive resistance and advocacy of Domin- ion status which Ghandi so long has favored. Refusel to Co-operate Ghandi's measures of non co-oper- ation with the British governmental machinery included refusal to discuss the political situation in India, and favored a boycott of the central and provincial legislatures with authori- zation for a programme of civil dis- obedience and non-payment of taxes (Continued on Page 6) SUMMER HOMES AT ORILLIA ROBBED Five Cottages Were Entered by Thieves on Saturday (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Orillia, Dec. 30.-~The annual thefts from summer cottages in this vicin- ity has begun, Five houges were bro- ken into Saturday. A total of about $90 in cash was secured by the rob- ber who spurned such items as sil- verware $500 bond, and a note for $300. The thief, however, did got ov- er look a Christmas cake 1 the home of Horace Homes and it was sadly depleted by the time he had finished his feast. AEROPLANE MYSTERY IS BELIEVED SOLVED Portland, Ore. Dec. 30.--The mys- tery, of what causes the dreaded "flat spin" of an airplane is believed to have been solved ty O. G., Barnum, Portland commercial pilot, who cool- ly made observations while his fall- ing plane went through 14 spins and then leaped to safety with a pata- chute. Barnum said that when a ship goes into a flat spin the tall surfaces are the axis of the spin, leaving them without control. "I have less dread of influenza than of its consequences." "Yes. I haven't paid my last doc- tor's bill either." Points Out That All-In-| Congress Is Not | EXECUTIVF COMMITTEE OF INDIAN CONGRESS MAKES INDEPENDENCE DEMAND GHINA PERSISTS IN REFUSING T0 ACCEPT MINISTER | Doubts That Japan Will | Take Drastic Action as Suggested | Shanghai, Dec. 30.--Tokyo de- spatches saying the Nationalist Government's refusal to accept Tor- ik'shi Obata as Japanese minister to China had resulted in a "deli- cate situation" between the two countries, presaging Japan's pos sible severance of diplomatic rela- tions with China, were received with reserve in official circles to- day. Kuomin, agency, said: "Chinese official circles doubt that the Japanese government will act as suggested." The Nationalist government In- dicated it considers itself support: ed by international practice in such matters in requesting the nomina: tion of a person other than the one proposed, adding that no valid reason was apparent as to why Tokyo insisted upon the accept- ance of Obata. Serious Storm Sweeps Britain Seven Lives Lost i in Renew- al of Gales Over Week-end London, Dec. 30.--At 'least sev- en persons were killed and a greater number injured in a south- west gale which swept Great Bri- tain, Western France, and the in- tervening seas over the week-end. The wind reached 80 miles an hour at Scilly Isle. Although that gale subsided Sunday night, the weather bureau promised 1929 probably would pass out equally boisterously. A fur ther atmospheric depression was spotted on the eastern Atlantic and another lively blow was ex- pected. A woman and her daughter were killed and four others severely in- jured in Manchester at the height of yesterday's gale when the house in which they were in was wreck- ed. At Havre, france, a huge elm fell before the wind at Hazebrouck and killed two. Considerable damage was re- ported from many towns in South and West Britain and in Norman- (Continued on page 6) PORTUGUESE TO CLEAN UP MACAO Lisbon, Dec. 23.--Macao, the wild city' of Portuguese China, on the Bay of Canton, where vice is rampant and opium and gambling dens wide open, is to become re- spectable, The government has decided to stamp out all forms of vice from this "plague spot" which brought disgrace and contempt on Portuguese colonial administra- tion, y Shiploads of opium are export- ed to all parts of thé world from Macao, where trading in this drug is stil] permitted. But although the government derives all its income from these sources, it has decided, on grounds of morality and prest- ige, to carry out extensive social the nationalist news J reforms. t Brussels, Belgium, Dec, 30.-- Police authorities, guarding again- st any attempt against the lives of the royal family, are taking exten- sive measures to protect the royal train which will convey the Bel- gian wedding party to Rome next Friday evening for the marriage of Princess Marie Jose to Crown Prince Humbert, The Royal Italian train due on Wednesday evening in Brussels, has eight coaches and will be en- Special Precautions are Taken to Safeguard Belgian Royal Family tirely in charge of Italian person- nel, Strict orders have been given not to allow anyone on board the coaches during their stay here and the train will be guarded day and night by special detectives. The Brussels Northern Station, whence the party will entrain, will be guarded heavily by police and scores of detectives posted along the route to the station and along the tracks to the Luxembourg frontier, ASSURED OF MAYOR T. B. Who was today assured of re-elec- tion by acclamation for a second term. as May or of Oshawa, when George Hart and J. W. Borsbery, RE-ELECTION MITCHuULL who were also nominated for the office, announced that they had withdrawn in his favor. France Is Not Afraid Of Isolation Threat Dec, 30.--~The storm broken around the French naval memorandum has aroused little response in France outside of official circles, Danger of the igolation of this nation by a three or four power pact has left the public mind untouched. This is regarded as a threat with little likelihood of fulfilment. It Is taken for granted here that neither Washingtoy nor Lon- don really considers that the French note presents fnsurmount- able obstacles to the success of the conference, but that both are vole- ing this opinion with the purpose of bringing about a change in the French attitude before the London parley. According to the correspondent's Paris, which has information, gathered from govern- mental and naval sources, tho pre- vailing opinion in Paris is that France's declaration of what it re- gards as its principles won't nar- row the field of negotiations, pro- vided Its delegation gets a full hearing at London. Washington and London, it is sald, having an agreement in sight, are so fearful of some obstacle in- terfering that they are ready to criticize testily anything which does not fall directly in line with their views. The ofliclal French position is that this country, being no party to this settlement, is completely within its rights and quite reasonable in putting forward | its views as freely as the United States and Great Britain, ARRESTS MADE IN DUTGH E. INDIES Plans For Uprising Believed To Have Been Fore- stalled (By Canadian Iress Leased Wire) Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Dec. 30.--Authorities carried out whole- sale raids in the islands of the Dutch East Indies yesterday and today, de- taining many natives and seizing large quantities of documents. Re- ports that an association of" national- ist natives were interiding to organ- ize opposition to the authorities and foment trouble as the new year com- menced, led to raids, Several grominent agitators were arrested, Bandoeng proving the chief centre of propaganda. The govern- ment's action apparently cut off the trouble at its source and the situa- tion today was quiet. PORE RECEIVES CANADIAN BISHOP (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) atican City, Dec. 30--~The Pope received Bishop Francis Xavier Ross of Gaspe, Que., in the audience chamber today. His Holiness dis- played great interest in the Canadian diocese, asking many questions and extending his blessing to all therein. FOREIGN EXCHANGE New York, Dec: 30.--Fsime mer- cantile paper 5 at 5 1-2 per cent. Foreign Exchange easier. demand rates (Great Britain in dollars; oth- ers in gents): Great Britain 4.87 9- 16; France, 393 3-4; Italy, 523 1-4; Germany, 23.88 21-32 of one per Canadian Dollars cent: discount, ABANDON HUNT FOR AVIATORS, Government Quebec Fliers No Longer Alive Ottawa, Dec. 30.--Convinced that there is no hope of finding alive Pi- lot W. Cannon and 'Mechanic Leonce Lizogte, employees of the Curtis-Reid Aricraft Company lost in Northern Quebec for nearly three months, the national defence department has or- dered the detachment of five Royal Canadian Air Force planes to aband- on the search. As soon as flying weather permits the government machines still' at the St, Felicien, Que., search base, will be flown back to the Ottawa Air Station. Among those to return will be Fying Officer L. @. J. Bonard, who became lost while on the hunt and was marooned in the bush for several weeks. FORMER CANADIAN COMMITS SUICIDE Chicago, Dec. 30.--Wilfred E. Ger- ry, 52, president of the Rite Pencil Corporation, = formerly of London, Ontario, killed himself early today in his hotel apartment. Police said he took poison, Heavy losses in the recent stock market crash had made him despondent, his son-in-law, Wil liam Schroeder, told the authorities. The majority of men are like clocks----either too fast or too slow, ~--Chicago Dally News. "A girl quickly realizes ' when a man is dying to kiss her," says a woman novelist. --And she usually renders first aid, ca AGCLAMATION IS ASSURED FOR MAYOR eventeen are Nominated For Utilities Commission Demand for Freedom by Indian 8 Body Three Mayoralty Nominees, But Two A noahce They will Not Oppose Mayor Mitchell THREE MEN KILLED IN NEW DRIVE ON SHUGGLING CRAFT Boats Captured With Liquor Cargoes Valued at $200,000 New London, Conn.,, Dec. 30.-- Three liquor smugglers were shot dead and a fourth was injured yes- terday when the coastguard opened a cofcerted drive on craft from New England's rum row. Three rum boats were captured, with cargoes valued at some $200,000. which they had tried to land in the night's heavy fog. The dead and injured com- prised the entire crew of the speed boat, Black Duck, which trieq to clude the patrol boat, CG 290, at the entrance of Newport harbor at 2.30 a.m. The patrol boat opened fire on the stern of the Black Duck with a rapid fire one-pounder, and when the speed boat swung broadside, the fire continued. Three men were instantly killed in the pilot house, When the craft was over- taken one man was found lying on deck with a shattered right arm, The Black Duck did not return the fire. So far as has been re- (Continued on page 6) New Records by Steel Industry Production in 1929 Highest in the Industry's History (By Canadian Press [cased Wire) New York, N.Y, Dec. 30.--New world records in steel production were made in 1929, according to Ir- on Ate. Not only did the United States steel industry, with a total steel output in excess of 56,000,000 tons, surpass all former records by a considerable margin but there were important increases in all major European countries, Production in 21 countries, at 117,- 850,000 gross tons, was nine per cent larger than the 108,220,000 tons of 1928. World pig iron output, at 96, 180,000 tons, was 10.6 per cent. lar- ger than the 1928 total of 86,960,000 tons. 'Extensions Planned by Ford Motors Detroit, Dec. 30.--Confidence that the Ford Motor Company's business will see continued expan- sion in 1930 was expressed by Edsel B. Ford when he announced proposed exponditures next year of more than $30,000,000 for plant development, In the plans for expansion of production facilities more than $20,000,000 will be spent for new buildings and plant additions, and in excess of $10,000,000 will be expended for plant equipment, ac- cording to the announcement. These figures icludes expenditures in the United States only. Kingston to Start Work On Rail Line (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Kingston, Dec. 30.--The con- tract for the spur lines into the new grain elevator at Little Cat- araqui bay has been awarded to the Reyner Construction company of Toronto and 'vork will be start- ed at once, to bo completed by March 31, according to information Mayor Craig received Saturday from the headquarters of the Canadian National railways. Mayor Craig left Sunday noon for Toronto to interview the con- struction company which secured the contract regarding having Kingston labor being used on the work, GEORGE HART AND J. W. BORSBERRY DECIDE TO DROP OUT OF RACE GIVING MAYOR T. B. FOR MAYOALTY, THIS MITCHELL HIS SECOND TERM BY ACCLAMATION Long List of Nominees for the New Public Utilities Com« mission, Including Members of the Present Water Com- mission and Several Ex-Mayors--Twelve Names Are Placed in Nomination for Fonr Seats on the Board of Education for 1930--Public Meeting to Hear dates Tonight ndi« Mayor T. B. Mitchell is assured of occupying the mayor's chair again in 1930, by acclamation, Three nominees were placed in the field at the nomination proceedings today, the other two, being Alderman George Hart and ex-Alderman J. W. Borsberry. These two gentlemen, however, announced today that they would not qualify as candidates, both of them preferring to retire from the race in favor of Mayor Mitchell, and stating definitely that they would not stand for election, In addition to the three candidates for mayor, there wera seventeen nominations made for the four places on the new pub- lic utilities commission, and twelve nominations for the four seats on the board of education. These nominations wére made be- tween ten and eleven o'clock this forenoon at the city council chambers, and the nominees have until nine o'clock tomorrow eves ning to file their declarations of qualification. DISTURBANCE IN BRITISH SAMOA One White Constable and Eight Samoans Are Killed Apia, British Samoa, Dec. Quiet prevailed today and no fur- ther disorders were expected to grow out of disturbances which Saturday night took the lives of one white constable and 8 Sam- oans. The Samoans included high chief Tamsese. The disturbance was the out- growth of the native reception to Alfred G. Smyth, retired merchant who was deported for two years in January, 1928, for attempts to interfere with administration of the New Zealand government. The two year period was not yet quite up and police attempted to serve a warrant for his arrest, Prince Again Follows Hounds Leaves on Friday For Hunt- ing Trip in South Africa Melton Mowbray, Eng., Dec, 30. ~The Prince of Wales took an- other run with the hounds today, this time with the famous Quorn Pack. It was his last hunt in Eng- land before leaving Friday on a resumption of his South African hunting trip Interrupted a year ago by the {illness of his father, King George. The Prince planned to return to London. tomorrow and to pay a round of farewell visits before sail- ing for Cape Town on Friday. He is not expected to return to Eng- land until the spring. STUTZ MOTOR CAR COMPANY BANKRUPT Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 30.--A pe- tition in involuntary bankruptcy was fyled today in federal court here a- gainst the Stutz Motor Car Comp- any of America by three Indiana- polis creditors. 30.-- It is almost certain that there will be a contest for both Board of Ed- ucation and the Public Utilities Commission, Candidates for all offi ces have until nine o'clock tomor- row, Tuesday night, to qualify at the office of the city clerk, F. E. Hare, in the municipal office build ing at Simcoe and Metcalfe streets. Candidates were reminded by tha city clerk this morning to be sure to secure a certificate of the pay- ment of their taxes, as they cannc qualify without it, Board of Education Some contention has arisen oves qualifications for candidates for els ection to the Board of Education un~ der the new amendments to the Mue« nicipal Act. City solicitor J. F. Griere son has stated that the mew amend ment, requiring the filling of a cers tificate for the payment does not ape ply to Board of Education candi dates, and that they do not have to qauilfy as do the candidates for city council. If this is"the case, the names of all those nominated to the Board of Education will be placed on the ballot paper, unless the candidates in form the city clerk that they will not run for this office. Despite the statement of the city solicitor, however, several candidates have said that they intend to quali- fy in the same way as the alder< manic candidates, in order to bag safe. Following the closing of nomina« tions this morning, Mayor Mitchell announced that a public meeting would be held at the city council chambers, Simcoe and Richmond streets, at eight o'clock tonight. At this meeting, candidates for the vars (Continued on page 6) PREDICTS BRIGHT YEAR FOR ONTARIO Premier Ferguson Issues Message From Home at Kemptville (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Kemptville, Dec. 30--A year "of steady progress and prosperity for Ontario during 1930 1s foreseen by Premier G. Howard Ferguson. Ha gave out this optimistic message for the New Year when he arrived here yesterday to spend a quiet few days at his home. It was the first home- coming of the Premier since the pro- vincial elections. Many of his old acquaintances were at the station to give him a rousing welcome, It is expected Mr. Ferguson will end his visit either Tuesday or Wed- nesday. Archbisho (By Thomas T. Champion, Cana- dian Press Staff Correspondent) London, Dec. 30.--The exhorta- tion by His Grace, Most Rev. Cos- mo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of Canterbury, broadcast throughout the British Isles last night, for a new spirit in dealing with the do- mestic troubles of great Britain, has deeply stirred the English im- agination. - "Only 16 years ago," sald His Grace, "The community was called upon to face a sudden crisis. It won through chiefly, not by policies of statesmen or the op of Canterbury Stirs English Imagination by Address plans of commanders, but by the determination of every citizen to do 'hig bit for the country. We need the same spirit now in the longer and more complicated task of recovering and reviving trade, on which the life of the people de- pends." The Daily News remarks ia scarcely a statesman seems. alert to the opportunity or to be of the almost pathetic anxiety the mass of the people to do right thing, if they were wa shown what it is and how to