18 INVITED BY THE MINISTER OF MILITIA. Who Declares on His Arrival at New York That He Wishes Everything Exposed To the Closest Serciny, (Special to Ine Whig New York, April Y4 General Sir Sam Hughes, Canadian Minister of Militia, to-day made a sweeping de- nial of the truth of the charges made against him in connection with the munitions transactions, upon his arrival from England aboard the }n- er St. Paul. He told the reporters that he wel- comed an investigation of any fuse transactions, To newspaper men who boarded the St. Paul at quarantine, the Cana- dian war chief made the following statement: "lI have only been informed in a general way about the statements made in the House of Commons dur- ing my absence. But lef them be what they may, I am glad of the op- portunity of having them all fully sifted and exposed to the full light of day. "I have no comment to make on the conduct of those who, taking ad- vantage of my absence and of a feel- ing of nervousness almost bordering on panic in the minds of the general public on all questions since the war began, have attempted to divert to side issues the energy and time which should be devoted to the cause of the Canadians at the front and the Em- pire in general. Such questions may be within their privileges. "I regret the necessity of coming back at this juncture, but solely on account of the need of my presence in England in connection with the opressing problems concerning the Ca- nadian troops there and at the front, but otherwise for the Government and for myself I am delighted at the opportunity of having each and every fact made public in connection with all fuse transactions, It is my de- sire that everything should be ex- posed tg the ¢ rutiny.'" troops \ d Hughes said: 'During my two weeks visit I had opportunity to review the Canadian troops at Bramshott and Shorncliffe Camps and saw that the Soldiers were filled with zeal and ardor for the cause. General Sir Archibald Hunter,' in command at Bramshot, and General Steele, at Shornelifte, in- formed me that the conduet of the Canadian soldiers, both in camp and on the field of action was most ex- emplary." A Detective On Hand. New York, April 14.--A man, who said "he was Detective Carrington, chief of the Detective Agency of Can- ada, met Hughes at the pier and con- ferred briefly with Captain Bagsett, aide to Hughes. He refused to tell He newspapermen the nature of his call. It was not until the St. Paul edged out of the river toward her pier that Gen. Hughes braved the gloom and drearyness of the rainy morning and strode out upon the deck. Clad in gray trousers, Prince Albert coat, soft black hat and tan shoes, the big Canadian stamped down the deck with a quiet smile and a cheery word for everyone. There didn't seem to be anybody he didn't know. He stopped to shake hands with most of them, men, women, boys and girls. A young army of newspapermen | crowded about the general, who held up his hands as though he had come upon a crew of highwaymen. He talked 'with the newspapermen about this and that, but added no- thing to the formal statement con- cerning his personal affairs, Allison Is Sick. - (Special to ihe, Vn 15) New York, April 14.--In conver- gation late this afternoon, Sir Sam said he had heard Col. Allison was sick, but he had no further informa- tion to give about him. Regarding Yoakum, Cadwell and Bassit,he understood they were work- ing hard 'out fuses. He said he would probably stay in New York a day or two- having confer- ences, but would likely take his seat in the Commons on Monday. Counsel For Hughes. Ottawa, April 14 --Sir Sam Hughes will be yol Suantud by Hon. Wallace Nesbitt, K.C., Eugene La- fleur, K.C., and J. 8. yh K.C. The sensational nature of the rr" Page S whic CONTENTS ~The Censort ng. ~2=iFortune Tel leased & jean "Affair Reviéw- Denies All; Erred in Tale; Re- on. thout Bar; Nap- Random Reels; y mes. t-Arms; Capt. H. Killed. ri Ontario es. 5 ~AmuUSemeRss: n- nouncements: The For rum. Mtary Matters: Theatrical y's Letter; of Warfare of Education: Sleepy- Alrme ih Missin: neh sover Even 12--Military: Sporting News. New Stan- J * » 31 Sir Suh Hughes With Alitson, one of the chief beneficiaries of the and the eminent lawyers engaged, dntend to focus public interest upon the enquiry. and its deliberations will be awaited with the keenest in- wlll TURN TO VENIZELOS IN GREEK CRISIS. Campaign Against Present Government London, April 14.-- "The extent to which former Premier. Vehizelos has obtained popular support since his re-entry into politics is causing grave concern in government cir- cles," says a despatch from Athens. "The meetings of adherents of M. Venizelos are being «made occasions of extraordinary demonstrations and it is dtmpossible to predict:the result of the campaign against the present government.' A Reuter despatch from Athens says that the French and British ministers informed Premier Skoui- oudis of the intention of their gov- ernments to land forces from the harhdr of Argostolli and elsewhere on fLephalonia, one of the Ionian is- lands, a few miles west of the main- land." Assurances were given that the sovereign rights of Greece would be respected, Respecting the land- ing at Argostoli, the British and French ministers informed Premier Skoulondis their governments were impelled by imperious meeds to close the harbor. SPP PEPER P PERF PRPPEP IRIE FOUGHT U. 8. TROOPS, (Special to the Whig.) Washington, April 14.--In a-% + battle near Parral between % # American troops and the civilian % %+ population, Gen. Carranza # ports there were many deaths. % * * PPP PP PPP P bbe b bP bdiS > +> * * + REACHED DECISION. (Special to the Wh Washington, April 14. President | Wilson has determined on the course | of action to be taken by this govern- | ment towards Germany in the subma- | rine issue. Announcement in the decision will | be made in fron twelve to twenty-| four hours. This was the statement of a nigh | government official just ag the cabi- Tet went into session to-day. He would not comment on what | form this government's action would | take, but it is deemed certain we prepident will demand an immediate | show-down without equivocation on | the submarine issue. { A VERY SUDDEN DEATH. | Farmer Passed Away As He Reached mn. (Special te the Whig.) Tamworth, April 14. --Thomas | Powers, a farmer living here, fifty-| two years of age, died very suddenly last night of heart failure. He went | out with his boy at 9 o'clock to at-| ed the barn, dead. he fell to the ground No Desirg To Handle Liquor, | Vancouver, B.C., April 14.--British | Columbia druggists have sent a state-| ment to the Legislature stating that| the trade is overwhelmingly opposed | to taking over the sale of liquor un-| der the proposed prohibition mea-| sure. Some of the druggists declare] they will vote against the present | prohibition bill if it provides dispens- ing by druggists. { . No Mission From Pope. "4 Rome, April 14.--The Mail and Em | pire correspondent was assured by a| high authority that the Pope did not entrust Cardinal von Hartmann, of] Cologne, with any mission to gel-| glum. Instead, it is stated, the pon-| tiff dissuaded the cardinal from niak-| ing his visit, which was undertaken | on the special request of thé Kaiser. | Murder in Montreal. | Montreal, April 14.--Esra Dera-| gon, aged fifty-nine years, 335 Bleury| street,was shot and instantly killed in| a lane in the rear of the Brighton] Apartments, 51 Mayor street, late on Wednesday nig! i Reach England Sately. (Special to the Whi Ottawa, April 14.--0O cal an- nouncement is made of the safe ar-| rival in England of three Canadian troopships with 8,587 officers and | men. . i Announeeinty) on a pecial to the Whig. Loni April 14. a ior As-| apply to married men. Parson Joins As Private. Brantford, April 14.--Rev. Wil-| liam Aird, Baptist minister on the Indian reserve, has joined the 114th Haldimand Battalion as a private. i WAR BULLETINS. $ * The Austrian n offensive on the hg # Italian front is making no pro- + gress. A few trenches were % # captured, but were immediate & # ly re-taken. a 3 Lively fighting is occurring : along the British front. The ¢ times north-east of Carney, but & were repulsed, : EP eP ey re- %| tend to his stock, when, as he reach-| + | Complaints Made In | object, | he said, | Montreal to-day marked 'censored.' quith will announce in the Commons| censored. on Tuesday whether conscription will 4 To Be Known To World Within Twen-| ty-Four Hours, This is a new photo of the Minister of Militia, posed for {an English paper during his present visit and before he re- | ceived the 'Come Home" THEY ERRED IN CENSORING: Letters From On One Canadian Point To To Another. | STEPS 10 B BE TAKEN TO SEE cable THAT THERE REPETITION, IS NO| The --House To Adjourn nesday For Faster, Commons | Next Wed- | | their Ottawa, April 14.--Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux rose to protest in the Com- mons yesterday afternoon against | the censoring of letters originating in Canada, whose destination was Canadian point. "I realize the necessity sordhip,'" said Mr. Lemieux, "but I do! vehemently object, to my let ters being censored when they come! from a Canadian point. 1 have in my hand a letter from Montreal which has thus been opened. Sure- ly the Postmaster-General hag in his! employ men of sufficient intelligence | to refrain from this unwarranted im- pertinence of opening letters from | Canada." a| for cen- Blunder Won't Be Repeated. Hon. T. Chase Casgrain agreed with his honorable friend from Rou- ville. "It must have been a blun- der or an oversight," he said. "1 will take steps to fee that it i% not | repeated." Sir Wilfrid Laurier rose. I { have the same complaint to make," "I received a letter from It seems to me¥ to be a very stupid | thing on some one's part. I hope | it will be stopped." am in a similar position," said | Hon. George P. Graham. "I hold | in my hand a letier addressed to Montreal from the Maritime Pro-| vinces which has, been opened and | There have been more blunders than one." | "I received one from the United States to-day which was censored," | said Sir Robert Borden. "That is different," said Mr. Le. | meleux. "These were from Canada | to Canadian points." House to Adjourn Wednesday. Questioned by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, | the Prime Minister told the House that the House would adjourn on | Wednesday next until the Tuesday | following. The House went into committee ot | the whole on the bill of the Minister | of Justice to amend the Penitentiar- ies Act. This bill is designed to | facilitate the Provincial authorities | [of Ontario in dealing with men on | whom sentences have been imposed | they may be removed the prison | farms; and to grant 3 te powers to | to, He will probably be assisted by the parole officers appointed by the | R. C, Smith, K.C, of Montreal, and Oarvell, M.F, ALOT Oe OuRtl], | 1 { are from the Premier. | WON BACK MORE THAN THEY LOST. The Canadians Large Oraters At St. _Elol. London, April 1 14.--The latest news from the St. Eloi district is what not only have the Canadians won back all gronud the Germans gained at such a great cost, but have increased their territory and streng- thened their lines. Two lange crat- about fifty to sixty feet across, | were successfully mined on Wednes- dav-morning, -and ndarly 100-Qep« mans were blown sky-high or buried in the blue clay debris, The 18th | (Windsor district) Battalion, easily comsolidated the position, with prac- cally no casualiies The German tillery has slackened off on the idian front line trenches, though renade and bomb fighting continues all day Jong Canadian guns have literally massacred the enemy in attacks and in several spots have firing piint blank #t the Hun attacke According to & doc- tor who 'has been in the sphere of rs been | ope rations during the past week, the majority of the Cenadian wounded not badly hit, most of them by shrapnel, War Tidings. Thursday evening despatches from Verdun reported the battle abating and no change in positions. Berlin official estimates put the French losses around Verdun at { 150,000 The Washington Government de- nies that Bernstorfi's recall is asked for THe German statement that the British lost 3,000 killed and wound- ed in a battle with the Turks is offi- cially denied. E. I. B. JOHNSTON COUNSEL. For Liberals In the Fuse. Contract Inquiry--His Assistants 2 --- EF. B. JOHNSTON, KC Ottawa, April 14.--Liberal Sun enemy raided trenches several «| for jail or penitentiary terms, so that | sel for the fuse chtitract inquiry Weill 1 be E. F. B. Johnston, K.C, of Toron= FB Mined Two TAKES HYDRO FROM BECK The McGarry Bill in the Leg- itu. WANT OF CONFIDENGE IN THE COMMISSION IS WHAT IT MEANS A Comptroller To Be All-Powerful-- N. W. Rowell Reviews the Bill-- Hydro Under Government, Toronto, April 14 --The long- awaited "McGarry bill," which was given a second reading in the Legis- lature yesterday is considered equ'valent to a vote of want of con- fidence in the Chairman and mem- bers of the Hydro-eleotric Commis- sion. . It provides for the appoint- ment by the Government of an offi- cer to be kmown as the Comptroller of the Hydro-electric Commission, and involves control by the Govern- ment of the financial affairs and ac- counting methods of the Hydro Com- mission. Mr. Rowell observed that the Mec- Garry bill does not enlarge the pow- ers of the Hydro-electric Commiss- jon. It merely dealt, he pointed out, with the keeping of accounts and the audit, The Opposition was in hearty sympathy with an action that might be taken with a view to prop- er accounting in the public services. They had been' urging for some years past that the accounts of the Hydro-electric Commission should be brought down to the Hotse, and that they should have the same op- portunity of inspecting those ac- counts as they had had in 'the past of inspecting the accounts of the different Government services. "We have from time to time submitted resolutions to the House asking that these accounts be submitted to us, and these resolutions were voted down by the Government time and again. Under Government, "The bill practically puts the Hydro-electric Commission under the control of the Government," con- tinue® Mr, Rowell, referring to the clause in the bill which provides for the appointment of a Comptroller, who shall Dersien all cheques and who "shal] perform duties as the Lieutenant-Goveérnor in Council may prescribe." The mean- ing of that was that control of the financial affairs of the Hydro would be put in the hands of a man whol would be appointed to the Cabinet Council. The Hydro-electric Oom- mission would not be able to issue cheques until they were counter signed by the official appointed. 'by the Lieutenant-Govermor in Council. Mr. Rowell said it appeared to him that the McGarry bill was mak- ing provision, whether rightly or wrongly, for closer control of the af- fairs of' the Hydro Commission, and the introduction of the bill would be regarded Dy some as practically equivalent to a vote of want of ton= fidence in the Chairman and other members of the Commission. He feared it would be interpreted by those interested in the matter. Mr. Rowell regretted that the Gov- ernment had not seen its way clear to meet the request of the munici- palities financially interested in the Hydro enterprise for the appoint- ment of a member of the Commis- sion who would represent the mu- nicipalities. The Opposition leader thought the municipalities should have a representative on the Com- mission. "They should have the right to nominate at least one mem- ber," he said. Mr. Studholme thought the Me Garry bill should not be put through befare; the people of the Province had had an opportunity of reading it. If the people had a chance to gee, what the bill involved there would be a deputation at the Parlia- 'ment Buildings, not of hundreds, as they had on the previous day, but of thousands -- thousands who would be there protesting against it. BRITISH SEA CAPTAIN JUST ESCAPES FINE. Leaves Hull in a Hurry and Without Bill of Health-- Excused By U. 8. Norfolk Va., April 14.--Because of the excitement in Hull, Eng., in- cident to recent Zeppelin attacks, the Treasury Department has accepted the excuse of Capt. Evangeline, mas- ter of the British er lona, which arrived at Norfolk, April 7th, and relieved that vessel of the fine of $5,000 imposed 'by 'Collector Hamilton for entering this port yh out an American consular bill "of health. Capt. Evangeline swore that tw | Zeppelin raids upon Hull occurred within three days prior to his sail ing, one occurring just 'before he appeared at the customs house for his clearance 'papers. The office force, mainly women jand youths, because of the older males having entered thé army, were. thrown into confusion and his bill of health was inadventently mot in- cluded among his papers in conse quence. Elizabéth Sloan is under arrest in Calgary for bigamy. She left her five children in Toronto, hg with in| nel I the munitions industry will hold its first meeting in Toronto next week. WEAK HUN ATTACK SOUTH OF DOUAUMONT. Repuised By the French--Hill 304 Violently Bom- barded. (Speciad to the Whig. Paris, April 14.--A i: German attack against French positions south of Douaumont, northeast of Verdun, was completely repulsed last ish, the War Office announced to- ay. On the northwestern front of Ver- dun, the Germans bombarded Hill 304 violently throughout the might, but did not emerge from their trenches for the expected attack. South of Haudremont, on the east bank of the Meuse, and in the region of Moulaineville, the bombardment was lively on both sides during the night. WAR REDUCES PROFITS OF EXPRESS COMPANIES, But Government's Grant for "Privileges" Swells Reve- nue Quite Materially. Ottawa, April 14.--The war has| taken a heavy toll out of the express| companies of Canada. net operating revenue was $88,869, as compared with $759,000 in 1913 and $1,122,000 in 1912. The gross revenues in 1915 were $11,311,000, a decrease of nearly one million and a half below 1914. Operating ex- penses aggregated $5,632,000, a de- crease of nearly $600,000, while ex- press privileges totaled $5,610,000, a decrease of $400,000. Of course, the five and a half mil lions of _"privileges' are payments to the railways, and should also be re- garded as profits. ELRCTIONS FOR QUEBEC New Legislature is to be Chosen on May 22nd, Quebec, April 14.--At a meeting of the Provincial Cabinet it was de- cided to ask the Lieutenant-Govern- or to dissolve the chamber, which was granted. The nominations of candidates will take place on - May 15th and the vote will be taken om May 22nd, Quebec, April 14.--Sir Lomer Gouin, the Premier, recently com- pleted eleven years as Prime Minis- ter of Quebec, a record for this Pro- vince. The standing of the parties in the last House, elected May 15th, 1912, wag: Liberals, 60; - Conservatives, 16; Independent Liverul, 1; Nation- alist, 1; Labonite, 1 Before. the. dissolution of the Pro- {rincta: Legistature the following ap pointments were made: Hon. C. F. Delage, Speaker of the Legislative Assembiy, was appointed Superintendent of Public Instrue- "tion, replacing Hon. P. B. De La Bruere, who has been yensioned, Hon. Jules Allard, inister of Lands and Forests, has be n appoint- ed Legislative Councillor for Lanau- diere Division, replacing Hon, M. De Boucherville, J. L. Perron, M.P.P. for Vercher- es, has been appointed to the Log- islative Council, Berard. ASKS FOR AN ACT Calling All Eligible Canadians To | Colors. » Fredericton, N. B:, April 14.--The New Brunswick Legislature yester- day unanimously adopted a resolu- tion asking the Canadian Parliament to pass an act calling to the colors all men of suitable military age, and that there be a system of enrollment whereby the requirements of the ag- ricultural, industrial and transporta- tion interests of the country, togeth- er with the needs 'of persons depen- dent upon the earnings of men of military age, shall be given due con- sideration. Lieut.<Col. was badly wounded moved the resolution. Acting' Premier Murray intro- duced a bill in aid of recruiting, the object 'of which is to obtain a list of men of military age throughout the Province. in the war, WILL NOT RESIGN. Sir Adam Beck To Stay With Hydro Commission. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Toronto, April 14.--In an inter- view to-day, Sir Adam Beck was ask- ed if he intended to resign as the re- sult of the McGarry bill amending the Hydro-Electric Commission. After considering the question for a minute or two, Sir Adam said he had no in- tention of resigning. ATTACKS BY FRENCH On West Bank of Meuse Repulsed, Berlin Reports. (Special to the Whi Berlin, April 14 Ik a attempts to attack German positions on the west bank of the Meuse last night were repulsed, the War Office an- nounced this afternoon. Othérwise here was no change on the Verdun ront, G Mi Outp in Fra Paris, April 14.--Since the first month of the war the output of three- inch shells in France increased thirty- three and a half times, of larger 8 forty-four times. Twenty- three times as ny 75-millimetre guns are being e as in August, 1914, and the nufacture of heavy gung has a n the same ra- tio. Sussex Destroyer Sunk, Paris, April 14--The German submarine which torpedoed the chan. ner Sussex was sunk early in Apmit, it was offelally annoynced to- ¥. Last year the | replacing Hon, Mr. ! Guthrie, M.P.P., who M: WITHDRAWING THE FORCES OF GEN. PERSHING, Owing to the Acute Situation----Car- ranza Points Out That Things Arve Beyond His Control. Washington, April 14.--Americad troops in Mexico have had their first battle with the natives at the mo- ment General Carranza is urging. their withdrawal. On Wednesday night, while Gen- eral Carranza's note was on its way to Washington, troopers of the Sev- | enth Cavalry, under Major Tomp- | kine, were fired upon in Parral, a stronghold in westeln Chihuahua, were pursiied to the suburbs while the Carranza garrison took a doubt- ful part in the affray, and were at- tacked again during the night. Complete information regarding the losses, top the American troops or to the -Mexicans had not reached Washington last night. Secretary of War Baker informed President Wilson that a brief despatch to the War Department said that, accord- ing to un-official reports, one Ameri- can cavalryman was killed, and that the troopers used a machine gun against the Mexicans. Mr, Baker announced later that he had ordered General Funston to take any steps that might be necessary to prevent further trouble. When asked whether this might mean the enforced use of Mexican railroads for the movement of soliders and supplies, he said General Funston was on the ground and would act as any emergency required. Gen. Pershing is in command of the troops of the force to which the troops fired on at Parral belong. General Carranza, directing his Embassy here to point out that the clash proved his contention that the presence of American troops in Mex- ico is leading to a situation which threatens to gosbeyond his control. President Wilson last night deliv~ ered the principal address at the Jot fereon 4 b Ploting the withdrawal ¢ can forces from Mexico, To Remain For Present. ecial to the ig. Wothinnion, April 1 hi) merican troops will remain in Mexico for the present at least. The Cabinet to- | day determined upon no change of policy toward the Mexican situation. This means the hunt for Villa will proceed. ---- At New York three more arrests were made in connection with the bomb conspiracy to destroy munition ships. -- DAILY MEMORANDUM Matinee "The Only Girl" Grand, Saturday. Bee top page 3, right hand corner, for probabilities. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Is on Sale at the Following City Stores: Cin 2.30 295 King St ncese ncess Bucknell's News Depot Clarke, J. W. & Co. 353 College Book Slore 183 Coulter's Groce +309 cess Cullen's @rocery, yo Cor. Priiicess & Alfred Frontenac Hotel ..........Onts tario Bt. son's Drug Store ..Market Squars uley"s Book Store ....98 Princess s Cigar Store, Cor. Grocery ....51 Union Bt Medions Dr 250 University Paul's Ci Prin Prouse's . Southcott's Grocery «. Valleau's Grocery DIED. MUF PHY Wolfe Island, on April 3th, 1916, Jeremiah Murphy, aged 56 years. ~ Funeral fromy his late residence, Sat. urday orig at 9 o'c to Church of the Sacred Heart, where a solemn requiem mass will sung for the repose of hig so Friends and acquaintances Tespecttully invited to attend. SEARS--At his residence, 57 Pembroke street, Toronto, on Thursday, ihe 43th aay. of April, 1916, George Ed ard Se Funeral _-- take place from Grand Trunk Station at Kin on 3 June- tion, to Cataraqui cen te Sr ae) 15th day of rt hg 1916, a . ROBERT 3 J REID Phone 87 877. Sy eri. Street. JAMES REID The Old Firm of Undertakers. 254 and 256 PRINCESS STREET. Phone 147 for Ambulance. J. McAULEY, . Portamout. 308 Montreal --------