12 Pages faba The Daily Britis v Whig | Pages 18 Ng NO. YEAR 85: CHARGED WITH STEALING FLOIR Shortage of Abou Thirty Tons Charged 10 * iin Anderson, Carter. 113 A PLEA OF "NOT GUILTY" r MADE BY THE ACCUSED IN PO- LICE COURT. The Evidence Showed That Anderson Reported Shortage to Toronto Agent--Committed For Trial. That he did since April 1st, 1917, steal, take and carry away, six hun- dred 98-pound bags of flour, the property of the Maple Leaf Milling Company, was the charge that Wile liam Anderson had to face in the Police Court, before Magistrate Far. rell, on Tuesday morning. Through his counsel, A. B. Cunningham, the accused entered a plea of "not guilty" and elected trial by a jury. Anderson was arrested on Friday night last, by Constable Samuel Ar- niel, following = an investigation, which was carried on by detectives, acting for the W. J. Burns agency. H. BE. Wilding of the Burns detective agency was In court during the hear ing of the case, and 18 to be called as a witness, Practically all the fore- noon was taken up in the hearing of the evidence of Franks Peck of Tor- onto, sales agent for the milling company. J. L. Whiting, K.C., crown attor- ney, appeared on behalf of the prose- cution, ' After hearing three witnesses for the prosecution, Magistrate Farrell committed Anderson to stand trial The taking of evidence was concluded at 12.40 p.m. My: Cunningham is ar- rapging bail for the accused, Frank Peck, Toronto, sales agent for the Maple Leaf Milling Company, under examination by Mr. Whiting, sald he knew Anderson, who had been employed by the company as a carter, about 4 years, up till May 4th, 1917, and since that time had been employ. od in carting, : 1 50 uch for "Anderson visited Toronto two weeks ago last Saturday," added the witness, and came to see me. He ask- ed me if 1 was aware that there was shortage in the stock in the ware- house at Kingston, and advised me to go to Kingston to make a check of It, He seemed positive that I would 'find a shortage of approximately 600 bags of flour, Continuing witness stated that up to this time, he had no report of any shortage. There had been no stock taking from March 31st, 1917, to March 31st, 1918. However, there would have been stock taking in the course of a few days, and witness sald the shortage would then have been accounted for, "1 usked him whal grounds he had for thinking there was a short- age," sald the witness. 'He said the agent in Kingston sent him out with loads for which the proper ware- house slips had not given. He had taken loads te the ratways, wholesale | and to private houses. He did not get'the names, but only the Bvmhere af 'houses, and Ws not told te eolleef. I asked him how he knew there were 600 bags missing, and he said that he had noth- ing definite. but that his was ac- "cording 'to his memory." Witness stated that Anderson said he had nothing to show that he had made the deliveries. He could give the names of some of the parties he had delivered flour to, but not all of them. Peck stated that he came to Kings- ton the same night the complaint was made to him and reported to Mr. own what he had Soon told Ahout o ortage. tness and s Newell made a check on the stock and found that It agreed to a bag with the report sent in by Mr. Newel} on his last stock report on March S1st, 1818, and this showed that Mr, New- ell was not attempting to cover up Toronto office. Witness did not know personally that there was any short age on April 1st, 1917, A check had been made and later on it was found that at this time there was a shortage | Of 200 bags. The shortage, witness declared, could have been found out! much sooner but for the fact that] their staff was small, owing to office help having to go overseas, and it was found impossible to keep a closer check. ! Mr. Newell, the local manager, and | a lady bookkeeper gave evidence re-| garding Anderson being employed | and the methods used for the delivery | of the flour, | MAKING LITHUANIA A HALF GERMAN STATE But Opposition Is Developing Among the Lithuanians To This Move. {Canadian Pre Amsterdam, William has ss Despatch) v }4.--Emperor issued a bhroclamation concerning Lithuania in which he Says it ds assumed Lithuania will participate in the war burdens of Germany. In the proclamation of the independence of Lithuania, al- Hed with the German empire, is re- cognized. "We assume that the conventions to bbe concluded," the proclamation says, "will take the interest of Lhe German Empire into account equally with those of Lithuania and thai Lithnania will participate in the wa 'burden of Germrsany, which secured her liberation.", The Vorwaerts of Berlin said re- cently that strong opposition was de- veloping among the Lithuanians to transforming their country into a German semi-fedenal state. INCREASE POTATO CROP BY 40,000 BUSHELS Government Announces Plan to Boom Potato Production in the Province. Toronto, May 14.--A plan by which 'the production of potatoes in thie Province of Ontario will be in- creased by at least 40,000 bushels this year has just been developed by the [Agricultural Department of the Ontario 'Government. It is planned by the Government to encourage a big\seed potato dis- trict in INew Oatario, and for this purtipose five carlomis of Irish Ccbb- lers and Green Mountain potatoes fave been shipped there from New Brunswick. It #8 believed that by 1919 there will be enough seed pota- ties grown in Northern Ontario tv supply the present demand in Old Ontario, and thy 1920 there will be enough to supply any demand that 'nay arise. It is estémated that the increased production as a result of the con- signment will amount to 40,000 BiG PROTEST Ov Clg o Form Ltr Wi PREMIER GIVES NO HOPE OF FURTHER EXEMPTIONS 10 RURAL CLASS. Big Gathering in Russell Theatre-- Fear That They Will Not Be Able to Sapply Enough ¥ood to the Allies, (Canadian Press Ottawa, May 14.--Farmers by the thousands, from Ontario, Quebec, fromi the Maritime provinces, and from big wheat growing centres be- yond the Great Lakes crowded into Canada's capital to-day to give weight to their demand that exemption of farmers and farm help from mili- tary service should be continued not- withstanding the demand for men to fight overseas. Their petition Jpre- sented to the ~ Government recited drastic measures being taken all over the world to meet the emergencies of food production and also all pledges made by the Government to inerease supplies for Allies. "Therefore," concluded the petition, "as farmers and loyal Canadian citizens, we here- by enter our most solemn protest against a breach of faith by breaking of these sacred covenants and taking from our farms the very labor which will enable us to produce, and in the absence of which, more particularly on Ontario live stock farms, will paralyze productive effort and we ex- hort your Government to stay their hand in these proceedings hy in- structing military authorities to still grant continues leave of absence to all bona fide young farmers, espateh) At Russell Theatre, The Ontario delegation erowded Russell theatre from floor to roof. Algles and galleries were jammed. Anild great enthusiasm, Ontario men re-affirmed their support of the reso lution adopted in Toronto by the Upited farmers of Ontario. It was 11.30 ant. when the members of the Government reached the theatre. There were present Sir Robert Bor- bushels. ITALIANS REPULSE A DESPERATE ATTACK Made By the Austrians to Re- deem the Loss of Monte Corno. 'Canadian Press Vespaten) Hallan Army Headquarters in Northern aly, May 14.--Italian troops repulsed with heavy loss a desperate enemy attempt last night to redeem the loss ofiMonte Corpo. It is believed that this was only the first of a series of ellorts to regain lost ground owing te thd value of the height whieh 'commands {he ap- proaches to the valley leading from the Trent to Rovereto. The fight last night was in darkness and was a bloody hand-to-hand struggle over the rocky slopes of the mountain. Italian positions, however, were maintained intact, Thus far the fighting around Monte Corno has been of a local character and not part of any general offensive, although the outposts show ihcreas- od acilvity all along the mountain ront. HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE IN THE CHAMPAGNE Only Patrol Actions Occurred on Main Battle Front in . (Canadian Press De pate Paris, May 14. --Heavy artitlory fighting in the Champagne iis report- ed in to-day's official statement. Ou- ly patrol actions ocourred on the main battle front in Picardy. The follows: {it as th den, Major-General Mewburn, Hon. T. A. Crerar, Hon: Hugh Guthrie and Hon. N. W, Rowell, They took their seats on the platform without ap- plause from 'the delegates, The proceedings were opened by Manning Doherty. A delegation of farmers from sil parts of the Domin- (JAMES GORDON BENNETT DEAD. Owner of New York Herald Passes ; Away in France. (Canadian Press Despatch) 'Boaulieu, (France, May 14-- James Gordon Bennett, Ercprietor of the New York Herald, died at 5.30 o- clock this morning alter having been unconscious for two days, $ Several thousand miles away from Iris madn newspaper . offjce, James Gordon "Bennett directed fn minute detail the affairs of the New York Herald and mpmintained for himself one of "the most commanding posi- tions in American journalism. For more than a quarter of a century he lived dn "Paris and worked simur- taneously these and in New York. No man before him or since has at- tempted such long distance editing. The editors in immediate control of the New York Herald kept the chair at their conference thble always va- cant for the absent eglitor One of Dis own 1) his men imvbued with he was boss aithong! miles away. SUCCESSFUL FR North-east of Robec {Canadian Press London, May 14.5 lery fire was violei the Somme and Ani the offi¢lal sLateme Marshal Haig to-d out a suecessful 1 north-east of Robeg captured a few pr casualties to oursel enemy which attack posts west of Mervile with loss. Jast night in sectors, says © from Field We carried last night anders, and ners without Party of the one %t oul was repulsed HON. 08. BELA FRE AT LAST nein MIGHT BE GIFNPORTFOLI IN THE UNION CABINET WHEN HE RETURNS. rg 1 Dr. Beland Would Be orthy Re- presentative of He Might Desire Qui 1 Special LEV HEN 4 Ottawa, May 14.--A suggestion has been made to ghe Uvilon Govern: ment that Hon. Dy, Beland, forme; postmaster-general in the Lourier Government, who has been teleasec a# a prisoner by Germany, be offere( a portfolio in the Union Cabinet succeededing either Hon. Albert Sevi- gny or Hon, "Pierre Blondin, The suggestion made may be acted upon although whether he would be will ing to accept is a question. fon, he said, was assembled in no spirit of rebellious protest, hut rath- er to strengthen the hands of the Government. There was, however, a dread that the Government might be, led to draw man power from an es- sential industry to such an extent that the farmers would not be able to supply food to the Allies. "We humbly submit," he added, "that judgment in matter of produc- tion of food should meet with serious consideration." Drain On Farm Labor, Mr. Doherty outlined the drain on fram labor since the outbreak of the war. Men had. joined the army and men had gone ' into munition work. Previous to the outbreak of the war there had been a draft of man power from rural districts to the cities. "We had last Navember," said Mr. Do- herty, the hokorable Minister of Mili- tia In Dundas saying that the neces- sity of food was so great that "he would see that farmers were exempt- ed," (Cheers.) The farmers believed these assur- ances and hundreds of thousands broke new land and bought imple- ments which they would not other- wise have done. Hundreds of young men, working on farms, who believed hey were not to be drafted, got mar- In his reply the Prime Minister emphasized the necessity of holding the line on the western front. "I know whereof I am speaking, | when I tell you," he declared, "that if the channel ports should be reach- ed through, the breaking of that line it would be - tremely problematical w that production of wh hether any of ich you speak who are holding ¢ supreme duty of ernment to see that these men, {business for some time, After his three and a half year confinement in Germany, Dr. Belana may not want to throw himself int the turmoil of Cafiadian polities, and particularly against his former col leagues. With the changed senti ment iw Québec dnd the rush of re eruits to the ¢olors, the Governmen! wuold like to see Quebec represent ed in the cabinet, and Dr. Beland a: one who undoubtedly would favo: conscription and every possible war measure and holds a seat in Parlia ment, is regarded as the most likel man. HARTLEY ROBINSON KILLED WHILE FLYING ON THE ITALIAN FRONT ON MAY 2ND. Was Born in Kingston--Went Over seas With Artillery and Was Later Transferred to the Flying Corps, A special despatth to the Whig from Toronto says: Flight-Lieut. W. Hartley Robin son, a former member of the Torontc Star reportorial staff, was killed in action on the Italian front on May 2nd, according to official word from the War Office received by his moth- er, at 276" Jarvis street, to-day. No details except the announcement of his death have been received. Only a few weeks ago Lieut. Robinson re- ceived his commission in the R.N. AS. He left England for Italy ov April 27th, y = . Lieut. Robinson was born in King: ston twenty-seven years ago, and was educated at the Kingston Col legiate Institute. Upon leaving school he went to Northern Ontario where he was engaged in the mining In 1911 he Toronto Star staff, leav He *y sergeant. Witley Ca unt [ist KINGSTON, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1918. FARMERS MAKE NEXT ASSAILT WIL BE ANH The British Calmly And Confidently Await- ing Great New Smash. ENENY WIL BE SHATTERED WHEN HE AGAIN STRIKES AT THE ALLIES, The Menace is Apparent--Unusual Quietness While the Germans Ave Assembling Guns and Troops. London, May 14.----Philip Gibbs writes from War Correspondents' Headquarters in France as follows: "The enemy still stays in his lines, and even his gunfire has during the past twenty-four hours slackened down except for bursts of heavy fire here and there. Does it mean that the German high command, secretly acknowledging the failure of its stu- pendous effort, which began on March 21st and was brought to a check on the Somme and in Flanders has now decided to cut losses by re- maining on the defensive? "If anyone thinks so he is living without knowledge of realities. Noth ing but revolt in"Germany or in thelr armies here, revolt against this colos- sal shambles of her manhood, will cause the German command to aban- don the desperate hope that they may still smash the Allied armies on the western front, and in that hope they are going on, I believe what ix hap- pening now behind the German line is a preparation for another violent blow by masses of men and guns. It is the quietude which preceded the storm of the first phase of their of- fensive. "Our armies are waiting expect- antly, with that jension whieh all men feel before a coming battle. They believe, as far as I know, their. thoughts. from talks with officers here and there, that this time the en- emy will be held and shattered, and that he has nothing lke the chance that was his on March 21st when he had greaier mumbers in the first fer. or of enthustasm and wider ling of ck, which we Meld thinly in pro- believe and I believe, the great hopes Ww Germany will be utterly destroy- War Tidings. War Secretary Baker denies the statement from Ottawa that Ameri- can troops are not being used on the western front. He says American troops are subject to the orders of the British and French commanders. 'Emperor Charles, of Austria, to- gether with the field marshal and other high war officers, held a con- ference with the German Kaiser at general army headquarters on Sun- ay. EEKS THE CESSATION OF ALL HOSTILITIES Russia Says Captures of Terri tory Are in Violation of Peace Treaty. London, May 14.--In a wireless message to Ambassador Joffe at Ber- lin the Russian Foreign Minister, M. Tehitcherin, instructs the ambassa- dor to "try to obtain 'rom Berlin ces- sation of évery kind of hostility." The despatch adds: "Captures of our territgry are in violation of the state of peace with Germany, and are causing reat unrest among the masses of our population." M. Joffe also is instructed te notify Germany that part of the Russian Black Sea fieet which has left Sebas- topol is now at Novorossysk, on the east coast of the Black Sea, which port the Germans are threatening to capture on the ground that their own warships are in danger of attack by the Russians. M. Techitcherin #ays the Russian warships there will make no such attack. A Reuter despatch filed at Moscow on May 2nd says Germany has an- nounced that all armed vessels in the Black Sea, including any ships on which are sailors of the Russian Black Sea fleet, will be treated as enemy warships. The reason assigned for this action is an attack said to have been made on a German sub- marine in the Black Sea. CLAIMS OF GERMANS FAR FROM CORRECT Some of British Units Reported | as Captured Had Really Small Losses. With the British Army in France, May 14.--1It is now possible to give the losses of a few of the British units engaged in the Somme baitle- | field referred to by the enemy. Here {are some typical instances of allega- | tions made by Whe enemy. The Ger- | man statement asserted that Yhe fif- | ty-sixth division was almost "com- | pletely wiped out.' This division {lost 43 officers and 1,425 other | manks. | The. 5th Berkshire Regiment was, according to the German, "annihii- ated." The Berkshires' casualties iware 15 officers and 300 other ranks. | Berlin asserted that the 23rd Roy- al Fusiliers Regiment was "among the regiments which have most heavily." This unit lost 25 ot- ficers apd 250 other ranks. The 4th Yorkshires, Berlin assert- od, "were captured almost com- plete." The Yorkshires had 191 men missing. USE COAL SUPPLY TO COERCE SWISS Must Subscribe to German War Loan to Obtain Necessary Fuel. Paris, May 14.--Germany has 'a special form of persecution for each neutral nation within her ~ reach. She compels Holland to allow the passage of Germmn traffic acrogs her territory on the bogus assurnace that it is not military supplies. Now she is taking advantage of her coal supply to control Switzer- land and force neutrals to subscribe to the German war loan. No Swiss oan buy coal without subscribing at feast 300 francs. Many complaints of this persecution come from Lau- zanne and Geneva. i i i } VERY SULDEN DEATH. Of Frank Bowen, Napanee, While Eating Breakfast, (From Our Own Correspondent) Napanee, May I4/--~A very sudden death oecurred om Sunday morning when Frank . Bowen passed away without a moment's notice. He was eating breakfast and seemed in his usnal health, but when the meal was about ball through be dropped his head, and before his family knew what was the trouble, he was dead, Heart failure was the cause. For a Dumber of years he was 'Mmurket clerk | Hd Saturday. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Kinkley. The funeral took place this after. noon. 3 About two hundred farmers went to Ottawa yesterday to interview the Government re their sons being con- scripted. The farmers are in a very bad way for help, even before their sons were called, and are imploring the Goverhment to allow their sons to remain on the farm. Major George E. Hall and Mrs. Hall, of Montreal, were guests of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hall, for the week-end. Mrs. A. Giroux and two children are guests of her mother, Mrs. C. A. Graham. John stregt. Mrs. D. A. MeCabe, Toronto, is renewing acquaintances at Hay Bay, Mrs. (Dr.) Bakins received word to-day that her son. Gunner Gray Eakins, was wounded on April 265th, and admitted to No. 9 General Hospital, REUEIVED WITH DELIGHT. Americans Prefer to Fight as Dis- tinctive Force. - Washiogton, May 14.-News of the Eiitish statement that the En- tente ix so confident of its ability to old the Germans that the American army is not to be used until # he- comes a complete and self-support- ing force was received by army offi- cars here with frank delight, not only because of the supreme confid- ence indicated by such a decision, bug on account of the keen desire of American military men to take the field against the enemy as a dis- tincthy American force. It was eovi- dent, however, that officials of the War Department were puzzled by tire Ottawa despatch quoting the British war summary. In the ab- sence of Secretary Baker, who is in the south on an inspection tour, nu one would ol, Cofielaty. but the 1m- pression was en that no informa- tion had reached tie department to indicate an jintention to change the announced poliey of brigeding Am- erfcans with the British and Frenen #0 as to hasten their arrival at the front to bid dn stemaning the ; German assault. 10 RETURN TO BATTLE FRONT. : % famous Russian women's "Battalion of Death." arrived here to-day. from Biliniu en route to where €he expected to meet death on battlefield. £7 suffered): LAST EDITION CITY COUNGL NOT CORVINCED Of the Need of a. Fue Controller in Ning: ston ust Now. OPPOSITION 15 VOICED TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SUCH AN OFFICIAL, And the Matter Was Referred To the Finance Committee For Report at Next Council Meeting, The question of appointing a fuel controller was again discussed by the City Couneil last night, and after further consideration the matter was referred to the finance commit tee for report. : Mayor Hughes want- od the matter settled by Council at once and not referred to committee, but the resolution to refer it to the mayor's commitiee was carried by a good majority, ! Ald. Newman introduced the mut- ter, by moving; seconded by Ald. N. A. Smith, that E. BE, Horsey be appointed fuel controller at a salary of $1,200 from May 15th instant to May 1st, 1919, and office accommodation. He pointed out that influential bodies like the Retail Merchants' Associa- tion, the Trades and Labor Council, the Board of Trade and the Minister- ial Assoclation had passed resolu- tions asking that a controller be ap- pointed by the Council. Ald. J. W. Smith declared he could see no need of a controller, at the present time at any rate. It would be time enough to appoint one inthe fall it conditions were .severe. "There's no use shaking hands with the devHl until you meet him," sald Ald. Smith, Ald. N. A. Smith stated that the people in the ward he represented wanted a fuel controller and one should 'be appointed at once and get on the job. Ald Kent was of the opinion that as there was little coal in the city there was no chance for anyone to hoard, and. the matter could wisely be left to the finance commitice to consider, Ald. O'Connor unhesitatingly de clared that the could see no need of a fuel coutroiler. He had heard many people state thut they did not want such an official. Why all the scaro, asked Ald, O'Connor. : was opposed to spending $1,200 = year for a controller. If she Council really wants a.controller let it find some one who will do the work gratis and not put further tax burdens upon the ratepavers. Ald. O'Connor thought that fuel control could be done by the officials In the eity build- ings without cost. Ald, Couper said that two coal dealers had told him the eity did not need a controller. Any work that must be done could be performed in the city buildings. At any rate Ald. Couper held that a controller was not needed just now, . Ald, Kent moved in amendment, seconded by Ald Litton, that the matter of appointing a fuel control- ler be referred to the finance com- mittee for report. This amendment was carried. BIG DAY FOR DAWSON. Ice Broken in Yukon River; Consid- erable Damage, Dawson, Y.T., May 14.-The ice in the Yukon River broke up Friday at 9.45 o'clock, jammed again until 2.30 p.m., when a second break oc- curred, and early this morning the river was flowing freely, carrying past the city huge quantities of ice, in great fragments, broken from what had been the river's solid covering. It was the big day of the year for Dawson. Much damage was done to the water front by the mountains of ice and debris which ¢rowded the river banks. Various wharves were more or less damaged, and a huge river barge; was. driven under the Northern Navigation _whart and through the walls of the' Northern Commercial steam-heating plant, bringing up against a battery of boil- ers, from under which the fires bad to be pulled. Forty feet of the wharf collapsed. Barges and small boats were left high and dry on the banks when the fice and water began to move freely. There were incipient floods along the Klondyke River and two villagés were two feet under wa- ter for a time, g A thousand farmers from various parts of Ontario left Toronto, Tues day. for Ottawa to protest against ihe conscription of young farmers.