RS . | : hig PACES 14 | il Ls LAST EDITION = MEDICAL DEGREES ARE CONFERRED 3 [+=] The Daily British "|THE WORLD'S TIDINGS OF JUST PEAGE Tidings From All Over Toid in| a Pointed and Pithy { League of Nations Must Bc The Essential Part of Peace ScHlement. POSES THE RESTORING PRO- ONTARIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY HUNGER MAP or EUROPE - BB ranine Conditions HEA "MAY BE AVOIDED | Surplus of "Seventy-five Mil- lion Bushels in Canada Will Sell Readily. cgrbeadenion Ottawa, Feb. 1.--Inasmuch as the v i . { Canadian Government has guaran- government troops | Sufficient Present Food Su I : 1 awd strikers at Laredé in Northern] NY Bul Future Si : STE teed the price of wheat of the crop of Peru. | . 3 : £ RR {1918 and the carrying costs thereof, Peoples alread receiving bei Ee ! Glasgow strikers attacked street | Cao +it is deeply interested in the disposi- jcars, throwing the cars from. the . {tion of the exportable grain remain- Y i fn Unclassified # Serious Food Shorjage « Several battle between persons wepe killed in al Twenty-Eight of the Craduates Have Seen © Service Overseas. EAOOWNENT FIND REPORT WAS MADE BY PRINCIPAL R. BRUCE TAYLOR. tracks and damaging them, afso loot- | ing in the country, It is estimated ing shops. The Riot Act Avas read. | | that that exportable surplus of wheat Troops are advancing from Berlin! | now amounts to from 60,000,000 to upon Bremen and hard fighting is) . 70,000,000 bushels At present the expected with the workers of the | . British ana aitied Sovernients ars city, who are determined to de-, : Pure Rglup e an S or in au fend it. ada o ha United States. ence An Order-in-Counci! has been pass- | ) {prices in the world market should el to create the Lake-of-the-Woods R oF wR 3 rok \ AA suffer an early decline both countries Control Board, representing the Gov-| - > | w - PR 3 N { would be called to make good their { iq \ 3 | guarantees. ernments of the Dominion and thei - ! It is stated here. how- { . N 3S jever, that there i no reason to an- Province of Ontario. | | B ] . Belfast shipbuilding firms notified ; -, b | ticipate that the Canadian Govern- the strikers that unless they resume | 3 g h b y ment will find itself obliged to dis- work Saturday on a forty-seven-hour | N X ] burse money to bring the price paid week basis, they will institute a 'six | : " for Canadian grain in the world mar- weeks' lockout. { ' y N on ket up to the guaranteed fixed price i based on $2.24 1-2 a bushel for No. I fy the. ASSOS 1 Press by Many mines are '.afloat in the | e hen given the x North Sea, causing great anxiety to | 1 Northern. It is believed that the present "suspension of buying is due Count von : Bernstorff, after consul fishermen. The destruction of a fish- tation with the German foreign min| iyg vessel by a mine oft Stavanger, to congestion in Great Britain, that ister, which may be accepted as being | just reported, cost eleven lives. the British Wheat Export Company what official Germany would consid-| The American transport Narra- | will resume buying, and will likely do wi \ . an py gansett, carrying two thousand so on the basis which has hitherto er "a peace of right and justice, A " prevailed DECEMBER |, 1918 ALSACE-LORRAINE VINCE TC FRANCE. or A Masterly Address Was Delivered to the Graduating Class by the Rev. Dr. R. J, Wilson. Convocation Hall, at Queen's University, was filled to overflow- ing on Friday afternoon for the ceremonies of convocation, when fifty-eight »graduates in medicine, twenty-eight of whom had seen act' ive service overseas, received their degree at the hands of the principal, Dr. Bruce Taylor, who presided. The proceedings opened with Statement Issued by Count « Von Bernstorfl, Who Says Question of Guilt Should Be Submitted to al Neutral Commission. (Canadian Press Despatch) Berlin, Feb. 1.--A statement has 5 jtroops, is on the rocks on Isle of league of nations must be the most essential part of the peace séttlement fiself, says Bernstorff's statement. No Wight, in a snow storm and high sea. All the troops were safely removed. | Japan has formally accepted the | theory of the internationalization of prayer, offered by Rev.' Dr. Mal. colm Macgillivray, after which the graduates were presented by Dr. J. « IN N.Y. HOUSEHOLD Rresnsnn Other agency can do away wifh im- perialism and bring. ®forth a new world of order. The statement pro- {esses complete agreement with the first four points of Wilson's. pro- gramme, and also welcomes "free and impartial adjustment of all eol- ontal claims," asserts Germany's dis- interestedness, with regard to Rus. sia, except as to the prevention of the spread af Bolshevism, and an- nounces its willingness to pay for all damage done to civilization in Belgium and France "so far as this damage can be proven due to Ger- man aggression." The restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France is resisted, and regarding this and any other proposed terri- torial changes it is held that a peace of right and justice pre-supposes that the principle of self-determina- tion will be made superior to all ter- ritorial questions." The question of guilt for the war should be submitted to a neuthal commission. . The Lerman people in vast majority, do not feel guilty, al- though they do not deny that mis- takes were made. % reper BELFAST I8 QUIET x AS SAEGIAL FORCE C. Conngll, dean of the medical col- lege. Dr. A. R. B. Willlamson read the names of the winners of the medals. A feature of the proceed- ings was thé masterly address de- livered to the graduates by Rev. Dr. R. J. Wilson of Chalmers church. Principal Taylor made an an- nouncement in regard to the en- dowment fund of the university. He "Judge, T don't want this man |stated that the university would re- around any more," said the Wife, caive $250,000 from the Carnegie "He's no good I'm sick of him.!endowment, provided the university He hasn't bought a box of mateles in | could raise a million dollars by the a.year. I don't need him," end of May, and that a simjlar Sald the Judge to the husband: |amount would be forthcoming from "Get out. You have until 6 o'clock | the "estate of the late Dr. Dou to-night to paves. / of New York, who was changellor Said the husband? "Is it American | of the university at the time of his law that a awvoman can turn her hns- death. At present the sum of band out whenever she gets tired of | $770,000 had been subscribed, and him *" it was expected that by the end of Said the Judge: 'Yes, May the entire amount would be perfect right to do it." subseribed. Said the husband: "But where can In his address Dr. Wilson stated Igo?" that the class of graduates was ons "Said the Judge: "Wherever you|of the most efficient which had - please, so long as it's out. You | ever passed through the college, might try the Mills Hotel But itjahd the members were deserving of - you're not gone by 6 you'll go to the | thanks for the part.they had played island ™ © Jin fighting the recent epidemic of " 3 "flu" in the also, the German colonies. It is also un- derstood that South Africa has abandoned its opposition to the | seheme. ' | Sixty German prisoners, three French officers and one American were killed, Friday, in an explosion of a munition train on the line be- tween Longwy and Aubange, caused by a soldier dropping a shell. The judge advocate-general of the U.S. army declares that the military authorities in France might facilitate the marriage by proxy of soldiers abroad to their sweethearts in the United States. where such marriage did not contravene state statutes, Magistrate Backs Up Wife Or- der to Husband to "Get Out." New York, Feb. 1 A husband has no more rights in the West Side Court than a Grand Duke has in Rus- sia 'under the Bolsheviki. Magis- trate McQuade made it clear yester- ddy when Mrs. Joseph' Doramorra and husband, No. 266 West street, appeared befgre him. "AFRICA \{ FAMINE STALKS THROUGH EUROPE This map gives a view of the food situation in Europe.- The only' nations about which there sgem to be any doubt are Germany and 'Austria-Hungary. The accounts sent oul by Am- erican correspondents with the American armies of oceupation da not describe food shortage as the German Government has described in its appeals to President Wilspn. The terrible con- ditions in Russiy and other countries which Germany has plundered of their food supply are EP ALS 2 PRESS OPPOSES IEAGE CONTROL HEED AUSTRALIA |" "uur Past Fears That Sumendering of Dominiay PEACE TIME BASIS Judge Lets Girl Off on Bigamy Interests May Disrupt Empire. SHAE IPMESE TRAY = nc MAY SOON BE BEGUN OR WHITE RACE Ghargo--Husbands Leave iar me 2 WISONS. PRENTICE. HAND There Is Hope Some Terms Court Arm in Arm. Will Be Inserted in the Ar- § the Advice Given By Premier Joseph c+ Ryan, of Queensland. : ; DESCRIBES IT. New York, Feb. I1.---Judge John F. McIntyre had a difficult question to decide in general sessions, as to what to do with Agnes Myer, aged nineteen accused of bigamy in marry- ing two young mem, Nathan Cohen and James F. Reilly. mistice Conditions. -------- she has a (Canadian Press Despatch) Paris, Feb. 1.--Preliminary peace terms will, probably be presented 'to Germany along with conditions for further renewal of armistice this month, if the present plans are not deranged. Recognizing the need for a refurn of the world to normal peace-time. basis the nations. assoeiat- ed against Germany are considering making a start toward an actual peace treaty by inserting some of the elementary terms into the condi- tions which will be submitted to the German armistice commission on Feb. 17th. Seme oflicials believe the armistice itself might well be de- veloped imo a peace treaty just as they think the society of mations might be developed out of the de- liberations of the peace conference. WAS NEWS TO THE PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA. The Marshall amd Caroline Islands Should Not Go to Japan, Premier Ryan Says----Latter- Elected on La- bor Ticket. : New York, Feb, -1.----Australians feel that the Marshall and Caroline Islands, rather than be dominated by Japan, should come under interna- tiomal control, "Thomas Joseph Ryan, Premier of Queensland, enroute to London -on affairs of state, declared yesterday béfore sailing on the liner Carolitia for Liverpool. He also said that the reported secrot treaty be- tween Great Britain and Japan, in re- gard to the islands, "was news {0 us in Ausfralia.' - Ef a vy ried Reilly. LT ONTARIO ROUSING ACT Mrs. Myers; mother of girl," told the court today that she had twelve other children besides gnes. She sald she heard from dn aunt of Co- hen that the young man had been killed in battle in Franee, and had so informed "her daughter. Agnes wept when afbsigned " seftence. Judge McIntyre said to her: "You are a very fortumats girl te be able to get two husbands in these times. There must be something very attractive about you." Agnes confessed to the court that she was very fond of Reilly. The latter, when asked by the vtourt abeus his feeling in the matter, said he had made no promises and did" not know whether he would consent 10 {to the live with Agnes or not, seats Finally Judge Mcintyre suspended sentence and Agnes walked out of the courtroom with her father and mother, while Cohen and - Reilly walked out of the courtroom arm in arm, ' THE DOMINONS TO. PRES THEIR CLAIMS FOR ae CIFIC ISLANDS. No Guarantee Under Mandatory Rights That Territory May Not Be Swamped by Asiatic Immigration ~=Public Opinion Is Behind Them Paris, Feb, 1.~Whila nothing de- veloped Thursday in the Pacific Is na ine tion. rs 2A meetin #he British pe: abe inet, Which p Twenty years. ago there were twice too many doctors in Canada, while to-day there were not more than two-thirds enough. He remarked | that out of the fifty-eight graduat- ing there were twenty-eight who had seen active service overseas, and in addition to this all in the class who -were physically fit. had been preparing to go overseas. This statement brought a round of ap- plause from the audience, As a result of all this special ex perience, the class had been able to get a far better training than any previous class. / "You are therefore older than your year," added the speaker, who pointed out that even with all this experience the graduates, after six to make the scheme elastic enough weeks' practice, would be appalled to meet cases insofar as possible," | i yy Jittle they knew about the said Sir' William, "but, on the other | profession--about the mystery of hand, we cannot 'allow the ©oN-,yi00 ang the unfinished lessons to struction of such expensive proper- be learned from experience. ties to practically defeat the plan "Yours is a profession and not a we Have in mind, which is Bet | iyvade," said Dr. Wilson, who also cheap homes for the workmen. remarked: "This is too serious a There will be ample and effective | op soo men who are not in earn- methods provided in the act for the | 4» He reminded them that they expropriation of land whore neces-| were gojentific men. It was a pro- sary.' fession that called for deep study. Present indications, the Pre- f ppey should "take thelr work seri- mier said, are that there is pound, ouapy. They must recognize the 'to be considerable activity this year brotherhood they had entered into, under the scheme. r and also the fact that, they Nore - ------ A tellow-laborere with God. ey TO UNKNOWN FIRM "I must, not forget this. Their calling was one of warfare against dis ease. Every case that came under their attention must be carefully dealt with. There must be at all times sympathy, gentleness and de- votion. . There must be a love of service. In extending thanks to Dr. Wil- son for his address, Principal Tay- lor stated that the graduates had entered a work in which they could «= |gee what they were doing. "If I had my life to live Ain I would be a doctor," added Principal Taylor. The Women "Are Grumbling Because They Have to Factories. (Canadian Press Despatch) London, Feb. 1.---The administra- tion of Belfast from Artisans Hall by self-constituted rulers, continues, the organization ofa police force of 300 special constables, by the strike com- mittee, having been effected. This force is co-operating in:-perfect har- mony with the wvity police, and win dow smashing and other disorders have virtually ceased. The entire "city has accepted the rule of the com- mittee, which Prohibits extreme agi- tators und Sinn Feiners from speak- ing. Foot ball matches, dances and concerts, at which strike leaders will be star performers, have been ar- ranged for the week-end. Wiyes of some of the workers, however, grumble because they are obliged to continue working in the textile fac- tories while their husbands are idl- ing, The German Colonies' Administra-{ Will Pormiit Vacant: land - Expre- tion Would Fall Under a League Which Does Not Exist. London, Fgh. 1 The discussions of the Paris conferéhce regarding thé future of the former German colonies is being followed with in- terise interest here,' In some sec- tions of the press there is a strong feeling against the British delega- 'tion for: what the Globe calls "giv- ing away the empire." A majority of 'Englishmen, the paper says, | strongty support Australia's claim islands of the Pacific - and Africa's for possession of Crerman Bast Africa. Indications that the claims of the dominions are .not being sup- ported by the British Government delegation have caused some alarm. The Morning Post, for example, Says: "If the British delegates weakly persist in this attitude, they are not only surrefidering the British inter- ests entrusted to them, but they are' sowing the seeds of such bitter dis- content as might disunite and dis- rupt' the British Empire." . Wiison's "Prentice Hand. The Globe, taking this same line, says: "These former German colon- fes, under the schemes proposea, with its mandatories and the re- mainder of its visionary sugges- tions, will fall under the control of a league of nations which does not exist, and which no practical states- man believes in. President Wilson, | however, is intent on trying his ws] "Drentice hand, and proposes to do this at the expense of the British Empire and its Allies, France. Hal* and Japan." ; The Pall Mall Gazette says it is distinctly unfortunate that the rea- sons advanced for President Wil- 5] son's policy aré not fully expound- ed so as "we can see h far they counterbalance its somewhat ob- vious drawbacks." : » the man- priation. Toronte, Feb. 1.--Machinery will be provided in the housing bill which the Ontario Goverment will bring down at the coming session of the Legislature. to permit munici- palities to expropriate vacant lands where necessaty for the building of homes. - Sir William Hearst gave this assurance. The Government plans stipulate that the cost of the house to be erected is not to exceed $2,500 and that the total outlay must not exceed $3,000, thus allow- ing $500 for the purchase of the land. "The desire of the Government is ¢ ENTRUSTED WITH TASK Of Bringing the Former German Emperor to Trial (Canadian Press Despatch) Paris, , Feb. 1.--Committees of the peice conference are beginning work in earnd®t. The committée on labor is meeting to-day, and on' Monday there will be meetings of the committee on reparations and the committee on ports: waterways and railroads. Sir Gordon Hewart, British. attorney-general, will be here to-day. He has been entrusted with the task of supporting the de- mand for bringing former Emperor William to trial. -CAlthough the Japanese navy did convoy the ships carrying the Aus- tralian troops to the front," he said, it is, and 1 believe always will be. the feeling in my country, that immi- gration: must be restricted to the white race." "I always must be a 'white Aus- tralia,' and as to the Pacific, we feel that the Caroline and the Marshall Islands should be under interbational control, That is, Japan should not be the dominant nation, whatever the settlement. As to the-so-called se- cret. treaties that have come into pro- minence within the last few days re- garding the Pacific possessions, 1 think that the people of Australia will want to know if the Premier, William Morris Hughes, and Sir Jo- seph Cook, Minister of the Navy, know of these secret treaties or con~ curred in them. Contrary to the protestations of Japan, ence was news .to us Australia." The Pi sald he has. been elected oh a Labor ticket, Queensiand the enly Labor Govern ment in the Australian Common- wealth. : : Frye Boaf Shop Closes. Clayton, N.Y., Web." 1.--L. KE. Frye & Co, boat builders, have clos- ed_their shop for the present, having completed the last contract for gov- ernment war work. They expect to open again in a few weeks and will probally continue to build the type of boats that they were engaged in. building before the war. » WILL NOT CALL PA- On Germany to Pay Allied Costs of War. London, Feb. 1.---The Peace Con- ference has settled one important point with regard to the indemnity question, the Paris correspondent of 4 the Evening Standard says he has " |reasons for reporting. The Confer- ence, he declares, has eliminated any intention of calling upon Germany and hér associates to pay the Allied countries the cost of the war or to impose heavy indemnities upon the enemy nations. Consignment of Whiskey Arrives at Port Hope; Is Seized. Port Hope, Feb. 1.---Chief Colwill and License Inspector Gooderich seiz® ed ten gallons of whiskey at the C. P. R. station here. The consign. ment came in on &n early train, and 'was addressed to the Port Hope Hard- ware Company, a firm unknown to this town. DEMAND THEIR ARREST. 2 = ------ i They Are Acoused of Having Exccut- . ced T (Canadian Press Despatch) Basle, Fob. I.--The arrest of Ad- miral Schroeder and Capts. Kyesler and Regner, of the German navy, has been sought. The officers are accus- ed, "especaliy Admiret r, with being responsible for execution of two sailors, although they were conversant with the ral amnesty order. Admiral Children's Peace Parks. Ottawa, Feh. 1.--The establish- ment of children's peace parks .in the cities and tdwns of Canada was favored in a resolution passed at a meeting of the directorate of the Ottawa Horticultural . Society. In the larger cities the parks wili be practically memorial playgrounds as an extension of the organized playgrounds movement, and in smaller towns it is hoped they will [ine Fairs, Association Fixes Dates. Belleville, Feb. 1.---The annual meeting of the Central Ontario Fairs Association was held in this city and was attended by many 7 fat Schiroe delegates. dT I notorious when he ordered the exe-| were select or the hol 0 cation of Capt. Charles Fryatt. fairs in this district: Belleville, Sept Ammen Chened 1 and 2;. Wooler, Sept. ¢ RR i eles rl v 40 EN R 2 : an 7 Se R LOREEN. i pa aticton, Sept. 0," Oct. 1 J ons Baal ) , View of Just Peace:}| Frankford, Sept. 18 ; Sey : ndant ama ha 'The Standard opposes hganilh He SR men Sop 35 ver Povon. sent | | a ny a es Sil 43. Hemacn 5 the. Mav. Mo. : Comterring of |18, 17, 18; Shannonville, Sept. 13; : 4 lands and German < melwest_ Al Foy t of * RAS. a es " da ¥ }] the subject Bed, nuch interested in the | Ottawa, Fob 1. : Rowell, A 3 { Hoh M4 3 = "1 Pacific islands : 5 {President of t wil, : y the United expected, leave for New York to-day, fs to deliver an address 'will probably spend a few days in th before returning to 25 worth. Oct. 2 and 3; Madoc, Oct. croft, Oct #8: Marmora, Sept. 29, 30; Maynoot! 4