16 PAGES - | rappers attested ¥ YEAR 86: NO. Foc ES 39 NOT NRESSED..- Woe tn on of he Soy ' Nations Just Announced. \ UNTED - STATES PRESS IS VERY HOPEFUL L BUT SOU Nps | A WARNING, is is While President Wilson's Hand Seen, the Work of Britishers Also Visible. (Canadian Press Despatch) Paris, Feb. 15.--The constitution! of the Society of Nations arouses Httie enthusiasm in the French press, At hest it is "damned by faint praise." The Socialist newspaper Human- fte is even less pleased than the bourgeois papers. , Deputy Marcel Cachon writes in this publication: "It is impossible to conceal the im- pression of disillusionment that the first examination of the long con- wgntion makes on us. It is clear to | he dullest that we are far from | Rresident Wilson's first proposal. We find in the document neither the general spirit of President Wil- son's message nor the necessary | .¢glear information as to the com- position 8f the society and the role it is to play. The project cannot in _ any way command the support of the Democrats and the people's par- ties, which placed such hopes in the idea of which Mr. Wilson. constitut- ed himself an eloquent defender." American Press Hopeful. (Canadian Press Despatch) New York, Feb. 15.-----American ress comment on the covenant o he heague of Nations shows for the most parts approval mixed with a warning not to expect too much from the league at the beginning, but expressing 'the pe that the league 'would ultimafely develop in- to an international force making for world peace. The Tribune says: There is no di- rect safeguarding of peace. To each nation is reserved liberty of ac- tion." s The Times says: es undergo severe revision. be reduced to statutory = too wordy and clumsily! put er. draft must It to- -- British ok is Soh {Canadian teh) London, Feb. Ha The covenant of the League of Nations is held by |. British papers as an historic docu- ment, drafted in an atmosphere of good faith, postulating and fore- shadowing better and wiser govern- ments throughout the world. Though the personal triumph of President Wilson is acknowledged, it is point- ed out in a modified form that the covenant indicates that he has learned a great deal since he came to Europe, and pride is expressed inspection of the dockage and IM. HO. FB. CARVEL 1S HERE, UEST AT NTE AC TWO EVENTS aus, He Wil Addres S8 Org nized Labor in the Afternoon After Speaking Be- fore the Canadian Club, { Kingston had the honor on Salur- day of a visit frem Hon F. B, Carvell, rinjster of public works, who came io fhe rity for the special purpose of Kir an inspection of the harbor regarding proposed improvements. {| Mr, Carvell put in a very busy day, as the committee in charge arranged quite a heavy programme for him. In addition to looking over the plans for-the propsed improvements to the harbor, securing a view of the { harbor from Fort Henry, making an leva- and visiting a number he was the Club, at a tor facilities, of .the local industries, guest of the Canadian luncheon, in the Frontenac Club at one o'clock, where he delivered an address, At 3 p.m. he was to ad- dress a mass meeting: of labor men in the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends' Hall. To-night he will be the guest of the city at a dinner in the Frontenac Club. Hon. Mr. Carvell is no stranger to Kingston, having spoken here at po- litical meetings, but this is his first visit to the city since taking over the position of minister of public works. Hon. Mr. Carvell arrived in the city early on Saturday morning in his special car, and at 9.30 o'clock he was met and welcomed by Mayor Newman, W. F. Nickle, M.P., and J. Campbell, and escorted to the mayor's office in the City Hall, where he met the members of the special committee appointed to meet the vis- itor. The driving party selected to take Hon, Mr, Carvell over the , route mapped out was gomposed of Mayor Newman, W, F. Nickle, M.P., Dr. J. W. Edwards, M.P., J. M. Camphell, Francis King, Elmer Davis, BE. A. Turner, Ald. Graham and Ald. Wright. At the dinner to be tendered to Hon. Mr. Carvell to-night by the city that so much of the work of British-1 "HON. ¥. B. CARVELL ~~ et AAA A AAA AS 4s visible --in--the Teague. The mandatory principle is based on the relations between Great Britain, India and the overseas dominions. The recognition of the dominions as nations is welcomed as not the least significant feature of the covenant. King Bestows Decorations. (Capadian Press Despatch) London, Feb. 15.+-8ome notable military decorations were bestowed = A King at the investiture at ingham palace recently, includ- ing Ring C.M.G. to Brig.-Gen. Daniel Ormand and Lt.-Col. Bdward Worth- ington, The DSO. and bar to Maj- or William Kippan, M.C.; D.8.0. and Par to Captain 'Donald McLaren; D.S.0. and M.C. to Lt.-Col! Kenneth 'stuart, and Chaplain Edward Gra- ham; DSO. to Lieut-Col, Charles Flint, Arthur Hibbert, John Pitman, "Wilfrid Sifton and Chaplain Alexan- der Cordon, the Royal Red Cross to _ Sister Lillian Pidgeon. . at the Frontenac Club, there will be representatives of the City Council, Board of Trade, merchants, marine interest, and the press. The follow- ing is a list of the guests: Mayor Newman, W. F. Nickle, M.P.., Dr'J. W. Edwards, M.P, Anthony M. Rankin, MPP, Hon. William Harty, Alds. Graham, Wright, Chown, Corbett, Smith and Kent, of the Civic Finance Commit- tee; Dr. W. W. Sands, city clerk; E. A. Turner, James Richardson, J. G. Elliott, Robert Henderson, Elmer Davis, (G. Y. Chown, James Minnes, J. M. Campbell, W. Y, Mills, F. G. Wallace, J. M. Hughes, Hugh Welch and Robert Crawford. It was rather unfortunate that the weather was not what had been de- sired for Hon. Mr. Carvell's tour of inspection. The snow storm was a drawback to the inspection of the harbor. However, the committee in charge made the best of the weather conditions. Hon, Mr. Carvell expressed himself as being greatly pleased at op portunity of paying a visit to Kings- ton. 'He stated that in its programme of expenditure of public money for the coming year, and until the coun- try gets back to a peace basis, the first thought of the Dominion Gov- ernment will be to provide employ- ment in centres where such a course is necessary. he attendance at 'the luncheon at © 3 of the Canadian Club, to eighty members, ow- 1 of accommodation, and was filled. © The newly- ident, J. G. Elliott, pre- on. Mr. Carvell delivered a Lthe Government's "aix months ago, leaving 4 one child, Marvin. enac Club, at 1 p.m., under} sided. fine address. in which he dealt wit} with | KINGSTON, DOMINION. DELEGATES AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE _ ONTARIO, 8 ATU 'RDAY, | FEBRU ARY 15, ¥ 1919, From left to right--General Botha (South Africa), Sir Robert Borden Cuda). and General Smuts (South Africa), Phatogralied outside the Conferege headquariess. IT MUST BE A PEOPLE'S PEACE And It Cannot Be if the Women Are Not Consulted THE SUFFRAGE. CONGRESS ADOPTS A RESOLUTION AT MEETING IN PARIS, Upon and Delegation of Women Call Premier Borden of Canada Others Who Promised Their Sup- port. Paris, Feb. 15.--The inter-Allied suffrage congress yesterday adopt- ed a resolution proposed by Mrs. Juliet Barrett Rublee, of the United States, and seconded by Mrs. M. G Fawcett, of England, declaring that the coming peace should be a peo- ple's peace, which it cannot be, if women are not consulted and that the league of nations should not be an alliance of governments only, but a general alliance between ihe peoples of the world. It is declared that the league should include re- presentatives of peoples so selected as to represent the different parties in their parliaments. The resolu- nm declares that working people. and women niust be made to feel they are a part of the league of na- A delegation of women called on Sir Robert Borden, George. Nicoll es and Henry White, and were promised support in securing the adoption of the recommendation that the league of nations should consider the international condition of women and children. The com- mission will invite a committee from the suffrage congress to work with it in fixing details. It is not expected that there will be anything in the nature of a vote in the peace conference itself, even at the last stage, the probable ~ | course being that those States whieh The gathering Will includé repre- care to do so will give their adhe. fication to the secretary. As soon as a sufficient number has done so, the Society of Nations will come in» to being and begin to function. FUSES EXPLODED; STOLEN BY LADS ters Admit Breaking nto Store Room al "R.M.C. Thanks to the efforts put forth hy Miss Laura M. Ryder, teacher in Central school, the police have se- cured the names of three boys who havé admitted breaking into the storeroom at the Rpyal Military Col- lege and stealing fuses, It was stated that sixty-six fuses were stolen, but the three boys state that they did not take that many. The youngsters state that they fired off a couple of the Tuses and ran for their life, and that there was an ex- plosion similar to that made by an auto tire going up. The police are continuing their investigation in an attempt to get all the stolen fuses. The police have now ten of the fuses in their possession, re Body of Sailor James Reid received ogtam from the United States Shipping & Co. Board' Youn sion to the projeot through notifi-ftralia, New Zealand INDUSTRIAL SITUATION MARKING TIME YET Pending the Meeting on Tues~ day of the Laborite Con- sultative Committee. (Canadas Press Despatch) London, Feb. 15.--The industrial situation is marking time, ending the meeting to be held on Tuesday of the consulting committee of the laborité "triple alliance, the Miner's federation, the railwaymen's union and transport workers" federation. At that meeting, it is understood there will be a discussion. of the question of common action. The min- ers' federation is thus far the only union that is committed to a definite course, negotiations regarding the demands of the railwaymen and the transport workers being still in pro- greas. Premier Lloyd George is anx- jously interested in the situation, realizing that labor troubles may ser- jously retard national reconstruletion and trade development. For this reason, it is understood; he will prob- | ably prolong his stay in England in- stead of returning almost infmediate- | ly to Paris. $ Troops Act In Belfast, (Canadian Press Despatih.) Belfast, Feb. 15.~--Troeps took possession of the gas works and el- ectric power station in this city early this morning. The mayer, in a pro- clamation, says it is now assured that military support will be given the authorities and asks for volun- teers to carry on muymeipal services. PRESS CONGRESS \ HERE. Fixed F 1020--Prince to Open Laan Balding on,..J 18e=-The neil of the Empire Press Union yesterday resolved to accept the invitation from the Dominion of Canada to hold the next Imperial Press Conference there in the early autumn of 1920. The original $dea was to have a conference in Canada towards the end of this "ear, when perhaps the Finca, of Wales will be there to open 4 portion of the new Parlia- ment © Buildings, It hecame clear, however, that it would be impossible to get a really representative gather- ing of the Empire's press to under: take the journey so soon after the Peace Conference and with other mo- mentous matters under immediate consideration. sentatives from Great Britain, and Aus- possibly South Africa. 4 Cigarette Concern Sold. New York, Feb. 15.--Tobacco Pro- ucts Corporation has acquired the business of Philip Mortis & Co., one of the best known of independent cigarette concerns, In connection with acquisition it is understood val: uable rights will be given both com- mon .and preferred stockholders of |y Tobacco Products. NOW AND THEN Iman associates when they meet Seided to | Erte NO TAMPERING WITH BLOCKADE Until Peace Has Been 'ota Sd is the De- cision Reached. REJECT THE - PROPOSALS FOR THE OCCUPATION OF ADDI- TIONAL GERMAN TERRITORY, These Fundamental Points Agreed Upon With Respect to the Extension of the Armistice. Paris, Feb. 15.--Although question of just what the Allies will say to Herr Erzberger and his Ger- a in Treves next Monday to renew the is still unanswered as far Are the rmistice, as the general public there seems to have been an agree- ment on certain fundamental points, Britisli and American members of the Supreme War Council acting in collaboration, laid before that body a formula to which Premier Clemen- ¢eau 'of France found himself able to assent, by the council ars speacidity agreeable from the British standpoint. One of per with the blockade -at this time but to leave all economic matters for Jater consideration. The other deci sion rejects the proposals for the oe- cupation of additional German ter- ritory, notably Essen. In regard to the blockade the Brit- ish have always been opposed to has- ty modification of that powerful in- strument. Their aversion to putting more soldiers into Gernmny is based on the public demand in Great Brit. ain for as swift demobilization as possible, In all their moves the British pleni- potentiaries Have never lost sight of the popular distaste for the mainten- ance of a large army. Had it been de- that task would probably have fallen on Sir Douglas Haig's fighting men. His Tommies are eager tg' get home and to stay home. Their wishes have led to some rather grave incidents in England, and neither the soldiers nor the people at home would have wel- comed any extension: of a business which has become highly distasteful to all of them, PASSED A RESOLUTION Urging Jamaica to Join the Domin- ion of Canada. Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 15.~The town council of Montego Bay, the second town in size on this island, has unanimously passed a Sedition pointing out that because of in- crease of the cost of Jamaica products passing through American clearing houses to Canada, and that as Can- ada is not connected with any tropi~ cal countries from which she may draw her raw materials, the Govern- ment will be approached to bring about a confederation with Canada. The resolution. is to bé sent to all other councils of the island for sup- port. The matter is being much dis- cussed in Jamaica. ------------ MAKE PROHIBITION SURE. Brockville Methodists Ask For le Notice of Vote, Brockville, Feb. 15.--At the Me- thodist district meeting held at Lyu resolutions were passed with refer- lence to temperance legislation, re- uesiiiig Dominion Government, a honat Topiasentatives, rd int€rests tom) the provisions of the order in Couneil in per- manent legislation; continuing the in effect until a vote of hha ee heen taken and giving ample cof a vote BO : as to is cone erned, | Two of the decisigns reached pg them carries the deéision not to tam-~ 3 occupy Essen, the burden oll ch aiman and-after-an-e { hevia were issued by the PAGES 1-8 LAST E EDITION THE WORLD'S TIDINGS IN | BRIEF FORM Tidings From All | Over Told In a Pointed and Pithy Way. President Wilson left Brest fer the United States on Saturday. The parcel pgst to civil addresses in Mesopota pia has been reopened. The postage is the same as to India. Argentine Chamber of Deputies, by a large majority, refused to send a message to the German constituent assembly, A Lisbon despatch says the people of Oporto, supported by Republican forces, have restored the republic in Northern Portugal. Twenty: per cent. of the bacon re- serves to be shipped from England to Germany will be replaced by the same amount from Canada. Two assistant paymasters of the United States shipping board were Tn up and robbed of $12,000 in the heart of Brooklyn on Friday. An official announcement from Lisbon says the Governmem troops captured Lamego and have' blocked the coast north of the port of Aveiro, The commission dealing with in- ternational control of ports, railways and waterways, has begun work on the basis draft prepared by Great Britain. Jacob Sauer, aged fifty-six years, a well-known hotel man at Henderson and Campbell's Point, di#t on Thups- day at his home in Henderson, N.Y., in the hotel which he conducted. A jewellery store was held up and robbed of $7,000 at Madison avenue and Forty-sixth , street, New York, on Friday, by two men. One of the} robbers was captured. Samuel H. Clark, Ogdensburg, N.Y., was instantly killed near Mor- ristown, when his touring car skidded on the state highway, and after turn- ing over landed in a ditch, Deceased was seventy-two years of age. A HAPPY OCCASION. Presentation to Pte. Norman F. Shannon, Sunbury. PTE. NORMAN F. SHANNON On Friday evening, Jan. 31st, San- bury township hall was filled to the doors by the friends and neighbors of Pte. N. F. Shannon, who had gathered to give him a publié¢ wel- come home from the war. Dr. J. W. Edwards, M.P., acted as xceHent-pro- gramme, Martin Sands and William Webb presented Pte. Shannon with an address and a solid gold watch as a mark of appreciation of his services to King and country from his host of friends. This was followed by 're- freshments and dancing. Pte, N. F. Shannon enlisted with the 146th Battalion in January, 1916, and aft- er training at Barriefield and Valear- tier proceeded overseas the following September. Karly in February, 1017 he left for France with a draft to reinforce the 24th Battalion with which he served continuously at the front. He took part in the famous battle of Vimy Ridge and after- wards fought at Hill 70; Amiens and Arras. In the fight at Arras on August 28th, 1918, Pte. Shannon received a gunshot wound in the left hand and was sent to Mersey Hospital, Birk- enhead, England, where he remained until the armistice was signed. He returned to Canada on the Olympic 1ast month. Pte. Shannon has done his bit with credit to himself ang honour to his country and county. That he may live long and prosper is 'the wish of all. ~ FREE RAILWAY PASS For Ev Member of .8., Western 0. "Men Demand. Saskatoon, Feb. 15. ~The Federa- tion pf Western Postal Employees in convention here has adopted a num- ber of drastic resolutions demanding from the Government, among other concessions, one free rallway pass yearly for each member of the civil service and his family, three months' leave of absence with pay after every 'ten years' service, the appointment of a chief post office inspector for the west with headquarters in the west. Telegrams were sent to Ottawa de- mapding from the Government im: mediate replies on some points raised, Army Doctors For Siberia. Swi Doe Feb, 15. -~Orders as signing fifty-two medical officers, for duty with the Ameriean forces tn 81 ar Dapart- The party, including seven! OE . nine captains and twenty aix Heutenants, will I from San Francisco. - Nations That Jbpreve Covenant. Canadian Presg Despatoh) Paris, Feb. 15--~R ot the following nations approved the 'France, Italy, Uni-| a metal ol CANIDA WANTS A REPRESENTATIVE 08 the Supreme Ecoidmuic Council Now in Process of Formation. HAS A DEEPER INTEREST ITS DECISIONS THAN IN IN PEACE CONFERENCE, Dr. J. W. Robertson Recalled From London For Consultations in Pais With Premier Borden. : Paris, Feb. 16.--The importancy of Canadian representation on the new Supreme Economie Council now in the process of formation Is being impressed upon the Supreme War Council. : It is understood that Dr. J. W. Robertson has been recalled from London for consultations' with Pre. mier Borden. It {s being urged that in view of Canada's position as a great gource of food supplies and ray materials, she is entitled to a seat on the council. In reality the Dominion has a deeper interest in the Economic Council decisions which are of more importance to her than the majority of questions before the Peace Conference. It is very probable that the coun- cil may continue as an advisory hoard to. the executive body of the League of Nations and initiate world policies in which Canada must have a, direct voice, Sir Arthur Curnie was petitioned by represéntatives of the soldiers to appoint to the Canadian body in at- tendance at the peage gathering of some person specially concerned with thir interests, in reply the promise) was given that-an appoint- ment satisfactory to them would be mad¥ The choice "of Sir Arthur was the fulfilment of this plea, but up to the present his duties as com- mander of the Canadian forces In the, field have prevented his attend- ance in Paris. RULLET STorPEp By BIBLE, Huns Couldn't Keep Smith's Falls Boy Out of Scrap. Smith's Falls, Feb. 15.~Aftar hav- | ing been wounded four times during: long apd bhonorabls service overseas Private Hettor Mossop, son of Jona than - Mossop, has returgsd 10 Lue home, Pte. Mossop, at the age of sevens teen enlisted with the 77th Battalion, going overseas with tha first draft from he Ottawa unit; He was at-' tached in France to the 60th Batta« lion. His first thrilling experience was at Sanctuary Weed on June 7th, 1916, He was buried alive for his experience, His nearest escape from death was on August 15th. 1917 at Hil 70, when he was struck in three places by machine gun billets, Two of the missiles left their marks but the third headed s-raight for the Smith's Falls boy's heart, struck .in his left breast socket ripped through and spont its force against a small Bible the lad was carrying with the periscope. On recovering from his fpinries, Pte. Mossop got back into the line. "PATS" GUARD OF HONOR. "Originals" at Wedding--Trousseau Not Securgd in United States, London, Feb. 15. Survivors of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry will formi the guard of honor at Westminster Abbey on Feb. 27th, the date of the Princess' marriage, and will be composed of the original members. The Ontario" Hospital at Orping- ton, in which the bride showed active interest, will be specialy represent- ed. The trousseau will be simple and not beyond that of any bride of an officer of equal rank with the princess' future husband. No ma- terials .are being ordered outside the British Dominions. Btories of lavish shipments of silk, ete,, are pure fic- tion. i The home &f Mrs. 8. MM. Russel, Portage 1a Prairie, Man., was the scene on Feb. 1st, of a pretty wed- ding, when her niece," Elizabeth Edith, daoghter of Mr. afid Mrs. J. M. Allardyce, of Burnside, was united in holy wedlock to Morley C. Manhard, manager of the Bank of Toronto, "of that city, son of Mr. and . Mrs. M. H. Manhard, Brockville France has offered to present to the United States a site for a mohn- pass | ment on French soil to to the Americans who died on the field of honor. Miss Mary Ann a most respected citizen. of Consscon, Jats ed away at the age of seventy-fo Hindenburg aiid his German army are ordered to leave Poland. Foch la ivan power ta dea! with vhe situa, & EH adr gEBQSF SE {388838 rh § BRE] 255827 # TTT be