uns | d KINGSTON, ONTARIO, be. Daily British Whig [=] ne MONDAY, CANADA TAKES OVER THE G.T.P. The Minister of Railways is Appointed Receiver For the Dominion. THE WHOLE G.T.R. SYSTEM MAY COME INTO THE HANDS or THE GOVERNMENT. The Company "Suddenly Notified the Government Thae the Pacific Lines Could Not Continue Opera- tion Beyond the 10th. Ottawa, March 10.--When the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway sys- tem went after midnight Sunday into the hands of Jon. Dr. J. Reld, Minister of Railways, who 18 appointed receiver by an order-in- 'Council passed 'Thursday, the first definite step of the Government wis taken in a process which 's bound to go on until all Canadian railways, with the temporary ex- ception of the Canadian Pacific Rajlway Company, will be owned by the GoYernment. This Is the direct result Government's stand taken in Feb ruary, when it informéd the" offi. ¢ials of the Grand Trunk and Grawd § Trunk Pacific Railways that "it ig not the Government's intention t5 ask Parliament to provide a further vote for the Grand Trunk Paeilie Railway while the negotiations with the Grand Trunk Railway Company remain in their present unsatisfactory condition." The acquisition of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company adds 1,964 miles of main road and about 1,000 of branch line to the Government system after the re- ceivership days are over, and, as a result of the action, it is almost certain that the 3,658 miles of the Grand Trunk Rallway' system will in a reasonable time, come also into the Government's hands, and on more reasonable terms than hither- to séenved probable. | ---- LY ny Notified Government. it will be remembered that on March 1, when the interest on bonds fell dus, speculation was rife as to whether the Grand Trunk Pacific Raflway would be able to 'meet its obligation. By failing to Jefault on that occasion the system gave itself a new lease of life, and therefore did not 'have to go into liquidation. The surprise was, therefore, great when on Thursday last the Acting Premier, Sir Thomas White, was notified by the vice- Djesident of the Grand Trunk Paci Railway Company that the com- pany could not Jonetbia, continue operation beyond 10th, ow- ing to lack of funds, and that the increased rates granted the com- pany h not enabled it to meet the increased operating expenses, In view of the short notice and of the fact that under the ordinary procedure it would t weeks 10 get un receiver, there is little doubt but that the Government would be obliged in the public interest to ad yimce money for the running of th road, as had been the procedure in the past. 'It was patent that the road could not be allowed to stop, and the company officials' might have had some justification from past experiende in believing that the Government would advance moneys for {its operation by, the company until a settlement was reached. The Government, however, under the War Measures Act, had another recourse, and took drastic action at once, as above sbt forth, to put the © company under liquidation fn the « public interest. : Murdered ho Spar a (Canadian Press Despat Amsterdam, March 10, oh ths 'forces on Sunday occupled the of Lichtenberg and of tho = Casualties Came When Mob Was Fired Upon London, March 10.--Writing of the most serious pari of the outbreak on Wednesday after- noon, the Llandudne, correspon- dent of the Canadian Associated "It was at this stage that the casuaities occurred. A detadhiment with loaded, rifies grimly stood their ground, an of ficer warning the rebellious mob of the gravity of the situation. This did not appear to be fully grasped by number of the men. Still was no room for misapprehension as the mob gtill came onward. The order was given to fire and the ranks of the mischief makers were forthwith broken. Many arrests followed. This was practically the last incident of the out- break." NO DESIRE RE TO MAGNIFY THE CANADIAN RIOT All Quiet at Kinmel Camp-- Await Report of Full 'Enquiry. Press says: a there (Canadian Press Despatch.) London, March 10.---My visit Kinmel camp Saturday showed that the holiday afternoon was being spent in the usual fashion there with football and baseball games proceed- jng. For seventy hours previously the camp had been normal, and a new comer would have difficulty in dis- covering that it had recently been otherwise. "There is no desire in any part of England to magnify last week's regrettable incidents at Kin- mel beyond their #inue perspective. The utmost cordiality is still shown to Canadian troops everywhere. People generally are awaiting the re- port of the full engoify with great in- terest and concern. It may be added that there have been demonstrations among the English troops during the the last few months that received just as mueh publicity in proportion as that given the present matter. SINN FEIN COUNTESS FREED FROM PRISON And Is Likely to Claim Her Seat in the British Com= mons. : to (Canadian Press Despatch) London, March 10.--Sinn Fein- ers who have been interned in Hng- land have been relénsed in batches during the past few days. A score returned to Dublin - on Sunday. Among those recently released from Holoway prison, London, was Countess Georgina Markievics, who according to the Daily Sketeh, likely to attend the meetings of the House of Commons on Monday and claim her seat for St. Patrick's division of Dublin, to which was elected at the recent general elections. It is pointed out that the question of her eligibility to the seat will arise, as her husband is a Polish count who was never naturalized. She, therefore, is said to be legally a Pole. NAPTHA EXPLODED. . And gq Man Was Killed At Worcester, Mass. (Canadian Press Despatch.) Wancester, Mass,, March 10.--One. mun was killed and four were badly injured here to-day when a barrel of maptha exploded in a building at- tached to the plant of the Baldwin | Chaig Company here. The explosion completely demolished the building, and the flying fluid ses fire to four three-tenement deuses that adjoined the shops. All inmates were rescued. Fatal Clash In Havana, (Canadian Press Despatch.) Havana, March 10.--One" police- man killed and several work- men were injured in: a clash to-day at anton headquarters where works men had gatbered to protest against the settlement of the general strike reached by leaders earlier in the day. The fight started when police~ * mén attempted to disperse the | workmen, ] Canadian inteliigetios officers EY oly ei predict much trouble in ne © un; nt Omsk Government with ro oc 'ple. CA ~ CANADI AN DELEGATES MAKCH 10, AT THE PEACE 191 9. CONFERENCE H Sting ae w igh), Si Gers Four Mise x Tode a Comers, i Sir Robert Borden, the on. i 'and the Hon erty; stan to right W. Dafoe, official - sentative, and Loring C. Christie, legal adviser. Be fight), J Spore Publicity oe NO TIME YET SET FOR VOTE Prohibition ~ Referendum Depends . Upon When Soldiers Get. Home. THE: FORM 15 IN DOUBI ACCORDING' TO STATEMENT BY PREMIER HEARST, Aut the Feeling is That the People Will be Asked to Decide Upon a Double-barrelled Question, Toronto, March 10.--Definite as- surance was given yesterday by Sir William Hearst that no decision fiad been reached by the Govern ment as to when the referendum 'on. prohibition will be submitted to the electorate. The Prime Minister "declared that the statement made last week at a Ward Three Conser- vative meeting that the referendum will be taken in September was virtually the same announcem#ept he had made some weeks ago that the question would be submitted when demobilization was complet- ed. Vapjous statements have been made as to the time when all the Canadian 'soldiers will be home, but until it 'is known more definitely when the last man will return to this country it is impossible for the for the taking of the referendum. Sfr William was equally emphatic in stating that the Government had not decided on the form the refer- endum should take. "The matter is still 'under consideration," he said. However, the statement made at the Conservative meeting that the question would be submit ted "in a very open fashion" is in- terpreted as conclusive that the rumors after last week's Govern- ment 'cancus that the people would be given opportunity to express themselves for or against wine and beer licenses had been practically decided om. : Both the temperance and the liquor forces have expressed a will- ingness to 'allow the people to de- cide the matter. The Government has agreed to abide by the decision of the electorate. As the Ontatio rance Act now stands the vote. should be taken on the first Monday in June, on "Are you in favor of repealing the O.T.A.?" but as Sir William said some weeks that date will be changed. 8 Phere has been considerable feel- ing in the Conservative ary in the Legislature on the matter, fe i was discussed a THE WORLD'S TIDINGS IN BRIEF FORM Tidings From All Over Told in a Pointed and Pithy Way. The German general strike was called off by its leaders Saturday aft- erpoon. Regular mail service from France to Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Syria has been re-established. The leading mewspaper of Viadi- vostock was suppressed Feb. 24th for criticizing the Omsk regime. The man has been lifted by the Canadian Government on all its re- strictions about aerial travel. . Government to announce the date) French Marine Minister Leygues reiterated his opposition to sinking the German fleet, in an interview Sat- urday. Thomas A. Russell steps up to the position of president of the Willys- Overland Company, operating at West Toronto. An entire Japanese unit was wiped out by the Bolsheviki north of Alex- ieviko, according to a' despatch re- ceived from Tokio. despatched the third train on Friday, consisting of 'twenty cars of provi- sions for-the Polish people. The Havana strikers have asked president Ménoeal to arbitrate the strike, dnd be has agreed om condi- tion that they go hack to work, During December and Jamuary nearly 100,000 persons of Petrograd died from hunger, and as a result of epidemics, according to official state- ments. SEER The Camadi ¥ ed a right-ofofay to and through Hamilton for' construction of a line trom Toronto, through Hamilton to Niagara. A pro tion. made by Lloyd George the supreme council to reduce fhe (German army much be- lo size Previgusly proposed was agreed om, The Toronto Honshig Company will commence work immediately on the erection of some forty working- men's homes under ing provisions of the new Housing A. The Minister of mons of Aus- tralia has sued a proclamation pro- hibiting the importation into 4he Commonwealth of all goods other Ahan those of British origin. The body of Pierce McCann, Sinn Fein member of parliament for Enst Tipperary, who died of influenza in Ahe prison at Gloucesier, Eng., reach- ed Dublin this moming. "After mass was "said in cathedral a public special commission of the Austrian National Assenibly has up- animously ratified the Government's formal that ' the German-Austrian republic is an in- tegral dart of the German republic, @ Vienna d anounced. The committee ge territorial chimes has reached Greece He 3 At Berne the American' Red "Cross FEELING CROWS FOR UNON PARTY A Party Convention 1s Under Discussion By the Unionists. DESIRE OF THE MAJORITY IS THAT THE UNION SHOULD BE PERPETUATED. A Few Ultra Conservatives Grain +» Growers . Are Not thusiastic, But They Form Hopeless « Minority. Ottawa, March 10.--An early an- Jouncement that it had been de- "ctded to form a Union party. The formation of committees to commence organization. The calling of a national conven- tion of Conservative and Liberal Unionists in the autumn to draft a platform. These three things are Yeing ad- vocated by those who desire to see a permanent party cemented. is understood that H. H. Ste- vgns at the Government cgucus ad- 'ocated this plan and way well re- The - first two/ proposals seem certain as sdon as Sir Robert Borden returns from overseas, it not before. As for the convention, this would have to bé settled later, and if organization was completed and a platform drafted it might npt be necessary. H. M. Mowat, Parkdale; General Maclean, Sud- bury-Queen's; and FF. B. Steacey, Wegtminster, spoke along the same | lines. One thing is certain, the: Union sentiment is solidifying daily. There are certain ultra-Conserya-~ tives who are not enthusiastic and there are a few western Unionist grain growers who have doubts on the tariff, but the majority of the Government supporters, east and west, show an almost intense de- sire to have union perpetuated. The Government has so far given no indication of its tariff proposals' and will not likely for some time. There will he a caucus in two gq weeks, when the tariff will be un- der consideration. The Government will simply listen to the views of the members and seeure. the opin- fons of the east and west. | and En- a nr POLICE AND SOLRIERS -- Have a FP kn rier Over Cus : Hon. war tax not a war Wax LAST EDITION F iehting British Watch on Rhine, Take No Chances London, March 10.--The Brit- ish army on the Rhine includes a division of cavalry made up of twelve regiments, a statement issued by the War Dice to-day regarding the makeup of <he army shows. There are five battalions of cyclists in the force and dwelve battalions of tanks, . while the artillery comprises 260 batteries of all kinds. There are thirty-two squadrons of the Royal Air Force attdched to the army. Of infantry, there are 102 battalions with thirty light trench mortar batteries{ The enginears, the army service corps, the signal corps and other technical organizations are of a size to correspond with the main force of the army. AMUSEMENT TAX IN ONTARIO TO STAY T.W. McGarry, in Answer to Question Indicates It May Remain For Ever. Toronto, March 10.--"When Is a "That's easy Horatio-- When it's an amusement tax.' So, or in words to that effect, said Hon, T. W. McGarry, the provincial treasurer, when asked whether the war tax on theatre tickets was to re- main during 1919. "Of course it is, and it may re- main forever," replied Mr. McGarry. "Teo many people think it is a war tax. It is nothing of the kind, it is an amusement tax.' So theatregoers must continue to dig down into their wallets and pro- duce an additional two, five or ten cents with every ticket purchased during this year of grace 1919, and perhaps for many more years." -------------- MORE TRANSPORTS FOR CANADA Minnedosa Sails With 1,065 Troops of All Ranks, Ottawa, March 10.--The Militia Department: has been advised of the sailing of three more vessels. The Minnedosa, according to the cable ad- vice, sailed Saturday with 15 officers and 1,050 other ranks on board, The Corsican will sail to-day. She is bringing home a number of munition workers. The Metagama will sail on or about the 15th, with approxi- mately 1,100 persons on board, but 'whether they are soldiers or depend- ents is not known. All three vessels are bound for St. John. Rah 0h hh hh ih ht he * 4 GRAND DUKES EXECUTED. D (Canadian Press Despateh,) % Copenhagen, March 10.-- % Four more Russian grand dukes 4% have been executed at Petro 4 grad by the Bolshevik during % the past fortnight on the charge #% + of being involved in a monarch- + + ist plot. + * * + > + BLECTED CHAIRMAN Of the Independent Socialist Party of Germany. (Canadian Press Despatch.) Berlin, March '10.--Hugo Haase has been elected chairman of the In- "dependent Socialist party at its con- ference here. He declined a previoys election because Herr Daeumig, com, munist, was elected vice-chairman. } [On a ballot Haase was elected chair- wan. Herr Crispien, South German leader of the Independent Socialists was elected vice-chairman. oe ---------- Will Transfer Bonds. Ottawa, March 10.--~For the con- venience of holders of fully registered bonds of the Victory Loan of 1918 the Department of Finbmce is pre- P pared from the 10th to the 31st of Mareh, 1919, to. make transfers of lly registered bonds into coupon bearer 'bonds. On account . of the necessary work 1o complete the issue of the loan the department will not be in a position until the 1st of May, 1919, to. make transfers of fully registered bonds from one hold- er to another or to transfer coupon bearer, bonds to fully registered bonds. A new gaily. ager is to be estabd- at Ottawa, it is reported. It is finance it. THE CASUALTIES ARE VERY SMALL Riotihg By Casadian Troops at Rhyl, Vis, Sait fue Sa, THE KILLED-AND WOUNDED DO NOT EXCEED NINETEEN IN ALL, IT IB SAID, Many Who Participated in the Dis. turbances Hand No Serious Inten- tion of Revolt, Regarding It as Horse Play. London, March 10.--It is learned at Canadian military headquarters in London' that the casualties as a re- sult of the rioting at Rhyl do not ex- ceed five to nineteen killed and wounded. Major-General Sir Richard Tur« ner, chief of the Cenadian General Staff, who proceeded! to Rhyl to hold an inquiry, returned to London Sat- urday. It is stated that whether the men will be charged before the civil courts of London depends on the findings of the count of inquiry. The military nlot at Kinmel camp, although muck more serious, differs only in a degree {om that at Go- dalming three weeks'ago. It is pro- bable that many men engaged in the latest disturbance also participated in the earlier riot. The same classes of camp institutes and trading . shops were wrecked. The causes of dissatisfaction are essentially the same. Discontent at seeing conscripted men of 1917 sail ing homeward before men engaged in Ypres first battle, and exasperation at recurring alterations in the em- barkation programme. Damage Of $250,000, The amount of damage to the camp is estimated at $260,000. One eye-witness described hutments as having the appearance of being passed over by squadrons of tanks. 'The rioters obtained ammunition by breaking into stores. Ong young sol- er sentry was shot dead attempt Ww. do nt Fassel hy ng Press reports b uhanlmous in stating the rp MgO began by cries of "up Bolsheviks" and ascribe the 'trouble to the présence of men of foreign extraction. The appear- ance of English on the scene had the effect of quieting the camp. Canadians in Lohdon express Keen regret at the occurregte, considering all the circumstances of the war and the vast numbers of men under arms, The conduct of all ranks whether Im- perial or overseas troops has with this and one or two other trifling ex- ceptions been exemplary. The Abergele correspondent of the Manchester Guardian wires that many who participated in the disturb- ances at Kigmel camp it is not be lieved have had any sérious intention of revolt, Some regarded the pro- ceediff as rough horse play. rr -- Six Were Killed. (Canadian Press Despatch.) London, M 10.~Reports from Kinmel says one non-commissioned officer and five privates weré killed during the riots last week. The | ringleader was one of the victims, while he was attempting to strike an officer. ¢ There was a small riot " Whitley Camp yesterday, caused by what the soldiers chimed was un syerabarge at the canteen, ; CANADA'S A'S PREMIER Looms Bia IN PARIS He Has Full Go Confidence of mier L ng Pre the following special correspondence from Paris, : Juted March 3rd: un Robert Laird Borden, Premier sald a public utility corporation will operation