ALLEN TO-DAY Big Double Bill "THE ROMANCE OF LADY HAMILTON and "LOVE, HONOR AND BEHAVE" > The Baily British Whig LADY HAMILTON and "LOVE, HONOR AND BEHAVE" ee YEAR 88 : NO. 49. ~ KINGSTON, ONTARIO. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1921. LAST RDITION. CHIEFS PLAN ~ GERMAN INVASION It Germany Does Not Disarm--An Advance to Munich And the Blockade of Hamburg Are on the Programme. London, Feb. 28.--On the virtual eve of the allied conference with the rmans on the reparations and dis- armament questions the two princi- pal allied military chiefs, Marshal Foch, of France, and Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, the Brit- ish chief-of-staff, spent the week-end by invitation with Lloyd George and Premier Briand of France in their . seclusion at Chequers court, the new country home of the prime ministers of England. The purpose of the consultation was to reduce to definite form the various proposals for the application of military and economic pressure sufficient to change the mind of Germany, should her government re. fuse the reparations terms of the a!- lies. This subject has been meditated upon deeply by both-the French and the British genera] staffs, and es- pecially In Paris, for several months past, and the present was by no means the first exchange of views between the two military chieftains as to what action could be taken, and effectively continued for months or even years, to compel Germany to meet what are considered her obliga- tions. While one aspect of the case is a dramatic warning to Germany that the invasion of some parts of her territory may follow a refusal of compliance on her part, another is GREECE REFUSES ALLIED PROPOSALS But the Refusal is Not Seri- ously Taken in London. Ryo i mms London, Feb. 28.--Greece has re- fused to accept proposals that the . Investigation of conditions be made in Thrace and Smyrna preparatory to making alterations to the Sevres treaty. K. Kalogeropouls, Greek premier, to-day received a telegram to this effect from the Athens gos- ernment. The telegram was not of- ficlally presented to the allied prem- #18 and they wera simply allowed to know the contents indirectly. The Greek refusal was not taken serious- iy, it was said in allied circles. G. B. NICHOLSON, M. P., ALGOMA 'Who was invited by a Quebec mem- ber of house of commons to "come and Settle it outside." when he reflected on the war record of Hon. Mackenzie King, and Speaker Rhodes demanded an apology from the Ontario member. A------ President-elect Harding Saturday afternoon officially announced ap- pointment of Edwin Denby, Michi- gan, as secretary of the U.S. navy and Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, as assistant secretary. A million dollars worth of whis- key, wines and other intoxicants will be dumped in the sea this week, ac- cording to an annou ncement by Byron R. Newton, collector of New York. » b that the French government, which would have to supply most of the troops desires to be in a position to act suddenly should the moment re- quiring action arrive, May March as Far as Munich. The general plan considered, of which many collateral features re- quire examination, it is understood to provide for a northward move- ment by the Belgian troops, which would occupy Dortmund, while the French would re-occupy Frankfort and penetrate the country beyond to a considerable depth possibly as far as Munich, while 4 fleet would blockade the port of Hamburg. The declared object of these movements would be to enforce the military clauses of the treaty and secure the disarmament of the Bavarian Ein- wohnerwehr. The action taken would thus be based not upon the disputed indem- nity demands, but upon the violated armament sections of the treaty. In these circumstances the allies, it is pointed out, 'would not have to walt until May 1st, the date before which the allies must inform Germany how much she must pay in reparations and after which Germany, under the treaty, may argue her case before the reparations rommission. By basing their case upon the disarmament demands they could act namediately under the authority of the treaty, the spghscrs cf the plans arg. IRISH SECRETARY WILL NOT RESIGN London, Feb. 28.--The Brit- ish government does not intend to alter its present policy for maintaining order in Ireland, Lloyd George announced in the Commons to-day. The chief secretary for Ireland would be allowed to carry his admipistra- tion to a successful conclusion. This statement came at a mo- ment when many rumors were afloat that Sir Hamar Green- wood was about to resign be- cause of the controversy over the alleged lack' of discipline among crown forces in Ireland. DESTROYER SINKS AFTER COLLISION One Man Dead and Fifteen MNissing--Accident Off Panama. Washington, Feb. £8 --One naval enlisted ivan is dead, fifteen are missing ard two are injured as the result of a collision Saturday be- tween the American destroyer Wool- sey and the American steamer Steel Inventor off the Pacific coast of Panama. The Woolsey was cut in two at the after tank by the collision and sank at 6 a.m., while in tow of the de- stroyer Aaron Ward, which with the destroyer Phillip have 112 of the Woolsey's survivors aboard. Japanese Telephone Numbers, Toronto, Feb. 28.--In Japan, says the Boston Post, the telephone num- ber eight commands a higher price from subscribers than any other. The number, written in its Japanese character, means success and pros- perity, and costs the subscriber who holds it, nearly $500 a year. Numbers 42 and 49 are particular- ly unlucky in the eyes of the Japan- ese. The former is pronounded "shi- ni" which means death; the latter "shiku" meaning distress and suffer. ing. These numbers are carefully avoided by subscribers, and are usually allotted to police stations, asylums and similar institutions. A circular. letter was read in the Roman Catholic churches of Ottawa Sunday, and' thousands of signatures were attached to the anti-divorce petitions which were presented to the members of the various congre- gations. a The Kingston Bankers' Clearing H Cs Hark et. 1 rome Hager The Kingston bankers' clearing house has been established and will open in an office under the city hall treasury department on Tuesday, March 1st, under the management of W. B. Browne, one of the most ex- perienced bank accduntants in the city. Mr. Browne Is accountant of the Royal Bank, market braach, and he will be permanent manager of the clearing house. Mr. Browne was the unanimous choice as manager, and "the other of- ficlals are: Chairman, H. A. Totield, vicsehairman, R. T. Brymaer, i Secre- {time and much tary-treasury, George Brownlee, executive committee, Philip du Mou- lin, J. F. Rowland, A. N. Lyster. The establishment of a clearing house has been an important matter of discussion among bankers here for Some years. While there were but a few banks the need for improvement was not so apparent, but now with seven banks and three branches, there has been a constantly growing demand for improved facilities in transacting the business between the banks, a system that would eliminate much complication and save valuable 'bookkeeping. [4 kL CPP PPH2P 42524208 + + 09-YEAR-OLD BOY ACTOR WINS, $60,000 VERDICT + New York, Feb. % award of $60,000 to George % Wolcott, nine-year-old stage #+ and motion picture actor, for + severe injuries received in an + elevator accident last July, was * returned by a supreme court * jury here to-day. + The boy, who testified from + a wheel chair, has been con- 4 fined to a hospital since the ac- % cident. It was declared he + would be unable to continue his # profession, in which he earned 4+ $75 a week. + The verdict was against the + Verboden Realty corporation. 28. -- An ed +» + * + o& * + + + + + * + * + + + + + + * LJ PLO Pb EPO LOeY SIX SINN FEINERS ARE DULY EXECUTED Cork, Feb. 28.--Six Sinn Feiners held in jail here, who had been found guilty of levy- ing war against crown forces and were condemned to death, were duly executed by the mili tary this morning. The men were shot at intervals of fifteen minutes. An appeal for clem- ency had recéntly been made by the Cork corporation. I---- Railways to Change Time. Montreal, Feb. 28.--Canadian rail- roads will probably operate on day- light saving time from May 1st to Oct. 2nd, according to an announce- ment by the Railway Association of Canada. ONE-CENT DROP INMILK PRICE Some Local Dealers Made Reduction And Others Had te Follow. Asked what conditions mada ft possible to effect a reduction in the price of milk from fourteen to thir- teen cents a quart, a local dealer said there was really no justification for any cut in price, as there was no surplus of milk on the market. He admitted that the milk dealers had been discussing the advisability of' reduction but no deci- sion was reached. The matter be- came public property béfore they were prepared to make an announce- ment, and the pe:pls immediately looked for a reduction. Some deal- ers made the reduction, and all of them were obliged to follow. "Dut we have to stand the loss ourselves," said the dealer, "because we are un- der contract to accept 1ailk up to April 1st at the winter price." 3 There was no meeting of t Frontenac Milk Producers Associa- tion, and the dealers appear to have brought the reduction themselves. According to information furnish- ed the Whig, local conditions of dis- tribution are the sole cause for the reduction in prices. Without com- pulsory pasteurization or certifica- tion, the city market is wide open and those milk producers who are not tied up by contracts for a speci- fled period are in a position to undersell competitors the moment there is any appreciable increase in supply. COUNSEL TO APPEAR FOR CONDEMNED MAN The Charles Tellett Appeal to be Heard Next Monday. London, Feb. 28.--The Canadian Press is informed that Charles Tel- lett, the ex-Canadian soldier, con- demned to hang for the murder of his sister-in-law, will apply to the courts for leave to appeal against his sen- tence. The Canadian high commissioner, Sir George Perley, has instructed counsel to appear on Tellett's behalf. The home secrgtary has received a petition from men who worked for- merly with Tellett in Woolworth ar- senal deglaring their belief that his mind is unhinged and calling for cle- mency. Liquor Freight Rates Are to be Increased Ottawa, Feb. 28.--Freight rates on lig shortly. ers Saturday grante. permission to quantities and to third class in car- pected to bear the increased cost. No of note-paper, Sir William sity, Montreal, disposed of £15,186 to his widow. 3 The Irish republican force which defeated a group of British troops and auxiliaries near Macroom Fri- day has escaped its pursuers. the form of a skating rink. 'n Canada will be increased | The board of railway commission-| the Canadian Freight Association to raise the classification of liquor to] double first class in less than carioad | load lots. The liquor dealers are ex-| SIN FEIN "PLAN BARED Documents Detailing - Wide- spread Operations Seized in Dublin London, Feb, 28.--The Irish plan to carry war for independence into England was revealed Saturday. Official documents captured in a recent raid on republican headquar- ters in Dublin were made public by the Irish office, showing widespread | * | [* * FPPPPP HPP 220000 FORTY-FIVE KILLED IN TRAIN COLLISION (anadian Pacific Flyer Cat in Two At Porter, Indiana--Two Pullmans Demolished-- The Wreckage Caught Fire. Porter, Indiana, Feb. 28.--At least forly-five passengers were killed and scores injured at Porter, Indiana, last ni ht, when the Canadian Pacific Chicago-Toronto-Montreal flyer 3 NAILS IN SHOE CAUSED "+ + $125,870.82 DAMAGE + New York, Feb. 26.--Hob- 3 nailed shoes of 200 doughboy guards posted at the Hotel Cril- % lon, where the American peace % commission had its headquar- % ters in Paris, caused virtually + all of the damage for which the % owners charged the commission % $125,870.82, the manager of % the hotel, Henri Dequis, said + here to-day. 4. It was this item of damage in # the expenses of the delegation % over which considerable protest 4 was voiced recently in the % house of representatives, and « % which among other expenses, + President Wilson was asked to ® itemize in a resolution adopted "+ by the house. + + * + + + + * * + * + : . + * + + preparations for "operations abroad." Among the documents was a me- morandum declaring large scale ac- tivities on English territory are "of paramount importance." A two months' training peried for volun- teers for service in England was out- lined. Another memorandum referr- ed ,to "army appropriations" of $150,000 for this werk One document stated: "Of the fol- lowing some plans might be carried out, but they reqlire considerable preparation--destriiction on large ships, buildings, blast furnaces, coal mines, aqueducts,' telegraphs and telephone lines, wrecking of trains, destruction of farm crops." Proceedings of a general staffal meeting in Cork with representations to the republican general headquar- ters are included in the . captured documents. Recommendations in- clude: "Issue a proclamation in the areas where the enemy carries hostages in their lorries. State that in these areas the enemy, whether armed or unarmed, will be shot on sight. Shot Troops at Sight. "In view of the epemy proclama- tions that our troops will be shot if found armed, let it be known that the enemy will be treated similarly. "Ask general headquarters to de- cide what punishment will be meted out to deserters. "Suggest that general headquar- ters publicly declare our troops in active service, "Point out to general headquar- ters that a food ship has arrived from America, and that we consider it ad- visable to get a shipment for our fly- ing columns in this way. "Do the utmost to get the Ea all parts of Ireland." % Further records showed the gen- eral staff decided to "make all roads impassable for the enemy" by ex- ploding mines and ordering county councils to make no repairs. "Snipe all ememy outposts one night a week and constantly during the day," one document said. This same paper discussed wreck- ing of troop trains and tappings of telephones and noted a decision to construct at least one dugout for each company in military areas. ---- CAUGHT THE THIEF AT GAME OF POOL Young Bank Clerk Who Stole $772,000 in Bonds Captured. Heyworth, Ilis.,, Feb, 28,--A coun- try town marshall Saturday caught the quarry of-the police of the na- tion. Jack Draper, the town marshal of this village, arrested William Dal- ton, 17 year old bank clerk, who fled from the Northern Trust Co., of Chi- cago, with $772,000 worth of Liberty bonds. Dalton was playing a game of pool with Jack Hennessey, the local vil- lage cue shark, when Draper walked up to the lad and took him into custody. "A small travelling bag, beside the pool table, was opened and $750,000 in Liberty bonds rolied out on the rough pool room floor. "1 guess you got me," Dalton re- marked calmly. ' There is evidence of strong pres- sure to come from western govern- ment gupporters for a royal commis- sion to investigate the whole western grain trade situation. increase is allowed on native Ontario] wines. A ------------------------ $4 By a will written on a half-sheet | former principal of McGill Unison $4 's war memorial is to be mn | PR | ® | April Sth, the date fixed, and that | | date, the | National (No. 20), locally known as the "Canadian", running over the Michigan Central tracks, was cut in two by the New York Cen- tral interstate express. The G.P.R. train was due to arrive in Toranto at 8.23 this morning. The New York Central train was bound from Boston to Chicago. The Canadian Pacific train consisted of nine cars, two of which were demolished. Both were practically solid pullman Deine, The accident occurred at 6.35 and the wreckage took ire, Several Canadians were amdng the victims of the wreck. Canadians identified up to eight o'clock this morning were : J. Collins and wife, London; Gordon Campbell,» Revelstoke, B.C., and Peter Kane, Regina. Relief crews early to-day had taken thirty-three bodies and scores of injured from the wreckage, and at least. six bodies were visible, entangled in the debris. The darkness and the tangled mass,of wreckage made the rescue work slow. The first group of those critically injured were rushed in an ambu- lance to Michigan City, Ind., two dying on the way. Hospitals and private homes at Michigan City and Gary received the injured. PEPE PPPP FPP POOR ONE-EIGHTH U.S. TRADE WITH CANADA Washington, Feb. 28.--Ex- ports to and imports from Can- ada constituted twelve per cent. of the total United States trade during 1920, according to a statement issued at the depart- ment of commerce. Trade with Latin-America is increasing rapidly, and now constitutes one-fourth of all the foreign commerce. Forty-two per cent, of the total trade last year was with Europe, and nineteen per cent, with the far east. Two per cent. of the trade was with Africa, the statement said. SEVERE TEST FOR SIR HAMAR His Irish Secretaryship En- dangered By Gen. Crozier' R . - London, Feb. 28..--Will Sir Ha- mar Greenwood retain the Irish sec- retaryship ? His position will be severely tested in the House of Signal Against Michigan Central. ; A statement by Towerman Cook, on duty at the crossing, declared that a block, two miles away, was set against the Michigan Central train while the track was left clear for the New York Central. Railroad officials at the scene of the wreck said Engineer Long, of the Chicago-Montreal train, who escaped unhurt, declared he had received a clear sighal and had checked it with his fireman. He left early to-day for his home. His train struck the derailer six hundred feet from the crossing, he said. From that point eight coaches bumped alo g the ties, coming to a standstill with the third and fourth coaches at the intersection of the tracks. An instant later the New York Central train burst through. The bodies of the New York Central's engine crew. were taken from the tangled wreckage this morning. Forty-two bodies had been collected later in the morning from the wreck. Three victims were Canadians. It was a diamond-shaped crossing, permitting the New York train, Commons to-morrow when the resig- | Which struck as the other sprawled direct across the intersec- nation of Geveral Crozier comes un- tion, to rake the Michigan Central cars, instead of cutting them der detailed review -- especially] ®¢ right angles, ; Creer sore os EG A fill his pledge to parliament to re- persons, bound for ah 'h ue ontreal 'and' Sronto wer move indiscipline amoug the auxill- |} . ; [ pond Sheri the east-bound Canadian. Three cars were not much ¢ Greenwood's personality is gener-| 11€¢ New York {rain was bound for Chicago. ally popular. His courage Is ad- mired, but at least two i.iberal mem- would be well id of. Gelinas has bers bf the ministry are declared to entered an action for slander against be in revolt against reprisal methods Father Seguin, who witnessed his and Anti-Coalitionists are hot upon Second statement about the fire, but his. track. it was sent on to the next court. The Westminster Gazette says bluntly, Greenwood is only a tool of those 'who have decreed the present methods in Ireland, and predicts his early removal to another post. Even the Coalitionist Yorkshire Post talks of the growing Irish tangle, though the Coalition press gencrally agrees with Bonar Law that for the British government to yield to Sinn Fein ter- rorism would undermine the whole basis of the government, encourage unrest in India, Egypt, and else- where, and put the Empire in reat: Jeopardy. ' To-morrow the government is ex- pected to meet strong public feeling by proving its determination to maintain discipline amopg the troops and police, and strengthen the processes of law to deal with the in- ternational murder gangs. This gang, though neither Irish nor Catholic themselves, are really the instigators of the present orgy of crime in certain parts of Ireland. Quebec Court Breaks . The Marriage Tie Again Montreal, Feb. 28.--Justice Brun- eau on Saturday annulled the mar- riage of Bertha J. Spiegel, a Jewess, and N. A. Agaslikin, performed by Rev. F. H. Sproule, a Methodist min- ister, on the ground that {he bride has been misled by the groom into believing the ceremony was being performed by a rabbi and also be- cause she was a minor. BRITAIN CANNOT ACT AS THE MEDIATOR In Regard to Yap Controversy as it is a Party. Washington, Feb. 28.---State de- partment officials said that Great Britain cannot act as a mediator be- tween the United States and Japau on the Pacific cable communications, involving the disposition of the Is- land of Yap. «1 It was reiterated that the contro- versy regarding Yap was not between the United States and Japan only, but is between this country and all the allies. Great Britain is just as much a party to the controversy, op- posing the American stand for inter- nationalization of Yap, as Japan is, officials said, and there {s no indica- tion that Great Britain has agreed to the American viewpoint. COMMITTED PERJURY; SENTENCED TO PRISON Merchant Found Guilty of @iving False Information ,to Fire Marshal, Sudbury, Feb. 28.--Antoine Gel- inas, a St. Charles' merchant. found guilty on five of six counts, charging perjury, wag sentenced to four years in prison by Justice Kelly. The charges arose out of a fire at Gelinas' store, and affidavits he made to De- puty Fire Marshall Saville, He later 'contradicted the statements contain- ed therein, all of which related wo the stock carried and business done at the time of the fire. In sentencing him the court said he was a corrupt. ing influence of which the community HON. T. A. CRERAR Leader of the Progressive pdrty, suggests that Canada take a nava day for four years to aid economy. a . Emphatic denials are made of the statement that the Ontario Medieat Counetl had agreed not to cmpose the osteopziias vuiaining legislation to give them the same status as homeo~ paths, : The German delegates will reject without qualification the demand that Germany pay 2 12 per cent. tag on all her exports as demanded by the Paris conference. Tiflis, capital of Georgia, is again in the bands of the Bolshevikl May Merge Kingston And Frontenac Ridings fg mek velop means the elimination of at least fit= teen rural ridings {n Ontario. Toren to should get five additional bers, and Hamilton, Ottawa and don one aplece, ; It is more than likely that Du and Grenville will be consol and also the two Peterboros, that the city of Kingston will merged into the riding of In western Ontario a number rural ridings will lose their 'The two Elgins will have' to go into one district, and some counties lose the one member they now North Ontario, it is said, will Rev. .Mr. Sproule. was formerly paster of the Princess Street Metho- dist church, Kingston. To Co-ordinate G.T.R. With C.N.R. in April Montreal, Feb. 28.--It is believed here that the board of arbitrators to fix the price that the federal gov- ernment must pay for the Grand Trunk Railway (Cassels, Taft, White) will report an amount before Toronto World Special Ottawa, Feb. 28.--It is now con- ceded that the King amendment to dhe address will be voted down by at least fifteen majority. The gos- ernment has littie fear but that they can safely get through the session. immediately have the | What the prime minister has set his two systems co-ordinated and con- | heart upon is making the redistribu- soljdated, tion "of parliamentary seats which will follow the census before going to the country. The Liberals and the Farmers aifke fesr any redistribution which will add to the representation of the large cities and industrial centres. divided between the ridings of Possibly some of the government th Ontario and Manitoba. Already whether they report or not on that ranment will order the ways to take full pos- EE -------------------- . The Montreal Herald, siow In its 10th year, is to be controlled by an ry board of ex-service men, to employment' to returned sol- ¢ and to devole its profits to cases of need among soldiers. | The shipping strike in Australia las been settled. -- cag map makers are busy, are over-keen about . redidbation because it