REAR fof po fi pf CAPITOL b [ NOW SHOWING CORINNE GRIFFITH CONWAY TEARLE in 1 "LILIES OF THE ! FIELD" A a YEAR 92; No. 98. he Daily British Whig 'CAPITOL Thurs., Fri, Sat THE AIR MAIL The Year's Most Ex« citing Melodrama KINGSTON, ONTARIO, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925. LAST EDITION. YON HINDENBURG IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF GERMANY FIRST PRESIDENT TO BE ELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE Hindenburg Defeats Dr. Wilhelm ity==He Was the Candidate of the National Conservative Bloc Succeeds Frederick Ebert, Who Died in February. Berlin, April 27.--Germany has rallied to the banmer of Marshal von Hindenburg and elected him pre- sident of the republic. He is the first president of Germany to be elected by popular ballot. He was nominated by the Nationalist Con- servative bloc to replace Dr. Karl Jarres who failed of election in the first balloting on March 29th' His opponent was Dr. Wilhelm Marx, candidate of the Republican bloc, adherents of\the Weimar coalition, composed of Centrists, Socialists and Democrats. The third candidate was Ernest Thaelmann, Communist. | MARSHAL VON HINDENBURG Von Hindenburg triumphed in his race for the presidemcy with a ma- Jority 'close to 845,000 votes. The unofficial figures are: Von Hinden- burg, 14,689,000; Marx 13,740,000; Thaslmann, 1,789,000. ' Von Hindenburg comes to the chair ocd oftupied BY Frederick Ebert, who was chosen president by the National Assembly at Weimar in FeDruary, 1919 and who dfed in Ber- lin in February, 1925. Dr. Marx's campaign managers ad- mitted shortly after midnight that he:'was unable to overcome von "A Hindenburg's lead in 28 electoral NAVAL DISCIPLINE SAVED SOME LIVES | Homeric's Crew Would Have Gone to Death in Attempt at Rescue. Toronto, April 27.--Naval disci- Mai pline averted a greater foss of life JOT | last Tuesday when Captain Roberts | restrained his officers and men from | foolhardy attempts to aid the crew of the sinking Japanese liner, ac- | cording to Edward R. Peacock, 71 | Crescent road, a former director of the Bank of England, who was aboard the Homeric. Marx By About 845,000 districts cut of 35, as the Republican | strongholds which had not yet re- ported would be unable to offset| mpg 1oronty man related how the (von Hindenburg's lead at that time Homeric skipper with difigulty con- | of one million. trolled his crew as they helplessly | watched the Japanese sailors swal- | lowed by the boiling seas. Every ! Vote Was Very Heavy. { man aboard offered to take his life | - Berlin, April 27.--Shortly after midnight with 26,000,000 votes [ counted--more than three-quarters | of the total estimated vote--Hinden- [ burg was leading Marx by 400,000 joe This was admitted by (he Marxites. | The total estimated vote is 32,- 1 000,000, or about four million -------- more than the total polled at the preliminary presid3ntial election oman S | tour weeks ago. | | At Karisruhe, capital of Baden, | | there was serious rioting wherein | two men were killed and two severe | | ly hurt. Hindenburg lost his own town of | { Hanover. The vote there, according | to figures<available at one this morn- | | ing, stood: Marx, 130,000; Findon: | burg, 111,000. Marx also has ap- | | parently carried Berlin. . At one this | | morning his lead there is more 'than | | 400,000. Munich went for Hinden-| Watertown, N.Y., April 27.--Mres. [burg with a majority of 80,000.| Sarah MacMillan Smith, of Glen [ Stettin and surrounding dlstrict | Park, aged sixty-three, whose body { voted as follows: Hindenburg, 77,-| Was found floating in Black River at | 000; Marx, 33,000. In the country Dexter, five miles from Glen Park, | ! y 4 Friday afternoon, met death in a fall | district around Stettin, Marx was from a sixty-five-foot cliff at the rear | snowed under, getting only 2,000 | of her home, according to evidence | votes against Hindenburg's HAY gathered by the assistant district at- | Marx barely nosed out Hindenburg torney, Melvin F. Kinkley. The wo- | at Nuernberg, the second largest | man was digging dirt for plants | Bavarian city, where he got 110,-| When she fell off the cliff, striking | {000 votes against Hindenburg's on the rocks below. Eight ribs were | 96,000. Stuttgart, metropolis of fractured and one ling punctured. i Wuerttemburg, gave Marx 584,000 i tHe Yocks she roll. jand Hindenburg 544,000. Leipzig { was carried by Hindenburg with { 173,000. Marx got 150,000 there. Casel went for Marx, who got 50,- 000 votes against Hindenburg's 45,- | 000. Halle voted thus: Hindenburg, | 63,000; Marx, 19,000, boats, but Captain that to attempt a rescue in such a storm by that method would mean suicide for every man who went and a greater loss of life than resulted, could not be justified. Mrs. C. V. Smith Killed at Glen Park, N.Y.-=Was Born in Sydenham. Ontario, and married Charles V. Smith, in Kingston, forty-two years ago. They had lived in Glen. Park fifteen years. Bernier Claims Peary Did Not Discover North Pole Quebee, April 27.--Disclaiming any intention of belittling the men:- ory of Rear-Admiral Robert Peary, U.8.N., generally credited with the discovery of the North Pole in 1909, Captain J. B. Bernier, noted Cana- dian Arctic explorer, in an interview Saturday, backed up his previously expressed opinion that the United States explorer had not actually dis- covered the pole, as the latter be- lieved. Further, inasmuch as the question had been brought up, he was willing to produce proof to this effect. Thaelmann, Communist candidate, 8ot 24,000 votes at Halle, known as one of the "reddest" towns in all Germany. Heidelberg was carried bf Marx with a slight majority ana Frankfort was carried by Hindes- burg. A striking feature of the election was the immense intérest manitest- ed by women. It is estimated as many women voted as men. The vote was very large, reaching in psome sections 85 per cent. of the total registered voters. Whereas at the former election op March 29th, only 28,000,000 voted, at yesterday's election it is probable that more thas 81,000,000 voted. Church Union Controversy Orowds Churches of B.C. Stok Touring Car In Marysville Yard Oar Passed Through Belle= a ville Sunday Night--Anoth- er Car Found Abandoned. . From Our O Co pondent) w Deserohio. April 37 sven Mr. Joseph MeGoran, of the second con- cession, = Tyendinaga, was: visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph Ryan, of Marysville, his Durant car, left In Mr. Ryan's yard, was stolen about 9 o'clock last night. Mr. McGoran at once reported the theft by tele- phone, to the police at Belleville, giving the number and description of the stolen car. The Belleville police stated that a car was seen passing through Belleville about the time the report was received from Mr. McGoran. On passing up the highway, another car was found at the side of road, with no tire ght wheel, and with inner tube torn clear off. d little fittings were missing, the fittings 'and bumper Toronto, April 27.--"There is one very notable thing about the church union controversy in British Colum- bia--it has crowded our churches to the doors. You can't find seats in some of them before the service be- gins," was the statement of Rev. Dr. W. H. Smith, principal of Westmin- ster Hall, the Presbyterian college in Vancouver, in an interview here. Sit Henry Thornton Silences Ferguson Desire to Continue the Rouyn Controversy. Toronto, April 27.--Premier Fer- guson shows no disposition to con- tinue the controversy with Sir Henry Thornton in relation to the attitude of the Canadian National Railways to the extension of the T. and N. O. into the Rouyn district in Quebec. When questioned as to Sir Henry's latest statement the premier said he had nothing to say at present. Malcolm Lang, M.P.P. for Coch- rane, who is in the city, said' the THE ANNUAL MEETING OF CANADIAN PRESS Great Value of Direct Cable Service Received From London Emphasized. Toronto, April 27.--As a prelimin- ary to the annual meeting of mem- bers of The Canadian Press to be held here tomorrow, a meeting of its board of directors is taking place to- day, under the chairmanship of the president, Mr. Norman Smith. Diree- tors are here representing the var- fous territorial divisions from coast to coast. The management this morning presented a number of reports deal- ing with news, cable service and trafic. The chief news feature of the half year covered by these re ports is the installation of automatic printer equipment covering Mont- real-Ottawa-Toronto, and also be- tween Ottawa and Winnipeg, the lat- ter, through its considerably increas- ed output over thé old Morse tele- graph wire, permitting for the first time in the history of Canadian Press the free Interchange of news as between east and west. Another feature recorded was the resumption of the maritime leased wire circuit, interrupted just a year ago owing to the loss of the Domin- hoping government grant. { The management reported that re- lations with The Associated Press of New York continue mutually satis- factory and helpful. The manage- ment also emphasized the great value of the direct cable service Canadian Press recei 10 ROUND UP ALL SUSPECTS European Police Departments to Get Rid of Bad Aliens. A CONSPIRATORS' PLOT To Blow Up the Police Head- Quarters in Sofia==Eplos. in his hands and man the rescue | Roberts knew | From a Cliff Mrs. Smith was born In'Sydenham,' London, April 27.--Lieut.-Col. Ce- {cil L'Estrange Malone, former M.P., | who has just returned from the Bal-| | kans, quotes Chief of Police Schoe- [ber of Vienna as declaring that all agreed upon a general roundup of communists and the expulsion of suspected aliens within the next few days. Explosives Seized. Sofla, April 27.--Officers at Verna claim to have seized two hundred kilograms of explosives collected by conspirators plotting to blow up Mec buildings, hall. It 1s stated that documents were seized proving that the Bulgarian including the town from Russia. -------------- PRESS GALLERY DINNER. Many Notables at Ottawa Function Saturday. Ottawa, April 27.--The annual dinner of the Parliamentary press gallery was held here Saturday night, about 200 being in attend- ance. His Excellency the Governor-Gen- eral, the prime minister, the two Opposition leaders-and bers of the Cabinet Aud PAtiRmod and distinguished men in other walks of life were among the guests, To Be Electrocuted. New York, April 27.--Anthony J. Pantano, convicted of murder in connection with the slaying of two bank messengers during the robbery in 1923, today was sentenced to .be electrocuted during the week of June 8th. } Col. E. B. Sparks and the officers of the P.W.O.R. are considering mak- ing an entire change in the organ- ization of the Kingston regiment af- ter this season. The department of militia is restricted in its allowance, and has had to cut every unit to a minimum. The strength of the P.W.O.R. has, as a result, been re- duced to 1456 N.C.O.'s and men, and many men who have trained with it for years are having difficulty get- ting in. Some have come to the of- ficers saying: "We don't want pay. Just let us have a uniform and a rifle." Meanwhile Toronto regiments, such as the Q.O.R., are turning out five or six hundred strong, although their allowance 1s supposed to be only the same as that of the local unit. The difference is that in those regiments the men are not drawing their pay, but are putting it into a Matthew McLaughlin of Hashilton, who was a member of the Whig staff in 1865 and 1866, was a visitor to police headquarters and other pub-| return of the Kaiser without di communists responsible for the re-| | office as the first { | popularty elected i cent outrages were receiving money | thur. since navigation opened on the | plomatic negotiations is not com Officers Considering Entire Change In Organization of Kingston P.W.O.R. May Follow System of Toronto Regiments by Pooling Men's Pay 80 That a Trip Matthew McLaughlin Was a Member Ot the Whig Staff Sixty Years Ago Paid a Visit to the Whig OMoce on Monday--The Only Sur- vivor of the D ays of Long 394339999943 3003> < BEER REGULATIONS * ABOUT COMPLETE + -- e Toronto, April 27. -- Pre- mier Ferguson stated at noon today that the 4.4 beer regula- tions were practically complet- ed and that he anticipated that # beer would be on sale on or # about May 15th. The gasoline % 4% tax regulations will be put into % "% operation about the same date. * | | | + * | * * [eesceesosrecossone TORONTO TO SUE. | | Province Willing to Test Jarvis Fine | Case. Tord#ito, April' 27.--The Ontario | Government will grant the city of | Toronto a fiat to sue for the $60,- 000 fine paid recently by Aemilius Jarvis in connection with his con- { viction on trafficking improperly in | provincial bonds. | Premier Ferguson on Saturday as- | sured Mayor Foster that the pro- { 1d be glad to facilitate any however valorous the attempt, and | police departments of Europe have 'IC® Would be g | action" the city might desire to take iin the matter. The province, said {the premier, held that the $60,000 | was a matter of restitution and not a fine, and therefore it should come to the province. Mayor Foster announced that the city would launch immediate action to obtain the money. MUCH GRAIN SHIPPED. 19,888,000 Bushels From Fort William So Far. Fort Willlam, April 27.--The end | | of the week sees a total of 19,883,- | { 000 bushels shipped out from the | 15th. Eleven boats clearing Baturday, carrying 2,301,000 bushels of grain | equally divided between wheat and | coarse grains, |Ottawa Woman Is Dead Of Automobile Injuries mn 4 Ottawa, April 27.--Lawrence Cas- sidy, aged forty, is out on $2,000 bail on a charge of mansliughter re- sulting from the death of Mrs. Al fred Gooden, aged forty-three, who died In hospital Saturday afternoon as the result of injuries received when struck by an automobile, al- leged to have been driven by Cas- sidy on April 19th. Now Turn to. Right. Milan, Italy, April 27.--Driving to the right now is compulsory in all Italy. Formerly the rule was turn to the left in the cities and turn to the right in the country. Can Be Taken. regimental pool which, when suffici- ent has accumulated, is used to send the regiment on a trip, usually to some American city. This is the plan which the P.W.O.R. {is likely to adopt. For many years it has been the custom for the officers of this unit to put their pay into the regi- mental fund. The system has several advantages, especially under the present financial restrictions. It will be possible in this way to train a much larger number of men. And the men who cofne for the interest in the thing, who make a hobby of training, are likely to be better soldiers than those who turn out because of the cash they will get out of it. Also the prospect of an oecasional trip to some other city encourages interest in the unit. The officers of the unit will soon meet to consider this plan in detail. Ago. | were called upon to man the press- es. At the time Mr. McLaughlin was employed by Dr. Barker the Fenian Ralds were on, and the people were 80 anxious to know what was taking that many extras were publish- One extra, according to Mr. was load EERE 4 i fi : g hi NOTHING RASH IS EXPECTED By New German President, Acco | tion of Hindenburg May Only Make | Less Tatil Porn of London, April 27.--Nothing rash in the line of political action is ex- pected of Field Marshal Von Hinden- burg, as president of the German ro} public, by former Premier Lloyd George. Interviessed today he said: "I think Frane; has driven Ger- many into this mood, which is ex- traordinarily stupid. Hindenburg; however, is a steady old man, and I do not think he:has the tempera- ment to do rash things." Official British opinion is that while Hindenburg's election is un- [ fortunate, it is not disastrous so far | as the reparation Question, is con. cerned. It is not expected that Ger- man foreign relations will be ser- fously affected except possibly to make Germany's former enemies less trustful of her. -- ; His Powers Limited. Berlin, April 27.--Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's "front porch" campaign conducted from his home in Hanover, has been successful and ports of Fort William and Port Ar. | 2¢Xt Week he will be inducted into | president of Germany. Von Hinden- burg took little active personal part in the fight and did not even vote himself, but his supporters were LORD BYNG OF VIMY MAY STAY AT OTTAWA Reported That He Will Be In- vited to Serve Second Term as Governor. BYNG OF VIMY. Ottawa, April 27.--It is under- stood on good authority that Baron Byng will be invited to serve a sec- ond term as Governor-General of Canada. His five-year term as the king's representative in the domin- fon expires in July, 1926, and it now appears very possible that he will re- main for a further term. There has been much speculation as to who will succeed Lord Byng. Whether or not he will succeed himself now seems to be a matter for his own choice. Only one other instance is recal- led in which the term of a Governor- General in Canada was extended-- that of HR. H. the Duke of Con- naught during the period of the war. The news contained in the forego- ing despatch will be welcomed en- thusiastically by all Canadians. No representative of His Majesty in this Dominion ever won more of the warm admiration and real affection of its people than has the man who led their sons with distinction and understanding "over there" and in- spires their kinsmen with the ideal of true citizenship over here--Byng of Vimy. Of the Relief Efforts Ottawa, April 27.--Co-ordination and extension of the present reliet efforts and a telegraphic request to Premier Armstrong of Nova Scotig that the fact-finding commission IT; : IN WAY OF POLITICAL ACTION ing to Lloyd George---The Elec- ' Germany's Former Enemies President Limited. busy everywhéTe. His followers, | Who have cherished the naive belief | that his election would usher ia the "golden age," will, however, now have to face the fact that the presi. | dent's powers are extremely limite ed, being negative rather than posi- | tive, and that opposition part. & | have considerably more seats in the | reichstag than the political organi. | zations which supported Von Hinde enburg, Menace To World Peace. | New York, April 27.--The elee- tion of Hindenburg as president of | Germany is a menace to the world | peace in the opinion of James W. Gerrard, former ambassador to Ger- many. Mr. Gerrard to-day characte | erized the election as a flat declara~ tion by the German people to re turn to militarism and monarchism. Regarding. the. Former Kaiser. Berlin, April 27.--When asked If he would permit the former Kaiser to return to Germany if he wished | to come Von Hindenburg said: "The { cefvable." With regard to the | storation re- of the monarchy, he said that no influence can be exerted by | the president. BOY KILLED BY FALL FROM HIS BICYCLE Collided With Two Farm Hands Near Cobourg and Died i Hospital, ' Port Hope,. April 27.--Clmora p, Chesher, son of A. J. Chesher, tax collector, Port Hope, died in Co. bourg hospital yesterday morning' from injuries received when he was thrown from his bicycle on the pro- vincial highway about two miles west of Cobourg Saturday night. Chesher ran into Robert Goodwin and Andrew Brown, farm hands. The force of the impact threw both Goodwin and Chesher to the ground. The latter was thrown over the han- dle bars, alighting on his head. He was unconscious when picked up. Five Worknen Are Killed By Explosion in Mine West Newton, Pa., April 27. --Five construction workmen were killed in an explosion at the Humphrey mine of the Westmoreland Coal Company near here last night. One man on the tipple, when it was wrecked by the force of the blast, was blown to bits and the bodies of four others were found early today along a slope about six hundred feet inside the mine, SS -------- Leaders of World Women's Work Assemble In Ottawa Ottawa, April 37.--Leaders of. women's work in the world assem- bled in Ottawa to-day. They are delegates from many lands who are on their way to Washington to at- tend the quinquennial m of the International Council of Women, This body of women, organized in 1888, has since operated as the League of Women of the Nations of the World. The government of ada will hold a dinner party at parliament cafe this evening for he visiting women. a tlude a six penny reduction in Income tax, the retmposition of | ference. | |