Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 28, 1920, Winnipeg, Manitoba Motto a free april Forward to prosperous time Sif Augustus returned from Speaks of general conditions and prospects sir Wanton who recently turned from a rip to Britain made Mien statement to the free press s Ter Day with reference to business editions and the Prospect for the Here and in the old More closely identified with Lake and rail freight for Soo arid every saturday nn3d tuesday until further North Western Northern navigation 364 main the financial and commercial life of Western Canada than any other can and As a result met in London men who Are in closest touch with financial and commercial affairs his belief is that the future development and Progress of Canada will not be interrupted toy any serious set and he states that Lead ing business men Britain Are of the that Normal conditions will the reached there in a comparatively Short factions Are Busy sir Augustus confirmed fully All that has said with reference co the general activity in the Manu factoring plants of orders for goods have poured and proprietors have been overwhelmed by the de All business is in full various branches sharing in the apparent profits who Chi were Beins made from the Public by the manufacturers and dealers seemed larger than those which were being made by classes in the states of Exchange did not tr6uble the British since they were assured that they were profit ing from it quite As much As they Money much dearer x with reference to financial con it ions in Britain it was stated that Money was much the Condi Tion in this regard being almost in funds could be readily in vested to yield As Good an income As was possible in High Grade securities were offered daily to pay six and a half per under these circumstance there was no possibility that any Large sums would be sent to this country for investment sir Augustus that the largest concerns and Many of the largest private investors were not re calling any funds from can in this connection he spoke especially of the Law Union and Rock insurance company and the North of Scotland mortgage both of which Are represented Here toy these companies were leaving tooth principal and interest and the same was True to a Large extent of the private these holders of Canadian securities could make a arge profit on the by Call no their Money tout they were of disposed to give can Dian connection and wanted to leave fair portion or their funds in this with reference to the Gener 1 of goods it was stated hat the Cost of living was certainly less in London than1 it was this was admitted by All visitors from the United who were looking for some measure Comfort in the London causes of anxiety there was two elements which were causing some measure of anxiety in the first toeing the attitude of he miners and the second the trouble n Ireland the commanding position of Britain in the past Lead rested to i considerable extent on its wealth f used both in its shipping and n the Export at the present there was a difficulty in secur no adequate supplies for the and a cessation of with re Ference to the Irish sir before you Cross the Ocean secure proper we have notary pub Lic in the office to fill out and Complete pass port train we can route you via the great Northern or Soo Cabin we represent All steamship ave still have some Cabin accommodation for May and june sailings from any any any All arrangements completed for bringing your friends or relatives to Ali Way Bankers and brokers steamship ticket 362 main phone impression prevails at Ottawa that it will be allowed to dissolve april ultimate Fate of the ill starred Board of Commerce is shrouded in reports of the intended resignation of Oconnor Lack denial or confirmation today owing to the absence of the individual in question in in James the stated that the 130111 Only member of the Board in Ottawa of England and Scotland were most desirous of settling this Issue and were prepared for anything Short of Complete there was in Britain some resentment Over a pronouncement which had been made from this especially in View of the fact that the Northern states had waged a War for four years to maintain the Union with the it remarkable that a nation which had waged such for such purpose should through its highest organization make a deliverance in connection with a dissolution of the Union emigration with reference to emigration from Europe sir Augustus said that it was Only the element of the Adverse Exchange which had saved this country from an had conditions in the matter of Exchange been Normal or nearly can Ada would have received More immigrants than it could have Issimil under the existing Circum stances people especially in France and Belgium and to nearly the same extent in were unable to face the great loss involved in Transfer ring to this Side of the French people would Loose about one half their fortunes in the with reference to conditions in Belgium and France sir Augustus said that the Industry of the knew no in Belgium work of All kinds went Forward from Dawn to and the same was True of the northerly part of France where the traces of the War had been largely future Hros Peet with reference to the general Fin Ancial future in this country sir Augustus said that it was not believed that any bad break would the resources of the country were Large and it was in the interests of All that they Chounl continue to be problems which had to be faced in other countries did not exist and there were no insuperable difficulties in the the Well Dis posed people of the country would agree for the common welfare being asked regarding the plans for the Hudson Bay company sir who is one of the governors of the company and the chairman of the Canadian advisory Board said that an announcement would be made by sir Robert kind Ersley during his stay in the mens Winnipeg theatres limited authorized capital 7 preferred common issued and outstanding preferred common balance of authorized capital is retained in Treasury to provide for we control and offer subject to prior Sale the limited unsold balance of cumulative preferred shares of each at Par giving with each Purchase of preferred Stock a Bonus of 25 of common Stock declares that there Are developments one Way or another to Durdock 19 also no communicative Vith regard to the reported renewal of sugar it appear that the govern ment fears to precipitate any Contro Versy in parliament with regard to the Board and its and would prefer to let matters stand until the session is the mys Tery of the resignation of judge Rob son from the chairmanship has not yet been completely cleared Molloy wants information on March 21 last of placed the following on Trie order paper order of the House or a copy of All correspondence be tween the Board of Commerce or any member thereof and the government or the acting prime minister respect ing the resignation of Robson from the position of chief commissioner of to aboard of com that order has been reached nearly a dozen and on each occasion the acting minister has called yesterday Molloy enquired when he plight expect the order to be approved and sir George Foster replied that he would inform his honorable Friend next time the order was that will probably tie in the mean time honorable members Are begin Ning to wonder Why the information is being the general impression is that the government would like to be rid of the Board inasmuch As it has apparently pleased on the other the government does not desire that any probe shall be undertaken on the operations of the and it is like to get through the session with As Little discussion As possible on the Princess Pat troops in route to Winnipeg the following figures from january Gross receipts expenses Gross profit Reserve to cover interest and repayment preferred Stock Divi taxes and other fixed net 1 an initial dividend of 1 the common capital Stock has been declared by the directors payable May to shareholders of record april these shares Are preferred both As to assets and the status of the preferred Stock Inay be made of 75 per bylaws provide that no salaries be paid any we recommend the Purchase of this preferred Stock As amply secured As to both assets and and Likely to prove much More than ordinarily Edward Brown Bon dealers 296 Garry Telephone main we buy and sell Bonds for our own account and any statements made with reference to Bonds while not Are based on information we believe to be being data we act upon m Purchase and valuation subscription lists will close on or before May 1920 new Issue famous players Canadian corporation limited 8 cumulative first preferred shares the first preferred share will be preferred As to assets and entitled to a fixed dividend and subject to redemption in All or part on dividend Date at dividends will be cumulative at the rate of 8 per annul from february and payable quarterly capitalization authorized 8 cumulative first preferred 8 cumulative second preferred common 7s00000 the corporation has no bonded debt directors w Onu Mclntyre Porcupine Bank of Nova Carriage Montreal Royal securities issued Royal Bank of new York finance famous playe Slasky corporation managing director from d company transferred from april Canadian Transfer of a company of the Princess pats to Winnipeg has absolutely nothing to do with the May Day you can make that As Strong As you the above statement was made by adjutant general Ashton at militia head quarters this when shown a London despatch to the effect that the company of Princess Patri Cias was expected to reach Winni Peg within the next few general Ashton went on to say that the Transfer of the company was part of the plan of re organi owing to a Scarcity of men it had been thought advisable to Start recruiting 4he Princess pats in the but it was always the in Tention that this company should be stationed in the move ment of the men to the Western City was part of the original regiment left East april com Pany of the Princess Patricia regi ment left Here yesterday for Winni where it will be stationed in it is understood that the troops Are a part of a Force being made up to maintain order in Case any undue trouble should arise out of the May Day celebrations in win major general general officer commanding military District said yesterday that stationing in Winnipeg of a com Pany of the Princess pats part of the reorganization scheme for a permanent corps for this District decided upon last under his scheme two companies of the regi ment Are to be stationed and the company which is coming from London is the nucleus for the regi company mentioned in the was recruited at Tor and was afterwards moved to Ketchen admitted that the company was expected Here in few and would be stationed at the permanent corps to the despatching of the com Pany to this City has nothing what Ever to do with the May Day he that information is All a police official when shown the i London i was informed i by the military Justa few Days i and on one previous that i a company of the Princess Patricia was coming Winnipeg As Parton the permanent make new Stock Issue merchants Bank to increase Stock by april i was made by the management of the merchants Bank of Canada today that a new Issue of Stock be to the extent of which will bring the Stock of the Bank up to this new will be issued to shareholders at the rate of a the Issue being allotted the rate of one new share for four already marys academicians provide excellent concert though handicapped that three artists were unable to tend because of the commit tee in charge Are to be on the excellent programme presented at the annual gathering of marys which was held last night in marys it was therefore a very appreciative audience who listened to the various musical numbers contributed by Harry misses Gertrude and Margaret miss Annette Lio Stert and miss Helena the musical selection were Given the which is one of the features of the yearly reunion of past Academy Stella an address of voiced her own and the executives pleasure at the Large attend among the guests were Nany nuns Fromm he different parishes in Juliette read a message of greeting which had been sent to sister Joseph Mother and the Repsy to it which had been received the Cater he was done very of Focient Luby the Domestic science class and a Haddas beautifully ated with flowering we from a letter from president of the corporation to and i a Chain of motion picture theatres of seating Capaci the corporation Duriay of including first run films produced by famous playe Slasky corporation of and any of its 2 corporation has Twenty year franchise from famous playe Slasky corporation of new of motion in the 75 of m Canada and United corporation leases or controls sixteen motion 15 000 located in Ontario and Western entire theatres with seating capacity of latter part of Samts of this Issue will be of in excess of 10 6 expert and technical management will be supplied by famous playe Slasky which 100 motion picture in the United and pays 8 dividends on this application will be made in due course to list both first preferred and common shares on the Montreal and Toronto Stock the Larter portion of Izue hating Oceen we the i you balance at a Price of 1 go and accrued yielding carrying a Bonos of 25 in common shares one common share with i War Pickert cd payable 25 of the Par value on 25 of the Par value on june 25 of the Par value on Juty 25 of the Par value on August 1st Stock application form Royal securities corporation limited 41 c h Anniv or value famous players Canadian fractional share of common Stock at rate of per each too car value Ai Selfo far accompany name in address in to Europe Quebec to May Wane 4vietorian May june july july slay 29jiily 8minn june 5july july 21co july 2j ii s Sion it to May Lane 2jaly 7 Joly May 9jtone May a Muir Tun Tolan a twerp a alar Liml Pacific Ocean service 364 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