Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 1, 1939, Winnipeg, Manitoba Free press Sun rises 7.l6 Sun sets 17.07. Moon rises 20.40 Moon sets 11.31. Winnipeg wednesday november 1, 1939 Milder. To fight j3v Philip Gibbs he British forces in France nov. Behind one part of our line for old Market town with the usual with the British forces in Stu Pitt. Is Hina Over this part of France again after cold winds and sleet Bushhe ground is still after heavy rain. During this period of inactivity the soc Ial Centre Luck officer billeted car an do Placo is a restaurant where a. Big fire Burns on " open Hearth and there is Good food Good wine and a Good Beer. It re minds one of the hotel sausage it Cassel. Whore in the last War. Youny us filers came to have their Good meal before going nut to Ypres and the Fields of death a Cound. Or of the hotel Clu Rhine at Amiens during the Battles of the . In this War. So far there arc no Battles no casualties and no fears that that next meal May be the last but the crowd at the tables Sharp might be those who sat Down 21 on the years ago. Some of the officers Wear the ribbon of that other War. Now and then a Veteran comes in germans s first overseas division David and Goliath russian action feared near but Little nation stands firm . Mcnaughton general officer first division. Brig. G. E. Peakes commander second infantry brigade. Col. Armand a. Smith commander first infantry brigade. Paris nov. 1. Fighting was reported Kernel and front today artillery and troops in irom 60 to 1.000 men appeared Allied be taking the offensive tired Points he forces before he Marmot line. Apparently abandoning purely defensive positions. The nazi thrust against the Kronen lines at Hall a dozen extending Romi the Moselle River to Saar Bruecken and Between sae Bruecken and the River. The of a nature arid confined of local in intensive shelling of French rear lines by the biggest nazi guns yet brought into action. Messages from the Hague said that Netherlands authorities were planning to declare a state of siege in some Frontier areas to Dis courage the possibility of a Ger Man attack through Holland or belgium.1 i knew As a Junior officer land who by some Miracle remembers my face and name. Old officers and new but most of them Are Young men of the new mechanized or the new air Force. They give the glad Eye to a pretty Little waitress just As Kitchener s used to Greet Gibbs continued on Page 4, a a column col. E. W. Sansom assistant and Quarter master general. . E. A. Mecusker Deputy assistant director of medical services col. P. J. Montague assistant adjutant and Quarter master general Canadian head quarters in England. Profiteering hearing under Way first Case to be prosecuted in Winnipeg under the wartime prices and Trade Board regulations act during the present european struggle opened before magistrate r. B. Graham in police court. Wednesday morning when Ben Klykun. Grocer doing at 247 Dufferin Ivenus. And his wife each who were charged with profiteering. They arc alleged to have Sou sugar at a Price that was not reasonable and just. The complaint was Laid by inspector m. F. E. Anthony . With a. A. Of fat . Prosecuting. At noon after the Case taking up most of the morning session of the court. Or. Mot fat closed the prose cution and this afternoon Joseph Thorson. . Counsel for the de Fence six witnesses in an at tempt to show that neither Elkun nor his Ivic tried to profiteer. As listing the Delonce is n. B. Gol suf. I other cases of a similar nature under investigation police profiteering continued on Page 5. Column 6 . Ambassador recall demanded by Francis Stevens London nov. 1. Special Cable Hon. T. A. Crerar and other representatives of the British common wealth who Are in London to Dis cuss the Empire s Best Means to co ordinate War efforts met the War Cabinet at no. 10 Downing Street this evening it was the first full get together and was More of the nature of an exploratory meeting covering in a general Way both foreign and Home Fields. It May be taken As a prelude to other meetings which will be held this week and also next week. No hard and fast Agenda was worked out and it is generally understood such Agenda As May be prepared will be of a rather fluid nature permitting wide discussions with probably smaller meetings Between Empire representatives either by themselves or possibly with different members of the War Cabinet present. A luncheon was Given today by it. Hon. Neville Chamberlain at the Savoy hotel for the represent overseas staff Tives of the British Empire. The dinner was also attended by All the Cabinet ministers and by opposition leaders. Also in attendance were Empire meet continued on Page 5, column 6 ices named to Canada Headquarters in England ,0 s Here Are sketches of the officers of the staff and Headquarters of the first Canadian overseas division major general Mcnaughton s appointment was announced some time ago and he is now making an inspection tour of units in the first division in his capacity of inspector general of the Active service Force. He has a distinguished record in the first great War As an artillery officer served in the permanent Force afterwards and Rose to the position of chief of the general staff. In recent years he has been chairman of the National research who s who continued on Page 5, column 3 Washington. Nov. 1. Rep w. Mccormack. Dem. Way demanded recall of the . Ambassador to Russia charging that v. M. Molot Olts opposition repeal of ii embargo was Britain to ration Bacon and butter London nov. Government today announced plans for rationing of food in great Britain. Bacon and butter will be rationed beginning about the Middle violation of december William s. Morrison minister for food announced for House applauded As in iss Rel i that the pics Coli to Virgo Section of the neutrality i would communist Russia Germany. Against repeal is a vote communist Russia and nazi he declared. Dec Izac dem. Calif., also a reference c Mortoff s House debate and de in. N Aid that the. Re at us be the House of commons. Meanwhile britons today prepared for what they believed be a considerable easing of wartime restrictions of Andl liberties this was indicated in parliament last night after several members had voiced severe condemnation of Many controls. Bacon and butter will each be rationed at four Quarter no a week per person. Thai amount Morrison said will on imports continuing at Ottawa nov. 1. Of a Canadian military Headquarters in England was disclosed today when Hon. Norman Mcl. Rogers minister of defence announced 26 appointments to the staff of the first overseas division Canadian Active service Force and the Headquarters. Officers who will command the artillery engineers signals and the three infantry brigades in the first division under major general a. G. L. Mcnaughton were All named. Brigadier h. G. D. Crerar until recently commandant of Royal Mili tary College Kingston ont., will be col. Montague has Fine record Only Winnipeg officer to receive charge of Headquarters in eng land. He is already in London having arrived a few Days ago along with Hon. T. A. Crerar resources minister and a party of officials. The minister will represent Canada at the conference of ministers from the dominions with the British government. The two Are no relation. The defence minister said great care necessarily was taken in Mak ing the appointments because of the Large number of highly qualified officers available for selection. Included in the list Are officers from both the permanent and non permanent forces with a Large num ber of senior appointments going to officers who have risen from the ranks. Practically All served extensively in the first great War. Those selected the appointments first Canadian division Canadian Active service Force general officer commanding major general a. G. L. Mcnaugh ton Ottawa. Commander first divisional a c. V. Stockwell Kingston ont. Commander first divisional in overseas staff continued on Page 5, column the firs Percival John Ivl Catague had a distinguished record in the great War. H the fort Garr when the last War Brok he was appointed to the battalion c.e.f., and a staff appointment on overseas division col. Was a lieutenant horse out. 27th soviet speech reaction split by Joe Alex Morris United press foreign news editor Finland stood her ground against soviet Russia today but the rest if Europe disagreed As to the effects of soviet Premier Viacheslav tool Toff s speech outlining foreign policy. From the viewpoint of already jolted by italian Premier Benito Mussolini s action in relieving pro germans of High fascist Zolotoff denunciation of Reat Britain and France Asim Peria Listic aggressors was viewed officially As a prelude to important russian Aid to the Reich. But in the eyes of Allied observers the soviet Premier served Adolf Hitler Only with words and on the other hand he destroyed any Hopes nazis might have Nad at present that the red could be counted on to fight with the germans in the european War. Furthermore they believed russian economic Aid to the Reich was Likely to be limited because at economic and transportation conditions in Russia which the British press emphasized was looking out for Russia primarily. London hopeful nov. Commissar v. M. Zolotoff s speech yesterday to the russian supreme soviet marked the continuation of new and favourable diplomatic rend for the allies diplomatic quarters believed today. It was said that Zolotoff s speech was certain to disappoint the nazis because he offered 7germany no military support made it Plain that Russia would maintain a free hand in International. Politics and left the Way open for Trade and possibly other negotiations with the allies. At the same time British diplomatic sources asserted the views of the russian statesman on the Absurdity of the War would have no effect on the determination of Brit Ain and France to crush Hill Eric. But while alarm was expressed Over Hoelsi Nyfors nov. Ing Russia s demands were unacceptable All Finland was grimly prepared today to de fend her Independence and neutrality by All Means. All quarters were agreed that the terms outlined by v. M. Molo Toff russian foreign commissar in yesterday s speech could not be accepted. The government permitted its negotiators to proceed to mos cow despite grave apprehension throughout Finland Over Molo Toff s announcement of the soviet demands. The populace was Calm and no new military measures were taken but it was emphasized in All quarters that necessary Finland the russian demands on Finland which would turn the Baltic Republic into a Vassal state of the soviet Union much reason for optimism was seen. Open satisfaction was expressed that Zolotoff made no mention of military co operation Between Russia and Germany or of territorial demands on Rumania. Official comment was held Back until the speech could be carefully studied. The important thing about Molo Toff s speech was his reiteration Russia would remain Neutral. This is regarded As a decided blow to the germans particularly the Reich foreign minister Joachim von rib Bentrop reported As predicting russian intervention on the Side of the nazis As Only a matter of time. Would defend her Independence and neutrality at All Means. The newspaper Huff Udstad bladet said. Russian demands for a naval base opposite Aliski show that the soviet terms Are completely the foreign office meanwhile took exception to an assertion by Zolotoff that Finland was being influenced by another Power. The finnish government was informed of the contents of Molot off s speech Between 1 and z o clock this a foreign office communique said. Negotiations to continue our first reaction was that the finnish delegation in route to Moscow should return for new instructions based on the new i Situa Tion. But after the government met in full strength and discussed the situation it came to the conclusion that no such stage had been reached which made it necessary. In the opinion of the finnish government negotiations with the soviets can be continued. There was nothing surprising in the proposals made in Molotov of s blow to Berlin on formation of the 6th brigade was appointed on the staff of major Ketchen and staff Captain brigade Deputy adj general h. D. B. Went overseas As a of the 6th infantry he was promoted Tant and quartermaster general for the 6th brigade and was later Reade assistant adjutant and Quarter master general for the second division. He left Canada for eng land in May 1915, and went to France that september. After the armistice he was sent to Whitley Camp and on demobilization of the Montague continued on Page 5, column 5 Berlin nov. 1. Adolf Hitler secluded himself in his chancellery today to study the speech made yesterday to the supreme soviet Council by Premier foreign commissar v. M. Zolotoff. Meanwhile nazis disappointed because Zolotoff failed to Promise Germany additional support fore saw a continuation of a War of stalemate and stagnation unless Hitler decided on a knockout Campaign against great Britain. It was said that to Lotteef s speech did Little if anything to alter the present european situation and that the Powers including Germany were left guessing As. To whether and to what extent Russia might eventually Aid the Reich. Count Friedrich Werner v Schulenburg German ambassador temperature readings Low night 6.30 a.m., nov. 1. 12 noon nov. 1 4-31 2 . Nov. 1. High nov. 1, 1938. For full report of meteorological office see Page 13. To Russia will return to Berlin tomorrow to Confer with Hitler u was announced from Warsaw. Before the speech German news papers hinted that Zolotoff would disclose such firm support of Ger Many As to Surprise the allies. His failure to indicate such support came As a distinct blow. In Well informed quarters in ber Lin the general impression was strengthened that Germany now is preparing initiative for some in the War. Positive this in the pression was bolstered by speech at Danzig last night of Wil Helm Frick minister of the Interior who observed that England rejected the fuehrer s hand tended in a gesture of peace. Sex and now others Germany s shall have what they gaffs mystified Paris nov. 1. Up havas French Agency Paris newspaper commentators today said the speech of Premier Vya Chesloff Zolotoff to the russian supreme soviet had left a clarified the mystery of soviet intentions in Europe and Asia. Zolotoff spoke of permanent German soviet Friendship but that is not what Berlin hoped wrote Genevieve Tabois in l oeuvre. It contained the wish for peace but proposals in Fernand Laurent writing in be Jour Echo de Paris said tool Toff dares accuse France acid rations continued on age 5, column 2 Grant mov i far of Caish the front wives of Canadian soldiers Are eager to go overseas be paid under Dexter from every to dependents will such circumstances. We pcs of will so Oversea. Division Vij 1j" their husbands expect. The National defence department ruling on this objection Here Britain to be with thai near their Soldier husbands. But it allowed to i is thought that the British govern Raade Point. There is no officers and to wives going to sail n n 7 us expect. Of course to j feed troop ships but appear food Supply. I mint would prefer that they remain at Home. Every additional mount to adds to Britain s problem of g Harp. S u appear Osi would Cross Toi with s to ivs there As Lon i defence. Arc on Active hey desire to this in mind the National Long defence department is reported to have asked the British government to make the decision. As yet. No Hii Ipp. If the i reply from by the department Cei Ved. Britain has been re halloween harried police tear Gas in Glendale lollypops in Boston Glentus e. Cal. Nov. 1. Police at .1 used tear Gas Early today to break up a riot of an estimated halloween Cele brants who were practically wreck no a Block of the downtown District. Approximately 75 boys of elementary school age were seized and herded into the City jail and into other municipal buildings when cells overflowed. Frantic Calls first came to police that a Small of boys had sifted into the downtown District and massed at Brand and Broadway. First police to arrive took a Quick look and rushed Back for reserves. Then the fire department was caller out. Police puffed tear Gas into the Youthful mob and grabbed Young sters right and left. Charging police were Short by a beautifully rage of Over Ripe youths had been stopped aimed bar tomatoes. The firing them effectively at passing motorists. Lieut w. Wheelock in command of the anti riot squad caught an sex tree rely Ripe fruit on. His Chest Gold tear Gas was not Overly effective. The boys caught the Gas bombs and tossed them Back where they sex i new York nov. 1. Up round up kids on the night that hobgoblins prowl and witches ride on Broomsticks give them lollypops and movies for entertainment and what have you a humdinger of a halloween party and a big reduction in the annual damage of All hallows eve. At the instigation of police commissioner Joseph f. Tim Silty 52 of police stations were turned Over to the kids with the result that the streets were almost free of pranksters. Tine Village of Milton in Washington slate had a Good plodded and gassed the police them selves. Sorne 40 officers rushed to the scene in patrol cars whose tires the rioters promptly began to de Flate. A fire company was called and High pressure hoses were turned on idea. Mayor Kenneth Simmons rounded up All. The biggest and potentially baddest youths of Milton and signed them up As special policemen at for the night. But it was t Only the kids who dressed up for the annual frolic. At Chicago mrs. Henry Bilshausen 19, sought a court injunction against her Hus band s bogeyman pranks. In a suit she alleged her Hus band in an Effort to induce her to leave their Home painted his face red and Green covered his head with a wig donned a Hood and a Black coat stole up be Hind her and scared her More than somewhat the mob. The boys changed ammunition employing rocks and hard apples the firemen Tuoc it a few minutes and fled Back to the fire House. Finally the police gave it up for a bad Job too grabbed All the kids they could Lay hands on and hustled them to jail. The rioters dispersed. A crowd of anxious parents assembled outside the jail and their sons were released to them after a lecture. 25 years ago nov. I. 1914. British cruisers Monmouth and. Good Hope of sir Christopher Cradock s Squadron sunk by German Squadron under Admiral Graf von spot in Battle of Coronel off chilean coast. Britain and Turkey started hostilities. Rus sians advanced beyond the Vistula in Poland. A Reat Britain of seeking new excuses to prolong their War against Finland continued on Page 13, column 7 City of Flint steams South Copenhagen. Denmark nov. I. Bup the captured american freighter. City of Flint in charge of a German prize Crew is steaming slowly southward close to the norwegian coast and was believed to have been off Bodoc a Little More than 300 Miles from the Entrance to the Baltic last night according to telegraphic advices from trustworthy norwegian sources today. Rumours were discounted that the ship had been slopped by British warships off the Lofoten islands near the coast at Bode. The norwegian advices reported the american Crew of the City of Flint Safe and the ship itself in Good condition. Brish Assurance London nov. 1. Admir Alty spokesman commenting on the United states request to Britain to avoid unnecessary danger the american Crew of the German Cap tured City of Flint said yesterday the Reich. On write sir William seeds that the soviet Ina Mif children. Oct. 26 Zolotoff dared to to the British ambassador government considered it since to expose women naturally we won t Exposi the Dangc-r.1 he said. This is an american ship Crew to unnecessary we Don t sink carrying a Don t sink Neutral germans Berlin nov. British cargo american or any we other rec dec safety. Am he aged to All sorts of Priva Berlin nov. In. Ion and death from starvation As Erica Crew of the Steamer Lily of fion and death from starvation As a result of Britain s contraband what cynicism the Ger Man soviet pad condemned thou Sands of men to Flint is in no danger from any action Likely to be taken by Ger Many an authorised source said to Day. Coincidence Washington nov. 1. A Stephen t. Early a presidential Secretary questioned today whether it was purely coincidental that Premier Sololoff of Russia had criticized president Hoo Scvell at the time when an important vote was scheduled Here in the House of represent Calives on Ocul reality legislation. Zolotoff said in a speech to the russian parliament yesterday that president Roosevelt had mixed in soviet finnish negotiations in contradiction of the United Stales neutrality policy. Early said the Reading of Molo Toff s remarks showed he had criticized the president for lending moral support to Finland. But it would the while House Secretary declared that he had something else in mind be cause almost n the concluding paragraph of his speech he raises the question of the neutrality embargo which if you recall was timed for an important vote in the House loud silence Copenhagen nov. I. Up havas French the most important part of Premier Yaches Laff Zolotoff s speech to the supreme soviet was what he did not say the danish newspaper National Tidence said today. Although Zolotoff indicated in his speech that he wanted to have Good relations with Germany and conclude commercial agreements with her he did not go so far As to Promise Aid against her the paper said. The Berlin correspondent of the politic in said that Zolotoff s failure to make any such pledge had come As a Sharp disappoint ment to nazi political quarters. Hungarians arrested Bucharest nov. 1. Hundred hungarian residents of Rumania were reported under arrest in the Cluj Region last night for planning a revolt against the government. Local authorities said the suspected plotters had been collecting and a War fund for an alleged revolutionary uprising in the event of a hungarian attempt to regain Transylvania from Rumania ;