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Nixon Protests Hepburn Stand, Leaves Cabinet (Ry The Can dun Prn TORONTO, March 11. Hon. Harry Nixon, provincial secretary and right hand man of Premier Hepburn, resigned today from the Ontario cabinet in protest against the premier's recent attitude toward the conduct of Canada's war effort. I Sports HARRY NIXON Witnesses Tell Of Sf Thomas Airmen's Strike (Ry Th Canadian Prrnnj T. THOMAS.

March it rriinti te ri ii thing In the way of training yet 1 I 1 Higned from the cabinet in protest against Hepburn's "attitude to ward the conduct of Canada's wat 79 Days Without a Traffic Death In City In his letter of resignation to the government leader, Mr. Nixon said he was relinquishing his positions as provincial secretary, repistmr peneral and minister nf game and fisheries. He will eon tinue to represent Brant constitu enry in the legislature as a Liberal Progressive. Littt Four Actions In a statement given to the press along with a copy of the letter of resignation, Mr. Nixon listed four actions by the premier with which he was in disagreement.

They were: 1. The motion of censure against the Dominion government's con duct of the war effort passed at the recent session of the Legislature and for which Mr. Nixon voted. He charged Mr. Hepburn was unfair in "forcing" the resolu tion upon his supporters.

i 2. Subsequent attacks by the. premier on the federal government in its conduct of the war effort. 3. Banning last week of the March, of Time film War." 4.

The premier's charges that a violent disturbance occurred at the Royal Canadian Air Force training I school at St. Thomas. in charge of game and fisheries may I express the sincere hope that this step, the serious consequences of which I fully appieciate, might Thank ou." effort." his only comment was: Mr 13 Candidates Will Contest Four City Seats (For tabulated list of candidates in all provinces see Paget 4 and 5.) TY EIGHT candidates were nominated today Canada at the 17 electoral divisions Was Acting Premier Forty eight years old and a member of the government since Mr. Hepburn formed his first cabinet in 1934. Mr.

Nixon frequently served as acting premier during UiiVir. nepnurn asnences irom 10 in Manitoba. The final field of contest ants is almost the same as that previously announced. A surprise; candidate came in at the last minute in Provencher, H. M.

Podolsky. who filed his papers shortly after noon and announced he would run as an Independent. Mr. Podolsky's nomination made six candidates for the seat, the highest number in any of the lonto. In many quarters he was Manitoba ridings.

ll nnesses tout I regmded ns the likely choice for There were two last day with police enquiry today thatjpremier in the event of Mr. Hep drawals, James Grant, Independ they had seen airmen walking! burn's retirement. cnt. in Selkirk, and Mrs. M.

through the streets of SI. Following is the text of Mr. Wilkinson, who several days ago Thomas and that authorities werei'Nlxon'f' 1 of resignation: I said she would run as a New attempting to return the men to Dear Mr Hepburn. It is with Democracy candidate in North barreckx on Feb. 10.

the da great regret I advise you I tind Centre Winnipeg. Early today Premier Hepburn claims there was myself so completely at variance) she announced her withdrawal, a ''walkout" at the R.C.A train with your recent policy, state 1 ln the four city seats there are mg centre near here. jments and acts, that I am con 13 candidates. In each there is a Two theatie managers said mili vinced ii would not be fair or Liberal, National Government and lary police had come to their pic honest to you, as head of the C.C F. candidate, and Leslie Morris, tuie houses and had attempted to government, to the people of Communist representative in North round up airmen who were report Ontario, who have honored me so Winnipeg, makes the thirteenth.

not end the warm frienrihip which nation papers. He said he appeared voluntarily existed between us personally! Mrs. Wilkinson's withdrawal left trll nf what he knew of the in between our lamines tor so the New Democracy ticket only, cricnt. many years. Needless to say I will tw0 andidates.

T. E. Mclntyre in; Telfer said he had taken no part'" rml1" Lisgar. and J. Duffy, retired school In what he described as a "walkout" but said he knew about it.

The commission ostensibly is investigating policing of Elgin County where is situated the big A Force training school. Premier Hepburn was not present today. Neither the air force nor the defense departments was represented. Telfer said about 150 men walked out, came to St. Thomas and then went on to London, support in the legislature satUrriay he would run Kinnesi peisitnHi returns, sincerely yours.

(signed H. Nixon. Hai No Apologies Mr. Nixon gave the following statement to the press: The premier's alliance with CI. Drew (Lt.

Col. George Drew, Ontario Conservative leader) has been so obvious for many months and which seems to exist Toronto and other places He didjfor (he sole purpose of concentrat not know if any discipline Imposed as a result. He also testified: "I have been here for two months and haven't done any W'aSin? pverv nossihle attack and em teached, Kelwood. who announced I was never unemployed before I jnlP na(j come for the parting of Barrister. enlisted and I expected to train ur wavs, as an aero engine mechanic.

I have i have no apologies to offer any done notning hut small jons, sucn ne for my vote on that occasion as mopping floors Today Tribune Radio Page Private Lives The Weather Editorial 6, The resolution was precipitated upon the House without a moment's warning, the premier stating if it did not carry he would at once resign, which meant the province would be emersed in the Phillippe foreman. George Henry I not fair to his supporters in fore Cram and Stocks 16, this resolution upon (lassihed Want knowing as he did that everyone Ads. 18, 19 Continued on Page 3, No. 3 in Nee paw a. The Manitoba field is 17 Liberals, 17 aNtional Government, 15 C.C.F.

and eight others running on various tickets. Seventeen members of the last parliament were renominated, 15 Liberals and two C.C.F. North Winnipeg C. S. Booth, Liberal, barrister.

Percy Ellor, Nat. barrister. A. A. Heaps.

C.C.F., upholsterer. Leslie Morris, Communist, jour r. IlUliai barrassment upon the federal gov ernment, has been particularly re North Centre Winnipeg pugnant to me. and when this cu! I Ambrose Roy Macdonnell, K.C, minated in the motion of censure Liberal. Barrister.

in the legislature 1 realized the Riorn Stefansson. Nat. Gov James Shaver Woods worth. C.C.F.. Lecturer.

South Centre Winnipeg Ralph Maybank. Liberal, Barrister. William Walker Kennedy. National Government, Barrister. John Julius Swanson, C.C.F., throes of bitter provincial elec RpHl Estate Agent.

tion on the issue of Canada's con South Winnipeg duct of the war. phi Bak Na In addition, all the Instincts of loyalty to my leader and friend 'LUr A UhPr bar ana pariy loyally wnicn nas Deen jising Executive instilled in me hy a score of years Davp Mulligan, C.C.F., Station in nubile life nromnted me to Letters to the Editor 7 support him rather than to speak: Stage and Screen 8nd vote against the resolution in: st' Boniface Women's News I the House, whii I believe would Jfhn Power Howden, Liberal r. meant the defeat of the Medical Doctor. Guay. Snr.

Barefoot. C.C.F. Welles Probes Leduc Won't Be Moved Vjews From Complete Silence, pr LONDON, Marrh 11 i rairniini itin it i i "I am ohliged to you for letting was asked. (There had been no me know. Thank you very much.

indication of surprise in his even jreplv to Won't Be Budged you Mr Lpdur rpplipd Asked If Mr. Nixon's resignation down the receiver and would affect his (Mr, Leducsi ending the 'conversation." loyalty to Mr. Hepburn, the min tarlier in the morning. Mr. Le tster of mines replied: "I am oh due had told all reporters who ap proached him: I am not talking politics.

Full of information about Ontario mines, he could not be budged from his position. Every question about the political situation in Ontario or about his chief. Premier Hepburn, received the same reply, wnich grew more insistent and more aggressive after each ques tion: "I've told you already I am I not discussing politics." War Woinh) Hssfe rd to have left the bariacks with greatly with their contidence dur St. Boniface constituency brought WATCHING THE SKIES: Newest menace to German urn pc. mission, ing my ii years in me ij gis.a oui a nein oi live, in annmon lo (.

corA W.votn Another witness. Dalton Higgs. tuie. or to myself, to continue the Liberal. National Government.

...6.. shop owner, told the commissioner. longer in mv position in your and C.C.F. candidates, Morris iloat complete with anti aircraft gunners. At top are three William stringer head of the pro government.

thhisp of the vessels speeding across the coastal waters on patrol vincial police, that the walkout! In asking you therefore te. accept nation papers as a Win the War 1 was the chief topic of conversation 'my resignation as provincial secre candidate, and Phillipe Guay was.dllty. Below, the lookout gives his warning the moment he aiound town for riavs." He added Mary, registrar general and minister 1 nominated on tne social Cretin that "residents of St. Thomas to my knowledge have accepted this walkout as a fact." Only one airman In uniform. A.

Telfer, appeared at the hearing. ticket. J. Montagnon who was nominated at a convention last summer as a New Democracy re presentative, did not file his noml I i i A "'i iiiiinim Miiiian tft ff Italian ships which left Nether Then on Saturday night came an announcement of settlement of the dispute, with Britain releasing Italian ships loaded with tier man coal which she had seized and held at a contraband control point off southeast Kngland. and Italy agreeing not to send any more ships to Rotterdam for German coal.

When Anglo Italian trade talks lyilATEVER Hon. Paul Leduc. minister of mines ln Premier Hep exporprt Bri. pnv onc of thP burn's Ontario government, is doing in Winnipeg, he is not going' tains official attitude on war and: blocks was the question of Italian mosphere, appar tary of state disclosed that the must cease proposed that Italy buy memorandum made public in Paris British coal available for export, outlining American desires for free but was understood to have dc in the peace to come after the payment Italy was reported lo Are you not surprised to hear othPr governments he had visited. such coal mostly Tribune Election Forum invitation from The Tribune, candidates who have been officially nominated to stand for election in the 17 Mani toba seats in the House of Commons wili participate in The Tribune Election Forum, which will appear in Tuesday's Tribune and daily thereafter until Election Day, March 2fi.

The Tribune has placed no restrictions on the material the candidates may present in their contributions to the Forum, save those of good ta.ste and compliance with the law. The Election Forum has heen a Tribune tiadit on for man years and provides the means which the candidates speak directly to the voters of Manitoba. I 'v 1 it kH jrf iiliiiiiiiiiHi'H i. i III 1 i sights an enemy plane and the gunners go into action with their deadly four abrrel weapons. (A.

P. Wirephoto). Coal Tiff Ends With Vision Of New Trade Pact By The Canadian Prrjn LONDON, March 11. Prime Minister Chamberlain, reporting to the House of Commons on the weekend settlement of the coal dispute with Italy, declared today "it may be hojied that the way now has been reopened for resumption of trade talks to the mutual advantage of the two countries." Asked whether Britain had been .1 I'11. of coal ships from The Nether lands after Marrh 1 the embargo llll' SUUJtH III IUIIIM I tnai usannis.

I Vn I uknp cmrni.vl inn t' that the "common sense to which! the Prime Minister referred should! Kit onlifii In Ihn nnnnral cittintinn in Anver an over tne worm, namoer boot eatu.es 1U, government. "fL, ome govnment lodged lodged nui mere is anomer ioany in ('Ulliertson's Blidire 11 nartv besides that which a mem Morris Jacob. Handwrit The Winnineir llnmc 1 her owe. his leader, and that is inK Expert Daily Serial JPBfr 10 nis ann ine premier whs Mr. Chamberlain said he was "sure there would he genuine products.

There the talks ended satisfaction in this country in lnP diplomatic impasse lol solution of hat might have been i owed. a troublesome dispute by applica Mf Cnamnorain sad loday tha, tion of common sense and good the cargoes may lead Great Britain Downing street clarified the prime minister's words. No New Appeal "As there appears to he mis understanding about the reply to make it clear that no appeal tor further aid has yet been received FINAL EDITION THE WEATHER FORECAST: CLOUDY. COLD 6.311 3. nd at noon.

MixU mum Sunday. i3 minimum during night. fiun hov horizon: 11 3a nun. Sun rises. 6.51 a.m.; 6:5 p.m.

51st Year By Carrier Winnipeg per Week. WINNIPEG, MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1940 40 PAGES Price 9 With Comic, 10 NO. 61 Tefl7 njHfl Not Yet At War states, I have already mentioned I that France is in association with ourselves. Of course I cannot say given by the prime minister, it i what other states might feel bound said, "the prime minister desires to do." "Does this not mean thai It Is Pledges Finns Full Aid; No Hand In Peace Moves WAie Prime Minister Chamberlain was telling the House of Commons today that the Allies stand ready to help Finland with all available resources, the secrecy shrouded negotiations tor an armistice in the Russo Finnish war apparently continued. In tabloid, today's other developments were these: Negotiations between a Finnish delegation and the Kremlin continued in Mos I By Tit Cnaillan PrfM cow.

Some said they had reached a point where a final decision was considered imminent. Stockholm heard reports that the Kremlin had modified its demands, conceding the embattled city of Vihorg on the Karelian isthmus to the Finns. Germany and Italy entered into the picture when it was reported that the two powers might guaraniee any Russo Finnish peace. ONDON, March 11. Prime Mini.

ter Chamberlain an nounced today that Britain and ranee are prepared to help Finland "with all the available resources at our disposal" but declined to say whether it was proposed that regular troops should be sent. Making a statement in the House of Commons, the prime minister said, in reply to question as to whether turlher Anglo French help would be tan ernment, they are prepared, In response to an appeal from them lamouni .0 "Ri for further aid, lo proceed immedi i Th and jointly to the help of Mr Chamberlain said the Allies1 inland, using all available re "are prepared, in response to an at appeal from them (the Finnish Mr Attlee asked if any aid sent government) for further aid. tO to Finland would be in "fulfilment proceed immediately and jointly to; of our obligation under the coven help of Finland, using all the; ant of the League or Nations and available resources at their dis in rn opcralinn with other states posal." similarly bound." The statement issued later 1(1 The Trime Minister replied: "It ill cei tainy he in accordance with our obligations under the covenant. As to co operation with other i It was rumored Germany and Russia were seeking greater influence in Scandinavia. Germany angled for Norwegian sympathy by reportedly offering to be more respectful of her shipping.

Russia's controlled radio renewed scathing criticism of the Finnish government and the "bloody band of British French servants." War on the Karelian isthmus front continued Bay, N.Y., while flying with rilot Officer A E.L, Cannon, of Quebec, LEADING AIRCRAFTSMAN J. DUGUID 1437 Bannatyne of from the Finnish government. tantamount. ,0 wari.rm., rn.nnoraiini nnurirnn. mv The prime minister spoke wf1crivmr Russia?" asked DavidKirk k.

interned In the United State it had been disclosed Britain LHbor. fnr fhe duration of the war. Fed refused to relay Soviet peace terms i "We have not arrived at that PraI authorities are undecided on to Finland. Foreign office circles yet." Mr. Chamberlain replied.

wnat actjon f0 take. Duguid and described these terms. relaed by The Prime Minister refused to Cannon suffered only shock in the Sw eden after Britain refused, as answer a question hether Britain forcei andjng. "onerous." IS "proposing to send troops to i.bJir cinmori ahIpp leaderiFinland" and "if so, are they pre of the opposition, for a statement paring to violate the neutrally of, the negotiation, now in nd Sweden inking so un( netn IitnlnnH inn IIISK a. MI Chamb'ilain said: (Bv TMf CnnaHun Prfw No More Cargoes DUBLIN, March ll.

The gov ernment put troops in control nf "Recognizing this misunderstand hrigade headquarters his Aiajesiy a goveinmeni ji hm jn a union threat agreed to release (he ships a rcpnen amin augniei mm have been detained with their car lanes more people man one 10 t.0e.s." said Mr. Chamberlain, apply common sense." olhPr hand. the Italian Italian Ships Released govcrnmenl have undertaken on ihnlr ufln that lhi romninHpr rf nruain nad emnargoed exports ooa nort, jn pr, wlM iuu. Pavp jn hallasl. and no further Two thousand municipal cm nloes.

including liremen, have heen on strike tor 11 days, onniiirm ing more pay because of increased living costs. The city Sunday ordered the stnkeis to return to Kir if! a til todai. f)thci lVISC a strong itahnn F.rnl steamers will be sent i. niVr the tne proie.M. declaring uaiy is orpemi lo lhrsp 0 oar) roa headouai lers.

headquarters. eni Bimoi wnouy upon loieign Thp TmlPS in an edi coal for her home industries. lonal to(1av peaceful ii Britain reply was to seize all mstment of the dispute over coal Continued on Page 3. No. 4) 'the hie depaitment.

OaniidiAn PrfM Calilf Alberta government service. Mr i friendly hut sceptical a were broken off last month rcn it me jua wrown.ee a. I I (I I l.lllllllll I rr 1,1 III. A I I 1 lot ii Coun.il today began hearing the Appeal Uniuccessful discussed. ere transmitted reb.

'12 bv Ambassador Ivan Maisky to "The i'use will he aware that Blltpr, under sccre'tary .1. nnM K. IIUI, nni'. noin hip ri iiiii nn.i for nftairs. ernments hav sent, and are con (rrms were said to have In tinuing to senci.

material assist "cession of territory cover 1 ance to Finland. 1 hm has been jnR i akp Ladoga, Viborg, the a considerable valut to the Finnish! whole of the Karelian Isthmus, forces. I islands in the Gulf of Finland now. Sierien about the same time, and she conveyed them to Finland. The Russian demands.

London Continued on Page 3, No. 2 R.C.A.F. Expects To Absorb 2,100 I Ri T'. r.tn'tinn Prm OTTAWA, March It fnnnliiin A i I'rii'cn rncn 1 1 1 tn nrT I equn ed. Brownlee's Appeal In Seduction Suit Opens Before Privy Council to discuss politics for publication.

peace aims in talks with national coal Imnorts. appeal of J. L. Browniee, former: T( et nf a veidit of A i i leaders. I Britain in demand that shinmenl premier "i Aiocna, noin jung mee.

nf Ih. was attending the Canadian Institute of Mining convention luncheon. at 1 p.m. today and Informed that Hon. Harry Nixon, Ontario provincial secretary, and Premier Hepburn's The United Stales under secre oi wrman com io uaiy ny sea right hand man, had Just re world trade and a riddance nf fearmanded heavv industrial cooris in ",..1 ill Hit nil I IMIIUIH S.

i. il 5V J. the W7 the verdict of E. Browniee tl.l.HKI favor of Miss Court of in faor of her Canada tne Allan I. MacM.llnn.

seductinn suit wav prnpnC ho was Hs or aied of Vivian Mac w.h hs daughter in bnnging Millan. Th )ra JU, Mr. Justice Ivrs Their lord rcfUSPd to enter Hie erdn and ships at the dismissed the ase or. Hie gmunds outset caused )na, rtama.rs g.si an a narrowing fr 5rduction and tn.it of the grounds had not prowd dam apeai refusing Mr. Brownlee's An appea.

by the p.a.iit.fl Lie Tounsel Frank TWo 'e" hen' SUilCasful. 1 lie lase then w.l.s Gahan. leave ult lo arKu. Canada. which in Maah.

alOAed the apj il and reston the lurva verdict or Mi v. was against I Mac.Millan's favoi. weight of evidence and that of the judge misdirected the jury. lodav, com At the trial in 19.14 Miss Mac Conned agreed Millan, who since has become Mrs. iMpn t0 counsel Mr.

Brown Henry sorensen ny ner marriage nn thp fniio a in a irs ron lo a druggist of Edson. al (amed in the appellant's rav lege) she was seduced hv Mr That special damage i Rrown ee on a number of occa i cedint.nn actmr anc id ir; 7vZ i THE FORMER VIVIAN MACMILLAN prelnanl and had not proved any incapacity foi service or othrr damage caused bv the carnal kn iedge which she alleges sinr.s during IftHI and mil while th a a as p.o Th it the Supremo Court of Can i' was a stenogiapher in tne that the lespoicieni aa never Continued Page 3, No. 1J Winnipeg Unit Plane Forced Down In U.S. 1 France Agrees I occupied by Soviet troops, the By TM Anoci.nd Pnu half of the Rybachl pen "As His Majesty's government lrajiP of Hanko A LI'AANDRIA BAY, N.Y., and the French government have fls Russl.ui nava March 1 1 United State3 already informed the Hnnish gov i Aul hn, itat ive sources said siml iriiKtnm nffi Troops Called able to arrange supply more Brj(lsh I I I lM. coal to Itay now.

the pnme minus hp If fh tril(P ter said "that no douhl will be misunder IN II UN JH lar trims wnrr nuhmittrd Lui. u0)A u.rt prtvai raQ. dian Air Force fliers pending word from Washington on what should he done with them. The Pilot A. E.

L. Cannon of Quebec and Leading Aircraftsman J. Duguirl.of Winnipeg, were injured slightly v.hen their plane cracked up ln a fortoj landing cjo a snow covered field heresSJetft nay. i ney 101a customs dtn they lost their bearings anv. nut of fuel.

The wheels of the plane caught The Royal 8of' now nl it turned almost on us nose mree times netote vice rxnects to absorb all of the to LM'IO npplicnnls whose names are on file headquarters here hin Vi The plane, of the No. 112 the next six nmnlhs. ,1 wax learned MUnf)ron thP Ottawa. A spokesman fr the eNternnl The trades union council replied daily gust of new applications affairs department said the depart wilh a threat tn call out all the must ner essai ily be a slow process. mfn, na(, hppn arjvitrfl of organized workers in Dublin.

The it was said, and suitable men aie ans an(i had informed My employes refused In return to called up as an roue Canadian legation about the lands ports with German coal after anrt itay to "a reciprocally advan I heir lobs and the troos took ovct broaden and additional men aie sit tint ion. the blockade went into effect a halt. They were treated hy Dr. Leon L. Sampson.

(City Conversations are going fnr ward in Washington today between Loring Christie. Canadian minister, and I'mted States ties over the fate of two members of the Royal Canadian Air Force wiio made a forced landing Saturday at Alexandria Bay. Y. Pilot Officer Cannon is son of Mr. Justice Lucien of the Quebec superior court and minister of justice in the previous cabinet of Prime Minister Mackenzie King.

rBv Tttf Aaiern.it Prfj.l WASHINGTON. March 11 Federal officials wete uncertain iSunday niht regard' H.e status of two poyal Canadn.i Air Force fliers held at Alc mdna Bay following a forced landing of their plane. Whether 'he men Pilot A. E. L.

Cannon and Leading A.n a ft snmn J. Dugiue1 would be interned is soldieu of a belligerent sta'e waj not know n. jir 1890 i.ninr imiu t. ab i VEARSOr.SKKVICEi I.