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(31.1mm WIRELESS STATEN SEEZED AND DAMAGEB BS IRHSH IRRESSLSRS Present Fighting is Last Lap in the Campaign of the Nation- als, Says General McKeon â€" Wanton Destruction Wrought to Towns by Rebel Forces. A d-espatch from London s'ayszâ€"The Irregulars have seized and apparently put out of commission the great Mar- coni wireless station at Clifden, Coun- ty Gatlway. This was one of the com- pany’s most powerful stations. For a time officials waited with some curiosity to see whether the Ir- regulars, following the example of the Russian Bo-lshevists and German Sparticists, in 1919, would use the station to address messages to sym- pathizers throughout the world. “However, We are now convincedl from internal evidence,” said a Mar-l ooni official, “that in their ignorance? the Irregu‘lars have sufficiently dam-E aged the station to put it beyond their‘ possible use. We are now sending‘ Canadian messages through our sta- tion at North Weald, England.” ‘ Clifden was the first great wireless station, dating back to 1907. In Connacht, they have been like- wise d-is‘pers-ed. Before leaving Caste] Bar, they attempted, after burning the jail and military barracks, to destroy the post office, but the townspeople, headed by the clergy, made them 'desist. Free State troops have routed the Irregulars from virtually all import- ant posts in Mayo. They have formed into small gueril'la bands, rounding up of which will require some time. Westport, tlhe Irregulars’ headquar- ters in the west, was hastily abandon- made a surprise attack Monday, the garrison fleeing to blue hiltls. A despatch from Dublin says:â€" Westport, Newport and Ballaghader- een fell into the hand of the Regulars on Thursday. The Irregulars left the last-named town in lorries and seized motor cars. Before leaving, they set fire to the barracks. The majority of the popu- lation were strong supporters of De Valera’s policy, but the ordeal to thrive under such privations as the campaign necessitated is said to have completely changed their views. Several thousand pounds damage was done to the town before the Ir- regulars left. It is the centre of the constituency of East Mayo and is re- presented in the Irish Parliament by De Valera. BRITISH OWN THE SUNK LUSITANIA In Claremorris, recently captured by the Nationals, General John J. Mc- U.S. Government D e c i d e 5 Against American Claim for Salvage. A despa-tch from London says:â€"The United States Government will not de- mand permission for an American salvage vessel either to attempt to raise the Lusitania or to obtain the bullion on board, the American Em- bassy has announced. Although the Lusitania was sunk ten miles off shore, 01' outside the three-mile limit, the fact that it was British property is regarded as enâ€" titling British salvagers to lift it or to get the booty. Owned by the Cunard Line, the Lusitania was subsidized by the Brit- ish Government and insured under the War Risk Bureau, which was a Gov- ernment concern. An English firm is outfitting a vesâ€" sel to seek the Lusitania’s gold hoards, and it was announced in Philadelphia that an American ship is about to try the same thing. The English company asked the Admiralty to protect its rights in salvaging the ship, and it is reported here that the American firm asked the State Departmeni. to safe- guard its inberests in seeking the sunken Lusitania on the ground that it is more than three miles off shore and therefore public property. VlCTflRY BONDS DUE IN DECEM The Min to make an circun met 0 which for in suggestion ister of Fin ers of the camber 1. s' a renewal f rate of inte but pmbabl The Washington decision that the despat TO BE RENEWEB BY FED! has been made to name that the pres bonds which fall hould be allowed t1 'or ten years at th: rest, which is 5% 1 37 not free from im y statement, exce .ster h from Ottawa :32 trong belief that the ane will shortly arm l:he bonds which fa , 1922. Under on ts, these bonds W01 the proceeds of ths ted with er the Ir- ample of , German use the to sym- 0 say, In Min- ounce ke up loan Asked t the me Kean, commander of the Nationals, delivered a speech, in which he said: “The National troops do not come as ditcators. They come as protect- ors of lives and property, and we are prepared, if necessary, to protect them at the sacrifice of our own lives.” A later despatch from Dublin sayszâ€"The Free State Cabinet refused to consider the suggestion at the re- cent meeting in Cork for an armistice He referred to the present fighting as the last lap in the campaign of the Nationals. the Sough. The Government will assent to nothing short of uncondi- tional surrender by the Irregular forces. Heavy National fire is being concen- trated on Irregular posts around the old town of Kil'mallock on the Cork- Limeridk border. Apparently the Ir- regulars, who hold the town, unaer siege of the Nationals, intend to make their next stand in this area. Reinforcements have reached the insurgents from Cork, Kerry and por- tions of Limerick. They have already established their hospitals and com- mandeered coffin-s from local under- takers. Meanwhile the National fire is punctuated by almost continuous sniping duels between the contestants. It is expected that the next news from this area will be that the Na- tionals have taken Klilmallock and that the Irregulars are withdrawing toward Mall-ow. Cork City is still quiet with the Irregul‘ars in complete control. Al- though they 'have an income of about £20,000 a week from the customs, they continue to confiscate Without remunâ€" eration many commodities, including automobiles and horses. Only th-orâ€" oughbreds and hunters are taken, how- ever, the intention being to supply the hastily equipped guerilla cavalry units. The announcement that the convenâ€" ing of the new Parliament has been postponed until August 12, is accom- panied by this official statement: “The National forces’ rapid progress in the west and Munster gives good ground for hoping that within the next fortnight organized resistance of Ir- regulars Will ‘be so Ibroken no further postponement of Parliament vi’ill be necessary.” Lusitania still belongs to the British is expected to settle the knotty prob- lem, which might have raised the spec- tacle of a. naval battle between the salvage crews, both of whom were deâ€" termined to seize the bullion. _ A d‘espabc‘h from London sayszâ€"“No mom war” demonstrations were held in fifteen counties and eighty towns and cities in England the weekâ€"end preceding the anniversary of the out- break of the war. Organizations of all kinds here co-operated to make the de- monstrations representative of all sec- tions of the people. A big demonstra- tion was planned in Hyde Park July 29 and fifteen platforms were erected for speechmaking' by the delegates from twenty countries who marched to the scene in a procession. This in- cluded delegates from Germany, Ausâ€" tria, France and Belgium. The organizers aim to make no more \var day" an annual festival dvay. H Anti-War Demonstrations Mark Anniversary National Reconstruction Before Irish House A despatch from Dublin sayszâ€"A big plan of National reconstruction, involving the transport services and the rebuilding of Dublin’s public edi- fices, has been prepared for considera- tion by the new Parliament. that he might make an announcement in due course, but he would neither affirm not deny it at the present time. As Victory 22's are now 99.87 bid on the steak exchange, a loan such as 1'8 years tha 11‘ am OI MBER ERAL Eâ€"W uety actu- 301'- STERLING EXCHANGE APPROACHES NORMAL Former Minister of Agriculture in the British House of Commons, who made the promise to Canada in 1917 that the cattle embargo would be removed. His promise has been fulfilled inasmuch as the British House of Commons has voted to remove the embargo. Rate Will Not Be Adverser Affected by Purchase of Canadian Wheat. London, July 30.â€"To judge from some Londlon press comments on the Grand Trunk decision, the London market will never again be available for Canadian securities. There is a strong probability, however, that sterlâ€" ing exchange on Canada will shortly approach normal again, which would automaticlly throw the mrket open. “I look for a steady improvement in Canadian exchange if the shipment of British coal to Canada and the United States continues,” said Mr. G. C. Cas-sels, Londuon manager of the Bank of Montreal. “The rate will probably not be adversely affected by the year’s purchase of Canadian Wheat. It is being bought too cautiously here for that. The British Government is also arranging to meet it autumnal obligations in New York, which will help to maintain the rate. The Can- adian rate has been sufficiently steady for some time to permit these to be carried on undisturbed by finances. If the miners’ strike in the United States persists, we may see the pound a great deal nearer par next spring, which will have an important effect upon Angloâ€"Canadian finance.” A despatch from Winnipeg.says:â€"â€"â€" Fortyâ€"one thousand harvesters will be required. to handle the prairie crops this year, exclusive of those to be obâ€" tainw from prairie cities and towns, it was announced at a meeting of reâ€" presentatives of the railways, western Labor Commissioners and the grain trade interests. The rates of wages discussed were $3.50 a day for harvest- ers and $4 a day for threshers. West Needs The harvester excursions will com- mence to arrive in Winnipeg from Eastern Canada August 7 and will continue until August 25. Excursion trains will leave Victoria, Vancouver and New Westminster from August 14 to 29, inclusive. Of the total number of men required, 37,000 will be drawn from Eastern Canada and 4,000 from British Col- Loads Grass. Curt grass is loaded into a new re- ceptacle to be suspended from a lawn mower handle by a. belt conveyor that is operated by a belt from one of the mower’s Wheels. cleri at be accorded t.‘ Lord Ernle 41 ,000 Harvesters 1: GOVERNMENT ISSUES STATEMENT REGAEDTNG NEW STAMP TAXES GREEK PLAN TO OCCUPY CON- STANTINGPLE BLOCKED BY ALLIES neutral zone in Thrace Oi lied troops occupying Con the Athens Government formally requested per: march into the Turkish ca] This request was made Great Britain and Italy, 4 sltantl-y and firmly refused More important than the army movements is a Greek declaration of autonomy for the entire part of Asia M‘inor occupied by the Greek army to which the Athens announcement gives the old name of Ionia. the Great Britaln and ltaly, and w: stantly and firmly refused by all It is not believed Greece will ceed now with any plans she may had for entering Constantinople belief is held duesxpite reports ju: ceived here that Greek patrol! penetrating neutral zone, notal Silevri on the Sea of Marmara. Ottawa, July 30,â€"An‘officia1 state- under require a 2 cent stamp. If the ment has been made by the Minister amount for which they are issued ex- of Customs and' Excise, Hon. Jacques ceed‘s $50! 1"“ (11095 “013 exceed' $5,000, . . . a 2 cent stamp for every $50 orlfrac- BuÂ¥eau’ expléumn‘g the Increased taxes tion thereof is required to ‘be affixed whl-ch come mto efi‘e-ct on August 1. thereto. Cheques, money orders and The S'tatement of the MiniSt’er is as travelers’ cheques which exceed $5,000 fouows' 7 A ‘ ‘in amount require a $2 stamp. “The increased stamp tax on bills of exchange, bank advances, overâ€" drafts, cheques, sales and transfers of stocks and bonds, express money orders, travelers’ cheques and post- offi-ce momey orders, becomes effective on August 1 next. “The tax on bills of exchange, promissory notes and advampels or overdrafts is payable at the rate of 2 cents for every $50 or fraction thereof. NO INCREASE IN US. COAL PRODUCTION “Cheques, money orders and travel- ens: cheques for amouan of $50 or Little Response to the Invitaâ€"' tion to Reopen Mines. Washington, July 30.â€"Ptesid‘ent Harding‘s invitation last Monday to the coal operators of the country to reopen their mines has had absolutelyl no effect on the anthracite industry and but I‘ittle, if any, on the bitumin- ous situation. Reports to the Geological Survey show that during last week the output of soft co'afl increased between 200,000 and 300,000 tons, or from 3,700,000, that of the previous week, to a little more than 3,900,000 tons. Normal con- sumption at this time of the year would be 8,000,000 tons a week. The invitation had no effect Whatever on the anthracite industry, which remains Barleyâ€"No. 3 extra, test 47 lbs. or better, 60 to 65¢, according to freights outside. Buckwheatâ€"No. 2, $1.00. Ryeâ€"No. 2, 95¢. Millfeedâ€"De-l.. Montreal freight, bags included: Bran, per ton, $28 to $30; shorts, per ton, $30 to $32; good feed flour, $1.70 to $1.80. Bax-led hayâ€"Track, Toronto, per ton, extra No. 2. $22 to $23; mixed, $18 to Manitoba wheatâ€"No. 1 Northern. $1.44; No. 2 Northern, $1.37; No. 3 Northern, $1.30. Northern, $1.30. Manitoba oatsâ€"No. 2 CW, 56%c; No. 3 CW, 53%c; extra No. 1 feed, 54%c; No. 1 feed, 51534-0. Manitoba barleyâ€"Nominal. All the above track, Bay ports. American cornâ€"No. 2 yell-ow, 82c; No. 3 yellow, 81c, all raiL Bale-d hayâ€"Track, '1 extra No. 2. $22 to $2: $19; clover, $14 to $18 Strawâ€"Car lots, pe] ronto, $12 to $13. Ontario wheatâ€"Nev sacks, 93' (bakers), seaboard, Manitdba fl sacks, $7.80 p twm 21 V) Dairy, 31 Dressed 40c; roos ducklings r5: Paris, July Ontario Ontario Ontario Chées ter aseâ€"Ne 95c wheatâ€"New Ontario wheat, to $1, at outside points. No. 3 oatsâ€"Nominal. cornâ€"Nominal. flourâ€"lst pats., in jute ;, $6.80 per bb1.; 2nd pat-s. $6.30. Straights, in bulk, army wou 30 Toronto. lé,'per ton, track, To- After announcing Weekly Market Ragnar! permi-ss , capital ot attack al- mtinople sterrday rance, three. 1 pro- r have . This st reâ€" s are 31y at s the The proclamation was issued at Smyrna by the Greek Hirgih Commis- sioner on instructions from Athens. It declares that henceforth the country constitutes an autonomous state under the guarantee of the Greek army and’ will never be restored to Turkish rule. This creates an entirely new situa- tion in the Near East. The Greek move is in open defiance of the allied proposals for total evacuation of Asia Minor by the Greeks, which was to have been completed by July 26. The proclamation also, according to the semiâ€"official Temps, constitutes a grave menace to peace in the Near East. The paper calls on, England to intervene and‘ prevent a conflagratipn :by compelling King Constantine to obey the allies. Le Temps points out that the Greek army in Asia Minor can only communicate with Greece by sea and is consequently at the mercy of the British fleet. Despite the unfavorableness of the first test of production under state protection, Secretary Hoover and other members of the President’s Fuel Disâ€" tribution Committee refuse to be dis- couraged, and believe that with the coming into full effect of the emer- gency order of the Interstate Comâ€" merce Commission the situation will show a decided improvement. The slight increase last week in the output of bituminous coal is ‘credtited by experts of the Geological Survey ‘ to a larger force at work in Pennsyl- vania, improved car service in South- ern West Virginia, and: heavier ship- ments from Alabama and the far West. “The tax is to be paid by means of excise tax stamps in preference to pos- ta‘g‘e stamps, affixed to the face of the cheque or money order. Regulations have, however, been issued whereby the tax on cheques may be paid month- ly in place of affixing such stamps to the individual cheques. Under these regulations, the cheques are embossed with a stamp stating that the excise tax has been paid. Special licenses are issued by the Department of Cus- toms and Excise to firms who desire to pay the tax monthly." just What beds. Maple productsâ€"Syrup, per imp. gal, $2.20; per 5 imp. gals., $2.10; maple sugar, 1b., 20c. Honeyâ€"20â€"30-1‘b. tins, 14%. to 15c per Lb.; 5-217é-1b. tins, 17 to 18¢ per 11).; Ontario comb honey, per dozen, $5.50. $ Pgtatoesâ€"New Ontarios, $1.75 to 2.0 . Smoked meatsâ€"Hams, med., 36 to 38c; cooked ham, 53 to 56c; smoked rolls, 28 to 31¢; cottage rolls, 35 to 38c; breakfast bacon, 32 to 35¢; special brand breakfast bacon, 41 to 43¢; backs, boneless, 42 to 44c. Cured meatsâ€"Long clear bacon, $17; lightweight rolls, in barrels, $48; heavyweight rolls, $40. Lardâ€"Pure, tirces, 16%c; tubs, 17c; pails, 171/2c; prints, 1835c. Shortening, tierces, 15c; tu'bs, 15‘7’2c; pails, 16c; prints, 18_c. Choice heavy steers, $7 to $8; but- cher steers, choice, $7 to $8; do, good, $6.75 to $7; do, med., $6 to $6.50; do, com., $5.50 to $6; butcher heifers, choice, $7.25 to $7.75; dro, med., $6.50 to $7; do, com., $5 to $6; butcher cows, choice, $5.25 to $5.75; do, med., $3.50 Hayâ€"1 $26. to 360. Eggsâ€"Selected, â€"â€"Per bag, car lots, 90c. There are 260,000 women farmers in the United States. 7; do, com, $5 to $6; ce, $5.25 to $5.75; dc 5; canners and cutte :her bulls. good, $4.25 can ‘be dredged from river- SDI'IY 3, 58% to 59¢. Flourâ€" ring wheat pats., firsts, 1 cats. bag 90 lbs., $3 to -$25.25. Shortsâ€"$27.25. per ton, car lots, $25 to cest crea‘ ected, 34 hogs, fed an f n h :12 7.: to $5.50; stockers, 0, fair, $5 to $5.50; ; springers, $70 to $9 to $10; do, med., . $3 to $7; spring sheep, choice, $5 to =heep, ch to $4.50 erns ery, 35% Potatoes 3 wat- do.