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FRENCH TROOPS OCCUPY ESSEN CENTRE OF GERMANY’S INDUSTREAL LIFE A dupatch from Essen says:-Twn battalions of colored troops are in the first detachment the French sent into Essen. The troops began moving dbou't five o’clock Thursday morning, and at ten the First Cavalry entered the town. They rode carefully through the streets scrutinizing the windows with their drawn curtains and the few persons who were abroad. It was like a real. war-time occupation, when the caval.y goes ahead to seek out sharpshooters, before the main body arrives. The cavalry was followed by five more columns of cavalry, two hat- ta'lions of Moroccan infantry, three batteries crf light artillery and 12 tanks. The French placed machine guns at. the street corners and sent out patrols. At noon, General Henry, commander of the Ruhr, took up his headquarters in the Hotel Kaiserhof: and half an‘ hour later the military officials visited the city officials and officially informed them of the occu- pation of the city. The French re- quested .billets for ten thousand troops. The railroad station was occupied later as the troops arrived by road. Most of them are bivoua-cked around the city, which is encircled. It is known that many of the troops are to be sent to Derehum, Hugo Stinnes' sfromghold. rnd it is presumed that the entire Ruhr region, to Dortmund and the outermost coal mining region will be occupied. Belgian troops are occupying some of the Essen suburbs. The French troops disappeared off bhe stn :ts at nightfall, a few hundred of them remaining in the city in their lbi‘l-lets, (.r at the telegraph offices, post office, (ity hall, or railroad depots. Those visible at the post office excited more curiosity than resentment. A laier despatch from Essen says:â€" The French military authorities here have laid their plans for the exploita- tion of the coal industry of the district before both manufacturers and work- ers. It has become apparent to the anch that the task which they have undertaken is not going to be in any way an easy one. From manufactur- em and officials they will have to count on a kind of passive resistance, and from the workers they will have to expect demands far in excess of what would have been made on Ger- man employers. The plan of opera- tion which they have drawn up is as complete as any that could probably P.E.I. . 888 $603,455 $143,758' NS. .. 425.60 1,468,720 1,025,590; NB. ..1,237.20 1,168,845 810,278 Que 656 4,748,420 787,533 Ont. .. 629 5,877,275 3,374,247 um .. 796 1,602,265 489,685 535k. . . 1,434 1,806,255 300,837 BC. . . . 868 7,251,955 978,014 The disu'flbution of Dominion aid to the various provinces for the last calâ€" endar year is as follows: Nova Scotia, $589,177; New Brunswick, $371,971” Quebec, $247,316; Ontario, $2,047,918; Manitoba, $137,944; Saskatchewan, .107064; British Columbia, $524,541. Ottawa, Jan. 14.â€"â€"Another big’ highway year in Canada has just closed. At the close of the calendar: year 1922 there had been placed under, agreement for Federal aid in connec- tion with the Caxmda Highway Act 274 projects at an estimated cost of $35,-l 706,991 for 5,786 miles of road in the different provinces. Forty per cent. of the estimated cost, the percentage of' Federal assistance payable due on this system amounts to $14,282,796. Therej had |been paid at the close of the year to the provinces about $8,000,000. This amount does not include any‘ expenditures incurred by the provinces during 1922, as these must be audited! by officials of the Department of Rail- ways and Canals and certified to by the Canada Highways Commission as actual, necessary and reasonable; and further, owing to the fact that most of the provinces have not been able to have their accounts ready for audit. The fall-owing table shows for the calendar year of 1922 the mileage under agreement the Provincial alloca- tion under the act, and the tota‘l Doâ€" minion aid payments made: Egg shipments 1mm Alberta amiment: breaking all records and indicate thel cover mpid development of the poultry in-; class éustry in the last few years in this: by a. province which used to be twitted beâ€"i dress cause it used Chinese eggs. witho This statment of Federal aid work floss not include any work in Alberta, where the Highways Commission has not yet been constituted. 5,786 Miles of Improved Roads at Total Cost of $35,706,991. 1922 BIG HIGHWAY YEAR IN CANADA 888 425.60 1,237.20 656 629 no: Mileage Allocation made 888 $ 603,455 $ 143.75 425.60 1,468,720 1,025,59 237.20 1,163,845 810,27 556 4,748,420 787,53 Payments Paris, Jan.14.â€"Ivt is understood here that Bochum and its coal field‘s, lying east of Essen, will be occupied by French troops for the purpose of giving the allies control of a much greater part of the Ruhr coal basin in order to collect the German Gov- ernment tax of 40 per cent. It is pro- posed that, with this money, plus a ,similar amount due on German taxes on all coal burned in the Ruhr, the Allied- Commission shall pay for deliv- eries of coal to the allies under the Versailles Treaty provisions, since Berlin has announced” it will no longer make payments. ‘be made in the circumstances, but on the final analysis it depends on an alternative of good-will and co-opera- tion or the employment of penalties, the possibilities of arrest and indi- vidual fines. In the plan so far arranged there is no provision for the collection of any cash payments, and it is obvious that with the removal of the coal syndicate from the district the possi- bility of collecting a 20 per cent. coal tax has been abandoned until further sanctions are applied, subsequent to the Reparations Commission’s decision with regard to a moratorium and the setting up of a customs barrier. With regard to a moratorium and the setting up of a customs ibari‘ier. In brief, the French have simply assume-cl the task of distributing the coal output and in their schedule they are putting reparations deliveries as the first claim. The second body to 'be served will be the right bank of the Rhine, then unoccupied Germany, and, lastly, those other customers who formerly obtained supplies from the Ruhr. It is expected, if it proves neces- sary, that the allies will put a new paper mark into circulation, its value be be guaranteed why the co’lle‘ctions it is believed may be made in the Ruhr district. The district now held by the French and Belgians, producing" 26,000,000 tons of coal, could not supply the allied quota of 19,000,000 tons and leave suf- ficient for the Ruhr industries in the occupied zone, which consume at the rate of 20,000,000 tons annually. But, since the fields which would be em- braced by the extension of occupation produce 70,000,000 tons, the French figure control of them would solve the problem. Of course, the Germans out- side of the occupied district mighrt re- fuse to pay for coal and? thus not pay the tax, but the French calculate their patriotism will not go so far. A despatch from Ottawa The exemption from the re which had been conceded by later of Customs and Inland to form postcards acknowled mantis uroloney has been ex cover a class of form-latte class is the type of form let! there (has been no mm‘incing sign of disapproval in P1: riiument. The extreme organs of Flemish opinion and the Brussels Standard organ of the Powerful Catholic Flem- ish Union are decidedly hostile to oc- cupation of the Ruhr.. Form Letters Exempt From Receipt Tax New Canadian Senator Sir Allen Aylesworth, K.C.M.G., of Toronto, appointed to the Canadian Senate to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Senator William Proud- foot. He was Minister of Justice dur- ing the Laurier regime. Manchester, Jan. 14.â€"'1‘h>ere are some signs outside Parliament that the country is not behind the Govern- ment’s policy of supporting France in the Ruhr, says the Guardian’s corres- pondent at Brussels. 3') far, however, there (has been no mm‘incing sign of disapproval in P1: riiument. The controversy may fall of the present L Coalition, and possib from the French side. BELGIAN OPINION DIVIDED ON RUHR Controversy May End in Fall of Coalition and Change of Policy. without the use from Ottawa says :â€" The seco a the rig moccupie ‘rench of di: their ations 1s deliveries second body right bank upied Germs yet lead to the iberai-Catholic withdrawal ring pay- ,ended to 5. That .xr which. eipt tax Hap Wh'n- ievenua Butterâ€"Finest creamery to 45c; ordinary creamery lto 41c. Dairy, 30 to 31c. Cheeseâ€"New, large, 25c; twins, 25%vc; triplets, 261/”; Stilton‘s, 27c. 01d, large, 27c; twins, 28c; Stiltons, 29c. ~‘- Shawâ€"Carlotm'per-ton, track, To- ronto. Dressed poultryâ€"Chickens, milsk-l fed, overr 5.1vbs., 23 to 31c; do, 4 to 5 lle., 21 to 270; do, over 5 'Lbs‘” 21' to 27c; do, 4 to 5 lbs., 16 to 25c; do, 2 to 4 lbs., 14 to 21c. Hens, over 5 lbs., 23 to 270; do, 4 to 5 lbs" 19 to 25c;y do, 3 to 4 lbs., 11 to 17c. Roosters, 13. to 18¢. Ducklings, over 5 1135., 23 to‘ 26¢; do, 4 to 5 1‘bs., 21 to 24c. Turkeysfl young, 10 lbs and up, 28 to 38c; (10,! old, 18 to 23¢. Geese, 15 to 21¢. Margarieâ€"20 to 22c. Eggsâ€"No. 1 candvled, 37 to 38c; selects, 43 to 440; cartons, new ‘laids, 60 to 62c. Manitoba oatsâ€"Nominal. Manitoba barleyâ€"Nominal. All the above, track, Bay ports. American corn-oNlo. 2 yellow, 881/2c; No. 3 yellow, 87c, alll rail. Barleyâ€"Making, 60 to 62c, accord- ing to freights outside. Buckwheatâ€"No. 2, 78 to 80¢. Ryeâ€"N0. 2, 83 to 85c. Millfeedâ€"Del. Montreal freight, bag-s included: Bran, per ton, $24; shorts, per ton, $26; mi-ddlings, $28.50; goqd feed fleur, $2. Ontario Wheatâ€"No. 2 White, $1.11 to $1.13, according to freights outside; No. 2, $1.08 to $1.10. Ontario No. 2 white oatsâ€"42 to 44c. Ontario cornâ€"â€"Nominal. Ontario flourâ€"Ninety per cent. pat, in jute bags, Montreal, prompt shipment, $5.20 to $5.30; Toronto basis, $5.15 to $5.20; bufik, seaboard, $5 to $5.10. Hayâ€"Extrâ€"a No. 2, Toronto, $11 to $12; 1 $12; clover! $8rto $11. V Manitoba flourâ€"1st pats. sagks, $130 pex: pbl; 2nd p: primes, 60. Maple" products é'al. Maplé six'g‘ar, F5. Honeyâ€"GO-I‘b. tins 1Ib.; 5-2‘/g-l-b. tins, 1‘ jean The map shows the port allied troops as a guarantee around Essen shows the t1 France intends to occupy. 1 Germany. The Ruhr is the 1 The Week’s Markets Manitoba in .1115- 19d the Freeman as a. handblll. licans have threatened him with 1‘. Albert [ethodlst itor of 1:1 A Canadian in Ireland -Can., ha Toronto. wheatâ€"No. 1 Northern, rucwum 1 noun-‘9 Owen me: UN Inc Inth shows the portions of Germany which are already occupied as a guarantee of Germany‘s good faith. The dotted port 1 shows the thousand square miles of Ruhr district Wm» ds to oc0upy. It includes the richest coal and iron deposits he Ruhr is the mainslp-ring of German industrial life. H. N. Moore, a 3011 mm, a. leading Cana- vina. He is Manag- E‘I‘eeman, of Dublin, >ast four years his md-picked, lb .n'v yawn” Ml uuuwu ; 2nd pats, $6.60. 2, per ton, track, ; mixed, $10.50 to Syrup, per imrp. ‘aliytin, $2.40 per ‘3 to 25c 2to éto prints, 43 prints, 40 Cooking, 121/2c per 14%c per in cotton 6%c; 5b.; Ontario comb honey, per dozen, $3.75 to $4.50. Smoked meatsâ€"Hams, med., 26 to 28C; 000de ham, 38 to 40¢; smoked rolls, 26 to 28c; cottage rolls, 32 to 35c; breakfast bacon, 32 to 35c; speâ€" cial brand breakfast bacon, 38 to 40¢; backs, boneless, 39 to 43c. Cured meatsâ€"Long clear bacon, 50 to 70 lbs” $20; 70 to 90 lbs., $19; 90 lbs. and up, $18; lightweight rolls. in barrel-s, $38; heavyweight rolls, $35. Lardâ€"~Pure tierces, 16c; tubs, 163/20; pails, 16%c; prints, 18c. Shortening, tierces, 13% to 14c; tubs, 14 to 141/2‘c; pails, 14% to 15c; prints, 17 to 1754c. Heavy steers, choice, $7 to $8; butcher steers, choice, $6.50 to $7.25; do, good, $5.50 to $6; do, med., $5 to $5.50; do, com., $4 to $4.50; butcher heifers, choice, $6.25 to $7; do, med, $5 to $6; do, com., $4 to $5; butcher cows, choice, $6 to $6.50; do, med, $3.50 to $4.50; canners and cutters, $2 to $2.50; butcher bulls, good, $4.50 to $5.25; do, com., $2.25 to $2.50; feeder steers, good, $5 to $5.50; do, fair, $4 to $5; stockers, good, $4 to $4.50; duo, fair, $3 to $4; cal'ves,‘choice, $13 to $13.25; do, medium, $8 to $10; do, com., $3 to $3.50; mirlch cows, choice, $60 to $80; springers, choice, $70 to $90; Lambs, choice, $13.50 to $14.25; sheep, choice, $7 to $7.50; do, culls, $2 to $2.50; hogs, fed and watered, $10; do, 1201)., $9.75; do, country I Potatoés, Ontarios, No. 1, 90c to $1; No. 2, 85 to 90c. points, $9.50. Montreal. Co'mâ€"American No. 2 yellow, 91% to 920. Oatsâ€"Can. West, No. 2, 63 to 64c; do, No. 3, 58 to 590; extra No. 1 feed, 55 to 56¢; No. 2 local white, 53 to 54¢. Flourâ€"Man. spring wheat pats., firsts, $7.10; do, seconds, $6.60; srtrong bakers’, $6.40; winter pats, Choice, $6.50. Rolled oatsâ€"Bag of 90 lrbs.,:$3.15_ to $3.25. Bran, $24. Shorts, $26. Middlimg's, $31. Hayâ€"No. 2, per ton, car lots, $16 to $17. Cheeschinest easterns, 24 to 241/2c. Butterâ€"Ohoicest creamery, 38% to 39c. Eggsâ€"Fresh, 45 to 46c; selected, 40c. No. 1 stock, 36c; new- laid eggs, 600. Potatoesâ€"Per bag, car lots, 95c to $1. The idle man kil-Ls time. Time kills the idle man. London, Jan. 14.â€"â€"'I'here is anxiety here not only about extension of French occupation of the Ruhr and tightening of the screws on Germany, but also as to the possibility of the Little Entente making some Show of force against Germany in support of This would, it is believed, have a serious ’efl’ect in the Ba‘ltlmns. In this: connection the Economist says tic-day: “There is definite danger, which we dare not disregard, that the occupation may start a conflagrafion that would spnead right through Central Europe and the Balkans. This danger is in- creased by President Harding’s an- nouncement of withdrawal of United States troops from Goblenz, which adL vertises to the world and to Germany the withdrawal of moral support from France and her colleagues." France and her 0011930185." The German security police are (101 The Economist also asserts that if ing all they can to prevent a claah' France fafls to obtain what she is between the French soldiers and! thel after in the Ruhr, she may attempt grumbling Essen population. Gan, to extend her occupation to all Ger- dames watch the guard postsinfronl many, and it is asked at What point of the post office, railroad station and Great Britain and other League of Na- coal syndicate offices. The Economist also asserts that if France fafls to obtain what she is after in the Ruhr, she may attempt to extend her occupation to all Ger- RUEER SEIZURE MAY RES?!” IN FRESH GUTBREAKS IN THE BALKANS German Labor and State Officials Protest Against French Occupationâ€"Invaders Anticipate Further Trouble by Increasing War Material and Bringing Up AdJi- tional Troops. rance ion in ' Essen, Jan. 14,â€"Des'pite the order ‘ of General Degout'te. the French com- ,mander, prohibiting the half-ham I strike in the Ruhr as a protest against; occupation, Labor union and State 0L“ 'ficials have decided work win cease‘ between 11 and 11.30 toâ€"nwrmw morn- ing throughout the district. BRITAIN RETAINS TROOPS ON RHINE A despatch from London sayszâ€"At the conclusion of Thursday's special Cabinet Council, it was indicated that Great Britain, for the time being, at least, would sit tight and watch the developments in the Ruhr. It means that there is no immediate prospect of any withdrawal of British forces on the Rhine and that the Brit- ish representatives on the various interâ€"allied commissions will be main- tained at their posts. It is recognized, however, that the situation has be- come more menacing as a result of the development of the policy of passive resistance by the Germans. By removing its archives from the Rhur, the German co-al syndicate has By removing its archives from the Rhur, the German 0031 syndicate has seriously embarrassed the French and fears are felt that the French will put the screws on the German Government in an effort to get. the archives. The action of the German coal barons is also likely to bring in its Wake sabot- age on the part of the workers. The British Labor party endorses the action of the United States in withdrawing her troops from the Rhine and contends that the presence of British troops there now is doing no good. On the whole, though, the Laiborites support the Government’s general reparations policy and sees in the “Maiiied Fist” tactics of France a further step toward the economic de- struction of Germany and resultant European chaos. The Laborites also think Germany right in adopting the policy of pa&- sive resistance, claiming that more can be done with this weapon to bring about failure of the French venture than in any other manner, especially action by foreign labor or Socialists. In political quarters the action of the German coal syndicate in remov- ing its archives is criticized as heed- less and provocative. If there is a sitting of Parliament, undoubtedly the‘ Laborites and Liberals will demand that the Govemmenrt take a stronger; stand against France, but the Govern- ment plainly has one eye on Lausanne‘ and the necessity of Fgench support: in dealing with the Turks. Then the financier goes on to prophesy that before "Long, while the demand will be as voracious as ever, the supply will have run short, and: so he predicts a sharp halt in Amer- ican progress, which may be some-. thing like a collapse. Predicts Halt in A despatch from London says :â€"~Sir| Mackay Edgar, British industrialist and financier, has just returned here; from a visrit to 1:116 States. “It is an amazing spectacle,” ha’ says. “There you have 115,000,000 people feverishly tearing from the earth its irrepflaceable wealth and uni ing it to maintain a rate of growth Int-1 terly without precedent in all human] history. “They have long been the champion} s'pende-rs of the world, but now theyl‘ are making all previous record‘s look] silly.” ' Sir Mackay says that the bigges’d economic fact in the world to-day iss‘ America’s gigantic consuming power.{ “It is terrible, because already it it outrunnin-g production.” tions countries are prepared 1.0 take action to prevent such aggression. Word has also passed by word ofl mouth among the population of the: Ruhr that 8.11 traffic in the streets and; all pedestrians will stand artilfl for twoq minutes as an additional- protest. The French are beginning to fear, the stubborn German passive obstruc- tion cannot be continued for an“ length of time without causing trouble. They are drawing up mo _ troops and war material, including: armored cars and tanks for the hilly-I streets. kction of German Coal Syndi- cate Held Headless and Provocative. American Progress