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Voice of the Press Canada, The Empire and The World at Large CANADA. Onward and Upward. Blectfon of Mr. Malcolm MacBeth ot Mijwerton as President of the On- tarfo Educational Association suggests that tides sturdy Capadian is worthy of some personal attention. Mr. Mac- Betkt ds one of the Bruce County old doys who may be found all over the country--any country--and, as with the real Scots from the driginal Scot- land, generally in the high places. In the rather long ago he held high rank as a boy orator, and many a time the walls of the Walkerton High School resounded to his fiery, and usually de- nunciatory, eloquence. In those days he generally was found in opposition to any proposal; but time has exerted upon him its customary mellowing in- fluence, and now Mr. MacBeth is ready to support worthwhile proposi- tions. For some years the new President taught school, and his square jaw and ample shoulders ensured peace and order in the classes. As With many teachers, he heard the call of the press; and at once secured control of the Milverton Sun. Milverton became his home, and that community has honored him in many ways. In time he became President of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; and now the Ontario Educational Assocl- ation accords him similar distinction. Thus, in two of his chosen fields of activity Malcolm MacBeth has reached the top. And through it all the Mil- verton Sun continues to shine.--~--To- ronto Globe, Making Good. City people sometimes forget that there are many small telephone sys- tems in the province as well as the large one. A remarkable report has been issued by the Bruce municipal line which shows that out of $161,400 borrowed to construct the system, only $14,918 remains unpaid, and "con: sidering the surplus account of $13,- 643, there are almost sufficient cash accounts and other liquid assets to retire the total obligations of the company." It will be only a few years until this public venture, originated by a few citizens in 1912, will be en- tirely free of bonded obligations--a re- markable record. --Toronto Star. Britain's Comeback. There is an old saying that in war Great Britain loses every battle but the last ome. Apparently the same thing is true in the species of econ- omic welfare from which the world is suffering today. Great Britain carried the load for a long time. She accept- ed sacrifices no other nation was pre- pared to make. But when it came to the pinch, when her own stability was greatly threatened, Britishers rallied to the need as they do in war and fought their way through. When the history of this period of international economic adjustment comes to be writ- ten as a whole, as it will be some time, the story of how Great Britain fought her way into the leadership in the short period of six months will be its most interesting and perhaps its most entertaining chapter.--Winnipeg Tri- bune. John Bull Leads the Way. In the United States income tax col- lections are $86,000,000 = behind the total of the same period last year. In England the estimate of £272,000,000 for the entire year has been passed with ten days yet to go before the limit period elapses. John Bull con- tinues to come back faster than any of them--Brantford Expositor. Teachers' Salaries. Chicago now owes its 14,000 school teachers an amount close to $25,000, 000 and there are no prospects of the bill being paid. A community which cuts its salaries and then pays the reduced amount is just and merciful in comparison.--S8'. Catharines Stand- ard, Science and Poor Mortals. For nearly six months a boy, Clar- ence Hastings, existed in a respirator in the City Hospital, Syracuse, before he succumbed to infantile paralysis. So far as he could co-operate by keep- ing his spirits up under there condi- tions, he did his best, earning the title of "the Gamest Kid in America," and receiving thousands of letters, tele- grams, ete.. from all sorts of people, important and unimportant. While he * put up a great fight for his life, science ! put up a still greater--~St. Thomas Times-Journal, If the Lindbergh babe has been in half the number of places reported, it soon will be as well travelled as its distinguished father.--The Globe, To- Tonto, Empire Preference. = Within the month the adoption "of by Great Britain has added millions to the value of the British pound ster- ling, and it is common belief that be- fore the Conference opens the Bank ' - wan is sound. There is, of course, a similar condition to that which is pre- valent throughout the Dominion, but trade is improving and prospects growing brighter. It is the farmers who are still the principal sufferers, but their troubles will pass away should there be a favorable crop this season.--Regina Star (Cons.), Tailors decree that men's clothing shall be brighter this summer. Have you had your blue suit shined up?-- Toronto Star. EMPIRE. British Films in British Guiana. We should like to see more British films. For our part where they are produced is a secondary consideration, so long as they have 'the English background, the English setting and the English accent with which we are more acquainted by education or per sonal contact. Moreover some of the most enjoyable portions of the cinema program are the news reels, and we are prepared to wager that those done by the British in Britain would be far more interesting to British Guian- ese.--Georgetown (British Guiana) Chronicle. "Colonial" Preference. The Dominions have grown to man's estate and because they have discov- ered that their interests are not al ways complementary to those of the Motherland, they have gradually sought and been given autonomy. Such freedom cannot, of course, be one- sided. If the Dominion are free, then also is England free. The Crown Col- onies, on the other hand, are neither free nor is England free. England must stand or fall with us so long as we are governed from Downing Street. This means then that we can ask and receive of England--and Eng- land can ask and receive of us--quite independently of what the Dominions may think about it. --Trinidad.Guard- ian. Tariffs and Foreign Industries. Foreign firms are making haste to acquire factory sites in this country that they may have the shelter of our tariffs. That will provide employ- ment for our workers, but it will also provide most active competition for our manufacturers, If British firms are not to be ousted by competitors operation on British soll, many of them will have to revise their market- ing and advertising methods, and in some cases their manufacturing pro- cesses, for they will have domesticated their rivals in their own back garden. ~--Spectator (London). Disarmament. Disarmament is becoming increas- ingly good party politics since Govern- ments which can achieve it may look simultaneously for prestige and for a much-needed saving of expenditure. Just as the depression has enforced a fashion in economy and in home buying among citizens, so it may tend to enforce a fashion in disarmament among nations. There is, then, reason to hope that in spite of a most dis- couraging start the men at Geneva may be forced--by sheer fear of the consequences of failure--to show re- sults even at the cost of real con- cessions,.--Week-End Review (Lon- don). OTHER OPINIONS Ireland and Great Britain, A London correspondent of the New York Times cables: "The United King- dom has the whip hand and Mr. De Valera knows it. The Free State may be legally free to secede, but all ex- cept her most extreme politicians re- alize she is tied to Britain by bonds of iron. She can no more escape from Britain's economic orbit than the moon can cease being a satellite of the earth. "Britain may be willing to conduct any number of friendly negotiations over the oath or land annuities, and she is now giving the Free State every advantage of her own market of forty- five millions. But if the Free State Government cufs its ties of willing al- legiance, however shadowy they may be, Britain will be prepared to clamp down the tariff against Irish products, 95 per cent. of which go to Britain or Northern Ireland, by the automa- tic device of removing the preferen- tial treatment all the Dominions now enjoy. "Furthermore, there is a special rea- son why Ireland is not free to secede and become a foreign mation. Hun- dreds of thousands of Irish subjects living and working in Britain, many of them in the Government services, would be liable to deportation as aliens and to loss of employment if the policy of separation should he carried to the * bitter end. "It follows. that Ireland is not free, whatever her legal status, and she never can be free no matter how much ' the principle of an Empire preference impassioned rhetoric her leaders use." -- A em its BEING HAPPY. The word would be better and of England note will be worth par in brighter if the markets of the world-- duty of being A splendid tovidy of horsemanship by the crack calvary unit at Fort Myer, Va., in their criss-cross jump for the annual society circus, The Lone Scout Dog Show It sounds like a very ambitious un-, to join the movement. dertaking to hold a show for the pets of the Lone Scouts of Ontario, scatter- ed as they afd all over the province. But when operated on the lines which have been circulated to the Lonies, it is not such a big task after all. You see, like a great deal of the activity of the Lone Scout Department, this "Show" is being held by mail! can be entered, irrespective of his pedigree (if he has one) or color or size. The Lonies have been asked to write an essay of not more than 200 words, describing their dog, stating all par- ticulars about him, such as his size, color, what tricks he can do, what work he can do, why he is specially fitted to be a Lone Scout Dog, and why his owner particularly likes him. That is Class One, and prizes will be awarded for the best dogs, judged from their master's description. Class Two has prizes for the best worded, written and arranged essay, so that if "Fido" does not win a prize, perhaps his master will be more lucky and get one instead. Class Three is for the best snap- shots received of a Lone Scout in Uni- form with his Lone Scout Dog. Quite a unique method of holding a Dog Show, isn't it? Don't forget, Lonies, entries must be in not later than Saturday, April 9th. A Prominent Canadian's Tribute to Baden Powell Read what the Hon. Lieut.-Col. J. H. 'Woods, Managing Director of the "Cal- gary Herald" and Provincial Commis- sioner of the Boy Soouts of Alberta stated at a Baden Powell birthday ban- quet: "No individual man has exerted such a world-wide influence for good on such a vast number of people of all nations as Lord Baden-Powell. His name and example will be remembered when the memory of many of his com- peers has faded into oblivion. It is indeed a privilege for any man or wo- man to be assoclated with, such a movement." Any full-blooded boy should be proud to be a Boy Scout, and there is plenty | of opportunity and room in the ranks, There are three classes, and any dog' of the Lone Scouts for boys who wish This Week's Scout Law No. 3--A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others. At his initiation as a Scout, every boy promises his Scoutmaster that, among other things, he will "Help other people at all times." Thus it will be seen that dne of the keynotes of the Scout Programme is "Service." to put oneself to inconvenience, and To help someone else often means thus the spirit of unselfishness is fos- tered. We all know what a miserable type is that person who is always too lazy to do anything for another, or who only offers help in the expectation of reward. But the Scout should always be on the lookout for an opportunity to as- sist. He should have no time to be lazy, and of course he helps just be- cause he is a Scout, and has no thought of reward. In useful activity a contented mind is born. Discontent is only found amongst the lazy and dmongst those who have nothing to occupy their time, and Boy Scouts are not to be found in this latter category. The Scout Programme is essentially one of activity, and the boy who fol- lows it thoroughly will soon find that this duty of being useful and helping others will turn into a very pleanant pastime, Scout World Meet to Boost Hungary| Hungarians predict that Godollo, near Budapest, will earn a place in history alongside 'Arrowe Park, Eng- land, when the fifth world gathering of Boy Scouts is held there next year. They are counting upon the presence of Canadian Scouts. Lone Scouting is open to boys who cannot join a regular Troop, and is in- tended primarily for those living on rural routes in small villages. The programme is carried on through the mail, and Lone Scouts are in constant ' touch with experienced Scout Leaders who assist them in every way possible, The "Lonies" have opportunities to pass tests and obtain badges, and to | attend Scout Rallies and Camps just ag the city Scouts do, and Scouting provides for them a congenial, instruc-' tive and healthful spare time activity, which will help them to fit themselves for their place in life after they are grown up. Particulars may be obtained from The Boy Scouts Association, Lone Scout Department, 330 Bay Street, Toronto 2.--"Lone B" ---- ae ------ Television Predicted Practical In Decade Ottawa.--Practical television within ten years was recently forecast by Colonel A. W. Steel technical adviser to the House of €ommons committee on radio. More optimistic forecasts werg made by representatives of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters who added their support to that voiced by those who are urging the retention of the system of private ownership of radio broadcasting. H. S. Moore, Toronto, leader of the delegation rep- regenting the broadcasters, suggested practical television within five years and declared that the proposeds seven 50 kilowatt stations would be of no use in the operation of television. Colonel Steel declared that television used radio channels that were not used by ordinary broadcasting and that the two would not conflict, et i ce Immigration Ceases In New Zealand Auckland, N.Z.--For the first time for about 40 years, departures from New Zealand in 1931 exceeded arriv- als. The Dominion enjoyed a long spell of prosperity prior to the war, and in some years many thousands of immigrants arrived from Britain, Owing to the present unemploy- ment, immigration has practically ceased, and in 1931 there were 1,400 more departures than arrivals. The increase in the population last year was only 15,800. The total popu- lation, including Maoris, is 1,521,000, which' is only a fraction of what this country could support. Peace Promoter "Sports are proving to be one of the best promoters of good and friendly relations between the people of the world," Chancellor Bruening wrote to the Federal, Committes of Athletics recently. "Sports appeal to the masses and devote themselves primarily to the youth, the bearer of the future. The Oympic Games have grown into a festival of peace among the youth of the entire world. I am happy that the German youth will participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1932 and will weave new and streng- then old ties with the youth of the | United States." [ "Way Down Under" Bosite Je Tomb whereln' they laid Pray Tat the strength once given you be hers Who, with another 'life beside her hy eart, Kneels now in anguish waiting for her son. . LS 'The prayer of many hearts finds ter Evening Post: A NATION'S PRAYER. By Katharine J, Cronin, God of all creeds and races, Heeding our humblest plea; "Guiding the course of the eagle Over the lonely sea." Tender all-seeing Father Comfort an eaglet lone Protect him, love and guard him And send him safely home. Heart that wag plerced with sorrow, Heed thou a mother's quest--" For the heart of the world is seeking This eaglet, lost from his nest. God of the open spaces, Of land and skies and sea, Though earthly power may fall us, Our hearts have faith in Thee. rep eee Bridge Too Quarrelsome For Married Folks Says Judge Chicago -- The bridge experts finessed into a blunder when they in- vited Judge Joseph Sabath, famous divorce court jurist, to make a speech at a contract tournament. "Bah, bridge," sald the judge, "that's the game that has caused nearly as many divorces as mother- in-laws." Judge = Sabath, who has issued more than 50,000 divorces, turned down the invitation and took the op- portunity to issue the following state- ment concerning bridge tables, hus- bands and wives: "If a husband and wife must play brige; although I can't see why they should even .want to, they should never be partners. They shouldn't even play at the same table. If they do, there's bound to be fireworks. I have seen countless cases of jangled nerves and serious disagreements re- sult from bridge table arguments, It is my advice to married people mot to play the game at all if they want' to stay married. "Marreld folks don't make good bridge players They'd be better off it they didn't even try. You'll notice that in a list of the ten best bridge players, if there are any best play- ers, at least seven of them are un- married Bridge is all; right for bachelors, I suppose, but no married man ever gets very far at it." nn Sixth of Scotland's Acres Being Offered for Sale London--One-sixth of Scotland is for sale. Some fo the biggest land- owners north of the border are be- ing forced by taxation and the in- evitable inheritance duties to put their estates on the market. The Duke and Duchess of Mont-, rose, jointly two of the largest land-' Buchanan Castle. The duke already | has disposed of thousands of acres of Scotland's most historic and fertile land, The territory - inclues Ben Lomond and a large part of the do- main around Loch Lomond, where Rob Roy had his haunts. He is now offering for sale the valuable estate of Inversnaid and contemplates further disposals of 'his holdings. Lord Strathcona and Mountroyal has amounced that his Glencoe es- tate is for sale. 4 nn pn. : Serious Literature Favored By Germans of Today Berlin--Germany publishes about 30,000 books 'annually, or eighty a day, Much of this is very serious literature. 'There i§ an immense amount of books investigating the present political, economic, social situ | ation in' Germany, in Europe, in the' horror of the last war, on the life of fhe proletariat, on the crisis of cul: "shops reflect the fs ot of people Which * is stirred up. 3 people fiction deals fil only too often with a 'problem. In- | vestigation, criticism and the search [for something better characterize a 1d @cho in these lines®in the Worces- 0 Dominion, Boston Ivy will grow. youl fro 'we should not run away with the | doa that climbers ure not for us because 'climbing plants; as well as those of a permanent nature. Of course, where one is the owner, a screen that will last indefinitely is advised. In this - conection the Dutchman's Pipe, a very broadleaved plant, is recomm or we may use the Virginia Creeper, rapid growing and now secured in & variety which is self-clnging on rough surfaces. In the warmer sections of In this conngction also roses of the rambler type are very satisfactory, providing screens form May until Oc- tober, and a profusioh of flowers dur ing the early part of the season as well. The semi-climbing Paul's Scar- {let rose is a beautiful type with large flowers on long stems. Trellis work is usually used to suport all climbers and particuarly the roses, although many of the annuals, as well as Virginia Creeper and Dutchman's Pipe, may be trained on wires or strings, Ivy does best on the wall. Of annual climbers, we have the rapid growing Hops, Scar let Runner and Hyacinth Bean, Morn- ing Glories and Wild Cucumber. The latter is a very rank growing plant and is inclined to spread indiscriminately. Fil In With Annuals Until the perennials have occupied the full space in the bed the vacant spaces may be filled in with annuals such as Sweet Alyssum, in the front, and Gypsophilia Elegans, Portulaca, California and Shirley Poppies. ~ An- nual seedlings such as Petunias, As- ters, Clarkias, Zinnias and Verbennas may be used for this purpose about the end of May, and Gladiolus and Tulips also work in well. "For best results in keeping down weeds in perennial or shrubbery borders," writes Professor A. Tomlinson of the Ontario Agricultural College, "it is necessary to use a hoe, preferably a Dutch or flat type, quite frequently during the growing season. The or- dinary hoe is liable to go too deep and usually much more time is required." A Word About Soll A light, deep, sandy loam containing plenty of humus is the ideal garden soil. If ours does not come up to these specifications it can easily be correct~ ed. If too light, dig in strawy manure or if the plot is very small add a few loads of clay. Strawy manure is also advised for improving heavy soil, as well as sand and even a light applica- tion of coal ashes. Always dig in vege: table refuse such as tops, leaves and lawn clippings. Plenty of this ma- terial, plus frequent cultivation, will put most soils into ideal gardening condition in a few years, although if the sub-soil is very heavy clay, it may be necessary to instal tile under-drain- ing. Never work the soil while it is moist enough to stick to the shoes. When it crumbles if pressed in the hand, it is ready for the spade, but not before. Too early working will cause | even light garden soil to bake later on. Rotate the Vegetables It is advisable to move your vege tables around the garden from year to year, the practice being known as ro- tation. Ome vegetable grown in exact- ly the same location each season will Soon exhaust all the particular nour- ishment required, and may also fill the soll with disease. This is particularly world. There are candid'books on the' true also of some flowers, especially the gladiolus. Then there are legum- owners in Scotland, are planning to! inous crops such as peas and beans sell most of their estates at Drymen | which add fertilizer to the soil and and build a house much smaller than 'should be moved around so that the whole garden will benefit. These will offset the inroads made by such heavy feeders as corn, beets and carrots, Sh $30,000,000 In Salaries Owed By Argentina Buenos Aires, Arg.--Argentina owes its civil servants, its army and navy + 118,640,000 pesos ($30,000,000) in back pay, the Finance Minister informed Congress recently, urging speedy au- thorization of the proposed 500,000,000 peso loan to meet salary arrears. ' The monthly pay roll of about $9, { 000 ,000 has not been met since January by; he said, and in addition many of ; the provinces are behind in their civil - salaries, particularly those of teachers and police, ------ ne Northern Lights to be Studied By British Expedition ° London--One of the British expedi- tions which will investigate polar mysteries during the second interna tional polar year will concentrate on a theory that aurora borealis is caused by rays from the sun which have been stopped by the so-called "Heaviside layer," This was revealed In an announce ment that Mr, J. > Stagg, the noted - | Jorg "OF