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\ "THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1927 TT Ciaspe, Que, public hearing of the Royal Comuus- sion - on fisheries _, the Maritime I'rovinges and 'Quebec, took place here 'on Saturday. 'From more naw a dogen witnesses the five commis sioners' headed by Chairman A. K. Nieledn.' heard . of the! .difficulties which. Gaspe fishermen encountered and: received. ' suggestions for the improvement of conditions, Among "thé suggestions present-. ed 'were ones advoeating payment of a bonus to fishermen based on the : qhantity of fish 'landed; utili- zation of fish waste; establishment of a marketing bureau to keep dedl- ers informed on. fluctuating prices; institution of a separate. department of fisheries either at Ottawa or Quebec; artiticial drying of fish; advances. bf money by' Governments to assist fishermen in building boats and a closed season on lobsters for a period of four or five years, 19.--The tiret. sitnestes appeared to be that the g on the Gaspe coast is decreas- ng materially. a Fewer Fishermen "Is the number of fishermen de- reasing?"" G. Fred Pearson, chief ounsel, asked E. A. Bouillon, gen- ral' mandger for Quebec and New Jrunswick of Robin, Jones & Whit- an, fish dealers, 4 "Yes, we have fewer figlgprmen,' 'eplied ' Mr. Bouillon, "It pruo- wile that: on the whole we have ess fish." He said that men engag- 'd in cutting pulp wood ip summer, nstead of fishing. This he describ- :d as '"'a deplorable condition." , v John Beck, fish dealer, agreed .with Mr. Bouillon. The young peo- ale on the Gaspe Coast were not go- ing in for fishing now, he said. They had begun to desert the sea for the forests when war inéreased wages in the lumbering industry. They pre- ferred 10 hours a day in a lumber camp -to .spending long hours and sguffering a. lot of misery" fishing. At the outset the commissioners were welcomed to Gaspe by Rev. P, Gagne, parish priest, who read a memorandum dealing. with the fisheries situation on 'this coast. Speaking generally he said the re- quirements. of the Gaspe fishermen were similar to those in New Bruns- wick and Nova Scotia--adequate transportation facilities, proper tar- landed. ' To Help Witnesses Mr. Pearson stated that it 'wus the desire of counsel to assist wit- nesses in furnishing information to the commission. It was not his view torial body and he had no desire to cross examine witnesses, He un- DC -------------- ) And own a Pen. that Brings Cushion. Smooth Wiking stiariar's standards of I or 'hand pon distort its point<yst it yields to any One important discovery --préssureless writing -- Noh ~Bséakable -- 26% eA Feather-weight Touch is all this new Duofold requires Stop Pressing! -- -- if salmon from Newfoundland un- | derstood that the commission pro- 'er the name of '"Gaspe salmon." posed to adjourn for a. few Weeks The consensus of opinion among after the sittings in Cape Breton. ou be employed umber 'of 'people engaged im fish-!usefully by .coufisel in preparing for iffs and markets to absorb the fish | that the commission was an' inquisi- | This interval could further sittings, les fish in Qu keting. He favored rer cent higher that the rates by water, Thet biggest price goes to the retailer, Mr. Masson told Mr. MacLean when the chairman asked about markets. | "Did you ever think of going into the retail business?" asked the chief commissioner. The witness replied in the nega- tive, He did not want to take the risk involved in the retail business. 'Mr, Bouillon expressed the opin- ion that the five per cent tax on re- 'pair parts for gasoline boats should ibe: removed. 'The engines them- 'selves, he pointed' out, were free {when 'used by fishermen. He favor- (ed continuation of the bounty paid ito fishermen but said that it wow he just as large for those who went out in small boats as for those who {fished in registered fishing vessels. Gaspe fish were tne finest ob- tainable. he maintained. Gaspe cod brought about five shillings more a 'quintal than cod brought into Lun- enburg., Mr. Bouillon denied that the old established fish dealers were anxious to erush the co-operative organizations, Expansion of credit to fishermen by the government: was suggested by Rev. J. G, Cassidy, of Gaspe, who pointed out that such credit was sometimes given to farmers, { Percy Hyman, of Willlam Hyman & Sons, expressed the hope that some arrangement could be maae | with the United States which would enable Canadian fish to enter that country, Louis Berube, of Le Poisson de Gaspe, fish dealer, advocated de- struction of porpoise which were driving the cod away from certain parts of the Gaspe coast. estahlish- ment of places where hait could be froen aud thus preserved for fisher- men, develonment of plants for fish wasta equipment tha Northern (Gasne const with re- | frigeration, and the institut'on |» marketing hureau apd also of a development of fisheries either red- eral or provineial. BIG GAME HUNPING Northern Onario Reports from the. early hunters indicate fine weather and excellent sport, particuldrly along the line of Canadian National flways which taps the best af all hunting terri- tory. The season north of the French Rivey is now open and will noi close inti" November "30th. Sou of the Pigkérel and French Rivers season will 'open from November 1st to thé 80th, There #8 choice coumtry for deer and moose between Parry Sound and Sudbury, 40d' beyond Sudbury for a» distance of 300 miles. Moose ar: plentiful in almost any section. The line from Toronto to North Bay and Timagami passes through the east- ern portion of the finest deer coun- try' in the Provinch nnd to the rorth, Timagami territory is too well known for moose to need de- s ription, Canadian National train service to these several hunting grounds is fast und comfortable. Special service is being operated on the Toronto- Sndbury line, 'and extra equipment willbe carried In many other trains. An attractive hunting leaflet has heen issued, and copies may be ob- tained on application to any Agent Canpdian National Railways. TARIFF RAISED ery Now 35 Per Cent of Cost Auckland. N.Z., Oet. 19.--The Dominion Parliament has approved of 4 new tariff provision for an ex- tra 15 per cent, making a total of 35 per cent, on agricultural imple- 'mported from Canada. An exeep- tion js made on single-furrow and ing 266 pounds in weight. which on a Government motion, were placed on the free list. Many members were of the opir- 'on that New .Zealand manufactur- ers should be satisfied with the for mer duty of 20 per cent, on agn- cultural implements. The Minister L, A. Mason, of Montreal, ¢hief of the sales department of the co- operative organization which hand- ebec, gave the com- mission some figures on fish mar- favo! compulsory grading of dry fish. Rallway rates on dry fish, he said, were about 30 - CANADIAN ENVOY ISPOPULAR INT. 5. Chairman of Foreign Build- ings Committee Visits Ottawa Porter, chairman of the Foreign Buildings committee of the House of Representatives at Washington, D. C., who was a visitor in Ottawa over the week end. "We are very much pleased that Canada has sent a minister to us, and that we have sent a minister to Canada. It will make relations between Canada and the United States much more con- venient. "Of course," Mi Porter continu od, "relations between Canada ana Ottawa, Oct. 19.--'The States is highly delighted with Can- adas new minister, Massey," declared Hon. Stephen G.!the world living on either side of the United States long have been Hon, United {oi the best, gufficient to "say that there are another Vinceni On that point it is I doubt if two nations in S HOTEL FORT SHELBY ° LAFAYETTE. AND FIRST hg your choice be one of the many very DETROIT comfortable rooms at $2.50, $3 or $4 or one of the richly furnished No TAN <b" suites in the 22-story recent ad- dition, whose sunny bay windows give an entrancing view of city, river and Canadian shore, you will enjoy a special sense of "value in Hotel Fort Shelby. All rooms have Servi dors, Convenient to all downtown; principal *p" shopsalmostatthedoor, Garage in connection; cars delivered without service charge. Excel lent facilities for con ventions, Brochure on request. such long border, and in such com- plete harmony." Mr. Porter, as chairman of the Foreign Buildings committee, which was created under the Porter bill, 2 bill introduced by himself, is in- specting the capiatl cities of most ot the world with a view to establisn- ing legations and embassy buildings. He only recently returned from a tour of the South American contin- ent, While refusing to make any detin- ite statement on the posgibility ot the erection of a legation buildiug in Ottawa, Mr. Porter hinted that it was likely that one would uve either purchased, or erected here. "We appreciate the fact that Canada has bought a beautiful home for its legation in Washington, ue said, "Personally, I am strongly in favor of showing ou rapprecia- tion by doing the same here," He woula not commit himself as to whether or not any buildings were being considered. However, Mr. Porter spent much of Saturuay afternoon seeing the city with the American Minister, IS NOT GUILTY OF FAILING TO STOP AT SCENE OF ACCIDENT The case against William Mansz, of Kitchener, who was charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, was dismissed by Magis- trate Hind in Police Court yester- day afternoon, The charce was laid following an eceident on Saturday, October 8, at Ritson road and King street, when a buggy owned by Norman Bradley of R.R., No, 2, Oshawa, was hit hy by a car and had, the left hind wheel damaged. Mansz claimed that Canadian Pacific. FROM MONTREAL To Liverpool Oct. 20 Nov. J8 coo eioennns Oct. 28 iranraen Montcalm . Metegama . Moniclare Montrose Melita To Belfast, Glasgow 1Calls at Greenoch 'Calis at Greenoch & Belfast FROM QUEBEC To Cherbourg, Southampton, Antwerp NOV, 2. cine rinsannssnssrvans Montroyal NOV. 16 ini iinsnirnirasarene Montnairn To Cherbourg, Southampton, Hambourg Empress of France "ct. 26 Empress of Scotland *_To Cherbourg, Southampton only, =F Low round trip rates, Christmas sailings Nov, 25-Dec, 22, Apply to Local Agents, J. E, PARKER, Gen. Agent, Ocean Traffic C.P.R, Bldg., Toronto Adelaide 2106 he felt no jar ana did not knuw that he had hit the buggy, and the magistrate gave him the benefit of the doubt, dismissing the case on his paying the damages to the buggy which amounted to §10. of hoats serving' IN NEW ZEALAND | Duty on Agricultural Machin- | ments a goodly volume of which ig]. mould board ploughs, not exceca- | The motorist who tries to beat a railway train to a crossing takes the most desperate THIS TRAIN WEIGHS OVER 2000 TONS = THAN 2 TONS chance in motoring. The dice are all loaded against him. The speed of the train deceives. It is 2,000 tons against less than two, If the motorist wins he gains a minute or so, more for him. Only TWO chances--a minute or so gained, or a SMASH, . Always slow down when you near a railway crossing. Unless the view is clear both ways, come to a full stop. Look and listen. If a train is in sight, put on your hand "brake and wait for the train to pass. It's time well spent. Don't take the most desperate chance in motoring! Three fundamentals of safety for motor drivers are the exercise of common sense, courtesy and patience. Common sense and patience will do away with all accidents at railway crossings. The Highway Safety Committee believe that most motor accidents are preventable. If he loses, time doesn't count any 1, Have 7 RULES for SAFETY car in perfect mech- paayand gear. In trafic, be sure the 2. coud dhcsd i le, Jock and 3. Wn SHALE 5353 177 OPI 4 » on over the of EES 100k. dui 5, Dot lool where trafic fs » heavy. of Trade replied 'hat New Zealand manufacturers had rendered great service in designing ° to suit socai conditions. ) : Separators and other dairy Ma- chinery are to be admitted free. On the item paper, the mins. -r stated that extensve reports had been obtained regarding prospects of establishing 2 paper pulp indus- try in New Zealand. Many were nibbling at the pro- ject but nothing had been done be said. AND FORGERY CHARGES When he appeared before Magis- trate A. F. Hind in Police Court this morning to answer to charges of for- gery and theft that have heen prefer- red against him, Herbert Buckles was remanded until Friday, October 21. when his he ~~~ ~ill be proceeded with. Buckle s charged with theft of various arti and with the for- |g awn on the Royal | f 6. A warrant had heen issued for bis arrest and he was pprehended in Toronto Sunday. - It asks the co-operation of everybody in the Province--motorists and pedestrians alike--so that the determination to prevent accidents will take a permanent hold upon the consciousness of our people. It is the personal duty of each motorist to co-operate energetically. - We must save lives. To show that you support this movement put the sticker on your car "I'm for Care snd Courtesy, Are You?" You can get one at any garage or filling station. 6. DLT A owen J | Have your Motor Vehicle » Operator's License always with you. "3 DIIOADYISORY ) Ml Editors, Heads of Bile 4 and