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PAGE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1930 Che Oshawa Baily Times Succeeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) An independent newspaper published every afternoon except Sundays and legal holi- days at Oshawa, Canada, by The Times Company, Limited. Chas, M. Mundy, President; A. R. Alloway, Sec- retary. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of the Canadian Press, the Canadian Daily News- papers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the Audit Bureau of Circulations SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier, 15¢ a week. By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits) $4.00 a year; United States, $500 a year. 4 TORONTO OFFICE 407 Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street. Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative, REPRESENTATIVES IN U.S. Powers and Stone Inc., New York and Chicago FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1930 THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE The speech from the throne, read by His Excellency, Lord Willingdon, at the opening of parliament yesterday afternoon, pro- duced very little that was not fully antici- pated. These documents rarely do, because as a rule there is sufficient advance discus- sion of the session's program that there is little left to tell. The initial references to conditions in Can- ada are touched, of course, with optimism, which is only natural, coming from the party in power. It is notable, however, that no mention is made of the light wheat crop of last year, rather an important factor in de- termining the prosperity or otherwise of the country. Stress is laid, rather, on the marked increase in Canada's foreign trade, but no reference is made to the fact that the increase is due to the growth of imports rather than that of exports, and that the huge favorable balance of trade of which it was possible to boast a few years ago has been wiped out by the growing tide of for- eign goods entering this country. .o * . LJ The legislation which is forecast is just what was expected. The announcement that legislation is to be introduced to make more adequate provision for the needs of veterans of the great war and their dependents had been predicted some time ago by the pre- mier. There will be some disappointment, perhaps, that there is no mention of the possible appointment of a special parliamen- tary committee, such as was appointed in 1928, to deal with this fuestion, but it may be that the government has the intention of adopting this method of having its new pensions legislation framed. A special com- mittee, fully representative of all parties in the house, would undoubtedly provide the best means of hearing evidence and deciding on what remedies are needed to give relief to those classes of veterans and dependents who are suffering from the present acts. » * . » The consolidation of the various entities which make up the Canadian Railways Sys- tem, so as to give the system a real chance to operate on a prafitable basis by eliminat- ing the many millions of dollars of over-cap- italization acquired from some of the mori- bund roads which were absorbed into the system. This legislation has been in the course of preparation for a year, and while it will no doubt create a lively debate when it comes before the house, it should be put into effect in order to enable the people of Canada to receive the benefits of the operat- ing profits being earned by the C.N.R. * * * The legislation regarding the return of natural resources to the western provinces, and regarding certain financial and economic readjustments which are proposed, has long been the subject of negotiation between the Dominion and Provincial Governments. The chief essential of this legislation is that it must be based on a perfect agreement be- tween all the parties concerned, and if such an agreement is reached prior to the fram- ing of the legislation, it should give the gov- ernment little trouble. LJ LJ] Df The report of the royal commission on radio broadcasting has the possibilities of ©. producing a first-class debate, if the govern- ment endeavors to bring the recommenda- 'tions of the commission into legislative ef- fect. There is a strong cleavage of opinion on the wisdom of the government taking over the ownership, control and operation of Canada's entire chain of radio stations. Pri- vate interests which are now operating these stations have been carrying on an intensive da in opposition to the commis- - gion's plan, while little has been heard from the other side of the question, perhaps be- cause the radio interests are articulate and the radio listening public inarticulate. Be that as it may, any effort on the part of the ernment to take control of radio broad- casting will certainly be met by bitter op- position. ' YE RE The other matters dealt with in the speech ' [} os . are of lesser importance, but will provide plenty of good debating ground during the session, On the whole, the session promises to be an interesting one, particularly as both parties will have an eye on an election either this year or next year, and will be storing up ammunition for use in the course of the election campaign. . - TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD On February 23 Rotary International cele- brates its twenty-fifth anniversary. Twen- ty-five years ago on that date, Paul Harris, a young Chicago lawyer, gathered together a small group of his friends, and out of that meeting the first Rotary Club was born. To- day there are 3,260 Rotary Clubs, scattered through nearly sixty different countries of the world. No movement could enjoy such growth and expansion unless it were worth while, unless it had something in it to appeal to .the type of business men who form its mem- bership. Yet the only thing which the Ro- tary Club movement has to offer is an op- portunity for service, and an experience of good fellowship. Rotary Clubs, like other service organizations, have proven their value wherever they have been established, have made for themselves a lasting place in the world because of their motto of unsel- fish service for the less fortunate people of the world. Oshawa is well served, for instance, by its Rotary Club. Most citizens are aware of the splendid work it has done for crippled and under-nourished children, and in the estab- lishment of Rotary Park. Yet it is only one of the 8,260, and the others are doing just as good and effective work in their own communities. Rotary is to be complimented, not only on reaching its 25th birthday, but on the growth it has shown during that period, and on the service by which it has more than justified its existence, CANADA'S WINTER PORT One of the most remarkable changes which have occured in Canada in recent years has been the change in the outlook of the Maritime Provinces. A few years ago, there was so much dissatisfaction in that part of Canada that there was talk of "5 sion from the confederation. Today, Wat talk is heard no more, and this is largely due to the splendid results which were achieyed by putting into effect some of the recommendations made in the report of the Duncan commission which investigated mari- time grievances. One of the most important of these re- commendations had to do with the creation of Halifax as a truly national Canadian port. Much of the work in this connection has al- ready been done and the resultant progress is admirakly shown in a booklet which has just been published by the Halifax Harbor Commissioners, setting forth, not only the natural advantages which belong to Halifax as a harbor, but also the steps which have been taken, and are to be taken, to make it a truly great seaport. Already four million dollars have been spent on this work, and it is proposed within the next five years, to spend fifteen millions dollars more in the equipment of Halifax harbor. The greatest advantage of Halifax, of course, lies in the fact that it is open ali the year round as an Atlantic port. This provides it with an opportunity for service which should go far in its development, and as trade through the port of Halifax grows, so will the rest of the Maritimes prosper in proportion. This is the vision which lies ahead of the Halifax Harbor Commission, and this body is to be commended for its effort in influenc- ing the flow of Canadian imports and exports through Canadian ports. x A a Britain has only about three weeks wheat supply. But Canada has plenty of it to make up the deficiency after that time. EDITORIAL NOTES A terific explosion rocked Chicago the other day. But htat city can stand a good shake-up. A terrific explosion rocked Chicago the other day. But that city can stand a good shake-up. By shaking hands, a Pennsylvania couple declared themselves married. Probably the last, long handshake. : Britain has only about three weeks wheat supply. But Canada has plenty of it to make up the deficiency after that time. There is something wrong in a community in which the killing of a couple of bandits is given only a couple of lines in the news- papers. Statistics show that two million people in the United States cannot speak English, And very few of the remainder speak it as it should be spoken. There is something radically wrong in a community in which the killing of a couple of bandits is given only a couple of lines in the newspapers. _.. . ... -.._. Other Editor's Comments -- JUDGE IS RIGHT (Brantford Expositor) Judge Killoran, of Stratford, re- fused 'to listen to a plea for shspend- ed sentence in the case of an auto driver who, while intoxicated, drove into another car and severely injure. ed two people. In passing sentence of two years his honor pointed out that the lives of those using the highways must be protected. Judge Killoran is most emphatically right-- the drunken driver on highways must be suppressed. ECONOMIC POLICY IN THE EMPIRE (London Times Trade Supplement) (Great Britain has had more than one opportunity in the past to es- tablish: Free Trade within the Em- pire, but in each case the opportunity has been rejected. Are we right in saying that the opportunity has gone forever?) In the last 20 vears the po- sition has changed. Today the Dom- inions are determined to develop their own secondary industries and to safe- guard them against the competition of manufacturers in the United King- dom. That may be a wise policy, or, if carried to:extreme lengths and enforced too suddenly, it may be an unwise policy; the point is at the moment irrelevant, The fact that is important and delevant is that this policy holds the ficld and will not be changed, and it follows that any efforts which are made to develop trade within the Empire must take the present facts into. consideration or be doomed to ultimate failure. It is permissbile to regret the facts; it is unpardonable to ignore them, HIS EARLY CAREER (Port Rowan News) Mr. Larkin when a young man sold tea from house to house. But few people knew him at that time, not many thought it was worth while trying to remember his name, and he had to introduce himself afresh im nearly every house as he made lus rounds. He became the head of a great Canadian tea company and had tea plantations in Ceylon and packed his tea in metal packages, and his name became a household word throughout Canada. He died sudden- ly in London, England, where he had lived as Canada's representative, Not many people in Canada were unable to recall his name when the news of the. death of Canada's High ommis- sioner came by cable. He was said to be something of a politician, too, not a speechmaker, but a man to be trusted with the bag, and one who cild fill it too when the need was pressing. | Bits of Humor THE HONEST FEAR Just now there is so much anti- war propaganda that we are begin- ning to fear that some two nations will soon get into a fight over which is the greater influence for world peace~--~New Orleans States. AS FAR AS HE GOT Bunk--1I understand from good au- thority he's writing for the maga- zines. Bink--Well, it's true in a certain sense, They were delayed in the mails and he wrote and have another copy sent. gaan: "Your husband has becn i?" Parishioner: "Yes, he's been very bad. I do my best to nothing seems to satisfy him." Vicar: "Is his 'condition critical?" Parishioner: "It's worse than that: it's abusive!" Doctor--Well, do you find your memory is improving treatment? Patient--Not exactly, that under but I can frequently remember that | have for-| gotten something. Wife ~Those pearls make a love- ly birthday gift. Thank you so much, But I have a confession to make. This isn't really my 24th birthday. I've always lied about my age. Husband---That's all Those dren"t genuine pearls, right. Bits of Verse CANADA (From Exile) This is the price he pays--Her cease- less claim-- This the eternal tithe She takes of him-- : That now the careless naming of Her name : Can fill his eyes abrim, Now he can never hear the chatter- stir, The water music that the makes, But all his thought is wavering flame like Her Fierce moon-fire on the lakes. poplar Perchance some wood-god fitted to his string loosed an arrow, small and fleet, . Biting as sharply as a moose-fly sting When limestone burns the feet. And winging And in his blood the poison runs and grows . Till he in old-world valleys seeks again : To find, where earlier years bring repose, : A sudden sense of pain. ' --Bryss McMaster, would The Exalted One -- The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and for. giveness of sins.--Acts 5130-32, Prayer: O wondrous Grace! asked to | | lease him, but | Veteran's Welfare Reforms (From the Toronto Globe) Following a conference with the Minister of Pensions on the eve of the Parliamentary session, officials of the Canadian Legion express con- fidence that legislation will be passed which will remedy most of the re- maining injustices, It is significant that the Hon. Dr. King himself is supervising .this particular matter, The , Premier, too, has a reputation for keucrous outlook on and expert knowledge™f such humanitaridn pro- blems. Premjer King has also pro- an's welfare system, and ° veterans, led py Sir Arthur Currie himself, have therefore expressed the utmost confidence in that word. Mr. M. M. Hood of Oshawa, who represented Ontario veterans at thé conference mentioned above, indi- cates that amendments could be ex- pected as follows: 1. In relation to dependents of war veterans who married after the war, but who later died of war disabilities. 2. In relation to the Federal Ap- peal Board. 3. In relation to disabilities not easily proved to be directly due to war service. The Globe is, naturally, in favor of amendments as indicated "above, But this paper also believes that, in addition to this more or less emcr- gency legislation - by Parliament, there should also be a thorough m- quiry into the permanent policy to be followed in relation to veteran's in- stitutions. With regard to the changes fore- cast by Mr. Hood, the case for the veterans needs only to be stated to be endorsed, -1. What the veterans are again asking in relation ot widows' peu- sions 1s what was passed unanimous- ly by the Commons but rejected by the Senate in 1928. The widow of a war veteran who died as a result of war disabilities received after marriage is entitled to a pension for life or till remarriage. But the widow who married her vet- eran-husband after his war wounds had been received is not now enti tled to a single cent, even theugh at the time of marriage not even a doc- tor would have predicted a shorten- ed life. Here are two cases from actual hfe: Widow A married her husband one week before his depasture for France. He was killed in 1917. She will receive a pension of $75 per month for life. Widow B was be- trothed to her husband before the war. Upon his return from France he had recovered sufficiently from wounds to be pensioned as only 10 per cent. disabled. They married, and as the years went by became the parents of four children. In 1929 the veteran's old war disability re- asscrted itself. He had a relapse and died. Because of the Senate's 1928 opposition, his widow and children are denied a single cent of nation] assistance, Ordinary justice would suggest that, if the widows of post-war mar- riages are to be penalized, they should be penalized only to the ex- tent that their husbands were rated as disabilities on marriage, In other mised to liberalize the whole veter- words, the widow of a veteran in re- ceipt of a 10 per cent pension at the time of marriage would receive after her husband's death, full widow's pension, less 10 per cent. 2, The Globe has formerly sug- gested that the Federal Appeal Board should be abolished, and the hearing of veterans' appeals from the rulings of the ordinary Pensions Boards (which would, of course, remain) should be turned over to the courts, The Pensions Appeal Board cost the people over $165,000 last year. You thousands of cases remain undecided in Ontario alone, and dissatisfaction is rife. The Globe does not believe that any County Court Judge, accustomed to deciding cases in the spirit of equity as well as letter of the law, would ever have been guilty of up- holding such decisions as that on Private Tom Payne of Simcoe. 3. Parliament should make clear beyond all shadow of doubt that sick veterans are not to be made the vic- tims of red-tape-bound bureaucracy rulings simply because they are un- able to present complete paper-proof of the war origin of their disabilities. The United States has already de- cided that proof of exposure to gas attacks or proof of undue exposure to weather in an actual theatre of war is itseli satisfactory psoof of the war origin of such discases as consumption, rheumatism, diabetes, and so forth, In addition to the above micasurcs, which call for early action, The Globe believes that there should be a general investigationy gerhaps by Royal Commission, into the whole question of veterans' hospitals, Vct- erans whose integrity and war re- cords are above question inform this paper gat a positively deadening at- mosphere pervades thie veterans' hos- pitals--in striking contrast to ordi- nary civilian institutions with which the veterans in question are familiar Medical men suggest that the recent acciderninl death at Christic Street Hospi! could have been avoided had the institution been staffed and sup- ervised in keeping with ordinary hospital standards, Some veterans have suggested that | the semi-military hospitals should be| abwlutely scrapped throughout On- | ario and Quebec as they have been in the Prairie Provinces, and that the Dominion should pay for the treatment of the veteran in the civ- ilian hospital nearest his own home Again it is suggested that the ques- tion of self-sustaining employment for "burnt-out" veterans, as well as those naturally aged in Old Soldiers' Homes, is one calling for a more carefully devised policy than has yet been applied. In connection with veterans' wel- fare, the record of the King Goverii- ment is one of continued and con- stantly growing financial generosity. But in some respects the equipment and organization taken over from the Meighen Ministry has proved unsuitable. The time has come to lay the foundations of a veterans' welfare system that will necessarily remain as long as the warrior gen- eration survives, a Tt { Markey Summary by Canadian Press Toronto and New York Stock Quotations Sapplied by | Biggar and Crawford, i. 4 WINNIPEG GRAIN OPENING | Winnipeg, Feb, 21.--Wheat: | May, 1% to 3% higher at 116 to 11178%; July, 83 to 43% higher at 119 to 1208; Oct., 2% to 3% high- [erat 121 to 114. Oats: May 1 to | 15 higher at 57 to 57%. CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago, Feb, 21.--Wheat: Mar. 1.10%; May, 1.14%; July, 1.174; Corn: Mar, '854; May 89; July, 81. Oats: Mar, 42; May, 44; July 43). TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE Toronto, Feb. 21.--Overnight change of sentiment in Wall Street had little effect on the Toronto Stock Exchange market other than to slow up trading and act as a check to liquidation. No attempt was made to reverse the trend and bring about a pronounced recov- ery, as happened in New York when 'the market got under way. The Toronto Exchange market was spotty the first couple of hours of the session. Olls sagged again and although losses were not sev- ere, still their action indicated that least resistance yet is to be found on the side of the decline. B.A. O11, which daily sinks to a new low for the year, this morning sold un- der 36 to establish yet another new mark downward for 1930. Supertest again was being support-' ed by the others in the group were down. Such pivotal shares as Interna- tional Nickel and Brazilian made a short recovery, Abitibi regained a point, Walkers lost only the am- ount it went ex-dividend this morn. ing. Dominion Power held its 4 point gain and a few other stocks were unchanged. Offsetting this side of the market were losses in Canadian Dredge, which was down 2 to 31, Ford of Canada, at a new low of 29% and Consdlidated Bak- eries at a new low of 21. STANDARD MINING EXCHANGE Toronto, Ont, Feb. 21.--Prices were again under fire on the Stand- ard Mining Exchange during the carly session today, weakness being attributed in most quarters to the softness of some of the larger mar. kets. Base Metal stocks, due possibly to uncertainty surrounding Base Me- tal prices, were the hardest hit, Tra- ding activity, however, showed little improvement. The recessions sustained in the Lindsley group were the chief point of interest, the action of these is. sus indicating some substantial liq. uifation, 'Falconbridge, at $4.55, was off a quarter at noon, Sheritt Gord- on down 16 to $266 and Sudbury Alger Bullding, Ushawa Es = Basin and entures off 10 each at $3.60 and $2, respectively. Noranda proved the most buoyant member of the higher-priced class, sclling up 15 to $39.25. International drop of 20 to $37.50 occurred, but Hudson Bay again fell back in the | face of selling, showing a loss of 50 {at $1.25. The golds were the strongest grou; of the market, Kirkland Lake advan- cing slightly while the big majority of these issues remained unchanged. Dome, Teck Hughes and Howey suf- fered slight recessions and Wright- Hargreaves appeared to be subjected to some pressure, selling off 7 at $1.86. Price changes in the general list were comparatively unimportant, A- mulet, Mining Corp., Barry and Ab- ana easing a few points only. Cent- zal Manitoba softened to 10 but re- covered to 13, off 2, while Newbec dropped 3 to 17 in ¥ght trading. Alberta Pacific was the only firm member of the oil group, selling up 7 to $1.72. Home Oil eased another quarter and Ajax, Frontenac, Dal- housie and East Crest were slightly lower. EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK East Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 21.-- Hogs 1,900; holdovers 800: tive, mostly to shippers 25 to 50¢ largely 26 to 35c over Thursday's average; bulk, 50-2020 lbs, 12.00; 230-290 Ibs, 11.50 to 11.90; 140 Ibs. down 11.76 to 11.90; pack- ing sows 9.25 to 9.75. : Cattle 200: slow, steady, med- fum steers 11.00 cutters cows 4.00 to 6.25. Calves 800: vealers 60c to 1.00 lower; good to choice 15.00 to 15.50; few 16.00. Sheep 36.00; lambs uneven, mostly 265¢ lower, rigid sorts considered; good to choice 87 lbs, down 11,50 to 11.75 and up to 12.00. NEW YORK EXCHANGES New York, N.Y., Feb. 21.--For- eign exchange steady; demand rates, Great Britain 4.85 113-16; Canadian dollars 4 per cent, dis- count, CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago, Ill, Feb, 21.-~Wheat prices here took a decided upward swing early today, Influenced by A brisk unexpected jump on the quotations at Liverpool. It was as- serted that European importers had accepted all available wheat tendered from this side of the At- lantic over night. but only after the Canadian Growers' pool had completely withdrawn its export 'Cockshutt 'De. Mns. | He, Nickel was relatively firm, though a| ac- |! offers, Opening 133 to 23% higher, Chicago wheat future deliveries ' SaladaOrangePekoeproves itself with the first sip "S ORANGE T \a 'Fresh from the gardens' afterward scored additional gains. Corn, oats and provision rose also. with corn starting 3% to 1 cent up, and subsequently holding near the initial figures. TORONTO High Low 37 35 37 88 20 Stock Br. A, Oil Braz, .. Can. 1st Cty, Dry. Dis. Sgrm, Dm, Strs. Gypsum Hr. Wal. Int. Util Int. Nk Int, Pet. Imp. Of1 Lob, "A" Ms. Hr. Me. Frt. Mt, Pwr, Pg. Rr. Shaw. Standard Mines 103 100 153 150 64 64 675 675 780 750 475 470 660 506 Oil 900 Hy. Gold 91 Hd. Bay 1250 Kt. Flr. 4 Lk. Sh. Nrnda. Sh. Gr. Sd. Bs. Tk. BS. Ventures 200 200 200 Wr. Hr 188 187 18 Wainwell 8 8 8 Ajax Amulet Big Mis. Ch, Res. Falcon. Holl, 200 2250 225 2225 3900 2860 3565 605 NEW YORK High Low 13¢ k Stock Amer, Can, Am. Fr. Pr. Anaconda Balt & Ohio Can. Pac. Chrysler Cs. Gs. N.Y. Col. Gra. Dupont Erie Rail Gn. Mot, Hd. Mot. .. Int. Com, Int. Tel. Jns. Man, Lse, Wis. .. Mex. Sbrd. Mt. Ward Poore Co. Phil. Pet. Pb. Sr. N.J. Radio .... Simmons .. Sin. O11 ... St. Oil-N.J, Utd. Air. .. 51 U.S. Steel 183 Woolworth 63 62 Yel. Truck 20 19 Money rate 4 per cent, a Ee - hot ABE NON ORAM - on cao 69 132 60 18 43 37 29 hs 44 G66 29 tt ow -3 De 45 37 29 58 46 69 22 58 58 49 181 | ers Quiz Premier on Broker Arrests Opposition Members Seek Further Information About Charges Toronto, Ont., Feb. 21.--Several questions concernnig the administr tion of the Security Frauds Preve tion Act have been placed on the or- der paper by members of the ope tion. S. C. Tweed, Liberal, North Wa crloo, has asked the government to produce the number of brokers su pended under the act and to when the first suspension touvk place, J. A. Gangster, Liberal, Glengarry, has asked the government for tl number of fines imposed under ti act, and C. A. Robertson, Liber: North Huron, wants to know number of prosecutions of unre ered brokers. Dr. Geo. McQuil Liberal, Southeast Wellington, | asked the government to r number of bonds supplied that have been forerited to crown fc fences under th also the amount of money in What a grand and glorious feeling when someone tram- ples on your corns -- 1 don't think, Or how an- noying when you stub your toe and bang your shoe against your corns. But why have corns when a few applications of -- REXALL CORN SOLVENT Take¥ the éorn out. No pads to wear -- merely a daily coating of this effi- cient remedy and in four or five days you'll have no corns, 25¢c a Bottle AT THE REXALL STORES Jury & Lovell King E. 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