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PAGE FOUR ' The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) A independent newspaper published every after- noon except Sundays and agad holidays at at Ous- awa, Ca The Times Publishing Com; of Oshawa, ited, Chas. M. Mundy, Present, A R. in Managing Director. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of The Cama: dian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers As: ciation, the Ontario Jrovineia) Dailies and the Audit Bureau of Circulation SUBSCR IPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa and suburbs, 12c. a week. By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa car- rier delivery limits) $3.00 a year. United States $4.00 a year, TORONTO OFFICE 18 Bond Building, § 66 Temperance Street. Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative. THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 1931 THE STORM BREAKS The storm which has been brewing for the last year regarding the rights granted to the Beauharnois Power Corporation for the development of power on the St. Law- rence River, by the building of a huge can- al, appears to have broken at last. Robert Gardiner, member of parliament for Acadia did not mince matters in the charges which he levelled against the principals of the Beauharnois Corporation in the House of Commons the other day. Even were only a small part of the charges he made justified, there is sufficient material for a first-class public scandal, one which will involve many men prominent in the public life of Canada. T. L. Church, former M.P., has for months been talking in the same strain as Mr. Gar- diner, but no one paid very much attention to him. But when these charges were made on the floor of the House of Commons, and were backed up by an apparently sound ar- ray of facts, they became more serious. Premier Bennett has taken the only course possible in ordering an investigation by a committee of the House of Commons. Too much has been said regarding the Beauharnois deal to allow the matter to drop at this stage. The people of Canada, and particularly of Ontario, have the right to know if their power rights are being jeopardized for the aggrandizement of a few individuals, and it is to be hoped that the investigation will be sufficiently thor- ough and searching to bring all the facts to light, and to find out to what extent the charges of Mr. Gardiner and others are true. CENSURE FOR THE COUNCIL The Southeast Ward Ratepayers Associa- in passing a motion of censure on the city council for its laxity in connection with the investigation of the city engineer's de- partment, and the charges made against the former city engineer, is in accord with attitude which was expressed by The in this connection three or four weeks ago. In allowing the investigation te drop, without satisfaction being given either to the city engineer or to the com- plaining parties, the council showed a de- plorable lack of courage in its failure to clear up what appeared, on the surface, to be a nasty situation. The excuse given for deferring the investigation, that the engin- eer was E the Jp action for slander against one of the complainants, was deplorably lame one, and it has since been completely wiped out, for the slander action has been withdrawn, and the facts will not be brought to light from that angle. It may be said, of course, that, the city engineer having resigned, the need for an investigation has passed. But it was hard- ly fair to the engineer that he should be placed in the position of resigning while "the investigation was still under way. It' was unfair to the citizens, too, that they should be kept absolutely in the dark as to what the investigation, as far as it went, revealed. We believe the attitude of the Southeast Ward Ratepayers Association, as expressed in its resolution of censure, fairly well represents the views of the citizens as a whole, and it may be that the last has not yet been heard regarding thde weakness of the city council in failing to deal courag- eously with a situation which it itself creat- ed by its public invitation to the citizens to make whatever charges they had to make against the engineer and hig department in waiting, Having (Sened this this Salles and complaint, havik Teil oe datiors of somplaint; the charges to the bottom, and make known to the citizens exactly what it found to be the truth in connection with these chaiges, irrespective.of what its findings might be. WORKING SANELY or the last few weeks the Toronto pap- not been saying a great deal, and have been: somewhat harshly criticized in some quart- ers for their silence. But while they have not been talking, they have been working. The provincial and dominion officers of the Legion have been studying the siluation closely from all angles, and as a result of this study, have made certain recommenda- tions to the government as to how condi- tions can be greatly improved. The sug- gestions made have been sane and sound. They have recognized the fact that the pen- sion act, in itself, is perfectly satisfactory, and does not need to be amended a great .deal, except in respect to the provisions for its administration, so as to relieve con- gestion, and to clear up misinterpretaticns of important clauses, particularly that by which the pension applicant is given the benefit of any reasonable doubt. Now the minister o®pensions and national health has announced that such amendments are to be introduced in the house of commons, and there is good reason to believe that they will have the effect of clearing up the dis- satisfaction which exists. Once again this proves the wisdom of the Legion's policy of working quietly, but nevertheless effectively, in obtaining reme- dial legislation where it is required. The Dominion Command did not proclaim its grievances from the housetops. It sat down in conference and figured out thé needs of the situation, presented its suggestions 1n a sane and orderly way to the powers that be, and'secured the Decessary action to put them into effect. That is why the Legion has succeeded,-- because it has gone ahead working sanely and quietly towards the desired end, in- stead of rushing before the public. with half-baked and irresponsible vaporings which had nothing constructive in them. Only by reason of having men of stability men of sound judgment and common gense at the head of its affairs is the Legion able to secure the results it has secured on be- half of those who need help. Only by hav- ing such men as its Dominion leaders has it been able to command the respect of " parliament, and to convince the powers that its requests are sane and reasonable and are worthy of being granted. War veterans who have claims for pension are fortunate in having an organization of this kind to fight their battles, and to present their grievances to the only body that is able to remedy them. EDITORIAL NOTES Kingston, Ontario's oldest city, has cele- brated its 85th birthday. And it looks its age, too. If consistent efforts towards fire preven- tion count for anything, Oshawa should stand high in the Dominion-Wide contest which is closing on May 31. The dandelion crop is heavy this year, which leads one to remark, paraphrasing Gilbert and Sullivan, "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la, bring promise of dandelion wine." Several cities are anxious to take over the Lakeview Park Buffalo. Le: them have them before they change their minds. The ratepayers' associations are, at least, not afraid to say what they think regard- ing the city council, Other Editors'Comments | FARMER NOT QUITTING (Regina Leader- Post) The prairie Yarmer is going ahead with his seed- ing this year on perhaps the most uninviting basis on which he has ever tackled this job. But there is the possibility that by the time the marketing petiod arrives his whole prospect will be much brighter. While the farmer may not have much to encouage him at the present tiem, it may be no exaggeration to say that there is yet nothing to actually discour- age him to the point of throwing up his hands and quitting the job. He is earnestly addressing himself his tasks in hand, hoping for the best, and with : of rH realization that nothing succeeds like honest, industrious effort, A WELL-WISHER SPEAKS (Sault Daily Star) Miss Kate Bennett pointed out at a Toronto pcli- tical gathering that Mr. Bennett (no relation to Kate) had objected to the item for new curtains for the Governor-General. But, she asked, would he object to new curtains for the Canadian Embassy _ at Washington now that his sister was going to do the housework there? We may say we don't know, but we hope sis. gets her curtains, Also a new : mop : and the back stoop painted. BITS OF VERSE THE BRAVEST BATTLE The bravest battle that ever was Jought-- Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not; "Twas fought by the mothers of men 5 Nagy not with cannon or battle shot, sword or nobler -pen; not with cloquent word or thought oi rom mouths of wonderful men, But deep in a walled-up. woman's heart, A woman that would not yield, hs brave Bel cy atin her Vii The Ne matshilling tobi. But, Sis se ab, abyhood 'to' Yet faithful sll asa The fight in, Ber + Fights on hen, piv Ho, 0 Fed 'with: banners she vane shot ; soldiers to shout and praise, I tell you the kin, cat ctaries fought . Are fought in silent ways. --Joaquin "Miller, Ee song; wave, 'last 'so long pave. of stars town-- re dless wars, down, i \ \ by | . Prt Ha \ ing, nf, protruding fd | | the THAT fashions 'change though human nature does not. Never- theless, experience dearly bought is not without its value and the lessons of the past guide, in a great way, the conduct of the present. As in the past, every day some of our politicians break into print. with some pet idea as to how they will save ys from some evil--imaginary or otherwise" Read a speech tonight of a man who says that he feels in his heart that he is the Moses that will make this country an- other Utopia, that mythical coun- try where all is beautiful, where government is administered im- partially, and where everybody is rich and happy. He juggled his words and ideas with rare intricacy and skill, but said noth- ing concrete or illuminating. WE HAVE NOT AS YET REACHED THAT STAGE ON OUR ROAD TO PARADISE THAT WE SHOULD BELIEVE EVERYTHING WE ARE TOLD. Eye Care and N Strain by C. H. TUCK, Opt.D (Copyright 1928) The Value of Vision Part "2" Many people are still in the dark regarding the necessity of skilful eyesight service but are fast learning that a thorough ex- amination must be properly per- formed in space exactly measured and equipped for the purpose. Most people are subject to eye- strain unknowingly and have poorer health than If the faulty condition were corrected. The eye is the most sensitive and delicate organ of the hody, and when we are careless, neglect or falter in our care of this most precious gift of vision we must sooner of later play the penalty. Eyestrain is a physical defect that is more and more becoming recognized at the indirect cause of disease in many cases. Where your eyes are concerned it is your duty to see that their examina- tion is thorough. It is easier to re: ja good vision than to regain t. Many cases of harmful eye trouble and the foundation of an eye disease may be traced to neg- lect. Remember nothing is more precious than your eyesight. Your total alotment of eyes is two and when they are gone--good night. (To be Continued). NATIONAL SOCIETY 10 MEET, DETROIT Mrs. George Cooke-Adams, O.B.E. National Presi. dent, Will Preside Detroit, Mich, May 21--(By The Canadian Press)--The 11th Amnual convention of the National Socicty Daughters of the British Empire in U.S.A. will take place May 28-30 at Detroit. Mrs. George Cooke-Ad- ams, O.B.E., National President, will préside. The society had its beginnings in the United States in 1929 when Chapters of Imperial Order. Daugh- ters of Empire of Canada, were formed in Massachusetts, Califor- nia and in New York. Finding themselves without legal statfis in the United States, the members in New York incorporated under the membership law of that state and assumed the title "Imperial Order, Daughters of Empire in USA." It was not until 1920 that the society was reorganized and became Daughters of the British Empire in U.S.A. The objects of the society are: Social and Intellectual Inter- course Between Women of British Birth or ancestry; Better Under- standing Between the Two Great English Speaking Nations; the es- tablishment of a Home in the four geographical sections of the United States for the care of aged men and women of British birth or an- cestry." The convention will be opened by an Invocation by the Right Rev. Kirk B. O'Ferrall, Foi Jol" St, Paul's Cathedral, Detroit. Mayor Frank Murphy of Detroit will be present and give a word of greeting to_the convention. L. Hughes-Hallett, British Consul, Deteont, will also be a speaker the Opguing day of the convention and wi troit and Windsor with regard to British-Ametican goodwill and the enormous possibilities: of advance- P Painful Pil Piles No Sal Dr, sign" iy bleed- he internal ody acts quic in éld, phew dE cases. <ROID sucs ceeds because' it d restores ected «parts | removes 'blood Sonpestion_ hy 'the. dower bowel th a se of piles. Only can vee this, t hat's : whys a ad and cutting fail. Jury &- Lovell d. .says . HEM-ROID or money bac stress, particularly, the excep- | tionally favorable situation of Des Tablets must ood your Pile misery. ment along the fines of internation- al co-operation. Mrs, George: Cooke-Adams, will be the guest of honor at a dinner at the Prince Edward Hotel, Wiud- sor, on the evening of May 28. What Others Say Walkerville, Ont, May 19, 1931, Editor Oshawa Times, Oshawa, Ont. and Atheism Sir:--We are about to enter one of the greatest contests the world has ever known, though few realize that fact. While we are asicep at the switch the enemy has been mar- shalling his forces. Reports come from Berlin that atheism is getting its death-throttle hold upon Ger- many. From reports, American Universities are seething with athe- ism or agnosticism. Britain is not exempt from this malignant poison, which saps the life of every nation through which it flows. Atheism is being taught in Canadian Univer- sities and we are doing nothing about it, though within our power by protests to our Governments. At the D. A. R, a fine organization, "Secy. Hyde scored atheism," and Mrs. Hobart listed" gains atheists are making to de-Christianize Christmas and Easter". A native- born Canadian friend "went up in the air" at my reecnt visit to Tor- onto because I criticized an atheis- tic lawyer who puts a premium np- on crime, who had addressed his ¢lub, likely for a remuneration. About the same time an American atheist was was lecturing in Toron- to, likely for pay, ridiculing every thing good and holy. Author of a History of Philosophy, which left out the names of Christ and Paul in his list of the ten and 20 greatest minds of history, was soon to lec- ture at Massey Hall, likely for a princely sum. One thing is even more ceftain than death--that God will make His presence felt, even if He has to crush us to do so. He uses the forces of nature to accom- plish His will. * Already earthquakes are occurring in places that never experienced them before. Govern- ment upheavals are taking place in all parts of the world. Racketeers and gangsters are running certain cities and human blood-hounds age giving full vent to their passio where human life is no safer than that of a dog. If nothing is done to stem this tide of corruption and violence, I would not wish to be living 100 years hence, "Revelation' will come true. According to evolution, life on this planet has always been on the upgrade, from the dmoeba or pro- tozeon to "perfect man", Serpents were on this planet before quad- rupeds, as Nature provided the lut- ter meang of locomotion for their new surroundings. But,Gen. 3-14 just reverses the order, intimating the serpent before the Fall had legs, for upon thy belly shalt thou go" was pronounced upon him as a curse, We know little about our first father, and that little is found in the Bible. I believe Adam was one of the brainiest men who ever lived He had no Webster's or other un- abridged dictionary to help him ov- er his difficulties. He surely had to invent his own language or be taught it by God or the angels. | have met a ted of the most bril- liant men now living, but I'do not think one of them could accomplish: more than did Adam with such lim- ited opportunities. "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast oi the field: and whatsoever Adam called EVERY LIVING CREA- TURE that was the name thereof." Has any reader ever met any man with such ability How many en tomologists could tell you, without looking at a book the narfe of every insect in the world? Yet Adan: must have given, before the Fall, all these insects their names, as well McLAREN'S INVIN CIBLE QUICK PUDDINGS Two bags in each package. Each makes a generous pudding. 0 as every thing that has wings and all animals, .According to evolu tion, a few thousand years is far too short for any decided change to take place in any form of animal life; therefore, except for hybrids, there must have borne out the truth of all statements in Genesis, so we must presume all statements about Adam to be true. But three men exceeded his 930 years. The years then were just as long as now for astronomy is one of the most ancient sciences, It is known there were no eclipse at time of Christ's crucifixion. A famous battle was terminated by an eclipse thousands of years ago. In Roman Fornm | saw cvidence of an elevator i during Rome's grandeur. So Adam | may have accomplished things that would surprise us. Beautiful flow ers must have bloomed in Eden, t which no doubt Adam gave names Wonderful trees would greet his view, asking him to name them. He o | rails as would have to make tools "to till the ground." 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