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Sir William Hearst said that he did not think it was necessary that ie, Government should go as far as r. Proudfoot suggested and allow farmers to borrow money to build houses for themselves as well as for their help. ,He did go half-way, however, and agree to allow farmers to borrow the money with which to erectlhouses for their sons. Mr. Allan Studholme (East Ham- ilton) interrupted to say that any farmer-could easily get around that by erecting a house for the son, and then move into it himself. The Prime Minister nodded agree- ment. . ( Another clause in the act which (had been pointed out by Mr. Proud.. 'toot previously as being too drastic -- -i' .'""'-"s_ .v u ulnchLUl'. Although the Housing Bill was gone over in committee earlier in the week, it was considered again yesterday, and three or four import.. ant changes, together with half a dozen technical. amendments, were made. The GovtrnmenteadceirGd the suggestion of Mr. Proudfoot that instead of having the members of a commission in cities retiring af- ter one and two Years' service, they be appointed for five years, one to retire each year. This, it was pointed out, would give continuity in the management. May Build for Their Sons. Sir William Hearst said that the Government thought it desirable that the work of the Railway and Municipal Board should be co-or- dinated with the work of the Muni- cipal Bureau. It two men were appointed the separate salaries would be larger, and while some assistants would be needed to help Mr. Ellis, they could be secured at a lower salary than what would hayent'o be paid to_a director. -- - - v--y -v-v -1v--v-c¢\u, 191,va "9 a member of the Railway Board, and whatever else was fixed by the Government for the other position. "I don't believe it is in the public in- terest that he should be allowed to draw two salaries," declared Mr. Proudfoot. Favors Co-ordlnating Departments. J. A. Ellis do. - Hirtoiiedierdario" payingdthe tsyo_salt1ritrs, $4,000 as Mic. Proudfoot said that he felt the position of a member of the Railway Board was sufficiently im- portant for one man, without hav- ing him also occupy another posi- tion, as it was proposed to have Mr. Strong protest was made in the Legislature yesterday by Mr. Wm. Proudfoot, the Opposition Leader, against one man holding the dual position of Director of Municipal Af- fairs, having in charge the admin- istration of the Government hous- ing scheme, and at the same time being a member of the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board. The objection was overruled by the Gov- ernment, and the bill to amend the Bureau of Municipal Affairs Act, and the bill to provide for the erec- tion of dwelling houses, with amend- ments, were passed through the committee stage, and reported as ready for third reariintrnext week. OBJECTS T0 DUAL OFFICE Railway Board Official Should Not be Municipal Director Housing Bill Out of Commit- tee With Some Alter- ations MR. PR000F00T'S STAND of Mr. Proudfoot aving the members in cities retiring at- two Years' service, snoulcl be co-or- work of the Muni- It two men were separate salaries SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1919. f Replying "to Mr. C. M (West Bruce); Hon. W. E _,-.--.--" Ltdprt said that the Soldiers' . _ Waiting Till Session is Over, _, Government Says, on ( Juvenile Court Probe l While the Government has not yet appointed a general purchasing agent as provided for at the last session, Hon. T. W. McGarry. reply- ing to Mr. Proudfoot, said that num- erou- applications were being con- sidered and the position would be filled shortly. . Work of Soldiers' Aid. i Whether or not the Government (win order an investigation into the fToronto Juvenile Court, as requested unanimously by the City Council, has not been decided. Yesterday (numerous questions asked by Oppo- sition members in the Legislature -were answered by the Government. _and replying to an inquiry of Mr. iHartley Dewart (Southwest Toron- (to), Hon. I. B. Lucas stated that lthe Government would make no de- icision until after the session. Mr. iLucas said that representations both gfor and against an investigation had been received by his department. lAfter the Legislature prorogues so- lcieties and persons interested would ';be consulted by the Government to consider if it were desirable to hold a public inquiry, and if so what should be its scope. l Hon. G. Howard Ferguson replied to certain questions asked by Mr. William Proudtoot, the Opposition Leader, as to whether the Govern- ment had disposed of certain pulp- wood limits on the Pic River and Black Sturgeon River districts in the District of Thunder Bay. Mr. Ferguson said that the Pie River Tully limit was sold by tender to J. J. Garrick on December 1, 1916. The Black Sturgeon pulp limit was sold by tender to B. A. Marks on February 1, 1917, but was subse- quently transferred to Mr. Carrick. The plant to be erected was depend- ent, the (Minister said, upon power development at Nipitron, However, on account of war conditions this development was deferred on the work in connection with power and industrial work. For that reason no cutting operations had been car- ried on and no returns had been met..to the government. QUESTIONS A N SWER ED COURT INQUIRY NOT DECIDED Was amended in committee. In- stead of allowing a commission or a company to acquire by purchase or enter on and expropriate land, as previously intended, the approval of the director must now first be Be- cured. commission'ts "Power to Cancel." The objections raised by Mr. Studholme and Mr. Sam Carter (South Wellington) that the act did not sufficiently protect the working- man in case he defaulted his pay- ments, was taken cognizance of by the Government. Instead of allow- ing a commission or company to have the power of "cancellation" of an agreement on default of payment for three months, the words "power to cancel" were substituted. The Prime Minister told Mr. Car- ter that in case a man did default he would he able to get his equity, providing there was any. Mr. Dewart asked it it might not be possible to utilize the houses at Leaside Camp which were being va- cated. at least temporarily. for tu. turned soldiers. Sir William said that he had not heard the houses were being left vacant. but promis- ed to make Inquiries. '. Bowman h McPher- Aid Com-