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An announcement to this effect was made in the Legis-- lature last evening. It came from Premier Ferguson, and it came like a bolt from the blue. In a moment the atmosphere, which had become heavy with the weight of four and a half hours of debate, was electric. Conservative members thump-- ed their desks wildly. Only the Opposition groups -- sat stony--faced and silent. R. J. Manion, Postmaster--Gen-- eral in the last Meighen Min-- istry, and Stewart McClena-- ghan, former member for Ot-- tawa West in the. Federal House. (By DOUGLAS R. OLIVER . D. B. Hanna, former Presi-- dent and General Manager of the Canadian National Rail-- ways, prior to the amalgama-- tion of the systems under Sir Henry Thornton, is Ontario's "Strong Man." To aid him in the administering of Ontario's system of Government control of liquor he will have Hon. Dr. Day of Hectic Debate in W hich Government Is U nder Criticism Is Brought to Climax With Dramatic Statement of Ottawa ex--Member and F e d eral ex--Minister Named by Premier Fer-- guson to Assist in Direct-- ing New Liquor Policy --Announcement Causes Sensation WILL BE CALLED £ARLY TO DUTY Government Control Commission Headed by Former C.N.R. President With McClenaghan and Dr.Manion Policy A d o pted --Sketches of -- Com-- mILsstOners We d nos d a y, F & b. 937 h I Government _ benches banged, ' and in between banging Liberal Leader Sinclair was heard, calling: 'Name him! Name him, then!" The Secret Is Out. '"'The Chairman of the Commis-- i sion," Mr. Ferguson went on. | mystericusly, "who, I am sure, will _command your endorsation, will be | the late President and General i Manager of the Canadian National | Railways, Mr. D. B. Hanna. He is | a man the very mention of whose ' name to the people of the Province and Dominion will be an assurance , that a genuine, honest effort will be made to administer efficiently this law, free from influence or favor on any one's part. And it is some sacrifice, I would like the House to understand, for a man who has occupied that position in |the business and public affairs of this Dominion, who today is over-- ' whelmed with business interests of vrarious kinds--who, when he hears of a problem and realizes the need of somebody stepping into the } breach, is willing to make the great sacrifice necessary, that he may make some worthwhile contribu-- tion to the welfare of this Prov-- ince." +(Cheers and desk--thump-- iing.) caustic--almost vitriolic--reply to criticism _ of Government policy | directed during the afternoon by W. E. N. Sinclair, Liberal Leader, and Hon. W. E. Raney, Leader of gthe Progressive group. Mr. Fergu-- |son had provided plenty of amuse-- ment by his obvious efforts to '"get under the skin'"' of his Opposition heads. But thrills were lacking, 'and it seemed as if "Leaders'" day self," "the Government proposes to put it into the hands of a strong man, and I am glad to say that in this Province there are many strong men who are public--spirited enough and unselfish enough that they are prepared to give some time to the public service and to better con-- ditions. 1 have not had any diffi-- culty, and could get you half a dozen strong men, but I have got one of the outstanding men of the Dominion of Canada." of copy for the newspapers, but little real news. But Mr. Ferguson was saving his big punch for the closing minutes of his hour's argu-- ment, and in leading up to it his gesture was, to say the least, dra-- matic. ' Choosing the "Strong Man." *"*'To make this law successful," he said, after a brief expression of desire that the public '"withhold its judgment until the new legislation has had a chance to vindicate it-- in the debate on the Speech from the Throne was to pass out in a fashion that might provide plenty Capper for Hectic Debate. The Prime Minister had engaged the whole evening session in a , '"Business administration to the letter of the law" was the promise 'made last night by Premier Fergu-- |son's "Strong Man,'" David B. Hanna, regarding the Government control of | 'quor in Ontario. On the adjournment of, the House, Mr. Ferguson amplifiecd his statement to the extent 'of admit-- ting that the new Commission would be summoned to Toronto al-- most immediately to confer with the Government regarding the act it will administer. News to "Strong Man." '"'The third Commissioner, I am very glad to inform the House, is a man whose personal integrity, energy and ability have endeared him to every one with whom he has come in contact, and who has played a very active part in the public affairs of the Province. He is sacrificing a splendid medical practice, but he is prepared to do it as a public--spirited citizen. Hon. R. J. Manion of Fort William is the third Commissioner. Expects Public Confidence. "'There has never been a more outstanding and capable Commis-- sion appointed for any purpose, and it will command to the fullest ex-- tent public contidence and. good-- will, because their integrity is un-- questioned, and their honesty of purpose above suspicion and re-- proach.. They will devote their etf-- forts loyally and patriotically to the public welfare of Ontario. I be-- speak for the new Commission and the legislation sympathy and sup-- port on the part of all members of the Legislature, and constructive suggestion when the tims .comes for discussion of the bill." He paused again. Then continued, slowly and emphatically: "The Chair-- man will be buttressed by two Com-- missioners of splendid character, out-- standing reputation and ability--one of them from the City of Ottawa, a man who has had a long business career, has had some experience in public life, and has made some sac-- rifice--Stewart McClenaghan. (More applause.) The uproar which came with his announcement had not yet died out. Mr. Ferguson turned toward Mr. Raney as if to reply to his question, but chortied, and said instead: "I wanted that to sink in. I knew you couldn't swallow it at one gulp." "To Those Who Wait." e dil t 48bA sn id i4 220 VC GIO aIno to say that men have come into public service at a loss to them-- selves, financially and otherwise. They are not office seekers, but willing to serve the public." The Prime Minister made no im-- mediate direct reply, but his wink was apparent to at least half the House. "This Government," said he, "has been fairly successful in pick-- ing its public servants. I would like Mr. Raney was instantly on his feet. "Will Mr. Hanna," he asked, "be permitted to choose the subor-- dinates who will carry out the Gov-- ernment control scheme, outside of any influence of party patronage?" '"The man who chose him should be capable of choosing the others," shouted a Government member. | Mr. Raney Is Curious.