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lMable to all the pendiwes S5ct OUL 'f , such contracs \ Provincial Forests Act. t Explaining | his Provincial -- Forests Act, Mr. Finlayson said that at first the Government planned ts establish' _such forests to the extent of 20,000 'square miles, these being in Georgian Bay, on the north shore, and the taking over of the Timagami Reserve and the Mississauga Reserve for forestry pur-- poses. District foresters would play an important part in the work. Mr. Finlayson referred to an evening paper story which suggested that, under this bill the Government was going to establish boarding--houses and tourist camps. "There is no provision to AU-- thoriz>s anything of that kind," said the Minister. "There is no thought of dealing in boarding--houses or large . summer hotels." _ Al tkat the bill says in this regard || is: "On the recommendation of the || Minister, the Licutenant--Governor--in-- ! Council may make such order as may be necessary or proper from time to time for the use of any one Or more of the Provincial forests, or any part or parts thereof, for shooting, fishing, camping, recreational, instructional or cther purposes not inconsistent with the erowth and development of timber." Thursgddy-- pes. 774 . In any event, Mr. Waters rose in the House, before the orders of the day woere called, to correct recent news stories that he had tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister as a protest against Government policy in the Northn country. '"The matter would be of no impor-- tance," said Mr. Waters, "had it not been for the fact that the Premiscr de-- nied it. It is not a fact. I have not. resigned my seat. The facts are that about a year ago there was some dif-- ference of opinion and I felt that in the best interests of all concerned it might be better if I did retire. After some discussion with the Prime Min-- ister, I decided that such a step was not' necessary and I therefore did not The cheers may have been an expres-- sion of approval for ths Prime Min-- ister's Old Age Pensions Bill, which is maid to have been freely discussed, or, again, they may have been the wings of welcome upon which A. V. Waters, Conservative member for North Coch-- Yrane, soared back into the good graces of the family fold. A V _ ViAiAMAAIMILNU l11IVVLV It also proposes that where two mine workings adjoin each other, the Chief P t n --nspector be authorized to require an opening between such workings as a May Have Been Welcome tq:-afety factor. This opening might be sealed, but the intention® is to have it North Cochrane Conser-- |s.vailable for use as an emergency com-- i munication or exit of escap» when the vative Member safety of workers is threatened. An Heie uen in romrmmrmgy objection raised to this is that it is not always "desirable" to have a passage-- OR OLD--AGE P E N S | 0 N S way between two mines. Another provision objected to by min-- *eessumutirscecmmmcmee ing men is that n}? underground thaw-- ehrigt hat mouses, contres where dynamite and $ Three rousing British cheers were de-- other explosives are prepared for use, vered yesterday noon at the break--up "shall be permitted except by agree-- of Premier Ferguson's second sessional ment of the Chief Mine Inspector." party caucus since the Legi Operators maintain that these places openyfid gislsiure ean be watched closely, and that the en nleanus aile. nsl q _ . uafety factor is thus well maintain»d. CAUCUS IS STIRRED > To CHEERNG MoOD-- the penalties set out in | ; fl(//'Sa/l)( Incorporating the recommendations -- Of Judge Godson, who conducted the Rovyal Commission inquiry into the Hol-- linger Mine tragedy, a bill amending 'the Mining Act, and itself constitut-- ing "The Mining Act, 1929," was in-- troduced in the Ontario Legislature by Premier Ferguson yesterday afternoon. It provides that the underground foreman must be approved by the Chief Mine Inspector. Some operators ob-- ject to this on the grounds that the service already in action might be dis-- "upted. Connecting Passage Disputed. This bill is the bulkiest document to come into the House since the Liquor Control Act. In 59 pages it holds the recommendations which came out of the Hollinger inquiry, and embodies at least three features that are of a con-- tentious nature. The bill follows the conferences of the Mining Judge, the operators and others interested, but, according to Premicr Ferguson, there aresat least three proposals which are disputed. FULL DISCUSSION LATER OBJECTIONS MADE T0 THREE CLAUSES IN NEW MININC Act Ban on Liquor Store Within Six Miles of Any Mine Provided Incorporating the findings of the --_fFebruary -- /7 !_ Regarding the section of the bill ;referring to the establishment of lisouor | stores within six miles of cperating imines. Sir Henry Drayton, Chairman of |the Liquor Control Board, said vester-- |day that there was a possibility that ;the location of some Northern Ontario \Commission stores would have to be | moved, while there was also a pos-- lsibilit.y that one or two stores would have to be closed. be considered at as great lengthv as was desired. Introducing the bill the Prime Min-- ister spoke briefly, because, as he said. it would be later gone into thoroughly and the contentious portions might then Commission, the bill contains a long list of rules for the protection of miners. It deals with fire prevention, ventilation, shaft equipment and usage. water suppliecs and many other such subjects. It further contains a list of sections setting forth rules governing the use of electricity, and clauses deai-- ng with safety factors in the use of machinery, and the operations in sand and gravel pits. The bill also has a liquor clause, for it states: "Except in a city, town or village, no shop or store can sell liquor within six miles of any mine or mining camp where six or more workingmen are employed."