The Ontario Scrapbook Hansard

Ontario Scrapbook Hansard, 5 Apr 1933, p. 1

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The 1rcer-amb.wlne question will be served up to the Ontario Legislature before the present session concludes This is the intention of a motion tabled in the House yesterday try Wil- fred Heighington (Conservative. 'W. ronto-St. David'st, who entirely dis- sociatcs himself in this move to have the subject discussed from actions ot any group. movement or league spon- toring a wetter Ontario. He brought on the motion in order that the itrtme would have tree discussion. and he is not acting independently for the Gov- ernment. he told The Globe. His notice of motion. which may be called for discussion at the pleasure of the Government. may never come to a vote. unless enough outspoken wets in the House rise in their seats demanding a division, when party lines could be split on the resolution of a private member. Motion Cited. It reads as follows: "That in the opirion of this House, legislation should be introduced by the Government creating a statutory obligation on the Commissioners un- der the Liquor Control Act: 7 any kind" beer or wine. on any week-day. after the hour of 5 pan, and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. 7 Mr. Helghlngton declared in an in- terview that his motion had nothing to do with hard liquor; it was not a retaliatory measure to existing legis- lation: and claimed that it was not a departure from Premier Henry's espoused policy. as stated at Brockville --when the Premier. he says. said there would be no change in the sys- tem. The same system as now will continue. the member from St. David's said. only that the license of the brewery to sell would be extended to hotels and clubs. May Not Come to Vote. (a) In iippropriate cases to issue permits for the use of wines and beers at public banquets, 7 lb) To issue to all clubs and hotels still in operation which. on the intro- duction of the Ontario Temperance Act. 1916. possessed a license tor the sale of beers. wines or spirituous liquors. a license to permit the sale of beer and wines with meals, under effective supervision. (C) To issue to any club or hotel mentioned in paragraph (b). upon a special application. and subject to similar supervision. a license to serve Mill, WINE SUBJECT TO BE INTRODUCED BY W. El(lE0)l1 The member declared that he had intended speaking to the question during the Budget debate. but was unable to do so em the last days set aside tor private members. _ _ A (tit To issue to clubs or hotels still in operation and brought into be- ing since 1916 the same privileges, but in the sole discretion of the Commis- sioners of the Liquor Control Board." St. David's Member Brings Motion to Allow Free Discussion EXTENSION OF LICENSE Another. bill, sponsored by Earl Hutchinson (labor. Kenora; would amend the Woodtttntiqt't; Lien Act. The act at present provides that where wood. timber or lumber is sent out of the Province a lien may be placed on it to protect the Workmen's wages, but this does not apply to such prod- ucts disposed of in the Province. Mr. Hutchinson's bill would bring this within the scope of the act. First readings were given both bills. Where residence mortgage property has been at least one-third paid for. and where foreclosure proceedings are being taken. the mortgagor could go before a. Judge, as provided in the Mortgagor and Purchaser-5' Relief Act. according to the bill. And the Judge could review the circumstances and make any order which he thought Justirtat in order to protect the mort- tratror'ttequiiCirt his property. - BILL IS INTRODUCED TO PROTECT EQUITY Amendment to Woodmen': Lien Act Proposed by Hutchinson For the putWpe of protecting the equity which a morigazcr may have in property. Farquhar Oliver IU.P.O., Grey South). seconded by Hon. Harry C. Nixon, Progressive Leader. intro- duced a. bill in the legislature yester- day which would provide for the tale ing pt the c.afe before , Judge. AnotherPremierPassing Out? Looks Like ft, Says Sinclair Ironic humor featured Liberal House Leader W. E. N. Sine1air's contribution to the Budget de- bate in the Legislature yester- day. the touch of irony being in- Jetted at the commencement. of his speech. when he referred smilingly. but pointedly. to Pre- mier Henry's present dilemma in respect to the leadership of the Conservative Party in Ontario. Mixed emotions were evident on the Government benches as he dealt with this delicate subject. "The Budget debate is always interesting. There are many criticisms and many suggestions. But this one becomes particularly interesting. from reading of the morning papers today," remark- ed Mr. Sinclair. "It looks like the passing cf 9. Premier. " have seen four Premiers pass. Mr. Whitney passed to his fathers. Mr. Hearst passed out. Mr. Drury passed back to the land. and Mr. Ferguson passed to his reward," said Mr. Sinclair amid applause. "And now rumor has it that Premier Henry is be- ing passed out. Apvi "Rumor now has it that he is to share a similar fate. What a. class, that one. of '96!" he re- marked, with another smile. "But Mr. Meighen managed to do bet- ter. He lost one job and got two. I have my job here yet, and my people at home gave me another one. So thete is hope for the Premier yct. The class ot '96 is hard to down. I say to the Pre- mier. just stick around. It may not be so." - _ _ "But he is not being passed out by the Ltherals; not by Mr. Hep- burn and the member trom Brant, but by his own friends. I warned him in 1930. when I retmrred to the great men of the class of 1896, Mr. Henry, Mr. Meighen and Mr. Sinclair. Mr. Meighen has been dethroned and I have been crucified. I warned the Pre- m1er to lurk out. as applause from the Opposition benches. The Premier sat with a grim smile on his rugged counte- nance. He offered no comment. "vriieisti" obtervations brought open smiles to many members of the Conservative Party. as well

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