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"silent, sulky manner." The Prime Minister wound up the debate on the bill. and he clashed briefly with Opposition Leader George Henry. Replies to Argument. The Labor Minister spoke for an hour at second reading at his bill. A. Russell Nesbitt Icons., Bracon- dale). one of the most outspoken champions of the workingmen in the Opposition ranks. came the statement that he thoroughly agreed with the principle of the bill. though he warned that dim. culty would oe experienced in classifying labor in the various in. dustries and in establishing a mini- mum rate. it was a step in thei right direction. however. the Bra-; condale member declared. i, Rate Not Yet Set. 5 Though the Opposition approved the bill in principle, " was not a scene of amity in the Legislature The presence of only seven members of the Conservative group in the House brought criticism from Premier Hepburn. who said there was a marked lack of enthusiasm on the part'ot the Opposition. and he accused them of acting in a "silent. sulky manner." 1n summing up the Government's policy, Mr. Croll referred to the speculation in the press over the probable minimum to be estab- ished. He said he wished to make it perfectly clear to the Home that it was speculation and no more. Answering one of the chief argu- ments against a minimum wage tor men in Ontario. Hon. David Croil. told the Legislature that not only would Quebec Province enact simr lar legislation, but that. the Quebec board would work in harmony with the Ontario body set up to adminia. ter the act here. Second reading of the Minimum Wage Bill for men was obtained by unanimous vote ot the whole House last night, the Conservative Joining with the Government In sending the measure into commit- tee stage. "The act empowers the Industry and Labor Board to investigate conditions in any industry in any area of the Province and to set mintmum rates which it considers suited to the type of work and to the local cost ot living. I have no intention of dictating to the board. From its composition 1 am certain that the rates it sets Wlll he fair both to employees and to employ- ers. Not many of us can quarrel with the rates similar established for women by the exlttlng Mini- mum Wage Board. Similar tree- dom will be given the industry and Labor Board." No Dissenting I/die JV Meg's Wage Ad Mr. Croll had a pile of pay en- velopes on his desk and he picked them up, one by one. and told the Legislature the amount of wages paid working men by chain stores. factories and other employers of unskilled or semi-skilled men. He gave numerous Instances of men uecewtnx artotr as95 weekly for PRINCIPLE A P P R ov E D Ontario and Quebec Will Work Toqefher in Estab- lishing Minimums, De- clares Hon. David Croll kitittiiur week; of married' men receiving less than 89 tor a full week's work. Mr. Croll said he had received evidence of the following wage sales tor adult male workers: tn Ge+§Secgnd Reading -___ _ u, " "at... "In the Ontario shoe industry the average is less than $9.87 for a full week's work." he said. Mita Common Argument. "To the great bulk of workers. to the wage earners supporting more than 1,000,000 of the Province's population. the new Minimum Wage Act gives a degree of security which they have never enjoyed before," said Mr. Croll. After outlining the exemptions in the act, farm hands and domestics. the Minister dealt with the advand tages that would accrue as a result of the new legislation. He refuted the truth of the criticism that the minimum would become the maxi- mum, and in this connection he quoted prominent labor officials in England on their experience with minimum scales of pay. While there was no basis of experience in thr. tario as far " men were concerned. there was the record of seventeen years' operation of the minimum wage for women. Mr. Croll pointed out. te-,e-.. -v...u°'. w.u.3 a week," he said. "For 18.16 per cent. average pay is $6.93 a week. These stores go in for the boy method of employing men. Boys' wages have no reference to the fact the person receiving them may be a married man. Often they receive $5 to $6 a week. less than a boy's wages. "T.. AL- A __ . . ' !Hamilton, hotel workers. 66 hours. CIR A- .n. .... . - . V-,_'.,. .v Ilvula. .9154". renetang, box makers, $4.50 for a full week: Chatham. brick makers. 60 hours $9.50; Toronto. drug clerks, 75 hours, averaging less than $10; Sault Ste. Marie, store employees, " to 83 a week. "In Ontario chain stores 25 per cent. ff,,tlr employees average $6.32 85 to 88; Windsor, hotel workers, 70 hours. $5 to 89; Windsor, engi- neers. 60 to 100 hours, 812 to $15; Hamilton. implement company em- ployees. 48 hours, $12.24; Penetang. 22x makers, $4.50 for a full week; Hunters Must Display Badge While Shooting To Show License Paid la. been closed seasons for this ani- mal, and that they were now plen- tiful. The Indians were not trap- ping to any great extent and it was further suggested that an area be alloted exclusively to them. Legal representatives of the Hudson's Bay Co., asked the com- mittee to consider an open season on beaver. It was pointed out that for the past four years there has Warm praise. however, was given the committee, Mr. Nixon and his Deputy, James Taylor, for their efforts on behalf of fish and name and their conservation. Con- fidence was expressed in the policy of the Department of Game and Fish under the present Adminis- tration. A delegation from the Ontario Hunters' Game Protective Associa- tion asked for various changes in existing laws covering wild life, and when the button idea was broached. Mr. Nixon said it would be put into effect. The Minister recalled that the issuing of a but- ton with a hunting license had been tried before and discontinued a few years ago. Farmers would be in a position to know if sportsmen on their land , were entitled to shoot game, if the , button was worn by the huntsmen. it was explained. At present farms ers had no way of knowing wheth-' er hunters were entitled to hunt} ,as the man with the gun did not) ihave to produce his license if he: did. notwish to do so. . Commercial raising of pheasants was not wholly approved. and the fifty-fifty law regarding the shoot- ing of does and bucks also came in for criticism. Additional game wardens were asked by the protective association and some criticism was voiced by one of the speakers over the use of Provincial Police as game war- dens. It was claimed that the number of wardens was inade- quate in many areas. Would Trap Beaver. H. C. Nixon. Minister of Fish and Game, told the Fish and Game Committee of the Legis- lature yesterday. Badges Once Used. Farmers Will Have Way of; Knowing Whether or Nof Sportsmen Have Righf fof Hunt on Land Hunters in Ontario will be re- quired to wear a button which will signify that they have paid the required fee for the license issued by the Government, Hon.