Ive , 1917. It is nol a war time re- THE BRITISH WHIG be 1917. a ue 85TH YEAR Published Dally snd Semi-Weekiy by THE BRITISH WHIG PUBLISHING CO, LIMITED, J. a. Ellott . leman A. Guild .. President "Editor and Managing- Director. atiephones: Business Office Editorial Rooms "a Job Office ... , SUBSCRIPTION HATES (Daily Edition) year, delivered in city year, if paid in advance .. year, by mall to rura; oMoces' year, to United States (Bemi-Weekly HKdition) One year, by mail, cash 00 One year, if not paid in advande i 50 One year, to United States .. $1.60 Bix and three months pro rata. MONTREAL REPRESCNTATIVE R. Bruce Owen .. 3 St. Peter St. F.H. Northrup, 225 Fir re New York F.R.Northrup, 1510 Ass'n Bldg. C hioago «os B43 «229 «+292 -- 38 4 gi 18 One One One One Letters to the Editor are published only over the actual name of the writer Attached Is one 'of 'the best job printing offices in Canada. The circulation of THE BRITISH Whig is authenticated by the ABC Audit Bureau of SC reulations. We see the Kaiser's finish! A New-man has entered the mayor- alty arena, i 1 ¥ Smash the military machine. is democracy's object. It's a long, long way to Tipperary, but we're almost there. One bold paragrapher puta it: "Out! flew health and influenza." Victory bonds ft is hoped will put the Kaiser into bonds. Buy them! Victory bonds will soon make the Kaiser abandon the personal pro- noun "1." a "I told you so," club to press into Germany is exclusiVe to those who buy Victory bonds. The Detroit Free Press . remarks that "the clown prince is now the only real rival of the Sphinx." dial Shorn of all her allies, the Ger- man empire is passing into the final phase of hef military death struggle. Thrift and a good reputation are the best capital. You can best prac- tice thrift to-day by buying Victory bonds. ten The kaiser now wants] to be the president of Germany. He won't' even be allowed to remain as a resi- dent of Germany. i The subjugation of France was oe-, complished in 1871 at Versailles. The humiliation of Germany should be ac-|388inst the shortage of 'fuel fonr appears to be inevitable. complished in 1919 at Berlin. We notice one thing about this in- fluenza epidemic, memarks the Hous- ton Post; the doctors who prescribe are getting much more. of uithey than those who prescribe castor oll. espe onesie psn. St. Thomas doctors attribute the very small death rate there to abstin-| ence from inoculation, while in other cities doctors endorse the use of serum. When authorities disagree, what is the public to do? 3 "Dus to the prevailing epidemle, Saskatchewan has rescinded the law which made it necessary to secure a prescription 'trom a doctor in order : ie on procure spirits. for medicinal pur- Perhaps the doctors were suf- 4 of 'the' war, that win MIS energies toward securing ol een i Srl ina were in existence at . This ' cord that Canada of the . chamber of The council shipping of ed a resolution trging the Allies to retain in their possession after the war ¢ll the German ships which have been seized. The argument is that ithe Allfes will be short of merchant ships and that; while Germany can- not make restitution of all shipping sunk, she should be made to make restitution in kind so far as possible. PRISONS AND REFORMATORIES. The annual report of the Inspector of prisons and reformatories in On- tario for the year ending October 31st, 1917, contains most valuable information in the form of crime sta- titics which shed light upon the pre- vailing social conditions. The \in- spector. is to be commended for 'the thoroughness and care displayed in the preparation of the report. Not omly are the figures available for every year since 1868, but a compari- son is given of commitments in 'the years 1916 and 1917 showing the in- crease or decrease. In nearly every Judicial district of the province there was a notable decrease; but at Ot- tawa, Sandwich and Toronto there was an inerease over the previous year. While" at Toronto 557 more males were committed there were 414 fewer females. There was a to- tal decrease of 4,723 commitments during the year, and a decrease in the number sentenced of 1,497. The table of convictions for drunk- enness shows the number of commit- ments for every year since 1889. In nearly every county and district the 3! decrease in 1917 was large, but King- ston holds the record for the pro- vince, showing a decrease of 623 com- imitments. - In a few places there was an increase, Ottawa and Toronto showing the largest. The total de crease was 2,738. There is no doubt but that the de- erease in commitments for drunken- ness bears an important relation to the decrease in all the other crimes, and shows clearly the great benefit of prohibition. If the decrease in commitments for drunkenness stood alone and there were no correspond- |; ing decrease in other crimes the re- lation of alcohol to crime would not be so apparent and we would be jus- titied in attributing crime to natural viciousness. But when we consider that the decrease in convictions in this province is equal to the total population of the Dominion peniten- tiaries at the end of the same year, the importance of prohibition cannot be too strongly emphasized on the ground 'of economy alone, to say nothing 'of the decrease in the numn- ber of potential criminals. 7 Prohibition marks an epoch in the social life of Canada. Its continu- ance it is to be hoped will greatly re- duce the cost of the administration of "Justice, the maintenance of insti- tutions for criminals and insane and give the rising generations a chance to develop normally into manhoood and womanhood. THE FUEL SITUATION. Owing to the diverse statements "T1ssued by {the various fuel controil- ers, the dealers and the press, tie public may be pardoned for not knowing just where "it is at." But the inhospitable (Canadian 'winter is near at hand, and the situation must be squarely faced and all poss- 'ible safeguards taken, to provide that It is, therefore, pertinent to inquire what jibe the conditions as they exist to- i i : | { Mr. Garfield, fuel controller in the United States, is of the opinion 'that the increased production of jamthracite coal has virtually elimi- nated the possibility of a coal fam- ine this winter. The consideration {which he has shown to the claims of Canada for an equitable supply of coal are deeply appreciated ia this country. he rigors of Te Canadian winter climate assured, pre-war days, a fixed and -- able market for the outpwt of tha American mines. Tha. condition will réturn with the return of peace. In the meantime, however, the war and the. consequent increased de- Imands of American industries have changed the situation. The Can- adidn. supply - has been curtailed, through stern' mecessity, and we across the border to minister to our iavants as long as the home supply remains unsatisfied. Central Can- ada must needs look to the Pennsy!- vanla fields for Its supply of coal The Canadian fuel controller is aware of 'this fact, and has devoted for 'country as fair a supmy of coal : anthracite, i t some time compared with 4,208,862 in 191%; or other during he mouth ity, th Sapna «quantities received > Great Britain has adopt-| cannot rightly expect our friends. keep our peopl trial punposes alloted 185,000 ous coal. It is as tario and Q this year not the tonnage received in normal years. The sup- ply, however equal to the re- quirements, sad rigid conservation of coal is n ssary. The publicare d of fuel in-- problem is not rather one of is en. home to has been of bitumin- that On- allotments far is not urged « to realize one of got comf but not freeziu while thi war It should al be the more af citizens who can afford to Huy coal in plenty, that they shonlk leaders in the They shoull as little that the brought fuent the campaig fuel endeavor anthracite less fortan- le to get adequate sup- plies Such a course, pursued by people of would an evi- if good, sound citizenship as possible, sq ate may 'means, be Here And Over There, {Goderich Signal) in Canada we are with the Spanish the boys are '4 Here quite a time while over there" ing the German flee. The . Blue Danuhe, (New York Sun) With the rrénch briagmg the river at points all ks ports, the bluer than ever. "fu," See- Danube must be Popular Doctors. . (Houston Post) We notice owe thing about this influenza epidemic. The doctors who preseribe whiskdy are getting much more of the practice taan those who prescribe castor oid The Good Old Days, (Arkansas Gazette) Only a few years ago every hog-kilking time rolled around the farmer sent his neighbors little gift of =: fo an ribs 'worth about $1,600 per gi in the present mar- ket . ! time Not Worth Hoo king. (Montreal Star) For thirty yea e Geymauns have been shouting Hoch the Kaiser and now when they would like to change their: words into action they find the goods are too damaged and out of date to be worth hocking. Distrusts German Race. (Woodstock Sentinel-Review) Supposing Germany were able 16 present herself to-morrow as a demo- cratic nation freed from the influ- ences of the Hehougzollerns and the enatic Germany would be any less a war-loving nation than the Germany that planned and willed the war? Garman engineers structed submarines as , iron-clad cruisers. They are 340 feet Jeng and of about 2,000 tons, The vessels ( carry eighty men. | have 'con- For imdus- | having| ® and the Rumanians closing | TRE ASON of irhey with Ger ON TRIAL FOR X- Premier Calllaux with cons eparate pedce | A Mother's Address to the Kaiser. I made him mine in pain and fright, | The only little lad I've got, And sat up, aching in the night, Te mind him in his baby cot And when I rocked him on my knee, And sang the way a mother sings, And watched him smiling up at me I ne gave a thought of wars or kings ver I'd hear his prayers, and smack him good, And watch him learning miles } Of all his mother ever could And when he was a man, I tried Not to forget that he was grown, And did, not keep him by my side All BF my very own: And neanwhile, YOU were on your throne ahead, And now he's gone, T helped him go. I couldn't choose ,| whole militarist faction what guaran-| tee would the AMies have that demo- To the score of all you' vé grabbed, It seems I lose But don't you think vou've done so well, Who stole my one, fight hell you, when \done, Will live to curse the day vou stole My only son son He'll for me--he'll fight like And are down and you A.M. I { Mont des Cats, Belgium, Aug, 1916 "Be Alsy." TM you can't be aisy,' just get one tin of "Keating's." It kills Flies, Fleas, Moths, Cockroach- es, Mosquitoes, and all kinds of "Creepies."" Of all druggists, gro- cers, general stores, ete. Tins only, We, 25¢, 36e. Harold F. 0, Limited, Toronto, Canada. A A At AEN A AN AN Ny Nr Se Rippling Rhymes way, restored, they'll and truce; let Russia did, and would be sane and wise. strike and show the folks what war's allied guns; down German roads we away our guns, until they get their breath, when, new crusade of death. way the Teut who has Some things to say of armistice Rhine on end, and grieve a lot of Huns. THE PEACE CAMPAIGN The allies" victories increase, and Kaiser Bill will talk of peace, the boon he's longing for; delegates will say, ] and end this beastly war?" and spinless "Why not let Whilhelm have his Oh, yes, let's put and gossip with the Huns, with their energy usher in, with brand and sword, a By all means let us meet half and sit ug forget how he led (there is no truth beneath his hide), and turn some twaddle loose. Let us forget the Prussian's crimes, all historic times, no parallel, say men, and talk of, peace and kindred boons, and liverwurst and beer and prunes, until we're tricked again. package Russia got when she gave ear to German rot, and banked on. German which have, in We've seen the should do as skid--it | les; and we in the diteh like Russia But it will be a little while before the Teut" S| entrancing smile can put us in a trance; some German towns we'll have to been like among the towns of France. | We'll have to show the placid Fritz how sc enery is blown to bits by modern | 'Il have to wend, and stand the river -- WALT MASON." HOME, SWEET. HOME, IN FRANCE brooding My one's another { and he the only | Ritchie and § sole agents for | WHEN YOU SUFFER -- a ---- -- BIBBYS Style Headquarters: Where Society Brand Clothes Are Sold 2Pfor |... heels. SEA A WW 0 5 SF A os BL 5 A One hundred dozen eollars. est shapes; all sizes, 13 to 16. Special Sale Special, 3 pairs for .. .. .. 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