gy 48 PAGES YEAR 86---No, 185. 0. 0. AGKENIIE LIKELY T0 LEAD The Liberals in the House THI Mackenzie King Gets Seat. SESSION OF PARLIAMENT WILL LIKELY LAST ABOUT SIX WEBKS, The Liberals May Not Make Any Ar rangements For Saw Offs In the Bye-Elections, : Ottawa, Aug. 12.---Hon, MacKenzie King, the new leader of the Liberal "party, Is moving to an office in the House of Commons adjoining that of D, D. McKenzie, Mr. McKenzie will continue to occupy the room of the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier until Mr. King gets a seat in Parliament and it'is anticipated that he will be ask- ed by the parliamentary party amd will «consent to act as 'House leader 'during the interregrum. No definite arrangement as to a constituency for the new leader has yet been made but it is stated that séverel seats have been offered him and developments are expected this week. * 'Sir Henry Drayton, the new Fin- "ance minister, is. winding up 'his ho- Ildays. The general expectation here is that Sir George Foster will soon : Tetire and that North Toronto will be i open and Sir Henry will seek eolec- tion there. By the operation of the new Franchise Act, however, the de- lays are such that the new minis. ters cannot be returned, even by ac- ¢lamation, in time for the opening of Parliament On September 1st. Hon. Dr. Tolmie, the new minister of agriculture, arrived yqsterday af- ternoon from Victoria and has been sworn in. With the Prime minister leaving this week to be away ten days, further Cabinet changes may be delayed and they are likely to occur piecemeal. The Premier 8 keeping in toueh with his own caunsel on the subject. ' The coming session of Parliament Y {11 lagt about six weeks, if not more. by Apart rom the ratification of the \ Feace Treaty, other legislation will be 'presented to keep things going and incidentally to earn a full in- demnity. 7 It is reported that after the ses~ 'sion, the Premier, will take a pro- fonged holiday of several months far away from' the cares of office, but the story. could not be confirmed to< Gay no such arrangement' having made as yet. . 1 Liberal circles it is stated that no arrangements for saw-offs in bye elections will be made. THE LA J BOR PARTY' WERE IN FAVOR Profiteering on Food Stuffs Will Be in Great that 'profiteering in food stuffs was res- Ponsible for the social unrest and | discontent, passed on the. second reading the government bill: provid- ing for prosecution and ties fo )ersons guilty of profi . Il was supported on the reading : passage Sir Auckland who is° 'bill for government said that mea- Sure would have its effect upon pro- fit g. The nl oe er } urer jorthe. ad 'told him he was sahazied of the [i ¢ profits he was making. He sdded that shoes, which sold at wholesale at from 15 to 26 shillings, retailed at from 50 to 80 a : } The bill is now in hand of a com- x mittee of the whole house prepara ry to bringing it up on final pase "The bill provides for the es- jhment of a central authority to Ath those spec lek of life. CIC NON 5 IN SESSION The Delegates Arc Gathering From Far And From Near. WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR MAYOR BOUCHARD OF ST. HY- ACINTHE, QUE., REPLIES. He Thought Thdt in This Time of Unrest the Municipal Forces Might Help in Bringing About Conteng~ ment--The Various Reparts Pre- sented, The nineteenth annual convention of the Union of Canadian' Muniei- palities was opened at the City Hall on Tuesday morning with a gratify- ing! representation of delegates pres- ent At nine o'clock John Ferguson, Mayor of North Bay, was the first delegate to register, and he was fol- lowed soon after by Mayor. Newman of Kingston. It was expected that delegates would arrive continually during the day and that there would be a large mumber at the dinner at the Randolph Hotel to-night. At ten o'clock the executive con- sidered plans for the convention and at eleven o'clock the first business session began. On behalf of the City Couueil and the citizens of King- ston His Worship Mayor Newman welcomed the delegates to the city in a neat speech. He referred to the histordéal traditions of the city and pointed out that the eivic authorities considered it a great honor when the Union of Canadian Municipalities ac- cepted their invitation to make the Limestone City their meeting place. He trusted that their meetings would be profitafle and' that considerable enjoyment would come from the en- tertainment as well as from the busi- ness. In conclusion he gave the dele- gates the freedom of the city and cordially welcomed them within its boundaries. Mayor Harold Fisher, Ottawa, re- plied to the welcome, In his presidential address His Worship T. D. Bouchard, Mayor of Bt. Hyacinthe, referred .to the gal- lant part that Canadians had played in 'bringing the the war to a Success fal conclusion. - He spoke of the me- entous times in which we are now lying and of the restless condition of the misses. do But these are the necessary 'evils were -to accompany the great war," said His Worship. "As presi dent of the Union of Canadian Muni- clpalities I thank God and the Al- lied armies that we have in the Brit- ish Empire to meet them with: the soul-uplifting Victory and not with the mind-depressing Defeat." Turning his attention to the future His Worship concisely delineated th problems which must now be fa in the period of reconstruction and rdevelopment. = 'Our soldiers = have won the battle on the war fields and through their activity the roars of the guns haye been silenced; our -ieaders of public thought, our states- men will have to win the economic battles brought about hy the 'born enemies of public order, private greed, individual or class egotism. nd { After, but not until after, this last battle has been fought to a finish . {shall we be in a position sto partake all the fruits of the Great Vie- « Mayor Bouchard touched upon the problem of conciliating : labour and capital and pointed out that the war had taught the masses the possibil- ties of Might as a means to an end. Without the recoguition of the dan- &ers of this method the economic life of the country might be brought to col and he urged moderation and tion, & X Discussing the remedies that might be employed for bringing about "it is out of the qu | | stable conditions His Worship said.|' that we oe] The Daily KINGSTON, itish Wh TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1919, ONTARIO, i WHEN LI John D. Rockefeller, Jr. King (in centre): and Arch mines, This photograph was take & was associated with the : n Kin : res {1 o-Day's Special Edition The Whig's "Bigger Kingston Edi- tion," which is today placed in the hands of its readers, marks a dis- tinct departure in newspaper circles for the city. When the new press was installed, the Whig felt that it Was 'an occasion worthy of celebra- tion, and this, coupled with the fact that this is the twenty-Afth anniver- sary of the Whig in its present pre- mises, gave the idea for this edition, The title "Bigger Kingston Edition," was chosen because we believed that Kingston is on the eve of a better day, that a period of intense growth is ahead of the city, and that the af- termath of war fn Kingston means greater prosperity to all its citizens. Therefore this title was conceived, and the idea was worked out along]. the lines showi by the contests of this edition. i The keynote of the whole edition fs originality. Never before have so many facts and figures, and so many special' articles regarding the city been published in any single news paper edition. For this reason we feel confident that readers will re- -cognize that there has been a tre- mendous amount of labour expends ed in its production. local newspaperdom, and on this ce} casion tliat aim has been well attain ed. Whatever special editions may be published in the near or the dis tant future, this editfon which is pub-| lished to-day stands alone for origin: ality, for nd facts, for its boosting and advertis- ing value to Kingston, and for its recognition of the possibilities of the city in the future, = i Toronte, Aug. C. Pratt, MP, : "lamstio 'of opinion that we should ims tely have a great Conserv: . vention in Ontario, not only to ect a leader, but in order may place the Co the forefront with a gram as in the days BERAL LEADER BROUGHT OA TOGETHER ie. Dennison English mind as Canada that it is not always easy to remember here that at home he Is the leader of a political party against which establish gathering strength. prof tion und or lite tainly it will sleutlon, of a uegeseor wi nfluenc: in the Empire h er and by his political record. Con- sequently r here is. not only legitimate but the Shlistion 8 wealth - of historical great inheriténc 12. ~Lieut.-Col. A. Coa PITAL AND LABOR (on right) , Hon. W. L. Mackenzie . 2 representative .o miners at Frederick, Colorado), dressed A on one of the a few years ago, when Mr. Rockefeller Foundation. BORDEN VERSUS KING London Times Discusses Premier and Laurier's Successor 4 London, Aug. 12.--The Times in an editorial states: "The election of Hon, W: L. Mac- kenzie King as the suceessor of Sir Wilfrid Laurier is 'an event of great importance to the Dominion and 1s also of great imperial interest. Can- adian politics are no longer a matter of indifference in this country. That is part of our deeds of the Canadian troops. From their showing on the baftleffelds an abundant political begins to appear and Premier Bor- den prepared the way for the reap- ing by his eminent representation of Canada in the council chamber of the Allied nations. admiration of the harvest already + So secure in his position in the representative or ed opposition may be "We shall not bable duration of the oe dorah Pb 6 influsnioe and before the worla interest in. these points of intelligent citizen- The Times attributes to the new imagination and 'ldeallsm and " thinks he sta; The aim of of the Whig is to lead in all things in a Capt. many | Ce Cape and will certain. maintain, yuimpaired his political al a p cnlate on' the| d for instance by the MORE INTIMACY WITH BASH Is What Canada Gen. Sir tae ok, ODERSTAND THE BETTE BUT NOT SURE THEY LIKE THEM ANY MORE Currie Bails for Canada--More Co. operation. Réjjuired Between the Canadians and the British, Liverpool, Aug. 12. -- "I don't know whether we like you better than before the war, but we under- stand you better," was the frank comment of Lieut.-Gen. Sir Arthur Currie, who commanded the Canad- fan Corps, or embarking homeward bound. "I think we respect each other more, but I don't think we like each other as well as we would like to do, We have not taken® each other into the family as it were. We want greater' intimacy and understanding between the people of the Mother Country and the colonials. "I am glad te know that Canadian soldiers are taking with them wives from this country. In my opinion, there are too many people living in English cities. More co-operation, more national discipline and more self-sacrifice and determination will bring about better understanding be- tween us." . No Formal Farewells London; Aug. 12. -- Gen. and Lady Currie left England on Satur- day aboard the Caronmia, which car- ried also 3,000 Canadians from both Dominion and Imperial units. The Canadian Corps Commander left London Wednesday 'without any for- mal farewells, although a month ago he and Lady Currie lunched with their Majesties at Buckingham Pal- ace. Their last two days were spent among Lady Currie's relatives in Nottinghamshire. As he stepped @board the Caronia at the Huskis- son dook, Liverpool, Gen. Currie wa# recognized and heartily greeted by many soldiers. Local reporters sub- sequently interviewed the General, who made a pleasant reference to English hospitality to Canadian sol- He 8lso expressed the opinion that Canadians would doubtless I> ] general observations. He told Canadian Press that he expect- to go to Ottawa direct and then fulfil his Toronto engagements on August 30th. He trusts he will be spared much ~making. . Majors Willis, O'Conner, ¥. W. Miller and R. O. Bennett of his staff 'travel with Gen. Currie. 16 references to his leav- léc-{ing appear in several of Saturday pn {night's papers. MILNER'S OXFORD SPEECH. -| Emphasized The f the s Independence o! ~ London, Aug. 12.--The Times' own correspondent quotes the Cape Times' comment on Lord Mil- ner's Oxford speech when His Lord- ship emphasized the position of in- dependence of the dominions within the League of Nations, "The independence which South Africa gained," says the Cape Times, 'Is a real and tangible thing which gues its being to the existence of the link with the British Empire. 'independence . for which some e cap: to develop and ruinous- y handicapped in the struggles going to be nationalized, Mr. s | going TO TRY EX-KAISER AT HAMPTON COURT London News Believes That Tribunal Will Meet in April. ------ London, Aug. 12.-- The Evening News declares that the trial of the former Kaiser of Germany will be held in Hampton Court and will be begun in April. The newspaper said that Lord Finlay, who will depart in a few days for a tour of the United Staths and Canada, likely will be presideht of the court which will sit in judg- ment of the former ruler of Ger many. Hampton Court is located on the Thames river about' one mile from the village' of Hampton, in Middle- sex County, some 15 miles south: west of London. It formerly was a royal palace, and was built in part by Cardinal Wolsey. Hampton Court is surrounded by a beautiful park five miles in circumstance. Lord Robert Bannatyne Finlay, ap- pointed Lord Chancellor in 1916, and & member of Parliament, is believed to be the Lord Finlay referred to as the probable presiding judge. TO TACKLE PROBLEM OF CROP FAILURE Two Ministers Are Leaving For West to Deal With Situation. Ottawa, Aug. 12.-- Hon. Arthur Meighen, Minister of the Interior, and Hon. J. A. Calder, Minister of Immigration and Colonization, who is also acting Minister of Agriculture, expects to leave for the West in a couple of days. The two ministers will proceed to Saskatchewan for the purpose of dealing with the situa- tion arising out of the crop failure in certain districts, more particular- ly in the district where there has been failure for 3 successive years. Many requests has been recéived from the west that representatives of the Government should go west and per- sonally take up the matter of relief. The Ministers' will return to the capj- tal before the opening of Parliament on September 1st. "FIVE TOWNS" ENJOY BIG POTTERY BOOM British Trade Increas- Ing in This Tilustry Since Armistite. London, Aug. 12.--Lovers of Ar- nold Bennett's "Old Wives' Tales" will rejoice in the knowledge that the Five Towns are enjoying a pottery trade boom, the like of whieh has not been had for many years. ; For, five years Germany and Aus tria, who were the biggest competi tors, have been shut out from thé principal markets of the world. During those five years circum stances prevented much overseas trade being dome by the British, but has been steadily increasing. Ameri. ca and Canada are the biggest buy- ers. The potteries are one place where unemployment does not exist. YORKSHIRE STRIKE FIGHT TO A FINISH Coal Controller Tells Men "Their Demands Will Not Be Conceded. AA London, Aug. 12.--There is ap- parently 'going to be a fight to a finish in the strike of the 200,000 Yorkshire miners. The coal ¢on- troller 'yesterday told the men's leaders it was impossible to concede their demands. To do so, he said, would mean a strike in every coal field in the country for similar con- cessions. No further conferences with a view to arriving at a settle. ment have been arranged. It ig be- last another fortnight. Already a quarter:of a million pounds sterling have been spent in strike pay. WILL BE NATION ALIZED. The Grand Trunk R. R. To Be Taken : re a betting man I 4 the GTR today is $10,000,000 19 Heved the strikers' funds will only * The : 0 aa and several [i » het follow. & | PAGES 3348 | OPENS PLAN OF RETRENCAML "- CHANCELLOR TO. CONTRO NEW EXPENDITURE AND CUT OLD ESTIMATES The London. Papers are Dealing With the Warning of Bankrupt. ey =-Examples of Wilful Squan. dering by Bureaucracy. London, Aug. 12,-- The papers are taking up more fully the warn: ing of Rt. Hon. Austen Chamber: lain, Chancellor of the Exchequer. that the country is heading straight, for bankruptey. The London Times parliamenta correspondent says. oa enough, that * the House of Com- mons spent part of an afternoon in Passing financial expenditures of £4,600,000 and that the same thing has. gone on day after day since the present Parliament assembled. As no House of Commons ever respond: ed so readily to requests for fresh money grants, the correspondent de- clares that the Commons mus§ share with the Government the res: Ponsibiiity for "our terrific expendi- ure," The same writer says that the re- port of the select committee on na- tional expenditure will be publish ed shortly and is understood to con: tain 'astonishing revelations" of the Way money was spent in the closing stages of the war. "During the last week," he con cluded, "the cabinet became thor oughly alarmed at the financial pos ition, and it is said that the Prime Minister is. personally taking up the question of retrenchment. As an outcome of recent cabinet conferen+ ces there is reason to believe that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will receive powers, not only for th control of new exependiture, but fi the cutting down of "old. Hé may be able to show some results in the autumn, when he will submit revise. ed estimates for the navy, army and air force. It is confidently stated that all three departments will be required to make heavy reductions in their estimates, which were or- iginally submitted 'for the financial year." ~ In {ts editorial columns the Times again hits out against the Government for extravagance. Re. ferring to Lloyd George's statement in the Commons on Thursday that it was the Government's business tu see that the "present gigantic expen diture" should be cut down at tae earliest possible moment, the Times s: since the armistice was signed trade gy { "It will not be cut down by words and we await some practical indica- tion 'of the stéps which the Govern- ment propose to take inorder to check departmental extravangance. It they would give one small sign, it they would abolish ruthlessly and instantly even . ome of the mény sources of waste through which they are exhausting the nation's finances they might again receive some por tion of the confidence now denied them, i "So long as the ministers meet in a spirit of truculent defiance, every attempt to stop wastefulness, the gulf which separates them from the public will steadily widen. = Every squandering on the part of the burs saucracy." } NEWS IN BULLETIN, Guelph voted on Monday by a largs majority for public o' of rad- {al lines. » i Tg a Sh tober on Teahor to he Dit was jod a Bay. Savers sthor Arias vaPl e London police seized « Aitio police rom quan- | Tha Prince of Wales i nce ales landed at Top day, arr ) Bay, Nid, and spent & tow hours. "He wil ive t St. Johns Tuesday. large majority' o bil providing for day brings fresh examples of wiltul a « passed by a