ALLEN TO-DAY Norma Talmadge i "The Eternal Flame" The Baily Briti ; Whig ALLEN |. TO-DAY > Norma Talmadge 'mn "Te Eternal Flame" SAAN, YEAR 80; No. 245, "MY SWORD IS INMY HAND," KEYNOTE OF THE FAREWELL Of Lloyd George to a Great Throng At St Pancras Railway Station, London. The Ex-Premier's Colleagues Tell Why They Kept Faith With Him--They Pay High Tribute to His Great London, Oct. 20.--"My sword in my hand," was the keynote of the farewell address of ex-Premier Lioyd George to a great throng which gath. ertd at St. Pancras station to-day as he left for Leeds where he delivers an address tomorrow. "I thank you," for coming to cheer me on my pil- ~ grimage. The burden is off my shoulders, but my sword is In my . hana." + mses His Colleagues Tribute. London, Oct. 20.--Late last night following a manifesto from the Un- Jonist. ministers was issued from 11 'Downing street in support of Lloyd George. In part it said: : "The dtetsion reached to-day at [the meeting in the Carlton Club made ~ it necessary for us to hand our re- signations to the prime minister. Jt is true the resolution upon which "tht decision was taken did got con- tain terms such as might have been modified so as to secure an agree- ment, but it was made absolutely plain in the course of the discussion that its authors regarded it as in- volving us all in an undertaking that here and now we should give . motice to the prime minister that in Bo circumstances would the Con- servative party, if it res®a with them, consent to his retaining the ~ premiership after a successful elec- tion, However much he and his party might have contributed to the j re- London, Oct. 20.--Reports indic- _ Bting that the ex-German Kaiser had married fo-day, which flew thick and fast in Buropean capitals, was set at Test when word was redelved from Doorn that Wilhelm had merely. in- scribed at the registrar's office that he would be married November 5th. ~The first cable received hére from ~ & Doorn newspaper corresponlent, stated: "To-day Kalser Bridegroom', A subsequent cable read: ."Kaiser ©ofMiclally inscribed at the registrar's office at Dobrn that marriage would take place November." APPEAL FOR SUFFERERS The eontributions that are passing * through the Whig office for the suf- ferers through the Northern Of- - tario fire, show how genuinely sym- pathetic Kingstonians are in helping } relieve distress. Much more is and an early response is be- 4 t for relief is absblutely vo guired to prevent suffering. Further are: {ously acknowledged . 4.8. H............. .. Yours Truly.... .. . ©. E. Richmond, Selby, Ont. Mise Switzer .. .... .. .. Harold A. Godwin..,, .. friend *...... .... .... 100 "MM. G. Johnston ...... .. 5.00 Total.... ¢.vc oo... ..$1,077.73 Premier King has no comment to ie on the British crisis, b 059.25 2.50 1.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 Services. sult. Of such a message we could not be the bearer. Incalculable fprvice in War. "The prime minister, in our judg- | ment, rendered incalculable service to this country during the war. With high courage and resource he de- voted himself to the single object of achieving 'victory. In that purpose and those exertions many of us hore a part. The problems which have required solution since the armistice are hardly less grave than those which preceded it. Trade dispute, chronic unemployment, financial stringency on an alarming scale, revolutionary activities and recur- rent European crises presented a series of problems, the like of which never before haye confrontéd a Brit- ish (fovernment. Through the whole of this period most of us shared the anxieties and labors of the prime minister, and we desire expressly to record our unanimous view that his resource, energy and patriotism were as strongly exhibited during this per- lod as during the war itself. None the less there has been no difference between us on matters of principle lor policy." Will Stand by Irish Treaty, London, Oct. 20.--Just after he resigned the premiership of Great Britain, Lloyd George telegraphed President Cosgrave of the Dail Eir- rean, informing him of his action and assuring the Irish statesman that the Anglo-Irish treaty would not be compromised. MURDER MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLYED It Is Said an Arrest Will Be Made at an Early . Date. New Brunswick, N.J. Oct. 20. -- The Hall-MIlls murder mystery has been solved and the alleged slayers are "virtually in a state of "secret arrest," under-+eontinuous surveil- lance of detectives, it was reported here today. Prosecutor Stricker, while not confirming this, admitted "decided progress had been made in the last week." The very fact that there was less feverish activity among prosecutors Beekman and Stricker and the de- tectives and Investigators that are aiding in the case, was also taken to béar out this belief. The whole ate mosphere about the court houss seemed to portend an actual arrest would be made very soon. The lull in activity was taken to mean that the investigators had about closed in on the person to whom the lates: clues point as the slayer of the min- ister and choir singer who were found slain on the unoccupied Phil. lips farm nearly five weeks ago. In spite of the protestations of Mrs. Hall, the wealthy widow of Rev. Mr. Hall, who was twelve years his senior, that she is satistied that her husband never was unfaithful, it has been disclosed that the minis- ter and his wife had quarrelled over his attentions to Mrs. Mills. Miss Florence North, attorney for Charlotte Mills, daughter of. the slain woman, alleged that the minis. ter and his wife were estranged a week or ten days before Rev. Mr. Hall was murdered. -------------- Killed In Mine Explosion, McCurtain, Okla, Oct. 20.--Eight men were killed and four were badly injured in an explosion of gas in the Progressive coal company's mine, a mile and a helf north of McCurtain this morning. gston Elections Hereafter To Be eld on the First Monday of December 'Kingston municipal elections be held hereafter on the first f, ms allowed by statute. The fi- committee decided upon this 0 at its meeting Thursday at, and a by-law will be passel the city council Monday next to 8 this change effective. Interest he municipal elections has dc¢- sed here so noticeably during few years that members of ice committee decided :ne d come for a change of date, though' that by holding them a month earlier a revival of the oldtime interest may take place. Kingston's elections had always been held on the first Monday of January. Then a change was made, So that they would be held oh New Year's day. That change was & move in the wrong the people here did not like muniel- pal contests on the New Year holi- day. The vote polled last year was small as the result. ; The by-law to be presented. to the city council on Monday " will fix the date of this year's non date of election for lot IN THE HALLS OF QUEEN'S The Curtis Memorial Scholar- ship Award Made---Two Tled For the Prize. The announcement of the award the summer school scholarships has been made at Queen's. The Curt- is memorial scholarship has been awarded to Miss Viola B., McLean, Wallace, N.S., and to J. A. Part- ridge, Toronto. Both were found to have equivalent standing: and the prize is being divided between the two. The Western Canada Summer echool prize of $25 has been won by Miss Winnifred A. Martin, Edmon- ton, Alta. The successful students are expected to be at the convoca- tion this evening to recelve the awards, The Curtis memorial scholarship is being awarded for the first time. It is awarded not, only for academic standing determined by the ' staff, but the recipient is also chosen by the student committee, part of the standard being determined on the service rendered to the eummer school and to the promotion of athlet- ics. Miss Martin, the winner of the special prize, was captain lof the lad- fies' team which won the Dominion baseball' championship last spring. She js attending Queen's this sess- ion. This evening's is the first convoca- tion at which there has been laurea- tion of graduates at a fall convoca- tion. hme of the summer school graduates will be present to receive degrees, "| township. direction, for PRINCE HIROHITO The heir to the throne of Japan, who is to visit Canada in the early spring, just prior to his. wedding. British Remove Flag of Soviet Constantinople, Oct. 20.--The Soviet diplomatic. - delegation today demanded an explanation from Great Brtiain, following the action of British officers in removing the flag from the Russian legation. * In case a satisfactory explanation is not forthcoming, the Soviet repre- sentatives will demand thelr passports. 00sec ttre ttt ee A VESSEL UPSETS : 2 WOMEN DROWNED 8t. John, N.B,, Oct. 20.-- The passenger steamer Dream upset and sank in St. John river this morning. Two wo- men passengers are reported drowned. QPP Pere tee * » * + * * + + + + + ° » S202 00000002042 Alienated the Affections Of Farm Hand's Wife Petérbomo, Oct. 20.--At the sittings of the fall assizes Edward Jones, a farm band, was awarded $1,000 dam- ages and costs against Alexander Dévis, a farmer dving in Harvey Jones had claimed the sum of $5,000, alleging that Davis had alienated the affections of his wife. The case was dealt with by Justice Middleton without a jury. In April, 1922, Jones signed an agreement releasing Davis from any rights or causes of action, and re- ceived $50 to bind the barggin. In bis suit against Davis plaintiff coa- tended that this release had been obtained from him by freud and mis- representation, and that Davis had teken advantage of Jomee' illiteracy. Adopted Eight-Hour Day, Springfield, Mass., Oct. ® convention of bricklayers, masons and plasterers union for United Stat- es and Canada last night adopted an eight-hour day instead of nine as at present, after a stormy session. Macleod, Alta., of slaying nations for Novembgr 27th and tha| 'Li : 20.~The |. Mrs. Mary Joy, found gullty at] NO CHANGE LOOKED FOR In Progressive Leadershi Till Atter Next Session. | ReRENEN OF CAERAR Is the Subject of Discussion, Bat It Is Not Believed Likely. Edmonton, Alta, Oct. 20 --While Hon. T. A. Crerar, leader of the Progressives, has hinted at nis pos- sible retirement from one of the re- sponsible positions he now holds, 1t is unlikely that there will be any change until at least, another federal session is over, is the opinion of D. L. Kelner, M.P. for East Edmon- ton, This member does not take much stock in the reports as to a Winni- peg conference and the reported res- ignation of the Progressive leader. It. appears that at the close of the last session at Ottawa, Mr. Crerar stated at the. conference of Progres- sive members that he could not go on indefinitely holling the position of leader as well as being head of the Grain Growers Limited. It was not stated, however, "which position the would relinquish, but sooner or later it would be necessary, At this meeting the possibility of a fusion with the Liberal party was also dis- cussed, but since that time nothing further has been done in the mat- ter. Mr. Kelner states that he has no knowledge of any conference to be held at Winnipeg, and feels that if such a meeting of western Progres- sives is to be held, he would know of METHODISM NOW IS MORE TOLERANT "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide"; Liberty in Plea= sures Recognized. Toronto, Oct. 20.--Canadian Meth- |: ddésm is now adopting a more modi- fied attitude toward amusements. Years ago there was a positive command in the Methodist discipline to the members to refrain from in- dulgence in cards, dancing or theatre. going. Later, there was a footnote appended to the discipline, replacing the barrier, and while leaving the matter to the individual conscience, its effect was unfavorable to "hese amusements. Now the church, instead of ban- ning amusements, calls on her peo- ple to use care and discrimination to distinguish between the wheat and the chaff. One of the final acts of the gemeral conferemce was to give approval to the following findings of the committee on the state of the whole work: "We desire to recognize the liberty of all people 10 a full measure in re- gard to all legitimate pleasures, and yet urge that in pursuing the things ol passing 'heppiness we do not let our liberty become a cause of offense to others, "We urge our people to exercise all care and discrimination dn all our amusements. ' "This is a pleasure-loving age, and our environment begets the disposi- tion to become careless om many things which mean much to the life and welfare of the church. | "The moving picture is a great means for education and inspiration and amusement, but here we also urge the need of the closest discrimi- nation. "We should approach all our amusements from the standpoint of their effect upon ourselves and our influence upon others." BE -- Crerar Maintains Stience. Winnipeg, Oct. 20.--Hon. T. A. Crerar, leader of the Progressive party, declined to make any state- ment on a despatch from Ottawa In a Winnipeg paper that he hal Leen offered a.seat in the cabinet. i esti * cae Bs KINGSTON, ONTARIO. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1922. LLOYD GEORGE MAY FORM COMBINED LIBERAL PARTY ONLY WOMEN OVER 30 CAN VOTE IN BRITAIN The British Elections Are Now All Held on the Same Day. Ottawa, Oct. 20.--The writs for the election of a new British parlia- ment are issued by the lord chancel- lor upon a warrant from the, sov- ereign-in-council. Formerly, British general elections used to be strung outover a period of two weeks, but since the Reform Act of 1918 the polls must be held in all the con- stituencies on the same day. The day of nomination is the eighth day after the date of the proclamation, announcing the calling of a new par- lament, and polling must take place on the ninth day after the day of nomination. The elections are held on the same fashion a8 our own, and despite the ardent efforts of the proportional representation society, the system of single members con- stituencies and single votes still pre- valls with a few exceptions. Pro- portional representation has been introduced in the special university seats, and some half a dozen of large towns, chiefly in Lancashire, are kept as two member constitu- encies like Ottawa and Halifax with us. Universal suffrage for males prevails but only women over thirty years of age can vote, PE -------------- A. BONAR LAW. Called upon by King George to form & new British Government. D. A. LAFORTUNE, K.C., DROPS DEAD IN COURT A The Liberal -Member for Jacques Cartier Dies Sud- denly in Montreal. Montreal, Oct, 20.--D. A. Lafor- fune, K.C., member of Parliament for Jacques Cartier, dropped dead yesterday afternobn in the court- house. Mr. Lafortune was one of the Crown prosecutors of Montréal. He was seventy-four wears of age, and started life as an errand boy and earned the money for his lgw studies by clerking in a grocery store. He subsequently became a wealthy man. In 1909 he carried Montcalm county in the Liberal interest, and was re- elected In 1911 In 1917 and again in 1921 he was elected in Jacques Cartier, EFFORT 10 STAMP OUT MONTREAL DRUG. TRAFF The Quebec Government to Introduce Radical Legis- lation Next Week. ps Quebec, Oct. 20.--The Provincial Government is to introduce radical legislation at the opening of the next session next week to deal with the drug problem in Montreal, Pre- mier Taschereau announced today. The intention of the government !s to prevent that city becoming head- quarters of a number of drug dis- tributors and an energetic move may be expected. It is understood that the federal government will al- low great liberty to the provincial R government to deal with this drug |gineer living in Brockville, | | badly burned. He was | question and a severe control will be exercised. Engineer fPverely Burned, ° Brockville, Oct. 20.--J. T. Wald- fen, a Grand Trunk locomotive en- was severely burned here about the hip | when & box of matches and a cellu- {loid comb In one of his pickets | | caught fire. In endeavoring to put out the fire one of his hands wag also able to leave e. 3 Scholls to be Rebuilt, Toronto, Oct. 20.--Hon. Dr. Grant, mainten- | chancellor of thelm of LAST EDITIUN, He Will Announce His London, Oct. 20.--Arthur Bonar Law started to choose his ministers today as Lloyd George considered the formation of a new centre parly which would combine all Liberals under his leadership. Lloyd George will announce his future plans at a speech at Leeds tomorrow, it was be- lieved. Bonar Law, who accepted condi- tionally the - invitation of King George to form a ministry, consuli- ed leaders of the Unionist party. whose bolt from the coalition gov- ernment yesterday caused the down- fall of Lloyd George, who was at the the government for six years. "The Canadian-born business man. who may become head of the next government, is to give a def- inite acceptance to his majesty if he is chosen leader of the Unionist party. Although this is taken as a foregone conclusion, it will not be kown definitely until the parliamen- tary unionists meet Saturday or Sunday. Pending the formation of a new government the coalition min- istry remains in control. In case Bonar Law is successful in forming a government, it is al- most assured that there will be a general election, Januafy or Febru- ary were variously mentioned as the months in which the general glec- tion may be held, but many were of the opinion that it would be called at a much sooner date. * Time for General Election. Three factors will be taken info consideration in selecting the time for a general election. These are: 1. The sooner the election is held, the less opportunity Lloyd George will have to form a strong centre party, which would include not only his own followers in the Liberal party, but those of various shades of Liberal opinion who are now identified with other parties. 2. In case the election is deferred the feeling of bitterness on the part of Austin Chamberlain and. other Georgian members of the Unionist party may be overcome, leading them to give whole-hearted support to their party. 3. The Irish constitution must be ratified by the parliament on De- cember 6th. Hence, if serious op- position to the ratification discloses itself in the country, it is likely the new government of Bonar Law will keep the present parliament in pow. er until after that date to assure ratification. Await Lloyd George's Speech. The whole country today awaited the speech of Lloyd George which he is scheduled to make tomorrow at Guild Hall in Leeds. On this oc« casion he is to make known his Looks on 34 Andrew Bonar Law Conditionally Ac Invitation to Form a Ministry--He Is Consulting the Unionist Leaders. [able course are various. Plans in a Speech At Saturday. His Majesty's At Present Some say they believe that he may agree to support the government of Bonar Law until the Irish constitution is ratified and the crisis passed. He may be led to pursue this course, it was stated, because it was due to his efférts that comparative péace was brought to Ireland, and the Free State government was estao- lished. . However, many expect him to openly declare war on the proposed Tory government of Bonar Law and to offer the most stubborn resistance and opposition that any British government has experienced in a century. It was authoritatively stated that Lord Derby and Lord Curzon have both intimated their willingness to serve in the cabinat of Bonar Law. This was not entire« ly unexpected because they were known to have had. anti-Georglan leanings for some time. Newspaper Comment. London, Oct. 20.--Newspaper com« ment this morning rejoices in the fall of the Lloyd George ministry. The Times believes the effect will 'be beneficient everywhere and says the dountry wants to return to normal ways of life. The Morning Post regards the re- signation es a considerable victory won in the interésts of the country. "The Coalition is dead and gone, un- * wept, and unsung", says Daily News, "and the first, feeling of men of al- most all the parties will be one of relief," : The Westminster Gazette declares the coalition had been a thorough imposture and looks to the country, "to carry us 'back to cleaner more sincere politics." Opinion in France. Paris, Oct. 20.--The dominating note in the French press comment on the resignation of the Lloyd George cabinet "in England, is that tha change cannot fail th make negotta- tions for the settlement of Eusipe's problems easier. To the majority ot papers it is looked upon as a victory for France, Andre Fardie, famous writer of Echo de Paris, Is one of very few writers whi does not rush into ecas- tacies over Lloyd George's fall. It will be the vogue of the moment, no doubt, he says, to say that the depart. ure of Lloyd George is the success for France but prudent people will take time to judge. Lematin shows bitterness in its 'vivid comment and says that Lloyd George destioyed in play the most noble things that exist among peoples, friendship, hohesty and confidence. "Llowd George", it says, In its part plans. Predictions as to his prob- CONGESTION OF COAL OCCURS AT MONTREAL Too Much Going In While Too Much Grain Is Going Out. . Montreal, Oct. 20.--Coal is pour- ing into this harbor.on every alter- nate grain tramp steamer which would otherwise have come over here in balast. It is now admitted {n ship. ping circles that there is a coal con- gestion as well as a threatened con- gestion in grain, Several boats with coal cargoes have been tied up near Longue Pointe for days at a time because all the other coal wharves fn port were occupied. Over one hundred thou- sand tons of Welsh hard opal has been brought here recently in ocean 'bottoms and during the present week ing shot, "France hopes never to see you again." . + » eo the receipts from the sea have totals ied over twenty thousand tons, Cannot Give Damages For Child Yet Unborn Toronto, Oct. 20. -- Judgment granted for injuries to an unborn child was set aside by Justice Rid- dell yesterday. Mrs. Percy Smith, riding with her husband in his auto- mobile, received a severe shock when struck by a car owned by B. T. Fox. Action was entered against Mr. Fox for injuries to Smith and his wife and aleo the unborn child. His lordship determined the point om the ground that to recelve damages the child must be born, and that there must be Injuries capable of being estimated pecuntarily. 'London, England, to elect borough councils. Andrew Bonar Law 'London, Oct. 20.--Andrew. Bonar I.aw, who has accepted the call of Kmg George to form a new British ministry, is a Canadian by birth, be- ing a native of Rexton, New Bruns- wick. a He has had a distinguished career a4 a leader in British politics. He fs first a "business man," and carries Mr. Law was one of five members of the i cabinet, and on two occasions as exchequer, the voted him Tactics Into His Poliical Career 4 gets of $3,600,000,000 and $3,260,~ 000,0000, : Mr, Law was always noted for firm stand on any question he up. He wip a determined opponent of the Irish Republican mov t and crossed swords with Lloyd George on the latter's proposal to resume trade relations with Soviet Russia, Of him former Premier Asquith -