ily and SH WHIG CO., LIMITED, KINGSTON, ONT. ; M. Campbell ... A. Gulla ,. -- SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Daily Kdition) {Ons yearns Year, ma One year, ~ United Stat OF-TOWN REPRESENTATIVES; 232 St. Johm St, Montecal ron Letters to the Editor are sublisned the + Calder, Ww, + Thompson, ve King St. over the sctual name of evtien, yr Attached ting offices in The circulation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authenticated by the B A 0 Audit Bureau of Circulations Cana sesseees JHT50 offices, $2.50 CRs ......... 050 $2.00 is one of lhe best job a st tee Loafing is easy but hard to euc- A hair on the head is worth six on the comb. % The front porch is where they sit to await the car, ~The weather map gets first atten- . tion these picnic days.' Being a ptoture of health does no ®ood if it is hand-painted. Every permanent wave is to give "Some man a permanent rave. Times are so bad tht some people are having to go to work. "Don't Worry" makes a better motto when you add "Others." -------- One corner of an eternal triangle usually gets knocked off. ' -- v The best platform planks are the ones that will be forgotten. 3 I ---------------------- A cause for excitemdnt in 19326: "There goes a woman with Jong hair." ------ ~ As to the World Court, did you Sever see an umpire who pleased both "sides? . A conservative is one who thinks knocking big business very small _ business. The only thing that seems more Delpless than a new baby is a pitch. 4 en -- The man who howls loudest about the way the country is run seldo: Das time to vote. Some grow old gracefully, and some try to act young and grow old disgracetully. Dressed as they are to encourage mosquito attacks, it might be well to call them slappers. S------------------ - Years ago they got the buggy and 'Went sparking; now they get the ---------------- . A diplomatist is a man who can make bis wife believe she is a wow fn last summer's furs, X A -------- X * Tgnorance of the law is no ex- Ouse. Anybody should be able to re- 'member two million laws. ------------ Another way to cure a lame is to wait patiently until friend gets the lawn mowed. x ae cet, -- . Now is the time to start letting Your whiskers grow as a prepared- ----------------------. Sleep is a great thing. It keeps people from thinking about 'themselves twenty-four hours a day. Correct this sentence: "Billy and are pals," sald the wife; "and he enjoys taking me every place . he CANADA'S CLIMATE, It is intéresting to note that at the congress of the Empire Commercial Travellers' Association, now being held in London, England, protests are 'being made by the Canadian delegates against slanders which are being made on the Canadian climate. It is the old, old story of those who have never been in Canada insisting that in this country the winters last for the greater part of the year and are so severe as to make living con- ditions impossible. Some of the newspapers, in writing of Canada, had stated that in this country the winters were §o severe and the roads 80 piled with snow that the owners Of motor cars had to transform them into sleighs in order to negotiate the kighways. It is hard to understand how these ideas as to Canada's winter climate ghould appear in print in any well- informed newspaper in these days of enlightenment and travel. While it is admitted that the winters in Can- ada are more severe than they are in the old country, in point of snowfall and temperature, those who have spent winters in this country on a trip from England have found them particularly enjoyable. The dry, cold climate has been a welcome re- let from 'the damp, cold climate of Britain, and of the two conditions, that of Canada is the more conducive to good health and comfort. It was fortunate that there were Canadians present in London to take up the cudgels of their country at the travellers' congress, and they spared no pains to 'make the other dele- gates understand that the stories which had been printed were very far-fetched, 5 It is understood, of course, that the authors of such slanders on Can- ada's winter climate write what they do simply because of their ignorance of the real conditions. Only an ignorant person would look upon Canada's winter conditions as being disagreeable. On occasions, when the temperature is very far below Zero, and blizzards are raging, there may be a day or two of severity, but these occasions do not make the whole winter, and _as a rule the weather is very suita for the en- Joyment of such outdoor sports as cannot be enjoyed in any other coun- try. It is a safe rule for the writers of any country that they should be absolutely sure of their facts before they write of another country, but those who slander Canada because of its supposedly ultra-severe winter have apparently forgotten this car- dinal principle of good journalism. THE POWER OF THE PRESS. Premier Herriot of France has not been at the heads of affairs in his country very long, but he is already beginning to feel that his task is a very difficult one. His appeal to ex- Premier Poincare to withhold any attack on the attempt at a settlement between France and Britain on the German problem shows how 'hard he is finding his duties. On top of that comes an appeal by the French prem- fer to the newspapermen of his coun- try to assist him in his tasks by keep- ing the people of France calm and patient during the conference, It is significant that Premier Her- riot has addressed such an appeal to the newspapermen. He is no novice in public lite. He has held cabinet positions for so many years that he should be well acquainted with the power of the press to mould public opinion. His appeal shows that he admits that power, admits that the press of France can either hinder or help him in his difficult duty of serv- ing his country in one of the most difficult positions in which any French statesman was ever placed. Coming from a man in his office, the recognition of the power of the press is gignificant. Knowing that the press has power to sway the pub- lic opinion of every. country, public men are far more careful in their words and deeds than they would be if there was no press to keep a close watch on them. Knowing that their every action will be made known to the people who put trust in them, they have to be guarded in every- thing they do, and, in the final analysis, have to bow to the power which lies in the newspapers of their country. It is good that there is such a feeling amongst public men, that they are willing to acknowledge that the press has a power which is worthy of consideration. So long as this power is used with discretion and not abused, it is appreciated by the public generally and by men in public life, and it is to the eredit of Canadian journalism that on very few occasions has it ever been abused. x EE -------- GAMBLING WITH Once again, it would seem, the grain manipulators in the Chicago and Winnipeg stock exchanges are practising the merry game of gamb- ling with Canadian wheat, one of the vital elements in the foodstuffs of the people of Canada, part of the United States and several other coun- tries. During the past week, wheat prices have jumped upward, for the reason that crop reports were eir- culated to the effect that in. places the wheat crop was a and that the amount of grain vested would be so much less t last year that there would be a short-: age. One of the most damaging re- ports was that black rust had attack- ed the western grain, and that this would destroy a large part of the crop before harvest time came along. Had these reports been absolutely accurate, no person could have taken the slightest objection to their ecir- culation. But, according to the Canadian agricultural and railway authorities whose business it is to keep in close touch with crop condi- tions, and to report on them perio- dically during the growing season, conditions are not nearly so bad as the scare-mongers would have the people believe. The rust which has been reported does not exist to any great. extent, according to these authorities, and while it is admitted that the crop will be less than that of laat year, it must be remembered that the 1923 crop was a record one, and it would be too much to expect two such crops in successive years. The most reliable Canadian authori- ties state that the crop will be a good one, well up to the average. It is significant to note that the adverse reports, and the ones which sent the price of wheat soaring, came from the representatives of firms in Chi- cago which were interested in the wheat market, Whatever may have been the rea- son for the sudden jump in wheat (values, it is certain that it is not a healthy condition, because it is based on false reports and not on real economic cenditions. No one would begrudge the farmers an extra few cents a bushel for their wheat, if it were certain that he received the benefit of the higher price. Unfor- tunately, the wheat gets into the hands of speculators such as those who are now trying to paint dark pictures of the Canadian crop in order to swell the price for their own profit. This is nothing more or less than gambling in the people's food, with the people paying the price. So it has always been in such gambles. The price is paid twice, by the farm- er who lets his wheat go for what he can get for it, while the speculator boosts its value, and by the consumer who has to buy the product in the form of his daily bread. the speculators are beaten at their own game, but not often, and for every one who loses, there is another who gains. It is a sorry business, which has nothing to commend it, and much to condemn it, and the pity is that under the present wheat marketing system there seems to be no way ous. RESPECT THE OFFICERS. It is not unlikely that part of the lawlessness that is so prevalent throughout the world to-day. may be triced to the attitude which boys and youths have been permitted to as- sume toward officers of the law. It is no longer an uncommon thing to hear policemen spoken of disrespect- fully. "Mt is not claimed that the highest type of meg can always be secured for places on the police force, but as a rule they are men who are interest- ed in the welfare of the people as far as they are able to protect them and otherwise serve them. They are re- presentatives of the law, and as such they are respected by law-abiding persons. There is a disposition on the part of certain classes to "talk back" at a policeman or other officer of the law --to make slurring remarks to others regarding them, or to commit acts of @ taunting character. It ig a prac- tice that should be . rendered un- popular by more severe penalties. Persons of all ages should be im- pressed with the fact that policemen are employed to protect the interests of all by enforcement of the regula- tions made for the welfare of the public, If discourtesy is shown to officers of the law the offenders should be taught a lesson that will be good for themselves and for others similarly disposed. A REPLY TO THE CROAKERS, Within the past two days, two very 'effective replies have been made to those in high places who would paint a dark picture for the future of the Canadian National Railways. There have been many of these in Canada since the present govern- ment took over the reins of office, and with them the responsibility of providing for the management of the national railway system. Nothing would pledse these croakers better than to have the system continue to and farther into the morass of debt few years after'it became a govern-. ment concern. Fortunately for Can- be fulfilled, for the two highest authorities on the health of the rail- way system have made statements which indicate that it is in a very satisfactory condition, The first and most important state- ment was made by Sir Henry Thorn- ton, the' president of the Canadian National Railways, and the one man, above all others, who is In a position to know exactly how matters stand with' the system. Sir Henry has stated that he is confident that the met surplus for the be in the neighborhood of thirty mil. self to be a man who never makes statements without knowing whereof he speaks. * All his former predie- tions as to the success of the rail- way have been fulfilled. He has been most conservative in dll his esti mates, and he has earned the. con- fidence of the public because he has been justified jn his methods of ad- ministration. Therefore, when he makes the positive statement that he expects a net surplus of thirty mil- lion dollars for the year, the people of Canada can rest assured, as nearly as possible, that he will not be far wrong in his calculations. The second statement of import- ance was that made by W. D., Robb, vice-president of thé system, a man who is high up in the councils of the railway. In an interview given in Toronto, he expressed the greatest confidence in the success of the system, and showed how a small increase in the western population would make the railway absolutely self-supporting. This means that it will not only meet all the operating and overhead charges, but will also earn sufficient revenues to meet the huge payments on account of carry- ing charges. These carrying charges have been responsible for the size of the railway deficits for the past Sometimes | show large deficits, and to go farther] in which it wallowed for the frst] . ada, their croakings are not likely to} present year will | few years, and to meet them is an almost superhuman task, so great are they. But under the present Extra nice quality English Worsteds and Cheviots. All new and nobby patterns. Men's and Young Men's Models. ol Some Silk Trimmed, all splendidly finished garments. Add- ed Special Attractions. management, Mr. Robb is confident that they will ultimately be met, and Canada will then have a real rev- enue-producing asset in place of a tax-creating burden. These are welcome messages to the people of Canada, who have had their ears filled with blue ruin stories, which will now be received with wery little credence by the peo- ple of this country. That Body of . Pours By lames W, Barton, M.D, Other Causes For Painful Feet, I was just wondering if the day will ever come when people who find that their feet are paining them-al- most all the time, will consult their physician or a foot specialist, instead of going into a store and buying a pair of arch supports. A 'There can be no question that weak arches are the cause of a great many of the cases of painful feel, but the majority of foot ailments are not due to weak arthes. And even where the arch is weak or has relaxed, putting on plates-- hard metal plates--is the last thing that should be dome. Metal plates, properly fitted from a cast of your feet, ig the thing to do after everything else has failed. But with the ordinary painful arch due to a weakening of the Ligaments, a light support of felt or other yleld- ing substance, can be worn when you are at your work. And after work the exercises of walking od the sides of the feet, then on toes, and then om heels, will strengthen up the arches and arti- ficlal supports will not be necessary. But as a matter of fact many cases of painful feet are not due to the arches at all, The same thing that causes a pain in your knee, in your shoulder, in your elbow, in your spine may be causing the pain in the feet. An attack of typhoid fever, or pneumonia, influenza, or the usual infection from bad teeth, pyorrhea, a lazy intestine, or from the ear or nose, anywhere in fact, can set up the pain in the foot, and why it should all be blamed on weak arches is beyond me. I have said more than omce that people earn their living as much by their feet as by their head. Painful feet interfere with your regular work, and the pain is so irritating to your nervous system, that you are rendered unfit to give your best to your work or to recrea- tion. ' Don't put up with painful feet. It isn't necessary. ' Don't be satisfied with rubbing or linimenitts. Hot water, and liniments will ease the pain, but that isn't get- ting at the cause. Sept. 9.--As a proof of the feeling existing -between the MEN'S SILK HOSE Plain Grey, Green, Brown and fancy designs. STRAW HATS 'English Sailors, all 1924 styles--Regular $2.50, $8.Q0 Hats for 2 Pairs for $1.00 $1.45 BIBBY'S Headquarters for Suits Cases, Travelling Goods, Trunks, Club Bags. understand the matter thoroughly they might discover that there is not 80.much cauge for fault-finding as at first might appear.' They have, for one thing, turned the city property to much better account than it ever before was, by the increased rents drawn by the premises occupied by Messrs. Shaw (dry goods store in Ontario Hall) and the erection of six shops in a hitherto unoccupied and unproductive ' portion of the city buildings. Any one who, six months ago, had occasion to take a walk through the shambles, (now the Is- land Market) would scarcely now recognize in the light, clean, white- washed ceiling, etc., the dirty, dusty, cob-webbed canopy formerly extend- ing over the butcher's stalls, infus- ing disease and pestilence into the domestic pot. An excellent plank foot-way is now being constructed in front of the city buildings, as are also several sgide-walks in various parts of the city, all of a substantial ard lasting description, " But there is yet another thing In which it seems to me that they havs acted wisely. For years past every succeeding council has been more and more burdened by the debts left by their predecessors; but Alderman Ford has determined that this coun- eil should go out, and their succes- sors come in, free, ByB odwenDavies July 20th, Governor. Denonville, who arrived in Canada on this day in 1685, brought misery and mistortune in his train for the settlers. He was fiery and undiplomatic in his ad- ministration, ard by his unsuccess- ful attemps to destroy the Indians, roused them to awful schemes of vengeance. He received an intima- tion from Louis XIX, that he would like to have some Iroquois as slaves for his galleys.. These were ships ravigated by oars and sails, which were sometimes propelled by as many as two to three hundred rowers. They were equipped with guns and were used by the French on the Medjter- ranean. The rowers were convicts who were chained to their oars until a miserable existence ended in a happy release by death. Anxious to curry favor with his monarch, Denon- ville by treachery, secured forty Iro- quois braves, at a meeting at Fort Frontenac, now Kingston. These were sent to France. The poor In- dians, put to work in vile conditions, 'for from fourteen to twenty-four hours at a stretch, under the burning Mediterranean skies, soon died, ome by one. 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