Tg npn pn fi l CAPITOL NOW BHOWING NAZIMOVA . in "MY SON?" The Daily British Whig[= . . ---- YEAR 902; No. 121. KINGSTON, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 10285. LAST EMTION Railway Problem of Canada Challenges Country's Full Resources MUST § VE 01 AND GET TOGET TRANSPORTAT R POLITICS ER 10 SOLVE ON PROBLEMS Address By J. L. Payne, Ottawa, to Kingston Rotary Club--It Is An Economic Problem And Can Only Be Solved B, the Ap- plication of Economic Principles---Canadian National Railway Must Be Divorced From Parliament. *This problem fs so big, so insist- ent, and its solution so necessary to national soundness, that we must all be prepared to throw prejudice and preferences out of the window. It challenges our full resources in sagacity and courage. In every as- pect it is an economic problem, and it ean only be solved by the applica- tion of economic principles. We must lay our politics on the shelf and come together as rational men, in a spirit of compromise, determined f» handle one of the biggest tasks by which any nation has ever been con- fronted. If we do that, we shall find & way out. If we try amalgamation, let us see to it that the one sound railway we have is not wrecked." With these words, Mr. J. L. Payne, Ottawa, summed up his splendid ad- dress, given before the members of the Kingston Rotary Club, at their luncheon on Friday, in the British- American hotel, in dealing with "The Transportation Problems of Can- ada." Mr, Payne, who is regarded as an expert on the matters of transporta- tion, was listened to very attentively by the members of the Rotary, Ki- wanis and Canadian clubs, the mem- bers of the latter clubs being given & special invitation to be present at the luncheon. In the short time at his disp Mr. Payne gave a won- Survey of his subject, ~ At ths out declared it to be a "dry" subject, but as he got into the heart of Bis discourse, his hearers were convinced that it was not a dry sub- Ject, dealing as it did with a matter of vital interest to Canada. The president, R. H. Ward, presided at the luncheon, -- Have Raflway Problem. At the opening of his address, Mr. Payne stated that all would agree that Canada had a railway problem, that it was one of great magnitude, and that it presses insistently for so- lution. What were the causes of this immense problem? It undoubtedly eame about principally through the collapse of the Canadian Northern and the Grand Trunk Pacific. But back of that were two other causes (1) public optimism, (2) govern- ment blunders. "We were all at that period obses- sed by the idea that our national ex- pansion and prosperity would be in the 'measure of railway building. Therefore, the more miles of liné we built, the quicker would be our growth and the greater our increase in wealth. If we were drunk with optimism, the government could still have saved the situation, It should have seen that three Transcontinen- tal systems were enormously in ex- cess of our capacity to assimilate. The west could not possibly produce enough trafic to enable them all to live. The Plans Outlined. Proceeding, the speaker said that thus it came about that neither the Canadian Northern nor the Grand Trunk Pacific had been quite com- pleted before they broke down under their own weight, and had to be fin- anced on public credit. It had been generally assumed that only one course was open to the government, to take over these roads and operate them for the protection of the pub- le equity in them. If we had but paused to reflect, we would have seen that at least three alternatives were available. (1) Put wp both proper ties to public sale under a receiver- ship. (2) Adopt the Shaughnessy plan. (3) Form a mew company by the government continuing its guar- antees and handing over the two roads, plus the Grand Trunk, along with a bonus of $250,000,000 in cash. The first plan would perhaps have been met by several strong ob- Jections. The second plan would have aroused the fear of monopoly. The third plan would have been ideal. It would have enabled the new company to eradicate all the de- fects which now admittedly attach to the Canadian National as respects mileage, duplication of service, parallels and so on. But the people (Continued on Page 7) RESIGNS PRON THE CABINET Hon. E J. McMurray, Solicitor: General, Drops Out For Pure- ly Personal Reasons. Ottawa, May 23.--In the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, Premier King announced the resign- ation from the position of solicitor. general of Hon. BE. J. McMurray, and read the correspondence which had passed between himself and the re- tender you my resignation from your government. "In asking you, to accept my re- signation, permit me to express my thanks for being honored with the appointment of solicitor-general and a seat at your counnefl board; also ac- cept my deep appreciation for many personal acts of courtesy and kind- ness. "I avail myself of the opportunity to express my deep regret in dis- associating myself from yourself and colleagues with whom I had such cordial relationship. "May I nrge for reasons above re- cited that I be relieved from my duties as 8 member of the govern- ment and as solicitor-general at as early a date as possible. "Sincerely yours, (Signed) Bm. J. McMurray." / Premier's Reply. Premier King replied in part: *It is with sincere regret that I have re- ceived your letter of yesterday stat- ing that, owing to matters of pro- fessional and private nature, you wish to be relieved from your duties as & member of the government and as solicitor-general at as early a date as possible. Onion Bank of Canada To Be Purchased By Royal Bank Ottawa, May 23. -- Hon. James A. Robb, acting minister of finance, announced last night that he had given his consent to the purchase of the Union Bank of Canada by the Royal Bank of Canngda. Before the agreement can finally be approved by gnvernor-in- council it requires ratification by the shareholders of both banks, as provided by the Bank Act. Shareholders of the Union Bank are to receive one share of Royal Bank stock for each two shares of Union Bank stock. { OBJECTS TO A VOTE FOR THE R.M.C. WHARF te Miss Agnes Macphall, M.P., Questions the Expenditure of $1,800. Ottawa, May 23.--*"Are there an¥ peace schools maintained by the Dominion Government, or do they, just teach ome line of national policy?" asked Miss Agnes Mac- phail (Progressive, Southeast Grey) -in the House yesterday after- noon, while questioning an item for the expenditure of $1,800 at the Royal Military College, Kingston, for "wharf repairs and protection work." ~ Hon. J. R. King, Minister of Pub< lle Works, did not reply to this query. "Is it customary for schools to have wharves?" further enquired Miss Macphail. Dr. King replied that the Royal Military College was a Government school, and that the wharf in ques- tion was used by the cadets and by the school. ------ WOULD LIKE T0 SEE Between Brewers and Foderal "Government, Premier King Tells the Commons. Ottawa, May 23.--"A gentle- man's agreement between the brewers and the federal govern- ment, which reads more like a rogue's agreement," was subjest of a question In the Commons yesterday. R. J. Woods, (Pro- gressive, Dufferin) quoted from the Toronto Globe, an article claiming that such an agree- ment existed whereby "for money to be paid by brewers the federal government will make certain concessions in filing clearance papers of liquor pre- sumably for export." The article added that "this is one of the big reasons why bootleggers thrive in face of the prohibition law." Premier King replied that if the author of the article would produce a copy of "the gentle- men's agreement" referred to, the premier would be very glad to see it. JUDGE MOWAT RAPS RURAL MAGISTRATES { ie FF LOOKING AROUND Ottawa has been very enthusiastic over the new beer. Perhaps it is getting a real good brand to draw the drinkers on.. It is said that the first of the new beer turned out re- cently tested under 3.4 When the brewers get the drink properly me- tured, it may become more popular. At present they may be 2 little afraid of going over the allowed strength of 4.4. The Ontario Brewing Company at Portsmouth appeals fo the people at home to use its beverage and en- courage employment here. This is a fair plea,.so let us drink Ports- mouth beer which is our own home brew. When John Fisher conduct- ed the Pottsmouth brewery he made the finest ale in Onmtario. Nothing could beat it. He used to say that the limestone in the water here helped greatly in the making of beer and ale. Most of the famous old beers, even from Milwaukee, tested under five per cent. They were just light palatable beers and not made for the purpose of intoxicating those who drank them. They were thirst quenchers chiefly, and foamed bean- tifully. According to a Picton correspon- dent it is not safe to drink the tap water In that town. Here is a place where there will no doubt be a big demand for 4.4. It is sald that very few grocery stores in Kingston wish to sell beer. They hardly need to since there fs a brewery in our midst, -- Now Chicago announces a mew serum for scarlet fever. It is not said, however, if.it will be proof against thy hy et fever" of The Queen's principal in address- ing the McMaster graduates is re- ported to have told them not to work too hard and to cultivate lei- sure. If we do mot get a lttle lei- sure we cannot restore either body or mind. The chief thing is to do honest work and pke necessary leisure. -- Peggy Joyce, an American actress, who was wedded to two millionaires and a baron, is bragging that in her third venture she has stayed mar- ried a whole year without a matri- monial mishap. Peggy should not brag so early, for she may never see a tin wedding anniversary. Lansdowne and Newburgh appear to be supplying the appendix pat- lents for the Kingston General Hos- pital this month of May, which means so many appendixes less, Other places will come to the fore next month perhaps. Soon there will be few people in the district with an appendix. -- A lady wishes to know if it was because of the coming of stronger beer that the city couneil had the names of the streets placarded anew. Her view was that the new signs would help those indulging in the new beverage to reach home. But it is safe to say that all drinking the new beer can look straight at the signs and solemnly and truth fully declare that even automobile drivers may safely quench their i 2 : PE 113 HHT iif Hl § i | VERY HOPEFUL ANUNDSEN WILL RETURN SAFELY No Word Received From Expedi- tion Flying to North Pole. IT NAY HAVE LANDED On Intermediate Body of Land For Closer Investigation And More Accurate Location. Oslo, Norway, May 23.--The Ship- ping Gazette reports that weather conditions for Capt. Amundsen's North Pole flight continue very fa- vorable and that there is every hope of the expedition returning safely. A despatch to the paper says the temperature now is mild. The steamer Farm is not in com- munication with the other expedi- tion vessel, Hobby, as the latter is not equipped with wireless, but members of the crew are confident that Capt. Amundsen and his com- panions will be able to return uny harmed. Those. whose Arctic experience or other expert knowledge warrant an expression of opinion appeared to- day to think that Capt. Amundsen's continued absence indicated that he had landed at the pole or had dis- covered an intermediate body of land upon which he had descended for closer investigation and more accu- rate location. : May Not Try To Land. Copenhagen, May 23.--Danish ayy Capt. Godfred Hansen, compa nion to Capt. Amundsen and second in command of his 1920 Arctic ex- pedition on the sloop G.J.0., today expressed the opinion that Amund- sen would not attempt to land at the North Pole, but would drop the Norwegian flag there from his flying boat. Captain Hansen said de thinks Amundsen's chances uc- cess depend entirely upon th - ther conditions and his gasoline p= ply. ---- SPECIAL BEER TRAIN. Thirsty Kentuckians Will Reach De- troit Sunday. Louisville, Ky., May 23.--A spe- cial "beer train" leaving here Sat- urday evening, June 6th, and arriv- ing in Detroit Sunday morning was announced today by officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The thirsty will be ferried across the in- ternational boundary to Windsor, Ont., immediately after their arrival, it was announced. The return train will arrive at Louisville in time for Mogday morning business hours. ------------ New Quebet Weekly, Quebec, May 23.--A new periodi- cal, "Le Cri de Quebec," will make its first appearance in Quebec to- day as the organ of the 'Young Lib- erals Association. Its publishers promise that it will be aggressive, vigorous and frank. The first num- ber of this new weekly will contain articles on provincial and federal politics, literary essays and other May 23.---A man who was fined $10 and in Port Arthur police court for drunken- ness, which the police told the mag- istrate was a very pronounced case, emphatically to that he had the way of | ch i { J ] 8 if i | | §% : g ; i ; ef of 4 i it i i} iz g : i ! EE -------- ¢0000co0200000 Nickle Proposes Toast to the Liberal Minister of Justice Toronto, May 23.--Political animosities were laid aside last night at the annual dinner in Hart House of the Ontario Bar Association, when Hon. William F. Nickle, Conservative attor- ney-general for Ontario, in a particularly happy speech, pro- posed the toast of Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Liberal minister of Justice for Canada, who re- sponded by half an hour ad- dress which roused his hearers to round after round of tre- mendous applause. -- UNFAVORABLE TRADE BALANCE MUST CHANGE If Great, Britain Is to Meet the Interest on Her United States Debt. New York, May 23.--Unless Great Britain's unfavorable trade balance with this country is chang- ed, she cannot continue to meet the interest on her debt to the United States, Sir Esme , Howard, British ambassador, told 1,200 members of the American Iron and Steel Insti- tute at their annual dinner at Hotel Commodore last evening. ' No More Wednesday Evening Holidays for the Commons Ottawa, May 23.--The House of Commons will enjoy no more Wed- nesday evening holidays this session except Wednesday of next week. Premier King stated yesterday that on and after Wednesday, June 3ra, the House would not adjourn at six o'clock but continue as usual until the business was finished. RIFFIANS FLEEING BEFORE THE FRENCH Their Casualties Heavy as Re- sult of Rout They Sustained on Friday, -- Paris, May 23.--An official communication issued last even- ing regarding the situation in Morocco says General Count de Chambrun's French troops have routed the Rifflans in the region of Taonat in an opera- tion begun yesterday and sent the rebels fleeing in a north- westerly difection. The rebels are being pursued by artillery fire and aifplanes, which are taking the effective role of cav- alry in the campaign. The loss-, es to the Riffians are described as heavy and the French casu- alties slight in proportion to the results achieved. Sir Edward Hulton Dead. Leatherhead, Eng, May 23.--S8ir Edward Hulton, the Evening Standard, Dally Sketch, London Daily Despatch and other newspapers is dead. He was born in 1869. Sir Edward owned a noted string of race horses. To Visit Canada. London, May 23.--Right Hon. J. Ramsay MacDonald, former prime minister, will sail for Canada on October 2nd and spend some time visiting important centres of the dominion. 200 Houses Collapse During Earthquake Osaka, May 28.---Two hun- dred houses were reported col- lapsed and numerous fires are raging today in the vicinity of Toyo-oka, a town of seven thou- sand population, eighty miles north west of Osaka, as the re- sult of an earthquake.The shock a horizontal vibration of Feariy three inches. No details have been received regarding casualties. ---------------- At St. Paul, Minn. TU. 8. Federal authorities are investigat- ing a large illicit alcohol ring which they say is backed by more than $1,. 000,000 capital, with headquarters in the Twin Cities, and branches in many parts of the country. 2000000000 former owner of|. GREAT DISPLAY OF RIDING BY RM.C. CADETS! Who Were Applanded From the Big Stand n Toronto. OF Mitay Del And Tronnge oy Bo atig * Such Fine Horsemanship, Toronto, May 23.--One of the finest displays of horsemanship which has been seen in the city for some time is to be witnessed im connection with the assault-at-arms, military display and horse show, which opened at the Coliseum last night with a good house, and which will be repreated this afternoon and evéning under the patronage of the Governor-General, Lord Byng, and Lieutenant-Governor Col, Cockshutt, The purpose of the two-day display is to raise funds towards meeting Lhe balance of the cost of an arch erecte ed at the entrance to the Royal Military College of Kingston, 18 memory of the men who fell in the Great War. It is being held under the presis dency of Major-General F. L. Les sard, C.B., and under auspices of ex-Cadets club Of the Military Col« Jege and the ben's Own Rifles of Canada, and the fact that the citi zens of Toronto are sympathetic wards both units was amply displ ed last night by the opening oi of spectators. . . ' So far as the display itself concerned, it produced some markably high lights ia manship of the members of Royal Military College, as the lemen cadets demonstrited product of training received at that lnstitution and won a fine round cheers from the big stand. In addition to the vaulting ride, there were/some spectacular nums bers, such as jumping their horses' over a table at which other cad were apparently enjoying a m without any thought of disaster which might well overtake them. There was also a fire jump, .eight riders followed each over a burning barrier with Posts at either side, and there as well, a nice demonstration tent-pegging. When it came to athletics, -the aid of mounts, the gentle cadets were equally effective as showed = fine degree of training they performed their difficult with apparent ease: and, to round off, they gave demonstration tricks with chairs which doubt, will set all small boys the spectators by the ears and hi them ruining kitchen chairs in back yards for a week or 850, were also parallel! bar display, Play and a tableau at the end. The Globe writer says of the play: "Seldom, if ever, has To witnessed so proficient and, g ful an exhibition of military and training as that provided Ia night by gentlemen cadets of th Royal Military College, Kingston," ¢ British Steamer in Marseilles, May 23.--The steamer City of Valencia is re by wireless as in distress in the Bg of Biscay, having lost her propelios She is calling for assistance. tit 2000000000000 * $ * * * * * * * > 3 i Umtata, South Africa, 23.--As the royal train o ! I$S6R20 00000000