LOIS WILSON, WARNER BAXTER ily Britis h Whig rn YEAR 92; No. 171. The Da KINGSTON, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1925. EARL HAIG IS HOPEFUL OF GREAT UNITY Believes That Seed Sown Will Help the War Veterans. CONFIDENCE NECESSARY Re-Establishment of Comradeship Esseatial, Says Field Marshal on Leaving Port Arthur. Port Arthur, Ont, July 23.--Ia- terviewed here yesterday prior to embarking on the steamship Nor- onie with his party, en route for Sarnia, London, Toronto and Monte real, Field Marshal Earl Haig ex- pressed his conviction that the time and trouble expended in visiting the returned men of Western Canada and the Pacific Coast has not been wasted. "Canada," said the Fiéld Marshal, "is the last of the Dominions te weld its returned men into one unit. ed body in which loyalty, comrade- ship and the strengthening of the ties of Empire stand paramount te all other issues. It was my hope, and the hope of those whq accom- panied me to the recent convention of the British Empire Service League in Ottawa and subsequently on the trip across Canada, that we might ald in bringing about the unification of the various organizations, which under different names and differ- ent officers are attempting to servo and to represent the returned men of this Dominion. The objections to ba overcome, the difficulty to be ad- Justed did not, and do not, now ap pear to us to be unsurmountable." "The solution lies entirely, as I see it, in a re-establishment of that confidence in one another and that faith and comradeship and the de- termination to work gether to achieve a common objective whick characterized the Canadian, and fin- deed all corps of the British army, « during the late war and which con- tributed in such a large degree to- wards the success which we won and the honor they broyght to Canads and the whole Empire. The condition existing among the returned men of Canada to-day Is not dissimilar to that which existed in Great Britain and the other Do- minions shortly after the close of the war. Except in Canada, that con- dition no longer obtains as a result of the foundation, in 1921, of the British Empire Service League. That league is entirely non-sectarian In character. It is completely detached from and has no association with any political party, its programme is to weld all the returned men's or- ganizations of the Empire into one comprehensive organization in which . the various entities while preserving thelr autonomy in all respects, may find common meeting ground for the discussion and solution of those dif- ficulties which are common to all, which includes in its objects the welfare of the returned men and those widowed and orphaned by the late war, closer co-operation bétween the Dominions and the Old Country and a closer and great .reciprocity COPOPPPPPPPOOPPOOS $ y 4+ ARE ASKING FOR * AN INVESTIGATION 9 -- 4 Lansdowne Presbyterians are + asking the Ontario Church Pro- # perty Commission to investi- 4 gate alleged irregularity in the # taking of the vote and hardship 4 in being left without a church 4 home. * PPP 0009%000000 P4444 200009 between each and every Dominion and colony." - "Such a Teague can only function when it has as its members those who can speak in a voice of full au- thority for all the returned men in the Dominions they represent. Un- happily that condition does not exist in Canada at present, and it was to bring about that unity, or rather to sow the seed which we trust will bring it about, that my colleagues and I have made this trip across Canada and back. HOTEL QUEST ENTERS ACTION TO GET TRUNK Visitor to Bon Echo Also Seeks Damages for Libel. Toronto, July 23.--In a writ tiled at Osgoode Hall, Ruth Scripture, a married woman, is suing Merriil Denison, of the Bon Echo Inn, and Muriel Goggin, to recover possession of a trunk and contents alleged to be unlawfully detained by defendants. Plaintiff also asks damage for breach of contract to provide ac- commodation for six weeks in a cot- tage forming part of Bon Echo Inn, damages for trespass and for al- leged libel. The libel complained of is stated to have been published by a telefram addressed by defendant Goggin to the defendant Denison and transmitted from Bon Echo to Tororito on or about July 13th, 1925. Some Traces of Wheat Rust In the Saskatoon District Saskatoon, July 23.--Traces of rust starting on wheat have been observed in this district, according to the statement this morning of Prof. Manley Champlain, head of the Department of Fiefd Husbandry at the University of Saskatchewan. The rust that has been seen is on the leaves. None has been seen on the stems of the wheat as yet, he said. With favorable weather it is not likely to develop enough to hurt any of the early crops, the pro- fessor said. An Expert i se Freight Rates Regina, Sask., July 23.--The Saskatchewan Government has re- tained the services of Alex McDon- ald, Winnipeg freight rates expert, for the purpose of advising and as- sisting in the preparation of mate- rial on the equalization - of freight rates as it affects Saskatchewan. © Material will be presented to the board of railwayicommissioners who are to investigate freight rates throughout the Dominion with a view to equalization. Tarsan Gratton was the winner of the $25,000 American pacing Derby at Kalamazoo. Much corn is threatened by borer in Southwestern Ontario. Great War Veterans' Association Make | Presentation To General and Lady Macdonell The home of Lieut.-General Bir Archibald Macdonell, commandant of the Royal Military College, was the scene of a very pleasant event Wed- nesday evening, when the Great War ' Association of Kingston, ted the general with an ebony gold-mounted cane, and Lady Mac- donell, with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. About twenty-five members of the were received at the general's home by Lady Macdonell and her daughter, Allison. Mr. C. Hicks, president of the associa armistice was signed. May you and Lady Macdonell find before you many years of happiness, filled with the pleasant memories that must followtsuch a long and honorable career in the public service as you have had." General Macdonell re- plied in a few words, expressing his sincere appreciation of the gift. Mr. T. H. Flint theh presented General Macdonald with a life mem- bership in the Kingston branch and a G.W.V.A. badge, and Mr. G. H. Ramsay presented Lady Macdonell with & beautiful bouquet of flowers. After the presentations, General Macdonell conducted the members around the grounds. Currie Hall, he spoke a few words erans, and shook hands with each member, as they were leaving. 2", Ss y PuMe ES = O° A I = ve % SCARING AWAY CAPITAL ! BOY DROWNED WHILE FISHING Bernard Barton, Aged Six, Son of Frederick Barton, Was the Victim. Bernard Joseph Barton, six-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Barton, Forty:Foot Road, was drowned on Wednesday at noon, at Loughboro Lake Bridge, while fish- ing. The lad was just preparing to leave off fishing when he fell into the water and was drowned. His father, Frederick E. Barton, is employed at the Portsmouth Peni- tentiary, and Wednesday was his day off at the prison. Mr. Barton decid- ed that a little outing for the fam- ily would be a good way to spend the day, and preparations were made for 'a day at Loughboro Lake. The day before preparations were made, and thé family started out in the car on Wednesday morning very happy, and anticipating a day of real pleasure. Fishing was indulged in by the father and-two boys during the morning, and towards noon they had secured enough fish for a shore din- ner. It was nearly time to prepare the dinner and Mr. Barton went a short distance into the woods to get some light wood to make a fire. He had been there but a moment when he heard his older boy yell and be- leving that something was wrong, he ran to his son, who pointed to the water and told his father that Bernard had fallen into the water. Campers nearby assisted in the search for little Bernard and one of the party dived into the water sev- eral times with his clothes on but (all to no avail. The .search was frantically kept up, however, and in as few moments a fishing pole was seen standing upright some distance from the shore. The searclers went and got the pole and when they pull- ed it up, found that the hook on the line had been caught in the un- fortunate little lad's jersey. The body was brought to the surface and taken to shore and every effort made at resuscitation, but all in vain. Dr. Freeman of Inverary was calle ed and he decided that mo inguest was necessary. S. 8. Corbett, under-' taker, was summoned and the Tre- mains were transferred to his under- taking parlors and later to Mr. Bar- ton's home on the Forty Foot Road. The funeral of the lad will take place from his father's residence om Friday morning at 11° o'clock (Standard time) to Cataraqui ceme- tery, where Interment will take place sympathy of the entire community extended to the bereaved parents and two little sisters and brother, in their sad loss. Says Death Dutles Prevent Making Bequests to Charity London, July 23.--The Duke of Rutland, father of Lady Diana Man- will ot g § £ 7 i | i : i i 28g S58 i I I! | | fy jie i bs F {membership in the Im y May Make a Special Trip to Kingston To Inspect the Simla, India, ajist or Home Rule party, successor to the late C. R. Das, has accepted (Military College) Committee, of Skeen, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Southern Command, India. The committee will enquire into the means of attracting qualified Indian youths to the army and giving them a military education. July, 23.--Motlal Nehru, the new leaderiof the Swar-|tical interest, as'it is the first timo {a Swarajist has accepted a 'seat on dhurst | Sandhurst Committee will visit Eug- which the chairman is Sir Andrew, land in the autumn to study the con- Royal Military College This news is of considerable poli- a Government committee. A sub-committee of the Indian ditions of training at the 'military colleges of Sandhurst and Woolwich. The sub-committee will also pro- bably proceed to Canada to lookvinto the training at the Royal Military College at Kingston, Ont. FALLING OFF REPORTED IN THE BIRTH RATE According to the Statistics Which Had Been lssiied at Ottawa. Ottawa, July 23.--Births in Can- ada exclusive of Quebec totalled 11,- 401 during the month of February, according to the vital statistics is- sued today by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. In February last year there were 12,782 births, and in the previous year and same month, 12, §30. The equivalent birth rate per thousand of population for the month was 21.8 in 1925; 23.9 in 1924; 25.0 in 1923; 26.3 In 1922; and 26.3 in 1921. Of the children born in February 5,847 were males; and 5,554 females. In all Canadian cities over 30,000, exclusive of Que- bec province, the number of births was lower than in 1924 in the same month. The total number of deaths rer ported in the registration area for February was 5,171. The equivalent annual death rate for the month was 9.9 per thousand of population, as compared with 10.5 in February, 1924, and 15.0 in 1923. The marriage rate for February was higher than in the past two years, but slightly lower in 1922 and 1921. There were in 3,- 170 marriages, of 6 per thousand of population. Elected Moderator. Winnipeg, July 23.---Rev. Robert Peterson, of St. Andrew's Church, Brandon, provisional moderator of the continuing Presbyterian Church, was usly elected as modera- tor of the Assembly of Manitoba last night at the opening session of the first meeting of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church since the vote on union. Canada's rifle team at Bisley car- ries off £215 In prises. SEES SOLUTION FOR CHINESE PROBLEM A Settlement on Lines of Washington , Plan Finds General Favor. Washington, July 23.--Substantial accord has been reached by the Powers on a formula to deal with the whole Chinese problem. Formal acquiescence in some ele- ments of the programme still is lack- ing, but the Pekin diplomats are expected to be in a position to sub- mit the formula to the provisional Government of China at an early date. The settlement to be proposed will, include the Washington conference plan for revision of Chinese cus- toms duties and creations of a com- mission of inquiry into extra-terri- torial questions; and also the British proposal for a new judicial inquiry into the responsibility for loss of lives in the recent Shanghai rioting. The plan for dealing with the Shanghai incident is expected to be; contingent upon participation by the! Peking Government in the inquiry, and agreement by that Government to be bound by the findings of the investigation. Manitoba Loses Case. Winnipeg, July 28.--The right of Manitoba to appeal in connection with the old 1901 agreement with the Canadian Northern Railway, regarding freight rates within the province, has been definitely re- fused by the Privy Council, it was announced at the Attorney-Gen- eral's Department. Legal proceedings were taken by the province to determine the right of the federal government to abro- gate the agreement and place the freight rates question - of the pro- vince under the exclusive jurisdie- tion of the Board of Railway Com- missioners. Young Man Suffered Broken Back; Watertown, N.Y.. *Jty 23.--Sur- 1 Gregor and Fred B. Smith consulted | 1 Petes restettOt tee 3 : 4+ HERE'S A GOOD JOKE : ON A DOG CATCHER Hamilton, Onmt., uly 23. -- William Tyler, Hamilton's offi- .clal dog catcher, known as the Pied Piper of local dogdom, is to be haled into Police Court to answer a charge of keeping a dog without a license. A sum- mons was issued today on this charge at the request of a civic official. teIPOB PIO r bed CPP PEPIPPIPIOIDROES BISHOP'S PLEA FOR Says the Dayton Pretensions Are No More Absurd Than Certain High Church Claims. Ghar rid "London, July' 28.--Next to Dean Inge of St. Paul's Cathe- dral there is perhaps no more arresting thinker in the An- glican community to-day than Bishop Ernest William Barnes of Birmingham, whose modern- ism recently brought him into extreme disfavor with the High Church element. Bishop Barnes delivered a notable sermon last night to the British Medical Associa- tion that is meeting at Bath. His subject was "Superstition," which he described as an ex- cess of belief and said it consti- tuted the bane of medical science as well as of religion. "All the world is laughing at the attempt in Tennessee to hide well ascertained results of scientific research," Bishop Barnes declared. 'But even this is no more absurd than the claim that a priest can endow inanimate substances such as +.bread, wine or oil with spiritual "qualities. If it were not for my belief that through reason we can fully interpret the reve- lation of Christ, I should not-be speaking here. Civilization is maintained not by the many but by the chosen few, and the great duty of the medical pro- fession, as of the church, is loyalty to the truth!" Bishop Barnes is well known as a scientist and he is the only Fellow of the Royal Society on ». the Hpiscopal bench. The First Fall Rys Has Been Harvested In Brandon Section Brandon, July 23.--The first fall rye has been harvested im this dis- trict. Rye cutting will be general in a week's time. The crop is likely to be a fairly good one and is ripen- ing rapidly. Excellent haying wea- ther prevails, and farmers are finish- ing up this \work in record time. Some are expecting to harvest a second hay crop later in the season, as the growth is unusual this year. Wheat, oats and barley are coming along splendidly, but would be het- ter for some rain. This particularly applies to early grains on light lands. Barley is turning a fine color and some should be ready to cut in three weeks' time. Colborne Man Dead. Colborne, July 23. -- James Thomas, one of the most prominent farmers of this district, died on Mon- day, at his home, just west of,Col- borne, in his eighty-fourth year: For the past fifty-five years he has been one of the outstanding figures in the agricultural life of this section. PHP 4000004%04 LOYALTY TO. TRUTH ANEW HGH FIGURE. HAS BEEN REAC Canadian Dollar Touched Pre- mim of 1-16 of One Per Cent. EXPORTS OF DOMINION Are Responsible For the Mark, According to State- ~ ment of Bankers. New York, July 23.--Canadian exchange in New York sold at & new high point yesterday, touching a premium of one-sixteenth of 1 per cent., an increase of one-sixteenth over the previous top, which had been in effect all this week. The record high for any recent period was five-eights of 1 per cent, es tablished in November, 1924, since which time the rate dropped to par during the earlier months of the present year, until about a mouth ago, when it slowly crept up to its present peak. Expressed in terms of dollars, the premium of one-sixteenth of 1 per cent. means that Canadian ey change for the round amount of $1,000 as a basis would be; worth $1,000,625 per $1,000 and, converses ly, $1,000 American was worth $999,375 in Canada. Bankerg interested in the pute chase and sale of American and Canadian exchange said yesterday that the present high premium was attributed to the huge exports from the Dominion. A recent estimate for the twelve manths ended June 30th placed shipments above the billion dollar mark, an increase of $18. 000,000 over the preceding fiscal year. The United States has been 8 very heavy purchaser of Canadigy goods, which, with the tourist travel accounted for the demand for Cana: dian dollars. Another factor, it was stated, was the splendid condition of Canada's grain crop, which this year is expected to allow for heavy WE so DEAD AT GANANOQUE Passed Away Very Suddenly. : at His Home on Thursday Morning. (From Our Correspondent) Gananogue, July 23.--John Turner, prominent and highly es teemed resident of Gananoaue, suddenly this morning. At one ti he was one of the foremost merch! ants. and property owners in Cape anoque, but had lived retired life for several years. He is survived by hiv wife, who is now én the Continent, and four sons, McCoy, with Na tional City Company, Toronto; James, Vancouver, B.C.; Ray, In India; Bruce, Toronto. One son, Eris, died overseas. There are threes daughters, Mrs. (Dr.) W. O. Glid- den, Ottawa; at present in Gans noque; Mrs. Douglas Campbell, and Mrs. Norman Campbell, both of To- routo, also three sisters, Mrs. W, N. Rogers, Mra. B. B. Jackson, and Mrs. T. P. Richardson, Gangnoque. Large Crowd Witnessed The pretty village of Bath was en fete on Wednesday when the corner- stone of the mew Bt. John's church was laid. It is hoped to have the building ready for opening in Octo- ber. . The event drew the countryside and maoy from Kingston to the vil lage, and a large crowd, not far from # thousand people, gathered on the hill around the foundations with their three-foot wall of rising brick, to witness the historic ceremony. W. N. Ponton, K.C., of Belleville, Laid we. Village of Bath Was En Fete Wednesday; Corner Stone of New St. John's Church Laid Grand the Stone. "1787-1925," carrying the back torthe days when Rev. J Langhorn, first rector of St. Joh