.jservative candidates. He counselled TEEN EE E=E pe " | JE sere Telephone! 90| things of the Allies, ta hree months pro is one of the Sr has in Canada. The circulation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authenticated by the ABO Audit Bureau of Oirculations best MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. The Torpnto News, which finds no difficulty in defending any of the acts of any member of the federal government, worries a good deal in discussing the Rogers-Galt case; The reason is that Mr. Rogers and Justice 'Galt are conservatives, and the task of criticising them impartially be- comes exacting. The Toronto know little of the juilge "and nothing of his pelitical sym- pathies or relationships." It knows, however, or has suddenly become ob- tuse, that the judge belongs to a dis- tinguished family, every member of which is or was a leader in the con- servative party. His lordship studied law in Toronto and practised it there for a while before removing, like so many other learned men, to the west. Mr, Rogers claims the credit of dis- covering his eminent qualifications for the bench and of nominating him for a seat upon it. * The general impression prevails that the nomination of judges lies with the minister of justice. But it appears that the judges are not se- jected in that way. The Ottawa Free Press has heard of cases in which the political rather than the legal ac- complishments counted in appoint- ments. Mr. Rogers has made it plain that he is, though formerly a grain buyer and now a political boss, something of a lawyer himself, and the makér of Judges. The criticism of the tory press is, therefore, very delicate under the circumstances.' The average editor who writes upon the subject is a mugwump. This means that he walks in the middle of the road, or ex- presses himself so carefully that no one knows what he is thinking or talking about. ---------- "The police of Toromto are looking up other jobs. Since prohibition has been enforced there is little for them to do. This is the very hest evidence that the law is being respected. A. News professes to charaeter, RACE AGAINST RACE. ~The Canadian Courier charges that The Toronto News is engaged in the ignoble task of putting rade against race in Canada, The purpose is, of * course, political. Tt is to represent the French-Canadians as disloyal and distrustful, as worthy oaly of the enmity of the English-speaking people. Our contemporary repre- sents, day after day, that a vote for Laurier is a vote for Bourassa, and the leader of the Nationalists is de- 'service of no consideration from any- "one with Imperial aspirations. It is rather a peculiar position for @ paper to take which, in the last election, sent a staff member to Sud- : . there to talk with Bourassa, and to draw a pen picture of the most flattering kind. As Mr. Bour- 'asea spoke, at a certain mebting, this 'Staff correspondent listened. "Time Canada in the battle a He was against its naval THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, SEP He helped .to elect some of the con- ov with Sir Robert in the formation of } -PUBLID OPiNiON | his cabinet. Latterly, as a resylt of | & this war, and .the participation of Canada in it, Bourassa has left Bor- | den, but there are Nationalists still} A The Galts All Tories. (Toronto Globe) Hon. Robert Rogers cannot accuse { Justice Galt of being actuated by in the government, and it is presum-| .... feelings. The Galts are all as ed that they remain there, for the good Tories as Mr. Rogers, time being, with Bourassa's Sousent. pe es In the face of all this, a revelation | that is politically shocking, the To-| " A Consolation. (HamiMon Times) and 'tions totalling $4,545,000.00, a con- siderable part of which is under way during the present year. = It were wished that, by this time the phrase "Made-in-Canada" had be- come a moral dynamic. Instead, there does not seem to be sufficient patriotism on the part of concerns in Canada, who are erecting large build- ings to induce their giving a chance to their own countrymen, particular- y at the present time when practi- cally every Indn is bearing some share of the added burden on ac- Let potatoes and cabbages Bourassa. They are opponents, and There are a lot of us who could exist the News knows this. Still it per-| well as long as the supply of pan- sists in saying that a vote for one is|cakes and maple sugar lasts. a vote for the other. It is this that They Really May. astonishes the Canadian Courier, un- (Ottawa Citizen) der the circumstances, and invites Robinson, the young avia- the sharp criticism of Sir John Willi-| tor at Cuffley, picked up $20,000 prize money for bringing 'down a son, which apyears in an adjoining Zeppelin the other Sunday morning. column of the Whig. Zeppelins may become as popular as Limericks if the prizes keep up. - Lieut. The Winnipeg editor who defied Judge Galt loves the spectacular. He had it When he was called to the bar of thé Quebec legislature to explain his tirades, and he had it when he sauced the commissioner who probed into the Manitoba scandals. 'To him these scenes rank with a decoration. Look Out for Them. (Ottawa Free Press) The Toronto World, and presum- ably Billy Maclean, says: "At times there have been men in politics who did not go looking for jobs with crowbars."" Possibly that's true, but they all wear rubbers. No Silver Lining. (New York Herald) Sympathetic strikes may prevent food delivery, abolish moving day, tie up transportation lines and up- set life generally, but so far there is no indication that mail carriers will stop delivering bills on the first of the month. | KINGSTON EVENTS PREFERENCE TO ALLIES, The keynote of the conference which was held in France, the note rung out so loudly and so clearly, was that of a preference for the or their arts and manufactures, afd that a per- fect understanding should be reach- ed to make this preference binding. The dominating figure on behalf of the colonies, transcending in power any other overseas' representative, and leading the statesmen of the day in his divection by the eloquence of his pleading, was Mr. Hughes of Aus- tralia. His plea was that the Allies should make a business agreement and to the effect that as they had bled for the war they should profit by the peace that followed it, and during the period of reconstruction. Canada needs such a voice as his in her councils. The need of it is exhibited in the preference which the Canadian government has shown for American talent, American genius, and American service, in the con- tracts that have been let to American firms or syndicates. Protest against this has been offered by the Cag- adian engineers. They have had a very real grievance, and it has been expressed by Canadians when speak- ing on behalf of Canadian industry. The protest has been emphasized by the organ of the Canadian Manu- facturers' Association. In an article, in its last issue, it arraigns the Can- adian government for its thoughtless- ness in contributing so much to Am- erican energy and zeal and thrift, when the energy and zeal and thrift of the Canadian people were deserv- ing of its cre. The article which the Whig quotes from Industrial Canada, in an adjoining column, should be carefully read. It punctuates a Can- 26 YEARS AGO Rev. Douglas Laing, of the Bap- tist church preached an interesting sermon to backsliders. The stone steps leading to St Mary's Cathedral have been laid, and the work of finishing the tower is progressing nicely. GOVERNMENT NOT * FOR CANADIANS The awarding of the contract for the new Arsenal in Lindsay is a glar- ing case of discrimination against Canada. Our Empire today is pre- eminent in its naval and military equipment, yet we go across the line to a people who make such preten- Jon, in order to obtain "improve- ments, devices and inventions." The absurdity of this situation is too ob- vious, but the worst of it is that these patriotic shortcomings unfortunately militate very seriously against Cana- dian development, During the year 1915, plans and specifications for structures in Canada were prepared by American architects amounting to $2,769,999.00, and of this $1,129,- 000.00 was awarded directly to Am- erican contractors, and $90,000.00 to Canadian contractors, 'the balance being in most cases let to American contractors with Canadian specified as to certain work, During the same period American architects prepared for Canadians plans and specifica- ronto News associates Laurier with ,..0o increase in price if they will. | count of the war. Canadian archi- | tects are mot permitted to undertake, | work in most of the states of United States, while many of them, | both from a theoretical and prectical | their neighbors across the line. They | essary to enable them to undertake the erection of any building or engin- | erring work that Canada requires. Some effective remedy is called for, with a view to overcoming the present undesirable situation in the | interests alike of business and pat- riotism. It affects adversely t \ Canadian manufacturer and ~ chant, as well as the builder and mechanic. | DATES OF FALL FAIRS. Dates of fall fairs in Eastern ( o- tario as announced by the Agricul- tural societies branch of the Ontario Department of Agrietilture, Toron- to, are as follows: Arden ......... Bancroft Frankville Kingston Madoc McDonald's Cot Odessa .......... Port Hope Robling Mills Stirling ... weed ......: HAS NO JURISDICTION The Ontario Board of License Commissioners has decided that it has no jurisdiction over res- taurants or what they sell. This is the answer to objections he- ing raised to restaurants selling two per cent. beer, which is also being disposed of at fairs with- out objection by the Commis- sion. IZZIE EET RE RE ER | bbb rr pense Mentioned In Despatches, y Major George N. Cory, Dublin Fusiliers, mentioned in for service in the Somme, is a son of C. D. Cory, Toronto. ate of the Royal Military College and took a commission in the Fusi- Hers in India, and won the D. 8. O. in South Africa. Real Estate Transfer. A double brick dwelling, Nos. 565 ward, has been sold to T. Gallivan by E. W. Mullin & Son. adian argument in a most telling way. Clearly the Canadian government has failed to catch the perspective of that famous Parisian conference. This cannot be the fault of Sir Geo. Foster. As minister of commerce he "Of Shoes and Ships, and Seall ng ~~ Random Reels Wax of Cabbages and Kings." is issuing a series of circulars which call special attentiofto certain feat- ures of trade that can be developed and retained after the war. It may be that he has labored with his col- leagues in the government, and has' done his best to convert them to his way of thinking, and in vain. What- ever the reason, the government has been disappointing the business men of Canada. It has not measured up to its responsibilities, d at a time when its vision should the bright- est. WATER Water is a mild, wet beverage, which is used to lubricate man. Some men need lubricating more than others, and at time§ are com- pelled to fall back on some alcoholic stimulant which imparts a headache that would feel better if equipped with shock absorbers. Water can be applied either in- ternally or externally without in- juring anybody, but most people pre- fer to swallow it in rapturous gulps, With so much wager in the world it would seem as if more could be used on the outside with satisfactory re- sults, but this thought does not ap- pear to strike in until Saturday night comes around. One of the advantages living in the country is that water is free, while in most of our large cities it costs as much as a good grade of cylihder oil. It is a hard blow to move to town from the farm and be obliged to rent drinking water by the short gallon, and listen during the still hours of the night to the cease- less tripping of the water meter. The very apex of extravagance is seen when a plutocratic property holder sprinkles his lawn four nights 'a week with water furnished by the city at the price of wood alcohel. Water is a great aid to the corn crop when it is not applied too far apart. It is a question which make the most money for the owner, wa- tered corn or watered stock, but EDITORIAL NOTES. The liberty of the press has not been menaced by Judge Galt. The license of the press has been checked. Only that, and nothing more. -------------- The editor who behaves himself, who uses his Paper aright in the dis- cussion of public questions and public men, 'will not get;into jail; and the average journalist has no sympathy with those who do violent things and have to pay the penalty. An embargo on paper would have the effect of curtailing or ending the "corner" in paper. And-why should the newspaper publishers not "have the benefit of special legislation as well as other people. Protection, ad in the long run a good crop of yel- low dent corn makes a softer dying bed and a more salubrious future. Water is deposited on the earth by nature, which sometimes forgets when to turn off the faucet. DO HuerY MATTHEW - SOME BoDy ELSE would LIKE Ta GET A Batu 10 Saturday Night. nature prepares a thick,. chunky cloudburst and aims it at the earth, one marvels at the majesty of the universe and the scarcity of good swimmers. No one who has ever passed through a cloudburst and came out with his bones in their original location, will ever scoff at the storm king or leave home with- out a pair of white wings. you say. Yes, from the strangle hold of the paper manufacturers. The Winnipeg Telegram is per- suaded that Judge Galt will not re- port upon the Agricultural College case, and upon Mr. Rogers' participa- Rhymes tion in it. Was this the object of the scene which occurred in court? Was it premeditated by the Hon. Mr. Rog 1 In the Pall Tired Father's fancy gravely turns to ts of coal, and he sheds nine kinds of briny as up his roll. He has thirty-seven dollars--two plugged with zinc--and the outlook for thei} standpoint possess the highest profes- (|i sional qualifications. As a class our |} own contractors are as competent as |} have the training and experience nec-|Ji « : Young Men Don't Miss Seeing Our New Pinch Back Suits Rich blues, fancy cheviots, plain grey, etc. Sizes 34 to 40. We think we have the finest lot of these new comers to anywhere. Prices $12.50, $15.00, $18.00 and $20.00. be seen ~ Young Mens PinchBack Overcoats Positively the newest and latest Price $15.00, $18.00, $20.00. production in smart overcoats. Boys' Clothing Mothers will find it to their ad- vantage to visit our Boys' Cloth- ing Department. Entire second floor. We are agents in Kingston for - Borsalino Hats, made in Italy, : Price $4.00. The King Hats, Price $2.50. Bibbys 78, 80, 82 Princess Street. NA ir Limited Kingston, Ont. bbb bebe ber lee despatches | == He Is a gradu- |S TNE and 6567, on the north side of Prin-|8 cess street, owned by Mrs. M.-1. Hay. |3 When | E55 FRUIT JARS Erm We Have the Best. Spices and Vinegar Pure and Fresh. Jar Rings, Corks and Parawax, at PICKERING'S 490 and 492 Princess St. Phone 580. BUILDERS ! Have You Tried GYPSUM WALL PLASTER It Saves Time This is the season when you must have your feet well shod, your shoes must be serviceable and still be stylish and up-to- date. We are prepared to sell you footwear that is the last ward in style and we know the quality is the best money will buy. JH Sutherland &Bro. The Home of Good Shoes D MAI 1S the Pho r, OPEN DAY AND NiGHT > J Are made té look like June brides by Ontario street, "On the Way to Barriefield." NEW CLOVER HONEY In the Comb: ; Sealers, each 30c 5 Ib. Tins, each ...-... Ree, 10 Ib. Tins, each ... ... «.. $1.90] JAS. REDDEN & CO. Phones They will tell you that our coal is ~ our methods