(IEE 14 RD i J and Semi-Weekly by WilG PUBLISHING LIMITED. Published Dati THE BRITS 00. 2 President .. Managing Director and Sec.-Treas. J. G. Elliott Leman A. Guild . Xelefhanen: Business Office Editorial Job Office SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Daily Edition) One year, delivered in city One year, if paid in advance . One year, by 'mall to rural offi es $2.50 One year, to United States $2.50 {semi Weekly Edition) One year, mail, cash Nne year, a t paid in advance $1.5 One year, to United States .......3L5 six and three months pro 'Fata, * Attached Is one printing offices in Canada, 50 of the best job The eireuintion of THE BRITISH WHI authenticaiod by the Audit Bureau of Circulations TT rem NEW BID FOR POWER. The changes in the government of Saskatchewan have been rapid and what may be called kaleidoscopic. They have quickly followed each other, and presented a 'variety of views. The outcome of them has been the formation of a new "abine:, and one which promises to he ex- ceedingly useful to the province, The new premier, Mr. W. M. Martin, be- gan his career in Ontario, and, re- moving many years ago to the we:t, has grown up, as it were, with the country. He is oné of the most forex ful men in its public fe. He will be missed from the Commons, where he was active, 'and gave assurance of - political promotion. His call 10 a higher office in Saskatchewan follbw- ed the declinature of it by Mr. Cald- er, who had been the active spirit in absence and long illness of Hon. Mr. Scott. That he thinks Mr. Martin rable for the position is Indica- ted retiring in his favor, All the old members of the government have resumed offce with some changes in the places which they occupied, and Mr. C. A, Dunning has become pro- vincial treasurer. The government hay been enlarged by this addition. He brings to it great strength, as he has been 'identified with some of the larger enterprises of the west, and carries with lim an energy and in- fluence that will be very much ap- preciated in = government circles. There must be bye-elections, of course, and they will show what pub- le opinion thinks of what has been © golng on. 5 Hoi. Mr. Crothers attributes the increase in the cost of living to the fact that so many men, (a quarter of & million persons), have been with- drawn from production. There . is something in that. It is not they whole explanation, however. Cold storage and freight rates have a great deal to do with the higher prices, and the government can apply a relief if it likes. SYSTEM AND POLITICS, ~ ~The appointment of Col. Hugh Clarke, M. P., to the parligmentary secretaryship of the Department of External Affairs, which is presided. over by the premier, indicates one of two things--either the ministers are less willing to burden themselves with the duties of théir offices, or these duties demand labors that are "altogether beyond their capacity, Bach department will have jts par- Hamentary secretary in due time. "He is the working head of the de- _ partment in England, and the head 'of the working house who makes explanations in reply to questions when the ministers are absent or employed. . 1e right places. They show this wher 21 tion, _jaffairs and casts himself unrescrved- NATIONAL BERVICE AGAIN. The reply of Sir Wilfrid Laurier to the letter of Sir Robert Borden, | who enclosed~the resolution of the National Service Commission respect- ing a non-politted] prosecution of its duty, is only what might be exppet- | ed under the circumstances. Sir] Thomas Tait had undertaken the| SCR AAI, | in all earnestness. He had gathered about himk the directors of National Service, and they had spent some days in conference at Ottawa. One of the results of these meet- ings. was the suggestion that the | Service be made non-political, and that in its direction the liberal lead ers be invited to participate. This] resolution eventually reached Sir] Wilfrid Laurier, but only because seemed to. be necessary. It was simply forwarded to the Liberal chieftain by the premier as a, formal- ity. It could not belvery well sup- pressed without snubbing or rebuk- ing the commission, which, wak fits author. Sir Robert did not add his personal persuasions' apd to the ef- fect, that he trusted in this matter he 'would have Sir Wilfrid's support and co-operation. A colleague of the premier, discussing. this resolu- attached no importance to it. an episode . occurred. The premier took issue with the commission with regard to its ap- pointment of a secretary, Mr. Mur- ray, an official of the. Canadian Manufacturers' Association, had criticized the work of the govern- ment in Several respects, in <circu- lars and in articles which were published' in Industrial Canada. He had to /be called to account for this. He admitted his error in one instance, and then, having been] made to realize who was to be his | master, he declined the positicr. Sir | Thomas Tait saw in the transaction enough to satisfy him that he would be hampered' and handicapped, that 'everything was to be made apparent- ly subservient to the political inter- ests of the government, and he pulled out. Sir Wilfrid at once decided, in view of all the facts and a close examination of the order-in-council, that he could serve recruiting better dy continuing to advance it in his own way, and as he had been doing from the beginning of the war. The | parliamentary committee, if it to be | formed later, will be named or ap- pointed by parliament, and with a better understanding of its duties and responsibilities than has so far been obtained. it] Meanwhile and FPP p------ EDITORIAL NOTES, The layman of large business con- ngctions, who puts aside his personal Iy 'into the mission service is the hightst type of Christian citizen. Infantile paralysis has reached Montreal. It will be in Kingston some of these days if the greatest precautions are not taken by the Boards of Health. Montreal's affect- ed district should be quarantined, The fire at Lindsay in the Flavelle cold storage plant caused a revela- tion. It was filled with foods, bpught cheaply and held for higher prices. The government'can make an enquiry into this fire and get a lot of vali able information, which will heip it to act in other cases. The government has promised, through Hon. Mr. Rogers, to co-oper- ate with the municipalities in the Poost of living. The mayor of Kings- ton put the issue squarely when he said the cure lay with the govern- ment. It can do a whole lot if it will. It is the doctor in the case. Ontario has sent to the west most of the men who have risen to politi- cal power. The latest is the premier of Saskatchewan, W. M. Martin. He ranks with' the younger men, but brings to office a 16ng and valuable experience, His is an example of what can be done by thrift and energy. The government subsidizes all cold storage plants. They are meant to be helpful to the communities in which they are located. They are be- ing used to oppress the people by housing foods and keeping them out of the market when they should be in it. The government can keep tha co'd storage people out of the "coru- ers" which they are fond of forming. _ The hearts of the people are in the they subscribe towards the funds of the Red Cross Society about $2,000, 000 in this provinge. Toronlo alone gives over $700,000. This is prince: 'ly generosity, and 'such a8 the grect $2, 500 looks na EVENTS work of chairman of this commision |?! ate | views anxious-lest, in gratitude for his zeal | tirere is nothing solid and depend- pro HUN MORTALITY STATISTICS. Steady Increasé in Adult Deaths-- Decrease in Infant Mortality. Berlin, Oct. 23.-- Mortality in Ger- many, after reaching the low record of l4-per thousand in 1913, has fol- a. lowed a steadily ascending curve during the wag, The figures for 1914 Were 16.1 per thousand, in 1915 19.7, and for the first seven months of 1916, 16. 'These statistics include civilians and soldiers : Infant martality, bowever, con- tinues to follow a descending curve. For the last year the percentage has been 12.9. 26 YEARS AGO | Potatoes are selling at 15 cents A Ww first class weighing scale d on the market to-day. D. Boyd, B.A, and J. A. Sinclaly \[.A., have been writing an supple- entary examinations in divinity. as SIR SAM IS NOT A COMMANDER > London Mall (Con.) The Canadian Press, of the Canadian soldiers endured actual warfare, reflecting the who have is in raising men, Sir Sam Hughes shall be given a command at the front. Early in the war certain political soldiers received unwise commands jut as thegsaunguinary nature of the struggle developed it became obvious that the real front is no place for) politicians, however eloquent, active, and astute. The Canadian Press and the Canadian soldiers need therefore have no anxiety. It understood that Sir Sam now quite appreciates the changed ghuation, and is not seekin ng active service. 1 We are glad to record the fact, | that we dgree with our Canadian con- temporaries that a politic al oppoint- ment might bring about a disaster of | the first magnitude to the Canadian | Army. Sir Sam is doing good work | here in keeping the Dominion in the limelight, and we are glad to have| him among us. is THE REAL DIFFI- CULTY IN OTTAWA é SIR RABINDRINATH TAGORE iiindu poet and Nobel Prize winner who left San Francisco almost immedi- | ately on his arrival. because of a re- Toronto Star (Lib). | pe orted Blot rns Apsassinat e Mm Tie There is something pathetic in the| cancelled leciure engagements t statement Jssued by the Government fe Ope Fuar or gelectives two that "all proposed appointments are,| fellow eountrymen, in jail in the regular course, submitted to] the Government for approval.' Per-| NATIONAL REVIVAL. haps But who governs? Who ap-| proves or withholds approval? Does anybody suppose that Sir Robert Borden himself would have inter-| fered with Sir Thomas Tait in this King and Queen Attend Special Re- ligious Service at Buckingham, London, Oct. 23. --King George matter to the extent of losing his ind Queen Many aud Many Semiers services? It was on the Prime Min- i ne ister that Sir Thomas Tait ae rely- | 20 wl religiots geryiee i Bucking: 3 ham alace turday night in con-4 ing for the support he nee 2 | nection with the "National Mission," which is a plan for a national re- Overcoa The man who buys one of them gets one of the best $15.00 Over- coats to be had anywhere in Canada. Le Blacks. =" New Pinch-Back Overcoats Two-way Collar Ulsters Shawl Collar Ulsters= ~~ fn New Gloster, Knee Length Style, Silk Velvet Collar, Browns, Greys, Blues and No advance in price on Men's Shoes See our $4.00 Shoes \ ~ The Broadway Overcoat Form Fitting; Fabric, grey "and blue Chinchilla cloth: The Guardsman Full back, small collar, or knotch style. 5 . Sewn ' in sleeve; patch poc- kets, greys, browns, blues and fancy cheviots. Shoes See oyr $5.00 Just Wright Try Bibbys for your new Hat You won't be Sorry carrying on his work, but on ligious revival. very first issue that arose he got no | support, and 'probably realized that! Services sintiiar. to. th Neld in the palace are being held throughout able there that he could rely on as the: kingdom this th. against influences always at work. And that's what's the matter with everytihng in the present adminis- ORE MAN An (3s x tration of public affairs in Canada. MORE DE NDS ON GREECE. Army Must be Reduced to a Peace Footing. ; New York) Oct. 23.--A news agency despatch from Rome says: -- "The allies have notified the Greek Government that unless disorders are decisively put down additional troops 'will be landed. The allies have also ordered the Greek army to be reduced two-thirds, that is to a peace footing, and also the evacua- tion: of Thessaly." NO HOPE OF PEACE JUST NOW Lloyd George at Home. "No! There are and there will be no quitters among the Allies. 'Never again' has become our battle cry. At home the safieting and the sorrow is great and is growing. As to the war zone its terrors are indescribable. 1] have just visited the battlefields of France. 1 stood as it were at the door of Hell and saw myriads marching in to the furnace. I saw some coming out of it scorched and mutilated. This ghastliness must never be re-enacted on this earth, and one method at least of ensuring that end is the in- fiiction of such punishment upon the perpetrators of this outrage against humanity that the temptation to emulate their exploits will be elim- inated from the hearts of the evil minded among the rulers of nren. That is, the meaning of Britai¥'s re- 4 solve." Very Bad Advice." (Toronto Star) While Sir Robert Borden is invit-{ ing Sir Wilfrid Laurier to co-operate with him du recruiting, the Toronto Mail and Empire and the Toronto News describe Sir Wilfrid Laurier as a man whose assistance oaght to be rejected. 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