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Hr. Piekling’s Budget. (St. Thomas Times-Journal.) As a natural consequence of the advent to power of a new governâ€" ment its first budget pr0posals were awaited with unusual interest, more especially on account of the uncerâ€" tainty that existed regarding possiâ€" ble tarifl' changes. On that all-im- portant question Liberal spokesmen 'during the campaign that preceded. the general election had expressed varying and widely separated views, diil'ering in that respect from the Progressives, whose attitude had been sufficiently disclosed, so far, at least, as their western adherents were concerned. Because the pres- ‘ent administration is more or less dependent on Progressive goodwill for the necessary parliamentary support, curiosity centred on the. extent to which the Minister of Fi- nance would go in meeting the west- ern demand for large taritf reduc- tions. although at the same time, contiltlence was latent that he did not contemplate a revision of the sched- ules in a way that would seriously endanger the Canadian industrial fabric. Taken in a general way, that confidence has been justified by the budget preposals presented by Hon. W. S: Fielding on Tuesday to the House of Commons. As was only to be expected, the principal conces- sions made to Progressive sentim-nt are in agricultural implements, where reductions of 21/2 per cent. on the hitherto prevailing duties have been made. Apparently the geiwral idea that guidml the Finance Minister in pre- paring." his budget was to place the burden of taxation on the shoulders best. able to sustain it and to relieve citizens of moderate means as far as Imssihie. Whether or how far his prtfii'wiisals will surcee‘éd in acliievingr that aim, experience will showti that. aim, experienCe alone can show. but it is unlikely that any very apâ€" pryriable relief will be secured. 'l’lacml in a situation where more revenue must be raised, it would pass the wit of any Finance Minister to devise a scheme that would satis- fy every interest concerned. Until the war intervened with the vastly increased expenditure it entailed, the Dominion had raised its revenue mainly through indirect taxation, of which those who actually contribut- ed were mostly unconscious, and by the proceeds of public services and preperty that did not mean taxation. The necessity of making ends meet compelled resort. to direct or less in- direct taxation, hence the income and business profits taxes and the sales tax. Mr. Fielding, apparently, was not prepared to impose higher direct taxation, the simplest way out of his dilemma, and therefore had a difficult and delicate course to steer among the conflicting interests of consumers, manufacturers and far- mers. We believe he has striven to the best of his ability to frame a budget that will cause as slight a dis- location as possible to .he existing order and to limit the burden on those of moderate and small means an a way that. will enable them to ~ ' _ I_.,_,fisf.0.'lt. Wihat‘isde- ¢' ”3‘," '5». No reasonable critic would be in- clined to minimize the difficulty of the task that confronted the Finance Minister. Faced with a serious gap between the estimated revenue and expenditure of the current fiscal year. based on the hitherto prevail- ing system of taxation, he was com- pelled to find additional sources 01' revenue and at the same time ensure that the old sources were not so im- paired as toireduce materially the returns from them. Thus, if he ex- pects that the reduction in the dut- ies on agricultural implements will not be reflected in the yield iron. them. he would anticipate an in- crease, in the volume of imported im- plenleuLS and to that extent check the demand for the Canadian pro-- duct. On the other hand, the in- crease of the sales tax by fifty per cent. will go far to neutralize the taritl’ abatement and practically wipes out the possible advantage that the western farmers dtmanded. ’l‘hey benefit, howeyer, in that rela»- tively they will occupy a better po- sition than they would have done had the old duties remained in force. Various other articles, enamelled ware. wrought iron tubing. trails, sawmill machinery, farm wagons, harness. window shades, clothes wringers, will be permitted to enter at. slightly lower rates. British maria ut’arturers are given an increased preference of 21/; per cent. ad valâ€" orem on woven and knitted fabrics. Higher or new taxation on passenger autignnobiles valued at over $1.200. on ale. beer. cigars and cigarettes, cheques. post, (Mice and express orâ€" ders. telegrams and c'ablegrams, stock transfers. insurance premiums and bank note circulation, is also eXpt-rted to bring more grist to the Dominion treasury. Other Papérs’ Opinions . Thnmday, Juno 1, 1922. t It is an astonishing utterance by a {man occupying the important p031- tion of Lord Northclifl‘e,â€"owner of the greatest British newspaper, and lsupposed to be personally one of the representatives voices of England. One wonders-almost if the cable has not got things mixed up, and that instead of Lord Northclifl‘e speaking in London of Japan, it was really W. R. Hearst speaking in New York about Great Britain. It has really a rather villainous sound, this indict- ment by 'a very prominent Englishâ€"- man of a friendly nation which has not only been long an ally of the British Empire, but has been behav- ing itself more decently in all world aflairs of recent years than. the great majority of other countries. ‘ , Even if the mdmtmemtwerettue, Whole World Invited. (Christian Science Monitor.) A notable decision was reached the other day when the council of the league 01‘ nations threw open the court of international justice to the whole €vorld, ruling that Russia, (:e1man}, 'lurkeV, Hungary and Mex- ico, the only countries \\ h1ch here- tofore had been excluded from its benefits, could bring cases before the court. The only condition imposed was that the nations in question agree to accept the decisions of the court and not to declare war over the disputes in question. Little by little the \\ orld is coming to recog- nize something beyond the limits of personal aggrandizement, and the nations, one by one, are learning to accept some of the privileges assoâ€" ciated with being “my brother’s keeper.” However, the London press may prove to be not far wrong. If so, it will not be long before the real mot- ive of the coalition is manifested. And it should not be forgotten that Collins is still an avowed Republican and has openly declared that he fav- ored the Anglo-Irish Treaty only because it cleared the way for the “complete realization of Irish nation- al aspirations” later on. He and De Valera have the same goal in view; they differ only in their methods of reaching it. It is not difficult for two minds which agree in essentials to agree upon a working plan. ing, emigrating and spying all over the world. They are busy penetrat- ing North America, and they are casting covetous eyes on the British Dominions.” It is earnestly to be hooed that this View of the situation is wrong. Possibly Collins and Griffith sincere- ly believed that the only way to en- sure the peaceful holding of the elec- tions next, month was by coming to terms with their enemies. economy and thepractice of greater thrift by the peeple themselves, to which may be added acquirement of the habit of buying, preferably, ne- cessary goods, the products of our own home industries. (London Express.) Commamler Kenworthy has been replaced in the House as the cham- pion "butter-in” by Mr. Austip Hop- kinson, the youngish Lancashire M. 1)., who gave up his castle to live in a cottage. Mr. Hcpkinson has taken on himself the task of lecturing the House on any and all subjects. He stands tip with his thumbs in his waistcoat armholes, his head on one side like a wise cock-Sparrow, and delivers curtain lectures. The House is Very 61d and has been lectured for generations, so if it pleases Mr. Hepkins to give adVicc 110 0110 01500 cares. , (Hamilton Herald.) That agreement between Michael Collins and De Valera, by which a coalition of the Free State and Be- publican factions has been effected, is recognized by the London press as a surrender of the Free State rebre- sentatives to the die-hard Republi- cans. And it is believed that the coalition has been brought about for the express purpose of utilizing the combined forces of the two factions in the harrying and coercion of the six northern counties. Everything Has Its Day. (Emporia Gazette.) The radio is a great thing, says an limporia clothing dealer. When the detachable still eufi‘s went out of style the dealer was left with a stock at the 91d style links used to fasten the eufl‘ and clip the cuffs to the shirt. During the past week radio bugs have bought all of the links; They use them to clip radio wires to batteries and wire coils. Where are the wire hustles that grandma used to wear? What a radio set grandma used to wear and didn’t know it! An Astonishing Utterance. (Ottawa Journal.) “The Japanese,” Lord Northclifie is reported by cable as having declared to an audience in London, “are the Germans of the East. perpetually burrowing, working, piropagtandiz- A Combine for Coercion? A New Mentor. I DURHAM what good could be gained by its publication broadcast to the world by a man in Northoliife’s position? Would it alter the alleged Japanese mind, or lessen the number of alleg- ed Japanese spies? Or at‘the worst is Japan going to be able to hurt the world’s wellâ€"being when she has just deliberately agreed to reduce her navy to a strength far below that of either Britain or the United States? On the other hand, if the indictment is not true, it is a horrible libel on a great peOple. Miss Urquhart, as one of Port Credit’s most pOpular daughters, has been the centre of many showers and teas. Last week’s miscellaneous shower given for her by Mrs. .J. J. Fey was especially interesting, when little Miss Betty Thomson lirmght in the gifts in a white roseâ€"garland- ed chariot laden t0 the top. she her- esll being dressed as a dainty little bride. The tea table ,was amirmzsi- ately decked in bride roses and ferns centred by another little miniature bride, whose gown concealed the electric lamp and whose tufled veil with scattered flowers around a mirror formed a most picturesque «la‘rcoratviOn. A cuchroâ€"tea was given in Miss {frquhart’s honor last week by Mrs. Dixie Cotton and Miss Agnes Grey; also a kitchen shower by her girl: associates in church work. and handkerchief shower by the J.M.F. Club. Miss Nairn Lee also enter- tained in her honor. The men’s and women’s commit- tees of the Port Credit and District Liberal-Conservative Association met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Urquhart in Port Credit to make a presentation to Miss May lirquhart, their only daughter, whose marriage to Dr. Archibald Kilgoure is to take place at their summer home, Lake Simcoe. The presentation of a mahogany tea wag- on was made by Mr. Samuel Charâ€" ters, MP. for Peel. Dr. Kilgoure reâ€" spomled for Miss Urquhart. Mrs. Urquhart was then presented with a bouquet of Killarney roses by Magor T. L. Kennedy, M.P.P. for Peel, as a token of appreciation of her services as president of the women’s commit- tee. Mrs. Urquhart reSponded suit- ably. Miss Urquhart came to Port Credit, ten years ago, when her father he- came. manager of the Sterl‘ng Bank. ‘Some men. may be descended from monkeys, but others remind us. that, back in Bible days there \vas an ass that. could speakâ€"Baltimore Sun. PRESENTATION IS MADE TO MISS MAY URQUHART The Toronto Mail and Empire of May 23 refers to Miss May Urquhart, granddaughter of Mrs. T. R. W‘helan of this place, as follows:‘ (Victoria Times.) It would be ridiculous to suggest that'every member of the Mennonâ€" ites possesses an over-developed fac- ulty of taking all the advantages which the country has to offer in return for nothing more than his in- clination dictates. There are un- doubtedly many good farmers and good citizens among the Mennonites, who are still in the country and among those who thought they could do better for themselves in Mexico. But before they are allowed to enter British Columbia there should be a definite understanding that they are prepared to become good Canadians. Citizenship imposes obligations that must be accepted by all. Gmcérias, Flour 6‘. Feed, Fresh Fruits Maple Leaf Flour, per cwt.. . King Edward Flour, per cwt. Pastryj‘loug, ‘per cwt ...... , . we ARE QUOTING THE . FOLLOWING Low PRICES: SEED CORN (protected from Corn Borer) Woodhofies Calf Meal, Hen' Feed, Oat Chap Corn Chop, Mangel Seed, Crushed Oats, Etc. Salt in 100 and 50 lb. sacks T Groceries, Flour and Feed ‘ The Mennonites. These Fiofirs are put up in '25 arid 50 11). sacks SEE US IF IN NEED OF: THE DURHAM CHRONICLE . J.'VOLLETT I (Wingbam Times) A A cat, chased by a dog climbed to the tOp of a telephone pole and bid a Blondin crossing Niagara act on the wires before she was finally rescued from her perilous position. Once pussy had scrambled to the. top she turned and laughed in the face of her pursuer. Then tenderly, ginger- ly and circumspectly she reached out an inquiiing paw tom; rd the wire, drew back and, after a long pause, tried again. Then, as if sat- isfied, she struck boldly out. The crowd below shivered. All was well â€"â€"just for a minute. Then her litee body turned, SVV ay ed and in a jifi'y a. blurred, huddled ball was seen re- VolV1n0' on the wire like a squirrel in a cage. By this time Maurice Mitchell, Gibson Rintoul and Jim Scott had got hold of a blanket, and standing below in true firemen fash- ion prepared to catch pussy when she fell. Soon in spite of frantic clutches with long steely claws, she was forced to let go her hold, and with one faint, despairing meow, droned into the life-net belowâ€"- safe! A moment later, Without even stopping to say “thank you,” Miss Pussy sat unconcernedly on the sidewalk, back to her rescuers, VV ashing her face, serene in the knowledge that a life matters little anyway when you have eight left. JUNE 3RD IN CHESLEY . The Bruce County Soldiers’ Reâ€" union 4th annual celebration will ‘uo held in Chesley June 3rd. A big day of sports, commencing with a most ludicrOus A11.Fools’ Parade at 10 am. Horse Recing, Baseball Tournament and Highland Dancing in the afternoon. In the evening a Marathon Race open to the High School students of the county in competition for the Bank of Hamilâ€" ton Cup, Grand Fireworks Display and Band Concert. Bruce Regiment Band and Highland Pipers will fur- nish music. The day is planned to give the boys from overseas and their friends a day of real fun. Re- member, every returned man wear- ing a service button, entitled to free admission to all events. See big bills. 1 . The School has a ci‘ed-itable record In. the past which it. hopes to main- tam in the future. ' Durham is an attractive and heal- thy town and good accommndation can be obtained8 at reasonable rates. C. H. Danard, B..A ,Principal. C. Ramage, Chairman. J. F. Grant, Secretary. The School is thoroughly equipped to take up the following courses: (1) Junior Matriculation, (2) Entrance to Normal School (3) Senior Matriculation, (4) Entrance to Faculty of Edn- cation. Each member of the staff is a Uni- versxty Graduate and. experienced Teacher. Information #3 fto _Cۤurses may be 0139}qu _from_Pr1ncxpal_._‘ _ _ THE OLD LAW: OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN REGARD TO TEA The supply of tea in the world to- day is very much less than the con- stantly increasing demand. The re- cent reduction of four pence per pound of the duty on tea entering England, which is by far the largest tea consuming country in the world, has had a decidedly stimulating ef- fect on consumption. It is expected that this further demand Will force the price of tea still higher. Intending pupils should prepare to enter“ at beginning of_t9rm. Durham High School ALMOST ‘A CAT-ASTROPHE ""6353 # Iii m £_9E‘._".I..P‘“0°EV:‘N $4.25 $4.10 $4.00 LOCAL HYDRO COMMISSION MET AT BUGENIA ON ’MONDAY Messrs. John‘ Legate, John Parker, A. F. Armstrong andJ. R. McLinden were at Eugenia Falls Monday, and attended a meeting of the executive -of the newly-formed Hydro-Electric Association, according to the Owen Sound Sun-Times. The executive Will confer with the engineers at the ' Eugenia- plant and utid'l' probably make some recommendations. It is said that the Ontario Gov- ernment will be asked to make some amendments to the Hydro Apt whereby associations formed, such as by'the Eugenia power municipal- ities, will be. given certain authority to supervise expenditure on power Dlants, extensions, etc. This would prevent extensive alterations being made until business would warrant the expendtiure. The Eugenia plant had its capital expenditure doubled since 1918 and the municipalities, who have to bear that cost, were not consulted or even advised of this before the work was authorized. The new executive, of which Mr. John Legate is chairman, is taking an ag- gressive interest in the problems that confront users of power from Eugenia. The organization formed at Durham two weeks ago promises to be the forerunner of other such associations in the province, which, combined, would exert a powerful influence. TIP FROM MARKDALE . RESULTBD IN ARRESTS Late Wednesday night of last week, T. J. Robinson of Orangeville got a tip from Markdale that a car containing liquor and a stolen grip was heading in the direction of. GP- angeville. He at once got in touch with High Constable Marshall and Nightwatchman J. J. Still. When the OUR FLOUR IS GUARANTEED - These Prices are at the Mill, and Strictly Cash Highest Price Paid for Wheat delivered at the Mill Goods Delivered in Town Every Afternoon ‘ . â€" Phone 8, Night or Day. ' v r m: m‘i‘ix a?“ Many Times It’s a. Guide to Health as is This One WHAT IS Marmion, Ont“ rio.â€"“Before using Lydia E. 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