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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-09-05, Page 2PAGE TWO WINOHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Thx usday, Sept, 5th, 1935 The Winghalin Advance -Times Published at WINGIAM - ONTARIO Every Thursday Morning by The Advance -Times Publishing Co, Subscription Rate -- One Year $200 Six months, $1.00 in advance, Ta U. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. WHAT NOW? The announcement in the press on .Saturday that Anglo-American inter- ests have leased a large portion of Ethopia for a period of 75 years, and that they will develope the nil and mineral resources of that country, has put an entirely new aspect an the Italian-Ethopia war situation. Italy has said that the rights of Britian will be respected, and now with British and American interests having such vast holdings in Ethopia one wonders just what slant Italy will now take. As we see it Italy has been for - stalled and the Emperor of Ethopia has made a very clever move. If Italy sticks to her word, there will be no war, but if she makes war against Ethopia, Britian and the United States' will almost surely be drawn in the I conflict. That would be tragic as the war may reach such great -portions that the world would again suffer as it did in the Great War Days. We cannot claim to understand this diplomatic move. It may be a splend- id one for Ethopia, it may avert war or it may cause a great war. We can only hope that there will not be a war. * * * * GOOD WORK The only way to get a good ball team for the future is to start the younger generation at the game. The kids of to -day are the senior ball players of to -morrow. Some very good work in this re- gard has been going on all summer under the management of P. R, Biggs. Mr. Biggs is manager of the midget baseball team and these kids have been heart and soul in the game all season. They have played games in Goder- kb, Lucknow, Port Elgin, Kincardine and Teeswater. If it had not been for Mr. Biggs, the kids would have mis- sed all this. These boys not only learn- ed considerable ball, but had a lot of healthy outdoor exercise. * * Be sure and enter in the Good Will Contest. You can win a trip to Ber- muda or New York, or one of the other prizes. * * * * Premier Hepburn is on a speaking tour of the west. According to his criticism of Social Credit he will not be bitten by that bug. * * * * An aeroplane has been pedaled for a distance of 725 feet in Germany. First thing we know we will be jumping on a flying bicycle to Visit our friends. * * * * Detroit no doubt will fight it out again this year for the World's Base- ball Championship. Many local fans are already wondering how they can .secure the necessary paste board of admission. * * * * .It is expected that 900 will run for the 245 seats in the Rouse of Com- mons. The voters will have an oppor- tunity to vote for a greater number of parties than ever before, and there will be a greater number of sadder and maybe wiser men following the election. * * * * Thanksgiving Day will be ten days after the election. The successful candidate can rejoice they were elect- ed and the defeated one can take sol- ace in the fact that they will not have to legislate in these troublesome tithes. a .an.4.,00io nsw World wide News In. Brief Form iM.r,«nl,p®,YSlO.WO�O®R9•,W.XIWaA'^ New U. S. Tax Law Signed Washington . President Roosevelt signed the $250,000,000 "wealth tax" bill. The new and higher levies on es- tates, estimated to bring in $80,000,000 a year, became effective at once. 13e - coming operative later will be new or higher levies on individual incomes of more than $50,000, gifts, corporation income, excess profits, intercorporate dividends, capital stock and personal holding companies. Hepburn to Hold Fall Session A special session of the Legislature will be called this fall, Premier Hep- burn intimated at Queen's Park. Mr. Hepburn thought the fall session would be called soon after the gen- eral election, and would last only two weeks at the most, The Premier made, it clear that the fall session would be a "special" one for which members would receive $20 per day, instead of the $2,000. indemnity. Mystery Murder Cleared Up by Labatt Investigators London, Ont.—The mystery murder of John Allen Kennedy of London and Windsor, former accountant for the Carling Breweries, is reported to have been cleared up by officers .work- ing on the Labatt kidnap. Kennedy was taken for a gang ride and slain in May, 1928. Governor-General to Arrive End of October Lord 'Tweedsniuir, Canada's next Governor-General, will arive toward the end of October instead of. on Oct, 10, it was learned from Lieut. -Col. E. D. Mackenzie, Comptroller to the household of the Governor-General, who returned from Great Britain in the liner Empress of Britain. The new Governor-General will reach Canada after the general election, Oct. 14. Queen of Belgians Killed in Auto Accident Lucerne, Switzerland—Queen Astrid of the Belgians was killed last week in an automobile accident. King Leo- pold was driving and lost control of the car. It started toward a lake along the road from Kuusnacht to Lucerne and the queen was thrown out against the tree. King Leopold was only slightly hurt. Queen Astrid's head hit, a tree and she was killed instantly. The car swerved toward a lake when the king for some unaccountable rea- son lost control. The chauffeur was riding in the rear seat. The king suf- fered multiple cuts and bruises on the head and face which bled profusely but were not serious. The queen was 29 years of age, having been born in Stockholm Nov 17, 1905. They had been married almost nine years. The burial took place Tuesday in Brussels, Now that all of King George's sons except the Prince of Wales have chosen their life mates one would think the Prince would also take the .tint. In time he will be known as the King of Bachelor's. * * * * A proposal was made at. the Ontario. Municipal Association meeting to dis- franchise persons on relief or those in arrears of tax payments. This pro- posal was turned down by the As- sociation and we believe rightly so. To carry out this proposal would. put these people it the same class as criminals andthese unfortunate people do not belong to that class. * *. * * One soldier was killed and two wounded when Mussolini had real shells used in a shame battle, Even in a peace time battle the use of shells even though not meant to kill do so. In the last war "shots from our own guns killed many of otir own troops. This war business is anything but a pleasant game. Maitland Creamery Buyers Of Eggs d Poultry Cream, an TUE UNITED FARMERS' CO OPERA►' c MPA vo L fMi1'E r 1 1tn bang, Poon Ontario.`: IVE ■ ■ Aberhart Picks Cabinet Calgai:v-1!'i.11iani ,Aberhart had an- nounced his Cabinet slate, the names of the men who will draft the first Social Credit Legislation in the world, He will be President of the Council and Minister of Education. The Ab- erhart Social Credit party took a leap into federal policies but under its own banner, with no alliance with the Ste - wens Reconstructionists. All 11.7 Fed- eral seats will be contested. Three More Cabinet Appointments Ottawa—Prime Minister Bennett announced three Cabinet appoint- ments. Lucien Henri Gendron, K.C., of Montreal, has been sworn in as Minister of Marine, and Earl Rowe, member for Dufferin-Simcoe, Ont., in the last Parliament, and .Onesime Gagnon, member for Do'rcheste'r, Que. have been appointed Ministers with- out portfolio. Prince May Have Oil on Ranch The Prince of Wales' ranch in the foothills of the Pekisko district, may hold the secret of the long sought crude oil pool in Alberta. Oil men speculated on this possibility as drill- ing continued on a Pekisko well, half a mile from the Royal ranch. Anglo-American• Group Leases Half .of Ethiopia The effect of Emperor Haile Selas- sie's deeding half of his empire to an Anglo-American group apparently is that of interposing an unexpected and insurmountable barrier against inva- sion by Italy, should Premier Musso- linin decide finally on war. The area leased to foreign control, part of which runs along the border of Eri- trea, the Italian coloy, is no longer Ethiopian territory only. It has be- come, for 75 years, the property of British and American interests, so that an invader would meet immediate protests from London and Washing- ton. Ontario Faces. Deficit Because of Relief The Hepburn Government has been forced to the conclusion that it can- not balance this year's Budget, it was reported at Queen's Park. Premier Hepburn—still holding that a balanc- ed budget is the only basis for good Provincial Government—is said to be ready to lay out 1935-36 finances with a possible deficit in view at the end end of the year. The reason is relief costs, which, the Premier feels, can- not be cut down immediately because of human welfare demands. Quebec Has Large Deficit Quebec—The Province of Quebec closed the last fiscal year ending June 30, 1935, with a deficit of $4,936,235.91, according to announcement by Hon. R. F. Stockwell, Provincial Treasurer. Relief Plan to Continue Toronto—Inability of municipalities to bear increased refief costs and fear a reduction in provincial government contributions would be passed on to relief recipients prompted the goven- ment to delay the change in the basis of its contribution until January lst, Premier Hepburn revealed. King's Third Son to Wed Balmoral Castle, .Scotland — The King and Queen announced the en- gagement of their next -to -last bach- elor son, the Duke of Gloucester, and Lady Alice Christabe! Montagu -Doug- las -Scott, daughter of an ancient and. distinguished. Scottish family. The tall 35 -year-old Duke of Gloucester is the third son of their majesties and when he weds only the Prince of Wales himself of the four sons wilt remain a bachelor. Lady Alice is 33, of fair complexion, a sportswoman and an artist. Duce to Call 200,000 More Soldiers London—A Reuters dispatch from 12.bnzone, Italy, said Premier Musso- lini declared, speaking to his troops, 200,000 more troops will be called to the colors "in order to face any event- uality that might arise." t1The world must know once' again while there is talk so absurd and provocative of san- ctions, we will not give up a single soldier, a single sailor, Or Single av- iator, the highest e- fator, but will bring tode- gree the power of armed forces of; the nation" the dispatch quoted. Il, Duce, Would Allow Those on Relief to Vote A proposal that recipients of relief be deprived of the franhcise in On- tario was defeated at a meeting of the Ontario Municipal Association, The sponsor of the resolution, City Clerk Herbert Leadlay of Guelph, ar- gued that the unemployed by the "be- lligerent attitude" which they adopted in placing their requirements before municipal authorities, lost the sympa- thy of the people; who paid their bills, and sacrilced their own right to vote. 1111111411111111111 11111.111.111131 11 114111! 111 11.111111111,, In11111111 1..1.11.111111110111 111.11 l Jenlllll illlll111111.1.1. i 1111.1111 11111.1111 1111 1 11 .11111111❑ 11111. 1 11 1111 1111.11111 g41A11i11.41"1Alinu11.1U"illt, 1111111111111111111n11111111111111111111.0.11111111M lull In 4 1 1 !. 1. ! l 1 A l 1 1 1 11 IAI 1 F! F 1 Mr. tt n Should Now Explain! An Editorial Advertisement written by R. 5, Deachman, The Bennett candidate in North Huron, in a re - ,cent speech, said: "I ain thoroughly satisfied with the record of the Bennett government and with my personal record since the last election." The statement calls for analysis — let us examine the record of the . Bennett government and the re- cord of the Bennett can- didate in North Huron, FINANCE In 1935, under Conserv- ative rule, federal govern- ment expenditures exceed- ed the expenditures of 1930, the last year of Lib- eral administration, by $82,000,000. Revenues in the same period, despite increased taxes, declined $84,000,000. R. J. Deachmnn Between 1980 and 1935, under Conservative admin - Liberal Candtdaie for North Huron istration, the national debt .increased $669,900,000 — between 1922 and 1930; under Liberal rule, it declined $244,300,000. Is there, in these facts, cause for satisfaction — is there not rather ,cause for alarm? EMPLOYMENT Canadian production of manufactured products in 1930 totalled $3,428,000,000;. in 1933, the last year for which offic- ial figures are available, production stood at $2,086,000,000. Increased production of manufactured products would have cured unemployment reduced production was the definite result of Bennett policies. Canadian manufacturing produc tion -•always declines under high tariff policies — it always mustJ In Canada, during the first three years of the Ben- nett administration, the decrease in the number industrially employed was more than 150,000 a decline almost equal to the entire population of Hamilton, the fifth city of the Do- minion. There was an even greater decline in other classes of workers, The industrial wage bill was $270,000,000 more in 1930 than in 1933. Railway wages, by 1934, had fallen $100,000,000 from the level of 1930. Expenditure on unem- ployment relief, Municipal, Provincial and Federal, since 1930 has amounted to the stupendous sum of $500,000,000, The Prime Minister of Canada is responsible for this esti- mate. "Things, cannot be any worse — try Conservative rule" exclaimed the North Huron Bennett candidate before his nominating convention in 1930 — and now he is satis- fied — satisfied with a government which has made the worst record of any government since Confederation — satisfied too, with his personal record when he has since voted against everything he then supported, and supported everything he then condemned! MARKETS Mr. Bennett promised markets for the farmers. The exports of farm products in 1930 totalled $368,000,000; in 1935, $227,000,000. Here is a decline in the exports of Canad- ian farm products of over $140,000,000. Are the farmers of Canada satisfied with this record? The Bennett candidate is pleased but what have the farmers to say, they have borne the burden of Lost markets — plus the added burdens of pro'Eection. Net production of farm products dropped from $817,- 000,000 in 1930 to $569,000,000 in 1934, a drop of over $240,000,000. How does that decrease in earning power ap- peal to the farmers or to those who de business with the farmers? The home market for manufactured goods which stood at $3,697,000,000 in 1930 the Last year of Liberal adminis- tration, fell. to $2,105,000,000 three years later. The Bennett candidate in this constituency is satisfied —• thoroughly sat- isfied, but what have the merchants of North Huron to say about a government policy which destroys the purchas- ing power of their customers? TRADE The Bennett party promised to expand Canadian trade it cue it in two. Total Canadian trade in 1930 amounted to 82,393,000,000; in 1935 (fiscal year ending March 31 in both cases) it stood at $1,189,000,000. And the • trade of 1930 was valued in diallers worth 100 cents in gold -- today the value of the dollar is 60 cents in gold. What can any intelligent voter think of this record? How can supporters of the present government ask. the people of Canada for an expression of ,confidence? How can the Bennett candidate state that he is thoroughly satisfied? TARIFFS Is the Bennett candidate really satisfied with his own record? On June 24, 1980, in his nomination address, as reported in the London. Free Press, the Bennett candidate said he was a low tariff man. Has he uttered a word in fav- our of low tariffs since 1930? If so, where? He voted for high tariffs . He voted for these items: Binders Plows Cream Separators. Barb Wire Blankets Liberal Bennett Rate Rate 6% 25% 10% 25% Free 25% Free 10% 21% 45% Overcotings 25% 48% Does he now approve of these rates? Will he defend them? There are many others still higher — will he defend them? Or will he leave the record. as it stands showing that he, claiming publicly to be a Tow tariff man, voted for the highest tariff ever imposed on the Canadian people and then proclaimed his satisfaction with the action taken? Total government charges against dutiable textile products entering Canada from the United Kingdom were 68% higher in 1934 than in 1930. These figure include tar- iff,•excise tax, and sales tax. How can, that record satisfy a man who claims that he is, or was, a low tariff man and how could a low tariff man run on the Bennett platform of 1930 when Mr, Bennett had promised to shut out imports to the value of $500,000,000? These are problems which the voter must consider unless he wants his elected member to vote against the policies he promised to support when he was a candidate. TAXES • And taxes! Taxes now ,constitute a heavier burden on the Canadian people than ever before. . The sales tax stood at one per cent. before the last election — the repre- sentative of North Huron was opposed to it then. It has since been raised to six --+ he is in favour of it now — he voted for the increase. The 3% excise tax was not in ex- istence in 1930 — it has since taken its toll front the Canadian pocketbook. A 2 -cent tax on sugar, imposed in 1933 (reduced to a 1 -cent tax in 1934) has added to the burdens of the house- wife. In 1930 it required 34.8% of Canadian exports to pay the expenses of the Federal government —•in 1935 just 72%, or more than double. Strange records! Yet in these things the former member for North Huron rejoices and is per- fectly satisfied! THE RECORDS The Canadian people will not support a government which, by restricting trade, has doubled the burden of tax- ation, multiplied by four the. volume of unemployment, re- dticed wages, paralyzed industry, and lowered living stand- ards. They cannot and will not do so. The Bennett candi- date may be satisfied with the record of the government — satisfied with his own record — the people of North Huron are not. The Canadian people are determined that faith must be kept — a boulevard of broken promises can- not become an avenue of victory. Governments are judged by their records — candidates byl the faith they keep with the people who trust them. Nations go forward only when leaders have vision to see and! faith to dare. The Bennett government will .be defeated on its record — for this gov- ernment the contest is lost before it comes within sight of the polls. Listen in Every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m. -Station CKNX-1200 Kilocycles. Investigating Income Tax London, Ont,— The Dominion Gov- ernment is conducting an income tax investigation which may bring the Federal Treasury several millions of dollars in tax arrears, it was disclosed here. The Income Tax Department is probing unregistered shares of large Canadian industries, it was learned. $650,000 Colletced from Spencer Estates London, Ont;—With payment •of` $650,000 in additional succession dut- ies and $10,000 in costs credited to his operations, Commissioner John Cow- an, K.C., of Sarnia, wound up the in- vestigation into the seven Spencer es- tates, WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. R. J.;Rann spent, the week -end with London friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. Burke of Toronto, were holiday guests at the homeof Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson. Mr. and Mrs, Austin Martin and daughter, Toronto, were week -end guests of Mrs. John Douglas. The Misses E. P. and K. Hazle- wood are holidaying in Southampton, the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Macken- zie. Mr, and Mrs. II, H. Mercer and Donald, were week -end gttests' of D. and1 on. Mrs. Sander D, �I s s Miss Alma Saunders is holidaying in Toronto and Hamilton. H. Epter, Jeweller's Auctioneer, of Toronto, is in town, snaking arrange- teems .for selling the stock in the store, formerly occupied by the late J. E. Wendt. The sale opens an Fri- day afternoon. Mt. and Mrs, Erie Sproule were Sunday guests of Brussels friends. Mr. and Mrs; 13i11 .A.ttstin and fame i.ly, Listowel, spent the week -end with the tatter's mother, Mrs. 1,.asinusset . Miss Gertrude Sangster of Detroit, is holidaying at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sangster. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Henry,' Jack and Dorothy,, Chesley, . were guests last week of T. G. and Mrs. Hemp- hill, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill spent Sunday at Lion's Head, Master John MacNaughton who has spent the past two weeks with Lon- don friends, returned home on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Ar.thttr Hutchison and daughters, Detroit, were week -end guests of N. T. and Mrs. McLaughlin. Mrs. Alex. Edgar, Fordwich, also Mrs. Wm. Sims, Toronto, were Sunday guests at the MacLaughlin .tome. Mr, Reuben Knapp is in Hanover this week attending the wedding of his sister, Miss Irene Knapp of Kit- chener. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Simpson; and daughter, Mae, Detroit, formerly of this place, called on old friends on Sunday. Miss Marjorie Paulin, Miss Ila Sharpin and Mr, Wes. Paulin were Exhibition visitors last week. Mr. Alvin Moffat spent the week- endin Toronto. i Mr, and Mrs. D, S. MacMaughtoin, . Sr,,also Mr. John MacNaughton spent Sunday, with Bayfield friends. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Walls and daughter, Jean of Toronto, were holi- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearritig. Mr, Alex. Stuart of Toronto, spent the week -end with friends her and his mother, Mrs, C. Stuart, who had been visiting friends here for the'past con. pie of months, returned with him. Mr. John Hupfer visited friends at West Lorne recently and Miss Betty Hupfer who has been spending a few weeks' there, 'returned home wtlt>tier father. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Hupfer during the week -end were: Mr. Harry Httpfer, Mrs. A. Ten- nant and daughter, Mrs. Parks, all of Detroit, and Mrs. Hart and daughter, Miss Doris; both of Windsor. Mrs, Ewald, son and granddaughter of Detroit, are visiting at Mr. and Mrs, R. G. Gibson's. Harvest Festival Service is being held in St. James Anglican Church here on Sunday next, The speaker will be Rev, B. H, Farr, B.A., of Hen- sail. Mr. Farr is the son of a former 'rector. Mr. Harry Pettit, of Brantford, call- ed on his cousins, Misses M. and B. Howe one day last week, J,rejn Canada's progress is measured largely by her volume of foreign e gri trade. Markets to sell to . . . markets to lauy from .' ` » . in this complex process of exchanging corn.modities The Dominions Bank plays an important part. With its own offices in London ants. Kew York, and banking connections in business centres all ever the world, this Bank gives protnpt and efficient service in nil Foreign .txehange transactions. ase 11 DOMINION' ' ESTABLISImb 18/'11 3. R. M. SFX'Y'tAL MANAGE%t'. WiNGRAIVI DIA NCR