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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1935-07-18, Page 6'CANADA THE EMPIRE • Roar Fire D tkoys Deri eci Train CANADA ADA POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT The equipment of Canadian police with radio broadcasting sets is inter- esting in view of the fact that through the work of the radio patrols in Old London, the number of auto- mobile thefts has been reduced from 100 per month in 1932 to about 10 in 1935. A ear is no sooner reported stolen than its number and descrip- tion are broadcast over the entire Metropolitan area. -- St. Thomas Times -Journal, ,TREATMENT GIVEN TREKKERS IS PRAISED Editorial 'comment on the visit of the relief camp strikers to Ottawa, appearing in newspapers throughout the country, is practically unanim- ous in approving of the manner in which the Federal premier and his colleagues received them, and of the answer the Prime Minister gave them. The Woodstock Sentinel -Re- view feels that Canadian fanners and other industrious atlas are rather tired of the demands of single men who are being comfortably housed and fed pending their reabsorption Into gainful occupations. The St. Thomas Times -Journal declares that the strikers' claims are altogether preposterous, that they were quite aware that these claims could not be granted, and that what they really wanted was the refusal which they got. The Brantford Expositor says: "The people of Canada without re- gard to political affiliations will be constrained by good judgment and their interest in the welfare of the country to support Premier Bennett in his attitude toward the relief Strikers , , . The whole tenor of this interview at Ottawa showed that the strikers were endeavoring to insti- gate trouble and Premier Bennett is to be sincerely commended for the firm manner in which he dealt with the men. For them to leave the camps under the conditions which prevail at a time when the country is burd- ahied with the problems of unemploy- ment, and when it is endeavoring to g,estanAmost for those who, through Tork is a perversion of loyal citizen.. Ship." The Kingston Whig -Standard observes: "It will be generally agreed that Mr, Bennett adopted the only pos- sible attitude in refusing to enter - 'fain the demands of the deputation. Clearly, the first of these, for wages of fifty cents an hour and an abbrev- iated working day and week, is quite out of reason. As a whole the demands were only partly related to Damp problems .specially; for the most part they represent an extremely social- ized programme that would effect the Whole population of the country. The deputation can hardly- have expected any other reception than they receiv- ed and there is little to show in the repor#,ts of the interview that they were prepared to discuss or offer suggestions as to how the work and life of the camps -could be made more satisfying and productive of greater benefit to the men in them." The Chatham News asserts that it would be.i impossible for any Ottawa Government to grant the strik'ers' wishes, that the strikers are clearly led by Red agitators, who are seek- ing eeking to sow seeds of strife throughout tare country, and that their real ob- ject is to overthrow Canadian insti- tutions and substitute therefor im- possible Communistic practices. Not one of the, newspapers thus quoted is Conservative in stripe. Every one of them is an independent publica- tion. In dealing with the subject un- der discussion they all have the wel- fare of the whole Canadian people in mind, THE WORLD AT LARGE It should be added by way of post- cript that the Red agitators have had, unfortunately, too much encourage- ment from such men as Mayor Gerry McGreer of Vancouver and Attorney - General Roebuck of Ontario. It was the latter who told a crowd of hun- ger marchers some months ago to go back home and organize until they got strong enought to return and force their views upon any Govern- ment in Queen's Park. If the trekkers at Regina are well advised they will continue to accept the Government's generous hospitality until work can be provided for them.—Toronto Mail and Empire. WOULD ESTABLISH COMMUNISM Arthur Evans, leader of the Van- couver relief camp strikers, has never been in a relief camp in his life. He is in the argument, not because he is anxious about the wel- fare of camp workers, but because he is interested in establishing Com- munism in Canada and he thinks this is his chance to help along the idea. —Chatham News, KING GEORGE. King George has been the recipi- ent of many richly deserved com- plimeuts during his Jubilee year, but none more aptly phrased than an appreciation voiced during the course of an address by Rev. John Gardner, in the Cathedral of the In- carnation, Long Island, N.Y. His ref- erence was as follows: "King George V. of England is a man of rich and rare sanity and a great deal of his power comes through his sagacity in knowing what to say, when to say it, and when not to say anything.' This summarizes an ideal which it would profit all to follow.—Brantford Ex- positor. REMEMBER YOUR PETS. With the arrival a month late of real summer weather, people are moving out rapidly to their summer homes in the country. The time is therefore appropriate for making an appeal to those who possess pets not to forget them when leaving city residences. It is difficult to believe, but each year,• the .number of cats, dogs and ahirds left locked up in SoSviy a r= _t where b EIS!'EIS!', . • . ., large. ~ T,he number of qomplaints received from neighbors by the S. P.C.A. would amaze the public, and these are but a tithe of the actual cases, it is safe to assume. It Is inconceivable that anybody who cares for a cat or a dog or a bird sufficiently to Iook after it all through the winter and spring would .deliberately abandon it when sum- mer comes. Only thoughtlessness can explain why so many forget. It is to urge them to keep their pets in mind and to arrange for their care or for 'thea merciful destuction care or for their merciful destruction the S.P.C.A. has issued its annual appeal, which we heartily endorse. —Montreal Star. BEAVER COLONY Both by the introduction of new stock and a further strengthening of regulations governing trapping, the Ontario Government, it is said, in- tends to make a determined effort to restore the beaver to its position of eminence among the forest ani- mals of the province. In the forwarding of this program it is to be ,hoped that the colony es- tablished for some years in the im- mediate neighborhood of Brockville will not be overlooked. It would mean something from both conservation and attraction standpoints to have a well -regulated colony of beavers almost at the back door of the community, and the manner in which the members of the existing colony have resisted all This locomotive and seventeen box cars burst into flames after being derailed at Little Bock, .Ark. Unidentified man was killed and three were injured. Picture shows blaze at its height. official efforts to remove; them. else- where proves that the surroundings are well adapted to them,—Brockville Recorder. THE NEWSPAPER AND SALES. Modern life is much different to- day from what it was a decade ago. Today, a great deal of buying is done over the telephone. This, in turn, means that oppor- tunities for purchases advantageous to the buyers are now almost com- pletely centred in newspaper adver- tising. The modern housewife knows what she wants, knows by brand name, and orders in that manner- because advertising has taught her how she should do it and why it is profitable for her to do so. Imagine ordering from an unknown grocer "same breakfast food," "some bacon," ".some coffee," "some bread" —and so on, as in the olden days,be- fore advertising became the power- ful force it is today!—Kingston Whig. Standard. THE EMPIRE The Week In Ottawa Ottawa—In the twilight of the final session of the present Parlia- ment, the Commoners heard Prime Minister Bennett on Thursday even- ing tell Mackenzie King that the government was ready for an elect- ion at the soonest possible date. The Opposition leader made brief re- ference to the Liberal victory in New Brunswick, but there was grim de- termination in the face of the gov- ernment leader when he said he was ready for the federal battle. Then both leaders went into a half-hour huddle. What they said was not made known; but they spoke not of union government, according to Mr. King. The bill to set up a grain board for government supervision of wheat marketing is the majorissue yet be- fore the House. Of course, there will be votes on supply and supplemen- tarly estimates, but these are not ex- pected to take up much time. Back in January the speech from the India has many villages and few towns, but in these days of science and system the village receives much less direct attention than of old, The motor car and cycle, the importance• of secretariats and the growth of secretariat correspondence are am- ong the causes; the big official, rushes by in his car; touring on• horseback with pencil and pocket- book is almost a forgotten custom; few nowadays move about leisurely with tents. Officials have not the time to spare.—The Statesman, Cal- cutta. CUPS THAT CHEER. Australia is declining, Until a few years ago it had the reputation of being the greatest tea -drinking coun- try in, the world. Now we are fourth on the list. So says a representative of the tea -trading interests of Cey- lon. This gentleman, Mr. It. B. WiI- liams, attributes the decline party to the popularity of "soda fountains" and milk bars, and partly to the poor quality of the tea served in houses of refreshment. •No doubt he is cor- rect ,.,,. , There seems to be little to commend in the American vogue of; iced tea, which it is proposed to in- troduce into Australia Moreover, the fad would not last. Such fads never do. The sour -milk drinking which was fashionable seine 20 years ago endured over two summers. There- fore, a trade in iced tea is not like- ly to be of permanent value to the merchants of Ceylon. — Melbourne Australasian. y,, daiRIGHTER CAIRO. Tourists and long -absent visitors returning to Cairo after a lapse of. many years call attention to the great advance made in the illumina- tion of the city. The various types of flashing signs and artificial lumin- ous advertisements which adorn our local street corners and road cross- ings are a tribute to the enterprise of the city's business people. Time was when people looked askance at the appeal of the literate advertise- ment in such an illiterate country. Times have changed, but we who are bound to the soil of Egypt scarcely seem to realize the progress that is undoubtedly being made, which ac- counts in some measure for the harshness of a few of our cynical judgments. A notable trend of popu- larity is the brilliance of illumination of the up-to-date quick -snack count- ers; ounters; Enquiry elicits that. the main reason for favor of such food estab- lishments is not the very good value for money that is giver}, but the fact that the city worker is a dweller in suburbs that are extending further and further from the oentre of the town and its evening attractions. Thus, between late office or shop hours and the beginning of some en- tertainment program, there is time only for a hasty meal at the coun- ter. The speed of the service, the quality of the food, the price and ,s brightness—all are factors which count with the discerning proletariat. —The Sphinx, Cairo. 2 Headquarters Cal] is The Utah highway „patrol officers don't drop into headquarters to report, but wait for headquarters to roll around. Pictured andhe bedtrailer lend son house which contains a radio set, a telephoiie which can be plugged in anywhere, first aid equiprrient, Tilos stove. Throne forecast amendments to strengthen the powers of the Natur- al Products Marketing Act of 1934. Last week Hon, Robert Weir, Min- ister of Agriculture, introduced these amendments to the House, bringing pulp and paper and other forest products within the scope of the measure. Should another amend- ment go through, local boards set up under the provisions of the act will be enabled to carry on until funds have accumulated in the natural course. One million dollars have been set aside in supplementary estimates for this purpose. While some opposition members staged another attack on the Market- ing Act, the Minister of Agriculture forecast a price differential scheme for the dairying industry. Details of this scheme have not been worked out, but the general idea would be to place levies against one section of the industry for the purpose of butter prices were` above the world -rn rr1wt., bat most—s 3i".i',:p p•Ln-.er.„ , 1 q, creameries might• be taxed" and 'the proceeds used toti'onus farmers who shipped their milk tocheese factor- ies with prices considerably lower. The government's $10,000,0Q0 hous- ing bill hit a few bad curves on its road through the House, but there was no division on third reading. There was practically a general as- sault upon the measure, The pot- shots, however, did little damage and on the suggestion of some op- position members Sir George Perley amended the bill so municipalities could deal direct with the govern- ment and not through a loan or in- surance company. As it finally pass- ed, the bill provided a fund of 10,000,000 under the control of the Minister of Finance. From this, ad- vances could be made to a limit of 20 per cent. of the cost of the house, providing loan or insurance com- panies or municipalities put up 60 per cent. and the owner the remain- ing 20, The interest to be charged by loan companies will be 51 per cent., with the government rate 3A per cent. In the parlance of the pugilistic ring, unscrupulous directors and pro- moters got one "right on the button" when the Commons passed a bill re- casting the law governing company incorporations a it d management along the lines suggested by the price spreads commission. In effect, the blow would pause company dire ectors to pass a resolution that money received for par value stock was . just and equitable. Then, if a court found otherwise, the directors would be liable to the company for the balance, CHARACTER STUDY OF T E. LAWRENCE By L. B. Namier, in tiie Manchester Guardian I hada slight acquaintance' with Lawrence in "'` our undergraduate days, but knew nothing about him. A day or two after war had been de- clared he took nye to a disused rifle range in North Oxford to practise shooting, I cls not remember how I fell in with him that day, nor where. he got the rifle, and it strikes me' only now .that this cannot have been his first visit to the range. With what plans or dreams had he been. practising there'; After that for several years I heard nothing of him, for only when I met him in the lounge of the Motel Majestie at the Paris Conference in a colonel's uniform did I realhte that he' was s'Lawrence of Arabia," We da not easily credit our friends with anything surprising or, ,inver, sely, extraordinary things surprise us in those we think we know. It was in 1920, when:I was at Balliol and he was,At All Souls, that I came toknow him, He was accessible and communicative, and there must be hundreds of people who have known him as well as 1, or better. Ile was . retiring and yet craved to be seen; he was 'sincerely shy and naively exhibitionist. He had to rise above others, and then humble himself, and in his inflicted humiliation demonstrate his superior- ity, • It was a mysterious game which amused or puzzled some, annoyed or put off others. A deep cleavage in his .own life lay at the root of it. I wonder whether he himself ever knew why he did it, or rather had to do it. * * * One day in 1926 I met him at the gate of the British Museum in his private's uniform, "hullo,, I.Awreuce." "Do you recognize me?" "Of course." Then he said: "The whole after, noon 1 have been walking about the museum where every: attendant used to know me; and not a single one recognized me, till I inquired about someone I missed. Then the man knew me." Yes,what was the good of disguising if no one recognized him? As a private he would ring at the door of a field marshal and ask the butler whether his Lordship was in. He was not. Would he lunch at home? Yes. "Then tell his Lordship that Aircraftman. Shaw will lunch with hind." This game he had started long be- fore he became a private. It was childish — a superficial ripple which people took too seriously, or not seri- ously enough. He himself enjoyed it in a quaint, whimsical manner. It is distressing to think how such stories will fill books about him. He wase a man of genius, an im ; mensely rich personality, a great artist, and a man who has suffered as few ever suffer. Had he been born on the fringe of a desert he would have become a prophet. ("Go into the desert a few years and you will return a prophet. If you stay there too long you will never speak again.") Had he lived in the Christian Midle Ages he would have become a saint. He had the instincts and nega- tions of both, without their faith. And under modern conditions had to turn it all into an incomprehensible joke. When I saw him last, in 1930, I showed him a passage in my forth- coming book and asked whether he olr*^dted He did not. Here it is: "' sere are men who crave for mortification, "la mia allegrez e la maninconia." But unless this desire assumes a standard- ized religious form — hair -shirt or hermit's hut — and can be represented as a profitable bar - :gain for another world men . dare not admit it, even to themselves. It proved beyond doubt it is described as mad- ness. Educated men may be- come monks, but must no ten - list as privates in the army. * * * There was a deep negation of life in him — "It were better there was nought." But he wished to believe that his mode of life was the result of his philosophy, and not the other way round. "Trees grew down by the river, till they grew above its bank and saw the ruins of Troy, and they withered away." It was this deep negation of life which drew him to the desert, and next to the sterility of garrison life. Besides, there was the infinite ca- pacity for suffering, and even the downright desire for it. He could bear any pain, outride the Arabs on a camel, do without sleep and food; at times it would almost seem as if he had no physical existence. He was small, but not so well propor- tioned that, except by comparison, one barley realized how undersized he was. He had sad, piercing eyes; his greatness was in 'them. He spoke in a low, soft voice. When he talked seriously people would listen spellbound. He had style in talking and style in every line he wrote.. Tho think which was wholly absent from Lawrence's mental makeup was a legal conception of fact or a mathematical idea of aceuraoy, He was fond of Cubist paintings, and his statements sometimes partook of a Cubist character. It was easy to arraign them on formal grounds, but if probed they would often be found to express the truth better than would a formally correct aecount. He never bothered or condeseeded to make his statements "foolproof." On one eccasion he accused some- one of having "packed a delegation," When afterwards I repeated to hint a- passionate denounciation of what he had said, he replied. "The man asked the delegation whether he' might have some of his own friends present. He filled the room with then. There people do not under- stand these nice distinctions. It was like a football game on an Irish lage green; 'soon the entire village is playing. The room was packed,' and that sufficed. In fact, the man afterwards boasted how clever he had been."