The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Page 4 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1917 ENEMY BLUFF CALLED: HUNS CROW ABUSIVE Germany Refuses to State Terms Despite Challenge Prom United States--London Comment Commenting on the Entente reply mote of last week, the New York World says; "Can Germany now fuse to follow the allies in explaining both $he alms and objects of the w__ ana the terms of peace? Unless the Imperial Government ib willing to go as far as Its enemies have gone it can have no standing before the great tribunal of popular opinic The London Times' war editorial on the allies' note says: "Eminently courteous and friendly in tone, clear and positive in statement, closely reasoned, and animated by the lofty ideals of political morals to which the people of the United States have always paid homage, the reply of the allies to President Wilson's note must command the assent and approbation of the great nation who inherited, assimilated and developed the best principles and traditions of Western civilization. The German Government hastened to avail themselves of a phrase which they picked out of the President's note in order to curtly refuse the information which he Who is the Hyena? The comment of the German newspapers on the various notes and tiie Kaiser's manifesto are of monotonous Snanimity. All the papers employ strong language. Indeed, the German vocabulary, which is not lacking in forcible expressions, appears inadequate for the occasion. The papers have rung the changes in all available terms of abuse. The Kolnische Volks Zeitung says, "The most interesting and significant thing Jn the Entente note is the letting fall of the vizor behind which one recognizes the face of the hyena." "Our Honest Offer" A proclamation by the Emperor to tb.6 German people is in part as follows: "Our enemies have dropped the mask. After refusing with scorn and hypocritical words of love for peace and humanity our honest peace offer they have now, In their reply to the United States, gone beyond that, and admitted their lust for conquest, the baseness of which is further enhanced by their calumnious assertions." BELGIUM FIOHTS ON Plea For The Belgian note which was handed last week to the United States Ambassador Sharp at Paris with the Entente note says in part: "If there Is a country which has the right to say that it has taken up arms to defend its exitsence, it is assuredly Bel-glum. Compelled to fight or to submit to shame, she passionately desires that an end be brought to the. unprecedented sufferings of her popu^ Ration. But she could only ace'ept a [peace which would assure her, as well As equitable reparation, security and guarantees for the future. The Government of the King entertains the legitimate hope that at the time of definite settlement of this long war, the voice of the Entente powers will find In the United States a unanimous echo to claim in favor of the Bel-glum nation, Innocent victim of German ambition and covetousness, the rank and the place which Its irreproachable past, the valor of lis soldiers, its fidelity to honor and its remarkable faculties for work assign lo it among the civilized nations." Red 5ross Overwhelmed The Canadian Red Cross in London Is overwhelmed with parcels sent for prisoners from Canada. It does not seem to be known in Canada that ~- such parcels, although addressed to Individual prisoners, have automatically to pass through the Red Cross and that this organization is only allowed to send 30 pounds per fortnight to each man. A popular man may have something like one hundredweight of good things sent to him, whereas another with fewer friends will get little or nothing. The labor of repacking is prodigious. It will likely be necessary to seek the Canadian Government's aid in prohibiting the indiscriminate despatch of parcels. Friends of prisoners would be well advised to send money to the Red Cross Prisoners' Funds. Britain's Greatest Loan London was optimistic at the week opening over the prospects of the new British "Victor" loan--the largest ever asked fof by any Government. Already of the £100,000,000 a 'goodly share was subscribed following Premier Lloyd-George's opening appeal. The Prudential Assurance Company subscribed for $100,000,000 and a Cardiff merchant took $1,260,-006. Special efforts are being made to interest the wage earners. "Down -with your dust" is the campaign slogan. Japan Lost 153 Sailors The Japanese battle cruiser Tsu-kuba was destroyed by an explosion on Sunday In the harbor of Yokb-auka. Fire on the Tsukuba caused the magazine to blow up. One hundred and fifty-three meinbs^s of the crew of the Tsukuba were killed-and 167 Injured, many of them seriously. Mr. J. W. Flavelle. of the Imperial Munitions Board for Canada, said women could make 95 per cent, of the munitions. Allan won the West Simcoe bye-election in Ontario on Monday by 678 over Scott (Liberal), retaining the seat for the Conservatives. A London despatch on Tuesday said: Casualties in the Canadian forces are light at present, most of the officers now arriving in England being sick or having met with acci-dents REORGANIZE CANADIANS The scheme of co-ordinating the training of Canadians in England with the requirements In Franoe is proceeding satisfactorily. Officers from oorps and divisional schools have O transferred by the general England, and f»any ot them >eclalists in certain lines of Instruc-a. The Canadian military sohools Bhorncliffe is being re-organized. •)na la Ul°been compiled" throughout all the ladian centres in Enaland of men it for active servioe. Buch will be WplaCed by unfit men and others capacitated at the front. GREECE'S LAST WARNING The London Times said last Saturday: "We understand the Allied Governments are not satisfied with the Greek reply to the ultimatum. It reveals a tendency to play for time and evade several points which the ultimatum insisted on. It attempts to establish conditions where an uncoil* ditional compliance was demanded, and expressed an inadrnissabie desire that the blockade shali be raised. With regard to the release of the imprisoned Venizelists, the reply is not only unsatisfactory, but puts forward a counter claim. Therefore it is expected that Constantino's Government will be promptly informed that a definite acquiescence in the terms of the ultimatum is imperative. Failing this acquiesoeiyje, the situation is likely to be dealt with by General Sarrail in accordance with the evigencies of the local situation." WON 2,175 DECORATIONS Ottawa announced on Monday: Canadians at the front, by bravery and distinguished service, have won decoration,, medals and mention in despatches to the number of 2,715 up to Dec. 81, 1916. Of this number 41 were awarded by the French and 42 by the Russian Government. A summary based upon the record classifies the decorations as follows: Victoria Crosse, C: K.C.B. (civil), 1; K.C.B. (military), 1: C.B. (civil), 8; C.B. (military), 6; Knight Bachelor, 1; K.C.M.G., 28; D.3.O., 114; Military Cross, 329; Bar to Military Cross, 9; Royal Red Cross, 35; D.C.M., 371; Clasp to D.C.M., 1; Bar to D.C.M., 4; Military Medal, 1,138; Bar to Military Medal, 21; Meritorious Service Medal, 22; Mentioned in despatches, 542. French--Legion of Honor, 14; Croix de Guerre, 15; Medaille Mlli-taire, 12. R|ssian--Medal of St. George, 24; Cross of St. George, 16; Order of Ste. Anna, 2; Order of St. Stanislaus, 1. MUNITIONS BLOWN UP statement that the fire and explosions which wrecked the plant Of the Canadian Car & Foundry Company at Kingland, N.J., last week was "possibly if not probably of incendiary origin," was issued by the officials of the company. The total Ipsa, It was said, was $16,000,00(5, Four hundred thousand pounds Of smokeless powder blew dp ft the Du j?0Bt tpwder Works fct Haskell, NX last Friday night. Damage estimated at -$1,500,000 was caused py the explosion. The Canadian Car Company was completing a large order for the Russian Government which was the chief loser, no lives being lost Ttyo men were missing after the Du Pont explosion. To Take Over Mines a Government action is necessary to prevent suffering in the prairies and to keep the smelters supplied with coke, action will undoubtedly be firm and vigorous. In view of the financial strength of the mine owners, Government action, if found necessary, will no doubt be carried out at the expense of the operators. This radical proposal was annaunced i official statement issued by the Dominion Government on Sunday in connection with the strike trouble at the Fernie coal mines. Government operation of these mines now seems certain. The operators have refused o grant the men an increase In vages. WAR NOTES Capt. Harry E. Hodge of Campbell-ford who went oversea- with the 2nd Battalion, has been awarded the Military Cross for bravery. Sergt. G. Macnamara of Picton is reported killed in action by shrapnel. He was awarded promotion and the Distinguished Conduct Medal for going out against heavy machine gun lire ami l>rin-glne in the body of the late Sergt. Alf Smith, who died of wounds Aug. last. Toronto Globe: "Last evening the thirty-five hundred people who attended the. concert in Massev Hail, enjoyed one of the best local entertainments of a popular nature ever presented in this city, Jessie Alexander, the favorite elocutionist, was in a most happy mood and presented a variety of her choicest selections in felicitious style. Her clever sketches from her own pen, were full of sparkling humor and transparent sallies. The artist was repeatedly encored and responded with charming numbers." At Meth. " S. Hall, Colborne, Jan. 24th. Brighton District L. O. L. [he annual district meeting was held Brighton on Tuesday, Jan. 9th. 1917. There was a good attendance. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- W.M.--W. L. Duncan, B. R. 1, Col- I). M.--Jos. Wright, Orland. Chap.--Cecil Gummer, B. R. 2, Col- Rec.-Sec.--Clarence Cole, AVooler. Fin.-Sec.--G. Dulmas, Wooler. Treas.--K. Davidson, Morganston. D. of C--Ed. Coltman, Brighton. Lecturer--L. Bryant, Wooler. W. H. Storms, Brighton. Next place of meeting is Codrington. Haldimand Council The members of the Municipal t for the yeai 1917 Re F. J. Slade; Deputy Reeve, Wilb ter; John Cooney, James Walsl (ieorge Wolfrahn, Councilors; aftei scribing to the necessary declarati office took their seats. After remarks from each i the Council, the ordinary bu proceeded with. Minutes of last meeting read finned. be- nd . Comi ived Deputy Minister of High closing circular to every I'atlimaster when lists are issued for 1017. Moved by Mr. Cooney, Seconded by Mr. Winter, That the Clerk be instructed to secure the desired number of Road Circulars for 1917.--Carried. Application for Assessor for 1917 was received from Mr. E. B. Hinman. Moved by Mr. Wolfraim, Seconded by Mr. Walsh, That Mr. E. B. Hinman be and is hereby appointed assessor lor the Township of Haldimand for tiie ^551" 1917.--Carried. .Moved by Mr. Wolfraim, Seconded bv Mr. Winter, That Mr. John Usher and Mr. Harry Lawless be and are hereby appointed Auditors for the township of Haldimand for the year 1917.--Carried. Moved by Mr. Cooney, Seconded by Mr. Wolfraim, That this Council grant the sum of i?o to the Sick Children's Hospital.--Carried. By-Law No 120, appointing Mr. E. B. Inuman assessor for 1917, was duly read, signed and sealed. By-Law No. 119, appointing John i'siTer and II. Lawless auditors for the Township of Haldimand for 1917, was duly read, signed and sealed. WHY F DOES THE CANADIAN PATRIOTIC REQUIRE SO MUCH MONEY? This question is often asked, by persons and by municipal councils, when the matter of liberal giving to the Fund is brought before them. They are entitled to the most complete answer, for the Fund is the people's. They created it, and it is they who must maintain it. Now for the reasons. There are 149,230 of them. The Fund asks for so much money because Canada has given her men so lavishly to the Great 1 Cause. Between 300,000 and 400,000 have volunteered. If their families need help, this Fund j provides It. In October 53,693 families did need it. These families comprised 149,230 persons, nearly j all either mothers, wives or children. Is it any wonder that so Great s Need requires so Great a Fund? j HOW GREAT IS THE NEED OF MONEY ? The sum expended in October, 1916, was................$891,814.00 The average payment to each family was................. 10.29 $he average payment to each person was............... S.,73 The cost of administration was.............TT.......... 15,464.00 (In above averages, sums paid for broken periods not included.) Pay special attention to the figures concerning cost of administration--including expense of Campaigns for raising money. It is the ambition of the managers of the Fund to keep the cost of raising and disbursing it below that of any voluntary fund ever created in Canada. Their aim is to hand to the soldiers' families as nearly as possible one hundred cents for every dollar subscribed. They succeed in handing 99| cents. The sum received in October as interest on moneys in banks was about $11*500. Take this from the cost of administration. The remainder is S4,000. And that, therefore, » is all that had to be deducted from sums paid in. That is to say, of every $100 paid by generous givers, $99.46 reached the families. Is not that economy which should give confidence to every subscriber? Does the magnitude of the Fund, as well as its importance, begin to impress you, Mr. Citizen-who-is-being-asked-to-subscribe-$100, or you, Gentlemen of the Municipal Council, who are being urged to vote $100,000 for 1917? Does the REQUEST look as large as it did now that you know something more of the NEED? Since the war began the people of Canada have subscribed to this Fund........................................ $16,495,000 For 1917 they will be asked to give--and will give......... 12,500,000 Of this sum Ontario is being asked to guarantee--and will guarantee--at least................................. 6,000,000 This is one million more than in 1916, but every dollar will be required for Ontario's families. Not much chance for individuals or counties to economize by cutting down their contributions, is there? On the contrary, the giving must be on a scale more generous than ever. And why not? If we can't FIGHT, isn't it a Privilege rather than an Obligation to PAY? ONE WORD MORE: No man should ignore his personal responsibility towards the families of those who are fighting for him, simply because his Municipal Council is taxing him slightly for the same object. He owes these people far more. Perhaps he is too poor to pay more. If not, it is up to him to give a generous cheque to his local Patriotic Fund Committee, or mail it to THE CANADIAN PATRIOTIC FUND, VITTORIA STREET, OTTAWA ......of the „.. '..rporation for the year 1917, was duly ead, signed and sealed. pay Coq !y-La ami Treasurer of the Corporation to bo ;ertain sums of money for the ye: was duly read, signed and sealed, ived bv Mr. Walsh, Seconded 1 Winter, That the following tende ine and cedar plank and cedar los . pei M. Wir Wnlda SOME OF THE 149,230 REASONS WHY THE FUND NEEDS SO MUCH MONEY WING POWER OF BIRDS Check Canada's Flour Trade London despatches on Sunday said: Canadian millers have not succeeded in securing any modification in the regulations of the British Government which has checked the import | of flour from Canada. Sir George j Foster, who has been dealing with the British Government says that the problem is an exceedingly difficult one and it is doubtful if the Canadian j filers will be- able to secure any I concessions just now. ed by Mr. Walsh ■(.lfrai'm, That the ti Collector's Roll be Nayal Gains and Losses It is officially announced in Rome that the Italian battleship Regina Margherita struck a mine off the Albanian coast and sank December 11. Six hundred and seventy-five men on board perished. Lieut.-Gen. Bandini, commander of the Italian Albanian expeditionary corps, was among those lost aboard the Regina Margherita. The capture of two submarines is reported in an announcement from the Rome War Office. Another Win For British The War Office announced Monday-night the capture of a town on the Shatt-el-Hal River, south of Kut-el-Amara on the Tigris front, and stated that the right bank of the Tigris east of Shatt-el-Hai is now clear of Turkish troops except for a small strip of land in. the bend of the Tigris, northwest of Kut-el-Amara. I'ercv Roberts, work on road... Canadian Patriotic Fund........ -Vk ( 'iiMrcn's'll'o-p'ital'^"' --Carried. On motion the Council adj Knu.stments in Canada to the end of I'.OtS totalled ."uS,,,!)55, more than half that number having teen enrolled during the JAMES REDFEARN & SON, Colborne Agents for Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Tickets. There Is nothing more wonderful in Nature than the power of flight possessed by birds, and no subject which yields mo: re tsartling facts upon inves-thjation. "The way of an eagle in the afr" is one of those things of which Solomon expressed himself ignorant; and there is something truly marvellous in the mechanism which controls the scythe-like sweep of wings peculiar to most birds of prey. Yet even naturalists of the vrst order have had little or nothing to say about the power of flight in birds, while some of them speak on very insufficient evidence. Witness Michelet's statement that the swallow flies at the rate of 240 miles an hour. Roughly, this gives us 1,000 miles in four hours, but naturally, even in its swiftest dashes, the swallow does not attain to anything like this speed. But the Duke of Argyll is rather under than over the mark when he computes the speed at more than 100 miles per hour. The mechanism of flight in the swallow is carried through an ascending scale, until in the swift it reaches its highest degree, both in endurance and facility of evolution. Although there are birds which may, and probably do, attain to the speed of 160 miles per hour, this remarkable rate is not to be looked for in any of the birds of the swallow kind. In their migrations swallows stick close to land, and never leave it unless compelled. They cross straits at the narrowest part, and are the most easily fatigued of all birds. Apparently, though they possess considerable speed, they have no powers of sustained flight. These attribute belong in the most remarkable degree to certain ocean birds. Anyone who has crossed the Atlantic must have noticed that gulls accompany the ship over the whole distance--or, at least, are never absent. The snowy "sea swallows," as the terns are called, seem quite tireless; though the petrel and the albatross j alone deserve the name of oceanic \ birds. No sea deserts seem to bound i the range of the petrels, and they are found at every distance from land. Different species haunt different seas-- from the fulmar In the far north to the giant petrel, which extends its flight to the ice banks of the south. Here the Antarctic and snowy petrels appear, often floating upon the drift ice, and never leaving those dreary Another bird of immense wing power is the tiny stormy petrel, the smallest web-footed bird known. 1857 <||||p 1917 60 Years of Progress and Success WE ARE PREPARED TO FURNISH ALL VARIETIES OF Apple Trees for Spring Delivery Rock Bottom Prices! ALI, TREES will be first-class, which customers may select at our Packing Yard. Don't order until our Agent calls on you. The Chase Brothers Company of Ontario, Limited Nurserymen -:- Colborne, Ont. See Our Window Display of Fruit Specialties Special Rates by the Crate Sweet Naval Oranges, per doz............ 20c " " " "........... 30c " ........... 40c No. I Valencia Raisins, 2 lbs for........ 25c COYLE&SON The Old Reliable Corner Grocery -» Colborne SENr, the !'.>: press t b'-r.f the hiiniiy or. Nothing else will be i e distant friend, j uch appreciated.'