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“Recently there was published a striking cartoon illustrative of world conditions. One side showed the Western Hemisphere crowded with grain, cattle, and other foodstuffs, which the farmers were unable to sell, while the other Side of the pic- ture showed Eur-0pc with starving women and children holding out empty hands for food which they could not purchase because of a de- preciated currency. D “That, in brief, sums up the eco- nomic breakdown of our system of credit. Millions of Russians are dy- ing of starvation. The people of Austria. Germany and other parts of Europe are merely eking out an ex- istence. while Australia, Argentine, the United States. and Canada, have granaries bursting with grain, and cattle roaming on a thousand hills, which cannot. find a purchaser. The Genoa Conference is being held for the purpose of devising VVavs and means of putting Europe on its "economic” feet. Previous treaties. iiegciitiated with great care hv the Ships had to do with houn- daries, and the iixin" of repaintions. VVhile the present one deals VV 1th the economic side. It is nmradmittecl that. the world is an economic unit, like an endless chain. and that. it is no stronger than its weakest. link. The reparations demamted of Germany, the collapse of Russia, the paralysis of our credit facilities and the disorganization of trade mules. have reacted on every country in the world. It. is felt by the Ontario farmer, the .Westvln rancher. the grain grower on the Kansas plains and the sheep raiser in Australia. In the larger sense nations are inter-dependent. We. are our brother’s keeper.” ' Reading the above makes one think of some of the Tory campaign litera- ture during the last Dominion elec- tion campaign. During that cam-I paign. The Chronicle endeavored to? show that just such causes were the real reasons for the decline in prices to the farmers of Canada and the rest of the world. We could not see then. nor do we see it now, that the late Meighen Government was res- ponsible for the economic collapse of Europe. We said so at the time and we reiterate the statement now that farmers and other business men the world over were facing war condiâ€" tions, and no country can wage war without paying the price. The article referred to above was taken from the April 18th issue “i The Farmers Sun, and no one needs new to be reminded what sort of campaign that paper waged against the Dominion Government in their successful endeavor to bring it. to defeat. Now that The Sun‘s patty is in one sense in control at Uttawa, The Sun is ex 1den 1v campaigning to set any restlessness at rest 11 its party‘s ranks that may have arisen from the fact that the change of government. has done but little to improve the economic condition of the country. All during the cam- paign, The Sun‘s campaign prepa- ganda placed the blame for 11:: cal- lapse of the farmers‘ market, 1* the feet of the Meighen administzation PAGE TWO -â€"-now that The Sun and its govern- ment is in power. it places the blame where it rightly belongs-40 world-war conditions that, the gov- ernmcnt. of no one country has any control over. The question now arâ€" ises: was The Sun sincere in its campaign against, the Mcighon gm- emment, and if so, is it sincere to- Two sums or A mama}: If the Meighen government was: reSponsible for conditions when in poxxer. whv is not the King-Crerar goxernment responsible for condi- tions as the) exist tmday. It must be admitted that the conditions toâ€" day are better than they were last December but no better than the usual change in the course of world ev ents \V ould justify. The Chronicle has no fault to find with the present. administrationâ€"it is making the best out of a bad situ- ation; but it is not doing any better than any other goyernment would haxe done under the same changed conditions. So far as the King. Crerar or Meighen administrations are concerned. they are not respon- sible for world conditions. And the Sooner the farmers and other busiâ€" ness men of this country learn this fact and get back to business with a vengeance, the sooner we will see daylight ahead. From the standpoint of world conditions, Canada or any other one country is only a spot on the universe, and it will take a whole lot of William Lyon Macken- zie Kings, Thomas Alexander Gret- .. ars and Arthur Heighens and their governments to make any change. ' The whole world is mixed up, the whole world was engaged in the IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor Thursday, May 4, i922. mixing and the' whole world must get together to straighten out the tangle. Thoughts different from this must be regarded as foolish. The price of farm produce has been a serious blow to the fardiers of the North American continent, since the bottom fell out of the mar- ket two years ago. Both Canada and the United States, countries which raise a great deal more farm proâ€" duce than they consume, were pos- sibly hit harder than most, and for a time it looked as if bankruptcy for the farming community was just around the corner. For a few months back, the situation has im- proved considerably, and while the price of products of the soil is not at all adequate when compared with the cost of living, the air has clear- ed ~a lot. One good sign of the times is that the market is at least steady. There has been no sky-rocketingf neither have the prices struck as ; low a level as during the pastocouple ; of years. From the evidence at hand git looks as if the farming industry l was getting back on its feet, and that the return to normal times is not far; 011‘. It is not expected that farmers‘ lwill ever again receive war-time prices for their produce, but it must be admitted that the tendency is to climb a little. On, the other hand. the cost (if living is slowly coming down and the tendency of the pro- duce market to rise a little will give the farmer a greater confidence and consemiently more heart for this work. This evidence is seen not only in Eastern and Western Canada, but in the United States as well. we clip the following article from last week’s Youth’s Companion, publish- ’01! at Boston, Mass, and it is well I worth perusing: "There are many i111;licat.ions that the 1033 point in the prices 01? farm p1oducts has been reached and that :1 substantial upmud mm ement has l:1eg11n._lhere \3 as a time last fall when corn brought 0n13; from twenty to thirty cents at the elevators. As “1) \v,rite it is already approaching fift3 cents and seems likel3 to rise hihhei than to tall. There is a good! market for hogs, and it is estimated that. corn fed to swine brings the. fwumer the equivalent of at least eight3 cetns a bushel. The market for sheep and cattle for 33001 and hides, is better and apparentl3 on a sound basis. Grain and cotton are moving freely and at prices that, alâ€" though they are not high, never- theless show marked improvement. iAll of those things are the result of a natural rise from a point unduly low and also of a world supply of farm products somewhat smaller than last fall seemed probable. It is unfortunately true that some farmâ€" ers felt obliged to sell when the mar- ket was low and are not now in a position to take advantage of the rising prices; but by no means all of them are in that position. The general situation is decidedly more healthy, and, since planting is likely to be restricted to meet the probable demand, the farmers can fairly ex- pect a year of moderately good pricâ€" :es and a steadily improving financial 'condition. That in turn cannot but encourage the recovery of commerce, industry and transportation, all of which depend so largely on- the pros- perity and the purchasing power of the farmer. “It is the fact, we believe, that Eastern farmers, who generally en- gage in mixed or dairy farming, have not suffered the discouragement that has affected the staple farmers of the West and South. For the same reas_ on the strengthening of the grain and live stock markets has not at- Et'm-ted the Eastern farmers so much. [But the outlook for them, too, is brightened by the general recovery of farm prices. A. “The director of War Finance Cor- poration reports that the co_0perat- ive marketing organizations of the cotton growers have proved to be successful from the business 130th of view and a strong influence for smhility in the 'cotton market. It‘ is fair to expect. that the grain growers’ co-Oporatives will be conducted with {equal intelligence and success.” Miss Muriel Scott, 2:2 years of age, daughter of a Methodist. minister, both parents dead. was teaching at Honeywood till obliged to close the school a short time ago through ill- ness. The closing of the school gave an opportunity to the gossip-mong_ ers to wag their vile tongues. and amongst them was a blacksmith named Tipling, whose remarks were damaging to the girl’s character. Ac- tion was entered and the case was lheard last week at the Dufferin As- sizes when a verdict was given in1 favor of the teacher and .her char-E acter vindicated. Mr. W. D. Henry of Markdale addressed the jury for the plaintifi' and C. R. MicKeown for the defendant. After an. hour’s de-g liberation the inry brought in a ver- diet tor the teacher, who was awarde ed damages and costs amounting to HE TALKED' TOO MUCH PARK PRICES about $400. Judge hidden, bean-e feren'ce on item is. will be held at whom the case wastried, reviewed Durham. There would not be time the - case carefully and. told the jury- to get all the information necessary to base their verdict on the‘ evidence to-put before a conference on May ‘5. ented. He further pointed out Mr. James pointed out that the that according to an old English :law Hydro has no connection with the which had been enacted before woâ€" pheasantry at Eugenia, nor the fish men occupied the position they do and game preserve there. In fact toâ€"day,‘an award of only five dollars the superintendent has been fined could be given. He did not think it for fishing on the Eugenia pond. . a good law, but he was not the law- There is a great deal of interest ‘maker, but merely an interpreter as being shown throughout the district [it st00d on the statute books. He in the coming conference and the :made a strong plea for good charac- hope is freely expressed that a bet- ;ter, a woman’s most valuable posses- ter understanding between the Hy- ision, and said it should be protect- dro and the municipalities will re- v It is not necessary to repeat the remarks made by the blacksmith, but sufl'ice it to say it was not any‘ worse than is often heard from Vileâ€" tongued peeple in other places. Even in Durham,‘remarks are often made about women that. would lead to similar results if challenged and brought into court. The man, or woman either, who gives freedom of action to an unruly tongue, is putâ€" ! ting himself in a dangerous position, ,and he may be brought up with a ljerk some time. There are many tongues that are badly in need of being bridled, but advice seems useâ€" ,less. ADVERTISE T‘HB FAIR The Agricultural Society will hold the annual fair next fall as usual, but so far there has been little or no publicity. This, we think, is a mistake, and the directors should be up and at it to make it the best ever. The prize lists should be out now and (.listributled, or ready for distriâ€"_ billion. This will give farmers and other intending exhibitors an Opporâ€" tunity to get: things in readiness for the event. when it comes. Ladies,i too, will have a better chance to get' inon their fanoywork and produce something new instead of exhibit- ing ' gain the products of past years. To get the best that’s in them out of ,the local exhibitions there should be a friendly rivalry amongst the competitors, and all should feel free to exhibit the best they can produce. The Board of Directirs know now as ltwell as later what they can do in way of prizes and there seems no reasom why the lists cannot be out early in May as well as in August. It may be that the attractions at the Fair cannot. be advertised so early, but this is of secondary consideration. By all means get the lists out early. Follow the example of Listowel, whose society had them out a month ago. July, and August, too, are the ‘ months .for municipal printingz and if the other can be cleared away first, all the better. ' HYDRO CHIEF ENGINEER ( VISITED OWEN SOUND? Chief Engineer James of the On- tario Hydroelectric Power Commis- sion, accompanied by one of his as- sistants, was in Owen Sound on Tuesday afternoon of last week and had a long conversation with the members 0f the Owen Sound com- mission with reference to the many ’complaints concerning changes and lack of consideration shown to the municipalities served by Eugenia. The meeting was of a semi-private character, but it is understood that the local commissioners asked a very great many questions, oflered sug- gestions and were-more or less satisâ€" factorily answered by Mr. James. The meeting called by the Owen Sound commissioners, which will probably be held in Durham on May 15, will have representatives from all municipalities served by Eugenia, and it is expected that Mr. James and possibly some other Hydro repâ€" resentatives will be present Mr. James promised that a com- plete statement will be available for the meeting and this will Show the balance sheet, and the cost of plant and maintenance apportioned to the various lines. One of the Owen Sound commis- sioners is said to have drawn at- tention t0 the advisability of a rep- resentative from one of the munici- palities served by Eugenia being on the Hydro Advisory Board, and Mr‘. James was not Opposed to this. The Council of Durham recently decided to start a conference and sent out invitations for May 5,‘ but it is expected that this conference will not be held but that the conâ€" Small Remittances TOTAL ASSETS OVER EIGHTY-THREB MILLIONS 1.Btanch, . / John Kelly, Manager. mmuwuw W'HEN you renfit‘small amounts do you use the safest, most economical and most satisfactory medium ? Ban}: Money Orders are inexpensive, protect you against loss and relieve you 9f WOW- I. V“; . There is a great deal of interest being shown throughout the district in the coming conference and the hope is freely expressed that a bet- ter understanding between the By- dro and the municipalities will re- sult from a free and Open discussion of all the points over which there may exist a difference of opinion. Masonic service on‘Sunday next in Trinity Church. Rev. J. C. Farthing will officiate. The railway engine will reach Wilder’s Lake toâ€"day 0r toâ€"morrow. Mr. Ed. Kress has commenced his new home on Countess Street. At the meeting of the School Board Thursday night the salary question came up again, but no acâ€" tion was taken. The Baptists have bills. out adâ€" vertising for tenders on. their new church. Mrs. Andrew Lindsay is in very poor health and her recovery is doubtful. Her son Joseph, of West Superior, Wisconsin, is home in consequence, and will remain to aâ€" wait, results. Died. Near Heathcote, on Thursâ€" day, May 1, Anne Brett. mother of the Editor of this paper, aged '77 years. A wedding of unusual interest was celebrated in St. Mark’s Church, R’Iinnem‘mlis, 0n the 21f Lernoou of the 30th 01‘ April, when Miss Blnnchn Hunter, daughter of the. lats James H. Hunter, M.P., was united in marâ€" riage to Mr. Lorne Macnider Somer- Ville. A memorial sermon for the. late Von. A.H.R. Mulholl'and, the Archâ€" deacon of Grey, was held last Sun- day evening in St. Thomas’ Church, Brooke, when a large congregatmn attended, including members of the Archdeacon’s family. Council met. Monday night in regu- lar session, Mayor McIntyre in the chair. Councillors present: Alex. McLachlan, J. H. Brown, John Mc- Kechnie, Charter Smith, A. S. Hun- ter and William Sharp. Mr. T. H. Lavn'ence was laid up last week with inflammatory rheu- matism, but under the treatment of Dr. Gun is able to be around again.â€" Viekers Cor. Mr. W. G. McCulloch recently erected a monument in memory of his father.--Vickers Cor. TO PROVIDE PART TIME FOR THE ADOLESCENTS With the coming into force on September 1 next of section 9 of the; Adolescent School Attendance Act, passed by the Legislature in 1920, the Department of Education has is- sued a pamphlet to the municipali- ties of the Province, notifying them that the duty of providing part-time courses for adolescents who are unâ€" able to take advantage of the ordinâ€" ary courses now provided, will be- come as imperative by law in the large urban municipalities as is now the duty of providing fullâ€"time cour- SBS. WUntil September 21, 1923, the Act applies only to persons between the ages of 14 and 16, but. after that date it will be extended to adolescents between 16 and 18 years of age, who have not been under suitable and efficient full-time instruction up to 16 years of age, or who have not completed a course of study that will be equivalent to the matriculaâ€" tion examination of an approved university. w Persons between the ages of i4 and 16 will be required to attend the courses 400 hours each year, and between the ages of 16 and 18, 320 hours. Classes providing such part- time courses are to be in session for the same number of days in each year as the High Schools of the Prov- ince, and 'are to be conducted be- tween 8 am. 'and 5 pm. The hours of attendance may be distributed, as From The Chronicle Pile of May 8, 1902. 20 YEARS AGO regarding times and seasons. as may best. suit the dircumstances of each locality. In general, the pamphlet suggests, it will be found most sat- isfactory for each part-time student, to attend eight to twelve hours per week until he becomes 18 years of age or reaches the required standâ€" ard. WESTERN CANADA‘ The Canadian National Railway in addition to providing unexcelled serâ€"; vice tbeween Eastern and Western. Canada offers patrons optional routes. ‘ You may travel westward Via the Port Arthur-Fort William Route, returning the northern route, via Cochrane and North Bay, or vice versa. This means that you are in [new environments continuously. A train leaves Toronto (Grand Trunk Railway) at 8.45 p.m., carrying standard sleeping cars to Winnipeg via North Bay, Cobalt. and Cochrane, daily, and through tourist sleeping car Toronto to Winnipeg on Tuesâ€" days, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. ‘ CHOICE OF ROUTES T0 “The National,” a solid through train, leaves Toronto for Winnipeg at 10.35 pm. every Monday, Wednesâ€" day and Friday via Sudbury and Port Arthur with standard and tour- ist sleeping cars, coaches, colonist and dining car service. Get full particulars, reservations. etc., from local «agent, or' nearest agent of the Canadian Nationalâ€"- Grand Trunk Railways. THE NEW ROUTE WINNIPEG snsxnoou anca RUPERT BRANDON CALGARY vnucouvea REGINA so uomou VICTORIA Leave Toronto 8.â€"45_p.rn. daily. Standard Sieep' car Toronto to Winnipeg via North Bay and Cochrane. Through ourist Slee ° car Toronto to Winnipeg on Tuesdays. Thursdays. Saturdays Sundays. Leave Toronto 10.35 p.m. "The National" Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays via Sudbury and Port Arthur. Solid through train with Standard and Tourist Sleeping cars. Coaches. Colonist car and Dining Car Service. Connection at Winnipeg for all points West. Get full particulars, or nearest Agent, of ‘ Railways. Thai-my, lay 4, 1m AND ALL WESTERN POINTS CHOICE OF ROUTES ” 1rs, reservations, etc. from Local Agent of the Canadian Nationalâ€"Grand Trunk -".‘l HONORABLE APPOW i (Drayton Advocate.) i Rev. W. W.- Prudham, pastor of' ‘Drayron Methodist Church, received 1:: letter on Saturday from Rev. Jas. Sn1\th,B..A, Principal of Wesleyan Theological College. Montreal. ap- '{prising him of the fact that he has theen appointed a member of the iBoard of Governors of that institu- MiOH, filling the vacancy caused by 1 the death of Dr. Ross. Mr. Prudham will have the congratulations of his mong-regation and many other friends inpon his appointment to such an flinnorable and rosnonsible position. Durham High School The School is thoroughly equipped" to take up the following courses: (1) J umor Matriculation; (2) Entrance to Normal School! (3) Senior Matriculation, (4) Entrance to Faculty of Eda-- catlon. Each member of the staff is a Uni- versity Graduate and experienced Teacher. Intending pupils should prepare to-â€" enter at beginning of term. Information as .to .Courses may be obtained from Prmoxpal. . The School has a creditable record an the past which it hopes to main- tain in the future. Durham is an attractive and heal- thy town and good accommodation can be obtained at remnabiarates. C. H. Danard, B.A., Prinmpal. C. Ramage. Chairman. J. F. Grant, Secretary. fiEFfi”fi’fi Katya;