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‘ EDdherty Roadhouse and Co. Colonel MaclLaren reiterated his beâ€" lief in the future of the Jahes Bay extension and said that it had been the original intention to tap both sides of Hudson Bay, as there was at that time speculation about the supposed A Missionary Enterprise ~â€" Taking up the subject of the Mooâ€" sonee extension, Commissioner Racine neard from Col. MacLaren that at the time its construction was authorized, he knew the road "was not a paying proposition." He further explained "the James Bay extension was justified as a missionary enterprise. Prospects looked ‘brighter then than now." It had been the impression held by the board of commissioners that the Ontario government did not expect any return for its original $30,000,000 outlay for the road, "except the surplus," he explained. He knew the road "came very close to paying interest in 1928, for the first time in its history," Col. MacLaren said, and further stated as his belief that the bank interest should have been paid "when earnings permitted." Monthly financial statements of the Nipissing Central were forwarded to the commissioners, as was the operatâ€" ing statement of the T. N. O., inâ€" cluding its diningâ€"car and restaurant services. With some difficulty, Col. MaclLaren also recalled that annual statements of "capital and maintenâ€" ance requirements‘"‘ as well as a copy of the annual statement prepared for the Ontario government had been given to the commissioners. Statements of general business were also provided for the commissioners, Col. MacLaren testified, in response to Commissioner Racine‘s suggestion that special reports had seldom been asked for. Officials‘ Advice Sought All business items brought up before the meetings were prepared by W. H. Maund, secretaryâ€"treasurer of the T. N. O., and in some cases the opinâ€" ons and advice of road officials were sought. Chief Engineer â€" Clement, Buperintendent W. A. Grifiin, and Pasâ€" senger and Freight Agent Parr had assisted the commissioners, it was added. _ Periodical reports of "ordinary earnâ€" ings" had been made to the commisâ€" sioners by mail and by telephone, Col. MaclLaren explained, and added that he himself was "always anxious to be posted as to what was going on along the line." ronto and Ottawa at various times. While meeting in Toronto they had on different occasions had interviews with former premiers E. C. Drury and G. Howard Ferguson, he said. Last week there were two witnesses at the T. N. O. enquiry vwhose eviâ€" genvce was of specia} interestâ€"Lt.â€" Ool. L. T. Martin and Col. MacLaren, the two commissioners. Colonel MacLaren was the first witâ€" ness ~called at Thursday morning‘s session. He was appointed a member of the T. N. O. commission‘in 1922, he said. Meetings of the commission were held monthly, and included an inspecâ€" tion of the entire rightâ€"O0fâ€"way. He said that he and his fellow commisâ€" sioners occasionally travelled to Mooâ€" sonee and that they had met in Toâ€" MacLaren Suggests Give Line a Chance T. N. 0. Commissioner Believes that Line Might Pay in Time. Eviâ€" dence of Lt.â€"Col. MacLaren and Cel. L. T. Martin. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES REAL ESTATE Howses and Lots for Sale on Terms It had been the impression of the commissioners that the Ontario govâ€" ernment "expected the natural reâ€" sources to pay for the road," Col. Marâ€" tin declared, adding that the commisâ€" sion had followed the same system set up by previous commissions. Witness had not been aware at any time of the true financial status of the Moosonee branch north from Abitibi to James Bay although he had been aware that the branch had been sufâ€" fering substantial losses and had not been surprised to learn the exact deâ€" Recommendations from Superintendâ€" ent Griffin and Chief Engineer Clement as to any "conditions which needed remedying‘"‘ had been made from time to time, Mr. Martin testified. The annual statements of the road did not include the $8,000,000 accrued interest against the road, as it was set up last week by Harry W. Steele, invesâ€" tigating auditor, it was admitted. The commissioners had not asked for any special reports on stations or staffs, witness admitted, adding that the matter had been left t.o Chairman Lee as operating head. Witness considered it would be diifiâ€" cult to cut the office staff by 235 per cent. without impairing the efficiency of the road, and admitted that "eternal vigilance" was the only recommendaâ€" tion that he could offer with a view to David Hamilton, T. N. O. auditor, seldom appeared before the commisâ€" sioners, witness said. Lt.â€"Colonel Martin was recalled at this point and was asked about the manner in which the commissiorers had been informed of various details of the operation of the road. Colonel MacLaren was recalled to the stand and questioned as to possibie economies in the operation of the road. He stated as hi$ belief that the road was being operated as economically as possible at the present time with a view toward safety, and he would not advocate any changes without a closer survey of the road. The commission must rely on department heads for adâ€" vice on matters of this kind, he added. Chairman Lee relied on Secretary Maund to prepare the agenda for the commission meetings, witness believed. office, however." He said, "My position was similar to the director of any company who is not assigned to any particular duties It was understood that I was appointâ€" ed viceâ€"chairman to serve in case of the illness of Chairman George W. Lee. I had no occasion to serve in that In his opinion the government should give the road another two or three years‘ trial, witness stated. Lt.â€"Colonel L. T. Martin, of Ottawa, viceâ€"chairman of the T. N. O. comâ€" mission, who was accompanied by his legal adviser, John McNulty, was the next witness called. He had received his appointment in 1921, having had previous experience in engineering, operating and contractâ€" ing branches of railroad work and had also served overseas with the Canadian railway troops, witness commenced. Asked for examples of possible deâ€" velopment, witness said, ‘"SBome people are looking into the fishing industry, and also into the mining possibilities," although he admitted that he had been unable to learn the plans of the minâ€" ing interests. mineral deposits east and west of Hudâ€" son and James Bays. Railway communication is the poor man‘s only way of reaching outlying country for prospecting, Mr. MacLaren stated, and he still thought that graâ€" dually the T. N. O. could build up trade in the Hudson Bay region. The Moosonee extension from the Abitibi Canyon to James Bay should be operated at a minimum of cost until times are good to give the country a chance to develop, was Col. MacLarâ€" en‘s advice. He added that he did not think the James Bay route "had had a fair chance." Don‘t forget the tag day, Saturday, Sept. 8th. In addition to the list of donations for which appeal is made, there is to be a tag day held on Saturday of this week at Timmins and South End and at Schumacher on Monday, Sept. 10th. On these tag days the liberal contribuâ€" tions of all are asked for. The ladies of the various patriotic, community, fraternal and church organizations are kindly giving their services for the work of tagging. A generous response from the public in general is hoped for. Last year a splendid mark was reached and this year it is hoped to excell even last year‘s record. $ An appeal has been sent ton a large numbe?f in the town and district for donations to the cause. Last vear the response to this appeal was very genâ€" erous and an equally good return is expected this year. F. A. Burt, manâ€" ager of the Dominion Bank, Timmins, is Honcrary Treasurer for Timmins, and W. S. McDowell, manager Bank of Toronto, South Porcupine, is Honorâ€" ary Treasurer for South Porcupine. Donations may be sent to cither of them, and will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Ladies‘ committee:â€"Mrs. Ernest Blodgett, Mrs. D. D. Chisho‘m, Mrs. L. E. Dorway, Mrs. J. W. Dougherty, Mrs. J. M. Douglas, Mrs. Henry Dean, Mrs. W. France, Mrs. L. Halperin, Mrs. W. H. Johns, Mrs. Dr. G. F. Mitchell, Mrs. W. H. Pritchard, Mrs. M. B. Scott, Mrs. H. E. Shippam, Mrs. H. G. Skavyâ€" lem, Miss Betty Sinclair. Sponscring committee:â€"His WOrship Mayor R. Richardson, F. A. Burt, Honâ€" orary Treasurey, A. Borland, Sam Bucoâ€" vetsky, W. F. J. Cosser, J. E. H. Chaâ€" teauvert, Rev. Canon R.S. Cushing, H. P. DePencier, Geo. S. Drew, R. E. Dye, R. J. Ennis, Dr. S. L. Honey, W. S. Jamieson, Capt. D. Jones, D. E. Keeley, Martin Kuutson, E. L. LongmSre, G. A Macdonald, W. S. McDowell, Rev. Bruce Millar, Austin Neame, Rev. Fr. J. R. O‘Gorman, Dr. E. L. Roberts, O. Sauve, Bernard M. Sky, Reg. Smith, J. H. Stovel, Rev. Fr. Theriault, Vincent Woodbury. » Assisting Mr. Lawley in the work of the campaign and sponsoring the efâ€" fort here for this noble cause are the following:â€" These are on the register of the Inâ€" stitute and eligible for the following services g:iven by the Institute:â€"work for the prevention of blindress; asâ€" sistance and relief when necessary; encouragement and inspiration at all times; teaching in touch reading and handicrafts; the loan of Braille books free; employment in broom, whisk and basket factories; the location and finâ€" ancing of news and concession stands for blind operators; assistance at their homes of blind workers; maintenance of residences for the blind. In this district all these services have been given to ‘blind persons, as was explainâ€" ed at the concert event given in the Goldfields theatre Sunday evening last, report of which event will be found elsewhere in this issue. D. B. Lawley field secretary for the Canadian Institute for the Blird has bzeen in Timmins and distdct‘for scme weeks directing the 1934 campaign for furds to aid this worthy sause. There are about 7,000 blind persons in Canâ€" acda, with probably 25 in this district. Eighty leading buyers and indusâ€" trialists from the British Isles who are At present touring Eastern Canada, with a view to increasing trade between the dominion and the Mother Country, were recently the guests of the Kellogg Company of Canada at a uirner in the Hotel L ondon, London, Onturio. British Tour to Aid Industry in Canada Kellogg Company of Canada, Limited Entertains Important Visitors from the Old Country. 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