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PAGE FOUR 1 iE po 80TH YEAR. Published Dally and Semi-Weekly by THE BRITS WHIG PUBLISHING ©0., LAMITED, . OG. BlMott ... ,. President A. Guild Editor and seus SUBSCRIPTION RATES ' (Dafly Edition) One year, delivered in city One year, if paid in One year, by One year, to United States (Semi-Weelkly Edition) One yeer. by mall, cash "Ine year, if pot pald in One year, to United States #ix and three months pro rata, a ttm re ---------- MONTREAL REPRESENTATIVE R. Bruce owel . 123 St. Peter St. UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE: ¥.R Northrup, 236 F***h Ave, New York F.R.Northrup, 1610 Ass'n Bldg. Chicago Letters to the Editor are published only over the actual name of the Attached is one of the best printing offices in Canada. job cireniation of THE BRITISH WHIG is authentieated by the ABO Audit Bareau of Circulations. S---------------- Here's that we may have bacon all winter. Ii's a splendid diet for Work- ingmen. i The War Veterans' troubles are due to growing pains, says the To- ronto Globe. In that event they will soon outgrow their pains. The Canadians are again in the front line. The Germans opposite them will know no peace ag Jong as our boys remain there. Fifty million pounds of sugar have been lost through submarine sinkings off the Atlantie eoasi. No wonder the Allies feel sour at Ger- many. 1 { The Great War Veterans have given hearty endorsement to the work of the Y. M. C. A. {a France. The voice of the criti¢s should now be stilled. ! It the other members of the educa- tional staff of the Ontario Govern- BRITISH WHIG! AUSTRALIA'S NAVY. Australl just launched a new warship, and tl t t the » minister of the navy announces parliament has ac cepted a scheme of naval involving an expendi- ture of £5,000,000 annually. "Austra- Ha's bigger ' and stronger," "and "every anit of added strength may be confi dently addition to the might and power of the British Empire." Canada, whose shores are washed by three sea-faring sons would make admir- able seamen, has no such proud de- fénce and no such contribution to offer the mother country in her hour lof peril. For this situation we have the politicians to thank, Canadians are not proud of the record of this Dominion, though they are proud of the achievement of the sister com- monwealth. defence navy will grow declares, regarded as an oceans and wiiose A COSTLY DELAY. Military writers point out that the German High Command delayed a day too late in withdrawing across the Marne after Foch délivered his swift counter-stroke between Sois- sons and Chateau Thierry. Had the Germans retreated at once their los- o|8es would have been much smaller. Whether it was pride or ignorance of the Allied strength that made the Huns refuse to "beat it," one cannot say, but anyway the German delay in flight was costly. Perhaps the Kali. ser, Hindenburg and Ludendorfl never heard of the old story about not putting off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. If the Germans do not know about it, the French must, for Foch struck at what Ger- man writers declare was the psycho. logical moment. To the very minute the Allied commander's telling blow was planned with genius. But the Germans did not take 'to their heels over the Marne at the psychological moment, and now they rue it. The Huns never did know just when to do a thing at the right time, INFANT DEATH RATE STARTLING An examination by the Whig of the vital statistics registered at the City Clerk's office during the six months of 1918," ending June 30th, shows the percentage of infant deaths to have been - exceptionally large, in fact, quite Startling. There were forty-eight deaths of infants of two years and under in that time, and the percentage was 18.5 of the total deaths in the city, Twenty-eight in- fants under one year of age died between January 1st and June 30th; three between one and two years and eight of two years. There were nine still-borns recorded. More than a dozen infants died at a very tender age. - These figures show the great need of the Child Welfare Station that has been opened in Kingston. The con- gervation of child life is one of the ment will get their brains working most important problems that cons like the minister, then we can expect fronts Canada to-day, and mothers a new era in school affairs. The de-| who are uncertain as to the upbring- partment has been a dead 'un for ing of their infants will find it to ten years past. The Marquis of Tans hewn at should be Handsdowne----is still talk- ing peace and is thereby encouraging Germany to slay afew more of the brave men of the Allies, The British government in his and his followers' cases should demand a show down! ieneletaiiin The mother of parliaments does things in a way that puts to shame the other parliaments of the world, On Thursday it unanimously--and in a few hours--voted billions for war purposes. In other lands there would be long speeches and much hearburn- ing before the bill could get through, A bottle of brandy, vintage of 1802, sold at auction for $50. It was the genuine stuff. That's noth- ing. We know of alleged whiskey, and half of the bottle was water, selling for $10, and the vintage was chietly of brimstone, ete. The news from France this week is reassuring and tends to "lift the 'weight of di from the heart of the the Allied count- ries. A dangerous corner has been safely turned, and the road to vic tory is now in plain sight, Sen =o? : After all, isu't Lord Lansdowne more conterned for the safety of Hare yon) + {Bas Joar|® coraliary of the first, that the do their advantage to consult the super- visor of the Welfare Station. ne very satisfactory to learn that the death of infants in Kingston #c¢ far this summer has-been lower than usual. MAGNIFYING MINOR EFFORT. The Reuter's Agency apparently is giving United States war correspon- dents a rebuke when ft says fhat flamboyan§ reports of American at- tacks upon the enemy are likely to create 'misconception and disappoint- ment. The Americans have disin+ guished themselves thus far, but the fighting on their front has been con- tined to small and limited operations. When the people in the States read of tremendous efforts being made by the American forces and thén see small results they are naturally disappoint. ed. Considering the engagements in which they have taken part, the Am- ericans have done splendidly but they still constitute but a small portion of the Allied armies. In the present counter-offensive French have borne the brunt, seventy per cent, of the 'troops engaged being -polius. Al though little has been said of the Bri- tish part in the Marne battle, Scotch and English divisions have done some of the hardest and most effec- tive fighting after being thrown in south of Rheims. The American time is coming. Nest spring fhey will have to bear the brunt of the | battle and perhaps deliver the knoek- out blow. \ SHOWS SOME SPEED. The new Minister of Education has some initiative about him. And he has wide scope, as Ontario has been lagging for the past ten years in education, largely due to an unpro- gressive educational head. Educa- of | tjonists will take hope again when| find a minister alerl, active and 1 willing 10 listen fo suggestions. His posal to make the public school complete entity has long been 'a teachers' desire. But, though they ed and resolved for its institu- i, mo move was made to bring about its accomplishment. Dr. Cody pow added a second proposition, commonwealth ats state the ad Two more we fhiope for get all the ining in the primary school it. will be spent there--will do much improve the volume of knowledge, ctical and helpful, of the boys Is who step out into inttastrial The public opi elaration t girls to stay thus become years hool--and and behind him in the de- We want our boys and better equipped for the battle of life." The pupils in the city public schools should get elemen- tary courses technical and com- sub the pupils in the ools should get agricul- tural subjects from the first day they enter the school house, When the scholars become interested in these practical subjects it will not be hard to keep them engaged up to their sixteenth year, | While they are still in the public school the higher forms these desirable studies should be imparted," and "then after- technical schools in cts; mercial country sc of in real Every city should have these modern training departments, and the agri- culture given in the country schools should lead up to the Agricultural Colleges with short and long courses featured for the developing student If the minister of education, a man of wards broad outlook, keeps moving as he month, splendid results must flow from his work. He has the best thought in the province behind him. has been doing for the past ie Sei ' PUBLIC OPINION - | wl Soapbox Industry. (Wall Journal) Did a Socialist ever work six hours a day--except on a soap box? Street Achieving the Impossible. (Chicago Tribune) Considering that Foch has no re- serve and that there is no American army, the Allies are holding well. The Berliners must wonder how they do it. 2 History Reverses Itself, (Kansas City Star) The winning by a negro of the first international prize for riveting com- pletes the circle. The negro was the central feature of the greatest piece of unriveting preformed in this coun- try since July 4, 1776. Teuton Thoroughness, (Chicago Tribune) The Germans are very thorough. They have thoroughly united the civ- ilized world into a single enemy. Not until they are thoroughly defeated will the world become again a place for decent men and women to live in. Perhaps a "(7 Might Do, {Vaneouver Province) If Count Roon, the German states- man, who demands the British navy as part of the war indemnity, would start his name off with an "1" in- stead of an "r" people would know what made him wild, 1 { y per cent, who | w | | minister hasiThey +1 ho 1 vor # i cows at school lenger and! «well, we did quite a lot. { WHAT pip you? When the war has been won When our duty is.done - hen our sailors some sailing the foam. When oar men of the air And the guns over there All the nation 18 welcoming home, They will ¢ome to your door The young wingers of war, will look you up, over, through, And in word or in thought They will say, like ag not: What did and you?" When the years have gone by And the pages are dry That the story of struggle record, With democracy sure, When we're living secure In the strength of our soul and our sword, In that glorious time To your knee there will climb Then a boy or girl, or the two, And will say: "Some were brave On the land or the wave; Some their everything gave. did you?" Or jit may be at night You will sit by the light Of a fire in a 'home that is free; You will sit all alone Neath a roof of your own In some year of the future to be, And a voice down inside Will say: "Some of them died, Or they suffered, their duty to do; And the ones who could not Give their all, gave a lot-- Gave their money. Say, what, what did you?" ---By Douglas Mallach. STERNER ECONOMIC TERNS COME THE LONGER THE WAR PROCEEDS. So Says Lloyd George If Enemy Con- tinues to Fight apd Commit Out rages.--Must Change Control, London, Aug. 2.--~*"No man should boast until the battle is over. But all men who kyow are pleased at the way it is going. Premier Lloyd George thus com- mented, in addressing a deputation of two hundred members of the Nation- al Union of Manufacturers, whom he met yesterday for a discussion of af- ter-the-war commercial problems, "We must necessarily, in what- ever policy we proclaim," said the premier, "keep in touch and be in complete accord, first, with our do- minions and, second, with out allies. There is a good deal of discussion about a league of nations. I am cer- tainly one of those who believe in it. But there are two leagues of nations already in existence--the British Em- pire and the. great alliance against the central powers." Referring to the Paris resolutions, he said: "Up to the present time America has expressed no opinion upon them, and it is vitally important that the policy of America and that of this country should be in complete agreement on economic, as well as other problems, An agreement among the allies means thac the ec-| onomic fate of the world will be in the hands of the great allied powers federated together at present." WILL After discussing the necéssity of MEN'S BATHING SUITS =o 7 BATHING SUITS Style Headquarters for Men & Boys Ade! Ready-Tailored Suits Ask to see the "Budd" a smart single breaster with graceful lines Plain greens, greys and browns. Neat stripes an $30.00, $32.50. THE ASHTON -- Belter style, gun metal checks; plain greys and and lots of style. plaids. The Budd, $22.50, $25.00, $27.50, fancy cheviots, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00. THE LIPTON -- Form fitting models, Scotch cheviots; real beau- ties. $25.00, $27.50, $30.00. THE AVIATOR -- Sizes 34 to 39. Fancy tweeds, checks and stripes. Special values $16.50. MEN'S BATHING SUITS LOWE BROS. HIGH STANDARD PAINT is not a new line, as it has been made for 60 years. We can show you hou painted five years ago with it, and are still in first class cOndition. Sold only at BUNT?'S Phone 388 promoting after-war industries essen- tial to the country economically and militarily, the premier continued: "The longer the war Rippling Rhymes THE God forsaken. and ardor! fodder. (ALT HAL board bare when for them in the river. those Alpine craters! years, the prunes and sweet potaters! Kaiser Wilhelm went and swiped the Russian larder! Go, scale the alps with fell intent, with glowing zeal Italians are an easy mark. they'll all get after them, and skies now His soldiers took (the hint could not be broader), their famished loins began to gird and started out for They thought to find a Russia there, disor- ganized and rattled, and they would strip the cup- But Jtaly was on her toes, with lust for fight agquiver; she climbed all up and down the foes, and chased Survivors of the hosts of Karl toil home, too sick 'utter, to scrape again the empty bar'l, and hunt bones in the gutter. stampede together; dark will let in sunny weather." him at his word a day they'd battled. SURPRISE PARTY Said Kaiser Karl, "My soldiers bold, 1 you're mighty hollow; are cold, since you've no grub to swallow, tria is short of pies, it's stripped of kraut and bacon; | there's mot enough to draw the flies--it's bare and But Italy has food to burn, beyond The winerwurst for which yon You know how know WALT MASON. I'm not surprised your feet to Hardware King St. lasts the FOR SALE--Brick Dwelling Corner of Mack and Victoria Street, Kingston, 8 rooms, includ- ing den on ground,fioor, fire place, hot water, gas, electricity. Possession 1st Sept. $3900. Tel. 703. Our Aus- | me sterner must be the economic terms we impose on the foe. I think the sooner he realizes that the better. He is fighting in order to impose his own economic terms on the Allies. He will naver succeed in doing so. "So far as that is concerned we must be in. a condition to determine the conditions which we regard as fair, without having thém imposed upon us by the will of the enemy. "If he goes on fighting, imposing greater burdens on us, destroying our young manhood and guilty also of outrages which shock humanity, and makes it difficult to shake hands with v By GENE BYRNES THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPEN Nes! \ BRoke OFF MY ENGAGEMENT WITH ELINORE DILLPICKLE BECAUSE \ FOUND ouT SHE HAD MONEY. him when the war is over, sterner will be the terms imposed upon him." Lloyd George said that among the greatest difficulties after the war would be the questions of raw ma- terial and transport, which would re- guire a most complete understanding with Great Britain's Allies and do- minions, because "it is most import- ant that vou should carry with you the people who contributed with you 'to the common sacrifices." The premier, agreeing that the ex- isting system of control could not be continued after the war, said: "All the same, don't despise what the Gorman has won from combina- tion. . .Let us learn our lessons, wherever they come from---even from the Germans, Government Must Interfere, - While agreeing that interference {with trade and industry must disap- pear after the war, Mr. Lloyd George said there must be some exceptions during the trapsition period. Gov- ernment interference to a consider able extent would be needed to get raw material and organize transport, Apply to J. O. HUTTON, Easy terms. 18 Market St. fr ---------------------------------------------- -- FOR SALE Six General Stores In villages in Kingston dis trict, The annual sales in these stores range from $8,000 to $50,000. For particulars, ap- ply to wo 1.) Lockbari, HN" 5 To "o 18E Princess St.' Fhone 848 FPP TPP rol IPO PPE! Badd hl a & AUTOMOBILISTS BICYCLE RIDERS MOTOR CYCLISTS THRESHERS, ETC. . 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