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NOW A CONMINTY CENTRE AS BUILDING IS vsED Porat. COMPARE OUR PRICES AND CLOTHS So We can secure your Spring Suit order. Collier's Toggery COMPARE OUR PRICES AND CLOTHS Se We oan secure your Spring Suit order. Collier's Toggery YEAR 87; NO, 63. THE YMCA ANNUAL MEETING 1 A b he Smith of + 0 aiid more 9 5 The Past Year Ended With a Deficit of | $600. OUS PURPOSES. The Physical Director's Report Showed That 201 Men and Boys Are Taking the Regular Class Work, On Wednesday evening a gather- ing of directors and members was beld in the parlors of the Kingston Y.M.C.A,, the occasion being the an- nual meeting of that association, and those who gathered heard some interesting reports on the phases of the work. Not less inter- esting among the latter was the fin- ance committee report, presented by Chairman R. H. Ward, and which showed that although the year's ex- pentitures had been very heavy, the «deficit on the year's operations was only about $600. An interesting feature of the report was the in- ¢reased amount received from mém- bership fees, dwe to the healthy con- dition of the boys' membership, and also the revived senior rolls, which are coming back to peace time pro- portions. The following is selected from the association staff's reports: Boys' secretary's report--The local boys' department has 270 mem- bers in good standing, with many prospective renewals, a noteworthy feature being that about fifty boys had been provided with tickets free through the generosity of eitizens who in the lagt membership cam- paign provided the wherewithal to furnish these worthy boys with a year's training and regreation under good leadership. Two good features of the boys' religious work were the Sunday morning Bible class and a "Tusisg Square" training group for older boys. In conclusion, the thanks of the division were expressed for he special efforts of the Mothers' Hhuncil for many improvements and Hipairs made to the depadtment and Moir willing efforts in many direc ORS. © eka re Je Physical director--A rd tes port was presented by Physical Di- rector Dean, who is one of the Kingston "Y's" own young men who took up the work last September on the resignation of G. R. Clarke, who has since successfully carried on at Toronto Centsal Association. Mr. Dean's report showed 2901 men 'and boys taking the regular class work. Seven different classes were sched- uled, and these totalled 266 classes given during the past season. A most encouraging feature was the junior working boys' class, has an enrollment of 63. The inter: national swimming awards compet- éd for Wednesday afternoons, and a total of 66 boys had won same for either learning to swim, passing er tests, or training other boys the art. A full schedule of team has been provided for 'the ] bers, and the local "Y" has a {good team in the O.A.B.A., which Is {oh a fair way for Ontario champion- ghip finals, having defeated K.C.L and Belleville teams. Lr General Secretary's In summing up the reports presen- ted, General Secretary Wilson paid a . warm tributé to the faithfulness and efficiency of Messrs, Lilley and Dean, dnd stated that the year 151% had / presented more opportunities for ser- vice by the Association than figures Gould adequately convey. As execu- tive secretary it was his privilege to present general aspects of the work. YBy team work of the local staff and tommittees the activities of the var- ious departments are merging, for instance the dividing line between the boys' and the mens' department was rapidly effacing itself by a nat. ural process. In the rapid develop- ment of the boys' department a large number of boys from 16 to 18 years are ,given senior department privi- leges, and although a membership ticket 18 issued for seniors at the age of 18 years, many of the older boys from 17 to 20 years were participat- ing in what has alwaye been consid- ered a boys' work programme an ex- ample being the "Wour Square" Clud in leadeislfip training under G. R. e K.CL --c ation is becoming nfore community centre its un- ¥ The A + Laeuominational nature making it a «vate and happy place of meeting for vasi0%s organizations of the city, one of wich 'emjoy the _ hospitality of ith: ts parlors, committee 8 By miugsum, almost every day in © year. ihe Association as an aux- 4 dary of the church had provided games and practices for- thirteen shnddy school teams, had co-operat- with the Ministerial Association aid Sunday school Associations. Its attitude towards questions of moval and social reform was uncompromis "ing, and in 191% the local "Y" had (lent its building, equipment and staff in the interests of prohibition, It be- iE - ing at that thoe the headquarters of | made of all the efforts of the Wom- various | | Hon. J. D. Reid as the results of his which. | tesy. Grateful acknowledgement was | { an's Auxillary for their help in the | senior department. In conclusion ft was recommended that a permanent honor roll of members who served in the war be placed in the Assoc- iation rooms, the young men's cabi-| net to take the imitiative in ways | and means of providing the same. | The report of nominating commit- tee presented for re-election to the directorate, F. R. Anglin, F. L. New | | man, and W. H. Dyde, and proposed | a committee to be given power to| psssent the names of three men to | fill vacancies now existing on the Board. - | Resolutions of thanks were passed | for the work of both women's organ- | izations, and also G. R. Smith, of the older boys club leader. At the conclusion of the annual meeting, the Board met and elected the following officers: President, E. W. Skinner; vice-president, F. R.An- glin; treasurer, W, T. M.nnes; re- cording secrptary, F. W. Partridge; auditors, William Gill and D. A, { Shaw; finance committee, R. H, Ward; property, H. W. Davis; relig- { lous, E. P. Jenkins; physical, Dr. C. | C. Nash; membership, F. L. Newman, | A UNIONIST CAUCUS LIKELY NEXT TUESDAY ir | Vote on the King Amendment | Not Expected Before Tuesday Next. (Canadian Prags Despatch) Ottawa, March 4.--While much interest is being taken in the forth- coming first caucus of the Unionist supporters in the Commons, it was intimated this morning that any such gathering will not take place before Tuesday. It is expected that some message will be given to the members from Sir Robert Borden by conference in New York. There is very little likelihood of a vote before next Tuesday on Hon. Mackenzie King's amendment to the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne demanding a general election. = W. F. Cockshutt, of Brantford, spokesman of the high protectionist parliamentary group, told the Com- mons yesterday that he was convine- ed the agrarian movement in Can- ada was dangerous to the future wel- fare of the country. Many Unionist members from ecit- fes are advocating no elections until after the census in 1921, when re- distribution on the basis of repre- sentation by population can take place. » iw mt -- REVISION DEMAND! Of the Hungarian Draft Treaty by Premier Nitti, (Canadian Press Despateh): = Paris, - March: 4.--Premier Nitti, a ne rae Coan TI London yesterday' says Capertinax in the Btho de Paris to-day, fermally demanded the revision of thé Hun- .garian draft treaty. Signor Nitti de- clared that by it three million Mag- yars would be included in the Jugo- Slavia, Rumanian and Csecho-Slovak states. The correspondent adds that Premier Lloyd-George was inclined to support his Italian colleague. aan ---------- . A BOMB WAS EXPLODED Under Porch of American Consulate at Zurich. (Canadian Press Despatch) Zurich, March 4.--A bomb explod- ed idst night under the porch of the Amerioan consulate here, seriously damaging the building, but injuring noone." The police authorities are believed to have secured clues to the guilty persons. « Turkish Cabinet (Canadian Press Despatch) Constantinople, March 4.--In view of the gravity of the situation, .the cabinst resigned to-day. The sultan has called upon Marshal Iszet Pasha to form a new cabinet. Izzet Pasha is a partisan of Mus- tapha Kemel! Pasha, leader of the Turkish nationalists. His designation as head of the cabinet is regarded here as .a. distinct triumph for the nationalists over the sultan and more conservative leaders. . Hungarian Premier Wounded. "(Canadian Press Despatoh) . London, March 4 ephen Fred- rich, former Hungarian premier, who 'was murderously attacked yesterday while driving a a 'bridge in Budapest, was unded, says a de- spatch from the Hungarian capital. |' It is said the would-be assassins were two communists, First accounts stated the former premier escaped injury. Refused Iicreases; Strike, Scranton, Pa., March 4.--The fifty- four school teachers in the borough of ArchibaM, walked out when the school board vefused to grant them $32 a month increase. The schools are closed. : Mrs. James Riviere, aged seventy, died at Cornwall as a result of burns received when she stumbled while carrying a lamp. la AID TO THE KINGSTON. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1920. NO- RESTORATION OF HAPSBURES In Austra or Hungary to Be Permitted By Ald Council, THE ALLIES HAVE. OPTION OF BEGINNING TRADE WITH SOVIET RUSSIA The Supreme Council Will Not Co ly'Allow Turkey An Army oe Than 25,000 Men, y | (Canadian Preas Despatch) i London, March 4.--Members of | the Supreme Allied, Council are de- | termined to adhere to that organiza- | tion's refusal to allow the restora- tion of the Hapsburgs either in Aus- Aria or Hungary, it is stated in con- ference circles in &nswer to inquiries regarding Roumania"s fears that the. appointment of Admiral Hortzy as Hunggrian regent means the return of the former rulers of that country. Recognition of the Soviet govern- ment in Russia, it is stated In the same quarters, has been discussed in the course of the councils on consid- eration of the economic and financial problems, but no definite conclusion has been rei#®hed. Other matters af- fecting the relations with Russia have also been debated, and it is re- cognized that all the Allies have an option of beg.nning trade with Soviet Russia if they wish. While nothing has as yet been de- cided as té the size of the army Turkey will be allowed to maintain, the council is believed to oppose any plan to maintain a force larger than 25,000 and may insist that the Turkish army, be considerably less than this figure. THE WORLD'S TIDINGS IN CONDENSED FORM WORLD'S LARGESY BOY Sixtoen-Year-Old English Lad Weigh- od "420 Pounds Stratford, Ont... March 4 ---The world's largest boy, a record claimed for Lenny Mason, a young English lad of sixteen years, whose friends claimed he weighed 420 pounds, has died suddenly, according to a mes- sage received by his uncle, Captain L. C. Teather, of this city. The boy was on a tour of England when he was stricken by heart failure. Tidings From All Over Told Ir - a Pointed and Pithy Way. Canadian runners will compete ia | a twenty-six mile Marathon at De- troit. Grand Mere, Que., voted to restore beer and wine licenses by a majority of about 500 to 10. Da Spencer, Sr., owner of large' busi 8 in Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, is dead. : There are thirty street car lines New Yi p RL Bet ago. Mrs. William Reid, wife of a far- mer near Cottam, twenty-four miles south of Windsor, has been missing since Tuesday afternoon. The Dominion Customs Assocla- tion, in annual meeting at Ottawa, changed its name to the Dominion | Customs Officers' Association. i Hon. W. E. Raney states that a| new Mechanics' Lien "Act will be' drafted and placed upon the statute books during the coming session of th Legislature. Jimmy Wilde easily defeated Peter Wal in six rounds at Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Wilde, how- ever, was almost knocked down in the fizal round. A Moscow wireless despatch re- ceived in London/says that Russian Soviet leaders Poland's peace conditions as absurd. Lenin threat- ens to give blow to Poles. The governors of McGill Univer sity decided last night to depart from tradition and select a Canadian in- stead of an Old Country professor as principal. : Little Margaret Pauline Kitchen, | daughter of Mrs. Delphia Sheridan, Brantford, has fallen heiress to $10,- | 000 war insurance, payable by the | U.S. Government, her father having died while in the A.E.F. To Permit German Loan. (Canadian Press Despatch) London, March 4.---The Evening Standard states to-day that the Al- lied Subreme Council has decided to allow Germany te®launch gainternal loan, because it is recognized that Germany ruined would mean a weak and dangerous spot in Europe. THE POUND STERLING GOES UP TO $3.48, ¢ Despa New York, March 4 A Sharp rally in foreign exchange here to-day sent the rates on demand bills for the English pound sterling to $3.483%, or three cents above yesterday's closing figure. Discount rate on Can- : adian money in New York drop- ped to 12% per cent. Premiuin 'on Atherican money in Canada was quoted at 143% per cent. at the Bank of Montreal here. While yesterday brought in a pum- ber of contributions, it will be only by prompt and Mberal giving that the thousands of little ones in orphan- ages can be held and the hend of . protection ¥itended to crowds of others knocking at the doors of doors of refuge and safety must be open only through the generous heif - of benevolent people. There is ant unmiétakable call of responsibility | held wide open. They can be kept: Previously acknowl- edged ... ... ...31939.48 A Friend ... ... ... 5.00 APH ey vas oa 800 A Friend ... ... ,.. 5400 Lieut.~Col. G. H. Gillespie 5.00 Mrs. L. C. Lockett .... 5.00 Mrs. J. R. Henderson, ; Ottawa vant amin A Friend, Elgin ...... EB. fatthew 5.00 5.00 "ee Haw ww A Friend uv. a av Mrs. KH. J. Ripley, Elgin Harold Dunphy ....... A Friend, Godfrey .... git & Ba SE MRS. H. H. ASQUITH As she appeared during the recent campaign of her husband, election in Paisley to the British Parliament. SLEW BY ACCIDENT. ince ts, a in Charleston, Jan. 22nd, the killing on 'the witness stand: yes- terday and threw limself on the merey of the court. He said he had intended to wound another patrol- man, but someone hit his arm'and the bullet hit Clancy. et A 1 MME, TETRAZZINI The noted soprano, who is reported in danger, of losing her 'voice. Forced | to cancel a Buffalo en: was rushed to New Yor specialist last night. Get Forty-Mill Rate. Brantford, March 4.---By trim- ming down $20,000 on re Ig school buildings, also knoe fT $4,000 for medical and den spection in the schools, it was an-| nounced here this afternoon, after another conference' on' the rate problem, that Brantford's rate of ta- not exceed. 40 i gement, she to consult & xation for 1920 would mills on the dollar. - The Minister contended that xsys- or] tem of special roadd would not be FARMERS, NEEDS MORE PORTANT Than the Towists' Requiremeats. Declares Hoa. F. C. Biggs. OLD SYSTEM HAS PASSED HORSES' SUN SETS AND MOTOR by AGE DAWNS Comprehensive Plans Plus Special H:ghways, to Solve the Problem in Ontario--Good Roads Convention In Toronto, Torontd, March 4.--Declajing that the people of Ontario must) be pre- pared to pay for good roads té han- die the rapidly growing tratfic of the Province, and that the farmers' needs for good roads are more im- portant than the requirements of tourists, Hon. F. C. Biggs, Minister of Public Works and Highways, ad- dressed 'the eighteenth annual con- vention of the Ontario Good Roads Convention here yesterday afternoon. "As far as I am concerned, 1 will build the roads of this Province ir- respective of any party consideration. (Applause). Now that we are called upon 'for further good roads legisla- tion I hope you will give us your ful- lest co-operation." said Mr. Biggs. "The traffic of today," declared the Minister, "is becoming much heavier, The day of horses and wag- ons is passing and we must have a | twentieth century policy to meet ; twentieth century conditions. The { allocations of money for road pur- | poses must be distributed in such a , way that all municipal bodies will oe able to make a fair return. (Ap- plause.) { "Last year there was spent in On- tario only about $1,250,000. "his year we have a working agreement of the Dominion Government for Highways and ekg we expect to receive back 40 per cpnt. of the mb- iley expended. Ontario's share for sishways this year will be $6,000,- 100. "I contend that we must build ; roads not with a view to the tourist | traffic so much but rather we must i build roads to develop our agricul tural industry. 1 contend that the farmers' necessities in the way of good roads are most important. It this is done it will help the rural communities and urban communities. for what will help one wili help thé other." 3 i 4 profitable. "A limited system of spe- cial roads would never become popu- lar," declared the speaker. "There are 1,824 7-10 miles required at pre- sent time for trunk roads. A compre- hensive system of good roads plus the 1,824 7-10 miles is the only solu- tion to our problem." (Applause.) "Mustn't Handicap Farmers, "In building these roads we do not want to pay such a rate of wages for men. and teams as will handicap the farmers," sa.d the speaker. "We do ;not want to have to spend money in such a way as will make it difficult for the farmer to provide for their upkeep." "By taking a Provincial county , road with the Dominion Government | paying 40 per cent. and the county 40 per cent. the Provincial Govern- ment is enabled to develop the roads up to reasonable standards of con- struction," declared the Minister. "It the counties can keep their road expenditures about normal it will mean much for the t@®wnships. The Government hopes to pay you forty per cent. for all work, done in suburban areas." Too many roads are duilt by coun- ty supertendents that are built and forgotten. These roads should be kept 'up and not be allowed to deterrorate. You must keep your roads up. to =sntinuous maintenance. If you don't keep them up we are going to forget the maintenance clause until you do. Cries of hear! - "The helpiug out of the townships in building roads is a new departure for any Government," said Mr. Biggs, "but we believe'that this poligy will prove highly beneficial. I believe that nothing will tend more to make this policy a success than to have a sane, efficient road superintendent for each township. "We want the townships to let the in-| Government pay them 40 per cent. towards the superintendent's salary and see what it can do." » FROZEN TO DEATH. Weather in Southern Russia Unpre- cedented in Years. BRITAIN FAVORS | LOAN TO GERMANY | Smaller Neutral Countries' Will | Be Asked to Sub- < scribe London, March 4.--Once more the | deliberations of the Supreme Council | have reached a critical phase. Pre- | miler Lloyd George, voicing the de- nand of the British people, tak the stand that the rehabilitation of Europe is impossible unless Germany is given the opportunity to get to her ! feet. To do this, he contends, that it 1s absolutely necessary that Ger- | many be permitted without delay to | 'float a big loan in European neutral : countries, South America and the' United States, the security of -this | loan to have precedence over and be protected against reparation claims.' Britain may officially or unofficially subi be to the loan. This plan has had the a high U ests. This, so the corespondent was informed on the highest authority to- night, is the far-reaching issue now facing the Supreme Council, which since Saturday has been devoting its chief attention to Europe's economic pproval of YOUNG TURK LEADER LIVING IN BERLIN Enver to any Under Assumed Name. London, March ¢.---Enver Pasha; the former Turkish war minister, and leader of the Young Turks, is reported to have been living in Ber- lin during the past week under an assumed name, according to a des- patch to the Times from that city. it is supposed he was desirous of arousing sympathy for the Young Turks. : A Constantinople despatch, under date of Dec. 12th, said that he had been crowned King of Kurdestan. A sentence of death "is hanging over him, a court-martial at Constant! nople having condemned him, in conjunction with other Turkish of the government during the war. » | 50,000 FA USE OWN TRUCKS Washington --At least Hif- ty thousand farmers in the United States own motor trucks,' the department of agriculture announced to- «The information is the result of a survey undertaken b; IAD. i rean of ! $' of the prt- ment. New York he Sart + with more than 3,000 farmer $+ owned motor trucks: 3 = nS CPLR DPIEP PPE 2G Heb Hb bd CHOKED TO DEATH BY HIGH COLLARS Several Deaths From Suffoca- tion Have Occurred In England. London, March 4.---A campaign against high collars is on here, re- sulting from several deaths due to suffocation by the pressure of stiff, high neck pieces. The latest death is that of William Howes, a farm- er, whose collar choked him when he fell. The coroner said he had never seen such a stiff collar. "Death from misadventure" was the verdict. WAS 100 PER CENT LOVER But He Must Pay $5,000 Breach of Promise, New York, March 3.---A verdict of $5,000 against David Rogoff, a vest maker, of 95 Avon avenue, New- ark, N.J., has been returned by a jury in the Essex County Clrehit Court In favor of Miss Fannie Har- ris, of New York city. Miss Harris sued for breach of promise and in her testimony she described 'Rogoff as a "hundred per cent lover," The affair was a Second avenue ro- mance, which began three years ago, ing out of a restaurant. He insisted that he never proposed to the girl and never gave her an engagement ring, but-jhat on the contrary she proposed to him and that when he gry and the break resulted. . Miss Harris, however, introduced witnesses who maid they had heard Rogoft he was going to be mar ried to Miss Harris, and that th saw the engagement ring. ' Mirch Profiteers Through Streets. Berne, March 3.--Usurers, black- mailers and profiteers are being pla- carded and marched in chains through the streets and © places of Bulgarian cities, : to advices received here. This is fesu. nited States financial inter- | a Said to Have Gone | leaders, for his part in the conduct | when Rogoff met Miss Harris com-9 sald they must wait she became an-| son law LAST EDITION ry RELAND AWATS LEADERS" VIEWS On tc Proposals Contained is New Home Rule Bil. | CARSON AND PLUNKETT TO BE HEARD FROM BY ULSTER AND THE SOUTH. Said Plunkett Has U.S. ise to Withdraw Reservation to Covens ant of League of Nations If Irish { Montreal Star Cable. { Dublin, March 4.--While Ulster is { anxiously awaiting the arrival of Sir { Bdward Carson to decide its poMey | regarding the latest Home Rule BIL, { the remainder of Ireland is holding | back to hear the Proposals of Sip | Horace Plunkett, who has lately re { turned from the United States. Sir Horace, since his arrival in | England, hes maintained absolute | silence, but it is announced that the | alternative demand to the present bill will be presented at a great re- bresentative reception 'to be held in Dublin to-day. 3 On the h i to forecas i central Constitutional Proportional represen- Then the committee of Assembly by a tation vote, Startii I understand that Sir Horace ; the firm promise of the United Sa the @ of Nations if granted representation o on status, t 1s also stated that the Unit States would undertake to neta adj of the exchange si Ton 1 eas ge situa. the Dominion Degeem 1s settiod ag ade hers to bring. together all | Porais ana is oort 10 mor witbigt Snocess not without Not only all Ireland will he sented at Thursday's reception. HE cluding the Dublin members, but spe. Sal efforts will be made to bring 9 conference represen of English Shinion. . ve 4 n lin the proposals are ed most hopefully. and the lea jorg are most optimistic. The idea of turn. ing Ireland from the gulf, to bridge ain and the Uni. £5 practical solution' Mr regard. POSTMASTER MAKES HIS ANNUAL REPORT Sama shows a net fiscal year of 1 pe i12.88, an -- -20, as against an $19.273,583.94, an 227,026.04. Tevenue for -19 of $21. "of $257. ture of increase $1, of $3. rplus of revenua: for the fiscal year over expendit: was $2320.128.71, Sa were on March 21st 12,290 post offices in oH | the Dominion. New offices opened during the year numbered 120, wile 482 'were closed, because of the extension of rural mail delivery routes. Of theca thirty-one new sue) ware inaugurated during 'the , ma al BE a total of 3,705 in Rew accounts were opened, 3 prdgnt mghiy due to Tavestmeny Dalsnce at the credit of desostior of ors on March 31st, 19 x: 960.26. 1919, was si1.654, L 5 % --e Immigration from the United ot. tes to Canada fall off 4 cent the 1akt fiscal year. | Boe omtiA | ome ia SULLET IR { At _Cooksville, Ont, Frank Tar shot killed his brother-in: We 3X. afternoon. the o