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PAGE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TI -- THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER 4 by Mundy Printing Company, Limited; Chas. M. Mundy, President; A. R. Alloway, Sec: retary. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier, 10c a week. By mail (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits), in the Counties of Ontario, Durham and Northumberland, $3.00 a year; elsewhere in Canada, $4.00 a year; United States, $5.00 a year. TORONTO OFFICE 407 Bond Building, 66 TF. Si Adelaide 0107. H. D. REPRESENTATIVES IN U, 8. and Stone, Inc, New York and Chicago. Powers FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1929 THE LABOR PARTY IN THE BRITISH ELECTION In this issue of The Times, a feature of unusual" interest, in view of the British general election situa- tion, is offered. This takes the. form of a series of special articles, specially written, by a number of the outstanding political leaders in Great Britain, by men who are in close touch with the political situation, and have their fingers on the pulse of public opinion. It is true that in the British election campaign there is the possibility of a Labor victory. It is regarded ae inevitable that the Conservatives will lose heavily at the polls, but the great question which cannot be decided in advance is whether these losses will be sufficient in extent to give the Labor party a clear majority with which to form a government. Naturally, Canadian people are interested in the British election campaign, and the series of special articles which The Times has been able to secure, in co-operation = with the Anglo-American Newspaper Service, will greatly help readers of this newspaper to a closer understanding of the situation which would arise in the event of a Labor victory. A VALUABLE COMMUNITY ASSET Yesterday's announcement of the improvements which are being made at Rotary Park, so as to make that recreation and playground centre even more useful to the children of the city of Oshawa, calls attention to the value of this asset to the com- munity. One of the greatest needs of child life is that of proper playgorund facilities, places where they can play to their heart's content without coming into dangerous proximity to the heavy traffic on the city streets. It is essential, too, that they should have such. faciliies within casy reach, so that they can go there, day in and day out, during the months of glorious summer sunshine, to build up their bodies by healthful recreation in' the outdoors. The provision of Rotary Park by the Rotary club, in a section of the city where there is a large juv- enile population, fills this need for recreation facili- ties in an admirable manner. It represents much in * thought, much in effort and much in money to those citizens who were responsible 'for placing it there, but these expenditures are more than justified by the pleasure which the children find in spending their days in enjoyment of the park which has been pro- vided for them. The improvements which are now being made at the park will add to both its usefulness and its beauty, and will make it, in the summer months which are coming, this year and in futurc years, a valuable asset to the child life of the city. COMPETITION IN BEAUTY The mayors of Kitchener and Windsor are very proud of the beauty of the surroundings of their city hall. So much so that challenges have been is- sued by these dignatories to each other, the subject of these challenges being a firm conviction, on the part of each, that the tulip beds in his city hall park are much better than those in that of his rival This is a healthy competition. When cities begin to compete with each other for the laurels for having the most beautiful city hall surroundings the results cannot help but be beneficial. For instance, how nice it would be if it were possible for the mayor of Oshawa to issue a challenge to both Kitchener and Windsor, defying them to produce anything. finer than the surroundings of the city hall of this flour- ishing municipality. . Of course, under present conditions it can't be done. But, just the same, wouldn't it be nice if it could ? EMPIRE DAY IN THE SCHOOLS Next week, Empire Day will be celebrated in the schools of Oshawa, in common with those of other communities throughout the province. In prepara- tion for this occasion, Premier Ferguson has caused to be issued a beautiful and highly informative book- let, dealing with the significance of Empire Day, tell- ing something of what the Empire means to the world and to itself, and of Canada's place within the Empire. This is an occasion worth observing. It helps to stimulate thoughts of love of country and patriotism in the 'minds of the young children, and it is especially beneficial where there are large numbers of chile dren who have come' from other lands, or whose parents have only recently migrated to this country. One thought which is very appropriate to Empire "Marshal Foch, 1t is an Empire Day message if ever there was Day is that which was expressed ten years ago by J Dr. L. Murray Clark, K.C, of Toronto, in paying a tribute to the Empire's heroes who gave their lives in the world war. Using a gem of literature from Pericles' famous oration over the dead heroes of Athens, he applied it to those heroes of modern times, and it is interesting to note that this tribute was read at the memorial service which was held in Toronto afer the death of the great French war leader, one, and it is worth reading in every British school, as ag inspiration to the children who are growing up to places of citizenship within the Empire, This; tribute, noble in thought and phraseology, is ; as follows:-- =. "But each one, man by man, has won imper- ishable praise, each has gained a glorious grave-- not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie, but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance where- in their glory is enshrined; remembrance that will live on the lips, that will blossom in the deeds of their countrymen' the world over. For the whole earth is the sepulchre of heroes. Monu- ments may rise and po pm be set up to them in their own land; but on far-off shores there is an abiding memorial that no pen or chisel has traced; it is graven not on stone or brass, but on the liv- ing heart of humanity. "Take these men, then for your ensamples. Like them, remember that prosperity can be only for the free; that freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have courage to defend it." EDITORIAL NOTES. The Buffalo News remarks that the best place to spend the summer is just inside your income. But that is the best place to spend the whole. 365 days of the year. A fund of $2,000,000 has been raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the last four years for hospital pur- poses. Yet what is it the rest of the world has to say about the Aberdonians? The crust of the earth is said to be. 2000 miles thick. That is comforting news for the embyro golfer who goes into despair when he tares up the golf links, With radio, telephones on trains, and the other modern inventions, it will soon be impossible for the tired business man to take a holiday outside the range of the cares of his office. The Kitchener Record recently published an edi- torial headed, "Dad's Part in Housecleaning." And those who: read the heading added, in the words of the radioartist, "Why bring that up?" The British election. candidate who is using phono- graph records to deliver his speeches evidently has a wholesome respect for the British heckler, and a violent dislike for eggs of questionable age. « Other Editors' Comment ~ MORE SPEED (Buffalo Courier Express) Pennsylvania has increased its speed limit for passenger automobiles to 40 miles an hour. This is more in keeping with present practice and recog- niton of the fact that more speed is not neces- sarily dangerous. COLOSSAL WASTE (Vancouver Sun) Accordig to Dr. W. Hargreaves, direcior of Chemistry of South Australia, there is enough straw wasted in the country for the manufacture of sufficient alcohol to take the place of all the gasoline imported. TRUST THF POVICE (Allisto Herald) The question arising from nese two episodes is how is a policeman to know the character of his quarry. If the criminal shoots first there may be no policeman. There are few, if any, policemen who cannot be trusted to use a gun only when necessary. QUIET FOR A CHANGE (Calgary. Herald) Students of the University of Chicago have gone into the Borneo wilds to spend a year with the Dyaks and other remote tribes. It should he a peaceful and safe holiday after what they have been accustomed to n their own city. (Aberdeen Press and Journal) In two years this reputedly close-fisted and flinty-hearted corner of Scotland has subscribed the best part of half-a-million pounds fOr sweet charity's sake, for the relief of suffering, and the advancement of the science that fights disease. It is a really wonderful and noble achievement. Tho fame of Aberdeen and the northeast is splendidly enhanced by the whole wonderful achievement. And may we whisper abroad a fact which will be capital for the manufacturers of "Aberdeen tales" ?° The raising of the fund has cost, to date only 4s. 8d. per £100. - « Bits of Verse - » LOST SPRING Because you are not here the word seems old And lonely-hearted, though the springtime comes With dancing feet and wealth of crocus gold, And winds that beat and throb like roll of drums. Though ulsing bird so eli i ; The onl ngs usher in the dawn, d is not the same since you are gone. Because you are not here the days are long, Though spring winds whisper through the tangled vines, And songs of gladness echo from a throng Of choristers perched high among the pines. The flower beds are bright with tulip flame-- But you are gone, and spring, is not, the same, --F, Robina Monkman, SWANS With wings held close and slim necks bent, Pale clouds that drift in summer woods Float shimmering and indolent, The alabaster birds. Scarcely they move, the lovely ones; 'They lie like snow, cool flake on flake, Mild breast on breast, with dimmer swans Dim-mirrored in the lake. They glide . . . and glides that white caress, Shy bird to bird, with never a sound; Thus leaned Natcissus toward his face, Leaned lower till he drowned. Leda leaned thus, subdued' and spent, Beneath those vivid wings of love; Along the lake, proud, indolent, The vasts birds scarcely move. Silence is wisdom; then how wise Are these whose song is but their knell. A god did well to choose this guise; Truly, a god did well. --Lconora Speyer in Harper's. | That Body of Pours By James W. Barton, M.D. GETTING READY F RADY OR HAY Perhaps you are a sufferer from hay fever and, have 'about decided that there is no help for you. Now though this is only' May and at least 75 per cent of hay fever occurs in the latter part of August, this is the time nevertheless as men- tioned last year, that sufferers should be consulting their physicians re- garding prevention, Unfortunately many patients wait until within a couple of weeks of the expected onset and try to get as many treatments as possible within 1 this short. time. : Perhaps in having the skin tests it was found that you reacted strong- ly to the ragweed polen, which as a matter of fact is thought to be the causc of more cases of hay fever than all the other causes combined. Naturally you have taken the rag- weed injections for some weeks be- fore the regular August attack, and yet the results have been disappoint- ing. If such is the case it might be worth your while to have further tests made, as physicians are now finding that some other protein sub- stances which, while they do not cause as strong a skin reaction as does the ragweed, nevertheless are a real factor in causing hay fever. Therefore it is not unusual now for the physician to inject a combina- tion of protein substances, and the results in many cases have been most satisfactory. It is estimated that not less than half the cases which take these protein injections get complete relief, another ten' or fifteen percent get some relief, and the others cam see no difference in their condition. The injections are begun ten of twelve weeks before the expected on- set and are given every four or five days until fifteen doses are taken. If you get any relief at all it is worth while to repeat the treatment | for two or three years. So it is possible then, that not- withstanding these injections you will not get much relief, and you wonder if there is anything else that can be done. Being careful to watch your diet, and cut down on your meats, eggs, raw fruits, (except oranges), and fish, and take a little baking soda or other alkali, may help you over the distressing period. (Registered in accordance with the Copyright Act.) - Bits of Humor - Mamma (to clerical visitor) -- "Nancy loves her toy telephone--Just listen to her with it--so sweet." Nancy--"Hullo, hullo, hullo! I'm daddy speaking--why the ---- don't you answer me?" "I'm told the Smythe girl wore a very daring frock at the dance last night--do tell me what it was like!" "Well--to me, most of it looked suspiciously like the Smythe girl" "Until recently," wrote a man to his friend, "I lived with my wife in one of those jerry-built flats, and we con- stantly feared the roof would fall in. However, neither of us has this cause for worry now--we fell out." Sambo--""What am dis ycah mil- lenium that Ah don' heah fo'ks talkin' about ?" Rastus--"Yoh sho is ignorant, boy, yoh sho is. Why, a millenium am jest de same cz a centennial, only it don hab mo' laigs." IT MUST BE BIGGER Teacher--Which is the larger of the two, England or the moon? Pupil--England, of course, Teacher--Why do you say that? Pupil--Because we can see the whole of the moon, and we can't see all over England, BIBLE READING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Requests Made by Seven Denominations for Inclu- sion in Curriculum (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, May 17. -- A request made by seven denominations for inclusion of Bible reading in the curriculum of public schools is now being considerea py the On- tario Department of Education, Hon, G. Howard Ferguson, Prime Minister, stated yesterday. Some time ago a deputation, headed by Archbishop Williams of Huron submjtted a list of Biblical readings to the Premier whicn were 'passed on to the Department for consideration. "'A list that is non-controversial and found satisfactory will be available shortly for the schools that happen to want them" said Premier Ferguson. CHRIST FOR ALL~ALL POR CHEDY PROPHECY FULFILLED--Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call' his name Emman- uel, which being interpreted is, God with us.--Matthew 1:22 23. PRAYER--"Draw nigh, draw nigh Emmanuel, And .raasom captive Israel." The British Labour Party And the General Election (Introductory Article) WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULTS OF A - LABOR VICTORY : By THE RIGHT HON. EARL OF BIRKENHEAD. (Former Secretary For India) (Copyright--By Arrangement with Anglo-American Newspaper Service) LJ MES, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1929 The imminence of the General Election is involving all the political world in anxiety, and it affords a welter of inconsistent predictions, Will the Conservative Party be re- turned with an independent majority ? If not--since it is certain that the King's. Government must be carried on--will that Party, if by a fraction the largest in the House, undertake the management of affairs almost as a minority Government; or will Mr, Lloyd George' realise what surely must be the summit to act as the honest brokers of politics. Let me. at once make it plain that, in my opinion, the last contingency is unlikely to arise. Consistency, of course, counts and always must count, for little in politics, otherwise one might usefully recall that Mr. Lloyd George himself once dramatic- ally exclaimed "Never again will we make the mistake of putting a Labour Government in Power." Might Change Mind Mr. Lloyd George, however, might easily change his own mind. He has done so before. Most of us who have been prominently engaged in politics have done the same, but, in my anticipation, assuming cven that the Liberal Party in the House counted as many as 8) or 90 mem- bers, at least half of these would which has excited equally the ad- miration of his iT and of his opponents, In intellectual power, I put him in front of any of his col- leagues, but he has the most amaz- ing limitations, Although he would indignantly disclaim the charge, it is nevertheless indisputably true that he is more a Gladstonian Liberal than anything else. He is inevitably des- tined to come into sharp collision with the growing protectionist ten- dencies of the artisan classes. The Aunt Ellens , Of the older men of the Party, Mr. Henderson and Mr. Clynes certainly deserve a word or two in friendly mention. Each of them rendered notable service to the nation at' a moment of grave danger when many forces conspired to estrange them from the national executive. But it is none the less true that the parlia- mentary outlook upon each of them is not in the least serious. They are, so to speak, the Aunt Ellens' of an old-fashioned comedy, who turn up whenever they are wanted, make old- fashioned 'remarks, and can always be relied upon to exercise the duties of Victorian chaperonage. And after all, in that party there is much to chaperone. In the improbable event therefore, of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald finding himself in a position to form an in- dependent Govérnment, what would be the result of the mix up? There may still remain after the General Election Mr. Maxton; though this would not appear to be certain, Would he, if successful at the Polls, be a member of the Cabinet? Would this make for harmony? Would Colonel. Wedgwood, most likeable of men, be retained? He has every recommendation except that on every conceivable subject under the sun he is invariably wrong; and he is the most dangerous of all politicians, be- cause he is not only wrong, but emo- tionally (often attractively) wrong upon any topic of real importance. The Missing Lord Chancellor And what is Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donald likely to do (what indeed, will he be compelled to do in order to strengthen his well-disciplined, THE EARL OF BIRKENHEAD come into the new parliament pledg- cd not to give a vote the result of which would be to place the Socialist Government in power. If this expec- tation is well founded, the instrument would splinter in Mr. Lloyd Gecrge's hands at the very moment when it was necessary for him to employ it with" decision, I therefore gravely doubt whether a Socialist Government depending upon Liberal support--or cven as- senting with grave reluctance to a Liberal-Labour Coalition--is a likely consequence of the General Elec- tion. Labour's Hopes of Vi%tory We most of us on the contrary hope--and it is still permissible 'to believe--that the Election will result in a Conservative majority strong enough, however small, to conduct the affairs of the nation for some years. But political speculation always interesting. We are told that the leaders of the Labour Party are full of confidence., To this it might, perhaps, be replied that to my cer- tain knowledge they were equally full of confidence at the last General Election. Since then they have grad- ually mastered up courage enough to make a purge of their extremist ele- ments. In the industrial North they will undoubtedly make considerable pro- gress. The new feminine vote is in- calculable. It is, however, already evident that all the experts have en- tirely under rated the number of women newly enfranchised. Let us then, if only as a specula- tive essay, attempt to foresee the future as that future will develop if --contrary alike to our hopes and our expectations--the Labour Party be returned to office by a small in- dependent majority. A Man of Poise Mr. Ramsay MacDonald is a man, in my opinion, of dignity, poise and responsibility, If he goes off the rails (as he is quite capable of do- ing) it will be because of the im- possible constitution of his own Party machine. It will be because the Prime Minister and his Cabinet are not necessarily masters in their own household. It will be because there is a power behind the throne. If I read Mr. Ramsay MacDonald aright, he would rather sacrifice his own carcer than see the interest of Eng- land or the Empire--as he under- stands them--Dbetrayed. But he must be surrounded, in spite of his recent pledges, by many men, some of whom must become members of his Cabi- net, over whom his control is par- tial and incomplete. r. Thomas as Premier Mr. J. H. Thomas is one of the most efficient, and one of the most subtle of his certain colleagues. Most public men have their poses. Mr, Thomas's particular pose is that of being undignified. He is not a seri- ous man, but he js a serious, a cour- ageous, and quite a calculating poli- tician, It has even been rumoured that he could be persuaded, if the necessity arose, that the sceptre might usefully be placed in his own very willing hands. , He would be a very interesting Prime, Minister. | could think of many worse, but he would be at once a novelty and an experiment. He is at least very honest, and very popular. An Arresting Figure An equally arresting figure in the Labour Party is that of Mr. Snow- den. He has maintained a life-long struggle against physical disabilities 1s but very senile team in the House | of Lords? He must find a Lord | Chancellor. No lawyer known to me who is at this moment an avowed member of the Labour Party could be appointed to the Woolsack with- out something approaching a public scandal. Possibly the precedent--a very fortunate onec--adopted by the late Labour Government when they apopinted Mr, MacMillan to be Scot- tish Law Advocate without political responsibility might be repeated. In such a case, the appointment of a judge such as Mr. Justice San- key, or of one of the very able judges of the Court of Appeal would not, in my opinion, affront either the legal profession or the community as a whole; but if Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donald is ever confronted by this grave responsibility, he will, if he is as sensible a man as I think him, make an immediate mnon-party are rangement with his opponents which will secure the opportunity to the Government of the day of nominat- ing Lords of Parliament for a limited period, The present Government introduce ed proposals for the reform of the House of Lords which could, with a little contrivance, have been made the basis of a permanent and valu- able compromise. The 'inexperienced folly of some young members of the Conservative Party defeated these proposals. Their successors--and if they live long enough in Parliament (which is unlikely)--they themselves, will live to regret! their folly. FAMOUS CABINET T0 BE SOLD SOON Now Owned by a Former Russian Diplomat in Berlin Berlin, May 17. -- Wide interest was manifested in Berlin at the announcement that Lucretia Borgi- a's historical poison cabinet soon will be sold. The cabinet now ig owned by a former Russian diplomat who brought it to Berlin from Finland jin 1922, after smuggling it from Russia in a haycart in 1917. Cesare Borgia, a brother of Lu- cretia, gave the cabinet to his sis- ter. It was equipped with a clock which ticked many victims' num- bered hours. * After Lucreta's death, the cabin- et eventually reached the Villa de Medici. Later in thankfulness for the protection given Catholics in Russia, Ferdinand Cardinal de Medici presented the cabinet to Czar Nicholas I, and it remained at Zarskoeselo until 1917. The cabinet is about 84 feet high and 7 feet broad. UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE A - unique three-day agricultural short course and conference was held recently under the auspices of the Provincial Department of Agriculture at St. Andrew's, in An- tigonish county, Nova Scotia, with an attendance of both men and wo men that reached 250 on the final day. Local farmers formed com- mittees on different phases of ag- ricultural development for the dis- trict, and made recommendations to a conference of farmers and ag- ricultural officials, this being the first time this plan had been tried in Nova Scotia, The organization of a calf club is one of the results, with an initial membership of 20. your current ea future. . ' Oshawa T. W. Joyce Build up, by regular savings from for the a ring, provision Put by a definite of your salary every EE artion Regular saving leads to financial independence THE DOMINION BANK on Branch Manager. '230 =] MOTHER STRANGLES HER FOUR CHILDREN Saskatoon, May 17. -- Suspended from the limb of an ash tree, the body of 35-year-old Muriel E. Wil- son was discovered by searchers on the banks of the Saskatchewan Riv- er, Saturday, two miles from Sas- katoon. Near the corpse of the young mother lay scattered the bodies of her four children, stran- gled to death by her own hands. Back at the Saskatoon home of the Wilsons lay a note written by the mother previous to her murder- ing of the four youngsters and reé- sultant suicide. Discovered Friday afternoon by her husband, W. As Wilson, Prairie City Oil Company salesman, the note was the signal for the start of a search that ter- minatpd Saturday. The last message left by Mrs. Wilson pleaded for her husband's forgiveness, referred to his good- ness, stated that she was yawore thy of him, and outlined her inten- tions of quadruple murder and sui- cide. Such a verdict was returned by Coroner J. P. DesRosfers after discovery of the bodies. 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