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News "' "All the News While It Is Newspaper in a Growing City he Oshawa Baily Times VOL. 9--NO. 47 pr isied a1 Othaws, Qui, Canute, Every 3 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES CONVENTION NOW DOWN TO BUSINESS Chamber Of Commerce Hosts To Legion Officers DELEGATES TENDERCD ' WARM CIVIC WELCOME Presides Over Convention ECONOMIC CRISIS WAS SUBJECT IN THOUGHTS OF ALL THE SPEAKERS Provincial Executive Com: mittee of Ontario Body Warmly Welcomed by | Representative Business Men Last Night LEGION PRESIDENT PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Lt.-Col. J. Keillar MacKay Gave Able Address on World-wide Economic Problems -- Advocates Inter-Empire Trade The dinner tendered to the Exec- utive Committee of the Ontario Provincial Command of the Canad- ian Legion in the Genosha Hotel yesterday evening by the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce was especi- ally noteworthy for the high plane of thought reached by every spea- ker every one of whom, dealt, in some manner, with the existing ec- onomic world-wide depression in in- dustry as related to the duties which lie before the members of the British Empire Service League and other service clubs within the British Empire. The proceedings were ably pre- sided over by the President of the Chamber of Commerce, F. L. Ma- son who, with other representa- tive 'citizens, welcomed the Legion Executive, and the provincial con- vention to this city in the warmest terms possible. About a hundred men were present for the occasion which was marked by a complete realization that every man in the room had, as his immediate aim, service tosthe community in which he lives, to Canada, and the British Empire. The Provincial President The main speaker of the even- ing was Lt.-Colonel J. Keillor Mc- Kay, D.S.0., K.C, the Provincial President,- who, in a masterly ad- dress dealt at some length with the existing economic problems of Can- ada and the British Empire. : Colonel MacKay, who is a brilli- ant speaker, and a recognized lead- er among the ex-servicemen not only of Ontario but of the Domin- jon, said, in part, as follows: -- "Often when I am travelling along country roads I read at rail- way crossings the words "Stop" "Look" and "Listen." It occurs to me that we could very well, hav- ing regard to our economic life, obey this summons today. When we are in the midst of the forest we cannot see the woods because of the trees. If we are deeply im- mersed in local matters we some- times fail to see the problem in its proper perspective. We must flee to the mountain tops of contemp- lation there to breathe that rarified atmosphere unpollyted by self-in- terest whether individual or nation- "Let us make an appreciation of the situation. "We are living today in the midst of a world richly endowed with every conceivable requirement of mankind. Raw material in abun- dance, unlimited scope for the exer- cise of human ingenuity; endless opportunity for useful labour. Here we find millions of people, intelli- (Continued on page 7) SENTENGED T0 REFORMATORY Frank Stapley A Must Serve Two Years For Arson Frank Stapley, who pleaded guilty to a charge of committing arson several weeks ago was sentenced to two years less a day indefinite in the Ontario Reformatory by His Worship. Magistrate Creighton in police court this morning. In passing judgment His Worship expressed the hope that the reform- atory would fulfill the purpose for which it was established. His Wor- ship also hoped that the sentence would be a lesson to the accused and guide his conduct in the future, Stapley, who admitted having been given a similar sentence for house- breaking, assured the court that he had learned his lesson and would go straight. Stapley was placed in custody fol- lowing a fire at the home of his mother on Nassau street in june when a fire broke out in absence of members of the family, Stapley was at that time confined to the Oshawa Hospital suffering frém burns which police believed to have been caused by the fire, Oshawa Spoke on World Problems | KEILLOR MacKAY Ontaric Pro- LT.-COL. J. President 'of the vincial Command, Canadian Legion, who spoke on the world-wide economic situation at the Chamber of Commerce Dinner yesterday evening. OSHAWA SIXTH INUNEMPLOYED Total of 54,280 Registered in Leading Cities ------ A total of 54,290 unemploved men have registered in 19 cities and towns of Ontario up to last night, according to figures which have been compiled in Toronto. This registration of the jobless, as requested by the provincial government as a necessary step before plans for the relief of un- employment may be definitely for- mulated, reveals that of this total 29,075 are married men while 25,215 are single men. The Mail and Empire admits that as regis- trations have not been taken in many towns and in all rural areas, as unemployed women and girls are not included and as many jobless have been 'too proud" to register, the total of about 55,000 men may only be but a quarter of the actual num- ber in the province who are with- out employment. Toronto, with a population of over 600,000, has of course the largest number of unempleyed men, its total to date being 19,- 346 men. Hamilton ranks next with 9,977, Windsor third with 4,300, Ottawa fourth with 3,954, Brantford fifth with '2,503 and Oshawa' sixth with 2,476. Proportionately Oshawa has a greater -unemployment problem on its.hands as Toronto as the larger city with 24 times the pop- ulation has only eight tim a many unemployed. On a basis of population the figure: indicate that this larger percentage of uncuipiuyeu than any other municipality. in "the province, although it would be well to bear in mind that the registration, of jobless men has been conducted here in a very thorough manner and the local figures are probably nearer the actual] total than is the case in other' centres. In connection with the plans to employ a large number of single men in the construction of a link in 'the 'trams-Canada highway across Northern Ontavio, it is in- teresting to note that unofficial announcement has been made by Queen's Park that unemployed residents of the north country would be given the first call for jobs there. The construction of this highway will create jogs for approximately 8,750 men, it is es- timated. Unemployment figures for 19 towns and cities up until last night are published below: Municip, Married Single Tot] Toronto ., 9,479 9,867 19,346 Hamilton , 5,733 4,244 9,977 Ottawa ,. 1,785 2,169 3,954 Windsor ... 2,300 2,000 4,300 Oshawa .. 1,676 800 2,476 Brantford . 1,583 920 2,603 Sudbury ... 600 2,100 London .. 1,080 1,800 Kingston . 1,000 1,500 Kitchener 615 Chatham . 600 Niagara F' 1,050 North Bay 0 Guelph ... Stratford . Woodst'k . Belleville . Ingersoll Lindsay .. Totals ..29,075 25,215 54 *Figures not available. | city has a | INTERESTED IN UNEMPLOYENT Convention Hears Paper by Oshawa Official A comprehensive report on un- employment, particuwarly as it re- lates to war veterans, was placed before the executive committee and the special unemployment commit- 1 ) i | | | i Ramsay MacDonald Expelled by Labor (By Canadian Press) London, Aug. 26.--A resolu. tion expelling Premier Ramsay class legislation the Hampstead Labor Party was adopted by the executive committee 'or submis- sion to the general council of organization. The resolution said: "In view of Mr. MacDonald's disloyalty to the Labor Party and his own open flouting of party discipline in join- ing an anti-socialist government formed for the purpose of forcing through Parliament anti-working ciass legislation the Hamstead I.abor Party expels his from mem- bership' of the local party." tee of the Ontario Cc d of the Canadian Legion when it assembled here today for a pre-convention session. This report, prepared by M. McIntyre Hood, second vice- president of the Ontario Provincial Command of the Legion, was hand- ed over to the special unemploy- ment committee as a basis for dis- cussion and consideration of the problem, and copies were also placed in the hands of the delegates for study pending the open discus- sion on unemployment which is an- ticipated later in the discussions. This report, while admitting that the unemployment of war veterans must be considered in the light of the general unemployment situation, makes the assertion that it has been found thag war veterans suffer morc than others from unemployment, for the reason that, because of their disabilities and the weaken- ing on their physique caused in war service, they are, in thousands of cases, suffering from handicaps, and are the first to be laid off when business becomes depressed, and the last to be re-engaged when business improves. It is suggested that employers of labor ought to be willing to make some allowances for the fact that these handicaps were caused by years of war ser- vice in defence of their country, and that, as the federal government gives preferences to war veterans, so employers of labor generally ought to adopt a similar attitude. Stating that the remedies neces- sary for this condition might be considered drastic, Mr. Hood in his report went on to say: "We must recognize that politi- cal methods of dealing with the unemployment situation cannot hope. to. succeed. The condition is not a political one, but an eco- nomic one. We make bold to say that no government in particular was responsible for it, and that no government can hope to make things any better by purely poli- tical measures, Only by studying the economic effect of suggested remedies, and forgetting their po- litical effect, can we hope to find a solution which will give the men and women of this country a reasonable chance of securing employment." mendations The recommendations of the re- port are divided into three separate phases, covering the local municipal field, the provincial field and the dominion field. While recognizing the value of unempioyment relief works in helping in the present situation, it 1s pointed out that these are merely temporary expedi- ents, and do not provide any per- manent solution ot the problem of unemployment, In the local field, the report re- commends the appointment of lo- cal employment councils, embrac- ing representatives of the manufac- turers, business and professional men, skilled and unskilled labor, and the Canadian Legion, represent- ing the war veterans, and urges Le- gion branches to take the initiative in having such councils formed in their own communities, 'the func- tions of such employment councils are summarized as follows: (1) To survey the fleld for local labor,. and suggest methods where- by employment possibilities can be increased, ' (2) To make recommendations for public works and regarding the di- vision of labor so as to assist as many men as possible to secure cmployment. (3) To consider the feasibility of a system of small holdings, to be used as market gardens and poul- try farms, adjacent to towns and cities. (4) To co-operate with relief agencies and co-ordinate their ef- forts. (5) To study. and work out plans for the care and employment of war veterans who are handicapped. Touching on the question of pub- lic works to. relieve unemployment, the report says: "The practice for municipal coun- cils, in past years, has been to rush public works in. times of prosperity, when' there is no lack of employ- ment, and to shut' down tightly | when there is depression. The prin ciple of this is wrong. Each menicipality should have, in its municipal offices, plans for a com- plete programme of yubliy works to be undertaken when employment is scarce, and deferred when there is ample work available in the chan- nels of industry. These can be fi- nanced in two ways, or in both. The municipality could set aside a reserve fund, which would .accumu- late from year to year so that mon- ey would be available, by collec- tions in times of prosperity, to pro vide' employment in times. of de- pression, or the other and mare tisual method of issuing ntures over a period of years, so that the prosperous years would bear the (Continued on page 3) GANDHI GOING T0 CONFERENCE Conferring With Willingdon Simla, India, Aug. 26.--Mahat- ma Gandhi has agreed to take part in the second round table conference and will sail for Lon- don next Saturday, it was omcral. ly announced today. Announcement that Gandhi would attend the conference came after a talk he had with Viceroy Willingdon this morning. It was said to have been highly satisfac- tory and that conclusions would be issued ' communique form. Gandhi is leaving at once for Bombay. The Mahatma previously had sald he would not attend the con- ference unless the Viceroy ap- pointed an impartial arbitration board to hear his charges that duress had been used in collect- ing revenue taxes from peasants. He now has waived that demand, accepting the Viceroy's assurance that the Government will try in the future as it has tried in the rest to observe every clause of {he Delhi truce. PREMIER OPENS NEW HIGHWAY Alternate Road to Toronto Will Relieve Congestion The new northern alternate highway, which connects the Kingston road and Toronto and promises to be an adyantage to Oshawa motorists, was officially opened for traffic yesterday after- noon when at Malvern village Premier George S. Henry cut the ribbon which has been thrown across the new road. The cere- mony wag performed in the pres- ence of a large and representative gathering of citizens, Premier Henry being presented with a pair of gold scissors by Col. George B. Little, reeve of Scarboro' Town- ship. . Attending the official open- ing were Hon. Leopold Macaulay, M.P.P., Minister of Highways; J. Ray Price, ex-Warden of York County; Alderman B. C. MacGre- gor, representing Mayor Stewart, of Toronto; members of the To- ronto and York Roads Commis- sion, the Scarboro' Township Council and the Scarboro' Public Utilities Commission. Oshawa and Whitby m. are much interested in the way as it is designed to rer eo the serious traffic eougest which is encountered on the Kingston highway, this congestion being worst from Highland Creek west to Toronto. Oshawa motor ists desiring to go to any point in Toronto north of Bloor Street, would find the new alternative route much preferable as they would thereby escape the heavy, slow traffic in Scarboro' and on the Danforth route in Toronto. The new road branches off Pro- 'sts h- Decision Announced After 13,500 Youngsters Will Ans- BACK TO WORK TUESDAY NEXT wer When School Bell Rings By Tuesday of next week there will be approximately 3,500 less un- employed in Oshawa than there are at the present time, due to the op- ening of the local public and separ- ate schools and collegiate institute. For two whole months 3,500 young- sters have been practically jobless. They have had a wonderful time but vacation days are always remark- able for the haste with which they speed by. As sure as anything the now silent school bells will ring out their summons at nine o'clock next Tuesday morn. Whether they return to school with reluctant or eager footsteps, Oshawa pupils will find that the schools are ready to receive them. Through thé thoughttulness of the Board of Education all the public schools have been put in splendid shape, Floors have been thorough- ly scrubbed, walls have been wash- ed or brightened with paint, re- pairs have been made, cverything will be clean and fresh. The bright- ness of the class rooms will be in striking contrast to the gloomy faces of sundry small boys. For ev- en if these small boys should feel a thrill at returning to school it would be entirely contrary to their code of conduct to display anything but the gloomiest looks. All considered the re-opening of school is something like the re- sumption of work by a great indus- try. Each day must see some new work attempted--each day must sce some work accomplished. Boys and girls must concentrate upon their tasks with the same seriousness with which their parents work in shops or office. Holidays are al- most over and approximately 3,500 will be back at work on Tuesday. FORMER PREMIER DIED THIS MORNING (By Canadian Press) Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 26.-~Yuko Hamaguchi, former premier of Japan, who-was wounded - last November when a political op- poser sought to assinate the then prime minister died this morn- ing. vincial Highway No, 2 at a point a short distance east of the Rouge River, which it spans, and is pav-' ed through Malvern and Agin- court. West of Agincourt it in- tersects the Kennedy Road and then continues westerly to O'Sul- livan"s Corners wher? it takes a slight jog northeriy on Dawes Road and then runs direct to Lan- sing. Ultimately it is expected that it will be extended west of Yonge Street to connect with Thistledown and Weston, and serve to relieve much of the traf- fic congestion along the main highways. : The work on the new road was carried out by the Toronto and York Road Commission over a stretch of five miles, and is the first experiment with a new type of permanent paving. Government to Float Big Conversion Loan New British National Cabinet Is Considering This Task Will Cut "Dole" Ten Per Cent., But Not Interfere With Children's Allowances--Ministers Sworn in Today (By Canadian Press) London, Aug. 26.--With all the old ceremonial the second Labor Government formally pass- ed out of office today, . Under the presidency of the King the Privy Council met at Buckingham Palace, There min- isters of the old government handed over their seals of office and as solemnly they wers trans- ferred to the ministers of the new, 1 The new national cooperative cabinet of only ten ministers pro- ceeded shortly afterwards to Downing Street task of preventing the flight from the English pound sterling, they start with "dole" in the forefront of their program. They will make a cut of ten per cent in dole benefits. Children's al- lowancés are not to be touched however. : Further proposals, it is under stood, include floating of a great conversion loan as indicated by Rt. Hon. Philip Snowden, Chan- cellor of the Exchequer some weeks ago, and securing from Parliament a wider .authority to effect administrative economies to begin their by order in council, Provincial HARRY BRAY Chairman of the Canadian Legion, who is pre- siding over the business ses- sions of the convention, was today presented with a hand- some gavel and block by the Oshawa Branch of the legion. NO LIQUOR IN LABOR CAMPS, Rule Has Been Made by Liquor Control Board Toronto, Aug. 25.--No liquor will be permitted 1n the Ontaiio Government unemployment camps aleng the projected routa of the {raus-Canada highway, The Liquor Contre! Board, un- der the chairmanship of Sir Henry Drayton, is said to have investi- gated , the questicn, and to be flatly of the opinion that neither sale nor consumption of liquor should be countenanced, At the present tim2 nc drinking is 2a'owed by the board in bunk- houres, on the ground that they do not constitute private residen- ces within the meaning of the Liquor Control Act. 'The road camps which the Government in- tends establishing have, it is ye- ported, been listed in the same category as bunkhouses, and Qireen's Park has been so advised, Newspaper speculation concern- ing the Government's vrogram in connection with the trans-Canada project will come to an end this week, as Hon. William Finlayson, Minister of Lands and Forests, has signified his intention of is- suing within the next few days a formal statement setting forth fu!l details of the big relief pro- ject. While no confirmation wes forthcoming at the Parliament Buildings yesterday, it was lsarn- ed on good authority that the Government is likely to authorize a preference to be shown to Lsn- adian and British-born in the selection of unemployed for work in the North. Classification of the preferred companies will, it is understood, be undertaken the minute the present registration by municipalities is complete. Indications yesterday were that the citizens' Committee which is to be appointed later to advise the Government in its formulation of relief policy will not be head- ed by a Cabinet Minister after all. The, Government's plan now is to divorce the committee and its werk entirely from politiez, and some outstanding "outsider." con- sequently, will be chosen ay Chair- man. BAND CONCERT ~ ~ MUCH ENJOYED Ontario Regiment Band Now Has New Uniforms The Band of the Ontario Regi- ment rendered a most enjoyable concert yesterday evening under the canopy of the Genosha Hotel, the occasion heing the dinner tendered to the Executive Committee of the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion by the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. The progtam was a lengthy one and most suitable to the event, while it was enjoyed by hundreds of citizens who gathered in the vi- cinity to listen to the music, Through the generosity of Col- onel R. S. McLaughlin, Honorary Colonel of the Ontario Regiment, the band. has recently been entirely re-outfitted with new uniforms and these were worn on parade for the first time yesterday. Each uniforsn has been made to order to the measurement of the the ap- band has been individual bandsmen and pearance of the greatly improved as a result. AT OPENING SESSION PROMISED LOAF DENIED CRUMBS | Legion Provincial President Outlines Attitude of Organization The great work that has been done and can be done, the impor- tant place the Legion holds in Canadian life, were stressed by Lt.-Col., J. Keiller MacKay, D.S. 0O., in his presidential address to the Ontario Command of the Can- adian Legion of the British Em- pire Service league to-day. But the president declared the Legion was not satisfied. "Thir- teen years have passed since the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, years filled with difficulties even for those whose courage and fortitude was severe. ly tested in four years of the fiercest war," he said, "Were you not on your return forced to compete against tremendously un- fair odds with those who had en- trenched themselves in the finan- cial and political life of the coun- try? "To-day we realize with candor that as far as the public affairs of our country are concerned, that having fought under the promises of the loaf, in victory we have been denied the crumbs. Deceived, probably disillusioned, we realize that our own efforts must be the temple of our hopes and our own strength the author of our prog- ress. ... "Look around to see how much share you have now that the war is over. You did get a handsome share of the responsibilities while it lasted. During the last 10 years have you been represented on the council of the League of Nations by a single representative who would speak of peace with an actual knowledge of war? "We have no intention whatso- ever of being requited in such a manner," Lt.-Col. MacKay de- clared. 'We have duties to per- form and rights to maintain, and we do not shrink from the task. Duties which may bring us within the scope and ambition of politi- cal, altbough not of partisan ac- tivities, are so interwoven in. our human fabric that we cannot dis- entangle them if we would, and 50 bound up in our honorable obli gations to mankind that we would not if we could." The president declared the Le- gion had employed every sympa- thetic agency to further advocacy of good will and the removal of misunderstanding between both individuals and nations. "Its aloofness from party politics keeps its work out of the lime- light but in a hundred different directions that work has gone quietly on for over five years striving to strengthen the sense of personal and national discip- line, all the while preaching the gospel of loyalty to King and Country and associating itself with human sympathies and char- itable institutions." He expressed the belief the "living creed" of the Legion "has helped to repel the Bolsheviki at- titude towards society, and that it is actively associated in keeping warm and vivid the brotherly feeling which unites the Empire's nations within a single common- wealth." Lt.-Col. MacKay pointed to an increase in membership 'during the past year from 11,000 to 21,- 000 and declared the Ontario command was in excellent shape financially. During the year it had repaired its finances and cut its indebtedness to the dominion command by 50 per cent. The president also extended a hearty welcome to Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, President of the British Empire Legion, who is visiting Oshawa during the provincial convention. PRESENT GAVEL 10 CHAIRMAN Gift From Oshawa Branch to Presiding Officer ~ A handsome gavel, 'designed with a view to embodying the utmost in appropriate symbolism and remembrance, was presented here this morning at the opening of the general convention ses- sions of the provincial command of the Canadian Legion to Harry Bray, of Toronto, general chair- man of the command. Bearing a silver plate suitably engraved, the head of the gavel is made of. West Indies walnut and - natural color Canadian maple. The handle is of polished English oak, with five rings carved into it, reflecting that this is the fifth annual conven- tion. The gave] was made by a mem- her of the Oshawa Legion branch. Mayor and Chamber of Commerce President Spoke at Opening Cere- monies in General Mo« tors Auditorium OVER 350 DELEGATES WERE PRESENT Lt.-Col. J. Keillor MacKay Kay, Provincial Presi- dent, Delivered Annual Address--Sessions Con- tinuing All Day With a civic address of welcomé by Mayor Ernie Marks and the introduction of civic dignataries and representative citizens, the fifth annual convention of the Ontario Provincial Convention of the Canadian Legion was official- ly opened in the General Motors Auditorium this morning. The official opening ceremonies were brief but impressive, the only other speaker, in addition to the Mayor, being Frank L. Mason, president of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, who also welcomed the guests on behalf of that or- ganiatzion. The chair was occupied during the opening ceremonies by Lt. Col. J. Keillor MacKay, provineial president, who, after the tradi- tional two minutes of silence and the Invocation pronounced by Captain (Rev.) E. Harston, form- ally declared the'convention open fce business. M. McIntyre Hood, president of the Oshawa Branch ot the Legion, then took cnurge of the proceedings, and after ex- tending a welcome on behalf of hig branch, introduced Mayor _ Ernie Marks. In his official address of wel come, Mayor Marks laid special stress on the work of service done ty the Canadian Legion, and pleaded with the delegates to give special consideration to the prob- iem of combatting the menace of communism which is sucking like a viper at the vitals of the unem- pioyed men of Canada. He be- lieved this was a task wortny of an organization like the Legion, which, he hoped, would take a strong stand on the question. The Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Oshawa, heartily wei- comed the delegates from all over the province, and assured them that the freedom of the city was theirs. He expressed the sincere kope that their convention would be pleasant and profitible, and that they would carry away with them happy memories of their , stay in Oshawa, Frank L. Mason, president of the Chamber of Commerce, also sounded the same note of warn- ing to the delegates regarding the growth of communism in this country, As president of the Chamber of Commerce he sided himself with the Mayor in mak- ing the delegates welcome. Mr. Hood then introduced %& the convention, representative citizens, including Mrs. M. Heszle- wood, representative of the Red Cross Society; Mrs. H. Foote, president of the Oshawa Ladies Auxiliary; J. A. MacGibbon, Crown Attorney; Alderman P. A. MacDonald, Alderman J. Cauni, Alex. W. Bell T. L. Wilson, the president of the Oshawa Kins. men's club, Colonel B. J. McCor- mick the secretary of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. Brigadier-General Alex. of Saskatchewan, Dominion Fi Vice-President of the Legion, was introduced, and delivered a stire ring message to the alegatet He urged upon them the necess gity of building up their organiz~ ation to its maximum strength. "You have made splendid pro= gress in Ontario in the last year,® he said, "both in membership a In the work which the Legion has to do, but Ontario is not yet the Iighest province in the conven- tion in percentage of membership, and we believe there are greater opportunities for further develop ment than in any other proviece in the Dominion of Canada." General Ross referred in glow- ing terms to the work of Ear] Jellicoe on behalf of the service men of the empire, saying that a man, who at 72 years of age, * after having served his country all his life, is still working night. and day in the interests of his service, should be an exampls to all members of the Canadian Le- gion, At the close of the address bY General Ross, the nrovinefT nres: silent, Lieutenant-Colonel J. Kei!- 1ar MacKav, delivered his presi« dential address which is reported elsewhere in this paper. " WEATHER Probabilities -- Moderate to fresh north cast winds, fair and cool today and Thursday. : . 2 dua A als,