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\ Beaverbrook ' Empire Plan Is Rejected Leaders of Three Parties in Upper House Oppose Protective Tariff London. Lord Beaverbrook's far- reaching scheme for free trade within the British Commonwealth ot Nations j with a protective tariff against the rest of the world received its tempor- ary political quietus la the House of Lords debate. The discussion brought out the fact that none of the great political parties were prepared to sup- port the scheme. Lord Beaverbrook pointed to the predominance the United States had j achieved in the world markets as an ' evidence of what might be effected by j the British Commonwealth of Nations ! under similar tariff conditions. "In 1913 the year before the war," he said, "American exports of manufac- tured goods were only half of those of Great Britain. Now !n the year 1929, American exports of manufac- tured goods are actually more than the exports of Great Britain." He argued it was no more difficult for the British Empire to adopt tariff unification now than it had been in the past, for Canada and Australia had Introduced a similar arrangement thoughout their territories. He was answered by Lord Ornold for the Government, Lord Cushenden for the Conservatives and Lord Beau- champ for the Liberals. The first- named described Lord Beaverbrook'a proposals as "a scheme for the re- versal of the fiscal policy of the moth- er country." He went on: "You could not have what he called free trade within the empire unless you first made Great Britain a protectionist country. I need scarcely say His Ma- jesty's Government is strongly op- posed to any such policy. This is a free trade country. Time after time attempts have been made to Induce people to desert their allegiance to free trade. I say that the mandate of His Majesty's present Government Is to maintain free trade and they will do it." Lord Cushenden also ruled out Lord Beaverbrook's proposals aa a practi- cal policy though personally he syto- pathlzed with them. He Bald that he was not convinced they, appealed to the Dominions. He also recalled his ' own unsuccessful endeavor 20 years ago in fighting four elections In Great Britain on somewhat similar pro- posals put forward by Joseph Cham- berlain as evidence of the British electorate being quite unlikely to agree. Lord Beauchamp said that Lord Beaverbrook's proposals should be addressed not so much to Great Bri- tain us to the self-governing Do- minions, where the tendency was to increase, not to diminish, protective duties. Restrictions For Settlers Detailed of Department Says People Only One Country Barred Ottawa. Any restrictive regula- tions regarding immigrants to Can- ada as affecting peoples of Southeast- ern Europe, do not apply to Polish farmers or those of any other nation- ality so loug as they have the capital to set themselves up on the land, it was stated at the Immigration De- partment recently In regard to some questions which have been raised. As a matter of fact, Canada bars the people of only one country China and even from its population cer- tain can be admitted. All other na- tions who want to come in as farmers and have the money to establish them- selves, are admitted providing they measure up to the physical standards. Where a restriction is applied is to single men from those Eastern coun- tries comiug in as farm laborers. As a rule they have no capital. They are not excluded but the number who may be brought in is a quota ot the previous year. It was much less this year than last about a third of the former total and the same rule will be applied next year. The experience, it is claimed, was that many, so admitted, cither failed to go to the land or else drifted back to the cities after a sojourn in rural parts. Families, materially equipped, may, as stated, come in unhindered if physically sound. The number of Mennonltes seeking admission to Canada was first placed at a thousand families but it Is now thought to be double that number. A new development in the. situation is the interevntion of Dr. Nansen, who is in charge of refugee work for the League of Nations. He has interested himself on behalf of tha distressed people as the German Government did previously. The inclination here is to go slowly. The situation might be different had there been a bigger crop in the West, but though grading high, it is lacking in volume and conditions are not fa- vorable to an influx of people at a season when their relations have no work to put them at. No decision has been reached pending negotiations with the Prairie Governments but the outlook for a Mennonite movement before spring, if there is any move- ment at all, is not now very promising. Relief Extract Found in Seed Of Watermelon Record-Breaking Flight is Success Coste and Bellonte Reach Paris After Trip to Manchuria Paris. Dieudonne Coste and Maur- 1 ice Bellonte returned to France form their record-breaking flight to Man- churia landing at La Bourget Field after a morning (light from Rome. Hundreds of admirers swarmed over La Bourget Field as. the airmen brought their 'plane to a landing. Minister of Air Laurent Kyuac was on hand to greet the fliers iu the name of the Government and to praise them for their record flight of more than 6.000 miles from La Bourget to the , desolate desert near Tsitsihar, Man- churia. New World's Record Although the instruments recording the flight to MaiK'lmi-ia have not yet been chucked, Coste and Bellonte have 'i. .'i! accredited unofficially with es- tablishing a new world's record tor noii-Plop Ions distance flight. Tlieir return trip was made by way of Hanoi. Fri-ndi Indo-Chiua, Calcut- ' ta. flai-i-riii, and Athens. There was tin Impressive moment in the (i-vmony when Minister Kynac stepped up to the youthful Bellonte and pinned the t'ro.-s of thu Legion of Honnr on his breast. Th? crowd cheered enthusiast ic-nily as Kynac eulogized the aviator who ;' )i i < been Costi-'s companion on two <l;i!", r tTous ventures. Bellonte won (lis'iinctinii a few weeks before the | MaiK'li.irkui flighU when he acrom- : p;iniod Ccslc on a projected flight to ' NV'v York. The aviators turned back) near tho Azores Islands because of i storms and gasoline shortage and landed Fal'oly near Paris. After the first greeting the fliers ; Vfra honored at a reception in the where the usual toasts were High Blood Pressure Lessen- ed by Cucurbocitrin, Recent Test Indicate San Francisco. The lowly water- melon seed has come into its own. Recent experiments tend to show that an extract from these annoying appen- dages of an otherwise delightful des- sert offers dependable relief for many cases of hypertension or high, blood pressure. Drug Called Cucurbocitrin. The technical name of the water- melon used is Curcurbita citrullus. The extract found by Dr. Barksdale has been named Cucurbocitrin. In medical terras this extract is charac- terized as a physiologically active glu- coside-saponin. In plain English it is a drug which when given to patients suffering from high blood pressure, a frequent trouble of people approach- ing old ae reduces the pressure of blood coming from the hoart by more than ten millimeters in 73 per cent. of the cases. Iu thirty-nine patients showing symptoms definitely trace- able to high blood pressure relief by use of curnivbocitrin was obtained by 32 per cent, of the cases. Urs. Aithausen and Kerr curried out their tests chiefly in the clinic of the university treating a group ot forty patients ranging from twenty-eight 1o seventy-seven year old of whom thirty -even were more than forty years old. Takes Effect Immediatly They found that curcurbocltrin has an immediate lowering effect on the pressure of tho blood proportional to the size of the dose taken. They found that continued treatment brought continued relief but that bet- ter results were obtained, on an aver- ago, with younger patients, and with those who had been suffering the shortest length of time. Machines Open New Farm Era, Engineers Told I-abor Reduced, Production is Increased, Social Changes Brought by Science in Agriculture Tokio. Agriculture Is becoming mechanized rapidly and the use of mechanical power on the farm marks distinctly the beginning of an engin- eering epoch, said Professor H. B. Walker, of Davis, Calif, addressing the first world's engineering congress here on the subject of "Engineering as Applied to Agriculture:" Professor Walker, head of the agricultural en- gineering division of the University of California, is representing the univer- sity an dthe American Society of Ag- ricultural Engineers at the congress. "Engineering ia agriculture relates to the engineering problems of an in- dustry," said Professor Walker. "In this respect it is similar to mining en- gineering, but ia practice It must dif- fer, since the basic sciences in agri- culture are largely biological. For this reason an appreciation by the en- gineer of the importance of the bio- logical sciences Is essential. Move Gains Impetus. "Engineering in agriculture has at-j talned great impetus through the ex- tensive use of mechanical power. Tin's has influenced the urban and rural population ratios. In colonial days more than 00 per cent, of the people were directly dependent upon agricul- ture in contrast to 24 per cent, to-day. "There have been three distinct power epochs in the agriculture of this nation, viz: human, -animal and me- chanical. The first was characterized by. hard work and little social progress for t.lie worker. The second marked the beginning of the machinery age in agriculture, resulting in the break- ing down of traditions and the begin- ning of scientific agriculture. The third period, just beginning, ia exert- ing a great influence on production methods, as well as on the social en- vironments of the worker. It iij dis- tinctly an engineering epoch. Animal Power Wanes ! "Animal power reached its peak of i application in the United States about 1918. The rate of decrease in such j power is rapid, amounting to practl- cally 500,000 animals a year. "Agriculture is becoming merhan-} ized rapidly. Statistics in the United States show that in 1924 10,000.000,- 000 horse-power hours were used by farmers, 16 per cent, of which was suppiteil by steam and gas tractors. In 1928 18,000,000,000 horsepower hours were utilized, 28 per cent, of which was supplied by steam and gas tractors. The total nuinber ot farm tractors in 1024 was 450,000, increas- ing to 768,825 in 1028. Similar trends in agricultural power are taking place in Canada, Argentina, Australia and British South Africa. Reminder of Days "Gone Forever" WOULD PRESERVE ANCIENT NIAGARA LANDMARK Top 1'ort Jliusissauga, Niaganvon-the-Lake, for the preserving of which local historical society will petition government. Bottom Massive tunnel inside old fort. Australian Budget Big German Plane Springs Surprise Overturns in Sea Hubby: "Well, what was there to Mrs. Jones' evening gown?" Wide: "Very little besides style, my dear." In the course of a debate held by the- Nationalist party at Pretoria, on women's frauchine, a delegate said that woman's place was among the pots and pans. A most scullery-ous statement. Graded Super-tax on Incomes to Make Up Big Deficit Will Make Living High Canberra, Australia. A domestic bombshell was exploded when Hon. K. i G. Theodore, commonwealth treasurer i presented the naw Labor govern- ment's budget. Henceforth the gov- eminent will levy a supertax on in- j cornea, varying from 10 per cent, on incomes above $1,000 to 20 per cent, on incomes over $15,000. Increased duties ura imposed on , cigars, textiles, metal manufactures, motorcar bodies, motorcar gears and motor chassis. There was no time to prepare an ontirely nw budget statement and therefore lie had to accept some of the proposals laid dowu by his prede- cessor Iu the Bruce government, Mr. Theodore slated. Aa the former government left a deficit of $10.000,000 he would have to get $G,000,fluo more from customs and excise, and the remainder from the supertax. Sir. Theodora explained. Tho new government, ho continued In mak- ing tha statement to the house of re- presentatives, was convinced there were defects la the present system of credit control. These militated against the best use being made of credit re- sources. The organization of credit, j which was one of the nation's great ' services, would therefore he control- led by national institutions. The government would also con- siiler shortly remodelling the common- wealth bank to increase its scope, tho treasurer said. He was unable to mako any provision, or liquidation ot the accumulated deficits of former government^. "We inherited au empty treasury but we do not viow the future pessimistically," he said. Canada to Show Goods to World Thu repmt. that Mrs. Hoiiver and Miss Lihbe! Muc-Uonald have been out ! riding at Rupidan on horses from the , neighboring marine camp is regarded | as justifying confidence that the dls- ! cussions on naval reduction do not in- i elude the question of disbanding: the ' horso marines. . Rohrbach-Romar Seaplane Turns Turtle When Starting Flight Berlin. One of the three great Rohrbach-Romar typo seaplanes, ex- ceeded in size only by the Dornier DO-X, came to grief near Trave- muende on the Baltic recently, in Us first attempt to fly to Spain. After being towed from Trave- muunde to Groetmitz, the machine's propellers were set in motion by C.30 a.m.. Everything went smoothly un- i til half an hour later, when the hydro-; plane started ploughing its way) through the rather choppy waters of Luebeck Bay. After travelling a few yards, it turned turtle before it gath- ered sufficient momentum to rise into tho air. The crew were able to save themselves only with th greatest dif- ficulty. The plane was Inter towed hack, keel uppermost, to Travemuende by tugboats. The accident occurred at approxi- mately the same spot where another! Rohrbach-Romar flying boat sank on ; Sept. 11 In 60 feet of water after crashing from a height of 100 feet. The 13 passengers and crew in that accident also escaped. The machine which met with this last disaster passed its trial flights a year ago last August. Seventy-two feet long, it was designed to accom- modate 12 passengers and a crew of live. On July 2, with its two sister "hips, It was taken over by the Luf- thansa Company for a projected trans- Atlantic service by stages between Kiirope and South America. SHARING HAPPINESS There is no greater mistake than that made by the man who is selfishly .-eckiug any kind of happiness at the expense of others. If he search for It i!h Mi^h hia whole life he will never find it. To diminish the welfare of his neighbors wilt add no mite to his owi store. On tho contrary, happl- it".-s increases as it Is shared, and diminishes as it is selfishly grasped. S.J. Girls should remember that a love knot is best tied with a sinsle beau. If Boxed and Sent to England or Toronto. What? When starting hi to paint old furni- ture, get nn extra can of paint to fin- ish "oft' the tew spots on the floor you in i. -.-!. Life. Hotel Garage Man (to fussy little ] hby car owner who has beer, giving him very minute instructions): "Awl- right, awlrfght I'll see it's refilled, and washed, and polished, and if yerj like, I'll 'ave It left outside yer bed- 1 room door vith yer boots in the momiu'!" Vote "Wet" to Secure Trade Greenwood, B.C. -Within a few mouth* it is probable that British Columbia will all be wet following the plebiscite here that decided by more than four to one in favor oC beer par- lors. UixMMiwood voted dry during the plebiscite which placed this province in the wet column, but residents aftijr seeing how trade and tourist traffic favored towns that voted wet decided to try to share in the increasing pro^- perity of, wet centres. We read in a big dally that the Japanese want the submarine retain- ed "as an instrument of navel war- fare." We wonder why, when they can still commit hari karl. \ Will Exhibit at British Fair and at Buenos Ayres Ottwa. A meeting of representa- tives of Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway, Canadian National Steamships, Canadian Manu- facturers Asscciatlou and other bodiei lias been called by F. C. T. O'Hara, deputy minister of Trade and Com- mence, to confer with J. O. Turcotte, exhibition commissioner at Buenos Ayres, with a view to furthering plans for the participation of the Dominion in the Buenos Ayres trade fair to be held early in 1931. Questions regarding freight rates and the assembling and shipment of exhibits will be dealt with, and Mr. O'Hara states that already the De- partment has received assurances ot hearty co-operation from manufac- turers and exporters throughout the country to make Canada's part In the exhibition productive. Britain's recent negotiation r.f a trade treaty with Argentina, and Can- ada's subsidized steamship service to the River Plate, are other indications of the British endeavor to 'take every possible advantage of the growing commercial opportunities in South America, where already there Is a most favorable public sentiment. A strong movement originated by the powerful Argentine Rural Society, composed largely of the wealthy ranchers and farmers of Argentina, to encourage ihe buying of goods from those who buy from the Argentine Re- public, is also a big factor in favor of Canadian and British business. Plans are now being prepared by Mr. Turcotte for a Canadian building at the Buenos Ayres exhibition, and a considerable sum will be provided by the Dominion Government for this purpose. Following the meeting to be held here, a circular will be sent to Canadian manufacturer.-! and export- ers informing them of the shipping facilities to be available, aslo the ex- hibit space to be placed at their dis- posal. The Stock Market and the Tariff Springfield Republican: One vital fact is that, whatever may have been the cause of tba stock market col- lapse, the business and financial situa- tion . has been so far changed that tariff revision should begin from a point of view considerably modified from the earlier point of view which determined just how the pending leg- islation should be Initiated and ma- tured. The situation has radically changed, even sinca the coalition over- threw the Republican regulars In September. To go nhead with this tariff bill would be a leap in the dark. Time is now needed for the stabiliza- tion of the securities market and for a careful and dependable assessment ot the new economic factors that have shaped conditions not yet fuN? dis- cerned before' any now ftacal legtflla* lion affecting seriously the trade and the finance of the country can Be judiciously undertaken. In conformity with this judgment the President may ba expected to Ignore the tariff in his coming annual message, or so to treat it that legislation on the lines recom- mended by him six months ago will "ii urgent. "They say Auction Bridge is re- i'lo for a lot of nervous bienk downs." "I kiMw it. It won't be long before we'll have to go to an asylum for a ;-jji;y good gam-'." GRIMSBY APPLE CANNERY CRACKS TWENTY-YEAR RECORD IN INDUSTRY Twenty thousand bushels of apples In yards of Grimsby cunning plant. This season this firm will can over million and a quarter pounds of apples, record for over 20 years lu Grimsby and apples So each at Toronto, Politicians and Their Responsibilities Louisville Courier-Journal: Let the law impute to a candidate responsi- bility fnr what his representatives at an election do in big behalf and punish any who presume to act for him with- out his consent. The candidate is en- titled to protection against the con- duct of volunteers; but ho stands la tho relation of principal to agent with reference to his own chosen repre- son'ativos. A man In business la bound by the actions of those he em- powers to represent him in a transac- tion, though they may be unfaithful to him and disobey Instructions. Their actions are his actions. The law wouldn't permit a- business man to re- ceive the benefit of their misconduct and disclaim the obligations and re- sponsibilities attached to their meth- ods. There Is no justice in applying a more liberal rule to politicians thaa to business men. Elec !on laws should be revised to conform to the theory that H is not a private competition be- tween Individuals for the power and emoluments of office, but a public af- fair ia which the Interests of '.lie peo- ple are superior to those of the in dlvlduals concerned, -i