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he @ The Oshawa Daily Reformer haa Daily Times VOL. 1--NO. 118 i #ublished at Oshawa, Ont., Canwda Earvnt Sundae dt Patlls RT Second Section--Pages 7-12 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1927 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Ki i_. o New Sunday School Dedicated to Christian WINDSOR ¢ FOF POLICE RESIGNS, No SHAKEUP JUST NOW TO ENFORCE ACT * Chief's Action Comes as Sur- . prise--Resignation Promptly Accepted Windsor, Nov. 20--No immediate shake-up or reorganization of the Windsor Police Department is con- templated, County Judge J.J. Coughlin Acting Chairman of the Police Com- mission, said tonight, The Judge stat- ed that long and careful consideration will be given before any changes are decided upon, "There will be a new Chief Con- stable to replace Daniel Thompson who resigned Saturday," Judge Cough- lin said. "Who will be chosen, I am not at all in a position to say." It is expected, however, and sug- gested by other city officials, that In- spector M, S. Wigle, who has been acting police head since the retiring Chief was suspended on September 29 at his own request, following charges made by Ald. Clyde W. Curry, will be given a chance to "make good" in the executive chair, Resignation a Surprise The resignation of Chief Thompson, handed to the Police Commission at 1.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, or 30 minutes before the judgement of the Commission was to have been deliver- ed, came as a big surprise to the over- flow audience of ratepayers who gath- ered at the City Hall, The resignation was worded as fol- lows: "Having had the opportunity of put- ting my answer to the so-called char- ges before the board and before the public at large, and having in view the fact that in any event the agita- tion of -menths would tend to impair my usefulness as head of the Police Force here, and having other satisfactory plans for the future, 1 beg to tender my resignation as Chief of Police of Windsor to take affect forthwith," . Without any preliminaries, the Judge announced that the resignation of Chief Thompson had been received and accepted at a special meeting of the Commission, and that a decision (Continued on page 11) MOTHER AND BABE PERISH IN FIRE Husband Carries Two Older Children to Safety from Burning Home Edmonton, Alta., Nov. 20.--Trap- ped at the front door of her home here yesterday, with her 18-months- old baby girl in her arms, Mrs. G. M,' Tait, wife of an Edmonton photographer, was burned to death with the child, while her husband, thinking that she was right behind kim, carried two older children to safety down the back stairs. Mrs, Tait had just recovered from on illness, and it is thought that she became confused and overcome by the smoke, falling prey to the flames, when within a yard or two of safety. Roused by the choking clouds of smoke that rolled upstairs to the bedrooms from the fire that con- sumed the front nf the house, Mr. Tait called to his wife that the house was on fire. Then, not waiting to put on their clothes, husband and wife set out on the journey that ended in the Scaty of Mrs. Tait and the bab) girl. STRUCK BY ENGINE INSTANTLY KILLED Thamesville, Nov. 20.--FErnest L McLear, aged 31, son of W. H. Me- lear, 1065 Sandwich street. East Windsor, was instantly killed about 8 o'clock Saturday evening five miles east of here when struck by an east- bound Canadian Pacific freight train. Meaghe information concerning the vietim is available, but it is ap- parent that he was walking toward Windsor. NOMINATIONS AT WALKERTON. Walkerton, Nov. 20--The muniei- pal nominations will be held in Walkerton on Monday, Nov. 28. Dr. W. B. Halladay and J. W. Hermes- ton hace signified their willingness to serve a third term as Mayor and Reeve, respectively and it is pre- dicted that both will be returned by acclamation. There is likely to be an election of Councillors, however, with a large number of candidates in the field, Beh Described by Vice President B own of General Motors of Canada, L'mited, as the greatest organization of its kind in the Domimon, General Motors Music and Dramatic Society made its debut at the Regent Theatre last night for the season of 1927-28, Docpite the inclemency of tha night, the huge auditorium was filled with music lovers who were splendidly re- warded by a concert of high merit, Director Unitt waved his baton for the opening number, "0 Valliant Hearts" to direct a combined chorus and orchestra numbering 125 mem- hers, Last year's effective work by the young society was remembered hy rounds of applause as the curtain went up. From then on the concert wns a succession of triumphs, whether the numbers given were combined chorus and orchestra, orrhestra alone, or special numbers. H. A. Brown introduced the 1927 orranization to music-loving Oshawa, "The success of the organization last year," he declared, 'should hring a real tribute of admiration to Mr. Unitt, the director, and to the officers of the Society. "General Motors is not only in- terested in the making of automo- biles, but is happy in fostering any activity of its employees which makes for their happiness and bet- ter citizenship in general, "T also wish to call your attention to the weekly 'General Motors Fam- ily Hour' heing broadcast from WE AF, New York, and through 24 all'ed station beginning at 9.30 each Monday evening, During the coming seanon some of the greatest artists will sing under General Motors aus- nires and we. keep these hours in mind that we may hear expressions on'nion from you with regard them." More, of to Much Hard Work The chorus then rose in and sang ""O Valliant Hearts." This number was most illuminating. It showed two things. First, the self- discipline of the singers and the genius of the director. It was pure melody rendered vocally,' Not one voice was to he nicked out from the mass. The singers might have been co many vibrant instruments of har- mony played from nne keyboard. In a chorus of which each member re- ceived a salary, one could expect such an effect. To find it present in an organization just entering its serond year and every member a unison tion. The next number, also by chorus and orchestra, was '"Father Keep us in Thy Care," to the melody of Sullivan's "Jost Chord," The dra- matic possibilities of this musie were fully taken into account by the sineers, . Its processional solemnity went forward with stately rhythm. The audience sensed, in the music, an approach of some doom, a judg- ment. Arthur Morrison's tenor solo, "Fterpal Day," which followed set +he concert's high standard for in- dividual work Flooded with amethystine light, the chorus followed with Fletcher's "Reconcilliation." This number was dominated by violins, the instru- ments that have souls. They were a chorus of wind harps in a land of barbaric dawn; again they were 'lntes on the threshold of deserted salaces: or a carol of nightingales "n a hidden garden, Mrs. A. C. Cameron, with Mrs. rornell at the piano, sang "Friend of Mine." Her soprano voice rendered 'hat selection with grace. Prolonged applause testified to the pleasure 'he had given her audience. The combined chorus and orches- ra's high moment of the evening -ame fin its rendition of Fricker's rocalization of Strauss' "Blue Dan- she" waltz--the most famous waltz ayer written. Power of voice and ex- anisite appreciation of its sentimen- 'al value made this number doubly "fective. The lilting melody is one 'hat invades the long closed cham- ners of memory like a sunlit May morning. The years dissolve. youth veturns in the shadows of a darken- 2d theatre to whisper gallant things, to remind of roses that have long since turped to dust. "Roses of Pleardy" But the memories of all years are precious as was finally demonstrat- od in the number listed as "Roses of Pickardy," a eornet solo by H. Bate- man. Mr. Unitt was at the piano for this well-staged number in which Mr. Batem~n and Mr. Havelock divided well-earned honors. First, with piano accompaniment softly played, the corpet's elf-horn ecstasy carried the time, the notes of that little war-time ballad. It was splendidly done. The notes melt- ed into one amother,.graciously, in- Gieative of mastery that has long TERMS G.M.C. SOCIETY ONE OF THE BEST IN DOMINION 'H. A. Brown, Vice President of Company, Has Word of Praise for Fine Musical Organization -- General Motors Music and Dramatic Society Make Season's: Debut By Rendering Sacred Concert in Regent Theatre--Audience Which Filled the Theatre, Delighted With Work of Art ists -- Coming Season Promises to Be a Great Success volunteer was something of a revela- MUSIC since passed the stage of effort. Then, as the coinet's note died Mr. Havelock's voice in the wings sang the words of a song which re- pitition enhances, At first, seemingly far away, then ncarer, and finally the singer appeared, Again the cornet rang out the music of the sonz and then a thun- der of applause, The lateness of the hour and tha length of the program forbade encores, hut the will. of audience almost, but not quite, broke down discipline. Then, as the male quartette com- posed of Messrs, Havelock, Morri- son, Birch and Patterson bean "How Sweet the Name of Jesus sounds," the theatre disappeared. It was the home-town church and all that was fair, sweet and precious in the long ago. Earnestness and the power to dream nohly; loved scenes, loved faces, and deeply held belief, R. Stacey's baritonn solo was the nevt number. S8nlendidly rendered it was received with enthusiasm by the audience. Foulds' "Impromptu" was a colorful number rendered by the orchestra. Chorus and orchestra sane "Love's Benediction." Mrs, W. Lessy and J. H. Lewis sang an alto and tenor duet, the eoncluding refrain being rendered "Life's Dream is O'er."" These ar- tists deserved the welcome which they received from the audience Tt was a delight to hear their voices singly or blended: the value they set on the tonal dialogue hore the hall mark of true appreciation, effective but restrained. The concluding concert number was Gowen's "Bridal Chorus' from a Rose Maiden," It dismissed the audience like a shining sunset following a cheauered day. Then, with the audience standing, *'God Save the King." Mr. Unitt expressed the chorps' appreciation of such a large audi- ence on » rainy night, and promis- ed that the next concert would be announced shortly, UNEMPLOYED END MARCH IN LONDON Baldwinism Must Be Con- tended With, Says A. J. Cook London, Nov. 20--The 200-mile hike of *'Coxey's Army." begun 10 days ago in the Rhondda Valley, came to an end today when A. J. Cook, Secretary of the Miners' Fed- eration, led his band of unemployed Welsh coal miners into Trafalgar Square to listen to a stinging ad- dress condemning the Baldwin Gov- enment, Mounting the base of Lord Nel- so's statue, Cook told his "army" and a great crowd of spectators that included many policemen, that the Battle of Trafalgar is past--"we are fighting a battle for bread." "It is not Bolshevism." he went on, "but Baldwinism that we work- ers must contend with, We came to London to give Baldwin notice to quit. We claim the right to live." Despite a heavy rain, which start- ed during the address, the crowd remained intact, and as darkness came on, the miners lighted the lan- terns which they brought with them. Cook, with a lantern in his hand. continued speaking for an hour af- ter dark. Contingents from Labor and Com- munist organizations in London at- tended with bands and banners. Ir- ish pipers led the march into Trafal- gar Square. The little army of hikers came into the centre of London from the west, and the mass meeting at the base of Nelson's column ended the trek. 'The miners had plodded in 'from Chiswick, with Cook heading the procession. : The carefully laid plans of the leaders to visit Runnymede Meadow, where the barons nagged King John into signing the Magna Charta, went askew when the police authorities sent word in advance that it would be better not to do so. Runnymede Meadow is a part of the Crown lands near Windsor Cas- tle and the police are extremely par- ticular about whom they admit to those parts. Leaders of the march- ing unemployed miners had planned an elaborate ceremony at Runny- mede Meadow, and had prepared to have the mine points setting forth their grievance against the Govern- ment signed on parchment on the very spot where King John signed the 48 articles of the barons. THRILLING TALE OF | WRECK SURVIVORS Grim Fight on Sea Swept By Gale in Battered Ship Halifax, Nov. 20--A tale of a thrilling rescue at sea was unfolded this morning with the arrival in tlalifax' of six shipwrecked seamen, survivors of the Newfoundland two- master schooner, Selma Creaser, which was abandoned in a sinking condition on Oct, 30, 100 miles north of the Azores, after a five-day fight tn keep her afloat, during a severe gale. vn the morning of the fifth day the steamer City of Lahore hove in sight, and the exhausted crew ended their fight, and were transferred to the freighter, after first setting fire to the Selma Creaser so that she would not become a menace to navi- gation, The names of the men who landed here are: L. N. Cluett of Bellorum, Nfld., Master; J. Power, English Harbor, Nfld, Joseph Burdock, John Dominix, L, Gould and Nathan Ross of Bellorum, Bound for Newfoundland At the time of the disaster the Selma Creaser was bound from Lis- hon, Portugal, to Fortune Bay, Nfld., with a cargo of salt. The survivors were landed at Marseilles, and were sent by rail to Paris, and from thence to Antwerp, where they embarked on the Red Star liner, Arabic, from which liner they disembarked here today, : AUTOMATIGS HELP IN ARRESTING TRIO HOLDUP SUSPECTS Two Youths Awake When . Detectives Switch on the Lights Toronto, Nov. 21,--Revolvers fig- ured in captures Sunday, of three hold-up suspects, six alleged auto thieves, three vagrants and two juv- 'nils, It was the youngsters who gave nolice the most trouble. A constable 'ired four shots to frighten one of hem into stopping. The other was irrested, later, while asleep in bed in his home, With automatics held tightly in their hands, Detectives Mulholland, Ticks and Williams entered a room- ing. house on George Street Sunday morning, and arrested Max Rosen- farb, aged 18, and Ernest Davidson, 2ged 19, on charges of robbery while armed. Both were sound asleep when detectives, standing at both sides of the bed, switched on the light and wekened the men. As they opened their eyes they looked into the dark barrels of the detectives' guns. A search was made of Rosenfarb's trousers, hanging on the foot of the bed. Detective Mulhnlland claims to have found a loaded 32-calibre re- volver. With these two under arrest, the detectives then went to a house on Jarvis street, where they arrest- ed a third man. Frank Paris, aged 21, an Italian. He is held on a simi- lar charge, The trio are charged with enter- ing a Chinese laundry Thnrrsday nieht, at 5 Dundas street east. and robbing Mark Shrine of $5. David- son. it is charged, kent Shing cov- ared with the revolver whle Rosen- farb stolel the money, The third man is alleged to have -stood at the door. Auto Theft Charged Gripping his revolver as he stood on the running-board of a motor car he had commandeered early yesterday morning on Gerrard street east, Constable Carter (486) forced the driver of a stolen car to stop at Church and Carlton street. Clif- ford Ruth, no address, the driver, with Edward Brosen, 24 Tennis Crescent, and Mervin Arnold, 9 Woodstock Place, were arrested on charges of stealing the car. The au- tomobile is owned by W. A. Quibble of Orillia. It was stolen shortly after midnight from in front of a downtown hotel. Constable Carter had been given the license number of the ear just a few moments before he sighted it travelling west on Gerrard street. Halting a passing motorist he asked him to pursne the car. Turning north on Carlton street it went west to Church street, when the motorist assising the constable overtook the car and, as Carter brandished his revolver. with threats he would shoot, the driver pulled into the curb and stonped. Boys Chased Sighting two bovs standing on 2 shed at the rear of the Barber-Ellis factory, 2384 Adelaide street west, early yesterday morning, Constable Mumberson (312) set after them. The boys jumped and ran through lanes to Adelaide and west to Spa- dina avenue. Mumberson fired four shots, which attracted Constable ; Rev. J. M. Duncan, D.D., To- ronto, Conducts Order of Service Specially Prepared By Himself Which May Become Basis for Similar Services in the United Church -- New Building Presents Attractive Appear- ance and Promises to Serve Well the Religious Needs of North Section of City Filling a need that has been fe't 'or some tie in-the life of the 1orthern part of this city, the North jimeoe Sunday School was formally pened yesterday afternoon, and ded- cated to the service for whieh it vas erected. Rev. J. M. Duncan, D. ).,, Toronto, was in charze of the ledicatory ceremon'es, using an or- der of service which he composed himself for the occasion, and which may become the basis for similar services in the whole of the United Church of Canada, Ffeated on the platform for the dedication service were Rev, Dr. Duncan, Rev. R. A. Whattam, presi- dent of the City's Missions and sec- retary of the Oshawa City Miss' n Board, and Rev, Dr. Dourall, pastor of Simcoe Streat United Chureh, Calling the neonle to worship, Rev Dr. Duncan led in a short i~vneation followed hy the Lord's Prayer and the hvmn "All Things Are Thine." The reding from the scriptures eo n- sisted of Psalm 24, Dent. 6: 3-9; Mark 10 13-16 and Ephes, 1 16-23. A solo by Mr. A. T. Mills, "The Pharicee and the Publican" pre- ceeded the dedicatory prayer which was followed hy a very effective quartette rendering of '""Le-d Kindly Light" suneeeamithettonsasoi ian! ment bv Messrs, C. W. Lambert, C. Smed'ey, M. Goldborn and Young. In a few simple words the building was then dedicated t» the honor and gervice of God in the district in which it is Inerted, In a few words, Rev. R. A. What- tam reminded the assembly that next Sundav the actual organization will take place and that all citizens of the northern part of Oshawa weve invited to attend the service, which will be continued at 2.30 in the af- ternoon. He also hinted that there ie a possibility of a Christmas Tree which put delight into the hearts of the many children assembled in the building. A generous offering towards defraying the cost of the structure was then received, follow- ed by the singing of "When Mothers of Salem." Christian Character Using the story of 'The Grea! Stone Face" #s a basis, Rev. Pr Duncan led out the thoughts of the congregation in an address that showed clearly the great nurnnse in lite is the formation of Christian character, in our own lives and ir the lives of the children, youth ané adults of the community. The hope of the older persons and leaders is that they may look up into the face of Jesus ard, seeing the love and (Continued on page 12) SQUIRRELS CUT PHONE SERVICE GNAWING AT THE LEAD CABLES Brantford, Nov. 20--If, as it would seem, Brantford squirrels are on a diet of lead, how can they be attracted to feed on the metal at points where it is not in such im- portant use as the carrying of tele- phone wires? That was the significant topic that occupied the attention of Bell Tele- phone Company officials. gathered in conference Saturday at the local exchange, to discuss ways and means of establishing and maintaining per- manent communication service for residents of the Dufferin and Chest- nut Avenues area, where healthy, fat squirrels are causing no end of trou- ble to telephone users by gnawing the lead cables and 'causing a eom- plete disruption of service. David W. Leitch, Plant Superin- tendent of the Brantford district confessed that he was at his wit's end to know what should be dome to effect a permanent remedy for the situation that is assuming seri- ous proportions. The squirrels. are protected by law. ANNIVERSARY MARKED Goderich, Nov. 20.--The second year of Presbyterianism in Goderich was observed at Knox Church today, when special services were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. J. MacGillivray of Guelph. Dr. Mae- Gillivray stated that there were at least 1,250 congregations im the Dominion and all were growing Breen, who joined in the chase. © stronger, elghty- | Inaugurates New Form Of Service at Opening Of New Sunday School T OFFER 1S ACCEPTED BRACKEN ANNOUNCES Winnipeg, Nov, 20.--The offer of the Manitoba Government to pay up to $100,000 annually for five years against possible operating losses on a railway from a point near The Pas on the Hudson Bay road to the Filn Flon mining area, has been accepted and an immediate start will be made with the construction of the line, while the Whitney interests will ex- ercice their option on the famout mining pronerty after Dec. 1, an( will procead with a development scheme entailing a capital invest mant of at least $80,000,000, Pre: mier Bracken said yesterday. SNOW, FOG, CAUSE FLIGHT'S FAILURE British Aviators Landed ir Poland in Exhausted Condition London, Nov, 20--Two British aviators, Captain R. H. MacIntosh and Bert hinckler, who started from Uphavon, England, Tuesday for In- dia, a land of summer skies, drove many hours through a blinding snow- storm and finally landed in an ex- hausted condition in Southern Po- land, Their own story of their tlignt is tola in The Sunday Times, and is a graphic recital of the dan- gers 'through which they passed, "After flying for 24 hours through continuous storm and fog," they said, "we landed ten miles with- injithe Polish border, having previ- ously reached a point estimated to be in the vyicinity of Astrakhan { Bessarabia) and having covered a total mileage of 2,800, Terrvif_ bag Experience "The ground was not discernible after leaving Flushing, and we both agreed that the 12 hours of flying through utter darkness and contin- uous sleet and snowstorms, depend- ing solely on our engine and our Reid turn indicator, was the most teriifying experience either of us ever had. **Ihroughout Wednesday night there was an exceptionally heavy snowstorm, with insistent and terrif bumps, so that at a height of 5,000 feet: we repeatedly lost control, which was not regained until the altimeter showed only a few hun- dred feet above ground. "After many hours of blind fly- ing, we found ourselves trapped among the mountains, flying up and down the valleys and dodging moun- tain peaks that loomed up out of the gloom for two hours, waiting for the dawn. "When dawn at last came it show- 2d us the whole country shrouded .n a heavy blanket of fog, extend- ing to a height of 8,000 feet. The cold up there was intense; ice cov- ered the machine, and our hands were so frozen that accurate and sensitive control became unbearable. "We 'carried on' above the fog for another three hours, but as wea- ther conditions were rapidly becom- ing worse we realized that further progress was hopeless, and turned back in an endeavor to land in a friendly country. "Just before dusk we managed to land in a plowed field, almost sur- rounded by a crowd of peasants. Leaving the machine, we were es- corted to a police station six miles distant in a farm wagon over ap- palling roads. We were detained several hours at the police station and interrogated in a language we did not understand. We were left wondering what was going to hap- pen. BOY HAS CONCUSSION OF BRAIN RECEIVED IN MOTOR ACCIDENT Paris, Nov. 20.--Moulay Moham- med, the pew 14-year-old Sultan of Morecco, has started his reign by firing his father's favorite and ma- jor domo, Si Habadou, who directed the internal affairs of the Imperial Palace. In his place he has appoint- ed a new "hagib" Mohammed Ben Alich, who was Director of Cere- monies to his father. Cables from Rabat say that the dismissal of Si Habadou was not al- tovether an e2sv. matter. Unwilling to beleive he had lost his important andl werative post, the major domo "emanced to be received in audience, The young Sultan refused. The dis- graced favorite insisted and an order was vivem to have him throwa out of the Imperial Palace. In that task apoarently everv one joined enthusi- astica'ly. for there were many old er dees to be settled: Service REICHSTAG OPENS CRUCIAL SESSION T0 DISCUSS BUDGET Probable Dissolution of Par- liament is Expected Before Long CHRISTMAS CRISIS Another Coalition Cabinet i: Looked Upon as Hopeless Berlin, Nov. 20.--The Ger Reichstag begins on Tuesday vinter session, which is also gener y expected to be its final sessic Fo 'gh the present Parliament doc 10t legally expire until December '923. common helief prevails he) t w'll be dissolved before the win'e s over, and the next general elc cons in Germany will be held in Ma r June, at the latest. Indeed, Ce nany may have its fourth annu: Christmas crisis." The Ge:man Reichstag mee et week to pass on the Germa: wd-et for 1928 and legislate on ri'orv of bills--official's pay, sn clool and war claim bills--ever me of which is loaded with dyn: nite for the Marx coalition, As th apelessne's of forming anothe oalition in the present Reichstr "s universally recognized, the fall «~ 'he Cabinet will be the signal fo he dissolution of Parliament zn in appeal to the country. The r¢ ent elections for state and muni cipal offices indicate the conntry | sick and tired of its present ruler and the nresent Reichstag, whic was elected in the misery and despal of the fin2l days of the Ruhr ocen nat'on, no longer represents th soberer and more hopeful mood © Germany today. Marx Opens Campaign The speech Chancellor Marx d¢ livered to his party followers o Essn the end of Oc'olber was gen erally recognized as opening the pr litical campaign of 1928. Dissat' faction with the Government ws» nowhere more keen than in Marx' own party--the Catholic Centre. Th Rennblican wing of this party, whos ~hampion is ex-Chancellor Jozer' Wirth, have never concealed the' host'lity to the coalition with .t Monarchist and Nationalists. T! trade union wing of the Monare! party, which forms the bulk of t» p~ tv voting strength in the Cathe! Rhineland, is uneasy at the reaction ary policy af the present Gover ment. The leader of the Cent Trade Unionists, Adam Stegerwal' is pow in onen revolt against t' afficials' pav bill, which is fathere! by the Centre party's Cabinet mer bers, Dr. Heinrich Koehler, Financ Minister The Nationalists are discontentec! hecause by being represented in th Cabinet, they are forced to ree» nize Stresemann's Locarno polir and co-operate in the Repub! (Continued on page 11) HEAVY LOSS IN POWASSAN BLAZ:. North Bay, Nov. 20.--A disas trous fire broke out in Powassar about 9.30 o'clock this morning, anc before it was extinguished a two story frame building and its content were completely destroyed, while tw others were considerably damaged with a.tot2] loss of more htan $10, 000. The Bell Telephone Company's exchange was on one section of the ground floor of the destroyed build ing. while the other half was oc cupied by the Hydro-Electric Com mission. The upper floor was usec as a store house by the Departmen of Militia, and in it was a consider able quantity of equipment and uni forms. STORM PLAYS HAVOC » WITH WIRE SERVICES Vancouver, Nov. 20--Vancouve» was practically isolated for several hours early Saturday as a result of a heavy southest gale on the Gulf »f Georgia and San Juan Straits Wire communications south and to Vancouver Island were severed shortly after midnight, but every- thing was normal again at noon. Victoria reported a 45-mile-an-hou» gale, which caused delay to ship- ping. Two small boats were report. ad in distress off the west coast of Vancouver Island. On the main line »f the Canadian Pacific Railway all vires went down east of Field early today, due it is reported, to a slide near Cathedral BENNETT AT WINNIPEG Winnipee, Nov. 20.--Hon. R. I! Bennett, Conservative leader, pass- ed through here om Saturday on his way to Ottawa for his first v'« it to the Capital since his election to the leadership in Winnipeg la": October. Mr. Bennett did not leave his car wheif the train halted here and declined to make any state. ments.