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~~ he Oshawa Dai Times VOL. 9--NO. 48 Eublehed ot Oubova, Ont. Canad, Evers OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy . TEN PAGES OSHAWA WELCOMES EARL JELLICOE News" "All the News While It Is A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City Xmen for whom Pistands, a spirit which is niguenchable. See in this little gar- Impressive Ceremonies At War Memorial To-day ADMIRAL REPRESENTED CANADIAN LEGION IN LAYING OF WREATH Earl Jellicoe at Memorial Service as Grand Presi- dent British Empire Ser- vice League INSPIRING ADDRESS BY CAPT. E. HARSTON Thousands Present at Gar- den of the Unforgotten --Earl Reviewed Naval Veterans While thousands stood in rev- erent attention, Earl Jellicoe, famous war time commander of the British fleet, placed a beau- tiful wreath upon the base of the city's war memorial this morn- ing. The wreath was provided by the Canadian Legion and was pre- sents to the Earl by M, Mcln- tyre Hood, president of the Osh- awa' branch, and Daniel Douglas, past president. The service in the Garden of the Unforgotten was brief but one that will long be remember- ed by the thousands who were present. It followed closely after the reception which had been tended Earl Jellicoe upon his ar- rival at the C.P.R. station. After marching from the sta- tion, the Ontario Regimental Band, the Legion guard of hon- or, the sea cadets, the Oshawa Citizens' Band, the nava] dele- gates and the Canadian Legion convention delegates, formed up in the open space mm front of the war memorial..On both : les of the Garden of the Unforgotten huge crowds of people wera gath- ered, while many clambered on the roofs of nearby verandahs in order fo get a glimpse of the service. The fact that Karl Jelli- coe was to take part in the cere- mony gave it much additional in- terest. A respectful hush came over all as karl Jellicoe, accompanied by Captain Evans, his aide-de- camp, Lt.-Col.. MacKay, provin- cia] president of the Canadian Legion, and M, McIntyre Hood, president of the local branch, took up positions at the foot of the memorial. There Rev... E. Harston, chaplain of the Oshawa branch of the Legion, was pre- sented to the admiral. A hymn was sung. Accompan- ied by the Regimental Band thousands of voices took up the words of "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and its stately music ascended in the morning air like a fervent prayer. Heads were bowed as the crowd repeated with the minister "Our Father which art in heaven." Very inspiring was the mes- sage which Rev. Mr. Harston delivered at the service. "We are assembled," he said, "in the Garden of the Unforgotten. There (pointing to the lights at either end of the 'aemorial) are the lights which never go out-- they represent the spirit of the this memorial un- 'en here are bright red flowers, ith petals as red as the rich . ==lood which fine young men sac- yticed in their country's cause. *~7i0w can we think of these things without resolving that we shall be twice the men we have been." "The men whose memory we are honoring today sacrificed their very lives in the trying days of war," Rev, Mr. Harston continued. "Let us show this same spirit of self-sacrifice in these trying days of peace. It is easier to celebrate men's deeds than to émuylate them, but to emulate must be our purpose." "These are troubled days," the pastor continued, "but let us ride the storm which surroufds us with steady hearts, invincible purpose, and unconquerable spirit, Let us go from here in- spired to do our best." After singing another hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save' the wreath was reverently placed upon the base of the memorial by Earl Jellicoe. With him was M, McIntyre Hood, and as the wreath rested in position both stepped back to stand a minute in silent prayer. The sounding of "The Last Tost" by Bandsman Meech fol- lowed by the "Reveille" mark- cd the conclusion of a beautiful vervice, | Following the ceremony, Ad- miral Jellicoe reviewed the Osh- awa naval veterans and enjoyed chatting. with them about old EMBERSHIP IS WELL OVER 21,000 Thirty-six New Legion Branches Organized in Ontario A comprehensive report on the affairs of the Canadian Legion for the last year was presented to the Ontario Provincial Conven- tion yesterday afternoon by Lt.- Colonel F. J. Picking, Provincial First Vice-President and Honor- ary Secretary. In ~ his report. Colonel Picking pointed to the remarkable improvement which had taken place in all phases of Legion activity during the last year and commented particularly on the very large increase in membership during the year. This increase, he noted, worked out at 58 per cent. as per the membership recorded a year ago at the Hamilton Convention. The membership of the Legion in the Province of Ontario, ac- cording to his report, now stands at over 21,000. During the last year, also, 36 new branches were organized representing an in- crease of 20.3 in a number of branches in the last eleven months. The report of Colonel Picking was received by the con- vention with great" enthusiasm, indicating the commendation of the delegates for the work which he had done in making such a report possible. The report dealt in the first place with the re-organization of the Provineial Command Office, which has been compléted during the last year, making possible the (Continued on page 3) ATTEND FIRST ANNUAL DINNER Automobile Manufacturers Gathering in Toronto Leaders of the automobile manufacturing industry are ex- pected to attend the first annual motor show dinner on Sept. 1, Automotive Day, at the Exhibi- tion, in Toronto. The function is being arranged by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Those who have signified their intention of being present in- clude R. 8. McLaughlin and H. A. Brown, of General Motors of Canada; John D. Mansfield, president, Chrysler Corporation of Canada; D, R. Grossman, president of the Studebaker Cor- poration of Canada; T. A. Rus- sell, president of Willys-Over- land, Ltd.,, and Roy I. Kerby, president of Dominion Motors, Limited. United States guests will in- clude Alvan Macauley, president of Packard Motor Car Company; Paul Hoffman, vice-president of Studebaker Corporation, and others. Hon. Leopold Macaulay, Min- ister of Highways for Ontario. and H. Napier Moore, editor of MacLean's ma=azine, will be the principal speak-rs. HAS PORTFOLIO INNEW CABINET Marquis of Crewe Takes Secretary For War London, Aug. 27.--The Marquis of Crewe, a Liberal long. promin- ent in politics, was appointed yes- terday afternoon to the post of Secretary of State for War in the National Ministry. The Marquis of Crewe was British Ambassador in Paris from 1922 to 1928. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of 'Ireland from 1892 to 1895, and as Lord President of the Council from 150% to 1908, and from 1915 to He wag Colonial Secretary from 1908 to 1910, and Indian Secretary from 1910 to 1915. In 1916 he was President of the Board of Education. naval days. Later he was whisk- ed away in a handsome car 'to Parkwood, homp of Col. aud 1] Mrs. R. 8, McLaughlin, EARL JELLICOE Commander-in-Chief of the Brit. ish Fleet during the Great War who visited Oshawa today as Grand President of the Brit- ish Empire Service League on the occasion of the annual con- vention of the Provincial Com. mand, Canadian Legion. ARE SUCCESSFUL IN ADJUSTMENTS Report To Convention Dealt With Work of Service , The extensive activities of the adjustment service bureau of the Canadian Legion, with offices in operation at Toronto, Windsor and London, were described in a brief but comprehensive report which was presented to the On- tario Command by R. Hale, Do- minion adjustment officer, at the convention yesterday after- noon, Although the report was submitted by Mr. Hale, the ad justment officers in charge of each bureau were introduced and each was heartily applauded by the delegates. They included A. A. Robinson, in charge of the Toronto bureau, F. Furness, in charge of the London bureau and C. H. Strickland, who js station- ed at Windsor, Applications of all descriptions have swamped the bureaux, Mr. Hale pointed out, and as a result adjustment officers, also the stenographic staff, have been compelled to work long hours in order to keep abreast of the re- quests for service, When the pension amendments became ef- fective on October 1, 1930, it should be understood, Mr. Hale reported, that only one presenta- tion of a pension claim was pos- sible to the Board of Pension Commissioners and he eonsidered this a striking proof of the ef- ficlency and effectiveness of the (Continued on page 3) WILL CONMENCE NORTH HIGHWAY Order - in - Council Passed Yesterday in Toronto Toronto, Aug. 27.--Order-in- Council authority to proceed at once with construction of the Schreiber-Manitoba and the North Bay-Pembroke links of the trafis-Canada highway was as- sumed yesterday by the Ontario Government. These two links are not dis- puted, The disputed link, be- tween Schreiber and North Bay, will not, as Premier Henry stated recently, be designated until later this fall. Survey and reconnais- sance of this section is now being made, and on their completion, Hon. William Finlayson, Minister of Northern . Development, w} : recommend to 'the Governms ¢ the course it shall follow. $10,000 to $20,000 a MJ' In the two links now fr mally designated are approxima'sly 650 miles of road-buflding that will range in cost, it Is estimated, from $10,000 to $20,000 a mile to complete, depending of course, on the nature of the country through which the road passes. Details of the jobless camps that are to be established along the line of the highway will be made public tomorrow, it is ex- pected, by Mr. Finlayson. Probabilities -- Moderate to fresh variable winds, mostly cloudy to-day and Fri. day, probably some showers; somewhat warmer on Friday. Hold Separate Holiday Every Armistice Day Ottawa, Aug. 27.--The public of Canada will be treated to an extra holiday this year, Thanks- giving Day, for some years syn- chronizing with Armistice Day from mow on will be separate. Both occasions will be public holi- days. The date of Thanksgiving wil be fixed by proclamation of the.Government. While the exact time has not yet been decided of- ficially, the idea is that it will be on Monday, October 12, just a month in advance of the Armistice suniversary. Reversion to the old idea of au October Thanksgiving Day is en- forced by the Legislation at the last session of Parliament provid- ing tha' the Armistice anniversary shall be always observed on Nov- ember 11 and known as Remem- brance Day, and be a holiday in itself, quite apart from Thanks- giving. Since the Great War, Thanksgiving Day has been on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. When the Monday in question did not fall on November 11, the anniversary of the Armistice, coming later was not a holiday. Now, each cccasion will be a holiday aud will be a month apart. Vital Ruling Is Given By Pensions Appeal Court (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Aug, 27.--War veter- an awarded pension by the Board of Pension Commissioners may not carry his application beyond that Board, to Pensions Tribun- als, on a point of assessment of percentage rate of dissabllity, ac- cording to judgment handed down here formally by Pensions Appeal Court. This ruling is ma- jority decision signed by two members of the court, Mr. Jus- tice Hyndman and Col. L. P. Sherwood. Lieut. Col. L. R, La Fleche dissented. The case arose out of an ap- plicant dissatisfied with per cent- age rate of disability awarded by the board, taking the matter to the Tribunal, and objection en- tered by the board that such procedure was. contrary to the Pensions Act. The Pensions Ap- had to be decided. The Appeal peal Court, as final judicial body, was called upon to render inter- pretation. As the act stands the Board of Pension Commissioners has authority only to award pensions and possess no power of rejec- tion. Those applications which the board cannot see fit to grant are turned over to Pensions Tri- bunals for investigation and decl- sion, and rulings of Tribunals are appealable to the Pensions Ap- peal Court either by the appli- cant or Board of Pensions Com- missioners. The question, however, wheth- er having been granted pension by the board, a man might seek higher rate of disability from the Tribunal, was a problem that Court's ruling now places the matter beyond discussion, MUST PAY GOST OF COURT CASE Though Claim Settled Local Man Still Owes the Court Mellville Knapp, who has been a more or less frequent visitor at the local police court during the last few months, appeared this morning in answer to a charge laid by Fred Klimuk, a Ukrainian, who claimed that Knapp had employed him from July 7 to August 7 and owed him $19 which had never been paid. In court it was adduced that Knapp had visited Klimuk this morning and paid him the money. His Worship gave Knapp a lecture concerning the frequency of his ap- pearance in court and assured him that he must pay the costs of the case amounting to $5.05. Knapp was unable to pay this amount at once and was removed to the cells. SAILS ON SATURDAY (By Canadian Press) Simla, India, Aug. 27.--Mahat- ma Gandhi and Viceroy Earl Wil- ingdon to-day reached an under- standing regarding outstanding points at issue between the Gov- ernment and Nationalists, Gand- hi announced he would sail Sat- urday for London to attend the round-table conference. OFFICER WAS SHOOT Marquette, Mich., Aug. 27.-- Dr. A, W. Hornrogen, acting pris. on physician, was shot and killed by three convicts and a guard was shot in the leg during a disturb- ance at Michigan Branch Prison to-day. Although it was feared a general riot might follow, the guards kept disorder from spread- ing to other parts of the prison, DID NOT APPEAR, WARRANT ISSUED George Seney Fails To Sur- render When on Bail A bench warrant was issued this morning by Magistraee Creighton, for the arrest of George Seney, Cen- tre Street, who was to have appear- ed in city police court yesterday on a charge of committing arson, When the case was called, Seney failed to put in an appcarance and Lewis Hungerford, who had stood bail for the accused to the amount of $2,000 was advised to try and lo- cate the accused during the day. All efforts of Mr. Hungerford having failed a bench warrant was issued. Seney was questiofied by the fire marshall's inquiry which made an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the fire at the home of Mrs. Walter Stapley in June, which it was believed. was due to incen- diarism. Following the .investiga- tion Seney was taken into custody charged wjth conspiring to commit arson. Later this charge was amended to one of arson. SACRIFICED CAREER London, Aug, 27.--Prime Min- ister Ramsay MacDonald has made the supreme sacrifice of placing his political career on the altar of national necessity--it now looks as though, as the head of a national government fear- lessly restoring Great Britain to financial stability, he will be hail- ed as the world figure responsible for the first step toward European economic recovery. Big Scout Jamboree Commences September 19 'A Scout Jamboree, ' arranged for by the Oshawa Boy Scouts' Association, ig to be held in Alex- andra Park on Saturday, Septem- ber 19, when hundreds of Troops and Packs are expected to be in the city, for the big doings. Scouts from all over this dis- trict of Ontario are to take part in the program outlined by the Jamboree Committee, while at the "Grand Rally" in the early evening addresses will be deliver- ed by pficials from Provincial Headquarters of the Scout Asso- ciation and the President of the Oshawa organization, C. M, Mun- dy. The program opens at 1.30 o'- clock in the afternoon with the assembly of all the scouts in the Armourjes followed by a cere- monjal parade to Alexandra Park where the whole column will march past. ; Following the ceremonial the scouts will be addressed by Mayor y Ernie Marks Scout Master, During the afternoon most in- teresting competitions and exhi- bitions of efficiency will be enter- ed into by the different troops and packs, thé "Grand Rally" being scheduled for six o'clock. The program continues over the week-end with services being held on Sunday afternoon in the park. Many of the visiting scouts are expected to arrive in the city on Friday evening and the local com- mittee is making extensive ar. rangementg. for their accommoda- tion either as camping parties or in billets. . During the program a cup, awarded for all-round efficiency, will be competed for by the scout troops and a separate trophy awarded to the most efficient and the District Retiring From Office LT.-COL. F. J. PICKING Honorary Secretary of the Pro- vincial Command, Canadian Legion, who announced his in- tention to retire from this of- fice when he presented his re- port on a most active year dur- ing the business session of the convention yesterday, Col, Picking also holds the office of First Vice President. ARE PROPOSING DRASTIC GUTS British Non-Party Govern- ment Out to Reduce Expenditure London, Aug. 27.-- Among the proposals to be ratified during the next few days, intended to meet the £120,000,000 ($583,- 200,000) deficit in the 1932 bud- get are: 1. A cut of 2 shillings (48 cents) per pound ($4.86) in the unemployment benefit, amount- ing to approximately £13,000,000 ($63,180,000). 2. Increased contributions to the unemployment insurance fund --the workmen's stamp to cost 1 shilling (24 cents) weekly in- stead of 7 pence (14 cents). 3. Lower salaries for teach- ers. Savings on education in all amounting to £11,500,000 ($55,- 890,000). 4. A reduction of £47,800,000 ($232,308,000) in the road fund. 5. Cabinet ministers receiv- ing £5,000 ($24,300) or more to be reduced 20 per cent, Ministers earning between £1,000 and £2,- 000 ($4,860 and $9,720) to lose 7 1-2 per cent. 6. Members of parliament re- ceiving £400 ($1,944) @ year to receive £380 ($1,846.80). 7. Higher grade civil ser vants to be reduced by 20 per cent. together with graduated re- ductions in other salaries, with the exception of the lowest grades. 8. Soldiers, sailors and fliers to have their pay reduced, Total savings in the fighting forces would be £19,000,000 ($92,340,- 000). 9. Health services to be cut by £1,750,000 ($8,005,000) and agriculture by £1,250,000 ($6,- 075,000). REPUDIATE THE GOVERNMENT British Labor Party Has Issued a Manifesto London, Eng., Aug. 27.--Or- ganized labor in Great Britain definitely repudiated Premier Ramsay MacDonald's new Nation- al Government today in joint manifesto by the Trades Union Congress and Parliamentary La. bor Party charging that "private banking interests" had precipi- tated Englands crisis and change of Government. ; "A new coalition government for which the labor government repudiates all responsibility hae Leen formed" the manifesto said, "Ji. is a government of persons acting without. authority frem the people'. "It is determined to attack the standard of living of workers to mest the situation caused by politics pursued by private bank- ing interests in control of which the public has no part." A. J. Cook, leader of the Min- ers Federaticn,-- 'emperor cook", of general strike days--read the joint manifesto by two important labor organisations condemning the National Government today wolf pack, the different competi- tions and displays all counting towards the awarding' of these coveted trophies, and said, "this mecns sar. In my, opinion the real crisis has not yet begun." ROUSING RECEPTION FOR FAMOUS ADMIRAL HERE FOR CONVENTION POUND STERLING 1 AT NEW HIGH New Non-Partizan Minisiry Effects Foreign Exchange New York, Aug. 27.--The Brit- ish pound sterling, in terms of dollars, rose to the best level since the end of July in yester- day's foreign exchange markets, as the new non-partisan. ministry took office in London. At the same time, there was considerable talk in highest pri- vate banking circles over a loan to the new government, to make the position of sterling doubly se- cure. . .It was said in well-inform- ed quarters that no formal nego- tiations had yet been opened, but there was a distinct tendency to expect early conversations.' It is believed that the - new govern- ment could negotiate a short- term loan without approval by parliament, although a long- term bond offering would require such approval. Reports as to the probable size of the loan are vague, but private bankers here believe it should be impressive enough to allay all doubts as to British financial sta- bility. One of Wall Street's lead- ing bankers informally expressed the belief that restoration of com- plete confidence in British stabil- ity would represent an important step in restoring world economic balance. The sailing for Europe of Thomas Cochran, prominent part- ner in J. P. Morgan & Co., was noted with interest in Wall Street, although there was no indication that his trip hag anything to do with a British credit. It is ex- pected in well-informed quarters, however, that the Morgan firm may head the syndicate if such a private banking credit is arrang- ed. The pound sterling rose to $4.86 1-4, in terms of dollars, or only 3-8 of a cent below gold par- ity. British Government bonds were active and moderately high. er in the New York Stock Ex- change. "WORK FOR ALL" SAYS BENNETT Must See That Relief Does Not Become Dole Edmonton, Alta., Aug. 27.-- Voicing warnings against Com- munism and reasserting hig faith in Canada's ability to meet the problems of depression, Premier R. B. Bennett addressed 1,200 Edmonton Conservatives at a re- ception here. He spoke optimis- tically. "There will be work for who desire it," he stated. The Premier deplored the tendency of some to expbct the state to pro- vide them with a living in idle- ness. ' "It is the duty of every citizen to se that relief does not 'become a dole and that a dollar's worth of effort is received for every dol- lar spent," Mr. Bennett declared. KING GEORGE GOES BACK TO SCOTLAND London, Aug.: 27.--The King proceeded to Balmoral Castle, in Sceviand, by Royal train yester- ay. The train left at 6.20 p m. The King will resume his holiday, in- terrupted when he hurried to London last week-end during the economic and Cabinet crisis. BANK BANDITS VISIT HALIFAX Slugged Manager And Got Away With $14,000 be. (By Canadian Press) _ Halifax, N.S., Aug. 27.--~Two masked gunmen walked into 8 branch of the Royal Bank of Canada here shortly after it opened for business this morn- ing, slugged the manager over the head with a gun, herded four employees in the vault and es- caped with '$14,000. Both men wore long raincoats the manager said on regaining consciousness. They arrived at the bank in a all cream colored roadster, he said. '| Evans, of Huge Crowd at C.P.R. Sta tion to Welcome Grand President, British Empire Service League This Morning PERSONAL GUEST OF COL. R. S. McLAUGHLIN Shook Hands With Every Member of Guard of Honor Consisting of Local "War Veterans -- Car Drawn by Ex-Naval Men Oshawa this omrning welcomed Earl Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet and Grand President of the British. Empire Service League. 'At 9.30 o'- clock this morning the Earl, who is still known to thousands of naval men and naval veterans as "Hell Fire" Jack, stepped off the special train from Ottawa at the local CP. R. station. He was greeted by RK. S. McLaughlin, who will be his host during his stay in Oshawa, officers of the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion, officers of the Oshawa branch of the Legion, May= or Marks and prominent citizens:: Seldom has Oshawa witnessed a mgre interesting spectacle than that which it was privileged to see this morning. As Early Jellicoe has come here for the particular pur pose of attending the annual conven tion of the Ontario Comumand of the Canadian Legion, now in session here, it was the privilege of the Legion to arrange for the Earfs reception. And never was duke, cat], nor visiting potentate given a more impressive, more sincere and more enthusiastic reception than that which was famous Admiral. Martialled about the station plat- form were the Ontario Regiment Band, the guard of honor formed of members of the Oshawa branch of the Legion, the sea cadets bugle band, the Oshawa Sea Cadet Corps, the Oshawa Citizens' Band, 'and delegates to the convention, while. hundreds of eager citizens occupied the nearest points of vantage in the hope of getting a glimpse of the Earl. The welcoming committee, ine cluding R. S. McLaughlin, Lt. Col J. Keillor MacKay, president of the Ontario Command of the Cana Legion; Major J. S. Roper, the Le> gion's Dominion president; Lt. Col F. J. Picking, provincial first vices president; M. McIntyre Hood, pros vincial second vice-president add president of the local branch, Maye or E Marks, Brig. Gen. Ross aud others, sy Although Earl Jellicoe's train ars rived here at 7.30 o'clock this morne ing, it did not pull in at the station platform until 9.30 o'clock. All eyes watched with eagerness as the. coaches rolled slowly by. These upon the observation platform of the rear coach was Admiral Jellicoe. Still Alert in Bearing w. With a smile playing upon his bronzed, weather beaten feature the hero of Jutland presented a te neat figure. In alertness of his , ing there was nothing to suggest that Britain's veteran naval come mander is now 72 years of age. He stepped from the coach to the stas tion platform with the same precis sion with which he would have stepped from a flagship. to a wait ing tender. Not an impressive man physically, there was yet that about his appearance which suggested' dominatible firmness mingled wit cheery geniality, There was - thing thoroughly British about admiral, a charm, a suggestion. sturdiness and cheerful cou which stamped him as a man of source and spiritual strength, _ Admiral Jelicoe was quite ease during the reception, in a blue striped suit, with t shoes and carrying in his han soft grey hat, he made no atte at formality. His pleasant immediately won him the a tion of the whole crowd. $ Tutreduced to 2. . Me n, by Captain Al ndon, his aide-de. members of "he welcoming tee were each in turn present the Admiral by Mr. Mc! Several prominent citizens w presented to the earl by' Laughlin, including F. L. president the Chamber of merce, and G. D. Conant. Tl ficers of the local Legion A weer also presented to the Adm Mrs. H, Foote, president; Mrs. | Culling and Mrs, J, Caunt, presidents. : Followed by members of the coming committee, the Admiral tl inspected the guard of honor w had been drawn up on the st latform by Adjutant Cooper. man the famous sea co at Hi ook hands and chatted amiablys He also inspected the sea cadets ar praised them for their appearances An interesting few minutes {8 lowed when the Earl gave .a brie message' to: Oshawa and co - (Continued on page 3) accorded to the - 7 A