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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City 1 The 5 I: awa Dail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer y Times PROBS, Cold Tonight and Tues. day With Local Snowflurries VOL. 10--NO. 32 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1932 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy ' EIGHT PAGES DENY REPORT CITY'S CREDIT STOPPED British Troops Reported as Holding Delicate Position ERECT BARRICADES AT STRATEGICAL POINT TO TURN BACK JAPANESE Prevented Japanese Troops] From Performing Flask: Movement Against the Chinese FACE BOTH FORCES NEAR SHANGHAI Heavy Fighting Today With Chinese Forces Showing Keen Spirit of Resistance (By Canadian Press) Shanghai, Feb. 8. -- British troops guarding the International settlement boundary near Chapel North Station today blocked a Japanese Flank attack on the Chinese. Fighting was renewed when the Chinese unlimbered their trench mortars late in the afternoon and began shelling Hongkew. The Japanese replied with their artillery and sent a de tachment of Bluejackets into ection. The firing kept up for three hours and some of the shells fell inside the international settlement, The Japanese moved along the Ranger Road trying to get around the British "pill box'. It they had succeeded they could have gone along the Etgin Road and fallen upon the Chinese. But the British threw up a sandbag barricade at the end of the Ran- ger Road and headed them off. It blocked the movement but left the British in a delicate position facing the Chinese one direction and the Japanese in the other, Shanghai, Feb. 8. ----- Fighting with a spirit they had not hither- to exhibited the Chinese army to- day repulsed a Japanese attack on the forts at Woo Sung and re- newed the bombardment of enemy bluejackets holding Hong Kew. The Japanese already had occupied part of Woo Sung vil- lage, 16 miles down the Whang- po from the city, but when they tried to extend their holdings the Chinese threw them back, There- upon nine Japanese destroyers opened up from the river and dropped shells in the village. LOCAL BOY STILL IS IN HOSPITAL Mrs. R, J. Begley, 116 Prince Street, mother of Frank Begley who was recently reported in hos- pital .at Dryden where he was sent from a highway construction camp, had received a letter from the physician in charge in which he describes Frank's sickness, It appears that this unfortun- ate Oshawa boy was first operated on for appendicitis and returned to work, only to come back to the hospital within a few days when his complaint was diagnosed as bladder trouble. A further opera- tion, however, resulted in the finding of an internal ulcer. The doctor describes Frank as 'quite bright and happy and is a real good patient," and intimates that his recovery, while taking some time, is me, Is Practically 2 assured. NO DECISION YET FROM HYDRO Nothing Definite Yet Re- ceived by Local Util- ities Commission No official decision has been been received as yet by the Oshawa Pub- lic Utilities Commission from the Hydro Eléctric Power Commission with regard to its request for per- mission to appropriate certain funds of the clectrical department to be used for the continuance of work on the filtration plant at the lake. A deputation from the local com- mission waited upon the power commission in Toronto on Wednes- day but although an effort was made to ascertain the feeling of the board at the meeting they were un- abl, to secure any idea of what the decision would be. It was expected by local officials that the decision of the Commis- sion would be in their hands this morning. However it wag learned that communication had been re- ceived. It was stated that local officials had been in communication with Toronto this morning were as- sured that they would receive the fial decision of the Commission to- morrow, "Continued improvement in the standard of living and in the gen- eral welfare is as inevitable as the tides of the ocean.""--Walter S. Gifford. SPECIAL MUSIC KING ST. CHURCH Inspiring Services Yester- day Both Morning and Evening Large congregations gathered for both the morning and even- services at King Street Church, on Sunday. Rev. C. E. Cragg preached both times, assisted with special music by the choir. In the morning Mr. Greenlaw sang two solog, "Open the Gates of the Temple," and "Build Me." A duet was sung by Mrs. E. Far- row and Mr. Greenlaw, their voices blending well together. Mr, Cragg took his text from Matt, 25:29, the incident of the talents, Jesus was the greatest of all teachers and He used this story as a means of driving home a great truth. No one is denled a talent; we may not have equal g'fts, one may be more richly en- dowed, but each has his own par- ticular gift and if we use them well they will grow. We will gain confidence in what we have. But if we neglect our opportun- ities stagnation will be the result ard we will he ashamed to face the Great Giver. In the evening Mr. Cragg hased his sermon on Zach. 2:4. Zach- ariah was one of the minor pro- phets and his is one of the pro- phecies most used. The burden cf it is the return of the Jews to their- native home. Some of the Jews hesitated to return to Jeru- sale They were satisfied wnere they were, but the prophet came along apd urged.them to return. In speaking to the young men Mr. Cragg said, "There are two paths we can take in life, one leading to a righteous life and one to sin. To those who are living in sin one rope is possible to bring them back to safety-- faith in Jesus Christ. Character counts most of the etaoinGish:b counts most and faith will build it up." In closing he referred to the hymn, "Art Thou Weary." The music at night was very in- spiring. An anthem was sung by the choir, with great credit to Mr. Richer. The hymn, "Lead Me Safely Home," was sung by a quartette, Mrs. E. Farrow, Miss irdie Fallie, Mr. E, J. Luke and Mr. Greenlaw. The two solos sung by Mr. Greenlaw were won- derfully presented, "The Voice in the Wilderness," and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling," bring- ing great joy to the congregativu. JAPAN SUGGESTS ANEUTRAL ZONE Would "Demilitarize" the Shanghai, Canton, Hank- ow and Other Centres Tokio, Feb. 8--A Foreign Office spokesman said to-day that Japan- ese diplomats abroad had been in- structed to breach a scheme for in- ternational demilitarization of zones surrounding the principal commer- cial centres of China. The foreign powers to which the scheme would be broached would retain permanently extra-territorial at such places. . The centres Japan proposes to de- militarize are Shanghai, Canton, Hankow, Tsingtao and Tiertsin, Manchuria is excluded from the plan, ~ Japan proposes that such a scheme be embodied in an interna. tional agreement superseding the Nine-Power Treaty. The Japanese spokesman said the contemplated agreement should rec- ognize that some measure of inter- national intervention is necessary to give China peace and stable gov- ernment; whereas the Nine-Power Treatv ig based on the principle of avoiding foreign interference in China. Each centre would be surrounded by a neutral zone 15 to miles wide, policed under international supervision, from which ' Chinese soldiers would be permanently ex- cluded, Belleville.--The annual birth- day party of Belleville Chapter No. 65, Order of the Eastern Star, lield recently in the Oddfellows' Temple was one of the most suc- cessful functions sponsored by the Chapter. Guests in large num- ber were present, many attending from the sister chapter, chapters in the district, and Palmerston, Ottawa, Toronto, and other wide- 'ly scattered points, | pension fund in 1931, JAPANESE RENEW STRONG ASSAULT NEAR SHANGHAI "Big Push" Commenced Today Against Chinese Forts at Woosung NEW PEACE EFFORT Chinese Defence of River Crossing Holds Back Attackers (By Canadian Press) l Shanghai, Feb. 8. -- Japanese ! forces renewed their determined assault to dislodge the entrench- | ed Chinese defenders of Shang- haf and the forts of Woosung to- day on a front overshot with sleet, snow and fog. Japan's bluejackets on shore and thousands of soldiers on ships off the China coast were In- tent upon a big push at Woosung, 16 miles down the Whangpoo from Shanghai, where the brunt of the battle fell most of yes- terday. Meanwhile, with rifles and ma- chine guns still popping over Chapel, desolate waste of Shang- hal's native town, British naval and civil authorities undertook new efforts to bring peace. Vice-Admiral Sir Howard Kel- ly, commanding British naval forces in the Far East, and Brit ish Consul-General J. F. Brenan approached the Chinese authori- ties with renewed proposals for a truce. They hoped later to meet Japanese officials. To Use All Arms The Japanese declared all branches of the armed service-- navy, army and aircraft--would be turned on the Chinese. They planned to pull up new artillery to bombard the Woosung strong- holds, with the big guns of war- thips and the bombs of aero- vlsnes joining In tee cumupat. The weather favored the Chi- nese, winter covering them witha rainy blanket of low visibility. Despit ethe fog, snow, sleet and rain, the Japanese said they had landed a number of three-inch ard five-inch field pleces from ships off shore. Thelr forces launched a new atiempt to build a bridge across Wooung Creek, over which they might pass into Woosung village and the Chinese forts beyond, Chinese Return Fire They were hindered by wither- ing machine-gun fire, with which Chinese raked the creek's banks, although the fog prevent- ed the gunners from seeing their ol'jectives clearly. Just twenty-four hours earlier the Japanese had poured a rain of shattering shells in Chapel. Then they switched their major | m: operations In to the Woosung forts near the junction of the Whangpoo and the Yangtse Riv- ers as the two flow into the sea. DIOCESE FIXES APPORTIONMENT Church Asked to Contrib- ute $159,000 This Year by Synod Toronto diocese of the church of England in Canada hag been asked to contribute $159,000 for 1932 to the work of the church in Canada. The apportionments are made os follows: Diocesan missions church extension, $34,000. Diocesan beneficiary funds, $21,000; Theolo- gical" students $1,000; Missionary Society, $87,700. Religious educa- tion, $6,900; Social Service, $6,500; Gravenhurst Santarium, Armenian, Faith and Order and provincial synod serviec work, $1, It is pointed out in the informa- tive booklet issued by the synod of- fice that there are 41 diocesan mis- sions, 93 churches, 43 clergynien and 3 deaconesses included in the dio- cesan mission apportionment; that 20 retired clergy were added to the and that 36 widows and ten children 'of deceas- ed clergy were cared for by the beneficiary funds. Six theological are being helped. Van work and Sunday school by post are includ- ed under the Religious education apportionemnt, A diagram on the last page gives a bird's-eye view of the distribution of funds. INDIA TO TAKE PART London, Feb. 8 -- Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary of State for India, declared in answer to a question in the Hous, this afternoon, that India would be represented at the Im ial Conference at Ottawa next + Raphael, greatest of all painters, first won. his reputation as an: ar- chitect, and: is International 'Model Coach Contest CANADIAN AND U.S. GVILD PRESIDENTS When W. A. Fisher, president, Fisher Rody Corporation, met R. S. McLaughlin, ! head of General Motors of Canada, in Montreal recently, they represented more | than 160,000 boys in Canada and the United States who are enrolled in the Fisher | Body Craftsman's Guild. The boys are building miniature coaches similar to that shown here, in the Guild competition to earn awards totalling $75,000, which include four university scholarships. Both Mr. Fisher and Mr. McLaughlin are | master craftsmen themselves, and were experts at carriage building before the advent of the automobile. Mr. Fisher is founder of the Guild, and it was mainly through Mr. McLaughlin's efforts that it bas been extended to Canada this year. Ontario Government > * Treasurer (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb. 8 -- Searching for new sources of revenue with which to balance their budget, the On- tario Cabinet will likely have plac- ed before them a proposal, among many, to tax power development, Hon. E. A. Dunlop, Provincial [reasurer, stated today. "We are searching for sources of revenue," stated Mr. Duniup," and while we have not considered yet a tax on power, I have learned such a tax applies in eight or ten States of the Union to the south. These taxes vary from 1-20 cent as high ; May Tax All Power | Cabinet Seeking Further Sources of Revenue and Are . Considering Power Development, Says Provincial as ¥ cent kilowatt." Mr. Dunlop estimated that if this tax is imposed on Hydro as well as private power development compan- ies it may net the government pro- bably $3,000,000. Amusement taxes are to be re-scheduled, Mr. Dunlop admitted, No decision has yet been made to the increase on gasoline tax, which now stands at 5 cents a gallon, A special committee of the cab- inet is also at work, planning what cuts are to be made in all govern- mental grants that are given to var- ious organizations, SPECIAL SPEAKER INLOGAL CHURCH Siincoe Street Congrega- tion Heard Rev. A. D. Robb Twice Yesterday Rev. Andrew D. Robb, of Glebe Rodd United Church, Toronto, who occupied the pulpit at both services in $§5imcoe Street United Church yeglerday, brought a beautiful mes- s to 'the congregation in the ing. "The Lure of the Cross" was the subject of this impressive sermon. OY all else in this world that' a man may boast, his faith in the Christ and the Cross is the one thing that remains forever, Mr. Robb said. Worldly goods and earthly loves all end some day, but the: Cross of Christ remains alt thraugh life and even after death. He. concluded his sermon with a very beautiful simile, comparing the ungnding influence of Christ all through a man's lite to the theme of a great organ composition that is. heard above variations of every description while it is being played. Rev. Mr. Robb did not neglect the junior congregation, members of the ¥oung Worshippers League, He told: them a story, and took from it thei lesson that the world will not be 'right until the individual man is rig] Mrs. Stewart. Alger rendered a 20P no solo and the choir, under egdirection of Reginald G. Geen sn Let Not Your Heart be Trou- Rev. C. A. Belfry was in the pul- pit' with Rev. Mr, Robb in the morning, In the evening Rev. Mr. Robb's sermon was given the title "He Chose Twelve." Large congrega- tions attended hoth services. "ig you do not like a country, there are a thousand chances that the fault is not in the country, but in you."--Sir Arthur W, Lewis. LEGION GUESTS FILL LOCAL HALL Excellent Program For Visiting Branch on Saturday Night One of the outstanding events in the history of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion was held on Saturday night, when Rotary Hall was filled to capacity by a happy throng of Legionnaires, the occasion being a fraternal visit from nearly one hundred members of the 75th Battalion Dranch of Toronto and its ladies' auxiliary. The visitors were royally entertained by a splen- did musical and comedy program, in which some of them took part, en- joyed a splendid supper provided by the local branch, and then indulged in dancing until nearly midnight. A generous supply of smokes was also provided for the men folks of |, the two branches, the refreshments and smokes being made possible through the generosity of Mrs. F. W. Cowan, an old friend of war veterans and the Oshawa Legion, who handed to the president a sub- stantial cheque for this purpose. Arthur Tierney, representing the committee in charge, presided over the gathering, which found keen enjoyment in the program, Songs and dances by Miss Sullivan, Wil- liam Simpson and Miss Weeks, George Walsh and Robert Stacey, Sr, made up an excellent entertain- ment, while the Evening Serenader and his pal, the Accordian Player, known .as CKCL radio artists, and Ray Patterson, banjo artist and soloist from the CFCA ray of sun- shine hour, from Toronto, made splendid contributions, and 'were re- peatedly encored. After the program, an official welcome was extended to the visi- tors by Mrs. H. Foote, president of the Oshawa Ladies' Auxiliary and M. McIntyre Hood, president of the branch. Response to this was made (Continued on page 3) duo Osha and Bowmanville, New Song Sheet Ready n page 6 of today's issue of The Times appears a repro- a new song sheet which has been produced by The Daily Times, in co-operation with the Whitby Gazette onicle and the Cobourg Sentinel-Star. as a perusal will show, contains many of the old favorite songs which are so popular for community singing at banquets and other events of a like character, a known of the new songs, and a number of well-known hymns, It is thus suitable for all occasions on which song sheets are desirable, and while it is suggested that this page be taken from the paper and reserved for future use and reference, it should be noted: that extra suuplies can be secured free of charge by or- ganizations on application at the office of The Times, or at the offices of the Gazette and Chronicle in Whitby and the Sen- tinel-Star at Cobourg, also the branch office of The Times in This song sheet, as well as some of the best- | Flavelle, Bart. REV. 5. C. JARRETT TELLS ATTITUDE T0 CONGREGATION Refers to Salary Discussion in Statement From the Pulpit FIGHTS FOR IDEALS Will Not Collect "Blood Money" in Juvenile Court The Rev. 8. C. Jarrett, speak- ing from his own pulpit in Holy Trinity Church last night, declar- ed to his congregation that it is for a principle he is fighting in the discussion which has arisen regarding the drastic reduction in the salary of the court's Proba- tion Officer. Capt. Jarrett based his sermon on the text, "How much is a man batter than a sheep," deploring the modern tendency to value a man on the standard of what he rroduces to fill other people's pockets, or bring; pleasure to oth- er people, rather than to measure such values on the standard of Christ who classified men and women as "children of God." After concluding hfs sermon, Capt. Jarrett asked for the lights in the Church, usually dimmed for the sermon, to be turned on again. and stated, "as my pas- toral work in this parish lies among the people who have been much affected by the present period of depression, I believe an explanation of my position in the discussion which has been given 50 much publicity is due. "I will not reply to a coward," eald the speaker, "or to any man who is' afraid to use his name in letters to the press. I am not ashamed of my name and am willing to stand by anything that I say, or anything published un- der or over my name, * Replies to Mr. Fowke A certain gentleman speaking at a ratepayers' meeting also had a criticism to level. He is report- ed in the press to have said that my salary was doubled several years ago for no apparent rea- son, and {inferred that I wou'd still be just as much a gentleman it my salary was reduced. "All I can say is that this gentleman would be still more a gentleman if he was accurate and truthful. I have no recollection and I think I would have, of my salary ever having been doubeld." Pastoral Salary Reduced He explained to the congrega- tion that the Diocesan Synod has |! een fit to reduce my salary as (Continued on page 3) DEATH CALLED CHURCH OFFICER Executive "of the United Church Died Yester- day in Toronto Toronto, Feb. 9, -- Rev. Dr. Wesley Fallis, since 1918 book eteward and general manager of the Ryerson Press and the United Church Publishing House, Toron- to, died here Sunday night. His death terminated an outstanding career in. Canadian religious circles and removed one of the most outstanding ministers in the Dominion. He was in his 66th year and had been in declinging nealth or several months. Born on an Ontario arm, edu- cated at public and high schools and at Victoria College, he be- came & amous figure in the de- velopment of Western Canada when he occupied the pulpit of Central Methodist Church, Cal- gary, Among his parishioners were R, B. Bennett, now Prime Minister of Canada, and John T. Brownlee, now Premier of Alber- ta, During this period of his ca- teor Dr. Fallls became noted for his work in the interests of labor. In 1918, however, he relfhquished this pulpit to come to Toronto as nead of the Methodist Publishing House, a post in which he was confirmed at the time of church union. LADY FLAVELLE DIED IN TORONTO (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb. 8--Lady Clare Ells- worth Flavelle, wife of Sir. Joseph died today. She was in her 74th year and her death followed an illness of some length. Since her marriage to Sir Joseph, 50 vears ago, Lady Flavelle had become well known as a hostess and social worker. Sir Joseph, one. son and two daughters survive, |TORONTO PAPER SAYS BANKS SHUT DOWN ON OSHAWA CITY COUNCIL | COUNTY COUNCIL 15 IN SESSION To Discuss Salary Reduc- tions, Fair Grants, and Other Matters Ontario 'County Council will get into action again this after- noon at the Court House, and the indications are that with several contentious matters tc be dealt with the county legislators will be here all week. The warden, it {8 understcod, when the Session opens will urge his colleagues to proceed with the business with all possible speed. Matters on the slate yet to be cleaned up include 'the ap- pointment of High School trus- tees, a matter which should have been dealt with before this as the inaugural meeting of educational bodies in the county were held last Wednesday. The consideration of a bylaw to repeal the assessment equall- zatfon bylaw passed last year. There will be a merry verbal bat- tle, it is anticipated, when this item of business is reached. The eonsideration of the road and bridge estimates as recom- mended by last year's Council. The appointment of two mem- bers of a Cemetery Commission. Salary Reductions Re-consideration of the recom- mendation of the economy com- mittee that the salaries of all county officials be reduced ten per cent. Re-consideration of the report of the Committee on Agriculture dealing with the annual grants to rural fall fairs, and grants to the agricultural representative, W. M. Croskery, and also the ap- vointment of members of the County Agricultural Advigory There are several committies who have not yet been heard from, and th indications are that any one of these may contain some contentious questions. SOVIET PREPARE FOR WHITE COUP Great Military Activity With War Atmosphere at Vladivostock Tokio, Feb. 8.--The Japanese congul-general at Valdivostok, Siberia, reported to his Govern- ment today that the Siberian sea- port had taken on "an atmos- phere which may be described itke that of wartime," and that movement of Soviet horses and troops had greatly increasea. Transportation of munitions, he said, was much in evidence. While the consul-general was inclined to discredit reports that the Soviet were massing troops at Valdivostok, he said the Russians were carrying out wholesale ar- rests of '"White" Russians, who were being deported in large numbers because the prisons were filled to overflowing. The preparations were regard- ed in authoritative quafters as not aimed directly against Ja- pan, but due to Soviet fears that the Japanese northward advance to Harbin might encourage the White Russians in Manchuria to attempt some form of military coup' in Eastern Siberia. His at- tention here was also directed to a reported switch in 'allegiance by General Mah Chan-Shan, the Chinese commander who was driven out of Tsitsihar by the Japanese in their Manchurian drive. COUNCIL TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY Hold Special 'Session For Consideration of 1932 Budget City Council will meet in special session on Wednesday night to con- sider the estimates of the various civic departments, formulate a bud- get and strike a tax rate for the year, At the beginning of the year, February 10, was set as the date when all, estimates of expenditures by civic departments were to be in the hands of the City Council It was learned this morning that all the data necessary for the in- formation of council was now in their hands and the meeting for Wednesday evening was arranged. Poughkeepsic was for a time the capital of New York. Story in the Telegram. Classed as "Absurd" by Bank Manager and "Pure Nonsense" by Mayor Macdonald CREDIT POSITION STILL EXCELLENT Banks Approve Policy of Strict Economy Adopted by Council Which Strengthens Financial Standing A story which appeared in the Toronto Telegram on Saturday relative to the banks 'shutting down on the Oshawa City Coun- cil," is classified as "absurd" by the manager of one local bank with whom the city's account runs into hundrecs of thousands of dollars each year, while Mayor Peter A. Macdonald referred to the story as "pure nonsense'. The Telegram's Report The article in question, pub- lished under an Oshawa date line, read in part, as follows: "Abandonment of the em- ployment relief work program by the City Council this week was forced on Council by banks financing Oshawa, The Tele- gram was informeq yesterday. "Intimating to city officials that the credit of the city had already been stretched to dan- gerous limits, the banks, in this way forced the hands of City Council. The high deben- ture debt of the city, accumu- lating largely during the past eight or nine years, combined with the huge amount of un- paid taxes, amounted to al- most half a million dollars at the end of the year. "These were the two factors influencing the banks in shut- ting down on the city credit, The Telegram was informed. As a resul only one $70,000 sewer job and the filtration plant are being completed out of the heavy $400,000 program adopted by the - Council and approved by the Government." Mayor's Statement When this report was brought to the attention of Mayor Mae- donald today by The Times, the Mayor stated 'where in the world do they get such ideas into their heads. The banks cannot dictate to City Council, they may advise, and we are often very glad of their advice, but they cannot dictate policy. "You may tell the people of Oshawa that this city's credit ~is still good. The policy of re->.. trenchment, which council has adopted, is solely for the pur- pose of guaranteeing that our credit will continue good. "For The Telegram to say that the banks have 'shut down' is pure nonsense," said the Mayor. Bank Officials Opinion The manager of one of the larger banks in the &ity, when seen by The Times, inferred that his branch bank large business with the eivic au= thorities, and hoped to continue to do so. "It is the policy of banks, and their duty, to act in an advisory capacity to the city as we do with all people who have large invest- ments anq borrow large sums of money from time to time. Acting in this capacity we have, in com~ mon with many banks carrying: the accounts of municipalities in these hard times, advised a cur tailment of expenditure, but as to 'shutting down' that is absurd" said this bank official. "It is greatly to the credit of the City Council that it has adopted 'a strict policy of re- trenchment, and this in itself would have a tendency to strengthen the city's position rather than weaken it," saig the Bank Manager. Utilities Commission's Position In connection with the refers ence In The Telegram's story to the Utilities Commission, it is common knowledge in thig city that the Commission has made no attempt to market any deben- tures. The Commission followed the usual procedure in financing the construction of a new filtration. plant, and asked City Council fon the money. Council without any debate or discussion, passed a resolution authorizing. the City Treasurer to hand over $35,000 to the Commission, In an. effort to relieve the Council of this additional burden, however, the Commission sought permis sion to temporarily transfer funds from the electric account to the account of the water works divi< sion. 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