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4 _in the form of a visit 'l1ajor Roper, "and a copy of this ea 3 ip 4 . W awa Daily Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer Ti -- Ph L Partly Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday, Thun- dershowers Later. I OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1932 LIEF EFFORT AT OSHAWA eterans Sons Camp at Kedron Was Opened Yesterday & L J OVER SIXTY BOYS ARE UNDER CANVAS FOR TWO "WEEKS ATKEDRON CAMP Party Taken to Camp Yes-| terday Forenoon as the Guests of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion W. H. MOORE WAS FIRST VISITOR Interesting Program Has Been Prepared, With Ex- perienced Staff in Charge for Two. Weeks Camp for Boys Yesterday over sixty bbys, sons of war veterans and war widows, were safely transported to the Kiwanis Camp site at Kedron, and started off on a two weeks' 'camping vacation as the guests 'of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion. At ten o'clock, the boys were assembled, a happy 'and eager crowd, at the old mar- ket building, which was the ren- desvous, and were taken to the 'camp by bus, through the kind- ness of T. A. Garton, who pro- vided the transportation free for the occasion. On arrival at the .camp-grounds, the boys were quickly allotted to their sleeping #rters. In addition to the dor- mitory building, a large marquee ~had been erected, for use as sleeping quarters, and the rest of the boys were housed in tents on the "beautiful camp-grounds. The camp staff had been hand, bright and early in on the . morning, and had everything in readiness for the boys when they arrived. By the time they were down; the-cookhouse "bu- gle for dinner was sounding, and the boys thoroughly enjoyed their first meal in camp, Cook A. E. Bell doing .a great job for the occasion. ~~ The afternoon was spent im organization of the ramp, but the .boys found time for softball and other games, and for a swim in the pool, which was just right for a warm day. A pleasant surprise awaited the boys . when supper-time arrived, to the from W. H, Moore, M.P., who" brought with him a gener- oug treat of watermelons for the mpers. Mr. Moore: was keenly terested in the camp and the per in which it was being conducted, and wished the boys 8 very happy and pleasant two weeks stay under canvas. In the evening, the boys as- sembled round the camp-fire for a program of music and singing, a party of musicians having been brought out for the evening by 'William Murray, while the boys showed splendid talent in their camp-fire sing-song. The sounding of last post and lights out on the bugle saw the boys comfortably settled in bed for their first night ifn camp, although it was some time before silence reigned over the valley. This morning the boys were up early, and had their first spell of physical training on the campus before breakfast. Am interesting program has been arranged for the camp period, and with a staff of experienced campers in charge, a successful two weeks' camp is anticipated. TWO MEN SHOT IN * QUEBEC HOLDUP '(By The Canadian Press) Montreal, Aug. 2.--Two men Were shi>t early to-day in what is believed to have beem an attempt- ed hold-up of a gtore + ¥- ¢ Stanbridge, Que., according to word received here, Paul Desroches, 29, of Mont- real, has a bullet wound in his chest while Lucien Mainbille, a companion, was shot in the face and hand. The former's condition NOTED LECTURER AT CHAUTAUQUA Prof. David F. Vaughan to Be Featured at the Big Tent Tonight | This evening's program at the Chautauqua tent in Alexandra Park presents a varied type of entertain- ment and education, The first sec- tion of the program will be musical in character, with Umberto Sorrent- ino, the great Italian tenor, and his Venetian Strollers, musicians of the highest order, in colorful costumes, providing the opening attraction. The will be followed by a lecture, "The Challenge of the New Day" by Prof. David V. Vaughan, of Bos- ton University, who is an authority on economic and social conditions, and has a remarkable grasp of so- cial problems as well as unusual platform ability. There are few nlaces in the British Empire where Dr. Vaughan is not known, and his coming to Oshawa provides a decid- ed treat for the people of this city. Tomorrow afternoon the program will be a musical one, given by the Scottish Musical Comedy Company. a talented company of singers and players. Local Golf Club Reduces Its Fees In order to encourage citizens tb take advantage of the oppor- tunities for golf provided on the focal club's course, the Oshawa Golf and Country Club has an- nounced that, starting from Aug- ust 1, the fees for the rest of the year will be cut exactly im half The regular membership fee for the rest of the season will be $25.00, while the fees for begin- ners, ladies and out-of-town members will be $12.50 in each case. This reduction is expected jo greatly increase interest im golf locally, and to add substan- tially to the membership of the local club. DROWNING FEARED Hamilton, Aug. 2.--Fear that Fred N. Brotherton, 65 Province Street, well - known orchestra leader and telegrapher, had per- ished in Lake Ontario was enter- tained last night when his auto with all his clothing was found at the Beach park. Brotherton had promised to join his wife and family at their Port Dover Camp early yesterday, but failed to ar- rive. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD THO CALLS Damage Done to Garage by Fire--Other Was False Alarm The fire department two calls during the week-end. The first was received at 1.02 a.m. on Sunday morning. A fire 'of unknowm origin was found in a garage at the back of James Moffatt's residence at 53 Kenneth Avenue. The walls of the garage were scorched and a small hoie burned in the wall, The damage is set in the neighborhood of $5. Anbther call was received at 1.51 a.m. on Monday from the alarm box at the corner of Ritson Road South and Olive Avenue. The alarm proved to be false, no fire being found in the vicinity on received is reported to be serious. the arrival of the department. PLEA FOR IMPERIAL PENSIONERS BEING MADE BY CANADIAN LEGION Halifax, Aug. 2.--Claims of fmperial pensioners for increases to cover losses suffered from as- vanced exchange rrtes mav he presented to the Imperial Econ: omic Conference at Ottawa, ac- 'eording to Major J. 8. Roper XK.C., president of the Canadian Legion, "The Canadian Legion, in con Junction with the Imperial divi- slon of the legion, hag preparcd 2 brief in claims of Imperia] ex- service men in C#nada," sald brief has been forwarded to the Erime Minister of Canada and all delegates to the Imperial Economic Conference." It is ex- pected that before the conference rises, representatives of this or- ganization will have an oppoar- tunity of placing its claims before the delegates, Commenting on a Montreal despatch that the British pehsionz department had stated definitely it had no power to grant ju- creases,' Major Roper said: "Cer- tainly the British ministry of pensions has no power to graut increases--but the British Far liament has such power." ~-- Coach Exhibit Shows Splendid Craftsmanship Winning Coaches From All Province on Display at Hotel Genosha A display that is worth going a long way to see was placed on ex- hibition this forenoon at the Hotel Genosha, when the Fisher Boys Craftman's Guild brought to Oshawa the winning entries from each province in the Dominion- wide coach-building contest, In all twenty-four beautiful models of Na- poleon's coaches are included in the display, anda the workmanship on these is of such a character as to cause amazement that they were constructed by boys. They are uni- form in design, and so excellent is the work that one marvels that the judges were able to place any one above the other. The twenty-four coaches which are on display here are the entries that gwill represent Canada at the international judging which is to take place at the Canadian National Exhibition, and in them lie the hopes of young Canadian crafts- men to carn a four-year Univer- sity scholarship and probably a lifetime career in the final test, with competition from representa- tives of 48 districts in the United States. The display of coaches makes a most colorful exhibit as it has been arranged in the rotunda of the ho- tel, and the citizens of Oshawa are cordially invited to visit the hotel and see this remarkable exhibition of the craftsmanship of 'Canadian boys. and closes tonight, Garden Judging Not Completed Winners in _ Competition to be Announced at Flower Show Owing to the larzgé number of flower and vegetable gardens en- tered in the Horticultural Socie- ty competition, and the extensive journeying arbund the city that the judges had to do yesterday to visit the different private gar- dens and school lawns, it has not been possible for the judges to arrive at their final decisions so that the winners may be announc- ed In The Times to-day. By to- morrow, however, they will have completed their difficult task of judging and in the afternoon at the annual Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable Show in the. Genosha Hotel, the winners will be annbunced, The prizes will be given out in the evening on which occasiyn several officials of the Society and other promim- ent citizens in the city will de- liver brief addresses. THORNTON HANDS OVER HIS OFFICE S. J. Hungerford Takes Over Duties of C.N.R. President Montreal, Aug. 2 -- Sir Henry Thornton returned from a brief holiday at Chester, N.S., yesterday and attended to detail matter in his office before formally handing over the control of the Canadian Na- tional Railways to his successor, S, J. Hungerford, who has been ap- pointed Acting President. Sir Henry's term of office formally ex- pired yesterday, Sir Henry told inquirers that his plans were as yet indefinite, but that he would stay in Montreal tor some time, Asked about the possi- bility of his going to Mexico to take control of the Mexican National Railroads, on which he reported to the Mexican Government about five years ago, he said 'laut Liz knew nue thing about it. There is a rumor that Sir Henry may accept the position of Railway Comntissioner for the Western Re- gion of several joint railways iy, the United States, but no confirmation of this has been reccived. HUNGERFORD IS NAMED DIRECTOR (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Aug. 2 Appointment of S. J. Hungerford, acting president of the Canadian National Railways, rember of the board of directtts of the government owned system was announced today b: Hon. R. J. Manion, minister of rail- ways and canals. ~ His appointment to the board is dated from August 1. He fills the CANADA PREPARES LIST OF REAL EMPIRE PREFERENCES TO SUBMIT TO CONFERENCE Ottawa, Aug. 2.--Canada has practically completed her quid pro quo for the Empire Confer- ence, Through the holiday week-end, a cabinet sub-commitee under the chairmanship of Hon. E. N. Rhodes, Minister of Finance, has gone through the Canadian tar- iff, devoting special attention to those items in which the British exporter is specially interested. "It will be a real preference," was the comment tonight of one close to the Government, Today delegates and advisers, fresh from their fishing expedi- tions at Lucerne and Thirty-One- Mile Lake face the real task of the conferénce. By reason of its procedure, the conference has in a sense divided into two camps ~in one, the Dominicns meet- ing together to formulate their needs in the British market; in the other, Britain equally prepar- ing her case. The problem is to harmonize the two positions, The Dominions want new or additional preferences on wheat, buttressed by quota to forestall meats, dairy products, lumber copper and other metals. Tn some cases they want the preferences the possibility of foreign dump- ing. Their recommendations on butter and meats were consider- ed today by a committee of ex- perts and will' later go to the main conference committee on promotion of commonwealth trade. Britain Wants Work Britain, with her great army of unemployed, wants work for her idle textile factories, her iron and steel, leather goods, ma- chinery, chemicals, electrical sup- plies. She wants reductions in the tariffs now imposed by the Dominions on British goods. Her argument is that a preferential rate is not of much practical util- ity if it still leaves a tariff wall too high to climb, Some of her agricultural In- terests are also pressing for tar- iff protection in the British mar- ket, not only against the foreign- er but also against products from the Dominions, Like the Dominions, Britain is now studying the position to see how far she can go in the way of return concessions, It seems likely that she will eventually turn to a form of three-decker tariff, wih the highest rates against the foreigners with whom she has no trade treaties; a low- er rate for trade treaty negotia- tion with foreign countries; the lowest rate for Empire goods. WOLF WEEK AT SAULT STE MARIE FILLED WITH OUTSTANDING EVENTS; The display is for one day only, | vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir Henry Thorntor., ROTARY PARADE WAS BIG FEATURE By M. McINTYKRE HOOD Sault Ste Marie's Wolf Week is now a memory--but a memory that will live long for those who haa the opportunity of attending this unique celebration. Home from the north, we carry in our minds many pictures that will be lasting -- pic- tures of a city that went into a pro- ject with enthusiasm, and carried its plans through a successful conclu- sion, It is so hard to pick out the high lights of a week that was crammed with colorful incidents, yet one thing does stand out in Ligh relief, and that the picture of tne wonderful community night parade staged by the Sault Ste Marie Ro- tary Club last Wednesday evening. A Wonderful Parade In the article written at Point Aux Pins last Tuesday night, I tried to. give something of the' general outline of the setting of Wolf Week and of the incidents which had transpired up to that time. Wed- nesday evening, however, set the peak for local interest. It was-the big community night of the year, staged by the Rotary Club for the purpose of providing funds for crip- pled children's work. And the big parade was _ the high light of the effort. We may be charged with exagaeration in Writing about it, but everything sect down here is cold, positive tact, 'there were over three thoysand costumed pedestrians in the parade, There were at least fifty beautifully decorated automo: biles. There were scores of floats and novelty entrics,--inciuding a sulky drawn by a real pig, and driv- en by a man in old pioneer garb, There were over a dozen bands, in- cluding one from Sault St: Marie, Mich'_an. There was a prize list of wuil over one hunlica prizes. And the oe itself was cver a mile iy length. In fact, the head of the parade, which went Jown the whole length of Queen Stocet and back up again, reached the start- ing point just as the end was leav- inz it. And the whole city. plus thousands of visitors, lined ' the street and mounted the store-tops to watch it pass by. It was with- out a doubt the most wonderful an- nual parade that it staged in On- tario, and this year, the Wolf Week color addéd to it a new touch that helped in its success. The rest of the community night program was in keeping with the (Continued on page 3) 200 Russians Sail For Land of Reds Halifax, Aug. 2--""We are going 'home' to Russia, where we have all been promised jobs, and because of that we are very happy," said a spokesman for 200 Russian emi- grants who sailed out of Halifax Harbor yesterday. Red shirts, red caps and red ties were worn by a large number of the men when they a:rived here last nizht from Montreal. Nearly all wore red rosettes on their coats. Canadian cities and towns from Vancouver to Montreal were repre- sented in the party. King Sails Own Yacht To Victory Cowes, Isle of Wight, Aug, 2.-- Great Britain's "Sailor King" re- verted to his favorite role yester- day, and sailed the black-hulled Bermuda cutter Britanmia to vie- tory in the first race inaugurat- ing the Royal yacht racing week at Cowes. Britannia"s victory was easily achieved and was highly popular with the on-lookers. Among the defeated entries of the day's racing, in the "J" class was Shamrock V, the late Sir Thomas Lipton's last challenger for the America's cup. DINGHY RACE OF OSHAWA YACHT CLUB KEENLY CONTESTED ON SATURDAY Once more there were su-"- prises but again the winner of the previous Saturday's race, B.] Hart, carried off the honours im the Oshawa Yacht Club dinghy races on. Saturday, With h's brother Harold as crew Bill Hart sailed a wonderfu] race . after misjudging the first buoy, and won by 2 minutes over the second boat with Lee Rolson as skipper. The third boat with Earl Sharp as skipper was only a minute ani a quarter behind the second bod: s0 the finish was an exciting a': fair. With a fresh south-west wind the hoats were sent across Lhe starting line between the outer gpar buoys with the signals to take all buoys to port, This meant that: the first leg carried them straight to windward to tha buoy opposite Bonniebrae rotnt Most of the boats stood stralght out" into the lake on the star: board track. Probably thinking to get the better wind so as to lay the first buoy. Two of the hoats, however, one skipped Ly Lee Rolson and another ekipped by Earl Sharp made a short hitch out in the lake then came abo"it on the port tack and laid along the shore in close to Bonnle- brae Point. Their judgment proved to be best because when they came all out on the star board tack it was seen that they could lay the buoy without dif- ficulty. This brought Lee Rolsuu with Art Hoar as crew around the' Bonniebrae buoy an easy first followed closely however by Earl Sharp with his crew of Lisnel Hinds, who had taken the same course, In the meantime Bill Hart skipper, with Harold Hart as crew, and Ivan Mackie skipper with Claude Halleran as crew had stood in on the poit tack and rounded to the buoy ir that order after the first tw» boats, The other two boats ui- der Willlam Luke as skipper and John Hendrick as crew and with Ralph Schofield as skipper and Cyr} Schofield .as crew hal overstood the mark by a consid- erable distance. They were still bearing down on the buoy vn th: (Continued on page 3) Opening Night Of Chautauqua Well Attended Splendid Presentation of Sparkling Comedy by Talented Cast Last night was opening night for the Canadian Chautauqua which will for five days be in Oshawa with a different programme every after- noon and evening of those days. The tent in Alexandra Park held a good audience last night for the play "New Brooms" that was pre- sented by a talented cast, but it is expected that even larger audiences will patronize the performances that are to follow. Yesterday be- ing a holiday, many people were out of the city and could not avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing the extremely amusing and entertaining comedy, that was the opening night attraction. Arthur McMurray as Thomas Bates, ' the father of a dashing strong willed son of the same name, and a manufacturer of brooms was the leading character and his clever acting carried the play through most successfully. Sidney Slon, who took the part of his son, did his part well and Betty Smith as Ger- aldine Marsh with whom the young Thomas Bates finally fell in love, created a cheeriness that was most contageous. Betty Stewart, James Worsley, Margaret Young and Aileen Worsley also played minor roles in "New Brooms." The play was full of humor, and rare wisdom and the audience re- sponded with laughter and applause. Disease Menace Hits Bonus Army Camp in Pennsylvania De- clared in Dangerous Condition Johnstown, Pa. Aug. 2-- The spec: tre of pestilence and disease moved last night through the down-at-heel camp of the United States bonus expeditionary force on the outskirts of Johnstown. Medical investigators said after a tour of the billets that conditions are "bad--very bad, and dangerous" to the health of the campers. More than 7,000 men, women and children arc encamped and other are arriv- ing hourly. Signs of dissatisfaction and im- paticnce reared themselves yester- day. Complaints were to Matthew Burke, finance officer, and R. D. Ellison, national contact officer, that some of the men have not had any food for two days. While the situation at the camp grew more serious with every pass- ing hour, police in Johnstown were on the alert to check any spread of communism. Mayor McCloskey warned that he ! "absolutely will not permit any meeting of 'Reds."" Several have been arrested. PROBE EVIDENCE TO BE REVIEWED Another Judge to Read Transcript Taken at Hydro Inquiry Toronto, Aug. 2.--Consequent upon the death of Mr. Justice Orde. transcript 'of the evidence taken at the Hydro inquiry wil be referred to another judge of the Supreme Court of Ontario. Premier Henry said last nigh* The judge to whom it is refer- red will review the evidenc® taken before Judge Orde, ani render a decision thereon. "All the evidence had been heard before Mr, Justice Orde was taken ill," said Premier Henry. "The evidence wil] be given to another judge of the Supreme Court who will act as commissioner and take the pla: of Mr. Justice Orde. I do not anti- cipate any need of starting .th2 inquiry all over again. Anothe: Commissioner will be able to fin- ish the work, I believe. "1 had no conversation with Mr, Justice Orde when the Hydro inquiry was ended for he to.k immediately to his bed," con- tinued the premier. "But 1 be- lieve there will be little or uo dififculty in carrying on wheie he was forced to leave off." KILLED ON RAILWAY Hamilton, Aug. 2.--E. J. Van- sickle, 565 Aberdeen Avenue, sig- nal maintenance man for the T.H. & B. Railway, was instantly killed at Dundas yesterday after- noon when his gasoline jigger crashed into a battery car. The victim was thrown 75. feet in the air and was dead when picked, il LAND SET ASDE FOR GROWING VEGTABLES FOR RELIEF PURPOSES JUSTICE ORDE DIES IN TORONTO Hydro Inquiry Unfinished as Commissioner Passes Away il Toronto, Aug. 2.--Afler a gal- lant struggle lasting many weeks to throw off an {illness believel brought on largely by overwork Hon. John F. Orde, justice of the Court of Appeal of the Suprem? Court of Ontario, died at 8 o'clocx last evening at his home, 268 Pgplar Plains Road, He was io his 63rd year. In poor health for several years past, His Lordship was taken seriously {ll almost im- mediately following his adjourn- ment of his royal commissi.n inquiry into Hydro matters in the early part of June. An extraor- #nary stamina, coupled with # dogged determination to over come the sickness, enabled His Lordship to resist for many weeks the full effects of his af- fliction, High hopes were enter- tained for his recovery, but fears became grave slightly over a week ago, when pneumonia arose to complicate his cond'- tion. Arrangements were being made last night to hold funeral ser- vices tomorrow afternoon at Grace-Church-on-the-Hill. The funeral wil] be quiet and of a private nature, it was indicatel by relatives, in compliance with His Lordship's wishes, His Lordship"s abilities and standing were reflected last year when he was persistently report- ed as a possible choice to fil] the vacancy on the roster of the Su- preme Court of Canada. Earnest, considerate, and noted for his amiable efforts fully to under- stand pleadings before him, he was highly admired alike by his colleagues on. the bench and members of the legal profession. It will be recalled that Mr. Justice Orde took up the onerous duties as Commissioner in the "Hydro Inquiry" where adjourn- ment of the proceedings had been made necessary by the prior ill- ness of Mr, Justice Middleton. He completed the taking of evi dence, but illness intervening. was unable to make his repor'. It was stated recently that His Lordship would be unable t» transact any judicial business un- til possibly the new year, and it was intimated that, in the in- terim, he might issue a formal statement giving his findings and decisions--leaving the full repost to a later date. But the end has come, in the midst of life and responsiblities! Premier Henry was unable io say what action wouid be taken (Continued on page 3) FRANGO-BELGIAN TREATY SIGNED New Trade Agreement Will Hurt Business With Other Nations (By The Canadian Press) Paris, Aug. 2.--Fureign busi- mess interests face the loss of millions of dollars worth of trade with France as a result of a trea- ty just signed by France and Bel- glum, The new Franco-Belgium pact, signed yesterday and which be- comes effective next Monday, waives for Belgium the import tax of four percent. on semi- finished goods om certain classes. and the six percent. tax on finish- ed goods. These classifications in- clude ropper, zin¢, hides, skins, office equipment and numerous First of Series of Canning Bees Held Yesterday, When Over 300 Cans of Beans Were Put Up VOLUNTARY WORK IS BEING DONE Fruit and Vegetable to be Distributed by Oshawa Missionary College in Co-operation With City and: Township A large scale plan of relief o1- ganization, to assist in giving relief to the unemployed of Oshawa and Harmony during the coming fall and winter, has been undertaken at the Oshawa Missionary College, and is now in full swing. Yesterday saw the start of one of the phases of this venture in the form of a can- ning bee, at which a part of some twenty men and women, volunteer workers, canned over 300 cans of string beans. These beans had been grown on a plot of land, some eight acres in extent, which has been set apart entirely for the growing of crops to be given away in relief work. Yesterday's canning bee was the first of a series which is being organized, at which it is expected that hundreds of cans of fruit and vegetables will be put up. The dis- tribution of these will be handled through a special relief organiza- tion, sponsored by Prof. V. E. Laf- ferty of the Oshawa Missionary College, which will work in close co-operation with the official relief bodies of the city of Oshawa and the township of East Whitby in handing out supplies to ncedy fami. lies. All the vegetables and fruit to be distributed are being grown on the special plot on the College Farm, The plowing was contributed by Harold Lofthouse, the' farm man- ager, while the plot has been cul- tivated and tilled by the woodworke ing plant crew, under the leadership of Prof. E. V. Lafferty. All kinds of stable vegetables are being grown, and the crops are coming along splendidly, and should make a very valuabde contribution to the supplies available for relief pur- poses next fall and winter. Prof. Lafferty is taking the initiative in working out the plans, which call for further canning bees as supplies become available, and for the pro- per storage of the vegetables to be distributed as required. Tn addition to the work which has been done for relief purposes, Prof. Claude M. Degering of the College states that Miss Hills, the college matron, has already put up over 1,000 cans of fruit and veget- ables for student consumption dus- ing next term. Noted Golfers Were At Oshawa Course Three of Ontariv's outstanding golfers paid a visit to the Oshawa Golf Course in the course of the week-end, and played around with Jack Roberts, the club profes- sional. They were F. Hoblitzel, P. Farley and Jack Cameron, golfers who have taken a prom- inent part in championship tour- mnaments. Mr. Hoblitzel had the best card, going around in 69, while Mr, Farley had a 70, Mr. Cameron, a 72 and Mr. Roberts, a 75. A large gallery of club mem- bers followed the players around the course, and were delightea with the splendid exhibition A of golf 'by the visiting players. FIRE IN THEATRE New London, Conn, Aug. 2-- Firemen fought a stubborn three alarm blaze in the Fru: ins motion pitcure theatre here at noon today. An gsudience of 600 persons made their way from the the building under direction of police and fire- other articles. men, CANADA NEGOTIATING WITH IRISH FREE STATE FOR WHEAT PURCHASE Ottawa, Aug. 2--Canada and the Irish Free State are said to be near ing agreement upon a potential new trade treaty. The Canadian-Free state discus- sions at the moment centre upon guaranteed purchase by the Trish Free State Government annually of the bulk of the Free State's wheat requirements, in return for Cana- dian ' trade preferences in respect of woollen and linen cloth. Other Dominions Negotiate Australia and South Africa have Been participants with Canada in trade overtures to the Free State, but only from the standpoint of rounding out the four-cornered trade deal into separate pacts. Aus- tralia stands to get a similar agree- \ ment to that potentially offered Canada--a guaranteed purchase of wheat. South 'Africa, in return for an Irish Free State -market for clothes and whiskey, stands to get the Irish Free State marker fot fresh fruits, The background for the Irish Free State's separate wheat deal ings with Canada and Australia is the present Anglo-Irish trade dis ute. Russian and Argentine wheat s available to the Free State through big English houses, and the Irish, according to yesterday': understanding, are eager to ke their wheat deals direct with Can. ada and Australia. Canada, it ic understood, is offered a 1 r wheat purchase guarantee than Australia,