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Cr RR I tee. SIN" 3 Atm Sot THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1932 ' Buy in Oshawa Stores For cney RIGHT TO DEPORT IS CHALLENGED C4 (Continued from Bade 1) . Wednesday, August 24, 1932, re: spectfully petitfons your . honor- able body to very seriously re- consider the decision made al vour last meeting, asking for the deportation of all unnaturalized aliens as aforesaid, and we, in making this request, pledge our- selves to do all in our power to assist in alleviating the situation which exists among the unmatur- alized Ukrainian of the city who are in distress. "Signed on behalf of the peti- tioners in attendance at the meet. ing:" Seeking Way Out In opening the proceedings Walter Zielinsky, Vice-President of the Ukrainian Central Com- mittee of Associated Organiza- tions of Oshawa, who occupied the chair, explained the reasons for the meeting as being to dis- cuss the recently adopted policy of the City Council regarding de- portation. "We are here to have a few responsible and well-in- formed people direct us how to find a way out of the position in which we are placed." said Mr. Zielinsky who spoke in the Eng- lish language throughout the en- tire meeting. Dr. T. E. Kaiser The first speaker was Dr. T. E. Kaiser who referred to the fact that he had heard of a "consider- able feeling of unrest being creat- ed' through the action of coun- cil. "I understand that there is a feeling of indignation, if I may use the word," said Dr. Kaiser, "and that you are here to-night to express yourselves. Generally speaking I am not in sympathy with indignation meetings, but in this instance, when there are a number of people who, through no fault of their own, are not in a position to maintain themselves and their families and as a result are faced with drastic comse- quences it becomes a different matter." ; Dr. Kaiser touched on the mat- ter of what the law says regard- ing deportation of aliens stress- ing his opinion that "each indi- vidual must be taken individually. The law says that, for certain of. fenses, the Government 'may' de- port aliens, also if they becomes 'a public charge.' If you 'have re- ceived assistance from the com- munity to tide you over a period of unemployment is that becom- ing a public charge? Some people say "yes", but they do not kmow what they are talking about. Cites Former Conditions "The Government of to-day, or the Government of any day in this Dominion has ever acted on that principle," said Dr. Kaiser who re- ferred to somewhat similar condi- tions which had arisen in Oshawa during his own term of office as Mayor when the Laurier Govern- ment was in power at Ottawa. "At that time four or five were sent back but every man in the city of Oshawa was given two chances to go to work by myself as mayor before any recommendation was sent to the Government re- garding deportation and even then the Government gave him a third chance. These men were deporten not because we had to support them but because they were absolutely determined that they would not fit themselves into conditions as they exist in Canada. Opposes Club Method "I am unalterably opposed to holding any kind of club over a man because he is not a British subject, or saying that he must be- come a British subject," said- Dr. Kaiser who added "the matter of naturalization must be one for each individual to consider and one for his own determination. "I am opposed to taking any one class of people and dealing with them en bloc: taking action to re- move them. It has never been done and I do not think it ever will be done. . "There is not a Government in Canada to-day, and there never was a Government in Canada that would remove 2a man for such ap 'offense' as receiving a little help from a muicipality to tide him over a per- jod of unemployment. . ' Would Go to Ottawa "If any such proposition was seri- ously promulgated T would be the first man to go to Ottawa and say no, I would ask Mr, Sinclair (who was on the platform) and Mr, Moore (who was standing at "the back of the hall having arrived late) to go with me, and they would go, and we would say no deportations from this city for such matters. " Have No Fear "Do not worry about this matter, Do not worry about the city coun- cil. T am against criticisms of the council, they have big difficulties to face and do their best, I am con- vinced. You might form a little committee and go and talk this mat- ter over with tiem. I believe the members of council cap always. be depended upon to do what is right and just. "You can rely on this", said Dr, Kaiser in closing, "there will be no movements en bloc of any people out of this city, or any city in Can- ada. You need not fear amy de- portations without greater cause than that you have received a lit- tle assistance to tide youover a dif- ficult period." bre : Ald. L, S. Hyman Ald. Louis Hyman, in-'addressinz the meeting, explained just what the City Council had done, reading the resolution which had been formally adopted af the last mieeting of the civic governing body. "This resolution is pretty broad," said Ald. Hyman," and caused a number of vou to 'fear the conse- quences, but only those who have less than five yea actual residence in Canada are vitally interested. No List Ready "Only to-day I saw the city relief officer regarding this matter in or- der to try and find out how many families might actually be affected. Miss Farncomb told me that the relief department has not yet been instructed to prepare any list. There was a list made out on January 1, showing twenty-five families. Of this number te,, of them showed the husband to have over five years residence 1 Canada while the wife and children had less than five years. ip this country. The family, therefore, would be liable to de- portation but the husband would not Surely no sane Government would ever consider the separation of a family in such a manner. "That leaves fifteen families which might be affected. Of this number some have ceased to be in receipt of relief since the list was prepared, while some have pow completed the five-year period of residence, "I am quite satisfied in my own mind that vou could not find more than eight or nine families who might be vitally intergsted. in this policy adopted by counicl," said Ald Hyman, He referred to the reason for the adoption of such a policy as "a fin- ancial one", and with the half-vear- ly statement of the City Treasurer in his hand explained the position of the city. Will Have No Deficit "At the end of the first halt vear the city had expended only a little more than half the a 1t placed i, its budget for supplying food under relief", said Ald. Hyman "But, now and in the future, have been informed that we will only be required to defray the cost of twenty per cent of the total outlay instead of one-third so th; we will have no deficit on count at the end of the less conditions get ot this ac- year un- worse, ! "We will have no defich the end of the vear on fue! account either. We have snent more than half the amount i, the budget true hut J: March are the worst 1 vear for this expenditure Will Seek Rencinding Ald. Hyrar it is f the suggested that the Buy at the Dominion Clothing Co. 68 KING ST. WEST PHONE 2141 During Community Days To every customer making a $10.00 purchase and over during Community Days Sale, we will give away Free one Club Bag. BOYS' BRACES .......... Boys' GOLF HOSE, reg. 50c 29c Men's SOLID LEATHER OXFORDS, reg. $3.95 .... $1.95 Men's NAVY BLUE SERGE SUITS, Indigo Dye, 2 pair pants. Reg. all i Men's and Boys' POLO SHIRTS oath .i.cooooininiis Boys' TWEED CAPS .......... Boys' TWEED SUITS, 2 Pair Pants SILK Boys' STOCKINGS, all sizes. for | Do | we | tremendously | and | $27.50 $1 1. 50 Reg. 35¢ - minion Clothing Co. PHONE 2141 --_-- sss ps 68 KING ST. WEST "The law defines those who may be deported very clearly" said Mr. Sinclair. "It is not possible to have a Canadian citizen deported or any person who has been in Canada over five years. "There are certain offences against the law for which pcople may be deported whose residence in Canada has been for a lesser period than five years. I need not go into 'these offences, they are heinous and just as hateful to you as they are to other good citizens. Then the law goes on to sav 'or has become a professional beggar' or 'has become a public charge, an inmate of prison, jail, or insane asylum. Not Public Charges "Does the taking of a little bit of food from the municipality con- stitute Hecoming a 'public charge?' I submit, as a lawyer, it does not. It does not compare at all with the other 'offences' in the Act for which any person becomes liable to de- portation... I am quite satisfied that the present, or any other govern- ment, would never interpret the Act that way," said Mr. Sinclair, "and T dm also satisfied that every man and woman here in this hall to-night would go to work tomor- row morning if work was available, "A 'public charge' is a man or woman who, wilfully and inten- tionally, places themselves in that position and is determined to live by the efforts of other people," said Mr. Sinclair whose views on legal matters and the interpretation of the law bears considerable weight. Speaking as a lawyer; fherefare, | say that the fear of deportation may be removed from your minds. You are not a 'public charge' within the meaning of the Act simply through them to have neeting authorize a formal petition {Ing upon pirit of British fair be regularly presented to the |in the ity Council stating "if such a peti- and conduct themselves | ly, not being lead play | meeting of council, endeavour | launch a motion to have the former | munity. | resolution rescinded." | W. E. N. Sinclair Explains Law { Rev. L. Standret | W. EN. Sinclair. KC Rev. L. Standret spoke some | stated that he poke : [length in the Ukrainian language | and had "taken some time today in | explaining more fully to the audi- [order to look uf law govern- | ence what the English speaking | ing deportation and similar mat- {men had previously said and urg- ters." at the confidence | according- away by agitators to {and irresponsible men in the com- MLA, "as a lawyer," taking assistance, as a temporary measure, from the municipality, "1 came purposely to ex- plain this Act and 1 am satisfied that. when the City Council takes | legal advice on the matter, as it-un | doubtedly will before action is taken, | that will be the same as mine is to you. Favors Co-Operation "I am satisfied that you people are living from day to day in this { period of depression, as we all are, in the hope that times will soon get better. All I can say is hope on and trust on : "You must not act in any spirit-of indignation but in a spirit of ¢b- here advice Guaranteed Goodwill Used Carr CALL 915916 . : WASHING ® GREASING ® IGNITION ® SIMONIZING * CAR RE-DUCOED GENERAL REPAIRS satisfied that when City Council has analysed this operation and 1 am question mgre thoroughly, and has realized hog you people are trying to carry omy that the resolution on this policy will be rescinded," said Mr. Sinclair. Ww, himself as "very pleased with what Dr. Kaiser had said." "We night religious teachers of wid different faiths all actuated by o motive. We have Dr. Kaiser, M Sinclair and myself, of widely di ferent political views, all actuat (Continued on page 12) W. H. Moore, M.P. H. Moore, M.P., expressed have on the platform to- OSHAWA MERCHANT COMMUNITY COME TO OSH 4 FRIDAY and SATURDAY WA THIS