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Montreal, Aug. 5. Lord Athelstan entertained the Imperial Press Conference dele The phrase is a pretty one.gates to dinner. The company included the Lient.-Governor and thef almost as pretty, and almost as Premier of Quebec and other prominent people.
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Lord Athelstan believed the Conference would develop into * nature; the possibility of gaining great world conference. something for nothing. It The United States guests happily replied to the toast of the epitomises, in its short compass, most of the bases of the indus-visitors from there. trial unrest, which is slowly reaching a climax in this and
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The ceremony of conferring the degree of Doctor of Laws of McGill University on Lord Bart.ham, Sir Brittain Ward Jackson, ste, The particular proposal which was performed at a public convocation.
General Sir Arthur Currie, the Principal, presiding, said it was |has brought this phrase into PTC-
minence during the last few days peculiarly fitting that McGill should be the first University in Canada is in its way a triumph of ax-to recognise the value of the Empire Press in this particular way tremist futility. Certainly it is because by the nature of its position it had come to be recognised in every way a triomph of 23 probably the most imperial aniversity in the Dominions Overseas andacity.
and its students were drawn from all quarters of the globe.
The
If a Trade Union Congress can L'niversity greeted enthusiatiscally the Imperial Press and seized the be found to agree with it, de-opportunity thus afforded of associating its efforts and aims for the mands are to be made that, for development of character and the proper conception of citizenship the future. 20 per cent of every within the Empire.
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man's income shall be pooled. Lord Burnham said the universities of to-day were raising the and that the resultant amount ideals of mankind and he honed they would raise the ideals to shall be divided equally between National and Imperial plane as real things which counted to-day. He every man, woman, and child in hoped our universities would lead the various nations and the British- the country, thus giving them, on Empire in the path of progress. It is to the universities we must a careful estimate, the sum of trust for light and leading for the future, which I feel sure is in store|
shillings per week each, for the Empire with the gradual advance of men and women of the "irrespective of earning power." British Dominions, so that they may reach the highest plane of With the effects of the proposal knowledge and effelency as citizens of what is destined to be, with itself it is almost needless to deal. the glories of a great war behind us, the greatest commonwealth eff They are so obvious. So also is free nations the world has ever known.” the motive which is behind it. Wages have been pushed to a point which even the extremist
Formally inaugurating the second meeting of the Press Confer-}- has been forced to recognise is ence, in the presence of prominent Canadians, including the Govern perilously close to the economic ment and Opposition leaders, the Duke of Devonshire hoped the limit, beyond which they cannot delegates during their visit would see something of the spirit which go without catastrophe to the in peace the war bad placed Canada and of her proud position. worker and to the country. But the spoliation of the rich hoped the tour would convince the delegates of Canada's capacity to must go on; and this is the new valuably contribute to the supply of paper. He was convinced the process which is to supersede the Pressmen of the Empire would meet their responsibilities in prepar- ing the way for brighter times. The Premier and Leader of the Opposition endorsed the Governor-General's remarka
old one.
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Ottawa, Aug. 6.
Ollawa. Aug. 6.
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RICH TO SHARE-AND PAY. It stands to reason that the working man with a good large family stands to gain a good dea? of immediate benefit by the pro-
Sir Roderick Jones, the chairman of Reuter's La supported the posal. If he has a wife and three children, then be will receive two resolution. He recommended the appointment of a small committee pounds a week out of this nation to take up in London with the cable companies and authorities the alised fund in respect of them, question of extended cable facilities and reduced rates.
After farther discussion. it was decided to re-draft the re- and will lose twenty per cent.- that is, one-fifth of his income.solation in terms of the various motions submitted for consideration Unless, therefore, he is earning at 10-morrow's 3233IVO,
Mr. Crosbie Roles of Ceylon presented a resolution declaring ten poutds a week, be will be in pocket to some extent, even over that the Empire and the world should be provided with the advan- his wife and children alone, and tages of wireless telegraphic and telephonic communication. will also have ten shillings added Mr. Makepeace of Singapore supported the motion which was to his income in respect of him- unanimously adopted. self-all irrespective of earning
'Ottawa. Aug. 5.
After the Duke of Devonshire's speech and the reply of Lord Burnham, the Conference proceeded to business. Mr. Robert Donald moved a resolution urging the necessity to increase cable communi- cations and reduce rates for news messages.
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A message from the King said the gathering marked a fresh The rich man, on the contrary, Jepoch in the history of journalism and it was a most important deve- if he is similarly situated, will be lopment of the first conference of 1909. He hoped its efforts would be granted the same two pounds, but crowned with success and lead to beneficent results. the fifth part of bis income which Mr. Lloyd George in a message said he believed the conference be must part with will be vastly would prove a powerful factor for the continued welfare and pros more than he receives. The perity of the Empire. wealthy. in other words, will be Lord Milner sent greetings and rejoiced that United Statesised that the different races should be kept apart as far as possible in forced to subsidiss the workers;!newspaper representatives would meet the Empire delegates. to pay them wages irrespective of earning power."
London, Aug. 7. 7 In the House of Commons replying to Sir Owen Thomas, Lt-Col Amery confirmed the report that the scheme of the Government for a deepwater wharf at Kilindib had been approved. Speciications were reing prepared. Mr. Amery added that close consideration was being given to town planning in the Kenia colons. Sanitary experts ad- planning towns. Indiana and ratives would be given sample accom- Lords Northclife and Ridde!! also sent messages, the former sa-modation in their part of the town. ing: "We must have more and cheaper direct communication.”
An income tax of this kind Lord Burcham, who is chairman of the delegation, expressed cannot fail to have the most pro-gratification at the presence of publishers and editors from the found influence on the industries
of the country. Already. Excess Profits Tax and Income Tax between them are steadily dis-
United States.
IN THE CRIMEA.
VISCOUNT BUXTON HONOURED,
London, Ang. 5. It is officially stated that H. M. the King has appointed Viscount Buxton to be Chancellor of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.
ill-health.
couraging those who would like General Wrangel in the Crimea appears to be giving the Red in succession to Lord Lansdowne, who has resigned on grounds of to go ahead and produce those cries an unpleasant time. according to a message rectired fron. things which we need. None of Constantinople. He has completely defeated the Red armies after these taxes would in any manner several days of heavy fighting, taking four thousand prisoners, 39 be relieved by the imposition of guns, 159 machineguns, four armoured trains and large quantities of
General Wrangel is pursuing the completely dis
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MALTA'S RELIGION.
RIOTING EN AMERICA.
St. Louis, Aug. 6. All that will happen is that
A riot broke out yesterday at West Frankfort, Illinois, where a saving of the part of those who
mob bent on avenging the murder of two boys set fire to the houses bare the most possibility of
of many Italians. Three persons are reported killed and many in- saving will be very materially
jured. reduced: and the accumulation
Troops have been ordered to the town of Denver where thirty of capital will be reduced accord-
London, Aug. T. ingly. Industrial prospects will Replying to the query of Mr. Inskip with reference to the demand people, including the Chief of Police and other policemen, have been injured. The riot here was between striking tramwaymen and be less and less encouraging: from Malta for recognition of the Roman Catholic religion as the strike breakers. Five cars were wrecked and the building of the employment will grow more and religion of Malta, L-Col. Amery declared, the House of Commons, "Denver Post" raided by the strikers who sadly damaged the printing more scarce as capital is dissipat-that the Government did not intend to vary the provision in the machines.
ed in the weekly expenditure of draft constitution giving full religious freedom. those who are receiving, “irre- spective of earning power," what should have been saved for the carrying on of industry; and prices will rise while employment falls.
LEAGUE OF NATION".
San Sebastion, Aug. 5.
A NOTABLE TERCENTENARY.
Washington, Aug. 5.
The Council of the League of Nations has decided that the. In- President Wilson has issued a proclamation requesting that ternational Financial Conference at Brussels be held in the last week December 21st be celebrated throughout the United States-the of September.. Thirty States, including Germany and Austria, will, tercentenary of the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers. He recommends participate. that the day be fittingly observed.
FIGHTING IN MESOPOTAMIA.
The invitation to the latter is tantamount to notice that WHERE IT LEADS.
they will be accepted as members of the League if they apply for ad- What is going to be the use of
mission. Each Government will be asked to present a balance sheet such so artificial increase of
and renounce further issues of paper money. A commission of ex- working-class incomes? How can
perts will attempt to arrive at an equitable arrangement of exchange it benefit anyone to receive a few
a few. in- What we all need at this time with Germany, and Austria. The Council considered the finances of shillings per week more if, by ing power." True. reason of it, they ZID to disiduals do live without work, and what will do more for the the League which appears to be partly living on overdrafts from the lose opportunities of employ. but they are few compared to the worker than anything else, will bank. It is stated that the League's expenses are forty thousand
actually pounds à month, and these expenses are growing. ment and leave themselves with mass of work which must be done be concentration on their subsidy as sole income, in s in order that socisty may support earning as much as we can; on getting the highest wages because time of the rising prices which them. must inevitably follow such an Once the principle of advantage we have paid for them with the impost?
without work is admitted, then highest possible production. This The rich will suffer, and the downfall is certain, and the wages way lie low prices, good stand- poor infallibly will not gain. In-demands and hours demands we srds of living, and stability of comive to production will be de- have had during the last few employment. stroyed, both from the capitalist months hare taken us a good The other road that road end and from the working-class step on the way already. No which leads to income "irrespec end. The one will not work to longer is work value consideredtive of earning power" leads only make subsidy for the other classes, to be the criterion of wages or to ruin, because expenditure the other will not work whilst it profits. The utmost that can be without production is not only but a dire can receive some sort of a living extorted from the lesat possible logically imposible, 1 “irrespective of earning power
is our criterion now and offence cagxinst, the #proposal is but the lar lawn by which,
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been ignoring the f
London, Aug. 5. In the House of Contmans,-Mr. Churchill said that the column attacked by the Arabs on Hill A had been sent out to prevent the spread of disaffection northward. It was attacked while returning. The losses in addition to the casualties included one field gus, seven sammunition waggons, twelve Lewis guns, and eighty-nine transport arts.. Though it ought not to be assumed that all missing have been killed, possibly many of the casualties were from heat.
Replying to Colonel Wedgwood whoaked was ambushed, M. Churchill aid it appeared to i by pressed home attack on the rearguard of the re