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‘usnop WSULLIVAN AT SUM- '* MERFIELD

T}; Wednesday evening, the 2211c! '55,‘. p15 Excellency, Rev. J. A. O- mmvm, Bishop cf Charlottetown, 111s first ofllciai visit to Sum- pgrfield parish, and was warmly "loomed by the parish priest, Rev. fmyicis lilac-Donald and the con- ;, goion. 0n behalf of the parish, 3,, bLlLtllEW White read" an ad- “; o: welcome to which the Bis- M, most graciously replied. This myougwod‘ by Benediction of the pd Blessed Sacrament. Thursday morning, 30 cm- mrtos were presented to the Bishop 1o; confirmation. Hymns were pgonlngly rendered by the Girls’ choir during the Bishop's Mass and confirmation. v "following is the address of wel- toum- < _ July 22, 1931 ltev. J. A. O‘Sullivan, _ Bishop of Charlottetown. Your Excellency :— ‘ The past year of 1930 has cast its dart of sorrow through the hearts of tho people of this pro- vincc when the whole Island mourned the loss of such a. distin- guished servant of God as the late lamented Bishop OIJear-y and peo- plebf all creeds hnllow the memory of one-whom we now pray is reap- ing thte reward of u happy and holy clcrlii v. ‘filie year of 1931 unfolded the Iidipgu oi a newly consecrated suc- team to curry on the arduous du- ties of Christ in this Diocese. So tit evening, it is v/ith mingled feel- 1w 0f joy and lovc, we assemble Wiilnvey to you a. cordial and iguty weicnmo to our parish on lliis, your initial visit as the newly zgvaccntted Bishop of Charlotte- Ill.

riuihteico flame which abounds fiat: hfllrtfl, ignited by the holy bonds oi faith and the spirit of Christian fortitude which should be qlgdown through the coming years

- Nib in your humble entreaties for Efliflily int..cession, and help us b‘ ‘drk out that one great problem, salvation of our immortal souls, ltd attain the reward which awaits who shall merit thaficrown. Your Excellency, we do not wish ; ‘M39111 You long, but we sincerely ‘Jldhmit-‘Sily Wish to convey to you, 0! welcome this eve-ning, at the v ‘PM 0! your holy mission amongst g‘ m“ “'9 519M111! hope and pray F‘ W" mi!’ be spared long, and “E1991 slant you good healtc in Wmins years to enable you to ‘immuni- fulfill you: holy and ‘tied duties. We can assure you m m!!!’ prayers and sacrifices w be offered up by the parishion- LW! 8t. James’ Church to lighten Jlwilflnaibliity and overwhelming ‘Cullen which your sacred ofllca ex-

hslanod on behalf of rm parish- m of St. James’ Church, Sum- IprficIdL-E, Y -*'-——i-—--_. Eluvanncorvrn 0mm rlcrunn or asrsv itoss 1nd. Aug. s-(u. 5;“ 41m dncuerrtotypo, bclievvd h "is only ellltlng original like- “ 39W Roll. maker of the mm"! flu. is owned by “h” VHMb. who lives here. '°::°:1h1I-ln1ly.accordlna to tut a relic, is dimctly fig.-

‘PM from Betsy no". WW9 whirled that the d5. m m. about 10o yam old, sad: by D. A. Roll. a relative “W! in Cincinati, whila Betsy I "T9118 near than. rt vm first “u” Nllclsion oi Abigail Ron, l. ‘ha, “hi0- Bhmwfth hrhuc- . Wmtoafarmnearlltvlr- ml iota: to Ivcnlvilla.

i forth. The Deputy Gcvemor-Gcn-

"m" "1811. will enable us to com- -

Wllieartiest and holiest thoughts

THRONE SPEECH’ Continued from page 1

___.._-i-_-___-..,__i lace, burnished sccbbards and bril- liant uniforms Their clanking spurs sounded a ‘cal note when they trooped into the Chamber. Immed- iately after the arrival of the De- puty Governor-General, and his re- tinuc, the gentleman usher oi the black rod attired in knee breechcs and lace trimmed velvet jacket, was dospatched to the House of‘ Com- mons to summon tile members to" the prorogatmn exercises. This is one cf the oldest ceremonies in Bri- fish constitutional practice and was completed with the "knocking on rho door," of the loo/ai- ‘house and time licnnrcd approaches and res- purists.

Royal assent was given to a long list of bills passed by the two Houses. The Speech from the ‘throne was read, first in English, then in French; The guns boomed

eral was removed iron: the Cham- ber. Inspection of the Guard oi Honor followed. The guns boomed again and in their smoke was writ- ten the last act of the second session of the l7th Parliament of Canada.

SPEECH FROM THRONE

Thctext of the Speech from the Throne read by His Excellency the Administrator. Mr. Justice Duff, at prorogaticn oi Parliament this af- ternoon is as follows.“

"Honourable Niembers oi the Senate; members of the House of Commons; I desire to thank you for the diligence and efficiency with which you have discharged your duti during the presentsession oi Parliament. The development of Canadian industry and agriculture has been further promoted through the measures you have enacted. A .ta.rlff board has been created, one of the functions of which will be t0 aid in the stabilization of trade and the establishment of an equit- able relationshlp between the costs of production and consumption.

The changes provided for in the system of government acting will, it is believed, make for greater sim- plicity and more effective control over the financesmf the country. The measures granting assistance to the wheat producer, and for the distribution of coal, will do much to assist those industries. Among other important measures enacted were bills respecting copyright Can- adian National Railway Company pensions, soldiers settlement, cori- solldated revenue and audit, voca- tional education, the royal Canad- ian mint, old age pensions. Approv- al has been given the proposed measure of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to be known as the Statute of Westminster and His Majesty the King has been humbly petitioned to cause it to be laid before that Parliament.

Prior to such approval being giv- en, delegates of my government and of all the provinces ‘of Canada at the invitation oi my Prime Minis- ter met at Ottawa and prayed for insertion‘ in the proposed measure a clause defining the rights of the Dominion and provinces in respect to its provisions. The commercial agreement negotiated with the Commonwealth oi Australia and ratified by Parliament will, I con- fidently believe, be of advantage to both of our countries. This agree- ment n-hilesfs the desire of my Governn "t to enter into similar trade agi ‘lEIItS with other. parts of the Em,

The Imp. Economic Confer- ence adjourrecl last November to reassemble at Ottawa during the latter part of the current year has been postponed because of circum- stances which prevented the repre- sentation at the conference of all the Dominions oi the lilmpirv. It is confidently believed that wllvn this conference reassemblm, an Empire trade ag-lecment of advantage "to nil its parts may be consummated The conversion loan of 193i. through which there was reinvested in se- curities of the Dominion of Canada a sum 0f approximately six hun- dred and frrty million dollars, af- fords striking proof of the confid- ence of the general public in the financial strength oi the country. As a result oi the Parliamentary inquiry into the operations of the Besuhamois power corporations. measures have been enacted to ce- rure the public interest against ‘ "il exploitation of our natural r. =3 and to safeguard the rights of bona fido investors.

Since you entered upon the duties oi the session the world-wide de- pression in economic conditions has grown more acute, and the conse- quent state of unemployment and distress in many parts oi the coun- try his been intensified through the partial failure of tho wheat croP of Western Canada. ‘lb augment ex- isting relief measures, the Govern- cr-in-Uotlncil has been empowered‘ to tcka the necessary action to-

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western culinulul (K | N]; A a A m

OVER WEEK IND-Bevan drunks were arrested in Bummer-side over the week end, four oi them were out of town fellows and forfeited their bail oi 810 each. The morning session of the police court w” up. en up with four assault cues brought by some girls against cer- tain Young men. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate dismissed three of them and fined the other

SCOTIA, PRAISES GRAVELLED ROADS-Mr. Percy Summersidc has just returned from

an enjoyable trip through Nova

Scniia and Cape Breton. He was accompanied by Mrs. Tanton and

their daughter, Miss Vera. Mr- Tan-

ton, who has travelled extensively.

says that the gravelied roads of

Nova Scotia are a pleasure to trav-

el on. The gravel is not put down

just in patches but spread evenly

all along the road. The roads are

looked after keeps them smooth. In the opin- ion oi Mr. Tahton a well kept gravellcd road is better than con- crete. Mr. Tanton enjoyed the rug- ged scenery oi Cape Breton and was delighted with his trip. Miss Vera Tanton who spent her vacat- ion with her parents returned to Toronto on Saturday-S.

ton, Moss, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. s. E. Cannon of Summerside. He expects to return on Thursday. Miss Amanda Cannon who is hav- ing her vacation spent a ‘pleasant week with her slsW-r. Mrs. Sherren of Crapaud-S. i

Phee, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jar- vis, East Baltic, on June 10th, at the advanced age of 79 years, cast a. sad gloom over the neighborhood. The deceased, who had been in fail- ing health during the last year, took suddenly ill a few weeks previous to his death, which terminated in his death. He was attended in his illness by his Pastor, Rev. R. J. McDonald, who administered to him the last rites of the Holy Catholic Church, of which be was a. true and consistent mem- ber. ' was very highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his ac- quaintance. He endeared himself to the people of the vicinity in which he lived, by his charitable and neighbourly disposition. been twice married, both wives pre- deceased him some years ago.

sons, Joseph, Victor, Sextus and Daniel, of Boston, Mass, and Neil, of North Lake, and one daughter,

Church was largely attended. A Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated by his Pastor, Rev. R. J. McDonald. The pail bearers were Edward Mossey, D. J. Campbell, Neil J. McDonald, Ray- mond McPhee, Robert Dixon and John J. Ryan.

provide the maximum of employ- merit and to aid, by such means a8 may be deemed expedient the rc- covery from the adverse conditions arising primarily from the crop failure.

America, following the generous and constructive action of the President of the United States of America which Canada wholeheart- edly endorses, are unitediy striving for the re-estabiishment oi better world conditions. Towards purpose we may now effectively contribute, by steadfastly bending ourselves to the Canada from the consequences of this universal state of economic de- pression and of the particular mis- fortune which has befallen the West, so that this country may be ready to take its place in the foru- frcnt of the world's recovery-

mons, I thank you for the provision you have made for the public cerv- ice.’ Senate, members oi the I-Iouao of Commons, I join with you in lym- pathy for those upon whom the present conditions bear moot heav- ily u our burden is lass than that of other countries. co have we no a nation the greater duty to aid the unfortunate among our citizens.

mon good. It is the crowning proof of the unasocilabie unity of the Canadian people. Thou troubled times will pus, for adversity is pow- erless against the will of Canada m regain the happiness and proc- pcrity which are if: birthright. In! divine Providence HUI Ind guide omimrtoundannmotm m inallnvr him-

THI£_L.'I {AR l.( )'l"l‘I'Z'l‘U\VN ISUA R DIAN

"SEVEN DRUNK! ARRESTED

0N DEFENSIVE

Promised Enforcement

Of Prohibition Act A Shameful Betrayal

I ! I

RE BAIIHARNUIS

Continued from DIS! 1

PTHIS nncnansa wovnn

Says He Gave No Di- IN THE FUTURE. Here are

rections To Anyone Regardign C a m -

t5 and costs. In the afternoon the -

three drunks were tried, two being palgn Funds‘ f 400

nhea- s20 and costs and the other ° a W“ I" ""9 W” one $15 and costs-S. wumuln )

OTTAWA, out. Aug. ii-Immed- lately before the House of C- mmons closed its final sitting of the pres- ent session, Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, leader of the opposition, rose on a question of privilege to com- plain against a. newspaper report. Mr. King: “Before we proceed further, there is a matter of per- sonal privilege to which I wish to speak."

Mr. Bennett: "Would my Right Hon. friend rather speak now or at a later stage."

Mr. Mackenzie King: "I would rathen take up the matter now, be- cause this is the first opportunity I have had with the Speaker in the chair, and I feel that the matter is important. I have in my hand a copy of the Toronto Mail and Em- ' plre oi Saturday, AugustJ, which carries the following headline across the front page, "Bennett says King told Senator Haydon get the money" A little further down the page there is a. sub heading "go and get money," under which ap- pears the following; “Thrusting an accusing, quivering forefinger di- rectly at Mr. King Mr. Bennett de- clared iri searing phrases that the former Premier had said to -hi.s friend, Senator Haydon, “go and get money." and that Senator Hay- don had promptly gone and got it from Bcauharnois.

"The moment I saw this paper, Mr. Speaker, I read through the speech made by the Prime Minister of which this purports to be a. re- production and from which it is to be assumed the headings have been drawn- May I say that I could nee nothing in the speech made by the Prime Minister from beginning to close or in any speech made by the Right Hon. gentleman at any time in "this House which justified the heading appearing there or the statement I have read. The Prime Minister is in this House of Com- mons in front of me at the moment, and I should like him to say whether he ever made any state- ment of the kind. I know very well

—DELIGHTED WITH NOVA

Tanton of

the number of drunks was

“From 1902 up to I926,

continuously, which

FREE RUM.

bered 148.

—Dr. B. St. J. Bimkston of Bos-

F. O.

In 1927, convictions for

JOHN J. MCPHEE numbered 24‘

The death of the late John J. Mc-.

FOR 1931, UP TO JULY —AN UNPRECEDENTED

‘mm “B” m“ ADMINISTRATION SINCE

CAN THEY EXPECT HANDS OF THE PEOPLE

The deceased was a. man who

BE EVEN MORE MARKED the figures for previous years,

as given in the Patriot of June 18, 1927: “During the period of license, from I877 to 1880 inclusive, the convictions were 1,600, or on an average

they amounted to 737.

“Under the Canada Temperance Act and Liquor Regulation Act, from 1881 to I900 inclusive, I9 years, the average was about 250 a year; and during that time the Liquor Regulation Act was in force for five years, and in every year of the Liquor Regulation Act

above the average.

“During part of 1901, Prohibition came info effect and the amount of drunks for the year was only 200.

under Prohibition, the aver-

age fell to 170 a year. In the year 1918, when the Pro- hlblfion Act was consolidated and amended, the num- ber of drunks was only 88. Last year the number was 127, and the year before 131.”

How has the Lea Government fulfilled its solemn- promises to the temperance people? INSTEAD OF A FUR- THER DECREASE IN CONVICTIONS FOR DRUNK- ENNESS, THE POLICE COURT RECORDS FOR CHAR- LOTTETOWN AND SUMMERSIDE SHOW THAT DRUNKENNESS HAS INCREASED T0 A GREATER EXTENT THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE THE DAYS OF

In 1926, the last full year of the Stewart administra- tion, convictions for drunkenness in Charlottetown num-

In 1927, election year, convictions numbered 163.

In 1928, the first full year of the Saunders-Lea Gov- ernment, they jumped to 300.

In 1929 there was a further increase to 324.

,IN 1930 A STILL FURTHER INCREASE T0 3ft‘.

During the present year the situation has become even more alarming. In the month of July alone there were 84 arrests, including 54 for drunkenness-THE LARGEST NUMBER RECORDED FOR ANY SINGLE MONTH IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF CHARLOTTETOWN.

What is the liquor situation in Summerside, as reveal- ed by the Police Court figures?

drunkenness in Summerside

In 1928, the first full year of the Saunders-Lea Gov- ernment, they increased to 62. In 1929, a further increase to 84. IN 1930, A STILL FURTHER INCREASE T0 96.

1ST, 'I‘HEY NUMBERED 52 INCREASE OVER» THE

FIRST HALF YEAR PERIOD.

On the Liberal organ’s own showing, therefore, and by the only statistical comparison available, DRUNKEN- NESS HAS INCREASED UNDER THE LEA GOVERN- MENT TO A GREATER EXTENT THAN UNDER ANY

THE CANADA TEMPER-

ANCE ACT CAME INTO EFFECT.

This is the sum and substance of Liberal “prohibition” administration, the net result of all the pledges and prom- ises given by Premier Lea and his colleagues in 1927.

ANY VERDICT AT THE BUT ONE OF CONDEMNA-

TION AND REPUDIATION?

that my Right Hon. friend will not say he made a statement of that kind. I am perfectly sure he would be the last person to do-so, and for any paper to print such a. heading and make such a statement repro- ducing a debate which occurred in this House of Commons, is to render itself open t0 anaction. {or criminal libel.

“Now, I want to remind my Rt.

W/itll Bring Over Two Coats Anfl Spinning Wheel

He had He leaves to mourn their loss, five

(Special to the Guardian)

Mary Margaret, (Mrs. Jarvis), of Hon. friend, of his own words on ‘BQMBA; India, A“; 3__when East Baltic. Friday, last. "By that 01111111118 d9‘ Mahatma Gandhi sails two weeks His funeral to St. Columbia's vice, to insinuate hypothetical con- hence ‘as a steel-age passenger for

ditions and draw hypothetical con- clusions, and then afford an oppor- tunity for his political friends to go out into the country and quoto them as indicating the true posi- tion of the Prime Minister of Can- nda."

Mr. Bennett: "Tiiis cannot be a question of privilege."

Mr. Mackenzie King: “So long as he held to insinuation and in- nuendos I remained silent. But had there been a direct statement of the character here ascribed to the Prime Minister, I certainly would immediately have taken exception to it. I am making this statement at the moment Mr. Speaker, first of all by way of correction, and in the second place to say again cm- phatlcally that at no time since I have been leader of a political par. ty have I given directions to anyone with respect to campaign iunds- I am making it for this reason, that 19 I'M)’ ,“ necessary for me if this kind of statement is repeated by any individual or any newspa- per in this country to consider whether I shell not immediately in- stitute actions for criminal libel, and I do not wish the party who Produces the statement to be able in raise in self defence the plea that when I had an opportunity in the Home of Commons, I had not tak- en advantage of it. first to correct what was false and state to the House what was true." ‘

Rt. Hon. R. B- Bennett (Prime minister): “It is not usual, on question of privilege to avail ane- celf oi the opportunity to make a lllccch. The Speaker has ruled that this is improper. Nor is it usual to make-throats against those who are not members of the House or those who are members. This is not ro- Clnfed ll a question of p.‘ ‘loge. On a question of privilege it is the right of every member to deny the accuracy of reports which have been mad: with respect to what is said in this Home. The Right Hon. gen- tlcmlifwu perfectly within his perfectly content to take his word fllllh in availing himself of the in thlt regard. Beyond that 1 can- oppwtunity to deny the accuracy M not go." The incident then closed.

the London Round Table Confer- ence, he will not even have a suit- case, a. toothbrush or a coat and hat. His only baggage will be two goats, a spinning wheel, a spare loin cloth and a. copy of ‘rhoreaub essay on “civil disobedience." 'I'lie goats given him by one of his numerous admirers, will supply the milk, which is his principal article of diet, throughout the three weeks 5i the voyage and during the con- ference at London. So that he will be in no danger of being swept ov- erboard while he sleeps on the third-class deck, the steamship corn puny will build a special guard rail around Gandhi's straw mattress.