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Could Canada Be Neutral‘?

. Canada's chief interest in the problem pre- sbhted by Ethiopia is to keep out of any war that it may bring about. There is agreement among the leaders of our various political parties that before Canada could declare war, Parliament wpuld have to be consulted. This procedure however, might not entirely solve tlle problem. Itiwould seem to be a simple thing for the Can- adian Government to announce that Canada is felnaining neutral in the event of another war which does not affect any of her interests. But in practice it might be (liifictllt. In the event of a""war in the next few years involving Great Britain, with Canada standing aloof, we should have to introduce a new kind of neutrality. To be neutral in the strict formal sense, it would be necessary for Canada to forbid the recruiting of ‘any belligerent on her soil. With some hundreds of thousands of Old Countrymen living here, with two-thirds of tlle population of British ancestry, and with 99 per cent. of it desiring passionately that victory should again crown British arms, the task of forcing a literal, rigid neutrality would be tremendous, and perhaps bought in the end only at the cost of transferring the war in Ethiopia or elsewhere to Canada. There are few Canadians who would not prefer any sort of foreign war to a civil \var. _ .

,The enforcing of neutrality would, suggests a writer in a mainland exchange, mean more than that Canada was not engaging in a British war. It would mean that Canada had ceased to belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations, that she had already stepped outside and had set up for- mally as an independent power. The fact that she is virtually independent would not mean that the step would be lightly taken or the wrench painless to millions of us. The price of peace is not a trifling one, Against it must be set our British citizenship, for most of us regard our- selves as British citizens as well as Canadians. The decent and honorable course is for the Canadian parliament to debate and determine this matter of our neutrality before it becomes critical. It would be a stain on Canada if she were put in the position of deserting under fire and abandoning her ancient ties in the face of danger.

‘Abolishing "Rule Britannia"

f The following comment by “_lANUs" in the London Spectator probably applies to Central Canada-mot, at any rate, to the Maritimes, where the proximity of the Atlantic breakers may have something to do with retaining in popular favor the grand old song referred to :

“Canada, which abolished titles years ago (but has since let a few come creeping back) is abolishing ‘Rule Britannia,’ at any rate so far border cities, likely to be largely frequented by visitors from the United States, are concerned. And Canada is perfectly right. In any case there would be something a little vicarious in the proc- lamation by a Dominion whose navy consists of four destroyers and two mine-sweepers of Brit- anniafs domination of the waves. In the second place it is at least arguable whether Britannia does in fact rule the waves, and no one is anxious to'put the matter to the test. In the third it would hardly be tactful to din the assertion into American ears even if it were true. ‘Rule Brit- annia.’ if sullg at all, ought to be kept strictly for home consumption. To any foreigner it is bound to sound more arrogant even than ‘Deutschland iiber Alles’—which, rightly interpreted, is not arrogant at all. The waves, moreover, have made poor things of many eminent Britons. Cromwell was like a bilious baby when he crossed St. George's Channel to subdue the Irish. ‘The Lord- Lieutenant,’ wrote his chaplain, ‘was as sea-sick as ever I saw in my life.’ "

Scots Wha’ Hael

Governments turn over, but Scots continue to dominate the House of Commons. Noting this fact colnplacently, the Mail and Elnpire points out that in the last Parliament there were 2o Macs and Mcs. The new Government comes in with 29. They include a traditional Macdon- aid, this time representing Brantford; four MacKenzies, two McKinnons, three McLeans or MacLeans, a McLennan, a McGregor and a McRae. And there are besides a host of repre- sentatives of Clans Cameron, Ross, Campbell, Stewart, Sinclair and Neill, which runs the list of those whose names were first heard in the land of the heather somewhere up around 6o.

The only other race so obviously represented in the House is French who hold almost solidly the representation of Quebec.

Ontario heads the list of Scots with Far- quhar of Algoma East, and follows through with l3 Macs and Mcs and a dozen others whose names come from the hills and glerls. There's a Campbell, a Cameron, two Rosa's, an Anderson, a. Stewartand a Fraser. There are besides W. A. Taylor, T. F. Ahcarn, A. S. Rennie and Dr, J. K. Blair, whose ancestors came from the Highlands.

Some from the North of Ireland may lay claim to some of the Mes’ chaps, but it is signi- ficant at least to 85ml t at of the 2o Macs and Mei in the last House only one claimetllln‘ Irish father and one an Irish mother. One had an English mother. "l!" l!!! Momma-flittin-

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Tweedsmuir On Empire

Lord Twlaltnsrtlullt, at a farewell luncheon

by the Royal Empire Society, recently, spoke of the various phases through which the British Empire has passed, the present being that of an alliance of independent sovereign peoples—a phase which in his opinion is passing. He believe that it is approaching a new phase, one in which the alliance will develop into something more—-a working executive partner- ship with a common policy for all that concerns the Empire, the inspiring spirit within it being not nationalism, but patriotism in the fullest sense of the term. It is only in proportion as Lord Twlslsuslilullfs ideal is fulfilled that the Empire can continue‘ to be an example to the League of Nations_

Editorial Notes

What about the home buildilig scheme P

These are the days of keeping the home charity fires burning. _Those not intending taking in Thanksgiving service Thursday may celebrate tomorrow.

The thunder storm on Election Day certain- ly brought about an agreeable change of weather.

The local Government sat yesterday atld the previous night in its capacity of Lord High Executioner. The “guillotine" will be bllsy from now on. 5K 9K 3K Scouting and Guiding are spreading so rapidly that the difficulty now is getting qualified instructors to teach ‘the rising hopes the way they should go. i? 5K 5K

Taking all in all we have much to be thank- ftll for this Fall, not least that we have what promises to be a stable government and vigor- ous opposition at Ottawa.

They hold their parishes a long time in Ireland. A Belfast despatch announces that the Rev. ROBERT W. HAMILTON, Moderator of the Irish Presbyterian Church has died at Lishurn, where he had been a lllslklllSlfil‘ for 5o years.

It was to be expected that some of the border chiefs in Ethiopia would desert to the Italians, as it is a case of “needs must when the devil drives.” Their territory had already been conquered and over-run by the enemy. 5K 9K 9K

Avalanche elections have some compensa- tions. In Vancouver-Burrarti, for instance, our old friend, Socialist Mayor MCGEER, who ran as a Liberal, was defeated by another of the same kidney calling hilnself a C.C.F., though the rc- sult is disputed. Three other candidates were in the running. 5K 9K we

The one subject on which there will he absolute unanimity at l\Ir. BENNETTSfEIFCWCll cabinet meeting is—STl:vl2N’s betrayal. He has the satisfaction of knowing that he wrecked the Conservative party twice—in 1926 with his Customs Scandal, and in 1935 with his Price Spread Scandal.

The serious illness of Rt. Hon. ARTHUR HENDERSON, Labour Leader, will be heard with deep personal regret by many in Canada, in- cluding Prime Minister BENNETT and Prime Minister-elect MAcKlzNzn: Kmc, with both of whom he was on strong terms of intimacy. Known in the Trade Unions and in Parliament as "Uncle ARTHUR“, Mr. HENDERSON has been a front rank leader and Cabinet Minister cover- ing a period of a. quarter of a century,

There is no new Government ill Atlstrizl. Parliamentary government was abolished last year, and a Corporate State substituted. The President Chancellor and Cabinet have all the powers possessed by Parliament, and under the new constitution possess all authority tulder a State Council, a Council of Intellect, and an Economic Council. These councils were appoint- cd on October 3t, 1934 by the President on the recommendation of the Chancellor. Eventually when the corporative institutions are in full working order, the Council of Intellect and the Economic Council are to become clectivc.

The news bulletins from Italian sources show that MUSSOLINI is contriving to create the impression that Britain is the only nation object- ing to his Ethiopian aggression. It is merely as a member of the League of Nations, that grpzt international organization, and as a supporter of the principles upon which it is based, that Britain has definitely taken its stand against a policy of ‘alggression. Inexplicable as it seems to many for- eigners, the British people do genuinely believe in the system which, however imperfectly, is repre- sented by the League of Nations. They hold that collective security is a goal worth attaining even at the cost of sacrifices and dangers. ' 9K 9K ii

The startling news that martial law had been declared‘ in Georgetown, British Guiana, and that a. man-of-war was on its way to restore peace and protect life and property, needs a word of explanation. Labour on the sugar estates is supplied mostlyby East Indiana under the pro- tection of the British Government. ‘From time to time they go on strike ‘and beat up theirover- seers, but the teouble in usually confined to a single estate. at a timer-antlorder is speedily

apart from the EustrIndians-have just been passing resolutions jnfavour of the Ethiopians. so the new (Bevel-nor, recently appointed, evi-

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Notes By The Way

"Radio advertising h ohmic”- Btstions which make ufg 0f It l" declining." ahey depend on rumo- phone records for much of their programs, and not even on new gramaphone records. Buy a few stxpenny and shilling records Ind you can have much of the prtmram of these commercial advertising stations all da-V long lll ymll‘ 0W1! heme. very few advertring stations are left on the" continent. The radio ad has practically disappear- ed in Germany, and all the state services have glven it up in France. -—London Daiiy Mail. .

It in said that before the island of Capri was made a sanctuary more than 2.000.000 quail were kill- ed on the island and more than 10,000 "blind singers" were export- ed every searon. MiFions of bird; have stopped for generations on this island on their migratory flights from Africa. Money and men are still needed to protect t-h’: birds from vandals who evade the law. says “Our Dumb Animals."

That able commentlfor, Arthur Brizbane, says: “Mussolini, lg forc- ed into war with England would . . ." There la no question of Mus- solini being forced into war with England unless he does the forcing himself. For Britain, fer from mak- ing im-perllllistic gestures. has eon- rtituted herself as the protector of the League o.’ Nations, unzi thus becomes the greatest moral force in the world for peaoe.—vancauver Sun.

Greece has returned to monarchy. That is her own business, but she would appear in a better light if returning to a better monarch. Former King George has

got rid of his wife, a sister of King Carol of Rumania, andjluroi has deserted his wife. a sister of King George. These family troubles bode

ill for the Balkans.

In war there is no speculation. We all know the end of every war. The start is usually inspired by Jealousy, envy, selfishness, boast, or ambition-confined to a few rulers -—a.nd the incidents that start the flame are often of the fllmsiest character. Take from war its glam- our, its excitement, its promises of glory. and who would enter it? Those who initiate wars rarely fight in them themselves. Not in these modem times at least. The bugle call. the drum beat, the nice new uniform. the mob cheer, the martial music, train upon train of healthy boys. and ships loaded to the edge with cheering, hopeful s0ns of moth- ers and fathers. marching throng.‘- —-buoyed by prsmised glory and medals. Guns, terrible and forebod- ing. ships of the air laden with the burden oi’ destruction and death. Revenge, angen savagery-the very air charged with their poison. De- serbed hornm and firesides. Lone- ly mothers-they called utpn for "the supreme sacrifice.” This is the start or war. But the finish. Great fields of little crosses-and silence- save for the echo of teazs that; moisten the earth.—Ex.

, The literary Digest (New York) gives the following reasons why the United States is neutral in the European crisis: To keep John Jones of Boston from being pierc- ed by g bayonet. To keep John Jones of Sacramento- from having his head clipped 07f by a sliver of steel. T) keep John Jones of Baton Rouge f;cm having his lungs rear- ed by rs. To keep John Jones of Duluth 1.0m being left to die in a barred-titre jungle, or sent. home a crlpp! ~.

Those who sometimes raise doubts as to the judicial efficacy of the jury system may perhaps be incin- ed to cite a. verdict returned yes- terday afterroon in the County of York Fall Asrlzes in support of thi; position. Deaihs ‘r:m fumigation accidcnts have in recent. years be- come appalhngly numerous. as Mr. Justice McTague told the jury be- fore him yesterday. The jurymen were dealing with one of the simp- lest and mo t. glaring cases of the kind to occur in the City of Tor- onto. An elderly man had been left on guard before, an apartment doorway. while the fumigatin; was being done. Instead. he took reuge from the b‘az‘.ng July sun in the shade across the street. where he rested cn a chair. While he was sitting there a four-year-wd boy wandered back to the apartment, where his home was. and walked through the dro: to his death. The facts were dear enough. The jury- men in their wisdom decided to ac- quit the man, who was supposed to have been on guard. as was their privilege. Then, exhibiting n. whim- sicality peculiar to some jury pen- els..they failed to agree about the guilt. of the sonafor whom the eld- er man worked, and who had left him on guard at the doorway-Ex. . _____

Bernard Baruch. prominent big bulness man of the United States. says that the sale and export of supplies of any kind to countries at war should be barred. He soofls also at the talk of war profits, de- claring that the war profiteers lose their gains by the process of heavy taxation. This unintentionally cheerful suggestion of benefit to the public treasury from war prof- its. however. will not incline peo- ple to think any more kindly of m plofits-Kinqaton will; Stim-

Fow people no planed to be mentioned in police court swriel. Some your no there was a rather notorious blindplzger in Tlfllmlfll who used often to col-m to the Ad- vuncq olllee to express his thanks for mention in the lice court news. "ml good pub lty.’ John used tony, "but! do will: you

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The Aberhart Scheme

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The Free Press publishes on this and the followlnll Pile the oom- plete text of the "Social Credit Manual.” written by William Aber- hart. 8A., or Calxflry, leader‘ of the Alberta Social Credit league. which swept the province at the general election held Aug. 22.

This Manual presents the most complete oxplanatizn so far issued of what Mr. Aberhart proposes to do. and the method whereby he hopes to pay every bone tide Al- berta citizen a “Basic Dividend" of $25 o month.

In conjunction with the publica- tion of the Manual in full, the Free Press also presents notes and comments upon Mr. Aberhnrtfs scheme. written by members of the Free Press editorial staff. Those notes, which appear underneath the text. in smaller type, arq self-ex- planatory. and point out various dlflleuitles and obstacles which are believed to lie between Mr. Aber- hart and his goal.

(lnTherelsalaokof, “ ‘ power in the hands of the oonsum er. If one man does the work of three men for the some pay, then the two men displaced will have no purchasing power. If a machine does the work of 20 men, at the pay of one man, then the 20 men displaced will have no purchasing power.

As the people have no purchasing power, they cannot get the goods that are piled high in the factories and warehouses". Thus there Ls no need to produce more, and the great factories become silent and there is much less purchasing pow- er. Somhe disease becomes very bad. for we have fallen into the vicious circle.

b) Besides this, the prlca spread has shown by investigation that. wildcat profiteerlng is going on. This intensifies the- trouble by making the purchasing power less emcient. The dollar will not. secure as much goods as it formerly did. (c) Finally, the investment of’ surplus funds leaves the realm of commerce, where huge profits are the aim. and enters the realm of bond investments where interest is the main consideration.

Thus the flow of credit is retard- ed so that a high rate of interest; may be obtained. Today about 51 cents out of every dollar taxes col- lected is required for the payment of interest on bonded debt. The whole country is gradually sinking into a. morass of debt out of which it. will be dlmcult to recover itself. Borne are now forced to borrow to DRY interest on the debt that they have already accumulated.

SOCIAL CREDIT AB A REMEDY

The Social Crsdit Proposals Go Right. to the Source of the Trouble , To understand the Social Credit philosophy it is necessary for the indlvidal to get. the language or terms used in Sochll Credit: (a) We have four chief terms: 1. Cultural Heritage. ‘This is the inheritance that fall's to the right of the individual citizen living within the bounds of the province. The pioneering work of our fore- fathers and the inventive genius of scientists and others have enabled mankind to home's the solar energy and produce machinery that. will do the work that was formerly done by mankind. The great wealth of our natural resources has, by this means, been brought to the very door of the individual c:nsumer. Social Credit claims that each of these consumess has a right to a share in the production fr:m the natural IBSDUTOE‘. o.‘ the province. At the present time this great wealth is being seifishly manipul- ated and controlird by one cr more men known as the “Fifty Big Shots of Canada." Social Credit claims that this cultural heritage is the propety of the individuals who are bona title citizens of our province and should nsver be allowed to go entirely to the control of any small group or men. We ca‘l this heritage the cultural because it gives the in- cilvlrlual an opportunity to develop his individuality. 2. Basic Dividends: The cultural heritage is made op- cratlve by the regular issuance of dividends from month to month sumcient to secure for the individ-

focd. clothing and shelter. Social Cledit claims that lhl; is the least that. oould be offered to any citi- zen. It ls wholly unreasonalie to expect any person or group or per- sons in u. province as wealthy as Alberta. to‘ exkt without the bare necessities of food, clothing and shelter. To enable each citizen to secure these bar, necessities, each of them will receive n. pass-book in which at. the beginning of each month will be entered the basic div- tdond for that month, any 825. This ls supposed to provide for the bare necessities of food. clothing- and shelter for every bone flde citizen. whether he works or does not work, and he shell not be required to ply it. heck or work it out. The only stipulation wi'l b: that the recipient must tau-operate in every way possible. Those who work will be given their salaries. wages or commissions over and show! the basic dividends. This would at onoe rel-nova all mllof Ind dole from our land and recover the morale of our people. Our bone Mo oonlulner will at once have pur- chutng power emountlnl to no.- 000,000 dividends. 1nd probably in addition 121,000,000 salary, wqel. and commission. Belle dividend outfit will be mad moons of non-negotiable oer- tlflcltao iuuod in blank to oeoh consumer. . I. Ron-Negotiable Cortlflntpl (S) Thlll l” bllhi fflfllll lllilfll I0

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