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T?‘ King's Message

Of more lian even Empire-wide signifi- cance was the message broadcast by His Majesty KING GEORGE on Christmas Day. To the great family of the British Commonwealth of nations it was, of course, the personal element in His Majesty’s address—tlie expression of his heart- felt fcelings and concern in the welfare of his subjects, liis happiness at the evidences of affec- tion existing between the Crown and the coni- mon people——that was of chief interest.

But there was another passage in His Majesty’s address which ivas intended for a still wider audience, in which the Empire's one desire at the present time was given utterance. That desire is “to be at peace with other iiations-—:i friend of all, an enemy of none." .

Iii every capital iii Europe, statesmen must have heard and pondered those words. If Britain unliappily should be drawn into another world conflict it will be, not because of any

the Dominion through United States ports and are therefore not credited to this country. Hav- ing taken her stand largely on her objection to the currency dumping duty, however, Japan pro- _ceeded to enlarge her case to include the follow- mg modest (P) demands z

i—Diitius on Japanese goods to be com. puted on the yen at current rates of exchange instead of at par.

2—-Tll6 ycn to be exempt from all cur- rency dumping duties. _ _ 3—Fixcd valuations by the customs author- ities upon Japanese goods to be abolished.

4—Japanese goods to be exempt from all ordinary dumping duties.

5~An agreement by the Canadian Govern- ment pledging that at no time in the future would there be any increase in the customs duties or exactions now levied upon Japanese goods_

The extravagant nature of these demands ——particularly the last one-frankly staggered the late Government. Itdid attempt to compro- mise, aiid proposed to take into account, in valu iiig the yen the increase in domestic manufac- turing costs which customarily follow currency devaluation. As an allowance for this factor, the BENNETT Government proposed to value the yen not at its par of approximately 5o cents but at 4i cents. Its current level is around 3o cents.

The Japanese, however, were not open to compromise. They insisted on all their demands or nothing. The late Government chose to give them nothiiig—and the trade war resulted.

Mr. kiNc. now says that a truce is in sight.

sacrifice of the principle enunciated by the King, but because there are occasions when the policy of peace at any price would be the basest betrayal 0f the principle of equity and justice among nations, upon which world peace, if it is to he achieved, must he founded. That Britain realizes her responsibilities iii this connection has b€€ll'!ll£1(lt3 very clear during the past few days. The Kings message is therefore in no danger of being misinterpreted as a sign of weakness in supporting the League of Nations’ efforts to obtain peace iii Africa. But it cannot fail to impress upon Italy, and other nations as well, the fact that Britain knows no racial ani- niosities, that she seeks friendly relations with all countries, and is sincerely desirous, and hopeful, even yet, of averting a crisis in Europe.

What About Railways

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A recent Ottawa despatch quoted Hon. Mr. DUNNING, Premier Kiivds choice of represen- tative for Queens County, as expressing the hope that he would succeed in balancing the Federal budget within two years by a combination of measures of economy, of increased revenues due to improved trade, and of new taxation. Pre- sumably Mr. DUNNING refers to Canada's total budget, and not to ordinary revenue and expen- diture which was balanced, and more than bal- anced, by the BENNETT Government last year. The IiI/iancinl Post, (Independent Liberal) quotes this assurance by the Finance Minister, but adds that already the promise of larger relief allowances to the provinces is adding to Otta- wa’s ‘burdens at a time when they shouldbc decreasing, and says drily :“Thc implied con- tideiice of the Dominion in its own financial po- sition and credit standing is riot shared by all astute observers, certainly not by British and United States commentators on Canadzfs status.”

“It is futile also," says the Port, “to speak of solving Canada's financial problems without first of all discovering the way in which Canad- ian National Railway deficits are to be exting uished, either by economical operation of that line. or by some major operation to put it on a profitable basis." e

Perhaps Mr. DuNNiNc will deal with this question when he addresses the Queens County Liberal Association here tomorrow.

Japan Takes Advantage

One country which evidently is determined to profit by the new U. S. - Canada trade treaty is The feature of the treaty upon which the Japanese are now seizing as constituting a precedent is the agreement of the Canadian Gov- ernment to cancel the arbitrary valuations for duty purposes made upon United States goods under the authority of section 43 of the Customs Act, Actually, as applied to imports from the United States, the protective valuations was con- siderable, but there was some ground for the view that they were no longer positively vital. In respect to Japanese imports, however, in which low wage costs are a major factor, they are of the highest importance. Nevertheless, the Japanese are insisting that they must go. And the King Government, having taken the first step along the path of concession and advertised the universality of its intentions, is finding it not only difficult but also impossible to avoid taking the second. Customs valuations of Japanese imports are destined to go.

‘The Japanese ministenwrites Mr. NORMAN MAcLeoo, in the Mail and Empire, is a frequent visitor to the east block, where Mr. KING has his offices these days and the intimation has already been given semi-officially that the trade differ- ences between the two countries are within measurable distance of settlement. The advice, to those circles of Parliament Hill which have followed the negotiations closely and appreciate how unyielding the Japanese have been in their attitude, has given as much alarm as rc-assiir- ance. If the dispute is being settled on anything

_like the Japanese terms, widespread fears are -_ entertained for the effect on Canadian industry.

The original difference arose out of the fact that Canada was tféitlfl$ apan exactly the same as it was treating the ritish Empire, namely, computing the ‘duty on its exports as though the

were at par of exchaiige and charging the amount of the yen's depreciation as an additional dum ing duty. The same treatment has been appl ed to commodities from all other Empire and foreign countries whose currencies were

Japan, however, announced herfllf 3885"‘ atinent. She based her case in part the nominal balance of trade be- oountries was heavily in Canada's i“. “high m» in ‘pt-II’! explained ' ' elrelunltincc that ii, large percentage of g Japanese lllitl coma into

The question which political Ottawa is anxious to have answered is :Upon whose terms is it being settled, Canada's or Japan's?

Editorial Notes

Now for the New Year. 9K 9K 9E

The Stores had a remarkably busy time and the assistants ivell-earned the Wednesday whole holiday. fi K 3E For the first time Boxing Day was ‘recog- nized as a holiday in Ontario, though it is not a statutory one. 9K 9K 9K As the result of his recent visit here, Mr. C. C. AVARD, of the Sackville Tribune, gives a very favorable write-up of the Province, and spec- ially commends C FCY, the McLure and Mac- Kinnon Fox Farm, and the Eastern Hay and Feed Co. Ltd. 9K 9K Our new candidate for parliamentary hon- ours is dtie to arrive from Toronto tonight. He may have better luck than “the Man from Mon- treal,” though, as a matter of fact, until quite recently Province of Quebec was his postal ad- dress also. ' 9E 9K 9E

Guardian readers who enjoyed renewing their acquaintance with D1cKiaN‘s "Christmas Carol" last week will be interested to learn that Scrooge", a moving picture dramatization of the immortal story, has been released and is being received with enthusiasm.

The keynote of His Iilajestfs message, ivliicli wasadiiiirably suited to the occasion, was to be found iii his strong and impressive advice to “prove ourselves both strong to endure and resolute to overcome." The words and senti- riicnt of a wise leader in a critical period.

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The passing of Mr. JOHN A. FISHER of the Pictoii. Advocate will be regretted by a large circle of friends and admirers outside of Pictou County. He was an able editor and publisher, and well maintained the reputation of the Anvocxrs, so long the property and mouthpiece of’ Hon. E. A. MACDONALD and his brother.

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It is hardly believable that the author of the once popular ditty “Everybody Works but Father,” was only 55 years of age when he died in New York last Friday. He was CHARLES W/iiziu-zu MCCLINTOCK, and as he did not copy- right his song, he enjoyed no royalty from its extensive sale. Q 3K

There are children of a larger growth who pin their faith in Santa Claus as the following letter addressed to him indicates: “Dear Santa-I- I know you never forget any one, so please dont forget me. I need a suit of clothes, a hat and shoes. I'm banking on you." But the enclosed measurements must have startled Sarita: “Weight, 18o; hat sgzcuzkfi shot Si", 3%)’

‘Twas; the day before Christmas, and the LEA Government snowplow was engaged in clearing the road to Kensiiigton. Came four o'clock, and the government employees weaned of their efforts and decided ‘to call it a day. They left untouched an eight-mile stretch between Pleasant Valley and ‘Kensingtolj. which W‘ mained in an impassible condition over the Christmas holiday_ Farmers and motorists com- plain that this kind of service is worse than none at all. * i lit fi it

At the Fisheries Conference fixed for January 3-1 Friday, appropriately enough-qt Ottawa, the delegates will discuss the methods of increasing stocks of sport and-commefdal and fresh water fish. Yalue of spoitfishing to the tourist trade runs into many millions of dollars annually, although there is_ no dofiultfi willful"?- Commercial freshwater fishing has a yearly mar- ketable value of $5.0°°.?°° 3PPT°X"""°1Y- A" rangcmcnts for presentation of papers were made by the Biological Board of Canada which has been workin in ‘conjunction with the Depart- ment of Fis cries and the National Research Council. With Hon. J. E. MICHAUD, Minister of Fisheries, presiding, papers will b9 Klvfll l" follows: Historical introduction, . A. G. HUNTSMAN, Toronto; silfllmlfllld "mm" °§ the work in British Columbia, Df- w- CLEMENS, Nanaimo B .; summarized “Count of the work in the lVlai-itimes, Dr. A. H. Lem- St. Andrews, N.B.; account of the results of trout culture in British Columbia, Dr. C. McC. Mot-racy. Nanaimo, ,B.C.. role of the pathol-

ogist in fish culture, Dr. R. H. bYGONIGCI-i 5t- Andrewh, N.B. '

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of R51." ‘ tlvoc on i. on new legislation to give old age pensions to returned soldiers at 00 1nstead of 65. and to War nursesrit 55 lnstead of 60, tins £350,000 annually, Mr. Lyons, Prime Minister, said that. the per- sons drawing Federal pensions would populate Brisbane, Perth, and Hobart. One-twelfth of the population, he added. was draw- ing Ito-contributory pensions averaging 33s a fortnight at a. cost of £3 a head annually for the rest of the populatlong-Banff- shire Journal.

" . . . Someone once lald that every man should be ‘lonely at heart.’ That 1s not so easy 1n a bustllng world. Too much, of our time ls spent on the treadmill, without vision and perspective in our work and with a moat intoler- able clatter ln our ears. But some- times we must get away from the dlri and discover ourselves. We need seasons of solitude with ourselves. for we must all be solitary 1n the great. crisis of llfe and we must all be alone at death. That ls the great- est fruits of leisure, the chance to discover our souls. the opportunity of that ‘rest and returning‘ which, according to the prophet, should b: our strengthfl-Lord Tweedsmulr.

One of the serious political ques- tions now occupying space 1n the public prints 1s why Elliott Roose- velt, son of F-D.R., was allowed to shoot. B buffalo on a. western pri- vate game reserve lately. An 0km- homa. gentleman expressed the pious hope that when the surplus buffalo were all shot off, young Mr. Roosevelt “will not turn his atten- tlon to our cattle and dairy herds." The Roosevelt boys who have been nabbed for speeding several times are quite a. problem to Dad 1n the White House-Bloom in the wlnnl- peg Free Press

The best lire-Christmas news so far is that "T-Bone." u blind veter- an's canine guide about the streets, lost for several days, has been res- tored to his master. Both were overjoyed, and the reunion was touching and delightful! Lucky vet- eran! Lucky dog!

The miniature freight trains which now move over the roads of Ontario are undoubtedly o, source of considerable danger. It was bad enough meeting or passing large transports which had a tendency to hog the road and to obscure vision, but when trailers began to be st- tached to these transports. the dan- gers were doubled, especially at curves and on narrow stretches of highway. The introduction of such unwieldy ‘vehicles was not forseen when the highways of the province were laid down. Their iresenoe has added materially to the hazards of truffle and if transport concerns wish to continue to operate them 1t would seem only right that they should ps/y more for the privilege. In vlew of the steady rise 1n the number of vehicles engaged in transport service, the time may come when 1t will be necessary to restrict their use to certain roads 1n u nzesled districts, leaving other roads avullable only to light. passen- ger truffle. There can be little doubt that transports, often with tellers attached. are a. source of ever-present danger and that the latter, 1n particular. are vehicles the extension of whlch should be cllscouragedw-Brockvllle Recorder.

Mr. Baldwin denounces Spleniild Isolation as "Selfish Isolation." Slr Phllllp Sassoon says that Isolation Ls the policy of Ishmael. and wlll entail the fate of Ishmael. Mr. T. M. Cooper, Lord Advocate for Scotland, says 1t ls a policy that. ls ’ ,. ‘ble for this country with its btllhles and traditions. Lady Violet Bonham Carter calls Isolation the dream of a. mad ostrich. All that. attention to Iso- lation seems to indicate that the policy 1s o. pretty lively issue Nobody kicks a dead dog. Isola- tion 1s coating-London Dally Ex- press.

Arthur Evans. lender of last. sum- mer's fatal. "hanged march" at Regina, describes himself m; a British Columbia organizer for the Worker's Unity League, "a. trade iinlon centre something like the American Federation of Labor." Otrgly different-Windsor Dally B r.

The Inn! Chief Jiutloe of England, Lord Hewiirt, held forth tn strong language the other day on the subject of edlcal evidence 1n support of insanity pleas 1n murder cues. While the law wu very precise an the subject, he said. and capable of being under- stood by u child, there were few topics on whloh so much rubbish and so much sentimental nonsense had been talked. “You have been asked to be merciful." he said to the jury. “Can you imagine uiy- thing lens merciful than to stigma- tfae as a criminal lunatic u mun who‘ 1s perfectly sanetlm-Toronm Globe.

Joe Ilnmplirlu, famous rlnnlilo

noun . writing 1n a popular weekly publication spoils a great illusion this week. He declares that Steve Brodie. saloon-keeps?- new! jumped fiuin the Brooklyn Bridge at all. but had e. dummy thrown over loaded with tron, and himself and men WBTQJTI a boat below. Bmdle merely got his trousers wet. and faked the story to bring trade to his saloon. And 1t oertslnly ifld. Toobulfohavothe storyabnut Biodlo “taking a chsnoe" debunked

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Mr. Gadsby 1n the Montreal Standard, from the current lune of which we quote the followlnl imaginary conversation between Mr. Lea and Prime Minister K1118 at the recent Domlnlon-Provtnclbl conference. The ‘ounce ls do- pleted as a sort of Ohrlstml-l party with "Santa Olltll Ktng" presiding and banding out. pie- sentatlon copies of his book "In- dustry and Hummlty" to the delegates, along with cynical .111- vloe as to the best. means of run- ning their governments 1n the 1n- terests of the Llberal party)-

After Jerry had gone Santa. Claus got down to buslneu 88MB and many more homes were made happy by a signed copy of Indus- try and Humanity.

As we have said before, nobody was overlooked.

The meeting showed its Indus- try 1n accepting the books as fast as they were handed out, and wlll display its humanity later on by reading them. Premier . King's Christmas tree 1s bound to have u mellowlng lnfluenoe on the future. Taking the premiers geogra- phically, as from right to left looking north, the south being sl- ready attended to with s recl- proelty treaty, Santa Claus start- ed his 11st with Premier Walter Lea. of Prlnoe Edward Island, who has the unique dlstlnetlon of be- lng the only Prime Minister this side of the Atlantic Ocean who has no Opposition to contend with. "Walter." sold Santa. Claus, tenderly, “You are 1n s. tough spot. I have a majority of one hundred and sixty all told. which Heavens knows, 1s bad enough," but you, Walter, are 1n even graver danger. You're all majority. You are mon- arch of all you survey. Your right there ls none to dispute. It's u. great temptation. Walter."

“I know that." sald Premier Lea, clumping his jaw. "I shall never yield to temptation unleg with the object of making 1t dis- appear by treating 1t as a. tempts. tlon no lancer. I am gong to be

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"Humphl" ‘said "Dolets 1t work?" It's s politician, you understand." my anytlifng-any- tliing- anything M: all?" , "Anything you put: Into 1t," said Sarita Claus. “And it has this ad- vantage. It'!l stick to what 1t says -thnt ls, 1f‘ you want 1t to-and 1t wlll never run out on you."

"Say anything, eh?" mused Pie- mler Lea. “Anything that's said Santa Claus, "also anything that. isn't. If you don't used 1n evldenoe you can always dismantle 1t." i “Wonderful!” sold Premier Lea. "Bo 1t.'ll say anythfng? Will 1t go anywhere?"

“It'll go anywhere you send 1t. Obedience ls its middle name." "Could ll. go to Ottawa as delegate?"

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