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UNION BANK OF CANAD

HEAD OFFICE: QUEBEC ESTABLISHED 1865 Capital paid-up - $4,682,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits - $3,350,000 TOTAL ASSETS_OVER $52,000,000 HON. JOHN SHARPLES, President. G@. H. BALFOUR, General Manager HB: SHAW, Assistant General Manager WESTERN HEAD C0)

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PPR - Fa 2b oa Pe An Ae ha ea ape er er arerioy Supervisor Saskatchewan Branches

THOS, MOOAMR GIT: i: sss siec, coe 6 xd ae Supervisor British Columbia Branches.

Bede: BOULTON: i shee Sibiele acelin ieieiee Asst. Inspector Man. Branches, Winnipeg

MO Fs SAUMUR AOEE: ce ecole ee ae ala geese etek eee Asst. Inspector Sask. Branches, Saskatoon Rape «ay = bine SV 0 beeen WPA eee Rend . Asst. Inspector Alberta Branches, Calgary

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MANITOBA—Baldur, Birtle, Bois- sevain, Brandon, Oarberry, Oarman, Carroll, Clearwater, Orystal Oity, Cypress. River, Dauphin, Deloraine, Glenboro, Hamiota, Hartney, Holland, Killarney, Manitou, Melita, Minne- dosa, Minto, Morden, Neepawa, New: dale, Ninga, Rapid City, Roblin, Rus- sell, Shoal Lake, Souris, Strathclair, Virden, Waskada, Wawanesa, Well- wood, Winnipeg, Winnipeg (N.E. Br.), Winnipeg (Sargent Ave. Br.), Win- nipeg (Logan Ave. Br.), Winnipeg (Selkirk and Salter Streets).

SASKATOHEWAN—Adanac, Alsask, Arcola, Asquith, Bounty, Buchanan, Canora, Carlyle, Craik, Oupar, Ester- hazy, Eyebrow, Fillmore, Gull Lake, Humboldt, Indian Head, Jansen, Kin- dersley, Kerr Robert, Landis, Lang, Lanigan, Lemberg, Lumsden, Luse Land, Macklin, Maple Oreek, Mary- field, Milestone, Moose Jaw, Mooso- min, Nether Hill, Neudorf, Ogema, Outlook, Oxbow, Pense, Perdue, Plenty, Qu’Appelle, Regina, Rocan- ville, Rosetown, Saskatoon, Strassburg, Swift Current, Simpson, Sintaluta, Southey, Tessier, Theodore, Togo, Wa-| pella, Watrous, Webb, Weyburn, Wil- kie, Windthorst, Wolseley, Yorkton,f Zealandia.

ALBERTA—Airdrie, Alix, Barons, Bashaw, Bassano, Blackie, Blairmore, Bowden, Brooks, Oalgary, Carbon, Cardston, Carlstadt, Oarstairs, Olares- holm, Cochrane, Cowley, Didsbury, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan; Frank, Grassy Lake, High River, Innis- fail, Irvine, Lacombe, Langdon, Lethbridge, Lethbridge (North Ward Branch), Macleod, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Pincher Oreek, Seven Per- sons, Sterling, Strathmore, Three Hills, Wainwright. t,

BRITISH COLUMBIA—Hazelton, Prince. Rupert, Vancouver, Vancouver (Mt. Pleasant), Vancouver (Abbott. and Cordova Streets), Vancouver (South) ; Main St., Victoria. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO FARMERS’ BUSINESS. GRAIN DRAFTS NEGOTIATED. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS Agents and correspondents at all important centres in Great Britain and the United

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HOME ECONOMIES STUDENTS

The following are the names and ad- dresses of the students who successfully completed the Home Economies course in Manitoba Agricultural college, which closed July 14. The names are in order of merit. The subjects included cook- ery (practical and theoretical), dress- making, foods and diatetics, home fur- nishing, millinery, English, horticulture, home nursing, laundry, hygiene, house- keeping, houseliold handicraft, and sani- tation:

1. Margaret Bryce, Arcola, Sask.

2. Annie B, Fraser, Gunton, Man.

3. Thorunn Sigurjonson, Coldsprings, Man.

4, Mary Hallderson, Lundar, Man,

5. Margaret Sinclair, Rossburn, Man.

6. Cora W. Hamilton, Neepawa, Man.

7. Ethel G. Snyder, Portage la Prairie, Man.

8. Sigurn Austmann, Coldsprings, Man.

9. Eugene Duncanson, Rossburn, Man.

10. Gudrun Gudmandson, Lundar, Man.

11. Rose Zimmerman, Oakville, Man. 12. Janet Coltart, Melbourne, Man.

M. A. C. CALENDER

The calender for 1911-1912 \of the Manitoba Agricultural college has been issued. The book this year has been enlarged and contains nearly a hundred pages, giving all the advance information that could be desired by anyone contem- plating a course .at the institution,’ The calender is artistically gotten up on. fine paper and is well illustrated with. half- tones. It will be sent free upon applica- tion to the Manitoba Agricultural college, Winnipeg.

BRANDON. LIBERAL CONVENTION

A. E. Hill, merchant} of Griswold, was chosen as the Liberal nominee for Brandon constituency, at a convention held at Brandon on August 11. The convention developed into something of a struggle between the Grain Growers and the straight Liberals. J. W. Scallion was the Grain Growers’ candidate, while Mr. Hill, was put up by the regulars. Several others were nominated but all withdrew except Messrs. Seallion, Hill and J. W. Fleming. On the first ballot the latter polled only 14 votes and was forced out. On the second and final ballot Mr. Seallion received 94 votes while his op- onent got an even hundred, making Mr. Fatt the nominee. On motion the nomin- ation was made unanimous.

RETURNING OFFICERS

The following returning officers have been named for Saskatchewan and Alberta: =. *

Saskatchewan :—Assiniboia— Robert Douglas, agent; Redvers; Battleford— George Wyatt, Battleford; Humboldt— Wm. H. Stiles, Humboldt; MacKenzie— G. E. Nickling, Canora; Moose Jaw— W. D. McIntyre, merchant, Moose. Jaw; Prince Albert—Jas. Wilson, Prince Albert; Qu Appelle—Arthur. Roberts, Wapella; Regina~Thomas Dowersck Bown, Regina; Saltcoats—Samuel J, Mumford, Roth- bury; Saskatoon—Howard M. Earle, Saskatoon. ‘

Alberta :—Calgary--Herbert W.B.Forsy- the, barrister, Calgary; Edmonton—Charles May, Edmonton; Macleod—A. H. Knight, Lundbreck-Macleod; = Medicine Hat— H. A. Driggs, Grassy Lake, Medicine Hat; Red Deer—Held, Red Deer; Strathcona— Dennis Twomey, Camrose, Wetaskiwin; aE ensues J. Reid, Innisfree, Vegre- ville.

G.T.P. BRANCH Prince Albert, Sask., Aug. 8.—A start was made this morning just west of the’ C.N.R. roundhouse, with the work of grading the Grand Trunk Pacific route from here to the south branch of the

Saskatchewan, and with a large number’

of teams, 42 in all, and two graders, it is expected that the work in charge of Contractor Clarke will make as good pro- gress as that which has been proceeding on other sections of the line south of the river, and with the grading completed from here to the river this fall, and the bridge constructed during the winter, there will only remain twenty-five miles of steel to be laid before the line from Young to Prince Albert will be ready for operation early next year.

Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. 7.—A boat overloaded with natives on their way to a fair at Dessak foundered in the Nile. Nearly 200 persons were drowned. Thirty- six bodies were recovered.

THE GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE Grain

Che Growers’ QGutde

G. F. CHIPMAN, Managing Editor

Published under the auspices and employed as the Official Organ of the Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association, the Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association, and the United Farmers of Alberta.

THE GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE UNCOLORED NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF THOUGHT AND ACTION and honest opinions thereon, with the object of aiding our people to form correct views upon economic, social and moral questions, so that the growth of society may continually be in the direction of more equitable, kinder and wiser relations between its members, resulting in the wisest possible increase and soc heta of material prosperity, intellectual development, right living, health and

appiness.

THE GUIDE IS THE ONLY PAPER IN CANADA THAT IS ABSOLUTELY OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY FARMERS. It is entirely independent, and not one dollar of political, capitalistic or special interest money is invested in it. All opinions expressed in The Guide are with the aim to make Canada a better country and to bring forward the day when ‘‘Equal Rights to All and Special Privileges to None’’ shall prevail.

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August 16, 1911

Volume IV. Number 3

Nominees for Dominion Election

MANITOBA

Constituency Liberal Conservative ‘Last Member Maj. Brandon. ....... A. E. Bill 2... ee Hon. C. Sifton, L. 69 Lisgar. .........d/ F. Greenway ...W. H. Sharpe. ...W. H. Sharpe, C..... 105 Dauphin ........ R. Cruise... oo. 2. Glen Campbell. ..Glen Campbell, C. ... 217 Macdonald ...... J. S. Wood (Ind.) . W. D. Staples. ...W. D. Staples, C. 576 Marquette....... G. A. Grierson ...W. J. Roche ..... W.J. Roche, C. ...... 570 Portagela Prairie R. Paterson ...... A. E. Meighen ...A. E. Meighen, C. 250 Provencher ...... E. J. O. Sullivan (Ind.)..J. P. Molloy, L.. 2... 460 Selkirk ........ tr ak ain G. H. Bradbury . ..G. H. Bradbury, C. 98 Souris ee A, M. Campbell...Dr. Schaffner ..... Dr. Schaffner, C. .... 851 Winnipeg........ en ee, Alex. Haggart, C. .... 2,018

SASKATCHEWAN Assiniboia .......J3.G. Turriff ...... C. C. Smith. esi 3. Gs Durriff es 505 Battleford .:....—————— ......... eee A. Champagne, L. 1,194 Humboidt ...... Dr. Neely .3 020, W.H. Hearne..... Dr: Neely, Dolce: 1,389, Mackenzie....... CREST eo Livingstone. .....E.L. Cash, L.. 2.2... 1,118 Moose Jaw. ..... W.E. Knowles ...S. K/Rathwell ...W.E. Knowles, L. ... 1,064 Prince Albert ....————_-....... .. ———_——— ...... W. W. Rutan, L. me 219 Qu’Appelle ...... Thompson. ......R.5. Lake........ Ry Si Dake Co. 2. ys 52 Regina 42s. R. Fletcher (Ind.) .Dr. Cowan ....... W.M. Martin, L. .... 760 Saltcoats ..0..... en Oo. Noxon ees ee Thos. MeNutt, L. 678 ‘Saskatoon ....... D. McLean ......G. E. McCraney, L:., | 1,477 ALBERTA

Calgary ey eee. I.G.van Wart ...R. B.Bennett..... M.S. McCarthy, C 687 Edmonton ...... Ror quenacaarnrre Lenn oo Hon. F. Oliver, L. .... Macleod. ....... D. Warnock ...... —————— Ji Herron, Cs ii3. 2 3 Medicine Hat W. A. Buchanan. .C. A. Magrath ....C. A. Magrath, C. Red Deer. 5.5... ee A. A, McGillivray.. Dr. Clark, L. 2. 00... Strathcona. .....————— 1... oo J. M. Douglas, L. . 2. Victorig oo) 80... - 4,014.8. A. Morrison ....W. H. White, Lo...

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RETURNS

Montreal, Aug. 14.——At a meeting of the directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway company today dividends of 2 per cent. on the preference stock for the half year, and 214 per cent. on the common stock for quarter ended June 30 last, were declared.

Results for the fiscal year to June 30 last were: Gross earnings from railway and steamship lines, $104,167,803; work- ing expenses, $67,467,978. Net earmngs from railway and ralway and steamship lines, $366,999,830. Net earnings of steamships in excess of amount included in monthly reports, $1,118,350. Deduct fixed charges, $10,011,071. Surplus, $27,- 807,109. Deduct amount transferred to steamship replacement account, $10,000,~- 000. Deduct contribution to pension fund, $80,000. Net revenue from railway and steamship lines available for dividend, $26,727,100, After payment of all divi- dends declared for the year, the surplus from railway and steamship lines for the year carried forward, $11,873,242. Spee- ial income from interest on land sales

THE GRAIN

GROWERS’

GUIDE

In Beautiful Prince Edward Island

to know that good health: is: contagious,

the utterance ceases to mean anything. There. may be no bodily microbe of

good health, but there are many figurative

and from other extraneous assets not included: in above, $6,602,205.

GO TO THE MICROBE, THOU MOSSBACK!

Something may be said in praise of any one or anything. Shakespeare asserts that the Prince of Darkness is a gentleman ~-and whether he is or not, he has the virtues of punctuality and. industry. The devil is always on the spot and observes no union rules as to hours of work. So with the microbe. He is worthy of all praise because he keeps everlastingly at it. If the anthrax microbe has intelligence, he doubtless is very proud of the way he infects things, and spreads and plants his spores, and provides for the extinction of herds that pass over the infected ground after many days.

Bob Ingersoll once said that if he had his way, he would make good health contagious, instead of disease. ‘This was a bright saying, the: smartness of which’ depends on its absurdity. When we begin

ones. Go into any neighborhood where a high class of agriculture is practised, and you will find that some man, perhaps years ago, infected that soil with good farming by practising it. Where a specialty has made thé farmers rich, it is more apt to be because they followed the good example of some innovator than because their location is especially favorable to it. :

Be a microbe—a human microbe. Get infested with some good thing and let your neighborhood catch it. from you. Good schools, good dairies, good tillage, good buildings, a good club—infect your neighbors with one of these and see the whole community “come down’’ with it.

OUR PROBLEMS When King Alfred the Great was

‘reigning over England’ a.thousand years

ago, school children pondered over prob-

August 16, 1911

lems of arithmetic much as the boys and girls do now. Some of the questions do not sound. unlike our own. Here are two taken word for word from the lesson book of that day: “The swallows once invited the snail to dinner. He lived just one league from the spot, and the’ snail travelled: at the rate of an inch a. day. How long would it be until he dined?

“An old man met a child. ‘Good day, my son!’ said he. ‘May you live as long as you have lived, and as much more, and thrice as much as all this; and if God gives you one yeaf in addition, you will be a century old.’ How old was the

_boy?’’—-The Classmate.

Lord Strathcona celebrated his ‘91st birthday last week. | He is enjoying good health and hopes to be present in Ottawa in October’ to: assist in welcoming the

Duke of Connaught.

It is the daily drill that makes the battle hero.—Punshon,

The Grain Growers’ Guide

Ginniper, Wednesday, August 16th, 1911

TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

Inquiries are coming every day from the readers of The Guide, asking for information concerning the reciprocity agreement. Our ~ peaders want to know how much reduction there will be on agricultural implements and _ on various other things, and also to know ex- actly what articles are affected by the agree- ment. For this reason we republish in this issue the full text of the agreement showing the present duty charged by Canada and the United States ‘on each item, and also what the duty will be when the agreement is ratified. The agreement has already been ratified by the United States Congress, and has been signed by President Taft. The moment it has been passed by the Canadian Parliament and - receives the signature of the governor-general it will be effective. We commend the agree- ment to our readers for careful study... They should consider every item and then decide the. matter according to their own intelligence without the slightest regard to their political party. If, after careful study, any man be- lieves that this reciprocity agreement, as an economic measure, pure and simple, will not be for the best interests of Canada, then he should not: support-it. The only way to ar- rive at a decision is to first. clear the mind of any political bias. In these pages, from time to time, we have carefully analyzed the reci- procity agreement in every one of its numer- ous phases since it. was first. announced in the House of Commons on January 26. We have endeavored to throw all possible light upon the subject and give our readers the benefit: of any information we have secured upon it. ‘We have published the speeches, of the ablest men in Canada upon the subject, both for and against the agreement, in order that. our readers may be fully informed upon the question before them. We have given our readers themselves full opportunity. to ex- press their views upon the agreement in our correspondence columns. We have given pref- erence to the letters opposed to the. agreement because fully ninety per cent. of.the letters we received were heartily in favor of it, and we desired that all its weak spots might be shown up. From the day that reciprocity was announced in: the House of Commons ‘the organized farmers of the West have fav- ored it very strongly. They recognized that the widest possible markets were necessary for the development of the agricultural in- dustry in the West, as in all Canada. The more the Western farmers. have studied the agreement the more strongly they have fay- ored it. This is the first important federal legislation since 1866 in the interests of the farmers of Canada. We are publishing in this issue, alongside of the.agreement, an ar- ticle by E. C. Drury, of Barrie, Ont., secre- tary of the Canadian Council of Agriculture, Mr. Drury’s article was contributed to the Farmers’ Magazine, and we. are reproducing it to show that reciprocity. will benefit the farmers of Ontario as it will the farmers of all Canada. Mr. Drury is an authority upon agriculture. The government, although it

came into power in 1896 pledged to recipro- .

city and low tariff, had not lived. up to its pledge, and there is no indication, that. it would have done so had not the farmers risen in their might and demanded it. The reciprocity agreement was. wrested from the Canadian government by the organized farm- ers of Canada and its ratification will be the ereatest triumph of the farmers’ cause in the history of Canada. The agricultural in- dustry of Canada can never. benefit through protection until the home market is able to consume practically all the natural produce.

.That.time will never come until the farmers

are so handicapped by protection of what they have to buy. that farming will be un- profitable. As Mr. Drury truly said, ‘‘pro- tection can only help.the farmers by ruining them.’’ Protection has been a delusion and a fraud, and has been a millstone upon the necks of the Canadian people. For a genera- tion past the farmers of Canada have been persuaded to support the protectionist policy to ‘‘build up Canada.’’ To delude them still further a protective tariff was placed upon farm products, the result being that the farm- er was handicapped both in his buying and his selling. The reciprocity agreement, when ratified, will remove the protection from the agricultural industry, that is, it will remove what is called ‘‘protection.’’? The farming in- dustry will benefit enormously by having the tariff wall taken down and having free entry into the broad American markets. But the greater benefit will come from the fact that the farmers’ eyes will be completely opened to the protectionist fraud that has been prac- tised upon them, They will see at once that it is the selfish policy designed to give special privilege. to a few thousand individuals en- gaged in the manufacturing industry. With this fact before them, the farmers, and the laboring people of Canada, will never again subscribe to any protectionist policy, and will refuse to pay 25 per cent. more for everything merely for the enrichment of these people. The common people of Canada are willing to pay their share towards the running expenses of the nation, but no more. The citadel of protection must come down before the com- mon people can have a square deal. The rati- fication of the reciprocity agreement sounds the death knell of protectionism in Canada. Free agricultural implements, free trade with Great Britain, and lower tariff all round, must follow very shortly. We are thorough- ly convinced that the reciprocity agreement is a splendid measure of economic justice, but we do not wish to force our opinions upon

any person. We welcome discussion of this .

subject, as it is the great question before the people today. If any of our readers wish

‘to set forth arguments either for or against

the agreement, from an economic standpoint, we. will be glad to publish such letters.

THE BRITISH REVOLUTION

Thursday, August 10, 1911, was'a red letter day in the history of the civilized world. It marked the greatest democratic advance- ment in Great Britain since the passage of the Reform Bill of 1832. <A bitter struggle of two years’ duration was concluded when the House of Lords ‘“drank the hemlock’’ and passed the veto bill, which removed from that body the autocratic powers which it has enjoyed for centuries. Thus, at the fountain head of the world’s greatest empire, slow-

going, patient, but determined old Britain,

mistress of the seas, has at. last conquered herself. Hereditary privilege has given way to. the power of the people. On the historic island where years ago monarchs and nobles exercised autocratic sway, democracy is now completely in the ascendant. On November 30, 1909, the fateful struggle was precipitat- ed, when in the House of Lords, Lord Lans- downe announced that’ the Lords would re- ject the famous Lloyd-George budget which proposed to tax lightly the wealthy land own- ers of Britain. An onlooker at the time said: ‘‘There goes the British constitution into the melting pot.’’ In two successive ap- peals to the country since that time the gov- ernment has been sustained. The Lords were compelled to pass the budget. Recently they

rejected the veto bill passed by the Commons. This bill completely removes from the House of Lords the veto power upon financial mea- sures, and prohibits them from delaying any other measures for more than two years. The Lords rejected this bill and returned it to the Commons, and as an alternative began to dis- cuss their own reorganization. The govern- ment at once approached King George and secured from him the promise to create suffi- cient new peers to ensure the passage of the veto bill, when it was next sent to the Upper House. Rather than submit to the. whole- sale creation of peers the House of Lords bowed to the inevitable and passed the bill on Thursday last. The crisis through which Britain has just passed marks several import- ant features. It reveals Premier Asquith as a man of iron will, remarkable foresight, and of democratic instincts, the real ruler of Britain. King George, in agreeing to the creation of new peers, demonstrated his fitness to reign as a constitutional monarch, who rules not by divine right but by the will of the people, and who is subject to the advice of the gov- ernment of the country. King George had it in his power to precipitate a struggle which would have made the very throne totter on its foundations. He -chose. wisely and well, and has shown clearly that a limited mon- archy is the most democratic system of gov- ernment now in existence. The erisis in Bri- tain is a lesson for all civilized peoples. It is the most striking manifestation of the revolt against privilege which is the spirit of the age. Nowhere will the example produce better results than in Canada, where today there is a struggle between privilege and dem- ocracy. The triumph in Britain will encour- age the Canadian people to continue in their fight, for justice, cheered by the knowledge that the power is theirs if they care to use it. Profiting by Britain’s example, ten years hence the citadel of privilege in Canada will be in ruins.

ABUSE OF FRANKING PRIVILEGE

Every member of the House of Commons, while Parliament is’ in session, enjoys the privilege of sending or receiving anything he likes through the mail, without paying post- age. The granting of this privilege is only just and right, because the members receive a great number of letters from their constitu- ents necessitating a heavy correspondence, and it would not be just to expect them to pay the heavy postage bill out of their own pockets. Government documents and publi- cations are also sent through the mails, which is fair to everybody. But the members abuse the franking privilege shamefully. They have a rubber stamp made of their initials, which, placed upon any parcel or letter, sends it free through the mail. When a member makes a long and tiresome speech in the House of Commons that nobody listens to, and is never reported in the papers, he sends copies of Hansard containing his speech to his constituents. The persons who can legiti- mately complain of this are the people who are expected to read these speeches. Beyond this the members use their franking privilege to send barrels and wagon loads of rubbish through the mails, thereby robbing the post office department of a very large revenue. Particularly is this so at election time. As soon as the election approaches both party machines begin to prepare their campaign literature. This literature of course is pre- pared at Ottawa, where the largest campaign funds are available. It is stacked in the House of Commons. corridors in piles as big as a homesteader’s shack on the prairie.

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Clerks are then hired to parcel this rubbish and put the initials of some member upon it, and it is dumped into the mail. No complaint is ever made, because both parties engage in this graft. Thousands upon thousands of dollars are taken out of the publie revenue each year by this illegitimate method. Noth- ing is ever noticed in the daily papers about it, because it is supposed to be legitimate graft for every politician, Some years ago one of the members of parliament used to frank his washing home and back again to save money, and no doubt some of them do it yet. The government should be asked to give a return showing how much this abuse of the franking privilege costs the country, and it should be stopped. The members of Parliament get $2,500 a year and a free pass over all the railways in Canada. This is not a bit too much if they attend to their duty. In fact, if every member attended to his duty strictly, $5,000 a year would not be a bit too much to pay him. They should also be given a certain amount of clerical assistance, but their petty grafts should be stopped. They are merely temporary directors of the great business firm of Canada & Co., and as such should be well paid for their services, and not be allowed, nor be subject to, any unfair discrimination. The member of parliament is too often made the mark of petty graft in his own constituency. He is elected an honor- ary member of the baseball, football: and hockey leagues, and of many other organiza- tions, and is expected to put up from $5 to $25 for every one of these institutions on the pain of becoming unpopular. This is certainly not fair. If the people levy tribute upon their member in this way they cannot blame him for recouping himself when he has the oppor- tunity. The member of parliament is entrust- ed with important duties and should be a man of integrity and business ability who would truly represent the people of his con- stituency.

REGISTERING VOTERS

For years past the provincial govern- ment in Manitoba has compiled the voters lists upon which the Dominion elections were held. This year, through a technicality, the Dominion government has the power and has prepared the lists. When the Conserva- tive government made the lists the Liberal newspapers always charged corruption, wholesale graft and plugging of the lists. Now the situation is reversed, and the Con- servative newspapers claim that the Liberal officials are plugging the lists and disfran- chising Conservative voters. We do not pre- tend :to know what is right, but we judge from appearances that the party making the lists secures every advantage possible. If any of their opponents names can be. kept off the voters’ lists there is a certain gain even before the election day. But above all, the situation in Winnipeg and Brandon indicates that no political party should have power to make the election lists. They should be prepared in some way that would prevent the mani- pulations of political party heelers, and the disfranchisement of any qualified elector. The making of election lists and the holding of elections throughout Canada has always been characterized by wholesale frauds, and the preaching of election purity on the part of either party is a farce. The franchise is one of man’s. greatest privileges, and he should not be deprived of it through political manipulation.

We want reciprocity first, and then the rest of that protective wall, that takes money out of the pockets of the people and puts it into the pockets of Privilege, must come down.

“Well, five weeks and the election will be over. The politicians will be able to release the bonds upon their conscience.

THE GRAIN GROWERS’

-started. upon his campaign

GUIDE

MR. BORDEN AND THE TARIFF

Mr. R. L. Borden, leader of the Opposition, last week, and before leaving Ottawa he issued a formal and exhaustive manifesto to the Canadian people in which he discussed the reciprocity agreement very fully and pointed out all his numerous reasons for opposing the pact. The manifesto is too lengthy to publish in this issue, but the conclusion contains the follow- ing pledge:

‘‘The Conservative party gives its pledge to carry out the following policy if returned to power:

‘CA thorough reorganization of the method by which public expenditure, is supervised. In- crease in what is known as ordinary control- lable expenditure from $21,500,000 in 1896 to nearly $74,000,000 in 1911 is proof of extrava- gance beyond any possible defence.

‘Granting of the natural resources to the prairie provinces.

‘*Construction of the Hudson Bay Railway and its operation by an independent commis- sion,

‘¢Control and operation by the state of ter- minal elevators.

‘Necessary encouragement for establishing and carrying on the chilled meat industry.

‘*Establishment of a permanent tariff com- mission.

‘Granting of substantial assistance toward the improvement of our public highways.

‘¢The extension of free rural mail districts.

‘«Extension of civil service reform.

‘Granting of liberal ‘assistance to the pro- vinces for purposes of supplementing and ex- tending the work of agricultural education, and for the improvement of agriculture.’’

Mr. Borden’s platform is sound and states- manlike, except in one particular. That ex- ception is the trade question. Of course, Mr. Borden has explained his attitude upon reci- procity, but the people of Canada would be glad to know his fiscal policy. He does not touch this matter except to favor a perman- ent tariff commission. But even if a tariff commission of this nature should be appoint- ed the government in power would be com- pelled to frame the tariff policy. No tariff commission could do more than investigate and report. It could not possibly be expected to frame a fiscal policy not in accord with the views of the government. Suppose such a tariff board were appointed, and after studying the subject became absolute free traders at a time when a protectionist govern- ment was in power. Would the government immediately become free traders? No tariff commission can possibly advocate any policy not in harmony with the views of the govern- ment. If such were to happen, either the’ government or the commission would have to resign. We'have made it clear that the gov- ernment must make. the tariff policy and not the commission. The point then is, what does Mr. Borden propose shall be the future tariff policy of Canada? He does not mention it. Yet this is the greatest of all Canadian ques- tions. He makes no mention of lower tariff nor of revision. The people of Canada want to judge fairly upon Mr. Borden’s manifesto. ‘When the tariff is the question being discuss- ed in every town and hamlet in all Canada, and the leader of a party says nothing about it, what is the natural conclusion. It must mean that Mr. Borden favors high protection. Several of his supporters in the West have said that this was not so, but that the tariff would be reduced. There is nothing the peo- ple of the West want to hear so much as a statement to this effect from the leader of the Opposition. Any such statement from an ordinary member of Parliament is useless, be- cause practically every single one of them would vote that black was white if his party leaders told him to do so. We hope to hear from Mr. Borden that he is opposed to the system which builds up mergers, trusts and combines and hampers progress in every direction.

We have a number of applications for domestic servants. There are a few others to be placed. Fill out the application in this issue and send it in.

August 16, 1911 THE HOME MARKET

_Upon his return from the coronation Hon. R. Ps Roblin, who witnessed the great pageant as Manitoba’s representative, gave out at Montreal, on August 13, the following statement upon the reciprocity pact:

‘«The passage in Canada of the reciprocity pact could be nothing less than a calamity for the farmer of Manitoba, as it would entirely destroy for him the best home market in ‘Canada, that in the vicinity of Winnipeg.’’

Premier Roblin does not consider the fact that after the pact has been ratified that Win- nipeg will still be here, and that its popula- tion: will increase very rapidly. The cheap and fertile land of the province will also still remain, and the people will eat as much as formerly. This will be the home market, but of course early vegetables from the South will come into the city freely before there are any in Manitoba. This is a boon to the con- . sumers, and cannot possibly affect the Mani- toba farmers. In season the Manitoba vege- table farmer can face all comers. On the other hand the farmers want the wider mar- kets:to the south of them for their huge sur- plus. They will still have the home market right at their door, just as good as ever it was, and be able to take advantage of the markets to the south as well. It.is impossible for us to see any calamity in the passage of the reciprocity agreement. If so it is the kind of calamity that, will mean prosperity and progress to the Canadian people.

Farmers must remember that if they wish to have real representatives in Parliament they must assist in paying the legitimate ex- penses of the campaign. Every farmer who is really in favor of an independent candi- date should prove it by putting his hand in his pocket and putting’ a ten into the eéx- pense fund.

There’s nothing left to be said upon reci- procity, but the politicians keep on repeating their favorite arguments. If each politician had a phonograph and shouted his address into it once he could then sit at home in the shade and have a boy take his speech through the country, and grind it out to spell-bound audiences.

The great labor upheaval which is convuls- ing Britain at present shows that the same troubles are prevalent throughout the world. There is much in the argument for compul- sory arbitration. Something must be done to prevent such loss of life, suffering and hard- ship if civilization is to continue to advance.

Every man considers himself an independ- ent voter, and even the strongest party man in the country imagines that he makes up his own mind upon national issues. Of course, his decision is always the same as that of his party, and is not made until the party pro- nouncement, but that does not alter the case.

A contract to build 185 miles of the Hud- son Bay Railway, from the Pas Mission, on the Saskatchewan river, northward, has beén let to J. D. MeArthur, Winnipeg. The price is in the neighborhood of $3,000,000. Let us hope that the rest of it will be built inside of twenty years.

Don’t forget that The Guide will be sent to any address for 25 cents till the end of this year. This is a splendid opportunity for our friends to assist us in increasing the circula- tion. ;

We wish to correct the statement in last week’s Guide that it was grain inspectors who were arrested and imprisoned for steal- ing. It was samplers, and not inspectors. ©

‘Will I ever see Ottawa again?’’ is the thought uppermost in the minds of politicians today.

August 16, 1911 Reciprocity By

E. C. DRURY, B.S.A,

Sec’y Canadian Council of Agriculture, in the Farmers’ Magazine

The question of reciprocity in trade between Canada and the United States is not by any means a new one. It dates back to the year 1846, when, by the triumph of the free trade party in England, the old preferences on colonial products in the British market were removed. The removal of these prefer- ences, and the fact that Canadian nat- ural products were shut out of United States markets by high duties, were productive of much commercial depres- sion and political unrest in Canada. Sev- eral movements resulted from these con- ditions, one of which, with headquarters at Montreal, aimed at the severance of the tie betwen Canada and_ the Motherland, and annexation to the Unit- ed States as a means by which Canada might enjoy the then abounding pros- perity of the latter country. While it is doubtful if this movement. ever would have resulted in the annexation of Can- ada to the United States, for Canadian national sentiment was a strong factor then, as now, yet there was strength enough in it to move England to give to Canada power to negotiate a treaty of reciprocity with her neighbor. Lord Elgin, then governor-general of Canada, writing in March ‘of 1848 to the British colonial secretary, said: ‘‘There has been a vast deal of this talk about an- nexation. A great deal of this talk is undoubtedly bravado, and a great deal the mere product of thoughtlessness. Un- doubtedly, it is in some quarters the utterance of avery serious conviction; and if England will not make the sacri- fices which are absolutely necessary to put the colonists here in as good a posi- tion as the citizens of the United States —in order to which free navigation and reciprocal trade with the States are in- dispensable—the end may be nearer than we wot of.’? This phase of the question, added to the undoubted desire of: the British North American colonies for re- ciprocal free. trade with the United States, induced Great Britain not only to consent to a treaty of reciprocity

between the colonies and the States, but .

to use her good ‘offices in bringing it about. The proposal came from Canada, the people of the United States being either indifferent or unfavorable to the arrangement, A series of reciprocity measures, beginning in 1849, were re- jeeted by the United States Senate, and it was not until 1854 that the Elgin- Marey treaty was ‘adopted by that body. Strange to say, while fear that the annexationist movement in Canada would gain ground was one of the rea- sons which induced England to aid Can- ada in the negotiations of the treaty, it was also a factor in obtaining its ratification by the United States Senate. Aceording to Porritt, ‘(Southern Sena- tors, who, in 1853, constituted the pivot- al section of the Democratic party then dominant at Washington, were by this time in favor of reciprocity, because they feared that unless trade conditions were improved, the annexation move- ment of 1849 might-become serious. If the British North American provinces should come into the Union they feared that the balance of power at Washing- ton between the slave states and the free states would be jeopardized.’’ So that, instead of the just reciprocity treaty being regarded as a step towards annexation, it was regarded on both sides of the line as a measure calcu- lated to still the annexationist agita- tion.

The Elgin-Marcy Treaty

In 1854 the Elgin-Marey reciprocity treaty came into force, and continued in force until 1866. These twelve years are remembered as the most prosperous in Canadian history. Canadian natural products were for the first time admit- ted free of duty into the United States. The great lakes were covered with sails carrying the products of Ontario farms to the markets of the States. A score of lake ports sprang into activity and prosperity. Ontario farm values large- ly increased. In the Maritime Prov- inces, too, the effects were very benefi- cial. Speaking of this period, Sir Louis

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The Reciprocity Agreement

NOTE:—Many readers of The Guide ask for information upon the reciprocity agreement, so we here reproduce it from our issue of Feb. 8. This is the agreement as it passed the United States Congress and as it is now before the Canadian people.—Editor

ARTICLES

Canavian TARIFF

United States Tariff

Preferential

Intermediate

General

Rates now proposed for both United States and ~ Canada

Cattle ... Less than one year old

Valued at not more than $14 per].

Valued at more than $14 per head Horses and mules Horses over one year old, valued At B50 or legs. ba eo we ot Horses, N.O.Biiy ced. Sy Pia Valued at $150 or less per head... Valued at over $150 Swine Sheep and lambs Less than one year old. .......... One year old or over...) eee Other live animals........... Poultry, dead and alive Alive. Dead Wheat, per bushel Rye s Fee re RE Oats hes Bice Barley Buckwheat 6.0 oes ds gas Beans, edible, dried, per bushe! Pease, dried, per bushel

“

Potatoes, per bushel Corn (except into Canada for dis- tillation) 07 t f iced em alend owed Sweet potatoes, per bushel...... Ya I Bei ya's fo isle ee hd ereaveneeatbee Wee ‘Furnips.. . Onions Cabbages All other vegetables in their natural state Heel Feisty vig pples .. Bonre nastiest cee hee Peaches Grapes

Wild blueberries, wild straw- berries and wild raspberries. .... Blackberries, gooseberries, rasp- berries and strawberries, n.o.p. All other edible fruits in their _ natural state, m.0.p. 66... ec ea es Dried apples... 00.0. Dried peaches, pears and apricots.. Butter oi vas eaves eae eee oad Cheese oi ans as Eo etes Fresh milk oc... cuca Freshcream ..

Garden, field and other: seeds not herein otherwise provided for, when in packages weighing over one pound each,’ not including flower s€eds wi... usec cence es

Grass seed, including timothy and clover seed

Flaxseed or linseed, per bushel... .

Cotton seed and all other oil seeds...

Hay, per ton. 805%

Straw re ok etal sha ioebrce

Extract of hemlock bark

Glycerine, crude, not purified Fish— Mackerel, fresh, pickled or salted, Per Pound icc. vieeneves vad Heértitige; fresh. sss os. hie Pickled or salted... 0.0... cee ae

.|15 percent......

{TMew...

15 per cent.

$10

le. per Ib...

15 per cent... ., 123g

PRON. eT 16 ss 15 15

5c. per bbl... .. 1714 per cent...

.|67¢. per 100 lbs.

1\Me. per lb... ..

1Me. per lb.....

1734 per cent... 17 Bey

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[eens eee Nt .|]15 percent......

“

15 Qc, per doz:.... 2e, per lb 5 per cent......

5 per cent

5 per cent $1.65

Me Me hs 30c. per 100 lbs.

Smoked or kippered, per lb........ cent... Halibut and salmon, fresh, pickled, 3 Babe p ney

or salted, perIb..........,.... 4% Cod, haddock, ling, pollock, fresh,

salted or pickled, per lb........)46 “lou... Boneless, ‘per this... eas giseacs doe Eels and smelts; fresh or frozen,

OR Una eee hare ei ae taeeetiy wy .* ven webs All other, fresh, pickled or salted,

gh See CE ML aig ep ulelen ee Be NE uae yes

perlb Salmon and all other preserved, BD. O.peey sss eb sels 6 oe If in packages containing less than half a barrel Lip ba aldo ovacend x United States (minimum 80 p.c.) Oysters— Shelled in bulk, per gal..,...... Shelled, in cans not over one pint, including the duty on cans, per

h, prepared

,on cans, per quart........ Lobsters, fresh

Fresh, water fish) 200k Nia sys ees All other fish. the produce of the fisHerie’§ 5.2 Guise so lieedaie ote Fish oil— Cod liver oil Seal, herring, whale and other Habs OU) i oo wily Gag wine RU ee Feldspar, crude, powdered or ground Fluorspar Mica, unmanufactured and rough trimmed and mica, ground or bolted .. Tale, ground, bolted, or precipitated, naturally or artificially, not for

LOU E USE: ci ci ag se Sees hanes Plaster rock or gypsum, crude, not ground i. ee ie helene Aa ane ; Balti byes vo idontielnwe slaw icpesiee aia Salt, in, bags, barrels and other BO VORB si ss itis oan eed ema Le

[8 CODES. Sua se ag

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15 per cent

1244 per cent...

1@ 1-3 per cent. Free

.|/2244 per cent...

1744

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2714 «

17%

phar s ite.

| B1.75

‘4c. per 100. Ibs.

«sos |{ 8249 per cent. ../26 per cent. ....

$12.50 2214 per cent...

1c. per Ib... ..

221% per cent..,

2214 per cent... Pi

DP cents. . has

.|2744 per cent... 27146 bid Ronin!

274 27% 85c. per bbl... .. 2246 per cent...

'90c. per 100 lbs. 134c. per lb... ..

Free. ,...

18gc. per Ib... .

Vy «

22 per cent...

17% per cent. be

Qloe. per doz...

214e. per lb... . 10 per cent.....

10’per cent.....

10 per cent. BL.TB ee .

Free

45c. per 100 lbs.

Bf. COME Scien oe “

414 *

414 cents. ...... 20 per cent wy

20 per cent.....

20 per cent

20 Free .. «

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6 Me.

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. $2 per heads...

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Spots dagen ky 75e. per head... Tee Sal chiova Wied |$1,50 per head...

25 per cent .|@0. per cent... .. 25 per cent...../Sc. per lb... .... 20 M wines Oe Gh 12 cents cxivn. Scents we. fais ee gave 1» PhO shh tng 10:; * 16 2th eeu dee BOC a es shes pba: 16525" wt Port [4dr fae HL 7 Seca Ren Fo (seed pease 40c. 042.053 46 25 cents: ....... Free ........../16e. per bushe' 10 cents... v4.06 V5 icents 4. 30 per cent. .{25 per cent..... 30 fe {25 LRA os 130 cary 40c.. per bushel 30 Bases Mea dud Peveachwiee ss. {80 ME SNGE ORE 25 per cent..... 40c. per bbl... 25c. per bushel 25 per cent... ..125e. “5 $1. per 100 |bs.j/25e. ‘f Me. per Ibe dvinc. 25c. per cub. ft. cap. of bbls. or, packages... Bree is cicseng sven le, per quart.... 2c. per lbsiai iia os lc, per quart... 25 percent,.... Free or 25 p.e. a5. le5ae 4c. per lb 3c. thei So [Ges ee 17% per cent...|2c. per gal..... 1714 SE satan fODy af ares 8c. per doz..... 5c, per doz..... 8c. per lb... os. /20e. per-gal.....

from ldc. per bus.

10 per cent..... to 20c, per lb.

10 per cent... ..|Free eds | LOG crrkewarars bd] eS eer .|10 per cent. TOR 54 cinardbbeghs oie wee aie .|$4 (2,240 Ibs.) .. : 181,50 (2,240 Ibs.) ig .]de. per lb... 4... $es.)~ Bree. 0's pss keine le.perlb. ...... -{L cent...... 55. 1 cent........, A shew vad ten bars. f PATE bee eng das 50c. per 100. 1bs.]50c. per 100 lbs. Li Others ie cess % cent........ yes aia iihecs wae «oA Dee slags be Be ie aed eB Oy eeciad rriner erin 1M cents... 4.6% | aR PN Ch Gallo) Neer ea Pele oh Me epaselere wen Mice 80 per cent..... 30 per cent..... si ielae siamese te Sake ed 10 cents........ Bree ee ie aed +13 Sag Me ae tives s hak PH Cs Seas wea Sabidlak alle £ COREY icing vain BERG ea ns ke 25 per cent..... Hee Giamaig ABE fora 30 sar vais eR cana eeaie 1 cent MY cent ;

Shell fish free, other fish 3c.

per lbe ois 15e. per gallon... 8e, i 20 p.e. (ground)

22% per cent...

per cent. "

Free. . “ee

20 per cent... ../20 per cent....;

le. per Ib,. seek

800. per ton... Ze. per, 100 bs.

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TYae

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88 +, {825 per cent,... .|31.50 each...

». [25e, Rbe.

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.{le. per quart...

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182 per head...

$3.75 per head. . 274% per cent...

$1.50 per head.. 20 per cent...,.

lS5c.. per bushe

RECON oa

(25 per cent 25 ry

Cs 40c. "12, each. eis

per bushe'

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25 per cent,

+ 1812.50 .{25 per cent.

]1}4¢e. per th.

25 per cent. ‘

25 per cent.

a 25 per cent. 20 «

1112 cents

“

ae Ys

10 80 per cent 3 0 “ae

30. 30

“ “

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per bushel

“

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.|25e. per cub. ft.

cap. package...

.|Free or 25

‘6c, per lb,

“apes AGS "184 (2,240 Ibs.) .. “181.50 (2,240 lbs.)

4 114 cents

SEAR LUCE

p.c.

2c. per lb... 2c «

Se, per doz... ., 20c. per gal... 16c. per bushel to 20c, per lb.

25e....

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yo“

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:, {Bree or ce. ‘per

..|18¢. per gallon, ,

8e s f 20 per cent ; $3 per ton

20 per cent.....

le. per lb, js wie ;

30c. per ton.

‘13

80 «

40c. per bbl.

25 per cent

$1 per 100. Ibs. 2c. per tb.

2e, per lb. 25 per cent. 5 “

25 per cent.

1714 per 1734 Sc. per doz, 8e. per Ib. 10 per cent.

cent rh

10 per cent. 10c.

10 per cent. $2

5 1 -cent

1 cent: 50c. per 100Ibs. 1 cent

1 ee

..|5 cents 2/25 percent, 0 cr

1 cent

25 per cent.

2216 per vent. 2214 rin

20 per cent

Feet

Te. per 100 Ibs.

Us ea Se. per 100: lbs.

‘Neige, ae?

Page 8 THE GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE . August 16, 1912

Davies later said, ‘‘Since the Maritime |= 2 a = e

Provinees were peopled, there never cc Rates now was a time when prosperity was so Canapran Tanrrr : roposed. for Reduction Pde marked among all classes, when land ARmCUe oe Sa a eat | Btateeand By ated | teeguchad by rose in value so quickly, when ‘the: Preferential Intermediate | General. Canada kes wharves were so lined with shipping, er oer | Ss - when workmen had such steady em- | Asbestos, not further manufactured ployment, when farmers had as good a ae Bround eee sh ‘ . é market, as between 1854 and 1866, when § He ee Cae setet ees 15 per cent..... 1744 per cent... 1714 per cent.../Free ..........|)Free wo. .c cc econ eet tt ene 171% per cent 2 f 2 : POUNG Ses ees ty Wadb bes LO ete hes oe 2216 rieiee Go Seles i @uper cent... “« 25 per cent.. 25 we had reciprocal trade with the Unit- | Barbed fencing wire of iron or steel. .|Free .. 2.0.4... Bree i. ee: Bree 00...) 34e. per iby. 2... te es age per Ibe. oF ad States.’? These years tmdoubtedly:.|; Brass in bars aud rods, in coil orl: 2: he oe mya df * f the otherwise, not less than six feet were years of great prosperity for the in. lengthy.and: brass in. atrips, British provinces. A fact worthy of sheets or plates, not polished, note is this,—that with the coming into Pamaned or coated. " (For use in foree of reciprocity between the States Bate ic. ges cs. aes gine Ws Palate Pree eer and Canada, the annexation movement, coilance of item Rosia wechbeaae mae) : 45. per. saat eee “145 per cent... .. as Lord Elgin had foreseen, died, never peta lp Secs ee 180 Mo as 130 * r ei i ,Separators and parts for re- to be seriously revived. PYRTLF eer area a nen 45 “ 45 «“ pled send | : Sales Oo ee he BS ee tie de ES haa Reasons for Its Abrogation iron or Hani act over gos | eighths of an i in di S sepiiervin SRS idea y ore staigie HE Saale Ll 3- : In 1866 the treaty was abrogated by | Rolled iron or ates ahesia, ueteiatee a SOSH Ubeph ea are a Bae) Ps the United States. "There were several say piurtest gauge or thin- factors leading to this. The Americans, De Be vauited. or. coated) with I _ zine, tin or othe Brees. died eid ba sieine 6 [ODER CEM Geei- as Me. - % - who believed that the treaty was much | Wire, crucible cast steel, valued ai HR fecieened | PVRAE ERNE scone EUS SEES cag ligsd Ae parle ct ee ee more favorable to Canada than to the ai enot Jess than 6 cents per lb... .. eens eee 5 fen ands 5 Sur td's ee Not less: than} “ ...,., .o.. {Not less than’ 5 is United States, had never been enthus- | ~~ ed ot EH anu steel Fi la Ba 35 per cent. 35 per cent. iastie in its support, and it required no i and thirteen gauge ..... gdhidcss iy PERO oy shina ch byt c0e HER OO Soca pinegse ancvials PreG iis cele sue dats Not less than} « Not less © than great reason to lead them to desire its porn Prserietd semi. ma- S65; per’ cent. coco) suits 85 per cent. i is re 8s partly sup- 8 and parts thereof, adapted ct nyt Heder Sieh iousbd ee BP | cond’™ se it Printing offivest |. 1/424 Der emt.» .|L74 per cent. «\B0 ber cont. -ns(8OiDarcpntrs. +-|,.t 80 per cent... ..|20 per cent t _ oe re SS ere ©) aS Poe per cOnb.. eee ee RO a 08 north by the sympathy of the governing horton sib oul ; : 15 per cent..... 17\4 per cent...|17}4 per cent...|Free,........5. “ seeee [176 per cent classes in England and Canada for the Or iigaes natural, nobinhottlen gts .|Free . Bre60/ 5 vis's olersioss a 8c. per. gal « 8c. per gal f South during the American Civil war, Bods ash § « j deh earicle eae “Tages of hs wed and partly by the enactment by Canada eee fm ° $1 perton,..... a $1 per ton...... of the Galt protective tariff of 1859, ~~ otherwise than by sawing, and : which, as it raised the Canadian duties round tim 4 " 7 i on many manufactured articles not sub- sien a Ne WhartS oc chlo eb ce Rt bee ee ee age Cea wi pike fgcalae'’ Ye. per ew ft) “0,0, eae. {28G+ Per, cu. ft. ject to the provisions of the treaty, and other lumber, not further manu- imported from the United States, was P Bicinlee thansawed ..........) 00 cuttenit tt tS foe Toe g hs ie slapehacee ede ead $1.25 ber 1,000) some as. ,, {$1.25 per 1,000 claimed by the Americans, and perhaps |" “'D posls, railroad ties, and tele. ft. BoM... ft. BM. ..... justly, to be a violation of the spirit of telegraph poles of ceder and ‘ the treaty. We must recognize in all Woonet MOOS. eae OIG os HE egggagbbei sities dante sitvdpliiac gece Cee cig a ages 10 per cent..... oedaccubly 10 per cent..... fairness to our southern neighbors, that | “further menufecte ded ee isnt there was no bad faith and no sinister _ , or jointed, and stave bolts. ie Free and 15 p.c./Freeand17}4p.c.|Free and 20 p.c].10 fe peatecets of VERRY PROTY AO Meee pay l Free and 20 p.c. motives in their abrogation of the qyokets pass nelings SEE eee Bree Fisisiy Ci ae vg Es + + Free... seers ing Bids Ll gur mae es MQ ee bea a 4 nee , fresh or refrigerated, per lb.|2 CeBt8- +++ +--+ cents 1Mcents......./1 vanisecg ins (DADO s ce ceieis 134 cents treaty. They exercised a right which | Bacon and ham, per Ib. peat ten ONLY cents... 60. 134 cents Acents...i¢..5. 1 cee “4 eae rahi tg was undoubtedly. theirs, and for reasons | Beef, salted in barrels, per lb. ...... 1% cents 134 cents....... 25 per.cent.....]114 cents... “""" "leper cent... .. “15 per cent. which appeared to them. sufficient. Pork, barrelled in brine, per Ib... .. Pog cents es. «1124 cents. 25 per cent..... 144 cents.. 18360 Ts a dias ey ; Meats, other salted, . ldgcents.......|184 cents. .|25 Bs Cee 14. ¢ sd But Canadians looked back for man y Saune oe rea 4 -.: 1114 cents... 4% sev ee | 6 ; Y | Canned meats and canned poultry 1724 per cent.. .)25, per cent ++ {20 per cent 5 tus The years, with longing, to the old days of | Extract of meat, fluid or not... [728 126 CEL POETS OL a ahi ih ial ws reciprocity prosperity. After Confed- ; 20 per cent... . 1}4 per cent... 4 - > [Ns ease ase abe ce piong ele eke Der cant, eration the renewal of the treaty became Pollen . ‘1406. per’ 100 Ibs.|424 per cent... . {18 per cent. a permanent plank in the platform of ar fend compounds thereof, cotto- , both political parties in the Dominion. ene, cotton searine And animal], ;, In the-tatift o&: 1870, enacted by the | tommtees aT cher’ sigeietiea’ is: 1}gcents.......|194 cents.....+. VY en yan Yas ae 44 veut : fe vege » dnt! Conservative party under Macdonald, cluding corn and baked haste, in there was an offer of reciprocity to the trageine th Betuii packages, i frp el United States. In 1874 commissioners package, per pond oe en 1 cent..g. series 14 cents......+ 1Mcents....... 2l4c. to. 40 p.c.l114 cents....... 1Me. to ec. ...1}4 cent were sent to Washington by the Lib- | Wheat flour, semolina and rye flour,|4o cent eral government of Mackenzie, to nego- Bidhnad sal colle err per 100 Ibs. ee eet RNa ayes ce Re Reenter ses po AG Bet heared tbe aa . . * : ‘ ce . . . tiate a reciprocity treaty. In introduc- | Barley, pot, pearled and ootane ie 40 cents........|50cents,....... BO center. 6... uIBL ac vieeeine nes 80 cetita So). 2222/80 buted yt... 10 centecs ing his National Policy, in 1878, Sir John pakler fast. Peewee PR ei cee ts 4 ded ner kod Ike hg 8 font rs per See ty per ary aes Yee. per lb... .. 48 percent...... 14 per, cent. ‘ ; Buckwheat flour or meal.......... . \45e. per 8.)45c. per s./45ce, per ! 8.145e, 100 187e. i Maedonald expressly stated that it was Corn meal...,., OF ee yang tht 35c.. per 100 lbs.j45c. per 100 lbs,|50c. per 100 lbs,|25 per cent..... Ve. er ee. The Oboe eeme! Wh intended to be used as a lever to force | Split pease, dried....... 1.111121 ie per oH. ick 92 Ye. per bbl...]@5c. per bbl..... 40c. per 100 Ibs.|12 1c. per 100 lbs|27 14c. per 100 lbs open the door of the United States to: Prepared cereal foods...... 1.1... “lOc. per busbel/12¥4c. per bus.|15e. per bushel|45e. per bushell724c. per bushelj37 7c... per bus.|7}4c. per. bus. Canadian products. But now a change | g Do. gee: pete ie ae 2 pean as bay lay 3 Omen pi ganor APOE 2 ae Percent. .v.-[ercresssss reece | Per cent. ; eld ; ran, middlings pie vee con RQ ES Oe Ha cea es took place in the omen as a pr grain, tied furauinei tose “a 16 ‘ 17h i (1746 20 -{121% cents per|7}4 per cent....|5 per cent. Canada was concerned. e policy o 7 100lbs....... : ; i icelli Scents... 6.6 (BL ee be kN ‘ BO, oe posite ols « protection for Canadian manufacturers Ev hoanuhes Sa vermisellt, oy ee ne MURAL ig ieee on BAAD -|1 cent per Ib...]?4 cent ........]74 cent had come into force, and from this time added sweetening only. uavingy17 ¥4 per cent. ../25 per cent..... 2744 per cent...|3 cents per Ib.1@5 per cent.....|25 per cent..... 21 per cent on the Canadian Manufacturers’ Asso- nae 1p p.c. or cae near a aati sro in Biscuits raters Sicha aeaen See SRB s nc RRR TIN eens 35 eam cents per Ib.lgaxy .,..:/1736 126 “ anadian politics. e Canadian gov- ake articles com i an p.c., or ernment aan no longer willing for an whole or in part of eugn or any G0 Deer h ane ‘ : kind of flour or meal when com- cent per lb.and unlimited reciprocity treaty, but want- bined with chocolate, nuts 35 p.c.; or 2 ed to get access into the American mar- fruits or confectionery, a al cents a lb., or § 5 : di j t y, also can 4 t Ib ket for Canadian natural products, and oho arrss AanGied POpeors, can- cents a Ib, at the same time retain the protection candy and confesti ery ofall Y A A a onery of all which Canadian manufacturers enjoyed sa Pies oe adh ace aisle Pht gees . : +48 Maple sugar and mapl Braver Ugant-Ameriean’ compotion On the | Mira Miah pr satiny eat perce | ct fea hf tf ett ah ? : ea of the package,perlb. ......... needed a larger market for their manu- Prepittss sbtiled : fe ee Seents + tuk 24 COREE ws vtits REGRta AE Fedo is cent. says : anuts, unshelled .............. 05 oe ihe : Dede Care Bul aga Ne : FT SiG Gauilta, calers moheh, | eons ae ss Hb par halt?” Bu per ceht'' 77128 joe Sat °° ig ‘le33 254 oe - gg yoke, egg albumen and blood pete pect reent..... mt... 68 per cent.,.|734 per cent..../2/@ per cent factured goods were included in the free albumen ....... eas 5 “ j : . DRS nace ecw ip Saale geMhabes 0 NES Solte T ME Blog Ab Sgt 7% : {10 « ,.... {95 per cent, or 8e] 714 “« 9 oa a “ list. Sir Mackenzie Bowell, Mr. Geo. ON thy OF Lasher? tee eet FE. Foster and Sir John Thompson, com- | Cherry juice and prune jui “ i! cents per lb... missioners appointed by the Conserva- prune wine, and Sther ult oid set 17% OT ge tet BO. « —....,|70e, per gallon. .|1744 « ,,./49c. per gallon. .|8 cents per gal. tive government in 1891 to negotiate a Pye tt eels rhe em : s ‘| 1 ONO 6 STO a, satin oi ba ers Treaties peeaee Sardines, packed in oil in tin boxes, ates, returned from Washington wi the weight of the tin box to be - : chek. included in the weight for duty. Te ceotints axom Gna tamer? | punta bial ure ounces and not over thirty-six free trade in natural and mantfactured ounces each, per box ........../814cents 5 cents 6 ici a , . ‘ ohi i vasa le Boece [FCOMEB. ree cues BENGE foe prin oy, 636 Over 21 cubic in.|/§ cents... 0.0... ).0 00 8c 1 t products, ‘and a combind tariff against vais ane tet teeuty sd chan a ea Vosmniiadanice. get 0p pe all other countries.’’ ounces, each, per box .... fee ; G t Forgets Pled (ec) When wolgting over eight 278 y ede OE ca gale a ays ia ne eae De alate «ca Rha « it $6 oo desl STi geo h leent......... % cent OVEFAMONG fF OLROKE Bes guncee Sad nob aver tmabya ty oa Nine cake Bo Me er (BIE end Over 734 cueing “2.0... ig © Le, cent In 1897, the Liberal government came (a) When weighing eight ounces SAd ginget 2t into power at Ottawa and straightway each orless, per box»... ....., aa : ‘ Sardines, prepared in oil in. b “« ‘ 3 Tere a the: esa ve Pledges ‘e nd Wivbies aver thiteais urea ce. sgt Niaepecnies side ee eae aie oh ne ee Me ay ¥4 cent oe tee pein 1898. a Natit high None cue SP Rane Naan BO per'Gents 7. +180 per Cent vac." $5 per cent.....|Over 98 cu. in. 90 per cent.....]..... civeectec [5 per cent. 3 : a om Oc. per box rapa arse sree 8 ee hace Farm wagons and: coniplete® parts . to 80 per cent. international questions between Canada Eh Vets eae merrier ene Gn Noman b lie 6 Simrad aneectrege « : ¢ and the tinitea States, among other Ploughs oe ee ies Uy eke aoe rege: tte ma “ ue 4 per cent...., 2246 per cent...|2%14 per cent... ,|25 ‘ hi ‘ tater? Poy 1 |: Looth and disc harrows ..... Fe as toast ARAB, Fine lock diay 171g ee POO a DLL” Diag wee PR piven heated PARE raat things, to negotiate, possib e, a reci- | Harvesters and reapers.......0.) 2) /12 ee aa tig ie awe 18 eee ee reer (4 ‘ procity treaty. But again the Cana- Agricultural drills and planters... .. 1ige Hoe cen 17g Oo ee OT las ee oe ene 15 wets ie Se ttt § me rife per, cent dian government was unwilling to give | Mowers ua.-------- ie CUES E) urs caer clhL Lal emt PSO OME asa sal iceaianingy heey ol free entry to American manufactures, | Cultivators ... eanenes ee ETA i ea 180 etre anemia ease 1B ee et nae abeuk 5 # : bac p tiva : i“ eae {17 Ja RO rh eee pd paneled i 5 a and the United States was unwilling jo ce inachines : “ Se as 0. oS Hae RE can EE CTE as fet Ug 4 negotiate unless such admission were in sneer cpmersy Weta Pee Tonascae Te he ea ay 20 Mr ced raseyey | to ma-/15 ee 20 p.c. ‘to 80 p.c.!5 . granted. In this situation the question parts of the foregoing for repairs ids De esti!

August 16, 1911

came to a permanent deadlock, and passed from polities on both sides of the line. ‘

In 1910, however, Canada received a distinct surprise. In previous negotia- tions Canada had always been the suit- or; but now, at last, a proposal came from Washington that representatives of the two governments should meet and talk over the matter of better trade relations between the ‘two countries. The Liberal government at Ottawa probably did not receive the proposition with favor. It was generally believed in Canada that the United States would be willing to re-open the matter only on the old basis,—free admission of Ameri- can manufactures into Canada in return for free admission of Canadian natural products into the United States. Thus the Canadian government found itself on the horns of a dilemma—on the one hand its old policy, and the undoubted strong desire of the farmers of Canada to get into the American markets, and on the other the certain opposition of the powerful monied interests and the Manufacturers’ Association, to any In- terference with the existing fiscal sys- tem, Senator Sir Geo. Ross, who has never been accused of being anything put a supporter of the present govern- ment, and who has shown no disposition to leave the ranks since the ‘announce- ment of the government's reciprocity policy, made a strong anti-reciprocity speech in Toronto in the fall of 1910, in which he used’ practically all the arguments which have been used in the present anti-reciprocity campaign, and in addition ‘appealed against the expos- ing of Canadian manufacturers to American competition. This speech was probably a feeler, designed to test the feeling of the country, and ascertain if the government could safely refuse to negotiate. The result apparently satis- fied the government that Canadian feel- ing was against the measure. The speech was loudly applauded by the Interests and the Protectionist press, and apparently the government settled down into an attitude of do-nothing.

Grain Growers a Power

But meanwhile a new factor in Cana- dian politics was taking action. Since the tariff commission of 1905, the oppo- sition ‘among Canadian farmers to a continuance of the protective system had been growing. Four strong provin- cial organizations had grown up in On- tario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Al- berta, whose avowed object was the elimination of the protective principle from the tariff. These had joined forces under the Canadian Couneil of Agriculture. By these organizations the reciprocity proposal was enthusias- tically welcomed, and when, in the early fall of 1910 it became apparent that action by the government was doubtful, they began to think of doing something to bring their views before parliament. Roderick MacKenzie, of Winnipeg, sec- retary of the Manitoba Gran Growers’ Association, first made the proposal that the Associations should unite in sending a large delegation to wait upon Parlia- ment, and present to that body the views of the farmers of Canada. .The idea took root and grew. Not'only did the local branches of the farmers’ or- ganizations in the four organized pro- vinees appoint delegates and contribute the money necessary for their expenses, but in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where there were no organizations among the farmers, public meetings were held, dele- gates appointed, and the necessary funds contributed. Long before the date set it became apparent that the delegation, which was doubtfully re- garded by many at first, would be a large one, but even those most closely in touch with the movement were nor prepared for the huge proportions which it assumed.

On December 15, 1910, there met in Ottawa probably the largest and most representative gathering of farmers in the history of Canada. Between 800 and 1,000 men were there, representing every province of Canada except Prince Edward Island and British Columbia. Western grain growers sat side by side with apple growers of Ontario and Nova Scotia. Alberta’ ranchers rubbed shoul: ders with beef raisers of Western n- tario and dairymen of Quebec and East ern Ontario. Every important phase of

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Cananian Tanire

ARTICLE ‘ Preferential Intermediate Portable engines with boilers, inj15 per cent..... 17% percent... combination, with horse powers ; and traction engines, for farm purposes. Hay loadopa 2. oi eens ae eee | LO per cent... .e. 2214 per cent... Potato dignets (ites. ¢ cane ce eege 18 tt 1+ {2244 Page Fodder or feed cutters ... Ae fd sf 0 oe | 8245 fo Sigil Grain crushers’ .../..... AIS tf «+ {22% me Fanning mills 415 iS ara 2244 ft Hay tedderg:.) serie. Oh oe 15 irs rarer 224 is Farm or field rollers 2. ...0000.00..../18.° .. (22% big Manure spreaders: ../... 60:02. 0005 T2sg i ke 174 2 Weedera ee a eo Pas LBS Pe ea 17% ae Windmills—and finished parts of the|12¥4 “ ...... TSG Sey foregoing for repairs, except Bhalting,. voy eapeies ob peas Cutlery, plated or not, viz., pen-|20 a eaere ta 27% i knives, pocket knives, knives for household and other purposes and table steels Sal eat die'gyae hye Bells and gongs; brass corners and rules for printers... 0.0.0.4. 15, [20 x 27% . Basins, urinals and other plumbing|20 fe eaince he 30 i fixtures of earthenware for. bath- rooms and lavatories; baths, bath-tubs, sinks and) laundry tubs of earthenware, stone, ce- ment or clay, or of other material Brass band instruments.......... Grindstones of (sandstone, not|15 Me ate 224 i ,, mounted, finished or not...,.. ‘ ule ag oh monumental stone. of|!® u ~/1914 a reestone, granite, sandstone or limestone, FM AGhtAelunea: or|10 s -|1274 i not dressed, hewn or polished... Rooting slate, per square of 100 sq. | SEO Ty Oe ee INR: oe) Vitrified paving blocks not ornamen-|>9 cents... +--+. WO OEAEB eee

ted or decorated in any*m. Paving blocks of atone a me nee Clocks, watches,time recorders, clock and watch keys, clock cases, and clock movements. ..0.... 0.000. Feathers in their natural state... ... See cnen cases and cabinets or

wool, tow, » jute

auzes and oakum, prepared

or use as surgical dressings,

plain or medicated, . surgical

trusses, pessaries and suspensory

_ bandages of all kinds... Printing ink.) cache fia i.4 aid

Essential oils... ........ daceatle

Plate glass, not bevelled, in. sheets

or panes exceeding seven sq. ft.

Mineral and aerated waters, ‘in bottles or jugs. Musical instrument cases, fancy

cases or boxes, portfolios, satch- els, reticules, card cases, purses, pocket books, fly. books for artificial flies, all the foregoing composed wholly or in chief value of leather.

Aluminum in crude form. ......../. Aluminum in plates, sheels, bars and Pods EEGs Cyl. oy Laths .., : Shinglisawe sy a0 ee Sawed boards, planks, deals and other lumber, planed or finished on one side, per 1000 ft. board AMO ee oe SN ce oa planed or finished on one side and tongued and grooved, or planed or finished on two sides. . planed or finished on three sides or planed or finished on two sides and tongued and grooved, per 1,000 ft. board measure... . planed and finished on four sides, per 1000 ft. board measure

Be BOKOGT 3.6! se Mag end cs OP 5 (This change is to admit washed slack into the United States at 1c. per ton of 2,240 lbs.) Cement, Portland, per 100 lbs....,.. Trees, viz.: Apple, cherry, peach

121% per cent... 15 per cent

20 per cent... .. 17% per cent.

20 per cent .|2714 per cent... 10 Be ay 1214 Seah 20. fr oe ee 27% flags TOU Maes 1734 aha eee 17% “

Bowsediet.. Ti 15 «“ ‘las “« 15 eit étraas 20 se 2a Te ee 80 ne

te « TD es SAE 22146 Lk’, ieee er 22M - 1745 “ 2916 “ 20 PF anc anes 7s sa 1214 pone a z 17

ge“ , 30 ui Free +. /Free

“ «

ear, plum and quinces, of al

inds and small peach trees known as June buds, each...... Condensed milk, the weight of the package to be included in’ the weightfor duty. ies yacek Biscuits without adding sweeting.... Fruits in air-tight cans or other air- tight. packages, weight of cans

or other packages to be included

in weight for duty Peanuts, shelled ...... Pernt Tusyeee

Coal, bituminous, round and run of mine, including bituminous coal such as will not pass through a three-quarter ich screen.....,

171% per cent.../2@244 per cent... 17g) Ce eet es

1744 +. (22% MY Free... titeee: o.0.2

10c. per ton,...j12c. per'ton.... Bcents,. 6.0... WLcentescey. Bere ee ae Ree mele cane Sc. perlb.s 3... 8c. per Ib..... she 16 per cent..... 2216 per cents Lic. per ib... [Le per lbs rs

1 le. per Ibe. 184¢. per Ib

85c. per ton....

(95

45c. per ton....

Rates now . proposed, for United States | both United ~ ee States and General is Canada 20 per cent....,j/Steam Engines}20 per cent... . ae 30 per cent... Gasoline engines ——45 op.c. horse

powers--45 °° p.c.| | According to ma- 20 per cent terial, 35 per cent

to 45 per cent.

25 per cent.. ee 4

58c. per ton.. : 2,000 lbs

2,240 1bs.

..[45c. per ton of|45e. per ton of

Reduction by. United States

.|From 10 percent. to 25 per cent.

Page 9

Reduction by Canada —

LMR Hye 45 per cent. ....|20 $5 i gti bnn' 26 v4 ie iad 25 Mo Sines wf OO. tf “ . aeewlee oa rb sien hd - (95 peiaaencriran 45 BEES sg ae {25 de {6 a 125 “ .| According to/20 ss siatbane 15 va [5 “ material; ood 35 per cent..... (95 Mots Aa According to/20 AC aRERL 2 15 to 25 per cent,|5 ie material ....... 35 to 45 per cent. . (85 ee eS 45 per cent..... 20 ‘“ S126 percents 227 5 i ,|20 RENTON According | to|20 ae .|15 to 25 per cent. material 2.000. 835 to 45 per cent. ‘125 per ‘cent. (?) {20 Hee SOB 45 per cent. (?)|20 A Me 5 BOOM she ESS 45 per cent. .... RO SO A Bs .|25 percent. 130 sd . [40 to 90 per cent.|2732 fo... 1234 to 6214 p.c.|2 4% per. cent. 180 Sel ES 45 percent)... (2234. ole, 1714 per cent. ..|214 “ 2185 Hoe Mian According to|82}4.. “ 12M to 1214 p,c.|23¢ y material. 85 to 45 per cent.| | 125 if 145 per cent... .. Te a ee eee 12214 per cent, ,|214 i? 15 We ond odes $1.75 per ton...|5c. per 100 Ibs.|75c. per ton...j40c. per ton 16 is |10e. per cu. ft.J1214 per cent...|7)4 per cent....../224 per cent, TS center e ces. 20:per cent... .... &5 cents... 240554 (| per cent..,., .|4 per cent 221% per cent.../85 per cent.....]1714 per cent... .{1734 per cent. ..|5 ee (20 per cent..... Dressed, 50 p.c.|1744 per cent. ..|8214 per cent... : 214 per cent 30 per cent..... 40 per cent..... 12714 per ‘cent... [1234 per cent.. .|2}4 per cent 15 Be EO N80 HERE GER MBS PO eee, Meee 1S ei Ley See 30 bd pe HH 1 BE Vegan eos Q7t4 fe 17% a 24 | 20 em ie tO. wing t 174 by NBT HOS 124 bd 20 cheered 95 en ae 174 « 1% “ ei fl 10 “ |95 Ho A 4“ 17% eo Ne Me ¢ « g7e 2g, perisq. ft.j25 ¥ 45.26 per cent.{2lo [ “ LAO MG oo eee 30 percent... ..|2244 6 7% hs ea 185 caer es Shee oe Cel Oe Le 15 Mt J5 ff 125 Sacra aide 25 or 40 per cen t]22%4 of (2% or 173% p.c.|26 ef At) San .. {85 per cent... .. Q214 BOG 2/12 he per cen, (eR ot 2{25 a 485 AG), ARO of: USM AE RS § 80 Fes UN 45 ee as 274 af 417% 2" a .|20 Sy vl 25 ae ef LTH amas ake fF cend]8ie y “117% « _|Containing not |174%4 inf {16 a tat over 1 pint. 20c. per doz.; containing over 1 pint, not over one uart, 30 ¢. doz.; contain- ing over 1 qt, 24c. per gal. E q uivalent}. 3314 per cent. ; (85 ff ./40, 45 and 50/824 Mf 1744, 1244 and|2l4 per cent per cent... 6 6s 1714 per cent. Bree oes ices Werper Ibo. ds Se, perdlb.s... .. 2c. per lb. Lenin Vay llc. per lb....., 8c. per lb... .... Se. per Ib. hid ae |20e. per M. ..|10c. per M. ..J10c. per M. gene ot re Hei 50c; “ ue B0es «(800.4 Mccaenee on’ $1.75 per M, ft.[60c. per M. ft.}$1.25 per M. ft. 25 per cent... 2. $2.00 BOL ee ete 18125 & 125 Hie a $2.3714° e112 * $1.25 “e eee ar Suid ee 81.50“ dips ie .jFree vo ......,.]1be. per ton. ..|10¢. per ton... .|5c. per ton 14c. per ton....j15c. per ton of 2,240 Ibs. 12Mcents......|8cents.. 0.6.2. 1i cetits :. cies cous [L386 ents 18 Ho aes 182 Pel My to Rb (Ode ea oe ns ELLA 46 cent per cent, “ 8c. perlb..... 2c. per lb... .. om G6, pet Ub. ead oe lea nae egieenas ie. per Ibi: 26 per cent..... 20 per cent.....|20 per cent . 15 per cent. Rec perth... se. per Tb, Sor PEL Dies sind ve ee a . | 34e. per lb, lee per dbo foes le; per lb. 22.2... [Veh per Ibis. sl ie LR per bee: Silo. per lbiesis. Yee, per lb... .., ter par b. se]... OREN veeee[ Li@e, per tb,

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CO-OPERATION IN DENMARK

Editor, Guide:—As promised, I am sending you a few impressions receivea during our visit to Denmark, regretting {I have been unable to find time to do so earlier. No other country—with the exception of Switzerland—that we have been able: to -visit, has interested us :so much as this little kingdom, with its two and one-half millions of people. The niarvellous progress it has made since the disastrous war of 1864, when Ger- many took Schleswig-Holstein from her, and left her only14,844 square miles, has won for her the admiration of the world.

The Danes. know, as no other coun- try does, the value of co-operation, and they ‘apply it to almost every branch of agriculture, both when purchasing, as well as selling, and by its use seem to have overcome every difficulty encoun- tered. I took pains to investigate its workings as fully as I could, visiting creameries, pork packing plants, and a large number of farms, big and small, in order to satisfy myself that co-opera- tion is really responsible for their pres- ent prosperity, and I ean come to no other conclusion than that co-operation has done and is doing all that has been claimed for it, and the Danes unques- tionably owe to it the marvellous recov- ery which they have made from the hope- less ruin which seemed inevitable in 1864, and the ushering in of the gen- eral and unusual prosperity now spread all over the country.

Our visit was the more pleasant. be- cause we came across so many Danes who could speak English—every child in the Danish schools is taught one lan- guage besides their pwn, and the rela- tions between Eng- land and Denmark being so cordial, English is the lan- guage usually chos- en. Although I had an interpreter, we zould, in most cases get on without his aid, which was more satisfactory, as one farmer can more easily get the infor- mation he needs di- rect from another farmer than through an interpreter, how- ever good he may be, when he is not a farmer.

The Dane not only makes his ¢o-opera- tive societies profit- able from the busi- ness standpoint, but it gives him strength also in di- recting the affairs of his country. Com- pulsory education has freed Denmark of her illiterates. Now all her citizens are educated, and notwithstanding they are mainly farmers — a class other people do not credit with much intelligence appar- ently — they are bright business men. At their meet- jngs for the trans-

action of business they also discuss questions of national interest, and when elections come the farmers have their men ready, and see to it that they are returned, Thus Denmark has a farmers’ Parliament, with laws favorable to agriculture and its upbuilding.

In Denmark the state railways help the farmers in every possible way. Edu- cation is designed to draw towards the farm, not to educate from it, in fact there, agriculture is given its place, and is recognized as the foundation, main- spring and mainstay of the country, consequently Denmark is prosperous to an extent unknown in other countries.

One cannot but reflect after a visit to this wonderful little country that its success is due entirely to the fact that the people manage their own affairs. They do not allow the professional poli- tician, with his smooth tongue and slip- pery ways, to do it for them. They select their men, return them, and see that they do what they were returned to do, and what they (the people) want. In fact, the Danes simply use common business sense, and as a consequence Denmark is a prosperous, contented and happy country; every citizen has an in- telligent grasp of the affairs of his country, which gives him an interest— also confidence—in their administra- tion, that is most helpful to the people and their representatives alike.

Should we be surprised, then, to find Denmark a free trade country, owning its railways and other public utilities, leading the world in its methods of co-operation, and its system of practical education?

The Milking Tournament

SHAUGHNESSY—“‘Say, Bill, there ain’t no Water in this Stock.” MACKENZIE—“‘No, and this cow don’t need no Bond Guarantee.” HAYS—*‘So, boss. I likes cream in my tea, too, boys.”

The Wonderful Railway Strain

Is it not remarkable that we in Canada have allowed our representatives to pull the wool over our eyes, and lead us into economie bondage, because we have neglected to take our share in the work of selecting the right men to attend to our affairs? We alone are respon- sible for our present position, but there is surely a change coming. The young giant—Canada—is awakening, the muscles are twitching, the limbs are be- ginning to move. Soon the bonds will burst, and freedom will be ours. How soon this will come remains entirely with us. Let each one of us do his duty, and bring this desired state of things about as speedily as possible.

W. J. TREGILLUS. On R.M.S. Empress of Britain.

Note—Mr. Tregillus has just returned from his trip through Europe. He spent a short time in The Guide office, in Winnipeg, last week. We hope that he will have time to send us more letters on conditions in other lands.—EKd.

A PUZZLER

Editor, Guide:—There are two things I have noticed in the speeches against reciprocity, viz.:

1. That it would divert trade north and south, instead of east and west.

2. That the Canadian farmer will get no more for his grain.

Now, I cannot see how these two arguments can go together at all, for if the Canadian farmer will get no more for his grain, what in the world will he ship it south for? As for being disloyal, who is the more: disloyal, the farmer who ships his grain out of the country for a better price, therefore bringing more money into the country, or the manufac- turers who ship their produce to. other countries, and sell them there cheaper

than they do at home? E. CLARKSON.

WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Editor, Guide:—In regard to woman suffrage in a recent issue of The Guide, Mr. Horne says, with reference to cer- tain protogonists: ‘‘We are (as he thinks) completely running off the rails.’’ He then follows with a very earnest paragraph on the action role of womankind which, inferentially, is on the rails, An. examination of it, how- ever, will show that it runs on the well- worn, but poorly ballasted rails of sen- timental inanition, and time-hallowed prejudice that should long ere this have been cast on the scrap heap along with other mental lumber, broken or water logged by the on-rush of applied logie and science. A few sentences will indi- eate his line. ‘‘Ladies, confine your-

August 16, 1911

selves within the part’ nature has given you.’’ ‘Woman, be and stay the con- soling angel of the home.’’ ‘Be ‘and

‘stay the first educator of the children,’’

What, it may be asked, has such effu- sions to do with the right of suffrage? Would one not be as) much apropos the question of manhood suffrage, sup- posing it were not lawful to say, ‘*Gentiemen, be and stay the bread- winners of the home, and so confine yourselves within the part Nature has given you.’’ ‘‘Father, be and stay the first diseciplinarian of your children.’’ Anyone would say that such sentences would serve as signals of distress or indications of having no grip on the rails, if it were not a deliberate at- tempt at side-tracking. Why not con- fine your remarks, sir, to the topic, that is, the subject under discussion, Woman Suffrage? You, like many another make the easy assumption, that i woman were given the suffrage, she would cease to confine herself. within the sphere she has hitherto adorned. Have the men of England, who, by the extension of the franchise under the governments of Disraeli and. Gladstone, were brought within the pale of the constitution, ‘‘ceased as a consequence thereof to any extent to be bread win- ners??? Again are the men of Vanada who to a greater or less extent, exercising their reason, cast their ballot, less man- ly, efficient, or less worthy of respect. Nay, rather, does not the right of suff- rage lend a dignity to an individual, which is the fit concomitant of individ- uality? A mother bird can perform quite as successfully the functions which are the desiderata of men of Mr. Horne’s way of considering the matter. In human life individuality is what counts. The person most widely read, of broadest education, of experience, is he whom the state is most desirous to express an opinion on proposed legisla- tion. Now it is a fair question whether the state can afford not to have woman’s point of view in matters of common being, for women’s interests are equal if not greater than those of men in most phases of life, whether social or economic,

‘¢Consoling angel, forsooth. Is it not because woman is the practical jollier and sympathetic advisor that man’s cares drop from him when he en- ters the home atmosphere? To quote again, ‘‘The man is fighting, ruling; the woman is pacifying and convine- ing.’’ Let her continue to convince until the fighting man is as sane as she is. The writer of this article then con- cedes that women have brains and know how to use them. In other words

women have judg-

ment enforced by a

more or less pro-

nounced individual- ity.

Now we may ‘ask, will the exercise by a woman of her rea- aon on matters of legislation make her less lovable, less de- sirable as a wife? Legislation may roughly be divided into the two classes, social and economic. As.an example of so- cial legislation, let it be supposed that a bill has been Jaid on the table of the provincial .. legisla- ture which will com-. pel every bachelor in the province to go East or South and seek a wife. Any sane woman of. this province (albeit at present with the sta- tus of the insane) is

- entitled to an opin- ion on such a mat- ter. Is there any- thing more lower- of lovable qualities

in her marking a

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booths, if necessary, for or against the proposed law, than in sitting down and writing a friend down Hast about. it, in a friendly letter? . With reference to

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the economic point of view, there may be taken as an example the reciprocity bill. Has not the average woman as sure, an instinctive judgment of how the. mea- sure will affect the family fortunes..as her husband? If so, is she not as much entitled to be heard? The farmers’ wife is peculiarly fitted to give an ex- pression of. opinion on-matters. of .econ- omic interest. Every week, many of them make an account balance more nicely than certain high financiers of

Wall Street fame would be capable of.

Their husbands, it goes without saying, do not think them the less lovable, be- cause their wives are not easy marks and have some’ horse sense. Let the law recognize the dignity of twentieth century womanhood. The part within which nature confined her was alright for the first when ‘‘mere man’’ could not go very far before his mental equipment failed him. Women, today, can raise babies, but also talk and think on a level with Cicero. Again, it, is, sir, indubitable that the exercise of the right of suffrage has an educative effect, and the giving of it will broaden man _per- haps as much as the woman, through increased family discussions. Now, need these lead to acrimony and dissension? Men and women have learned and will continue to learn to agree to disagree on certain subjects. In Wyoming, where the right of woman suffrage has been exercised longest, recent statistics show the number of divorces is less than in any state in the union. If the state is an association for mutual well-being and law is the command of all, why not make these a reality by giving to each mentally responsible adult member a function and so make each potential voter responsible to all.

: UNUS HOMINORUM. Browning, Sask. i

STAND FOR THE RIGHT

Editor, Guide:—Would you kindly permit me to use the columns of your journal to appeal to the reason of every man who loves justic, and is willing to help secure it for the toiling masses of the nation. The farmers are the wealth producers of this country. They have by their industry made this coun: try a country to be proud of. . They

have also by their indifference and their |

party allegiance allowed the greedy ele- ment to get control of our legislators

until our politicians today are men to’

be ashamed of,: and whose lives in any nation would be that nation’s disgrace, because of their alliance with these pir- ates. The complaint of our people that our party members do not represent the views of their constituents, but work and vote only as party leaders dictate, is widespread and. deep-seated; and the course pursued by our members proves conclusively that the complaint is well founded and true. It is mockery to as- sert that our members represent us. Both parties are in favor of protection that compels eight millions of people to pay tribute to less than three thousand manufacturers. Both. parties agree to raise their own salaries and to pay huge subsidies to ailways, and both ignore the people’s demands for lower freight rates and lower tariff. And so long as the people are willing to allow these politi- cians to select thei candidates, so long will they be plundered. They deserve to be, if they allow the party press to divide their votes,.for the party press is owned and controlled by politicians and corporations, and the editors are hired to poison the minds of the people. But I wish to pay a tribute to the Winnipeg Tribune and the Grain Growers’ Guide, the only papers in Canada who had the honesty and courage to. stand by the in- terests of the people.

Now, there must be found a remedy for these undesirable conditions. Why do.not the people unite for their own common good? It is the right of any set of men acting with honorable intentions to select their own candidate. Let them call a meeting in each constituency,

choose a candidate, finance him, and on |

election day elect him. The wonder is that this was not done years ago, and that people have for so long accepted conditions that are humiliating. to any citizen with British blood in his veins, who loves liberty and abhors paying tri- bute to any pirates of industry. I be- lieve the people are at last aroused. They are calling meetings in seceral progress-

_ ment with professional politicians.

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ive constituencies to consider placing an independent ‘candidate in the field. I believe the day of reckoning is near, and the farmers of Canada are not going to allow a handful of men in Hastern cities to dictate to them how and where they shall sell their produce or buy their necessities.. The Western men, at least, will not submit to be slaves... This move- ment for justice and cleaner polities should appeal to every class. For the farmer, laborer, tradesman and merchant stand on common ground. It should ap- peal especially to the clergy for they are engaged in public service. They are giving their entire lives for the better- ment of the people. What better service could they do than to help the mén who are doing the best they ean to improve things? Look at the effect of our present conditions is having on our young men who are led to believe by the examples set by our captains of industry. So get together and elect members who are workers, and there will be fewer scan- dals of graft in the land. Let us be men, not dumb herded sheep, fleeced every fall. Let us take an active: part in the affairs of our country.

FRANCIS KILTY. Dauphin, Man.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

Editor, Guide:—The above subject in a‘

recent issue of The Guide is well worth discussing openly. The farmers of the West have combined to bring forcibly before the powers that be at Ottawa, the need. for improvement in the conditions existing between the consumers and farm- ers, and other matters of vital importance. The producer and consumer are in sympa- thy but the consumer is a comprehensive term for the general-public. Hence all we can look for in that direction is the

incorporation in furtherance of the aims:

of our association. To admit the general public to membership would be a mistake and would likely plunge us into the vortex of political scheming ere long. We must stand aloof from party politics if we are to promote the ends we have in view. Let our membership continue to be farmers and owners of farm lands. All others must be excluded, otherwise we court disaster and confusion. The general public are sufficiently intelligent to choose what cause they will support when an election takes place. What we have to see to is—that the policy of the Farmers’ Associations is to give an uplift to the peoples’. cause while seeking to advance

their own. : JAS. H. PROCTOR. Hillsley, Sask.

H. B. R. CONTRACT LET

Ottawa, Aug. 10.—At today’s meeting of the ‘cabinet council, the contract for the construction of ,the first section of the Hudson’s Bay Railway from The Pas to Thicket Portage, a distance of 185 miles, was awarded to J. D. McArthur, Winnipeg, whose tender amounted to a little. less than $3,000,000, and was well within the estimate of the probable cost, according to the government’s survey. Mr. McArthur is prepared to start active construction work at once, and consider- able progress will be made _ this fall, He has practically completed his contract for the section of the National Trans- continental from Superior Junction to Winnipeg, and has his equipment and men all ready to undertake the new contract. The balance of the road will be placed under contract next year.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS

London, Aug. 10.—A_ resolution to’ pay members of the House of Commons $2,000 annually for their seats was carried by a vote of 256 to 159' tonight. The resolution was moved by Chancellor David Lloyd-George, who said that Great Britain was the only country in the world that did not pay members for their work in Parliament, which nowadays was so strenuous that the members had little time to attend to anything else. The Unionists opposed the payment plan ‘on the ground that. it would be a violation of the. principle of gratuitous public service, as well.as improper for members to vote themselves salaries. Arthur Ham- ilton Lee, Unionist, who moved the official Unionist amendment, argued that the effect of the chancellor's. bill would be tu keep out the best types, and fill Parlia- James Ramsay MacDonald, Labor leader, denied that the measure would cause corruption, and said it would tend to help the tide of purity, such as is flowing in in American politics. ;

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WHAT THE UNIONS ARE DOING

Tepee Lake Union will expend the surplus from the picnic in starting a lib- rary for the use of the members, and a committee has been appointed to secure prices and particulars of books which will be suitable for a start. The, secre- tary was instructed to ascertain from the department of agriculture why the nominees for poundkeepers in this dis- trict have not yet been appointed. Reci- procity and the advisability of having a farmers’ candidate also came in for a share of discussion. Crop prospects are good in this district and all are opti-

mistic. H. KING, See’y. FBarlie, Alta.

Kipp Union has been discussing the pound district question, and the conelu- sion arrived at is that it is advisable that steps should be taken to have the fees for maintenance increased. The fee of 15 cents per day, as set by the ordi- nance at present, is rarely sufficient for the maintenance of the animal, without the taking care of it. Especially is this go in Southern Alberta, where feed is gearce and high priced, while in other districts water is very hard to get and is probably hauled for a considerable distance. The fee should not be less than 25 cents per day for horses or cat- tle, and in fact all fees for maintenance should be at least doubled.

ED. A. DIXON, See’y. Kipp, Alta.

Buckeye has joined the ranks of the U.F.A., a union under that name having been organized by Mr. G. P. Rowe, of Reid Hill, on August 2, The night chosen for the first meeting was a very bad one, and therefore the attendance was not large, but enough members were secured to enable a good start to be made, and the others will come in at the next meeting. The first officers elected are Charles Wooters, president, and Roy Walker, secretary-treasurer, both of Reid Hill.

Lavoy Union is keeping busy, and at the last meeting a resolution was draft- ed expressing sympathy with the Vegre- ville Board of Trade in the action they are taking for the eradication of cut worms and gophers. The Vermilion Valley and Beaver Lake Agricultural Society, and the Vegreville U.F.A. are also working in this matter. The ques-

tion of binder twine was brought up and ,

practically settled. Our local dealers quoted excellent prices and it being con- sidered right to support local industry, all local members have been written to in this matter. The following resolution on the barb wire nuisance was read and approved, and the secretary also read a paper on this question:

“That the sentiments contained in the paper read by the secretary be en- dorsed, and the following amendments added: That the tax on non-residents be made heavy enough to insure of suf- ficient revenue being raised to pay for all. damage incurred by loose wire to stock, furthermore, that this tax be collected by the government in the same manner as ordinary school or local im- provement taxes.

HUBERT MORTON, Sec’y. Layoy, Alta.

Aldersyde Union passed the follow-’

ing resolution at the last meeting: ‘¢Whereas the provincial government intends to pass the Municipal Act; and whereas the government also intends every municipal improvement and other business of a Jocal nature to be turned over to each individual municipality, therefore, in the opinion of this Union the secretary be instructed to write to Central and find out whether the govern- ment intends each municipality to build all bridges across large streams. If so, this Union objects, as some municipali- ties would have a great advantage over others, as some districts have no rivers and others a great number. For ex-

THE GRAIN GROWERS’

GUIDE

This Section of The Guide is conducted officially for the United Farmers of Alberta by Edward J. Fream, Secretary, Calgary, Alta.

ample, our district is cut up by: the Highwood river, Sheep river and the Bow river, all within a territory of twelve miles.’’

The binder twine committee reported that good. prices had’ been secured, and their report was accepted.

E. H. WENGER, Sec’y. Aldersyde, Alta.

Note—Although the government have not yet announced their intentions in regard to the Rural Municipalities Act, still it may be taken for granted that the work of building steel bridges could not come under the head of work of a local nature, and therefore it is hardly possible that the municipalities would have to assume this expense.—E.J.F.

At the last meeting of Brunetta Union it was decided that on account of press- ure of business coming on the secretary, the union being ‘an active one, the office should be split in two, one man being the recording secretary, and the other

the financial secretary and treasurer. Mr. :

W. A. Smith, of Brunetta, was elected recording secretary, while the former secretary-treasurer was asked to con-

tinue his office as financial secretary and

treasurer. It was decided that in the absence of one secretary at any of the meetings, his place should be taken by the other one. It was also decided to purchase binder twine from a local agent, a substantial reduction having been secured for members of the Union.

H. E. HALLWRIGHT, Sec’y. Brunetta, Alta.

A very enthusiastic meeting of the farmers at Sullivan Lake was held on

July 29, over thirty being present, when R.J. McMahon, president of Castor Union, presided. ‘Mr. Stanfield, local or- ganizer, was then called upon, and after listening to a very able address on some of the work done, and the rapid pro- gress of the Association, it was unani- mously decided to organize a local under the name of Sullivan Lake. It was sug- gested that Mr. McMahon be the first president, but he explained that he now held that position in the Castor branch, and he did not feel justified in with- drawing from same at the present time, but promised to attend and do all he could to help the new Union. Mr. E. Hunt was then elected president; B, Go- verts, vice-president, and Jesse H. Rob- erts, secretary-treasurer. There is every prospect of this being a large and active branch at a very early date.

JESSE H. ROBERTS, See’y. Sullivan Lake, Alta.

A number of farmers in the vicinity of Sweet Valley intend to organize a new Union, as it is found that they have too far to go to attend the meet- ings of the branches to which they now belong. <A school called Gold Coin has

been erected in their neighborhood, and. they will have a Union called after the

school district at an early date.

HENRY J. ADAMS, Sece’y. Sweet Valley, Alta.

A splendid and enthusiastic meeting of the farmers of the Strangmuir dis- trict, situated about fourteen miles southwest of Strathmore, was held on Saturday, August 5, the occasion being the starting off of the members in their work in the U.F.A. Several farmers had met together some time previous, and decided that. a Union. was necessary, and this meeting was the result, About twenty-five farmers were present, and besides this Mr. M. Eugene Sly, direc- tor for the Calgary district, and Mr. E. J. Fream, provincial secretary, were present. Addresses were given show- ing the work which has been under- taken by the Association, and every farmer present then joined the. Asso- ciation, The officers elected.are: Presi- dent, Mr. Bergquist; vice-president,. G. B. Field; secretary-treasurer, W. J. Me- Comb, of Strathmore. More will be poeta of Strangmuir Union at an early ate.

Rose Butte Union held a very success- ful picnic a few days.ago, there being a good attendance at same. Unfortunate- ly, however, the day was cool and stormy, and for that reason the people were compelled to leave. for home rather early. The president and secretary, and several. of the members spoke of the past, present and future work of the Union and of the local, and were listen- ed to very attentively. We have saved considerable money by co-operating for our twine, and have just completed ar- rangements whereby we will make a saving of at least 10 per cent. in the purchase of the lumber we need.

EMIL H. HANN, See’y. Monarch, Alta.

Since the last financial ‘report receiv- ed from Fertile Plains Union, forty-one applications for membership have been received, but. Bow Island has been or- ganized since that time, and some of: our members have transferred to that Union as it'is closer for them, and our member- ship’ is, therefore, now 111. There are two or three districts that could be or- ganized not far remote from us, but it requires a little instruction and pushing to get things going. After harvest, pos- sibly, it will be found that these can be organized. We would like to make a suggestion in regard to the hail insur- ance question. This seems to be a problem on which our unions will be bound to divide. It is hardly possible that a compulsory scheme would be popular east of Lethbridge and south to the boundary, for hailstorms in these territories have not proven very fre- quent nor severe. When the:province is divided into municipalities, as it is ex- pected will be done at the coming ses- sion of the legislature, then recommend that there be local option on the matter,

to be decided annually by the ratepay-

ers of the different municipalities early enough to have the hail insurance tax placed upon the tax lists if the vote is for such a plan. :

W. 8. HENRY, Sec’y. Bow Island, Alta.

It will not be long now until the farmers of the Flowerdale district are added to the U.F.A. membership, for steps are being taken to complete the organization at a very early date. We are all enthusiastic, and will'be heard from quite often once our Union is or- ganized.

i y J. H. LENNOX. Flowerdale, Alta..

Nevis Union is steadily growing, and good reports will be received at an early date, as the attendance is increasing, and the members are showing great in- terest in the work:

R. E. KERR, Sec’y. Nevis, Alta.

Castor Union is doing good work in the co-operative business, and is now securing a carload of lumber, while the first car of twine has ‘been disposed of and the orders are not all filled. The matter of building a farmers’ elevator has also been taken up and the result will probably be the building of an ele- vator having a capacity of 50,000 bush- els. There are’ several: places around Castor where good unions could be or- ganized and we hope to see an organizer in this district in the fall. ‘

IRVINE PICKLES, See’y. Castor, Alta,

At a recent meeting of the United Farmers of Berry Oreek, which now has a membership of about fifty, it was de- cided to apply for admittance into the ranks of the U.F.A,, and as soon as the regular supplies are received we hope to get started as a good strong union.

P, H. HOLZWORTH, Sec’y. Berry Creek, Alta. ade

I have received the su plies. sent. out some time ago, and have been approach-

August 16, 1911

UNITED FARMERS OF ALBERTA

President:

James Bower Red Deer Vice-President: W. J. Tregillus - Oalgary Secretary-Treasurer: E. J. Fream Calgary

Directors at Large

James Speakman, Penhold; D. W. War-

ner, Edmonton; J. Quinsey, Noble. District Directors:

Pp. §. Austin, Ranfurly; George Long, Namao; J. R. Pointer; Strom; EH, Cars- well, Penhold, M. E. Sly, Strathmore; , 8. W. Buchanan, Oowley;. J. BE. Ostrander, Gleichen. .

ing the farmers of this district on the subject of organizing for our mutual protection. I found chances to hand out the booklets and information sent me, and all are now longing for the time when we can take part in the grand movement. We fully conceive the need of a strong, vigorous movement here to cope with the big private inter- ests, for we are blessed with everything but fairness from the sources that are busy farming the farmers. We are meekly accepting every act with out even,a murmur, but we will be ready to join in the big movement just as soon as an organizer can get into our: district. CHRIS. THYGESEN, Alsask, Sask. ;

Blindman Union has reorganized, the following officers being elected at the last meeting: President, Jos. Barron; vice-president, P. H. Lowe; secretary- treasurer, E, A. Wigmore. It was decid- ed also to enter upon an active campaign and induce all farmers in the district to join the Association.

E. A. WIGMORE, Sece’y. Blackfalds, Alta. ;

DIRECTORS’ MEETING AT RED DEER

A meeting of the Board of Directors

of the United: Farmers of: Alberta was held at Red Deer on Tuesday, August. 8, 1911, at. two o’clock. Present: Jas. Bower, president, in the chair; ‘J. Speak- man, W. Warner, G. S. Long, P. S. Austin, J. R. Pointer, J. E. Ostrander, E. Carswell, directors, and E. J. Fream, secretary. BA committee consisting of the president, Messrs. Speakman and Warner and the secretary was appointed to work with the Vancouver committee on matters of common interest.

The matter of appointing delegates to the annual convention of the union. of Alberta Municipalities: to represent. the U. F. A. was left in the hands of the executive committee.

The president explained what had been done in regard to the amendments to the Railway Act,and it was decided that this matter should be further considered at the next meeting of the executive committee.

The president stated that he had clearly considered the objections which had been raised to the amendments and could not think that they were unsurmountable.

The secretary was instructed to com- municate with Mr. Lancaster and ask him why he considered the amendments as had been proposed would not be acceptable as good law.

The president read a letter. which had been sent by him to the members of the Canadian Council of Agriculture, and answers received from members of the Council in Ontario, Manitoba and Sas-: katchewan were read. The. secretary , also presented for consideration.a letter which had been received: from Lloyd- minster and_ resolutions adopted by Stettler and Sundial Unions, all dealing with the political question.

Favors Reciprocity

A general discussion of the whole situa- tion then took place, and Mr. Warner then moved and Mr. Speakman seconded,

“In response to the many enquiries received from our members as to the stand the central body of the United Farmers of Alberta is going to take in the coming elections, we have carefully considered the situation and have decided that while Section Two of our Constitu- tion forbids our Association taking part in political ‘action, yet in view of the coming election’ being brought about by a,direct issue raised: by the organized: farmers of Canada, namely, freer trade,

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we consider it’ is our bounden duty and the duty: of every member of our Asso- ciation to so use his vote that it will count in support of the issues we have raised. The time is too short for'our Association to take any direct stand to nominate candidates and the danger of dividing the vote favorable to reciprocity is too great to take any risks-and we therefore recom- mend that our members support the candidate, regardless of party affiliations, who will) support the questions which must be the main issue in this election.’’ Carried unanimously.

Mr. Speakman moved and Mr. Os- trander seconded:

“That while we should be glad to see farmers as candidates in any election we have to declare that at present no candi- date shall be entitled to make the state- ment that he is the official candidate of the United Farmers of Alberta, and further, that no action shall be taken by the general secretary towards the calling of any political conventions for the nomi- nation of candidates.” Carried.

Mr. Warner moved and Mr. Pointer seconded, “That the president, vice- president and secretary be appointed a committee to revise the constitution and to submit any amendments which may be thought necessary to the unions within the time mentioned in the constitution, so that the matter can be dealt with at the next annual convention.” Carried.

Convention at Red Deer

The place for holding the next conven- tion was then considered, and after con- siderable discussion as to the suitability of several places,

Mr. Pointer moved and Mr. Ostrander seconded, ‘That the next annual con- vention be held at Red Deer, provided that sufficient accommodation can _ be guaranteed for the delegates, otherwise that the convention be held at Edmon- ton.” Carried.

The president, Mr. Warner and. Mr. Carswell were appointed as a committee to arrange for accommodation and to report to the secretary not later than September 1 next as to the amount secured, so that the notice of convention can be sent to the unions,

Mr, Warner moved and Mr. Carswell seconded, ‘‘That the dates of the next annual convention of this Association be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 16, 17 and 18, 1912.” Carried.

The president was authorized to go into the recommendationsof the live stock commissioner regarding the shipment of live stock and to, approve if found satis- factory, : ;

The president .and. secretary were appointed a committee to represent the

Association before the Railway Commis- -

sion at the sittings in Calgary.

Mr. Pointer moved and Mr. Long seconded, ’’That in the opinion of this Association it is desirable that all farm lands in ‘Alberta ‘situate in school dis- tricts, whether in rural, village or town districts, should be assessed on a uniform basis, preferably on the straight acreage plan such as is now in force in the present rural school districts of the province.” Carried.

IS THIS A SQUARE DEAL?

In March, 1910; a member of the U.F.A. had a horse killed upon the railway. He tried until October to se- eure a settlement with the company, and was unsuccessful, and then took action in the courts, with the result that judgment was reserved. However, in January, 1911, judgment was finally given in favor of the farmer, The company appealed, and the case was heard before the full court in March last, the farmer again being successful. The, company, however, failed to pay the claim, although repeatedly applied to, so that at last the farmers’ solici- tors applied’ for a receiving order against them. ‘The amount was then

‘paid, though it is understood that the

company is standing out against pay- ing the cost of the application for a receiving order,

The suit was taken out in the small debt court, as this was a cheaper medi- um, though it was understood that suf- ficient costs were not allowed to cover solicitors’ fees. The instructions given were tosue for $100 damages as yalue of the horse, and interest at the rate of 8 per cent. The solicitors promised to look after the interest, but have not done so, with the result that they have paid over to the farmer as the result of the $100 collected, the sum of $75, the other $25 being used up in’ costs. The animal was killed eighteen months before the claim was ‘settled, which ‘at

8 per: cent interest would’ mean $12, —

-to use a stronger tern.

This really looks that, although the court upheld the contention of the farm- er, and allowed him the damages asked for, still to collect the amount of dam- ages assessed means a loss of $37, in- cluding the interest, to say nothing of loss of time and other expenses.

Is it any wonder that with this un- certainty to face so many farmers will not take legal action against the rail-

‘-way companies, and that the latter will

not come to terms, Then look: also at the injustice to the man who has suf- fered the loss. He might have been dependent on the horse killed for. put- ting in his crop, and would not have the means of buying another at that time, except possibly by borrowing, and paying .interest on same. Is, this a square deal? Surely it is time an eas- ier and cheaper method vf collecting from railway companies was found.

THE BARB WIRE NUISANCE

Abandoned homesteads, or homesteads sold, fall.into the hands of speculators, or if homesteaders leave them they prac- tically become speculators, as they are waiting for the rise in land values in order to dispose of their land. The resi- dents who remain increase the value of these lands at their expense and their stock have to suffer, ‘while’ those * who have removed away get off free.

In England, Lloyd George’s budget puts a tax on the unearned increment, the owner of the property doing nothing other people resident in the locality, the ownerof the property doing nothing to enhance or increase the value of the neighborhood, but profiting by the work of the residents... Why should we not have a similar tax put upon the specula- tors whose lands are being made more valuable by those who are residing upon and improving their own lands? It is exactly a similar case.

One of the troubles ‘the ‘abandored homesteads bring along in their wake is that of the barbed wire nuisauve, not The caase of this loose wire can be: traced vrinci- pally to prairie fires, and to natural de- cay of the posts; There is no need to dwell.on the number of stock cut by this wire, and ‘thé consequent loss in revénue to ‘the provineé through dam- aged horses being exported, and by rea-

son of their blemishes not bringing 4s much money as the sound ones, Wain- aged mares are not so bad, as they can be kept for breeding purposes, but damaged geldings are often useless. If a tax of one cent per acre was placed on all land held by non-residents, a fund could be secured which would provide a rem- edy for this nuisance, either by the gov- ernment putting an inspector into each district, who would report all bad fences to the department of agriculture, or better still, have all cases reported to the local Union of the U.F.A. They could then notify the government, and save the expense of an inspector, and the fund could be used in paying com- pensation for damaged stock. The gov- ernment could notify the owner of the bad fence and give him a stated time, say two months, in which to either re- pair or remove his fence, failing which he would be fined in a civil conrt and an order issued to repair or remove his fence. A procedure such as this is no doubt constitutional, and we should agi- tate with our local members of the. leg- islature and also get the Central Asso- ciation of the U.F.A. to take the sub- ject up. If measures of this kind were adopted it would no doubt be possible to get such a huge agitation started that the government would be eompell ed to adopt measures to remedy this nuisance,

pa NUBERT MORTON. Lavoy, Alta.

| Thresher’s Account Book

This book provides for a record of the hours every man in the thresh- ing gang works, as well as the ex- pense of running the outfit, so that j at the end of each week the owner } can ascertain at a glance how much | he has made.. The book also con- tains perforated account — sheets, which the thresherman tears out and gives to the farmer as soon as the stand is finished. ‘There is also a | laborer’s ledger, where petty ac- j counts are entered. The book is the } most convenient on the market. | Price, $1.00, postpaid. Book Dept., ) Grain Growers’ Guide, Winnipeg.

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Want, Sale & Exchange

Rates for advertisements under this

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FARM LANDS FOR SALE AND WANTED

FOR SALE-—(BARGAIN) LUMB BROS.’ farm; 654 acres, registered wheat, oats and barley grown for years, First and second prizes two consecutive years in Manitoba ceed grain competition; first and second in ..e three-year competition; sec- ond in-the municipal ‘‘Good Farming’’ competition. Fenced all round and pasture sub-division, Eight-roomed house, furnace heated; fuel supply unlimited; inexhaust- ible well; Badger river through pasture; alfalfa proven successful; 160 acres under cultivation. Price $11,000. Apply Lumb

sale in the famous Swarthmore district; 280 acres wheat, 30 acres oats, balance pasture, roots, garden; seven-roomed frame house, portable granaries, good water; half-mile from church, store, post office. English- speaking community. Price ten thousand; Apply Walter J, Armitage,

Swarthmore, Sask. 50-——6

FOR SALE—-BY OWNER ON CROP OR other payments to responsible party the ‘*Gurnon Farm,’’ containing 320 acres, four miles from Melita. One of the best farms in a good district. Practically all under cultivation. No noxious weeds. Good well, buildings, etc. Apply Ward Hollands, 128 Langside St., Winnipeg.

WE OAN SELL YOUR FARM—WE HAVE inquiries daily from farmers wishing to locate in Western Canada. We are also in touch. with a good class of investors. Send full particulars and we will get quick results.—Western Investment & ‘Trading Co., 179 McDermot, Ave., Winnipeg, Man.

FOR SALE — HALF SECTION IN THE famous Park district, 280 acres in wheat. Good houses and stables*on both quarter sections. Plenty of good water; 9 miles from Langham, 17 miles from Saskatoon. —Apply to J. MeNolty, Langham, Sask.

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS PLEASE MENTION THE GUIDE

‘THE GRAIN. GROWERS’

FARMS FOR SALE

160 ACRES IN THE FAMOUS OUT KNIFE district; all broken; 50. acres summer- fallowed; 110 acres crop; two granaries, stable and house, all frame; good cellar; splendid well. For sale cheap, if ‘sold at once.—George B. Weller, RASC ETS Ee

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SASKATCHEWAN-—-GREAT OPPORTUNI- ties; land rapidly advancing; farmers be- coming wealthy. Inside land prices. /Re- liable information. Names of homeseek- ers wanted,—H. Butcher, Punnichy, Sask.

SNAP IN SASKATCHEWAN-——UNIMPROV- ed section; personally selected for steam plow; one-quarter mile from station; $25.00 an acre; one-quarter cash, balance easy terms.—L. A. Fish, Cloquet, Minn. 52—4

QUARTER SECTION—100 ACRES UNDER cultivation, stone house, granary, hay, water, shelter, half section if desired, Pur- chaser’s inspection expenses returned.— Geo. Murrell, Binscarth, Man. 52—6

SEED GRAIN, GRASSES, POTATOES, ETC., FOR SALE AND WANTED

OATS WANTED — WE ARE ALWAYS ready to buy Oats, any grade. If you have a carload at any time you think will not grade up, ship it to us at Winnipeg. Correspondence to us, Wilton, Goodman & Co, 234-236-238 King St. Phones, Garry 4536 and Garry 2011.

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OATS—I HAVE EXCELLENT OATS FOR Western Shipment, 31 and 82 cents o cars.—D. Palmer, Grayson, Sask. 46-9

SCRIP FOR SALE AND WANTED

WE SELL VETERAN SORIP ON FARM Mortgage Security at cash price. Give particulars and write for loan application. —Canada Loan & Realty Oo, Ltd., Winnipeg.

SOUTH AFRICAN VETERANS’ SCRIP FOR sale cheap; a few always on hand. Farm lands, improved and unimproved, for sale, and lists wanted.—W. P. Rodgers, 608 McIntyre Block, Winnipeg.

HORSES, CATTLE, ETC., FOR SALE AND WANTED

SHEEP—-WANTED ONE HUNDRED GoopD young ewes on shares to pasture for three years. State terms.—W. Brazil, Nakamun, Alta. ’ 2—4

PLOWING WANTED

WANTED — CONTRACT FOR BREAKING. Have eight furrow Cockshutt engine gang. —Murdy McKenzie; Wellwood, Man. 42-tf

-ITALIAN BEES FOR _ SALE,

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‘Guide Want Ads. Bring Results

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POULTRY AND EGGS

PURE BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS — Eggs for sale, per setting of 15 eggs, $1.50; birds have free range. — Cecil Powne, Goodlands, Man.

MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEY EGGS — Two dollars per setting of eight,—D. J. N. MacLeod, Young, Sask,

_@. G@. GOLDING, CHURCHBRIDGE, SASK.

—B.P. Rocks and 8.0.W. Leghorns, Hens

for sale, $1.25 each.

MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES FOR SALE AND WANTED

IN GOOD hives. Eight dollars each; Also three pens of Rhode Island Reds hens for sale cheap. Rey. W. Bell, Abernethy, Sask. i—10

WANTED—TENDERS FOR FOUR CARS stove. coal, f.o.b. Adanac, Sask., O.P.R. For

Langstroth October delivery.

particulars write Swarthmore G.G.A. Walter J. Armitage, Sec.-Treas., Swarth- more, Sask. 2—4

FARMERS AND GRAIN GROWERS’ ASSO-

ciations. Buy the best Lignite Coal direct from the Riverside Farmers’ Mine, f.o.b. Roche Percee, $2.25 per ton. J. F, Bul- mer, Taylorton, Sask. 38—3

WANTED—ONE OR MORE CARLOADS OF wood, tamarac and jack-pine preferred. Write, giving description and price.—Wm. E. Ronald; Box 108, Delisle, Sask. 38—5

SITUATIONS VACANT

WANTED -—- EXPERIENCED TEACHER,

with second-class certificate for Wilson River School District, No. 688, situated 8

miles from Dauphin, on O.N.R. Salary, $600 per year. Commence August 15th. Ben Boughen, Sec.-Treas. 2—4

WANTED — ADDRESSES OF FIVE OR more interested in business education, Use- ful premium in return.—James’ Expert Business Oollege, 160 Princess, Winnipeg.

NOTICE OF MEETING

LAURA GRAIN GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION meets every second Saturday, 7 p.m., be- ginning June 17,—0O. Jay, .Sec.-Treagurer.

SCRIP

We buy and sell at market prices. Write or wire for quotations. Canada Loan & Realty Co., Mcintyre Block, Winnipeg,Man.

VETO BILL PASSED

London, Aug. 10.—Premier Asquith’s government tonight enforced its ‘will upon the peerage by the narrow vote of 131 to 114. By this vote the‘ House of Lords‘ decided to accept’ what the Liberals contend is the will of the people, and adopted Viscount Morley’s motion not to insist’ on the Lords’ amendments to the Parliament bill. The bill practically limits the power of the House of Lords to a‘tw6 years’ suspensory veto, and vastly increases the prerogatives of the House of Commons... The great constitutional struggle, which began when the House of Lords nearly; two years ago re-enacted the budget of ‘David Lloyd-George, chancellor of the exchequer, is ended, for a time at least, and with the greatest change to Great Britain’s working con- stitution since the passage of the reform bill. The process of voting consumed nearly an hour, and the result trembled in the balance until the last moment. The ‘‘Die-Hards’’ mustered greater strength than was anticipated and the government owes its victory to the votes of between twenty and thirty Conserva- tives who threw in their lot with the Liberals to save their own caste from loss of prestige, and the king from the necessity of exercising the royal prerogative for the creation of a large number of new peers, from which everyone believes he was extremely anxious to be «saved.

The archbishops of Canterbury. and York and nine bishops also lined up with the government. The bishops of Bangor and Worcester went with the Halsburyites, the “Last Ditchers.”’ The highest ranks of the nobility furnished the fewest supporters of the government. The dukes of Norfolk, Leeds, Marlborough, New-

castle, Northumberland, Somerset and Westminster voted with the opposition, while the other dukes abstained from voting. ‘Drinking the hemlock” has become an historic phrase in past months, and the gathering in the ancient chamber tonight to witness this memorable hu- miliation was worthy of the occasion. Peeresses, ambassadors and commoners packed the galleries. The benches, aisles and floors were crowded. Lieut.-Col.

.Arthur Lee, in speaking in the House

of Commons today, said this would

» be a black day in England’s history if

the House of Lords accepted the veto bill, and the House of Commons cut adrift from the traditions of centuries to bestow salaries upon its members. Apparently some of the peers were in full accord with this description for the occasion. Lords frequently forgot the oppressive dignity which customarily marks the progress of the upper chamber, and fought for a hearing. The Earl of Halsbury once went so far as to make a motion that one of his supporters be heard

in preference to one peer who favored the government.

When the voting began, Lord Lans- downe withdrew to a position- behind the throne, but his followers watched the issue eagerly. The bishops on both sides walked through the tellers first. A thrill

_ of excitement marked the appearance of

each notable, but none was greater than

‘when Lord Rosebery appeared as a sup- ‘porter of the government.

As soon as the result was known, several members of the House of Commons rushed from

‘the galleries and into their own chamber

and whispered the news to the members. A great cheer followed the announcement of the government victory. The question of the hour is what effect tonight’s decision will have upon the future fortunes of the Conservative party. Viscount Morley’s

‘definite announcement that enough peers

would be created permanently to swamp the upper house if the government did nor prevail apparently swayed a few waverers and decided the issue.

The Curse of Protection

The readers of The Guide are becoming deep students of economic

questions, and are particularly interested in the tariff questions.

The two

best books on the subject are written by Edward: Porritt.

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“The Revolt Against the New Feudalism, $0.45

‘The books will be sent to any address, postpaid, on receipt of price.

Book Department, Grain Growers’ Guide, Winnipeg.

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SYNOPSIS OF CANADIAN NORTH- WEST LAND REGULATIONS

NY person who is the sole head of &

family, or any male over 18 years’ old, may homestead a quarter section of avail- able Dominion land in Manitoba, Saskatche- wan or Alberta. The applicant must appear in person at the Dominion Lands Agency or Sub-Agency for the district. Entry by proxy may be made at any agency, on cer- tain conditions, by father, mother, © son, daughter, brother or sister of intending home- steader,

Duties—Six months’ residence upon’ and cultivation of the land in each of three years, A homesteader may live within nine miles of his homestead on a farm of at least 80 acres solely owned and occupied: by him or by his father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister. }

In certain districts a homesteader in good standing may pre-empt a quarter section alongside his homestead. Price $3 per acre.

Duties—Must reside upon the homestead or pre-emption six months in each of six years from date of homestead entry (includ- ing the time required to earn homestead patent), and cultivate fifty acres extra.

A homesteader who has exhausted his homestead right and cannot obtain a’ pre- emption may enter for a purchased home- stead in certain districts. Price $3.00 per acre. Duties—Must reside six months in each of three years, cultivate fifty acres and erect a house worth $3800.00.

Cares

WwW. W. CORY, Deputy of the Minister of the Interior. N.B. —- Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.

JACKS FOR SALE

I have the largest Jacks in the world in both imported and home-bred. I have sold over seven hundred Jacks from my farm here, and they have sired and are siring the best mules in the United States. My prices are lower than any. other man on earth for Let me show you

before you buy. Cedar Rapids Jack Farm

W.L.DE CLOW Crpar RAPIDS, IOWA DE CLOW’S HORSES

My last importation, which srrived March 20th, consisting of Belgian and Percheron stallions, are now in fine condition for mar- ket. My next importation, consisting of eighty, will arrive at my barns in October. I will make lower priges than you can find anywhere in the United States for good stal- lions. Please write for catalog, descriptions

and pictures. Cedar Rapids Jack Farm

W.L.DE CLOW Cipar RAPIDS, IOWA

NATURAL RESOURCES

Hon. Arthur L. Sifton, premier of Alberta, who arrived in Winnipeg August 10, from the East, stated that the principle has been recognized by Sir Wilfrid Laurier that ‘the three Prairie Provinces are entitled to their natural resources the same as the other provinces ‘of the Dominion, with the single exception of land, fairly fit for homesteading without the expenditure of money,’ which land must be retained by the Dominion for free homesteads in compliance with its immigration policy and promises, The only question of principle left unsettled is how much, if any, of the revenue now allowed the provinces in lieu of lands should be cut off, and this will be discussed at a conference to be held between the members of the Dominion cabinet ‘and the provincial premiers. This settlement will give to the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan all mines, minerals, mineral land and _ royalties, all lumber and timber land, swamp lands, grazing land, all land requiring irrigation and all water and water power covered by the Irrigation Act. Sir Wilfrid stated, in his conferences with Mr. Sifton and Mr. Scott, that copies of his formal letter and all correspondence on the subject would be sent at once to the premiers of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and he was desirous of dealing with all on the same basis. The foregoing arrange- ment was reached at the last of a number of conferences between Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Hon. Arthur Sifton, premier of Alberta, and Hon. Walter Scott, premier of Sas- katchewan, which took place during the four days Mr. Sifton remained in Ottawa.

One way to improve land rapidly is to pasture hogs upon it.

August 16, 1911

Breeders’ Directory

Gards under this heading will be inserted weekly at the rate of $4.00 per line per year. No card accepted for less than six months.

Consider the smallness of the cost of carrying a card in this column compared with the results that are sure to follow, and “make up your mind to send us a card today.

CLYDESDALES, YORKSHIRES AND B.P. Rocks.—I have three large quality two- year-old stallions, Any of these would pay keep and interest the first year, and mature into. twice their present value. A fine lot. of March and April pigs. Eggs $1.50 per setting, $6.00 per hundred. Ship- ping stations, Carman, Roland and Gra- ham.—Andrew Graham, Pomeroy P.O.

BERKSHIRE SHOW BOAR FOR SALE—A Berkshire boar bred from champion sire and dam, and in our opinion, good enough for the big shows. If your show herd is not complete, write or come out and see him. He should make his price in prizes.—Walter James. & Sons, Rosser, Man.

POPLAR PARK GRAIN AND STOOK FARM, Harding, Man.—We breed our show stock and show our breeding. For sale Shorthorn bulls, Yorkshires, American bred B. Rock Cockerels, Choice B. Orpington, registered Red Fife ‘wheat and unregistered, free from noxious. weeds.—W.H.English,Harding, Man.

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TWENTY-FIVE BERKSHIRE PIGS—SIX dollars and upwards. ‘Ten Shorthorn fe- males. All registered. Also four farms. Correspondence asked.—W. N. Crowell, Napinka, Man. 3-3

HEREFORD CATTLE AND SHETLAND Ponies—Pioneer prize herds of the West. Pony vehicles, harness, saddles. — J. E. Marples, Poplar Park Farm, Hartney, Man,

A. D. McDONALD, BREEDER OF PURE bred Yorkshires and pure bred Shorthorns; young bull for sale.—Sunnside Stock Farm, Napinka, Man.

BRAEBURN FARM HOLSTEINS — HERD headed by King Canary; six nearest dums average 24,52 pounds butter in 7 days. Benj. H. Thomson, Boharm, Sask.

REGISTERED BERKSHIRE SWINE — Young stock for sale. —- Steve Tomecko, _Lipton, Sask.

D. PATERSON, “BERTON, MAN., BREEDER of Aberdeen "Angus. Young stock for sale. Prices right.

WA-WA-DELL FARM, ‘SHORTHORN OAT- tle, Leicester Sheep. ke J. MacKay, Mac- donald, Man.

BROWNE BROS., ELLISBORO, SASK. — Pepedars of ‘Aberdeen Angus Cattle. Stock or sale.

THOS. SANDERSON EVERGREEN FARM, Holland, Man., has improved Yorkshire pigs of both sexes, for sale. 1—13

14 SHORTHORN HEIFERS 14 — ORDERS taken for Olydesdale colts and Yorkshire pigs at weaning. Seven litters nearly due. A few spring pigs left. Work horses and milk cows comparatively cheap. Apply to J. Bousfield, MacGregor, Man.

IMPORTED STALLIONS OF EXTRA weight nd quality, Percherons, Belgians, Shires, Clydes and Hackneys at the Strad- brooke Stables, Fort Rouge. Write 618 Rosser Avenue, Winnipeg.

F. J. COLLYER, WELWYN, SASEK., BREED- er Aberdeen Angus, Young stock. for sale.

BOSEDALE FARM BERKSHIRES—YOUNG stock for sale.—G. A. Hope, Wadena, Sask. W. J. TREGILLUS, CALGARY, BREEDER and importer of Holstein Fresian Cattle.

JERSEY CATTLE—DAVID SMITH, GLAD- stone, Man.

BRAEBURN FARM — HOLSTEINS — Thomson Bros., Boharm, Sask.

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RECIPROCITY STATISTICS

H.L.M., Deloraine, Man.—(1) The following is the wheat production and exportation from the United States for

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GROWERS’

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TO KILL GRASSHOPPERS

Many specimens of the grasshoppers which have been doing much damage in the southern part of the province have been sent in to the agricultural college for examination. Prof. Brodrick states that the visitors are a fairly common species, known as the melanoplus_ bit- vittalus.. Several hundred acres. were eaten by them, but on the whole the grasshoppers have done much less harm than the gophers. Professor Brodrick gives a prescription for fighting the grass- hoppers. ‘To prepare the mixture take 100 lbs. of horse droppings, preferably fresh, two pounds of salt, one pound of paris green, or an equal quantity of white arsenic, or else three pounds of arsenic of lead, One and a half bushels of horse manure, by measure, is about right, if it is inconvenient to weigh the material. Use only the droppings free from the straw and litter. Stir the poison into a gallon or so of water, and then with a fork, hoe, or other suitable utensil, mix all the ingredients together in a barrel, gradually adding a pailful of water as the mixing proceeds. Water should not be added in sufficient quantity to cause dripping when the mass is ladeled. The salt may be dissolved in the water before it is added. A large shovelful is used for every three or four square rods, being placed in heaps of a shovelful each, about two rods apart each way. If it is wished to intercept the migrations of the grasshoppers, into a special field, protection is secured by putting shovelfuls of the mixture a rod apart around the borders of the field. The remedy is most effective if it is used in early summer, but is of considerable value later in the season for the half grown and adult insects,

FAVOR SINGLE TAX

“Taxation on land values only, as they have it in Vancouver, as they have it in Edmonton and as they now have it in Regina,’ is the goal toward which a number of members of the Winnipeg city council are working at the present time, and according to an informal discussion that took place August 10 at the city hall when the committee on legislation met, there will be a definite move in this direction early next. .year. Aldermen

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(2) on 1909, Canada produced 3,802- 000 bushels of flax of which 1,774,096 was exported to United States, and 1,022,111 was exported to Great Britain and 934 bushels to France.

(3) The poultry business is not well organized. It should be very profitable in Western Canada.

(4) Cheese is worth more in the American market than in the Canadian.

(5) Beef is higher in Chicago than in Winnipeg.

(6) At the present time hog prices in Winnipeg are above Chicago.

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Paper Bag Cookery

The notion of. paper bag cookery seems to have been received thus far chiefly as a good joke. There is something esesn- tially humorous about the paper bag itself. It is so'cheap, so plebeian, so associated with peanuts, tourists and suburban trains that the very word prepares one to smile. The empty paper bag and the emptier comic supplement are the two. most conspicuous features in- the suburban landscape except the billboards that advertise articles which may be taken home in paper bags. Nor are reforms in cookery taken with the seriousness that is their due—the public simply smiled at the eloquence with which the late Edward Atkinson pressed the claims of his system for making cheap cuts of meat edible. Nevertheless, it half of what is being said of the invention of M. Soyer is true, the paper bag, hitherto a trivial convenience, at once assumes first rate economic importance, and civilization takes a long stride toward the millennium. There would be nothing humorous about an invention that revolu- tionized the making of cloth or shoes or pig-iron, yet there are few industries that compare in magnitude or importance with the industry of cooking. Multiply the families in the world by the number of daily meals and ‘one gets some notion of the ‘economic significance that the paper bag promises to assume; billions in it, Col. Mulberry Sellers would. quite rightly have ‘said.

Many Obstacles Faced

But it was from the gastronomic, rather than the economic, side that the problem was attcked by the famous culinary expert, Nicholas Soyer, late chef of Brook’s Club in London. He was seeking for an envelope which should retain the juices and savor of the food, and hit upon paper as having the right constituency, while the paper bag offered the most convenient form for his experiments. His failures were many. -Sometimes the bag burst, with disastrous consequences. When, by filling it properly, without too much liquid, putting it on a grating instead of the oven floor, and regulating the temperature, he succeeded in using a paper bag for a cooking utensil, a fresh difficulty appeared; the food tasted of paper. This was. the drawback, by the way, to the pioneer fashion of cooking eggs by breaking them on a bit of brown paper which Edward Eggleston describes in one of his novels and which may be regarded as.a humble ancestor of Soyerism. The Mississippi Valley pioneers did not ‘mind; the chef of Brook’s did, and with scientific zeal he set himself to find a paper bag that would not communicate an extraneous flavor, to the food. The search was long, but it was rewarded by success. Glazed paper will not do; the material’ must be pure, aseptic and grease proof. The bag is-at present the obstacle to immediate general adoption of paper bag cookery; the familiar paper bag of commerce will not serve. Yet it does not appear that a patent process is required— it is.simply a question of putting on the

- market a bag of the proper kind of paper,

and paper men will no doubt be prompt to meet the demand as it develops. The London Chronicle, it may be noted, after sending a reporter to investigate

Soyer’s claims, ‘arranged with a manufacturer to have bags made of the quality required. Some notion of the popular interest taken may be had. from the fact that the Chronicle’s offer to send a free sample brought 20,000 letters to the office in two days. Evidently the public needs no argument as to the merits

of an invention that does what is claimed '

for paper bag cookery. A Practical Test

Perhaps the simplest way. to indicate its possibilities is to, tell, what M. Soyer did for a test in the office of a London newspaper with no dishes, no equipment of. any kind, except an old gas stove. Amid the hurly-burly. of. midnight in a newspaper office, jostled by editors, proofreaders and printers, he cooked in 45 minutes a kidney stew, salmon, turbot,

bacon ‘and eggs, sausages, chops and peas, , 10 dishes in all, which by the old method): would have required 15 saucepans and ‘a’ ~

frying pan, and would have involved two hours’ hard work. Is. it too much, then, to call Soyerism a revolution in

sthe art of cookery? .The most obvious

advantage, of,,course, is that when. the meal is cooked there are no pots or pans

” sizes.

to wash; one simply puts the paper bags in the fire. ‘ The kitcheri, naturally, will have a very different aspect; aluminum and agate ware, equally with the burnished copper, which was the pride of the old-

time housewife, will be replaced by a.

drawer full of paper bags of assorted Nothing is left for the emanci- pation of the household drudge, now that the vacuum cleaner has come in, but the adoption of paper dishes and cups for the table, and that is a matter of fashion; it will come whenever it is wanted badly enough.

Attracts the Housewife

But aside from the saving in kitchen utensils and the care of them, M. Soyer promises an equal saving in the time and

‘ease with which cooking can be done.

Here are some carefully prepared sched- ules: Seven pounds of fish, 50 minutes; three pounds of fish, 30 minutes; one pound of fish, 18 minutes; 18 pounds of beef, 244 hours; nine pounds of beef, 144 hours; three pounds of beef, 45 minutes; eight pounds of leg mutton, 114 hous; sausage, eight minutes; large chickens, 40 minutes; spring chicken, 25 minutes; old chicken, one hour; stew for six persons, 40 minutes; potatoes, 30 minutes; peas, 25 minutes. Milk puddings have to be put in a dish within the paper bag, but there is a saving of 10 minutes as compared with the old way. Yet it 1s not the actual saving in the time of cooking that matters so much as the promised saving in work, attention and worry. One simply heats the oven to exactly 170 degrees Fahrenheit, and sets the food in its bag on the grid. Then, if it is a gas stove, the flame is turaed down, and the oven does the rest.

Delicate Work

Precisely at the appointed time the bag ,

is opened and discloses the food cooked, so all agree who have tasted the product, to perfection. To open the bag. pre- maturely would be fatal, but if there is doubt the contents may be tested with a fork—slight punctures do not matter. The mouth of the bag is folded over two or three times and secured with a couple of ordinary meta! clips, a simple matter that takes but a moment. This.envelope not only retains the juices, eliminating a waste which in roast meats amounts to a fourth and improving the flavor beyond any cooking hitherte known, but it retains the odor so that several dishes of differént. kinds may be cooked in the oven at once. without interference. So sensitive is thé new method that flavors like mint must be introduced with great care; one leaf. of mint is as potent as three by the ordinary method. Almost anything may be cooked in ‘a bag, even a stew, and M.Soyer gives a receipt for the one with which he delighted the Lon- don newspaper editors:—

Take four pounds of neck of mutton. Cut up in small chops.. Trim off all fat. Put in a dish. Chop up finely two large onions and place on meat with one table- spoonful of flour. Salt and pepper to taste. Color if preferred. Cut a few potatoes in two. A little sweet herbs tied up (one bay leaf, a sprig of thyme, and a little parsley). Two or three tomatoes and a few green peas, if handy, Add a tumblerful of cold water. Mix up and empty into strong paper bag. Seal up. Put on wire grid. Leave in moderate oven 35 to 40 minutes. It will then be ready to dish. ;

A gas stove is best, and will heat the oven to the required temperature in from six to eight minutes, but any stove with an oven that heats well will serve. The saving in food is estimated at 25 per cent., the saving in fuel at 40 per cent. He is a benefactor, said a great king of M.Soyer’s nation, who makes two blades of wheat grow where one grew before; what then shall be said of M.Soyer? hope that it is half as good as it sounds.

A WORD OF WARNING

As an effort is being made by some of our politicians to scatter seeds of dis- sension in the ranks of the Union farm- ers and divide them against themselves, thereby defeating their own interests, a timely word of warning from one who has learned from experience that suck is only: a-trick of the politicians, cannot fall amiss. They are endeavoring . to force us to believe that our leaders in the organization have sold us for an

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aceruement wholly beneficial to them- selves, and as several hundred new mem- bers have ben added to the organiza- tion during the past year who do not thoroughly understand the principles of farmers’ organizations, and the ultimate good they are destined to accomplish for all industrial classes, such a turning of things upside down readily finds. ac- ceptance with them and. accomplishes the results for which they are intended, viz., to dissolve our Union and prejudice us against our own interests.

Some such seeds, we iearn, have been sown by some of our members of Par- liament, and while we would fain ques- tion their honor, it bears some evidence on its face-as being done for ulterior motives. The united demands of the farmers for the tariff reduction has been shied from as a toad would from a snake swimming down stream, and they may be responsible for the names and addresses of some of our: members who are receiving literature purporting to teach cheaper prices on the product of the factory under the protective tariff system than of a lowering of duties or free trade. These pamphlets bear evi- dence of being issued from the Manufac- turers’ Association, and if they contain a single allotment of truth, surely the producers of them a)» philanthropists of a prehistoric age and spring as a sport from the root of a vine of very ancient origin; for if free trade or a lowering of duties would enhance the prices on articles of manufacture, then why are the combines in these trades so bitterly opposing it?

Some of the speakers have stated that they oppose reciprocity on national grounds, and that the best way to keep the big trusts of the States out of Can- ada is to build a tariff wall against them. We believe these speakers. are sincere and intensely patriotic, and, believing as they do, that freer trade relations would endanger our nationhood, we would like to know if there is a: lintit to the protective policy their patriotism might lead them to establish, and how high they would build the wall to keep these trusts from jumping over. At the present rate.a number of them have climbed over and securely monopolized trade in this country and ‘a number of others here under its protecting influ- ence have become strong enough to jump anything.

We beg of our brother farmers not to be deceived by scurrulous reports con- cerning our leaders. No society was ever inaugurated for the bettering of the agricultural clases in better style than ours, and none have had better or grand- er men at its head. They seek no fur- ther in politics than to sever you from blindly following party, that you may, by quiet thought and reasoning, con- sider issues upon their face value, dis- cern their virtues and cast your votes with a clear understanding of the measures you seek to obtain.

A SUNDIAL FARMER.

August 16, 1911 ,

Reciprocity

Canadian agriculture was. represented. Liberals and Conservatives, Westerners and Hasterners,.sat side-by-side in the convention, spoke from. the same plat- form, and there was not the slightest discord. in the views expressed or the sentiments endorsed. As the convention proceeded, one thing became clear,— there was absolutely no difference of opinion among the farmers there assem- bled as to the necessity of tariff relief, or the direction it should assume. Their eyes were open to the fact that the. pro- tective tariff had long outgrown any usefulness it ever had as an encourage- ment to Canadian industry,—that' it had been merely an instrument of extortion in the hands of the trusts and combines which were everywhere rife among. Can- adian manufacturers, who were using it to erush out competition, to restrict business, and to exact unfair prices for their wares. And the farmers demand- ed relief from these burdens, in no un- certain tones. Incidentally, in view of the offer of better trade relations with the United States, they demanded that some effort should be made to give them free access to a market which experi- ence had taught them was of such great value. This, however, was not. the main issue involved. The keynote of the great convention was the demand for relief from the burden of the protective system.

Farmers’ Delegation Talk

On December 16 they presented their demands to the government and to Par- liament. The House of Commons was packed, galleries and floor, with a dense mass of farmers, who had come there at great personal sacrifice and who were deadly in earnest and determined not to be put off. Yet there was no heat, no disorder. As speaker after speaker presented the farmers’ case 'and backed it up with the unanswerable logic of facts, there was absolute silence. Only the roar of applause as each finished showed that that great assembly was behind every word uttered, clear in the consciousness of the righteousness of their demands, and determined, for once, to make themselves felt. ’

After the presentation to the govern- ment of some purely Western questions, the delegation came to the tariff ques- tion—the . great question which had brought it together. On this question the following memorial, which had been thoroughly discussed and unanimously adopted. by the convention of the day before, was presented by the president of the Canadian Council of Agriculture:

The Request Made

The Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and the Members of the Cabinet:—

Gentlemen—This delegation, representative of the agricultural interests of Canada, desire to approach you upon the question of the bearing of the Canadian customs tariff.

We come asking no favors at your hands. We bear. with us no feeling of antipathy to- wards any other line of industrial life. We welcome within the limits of Canada’s broad domain, every legitimate form of industrial enterprise, but, in view of the fact that the further progress and development of the agri- cultural industry is of such vital importance to the general welfare of the state, that all other Canadian industries are so dependent upon its success, that its constant condition forms the great barometer. of trade, we con- sider its operations should be no longer hamp- ered by tariff restrictions.

And in view of the favorable approaches already made through President Taft and the American government looking towards more friendly trade relations between Canada and the United States this memorial takes form as follows :—

1. That we strongly favor reciprocal free trade between Canada and the United States in all horticultural, agricultural and animal products, spraying materials, fertilizers, illum- ating, fuel and lubricating oils, cement, cement, fish and lumber.

2. Reciprocal free trade between the two

countries in all agricultural implements, mach- mery, vehicles and parts of each of these; and, in the event of a favorable arrange- ment being reached, it be-carried into effect through the independent action of the respec- tive governments, rather than by hard and fast requirements of a treaty. _.3. We also favor the principle of the Brit- ish preferential tariff, and urge an immediate lowering of the duties on all British -goods to one-half the rates charged under the gen- eral tariff schedule, whatever they may be; ‘nd whatever trade advantages given the United States in reciprocal trade relations be extended to Great Britain,

4. For such further gradual reduction of the remaining preferential tariff as will ensure the establishment of complete free trade’ be-

Bites Canada and the Motherland within ten Ts.

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WHEN THE SIZZLING DRY WINDS COME

Wishing for rain to save the dry, parched crops will do no good, nor will it bring back the labor already expended or prevent the loss of a

5. That the farmers of this country are willing to face direct taxation in such form as may be advisable to make up the revenue required under new tariff conditions.

Believing that the greatest misfortune which can befall any country, is to have its people huddled together in great centres of popu- lation, and. that the bearing of the ‘present customs tariff has the tendency to encourage that condition, and realizing also, that in view of the constant movement of our people away from the farms, the greatest problem which presents .itself to Canadian people to- day, is the problem of retaining our people on the soil, we come doubly assured of the justice of our. petition.

Trusting this memorial may meet your fav- orable consideration, and that the substance of its prayer be granted with all reasonable despatch.

CANADIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE, D. W. McCuaig, President. EB. C. Drury, Secretary.

Its Reasonableness

To all who look iairly into the mat- ter of the foregoing memorial, things must be evident,—first, its reas- onableness, and second, its broadly na- tional spirit. These are not the demands of a set of theorists or irresponsible cranks ‘‘erying for the moon,’’ as a protectionist paper described, them. Neither are they the demands of a self- ish class interest. Rather, they are the reasonable demands of reasonable men, who have carefully considered every side of the question, who ask no more than justice, and who consider the broad interests of their country, as -well as the interests of their’ own particular class. Tariff relief was. demanded, but the direction in which it was asked showed that every side of the question had been considered. The'great objec- tion urged by the protected manufac- turers against fréer trade has always been this,—that it would bring them into unfair competition with the manu- facturers of other protected countries, who, safe in their own markets, could ‘*dump’’ their goods into Canada. But the farmers did not ask that the manu- facturers should be subjected to these unfair conditions. Relief was desired by the gradual extension of the British preference, until a condition of free trade with the Motherland should be reached. There was nothing unfair to our manufacturers in this. Surely, after

thirty years of protection it was. reason- -

able to ask them to compete on equal terms with the manufacturers of free trade England, who never have been accused of ‘‘dumping.’’ Further, the demands of the farmers, instead of weakening the bonds of empire, would afford the closest possible tie between Canada and the Motherland, and the feeling of affection and loyalty to Bri- tain was a very real thing with them. At the convention of the day before they had rejected unanimously, and with a ringing cheer, the idea that the food of the British workman should be taxed to give a preference to Canadian. food- stuffs in the British market. They were not disruptionists, but loyal British citi- zens. Their demands for reciprocity with the United States also show the same careful consideration of econdi- tions and results. They did not ask for reciprocity at any cost, or on any terms. They recognized to the full the great value to them of the American market. There were men there whose incomes, as they knew, would be increas- ed by 25 and even 50 per cent. by the free admission of Canadian farm pro- duets to the American market, but they recognized that too great a price might he paid even for this great advantage. Two things were made clear in their reciprocity demands. First, that they had no desire that Canada should sacri- fice in any degree her fiscal indepen- dence, for they asked that} ‘‘in the event of a favorable arrangement being reached it be carried into effect through the independent action’ of the respective governments, rather than by the hard and fast requirements of a treaty,’’ a condition which would leave Canada perfectly free in any future adjustments of her fiscal policy. Second,—they had no intention of handing over the Cana- dian consumer to the tender mercies of the American trusts, which had grown up behind the American tariff. Concur- rently with the demands for American reciprocity, they had asked for an ex- tension of the British preference. They further asked that ‘‘any trade advan- tage given to the United States in reci- procal trade relations be extended to Gréat Britain,’’ a condition which would render it absolutely impossible for Amrican trusts to operate in Canada.

two.

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1 drought in Saskatchewan and Alberta, in

the very same districts where the wheat was burned out and the crops an absolute failure, there were occasional fields that yielded 20 to 30 bushels

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sizzling dry winds that came later, : This deep plowing, careful pulverizing, thorough harrowing cost more

per acre, but it paid. Doing this with an

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Specific, Yet Moderate

The tariff demands of the farmers were undoubtedly the most moderate and reasonable that had ever been pre- sented to the Canadian government by a delegation representing ‘a special class of the Citizens of Canada. They con- trast most favorably with the demands for tariff favors, bounties and bonuses which the government and Parliament had grown accustomed to hear from Protected interests. Simple justice was asked for, no favors were demanded, and coupled with this was expressed the per- fect willingness to carry a fair and pro- per share of the national burden of taxa- tion. No false sentiment, no mock pat- riotism was indulged in, but through all their tariff demands runs a real and sin- cere care for the country’s welfare. Above all and through all, runs. the steadfast determination of that great convention, representing as no other convention ever did, the farmers of Can- ada, to put an end, once and for all, to those Special Privileges which were

Winnipeg, Man.

threatening the democracy of Canada. It was a declaration of war, made by the farmers on behalf of the common people, against the growing power of plutocracy. es :

As such it was accepted. Even be- fore the farmers had left Ottawa a campaign of misrepresentation had be- gun. It was directed, first, against the general demands of the farmers, after- wards against the first-granted of these —teciprocity. With that campaign, as it affected the attitude of the newspaper press and’ the political parties towards the issue of reciprocity, I shall deal in: my next article.

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T. W. BOYD & SON, 27 Notre Dame St. West, MONTREAL :

LOADING PLATFORM C. C. Castle, Esq.,

Warehouse Commissioner, Winnipeg, Man. Dear. Sir, ;

I have been directed by the executive of this Association to draw your attention to the exceedingly unsatisfactory state of affairs prevailing at the loading platform at Broadview in this province. The chief objection in this connection is, that the farmers when loading grain are subjected to continuous interruption through the railway officials shunting their cars away when only partially loaded, and their (the farmers) having to wait for a considerable period before they can get to their own particular car again to complete loading. The expert of the railway commission wrote you respecting this matter some time ago.

The stock yards at this point, we may also state, are far from satisfactory.

It may be mentioned by the railway authorities that practically nothing has been shipped over this platform. We would ask them if they think it is in the farmers’ best interests that they ship their grain from Broadview under existing conditions.

Your early reply to this communication will be greatly esteemed.

Yours very truly, (Signed) JAS. L. MIDDLETON. Asst. Sec. Sask G.G.A.

The Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Assn. Moose Jaw, Sask. Dear Sirs, :

I have yours of 26th inst., re unsatis- factory condition of the grain loading platform at Broadview. This matter has been engaging my attention for some considerable time, with the result that the railway company have issued instructions for the stock yards to be taken down and erected in another part of the yard, and for the present platform to be enlarged to accommodate three cars simultaneously, and the approaches at each end to be put in first class order.

I have notified Mr. A. L. Brown, secretary of your association, (Broadview) to that effect-on the 25th inst., which I trust is satisfactory to all concerned.

I am, Sirs,

Yours truly, (Signed) CHARLES C. CASTLE,

Warehouse Commissioner.

* THE ANNEXATION SCARE

There is no gainsaying the fact that Canada’s position is rare in history. We are something more than a colony and something less than a nation. A nation has full self-government, while a colony is a dependency. The land of the maple being practically independent renders our position unique; and as we cannot undertake full responsibility, we are not anation. One great student of Canadian history once mentioned that “political union with the great republic to the south of us was our manifest destiny,” while the newspaper that published his article stated that ‘‘Canada’s ultimate destiny is to become a great independent nation.” This provides food for thought, but perhaps it would be well to lay particular stress on the word “ultimate.”

The Press

The power of the press is, without a doubt, exceedingly great; a few able pens can commence a great uproar. Educated people, however, make up their own minds and base their judgment accordingly.

Two Platforms

Before we can go into this matter clearly we must have two distinct plat- forms, namely, an annexationist platform and a unionist platform. A unionist desires to labor for the unity, strength and the dignity of Canada, cementing the bonds of brotherhood and friendship with the Motherland; straining every nerve to strengthen the ties which bind the empire together into one mighty organi- zation. The annexationist, however, at the outset surrenders the name of Canada, with all that it involves—our history, constitution, past struggles, present life,

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ed. W. Green, Secretary, Moose Jaw, Sask.

hopes and aims—asYthings absolutely worthless. Patriotism

No genuine patriotic Canadian would conscientiously agree to this course, especially when one takes into considera- tion that we live as it were, under the protection of Great Britain and the Union Jack. ‘To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserv- ing peace”—George Washington. ‘‘Might is strength,” and until we have all nations agree to universal peace, naval and military armaments will still be the order of the day. Statistics show us that the British Empire still leads the van com- mercially and will continue to do so for some time. Even our American cousins with all their wealth are indebted to the Old Country for some seven hundred and nineteen million dollars, in addition to the uncertain republics of South America, who have borrowed from Great Britain to the tune of five hundred million dollars.

Trade Relations

The fewer restrictions on trade the better. Free trade would be a great boon for us in the way of reducing our cost of living and making the lot of our farmers more bearable; this would also be better for our neighbors. Next to free trade are fair treaties of reciprocity. We must not call it unrestricted free trade, however, which means free trade with one foreign nation and prohibited trade with our own commonwealth and everyone else. That would ensure for us the contempt of the one foreign nation and the righteous indignation of all others with whom we are now trading. We simply cannot afford to make living in Canada dearer. We are

Barn of H. O. Partridge, Sintaluta, Sask.

living in a critical period, and we need strong men and true to carry our banner, who will be given us if we are worthy of them. All sorts of bogeys will be used to frighten us and lure us from honorable paths, but Canadians we are confident will not waver, and when the Old Land requires our co-operation, demonstrate in a practical way that they are essentially British as they did during the late South African trouble.

The annexationist theory is: a hoax.

‘Forever float that standard sheet,

“Where breathes the foe but falls before’

us, “With Freedom’s soil beneath our feet, “And Freedom’s banner floating o’er

us.” “FREE LANCE.”

CAPACITY OF CARS

Mr. W. Noble, of Oxbow, writes us the following letter re the capacity of cars, which speaks for itself:

“T see by the papers that the Railway Commission will sit in Regina in Septem- ber. I trust you will take the matter of car capacity up with them according to the resolution which was passed at the last convention, so that this season we shall not have to put our wheat into elevators or larger cars the same as last

ear.

The following is the resolution passed at our last convention in this connection:

“Whereas we understand that the railway companies have ceased construct- ing cars of 40,000 lb. capacity, which makes it difficult for farmers of small

acreage to ship their grain direct over the loading platform;

“Be it resolved, that our executive take this matter up with the railway companies or the Railway Com- mission, either to provide cars with two doors to load through, with sufficient bulkhead so that the farmers may fill a car of large capacity, or else to allow a farmer to use a thousand bushel car for a smaller amount of grain without in- creasing the freight per hundredweight.”

This matter will receive our Pires

MONTHLY STATEMENT

The following is a list of membership fees received at the central office during the month of July. Secretaries — will please note that their association is duly credited with the amounts sent to us: Lake Johnston, $2.50; Kinistino, $10.00; Rex, $1.00; Meadow Bank, $2.50; High- more, $5.00; Pangman, $3.00; Estevan, $5.00; Perley, 50c.; South Melfort, $5.00; Red Lake, $1.50; Kerrobert, $8.00; Atwater, 50c.; Dilke, $5.50; Stockholm, $7.50; Kipling, $11.50; Ryerson, $3.00; Sylvania, $1.50; Hillsley, $2.50; Plymouth, $1.00; Young, $2.00; Prosperity, $4.00; Elmore, $1.50; Wawota, $9.50; Decker-

ville, $11.00; Evesham, $4.50. J.L.M.

Moose Jaw, Sask.

OUR LATEST ACQUISITION

At a meeting held at Montmartre on the 5th inst., it was decided to from a branch of the Grain Growers’ associ- ation, and officers were elected. As the attendance was not large, we decided to adjourn and to meet again on the 12th of this month. We would like you to send us pamphlets and rules for our guidance con- ducting this associa- tion. If you have any literature in the French language, kindly . for- ward some as there are quite a number of Frenchmen in our local local who have no knowledge of English. Our secretary-treasurer Mr. Watson, will send you a detailed account of our meetings, to- gether with member- ship fees:

B. COOLIGAN, Pres. Montmartre, Sask.

Respecting literature printed in other languages than our own, we regret we are not in a position to have this done at present, owing to the great expense which would be incurred in this connec- tion. This matter shall have our atten- tion at the earliest possible opportunity, however. We have had many requests of a similar nature.

J.L.M.

NEWSY BRIEFLETS

Spring Creek.—This association held their regular meeting in the school house on August 2. Mr. Ketcheson, who repre- sented the local shareholders at the annual meeting of the Grain Growers’ Grain company, gave a detailed report of the meeting. The elevator committee re- ported progress and asked for further instructions, which they received. The hail proposition was shelved for this season. Next meeting will be a social one, and the committee who have it in charge are a guarantee of its success. One of the members has been appointed to give us details of the meetings of this local .and from the condensed report he has sent us, he evidently knows his business. We wish all our locals would furnish us with reports of their meetings.

A Reminder.—Will secretaries please note, when sending reports to The Guide for publication in the Saskatchewan sec- tion, to forward them to Box 308 Moose Jaw in the first instance. When sent direct to The Guide the officials at Winni- peg are put to the trouble of re-directing them to this office.

Eagle Creek.—A very successful picnic

August 16, 1911

SASKATCHEWAN GRAIN GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION

Hon. Life President: E. N. Hopkins

President:

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J. A. Maharg - Moose Jaw Vice-President:

Charles A. Dunning, Beaver- dale

Secretary-Treasurer Fred. W. Green - oo Directors at Large E. A. Partridge, Sintaluta; F. W. Green, Moose Jaw; George Langley, Maymont; A. G. Hawkes, Percival; F. C. Tate, Grand Coulee; John Evans Nutana. District Directors

No, 1, Jas. Robinson, Walpole; No. 2, J. R. Symons, Fairville; No. 3, T. Wood, Covington; No. 4, O. A. Dunning, Beaver- dale; No, 5, W. B. Fels, Dundurn; No. 6, Dr. T. Hill, Kinley; No. 7, Thos. Coch- rane, Melfort; No. 8, A. Knox Prince Albert; No. 9, A. J. Greensell, Denholm.

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was held at Mr. M. Mility’s farm on July 12, under the auspices of Arclee, Belmae, Dryers, Eagle Creek and McTavish locals. fine program of sports, ete., was gone through for prizes amounting to $155.00. The gathering was addressed by the fol- lowing gentlemen:—A. McNab, M.P.P., Hon. W. C. Sutherland and G. E. Mc- Craney, M.P., all of Saskatoon. A. dance