THE GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE August 24th, 1910

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kindly do not forget at the next meeting of your Association to bring up for discussion the question of inserting your card in the Grain Growers Directory in Tur GuipE,

This is the card which the Swan River Association is carrying:

SWAN RIVER GRAIN GROWERS MEET regularly every last Saturday in the month in Hemming Hall, at 2 o'clock p.m. — David Nesbit, Sec.-Treas., Swan River, Man.

Tur Guipx is making a special rate for these cards of only $4.00 _ per line per year (as low as the cost of production will permit.)

If the publication of this card in Tar Guinn is a good thing for the Swan River Association, a similar card should be of value to every local association in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

In the first place such a card would keep before your own members the dates of the regular meetings. (In case of a special meeting being held it could be announced in this column, the regular card being changed for this purpose).

, In the next place it will direct the attention of non-members of your association who are regular or transient readers of Tur Guipp to the regular and systematic meetings of your association, and would no doubt lead many of them to become affiliated with ov.

But more important than all,the publication of ore a’ more pages of cards of this character would do more than perhaps any other one thing to impress the various corporations and other interests which you are fighting with the fact that the Grain Growers’ Asso- ciations are well organized, are meeting regularly, and that their demands must receive consideration.

Don’t fail, therefore, to discuss it at your next meeting. Your members cannot fail to see the advantages of such a Directory and we feel sure they will authorize the publication of such a card.

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THE GRAIN GROWERS’

Eastern Tariff Views

The Toronto Sun, the official organ of the Dominion Grange, is polling the federal members of Ontario as to their views on the tariff and in asking the following questions:

“Do you think the present tariff should be increased or reduced, and in what particulars? What is your opin- ion in regard to reciprocity with the United States in general and more particularly as to the acceptance of the statutory American offer of free trade in agricultural implements?

Replies up to the present time have been received from six. The following are extracts from the replies:

Hon. J. R. Stratton, (Lib.) Peterborough:

“T am inclined to think that our present tariff meets the situation pretty satisfactorily—it yields a large revenue, and does not, except in rare cases, as must be the case under any tariff, bear hardly upon any class or interest. * * *

“As to reciprocity of trade with the United States, its advisability depends upon the terms and conditions upon which our neighbors are willing to conclude a treaty. I should oppose the sacrifice of one of Canada’s interests for fiscal] independence.”

'F. L. Fowke, (Lib.) Oshawa:

“By comparison with the tariff of Germany or the United States, this is a Jow tariff country indeed. And justly so for being as we are, essentially an agricultural country, a high tariff could not prove other than highly detrimental. This is shown by the slow growth of the Dominion under the protective policy of Sir John Macdonald in contrast with the abounding pros- perity enjoyed under the reduced tariff inaugurated by Mr. Fielding, shortly after the advent of Sir Wilfrid Laurier to power in 1896." * * * *

‘Even under free trade as it is prac- ticed in England, an immense revenue is requisite, and I doubt if Canadians would think, upon mature deliberation, that the system of taxation in vogue there is, in our case, to be preferred to that at present in use here. * * * *

“JT have no doubt but that Sir Wilfrid wil] meet their proposals in a proper manner, and if a reciprocal trade treaty can be arranged with the great Republic, which shall prove mutually advantag- eous, @ boon would be conferred on one hundred million people inhabiting the continent of America, and in such an instance no statesman could well afford to prevent it by abstructive methods. In any case in dealing with the tariff

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we shalJ not wander far from our naturai moorings if, inits readjustments we keep specially in mind, the needs of govern- ment, the welfare of wage earners and the disburdening of agriculture.”

B. Osler, (Con.) Toronto:

“T am now, as I always have been, a very strong believer in the protection of our home industries. . I do not believe in an abnormally high tariff, but a tariff that is sufficient to give encourage- ment and to promote manufacturt in Canada. 4 x » *

“The United States are now very anxious to have reciprocity im many products with Canada. Such a policy is now enormously in their interests, but IT question very much whether it is in the interests of Canada. People have been trained to think of the farm- ers as being the poor of the country, who are over-taxed and who want to have special privileges; but surely this is not the case with the farmers in Canada to-day. Is there any class in the community so well off, and 1s there any class so little affected by the rapid advance in the price of living? Every- thing that the farmer has to sell brisgs from 20 per cent. to 100 per cent. more than it did twenty years ago, and few things the farmers have to buy cost him more than they cost twenty years ago. * *

“Farmers are the ones who are crying out for reciprocity perhaps more than any other class in the community. I for one, for some time past have been trying to get ali facts as to whether they are higher taxed than any other class in the community, but I think the reverse is the case. I realize to the full, that farming 1s by far and away the most important industry in Canada.”

W. Edwards, (Lib.) Frontenac:

““T would favor a substantial redue- tion of the duty on agricultural imple- ments. When the United States re- duces the duties on Canadian farm products to the ‘evel of our duties on American farm products, I will begin to think President Taft’s public utter- ances on reciprocity mean something. It is up to the United States to show that they desire to trade with us on fair terms. Under present tariff conditions 7,000,000 Canadians buy more from the United States than 80,000,000 Ameri- cans buy from Canada. I would raise our duties on American products as high as their duties against Canadian farm products; I would Jower our duties to the vanishing point if the United States would do the same

towards Canadian farm products.”

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H. H. Miller, (ib.) South Grey.

“The questions you have asked are very important and far-reaching. I do not hesitate to say that I am in favor of reductions rather than In- creases in our tariff. I believe that our producers and manufacturers as well as our consumers and purchasers, will do better under a moderate, than under an excessively high tariff, and that our natural growth, advancement and pros- perity will be greater under a moderate tariff, An extremely high tariff always results in injustice to purchasers and consumers, and often in the long run proves very mischievous to the very persons and industries for whose benefit it was sought and enacted.

“Pspecially in view of the recent establishment in Canada, of large branches of so many American manu- facturing concerns, which must assured- ly assist in our upbuilding, I would not like to express, or even form, without further information, any definite opinion as to the advisability of accepting the American statutory offer of free trade in agricultural implements. Would it reduce the price of implements to our farmers?

“Speaking generally, we in Canada should realize our own strength and not grovel or feel ourselves in any way dependent for our well-being or develop- ment upon the United States or United States trade. On the other hand we should not be too discourteous or bumptious and ignore the evidently friendly feeling towards us of President Taft and other influential Americans or fail to appreciate the importance and benefit of an increased trade with the ninety million progressive and well- to-do people—our next neighbors—on fair and business-like terms. The arrangement of a reciprocity treaty with our American cousins is a matter, that will require the utmost care, caution and judgment.

“*T sincerely believe that the interests of the Canadian manufacturer and Canadian farmer are largely identical— neither can prosper unless Canada prospers. Each can be benefitted by, and each can contribute to the general prosperity, and each must be the other’s best customer and best friend. It seems to me that the manufacturers’ association and the Farmers’ Associa- tion should be able to appoint a joint committee of able, broad-minded Can- adian men, that could agree upon unselfish recommendations and sugges- tions that would be very helpful to Canada and the Canadian government and give both associations a better standing and greater popwarity in the country.”

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D. A. Gordon, (Lib.) East Kent:

“The question of reciprocity between the United States and Canada is alto- gether too big to be disposed of in a moment. White Uncle Sam is making rather extravagant overtures, when boiled down they may mean little. A fair measure of reciprocal trade in natural products would be a very great benefit to this country, and the United States, but in framing a treaty, Uncle Sam will have to understand that it takes two to make a bargain, and unless his attitude is one of absolute fairness we would prefer to have conditions remain as they are. Free Trade in agricultural implements would make but little difference to Canada, as more than 75 per cent. of the entire output is controlled by companies operating in both countries, and it can hardly be said that the present duties are on more than a revenue basis. We would prefer absolute freedom of trade between the two countries if such a thing were possible.”

NEW MOTOR CAR

The people of Winnipeg and the North- west will get their first view of the new Canadian-built motor car, the “‘ Dominion Limited” within the next few days. One of the earliest cars produced from the factory has been shipped from Walker- ville, Ont., and is expected to arrive in Winnipeg some day this week. A great deal of interest has been manifested in this splendid new touring car, and we expect that visitors from various parts of the Northwest will come to Winnipeg to look it over. It is not a Canadian-built replica of a car built in the United States, but is built entirely on Canadian soil by a Canadian firm, who designed their car with the idea of meeting the conditions peculiar to Canada. Mr. Scott, of the Dominion Motors, Ltd., who is bringing the car to Winnipeg, will be prepared to demonstrate it to any interested parties who wish to examine it and take a trial spin on its comfortable seats.

August 24th, 1910

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AUGUST 24th, 1910

HAS THE LIGHT OF TRUTH GONE OUT? Our esteemed friend, the Winnipeg Telegram, has been using rather strong language towards us of late, and has laid at our door charges that have not been founded on fact. Last week we courteously asked the Telegram to furnish us with the information about itself which we furnished regarding the ownership and control of Tur Guine. Whereis The Telegram now? Has its valor disappeared when it is asked what opinion it represents? Surely this great daily and weekly journal that has been so loud in its condemnation of the work of the organized farmers is not afraid to tell whose opinion it is representing. By so doing the readers of The Telegram will be able to follow its attitude with more intelligence.

The Telegram should tell its readers the history of its ownership for the past decade, and how it happened to get into the hands of the present owners, and what relation they have to the Elevator Combine.

The Telegram should follow this up, by. ' giving the names of the stockho!ders in the Telegram Printing Co. and also of the officers.

Will The Telegram explain its relations with Mackenzie and Mann, and why it is that whatever those gentlemen do is always right?

Then the readers of The Telegram should know where The Telegram gets its largest financial support. This could be given by an independent audit of its books.

The Telegram should also tell how much cash it received to publish the “Observer” letters.

Also it would be interesting for The Telegram to tell its readers about the advertising matter that it got paid for but didn’t publish. Whose money was it The Telegram got in that deal and was it ever refunded?

We should not like to embarass our friend in any way and, of course, such an apostle of the truth and righteousness could not be embarassed by telling the truth. Who are the men or the interests behind The Telegram that dictate its utterances? If the readers of that journal were given all this information they would surely appreciate it very much. When The Telegram gives this information Tue Guipe will not be called upon any further to reply to charges from that journal.

On page 24 we publish the latest attack of the Telegram in which it refuses to answer our questions.

The Winnipeg Telegram does not dare to tell the story of its ownership and- control. If that history became known the usefulness of the Telegram to its owners would be gone. The men behind the Telegram are the kind who dare not openly show their hostiligy to the

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organized farmers. The Telegram professes to be willing to tell the story of its ownership and control but rather than do so it continues to call Tue Guipe hard names. Now the Telegram has called us every mean and dirty naine in the catalogue and has made every possible charge against Tur Guinn, The Grain Growers’ Grain Company and the leading men among the organized farmers of the West. If the Telegram will tell the true story of its history and let its readers know who inspires its utterances, then those men who now hide in the darkness and help the Elevator Combine and Mackenzie & Mann to strangle the farmers will be shown in their true light. We leave it to our readers to say who are the cowards. Sooner or later those men will be brought into the light of day but the Telegram dare not do it. Letussee. eee

THE ALBERTA FARMERS’ CASE

The presentations made to Sir Wilfrid Laurier at Red Deer by the United Farmers of Alberta are published in this issue of Tar Guipr. The address on each subject shows evidences of great care in preparation and very ably sets forth the needs of the farmers, and the duty of the Federal government. The keynote of all the requests made of Sir Wilfrid was an expression of President Bower in his address of welcome.

“We are not asking something for nothing; we want to pay our way; we want the cost of these different systems to be charged up against the people using them, putting no burden on those whom they do not directly benefit.”

This is the stand that the Canadian farmers have always taken. They are willing to pay for all they get and they want to see other classes put upon the same footing. The unani- mity of feeling among the farmers on this point is in keeping with the spirit which actuates the farmers of the three Western provinces. ‘The farmers ofall three provinces have presented a united front to the Federal government. By so doing they have greatly increased the strength of their demands. Sir Wilfrid at Red Deer realized that the farmers of the three provinces were no longer heedless of their own interests and of national affairs. He saw that they had laid aside questions of a party political nature and were talking to him as the manager of Canada’s business in a way which was their right. Sir Wilfrid accepted the presentation in that spirit and gave in reply the most definite statements that he has made on his tour. He saw that the representatives of a million people on the prairies knew what they wanted and were united in asking that their government should supply their needs. Mr. Speakman made a singularly clear and striking case on the tariff question and one which could not be answered by the premier. The facts presented showed beyond a doubt that the farmers were not getting a square deal in the imposition of the present protective tariff. The present tariff though imposed by a “free trade”’ government, was shown to bear equally as heavy as in the days of the Con- servative regime.. This is a matter that is beyond debate. Alberta is the province best suited for stock raising and it was fitting that much emphasis should be given to:this subject. It was made clear that it was a national system and not a private system subsidized that was needed. The farmers are willing to co-operate with the government in this great undertaking but strenuously object to any bonus being given to any private concern which will not afford any relief from the existing monopolies. President Bower presented a splendid case on the railway question and voiced the sentiments of the farmers of all Canada. This question must be driven home to the government at Ottawa and a remedy insisted upon.

So far the Western farmers have done ex- cellently but there is much yet to be done. On all the matters they have taken up the Ontario farmers stand with them. The tariff is a burden to all Canadian farmers. To com- plete the case of the farmers their demands

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must be formally presented at Ottawa. A large and representative delegation of the organized farmers of Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime provinces and the West at Ottawa would convince the government that the days of special privilege are passing away. Parlia- ment will probably meet in November and if the farmers could reach Ottawa about a week . after the House opens they would be able to make their presentations not only to the government but to the entire membership. of the House and the senate as well. This is a scheme which we have discussed with a number of the leading farmers of Ontario and the West during the past few weeks and it finds general favor. There is plenty of time to carry it out and it would be attended by. great success. If 700 or 800 farmers representing all Canada knock at the doors at Ottawa our representa- tives will pay more attention to their needs than they are doing now. We hope this sub- ject will be discussed in the local branches and that each local will see its way to send a delegate to Ottawa this fall.

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GAMBLING AND SPECULATION

In commerce there are usually three classes to be considered—the producer, the middle- man and the consumer. In our complex civilization where the tendency in all lines of enterprise is towards specialization, there must be some one to do the work of distribution. There must be some method by which the product of the producer will be brought to the door of the consumer at distant points and in many countries. Hence the buyer, the merchant and the transportation companies are necessary.

But there is a class of middlemen today who obstruct commerce. They stand in, the highways of commerce and make the toilers deliver to them. They are those who try to make money without doing anything. A chance of getting something for nothing. The man who gambles on future prices. This kind of middleman should be abolished by law.

It is frequently stated, but stated incorrectly, that such middlemen are speculators. Not a bit of it. Speculation is a legitimate and necessary part of commerce. If a man buys wheat in September or October intending to sell it in March or May, he buys it in the hope of a rise in the market. He is speculating, that is, he is hoping for a profit. That is legitimate speculation, wholesome business. Such a buyer gets possession of something and each bushel of wheat he owns as a speculator makes him so much the more a factor, doing all he can to keep the prices up. On the other hand, a man may not buy wheat at all. He may say to himself‘ Here is achance of making some money without doing anything. A chance of getting something for nothing. I will offer to sell wheat in June for delivery in October.” . Forthwith in June he cables to one or more houses in Great Britain and offers to sell October wheat for ${.10 when wheat is selling for $1.30. He does not put a cent of money in wheat, does not own a bushel of wheat, he does not render one particle of ser- vice in the development of the wheat trade. He merely offers to sell wheat for delivery in October at twenty cents a bushel under the. current price. He may have cabled to half a dozen houses or more. It may be that no- body in Britain accepted his offer, but the firms to whom he cabled would be led to say “We are buying wheat in June for $1.30 here, and are offered October wheat for $1.10; weare not going to buy any more now.’ This weakens the market.

When any person or firm offers to sell an ‘option” if they are accepted their whole power and influence is used to bring down the prices. It matters not if those offers were made by men who are not actual dealers in grain or whether they are made by large milling firms or large elevator operators; the effect is just the same. He is merely betting that the price will be lower and then he uses

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every means, fair or unfair, lawful or otherwise, to make it lower. In this country one of the strongest factors used for the purpose of depressing the prices is that of exaggerating crop prospects. The grain gambler seems to get assistance in this respect from almost every business man. In Western Canada we are all optimists. Everyone depends on the crop for a living and everyone tries to believe that it is better than ever. Business men, speculators, bankers, financial interests, all join with the grain speculator in depressing the price of farmers’ wheat. None seems to be greater culprits in this respect than our governments. Some of our ministers of agri- culture seem to have the happy faculty of giving an interview just at the psychological moment, in aid of large dealers who are on the short side of the market. The grain gambler is not a necessary middleman in commerce any more than the highwayman is in travel. Civilized nations have abolished the one and are now confronted with the duty of preventing the other.

The matter of selling ‘‘options” or “futures” is not a theoretical evil, but it has done great damage to the trade, particularly so to the grain trade. No article of commerce should be so staple in price as food stuffs, more par- ticularly the staff of life—wheat and flour— and no article of commerce fluctuates so much in price as that of wheat. Wheat in store at Fort William in June of last year sold as high as $1.33. In September down to 9414 cents; from January to the first of March fluctuated around $1.05; May saw it down to 86 cents, due to a bear movement engineered by a large milling firm; and back again in July to $1.17. Now that the new crop is coming near the market prices are gradually being reduced. No one will argue that the fluctuation is brought about naturally by the law of supply and demand, but is due entirely to the manipu- lations of a few gamblers.

eb DIFFERENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

At every point in the Prairie Provinces that Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his party made a stop they were waited upon by delegations urging them to inaugurate a policy which made for freedom and progress. Not freedom from taxation necessary for the maintainance of government, as all the farmer delegations expressed a willingness to pay their share of the cost of government. What they advocate is freedom of trade, free interchange of com- modities and the fruits of labor, doing away with the privileges established by law now enjoyed by one section of the population at the expense of the rest of the people. As soon as Sir Wilfrid Laurier landed at the’ Pacific coast he was met by a delegation from the board of trade of Vancouver, asking for pro- tection to the manufacturing industries on the ground that in some future time, when the Panama Canal wascompleted, British Columbia could engage in manufacturing. Representa- tives of the Trades and Labor Council asked for protection to theirlabors. Manufacturers of lumber were insistent upon having a duty of $1.25 placed on lumber coming into Canada from the United States. The lumber men urged that they were heavily taxed on every- thing they used and had no corresponding protection. As an argument against the government who sought to make lumber cheaper for the immigrants, lumbermen stated that the quantity of lumber used by the new immigrants was very small and that in any event most of the other articles that the immi- grants used were taxed. The argument was used that the farmers of the plains were prosperous and that the settlers that were now coming in were also in good circumstances. They (the lumber men) had difficulty in dis- posing of the products of their mills, four-fifths of which was common lumber and that markets were demoralized by shipment from the United States. They emphatically denied the existence of any lumber trust.

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For fourteen years this plaintive Jament of the Vancouver lumbermen’s' deputations had been made to the Dominion government. For that period they have yearned for Domin- ion legislation to enable them to reach into the pockets of the people of this country and ex- tract $1.00 to $2.00 more per thousand feet for lumber planed on one side. One feature of the lumbermen’s presentation was _ their candor. They should be commended for

‘setting forth protectionist doctrines so baldly.

Their contention that the settlers are able to pay more is an admission that if the settlers were not able to pay more the governemnt policy of admitting lumber free of tariff would be justified. They seem to assert as a principle that when the people of the country become able to pay more for any necessity of life the government should increase the tariff on be- half of the manufacturers. Usually the ad- vocates of a protective tariff prefer to appear as actuated by highly disinterested and patri- otic motives, to talk about the general welfare of the country and such high ideals as ‘Canada for the Canadians.” Sir Wilfrid’s reply to the deputation is such as must have convinced the lumbermen that they must continue to manufacture lumber without any increased protection.

This incident of the board of trade of Van- couver and the lumbermen of British Columbia making such strong demands for increased protection of lumber and a continuation of a high protective policy on the part of the Do- minion government, coming after the strong sentiment expressed by the farmers of the Prairie Provinces against the protective princi- ple, should convince our farmers that if they are going to secure comparative freedom from the privileged classes, it will only be after a severe struggle, and demonstrated the necessity of the farmers of the Dominion getting into closer relationship with one another and uniting their forces so to be in a position to present a united front against the compact forces of the privileged classes.

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CANADIAN FARMERS ARE ONE

When Hon. Messrs. Fielding , Patterson and Broduer as a tariff commission toured Canada in 1905-6 to get the views of the people before revising the tariff they were met by the farmers of Ontario and Manitoba and given the views of Canadian farmers. Prior to meeting the farmers Mr. Fielding had stated his intention of providing for a maximum and a minimum tariff. When he heard the protests of the farmers there was no further reference to a maximum tariff. By their presentations the farmers saved themselves from a_ heavier tariff burden. After the tariff commission got back to Ottawa the farmers of Manitoba and Ontario presented a joint memorial. It was signed by J. G. Lethbridge, Master Dominion Grange; James McEwing, president Ontario Farmers’ Association; D. W. McCuaig, presi- dent and R. McKenzie, secretary Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association. The organized farmers of Canada were one in those days on the tariff and times have not changed. The joint memorial they presented to the Ottawa government on December 18, 1906, read as follows:

“The farmers of Canada have been genuinely alarmed by the aggressive campaign carried on by the Manufacturers’ Association during the past few years, with a view of having the tariff made more protective than itis now. When protection was first asked for we were assured that what was then re- quested would be required but a short time in order to. allow our manufacturing industries to secure a fair footing. The request made was granted by the electors; and the rate of taxtaion levied on dutiable goods averaging twenty-one and a half per cent. in 1878 was increased to an average of twenty-six per cent. by 1880. To-day we have an average tariff on dutiable goods about one a half per cent. higher than it was when the protective tariff became effective. And yet with the infants of that period grown tothe mammoth concerns of the twentieth century, we find the cry 1s still for more. The more there is given and the less the requirement for the giving, the greater are the demands made. If a halt is not at once called, we shall find conditions in this country similar to those prevailing in parts of

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Europe, with a small class of wealthy barons at the top and serfs at the bottom—manulacturers boing the barons and farmers the serfs.

“The protection accorded by the tariff enables

manufacturers of certain classes of agricultural im-

plements to charge Canadian consumers twenty-five

per cent. more than the value of the articles manu- factured. The same protective tariff permits an overcharge of thirty per cent. on woollen goods, and fifty per cent. on the cheaper lines of farm carriages. The average rate of taxation on dutiable goods in 1904 was twenty-seven and a half per cent., and to that extent, speaking broadly, Canadian manufacturers were enabled to overcharge Canadian consumers on purchases made by those consumers. Farmers do not, and can not, secure any compensa- tion in return for all this by any tariff that can be devised. We have today a surplus of one hundred and twenty million dollars of farm produce for export; that surplus in constantly increasing; and so long as these conditions continue the foreign price must control the home price of farm products. While -

a protective tariff can and does limit our purchasing

power, it cannot and does not enhance the price of

articles we have to sell.

““We therefore ask in the coming revision of the tariff, that the protective principle be wholly elimin- ated; that the principle of tariff for revenue only— and that revenue based on an honest and economical expenditure of the public funds—be adopted; and as proof to our sincerity we will, if this position is adopted by the government, gladly assent to the entire abolition of the whole list of duties on agri- cultural imports.”

The feeling of the organized farmers of the West today corresponds with the spirit of that memorial of 1906. We have ascertained that the feeling of the farmers of Ontario is also unchanged. There is good reason to believe that the farmers of Quebec and the Maritime provinces feel muchthe same. If that opinion can be unanimously expressed at Ottawa this fall it will be of tremendous benefit to the farmers of Canada. Even the comparatively slight effort of the organized farmers in 1905-6 saved probably a three per cent. rise in the tariff schedules. A firm stand today by the farmers of Canada will compel a reduction and beneficial revision of the present tariff. Day by day the farmers are realizing that they are the wealth producers of Canada. They are the “men behind” Canada’s pros- perity and it is unfair that they should be compelled to toil for the benefit of a few pro- tected interests who prate their loyalty and wave the Union Jack while they ask for a heavier burden on the farmers. There has been some nonsensical talk about a loss in dignity occurring by the so-called ‘‘pilgrimag- es” to Washington. This is another excuse that is used for the same purpose as the “Made in Canada” arguments. Our govern- ment must be told by the farmers that its duty is to secure the widest possible measure of reciprocity with United States and all other nations, keeping in mind the necessity of a tariff for revenue only, The little difficulty which Sir Wilfrid Laurier cited regarding the tariff on parts of farm implements can be arranged without the slightest difficulty. Now is the time for the farmers of Canada to assert their independence.

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What the Alberta farmers want is not a bonus or free gift of money to aid the chilled meat trade. They want, and the other prairie provinces also want it, a government project where the public money will not be thrown away but will be invested to bring a good return. The Western farmers have never yet adopted the attitude of the special interests and cried for charity. All they ask for isa square deal.

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Since the Telegram has been misquoting George Langley, of Maymont, Sask., very freely to prove untrue charges against the farmers it is strange that the Telegram should not publish Mr. Langley’s letter which they have been holding for several weeks.

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Diamonds come in duty free; agricultural implements 1714 per cent. And yet our tariff is “fair to all.”

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The Grain Growers have triumphed so far in every battle. If they stand shoulder to shoulder no power can injure them.

Vol. III

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1910

No. 4.

Premier Hears Alberta Farmers

James Bower, president of the U. F. A., read the following address of welcome to Sir Wilfrid Laurier at Red Deer on August 10th:

To the Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada. Sir:

The United Farmers of Alberta are glad to be able to take advantage of this opportunity on the occasion of your visit to this, our beloved province, to extend to you as Prime Minister of Canada our most hearty welcome.

The Association which we represent here to-day includes some eight thousand representative farmers. This membership is drawn from every accessable part of the province and as, roads and railways increase, our membership increases like- wise. While that membership is very cosmopolitan in character, representing many shades of religious and _ political belief, yet as our name implies we are fully united in coming forward to-day to tender to you that respect which is due to one who has so long and so honorahly filled the high position in which the people of our Dominion has placed you.

While fully recognizing this duty which we owe to you, as we believe that you have the best interests of those who are the producers of the true wealth of the coun- try, at heart, yet we also recognize that we owe a duty to ourselves and that we would be remiss in that duty if we let this occasion pass without presenting to your mind the true conditions of affairs here, and how the present existing laws, as administered by your government, effect the welfare of those wealth pro- ducers who are tillers of the soil.

We do this with courage and. hopeful- ness because we believe our claims for fuller consideration are just and reason- able, because we have unlimited faith in the natural resources and the productive- ness of this, the land of our adoption, yet we are face to face with a condition of affairs which should never exist, a con- dition of affairs that is not conducive to the development of these natural re- sources or to the well being of the people at large. Chief among the things that are unsatisfactory to us at the present time are the tariff, the condition of the meat trade, the condition of the grain trade, the railway act and the lack of co-operative legislation, making co-opera- tion possible. These different matters will be more fully presented to you by the several members of our executive, who represent in their persons the different parts of the province.

Jt has been said by many writers and others who have travelled over this Western country. and who in that way get but a superficial view of the situation that the great need of the country is more population, but those of us who have been here for many years and have studied every aspect of the true conditions at first hand have to say that this is true only in part. While recognizing the fact that numbers are needed to develop the country and make of us a great nation, yet we believe that true national greatness can only exist and true development only take place where a spirit of contentment with. existing conditions prevail. The rural population of this country, which is a very large percentage ‘of the whole, are, we believe, truly loyal to the insti- tutions of the country, yet it is not con- ducive to the growth of true loyalty where _ a spirit of unrest exists.

We have here the foundation of a great

nation and we have here the God given :

heritage of a glorious country into which

Representatives of the United Farmers of Alberta met Sir Wilfrid

Laurier at the various points where he spoke in that province. The Largest Meeting was held at Red Deer, August 10th, where the Executive Presented the

Farmers’ Cause in a number of Well

Prepared Addresses

the foundation stock has been transplanted and which, if properly matured, will astonish the world in its development and growth. We submit, sir, that a great weight of responsibility rests upon our statesmen, upon whom devolves the mak- ing of our laws which have for their object the governing and protection of these people.

And we submit, sir, that it is the duty of our government to protect these people, not by unjust tariff laws but by the re- moval of these, and by the removal of the monopolistic conditions which have grown up here in this Western country, fostered and protected as they are by the use of some laws that are unjust in themselves and by the abuse of other laws that are not strong enough to keep in check the encroachment of those corporations which seem to look on the farmer as their lawful prey, and continue to filch from the pro- ducers that which by right should be theirs.

Those whom we represent here today are quite willing to give honor where honor is due, to give tribute where tribute is due, but in all things they are demo- cratic to the core. These subjects which we wish more fully to bring to your at- tention are serious ones to us and we hope they will be taken seriously by those to whom has been entrusted the framing of our laws. In bringing these things before your notice we are not asking for anything that is unreasonable. Unlike the manufacturing and corporation in- tersts, we are not asking for the alienation of the public funds for the benefit of the farmers alone.

We ask that the government give us their protection, not by the round-about methods of bonuses and protective tariff, to which the principle we are utterly opposed, but protection from the spoil- ation of the spolier and by the inaugur- ation of the different systems and the legislation which we ask for. We repeat that we are not asking something for nothing, we want to pay our way, we want the cost of these different systems to be charged up against the people using them, putting no burden on those whom they do not directly benefit. :

We are hopeful, sir, that now having

travelled over the greater part of the Prairie West and studied the conditions here for yourself, that you will be pleased. to consider our requests and to consider that they are presented to you by those who represent the true source of our national prosperity—the agricultural class.

And, having done so, and having given us some intimation of your conclusions to cheer us in our work, we will then bid you God speed and earnestly pray that many years may be added to your busy life to still take part in a true statesman- like way in the government of our country.

THE TARIFF

The following paper on the tariff was presented by James Speakman, of Pen- hold, a director of the U.F.A.:

To the Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, ai Prime Minister of Canada. ir,

We do not think it necessary to com- ment on the first sentences in this resolu- tion, condemning in general terms the protective system. John Stuart Mill, in a letter dated 10th January, 1871, to the New York Liberal Club, very clearly defines the system. “I hold,” he writes, ‘‘every form of what is called protection to be an employment of the powers of government to tax the many with the intention of promoting the pecuniary gains of a few . . Whatever gain there is, is made by the few and them alone, for the laboring people employed in the protected branches of industry are not benefitted The gain by pro- tection, when there is gain, is for the employers alone.” We are under the impression that you agree with us in condemning such a system, and the only question between usis whether we could not move more rapidly in the direction of diminishing and ultimately abolishing the element of protection in our tariff.

In 1895 the average duty collected on dutiable imports was 80.55 per cent; calculated on the total imports it was 17.7 per cent. In 1900 the average duties were 27.7 per cent. and 16.7 per cent. ‘In 1909 we find 27.45 per cent. and 16.6 per cent. Since 1895, therefore, the average duty on dutiable imports has

Plowing on the farm of Arthur Atkinson, Hamiota, Man.

fallen 3.1 per cent. and calculated on the total imports only 1 per cent. During the last ten years there has practically been no reduction, In 1895 the pro- portion of dutiable imports to free im- ports was 58 per cent. to 42 per cent. In 1909 the proportion was 60.8 per cent. to 39.2 per cent. We are now paying taxes on a larger proportion o our imports than fifteen years ago; in this respect the tariff seems to have progressed back- wards. In view of these facts we think our request for an immediate reduction in our tariff not unreasonable. We must frankly say that during the election of 1896 our chief hope was that we should pass gradually from protection to free trade. We think it is time to take a very decided step in this direction and from our knowledge of our province we can confidently assert that such a step would be welcomed with enthusiasm by the overwhelming majority of our people.

One splendid movement in our tariff arrangements, we heartily acknowledge, has been initiated—the British preference. It was a grand and courageous idea, worthy of a great statesman, but somehow in carrying out the idea there seems to have been a flaw somewhere. In 1909 we imported from Great Britain

Dutiable goods ........ $52,219,881

Free goods ........... 18,462,220

Totalenn ere ae $70,682,101 From the United States

Dutiable goods ........ $90, 584,507

Free goods ........... 79,471,671

Total oii ee eae $170,056,178

The average duty on British dutiable goods was 25.755 per cent. The average duty on American dutiable goods was 24.868 per cent. The average duty on total imports was, British, 19.028; Ameri- ean, 13.247.

So that while Great Britain is supposed to have the preference, America in every way appears to have the advantage. There is another way of estimating the movement of the tariff in its bearing upon the people. - In 1895 the duties collected amounted to $17,887,269, being with a population of about 5,000,000 people a tax per capita of $3.55, say per family of $17.55. In 1909 the duties were $48,059, - 792, making with 7,000,000 people a tax per capita of $6.85 or per family of $34.25. This, of course, does not give the full measure of the tariff burden. It is a commonplace of economics that a pro- tective duty raises the price of the pro- tected goods about to the extent of the duty. Further the middlemen, wholesale and retail, rightly add their profit, not only to the value of the goods, but to the duty, so that for instance the duty on our woolen clothing, as we have to pay it here, amounts to nearer 50 per cent. than 80 per cent. A careful and detailed. calculation has led me to the estimate that for every dollar duty going into revenue about three dollars are taken out of the pocket of the people. A burden, per capita, of $20, or per family of $100. It is an enormous burden and the most intolerable aspect of it is that the tariff taxing so heavily the absolute necessaries of life, such for instance as clothing and footwear, is so unjust in its incidence; it falls the heaviest on the poorest.

One clause in our resolution states that our tariff in its operation works unfairly in, favor of the manufacturing industries and to the prejudice of the agricultural industry. No doubt the Minister of Finance has honestly tried to make his tariff fair to all classes, but the forces of

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nature have been too strong for him, and the tariff in its actual working gives nearly all the benefits to the manufactur- ing industries and leaves the agricultural industry little but the burden, We have not the detailed figures at hand for the

‘last five years to prove this point, as the

Canadain Year Book for the last five years does not publish the necessary data, But the figures for 1904 will clearly bring out our point. Of the $136,796,068 dutiablei mports in 1904, scarcely $3,000,- 000 could be counted as farm products, coming in competition with our farms, not because our tariff on farm produce is pro-

hibitive, but because it is useldss,as prices °

in America are generally higher than in Canada. But on manufactured goods the tariff is very much alive, and we farmers have to pay the duty and the enhanced prices.

Further, in 1904, our free imports, after deducting bullion, settlers’ effect and government stores, amounted to, say $85,000,000. Of these barely $4,000,000 for tea, coffee, etc., are for the direct benefit of the consumer. The remaining $81,000,000 may be classed as raw material or other goods to help the various indus- tries. $74,000,000 go to help the manu- facturing and mining industries, and only about $7,000,000 go to help the farming industry.

I think our point in regard to the unfair incidence of the tariff is clearly proved and justifies our demand that the first step towards equalizing things should be

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taken by at once putting our agricultural machinery and tools on the free list On so large and important a subject it is difficult to say what should be said in a few words. But we hope we have put before you in a. fair way a reasonable request which merits consideration. We are asking for no favors, we do not want protection for our own goods. We think we are able to stand on our own feet, to earn our own living by the strength of our own hands and brains without taxing the nation for our support.

The reduCtion of the tariff will be a bene- fit not to the agricultural industry exclu- sively but to the whole nation.

“Having suffered for many years under the bondage of a protective tariff which has been maintained by the government and is but the levying of tribute on the people and not for the fegitimate expenses of the government but for a private and privileged class, and is a principle which should be condemned without qualification, and as in its practical operation the pres- ent Canadian tariff works unfairly in favor of the manufacturing indusfries,

“We therefore ask that a general move towards freer trade that a general re- duction of the tariff be made, more par- ticularly on woolen and cotton goods; also that the duty be immediately re- moved from all farmimplements and tools. Further, that steps be taken to arrange with the United States government for reciprocity in farm implements in ac- cordance with the offer made by them.”

Co-operative Legislation

The following resolution on co-operative legislation was presented by E. J. Fream, of Innisfail, secretary-treasurer of the U.F.A.:

August 10, 1910

To the Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada. Sir,

‘‘Whereas bills were submitted to the parliament of Canada at the last session for the purpose of affording simple, cheap and effective facilities for the legal in- corporation, regulation and control of co-operative societies,

“And whereas legislation of the charac- ter mentioned being permissive only does not infringe the rights nor impair the legitimate interests, legal or moral, of any class of the community, nor does it restrain or obstruct the opportunities any section of the people enjoy in tender- ing to the public its services,

‘And whereas it is essential that there should be one uniform law regulating the operation of co-operative socicties, in the development of what is known as ‘The Co-operative Movement in Canada,’

_and such legislation is for the general

advantage of Canada,

“We therefore urge that the govern- ment introduce at the next session of parliament legislation permitting the in- corporation of co-operative societies.”

In presenting to you this resolution adopted by the United Farmers of Albe:ta asking for the passing of efficient legis- lation whereby the co-operative move- ment so rapidly growing in Cana!a can be encouraged, we would respectfully point out the necessity there is for pro- vision being made for a simple form of incorporation for groups of individuals who desire to dispose of their products and supply their needs co-operatively without having to resort to the cumber- some and expensive methods provided by, the Joint Stock Companies Act.

We also wish to draw your attention to the great injustice done to the western farmers and their dissatisfaction on account of the rejection of the co-operative

Farm Home of J, W, Blenkin, Sintaluta, Sask,

bills which were submitted to parliament during the last session and rejected in committee, presumably at the request of the Retail Merchants’ Association, as we have reason to believe that the mem- bers of that association were greatly opposed to the passage of the proposed legislation. The comparative condition of the western pioneer is much worse than was the condition of the pioneers of eastern Canada in this respect.

In the days of the early development of Ontario:and Quebec not only were the farming and laboring classes subject to the disadvantage and limitations inci- dental to a new country, but the manu- facturing and mercantile interests were also in a pioneer stage and had to make their growth with the country and because of this they were not in a position to abuse their privileges in demanding a tribute from the producers and consumers of their wares. In the opening of this western country the conditions are al- together different. Powerful corporations control every avenue of trade and com- merce and by combining forces they are able to take undue advantage of the helplessness of the farmer, who, under present conditions, is compelled to submit or give up in despair.

As a means to effect this we ask that the co-operative bills are made law and thus allow those who wish to take ad- vantage of the provisions contained in these bills to do so, and in this way escape even in a partial measure from the tyranny of the trusts. We are given to under- stand that the co-operative legislation introduced at the last session of parlia- ment will be again introduced at the next session, and we would, ask you to give every facility for the immediate passage of this legislation.

This association fully endorses the remarks presented to you on this question by the associations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and seeing that it has been urged upon you so thoroughly at these places, we do not wish ‘to take up your time in further discussion of same We would only ask you to remember that the farmers of the west believe in co- operation and look to you for relief by the passage of this proposed legislation.

August 24th, 1910

Hudson's Bay Railway

Mr. Fream also presented the following paper on the Hudson’s Bay Railway: August 10, 1910 To the Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, ai Prime Minister of Canada. ir,

While the farmers of Alberta are not immediately interested in the opening of the Hudson’s Bay route, as their markets will naturally be to the west, the tendency being for the products of the farm and of the factory to reach the sea-board by the shortest possible route, yet we are situated so far from the Atlantic sea-board that we see the great need for provision to be made for the immediate opening of every available sea route, thereby obviating the long and expensive land hauls in ‘getting the commodities to the world’s markets.

For this reason we are strongly in favor of the immediate construction by the government of the Hudson’s Bay Railway

and the opening of that route for the farmer, as this is the most logical route for the farmers of Saskatchewan and the northern parts of Manitoba and Alberta. We most heartily endorse the resolutions already submitted to you by the grain growers of Manitoba and Sas- katchewan, and trust you will see that this much-needed road is immediately built.

We would, however, further emphasize the fact that we are in favor of this road being built and operated by the govern- ment, and that we are opposed to the road being handed over to some private cor- poration to be operated by them as a private concern.

“That we endorse the resolutions of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Associations and request that the construction of the Hudson’s Bay Railway be immediately proceeded with by the government.”

Chilled Meat Industcy

The following paper on the chilled meat question were presented by D. W. Warner, of Edmonton, director of the U.F.A.:

August 10, 1910

To the Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada. Sir,

In support of our resolution asking assistance from the government in the marketing of our meats, we wish to point out to you.the fact that we realize the necessity of carrying on a mixed farming business, more especially from the natural conditions which exist in this part of Alberta, perhaps, than in any other sec- tion of the western part of our country.

Our farmers have been taught and urged to adopt scientific and improved methods of farming to keep up the fertility of our soil as well as to reap a larger profit annually. able information through the medium of the agricultural colleges, the departments of agriculture, both Dominion and Prov- incial, through their lecturers and liter- ature, all of which is fully appreciated, as well as the information gathered and dispensed by the farm journals and magazines. But what we wish to impress most upon you, sir, is the necessity of a profitable, economical and permanent market for our meat products.

The marketing of our meats has, so far, been left in the hands of monopolies, of whose methods much complaints have been made and not without cause. It is an established fact that the heads of most of the great concerns in the United States have been convicted by the courts for criminal business practices. Some of these concerns are already doing business in this country and are apparently follow- ing the same methods as have been prac- ticed in that country. We believe that every indication points to the fact that they have been and will be followed by our Canadian companies as well. It is our opinion that this will not only dwarf our whole business of meat produc- tion but will eventually impoverish the whole country through the elimination of meat production for export purposes. We view with alarm the fact that farmers in great numbers are already considering a change from stock and mixed farming to exclusive grain raising. We know this can only be carried on for a limited time without serious depletion of the soil.

Another serious condition arises when from any cause a crop is of poor quality and there is not sufficient stock in the country to feed it to, and still another complication due to the poor and uncer- tain price for beef is the deterioration of our beef animals through the crossing

The Guide is publishing every week information of the utmost

- value to every farmer in Western Canada.

Despite the rapid growth

in our circulation there are yet thousands of farmers who have never heard of The Guide. To introduce our paper more widely we will send The Guide 13 weeks for 10 cents to any new subscriber. Old subscribers cannot take advantage of this offer. Our regular

subscription price is $1 a year.

We have received much valu-.

of dairy breeds with them and the ten- dency to careless breeding of inferior stock. After long and earnest consider- ation we have concluded that we, as a nation, cannot afford to have the farmers, our greatest wealth producers, left without a good market for their products and hampered by the trusts and monopolies. Nor can we better afford to have them divide their farming operations and the providing of an efficient market for their products. Such a*condition, we think, would lessen their efficiency as farmers and stockmen and tend to bring about a permanent and irreparable damage to the nation as a whole.

We wish also to point out the fact that where now exists a discouraged and disheartened feeling among live stock breeders, there would spring up a keen and lively interest in the business if our federal government would give good and substantial promise to, in the near future, establish a good, reliable and steady market through a chilled meat export business where stockmen would feel they would receive all that was due them according to the world’s markets This they do not feel at present. We also believe that if the matter is left in its present unsatisfactory state the in- dustry will be completely lost, for the best and leading men have no confidenc in the present companies and the methods of handling the meat products.

We regret, sir, that in your reply to our fellow farmers of Manitoba you have seen fit to say that you cannot agree with us as to the need of government assistance towards the inauguration of a national system of meat chilling for export. The natural conditions here in the province of Alberta are ideal for the production of live animals. This has been in the past, and would continue to be in the future, one of the chief sources of wealth if allowed to develop as it should be, but unfortunately because of our great distance from an export market, and because the business is in the grasp of what is practically a monopoly, the live stock industry is in a languishing state.

This monopoly, which is well trained in the ways of its foster parent, the meat trust of the United States, is strangling the meat producing interests of the West. You are right, sir, when you say that this is not a new question. It is an old and serious one to those who, struggling along under the many adverse conditions incidental to a new country, find that they are compelled to sacrifice the animals they have reared on the altar of monopoly and find that the money they had hoped

Home of W. J. Reekee, Lyleton, Man.

August 24th, 1910

to obtain for the sustenance of their families has gone to further enrich the millionaire operators of the meat trust.

The present season is a critical one and exemplifies the urgent need of a system of meat chilling that will protect the pro- ducers, It has pleased Providence to send us exceptionally dry weather in some parts of our province, so dry that to a great extent the settlers’ crops are afailure. This is in itself bad enough, but could be borne if it were possible for these settlers to realize the full value of their cattle. This they cannot do because they can only reach the world’s markets through the present tortuous channels which are hedged about with limitations of every kind.

We would refer you to the report of Dr. J. G. Rutherford, Live Stock Commission- er, dated August Ist, 1909, in which he states that Canada has no system of refrigerator meat cars, and has, entering her ports very few ships fitted for the carrying of meat. In view of these facts it is scarcely necessary to dwell on the risk which she is constantly carrying. At any time, in spite of the best efforts of her veterinary sanitary service the appear- ance within her borders of one or other of the diseases scheduled by the British board of agriculture is within the range of possibility, As matters now stand, were such a thing to occur, especially within the short period in which our western cattle are shipped, or at the time when our winter fed steers are being marketed the consequence to the producers would be disastrous, while the whole trade would receive a blow from which it would require many years to recover. For this reason, if for no other, the establishment of a chilled meat trade on sound business lines and under proper control may fairly be termed a matter of national importance.

While asking that the government undertake to put in operation a meat chill- ing system we wish to be fully understood. We wish to make clear that our association is utterly opposed to the granting of any subsidy to private enterprise, for instead of it being a help to the producers it would only tend to create a greater monopoly. The producers then lacking confidence of getting fair value would cease to produce, while on the other hand under a public system the producers confidence of getting full value would incite him to greater production, and we respectfully submit, Sir, that in this matter, as in every other, we are not asking for anything that is unresaonable.

So after long and serious thought on this subject we do urge you that you give our live stock industry immediate and substantial assistance by improving mar-

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ket conditions through a national govern- ment meat chilling and export business.

The resolution on this question adopted by our association and presented to you for your consideration reads as follows:

“Whereas, it is of very great import- ance to the whole West that prompt gov- ernment action be taken towards estab- Jishing a complete chilled meat system on a sound and permanent basis with the interests of the producers adequately protected;

‘And, whereas, the live stock industry of Western Canada has been neglected, and if the neglect continues will soon result in impoverished farms and the live stock industry of the country will make no headway until it is made worth the farmers’ while to produce and furnish more and better stock;

“‘And, whereas, the farmers are, on account of the unsatisfactory market going out of the meat producing business and will not again take it up until the mar ket is placed on a stable basis, and further, that under the present system of export- ing there is always a danger of the market of the world being closed to us, which would result in ruin to many;

“And, whereas, on account of the dan- ger of encouraging monopolies the farm- ers of the West cannot be satisfied with anything short of a meat curing and chilling process inaugurated by the Dominion government and operated in such'a way that will guarantee to the producers the value of the animals they produce,

“Therefore, be it resolved, that the government be urgently requested to erect the necessary works and operate a modern and up-to-date method of ex- porting our meat animals.”

‘We would suggest that a system owned and operated by the government as a public utility or a system of co-operation by the producers through the government in which the government would supply the funds necessary to firstinstall the system and provide for the gradual repayment of these funds and interest by a charge on the product passing through the system we believe give the relief needed and make Western Canada one of the most prosperous meat producing ‘countries in world.”

‘Further, that we are absolutely opposed to any scheme of subsidizing any private concern which might be willing to embark in the business, as we believe this would only mean the perpetuation of a legalized monopoly and the practi- cal annullation of an export meat trade from the West.” ;

Terminal

The following paper on terminal ele- vators was presented by W. J. Tregillus, of Calgary, vice-president of the U. F. A.:

To. the Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid

Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada.

Sir:

“Whereas the lack of a terminal ele- vator at the Pacific Coast is the cause of great loss to Western Canada inasmuch as there is now no adequate means where- by grain can be transferred to ocean boats and by reason of this the value of a West- ern grain route is lost, as are also new markets for grain, particularly that to Mexico and in the Orient. Also serious loss is incurred to the producers by reason of the congestion of tariff on the lines going East during shipping season;

““And whereas, in the past the true value of their grain has been lost to the producers and the reputation of Canadian grain has suffered by reason of the mani- pulations of this grain going through the present terminal elevators;

“Therefore, we ask that the government at once take steps to build and operate an elevator at the Pacific Coast and also that the government take over and operate the present terminai e/evators at Fort Wiliam and Port Arthur, as asked for by the Grain Growers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.”

The question of government ownership of terminal! elevators is no new one to you, as for several years deputations from the Farmers’ Associations of Western Canada have waited upon you with the request that the government shall own and oper- ate all terminal grain facilities. As a resuit of the information secured we have

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believed for some time that in passing through the terminal elevators our grain undergoes a system of manipulation which, while adding to the profits of the elevators, has a most. depressing effect upon the quality and price of the higher grades of wheat. :

It may be answered in rebuttal that all terminal elevators have not been charged with this offense, and we admit that there are exceptions, yet we submit, Sir, that the investigations carried on by your own officers have answered our complaints and we would only refer you to the con- victions sustained against three of the terminal elevator companies in April last as a proof of this. While wheat is one of the great products of the West, we in Alberta have to class it with the other grains, as well as the cattle industry, but as the terminals handle grain only, and wheat in the largest quantities, it will suffice to touch upon the wheat question only at present.

We have the reputation of producing the finest wheat in the world, and this is especially true of Alberta’s product which quite often weighs from 66 to 69 pounds to the bushel, and of this reputa- tion we are justly proud, but on account of the manipulation which is possible by the private ownership of the terminals we are unable to demonstrate to the world this great superiority, for while the gradea Jaid down by the Manitoba Grain Act call for No. 1 Northern to weigh only 60 pounds to the ‘bushel, it is possible for the operators to so mix the grades that more No. 1 Northern can be shipped out of the elevators than has been graded in. To substantiate this statement we would

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again refer you to the investigation of your own officials, but from figures which have been given to us we find that ac- cording to the Act the grain when graded into the elevators should be cleaned by the terminal operators, in accordance with the instructions of the inspectors, so that when leaving the terminals for the markets of the world it would be as clean as the machinery available would make it, but it is estimated that when reaching these markets it contains at least 2 per cent. foreign matter, which is sold as wheat and, taking forty cargoes on which samples were secured, amounting in the aggregate to about 20,000,000 bushels, it 3s estimated that about $400,000 was secured by the operators on this foreign matter which should never have been shipped. As the amount of wheat shipped totalled about 60,000,000

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bushels in all, it is only fair to assume it contained the same proportion of for- eign matter and a further sum of $800,000 was secured by the operators. In addi- tion to this it is estimated that 3)4c. per bushe! was obtained for difference in grades, that is, owing to the fact that the farmers are graded by a higher standard than the elevator interests. It is esti- mated that this amounts to a further $2,100,000, making a total indirect and unjust tax on the farmer of $3,300,000 for the shipments made eastward from the Prairie Provinces, pocketed by the eleva- tor interests.

It is needless for us to go into further details, as the case has been fully presented to you by the Grain Growers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but we would state in substantiation of these remarks that we understand the proportion of wheat graded into the terminals was 35% of the three higher grades and 65 per cent. of the lower grades, while there was shipped out of the terminals 90 per cent. of the first three grades and only 10 per cent. of the lower grades. Other cases, such as breaches of trust and the loaning of grain might be cited, but we believe this has already been explained to you. We would only say that the farmers are yearly paying by these indirect taxes, enough on the season’s crop to purchase the terminal facilities while they are still owned by the private interests.

But, Sir, while we are interested in Eastern shipments, and wish to see con- ditions at the head of the lakes placed on a satisfactory basis at the earliest possible moment, still we in Alberta have for some time been casting Jonging eyes on that natural outlet, open every day in the year, which hes less than 700 miles from our doors. We refer, Sir, to the Western shipment of AJberta’s grain, and would point out to you the fact that according to the statement of your inspector, stationed at Calgary, 95 per cent. of all grain inspected at that point was shipped westward, and this in spite of the fact that no facilities have been provided whereby our grain can be economically handled when it reaches Vancouver.

While we ask for the government ownership of eastern terminals, we wish to lay especial emphasis on the immediate and pressing need for facilities to be pro- vided at the Pacific Coast, which will allow us to get our grain to the world’s markets by the cheapest route. It is true that effers have been made by private interests to erect these needed facilities, but, Sir, when we know the difficulties which our brother farmers to the east have exper- ienced at the hands of private ownership do you think it would be wise on our part for us to sell our birthright by consenting to encounter the same at Vancouver?

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we must have these terminal facilities, and we would ask you to take steps to provide these so that they will be ready for our next crop. Vancouver offers a splendid opening and government owner- ship can find an opportunity of demon- strating what can be accomplished at little cost. For this reason we suggest that your government should proceed promptly in providing facilities at tae Western end of the grain route.

We are sure, Sir, you will have noticed that the terminal elevator question is of

the greatest moment to the farmers of Western Canada, the solving of which would mean a great deal to them. We are unanimous on this question and be- lieve the only remedy is government ownership, and as your trip has reached its Western limit as far as the Prairie Provinces are concerned, we hope you can give us the definite pronouncement that your government will immediately introduce legislation for the government ownership of all terminal elevators.

Railway

The following paper on the Railway Question was*presented to Sir Wilfrid Laurier at Red Deer on August 10th, by James Bower:

To the Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid

Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada Sir:

‘“Whereas, the present railway act is working a grievous injustice to the stock raisers of the whole Dominion, and more particularly to those of Western Canada where there are large areas of unenclosed lands, also government watering reserves, the value of which would be lost if cattle were prohibited from running at large; _ “‘And, whereas, the kind of guards now Im use are practically useless as a means of keeping stock off the rail way lines and the fences are often defective in their construction and state of repairs;

“And, whereas, the railway companies evade payment of losses of stock killed on their lines by taking advantage of the fact that the owners cannot always prove by what means the stock gained access to the rail way lines;

“Therefore we ask that the Railway Act be so amended that where stock has been killed anywhere on the track other than on the crossing, such killing shall be in Itself prima facie evidence that either the cattle guards or fences are defective making the railway company responsible for such loss, and where disputes arise as to how the stock gained access to the lines the onus of proof be placed upon the railway company, and also that the rail-

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way companies be held responsible for any other loss occasioned by and inciden- tal to stock getting on railway tracks, such as cattle driven or straying away and getting into crops.”

In presenting to you and to the Hon. Minister of Railways, this resolution we wish to make plain that in this we are speaking, not only for the United Farmers of Alberta, but also for the Grain Growers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the Dominion Grange. The members of all these associations are bound together under one common head, known as the Canadian Council of Agriculture, which is composed as the executive of each of these subscribing associations. At a meeting of that Council held during the month of February, last, the president of this Alberta Association was made chairman of a committee appointed to take such action as might be possible, having in view amendments of the Railway Act. We are glad of the present advantage afforded us of placing our views before you and drawing your attention to this matter.

The hardships inflicted upon stock raisers on account of the unjustness of the present railway act are becoming so acute as to be unbearable, aggravated as they are by the replies given by the Railway companies and even by the Soli- citor of the Department of Trade and Commerce, who when appealed to has replied that the law being such as it is no person has any right to consideration, and to quote his own words, “‘Such being

Hoi} MECTION

The Monopoly of Protection

PROTECTIONIST—“Here | You can't come in, This place is ours” MANUFACTURER—"But don't let that worry you, I will give you the same goods—at only twice the cost

August 24th, 1910

the case protection of a person against his own act in violation of the law is without principle.”

The sections of the Act, 294 and 295, of which we complain, has not met with the opposition which it deserves on ac- count of the comparatively small number of farmers affected, as it is only brought to the notice of each one when his own stock has been killed. Then he finds that he has not the support of those who know nothing about it, and with this unrighteous law staring him in the face, and helpless in his isolation, he is obliged to quietly submit.

As railways increase their mileage more farmers are affected and the need for amendment is becoming more appar- ent. It has been claimed that as yet there has been no cattle guard invented effective enough to prevent stock straying

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on the railways, but as the present law does not demand this there is no need for such invention, while as a matter of fact the old style of pit which has been discarded for something less effective was sufficient to do this.

The clause in this act making it unlaw- ful for cattle to be at large within a half mile of the intersection of the highway and the railway, give the railway compan- ies the undue advantage which they have. It should be sufficient if the companies were exempt from damages where straying cattle are killed on the intersection and making them liable where the killing has been done on their lines, other than at such intersection, unless they can prove that the cattle have gained access to their lines through some fault of the owner

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They shoul be liable also for not only the value of the animals killed but also for the Joss incurred relative to such killing, as sometime a farmer may lose his whole year’s work by losing his horses and having no means of replacing them in seeding and harvest.

We also want to draw your attention to the suspension of the ruling of the Railway Commission, which had for its object the protection of farmers through whose property railways are being con- structed, and compelling the railway companies to fence the right-of-way

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before commencing construction. This we claim they should do, and that the commissioners ruling should go into effect at.once. ;

The appeal which has been taken to the Supreme Court which holds that the

Board exceeded its jurisdiction in making |

this general order, and that each particular case should come up before the board with the facts before it, is, we claim, absurd, because by the time this could take place the harm would have been

done, the farmers’ crop destroyed and his |

stock be strayed away.

Sir Wilfrid’s Reply

The premier answered the addresses at his public meeting the following day:

After his introductory remarks, Sir Wilfrid made his reply. In these refer- ences were made to the West as a demo- cratic community and the premier in- sisted that he was a true democrat. He quoted the words of Lincoln, “Of the people, for the people, by the people,” and said that though he had a handle to his name he cared nothing for the trappings of office and wished to continue to the end what he was in the beginning— a man of the people. The words, “the people,” however, included more than those who were engaged in manual labor. It included all those who were employed in honest and worthy work, whether with the hands or with the mind. The papers whith had been submitted to him by the farmers yesterday were very able and they conveyed to him informa- tion which he was glad to receive. To one point in the paper dealing with the tariff he wished to refer. It was there stated that there was a struggle between the farmers and the manufacturers. There was no necessity for such a struggle and he did not believe that there was one.

The farmers needed the manufacturers and the Jatter needed the farmers. The tariff which his government prepared in 1897 had been prepared to benefit all of Canada. It might be said of the Tory tariff in 1879 that it was designed to benefit a particular class, but the tariff of 1897 was not of that character, and the people had prospered under it. He himself was a follower of the great English Liberals, butthere was a difference between Eng- land and Canada. In England it was possible to impose direct taxation. In Canada, a new country, it was necessary to continue to secure the money for the purposes of the country by customs duties. He had seen to his great surprise in a current issue of one of the independent papers of Canada a serious statement to the effect that he had increased the duties on imported goods. If he had seen ths in the Toronto Mail or in the Winni- peg Telegram he would not have been surprised. He looked for it there this morning and there it was.

Sir Wilfrid then pointed out in detail on how many classes of goods the tariff had been reduced since his government came into power and indicated how the British preference controlled the prices

of goods sold in Canada from Germany and other countries. The manufacturers of all these countries must meet the prices of the English manufacturers to whom the preference was given. There was thus a general reduction in prices. There would be no tinkering: with the tariff.

The Tories had made changes every year when they were in control. The Liberal government would not do this. There would be a general consideration of the tariff in the future at the appointed time. Nothing would be done until then, but at that time there would be reductions. The relations which existed between Canada and the United States in the matter of trade were not such as should prevai! between civilized countries, situated as they were. This condition ought to be improved. It must be im- proved. Canada was, however, waiting for the United States. This country had done aj) it could do and retain her respect. Washington was now coming to Canada, and he hoped that reciprocal trade rela- tions would speedily be established. These relations must, however, be fair to both countries.

Speaking of the chilled meat question, Sir Wilfrid referred to the splendid market for meat which the West would have in the United States. The only market at present was in England, and there was no way of getting the cattle to England except on the hoof. This was unsatis- factory. The question would be taken up by the minister of agriculture. In him the premier had complete confidence, and the solution of the problem might safely be left to him.

With reference to the proposed bil! for the easy formation of co-operative companies, which was considered in the house last session, the premier stated that he had been unaware that there was so deep a feeling on the subject among the farmers. He called special attention to the fact that this bill was introduced into the house last year and pressed on the government with great ability by Lloyd Harris, of Brantford, a representa- tivé of a manufacturing community. This was an indication of the good feeling which existed between the manufacturers and farmers. There would be no trouble with reference to the passing of the bill in the next session.

Lloydminster Farmers Interview Premier

The following address was presented to Sir Wilfrid Laurier on the occasion of his visit to Lloydminster on August 8th, 1910:

“To the Right Honorable Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, on the occasion of his visit to Lloydminster and district local branches ofthe organized farmers of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Honorable Sir:

“We bid you a most hearty welcome to our district. We congratulate you on the good success with which you have directed the affairs of the Canadian nation ever since you attained to the high and honorable position which you occupy; and we sincerely express our appreciation of the Jaudable object of your journey through the West.

“ Being truly desirous of giving you all the aid we can to enable you to accomplish the purpose of your visit we now present to you the unanimous mandate of the rural population of this district.

‘“We ask that the government at once take steps to build and operate an elevator

at the Pacific Coast, and also that the government take over and operate the present terminal elevators at Fort William and Port Arthur, as asked for by the Grain Growers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

““We urgently request the government to erect the necessary works and operate a modern and up-to-date method of ex- porting our meat animals. We suggest that a system owned and operated by the government as a public utiJity, or a system of co-operation by the producers through the government, in which the government would supply the funds necessary to first instal the system and provide for the grad- ual repayment of the funds and interest by a charge on the products passing through the system would, we believe, give the relief needed and make Western Canada one of the most prosperous meat producing countries in the world. Further, we are absolutely opposed to any scheme of subsidizing any private concern which may be willing to embark in this business, as ‘we believe this would only mean the. perpetuation of a legalized monopoly and the practical annihilation

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“We ask, as a general move towards freer trade, that a general reduction of the tariff be made, more particularly on woollen and cotton goods, also that the duty be immediately removed from all farm implements and tools. Further, that steps be taken to arrange with the United States for reciprocity in farm im- plements in accordance with the offer made by them.

“We urge that the government intro- duce legislation at the next session of parliament providing for the incorporation of co-operative societies.

“We ask that the present Rail way Act be so amended that railway companies be held responsible for loss occasioned by stock getting on the railway tracks.

“We view with profound pleasure and gratitude the decision of the government to immediately proceed with the con- struction of a railway to the Hudson’s Bay, and in answer to disquieting rumors that the government may hand over, to be exploited by private interests, that railway which is to be built from the pro- ceeds of the sale of Western public lands, we express our confidence in your record as a great statesman and the leader of a government noted for its progressive administration and democratic legislation that no such act of treachery will ever obtain your sanction. The people of the West are daily toiling in sweat and grime to pay for the blunder of a former govern- ment which in its ignorance and incom- petence handed over the choicest of our public domain to railway interests. The present government can neither plead ignorance nor incompetence to condone its retrograde action if ever it alienated our interest in the Hudson’s Bay Rail way and such action would be regarded by the people of the West as worse than a blunder.

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In his reply the premier said that some- thing would have to be done to remedy the state of affairs at the terminal eleva tors. That before anything would be enacted a deputation of Western farme:s would be invited to Ottawa and although he (the speaker) was not in favor of public ownership, yet, if after due consideration it was found that public ownership was the only solution he saw no reason why it should not be adopted. x

The echo of the long demand for a chil- led meat system could never have reached Ottawa, for Sir Wilfrid frankly confessed that the subject was new to him, that he did not understand anything about it, and to prove his ignorance of the subject he asked a few inapplicable questions as’ to whether the plant would be located at Lloydminster or Saskatoon, etc.

As to the tariff, Sir Wilfrid stated that they were reducing the tariff as far as conditions would permit and that the Canadian government would be willing to arrange any reasonable system of reciprocity, providing the initial step was taken by the United States.

On the other questions the Prime Minis- ter did not venture to pass any remarks unless part of his opening remark, that he also was a democrat but that one of the chief characteristics of democracy was that each man was entitled to his own opinion, could be construed as referring to the questions which he otherwise ig-

nored. : JOHN CAMPBELL, Sec. Streamstown Union, Lloydminster. ee & One View of Equal Suffrage Knicker—Do you think women would vote for the best man? Bécker—Certainly; the wouldn’t be noticed at all.

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EDUCATION NEEDED

Editor Guipn:—Will you allow me a few remarks on three of the letters appear- ing in Tue Gurpn of the 29th of June. “1D. S.” appears to think that everybody is satisfied that the protective tariff is not best; that everybody has been educat- ed sufficiently to know it is bad. A. Milloy’s letter in the same issue is evidence that the work of education is not yet complete. If the Canadian people do not see that the protective tariff is a burden on their shoulders, it is a certainty they will never ask their legislators to relieve them of the burden.

Lewis Gabriel tells us that he does not “believe it wise for any one country to adopt free trade while the other countries practice protection”. Speaking on this question at Rochdale, England, on the 2nd of January, 1877, John Bright said:— “A great many people in this country think that because other countries do not allow us to send our goods into their markets free, therefore we should not allow them to-send their goods to this market free of duty. They think. two bad things are better than one. They remind me very much of what it would be if a man had got a sound bat on one side of his head, and he was going about com- plaining that nobody gave him another sound bat on the other side.” But further Mr. Gabriel tells us, ‘Britain would be in much better condition to-day if it had a wise, moderate, discriminative tariff.’ Does he not know that Britain had a tariff system and discarded it, and in the same speech from John Bright from which I have already quoted he will find a description of the condition of Great Britain for thirty years before the tariff was repealed, and the thirty years coming after, and then he will understand why in 1906 the British people gave such decided vote as they did on the question of Free Trade vs. Protection. And their vote in the last general election would have been equally as clear and emphatic, if the issue had been as clear between Free Trade and Protection as it was in 1906. Mr. Gabriel asks, ‘‘Under Free Trade, where would the revenue come from?” I am not aware that any of the writers against Protection, in Tar Guipr, have objected to a tariff for revenue. Now, Mr. Gabriel, Great Britain is a Free Trade country, from whence does her révenue come?; a revenue that has a large and expensive army to keep up, a revenue that has to build and equip a navy greater and strong- er than any other two navies in the world? Did you think that question about the revenue was a terrible poser?

Mr. Milloy wants to reform the men who abuse the tariff. He thinks the tariff is a good thing. This in my humble opinion is putting the cart before the horse. The men he abuses so roundly are not any worse than their fellows, not any worse than you and Mr. Milloy. It is the system which is wrong and the system we can put right. But how are we to set about reforming the men? He says, “T claim the high tariff has done a great deal towards the building up of our country.” JI claim that the tariff. never helped to build up anything but the manu- facturers’ bank accounts. The country has been built up by the brain, energy, and the capital employed in the country.

As to keeping the thousands of men employed in our manufacturing shops busy so that they might get their liveli-

hood. This is considered a great argu- °

ment in favor of protective tariff, but in this Western country where men are being imported by the thousands, this argument can be easily answered. If it is true that under Free Trade or a much

Every letter must be signed by the name of the writer though not The views of our correspondents are not of necessity those of The is to make this department of great value to readers and no letters not of

reduced tariff these men would be thrown idle, the “‘something else” which puzzled Bastial is lying to their hand. We are bringing in thousands of immigrants every year to further the development of our agriculture. There is no need for the unemployed mechanic to be idle in Can- ada. There is so much work to be done and the continued cry is that farm labor is so scarce and cannot be obtained, and then another cry is raised that if we reduce the tariff the Americans will flood us with cheaper goods. Will this be a disaster? If the Americans are willing to do a certain work for us cheaper than we can do it for ourselves why should we try to hinder them? Surely it would be an advantage to us. I think a business man, or a contractor or a farmer would have no kick coming against such a pro- position in his own business. There is so much work to be done in a new country like this, that if our neighbors across the line are willing to do some of it for us, at say half price, are we not the gainers? “Dumping” is a word used by some speakers and writers in the same way as

the work they are doing for the country, which has naturally brought forth many suggestions for remedying these evils, from co-operation to the organization of-a farmers’ party. I would like to suggest the concentration of all our powers in support of the third party already (unofficially) in existence and of which every man, whether farmer or otherwise, who has the welfare of the country at heart and no political axe to grind, would be a supporter. I refer to the principles of direct Jegislation and would hike to see your already valuable work, in the interests of this cause, supplemented by the organization of a‘‘ Direct Legislation league”’ among the farmers of the West in order that when the next election comes round the candidates for political honors, of whatever party, would know the farmers. mind on at least one subject.

F. B. SULMAN. Blackfoot, Alta.

ww RE CO-OPERATION

Editor Guapn:— I was pleased to see in your issue of July 20, Mr. Buckell’s criticism of Mr. E. A. Partridge’s scheme of so called co-operation. I have been anxious for some time to see a well thought of scheme of co-operative buying for the farmer, who is the prey of all traders,of all kinds, in the country. I would serious- ly warn all farmers against the scheme brought out by Mr. Partridge, which is doomed to failure from the start. How does he mean to make a success of it? He is going to get the banks to finance them and we all know the banks do not work for nothing; he is going to the storekeepers, asking them to help him take away their trade and so to enable the farmers to compel them to work for less profit than they have hitherto done. Mr. Partridge is asking a lot from them. I wonder if he expects anything. If the farmers of Saskatchewan want to improve their position, if they want government

Harvesting on Homestead of J. J. Hart, Rouleau, Sask.

the word “bogey” is: used to children, but we are no longer children and are not arfaid of the protectionist “‘bogey” of “dumping.”

In a former letter I used an illustration. A man wants a plank; no saw-mill or lumber yard is near him. He can cut down a tree and hew a plank for himself, but a sawn plank floats down the river to him and lands at his feet ready for use. The river dumps it on him; he is a pro- tectionist and shoves the plank off into the stream again, and he watches it float away, saying to himself, “If I used that plank I would rob myself of the work of hewing one from the tree.” If he had been a Free Trader he would have used the plank and saved himself the labor. Now I do not ask any one to read between the lines. I have tried to put this matter as clear as I could, but I think at least, there is a ‘‘little food for thought” in my letter. I heartily endorse the last sen- tence of Mr. Milloy’s letter: ‘We must not be narrow-minded or short-sighted, but let us get at the root of the trouble and then find the remedy.”

Nepewin, Sask, “UNITAS” Oe

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Editor, Guipp:—Among the many good things provided by your paper, I think one of the best is its educational value in showing the farmers how little good they get from our legislation in proportion to their numbers and the importance of

owned elevators, more railways or anything else, they have got to fight, and kid gloves are no good for the purpose.

Farmers may easily make co-operation a success and compete with the storekeep- ers, implement agents, and all whose commodities they desire to purchase on a much safer plan than the one put up by Mr. Partridge. Mr. Buckell hits the nail on the head when he says we cannot co-operate without antagonizing all those who are now engaged in handling those things we propose to deal in.

To conclude, it is not necessary to sink capital in a large building or in fact any building to start a co-operative society. Now would it be wise to engage in any large scheme? The confidence of the farmers has to be obtained to get them to join and care must be taken to deal only in things mostly used by every farmer. Cash buying and cash selling must be the basis of any scheme of successful co- operation. Mr. Editor, I hope some one better able to discuss this subject will write you on this subject as the progress of co-operation would be hindered by the failure of Mr. Partridge’s so called scheme

of co-operation, “GORTON” Stoney Croft, Sask. ww

HAVE GUIDE BOUND Editor Guipr:—I have been a_ sub- scriber to Tum GurIDE since its first issue and always will if it keeps the stand it has

years slip by,

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taken so far. I wish to make this sugges- tion that Tur Guripe be printed with all advertisments in the end of the paper. Then at the end of each year, a suitable binding could be made, so that those who wish can send in the year’s numbers and have them bound, so that they may find a place in the book-case in every home as a reference as to what the farmers associa- tion combined with the Grain Growers’ Grain Co., and itself have done as the I think it will be hard to find a paper more valuable to look back on in say ten years time. C. H. BEBBINGTON.

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ww SWAN RIVER STANDS PAT

Editor Gurpn:—After reading the open letter from Swan River Valley, signed by forty gentlemen residing in the Durban and Benito district, I consider it the most laughable farce I have read for some time,. They claim that Tur Gurps, the associa- tion and the Grain Growers’ Grain Com- pany are all gone so far as the Valley is concerned, Now, Sir, if Mr. Robson and his forty friends are the Swan River Valley the sooner it sinks into oblivion the better. But, Mr. Editor, we are not going to go under. We have one of the best crops that has ever been seen in the Valley and with the help of God and the Grain Grower’s Grain Company, under such able management, we are going to come out on top. I can speak for this part of the Valley without any hesitation. J here state that Tur Gurpr, the associa- tion and the Grain Growers’ Grain Co. are as prominent as they ever were. The retiring of Mr. Robson does not seem to have affected the work in the least. We have some of Mr. Robson’s best friends right here and they are just as ardent Grain Growers now as what they. were before the election, but I must say they are men of broad minds and full of in- telligence. Why doesn’t Mr. Robson take his defeat like a man and save all this whimpering. It was the voice of the constituency that there was to be a change and that settles the matter. I don’t like to see men who I am sure are both able and useful making such a laugh of them- selves. I say, “Stick together, and keep the organization strong.”

D. REID. Minitonas. mw yw

BUNKUM AND FLAP-DOODLE

Editor Gurpp:—An ‘‘unknown friend” in Winnipeg, during the recent election campaign, favored me, in common with the rest of the electorate, with a supply of campaign literature in the interests of the present government. I have read these productions with no little interest, for in them the men whom my ‘ Weekly Free Press’? would have me believe to be little less than immaculate, are set forth as being the fittest possible candidates for free board and lodging, while, per contra, white wings and halos are the due of those to whom the ‘Free Press” awards tails and tridents. To the hide-bound partisan this, no doubt, is only right; but what must be thought of it by any fair-minded man? Do the parties really think that the Western farmer is fit only for a diet of such bunkum and flap-doodle as their paid press hands out daily and weekly? If so, their estimate of his intelligence is indeed low, and it is up to the organized farmers to show them very clearly that they have made a big mistake; that party promises, and abuse of opponents are absolutely no use to us, and that what we want, and will have, are men who will see to it that their aim, first, last, and all the time, is not “Party” but “Progress,” men who, will stand for the good of the people, not the good of their own purse.

What truth’ there may be in these mutual allegations of graft is best known to the parties concerned, but surely, if there be any ground for them, the offend- ers should stand at the bar of justice to answer for their misdeeds the same as any less distinguished misdemeanants, A man who takes what is not his own is surely not acquitted of being a thief because he places the magic letters “‘M.P.P.” after his name. In one of the pamphlets sent me are sketches of the opposition members, and the supposed conversations appended all show them as being (alleged) grafters, with the exception of the ex-member for Dauphin, who apparently is not safe to meddle with,and Messrs.Ross and Malcolm. It is particularly against this last sketch I desire to enter a protest: nothing appears to be known of which capital can

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be made against them. So they are depicted as being anxious for a share of the booty. A meaner, dirtier move in the political game it would be hard to find. The axiom looks to be ‘A man is straight because he can’t help it.” What a view of Canadian life to hold up to intending immigrants! -A perusal of the party press would leave any man in doubt as to whether those in power or those out were the bigger bunch of. swindlers, and arguing on the lines that representative ‘men are in parliament, that man might well be excused from coming to the con- clusion that Manitoba was the clear place to keep away from.

More power to the Grain Growers’ GuIpE in its stand for the farmer, in- dependent of all party ties, It is from such articles, as you, Mr. Editor, place before us that our freedom from political, trust and tariff tyranny will spring, for the education they give is of incalculable benefit and not to be gotten elsewhere, and the mud-slinging of the party press to which you are subjected is the surest proof of this. I am no politician, but feel that some protest is needed against the present system of both parties devot- ing all their energies to mutual abuse.

ZUMMERZET. Shoal Lake, Man.

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REDUCE THE TARIFF

Editor, Guipz:—I have been following with a good deal of interest the discussion in Tue Guipe on the tariff issue, and the letters generally appeal to me as in- telligently discussing the question from the farmer’s standpoint. Not so, how- ever, does that one appearing in your last issue over the -signature of ‘‘ Waldo Blodgett.”

If Mr. Blodgett had not told us he was a farmer, I would have taken it for granted he was a manufacturer, or at least a special pleader for that interest. His arguments remind me so of some of their campaign writers. ‘‘ Labor is the only true measure of cost,” and ‘“‘If I insist on buying an article for the same number of dollars that I can in Germany or Italy, it surely and logically follows that I must work for the same wages they do there,’ says Mr. Blodgett. If Mr. Blodgett has farmed any length of time in Alberta he should know by this time that while Jabor may be a true measure of cost, yet the labor or cost to him of producing a crop of wheat or a herd of beef cattle has very little influence in selling the price he will get for his produce. Yet this fact is ignored through his article. If we take wheat as a standard of value and say that if, in free trade England of low wages (and ignore protected countries {ikke Germany and Italy) a farmer can get a binder for 100 bus., why he in West- ern Canada has to give nearly double the quantity, especially when we remember that the binder was ‘‘made in Canada.”

But this home market argument is the great lever which should lift us Free Traders out of the depths of degradation into which we have fallen and place us on the pinnacle of perfection. ‘‘ Adequate protection for our home, industries, in- cluding that of agriculture.”

When our politicians, some thirty-two years ago, advocated and introduced that panacea for all ills to which the state is liable—protection—the farmers were promised that home market. How has the national policy redeemed that promise? Surely Mr. Blodgett knows of the ever- increasing millions in value of surplus farm produce which has to be exported. If -we farmers were only supplying the home market and were getting a propor- tionate value for our labor with the other interests of the country as we might then hope to do, as we would have some say as to its price, his reasoning would have some force. But that time is many generations in the future, if it ever comes, and in the meantime we don’t want to remain in the position of having to compete with the whole world in an open market. Yes, compete with all those countries of Europe and America with their cheaper labor (to say nothing about India with its five cents a day labor) while having to buy our supplies in a market where everything we buy is made higher priced by a tariff. If the food of the Canadian artisan is made cheaper, as 1t 1s, on account of free trade, England being the ‘“‘slaughter market” for the food stuffs of the world, then why should the Canadian farmer be penalized, in the interest of the artisan, for buying

his necessaries in the cheap market where he has to sell?

Yes, although there is yet occasionally a farmer who will take up the cudgels in behalf of the protected interests, I believe and trust that there is a brighter future ahead for the agriculturists of our country, for all signs go to show that the farmer is getting his eyes opened and he begins to realize that it is a duty he owes to himself and family, aswell as to his country,, to look after his own interests, for the other fellow is looking after his and is quite capable of domg so. Your paper is doing a great deal to bring about this “most desirable result, and should have the hearty support of every farmer

in the country. : ROBT. FISHER. Oak Bank, Man.

ww wy ON THE GRINDSTONE

Editor, Guip:—Being a subscriber to your valuable paper from its start, besides being a farmer and member of the Grain Growers’ Association, is my excuse for asking a small space in your paper. At the meeting of Laurier in Saskatoon with the Grain Growers and after their address to him, the premier, in his reply, stated emphatically that he was not an advocate of government ownership of public utilities. Now, I think I would be safe in saying that ninety per cent. of the members of the Grain Growers’ Association are unequivocally in favor of public ownership of all public utilities, and the other ten per cent. will be, when educated up to it. In view of these two facts, what can we, as farmers and producers of wealth, expect from any political party when the head or mouthpiece of that party comes out bluntly and declares that he 1s not in favor of the very things that the great mass of the producers of wealth are im favor of, and the best minds of the world are striving for? I am not writing this to condemn the liberal party and to favor the conservative party, for I believe them to be the two halves of one whole. Besides, I am not finding fault with Sir Wilfrid, but, on the contrary, I rather admire the manly way he expresses himself. If the producers of wealth were one half as class-conscious as Laurier and_ his friends are, we, as farmers, would not have to go like cringing cowards and pray for our just rights, but would demand them and see that we got them. Laurier is an aristocrat and it is the inequality of opportunity that exists in the world today that makes him and his friends aristocrats, for aristocracy cannot live or exist where true democracy and equality reign: And the premier is but truly voicing and representing the class in which he belongs. In the controversy a short time ago between Mr. Kirkham and Mr. Langley I think at least seventy-five per cent. of the grain growers favored comrade Kirkham’s views; that if the farmers or any others wanted true representation, they must see to it that their own class are sent to represent them. When I was a boy learning the trade of a carpenter in Toronto it fell to my lot to do a good deal of turning the grindstone. I would turn for a while with one hand, then change and take the other. My right hand I would call liberal, my left bemg nearer my heart, I would call conservative (my father was a conserva- tive). The political grindstone today is turned on this principle with this excep- tion, that instead of holding carpenters’ tools on it the noses of the farmers and other workers are being ground. Now, fellow farmers, for over 50 years I have watched the contortions of these two halves of political acrobats in other countries, as well as in Canada, and I am fully convinced that the principles of international socialism is the only logical solution of the industrial griev- ances that exist in the world today, and I for one have consecrated the few re- maining years of my life to bring about this much-desired change.

“On this rock I firmly stand, All other is but shifting sand.” WM. NESBITT, Sr. Tessier, Sask. A Distinction ‘‘Some people say ‘lunch’ and some say ‘luncheon,’ and yet, of course, both mean the same thing.” “T don’t think so. ‘lunch’ is masculine feminine.’’

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SIR WILFRID’S TOUR

The Premier having come and gone it may be as well to consider what is the net result of his visit to the West so far as it affects the Grain Growers, who may be regarded as the articulate farmers. It is necessary to acknowledge to ourselves that we failed to secure the direct acquies- ence of the premier to any of the vital points of the important questions which we brought to his notice, but we are not prepared to admit that the effort was wasted energy by any means.

There ig no doubt but that the Grain Growers’ Associations represent accurate- ly the feeling of the entire farming com- munity, and it is certain that this fact was fully grasped by the premier and those who accompanied him. The Premier and his colleagues and supporters are aware, in a way they were not before, of the strong sentiment existing in the West on certain subjects. They are now cognizant of the unity and cohesion of the farming class. They realize that henceforth the Western farmer in place of being a dormant influence will be an active force which must be taken into consideration. That being so, it will be impossible for the government,in determin- ing their future course to ignore entirely the trend of Western opinion, though at the present time it is considered safe to administer 8 snub to the organizations which so valiantly and persistently voiced opinions and desires, in a non-partizan spirit, which, however unpalatable they may have proved to Sir Wilfrid, truly represented Western aspirations. If this was all we think the effort well made, but what of its effect on ourselves?

We have talked with many of the delegates who attended the meetings with Sir Wilfrid and who heard his unsatisfac- tory replies, and we mistake very much the temper of our friends if the rebuff they have received does not rouse them to greater exertions in the future to com- pass that which they regard as due to them, and against which no valid argu- ment has been opposed.

If to-day our associations are not strong enough to secure from a government that which is for their advantage and for their good and the progress of the country, then it is certainly up to us to grow; to grow in numbers, in solid organization, in deliberative strength and in forceful pres- entation of just and reasonable demands.

As it stands at present our wishes count for nothing. ‘The government is not our servant but our master. At the same time it practically brands itself as incap- ableandincompetent. Hon. Mr. Graham says he finds one railway more than he can handle and shirks the responsibility of another. ‘

Everyone knows there are powerful reasons which no member of the govern- ment dares to state openly. The interests of the Western farmers are to be sacrificed as ever to capitalistic and religious influ- ence which is opposed to government ownership.

What are we going to do? Are there men who will represent us in parliament? If there are, will we elect them?

In the answer to these questions lies the determining influence of the future actions of any government.

F. M. GATES, President. Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Ags’n. te ge HUDSON’S BAY RAILROAD (An Open Letter)

Realizing the need for action if we are to prevent the railway interests from undoing the work of the Grain Growers’ Associations in urging upon Sir Wilfrid Laurier the importance of government ownership and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway, its terminals, etc., and steamship connection, I wrote to Mr. Green recently. Having learned yester- day of his absence in Minneapolis, I lay the suggestions before you, and also the Grain Growers at large, as found in my private letter to Mr. Green, which follows:

**Assumipy, that parliament meets the last week in November, we have left but three clear months in which to bring to bear at Ottawa the weight of our united

This Section of the Guide is conducted officially for the Saskatchewan Grain Growers‘ Association

protest against the private ownership of the West's Jast great trade route.

‘The united opposition to the govern- ment ownership and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway, its terminals, ete., and steamship connections, by private railway interests, by the eastern manufac- turers, and behind both these, the great weight of the opposition of Canada’s government ownership and operation of public utilities as they dread a plague— this united opposition must be met.

“Chatting informally to me at Lanni- gan, Sir Wilfrid Laurier said warmly:— “You have a great country.’ ‘There is one thing we need,’ I said, ‘competition in transportation.” ‘You will certainly get it,’ he replied hastily. His reply showed he was fuily aware that at present the West has not got competition in transpor- tation. Is he in doubt as to how we can be given competition in transportation? Does he not see as clearly as any man that the Hudson Bay Railway, its termin- als, etc., and a steamship connection with the British markets, a trade route in the hands of the government, will give us competition in transportation that will end railway dominance in the West? Three men only, perhaps, see this as clearly as Sir Wilfrid, viz; William Mce- Kenzie, Chas. M. Hays, and Sir Thos. Shaughnessy. But will Canada’s Prime Minister risk the storm that will burst if he gives effect to the will of the West? Only Sir Wilfrid Laurier knows that. It is doubtful if even he knows. His policy with regard to the ownership and operation

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many deputations from now unti: the opening of parliament, and asked to pledge themselves to support the public ownership of the railway; if a strong delegation accompanies them to Ottawa to see that they do; and if an active platform propoganda be carried on as soon as threshing is done, I betieve the road can yet be saved to us. But, if you see the association cannot offiically under- take that, please wire me at my expense. In that case please g.ve me your judgment on the following scheme of work. I will issue the following announcement at once to the press of the West:—

**Editor:—The preliminary commit- tee of the Hudson Bay Railway League, formed to secure that, the aforesaid rail- way and its terminals, shall be built, owned and operated by the Dominion gov- ernment, has decided to carry on an active propoganda to that end, if the West is to hold her natural trade route out of private hands. The Dominion government, through Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Hon. Geo. F. Graham, have disclaimed any intention to own and operate the road as a public utility. If we do not enable the govern- ment to see things in a different light, cour Jast chance to get relief from present transportation conditions by a competi- tive trade route in the hands of the govern- ment will have gone. We know too well from past experience that the Hudson Bay railway, if in private hands, will not compete with existing raiiway systems. It will not act as a rate regulator, as it can

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of the Hudson Bay Railway must be determined by the people of the West, and as surely as we set ourselves to the great task of saving to ourselves and those to come, the last great trade route of the North American Continent, so surely we shal] win, in spite of all opposi- tion, .

“T would respectfully urge you, Sirs, to secure, if possible, the co-operation of the Manitoba Association and the United Farmers of Alberta, in circulating peti- tions as widely as possible, setting forth the importance of government ownership and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway, its terminals, harbor facilities, and a line of steamships to the British markets; and urging the government-to own and operate the same.

“The members of the Grain Growers’ Association whom I have spoken to on the subject here are heartily in favor of peti- tioning the government and bringing the greatest possible weight to bear at Ottawa in support of the petitions.”

“DAVID ROSS.” “Strassburg, Sask.” OO

Are you going to let the Dominion government hand the Hudson Bay railroad over to a private company? I think a running fire of short letters from you to the whole press of the West, not only to Tux Guipe, would rouse the three Prairie Provinces to realize just how important it is that our last great trade route be kept out of private hands. If petitions to that effect are broadcasted over the three provinces for signature at once, not only through the Grain Growers’ Associa- tions, but also through all the Boards of Trade. If our M.P.’s are waited on by

be made to act if in the hands of the government. .

“Tf a united protest is hammered home to Ottawa from the West, and backed up by a strong representative delegation next session of parliament, 1t cannot but have weight. The Dominion government can- not disregard a united West. The pre- liminary committee urges every man who feels the importance of preventing any company from owning and operating the Hudson Bay railway, to write at once to the committee secretary for petition forms and the proposed plan of campaign. It is intended working in conjunction with the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ associations, and the United Farmers of Alberta, also the boards of trade of the same provinces, to broadcast the West with petitions for signature; to carry on an active propo- ganda, with the co-operation of that section of the press found favorable to the movement; to urge that deputations wait on the members of parliament in season; 4nd out of season to organize an active platformcampaign; and toarrange fora strong representative delegation togo to Ottawa when parliament opens in the fall. Send to the preliminary committee’s secretary to-day for petitions and

particulars.”’ DAVID ROSS, Sec’y. Strassburg, Sask.

A VICTOR JOINS A branch of the Grain Growers’ asso- ciation has been organized in Victor township, 35-5, W-8rd., under the direc- tion of Mr. John Evans of Nutana, I should be obliged if you would let me have

August 24th, 1910

SASKATCHEWAN GRAIN GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION

Honorary PrReESIDENT: E.N. HOPKINS - - Moossz Jaw

PRESIDENT:

F. M. GATES - - - Vicn-PRESIDENT: J.A.MURRAY - - - - WapeE.ia SECRETARY-TREASURER: FRED. W.GREEN - - MoosrJaw Directors at Larae:

E. A. Partridge, Sintaluta; George Langley, Maymont; F. W. Green, Moose Jaw; F. C. Tate, Grand Coulee; A. G. Hawkes, Percival; Wm. Noble, Oxbow.

District Directors:

James Robinson, Walpole; J. A. Maharg, Moose Jaw; Charles Dunning, Beaverdale; John Evans, Nutana; Dr. T. Hill, Kinley; Thos. Cochrane, Melfort; Andrew Knox, Colleston; George Boerma, North Battleford.

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COMPANY RULE

hen I was go:ng for a load of lumber the other day the C. P. R. way freight stopped over the crossing while they did about thirty-seven minutes switching. Had it been a doctor I was after instead of lumber, the result might have been somewhat serious. As it was I stretched out on my wagon and had a good sleep. I spoke to the station agent about it tater. He said he noticed it. I asked him how he would swear on it 1f I summoned him. His reply was:—‘‘Oh! we always have to swear by the company.” This is just one more sample of company rule. “A SUBSCRIBER.” Boharm, Sask.

ANOTHER NEW ASSOCIATION

The farmers of the Red Lake district met and decided to hold a picnie on the 12th July for the purpose of forming a branch of the Saskatchewan Grain Grow- ers’ Association. The picnic was a decided success and resulted in the birth of an association twenty-five strong. Mr. Wolfe was elected president and Mr. Sinclair, secretary. A good board of directors were elected, of which we have not the list at present. Twenty-five members were enrolled. This. associa- tion looks like as if it will be the banner association of South Moose Jaw. More so on account of the major:sty of members beng connected fraternally through a lodge of the Modern Woodmen of Ameirca, The farmers of this district are among the most progressive in the West.

SEEKING THE LIGHT

Kindly supply me with information and particulars as to the forming of a local branch of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association.

Canora, Sask. ALF. E. HAYNES.

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The circulars with list of questions, sent out by us to the following associa- tions: East Mount, A. H. Wilkinson, Earl Grey, Secretary; Clair, S. Richards, Secretary, have been returned uncalled for. We would be obliged if any of the readers of Tue GuipE in the vicinity of these associations could give us any information regarding them, or the secre- taries mentioned. It may be that the secretary has been changed and no notice sent to the Central. However, as above intimated, we shall be pleased to receive information re these associations.

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attend our meetings. I am not sending the membership fees as I do not know where to send them. Please send in- formation as soon as possible as our next meeting is on Sept. Ist.

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BROADVIEW FAIR

A Broadview wire of August 14 said: “After a short storm of rain in the early morning Broadview fair opened not only with beautiful weather, but also with a splendid entry of horses and cattle, the young stock of both in several cases begin far above the average, not only in quality but especially in condition.

“Among the winning competitors Mr. McKnight showed a fine heavy draft two- year-old well worthy of the red ribbon obtained; then Henry Cummings led into the ring a rare looking three-year-old in perfect show condition, This colt would obtain notice in many show rings, and could not be passed over. Mr. Welsh showed a magnificent mare and colt in the agricultural class. Mr. Cun- ningham was also successful in this class, but probably one of the chief features of the show, as far as horses were concerned, were the foals belonging to Dufty Thor- burn & Allingham, all being sired by Paro- line, the property of Mr. Dufty of this town. Paroline is a beautiful upstanding bay, four years old, sired by Parole, by Patron, very quiet and easy to handle and a fine driver. Another successful exhibitor was Mr. Dowson, whose mare and colt were well above the average, and perhaps one of the most beautiful colts on the ground was the colt by Ora Viva out of gentle Annie, belonging to Mr. Brannan.

“With regard to the exhibit of cattle, Mr. Donaldson showed his two-year-old bull and his heifer calf, both of which more than pleased the judges’ eye. Mr. Moulding also exhibited some splendid Shorthorns.

‘Perhaps one of the most interesting exhibits were those of the secretary, Mr. Boultbee, who, indeed, spared no effort to make the show a success from every point of view. He was assisted by Rev. and Mrs. Irwin and many others. This district has been fortunate this

year, as the crops are a great success, rain having been more plentiful than in other districts.”

ww & WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES

An Ottawa dispatch of August 17 said:—According to figures obtainable at the bureau of census and statistics, those who have been figuring out a marked shifting of parliamentary power to the West from the East in the redistribution which will follow the next decennial census may be considerably astray in their calculations.

While the census proper is enumerated only once in ten years there is a careful check on population from year to year, and of late an annual estimate. As is well known Quebec furnishes the unit of representation. It has a fixed represen- tation of 65 which determines the basis of representation. On the 31st of March, according to the official estimate, the population of Quebec was 2,154,000, as compared with 1,648,898 when the census was taken in 1901. On the basis of this total the unit of representation at the end of March was 83,139.

Applying this to the estimate of popula- tion of the three Prairie Provinces on March 81, Manitoba would to-day be entitled to fifteen instead of ten members, Saskatchewan to eleven instead of ten, and Alberta to ten instead of seven. The estimated population of Canada on March 81st was 7,489,781. Next June it is expected to be over 8,000,000.

Quebec as stated has a population of 2,154,000 as compared with 1,648,898 in 1901. Ontario is now estimated at 2,687,861 as compared with 2,182,947 ten years ago. The population of the three Prairie Provinces is now estimated at 1,185,563 as compared with 419,532 in 1901. The estimate of the three Maritime Provinces is 1,060,678 as against 893,953 ten years ago.

wwe & FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE DEAD

A London cable of August 14 said: ‘Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse of the Crimean war, and the only woman who ever received the Order of Merit, died yesterday afternoon at her London home. Although she had been an §in-

valid for a long time, rarely leaving her room, where she passed the time in a half recumbent position and was under the constant care of a physician, her death was somewhat unexpected. A week ago she was quite sick, but then improved, and on Friday was cheerful. During that night alarming symptoms developed and she gradually sank until two. o’clock Saturday afternoon, when an attack of heart failure brought the end.

“Her funeral will be as quiet as possible in accordance with her wishes, made dur- ing recent years. Owing to her feebleness and advanced age Miss Nightingale re- ceived but few visitors.

“On May 12 last she celebrated her 90th birthday and was the recipient of a congratulatory message from King George.

Angel of Crimea

“Florence Nightingale was the first woman to follow a modern army into bat- tle as a nurse, and in the Crimean war gained the title of ‘‘ Angel of the Crimea,’ She studied nursing under the Protestant Sisters of Mercy at Kaiserworth, Ger- many, and Catholic Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, and returned to England when the Crimean war broke out. She organized a corps of volunteer nurses whom she led into the field and was es- pecially celebrated for her noble services at Scutari.

“At the close of the war she was enabled by a testimonial fund amounting to $250,000 to found an institution for the training of nurses, the Nightingale Home at St. Thomas Hospital. She was also the means of calling attention to the in- sanitary conditions of camp hospitals.

Received Freedom of London

“In 1908 she received the freedom of the city of London. King Edward bestowed upon her thé Order of Merit, the most exclusive distinction in the gift of the British sovereign. ‘The membership of the order is limited to twenty-four, and it includes such men as Lord Roberts, Lord Wolseley, Field-Marshall Kitchener, James Bryce, Prince Yamagata and Admiral Togo.”

ow wo CANADA’S POPULATION

The population of Canada on March 31, last, according to statistics prepared by the census branch of the department of

agriculture was 7,489,781, an increase in the year of 305,087, These calculations apportion the population as follows:

1910 1901

Maritime Provinces . 1,060,034 893,553 Driehee ne 2,154,034 1,848,898 Manitoba.......... 496,111 255,211 Ontetit i.e sk e 2,687,861 2,182,947 British Columbisa.... | 327,723 178,567 Rot L vt gt Segre ara UL $21,862 nil

Saskatchewan....... 877,590 158,940 Unorganized ........ 59,050 52,700

To this has to be added immigration of 1,823 not yet apportioned. If the estimates of the census branch are even approximately correct it means that the census to be taken on June Ist next will show a population for the Dominion of considerably over eight millions.

wm WE HALT NOT ON THE ROADSIDE George Kingle The days are full of echoes—the music of some word; The music of a snatch of song, returning to be heard; The whisper caught and lost again—love’s whisper, or its sigh; Oh, days are full of echoes of a voice that, drifteth by! There is no place for silence, though quiet be the day; Though not a footfall soundeth there are echoes all the way, And the past becomes the present, but we dare not wait to dream, Or to stop to catch the music of the past day, or its gleam. Still onward, ever onward, to touch on either side Some empty hand that reacheth, or some staying foot to guide. We halt not on the roadside, but Despair’s cold hand defy, Though hearing still the music of the echoes drifting by. Se : GUIDE IS APPRECIATED Editor Guipe:—Tue Guinn is very much appreciated every place 1 go. Farm- ers appreciate the fight Tue Guipn is putting up on their behalf. Iam satisfied the average farmer wouldn’t do without it even if you were to raise the subscription up to five dollars. The people are seeing a new light through the teachings of

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THE GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE

Official Circular No. 8

Gentlemen:—I have delayed issuing the circular letter for August until after

the meeting of the Board of Directors,’

as by so doing some further information might be given you at once.

Annual Convention

Part of the business of the directors’

meeting was to decide upon the time and place of the next annual convention, and after a ful] discussion it was decided that this should be held in the City of Calgary, on Tuesday to Thursday, January 17, 18 and 19, 1911. _ It is still too early to go into details in regard to the convention, but at the same time it will not be amiss to refer all unions to the resolution unanimously adopted at the last annual convention, “Resloved, that no resolution, with the exception of amendments to the constitu- tion, which is provided for in the consti- tution, shall be accepted for discussion by the next annual convention unless they shall have been passed by some local union and handed in to the general secretary on the first morning of the convention, with the exception also that the resolution committee under the instructions of the president shal] have authority to formulate any resolutions that may be necessary to come before the meeting.” I would ask you to be kind enough to forward your resolutions as early as possible, so that they can be submitted to the other unions before the convention, thereby giving all members a chance to instruct their dele- gates as to their views on the matter.

Other instructions given at the last convention were that efficient committees should be appointed in plenty of time to see that the work of the convention would proceed smoothly. Acting under these instructions the Directors have already appointed a reception committee, con- sisting of Messrs. Tregit.us, Von Mielecki, Griesbach and Quinsey, who will have charge of alJl preliminary arrangements and see that the delegates are met when they arrive at Calgary. The secretary was also instructed to see that proper credentials are prepared, and these will be sent out to all unions in plenty of time, when the instructions are given iu regard to transportation.

I would on'y ask every member of the U. F. A. to keep the work well to the front and to assist in every possible way in making our next convention the most successful in the history of the association. One of the best ways in which this can be done is by interesting your neighbors and if there is no local union in any locality send in word to the general secretary, get supplies and have these men ready to assist at the convention.

Sir Wilfrid’s Visit

The last circwar Jetter contained the resolutions which were submitted to the Premier of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier,

. by the Board of Directors on behalf of the U. F. A., when he was at Red Deer on August 11th. You will all be anxious to know what kind of a reception was ac- corded to your representatives, and pos- sibly the better way will be to state that every courtesy was extended to the U. F, A. and that the resolutions were gvien a careful consideration. The resolutions were presented by different members of the executive committee, and their papers wil appear in Tur Guipe, so there will be no need to give any synopsis of them here, and it will be as well to give a brief sketch of the premier’s reply only.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier replied to the ad- dresses presented to bim in his public address’ and the papers admit that his replies to our questions were the principle features of the meeting, In regard to the tariff, he defended the pres- ent tariff as a revenue tariff and stated that the British preference, by which they intended to stand or fall, gave not only lower prices on British goods but acted as a regulator of prices on a large _list of competitive articles imported from other countries. The tariff would be

revised in due time and he believed it would be downward.

Regarding the terminal elevators he stated that if the frauds connected with the mixing of grain in terminal elevators could not be remedied without govern- ment ownership then he was prepared to go that far, but he hoped that the Minnesota law, which had stopped similar frauds in Duluth, would be adequate to prevent them. He said that the proposed chilled meat industry was new to him. but what could be done in New Zealand, Australia and the Argentine could be done in Canada. He saw no reason why the transportation of other facilities, which had lielped to build up the Eastern export trade, should not be applied to build up the Western chilled meat trade.

He stated that an invitation would be extended to the U. F. A. to send repres- entatives to Ottawa to agsist the govern- ment in framing legislaition regarding terminal elevators and the chilled meat system. He would give a fair field and no favors with respect to the proposed Co-operative legislation. He also ex- plained that the offer of the United States government was not for full reciprocity in farm implements, and stated that when the United States offered what they had to sell for what Canada had to sell, then his government would be prepared to discuss reciprocity and not before.

The minister of railways is reported to have stated that the legislation asked for in regard to railways was in effect now and that companies were liable for stock killed upon the track. Your Directors are ascertaining what these new regula- tions are as the railway companies have not yet altered the tone of their letters tofarmers who ask for damages whentheir stock are killed. Arrangements are also being completed for the Jocal unions in Southern Alberta to interview Sir Wilfrid Laurier when he is at Lethbridge and no doubt any point he has overiooked in his reply at Red Deer will be brought to his attention there.

Seed Grain, Etc.

The following resolution was submitted by Keho Union for consideration by the Board of Directors and by the locai unions:

“Whereas, the present crop in many parts of the province is a total failure and there wi!l not be enough seed in many parts of the province, especially in the south, nor will the farmers be in a con- dition to pay cash for same in the spring, therefore, be it resolved, that we ask the Alberta government to immediately take steps to purchase good seed wheat and ho'd same until next spring, and that they do also make provision to sell this wheat on time, the farmers to give notes due November Ist, 1911, and that the govern- ment shal) handle this wheat at cost and thus make the price lower to the farm- er who must need get his seed wheat this way.”

After fully discussing this matter your Board of Directors came to the conclusion that this was one of the times when the members of the U. F. A. could be of assist- ance to each other. While some portions of the province are suffering from a short- age of grain for seed and feed purposes still otber parts will have plenty and much good might result if we try and bring these districts in touch with each other. Knowing that on the whole the best is not obtained in securing this kind of assistance from the government we would

This Secti the Guide is conducted officially for the United Farmers of Alberta by ee ene Edward J. Fream, Secretary, Innisfail, Alta. —

hesitate before making this decisive stand. Many farmers are dissatisfied with the last grain secured in this way, as it. con- tained many weeds and the price of same was high, so if we can co-operate together it will be better for all parties concerned.

For ths reason I have been instructed by the Board of Directors to ascertain from the members all over the province where there is a need for seed grain, and also where this grain can be secured. This also applies to other products of the farm, and I am already receiving enquiries in regard to hay, potatoes and other supplies. I would ask all to assist in this work and to send me the following in- formation:

If you have a supply of farm produce on hand and for sale, give me your name, address and nearest station, and state clearly the quantity of wheat, oats and barley you will have for sale, giving the approximate grading of same, and state whether it is fit for seed or only for feed purposes. Also advise me of the amount of potatoes you might have to dispose of and the kind. AJsoin regard to the hay let me know your approximate surplus and whether it is wild or tame hay.

If you are in need of any of these sup- plies, write me, stating the quantity and grade you require, and if all wil kindly assist in this matter I shall then be in.a position to place those who have the surplus in communication with those who are compeiled to buy, thereby effect- ing a saving to both parties.

If you think this is worth trying kindly give me the necessary information at your convenience, and also if it is foundthat we must ask for government assistance we shall also have the reliable information on hand to show how neces- sary this assistance is and where it is required.

Incorporation

I have been instructed to prepare a draft Act of Incorporation, along the lines of the Saskatchewan Act, and have same ready for submission to the annual convention. This will be forwarded to all unions for discussion as soon as pre- pared.

The Lighthart Case

At the request of several unions this matter was further presented to the exe- cutive, with the result that I have been instructed to secure competent legal ad- vice on the whole matter and see if there is any chance of showing the railway company that the time for bluffing is past. You will be notified of the result Jater.

Our Official Organ

Do not forget that the offer of a trial subscription to new subscribers for three months at ten cents each is still in effect. Now is the time to get these subscriptions in as the three months will expire in the fail, and a greater percentage of yearly renewal should then be the result. It is easier for members of the U. F. A. to keep in touch with the work of the Associa- tion if they are subscribers to Tur GuipE and on this account we hope the matter will be kept in mind by all and the sub- scriptions secured.

Pork Packing Project

I have ascertained that many unions are holding back the agreements which they have secured waiting until they can possibly make up a_ stated number, and it is possible that if every contract which is now signed was sent in we would have enough guarantees to enable the work to be started. In any event we cannot tell what is being done until all guarantees are received. For this

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August 24th, 1919

UNITED FARMERS OF ALBERTA

PRESIDENT:

JAMES BOWER - - Vice-PRESIDENT? W. J. TREGILLUS - -

SECRETARY-TREASURER? E. J. FREAM - - - _ INNISFAIL

Direcrors at LARGE:

James Speakman, Penhold; D. W. Warner, Clover Bar; L. H. Jeliff, Spring Coulee.

Disrricr Drrecrors:

T. H. Balaam, Vegreville; George Long, Namao; H. Langston, Rosenroll; EE. Carswell, Penhold; J. Quinsey, Noble; E. Griesbach, Gleichen ; A. Von Mieleicki, Calgary.

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reason I would ask everyone to redouble their efforts. Do not be discouraged at a few rebuffs but keep the matter to the front and we shall win out. On this matter remember that we have the whole matter in our own hands and if we fail we shall have only ourselves to blame.

So far Tofield Union holds the best record, having sent in agreements aggregating over 600 hogs, while John Knox is close behind. Several unions have sent in a few since the matter was Jast mentioned and among the best workers can be mentioned Kavanagh, Millet and Cumberland. Will you not help during the next few months?

This is the busy season for the farmer and therefore the reports from the unions will likely drop off for a time, but we ask your co-operation to make the coming fall the most active in the history of the

U.F. A. EDWARD J. FREAM, Sec. Innisfail, Alta., August 12.

i ws wy MAKE RAILWAYS RESPONSIBLE

At the last meeting of Clover Bar union the following resolution was unanimously adopted, and the secretary was instructed to see that it reached the proper author- ities. —‘‘ That the conditions governing the recovery of damage for stock killed

‘on railways is very unsatisfactory at

present. In our opinion all that stock owners should have to do is furnish proof that their stock was so killed, and owing to the fact that our government has guaranteed the bonds for. these roads we also further believe that it would be just and right for the government to guarantee payment or see that railway companies do pay for the stock they kill.’”’ E. KEITH, Secretary,

Clover Bar.

we wy

SORRY IT CAN‘T BE DONE

At the last meeting of Swan Hill union, held on July 9th, there was a good atten- dance of members and several matters of importance were up for discussion. On motion of Mr, Palm the secretary was instructed to write Mr. E. J. Fream and see if it is possible to get the Grain Grow- ers’ Guipk published in Swedish, as none of the members of this union are able to read English, and they are willing to pay for the difference in the cost of the paper, The secretary was instructed to order the necessary twine for the members in accordance with the needs of the members It was decided to erect an ice house and store-house to enable the members to keep butter and eggs in good shape next summer. Although organized in May last we are going ahead nicely and the members will hear constantly from Swan Hill Union.

ANTON SWARE, Secretary. New Sarepta

(I am sorry that there seems no. possible way to accede to the request of Swan Hill Union. While it would be nice to have Tue Guipe published in Swedish and we would find it an excellent medium for organization work still the expense would be enormous, as if once started the requests would soon be multiplied and we would be publishing Tar Guiprin French, German, Icelandic, Russian, Swedish, and a host of other languages. Those con- versant with the publishing business would know the impossibility of such an undertaking and therefore no matter how willing we are at the present time to assist in these requests we are compelled to devote our energies to making Tur Guipp the best farmers’ publication in the English language. E. J. F.)

August 24th, 1910

SHOAL LAKE FAIR

Shoal Lake, Man., Aug. 11.—The twenty-fifth annual exhibition of the Shoal Lake Agricultural Society was

held yesterday under perfect weather conditions, and was in many respects the best show in the history of the society.

The number of entries in horses was well up to recent years, with a splendid exhibit of draft stallions. There was a decided improvement in the quality of every class. There was a slight increase in the number of cattle entries and the different types showed improvement.

The dairy products scored high and the entries were numerous, The vege- table display was the best ever shown here and speaks volumes for the richness of the soil.

In the ladies’ work the display was magnificent.

The judges were: Hugh M. Dyer; Prof. Peters, W. J. Crow, F. W. Craw- ford, and others, and gave good satis- faction. They stated that it was one of the best managed shows they ever attended.

The following were among the success- ful prize winners:

Agricultural horses, class 1.—1, H. Brown, Oakburn; 2, J. E. Menzies, Oakbutn; 8, C. C. Lundy, Oakburn.

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Heavy draft horses, class %.—(for team)—1, A. Brown, Oakburn; 2, Robert Martin; 3, R. Hainstock.

Roadsters, class 3.—Alex Menzies, for

stallion; 2, James Halliday, Jr., for stallion. Carriage horses, class 4.—1, G. B.

Brown, Penrith; 2, Dan. Menzies, Oak- burn.

Sweepstakes,—Best stallion on the grounds.—Alex. Menzies.

Shorthorns.—The principal — winners were Wm. J. Short, John Killoh and

Chas. Cuntz. In other pure bred cattle the principal winners were Alex. Cumming and Alex. Menzies.

In grade cattle the principal winners were Thos. Badger and Clossan Badger.

Sheep, Oxford downs.—Principal win- ners were W. R. F. Collis and Jobn Menzies.

Hogs.—Principal winners were D. C, Fleming and E. R. Snider.

Poultry.—Principal winners were Chas. Cuntz, Mrs. A. Baldrow and Alex. Menzies.

Grains and seeds.—Principal winners were Carson Pleau and D. H. McLean.

Roots and vegetables.—Joseph Thomp- son and E. M. Ross.

Dairy produce.—Mrs. Joseph Tinck, Mrs. T. Campbell, Mrs. A. E. Vaut.

Home manufactures.—Principa]l win- ners were Mrs. A. Dickson, Miss McCon- nell, Mrs. J. D. McLean, Mrs. John MeNair.

Ladies’ work.—Principal winners were Mrs, Rev. C. Wood, Mrs. Young (Nee- pawa), Mrs. A. C. Little, Mrs. C. J. Findlay, Mrs. Reicht, Mrs. J. B. Findlay.

Horticulture.—Principal winners were Mrs. Rev. C. Wood, Mrs. J. D, McLean.

TREHERNE FAIR

A Treherne wire of August 9 said: No more glowing tribute to the pro- ductiveness of any neighborhood, nor to the energy and ambition of its citizens, could have been paid to any community in this province than was paid Thursday and Friday when Treherne’s tenth annual exhibition was held.

Many were sceptical as to whether the fair would come up to its previous high standard, owing to, at least, two somewhat unfavorable conditions—the partial failure of field and garden crops, and the extremely early harvest which renders. the farmers unusually busy. But even these proved insufficient in a district where the people were bound to make ther fair a success.

In ladies’. work the entries doubled those of any previous year. One piece of work possessed a historic interest. It was a patchwork quilt made wholly from pieces taken from soldiers’ uniforms and was sewn by Thomas Woodward while on board H.M.S. Victory, cruising in Medit- terranean waters in the year 1875. Mr, Woodward is now farming near Treherne., Another noteworthy feature in connection with this class was that the fair touched a wider territory than ever before as exhibits were sent in from: Glenboro, Stockton, Cypress River and other outside points.

The splendid culinary ability of the ladies was shown in the tempting display of preserves, fruits and pickles, but perhaps almost more in the array of breads, butter and cake.

It is interesting to note that the art exhibit was treble what it has ever been previously. The show of vegetables was good, when one considers the season. Cut flowers and house plants were fully equa] to those of past years. The outdoor exhibits were possibly fewer than in some other years, but the cattle and horses on exhibition abundantly proved that the farmers of this district are not behind in realizing the.importance of raising the best live stock.

Favored with fine weather and an excellent attendance, the fair just over passes into history as one of the best and most successful ever held by the Treherne Agricultural Society.

A NITOBA SECTION +

This Section of The Guide is conducted officially for the Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association by R. McKenzie, Secretary, Winnipeg, Man.

SWAN LAKE FAIR The twenty-fourth annual exhibition of the Lorne Agricultural Society was held at Swan Lake, August 9, and in many

respects was the best show in the history -

of the society. Owing to the fact that many farmers are busy harvesting the attendance was not as large as 1t would otherwise have been. The number of entries in horses was not quite up to last year, but there is a steady improvement in the quality of every class. This was very noticeable in the younger animals. There was an increase in the number of entries in cattle and a marked improve- ment in the different types. There was a good showing of sheep, swine and poul- try. The dairy products scored high and there was a large number of entries. Vegetables were away ahead of anything ever exhibited here. In the ladies’ work there was a fine display, and the entries far exceeded any previous year.

On the whole the management is wel: pleased with the show. Mr. Kennedy, of Elm Creek, judged the horses and gave genera] satisfaction. J. C. Noble, of Brandon, judged the cattle and F. Lutley, of Winnipeg, the dairy products.

The following are the horses:

Heavy draft.—Foal, A. Whitfield; colt, under two years, A. Whitfield; colt under three 1 years, A. E. Pennyston, 2 A. Whitfield; colt’ under four years, 1 W. W. Shirley, 2 R. B. Shewfelt, 3 A. Whitfield.

Agricultural.—Brood mare, 1 G. H. Couch, 2 J. Hambly, 3 J. Hambly; foal— 1 R. B. »snewfelt, 2 S. P. Beech, 3 R. B.Shewfelt; colt under two years— 1 F. Deroo, 2 R. B. Shewfelt, 8 R. Kemp; colt under three years— 1 F. Deroo, 2 G. H. Couch, 3 R. Docking; colt under four years— 1 A. Whitfield, 2 A. Whitfield; team— 1 R. B. Whit- felt, 2 G. H. Couch.

Genrea] purpose.—Brood mare— 1 G. H. Couch, 2 A. Whitfield, 3 R. B. Shewfelt; foal— 1 A. Follis, 2 A. J. Jones, 3 G. H. Couch; coalt under two years— 1 and 2, F. Deroo; colt under three years— 1 F. Deroo, 2 W. J. Moffat, 3 A. Whitfield; colt under four years— R. Docking; teams 1 R. M. Simpson, 2 S. Yeo.

General driving foal.—S. Yeo; — colt under two years—J. Angell; colt under ness— 1 <A. E. Peinston, 2 R. B. Shewfelt; pair in harness— 1 G. Farm- dale, 2 and 8 S. Yeo.

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CARTWRIGHT FAIR

The twenty-eighth annual fair beld by the Cartwright Agricultural Society on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, was a decided success, and one of the best in the history of the society. The total number of entries was considerably larger than last year. There was a very slight falling off in the number of exhibits in dairy products which 1s perhaps to be accounted for by the fact that a large percentage of the farmers ship their cream to Winnipeg and therefore are not so deeply interested in butter making. In grains, vegetables, domestic manu- tures, ladies’ work, horticulture and the children’s department there was a full line of exhibits and keen competition. But the most prominent feature of the fair was the display of horses. More than two hundred exhibits of animals, for the most part im_ excellent shape, severely taxed the skill of the judge, J. R. Scharff, of Hartney, keeping him in the ring from one o’clock p.m., to seven- thirty. Shortly after the judging of horses had commenced a nasty accident happened, Fred Cockril], who had charge of one stallion, was seriously injured by a kick from another stallion, sustaining a compound fracture of the arm andinjury to the hip-bone which necessitated his removal! to the hospital.

The judges in cattle, dairy products and poultry were: H.N. Thompson, Souris- ford; J. Villeneuve, Manitoba Agricul- tural College staff, and John H. Beavis, Crystal City, whilst several ladies and gentlemen from neighboring towns per-

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MANITOBA GRAIN GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION

Honorary PRESIDENT:

J. W. SCALLION - - - Vinpren PRESIDENT: R. C. HENDERS - - - Cuvurross

SEcRETARY-TREASURER R. McKENZIE - - - -WINNIPEG

Directors:

Peter Wright, Myrtle; R. M. Wilson, Marringhurst; F. W. Kerr ; Souris; R. Burdette, Fox Warren; J. S. Woods, Oakville; R. J. Avison, Gilbert, Plains.

formed a like office in the other depart-

ments. Over five hundred prizes were awarded in the various classes. The band from Hansboro, N.D., supplied

music throughout the day. The closing event of the day’s program, a baseball] match between Cartwright and Neelin teams, was cut short at the third innings by a very severe, though quite local, thunderstorm. Despite the fact that many had begun harvesting and the poor prospects of a crop, a large number of people were in attendance at the fair, the gate receipts being a little larger than last year.

R. A. CLACKSON, Sec.-Treas. Cartwright, Man.

Me te ah ye ye ee

The Gun on the Farm

A writer in The Michigan Farmer calls attention to the value of a gun on the farm. He says: No farm can be con- sidered well-equipped unless one or more good guns are available for use when the same may be needed. There are numer- ous pests and crop thieves that you can eradicate better by this means than any other, and these are especially prevalent during the spring season when wild life is not sufficiently plentiful to become an easy prey forthe maurauders. Chicken hawks, weasels, rats and other marauders often prey upon the smal! chickens and all efforts to capture them in traps prove unavailing, where a good gun wil) often be of more assistance 1n ridding the farm of their depredations. Gophers, wood- chucks, and even the smaller squirrels and rabbits, sometimes become so plent- ful as to be a nuisance and cause consider- able damage to crops and small trees growing on the farm. Here, again, the gun may be brought into play with profit and satisfaction to the farmer. The cunning crows, which wul soon infest the cornfield, and even the sparrows, which are troublesome about the buildings and detrimental to other and more valuable birds during the nesting season, can be frightened away or reduced in number by the judicious use of the gun. The same gun will be a source of pleasure and pride to the farm boy when the open season for hunting game arrives, and will, from these several standpoints, prove a profitable investment upon the average farm. Where but one gun is used, a good shotgun will prove more valuable for the several purposes, but a small rifle wil]

“come handy for many of the uses above

noted, and will prove a source of recrea- tion for target practice, especially with the young people, and there are many times when a good rifle is a vatuable addi- tion to the equipment of any farm as every reader will appreciate without their suggestion or enumeration. The guns used upon the farm should, of course, be of good standard quality, which wii insure safety and efficiency in their use as well as a satisfactory period of service. Where one or more guns of this class are called to the farm equipment, but a sma!l investment is required, and they wil] last practically a lifetime, while for farm use the matter of providing ammunition for them will prove but a small incidental expense. A good many farmers are stil] using the old muzzle-loading guns where one of the modern type would prove more valuable and satisfactory, and should be substituted for it, since the investment required is small in comparison with the greater satisfaction to be derived from the modern weapon,

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Want, Sale and

Exchange

All advertisements under this handing

will be charged for at the rate of 2c. per word per in- sertion; six insertions fo for the price of five.

This department will be made a special feature of Tax Guipk from now on, and is designed to better serve the interests of our subscribers by furnishing space where they may make known their wants and get in touch with prospective buyers at a nominal cost. Under this headin, will be inserted all miscellaneous advertising, even as Farms For Sale, or Wanted, Machinery, Help Wanted, Articles Wanted and For Sale, Auction Sales, etc. 2

In this column, as in bse # pat of Tux Guin, any advertisements of a fake or questionable character will not be accepted, but the space, will be confined exclusively to the use of legitimate advertisers who seek help, or wish to buy, sell or exchange stock, machinery, etc. A condensed advertisement in Tue Gratin Growers’ Guipg should be a business getter for you. Try it and be convinegd.

__ PROPERTY FOR SALE

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.

FOR SALE, N.E. }4 SECTION 30, Tp, 43,R. 10, West, third meridian; 40 acres, cultivated, clay subsoil; 14 mile from Railway Survey; price $2,500, half cash.—Johbn H. Tage, Luxemburg, Sask, 3-6

____ PROPERTY WANTED

WANTED, AN IMPROVED 1 SECTION IN

—Address, H. Bebe

SEED GRAI

FOR SALE—ABUNDANCE SEED Biel from Garton Seed, cleaned and b 2.00 a cwt. f.0.b, Girvin.—Hazelton Girvin, Sask.

"MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE, ONE 25 H.P. SAWYER & MASSEY Traction Engine, one 36-58 Case Separator, with all attachments.—For particulars apply to J Mitchell, Wapella, Sask. 51-6

SHEEP FOR SALE cg SHEEP FOR SALE —TWENTY GRADE

Shropshire Ewes and Thirty Ewe Lambs.— Joseph Dann, V.S., Deloraine. Phone 175, i.

OATS, ged TOS.,

THE GRAIN GROWERS’

BREEDERS’ DIRECTORY

Cards under this heading will be inserted weekl at the rate of $4.00 per line, per year. No car a, pted for less than six months, or less space than

wo lines.

Under this heading should appear the names of every breeder of Live Stock in the West. Buyers and Breeders everywhere, as you are well aware, are constantly on the lookout for additions to their herds, or the exchange of some particular animal, and as Tar Guipp is now recognized as the best market authority, and in every way the most reliable journal working in the interests of the West, nothing is more natural than for you to seek in its columns for the names of reliable men to deal with when buying stock. E

Consider the smallness of the cost of carrying a card in this column compared with the results that are sure to follow, aaa make up your mind

ROSEDALE FARM BERKSHIRES — YOUNG Stock for Sale.—G. A. Hope, Wadena, Sask.

A. D. McDONALD, BREEDER OF PURE BRED Yorkshires and pure bred Shorthorns; young Bulls for Sale.—Sunnyside Stock Farm, Napinka,

an.

HEREFORD CATTLE AND SHETLAND PONIES J. E. Marples, Poplar Park Farm, Hartney, Man

SUFFOLK HORSES.—JAQUES BROS., IM- porters and Breeders, Lamerton, P.O., Alta,

F. J. COLLYER, WELWYN, SASK., BREEDER Aberdeen-Angus. Young stock for sale.

20 SHORTHORN HEIFERS, $40 to $60 each; 2 Clydesdale Colts cheap; Yorkshire Pigs, $8 each; best strains of breeding.—J. Bousfield, Macgregor, Man.

WA-WA-DELL FARM—SHORTHORN CATTLE Leicester Sheep.—A.J.MacKay, Macdonald, Man.

REGISTERED BERKSHIRE SWINE—YOUNG sock for Sale.—Steve Tomecko, Lipton, Sask., reeder,.

BERKSHIRES FOR SALE — MAY FARROWS. R. Pritchard, Roland, Man. 4-6

POULTRY AND EGGS

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS — HIGHEST quality Exhibition and Utility stock and eggs for sale in season. —Forrest Grove Poultry Yards, P. O. Box. 841 Winnipeg.

WHITE WYANDOTTES—HIGH-CLASS STOCK for eale.—T. A. McInnis, Regina, Sask.

e LEGAL

RUSSELL HARTNEY, BARRISTER, SOLICI- tor, Notary Public, &., Saskatoon, Sask. 46-18

___ LOST, STOLEN OR STRAYED

$20.00 FOR RECOVERY OF ONE BAY GEL- ding (1,400), brand 19 right shoulder, 2U left shoulder; and one brown mare (1,400), brand % right shoulder; estrayed in Southern Alta. Rickett Bros., Copeville, via Castor, Alta. 61-6

GRAIN GROWERS’ MEETINGS

SWAN RIVER GRAIN GROWERS MEET regularly every last Saturday in the month in Hemming Hall, at 2 o'clock Ri . — David Nesbit, Sec.-Treas., Swan River, Man.

Breeders!

HE GUIDE

is now reaching more

real buyers of live stock than any

other Western Canadian publication

which you can employ. Consequently a card in the Breeders’ Directory is an excellent investment for anyone who has live stock for sale. The Breeders of this country are awaken- ing to this fact, and the number of Breeders’ Cards carried by The Guide is steadily grow- ing. If you have stock for sale let us have your card for publication in The Guide. The cost is extremely moderate, only $4.00 per

line per year.

Remember that when you

advertise your stock in The Guide you not only use the best medium for your purpose but you are helping to build up your own

paper.

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GUIDE

August?2 4th, 191,

He Knew the Kind

A small boy in Boston, who had un- fortunately learned to swear, was rebuked

by his father. ‘‘Who told you that I swore?” asked the bad little boy. “Oh, a little bird told me,” said the father. The boy stood and looked out of the window scowling at some sparrows which were scolding and chattering. Then he had a happy thought. ‘I know who told you,” he said. ‘It was one of those— sparrows.”

me fe Eggs were Plenty Enough

While Jay Gould was travelling on the Wabash System he stopped over for a dinner at a little town in Southern Illinois. The party ate some eggs, among other things, and when the bill was presented to Gould it contained the item, ‘‘One dozen eggs, $1.80.” The great railroad magnate remarked that eggs must be at a premium in that section, to which the restaurant- keeper replied, “‘No, sir, eggs are plenty enough; bit Jay Goulds are mighty scarce.”

fe ee

The Only Time When He Does A “subscriber”? once wrote to an editor

and asked:

“Please tell me, does a man in running around a tree go before or behind himself?”

The editor answered:

“That depends. If he is trying to catch himself, necessarily he follows him- self, and consequently goes behind. If, on the contrary, he is running away from

‘from himself, the deduction leads to the

very obvious conclusion that he precedes himself, and consequently goes before. If he succeeds in catching up with himself, and passes himself, at the moment of passing he neither precedes nor follows himself, ‘but both he and himself are running even. This is the only case where he does not go before or behind himself.” fe fe af Man Wants but Little, etc.

“Please, mum,” said a tramp, “would you be so kind as to let me have a needle and thread?”

“Well, y-e-s,”” said the housewife at the door, “I can let you have that.”

“Thankee, mum. Now, you’d oblige me very much if you’d let me have a bit of cloth for a patch.”

“Yes, here is some.”

“Thankee very much, mum. It’s a little different color from my suit, I see Perhaps, mum, you could spare me some of your husband’s old clothes that this patch will match.”

“Well, I declare! man, and [’ll give you an old suit. is one.”

“Thankee greatly, mum. I see it’s a little large, mum, but if you'll kindly furnish me with a square meal, mebby I can fill it out.”

ye he He Objected

A certain learned professor in New York has a wife and family, but, professor- like, his thoughts are always with his books

One evening his wife, who had been out for some hours, returned to find the house remarkably quiet. She had left the chil- dren playing about, but now they were nowhere to be seen.

She demanded to be told what had become of them, and the professor ex- plained that, as they had made a good deal of noise, he had put them to bed. without waiting for her or calling a maid.

“T hope they gave you no trouble,” she said.

“No,” replied the professor, “with the exception of the one in the cot here. He objected a good deal to my undressing him and putting him to bed.” :

The wife went to inspect the cot.

“Why,” she exclaimed, “that’s little Johnny Green, from next door.”

Sm % He Was a Railroad Man

Mrs. Benham—You have torn my train! Benham—That’s all right; your train is long enough to be in two sections.

You’re clever, my Here

The Real Issue

It isn’t so much the wages you get For the long day’s toil and tug and sweat: It isn’t so much the number of plunks You get for the sale of yourself in chunks: Tt isn’t how many simoleons bright You find in your envelope Saturday

night— It isn’t that that counts with you.

It’s what you get

With what you get

For the work you do!

If your wage is big as that of the boss, And your balance shows on the side of loss : When ure paid your weekly current ills For food and clothes and squills and pills And what you waste in various ways: If all of it goes and none of it stays, Then you knowit’s true: It’s what you get With what you get For the work you do!

If your pay is small and you live within it, If you quit work richer than you begin it, If you save a little from what you make For the rainy day that’s sure to break, Then your're richer far than he who looks Far better off on the company’s books. It isn’t the money that’s paid to you— It’s what you get With what you get For the work you do! he fe “The time to save is when you're young.” “That’s all right; but a fellow doesn’t earn anything till he gets well along, and then it costs more to live.”

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Paved the Way

The Father—It was a noble deed, young man, to:plunge into the raging water after my daughter. I suppose you realized the awful risk that you were running?

The Hero (modistly)—Yes, sir. I did, sir.

The Father—Good. Then you will readily appreciate the necessity of having a policy in the Skinem Life Insurance Company, for which I am the chief solici- tor.

Se Me OU

Mo he le Bel ee

Then He Shook Hands with His Son

“You look like a fool!’”’ thundered the disgusted man to his swell son just in from college. ‘“‘More and more like a conceited, harebrained, helpless fool every year!””

Just then an acquaintance of the old gentleman entered the office and“saw the

youth.

“Hello, Charley! Back, eh?’ he exclaimed, genially. ‘Say, you’re getting to look more and more like your father every year!”

“Ya-as,”’ the governor’s just been telling me.’

A RIDDLE

She had a diary, all bound In leather red, Designed for keeping till its course A year had sped.

said Charley; ‘that’s what

She had a secret rich and rare, Told by a friend,

Designed for keeping tight until The world should end.

She had a gold piece round and bright, A nest egg planned,

Designed for keeping till it grew A fortune grand.

Concerning. all into our minds This riddle crept: _ Which of the three do you suppose, She. longest. kept? ee Naturally ' “Does. your husband go in for golf?’’ asks the caller,

: “No,” she answers. it.

“He goes out for

August 24th, 1910

THE GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE

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Grain Growers Sunshine Guild

Head Office :—GRAIN GROWERS’ GUIDE, WINNIPEG

Conducted by Margaret

* Nadal yh aia hahaa lina lial SoBe Se Sat ted

* OFFICERS

Hon. Pres. .. .. .. .. ..Lady MacMillan

Pres, Gen. of the World’s Sunshine Societies .. .. Mrs. Cynthia W. Alden 96 Fifth Avenue, New York Pres. of Manitoba .. Mrs. W. J. Boyd Vice-Pres. .. .. .. Mrs. C. P. Walker Secretary .. . Mrs. Mowbray Berkeley Treasurer — . . .. Mrs. Grant Hall Organizing Seccretary . Mrs. E. S. Lilley Advisory Board Mr. R. McKenzie. Honorable T. M. Daly. Rev. J. L. Gordon. Rev. R. O. and Mrs. Armstrong. Dr. and Mrs. i Weagant. Mrs. Kalberer. Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs. Grant Hall. Mrs. K. Young. Mr. ™% and Mrs. Nichols. Mr. George C. Caron. Mrs. Biggs i >

Xt ht ht ob tb ob ob ob xb ob ob ob tb ob ot ot OBJECTS :

To feed and clothe some hungry child.

To gratify the wish of some invalid.

To maintain the ‘Fresh Air Home” for the working girl and woman.

ys wy wy MOTTO :

Oh, there are looks and tones that dart An instant’s sunshine through the heart; As if the soul that minute caught Some treasure it through life had sought. —Thomas Moore. wm ow wy

“THEY” MEANS “YOU”

I said: “‘I am disgusted at the way they let things go.

They shirk the plainest duties and they bungle things up so!

They ought to be more faithful, they ought to be more true!”

A small voice whispered softly: ‘Yes, but “They” means “ You.”

I said: “Look at this city and this country and this state.

They put bad men in office and they call rich rascals great;

Vice, crime, are restricted; they don’t give the poor their due!”

Again that small voice whispered: but “‘They” means “ You.”

—The Rev. C. K. Zahniser.

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My dear Sunshiners:—You don’t report much going on in the Sunshine way. Some of you know ever so much that needs doing, and know ever so many people who might do ever so much, but you say; “They won’t. unite with me!”

“ Yes,

Makes lighter, whiter, better

flayored bread

—produces more loaves

to barrel.

PURITY FLOUR

Read the little verses above and see if “they” means “you.” ‘‘They” includes you, anyway. “You” are the only part of “they” that you are at all responsible for, and you have full control of “you.” Suppose you just do what you want them all to do and if they won’t unite with you, why you might try the plan of uniting with them (for there’s lots more of them than there is of you) or go it alone on the right track; but don’t think that proves beyond doubt that all of “them” are on the wrong track.

When you both reach the union station it will be a blessed thought that you all scattered Sunshine along all your various paths, reaching the people that might have been missed if every one had “‘ united’ and gone your way.

To the dear friend who laments the fact that in her neighborhood they care only for their clubs and euchre parties, Sunshine would just suggest that she tell them of a wonderful, progressive game a club is playing for the Sunshine cause. They sell tickets to this party and the proceeds go to help care for the Fresh Air Work or whatever may be of especial cause for that monthly meeting. The

“Very well, John,’’ said his father, “you may be a saint if you choose, but you will find it very hard work.”

“JT don’t mind,” replied John, “I want to be a saint and fight a dragon. I am sure I could kill one!”

“So you shall, my boy.”

“But when can I be one?’ persisted the child. :

“You can begin today,” said his father.

“But where is the dragon?”

“J will tell you when he comes out,”

So the boy ran off contentedly to play with his sister.

In the course of the day some presents came for the two children. John’s was a book and his sister Catherine’s a beauti- ful doll. Now, John was too young to care for a book, but he dearly loved dolls, and when he found that his sister had what he considered a much _ nicer present than his own, he threw himself on the floor in a passion of tears.

His father, who happened to be there, said quietly: ‘“‘Now, John, the dragon is out!” :

The child stopped crying, but said nothing. That evening, however, when he bade his father good-night he whispered

Children in wheat field after hail storm, Hazel Cliff, Sask.

game is every bit as exciting as if played for a prize, even so when each player wants her pet