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@ftf? _.mjal (ifertk anil daiontat latlg INCORPORATING THB ROYAL GAZETTE (Established 1828) and THE BERMUDA COLONIST (Established 1866) Vol. 15—No. 253 HAMILTON. BERMUDA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1930 3d PER COPY—AO'- per annum POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY ENDANGERS LABOUR GOVERNMENT COMPULSORY ARBITRA TION AGAIN URGED —$_ Palestine Policy Evokes Further Protest ■****• Better Outlook for American Industry—Dramatic End to Brazilian Revolt—Canadian Broker Found Guilty—Delegates Gather for Round Table Conference—Shocking Outrages Continue in China—Halifax Harbour Commission Investigation Ordered—Sporting News: Scotland and Ireland Draw—Wagering on Cambridgeshire COMPULSORY ARBITRATION NEWCASTLE, Oct. 24:—The Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson receiving the Freedom of this city today, reviewed the strongly pacific trend of British foreign policy during the past few years. Among other matters referred to, he stressed the Empire's signature to the optional clause in the statute of the Permanent Court pledging the acceptance of the decision of that Court on judiciable disputes. The Government were now discussing with the Dominions the desirability of extending this and accepting a general Act for pacific settlement of all disputes. He declared that if generally accepted it would definitely establish a reign of arbitration instead of a settlement of disputes by force. * * * THE PALESTINE POLICY PRETORIA, Oct. 24:—General Smuts, who was a member of the Imperial War Cabinet at the time of the Balfour declaration of the Palestine PoUcy, has cabled the Prime Minister expressing deep perturbation on the decision regarding Palestine. He declares that the Balfour Declaration represents a debt of honour which must be discharged at all costs. LLOYD GEORGE JOINS IN PROTEST Mr. Lloyd George has joined in the protest o£ the Conservative leaders against the Colonial Offlce statement of policy to Palestine. In his opinion, he says, it was a breach of national faith. The Balfour declaration was a gesture by the AlUes at a critical period during the war to secure Jewish goodwill throughout the world. He hoped the Government would remember this and reconsider the matter. BUSINESS BUCKS UP IN U.S.A. NEW YORK, Oct. 24:—Important developments in the business world is bringing cheering news to American business men and the country's four mUUon unemployed. Perhaps the most significant was the announcement today that Oolonel Wood's approximately four- hundred-mllUon-dollar plan for pubUc works had been approved in about twenty states for November. Stock market prices rose briskly, and James Farrell, president of the U.S. Steel Corporation, predicted that with a Uttle co-operation industry could return "where it belonged" In sixty days. • * • UTTLE CAUSE FOR ALARM IN CANADA OTTAWA, Oct. 24:—De spite the general pubUcity of the somewhat acute unemployment conditions in Canada, the Department of Labours index for employment for the beginning of October shows only a slight seasonal recession. Returns from over 7,000 firms show 1,020,000 persons employed compared to 1,024,000 at the beginning of Septem ber. The decrease during September last year was larger, but it must be taken into consideration that these monthly returns relate practically to all sklUed workers among members of trafle unions and do not account for the large body of unemployed unskilled workers and agriculturalists. * * * THE END OF THE REVOLT RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 24r-A miUtary junta tonight ruled Rio de Janeiro overthrowing President Luis in a coup d'etat accompanied by rioting and some arson. Although announcement was made at 10 o'clock this morning that the President had resigned thus setting off great demonstrations in the principal streets of the capital, it was learned tonight that he had actuaUy signed the decree. He (Continued on Page 18) THE STOICAL SCOTSMAN G3 Loses His Leg but Smokes and Jokes TORONTO, Oct. 24:—"Throw it overboard" was the stoical remark made by 44-year-old Robert Robertson, a Scotsman, when he found that his leg had been severed by a tautened towline of a tug towing a steamer on Lake Ontario. The Captain of the tug had ordered the towline severed when the tug was in danger of capsising, but Robertson was entangled in the line. During the four-hour trip to the hospital here he monchantly smoked and j oked. He wiU probably recover. oo INJURED MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL Sad Sequel to Warwick Explosion Western Fox, one of the men who were seriously injured in the explosion on the railway work at Warwick last Wednesday, died from severe burning and other injuries at 12.15 on Saturday morning, we were informed at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Saturday. The condition of George Tim- many, the other man whose state was a matter for anxiety, remained the same, we were told. The other three men, Austin Timmaney, Joe de Fontes, and Herman Bean, were comfortable. On Saturday, at noon, Mr. H. V. Smith, the Central District Coroner, with a jury, viewed the body of Western Fox, and the inquest was arranged for Wednesday morning at the Oity Hall at 11.30. COLONIAL PARLIAMENT I CAN THE LABOUR GOVERN- i.a m T * 1 MENT SURWE Interesting Ceremony at Council Chamber His Excellency the Aeting Governor, the Hon. E. W. Evans, will open ParUament at noon today when the usual ancient and interesting ceremonies will be observed. Space will be reserved in the Council Chamber for representatives of the Navy and Army and heads of Departments and their wives. The guard of hone rr wUl be furnished by the West Yorkshire Regiment. Visitors usuaUy appreciate this ceremony which is always conducted with dignity and maintains an honourable tradition. oo DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARMERS' MEETINGS Warwick. A farmers' meeting witt be held in th. lorburn Hall, Warwick, on Tues • [, 28th inst., at 8 p.m., and will addressed by members of the Department of Agriculture on growing vegetables for the Canadian market. * * * MEETINGS HELD Hamilton Parish. The meeting held in the Harrington Sound School-room on Friday evening, 24th inst., was fairly weU attended, for the evening was rainy. Mr. E. A. McCallan, Director of Agriculture, spoke on the requirements of the Canadian Market, the kinds of vegetables in most demand, styles of packing, grading, «tc. desired; and informed the meeting of the intention of the Department to pack vegetables at the Station under the Colonial Mark. Mr. W. R. Evans, First Agricultural Assistant, gave information regarding the best varieties to plant, methods of cultivation and particulars about seedlings for distribution from the Station. Dr. H. S. Cunningham, Plant Pathologist, gave a brief history of the experiences of the apple-growers of the Annapolis Valley, N.S., in grading and marketing their crop, which was an object lesson to Bermuda farmers. On request. Dr. Cunningham spoke briefly on tomato growing In Jersey, Channel Island. { A discussion followed the addresses, and the speakers were thanked by Mr. A. W. West. oo THE MIKADO Successful Performance Predicted The cast for the performances of this opera on December 2, 3 and 4 has been completed and promises a very successful result. Tickets for members of the Opera Club are now available and may be obtained from the Royal Gazette offlce. t The issue of tickets to the general pubUc will not take place until the 5th November. Anyone wishing to join the Opera Club can obtain particulars from Mr. H. W. Wheeler. oo ASSOCIATED BOARD OF MUSIC Music for 1931 Examinations Available The music set for the 1931 examinations conducted by the Associated Board of Music has arrived and may be obtained at the office of the Bermuda Press Ltd. , oo INTERNATIONAL SOCCER Disunited Opposition Only Chance There is Uttle doubt that the reassembUng of ParUament on the 28th inst will take place in an atmosphere of poUtical uncertainty, but whether the Government wiil survive is subject to a number of curious and compUcated conditions. * The tariff controversy, raised by the delegates to the Imperial Conference, not only revelas that Labour is opposed to the scheme, but that the opposition is even more divided on the subject. It will then, in all probabUity cause a disruption among the Conservatives rather than serve to bring about the downfaU of the Labourites. The Government, evidently in anticipation of a critical debate, axe credited with the intention of submitting an extensive programme deaUng with domestic legislation. This included the re»- pg'al of the" Trades Disputes Act, Electoral Reform, Unemployment Schemes, revision of pensions and 'dole, ete. Most of these, however, will meet with more opposition in the House of Lords than in the House of Commons. •"The^Palestine PoUcy has proved to be a sensation of the first magnitude, and is probably the only subject on whieh Conservatives and Liberals will join. Since, however, many Labourites are sympathetic to Zionism, it is much more likely that the Government will-*modify its poHey than risk defeat. Defeat can only be brought about by a united front by Conservatives and Liberals, but the latter by no means look forward to ousting the Labour Government and setting up a Conservative Government in its place. Since the Round Table Conference wiU be sitting, it is still less likely that any party wiU risk its failure by defecting the Government at the present moment. Unemployment wiU probably em- barass the Labourites more than any foreign poUcy and it is certain that the opposition will combine sufficiently to obtain important concessions. As has so often happened in the history of ParUament, defeat may be brought about not by the failure of some important poUtical poUcy, but by an incident affecting the sentiment of all classes. The recent circular letter to foreign offices with regard to the placing of wreaths on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier may weU prove such an incident. The King's speech wiU be awaited with great interest, and almost as important will be any amendment to the address by the opposition. oo- Scotland and Wales Draw In the soccer match between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow on Saturday, a hard fought game resulted in a draw, _te scores being one goal each. THIS WORLD OF OURS CANDID ADVICE TO DOMINION DELEGATES J. H. Thomas on Britain's Service At a dinner given to the delegates attending the Imperial Conference, the Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, who said he had twice been to the dentist's chair that week and had already made four after-dinner speeches, referred to the phrase "British Commonwealth of Nations .'' This was not easy to define, he said, and all Dominions had their own peculiar problems. But Britain was entitled to say "Now that you are grown up you claim all the status and prerogatives of manhood. Don't forget that there are forty-five milUons in this old island who for years have fought your battles, maintained and improved your position and preserved your rights." Sir Ernest in a recent article in an EngUsh paper protests against the way'we are economically and politically borrowing money to make ourselves more comfortable, while leaving it to our descendents to foot the bills! * » » Instead of leaving fortunes to the next generation we are leaving debts As an illustration he says Westminister Abbey was paid for at the time it was built and left free for our use and enjoyment. Today on the other side of the Thames has arisen the London County Council Palace built on borrowed money future generations will have to refund. * * * This raises curious speculations as to the actuaUties of the case? Apart from the little matter of interest on the loan would it not be as weU if the loaners as a body had "done the handsome" Uke the old monks and given the I.C.C. the needed amount, subject to gratitude by way of interest payments ? * * * If anything is certain in this financial world of ours it is surely this that, as a corporate body the bond holders of today wiU never see their money back! If the public loans of this world were suddenly and miraculously paid back the economic upset would be so incalculatingly disastrous that can- bages might be seUing at £1 a piece * * * To such whimsicattties has modern High Fia nance brought us! Meanwhile as the old monkish buUders left us Westminister Abbey free gratis, yet so long as the L.O.O. pays its interest, have we, not pace Sir Ernest Benn, "loaded" our heirs not with debt, but rather endowed them with a pecuUarly stable investment. aaa Sme one has pointed out the singular omen that just as Railways are celebrating their centenary with considerable jubUation, leading EngUsh RaUway Companies are closing down hundreds of stations and throwing their "side" passengers upon the overworked roads. * * * One wond.is if George Stephenson, in addition to confessing that it might be "vara" awkward for the coo," when asked before the Parliamentary Committee as to what would happen to the animal in case ut met a raUway train, had casually added, "and we'll meebes kiU and injure two hundred thoo- sand folks every year!" Would not that Committee have roared at him, "Away with your murderous devices!" * # * Yet that is exactly what is happening today on England's roads now raUway speeds are aUowed upon the MeanwhUe no reaUy effective measures are taken to moderate the massacre. * * * Mr. Hugh Walpole at the British Library Association's Conference said that now "everybody wrote novels and everybody was able to do it." * * * In Uterature then it seems as if we are likely to realise that thrilling dream of romantic economists, the making of a living be each taking in the other's washing! * * * We shall att do our gossips upon our neighbours' pecuUarities and affairs in print, instead of behind our fingers, with the advantage that you can get the possip and Usten to the wireless at the same time. * * * Besides these advantages in saving breath and time, "best sellers" usually have a chapter or two difficult to retail in conversation if grandmother is present! N.B. You can always find them because for some mysterious reason in a weU thumbled copy the book faUs open there. I once read a very," best seller" But my Grandam! I never dared teU her The whole of the tale Of maid and of male. She'd have said, "You're a nasty young feUer." H.W. THEY SAY That the Brazilian revolution is over. * a a That this doesn't mean that there wont be another. » * * That the chief difficulty now is rewarding friends ahd bespoiling enemies. * * * That it looks as though the Labour Government was tired of office. * * * That there aren't many poUcies left for them to reverse. * » » Th&t if reversals of poUcies won't do the trick, suggestion concerning the Cenotaph will. * a a That there may be one or two ideal problems to settle soon. * * . That they may not be referred ta In the speech today. * * * That one wonders what would happen If a Governor's speech reei'.y dealt strongly with important reforms. * * * That sometime ago a Governor did refer to H.C.L. * * * That the House promised dutifuUy to consider the matter. * * * That that was the last of the subject. * * * * That if anyone reaUy wanted to go in for interesting research work, he should study the number of subjects referred to sub-committees and then never further heard of. * * * That he might find something about transient traders. * * * That this is a subject everyone ia considering except those responsible for legislation. * * # That perhaps this isn't their fault. * * * That a lot of people talk of transient traders when their real fear is permanent traders. * * * That the exhibition Is going to be interesting. * * * That the display wiU surprise a lot of people. * * * That the basebaU fans say the game Is going to oust cricket. * * * That it has many advantages over the staid national game. * * * That the whole field, players and spectators, can join in the legi- mate practice of booing the umpire. * * * That they can also join in demonstration against players. aaa That on a reaUy good day they can join in a real fight. * * * That brighter and better sport is therefore assured. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. KeUey Graham of New York, arrived Oct. 24 on the Veendam and are staying at Pomander Gate. Mr. KeUy Graham is President of the First National Bank of Jersey Oity. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, of Newport, Rhode Island, arrived on the Veendam Oct. 34, and are staying at Pomander Gate * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Zuill are giving a reception at their home, "Buena Vista," East Broadway, on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, from four to six. A large number of friends of the recently married- couple are expected to meet them on this occasion. -00- FORTHCOMING VISIT OF A WELL-KNOWN TENOR SINGER Arrangements have been made with Mr. Terry Home, a Canadian singer who is well known in New York musical circles, to visit Bermuda at the end of November. Mr. Home will take the tenor role in the opera "The Mikado" and will give a vocal recital during his visit. He will also be open for engagements at afternoon or evening recitals at private houses. Radio Show. 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FullText | @ftf? _.mjal (ifertk anil daiontat latlg INCORPORATING THB ROYAL GAZETTE (Established 1828) and THE BERMUDA COLONIST (Established 1866) Vol. 15—No. 253 HAMILTON. BERMUDA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1930 3d PER COPY—AO'- per annum POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY ENDANGERS LABOUR GOVERNMENT COMPULSORY ARBITRA TION AGAIN URGED —$_ Palestine Policy Evokes Further Protest ■****• Better Outlook for American Industry—Dramatic End to Brazilian Revolt—Canadian Broker Found Guilty—Delegates Gather for Round Table Conference—Shocking Outrages Continue in China—Halifax Harbour Commission Investigation Ordered—Sporting News: Scotland and Ireland Draw—Wagering on Cambridgeshire COMPULSORY ARBITRATION NEWCASTLE, Oct. 24:—The Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson receiving the Freedom of this city today, reviewed the strongly pacific trend of British foreign policy during the past few years. Among other matters referred to, he stressed the Empire's signature to the optional clause in the statute of the Permanent Court pledging the acceptance of the decision of that Court on judiciable disputes. The Government were now discussing with the Dominions the desirability of extending this and accepting a general Act for pacific settlement of all disputes. He declared that if generally accepted it would definitely establish a reign of arbitration instead of a settlement of disputes by force. * * * THE PALESTINE POLICY PRETORIA, Oct. 24:—General Smuts, who was a member of the Imperial War Cabinet at the time of the Balfour declaration of the Palestine PoUcy, has cabled the Prime Minister expressing deep perturbation on the decision regarding Palestine. He declares that the Balfour Declaration represents a debt of honour which must be discharged at all costs. LLOYD GEORGE JOINS IN PROTEST Mr. Lloyd George has joined in the protest o£ the Conservative leaders against the Colonial Offlce statement of policy to Palestine. In his opinion, he says, it was a breach of national faith. The Balfour declaration was a gesture by the AlUes at a critical period during the war to secure Jewish goodwill throughout the world. He hoped the Government would remember this and reconsider the matter. BUSINESS BUCKS UP IN U.S.A. NEW YORK, Oct. 24:—Important developments in the business world is bringing cheering news to American business men and the country's four mUUon unemployed. Perhaps the most significant was the announcement today that Oolonel Wood's approximately four- hundred-mllUon-dollar plan for pubUc works had been approved in about twenty states for November. Stock market prices rose briskly, and James Farrell, president of the U.S. Steel Corporation, predicted that with a Uttle co-operation industry could return "where it belonged" In sixty days. • * • UTTLE CAUSE FOR ALARM IN CANADA OTTAWA, Oct. 24:—De spite the general pubUcity of the somewhat acute unemployment conditions in Canada, the Department of Labours index for employment for the beginning of October shows only a slight seasonal recession. Returns from over 7,000 firms show 1,020,000 persons employed compared to 1,024,000 at the beginning of Septem ber. The decrease during September last year was larger, but it must be taken into consideration that these monthly returns relate practically to all sklUed workers among members of trafle unions and do not account for the large body of unemployed unskilled workers and agriculturalists. * * * THE END OF THE REVOLT RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 24r-A miUtary junta tonight ruled Rio de Janeiro overthrowing President Luis in a coup d'etat accompanied by rioting and some arson. Although announcement was made at 10 o'clock this morning that the President had resigned thus setting off great demonstrations in the principal streets of the capital, it was learned tonight that he had actuaUy signed the decree. He (Continued on Page 18) THE STOICAL SCOTSMAN G3 Loses His Leg but Smokes and Jokes TORONTO, Oct. 24:—"Throw it overboard" was the stoical remark made by 44-year-old Robert Robertson, a Scotsman, when he found that his leg had been severed by a tautened towline of a tug towing a steamer on Lake Ontario. The Captain of the tug had ordered the towline severed when the tug was in danger of capsising, but Robertson was entangled in the line. During the four-hour trip to the hospital here he monchantly smoked and j oked. He wiU probably recover. oo INJURED MAN DIES IN HOSPITAL Sad Sequel to Warwick Explosion Western Fox, one of the men who were seriously injured in the explosion on the railway work at Warwick last Wednesday, died from severe burning and other injuries at 12.15 on Saturday morning, we were informed at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Saturday. The condition of George Tim- many, the other man whose state was a matter for anxiety, remained the same, we were told. The other three men, Austin Timmaney, Joe de Fontes, and Herman Bean, were comfortable. On Saturday, at noon, Mr. H. V. Smith, the Central District Coroner, with a jury, viewed the body of Western Fox, and the inquest was arranged for Wednesday morning at the Oity Hall at 11.30. COLONIAL PARLIAMENT I CAN THE LABOUR GOVERN- i.a m T * 1 MENT SURWE Interesting Ceremony at Council Chamber His Excellency the Aeting Governor, the Hon. E. W. Evans, will open ParUament at noon today when the usual ancient and interesting ceremonies will be observed. Space will be reserved in the Council Chamber for representatives of the Navy and Army and heads of Departments and their wives. The guard of hone rr wUl be furnished by the West Yorkshire Regiment. Visitors usuaUy appreciate this ceremony which is always conducted with dignity and maintains an honourable tradition. oo DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARMERS' MEETINGS Warwick. A farmers' meeting witt be held in th. lorburn Hall, Warwick, on Tues • [, 28th inst., at 8 p.m., and will addressed by members of the Department of Agriculture on growing vegetables for the Canadian market. * * * MEETINGS HELD Hamilton Parish. The meeting held in the Harrington Sound School-room on Friday evening, 24th inst., was fairly weU attended, for the evening was rainy. Mr. E. A. McCallan, Director of Agriculture, spoke on the requirements of the Canadian Market, the kinds of vegetables in most demand, styles of packing, grading, «tc. desired; and informed the meeting of the intention of the Department to pack vegetables at the Station under the Colonial Mark. Mr. W. R. Evans, First Agricultural Assistant, gave information regarding the best varieties to plant, methods of cultivation and particulars about seedlings for distribution from the Station. Dr. H. S. Cunningham, Plant Pathologist, gave a brief history of the experiences of the apple-growers of the Annapolis Valley, N.S., in grading and marketing their crop, which was an object lesson to Bermuda farmers. On request. Dr. Cunningham spoke briefly on tomato growing In Jersey, Channel Island. { A discussion followed the addresses, and the speakers were thanked by Mr. A. W. West. oo THE MIKADO Successful Performance Predicted The cast for the performances of this opera on December 2, 3 and 4 has been completed and promises a very successful result. Tickets for members of the Opera Club are now available and may be obtained from the Royal Gazette offlce. t The issue of tickets to the general pubUc will not take place until the 5th November. Anyone wishing to join the Opera Club can obtain particulars from Mr. H. W. Wheeler. oo ASSOCIATED BOARD OF MUSIC Music for 1931 Examinations Available The music set for the 1931 examinations conducted by the Associated Board of Music has arrived and may be obtained at the office of the Bermuda Press Ltd. , oo INTERNATIONAL SOCCER Disunited Opposition Only Chance There is Uttle doubt that the reassembUng of ParUament on the 28th inst will take place in an atmosphere of poUtical uncertainty, but whether the Government wiil survive is subject to a number of curious and compUcated conditions. * The tariff controversy, raised by the delegates to the Imperial Conference, not only revelas that Labour is opposed to the scheme, but that the opposition is even more divided on the subject. It will then, in all probabUity cause a disruption among the Conservatives rather than serve to bring about the downfaU of the Labourites. The Government, evidently in anticipation of a critical debate, axe credited with the intention of submitting an extensive programme deaUng with domestic legislation. This included the re»- pg'al of the" Trades Disputes Act, Electoral Reform, Unemployment Schemes, revision of pensions and 'dole, ete. Most of these, however, will meet with more opposition in the House of Lords than in the House of Commons. •"The^Palestine PoUcy has proved to be a sensation of the first magnitude, and is probably the only subject on whieh Conservatives and Liberals will join. Since, however, many Labourites are sympathetic to Zionism, it is much more likely that the Government will-*modify its poHey than risk defeat. Defeat can only be brought about by a united front by Conservatives and Liberals, but the latter by no means look forward to ousting the Labour Government and setting up a Conservative Government in its place. Since the Round Table Conference wiU be sitting, it is still less likely that any party wiU risk its failure by defecting the Government at the present moment. Unemployment wiU probably em- barass the Labourites more than any foreign poUcy and it is certain that the opposition will combine sufficiently to obtain important concessions. As has so often happened in the history of ParUament, defeat may be brought about not by the failure of some important poUtical poUcy, but by an incident affecting the sentiment of all classes. The recent circular letter to foreign offices with regard to the placing of wreaths on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier may weU prove such an incident. The King's speech wiU be awaited with great interest, and almost as important will be any amendment to the address by the opposition. oo- Scotland and Wales Draw In the soccer match between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow on Saturday, a hard fought game resulted in a draw, _te scores being one goal each. THIS WORLD OF OURS CANDID ADVICE TO DOMINION DELEGATES J. H. Thomas on Britain's Service At a dinner given to the delegates attending the Imperial Conference, the Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas, who said he had twice been to the dentist's chair that week and had already made four after-dinner speeches, referred to the phrase "British Commonwealth of Nations .'' This was not easy to define, he said, and all Dominions had their own peculiar problems. But Britain was entitled to say "Now that you are grown up you claim all the status and prerogatives of manhood. Don't forget that there are forty-five milUons in this old island who for years have fought your battles, maintained and improved your position and preserved your rights." Sir Ernest in a recent article in an EngUsh paper protests against the way'we are economically and politically borrowing money to make ourselves more comfortable, while leaving it to our descendents to foot the bills! * » » Instead of leaving fortunes to the next generation we are leaving debts As an illustration he says Westminister Abbey was paid for at the time it was built and left free for our use and enjoyment. Today on the other side of the Thames has arisen the London County Council Palace built on borrowed money future generations will have to refund. * * * This raises curious speculations as to the actuaUties of the case? Apart from the little matter of interest on the loan would it not be as weU if the loaners as a body had "done the handsome" Uke the old monks and given the I.C.C. the needed amount, subject to gratitude by way of interest payments ? * * * If anything is certain in this financial world of ours it is surely this that, as a corporate body the bond holders of today wiU never see their money back! If the public loans of this world were suddenly and miraculously paid back the economic upset would be so incalculatingly disastrous that can- bages might be seUing at £1 a piece * * * To such whimsicattties has modern High Fia nance brought us! Meanwhile as the old monkish buUders left us Westminister Abbey free gratis, yet so long as the L.O.O. pays its interest, have we, not pace Sir Ernest Benn, "loaded" our heirs not with debt, but rather endowed them with a pecuUarly stable investment. aaa Sme one has pointed out the singular omen that just as Railways are celebrating their centenary with considerable jubUation, leading EngUsh RaUway Companies are closing down hundreds of stations and throwing their "side" passengers upon the overworked roads. * * * One wond.is if George Stephenson, in addition to confessing that it might be "vara" awkward for the coo," when asked before the Parliamentary Committee as to what would happen to the animal in case ut met a raUway train, had casually added, "and we'll meebes kiU and injure two hundred thoo- sand folks every year!" Would not that Committee have roared at him, "Away with your murderous devices!" * # * Yet that is exactly what is happening today on England's roads now raUway speeds are aUowed upon the MeanwhUe no reaUy effective measures are taken to moderate the massacre. * * * Mr. Hugh Walpole at the British Library Association's Conference said that now "everybody wrote novels and everybody was able to do it." * * * In Uterature then it seems as if we are likely to realise that thrilling dream of romantic economists, the making of a living be each taking in the other's washing! * * * We shall att do our gossips upon our neighbours' pecuUarities and affairs in print, instead of behind our fingers, with the advantage that you can get the possip and Usten to the wireless at the same time. * * * Besides these advantages in saving breath and time, "best sellers" usually have a chapter or two difficult to retail in conversation if grandmother is present! N.B. You can always find them because for some mysterious reason in a weU thumbled copy the book faUs open there. I once read a very," best seller" But my Grandam! I never dared teU her The whole of the tale Of maid and of male. She'd have said, "You're a nasty young feUer." H.W. THEY SAY That the Brazilian revolution is over. * a a That this doesn't mean that there wont be another. » * * That the chief difficulty now is rewarding friends ahd bespoiling enemies. * * * That it looks as though the Labour Government was tired of office. * * * That there aren't many poUcies left for them to reverse. * » » Th&t if reversals of poUcies won't do the trick, suggestion concerning the Cenotaph will. * a a That there may be one or two ideal problems to settle soon. * * . That they may not be referred ta In the speech today. * * * That one wonders what would happen If a Governor's speech reei'.y dealt strongly with important reforms. * * * That sometime ago a Governor did refer to H.C.L. * * * That the House promised dutifuUy to consider the matter. * * * That that was the last of the subject. * * * * That if anyone reaUy wanted to go in for interesting research work, he should study the number of subjects referred to sub-committees and then never further heard of. * * * That he might find something about transient traders. * * * That this is a subject everyone ia considering except those responsible for legislation. * * # That perhaps this isn't their fault. * * * That a lot of people talk of transient traders when their real fear is permanent traders. * * * That the exhibition Is going to be interesting. * * * That the display wiU surprise a lot of people. * * * That the basebaU fans say the game Is going to oust cricket. * * * That it has many advantages over the staid national game. * * * That the whole field, players and spectators, can join in the legi- mate practice of booing the umpire. * * * That they can also join in demonstration against players. aaa That on a reaUy good day they can join in a real fight. * * * That brighter and better sport is therefore assured. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. KeUey Graham of New York, arrived Oct. 24 on the Veendam and are staying at Pomander Gate. Mr. KeUy Graham is President of the First National Bank of Jersey Oity. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, of Newport, Rhode Island, arrived on the Veendam Oct. 34, and are staying at Pomander Gate * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Zuill are giving a reception at their home, "Buena Vista," East Broadway, on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, from four to six. A large number of friends of the recently married- couple are expected to meet them on this occasion. -00- FORTHCOMING VISIT OF A WELL-KNOWN TENOR SINGER Arrangements have been made with Mr. Terry Home, a Canadian singer who is well known in New York musical circles, to visit Bermuda at the end of November. Mr. Home will take the tenor role in the opera "The Mikado" and will give a vocal recital during his visit. He will also be open for engagements at afternoon or evening recitals at private houses. Radio Show. 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