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Back in 1864, the delegates from Upper and Lower Canada spent days getting to Charlottetown for the his- toric sessions. In 1-939 it required only a few hours for members of the King administration to wing their way from Ottawa to the capital of the Island Province. The Fathers of Confederation would have been amazed if any- one had told them that in 75 years men would make the journey by air in a few hours. A group of Canadian cabinet ministers flew to Char- Iott town, Prince Edward Island, for the 75th anniversary of t e meetings of the Fathers of Confederation. This wallflower situation of ours will. of course, not continue indefinitely; for, despite our bad blunders in mak- ing a country, we have not been able to destroy the land although some of the top soil has blown away. The land still measures 3,475 miles from Halifax to Vancouverâ€" 3,475 miles of opportunities for perhaps as many thou- sands of years into the far and shining future. We have experienced lean periods before (there was a particularly bad one in the 1890’s) and we shall experience lean per- iods in the future; but the promise of those 3,475 miles is not to be denied. Others will see these opportunities if we do not. And when they come knocking at our door it would be well to let some of them in. Certainly while we have debated among ourselves the pros and cons of letting Europeans make their homes here, the numbers of those seeking admission have fallen away. One of the reasons is that Canada has not appeared since 1930 to be a very promising place to make a living; and, besides, employment (by whatever means) has increased in much of Europe, and social security is greater there than here. In spite of the crowded conditions in Europe, and in spite of bombing planes there, the only people who have come to our gates in half a dozen years and pounded vigorously to get inside are some refugees with no place else to go. One of the interesting facets of the controversy over refugee immigration is that for the first time in half a dozen or more years some people really wish to come here. When jobs became scarce, we passed an Order in Council on August 14, 1930, barring all except Britishers and US. nationals unless they were wives or unmarried minors join- ing their family heads in Canada, or agriculturists with sufficient money to begin farming. We soon noted with grim satisfaction that those of us who still had jobs might feel a bit safer because immigration dropped from 165,000 in 1929 to 27,000 in 1931. It continued to drop until it reached eleven thousand in 1935, which was the lowest in the history of the Dominion, as the previous low was 1866. But when only four hundred more came in 1936, some Canadians began to wonder whether anything different would happen if we took down the bars. Canada’s premier is much too dependable to be a col- orful, picturesque character, erratic and eccentric and un- controlled by great principles. Rather, he is the sure and reliable pilot that the public likes to have in command dur- ing a storm. When the world was going mad with econ- omic nationalism he set an example by a moderate lower- ing of tariff walls which improved trade relations with many countries. His face always is set resolutely against racial, religious and international strife. His influence has tended to foster national unity and goodwill between na- tions.” -The great Laurier carried 0n as premier in a single continuous ministry for 15 years. Macdonald formed two ministries that governed for 19 years. Borden was premier on two occasions for a total of nine years. Mackenzie King, alone of the four, formed three ministries. with a total record or activity, still uncompleted, of 13 years. There is nothing flamboyant and little that is dramatic about Mackenzie King. He owes his success to his per- fectly balanced personality and the sameness and the safe- ness of his policies. He does not rush from one extreme to another, as some of his critics do, nor does he humiliate his admirers by the rashness and folly of his utterances. When he speaks he speaks for Canada as a whole, for every province of Canada and for every legitimate interest. This integration of Canadian interests in his personality keeps him from extreme measures though it maV check the vigor and progressiveness of his policies. He cannot be stampeded by selfish and local influence nor hurried into moves that tend to prejudice amicable international rela- tions. Mackenzie King has the unique distinction of being- the only Canadian statesman who was ‘hailed in his youth as a coming premier of Canada. He was trained for pub- lic life. He was deputy minister of labor at 26 years of age, elected to the Commons at 34 years, chosen as min- ister of labor at 35 years, appointed leader of the Liberal party at 45 years and made prime minister at 47 years. Today, after holding the Liberal leadership for 20 years. he stands with his prestige at its peak and with an unblem- ished personal record, a credit to the public life of the Dominion. “Many years have passed since the Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King first became recognized as one of the great political figures in the history of Canada. Ordinary partisan prejudice against him almost has disappeared. He is regarded today by men of nearly every shade of politi- cal opinion as a man who in his high position as premier maintains the dignity of Canada and the highest traditions of the British parliamentary system. It was without question the greatest political event of its kind ever held in Canada and was a marked tribute to the man who since 1919 has guided the affairs of the Liberal Party. Commenting on Mr. King’s great abilities the Toronto Star said recently: PRIME MINISTER HONORED Canadians from coast to coast joined Tuesday even- ing in honoring Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada on the occasion of his twentieth anni- versary as leader of the Liberal party. North York figured prominently in the event as CO]. W. P. Mulock member for this riding was chairman of the Ontario committee in charge of arrangements and the prime minister made sev- eral references to this historic constituency which he for a time represented. CANADA: AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RIGHMOND HILL J. Eachern Smith, Manager Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States Covering Canada's Best Suburban District PAGE TWO Rates on Application. TELEPHONI‘Z 9 THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. 3,475 MILES OF OPPORTUNITIES “THE LIBERAL” Established 1878 Heard recently at an entrance gate: “Does it cest anything to go through the tryhard and microâ€" a spectacular Guard Mount to the music of their regimental band. The ceremony replaced the regular re- treat drill performed usually by fihe troops stationed in Camp George Washington where the soldiers, sail- ors and marines used in military re- views on important occasions are quartered. The Amusement World is said to be tremlbling on the brink of some- thing or other. Two of the moist publicized shows are rumored reli- aibly to have folded and to b: now operated by the Fair Commission in an effort to keep them going. They are the Children’s World and the Cuban Village. Two or three others, incluJb‘ing the famed Amazon Village and the Crystal Lassies, have dis- appeared from the Midway, at least temporarily. On the other I hand, Wild West and Rodeo, the Hot Mikâ€" ado, Aquacade, Time and Space, N. T.G. Congress of Beauty and some others are playing to capacity houses at almost every performance. It isn’t a case of nobody to see the shows, it’s a case of the visitors to the World of Tomorrow demanding high class entertainmentâ€"and gett- ing it. The 369th United States Infantry, popularly known as the Famous 15th took over the martial ceremonies in the Court of Peace recently and did Robert M. Firth, CommissiOner- General for New Zealand Participa- tion in the World’s Fair was hon- ored by native New Zealanders now living in New york for his untirin-g‘ labor which was so largely respons- iJEle for the handsome New Zealand exhibit in the Colonial Pavilion. A bronze plaque, approximately 18 inches in diameter and \bearing the Fern Leaf of New Zealand was pre- sented Mr. Firth. Funds far the presentation were raised by a su - scription among the entire colony of New Zealanders living in New York. In addition to his position as Com- missioner-General for the Fair, Mr. Firth is Commissioner for Trade and Tourism in Toronto. now?’L We calmed her and‘ explain- ed tJhat the cabins were merely for tourists and‘ were modern, comfort- albly furnished roadside homes in which the weary wanderer might lie down and sleép for .a very moder- ate price. But she was still chat- tering to ‘her friends about redskin massacres when she went 'away. What’s the use! ins,” she squealed. “Do they still live in log cabins ? Tell me, are there any Indian wars going on A lady recently asked- us about hotel accommodation and food in New Brunswick. “The food is the best and low in price,” we told her. “And‘ you’ll find the 'best of cabins, hotels and...” We got no further. “Cab- ins,” she squealed. “Do they still Ballantyne Inn was the scene of one of the most gala events of the current World’s Fair social season, when the American Express Guides, those who were left after the recent ‘dropping-attendance purge’â€"â€"threw a dance. One of the unusual feaâ€" tures of the event was the date lour- eau which was set up during the week prior to the big ’occasion. The Push-Chair Boys probably see and talk to as many beautiful damisels in the run of a day as the most deâ€" bonair rake or freshost freshman on the grounds. But like the Guides, the Fair’s professional marathoners are not permitted to make dates with their customers. Result was flhat many of the lads found them- selves seeking frantically for a tem- porary one-and-only. The date bureau solved! the problem. A staff of guides canvassed' the exhilbit booths for pulehritudinous frailities. Names and- descriptions were taken. The Guides then checked: in their re. quirements, the list of ladies wish- ing to attend1 Was scanned, and suit. able matches were made. Over 1600 attended the dance in the Three- R'ing Ballroom. peted for the highest honors for the men of the dipping blades on Foun- tain Lake recently, at the big meet held by Fair authorities. Eighteen events were run off, the finals beâ€" ginning about mid-afternoon after the morning eliminations. A num- ber of the world’s most famous canoeists took part in the tournaâ€" ment, including William Gahler and Ernest Riedel, United States tandem double blade champions of the Pen- dleton Canoe Club, New York, the Yonkers Canoe Club who held the club championship and had two 1936 Olympians on their crew, and oth- ers. Throngs packed around Foun- 3tain Lake for the exciting contests. antic aventgen three St 2001M THE WORLD’S FAIR THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO ioe clubs, represent Iscope ivisions of the Unit. 1 were Middle Division, Atâ€" _sw :el'n Divisionsâ€"com I)qu By Byron M -com r the I‘oun- After referring to the various forms of cancer, the writer summar- “The most important thing for the public to know is that cancer is not a painful disease in its early stages and many individuals do not seek advice for this reason”. “The chief objection to cancer edu- cation is the danger of making peo- ple unduly apprehensive, but this must be risked. “It can be truthfully said that if cancer is recognized early, it can be cured in the majority of cases. The fact still remains, however, that in our large ,hOspitals people are com~ ing in for the first time with the disease in an advanced stage. This is partly due to lack of knewledge, and! often the patient has deliberate- 1y concealed the condition from his immediate family and friends. Throughout the world, committees for the control of cancer are being organized, but it is felt that if the work is to be of real value, there must be the co-operation of the man on the street. “There are thousands of people," says Dr. Wookey “alive and well today who have; been cured of can- cer. They do not advertise the fact that they have had the disease, and the general public thinks only of the tragic cases that have come under their immediate notice. In conse- quence, a very pessimistic Outlook is held and the fear and dread of the Ldisease is in the mind‘ of mast peo- ple‘. agement in an authoritative state- ment in the Summer number of “Health”. In this Health League journal, Dr. Harold Wookey declares that the great advances in surgery, radium and x-ray have changed the cancer outlook. Desk rover Whaler nlited‘ States Fisher k: "Can you ve of Whales it?" 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