ao e, " NEW HAZELTON, B. C.: AUGUST 81, 1923. The Political Complexities of Britain Reviewed by Vi isitor The Kev. James Evans, for- amerly of Smithers, now western mmanager of the Dominion Chau- io tauqua, was interviewed by the Ominecea. Herald “concerning his . aa recent visit to England for the ee purpose of bringing David Liovd mGeorge to Canada undem the; mauspices of the Dominion Chau- matauquas. In .a. visit. - “with Sir BJohn Davis he was informed, that: the ex-Premier. had long contem-, Miolated an extended tour of West-' ern Canada, but, of account of heavy public responsibilities he Mhad so far been unable to do so. At the particular time of Mr. Evans’ visit there was a swift, ominous and unlooked-for change | in the political situation of Eng- and, otherwise it was quite poS- sible that Lloyd George would Mahave accepted the contract of- matered him by the Dontinien Chau- tauquas, -Asked concerning the political onditions of the United King- m, Mr. Evans stated that few ople in the West.quite under- stood them. The rea] reason for the rise of the Labor Party nd algo. the Conservative. mas ority in ‘the last election” was Hue to the split in the Liberal banks and the realisation of. many piberals ot the hopeless impos- sibiiity of either the Lloyd mexecorgian or Asquithian groups Meing strong enough te form a Fovernment, Asa consequence, he more conservative - Liberal voted straight Conservative and he extreme Liberal voted Labor. he present Conservative gov- rnment, therefore, does not en- jerly represent the thought and vishes of the majority in Eng- and. It only shows that many erlously-minded Liberals had no hoice but to vote Conservative, ather than to see the extreme aborites in power. When Lloyd eorge was in Edinburgh, de- ivering an electoral address be- ore students of the Edinburgh Mniversity it looked as though he Conservative government was Zon to be displaced. In one reek-end, in supposedly safe onservative constituencies, no ss than three by-elections went ainst the goyernment, and Exloyd George made overtures to msquith for a re-union of the Sagiberal party, claiming it as in- tspensable for the good of the puntry. Asduith, however, re- msed, stating that a union of fe party, so far as he was con- frned, depended upon Lloyd eorpe renouncing his claim to adership. t might be as well to make 3 point clear, that no govern: nt could possibly have suc- Beded any better ‘than the Con- iryative government at. that It was faced: with three ppeless -problems: upon °: whieh’ yl . the feeling of the English people was divided into two equal parts. First: The Rent’ De-control Act. Property owners wanted the government to give them a free -hand with. regard to the renting of property. The ‘majority of the people, who were non-pro- erty holders, wanted: control of rents: until such time as the housing problem was less acute. Second: There was the Turkish situation. When Bonar Law, in his first speech as prime minister, stated with regard to Turkey that if ‘it meant war that we should certainly go to war, the London‘Daily Mail, speaking on behalf of a vast number of people, stated that it was time Bonar Law and the government realized that the English people would not go-to war on behalf of the oil fields in Mesopotamia, proving again that it was fifty-|. | l fifty re the Conservative policy regarding Turkey and Mesopo- tamia. . Third; Thére was the situation in the Ruhr. The French had taken an extreme step and: -had commandeered . the .coal. fields.: 'Sifty par” cent, of tHe ‘people tere that Bonar Law should support the French and fifty per cent, though 1n sympathy with France, realized how hopeless and how to back the French action. - It will be admitted that. even a solve ‘these three problems ina way that would gain for him the good wishes of the majority. In defence of Bonar. Law this must be stated, that in face of fierce public opposition he played the part of a wise statesman by turn- ing aside from the fervors of patriotism, and rigidly pursuing a policy which has since proved to be the only policy in so far as the economic salvation of Europe is concerned. It is an easier thing to back the French and listen to the pleas of unity among the Allies than to follow out a policy which only a few realized would mean an ultimate solution to the vexed question of repara- tions. France has sinee followed out her policy of exacting her pound of flesh and the remark- able ‘thing is that she is today receiving less coal and is put to tremendous expenses in respect to the operation of the coal fields than she did before she occupied the Ruhr. The United States has now the supreme opportiinity to play her part in European affairs,. With her assistance the Bonar Law: policy and that of Premier Baldwin will be. follow- ed out in. Europe, and: both. Ger- |: many and France willbe saved from .the economic : disruption whieh now threatens: them. ace perilous it would befor Britain Lloyd George’could not possibly | ‘Mrs, Barbeau. Came Across: Natural, Well- ‘Stocked Park While trayelling through the country back of Rocher de Boule tnountain prospecting Colin Mun- ro and Charlie Ek discovered a natural park site which they estimate to be at least forty miles square, There is no agricultural land on it, but it is already well stocked with wild game, such as goat, bear, deerandcariboo. Ek says he counted thirty goats in one flock, and they were still coming, They saw a number of bear, a few deer and tracks of cariboo. The country is easy of access and a trail or wagon road could be put in atsmall cost. As for scenery, glaciers, ete., Munro says he has never seen anything to equal it, and he has travelled B.C. from one end to the other. There is one glacier there that would make two or three of the great glacier on the Naas. \ OVERHEARD AROUND i NEW HAZELTON L. Hanson returned to ‘town months at Dome mountain, Miss Betty Bergman left-Mon- day for Duncan. where, she. will resume her high school studies, While in Duncan she will make her home with Rev. and ‘Mrs. Hewitt. ’ Young men.and women should write for our handsone catalogue of Business Courses. Every gra- duate employed todate. Accom- modation doubled for Fall classes, B.C. Commercial & Secretarial School, 709 Georgia St., Vancou- ver, B.C. The School that gets results. Individual courses. Res- idential arrangements made on request. 09 Mrs. C. H. Sawle entertained at bridge Tuesday afternoon, there being five tables. The prizes were won by Mrs. MacKay and Mrs, Sawle was assisted by Mrs. Spooner, Miss Goddard and Miss Spooner. Mrs. Aird left for her home in Pacific on Wednesday morning after visiting for a couple of a with Mrs. Peter Smith. . Starkey, a representative of - F. Duthie, Seattle and Smithers, spent 2 few days here the first of the week. W. 8. Harris was in Cedarvale a couple of days this week and on Wednesday went east to Telk- wa, where he was ‘to join a mining man to visit the copper prospects at Owen Lake. Austin: Goodenough, Inspector for, Hanson Lumber, & Timber ne ms = checking up poles for shipment.” last. week: aftarsapending-severalt; Found Prospect of Easy Access From Kitwanga Colin Munro and Charlie Ek returned to New Hazelton Tues- day morning after a three weeks’ prospecting trip to the head- waters of the Kitseguecla and Copper riners and they brought some fine-looking samples, which they have sent to the assayer. They found the ore in place and uncovered considerable vein mat- ter. As faras they have gone they are well satisfied with the layout. In regard to the country they report that by going in from Kitwanga an excellent grade for a wagon road could be secured and the distanceis notover twelve to fifteen miles, As soon as the returns from the assayer are secured the discoverers will decide upon their future course. Special Flower Services Special flower services will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican chureh, Hazelton, on Sunday, September 2 There will be special music at both services. .|The children will sing special 3) anthems. . Miss C. Goddard and Western End. Will Be Well. Represented A good many from the western end of the district will go to the: Telkwa Barbecue. : Some'will go: Saturday and some on- Sunday and others will leave early “Mon- day morning. -The majority will: travel by ear. The roads are in good shape, the scenery is of the best and there are several excel- lent places for a picnic en route. The Barbecue committee is of- fering the best program they ever attempted and quite the best that has vet been offered in’ Northern B.C. The fun starts. at 10 o’clock in the ‘morning and” there will be something doing. every minute until the small hours of Tuesday. The only break will be between the broncho busting and the dance at mht, | and that time is needed for washing up. Besides the com- mitte’s program there are a num- ber of side: attractions. . Pro- grams for the day haye. heen issued and can be had from the secretary or on the grounds next Monday. *) Miss. I. Smith will sing solos, Everyone. is: cordial] i ‘atte, ete "Tournament Results: - Matches played this week in the Hazelton Tennis Ciub tourna- ment resulted as follows: . Ladies’ . singles, — Miss Grant won from Mrs, McCutcheon, 8-6, Co., was in town on Wednesday : Mixed, doubles.—L. B, YWeinch and Mrs. McCutcheon won from W.A, Wat- tie and Miss L. Wattie, -7—5. Terrace Weather Aug. Max. Min. Precip. Sun., 19, 82... 57 .. .11 Mon.,20. 87 .. 65 Tu., 21... 76... 59 .. Wed.,22. 75 .. 64 .. Thu., 23. 70 .. f@ ..: Fri.,24.. 70... 57 .. Sat., 25. 74... 59 .. Wind . thdr.. cim . fine.. elm 02. -. Shrs .. var .02 ..shr8.. SE 21 ..shra.. SE ..eldy.. SE 02... fair.. 's Mrs. S. H. Senkpiel returned Sunday morning after visiting her brother at Ootsa Lake for a few days. She was accompanied home by her niece, Miss Guess. _ Repairs and alterations to the old Anger building were started Wednesday by T. J. Marshall. ’ Denis Comeau, of Carnaby, has one of the best cucumber beds that has been raised hereabouts. | The whole patch is a mass of| succulent cucumbers of good] shape and size, and Denis is Somewhat at a loss to finda way to dispose of them, ‘Ore is. reported to have been found at the old IX:L. mine, Rossland, so rich that the. rail- ways refuse: to-handle it and it has to be shipped by Butomobile, well guarded. ° . ey Indians Returned ~ Most of the’. Indians. have re ‘Ttarned trond tHe “eanineel lower Skéena; ‘where the a very ves all have the natives are- paving counts, and: others are: repleni ing their supplies. - Several, have’ even bought automobiles.’ , looks like a rood winter for the native. ON Be fat ae ‘atr C.G6.LT. Active” The C.G.LT.. held their annual: meeting on Thursday: evening. Considerable business wag: ‘trans- *.: extended to all-who BO" willingly lent their assistance on: Wednés-. held their tea on Mra. H. Harris’. . lawn. Mrs: Harris was received as anew member. After. adjdst? ing accounts incurred | during camping, the girls decided . td *: purchase. a supply of C.G.1. Te literature and equipment. . “T hey. will bank the remaining $17. Served Tea. For Girls On Wednesday the Girl Guides served afternoon tea to the Six girls who are leaving. the ‘dis- trict to continue their schooling, Roby Anderson, Helen - Grant, Mazel Cox, Ralphena. Wrin Frances: Reid and: Beulali- La- montagne.’ : “The. “tables ' were prettily decorated: and wet out of the Mission House several tit butt owing to heavy, rai ‘Arthur Hankin, of and Cabin, had: ad: acted and a vote of thanks’ was -- dav, Aug. 22; when the’: ng