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Y’m“.. of his entire cabinet to kmporor Chartes, according to a dispatch from Vienna. New York,. Feb, 7. Cunard Jliner, Anrania, 12400 tons, bound for the United States, has heen torpedoed within the tast 48 hours. The Aurania, although badly tlmnp:ml. wias not sunk, and is believed to he making her ay back to port. GUNARD LINER, AU RANIA, BOUND FOR : UNITED STATES, HIT BY TORPEDO; | LINER EXPEGTED T0 MAKE HER PORT Washington, Feb. 7.â€"British convoys near to the torpedoed ship, Tuscania, elosed in quickly and did heroic work as the comparatively small number of losses show. Such reports as were at hand toâ€"day gave no details of how the transport, supposedly heavily convoyed, fell on the submarine, but it was reâ€" |'n‘ed as more probable that the ship stumbled on the submarine rather than that disaster was the first shot in the much advertised German offensive against the line of American troops and supplies. London, Feb. 7.â€"The Tuscania which was torpedoed Tu'elday remained afloat for two hours after being hit. The condition of some of the survivors of Tuscania was pitiable. Many had cast aside all their clothes and had been swimming about for two hours before being rescued. London, Feb. 7.â€"The Admiralty reports this morning the loss of United States soldiers in the sinking of the Tuscania to about 210, the rescued includâ€" ing 76 military officers and 1935 men. Several officers and men of the crew were lost. <â€" "SBome way should be found, . and ene way of averting the necesasity of taking votes should be to extend the life of the Legislature for one year or wore. In making that statement, 1 hope and trust that the war will be ovâ€" er within the next few months and if it was over within that time an elec tion might take place in a year, or probably a few months after. Until After the War ‘"During the continuance of the war it is not desirable that the _ minds of the people who are working fo= th> good of the soldiers at the front should be taken away {from the fine work in which they are engaged. If an election were held our time wou‘t be taken up with it, and everything would be placed in a turmoil. We woul also require to secure a new voters‘ list ? LOSS OF UNITED STATES SOLDIERS ON TUSCANIA ONLY 219 ADMIRALTY REPORTS: LINER FLOATS TWO Hours _ PRUCE DECLARED IN P ARTY "If an election is to be held in the néar future it would not he complete without the votes of the soldiers," sald Mr. Proudfoot. "In fact," he adâ€" ded, "It would be most unfair not to make provision for taking the votes of the gallant ment now fighting the Em pire‘s foes. There were many spolled ballots in the recent voting at the front in the federal election, and q reâ€" petition of this should be avoide;) in the event of a provincial election be ing held. Hartley Dewart (Southwest Toronto), who followed the premier, said he was glad Sir William had accepted the offer of the Opposition leader, but he regretted the prime minister had not gone further and ugreed to call to the eouncils of the province the Opposition leader und other Liberal members of the House. ‘.? Mr. Proudfoot‘s Offer. 1 What 1 had in mind at first was an _ ‘The premier made the statement that the Government‘s program for the session was not extensive, and that the budget would probably be brought down on Tuesday next. Applause Greets Acceptance. Amid loud applause from both sides of the House, Premier Hearst some hours later announced that be had decided to accept the offer of the Opposiâ€" tion leader "in order that the minds of the people should not be diverted from the one great ‘object before us, and to prévent the introduction of any dividâ€" Ing and disturbing elements among our men and women, many of whose ‘hearts are breaking for loved ones that will never return." The premier added that several vacant seats caused by death would have to be filled, but there must be no party byâ€"elections. He also made it clear that the offer of the Liberal leader was made on the distinct understanding that the act extending the life of the Legislature would be construed the same &8 & fresh mandate from the electors, so that the Government would fee) iree to enact any legislation that might be considered in the interests of the province no matter how radical and farâ€"reaching it might be. "‘»‘ 4oot, Accepted by Bir William Hearst in Eloquent * _ Addressâ€" Life of Legislature Will Be Extended. feat of the empire‘s foes Mr. Prondfoot, in broaching the subject, said that a warâ€"time election would place everything in a turmoil, and he earnestly opposed party strife when the efforts of the people should be directed towards assisting in the deâ€" Parliament Buildiags, Toronto, Feb. 7.â€"Ontario‘s ParKiament decided to dmy that there shall be no general election in the province until after the war ano until the Canadian soldiers have returned to their homes. The offer of an extension of the life of the Legislature was made by William Proudfoot, KA4, Libera) leader, in a notable speech this afternoonâ€"his maiden speech in the House since assuming the leadership of the Oppositionâ€"and acceptâ€" ance was announced in eloquent language by Sir William Hearst after dinner in the evening. ~ w Amsterdam, Feb. 8. â€"Or. Von Seydier, Austrian Premier, has tendered the NO ELECTION FOR THE OTARI LEGIGLATURE UNTIL AFTER THE WAR ‘ ANNOUNGED BY PREMIER HEARST of the New Liberal Leader, Mr. Wm. STEAMER FLOATS FOR TWwO HoURS. BRITISH CoONYOYS save many POLITICS UNTIL CRISIS IS OVER ,Whul 1 had in mind at first was an extension of the life of the Loegisia ture for one year, but on thinking the matter over I have come to thr con:â€" clusion that the extension sho«ald . be until a reasonable time after the close of the war. We might very well exâ€" tend the term until after the war, but that might not be sufficient, beâ€" ‘(-nuse all the soldiers will probably not llw home by that time, and the elecâ€" tion should not take place until the soldiers get back to their bome in this country," _ The Opposition â€" leader â€" spoke â€" at length of the patronage system, u&’ :\'igurnusl,\' advocated its abolition. He also urged the adovt‘ion of progresâ€" sive measures for the developmert of New Ontario the sppointment "of a practical farmer to the position _ of minister of agrieulture, ard â€" che esâ€" tablishment of a department of labor tor the province whose . chief would have the rank â€"of a cabin t miaister.‘ Mr. Proudfoot also referred to the fact that jails of the province are practically empty at the present time, he thought one jail for vvfi}y three or four counties would be sufficient, and the remainder could he remodeled and used â€" as homes for the eare of the feebleâ€"minded or for some other purâ€" pose. Close Up Some Jails. Main St. K l B l. E R‘;'fi B R 0 s King St Listowel , Li: a _ Kitche: SALE OPENS||FRIDAY MORNING EXTRA SPECIAL 209 DISCOUNT new colors and styles. Every box is marked in plain figâ€" ures, and we have figured out a discount scale, which is given below. Bring this with you, and you can easily pick out a swell pair of Shoes, and see exactly what they will cost you. our stock, when you consider the day, and every one knows we have the sweil shoes in all REAL BARGAIN, we have aiso decided to give a straight 20 per cent. DISCOUNT on any article from OUR NEW SPRING STOCK, which includes everything in the store at this wonderful saving. These are real war savings on on Racks with Sale Price Tickets Atâ€" Every Shoe in Our Store Will Disâ€" played To make this a hummer and to give tached Have You Enlisted â€"â€"â€"â€" â€"â€"â€"In the Army of Savers Tremendous Clearing Reorganization Sale /fi\ of 318,.00'0 Wort‘h qf Pgots, Shoes, Rubbers, Etc. If so, we don‘t think that you can afford to overlook such opportunities for saving as you will find at our Women‘s _ fine Kid Boot, high top, fine Spring Shoe, Reg. $5 and $6 . Women‘s Patent Lace and Button Cloth Top and Leather Top, best makes, Regular $5 to $6 Women‘s _ Gunmetali and Box Kip, Lace and Button, Reg. $4.00 100 _ pair Women‘s Boots, in smail sizes only in a real variety of make and style. are real war savings on high prices of Shoes toâ€" Women‘s SOME OF THE SPECIALSâ€" every customer a HAVING opened a New Boot and Shoe Store in Listowel, we have bought _ thousands of dollars worth of Men‘s, Women‘s and Children‘s Shoes, many of these lines were bought at a big discount. NOW this means a complete reorâ€" ganization of our store. We have found our stock too large so in order to celâ€" ebrate this event we have decided at this time to give the people of Kitchener and vicinity values in footwear which will not be duplicated in many years. Below you will find only a few of the many thousands of Bargains. To attend this sale means DOLLARS SAÂ¥ED ©62.99 FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 15th, A $1.00 $3.95 $3:49 All Shoes go on at This Saleâ€"â€"Not Hordly a Midwinter Sale Shoes in all styles, sold regular at $7.00, $8.00, $9.00 One Big Special Which will take place at our store 41 King St. E. next to Piles of Women‘s new $3.00 iess 20 p. ¢. off, 60c., seils for $3.50 less 20 p. c. off, 75c., sells for . $4.00 less 20 p. c. off, 80c., sells for . $4.50 less 20 p. c. off, 90c., sells for . $5.00 less 20 p. c. off, $1.00, sells for $5.50 less 20 p. c. off, $1.10, sells for §$6.00 less 20 p. c. off, $1.20, sells for $6.50 less 20 p. c. off, $1.30, sells for $7.00 less 20 p. c. off, $1.40, sells for $7.50 less 20 p. c. off, $1.50, sells for $8.00 less 20 p. c. off, $1.60, sells for . $8.50 less 20 p. c. off, $1.70, sells for $9.00 less 20 p. c. off, $1.80, sells for $9.50 less 20 p. c. off, $1.90, sells for . $10.00 less 20 p. c. off, $2.00, sells for $10.50 less 20 p. c. off, $2.10, sells for $11.00 less 20 p. c. off, $2.20, sells for $11.50 less 20 p. c. off, $2.30, sells for $12.00 less 20 p. c. off, $2.40, sells for i QGirls‘ Box Kip Lace ‘and Button, Reg. $2 and 1 69 $2.50. & Boys‘ Solid Working Boots, Reg. $3.50 ana Infant‘s Kid Boots, Lace and Button, aii sizâ€" &s, turn sole. Boys‘ & Girls‘ Infant‘s soft sole Mocâ€" casins, some soiled and marked, Reg. 85c. $$5.95 _ 99c. $7.60 $3.20 $3.60 13c. vy make .. Women‘s Rubbers for Low Meels ..... 22... For Rubbers Boys‘ Rubbers Children‘s Rubbers . Men‘s Rubbers, heaâ€" Men‘s Tan and Mahoâ€" gany Leather and Neoâ€" lin Soles, fine Spring Shoe. Men‘s Fine Gunmetai Lace and Button, high an English toe, Reg. $6 to $7. Men‘s Heavy â€" Grain Boots, in Black and Tan Reg. $5.00. Men Women _ _ and Children Men‘s Solid Leather Box Kip Blucher, good working ‘boot, Reg. $4.00 Men‘s 59¢c. Now is the chance for the men io buy a new Spring Boot, ior Spring will soon be here. You can get a pair of $7.90, and $8.00 for $5.95. ... Post Office, Starting $4.95 $5.95 $2.89 $3l95 & King St.‘E Kitchener All Felt and Heavy Rubbers At Cost means DOLLARS SAVED tire New Stock Misses‘ Rubbers Our Enâ€" 20 Per Cent. Off 49¢. IIll