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It would appear from the results of the British elections that coalitions cannot survive after the pérpose for which they were formed ~ _ ~ has been achieved: In Canada a similar situa \‘ * tlon to that in Great Britain caused the downâ€" In a review of his life we find him to have been a worthy citizen whose activities in the community were in accord with the best stanâ€" dards of good citizenship. In civic life as Mayor for three terms, as chairman of the Water and Light Commisâ€" sion and as Viceâ€"Pres. of the Hospital Board, he gave untiringly of his efforts in promoting the interests of the community and served his day and generation with a fidelity and faithâ€" fulness others could well emulate. As President of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company of which he was a director for many years, he also showed a devotion and assiduous attention to duty characteristic of the man. In considering his usefulness to the munâ€" icipality and district in which he was for many years a resident it is pleasing to recall that he was imbued with those qualities which make for a high type of citizenship. His life showed not only unselfish devotion to his home and family but in his business and municipal career he served with a wholeâ€"heartedness and strict attention to duty that was commendable. His geniality, consideration for others and his generosity of spirit made him a welcome asâ€" sociate in the organizations with which he was identified and he held the regard of citiâ€" zens generally in a measure beyond the averâ€" There is one significant feature about the returns which has been emphasized in that the British Government‘s majority will rest upon a minority of the popular vote. In 334 contested elections Conservative candidates polled 2,838,986 votes ; Laborites, 2,017,592 ; Inâ€" dependent Liberals, 1,278,934; Lloyd George Liberals, 641,73#; and Independents, 289,721. This indica‘es that the Government candidates polled 1,388,656 fewer votes than their opâ€" ponents. With the passing of the late George Diebel, for nearly a score of years postmaster of Waâ€" terloo and a‘leading citizen of the community, another link with the earlier years of the town is removed. Although a Government may be elected with a substantial majority a slight change in public opinion may compass their defeat when next they go to the people within a comparaâ€" tively short period. The recent elections in the United States give evidence of the change which may occur in a party‘s fortunes in the short space of two years. Former Premier Lloyd George was returnâ€" ed by acclamation but will have only a small following of 59. Some of his lieutenants fell by the wayside, including Winston Churchill and Sir Hamar Greenwood. Nothing daunted, however, Lloyd George when asked to comment on the returns said. "The results coincide with the anticipations of my headquarters, I am quite satisfied." The Asquithian Liberals although they have gained a few seats, being successful in 51 conâ€" stituencies, remain the mere shadow of a once great party. Labor: as was expected, very materially inâ€" creased its representation, nearly doubling its membership. The Laborites elected outstandâ€" ing leaders in their party who cannot fail to strengthen them in the house and help to enâ€" force their claim as the official opposition, they now having the next largest group to the Conservatives with 141 members. The new Labor representatives are also skillful in deâ€" bate and have an intimate knowledge of parliaâ€" mentary procedure and will be a decided acâ€" quisition to their party in Parliament Asâ€"the result of the British elections last week the new Government has been confirmed in office, the Conservatives being electd by a clear majority over all parties of from 75 to 80. Premier Bonar Law and his government will not therefore find it necessary to seek the support of other parties in putting through legislation as would have been the case had the majority been a close one. The Conservaâ€" tives elected 343 members in a House of 615. THE LATE GEORGE DIEBEL According to Rev. Dr. Gordon, better known as "Ralph Connor," the novelist, Hon. R W. Craig, Attorney General for Manitoba, was offered a bribe of $50,000 by "A respectaâ€" ble man" if he "would let the temperance law go," but the Attorney General refused the bribe ‘"in a most emphatic way." The offering of a bribe under the circumstances is stated to be a criminal offence and the situation is such It is encouraging to note that Canada‘s exâ€" ports of wheat during the month of October last nearly doubled in both in quantity and value. Plans are being laid for the reclamation of 43,000 acres of rich agricultural land along the Columbia River, stretching 85 miles south from Golden, in the interior of British Colâ€" umbia. It is estimated that this land can be reclaimed at a cost $3,000,000, and then sold to settlers. The recent failure of the Merchant‘s Bank clearly indicates the need of immediate action by a revision of the present legislation, to seâ€" cure a public audit of banks which will preâ€" vent a recurrence of the disaster which overâ€" took this bank. Sir Montagu Allen, the presâ€" ident, has been exonerated from blame, it being shown that he did not know anything about the real condition of the bank. Neverâ€" theless, the situation calls for the taking of such measures as will provide adequate safe guards in the future against losses such as those sustained by the Merchant‘s Bank. ition. The new leader is described as a "moderate" and from his expressions of opinion on public questions appears to be a sane, levelâ€"headed progressive with common sense views on pub lic questions. He is a supporter of the new "broadgning out" policy of which so much has been heard during recent months. He said he accepted the responsibilities of leadership purcly from a sense of duty. Whether he will continue as the leader of the party will not probably be definitely known until after the national convention which it is proposed to call for next summer. It is reported that A. It. McMaster, Liberal member for Brome, might become a serious contender for the posâ€" Robert Forke, member for Brandon, was chosen by a caucus of the Progressive members of Parliament held at Winnipeg last week, in succession to Hon. T. A. Crerar as leader of the Progressive party. Mr. Forke was assured of the support of the group, including those from Alberta, who voted against him. It appears to us that any political organizaâ€" tion which strives to attain office or to inâ€" fluence in large measure legislation in the House of Parliament strictly on the basis ot advancing first of all its own particular interâ€" ests, whether agricultural or industrial, howâ€" ever worthy they may be, will fail to serve to the highest degree the interests of the Doâ€" minion as a whole. To include those who sub scribe to its principles is the broadâ€"minded and wise course for the Progressive party to pursue and will attract to its standard a large body of citizens who although not engaged in agriâ€" culture believe in its principles. The decision arrived at by the memâ€" bers of Parliament belonging to the. Progressâ€" ive party bears out the stand taken by the former leader, Hon. T. A. Crerar. Although it is opposed by H. W. Woods, president of the United Farmers of Alberta and J. J. Morrison, secretary of the U.F.O. in Ontario, it is apâ€" parent that there is a growing body opinion among Progressives in favor of "Broadening Out." f ADDED SAFEGUARDS NEEDED. A NEW PROGRESSIVE LEADER EDITORIAL NOTES. The Synod decided. with no disâ€" senting yote, that a special comâ€" mittee should draft a resolution setâ€" ting forth the view of the Synod on the temperance question and also a pastoral letter for the information and guldance of all congregations. SsAYS OFFERED $50,000 BRIBE. Rev. Dr. C. W. Gordon (Raiph Connor), former Moderator of the Presbyterian _ General _ Assembly, stated in an address at the session of the General Synod of Manitoba last week, that Hon. R. W. Craig. Attorneyâ€"General had been offered $50,000 by n respectable man in Winâ€" nipeg, if he would let the temperâ€" ance law go. Dr. Gordon was urging the Synod to throw its weight beâ€" hind the Temperance movement in fighting liquor interests in the comâ€" ing referendum. Some of the most respectable men in Winnipeg were indentified with the attempt to bribe the Government according to Dr. Gordon, who intlâ€" mated that the bribe had been refused by Mr. Craig in a most emphatic way. Scott‘s Emulsion General Sir Wyndham Childs. diâ€" rector of criminal investigation anâ€" nounced last week that he felt sure that the poison contained in the chocolates was arsenic. Other inâ€" formation gleaned from the officials of Scotland Yard indicates that it is believed that, Sir William was the first victim marked by a poison gang which had completed plans for a conspiracy to poison a large numâ€" ber of people TROUBLESOME 1 â€"COUGHS | POISON CHIEF DETECTIVE Sensational developments followâ€" ed hard one on another during the investigation into the mysterious poisoning of Sir William Horwood, the chief of Scotland Yard, who was suddenly taken violently ill followâ€" ing his eating some chocolates which _ came addressed to him through the mail. QUEBEC‘S SURPLUS A surplus of $5,033,419.45 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922 and an estimated surplus of $557,â€" 908.75 for the year ending June 30, 1922, were announced by Hon. Jaâ€" cob Nicol, the Quebec Provincial ‘Treasurer. when he delivered his budget speech at the meeting of the Provincial Legislative Assemâ€" penditures for the first six months of the year, according to a statement Hon. John Hart, Minister of Finâ€" ance. The revenue of the Province for the last halfâ€"yoar was $9,006, 952.41, and the expenditure was $9,087,850.54. SAVE $6000. A saving of $6.000 owing to an advantageous exchange rate was not the only econd@my effected by Mayor Plant and the City Treasurer, reâ€" cently, when they motored to New York, taking with them City of Ottawa debentures, valued at $2,642,â€" 000. By taking the debentures to New York by motor car the Mayor saved the city heavy express and insurance charges that would have Leen incurred had the bonds been shipped through the regular chanâ€" nels. Mayor Plant and Treasurer Corbett got through safely, leaving Ottawa at 7 o‘clock in the morning and reaching New York at midâ€" n'.ght. Horse racing, placing, accepting, and holding bets on horse races, and publication of information on betting odds, are forbidden by the measure. One exception will perâ€" mit agricultural societies to hold horse races arfd fairs, such as are beld annually at the Michigan State Fair. A fine of $500. imprisonment in the Detroit House of Correction for 90 days, or both, at discretion of the court, may be meted out to offenders under the ordinance. DETROIT AGAINST GAMBLING Detroit is putting into effect an antiâ€"gambling ordinance. umbia has a surplus of $818.101.57 bly. The operations amounted Treasurer. indicate that the powers of resistance to disease are lowered. If you take cold ily or the cough lingers, ::k'::yl’i:l:, noum of the liqour law to $4,000,000, said total profits from the LAND SETTLEMENT OPPORTUNâ€" ITIES Lieutenantâ€"Col. Robert Innes. Diâ€" rector of Agriculture of the Soldier ; Settlement Board, will leave early ‘ln December of India. by way of | Vancouver and Hong Kong, for the ! purpose of interviewing British ofâ€" i‘ficers in India who are being deâ€" ( mobilized and are interested in land | settlement opportunities in the Ovâ€" ‘ erseas Dominions. "Raw From Eczema Doctors Do Their Best" Ww taken from the letter of Ruâ€" w , Chestervilie, Ontario. Mr. Garrett 11 anewer any questions you care to ask him. If you heven‘t tried the eooling; bealing D. D. D. for skin disease we shall glad to sell you a bottle today on our personal guarâ€" antee. $1.00 a boti‘e. Try D. D. D, Soap, too. From analysis made by the Keyâ€" stone Metal Reduction Company of Chiswick, Pa.. the returns. accordâ€" ing to Mr. Fitzpatrick, show 1.10 per cent. radio activity. equal to that found in the carnotite ors of Colorado while another assay made by the United States Radium Comâ€" pany shows a percentage of 1.3 radâ€" io activity.. the owner declares, adding that lead discovered is 50 feet wide and is traceable for five miles, lying on the south branch of the Petawawa River, some 18 miles northwest of Pembroke. Lovers of flowers had the pleasure last week of seeing violets in full exhibition including all varieties. ‘the fifteenth anual exhibition of the Galt Poultry and Pet Stock Asâ€" sociation was a splendid success. White Leghorns were the feature of the show, with an entry of 59 in this breed alone. A new breed exhibited for the first time was the Bilkies. The Imperial Government is carâ€" rying out a policy of substituting native for British officers in all branches of the service. and more than 2,000 British officers are being retired with liberal gratuities and pensions. Major Yatesâ€"Brown of the 17th Indian Cavalry, is now in Canâ€" ada â€" investigating | and â€" reporting through the Indian press the opporâ€" tunities for land settlement which Canada has to offer. bicom in Jobhn Mills* flower garden Sh Mill Street, Milton.. This is an November and speaks well for the elimate in that part of Canadas. MAKES BIG EARNINGS. Municipal ownership of street railways in Detroit for the 21 mos. from February. 1921, when the city first ‘began joperating the sireet car lines on its own account, to October 31. 1922, resulted in a clear surplus totalling $884,096.92, of which $373,778.72 represents surâ€" plus put aside for the months of July, August, September and Octâ€" ober alone. A find of radium is reported in the Petawawa River. Mr. Harry Fitzpatrick of Pembroke owns the property, and already there are sevâ€" eral claims staked out. FIND RADIUM NEAR PEMBROKE "Forty years I suffered. One leg raw E-n toes to body. No living man could lieve what I suffered. It was D.D.D. that relieved me, and for three years I haven‘t had a sign of eczema." A. G. HAEHNEL, Druggist, WATERLOO GALT POULTRY 8SHOW A fullâ€"size, fullâ€"weight, solid bar of good soap is "SURPRISE." Best for any and all household use, For use in washing machines shave or slice a portion of the "SURPRISE‘"‘ bar direct A Big Bar No appointment to the post has yet been made, but the Governmnt intends to secure a suitable man as quickly as possible so that the i work can be well _under way by spring. EARNS $35,000. * Thirtyâ€"five thousand dollars in freight charges will be earned by the steamer Grant Morden, which left Port Arthur last Wednesday with 450.000â€" bushels of wheatâ€" and $0,000 bushels of barley, one of the largest cargoes ever carried on the Lakes. The Morden has made several trips this season with earning running from $20,000 to $30,000. With the close of the regular period of navigation but 16 days distant. there is a concerted deâ€" mand at Lower Lake ports for ships to take grain down the Lakes, and good prices are being offered The inauguration of an immigraâ€" lion policy designed to ‘populate Northwestern Ontario. was anâ€" nounced at the Parliament Buildâ€" ings by Hon. Manning Doherty, Minister of Agriculture. The iniâ€" tial step will be the appointment by the Government of a colonizaâ€" tion director for that section of the province. The director will also make anâ€" rual trips into the States of Wisâ€" consin and Missouri with a view to securing settlers for Ontario. 1IMMIGRATION POLICY | portl;)n of hla' 7ju;iv‘n;;|‘:t:fiâ€"'“ TO POPULATE NORTHâ€" | "the President â€" cannot WESTERN ONTARIO gharged with negligence in This official will operate in coâ€" operation with Ontario agents in the tountries from which desirable settlers may be secttred, and will have his headquarters probably in cither Port Arthur or Fort Willâ€" Zick‘s Shoe Home, King St. has a novel display in the show window in the way of a wireless electric light and is attracting considerable attention. ‘Fhe principle activities which will fall to the lot of the appointee will be those comnected with the care of the settlers immediately upon their arrival in their new homes. He will be expected to render them all assistance within his power, to aid them with h«e knowledge of conditions, and to give â€" sympathetic _ attention . to their initial problems. a im WIRELESS ELECTRIC LIGHT "BANK"TO Capital, $5,000,000 _ Reserves, $7,000,000 _ WATERLOO KITCHEN KITCHENER (North Ward) The Farmer requires a Mflnh“u&:g ness men.: For this reason we the Farmer to open an account with fonnts Bs uamd':.' of assets and . and receive the same consideration in the handâ€" ling of your account as we extend to other business, p Not only was Sir Montagu fully $xcrerated on ¢viery count, ‘but his actions prior to and immedâ€" iately following the disclosure of the bank‘s disastrous plight are highly commended by Judge Deâ€" carie, who says in the concluding portion of his judgment: "The _ President â€" cannot â€" be Those present at the sitting inâ€" cluded Reeve Stumpf and Clerk J. H. Ruppel of Elmira, Reeve S. Koch and W. J. Snider and Mr. Brox ¢f Woolwich Township and County Clerk Sam Cassel. The order of the board is expected t» take effect December 31st, which wili allow for the holding of th» next municipal elections in Elmira under the statâ€" ute governing & town. Firemen were called out early Thursday morning to extinguish a small blaze at the rear of Dobbin‘s garage. Little damage resulted. SIR MONTAGU ALLAN FOUND NOT GUILTY 9e IN BANK FAILURBREâ€" Sir Montagu Allan, President of the defunct Merchants Bank, who was charged in the Caurt of Special Sessions at Montreal with negligently signing a false state ment in a return on the bank‘s condition to the Treasury Depart ment at Ottawa for October, 1921 was pronounced not guilty by Chief Justice Degarie. 5 doing what was impossible for him to do. On this occasion the President . used the greatest possâ€" ible diligence with the greatest prudence. He was facing very heavy responsibilities towards the bank, its directors, shareholders and depositors, _ His conduct in these grave days was that of an honest man. /As soon ag he douid. at great sacrifice to himself, he saved As a result of a recommendation made by Chairman D. M. Mcintosh of the Ontario Railway and Muniâ€" cipal Board, the application of the village of Elmira for incorporation of the town, will be granted. An anâ€" nouncement to this effect was made at the hearing at the County Court house at Kitchener on Monday, which took only a short time. his bank from what he f{eared to be a great disaster. Therefore, negligence has not been proved, and I find the accused not guilty." ELMIRA TO BE INCORPORATED AS A TOWN stt Fy