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row, whea it is hoped to meet demands with that issue.: , 5 TELEGRAMS ST. CROIX STA:IION. Brussels, September 25th. —The Dele- gates o the International Financial Con- grass here in session bagan considera- tion of the world’s debts and deficits detailed to :them: by the. yarious coun- tries preliminary to the general dis- cussion of the finanecial situation which will begin on Monday. The statements presented by the nations at this time dwell upon trade restrictions in various countries and the inability of others to pav for importations with resultant high- er prices and abnormai exchange. Toronto, September 24th.—A striking instance of the far flung line of com- merce of the British Empire was given at the closing session of the Nintn Con- gress of the Chamber of Commerce of the British Empire here yesterday when the thanks of that body were being pre- sented to Lord Desborough, President of the Congress. ‘The resolution of thanks was moved by Mr. Hugh Blain of Toron- to and was spoken on by the following : Sir Thomas ViacKenzie of New Ze iand, Sir Alexander Roberts of Bengal, India, Mr. Wallbach of Pretoria, South Africa, Mr. Geddes Grant of Trinidad, B. W. L. and Mr. Stanley Machin of London. His Lordship said, he hcped the FEmpire would be more closely knit together than it had been and he promised that the Imperial Council of Commerce would for sard the various resolutions adopted during the four deliberations to the different governments represented. He moved a vote of thanks to the Toronto Board of Trade for the hospitality re- ceived by the overseas delegates. Mr. Alton of Derby. England, who was one of the speakers in supportof this reso- lution said the great patriotism of the Canadians was a revelation to those of the delegates whose first visit it was to the Dominion. It was reeommended that the Imperial Councii of Commerce be asked to consider with a view to the reform, contract and bill of lading forms and also uniform laws for trade marks and copyright. The misuse of hail mark ete. was discussed and it was arranged that if an assay office was established in Canada both the goldsmiths company and the silversmiths company will be asked to extend to Canada permission to stamp the British hall mark on Cana- dian made goods incorporated with a mapke leaf for distinction. Conflicting system of weights and measures were discussed. A uniform decimal system of currency was recommended through- out the empire by Mr. Hobson of Shef- field. A resolution to introduce the met- ric system of weights and measures in the Empire was opposed by Mr. Al ton and Mr. Pollim (Halifax Eng). both engineers, on the ground that the me- tric system would entail the greatest 1.. L RUt AV ]S blow that could be given to the engineer- ing trades. The resolution was carried and certain lecommendarions will be made o the British Govt. accordingly. Without a dissenting voice the Congress passed a mction, sponsred by the Belleville (Chamber of Commerce, to the effect that the operation of public utilities vhether by the nation or a municipality should be conducted on a self-support ing basis, and that charges for such ser- vices shoula e-se\;sur?cifaht to pay the actual cost of operatinn without having to make up a deficit by taxation In the course of vigorous invective against the growing trend in Canada and the Uni- ted States to extend the field of public ownership, Mr. Belleville, who moved tne motion, declared that Toronto would furnish a good illustration of the inefh ciency of State control. It will be at least two or three years before you will sce any of this improvement in the sys- tem the people are talking about’’ he said, ““andI think I can prophesy that the lowest tram fare they will enjoy will be four tickets for 25bcts. I think that most of our cities throughout the Empire are maintaining enough charitable insti- tutions ai the present time, and admit that publie services should be paid for by the people who enjoy the service’. A fixed date for the celebration of East- er throughout the Empire was advocated in a resolution, which was carred at yes- terday’s session. Lord Desborough ex- plained that the Archbishop of Canter- bury and 250 Bishops at the Lambeth Conference recently had favoured the terms of the resolution. Mr. Bodington of the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris said that France would likely fol- low suit if the British Empire adopted the recommendation of the congress. Antigua, Sept. 28th.—H. M. S. '‘Re nown’’ with H. R. H. the Prince of Wales on board, and escorted by H. M. S Cal cutta anchored at 8.20 a. m. The vessels in the harbour had been gaily decorated with flags and bunting. Punctually at il a. m. the Prince and suiile landed at the jetty and were received by the Gov ernor Sir Edward Marsh Merewether, the Chief Justice, the Hon. the Colonial Secretary and the members of the execu- tive and legislative councils. After in- specting a guard of honour of the loca! defence force, the Prince conversed and shook hands with returned soldiers of the B:W. I. Regt. The Prince and party then drove through cheering crowd, to Govt. ?ouse along High and East Streets which had been artistically decorated with flags, shields,palms ete. The cano- pied arch at the corner of High Street and Market Street was draped in white and gold and surmounted by the Prince of Wales feathers. Returning by the same route to the court house, the Prince was presented with an illuminated ad- dress of welcome in a casket. The Prince in his reply referred to Nelson refitting at English Harbour-before Trafalgar cam- paign. After leaving the court house he inspected about 1,500 schooi-children on the Savannah where héarty cheers.were accorded him. He returned to Govt. House, where luncheon was served at 1 p.m. A reception was held at Gov- ernment House at 3 p. m. and an hour later the Prince left on horseback to see a part of the island, motoring to wharf from whence he leaves for ‘‘Renown'’ which sails at 6 p.m. for Bermuda. St. Thomas News. I'he old Mackie tavern at the foot of Pollybereg hill was destroyed by fire early this morning. The general alarm was sounded at 4.45. One of the first -on the scene was Major Sullivan, U. 8. M. C., ‘he new chief of the Fire Department, who ably demonsirated his abhility in this capacity. Mr. Alexander, the head of the department, was also one of the first comers. He is a hard, fearless and brainy worker and was beyond a doubt the dirtiest man on the job Every fire makes it more apparent that that enlisted personnel is indispensable. Two suggestions may not perhaps be out of order. First, the members of the local Fire Department should re- port to the fire station to man the ap paratus instead of at the scene of the fire; and second, the Police could keep the spectators out of the widy .of the workers, and the hose clear. Every one, however worked with a will. It will give all a sense of greater gecurity when the new salt water fire main is extended down the main street: with a sufficient length of hose the whole town could be then covered and pro- tected. ; The cause of the fire which appears to have started in an ‘adjoining kitchen is being investigated by the police. We sympathize with Mr. Mackie as his loss -is only partly covered by in- surance, -St. Thomas Mail Notes, Sept. 23rd. : At the Colonial Council’s meeting of Thursday, 23rd. inst., infliction of the death penalty for the committal of mur- der in the first degree, was, by the un- animous voice of the members, condem- ed and done away with, foremost among its strenuons oppenents being members Kean, Robers and Burnet. - St. Thorn as Mail Notes, Sept. 25th. There was an automobile ccllision on Saturday evening arcund Le Feltjer's Road, when 'bile No. 5, »rd driven at the time by yourg Excelnan 1z Caide, collided witl. that of the Coverrcr, Luckily, no one was ipjurcd. Thre forn, er, however, was gericusly Cemaged, and now lies &zt tle scere of zccicert- awaiting ejans.—~Lt - Thomas Mail Notes, 27th. Sept. N ;