CANADIAN POLITICS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19861, 24 February 1930, Page 11

CANADIAN POLITICS.

MIGRATION AND CONVENTIONS

(UKITED PBlt8<» ASSOCIATION —Bl ELECTKIO TELEOEAPH—COPYRIGHT.) OTTAWA, February 21. The attitude of Canada regarding the Geneva protocol prohibiting the use of poison-gas in wartime was the subjeot of questions in the House of Commons by Mr C. H. Cahan (Opposition), who asked if the protocol had been signed by the King, and, if so, would a Bill be introduced confirming the protocol and authorising Canada to sign. He asked similar questions regarding the Geneva opium convention. Mr B. F. Donnelly (Liberal) asked if the Commons would support the view that the time had arrived when Canada should no longer financially assist immigrants, with the exception of domestics, owing to the fact that unemployment was general throughout the Dominion. Mr C. E. Mcintosh (Liberal) will advocate the appointment of a special committee to consider the advisability of the adoption of a distinctively Canadian flag, with the Union Jack included, the whole to symbolise Canada's status as an equal partner in the Empire.

NAVAL MATTERS DISCUSSED.

OTTAWA, February 21. A policy debate of more than passing ' importance, in view of the forthcoming Dominion election within the yeair, was opened in the House of Commons to-day, with the question of Mr Ohuroh (Conservative, Toronto): "Will the Government, for the sake of promoting world-peace, sink Canada's navy?" He asked what were the annual costs of the Navy; what it consisted of; and where it was located. Mr Church for many years has been a strong advocate for a substantial Canadian contribution to the British Navy, and an ardent Imperialist. On a number of occasions in the Commons he has ridiculed the Canadian navy, declaring that it is not adequate either to defend Canada or to be of material assistance to the Empire fleet.