The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
DOMINION PLANS TO
BAN EUROpE'S DREGS
Parliament Is Expected to
Enact Drastic Statute on
immigration.
COTTON OUTLOOK BRIGHT
Question Of Fixing Wheat
Prices for Coming Crop Is
Held in Allegiance.
Special Correspondence TO TIE srx

OTTAWA, March 39.-Many measures
OF vital Importance respecting the read
tustment OF the Dominion are now pend
ing before the Parliament, and not the
least important of these Is that regard
ing immigration. The matter of reguiat-
ing immigration into Canada is regarded
as very serious by the authorities, and
a great deal Of intense thought has been
given to the subject, not only by menu
oers or the Government but by leading
citizens throughout the country.
That there must be drastic changes
In Canada's immigration law has been
generally conceded by all who have
given any thought 10 the matter. The
only difference in opinion has been Just
how far these changes shall go and
what the scope OF the new law shall
De. Many suggestions have been made,
not few of which have been incor-
porated in bills presented TO the Parlia-
ment for enactment into law. Further
drastic changes are now looked for in
the bill which J. \. Calder has given
notice OF the calling up in the lower
house and the final form OF which is
now under consideration.
1t is anticipated that under this bill
be Imposed on the admission Of
foreigners to Canadian soil. Among
the new regulations will be rigid physi-
cal inspection OF immigrants. while Il
Is considered moro than a possibility
that an educational test will be given
ali applicants for admission into the
Dominion.
The extent to which enemy !mmisra-
ton will be permitted, II It be not en-
tirely banned. according to the Montreal
Star. probably will depend to n great
extent upon the principles laid down
by the Peace Conference in dealing with
enemy peoples. Care will be taken. It
is declared. TO see that in the future
Canada Is not made a dumping ground
for the dregs OF Europe.
wheat Price Fixing Mooted.
Another matter which Is giving con-
Germ to the whole Dominion IS the move
ment to fix the price OF wheat. II is
declared in senni-offlcial quarters that
no step will be taken which will tend TO
maintain an artificial price for the grain.
A very strong movement nevertheless
has been under way for some time with
this end in view. The field day ar
ranged for next week. says the Ottawa
correspondent OF the Montreal Star, to
discuss the question of fixing the price
of wheat in this seasons crop attracts
Il great deal OF attention. particularly
among the Western members. They ask,
especially the Saskatchewan delegation,
that the Government take control Of the
wheat crop and are presenting n reso-
luton to such an end. 1t embodes the
fixed principle, but II is declared the
Government 10 not disposed to make the
concession
On behalf of the farmers it Is urged
that great areas OF land have been
broken, machinery bought and OUTLAWS
made for increased production and that
some assurance IL essential to the sue
cess Of the seasons undertaking with
out undue risk. The Western members
however. are not altogether n unit. some
believing that the proposal would tend
to neutralize their argument for tariff
concessions
From inquiries in Government circles
II Is learned that the prospect is not al
together favorable, either to fiat price
fixing or TO anything that would lead in
that direction. 1t Is the contention OF
the opponents Of the plan that this sys-
tenn. carried to an extreme in the United
States, is a great factor in the sustained
high cost OF living, the Government not
exerting efforts to have the market
brought down because on the strength
OF guarantees OF wheat, hay and other
products it would have to pocket the
loss. The Government therefore, con-
ceives the possibility that with large
crops throughout the world this year
wheat may drop TO such a level that
with guaranteed price Of 32,25 or there
about millions might be lest to the Fed
eral treasury.
In matters Of this kind the Cabinet is
guided very largely by the advice OF the
Minister OF Agriculture. and inasmuch as
he is against the proposal the prospects
Of the demand of the farmers being &C.
coded TO Is considered very slim indeed.
but final judgment has been deferred
until the Western members have had
an opportunity to present their case.
Prospects Bright for Cotton.
That the cotton trade of Canada, al
ways closely allied with grain In the
markets OF the world, has the brightest
prospects for this year is the opinion OF
leading cotton growers and dealers
throughout Canada. No credenoe ls
placed In the story that the United
States cotton men are planning to invade
both the Canadian and British fields with
view to grabbing off" all of the bust
ness. England has already gone far In
putting her cotton industry at the fore
front. and Canadian interests have been
called upon to do their best to meet the