The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-04-13
MAJOR TORNEY ADJ
DRESSES KIWANIS

Last evening the Kiwanis Club cele-
brated Canadian week in very in
teresting and attractive supper at the
Rudolf Hotel. Mr.. Reuben Stee was
the chairman Of the day and proved
his leadership and ability as presid-
ing officer in carrying the meeting
through with enthusiasm and excel
lent spirit. The tables were decorated
with masses Of maple leaves, the
Canadian national emblem, and many
stands Of Canadian flags. Favors Of
booklets advertising the Canadian
northwest were given to each mem-
Der. Several city superintendent
from various parts Of the state were
present. Between courses the quar-
tet led the seventy people present in
singing Canadian songs.
The speaker Of the evening was
Major Fred w. Torney. a prominent
attorney Of Moose Jaw, Saskatche-
wan, who came to Valley City through
the courtesy Of the Kiwanis Club Of
that city. Major Torney spoke u =
very deliberate but precise way Of
the good feeling which has existed be-
tween the two great republics OF
North America. He pointed out the
many things that we have in common
and which bind US together in friend
ship and sympathy. He gave a sur
vey of the history of. Canada, the
story of their struggle for indepen-
dence which was so similar to ours.
"Our countries have always stood for
the same principles and ideals" said
the speaker. "We both believe in lib
erty, equality, the right Of the people
to rule and that all people are Great
ed free and equal. We both believe
in equality before the law and in the
right of the individual to enjoy life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
We have both had to fight for similar
rights and principles and it is UNI
thinkable that there should ever be
any serious difficulties between us"
Major Torney described the British
system Of government, showing that
it is as truly representative and demo-
cratic as ours. He showed how the
commonwealth was held together by
the idea of monarchy. "The crown, =
he said, "is not a person, subject to
the opinions and caprice of an indi-
vidual, but is the personal embodi-
ment Of the British constitution and
state, very much as your flag is the
emblem of your nation. The crown
takes no part in politics, but acts as
the representative Of people, speak
ing through their laws"
The speaker described quite in de-
tail the various units Of the British
Empire, each quite independent, but
bound into a permanent union, Aus
tralia, New Zealand, Canada, the I'm
ion Of South Africa, and ireland. He
said very little about Ireland, but
spoke highly of the Irish.
Major Torney spoke quite in detail
of the great resources of Canada,
giving the values Of the fisheries and
forests Of the east, the agriculture
and ore and coal of the great central
region. He spoke Of the great future
of the Yukon country, inviting the
people Of the United States to come
north with their money and develop
those great untapped resources.
He stated that Canada wants coop
GRAFTON with the United. States and
quoted Lloyd George as urging coop
between United States and
Great Britain. His address teemed
with the spirit Of cooperation, SYM
.pathy, and friendship. It was thoro-
ly enjoyed by all present, and the
spirit Of appreciation to the Kiwanls
Club Of Moose Jaw was evinced on
every hand.