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THE VANCOUVER DAILY SUX, VANCOUVER, B. WED XESDAY, MAY 16, 1917. marked that he would get some of to have an opportunity to vote, that 3. "To the best of my knowledge and would ask you to kindly hand It to him. as 1 fell 1 did wrong in taking ficer to sign it SEATTLE WINS IN NINTH and belief the said affidavits contained amongst others the following must hold a poll in each hospital vision dally, there being five divi "6 I explained to Mr.

Bayley that it In the first place, and especially clauses or words to the same effect sions altogether. now that I have heard that Mr. Bay-ley is making charges on the strength of the lists he received from me. "I hereby declare that the person 6 "That the number of Canadian STATES PROHIBITION CHARGES ARE FALSE; MR. BAYLEYS METHOD the registrar's office in which I was employed only kept a record of patients passing through Woodcote Park hospital and that there were five or six other hospitals in the vicinity of in charge of the ballot did not in soldiers employed on the staff at struct me in the exact nature of what "Trusting you will find enclosure in Woodcote Park convalescent hospital.

I was doing. order. r.psom. "I hereby declare that for six i-psom, during December was approximately 282, this nnmber does not Include patients which as stated above averaged approximately 750 per week. "71 have since heard that Mr.

"I have the honor to be, sir, "Tour obedient servant, (Signed) A. CHAPMAN." 85554. Corporal H. A. Chapman, Bayley has made accusations of dis months previous to the outbreak of war I resided in the province of (a blank space to be filled in by the man SEATTLE.

May IS Seattle had the game on ice until Klein went up In the air in the sixth. Butte made seven honesty in taking the soldier vote at 6 "All British Columbia soldiers Epsom, as he may base his charges signing the affidavit). Canadian Field Artillery, Third brig though prima facie this legislation was runs in that and the two following Innings, establishing a single run at Manor hospital. Epsom, had an opportunity of exercising their franchise, the average number of patients 4. "I was requested to sign the ade Canadian Expeditionary Force, at on the lints which were furnished him by me, I am making this statement and returning the money.

hereinbefore referred to affidavit. lead. In the ninth, the locals landed present stationed at Woodcote Park Tuck Returns from London and Has Conference With Premier Brewster Respecting Soldiers' Vote. rejected by the electorate by a majority of 822. Remedy Provided.

convalescent hospital, Epsom, In the B. "I solemnly declare that I re in the hospital during December was eleven hundred approximately. heavily on McGinnity and pulled the game out of the fire. The score: (Signed) A. CHAPMAN." Sworn at Epsom in the county of sided in the town of Fernie in the electoral constituency of Fernie in the county of Surrey, make oath and say as follows: 7 "All British Columbia soldiers Butte A.B.

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Surrey, the 31st day of March, 1917. before me. Levine, 3b. 4 1 "The registrar's office at the above "Although in many respects there Is no precedent for the taking and the counting of the soldiers' votes, yet it is most Important to notice that the Leifer, cf. 6 at Horton hospital, Epsom, had an opportunity of exercising their franchise, the average number of patients province of British Columbia for over six months previous to my enlisting in the Canadian expeditionary force, following the occupation of a blacksmith.

Johnson, rf. Signed) C. G. WILSON, A Commissioner of Oaths. On page 9, fourteenth day of the named hospital keeps a record of all patients arriving and leaving.

I have been employed there for a considerable time in the office and am there remedy applicable to a party con CHARGES OF "DRYS" WERE DISPOSED OF in the hospital during December was 3,000 sidered to be aggrieved is precisely the Brooks, rf. Hillyard. If. Carpenter, ss. Grant 2b.

6. "That I am entitled to exercise my franchise under the 'Military same as in any provincial election. 8 "All British Columbia soldiers official count. Mr. Bayley admitted giving this man 1.0.0., as well as other men certain monies.

fore thoroughly conversant with all the movements of patients. "Section IS military forces voting 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 11 4 1 1 0 0 Forces Voting Acf being chapter 41 of the statutes of British Columbia. act reads as follows: 2 During the month of February at Longrove hospital. Epsom, had an opportunity of exercising their franchise, the average number of patients in the hospital during December was Declares Mr. Bay ley Endeav- ma4 i PrAvant TalrlTlfr gt "19.

This act shall be construed as one with the "Provincial Elections Re Repeaters. With reference to the alleged re last, a certain Mr. Bayley approached me at Epsom, stating that he was a scrutineer employed by the govern Hoffman, lb. Kafora, c. Schroeder, p.

Melhalf. p. p. Hunt, Act" as amended during the present session, and the provisions of that 1,000. 9 "All British Columbia soldiers act shall apply to all proceedings un Vote; Soldier Returns Money Paid Him by Latter.

peaters, Mr. Bayley, during the count objected to the counting of any ballots where there was similarity of names. For example, he objected to D. McLean, of ono regiment as per at Grand Stand hospital, Epsom, had der this act, save in so far as such an opportunity of exercising their franchise, the average number of patients in the hospital during December was 200. provisions are inconsistent with the terms of this act; and all presiding officers and deputy presiding officers shall have the like powers and Totals 37 -7 8 24 11 1 Batted for Mehlhalf in sixth, None out when winning run was made.

ment of British Columbia and that he wanted a -list of all the men who passed through Woodcote Park hospital during the month of December, 1916. "3 I went through the various files furnishing a list of approximately eleven hundred names, Mr. Bayley, who had a list In his possession, asked me to check his list up with the official files, at the same time instructing me not to be too particular, but VICTORIA, May 15. Capt Tulk. autl-prolilbition agent, if (mm Ixinduiu arrived In 7.

"My only reason for signing the affidavit brought to the camp by Mr. Bayley was, that had I not done so I should have incurred the displeasure of the sergeant-major in charge of the parade, this would mean that I should lose my position and be ordered to rejoin my unit 8. "I conscientiously believe that the majority of the men who signed the above referred to affidavit did so for the same reason as I did myself." (Signed) JAMES AITKEN. Sworn at Epsom in the county of Surrey this 19th day of March, 1917. before me.

(Signed) E. G. WILSON. Commissioner for Oathsi. Mr.

Bayley's Methods. 10 "That in taking these votes my Seattle Leard, ss. A.B. R. H.

PO. A. E. 3 4 2 3 5 .0 vietnria and had immediate procedure was as follows: privileges and perform the like functions as those conferred upon return' ing officers and deputy returning of fleers respectively under the "Pro- I would instruct the senior non inference with the premier with lerence to prohibition charges. haps being the same man as Donald McLean, of another regiment.

In all some 400 votes were objected to on this score; not 400 men having voted two or three times, but in all, some 400 votes, and also when these votes were counted about thirty turned out to have been voted In favor of the prohibition act. As a matter of fact, not one specific case of repeating was proven, and I am of the opinion that if there was any repeating, it was ex 3 5 vlnclal Elections Act," save in so far 2 0 2 11 1 1 1 1 Cant M. A. TUCK, seiioni commissioned officer in each hospital division to parade all British Columbia men who were entitled to vote. i BR th fi mm lkrA innnnaUtent with this of the put the letters meaning no 'oclation, lert wnoon Vmi of country In which poll under giving strict Instructions that onlv record, after as many names as I any this tor the conclusion of the counting Murphy, Sh Gardner, lb.

Carman, rf. Goldie. If. W. Cunningham, cf.

Morse, 2b. T. Cunningham, c. Klein, p. Dalley, Ayau, act Is held.

men who had resided in British Columbia six months previous to enlist the deferred soldiers' votes. He very rnnta the general charges wanted to, stating that it was to his advantage to get the majority of names marked off In this manner. I Now the prohibitionists have ing, and who had not already voted, I beg to refer you to pages 5 and 10 claimed that unless this parliament tremely limited, and perhaps due to Ignorance rather than design, in some 'of irregularities circulated throughout 1 0 1 0 0 1 were entitled to exercise their fran Intervenes they will be without a re of the official enquiry as to the meth ods adopted by W. B. Bayley to ob accordingly did as Mr.

Bayley sug gested, putting the letters op chise. medy, in case they are able to prove Irregularities of a nature sufficient to 0 0 tain these lists upon which he based posite a considerable number of 11 "These men would be marched cases it was shown at the count that the presiding officer had entered voters' names twice in his poll book, two votes with the same name not being names that I did not take the trouble Invalidate the result Urltish Uoiumoia, ana thing approaching the exaggerated statements made here were made in London. He further states that Mr. W. D.

Bayley, who represented the prohibition party in London from the i.tdnninir voting had deliber his charges, the affidavit of Corporal H. A. C. Chapman. Into the room where the voting was taking place, and in each and every to trace up.

In consideration of my "This contention Is erroneous and is round in his ballots turned in. doing the above work, Mr. Bayley made in order to obtain a possible Canadian division. Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom; case would personally explain them in detail the nature of the oath advantage. gave me one pound sterling.

"4 Not receiving any official or March 21. 1917. TRYING TO SAVE ARM. they were about to take. Mr.

Bowser, In introducing the bill From Corpl. H. A. C. Chapman, In the house, pointed out that where 12 "That I swear and consclen ders to do this work from my superior officers.

I acted entirely on my own 85554, Canadian Field Artillery, PAN FRANCISCO, May 15. "Or- the act was silent the provisions of the tiously declare that every man thai responsibility In giving Mr. Bayley the provincial elections act would apply. voted at Epsom thoroughly under ville Bill" James, former pitching marvel of the Boston Braves, today list, had he (Mr. Bayley), so desired.

Woodcote Park, Epsom. To Sir Richard McBride, K.C.. K.C, M.G.. 1 Regent London. S.W.

This was the viewpoint of Sir John Total 35 2 11 27 10 3 Batted for Dailey in ninth. By innings: Butte 000 003 110 7 Seattle 103 200 0028 Summary: Innings pitched Schroeder, Melhalf, McGinnity, Klein, 5 1-3; Dailey, 3 2-3. Stolen bases Leard, 2. Two-base hit Carman. Three-base hit Leard.

Sacrifice hits Murphy, Brooks. Base on balls off Klein, off Schroeder, 8. Struck out by Klein, Dailey, Schroeder, 2. Runs responsible for Schroeder, Melhalf, McGinnity, Klein, Dailey, stood what he was signing and that ately endeavored to prevent the votes of the soldiers and likewise had attempted to prevent the votes being counted. He claims that the objections made by the prohibitionists are technical and alj their charges practically disposed of in the decision of John Simon that all ballots must be counted.

Capt. Tuck has been In England underwent an operation for removal Simon and Sir Richard McBride, and he could and so could I have traced up the majority of the men on the list "Sir, I have the honor to enclose i personally myself administered the prescribed oath as laid down In the so far as I am aware, has never been which he had in his possession. disputed by any authority; certainly for your knowledge and action an affidavit sworn to by myself, which I of a growth In his arm. The operation was a last resort to save the arm as a pitching asset. In 1914 James helped the Braves to National League act, to every one of the eleven hun dred and four men that exercised the wording or the act could not pos sibly be any clearer.

"5 After finishing the list which I compiled for Mr. Bayley, he requested me to sign the same. This I refused to do, knowing that the list was by think you will find self-explanatory. "As I do not know where to ad their franchise at Epsom aforesaid. and world's series victories, but Therefore reading section 221 of (Sgd.) H.

LONERGAN, C.R.M.S. strained the muscles of his arm and the elections act we find the follow lng: dress Mr. Bayley, I am enclosing the il.0.0, which Mr. Bayley gave me, Sworn at 14 Regent Street in the no means authentic, he thereupon re. never pitched another good game.

No election or return to a writ county of London, this 15th day of of election shall be questioned except In accordance with the provisions of Marcn, isi7, berore me. (Sgd.) PUCHAN, commissioner for oaths. Sergeant-Major Rayfleld. this act. since lasi uciooct uuuub nnd the counting and states that his organization need have no fear of any Judicial investigation becuse.

in his opinion, the taking and counting of the votes could not be under more (air and proper conditions. At the conference with the premier this a.m., Mr. A. Edward Tulk, coun-ve for- the Merchants' Protective aa-: oclation. dealt with the question of what Judicial pr-ceedlngs would be In order in British Columbia at the pre- cant ImA.

Mr Tulk contends that the "Then follows the elaborate provis ions governing; an election petition. all of which are surely applicable in British Battle Line from Neuve Chapelle to Haricourt number 20,148 company, Ser-geant-MaJor E. Rayfleld, warrant officer, 10th battalion, Canadian expeditionary force attached to garrison duty depot, Hastings, In the county the case of the prohibition referen dum, which Is surely an election with in the meaning of both the military forces voting act and the elections act. "I contend, therefore, that the pro claim of the prohibition party that unless parliament Intervened they would be without a remedy was erroneous, and not a true statement of the farts. becausee he Dointed out that the hibitlon party are not In order in ap pealing to this legislature until they have exhausted at least any other le provincial election act was applicable or Sussex, make oath and say as follows: "That whilst sergeant-major of A division, Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey, during the month of December, 1916, I received instructions from Regimental Lonergan on various occasions to parade all men In my division who were from British Columbia (who had not previously voted) for the purpose of exercising their franchise on the question of prohibition and women's suffrage gal remedy they may have.

False and Misleading. where the military forces act was iint The following. In part, was xne roiiowmg argument was pre sented by Capt. Tuck and with refer ence to the deferred soldiers' vote the argument presented by Mr. Tulk: Facts of the Case.

"In one of the communications Is The charge made that owing to irregularities occurring at Epsom dur- lng the taking of the soldiers' vote sued by the prohibition committee, it was stated that both Sir John Simon and Sir. Richard McBrlde (agent-general) proceeded under the assumption that Judicial proceedings would be initiated and carried on in British that the military authorities ordered an enquiry, is entirely false and mis "That I did on various dates In the aforesaid month through the medium of my orderly sergeant and orderly Co and I personally saw Regimental Lonergan expluln In detail to the men the nature of the leading. Investigations prove that during January several men were reprimanded at Epsom for failing to Columbia. This statement is perfectly true, comply with Camp Routine Order No. 1245 of June 9, 1916.

This had noth and In connection with the present nmhthition controversy is of the oath about to be taken and on every occasion saw him administer the said oath as I considered It was Dart of lng whatever to do with the voting as the camp order was' issued before oreatefit importance. "A perusal of the military forces i-ntintr Art and the prohibition and my duty as divisional1 sergeant-major to be present and maintain discipline ana oraer. (Sgd.) RATFIELD." Sworn at 14 Regent street In the county of London, this 15th day of juarcn, ivii, Deiore me. (sgd.) F. PURCHAN, Commissioner for Oaths.

Staff-Sergeant Ilea ton. I Vfr V' fwT'4---0- r. wrt- ZZ? QtiKS-nt a Atv rr''' j-4vW-S fsTJ'y JWMCHIBMS btiwV 'Cheney- N'L Awp'WtTt Jkwlr number C.40,555, Staff-Sergeant any voting was contemplated. As proof of this statement a copy of the standing orders for Woodcote Park Convalescent hospital is attached and submitted for your Inspection. The charges made that there was no record at Epsom of a large number of men who voted there during December Is misleading.

Mr. Bayley's statement refers only to Woodcote Park hospital at Epsom, whereas there are four other hospitals from which he did not get any report. The following Is taken from the official report of the court held in London; pages 8, 11 and 12, 10th day: Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre, St. Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, March 20. 1917.

From C.Q.M.S. H. Lonergan, R.C.R., attached C.C.A.C., St. Leonards; woman suffrage referendum act will indicate that an investigation or enquiry was never contemplated or provided for at the counting of the ballots either in civilian or soldier voting. "It Is also certain the present Brewster government never contemplated or provided for an enquiry or investi- gation before the agent-general in London at the counting of the ballots In the deferred voting.

"The facts of the case are these: "(a) Before the count began the prohibitionists appeared before the executive council and demanded two things: "(1) An Investigation Into the conduct of the deferred soldiers' votes. "(2) Certain orders-in-councll rulated by them to prevent the counting of a large number. "(b) The government replied that an investigation would be held If the j. neaton, ara battery, 1st brigade, Canadian field artillery, attached to the garrison duty depot, Hastings, In the county of Sussex, make oath and say as follows: "That whilst sergeant-major of division, Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey, during the month of December, 1916, I received instructions from Regimental Lonergan on various occasions to parade all men In my division who were from British To Sir Richard McBride. K.C..

K.C.M.G., agent-general of British Co lumbia, 1 and 3 Regent street. Lon don, S.W.. Re prohibition and women's suf frage referenda. Columbia (who had not previously voted) for the purpose of exercising their franchise on the question of prohibition and women's suffrage referenda. This I did on various dates in the aforesaid month through the medium of my orderly sergeant and orderly corporal, and I personally saw Regimental Lonergan explain in detail to the men the nature of the oath about to be taken and Sir, I beg to confirm my letter of January 21st last Informing you that my salary and expenses as a presiding officer during the month of December had not yet been forwarded to me.

I would deem It a great favor If you would look into this matter and have cheque forwarded, at your earliest convenience. on every occasion saw him administer the said oath, as I considered It was part of my duty as divisional sergeant-major to be present and maintain dis I have been Informed that a certain cipline and order. (Sgd.) HEATON." Mr. Bailey has been making inauiries Sworn at 14 Regent street, in the at Epsom as to my procedure in the carrying out of my duties as a pro-siding officer for Epsom and district county of London, this 15th day of facts warranted it; also tnai an ex post facto law could not be passed by the executive council but that they would pass an order-in-councll which would protect to the fullest possible extent the counting of the votes, safeguard the preservation of the ballots, envelopes and other documents, and preserve a record of all the proceedings. "(c) The antt-prohibltlon organization at their conference stated that they would welcome an Investigation and with regard to the order-in-coun-cil.

such had their entire approval. "(d) During the count the prohibition party appealed to the government to appoint special eminent counsel to advise upon certain contentious matters arising out of the count. The government agreed to this further de- l-mand and Sir John Simon was asked for an opinion. "(e) The opinion of Sir John Simon i was adverse to the prohibition con- tentlons and the count was proceeded with. "(f) Just as the count was complet-' ed, the prohibition committee sudden-! ly dropped their former request for an I enquiry and Investigation and asked jj for the immediate enactment of the i proposed B.

C. prohibition act, al- March, 1917, before me (Sgd.) F. PURCHAN, Commissioner for Oaths. Epsom having a large- Canadian Mis inquiries have been of such a nature as to lead me to believe that there has been some misunderstanding in connection with this matter. convalescent hospital, large numbers of Canadian soldiers are continually visiting patients daily, and it is only wish to emphatically declare that' natural that B.

C. soldiers visiting their wounded comrades during the all votes taken by me at Epsom and from men in the various neighboring period of voting would exercise their nospitais were taken strictly in ac cordance with the "Military Voting franchise at Epsom, at the same time no official record would be kept on Act" and the instructions which I re the hospital records of these men. ceived from your office. This not only applies to all hogpl I enclose herewith several affi tals, but to all camps in England. Men being on leave and furlough In davits, one sworn by myself, two others sworn by sergeant-majors of hospital divisions who assisted me whilst I was acting as presiding variably visit their comrades In other "If there should be any further in.

camps. Should these men vote, as would be their right, there would be no official record kept of their visiting th( camp, large numbers of men who visited at Hastings being on the records at St. Leonards, and vice versa. WESTERN POWER COMPANY CANADA formation you may desire in connection with this matter, I would deem it a pleasure If you will kindly com Sergeant Atkins' Affidavit. The following Is taken from page 6, 13th day of the court, held In Lon don, and which explains Mr.

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Grill unsurpassed; moderate prices. A house of personal service. New electric bus meets all trains and boats free. Garage In connection. V.

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LONERGAN, O.M.S.. R.C.R., C.C.A.C. Affidavits. Number 477546, and 12069, Company Quartermaster Sergeant, H. Lonergati, Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force, attached to the Canadian assembly centre, Hastings, in the County of Sussex, make oath and say as follows: 1 "That on the seventh day of December 1916, I was appointed presiding officer by the agent-general of British Columbia, Sir Richard McBride, K.C., K.C.M.O., for the purpose of taking deferred votes on the 'Prohibition and Women's Suffrage Referenda' In connection with the British Columbia elections at Epsom and district.

2 'That my instructions were to give every British Columbia soldier an opportunity to exercise their franchise. 3 "That from 8th day of December, 1916, to 81st December, 1916, eleven hundred and four British Columbia men who were entitled to vote under the act, exercised their franchise on the 'Prohibition and Women's Suffrage Referenda' at Epsom Rent that Vacant Room. A Sun Adv. will do It See Classified Page. 1.

"That on the morning of the 5th day of March, 1917,. I was ordered to attend a parade at the 'Cinema," Woodcote park, Epsom. 2. "A Mr. Bayley addressed the parade and amongst other things stated that it had been brought to his notice that certain irregularities had occurred at Epsom whilst taking the vote on the 'Prohibition and Women's Suffrage in connection with the British Columbia elections, and that he was a scrutineer employed by the government of British Columbia.

That he was there so that any of the boys present who wanted to withdraw their votes they could do so on the condition that they signed an affidavit which he had drawn up and promised that he would guarantee that any man signing the said affidavit that they would not get Into any trouble as he was In a position to withdraw and destroy the ballots as they had not been counted. He also said that any man signing an envelope wrongfully, whether it was Intentional or unintentional, he was liable to be convicted for personation which was a penitentiary offense. This Is the scene of the present bitterly contested struggle. Opposite this front the foe has massed his troops and guns and contrivances for defense, as never before. The present heavy fighting extends broadly from Lens to Haricourt and Is most intense from Vimy to Bulle-court.

In this section every point on the map has been the scene of what would rank in other years as tremendous battles The names Fresnoy, Oppy, Gavrelle, Rouex, Monchy, Guernappe, Cnerlsy, Bullecourt, have appeared scores of times in recent descriptions At the moment, Bullecourt, Cherlsy and Rouex are perhaps the stormiest centres. The Canadian advance since April 9 has been over the ground from Neville St Vanst, eastward, including Vimy Arleux-en-Gobelle and Fresnoy. Now the British report an advance at Haricourt The map shows how Lens is pocketed, and the locat-on Doual and Cambral, the new objectives since the fall of Bapaume and Peronne' The section of the front shown is about 50 miles in extent. Beyond the map northward, the British front extends 30 miles and southward 10 miles to the vicinity of St. Quentin.

Ttiete tint CAMWH iraiuaariortaBalism of Copaiba, Ciibebt or Inloctlona.and RELIEVES la WlDYj 24 HOURS tamo 6Immi with-cut Incomanlonc. Bali tar intuitu. 4 "That the average number of men passing through Woodcote Park convalescent hospital, Epsom, during uecemDer was approximately seven hundred and fifty weekly, this meant hat it all British Columbia men were.