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LT.-GOV. PROWSE READS METEOR FROM THBJONE

Legislature Opened Yesterday

Fisheries Dept. Forecast . In Speech From The Throne

The establishment of a separate portfolio of fisheries was one of forecast in the

the highlighs Speech from the Throne deliver- ed at the opening of the Legislat-

ure yesterday by Lieutenant Gov-

ernor T. W. L. Prowse.

His Honor also intimated that legislation covering a wide field

of subjects will be introduced.

These include matters pertaining to the Plant Disease Eradication Act. the Potato Production Act, the Poultry and Poultry Products Act. the School Act. the Hospital Act. the Marketing Act. the Pro- vincial Sanatorium Act and the

Time Uniformity Act.

Crisp winter air under sunny skies greeted His Honor and his

official. party as they ved shortly before three o'clock when the Lieutenant Governor inspect- ed a smartly turned out Guard of Honour from the P. E. I. Regi- ment (i7 Rcccei. under command of Captain W.B. Peters. M.M.. C.D. Governor Prowserlater took the salute from the Guard in a march past on Richmond Street.

Accompanying His Honor were his aides. Commander J. N. Ken- ny, RCN (R); Lt. Col. A. W. Rog- ers. I-2.D., Wing Commander Alan Macmillan and the Governor's private secretary. Surgeon Com- mander L. E. Prowse, RCN (R). COLOUBFUL PARTY

The Governor's party was join- ed at the Legislative Chambers by high ranking representatives of the three services and the Commanding Officers of the various local garrison units. They

Eden Gov't Wins Vote Oi Confidence

IDNDON (AP)-The govern- ment beat down Tuesday a strong labor attack on its stringent econ- omic policies for protecting the pound.

On a vote of confidence the

Home of Commons supported the Conservatives 315 to 259. a major- ity of so. The vote came after a iwoday debate on Brltainis involved fin- ancial position. Both Conservat- Ives and Labor expressed a de- sire to protect the pound and to lmlirovs the country's trading po- sition in relation with the dollar world. But they disagreed as to tbs necessary steps.

were:

Brigadier G.G.K. Peake, D.S. 0., E.D.. representing the G.0.C. Eastern Command; Squadron Leader C. L. Stanley, represent- ing the officer commanding R.C. A.F. Station. Summerside: Lieut enant James Clapton. R.C.N..rep- resenting the officer command- ing H.M.C.S. Queen Charlotte. and Inspector E. L. Martin, officer commanding L Division R.C.M.P.

-Lt. Colonel J. A. MacDonald. G.S.O. 1. 2nd Militia Group; Lt. Colonel J. T. Davies. A.A., and Q.M.G 2 Militia Group: Lt. Col- onel A. H. Peake. 0-C.. P. E. I. Regiment (i7 Recce); Lt. .Colonel K. M. Johnston. 0-C. 5 Divisional Signals: Lleut. Colonel J. K. L. Irwin, 00. 5 Medical Company.

An artillery party under the command of Lt. Col. D. J. Mc- Cormack fired a fifteen gun sal- ute from Victoria Park on the arrival of the Lieutenant Gover- nor at the Provincial Building. In attendance with Lt. Col. McCor-

H. J.

Gordon Thompson.

Kerr and Lt.

music during the inspection. SWORN IN

Mark R. MacGuigan.

ed to the Speaker's Chair. for the first time.

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mack were Lt. Col. R. D. Mac- Neill. Medical Officer. Captain L. G. MacNevin and SSM..Coffin,

Officers of the Guard of Hon- our with Captain Peters were Lt. W. L.

Guard Sgt. Major was W-0 2 C. Ryan. The Reece Band under the direction of Sgt. Charles MacGregor accompanied the Guard and played suitable

Previous to the arrival of His Honor, the members of the Legis- lature were sworn in by Justice On motion of Hon. A. W. Matheson seconded by Hon. Mr. Cullen. Mr. J. Aug- ustin Gallant was elected Speaker of the House and was duly escort- Four members were taking their seats They are: Prosper Gallant (L) 1st Prince;

Slonns Bring New Hardships To Europeans

LONDON (AP)-Heavy snow- storms brought new hardship Tues- day to Europe's shivering millions in their record 22-day frigid siege.

The death toll rose to 7-17.

Weathermen promised no imme- diate relief but there were some brighter spots. A brilliant sun warmed Romc and central Italian regions after the country's longest bad weather spell in history. But forecasters predicted new snowfall and freez- ing temperatures. Most parts of Sweden bathed in sun. Temperatures climbed above the freezing point in central and southern Sweden for the first time in three weeks. Deep snow blank- eted southwestern France. Snow plows were called in from the Py- renees mountains to open streets. Some city dwellers moved about on skis.

Snow feel over most of England. The whole of the country's eastern seaboard road network, from Do- Ver.400 miles north to Berwicle on-Tweed, was blocked by snow and ice.

Snowstorms have raged ov--r Czechoslovakia for two days and snowdrifts 12 feet high were re- ported in some places.

A sharp earthquake rocked it

Brain Specialists To Review Case Of Boy In 6-Month Coma

HAMILTON. Ont. (CP)-Provin- clal officials moved Tuesday to get Canada's top brain specialists to review the case of 10-year-old Michael Oates, whom Hamilton doctors fear may never wake up -up, Michael has been in a coma for nearly six months since an auto- mobile accident Sept. 4 in which his father was- killed and his mother injured.

Art Child. Progressive Conserv-

cognition. REFUSES T0 QUIT

Hughes. Michael's doctor.

"If the surgeons feel there is

said E3

for Hamilton Wentworth. Mr. Chnd Sam

Health Minister Phillips told him the country's leading brain spec-

boy's case. with the province ing the bill.

Doctors said Michael's brain was severely injured in the crash. A three-inch piece of bone was re moved from his skull to relieve pressure on the brain the day after the accident. ,

Since the operation. Michael, his eyes always open. stares blankly at the wall.

A board of surgeons at Hamil ton General Hospital dccidcd Sun- Iday the boy will probably live out: his life without regaining con- sciousncss.

The Oates family doctor. how- ever. said it was unllkcly Michael would live a normal span of years.

f about a thing.' " am; In New York. Mrs.

Mulvey. a

posal for

Minisicr St. Laurent.

his arms or legs since the accld-j

esst and has given no signs of to winters as regards employment.

Mrs. Myrtle Oates, at home with her arm still in a cast. refuses to believe her son will never wake

Mr. Child said the health min- ister will confer with Dr. R. A and pus-esent the case to the brain spec-

lists.

hance for his recovery. he will ative member of the legislature 9 the best treatment avanabler

"When lasked Dr. Phillips about lalists will be asked to review on the 0051- ht replied: '00” WOW

Ruth A. switchboard supervis- or. and a widow with two child- ren. offered to help Mrs. Oates.

She called the New York office of The Canadian Press and asked jwhcrc she should send donations.

OTTAWA (CP( -A CCF pro- is labor-management government conference to check rising winter uncmploymwt was turned down Tuesday by Prime

At the same time. Labor Min- lsicr Gregg said in the Commons lthat rcgardless of government job-

He mm the my hm; not mnvgdllc.-is figures Canada is in a better position than for a number of past

large part of Turkey. causing five deaths. An estimated 1.200 homes were destroyed.

Spain's sunny Balealrc islands as winter vacation. resort. wen- blankeied in snow." Temperatures everywhere in France were below freezing point. Paris had its cold- est Feb. 21 on regcord-eight degrees above.

New Quebec Cigaret Tax

QUEBEC (CP)-The legislative assembly Tuesday adopted govern- ment legislation fixing the provin- cial tax on cigarets at one-fifth of a cent on each clgaret sold in the province.

Premier Duplesssls said the measure will "protect" small re- tall stores from the pricccutting practices of some large chain stores which scll cigarets by the carton at less than the suunl price of 37 cents for a package of 20 clgarets. The price includes four cents of provincial tax.

in effect the legislation changes the basis of tnxntlon on cigarets which was figured on I0-ncr-cent of the retail sales prices. With the change, the tnx now will be figured on each cigarct sold.

NIGERIAN MINES Besides tin and columbltc. Ni- gerian mines produce about 580.000

No lnviiaiion lleceived Yet. Premier Says

CHARLOTTETOWN (CP)-Pre- mler Alex Matheson of Prince Edward Island said Tuesday night he has received no invitation to attend a new federal-provincial conference on tax rental agree- ments in Ottawa.

Mr. Matheson. asked to com- ment on an acceptance by Pre- mier Bennett of British Columbia, said it seemed strange that an in- vitation would reach the west coast before Prince Edward Is- land.

The premier said his attendance at a March meeting with other provincial premiers would depend on its importance since the Prince Edward Island legislature is not expected to prorogue much before Easter. It opened Tuesday.

Mr. Bennett was quoted as say- ing he did not know if Mr. Laurent's invitation indicated a full-scale conference or a private meeting.

Report Balsa Rafi Now in Difficulties

PANAMA (AP)-The balsa raft Cantuta is in trouble near the Galapagos islands about 1,000 miles southwest of Panama. Short wave radio dispatches re- ceived in Lima and relayed here Tuesday said the four men and woman aboard the raft were running short of food and fuel oil and one of the crew was ill. The raft is drifting in the Hum- boldt current hoping to reach the south sea islands. It left Peru early in December.

St. develop power resources in prov-

.7739 Guardian

CHARLOTTETOWN. CANADA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1956

Letter Sent To Provincial Premiers

New Fisca

Covers Prince Edward Island Like the Dew

PRICE 5c

l Conference is Suggested Next Month

OTTAWA

aid to provincial power projects.

The motions included a CCF proposal for an immediate feder- at start on the South Saskatch- ewan power-irrigation project.

A vote of 140 to 70 defeated the CCF motion. proposed by R. R. Knight of Saskatoon as an am- endment to a Progressive Con-

day.

The Conservative motion. de- feated 141 to 71, called for joint federal-provincial investment to

inces asking for aid.

The votes were held in succes- sion of the two proposals, which were technically non-confidence motions because they amended a government supply motion.

Both were supported by all three Opposition parties. The Lib- eral majority was joined in the votes by three Quebec independ- ents, Paul Gagnon. Chicoutimi, Raoul Poulln, Beauce, and Fer- nand Girard, Lapoinie.

Agriculture Minister Gardiner. speaking just before the vote, ar- gued that the government ,already has conside ed the South Saskat- chewan proposal. He referred to government plans to spend S500.- 000 in the next fiscal year on South Saskatchewan river devel- opment. That was a "pretty good start."

Provincial Red

Edwin C. Johnstone was elect- ed President of the Prince Ed- ward Island Division, Canadian Red Cross Society at the annual meeting of the Society held at the Glover Club last night. The meet- ing was largely attended and in- cluded representatlves from all parts of the province.

Following the submission of the financial statement by H. R, Car- rutisers, honiorarystreasurer and the report of Miss Iphigenie Arsenault. Provincial Commis- sioner. a film was shown entitled "Prescription for Life". Various other reports were also received and adopted.

A break of 15 minutes permit- ted those present to visit the large number of interesting items on display. all dealing with the work of the Red Cross. Following an interesting panel discussion. refreshments were served and a further period de- voted to the examination of the displays.

OFFICERS-

Offlccrs and members of Div- isional Council for 1936 are: Honorary President: The Lieut- enant Gov:-I-nor. iion. T. W. L.

Prnwse: Hon. Vlcc-Presidents: Dr. W. J. P. Maciiillan. ORE. Miss Glndvs Holman. Summer-

side. Mr G. F, H-itdbesnn; Post prlwidnnlt Lt Col L. V. Mil"- donald: President: W" l"'.'l'vin C.

Jnjmstnnc: Vicn Pr!-slrl"il: Mr. W. A. Currie. Sllmvncrsldc: Vicc Prcsirlent Princc Co.: Mr, J. F

Arm-it Sumvncrsirit-: Vice "resi- pinni nu;-v-n': (V1: Hr: Allison Ifgplilllnn, p-.n-vj-...-- Vlrm Drcei. (tr-nt King's (V1,: "tr. Melvin J.

tons of coal each year.

Mcouaid. Souris; Honorary Sec-

Coming Events

ice race New Glasgow today. lood ice all horses welcome.

in stock. Bran. Oilcake. Barley 3101. Purina Chews. W. 1. Bow- Insn.

Pantry sale. Sherwin and Will-

iams. Thursday, Feb. I3rd.. up 5.

p.m. Alexander W.I.

Dsaco Vast Royal -Hall Wednes- lly. Rollie Mcxens e's Orchestra. Cannes service. 9:!) to 12:30.

Customers-Our carload of N0 1 Barley Heal and Wheat. has ar- rived. R. L. Dlcldeson New Glas- sow.

Buy number of good plus W9! 00 lbs. alnocarload of straw. Wel- "lllion lVlacNeill and Son. Bunt- Iln and Bella Wharf.

The P.E. island G ernsey Breed- ers will special meeting in

annual meeting land Division of he

he'Iiufh.ath:i Clover dub last Red Cross Society. L. toR.- IDt8taliau'aathoP.I.ls- .lIdsaJ.l.DaaIodea.Ianorary

-Officers iP.E.l. "Div. Canadian Red Cross”

"Edwin Johnstone:Again- Heads

stone. Lt. Col.

Cross Society

retary: Judge .l'. S. Desmnches. Montague: Honorary Treasurer: Mr. H. R. Carrutbers.

COMMITTEE CHAlR.M.EN-

Junior Red Cross. Dr. L. W. Shaw; Handicapped Children, Dr. W, J. P. MncMiJlan: Women's Work, Mrs. E. A. Foster: Nur- sing. Miss Katharine MacLennan: Canadian Red Cross Corps, Mrs. Benjamin Rogers; First Aid, Dr. Ross Stewart; Swimming and Water Safety. Rev. M. D. Dun- bar: Blood Donor. Mr. F. A. Large; Campaign. Mr. Walter fl. Shaw: Disaster. Mr. J, Gordon MacDonald; Volunteers, Mrs. H. L. Palmer.

DWISIONAL COUNCIL-

Mrs. Murdock MacGowan. Pre

sident. P.E.I. Women's Institutes Kilmulr; Mrs. R. L. Willett. Sum merside: Mrs. Basil MacDonald President P.E l. C.W.L.. Tracadic Cross: Mrs. J. A. Macmillan. I. 0. :l'). I-3.; Mrs. Jeanette Yeo, P. E. l. Teachcrs' Federation: Mr Foch MacDonald. Provincial Pre- sident. Canadian Legion. Souris; Mrs. A C. Grccn. Alberton: Mrs. L. G. Dewm-. O'l.earv: Mrs. J. F Gallo-1i. Tirvnlch. Mrs Charles MacNcill. North Rusticrr Mr Gordon Cooke. Knnslnszton: Mrs. J, R. Whwrlllfzlln. Hunt:-r River- lh-cg Fan" 31;-('5;-thv. Nhu-,.l1- llfr. ran-mrj C'a1y1nV1.gI -t1.,,"1w..m who Rnriraw 'lf'sr-'WVl"l'i i"'vrrlir1qn: P"r:. Ct;-rlincr hr...-Ix. nu Qtn1vnwf- llrg. (7:-an-gs R--any C1qric- '1.- Henrv Vi. Mocllmwnll. Si. Pct- M-'.:' Hrs. F. J Dr-l.ory. George- on..." Rcprcsentativcs in C 9 n 1 r at Council are: Mr. Edwin C John- l.. F. Macdnnald and Mr, W. A. Currie.

(CP)-The Commons rejected Tuesday night two Op- position motions urging federal

servative motion brought in Mon-i

Were Supported By Opposition

: Commons Rejects Motions? On Power Projects Aid

Mr. Gardiner said Opposition members had referred to the pro- ject's estimated cost at anywhere

The closest estimate was 582,000,- 000-"as nearly as any cost can be estimated."

He added that the government knows people who would under- f.ake.to build the project for 382.- from s135.000.000 to s160,0oo,0oo. 000000

Claude Ellis (CCF-Regina! terjected that that is all t.he mor reason to start it now.

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Alternative March Dates Suggested

SOTTAWA (CP)-prune Mjnjsgm t. Laurent has told provincial premiers the federal government is agreeable to a new federal- provincial fiscal conference in March if they want one. it was learned Tuesday night.

informants said the prime min. lster. ill a letter sent Saturday suggested the alternative dates March 2 or March 9.

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"Prospects of an outlet for Maritime potatoes in Europe seem to be brightening," said Mr. E. W. Campbell. Manager of the P. E. I. Potato Marketing Board yesterday. ”lnqulries have been received from six European coun- tries and negotiations have been underway on some of these for several weeks. Apparently, West- ern European countries are fac- ing wjat could almost be called a 'potato famine' with heavy frost damage aggravating an al- ready short supply condition. At present price levels we should be able to compete with any other supplier for these markets. "Movement of potatoes from the province continues exception- ally hesvy. With the partial re- lief of the reefer car shortage, movement to February 19th is 160 cars higher than for the same 19 days last year. Total move- ment (rail. water and truck) to that date is over 1,000 cars above last year and over 200 above the 1953-54 season," said Mr. Camp- bell. "Top price yesterday was we per bushel at the car. al- though lesser prices prevailed in

Could Adjourn

HALIFAX (CP)-Premier Henry Hicks said Tuesday night the Nova Scotia legislature could adjourn for a week to allow government rep- resentatives to attend a new fed- eral-provincial conference in Ot- tawa March 2 or 0.

Dalhousie Wins Debating Title

HALIFAX (CP)-Dalhousie Uni- versity dabaters ill represent the Maritimes in the Dominion dabat- ing finals at London. Ont... Friday and Saturday. They won a unan- -imous decision over St. Dunstan's .College of Charlottetown here Tuesday night.

Dalhousic speake s Malcolm N. S. Smith of Halifax and H. David Peal of Truro argued against the rcsolution: International rivalry still holds more promises than threats for the future of mankind. St Dunsian's debaters were Ian Gillies of Charlottetown and Leo Pcddle of Corner Brook. Nfld. The judges were Father F. Lynch. S.J.. Col. Victor Oland and l)r. H. Corston.

DRASTIC ACTION N

LEICESTER. England (CF)- The drone of an electronic ma- chine in a nearby factory pre- ventcd Fred Waring from reading or concentrating. In court he was conditionally discharged but Dr- dered to pay 5:, In (id. for throw-

Audttors are H. R. Doane & Co

Potato Shortage in Europe May Aid Island Industry

ing into warehouses. "In view of the above report

less than we per bushel at car." ' C

i 98 Tomorrow

Thursday. the

by many lovers of flowers.

fore many weeks have passed

been lifelong hobbies with him

violin every day.

'Copter Missing In Northern Que.

HALIFAX and Rescue

dor boundary.

to its base at the Knob lake

in 20 miles of the base.

Local planes,wcrc said to he searching for the missing craft. Search and rescue headquarters here received no request for as-

ing bricks through the factory windows.

alstance. Number aboard the heli- copter was not known here.

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some areas and on potatoes go-

on potential markets and current movement the Board again sug- gests that growers should not overload the market by accepting

the

Mr. VonClure Gay. Upper Prince Street. Charlottetown, will celeb- rate his ninety-eighth birthday on twenty-third of February. He is one of Char- lottetown's most outstanding flor- ists, and is generally known as the man with the green thumb. His flowers have always been the very best and were sought after Mr. Gay continues to maintain a live- ly interest in plants and flowers. he just can't keep away from them. No doubt he will be seen heading for his son's hothousc be-

Hunting and fishing have also

in addition he is a lover of music and takes pleasure in playing his

(CP)-RCAF Search

reported Tuesday night an air force helicopter is missing in the Knob lake area of northern Quebec near the Labra-

The helicopter failed to return

RCAF detachment from a local flight. It was believed down with-

The new conference has been

sought by some of the provinces to discuss further the federal government's tax-sharing propos- als to replace current tax rental agreements in effect between the central government and man provinces. The newest proposals of the federal government were sent to the DIOVIDCES Jan. 6. mildly mod. ifying terms set out by the ad. ministration here at a general conference in October. Some pro- vinces are known to have been critical of them.

Later in January. Mr. St. Lau- rent told governments asking for a plenary conference again-Say katchewan and New Brunswick- that it was then too early to de- cide whether the conference should be reconvened. Meanwhile. deputy ministers and tax experts held a session here in early February to discuss

S

offer.

-provinces want it.

as met in October.

apart from Mr. Bennett. However, letters tabled in the Commons Jan. 31 showed Premiers Flemming of New Brunswick and Douglas of Saskatchewan wanted one. Mr. Douglas suggested April.

They and Premier Hicks of Nova Scotia, in letters written after the latest federal proposals in Jan- uary. were criitcai of them on var- ious grounds, though all agreed they did not give enough recognition to fiscal needs of in- dividual provinces.

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