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CIBCIIIATION

Editor and Director. J. I. Burnett Amocinie Editor. Frank Walker

f'The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink".

CHARLOTTETOWN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 80, 1951

For Gleaner campaigning

In its resolution appealing for cleaner election campaigning the Canadian Legion in 1949 asked for the cooperation of all our representatives and political candidates in publicising and enforcing the existing ?egulations, which brand as illegal the buy- Ing and selling of votes and the use of in- Eoxicating liquor for election purposes. Fhis appeal was made by the Legion "in 1 sincere desire to halt this dangerous trend and to restrain breaches of the law in future elections."

In commenting on this resolution at the time, The Guardian suggested that it was one of vital importance, and the same point was made repeatedly in these col- umns during the last Provincial campaign. We are pleased to note that the Con- servative candidate in the coming Federal by-election contest, Mr. J. Angus MacLean, has nailed this issue to his masthead and has emphatically stated, to his campaign workers and to the public at large, that he will be no party to irregular election prac- tices in any shape or form.

Mr. MacLean, of course, has no mon- opoly on appealing in this manner to the conscientious electorate, but if his action is the means of placing the campaign on a higher plane than has too frequently been the case in the past, it will be to the benefit of all parties.

Indeed, it is only by the candidates themselves taking the lead in this matter, openly and unequivocally, that these long- standing abuses under our democratic sys- tem can be eradicated. Organizations such as the Canadian Legion can do much in giving moral support to movements of this kind, but it rests finally with those who are appealing for votes, and with their active party workers, to convince the electors of their sincerity by stressing its overriding importance regardless of any other issues involved.

ilard On Needy Pensioners

One of the headaches which the Federal Government will face this year, predicts the Financial Post, is the inadequacy of the ,s40 old age pension now paid to some 300,- 000 Canadians. Just when the Government ,is planning a huge three to four hundred million dollar nation-wide contributory pension programme, nothing is being done to ease the plight of those now on pension and who are feeling the pinch of higher living costs.

At March 31, there were 302,000 sev- enty years or over, receiving the M0 a lmonth benefit. Under the new scheme this iumber will be more than doubled. At June 1, 1951, it is estimated that there will be 675,000 eligible for the universal plan scheduled for introduction next January. The headache is that a large percentage of this additional 375,000 dont need the .money. But under rising living costs, the 300,000 now on pension need a higher monthly plan - and have no prospect of

-getting it, now that the Government ais

committed to put all its effort and funds into the scheme for paying the pension to all over seventy without a means test.

Probably 3100 millions would look after the urgent needs of present means-test pensioners. But with Ottawa committed to raise an extra 5250 millions for the new scheme, the needy ones will have to fight their own inflationary battle as best they can.

Exports To Britain lip

Canada's export trade to Britain, which has been falling off since 1947, is once .again on the increase. According to Ex- ternal Affairs Minister Pearson the Can- ada-United Kingdom continuing committee on trade and economic affairs estimates ' that for the year beginning July, 1951 the United Kingdom will buy 50 per cent more from this country than in the calender year . 1950. , If the estimate is well founded, and . there is every reason to believe the com- mittee knowl whereof it speaks, Canadian prosperity should remain at a high level for another year at least and the prospects me good for longer term developments. We are, of course, closely linked with conditions in the United States but large purchases by Britain will go far to cushion ' the Canadian economy from possible shocks from that quarter.

EDITORIAL NOI ES

The Rosary Crusade comes to a head this afternoon with a demonstration at the Exhibition Grounds.

O O O

The Northumberland Ferries Ltd. have had a pretty cool reception at Ottawa in their appeal for an additional steamer.

O O 0

Tomorrow it will be in order to heed the old injunction with regard to summer wear-”Ne'er change a clout till May is oot."

O O O

The swimming, boating and drowning season is approaching. The rules of safety and common sense applied to the first to go far towards avoiding the third.

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About 5518 million worth of cycles and motorcycles were imported from the U.K. into Canada and U.S. during the first quarter of 1951-an increase of 32.36 mil- lion on the 1950 average.

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Lleut.-Governor Prowse believes in His Majesty's representative showing the way in good citizenship, as witness his arrival at the Red Cross blood donor clinic at opening time of its first day here.

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Safety first! The Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, from which the Stone of Destiny was removed last Christmas, has been moved to an enclosure in the Henry VII Chapel as "a security measure."

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Retail sales were 19 per cent higher in the first quarter of 1951 than a year ago according to the Bureau of Statistics. Even allowing for higher prices it seems that preparedness is not imposing any notable hardship on the population at home.

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Voltaire, French sceptic, dramatist and historian, died this date 1778. He had been exiled to England in 1725 and there became versed in English politics, liter- ature and philosophy. His 12,000 letters to some 700 correspondents afford a wealth of information about the eighteenth cen- tury.

I O 0 It is well that Korean veterans should be guaranteed as good rehabilitation treat- ment as those of the Second World War. If operations continue at their present pace, however, it might be necessary to con- sider even higher benefit rates for service in the theatre of operations. 0 O O

Tourists, whether Americans or fellow Canadians from other Provinces, expect to find things "different" here or they would feel that they might just as well remain

i at home. Every opportunity should be

seized to let them see, hear, do and eat things they are unlikely to meet with else- where. ' O O I The incredible Mr. Pouliot, M.P. (L- Temiscouata) has done it again. His ”Pouliot. Plan" to defend Canada by build- ing an airport in every constituency is mad but its madness is merely the result of following to its logical conclusion the generally accepted parliamentary principle of looking out for the constituencies and letting the country'look out for itself. 0 O O

The latest Liberal party caucus is re- ported to have discussed the possibility of a new fall session of Parliament. Liberal M.P.ls are now sure that there's too much work left to finish everything by June 30, as hoped. The big question apparently is whether the fall arrangement would be a. new session, or a continuation of the one now underway. M.P.'s tend to favor the latter idea, which would net them another S4,000. ' I O O

The Guardian has a real target to shoot at these days. Or at least its flying dc- livery service to the outports has. Paul Sharpe, who daily delivers The Guardian by plane to rural areas, reports that on the small island known as Little Channel along the North Shore the fishermen have con- structed. a "bullls eye" target for him and daily wait to see the results of his marks- manship. Mr. Sharpe does not say he hits the "bull" every time, but he does maintain that the residents of the lonely island, only inhabited during the fishing season, are getting their Guardians regularly.

O O 0

There is nothing new under the sun- not even the MacArthur-Truman case which had a precedent in England, when Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice was recalled as director of the general staff in 1918 when he defended General Gough accused by Prime Minister Lloyd George for reverses suffered by his Fifth Army in the German offensive at Ypres, and was removed from his command. Sir Frederick went to his defence and charged the Prime Minister with misstatements. A debate in the House of Commons followed. Support- ers of Maurice said his forthright stand on the question had meant the sacrifice of his military career. For 15 years he was president of the British Legion, the organizatlon of war veterans.

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This column In open to the discussion by correspondents 0' Iluestions of Interest. The Guardian does not necessar- ' tly enuonu the opinion of correspondents.

ELECTION RULES

Sir,-The Guardian of April 17th reports: "Canadian citizenship con-fen-ed in a ceremony before His Honor Judge C. St. Clair Trainer yesterday.

"Judge Tminor in his remarks spoke of the greatness of this country. its advancement and how it was only through the efforts of its citizens that great things were possible. He spoke of the rights of a citizen under the law; free- dom from arrest; to have access to counsel; protection of properly: freedom of worship, including the privilege of bringing up children in the sacredness and love of the family pircle. He spoke also of the responsibilities of citizenship; of defending king and country against open or secret enemies; of exercising the franchise: of tak- ing the more active role of party membership so as lo have a voice in government. rather than mere- ly vote for candidates and pol- icies selected by others."

Those remarks should be read not only by all electors but in all the schools of E. Island. It would have a tendency to put an end to all those false reports about candidates resigning who are seeking election including the present by-election to be held in Queen's County June 25th.

The following is from the Pro- vincial Election Act 1922 and Amendments to and including

1946: Sec. 2112: "Any person who, before or during any elect- lon, for the purpose of affecting the return of any candidate at such election, makes or publishes any false statement of fact in re- lation to the personal character or conduct of such candidate shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars and costs. and not less than fifty dollars and costs, or in default of payment of such fine and costs, to imprison- ment for a term not exceeding six months and not less than one month, with or without. hard is- hour."

The General Elections Act, Oct. 15, 1948. page 164, Sec. 2, Para- graph (4) states: "Any person who, before or during an election. for the purpose of procuring the election of another candidate, knowingly publishes a false state- ment of the withdrawal of I candidate at such election is guilty of an illegal practice and of an ofllence against this Act punishable on summary convict- ion as in this Act provided."

Also the By-Election Instruct- ions, Aug. 1st. 1948: "Any per- son who, before or during a by- electlon, for the purpose of pro- curing the election of another candidate, knowingly publishes I false statement of the withdrawal of a candidate at such election is guilty of an illegal practice and of an offence against this Act punishable on summary convict- ion as in this Act provided."

Those concerned please note and inwardly digest.

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The Rapids and Falls of the Nottawuy River which flows into the southeast and of Jnmes Bay have a. potential 1.000.000 horse. power.

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O0IIPLl.'l'E VISUAL llEFBA(fl'ION III , ANALYSIS

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A Bethune Was Persia's Hero

(The Weekly Scotsman)

Persia, which has been figur- ing so prominently and sen- sationally in the headlines. has many associations with Scotsmen, particularly in connection with the country's much-discussed oil industry.

But long before they struck oil in that Eastern land, there was a Fife soldier-laird who was re-

.garded by the Persians as their

national hero. The centenary of his death in 185'! recalls that he was buried at Tabriz with all the honors the Persians could be- stow.

This remarkable man was Sir Henry Lindesay Bethune, Bart... of Kilconquhar, descendant of an East Fife family d-istin-guished in Scottish history.

Born in 1787, Bethune began his career as an officer in the army, transferring to the service of the East. India Company with a lieutenan-cy in their Horse Artillery at Madras.

Chosen to go to Persia to in- nruct the Crown Prince Abbe: Mirza in the organization of an artillery force, upon which the Shah had decided, Lieutenant Bethune made a great "hit" with the Persians.

His 6 feet '7 inches of soldierly figure, his military prowess, and his agreeable personality, all combined to ensure his popular- ity.

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When fighting. broke out be- tween Persia and Russia, Beth- une disiinguished himself by many feats of bravery and sol- dierly s'ki1l.

On one occasion the Russians made a surprise advance on the Persian camp when the Crown Pnince had taken his staff, in- cluding Bethune. for a day's hunting.

Returning to find their posi- tions threatened, Bethune ob- served through his glasses a bat- tery crf six brass guns ranged in front of the Russian lines and ready to open fire on the Per- sian camp.

Ordering his horses to be har- nessed on the instant, Bethune led a party in a daring dash across the plain and through the enemy's advanced posts. They reached the guns, cut down the Russian guard, limlbered up the artillery, and galloped back to the Persian lines with the cap- tured guns in the sight of the whole Russian army.

Other equally daring deeds. and his human. kindly treatment of the troops under his command, spread his popularity throughout the Persian army and people.

So highly did .ihe Persians es- teem him that they spoke of him as "Rustom"-In honour. in- deed, since Rustom was the Her- culee of Persian history.

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Bethune had been I6 years in the service of the Shah when, on the death of his grandfather, he succeeded to the estate and de- cided to return to Kilconqusr. where he married and settled down for many years to the life of a Fl-fe laird:

In 1834. however, a crisis blew up in the affairs of Persia. On the death of the Shah, the suc-

YOUTH AN I) AGE

0 Youth! for years so many and

sweet,

"rls known that thou and I were one;

I'll think it but a fond conceit.-

It cannot be that thou art gone!

Thy vesper-bell hath not yet toll'd-

And thou wen eye a masker bold!

What strange disguise hast now put on.

To make believe that gone?

I see these locks in silvery slips.

This drooping gait, this sltcr'd

thou art

ze, But springtide blossoms on thy lips,

tears lake thine eyes! Life is but thought; so think I

i will

And sunshine from

That Youth and I are housemates still.

-Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

cesslon of his grandson. Muham- ed Mix-za (his father, the Crown Prince under whom Bethune had served earlier, had died in the interval) was opposed by his uncle, Zulli Sultan.

Civil war broke out and the young Shah appealed to Britain for aid. Henry Bethune went to London to offer his services, and these were at once accepted by the Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston. Bethune was sent. to Persia with the rank of Major- General and 3 commission as British Envoy.

The young Shah welcomed Be- thune wiih delight. The rebel uncle put a price on the Scott: head.

Bethune himself went speedily to work, and, in command of the loyal forces-"dragged the army

after him," as one chronlcler put i

lo-by surprise tactics attacked and defeated the uncle's troops, Zulli Sultan himself being taken prisoner. O I O

The young Shah, after making his triumphal entry into Teher- an, heaped high honors and re- wards wpon Bethune, including the best. Arab steed in the Royal stables. On his return to Britain in September 1835. he was creat- ed a baronet by King William IV.

For the next 15 years, Sir Henry lived quietly on his Kil- conquhar estate. But in 1&0. his health having declined, he de- cided to spend the winter in the warmer clime of Persia, and he died there in the following year.

Every military and public honour known to the Persians attended his funeral It the Armenian t y in Tnbrix. and the most sincere Imong thou who mourned him were the Shah and his Queen-Mother.

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must appear to be unhappy in or- der to be happy.-(Eukotoon Star- Phoenix)

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What is the most entertaining chapter in the Bible (not that the

There may be I stronger candid- ate than the seventh chapter of, Proverbs, but if no I shall be sur- 3 prised.-(Janus in London Spec-

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' Any failure in commercial nogo- ; Nations with America is to be re- ; gretted. It had been hoped that; some valuable concessions which! would have aided the increase of I sterling sales in the chief dollnr' market. might have been obtained. 1 The Americans asked for conces- sions in return which the British Government were not prepared to make, and they were above all In- ! xious for a further reduction of, Imperial preferences. They wished

to make arrangements with the members of the Commonwealth. one by one. for reducing the pre- ferences which they give, without consulting the other member coun- tries who benefit from them. This , approach was rejected. With some reservations, all the proposed re-'

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AN IIIPOIITAN '1' STEP

"On Thursday evening the Gov- ernment introduced into the House of Commons a series of, resolutions providing for the ad-' mission of Prince Edward Island into the Dominion. This is a most important step, and should not be taken without very grave deliberation. It has not been pre- ceded by any formal application for union, as was the case with Newfoundland. and it must not now be put forward in a form which will indicate A disposition to do what Mr. Blake lnslnuatedl had been done in reference to Newfoundland, namely, the em- plcyment of bribery.

"In every respect, it is of the greatest consequence that Prince Edward Island should be received into the Dominion. Though not large in point of population, it occupies an important geograph- lcul position, and has within it- nelf-ln its fisheries and lands- menns of advancement and wealth. The Confederation scheme will be incomplete so long as this Island remains in an isolated condition; and now that satisfactory terms have been arranged for Nova Sco- tla and Newfoundland, It is wise

A pessimist in 3 person whotductions of Imperial

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. MAY 30. 1951

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Have been discussed byp ”1il””:.::

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' ed and in the a "" lcelsions have 'iienV"xh.?: C-:11;

lchief changes have come out of ,negotintions between Canada mm ',the United States; they He .

natural gt. . traction of trade over the Danna. in: frontier-and possibly aim (,1 Canadian disappointment ove;-9,1,, restricted market afforded for cunadinn goods in this counu-y,.' (The Times. London.)

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Humor and the loyal Candi... Mounted Police appear strange companions. but the latest issue of the RCMP Quarterly, iabened "cartoon supplement", proves they are good companions. This is . collection of cartoons of pnrtlculnr interest to members of the force and some, in fact, are a trifle bu. fling to the un-uniformed and un. informed outsider. our choice fox top honors is that touching llttlg illustration of a Mountic plodding through a swamp amid clouds oi mosquitoes, dragging on unwilling and heavily-loaded horse behint "Formerly (1, Musical Ride Fame," and it is M

Ceasy to call to memory the im.

maculuie. swift, confident riders of that marvellous display, dancing daintlly to music or dashing nboiu, fair grounds with banners flying amid the cheers of thousands. At the risk of beating on old proverb to death we suggest that the Musical Ride is no proof that n pollceman's lot is eye I happy one These young men in scarlet and gold are models in adversity :4 well as in comfortable place: where the multitude can admire them. - (Ottawa Journal.)

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The Age-Old Story

-& 5'A Enter ye in at the strait gate:

,for wide is the gate, and broad ,is the way, that leuieth to do-

Itruction, and many there in which go in thereut: because stroll in the site. and narrow in th: wu, which leadeth unto life, and few more be that find it. . .

Therefore whomever henreth then saying: of mine. and doeth them I will liken him unto I wise man which built his house uP0I1 ' rock: Ind the ruin descended. Iml the floods came. and the wind: blew. and beat upon that house; Ind it fell not: for It was found- eduponnrock....Andltcsnn on page, when Jesus had ended those uylnn. the people Wm 39' tonished at his doctrine: for he nugm them no one having nu- thorlty, and not no the Icrlbet

to try to effect an nrrnn t with the Government and people of the one Island which yet re- mains outllde. This must not he

of justice. -Hamilton Spectator, June 12. 1869.

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mltted to the deliberation of the Ban 1- soucnon, people, and that scheme must ms m,';.,c,

have in it the essential element

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