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of the, patient, preferably by the family physician, the director then has the authority to request

llorrslul Dally (Founded In 1881) ise bleeonil Class Mall, Poet Offloe Department, Ottawa. Tho Leland (iriariilea Pnlrllshlnl Co. Iilfsor and blnneglng Director, J. B. “ i Alhoelete Editor, Punk Wisllree

the assistance of two other doctors, preferably those specialized to deal with the particular type of case being examined. Assisting this group of doctors will be the Provincial pathologist and

_ hfThe Strongest Memory is Weaker Than ' the Weakest Ink." '

radiologist of the hospital to which the patient has been referred. _ The family doctor is encouraged to be prer-

CIABLOTTETOWN, TUESDAY, MAY 25, I948

ent, if possible, at these clinical meetings so tliathe may benefit by the findings of the ex-

_ St. Houston's Example

The convocation of St. Dunstan’: University yesterday is a reminder of the magnificent service this grand old institution has rendered to Can- ada in its unwavering adherence to the highest ideals of education. small measure, to the clear perception of its and successive rectors and teachers of the supreme value in education of the humon- ities. There is no more opportune time than the present to emphasize this fact, because, with the progress of scientific materialism, captions about the nature and functions of a university have become all too apparent.

This was the great heresy Germany ‘foisted upon the educational world- tfie idolatry of science. It led eventually to Hit- ler and World War Two, and in Soviet Russia today it is the accepted gYpel. the dominant idea in Can institutions of learning, the outlook will be dark

When the German against state domination in the late eighteenth century, they dedicated themselves to the search for truth in the service of humanity. ‘I933, the wheel had made a complete turn._Thoir conspicuous failure in capitulating to Nazism has been denounced by the civilized world, and the causes of this betrayal ed in a recently published book, The Abuse of Learning, by Frederic Lilge, from which some pertinent points are summarized here.

To the earlier ideolists and humanists, In Germany as elsewhere, education had meant the achievement of individual judgment, breadth of knowledge, balance of interests, and that aware- ness of self in relation to others which is the

“condition of responsible action. values have, iii varying forms and with different emphases, been the substance of all liberal the- ories of education since Plato and Aristotle. But by the middle of the last century there grew up the belief thatgprogress in knowledge was to be achieved most visibly through the advancement With the development of research laboratoties, the whole conception of a univers- ity changed. One was persuaded that education, somehow and somewhere, accrued while scien- tific knowledge was being gathered. so to speak, happened to a student; lt was, in the thoughtless jargon of our own day, a "pro- There was a frank renunciation among edueatlonists of the individual's quest for a ra- tional‘and responsible order embracing his whole

It ls curious, says Mr. Lilge, to see how the German educationists, after having demolished the stately systems of Idealist philosophy, built their own temples of devotion. responsibility and freedom to human life, they in- vested the atom with o singular dignity and re- stored the soul to the cell. respect for tradition, their incapacity to dis- tinguish between the world of fact and the world of value, and their reduction of the human per-

' son to a thoroughly determined mechanism consti- tuted an emphatic denial that education is a moral problem at all." From this the step to a slavish acceptance. of totalitarianism under the swastika was easy and inevitable. '

The tragedy of this catastrophe is that it need not have happened. The German univers- ities took the fatally wrong turning when they came to conceive of science as the enemy of the humanities. could have been shown that in contrast to the purely professional or research interest in sci- ence, the history of scientific thought offered excellent possibilities for Here, the broader relations of science to relig- ion, cosmoIoQY. and philosophy could have been discussed. Students could have been sense of the evolution and gradual refinement of what finally becomes known in science as an" ob- ‘jective truth. They could have been taught to understand that scientific ideas have their source in human imagination and iudgment, and that it is on these that the advancement of science de-

It is essential that in Canada this latter conception of higher education be held maintained. As above noted, St. Dunstan's Uni- versity has set a fine example in this respect, and its students and graduates are fortunate in- deed in their alma mater.

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As announced last week, plans are under way for the establishment of cancer diagnostic clinics in Prince Edward‘ Island. This is a mat- ter of first importance, and in connection there- with the Provincial branch of the Canadian Can- cer Society is'putting on on intensive‘ educa- tional programme. clinics will depend entirely on the success of this campaign in inducing people to second heed their doctor before it is too late.

As the outcome of several meetings the

, Society has developed a comprehensive plan, _ which has been accepted by the Provincial Gov- ernment alineit in its entiretyaiid Ii now being organized for operation. pointiiient of two medical diiectomene In Char- end one Iii Suriinierside. To either of dlrectorsoll of the physicians through- reviiice iiiay~ communicate when . they o patient-in, which the Chaim-lend tlie- possibility of can- rieteiilst Y The director may then

ainining group for the eventual care and treat- ment of his patient. The Department of Health and Welfare in its efforts to coordinate this programme will employ medical directors sel- ected by the Medical Society and will provide the services of the consultants who are selected» on each occasion by the directors, as well as the services of the pathologist and radiologist.

As. above noted, the effectiveness of the new clinics will depend upon the co-operation of the public. The slogan used by the Canadian Cancer Society in their drive for membership a year ago is still the most important fact to bear in mind, namely: "Early cancer is curable."

One llf llur Greatest

ln e tribute to Colonel Ralston who died ee unexpectedly on Friday evening last, Premier Jones states that he was "one of the greatest men ‘the Moritimes has produced and top-rank- ing citizen of Canada." This is no exaggeration. We in this Province have special reason to ap- preciate his value. When he resigned from the Dominion Government in October, I944, Prime Minister King lost his ablest colleague and Ptrince Edward Island its last Cabinet represent- a ive.

To paraphrase Shakespeare, it may be said of Colonel Ralston that nothing in his public career became him better than the manner of lllS leaving it. As Defense Minister, he had vig- ited our fighting forces in France and; Italy dur- ing the gruelling battles in the Fall of i944. He went there to discover whether there was any truth_ in thebllegations of Major Sinyi-lie und Premier Drew of Ontario, that 70,000 weII-train- ed men were being kept at home for political reasons, while there was urgent need for "in. forcements at the front and many Voluntggrg were being sent into action only partly trained, Colonel Ralston returned from overseas convinced that all-out conscription was needed, and at once. He told his colleagues bluntly that he would no longer be a party to tlrq fur“ ply, 5w. ernment was making of the manpower question, A_ plebiscite had previously been taken on conscription at a cost of some $i,500,000, when eight of the nine Provinces voted affirmatively. m. King, however, insisted_on continuing the

"flit"? system of supplying reinforcements, and subsequently, with a more favorable turn of affairs overseas, won a confidence vote in Par- liament an the issue. In the meantime, in rq. PlY l0 a radio speechby the Prime Minister Colonel Ralston charged his leader wit-Ir m]; representation of his statements, and with hav. Irlg deceived him as to the policy of the Gov. ernment.

Colonel Ralston‘ refused to bd drawn furi-l-qr into the controversy, and with the termination of the war all public interest in it subsided. But the fact that he chose to be ousted from office rather than. sacrifice a vital principle is ‘of gn. during significance. It was the action of q p," patriot-a word which has gone out of fashion nowadays, but which our fathers knew and rev- erenced.

—- EDITORIAL NOTES _

"The Queen's Birthday" safely over, n“ the Kings Birthday he; to b; fg¢¢d_

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Before the City Council goes too far iii the matter of using the market building as a bus terminal it might be wise to get the go qlyggd from the ProvinciauGovernment.

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humanist teaching.

It is o bod omen when it is officially re- Pliflell by Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mr. W. R. Shaw, that while there is a brisk market for the export of dairy stock, there if a steadily flg. creasing creamery return from I946 to the cur- rent year. Something must be done about it, or we will lose a market that has taken years rn build up.

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Mr. Abbott's budget calls for the ending of one more encouragement to Cgmmpmygglfh trade-the lritish preference on cotton goods and rayons. ‘Active steps should be taken at once to revive our markets in Commonwealth countries or when the shipment of emergency supplies is ended Canada will find itself without buyers for her goods. n

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The so-called "bIack market" in babiq; in Saint John looks remarkably like a series of ord- inary transactions whereby a baby is transferred from a mother unable to keep it to a couple anxious _to help in time of need. The Children's Aid Society ’very properly wants some guarantee of the child: welfare but the unofficial tran- sactions do not necessarily involve any blame. Q I I ‘I '

The effectiveness of the

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, poet and transcendental philosopher, born _this date I803. A Unitarian Minister he gave up. that profession and devoted himself to writing and lecturing. He twice visited England and formed friendships with Carlyle, Wordsworth and other outliers. In prose his nyle wbs brilliant and epi- griiinniatic; while lili verse never appealed to a wide‘ public, for, although it is lull of the essence "futility. the form is rugged and urimiislcol. ills Publications include, Essays (lit and 2nd; series), Representative Men, English Traits, The Coirdirct of Ute, Society and Solitude: "lie bullded better

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merit: "The altitude of mind many la . Brltsln today ls:

world owes me l‘ uvfrrs. end whit fe more I went it. delivered to my own front. door." - rlnrinolrl Port-

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hlmscif than the well. -GsII. Re-

Ieok la Ger-mayo“: being a British prisoner of war. Lieuten- srrt-Ctcrierisl Kurt. Dlttmsr says he plans tofu-m. Let's hope he does not. also plan to beat. tits plow- she-res lnto swordin-or tanks. -

Psychiatrists are to elndy moir- keys and other nnllnslsln one De- troll‘. Zoo to see whet makes chem act. as they do. It would be also interesting ff ft were possible to get. z monkey's ldess u to why men act as men do wt. — Windsor

llltierb denllet la quite sure first the Russians have Hitler's skull end know it le his. The Russians lied on opportunity to get the skull, but. why, if they have it, would they keep lb hidden? It ls not. easy to understand Russian reasoning end perhaps the slnrll I being kept for some future prope- gmds pumoec. for, in the mesa- tlsne, It ls known that the Rus- sfrms have done much to _ unfounded reportsthst. Hitler still ls alive. Why not let. Hitler's den- tist. have e iook at. the skull end make sure‘) .. yllsgere Fells Re-

spread

0n the Ime page that Ind Bar- ber-e Ann receiving the key to the car from Mayor Stanley Lewis of Ottawa, there appeared a pusgreph which disclosed that elnce her re- turn from Europe during the Wla- ter. the young lady has grossed 8400.000 for charity in the lee shows where she has dellehled tho as with her grace end skill. Her er- tfolpetlori ln these shows has been l fine, generous gesture which bu raised substantial some for charl- t-abie purposes. It. ls further evl- dence that. in addition to being is star on blades Barbers Ann ls e fine young lady end e shlnlnz example to all who take Pl"- l" sports and athletics. —

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There was e touch of iinoonscteue irony tn the complaint; of the pro- vlnelsl oouncll of the A. B‘. L. cer- penters’ union that rents had sou-- ed beyond the reach of the aroln- in-y working men. and the accom- panying demand that the Domin- ion Government should finance‘ e low-rental

em. Ibi- the oerpenbers‘ uri- mgrslong with other bulidlni trades unlom. he: helped to pro- duce the inflated costs of building which ln turn have resulted in the charging of rents which, ls may soy, are boo high for the or- dinary worker-b income. respect the union has, in effect. been hammering its own and is now calling on the taxpay- tng public to relieve the pain ana

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minis; no longer rifles the hails In which lteolll fioirrlshea. It has become the servant. of the people-

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Elizabeth to Paris represents an official effort. to bring France Ind Britain ma. closer leadership of e DQW'E\L\’UPE- A more P61511851" have found. The young bride came in the old oily like e. fresh breath 01 springtime. Het beauty and If“? ious manner delighted the sens-Irv! Hench. Her well-chosen wards. 63' llvered in excellent Hench. melted the hearts of all who heard them. II: has not token Elizabeth long to master the arts 0i P114199“ diplomwy. Yesterday she was only r school-girl. Today she 1e e ski"- ed ambassador. The null!!!" "f! her oamln: reign es Queen m 1-1 happy. she should achieve on_tire strength of her own qualities alone rm Influence few British monarchs

been

York fflmes.

Hotel proprietors ln Soot-lent! l" prepared to spend a total of three million pounds providing improved accommodation for tourists. and they do not. want any outside fl- Thts was specuelll stressed by the chairmen of lhr Scottish Tour-let. Board when tie sold: "We have not. taken s penny of government. mones‘. When W8 do that. we ere subject- to mflJhAI-Y controls from the Tourist. Aseoula- tion ‘in London. We are subject to inhibitions and prohibitions, _ sna from the hour we do first our unle- penderrl. usefulness to p (rest. Soot.- cirh industry lies pone.” Scotland eelo us s good example, erpeclsiiy at. this time when governments are Myggflflflfl] with the bull!!!" money. As Lady Grafll. M- P- m’

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The ootogeaerlen ssslollllr of I saottlsb Presbyterian Ohm-ctr el Oumbeml a. our Dunbartonrihlre. the Rmnzhlohn Osiivle, was not eettslted hot. the people o!" hill"- square-mile perish were etteniflnl the servloee. e0 he decided to take the church no them. 0n two Sun- aeys s month he vlelte different perieoi his perish and hoiae ser- vices ln rfermhoirse. The neigh- bors to, tbs-aumbepof- about ~80

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‘III! BUDGET "$113 —.- No matter whet- pro- Pooais arermade‘ by the Minister 0f Finance in his annual Budget. address they are elwpys strenuous- Lv denounced. by Opposition parties. Every year and year ‘e-fter yen- the Minister has certain taxation relief to offer but 1n no cue, so for as 1 can recall. does such ne- llef sneer. with the approval of 91°59 °PPOeln8 the Govennmeno. Llll- you: when e substantial ’re- duotfon ‘wee made in lfrooime taxes ll. was eriued thbt mosaics tax. amusement tax end so forth should treve been repealed, whereas this y!!!‘ when these sexes ere abolished the orifice sev that. laoome‘ tax

17w Billlflfi lrhle yeas- ls termed e "dreary" one. It. falls to give re- l.lef notwithstanding that the pro- Dallle offered mean e loss l“ the Trwurv of sranoaoon. which moot , _.-‘ will concede is e m1 ravine. equal to six dollive P81‘ hfled for every men, woiman and child tn Canada. To me personally. 1 figure that. by rulslsi: the exemption to persons over es by $500 will relieve me from paying lriooime tax altogether, e saving of seventy-two dollars e year- from January 1st. lest, It; ‘appeal; on i); e deferred birthday present end is much appreciated. This eeme pro- vision will eleo help e. largo number of retired olvll servants and re- tired railway workers who have miller-ed e 800d deei during the post. war years.

Asmthpr admirable pirovlslon raises the exemption from m: of all estates up to $50,000. ‘Itiot will be e blessing to merry e. family for In e large number of eases the estates tax was a reel burden iii addition to other testamentary and firnerel expenses.

It ls most. regrettable that. our Provincial eirt-horltfee did not allow the public to enjoy the re- llef afforded by repealing the Federal tax. Surely a saving could have been imede in some other direction and thus allow bhl; tax to be e thing‘ of the post.

Then trhere ls t-he repeal of the sales to: on foodstuffs, which will l-n Ill-me make e cut in the cost. of living. Already there are indicat- ions tihot. the repeal ls proving a benefit. There are several other features of the Budget. which I would like to refer to and may do

so later, I em, Slr, eta. ’ J. I‘.