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Dcpartuieiit, Ottawa. The Island Uunrdlnn Publilhing Co. CIRCULATION total City Zone ..s..... 3.165 Retail Trading Zone .......... 8.151 All Others . .. 827 fatal Net I'a .. 13.043

5'. llilent and Auoclnto Editor, Inn A. Burnett, Associate Editor, Frank Walker.

"The Si. , 1 Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink”.

CHARLUT'l'E'l'0WN. MONDAY. DEC. 17, 1951

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Misleading Resolutions

Among the proposals submitted in a bulky brief to the Dominion Government by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the request that private capital be given a greater opportunity to share in television development. The Chamber itself is describ- ed as a voluntary federation of 700 Cham- bers of Commerce and Boards of Trade which altogether, include as members some 100,000, businessmen.

igets only friend.

When years and distinction have been attained a 'member of the bar may hope to have the addition of King's Counsel or, more briefly, K.C.

It is only in Ireland, however, and parts of the United Statesvthat counsellor or counsellor-at-law is used in direct ad- dress. The explanation of the many ways in which counsel may be referred to, and non-existence of forms of address, seem to result from their profession, which requires them to make frequent reference to one another's argument, but does not require that they address one another in public at all. I

EDIIURIAI. NUIES

It is much better to ship chickens these days rather than import them. Safely first.

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We are now in pre-Christmas week, with so much to do, and so little time in which to do it.

A way out of the freight rates muddle

Noting this description, the Ottaxvalby adjusting "tape;-5" might prove sags.

Journal says it is perfectly certain that a very large number of those 100,000 men are stoutly opposed to the television ex- ploitation proposal. Thcy would consider it a calamity to let private interests dig themselves in on the television field, secur- ing a vested right to participation in this new and glittering industry.

"Actually," says the Journal, ”this pro- nouncement on television and all the other recommendations in these 64 pages spring not from the 100,000 members of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in Can- ada but from the resolutions committee of the annual convention of the Canadian Chamber held the end of October. The re- port was adopted by the convention, with what discussion we do not know, but clear- ly there could be no close study in such cir- cumstances of 64 pages of matter on cur- rent problems.

”Bnt the people and the Government are asked to take every word of this lengthy document as the expressed conviction of all those 100,000 businessmen. It just isnit so. We have no doubt at all that proposals on many other subjects than TV would find a large opposition, perhaps even a majority opposed.” -

Our Ottawa contemporaryis point is well taken. In the brief to which it refers other pronouncements are made as state- ments of Commerce Chamber policy which by no means reflect local points of view. Ac- cording to the Canadian Press summary of the brief, it goes all out in support of the St. Lawrcigte seaway project, regardless of the adverse effects on Maritime interests which have been pointed out by Maritime members of Parliament.

It also urges the Government to "re- voke that part of the Canada Dairy 'Pro- ducts Act which clears the way for prohib- ition of inter-provincial trade in butter sub- stitutes". We take this to mean the right to ban the sale of margarine, which the Government of this Province, has invoked for the protection of our dairy industry. Our island Boards of Trade and Junior Cham- hers of Commerce have not expressed this view; yet they are committed. to it by the Canadian Chamber which professes to be speaking for all its affiliated members throughout, the Dominion.

Nation-wide organization is very well up to a point, but only when it functions democratically for all sections of the coun- try. Is this the case with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the brief in- stanccd by our Ottawa contemporary? The people and the Government are asked to take every word of this lengthy doc- ument as the expressed conviction of all the 100,000 businessmen affiliated with the central organization. As the Journal pun- gently remarks, "it just isn't so". In the case of theitelevlsion resolution, one strong voice in the resolutions committee for pub- lic control of TV against private exploit- ation might have made all the difference.

Titles For Barristers

An Ontario law student writing in "Obiter Dicta" laments that his studies bring no reward in the way of a prefix to his name as in the case of his fellow stu- dents going through for medicine. What the lawyers lack in the way of an alterna- tive for a simple "Mn". however. they more than make up for in colourful professional ranks.

The sergeants and constables have in- deed passed away but the advocate who practices in the courts of probate. divorce or admiralty is still a proctor, although the more exalted title of doctor probably is no more. In common law practice the legal practitioner is an attorney-at-law or solicitor:-the” latter term including chancery practice. . u

The pleader before the superior courts is a barrister-at-law and referred to in- dividually or collectively as counsel, or by bisifellgws as learned friend, A solicitor

factory, on the principle that a rose by any other name smells as sweet. I I 0 Better paying even than authorship. A sale of Mr. J. B. Priestlcyis herd of seven Guernsey cattle, at Reading, realized 327,- 609. , ' O O 0 It is gratifying to note that Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to use a Canadian built Argonaut in order to make their flying visit to Australia and New Zealand. I O 0 Putting Christ back into Christmas does not mean the eliminating or even the re- duction of Christmas presents. The Lord loveth a cheerful giver, and, moreover, there is nothing lost that a friend gets. 0 O 0 Island shippers have the assurance of Mr. McNaught that harbours will be kept open so far as can be done by ice-breakers. Shipping should, in any case, be clear of our ports within a short time, or risk hav- ing to do some ice-breaking on their own. 0 I 0 The increased funds being made avail- able to the British West Indies to spend in this country will probably be spent chiefly for goods provided elsewhere than this Province, but potatoes, at least are also included in the permissable products.

That is an agreeable Christmas present the Federal Government has given to all and sundry in its employment, by wayiof pay raises. It makes one feel as though the 048 tax one pays is not in vain and that there is still hope for pensioners.

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The abolition of foreign exchange con- trol by the Government means, in practice, that you have got to take what you can get for your own currency in the United Kingdom and the United States, instead of being entitled to obtain what the Bank of Canada fixes as the rate of exchange. Of course, in remittances by mail, the Banks

will still be the best and safest advisers. O 0 it

. William Lyon Mackenzie King, Cana- ldian Liberal statesman, was born this date i1874. A lifelong student of public affairs, the was chosen to succeed Laurier as Lib- eral leader in 1919, at which time he be- icame member for Prince. He was in office ;a total of more than 20 years, a Common- wealth record and saw this nation make great strides. l I I 0 It's an ill wind blows nobody any good. Smuggled American cigarets seized by Can- adian authorities are distributed to veterans hospitals across the country. Revenue Min- ister McCann told the House of Commons. This has been the practice for the last three or four years, he said. Previously, the cigarets were destroyed, which was criminal waste as much as though it were coffee, grain or potatoes. 9 O I The newly appointed Chief Commission- er of the Board of Transport Commission- ers. Mr. Justice J. D. Kearney, finds the C. P. R. to be "obviously a poor yardstick" for the setting of rail rates. That great and involved institution is, of course, not exactly a yardstick at all in any ordinary lsense, but the problem of rate-making is worked out in respect of it and comparable C. N. R. rates set accordingly. - 0 O O The R. C. A. F. is expanding its facil- ities for rescuing survivors of aircraft, mil- itary or civilian, which crash in inacces- sible areas. The Air Force has "para- rescue" personnel stationed now at Van- couver, Whitehorse, Edmonton, Wirmipeg, Churchill, Trenton (0nt.), Greenwood, N.S., and Torbay. Nfld-. prepared to-parachute to the aid of Canadians stranded in remote areas. This year, 15 medical personnel (in- cluding four nursing sisters) were grad- uated as para-rescue jumpers. Training is

carried out at Edmonton and Jasper. N,

THE GUARDIAN. CHA "' TOTTETOWN

The Modern Discoverers

Moigetouristsjtiian ever Visit E E1. in i95i.

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-DECEMBER 17. 1951

T

. Lessons From Europe In Community Progress

By Leo P. Mclsaac Part Three (continued) (All Rights Reservcdli

RESEARCH AND ECONOMICS DIVISION The immediate setting up. on a Maritime basis, of a division of qualified economists and statistic- ians to which our marketing boards, cooperatives and other economic organizations would be required to report is strongly re- commended. These economists would be the eagle eyes of the Governments watching and guid- ing the financial trends of the co- operatives and marketing boards. They would be trained and equip- pad to investigate and watch very

and forest protection their own district. The of the forestry situatlo

Edward Island, and the nfulrrhl-Sun" slbilltles of the industry .,,.,,'m be appreciated by Very gew , t” people. "'1

llltogrum 1, serlousnu,

Conclusions

In concluding thl - local conditions, m..y5;rfff;f, 31': fact that, in years gone by m ' surveys have been made and 131:”

This column is open to the discussion by ..-mesponiientl of questions of interest. The Guardian does not necessar- ily endorse the opinion of wuespondcnis.

OBSERVING CHRISTMAS

. Sir,-Recently I read. in this paper, of a campaign by Montreal students, to put. Christ back into Christmas. Though many of us see the great need for such a cum- paign, how many of us do more than talk. or write about it? Therefore it is gratifying to know there are those who have the strength to go ahead with the good work.

As it nation, what does Christ- mas mean to us? Judging from appearances, it is a hectic holiday and our manner of celebrating is nothing short of pagan.

Is there another day in all the year when there is such 5. stag- gering amount of liquor consumed? Or the moral fibre of mankind so pitifully relaxed? The birthday of the Saviour of the world!

The fact that Christmas is so grossly commercialized is only a small part of our shameful obser- vation of the day. We are shrleked m. from every side and -by devious means, in an endeavour to cajolc 115 into buying gifts that are to be had only as a means of pleasinsz our friends and loved ones and making them happy. This leads us away from the true spirit of giv-

PUBLIC FORUM

if. Notes By

It's widely accepted that the air- plane has "eliminated the oceans", nnd placed all parts of the world v.'.:llin a day's flight of any given spot. But it's not strictly correct. some hinterlands are almost as remote on ever. Just the other day word came through that o. Venez- uelan scientist had reached the headwnbcrs of the Orinoco River. the first white man ever to trav- erse that unexplored territory. Many parts of Africa and south America still are like that; and Northern Canada. has many places as yet unvisited by man. The oceans may have been "eliminat- ed", but. those regions vaguely termed "interiors" will keep ex- ploratlon alive for many years to come.-(Windsor Daily Star).

We on this continent have bor- rowed a phrase in common usage in the United Kingdom-"it. isn't cricket". It denotes unsportsman- like conduct. The rules of cricket are strict, and it is unthinkable any gentleman should break them.

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ll Old Charlottetown

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From the Royal Gazette, Dec. 13, '11:

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"Our harbour is now completely

g.

I am convinced that. were Christ to come tomorrow. His appearance, also be commercialized,-I grandstands would be crcctcd and; tickets sold at high prices in the hopc Jesus would pass that way.

First, we must put Chrlsi. back. into our lives. When we do. we' l-.now He will be in our Christmas i

when we go to church for the Christmas service. whom do we Ito .to worship? is the church nirrclv 1 building of brick and stone where ails the seats face ll'l one direction. where we go to listen to the minister and criticize his grammar, his views advocating the nbstlnence from alcohol. his whole mode of delivery. and wonder why the choir does not put more life into their singing? Or is it a hal- lmved place where we go to wor- snip God?

It was my pleasure. for a few years. to attend it church where the minister arose and, in a quiet. reverent voice said. "Let us wor- ship God".

It is to our shame a cainnaign is needed that we put Christ back into Christmas. Let us put Him back ourselves.

And may we heed the words of the preacher who said "Let us worship God."

I am. Sir. ci.c.. S. BARLOW BIRD. l"rrctown. P. E.I.

74a ..&y7 Qmaz

FROM "LAST POEMS"

We'll to the woods no more. The laurels all are cut.

The bowars are bore of bay That once the Muses wore; The year draws in the day And soon will evening shut: The laurel: all are cut.

We'll to the woods no morx Oh we'll no more. no more

To the leafy woods away,

To the high wild woods of laurel And the bower: of buy no more.

-A. E. I-Iousmm.

Iiio Ago-tilil Story

' I"if.'h

But we all. with open has be- holdlng u in I glou the glory of the Lord. are changed Into the ume image from glory to lory even no by tho Ipirit II

frozen over, and we may safely say that a similar circumstance has not occurred, so enrly in the scnson. for twenty years Several people have already cross- ed the I-llllsborough on foot, im- medintely above the town. but the ice in the channel cannot yet be considered secure.

"The mail from Piclou, due lust week. was not received until this afternoon. The packet has been lying off the Warren Form since yesterday morning. being unable to get further in for the ice. Captain James, with the mail and passengers, after leaving the ves- sci, were compelled to usccnd the north bank of the Elliot River some distance before they found the ice sufficiently strong for the crossing. which was the cause of their delay in reaching town.

"The Eliza. Jallotla, from Hal- ifax, made the harbour this forc- noon. but was prevented by the icc from getting in. Excrtions, however, are making to cut a passage for her through the ice. The harbour of Three Rivers has not yet been frozen; the brlgantine George and Henry, for Bnrbadoes, has gone thither to finish her loading.

"The barque Quebec Trader hav- ing been run on the bank about ninety fathom: above the wharf, to have her bottom examined, was forced off the,bai1k early in the morning of Friday last by the pressure of the ice drift, which broke her fastening: and carried her out of the harbour. She was brought to an anchor at Indian Cove. where she at present lies in sboul water, and cannot be got back. owlmz to the quantity of ice In the harbour.

"The brig British Tar. Jonathan Moore. master, from Cocagne, N. B.. bound for Liverpool with a cargo of timber. came out of Cocagne on Sunday the 4th inxt., nnd during the gale of the fol- lowing day run for shelter under the land at Graham's Head. near Bedeque, but her cable: pm-ting. she drove on shore and bllged. . . . The schooner Novelty, Joseph l-flgginl. master, from Quebec for Egmont. Bay, in on share at Stan- hope, on the north aide of this Island."

On the following Tuesday, Die. 20. the Gazette reported other cu- uoltiea:

"The schooner Eliza. after losing cable. anchor. rudder irons. and having all her call: rent to pieces, succeeded in airing her way through the ice to the Brick- mokei-'I Point where her cargo hu been discharged. . . A nci1oon- er belonging to Richmond Boy. Palmer. matter. has been carried Into Rustico.-with the crow frost bitten. The life of one of tlvmgll

. unpaired of.

"On the 10th lmt., a small vel-

The- Way I.

Imagine our surprise. therefore. when we noted an editorial head- in: in The Times of London, Eng- land. "Not Lacrosse". The subject. matter dealt with a riot in a girls school in Iran, quelled only by the use of fire hose with police, equip- ped with tear gas bombs, standing by. It alludes to the "deplorable cxcesscs' of' the rioters in their unlndyllkc conduct. If The Times bod termed the conduct "nor. cricket". there would be no mys- tery. But the "Not Lacrosse" title is mystifying to Canadians who know their lacrosse. To Canadians. The Times' appellation is a. mis- nomer lndeed. "Not. Cricket" might have been applicable to the be- havior of those Persian school girls, but we can't see where "Not La- cmsse" had any pertinence. Un- less: it be the field lacrosse. a gen- ieel game played by English school girls in modest but commodlous bloomers! - (Windsor Daily Star).

Patricia Munsel was 17 when she made her debut at the Metropoli- tan Opera in the Opera. Mignon- That night the audience was elec- trlfied by 3. high E flat which she seemed to hold intcrminably. Even her mother could scarcely believe her ears, and rushed backstage to congratulate her. "I never heard you sing in that way before!" she exclaimed. "Of course not," re- plied Pal. ''I never had to! A fly flew into my mouth just as I started that note and I had to hang on to it until the darned thing flew out again. - Chicago Tribune. sol was seen at anchor off East

Point. with n signal of distress flying, upon which a boat from

once of the boat's crew, they weighed anchor and made sail, but the vessel proved unmanageable, being much wrecked and com- plctcly covered with ice. The wind being off shore. Mugnd the weather extremely severe, and seeing no prospect of getting her into in harbour, they concluded on abandoning her, having first let go the anchor with a chain cable in 12 futhoms of water. The crew were nearly perished with fatigue and cold. The same night it blew a hard gale from the N. W. and next. morning the vessel had disappeared. cd to have drifted over to Cape Breton shore."

Thewl1:iIwayswAs Trucking Operators

the

(Ottawa Citizen)

The prolonged battle over rall- way freight rates has made it abundantly clear that the rail- waysi natural anxiety to prevent 3 large M: t of business from falling into the hands of the truckers is one IIlB)0I' reason why the chief impact of rate increas- es falls upon those sections of Canada where truck competi- tion laileu formidable than in the central provinces.

In its evidence before the Royal Commission on Transportation about two years ago. the Rail- way Association of Canada as- tlmsted that at least 050.000.- ooo was being lost annually by the railways on I direct result of competitive rate reductions in order to keep some of the truf- flc. The Commission! report coimnenu that "conditions seem to indicate that these losses to the railways by much of truck from can be expected to in- cre In time goes 'on."

The effect. of rail revenue lou- oa. the Commluion notes. in "to threw I heavier burden upon the traffic which in Iioni-COIIIDOHCIVO. that, is, long-haul and low- vnlued traffic." These types of traffic are largely left alone by

the trucks.

Thur outlying section: of the country. notably tho prairie and Maritime hovlnces, have

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closely those new developments from the business point of view, and to see that all such organiza- tions carried on in accordance with the legislation under which they are set up. It is difficult to imagine how any local Government can carry on such a widespread program, and- yet not.have one qualified economist or statistician to carry out any research work or investigate economic matters which are continually coming up and which are ever being discussed. By approaching this economic research and supervision problem from a Maritime standpoint, greater ef- ficiency and more widespread de- velopments would inevitably ensue.

Field Work

On Prince Edward Island espec- ially, there is need for direct Gov- crnment. support in straightening out some of our local economic kinks, especially in marketing. through the use of fleldmen inde- pendently or in a joint arrange- ment with the farmers. The De- partment of Agriculture and the Federation could have two or more marketing and economic experts working in the field on ii joint basis. Their salaries and expenses could be paid equally by each or- ganization, as is done under the Danish system.

Forestry

There is more need than ever for adequate forestry regulations and field service in the Province. This could be properly supervised or promoted by a staff of not less than two or three qualified forest- crs in each county. However. local committees of the Federation of Agriculture with authority delegat- ed. to enforce practical forestry regulations could help in the pro- motion of an overall reforestation

paying a heavier toll than would be the case if the railways did not deliberately provide services elsewhere which are uneconomic to themselves.

In part, the solution may lie in the abandonment of branch lines which are no longer urgent- ly needed by the community. The Royal Commission is in favor of such a policy, and urges the pub- lic not to insist upon retaining services which it can do without. Yet it is not difficult to envis-

age a. progressive shrinking of short-haul rail services as the country fills up and more mod- em highways are built. Are the

railways to stand by and watch the cream of their business be- ing gobbled up by their competi- tors? Mr. Donald Gordon. presi- dent of the CNR, is one of those who thinks not. He has just. said that "if the railways are to give the public the full benefit of co-

others who believe the should stay out of the business. in which they are al- ready engaged to it limited tent. This matter was argued in

railways

essential part more espec -

of trucks may be an and complementary railway operation,

lnlly in view of changing con- dltions. Under these circum- stances lt does not appear rea- sonable that railways should be

or truck lines. There is no evi- dence to show that there is don- ser at present of the railways stifling competition by owner- ship of trucks. This would be

matter to be dealt with if and when the occasion arises." What the Commission has

said. in effect, is that there is no present reason to fear a. trans- portation monopoly operating against the public interest. On the other hand. there is a very real reason to fear the effect of n policy which leads to the over- all cost of transportation ser- vlces being loaded much more heartily on some putts of Canada than on others. Such a policy may lead in time to serious

of Confederation.

GREAT MERCHANTS

that of all other European ti-lea combined.

Wm"! ixiv. Capitalize

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strains upon the whole slructurei

offered to improve conditions ., P. E. I. Not much heed has mu been paid to any of 'them. Th: most recent study and recommend. ations were those of Dr. J. E. Lag, timer. in his 1944 report. which each official of our organization. would be well advised to read again.

At the conclusion of Dr. Lamm,

er's report, he offers a list of sug-

estlons, many of which have new. er been tried, although they hm been discussed. It is plain to be seen. that if any action is to com. or if the social and economic sit: uatlon on Prince Edward Island is to be improved. it cannot be left to Government alone. Our non.

Governmental organizations mu”

start to do some practical work

and constructive thinking on broader lines.

Pressure on the Government my

be necessary at times and if pm.

sure alone does not produce the necessary leadership and coopen. tion. then the lenders in our

peoplc's organizations must 5”

that each of our political parties

takes some definite stand on those vital questions and that the pop. cles accepted by the electorate in

C'.l'.i'led out. The people must insist

that more sincere, progressive ma

competent men submit themselves for political nominations and be- come elected to Government posi- tions in future elections.

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Dr. Lattlmer suggests (past 47

in his report, "Economic Survey of

P. E. I.") that we must:

I. Provide watertransportatinn to (a) secure access to natural

nearby markets

lb) bring in feed grain, raw ma-

terial of the farmer. This will require improvement of bar- bours and provisions for grain storage.

II. Support the proposal to make the Prairie Farm Rehabilita- tion Act applicable to all Cin- ada. '

.Makc rural electrification gen- eral. ' Broaden the term "conserva- tion" to include all the pcoplel as well as the land and the forests.

V. Secure Federal funds to assist

education.

VI. Revive the forests by practic-

ing sylvlculture. that is. cut

only the trees that should be cut and make forest product: an annual crop.

iV1I. Allow nature to take its

course in reforestinglano bet- ter adapted to forest than

l farming.

VIII. Intensify farming through

expansion of fruit. especially

small fruits. vegetables and conning crops.

I.'(.Makc forming the some as

other industries in regard in

l minimum wage rates, and in-

bor regulations.

IV.

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SIL MurL.'lIrsell1S but 0gill0l:1":;5' 3f)im?)tfedLh:&chsxgc;: ix: X. Process farm and fliinllllg PW sslance. e prove o e ie ,. ducts as far as poss e y ex- Mnfmlfel SHPHUHP: Of QWb99- hghlvay compemmn is mum handing the canning lndustri'- Joseph Bloomfield, master. from ” 9' xXl'. Expand industries other than Quebec bound for Spuin. with n The truckers are alarmed at; M,.1c,m,,,.(, when. posslbm cargo of slaves. With the nssist- such a prospect, And there are X,-L n,.ccnh.auze.1ndu5t,y'

XIII. Encourage part-tlmcfarnuniz. the natural ad- vantages for the touristlrade by providing better C0mlill1lll- I cations, better roads. and I

some length before the Royal 1, U . d u Commission, which observed: l C C1 RCE0n:m(: 3 om "It would seem that. operation

i Most of these suggestions are a3 timely today as they were ten Hears ago; but some problems are more pressing than others. 11 is hoped that this further check-uv ,l.rmgs to light prcscnt clay trrnds -and emphasizes the urgent M60 ,for action. Many of those prob-

she is suppos. Drohlbited from operating trucks mm apncm. to be mVoh,,.d ,,...1

complicated when our outlook '5 ullrwited to local fancies and affairs. i When faced with problems of R .slmllar character in his time. Lili- ireln once said: "The dogmns ,the nulet post are inadequate 10 vthc stormy presenl....as our calls! ,1! new. so we must think nnrw and net. anew. we must discnuunh ourselves and then we shall saw our country."

l Has the time not arrived for "5 lto think and do likewise?