‘Legislature, having “missed the bus” on

-Federal building would have to be vacated

, dollar ship and the taking over of the ser-

_, and if so, when, the Minister on February

T at this time is no."

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loaning Dolly Joudog In III) Andloohol so loosnl ouu loll Put onus Donn-ant. othvvn ‘l.‘Io lllnld onnrdlnn Plblllhllj 00. Iditol and longing Director. J. I. Burnett Auoslnto ldiooo, I’:-oak Wniku.

"Tho Strongest Memory‘ is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink."

UBABLO'l".l'E'I‘0WN.VVlDNBSDAY. MARCH 15. 1950

~TllO Provincial Iodgot

Provincial budgeting has become an in- creasingly compiex affair, and the Legis- lature and public generally are indebted to the new Provincial 'I‘reasurer, Hon. Mr.» Darby, who in his maiden speech in the House last night gave a very lucid and com- prehensive picture of our financial standing, including details of the year ending March, 1949, an interim statement for the current fiscal year and a review of the estimated receipts and expenditures for the coming year. -

The overall picture is not a bright one. I surplus on current account was recorded last year, another one is forecast for this year and still another one for the coming twelve months. But the net liabilities are now increasing to the tune of over a million dollars annually-—the estimate for next year is $1,138,821 — so that by March 31, 1951, we shall be over fifteen million dollars behind. Our present net debt is approxi- mately $150 per capita,—“still_one of the lowest in Canada," the Minister says; but let us not forget that we lack-the vast re- sources which the larger and wealthier Pro- vinces possess.

Highways and public health and welfare services account in large part for the mounting expenditures, and there is reason to expect that these costs will continue to increase in the immediate future. Analysis of the accounts may show that economies could be effected in some departments, but the fact‘ remains that unless we get sub- Istantial additional revenue from Ottawa there is little hope of achieving a balanced budget.

We are still, Mr. Darby reminds us, “reas- onably solvent"; but how much longer can we continue so at our present accelerated pace in the opposite direction? That is the question with which the Minister did not attempt to deal. Unfortunately for him and for us, it goes to the root of the whole prob- lem.

(in The Ottawa Front

Not a word was breathed or a question asked about it in the Legislature, which was told last week that there was no reefer car shortage in this Province; but the wires have been humming for the past two days following Mr. McLure’s complaint in the House of Commons and the protests of our

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pointed out that the Supreme Court of Can- ada had already ruled to the effect that it is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Transport Commissioners to regulate rates of motor services owned by railways al- though no machinery presently exists for the administration of such regulation; also that in Ontario the railways had raised the issue of_taking over from the Provincial Government and transferring to the Board of Transport Commissioners, commercial transportation on provincial roads and high- ways.

One can imagine what a furors would be raised in some of the other Provinces if re- quests of their representatives for informa-

an offhand fashion.

, It's nice to get by with as little friction as possible, with as little disturbance as pos- sible to all concerned. yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands in sleep. . There is a lion without; I shall be murdered in the streets." The late Premier Lea had a more virile philosophy. As he used fre- quently to say: “The wheel that does the squeaklng is the one that gets the Smile.”

EDITORIAL NUI ES

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Twenty-five days Easter. I O The danger season for ice is with us again. Under a hot sun the ordinary rules for determining the depth of ice necessary for safety simply do not apply. 0 O O

The R. C. A. F.’s new twin jet long range fighter, the CF-100, is as yet unnamed. There will probably be many names suggest- ed but perhaps Tomahawk has the edge both for sound and connotation.

O O C The Provincial Budget was the centre of interest last evening when Attorney-General Darby made it the subject of his maiden speech in the Legislature. Rarely, if ever, has a new member been entrusted with such responsibility, and he did himself credit. 0 O O

The Commonwealth Gift Centre in Lon- don has published figures of gift food sent to Britain in bulk in the years 1940-49. Can- ada heads-the list with the gigantic total of 54,821,324 lbs. This figure does not in- clude the large number of gift parcels sent privately to Britain.

The City Council fias ‘its hands full with important new business, all affecting citizens as a whole, and which will entail consider- able outlay to be collected, for the‘ most part, in taxes. It will result in much need- ed improvements. The proposed revision of assessments will no doubt stir up renewed interest in civic affairs.

The Harrow ‘division of the British

Potato and Turnip Marketing Association Medical Association has passed a resolution

and the publicity given the affair in these columns. The Legislature didn't worry; but our Liberal M. P.’s did, and Mr. Cullen did, and they acted with commendable promptl- tude once they realized what was at stake. Now we are getting the cars, and pronto! There are other matters to which the

this issue, might well direct its attention. These also are matters concerning which Mr. McLure has had occasion to complain, regarding the inadequacy of information Iupplied by th Transport Minister.

It was an ounced by the Minister last October that properties on the site selected in Charlottetown for erection of the new

by April 1' of this year. Notices of ex- propriation had been filed, and notices to vacate were being forwarded to the pro- perty owners “at once." To date, however. the Minister does not apparently know whether tenders have been called, or even whether the plans and specifications are

In the manor» of the Wood Islands ferry. service, it was reported from Ottawa in January that the Maritime 'I‘ransport Com- mission had recommended a new million-

vice by the C. N. R. In reply to a question by Mr. McLure as to whether the Govern- ment was acting upon the latter proposal, 2? filed the equivocal reply: "rhe answer

, On February 15 the Canadian National

to withhold services “except for necessary medical attention" unless the British Gov- ernment raised their scale of fees by July. The resolution raises the intriguing ques- tion, “What other professional services do the members render?”

O O The returning St. Dunstan's debaters have acquitted themselves with distinction. Runners-up for "the Canadian University De- bating Championship they were nosed out of top place by a former member of Parlia- ment and a campaigner for Defence Min- ister Brooke Claxton. The two to one split of judges indicates that the lead of the sea- soned winning team was of the slightest.

O O 0

General Andrew Jackson, seventh Presi- dent of U. S. A., born this date 1767. When the State of T essee was formed he help- ed to frame its constitution. In the war with Britain he obtained a command in the U. S. Army, occupied Pensacola, and de- feated the British at New Orleans in 1815; was appointed Governor of Florida six years later,.and elected President of U. S. in both 1828 and 1832. ~

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Manitoba has introduced legislation to stop husky and sled dogs wandering at large in Northern settlements following reports that one youngster was killed and several others injured. Strictly on third or fourth hand information, it appears that the dogs rarely will attack human beings as long as they remain on their feet but a man or boy who fails is apt to be regarded by the half-wild creatures as another dog to be at- tacked with impunity. -

I C O

The 1950 Poetry Contest, of the Mont- reaiBranchoftheCanodian AuthorsAs- soclntion, will be held from Marchlllith to Apr-il30th,1950. Theoontestwilibeas follows: (1) Lyrlo--1st priso.$50.00; 2nd prise $25.t‘ll—li'or the best lyric in English, 40 lines, on any subject (2) Sonnet-Prise 825.00—For the best sonnet in fiilnlh on any subioct. (3) French $25.00-For the best poem in

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& P. I. l. ASSOCIATION‘! STAND

Sir.--in answer to the letter of Mr. E. ‘D. held (manager P. E. 1. Potato c..... ..‘ Association) in ro- gard ‘Tho Anocintionb Stand". which appeared in this paper lately, I would like to ask one question. 1

I am a potato dealer and was at the potato dealers’ meeting when the “Potato 8: Turnip Markgting Association" was formed. and I would like to ask Mr. Reid if he stood opposed to the formation of the Marketing Board, as proposed under the Federation of Agricul- ture. or did he remain seated, be- ing in favor of it, when a vote was taken at that meeting?

I am, Sir. edc., POTATO DEALER.

OLD COINS

Sir.--with reference to the cor- respondence on old coins, I have in my possession a copper coin dated 1775, the time of George III. with the King’: head on one side, and Britannia on the other in perfect condition. I have another tinted 1830 with Queen Victoria on one side and a horse and rider on the other. One which applies more directly is a copper coin of 1855 hearing the inscription, "Prince Edward Island" and "Self Govern- ment and Free Trade". I have a cent piece dated 1865 with Queen Victoria on one side, and a Crown on the other.

It might be well to have a col- lection of such coins made for a museum bcfore they are scattered nnd lost.

I um, Sir. etc. MRS. JOHN MCMANUS. Bonslmw. '

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IDNDON England: — Now that it is a case of looking back on the election what do we find? Most people. I think, wlu agree that it was a very quiet, very orderly busi- ness. at least. in comparison with some—if not all—elections in re- cent memory.

Certainly there was nothing like the amount of "mudsiinging" which we had to endure in 1946, for in- stance, and that. was all to the good. Communists. addressing street-comer gatherings. were the ones who seemed to be most excit- ed and most violent: in their de- nunciations of the other parties, and the fact that not one Com- munist got a seat in the new Par- liament seems to point a moral.

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During the campaign period ar- gument and discussion had free rein, the candidates addressed their meetings and were heckled. The faced questions from people with serious problems on their minds and from others who seek harmless amusement in trying to “catch somebody out"; and from smart-nlecks who like to demand an answer to the unanswerabie. Tempers now and then become somewhat frayed, when people with opinions and convictions _ equally earnest met fnce to face, but surely it would be a bad thing if earnest.- ness were lacking?

Hyde Park had even more amateur politicians than usual, all with something to say to anybody who would listen. and thore.sro usually plenty of people who will listen, just to pass away the time on a crisp Sunday morning in Spring, even if they don't believe a word of what is being said.

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Right up until the last day. sup- porters of candidates called on re- sidents in their areas and asked if their man could rely on one's vote. You had no compulsion to tell him if you didn't wantvto, and if you though he was supporting the wrong man you were perfectly at liberty to tell him so. Or, more than likely you would invite him in and let him do his dsrnedest to convert you to his way of thinking.

Many a knotty election problem. and many of the nation's troubles. were resolved by men and women of all classes and all political bo- ilers in that most popular or all parliaments, the local pub. where anybody can have his any and use his throat i>°I'l>9i4rolly nveli oiiod simply by ordering ‘the fllll again"; and where. in the vary but traditions of democracy, the stero- ost of arguments is composed in an instant by standing your opponent I drink. . . .

"A pine. for my menu bore," you

say. Your :riond—ovsn if had never noon him are. no will lirink health, and buys pint foryou in‘ return, and you go" your separate ways, dun convinced cm. the other chip is wrong. dead wrong. but that he's a decent bloke too all that, and no

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E “From the Shipyards of Messrs. McKenzie and Mcxie, New Lon- don. on Monday the 21st inst., I very superior copper-fastened Ship, called the ‘Superior’, of the burihen of 572 tons. new measure- ment. This noble vesel glided into her destined element in beau- tiful style. amid the acclamalions of admiring spectators. who as- sembled from all parts of the coun- try to witnea the scene. She is built entirely of Juniper, and for good workmanship, strength of material and beauty of model, is believed by competent judges, not to be surpassed by any vessel ever

built in British North America." —’l‘he Islander. July 80, 1845.

THE SEIFSAME SONG

A bird bills the soifsame song, with never a foul: in its now, That we listened to here those long Long years ago.

A pleasing marvel is how

A strain of such rapturous rote should have gone on thus till now Unoilansed in a note!

—But it's not the Ielfsamo bird- No: perished to dust is he . ..

As who are those who heard That 8013 with me.

—Tho¢nss Hardy.

Old Charlottetown (And P. E. I.)

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The lard Ills comforts: His poo- pie, and will have mercy upon Ills snllctod.

THE SPORTING THING

ROG!-IDALE. I-mglnnd — (GP)-— Watchlng a greyhound race, book- maker Leonard Kersharn had £160 ($496) stolen from his bag. He said later: "I challenge the thief to have 16 £10 bets with me and case his conscience. Failing that l gape he spends the money wise-

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of this soccer team or that winning the Cup Final. Despite the coxnparotlve rarity of thick steaks and other gastronomic- nl delilhts Nod “ ‘ y author- ities nro fond of telling us that we got more to out than before the war, measured in terms of calories. proteins and other unsatisfying mus. This éoemslto ‘have got on uni A ooo shopkeeper who. hlving c1osod_for lunch. hung o notice on the door of his shop saying: BACK A1.‘ 2.30 - GONE

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“There be of them that have no memorial." After all the loving care with which the Imperial War Graves Commission has labored to enclose the dust of the fallen in tranquility and beauty for ever, there remains a multitude who fell and the tide of war rolled over them, leaving no record or trace to show where their bodies now lie. '

Yet these, no less than those others of the mnrshalled groves. are all nlike lamented, alike to be remembered; and it is part of the trust imposed on the Corn- mlssion to ensure that their name also liveth for evermore. An announcement published recently shown how, for the greater part of their company, provision for due honor has been made.

Of thq three services the men of the Navy are perhaps most fortu- nnte in the grandeur of their un- marked resting-place.

The names of those whose bodies have gone the lmmemorisl way of their calling will be recorded at the, three great manning ports of the Navy, beside those of the men who went before them a genera- tion IE0: and there will be smaller

in. ' L e on s ore for the merchant seamen who served with them. for the Royal Naval Patrol Service and for the Fleet Air Arm. The men. no less di- rectly dying for their country. who went down in merchant ships are the most important of the groups whose commemoration has yet to be determinsd. The Royal Air Force is the lone- llest of the services. and in it the mystery of men's fute may be most impenetrable. 0! many it is known only thnt they went out to do their duty and did not return. These whom death scattered, none knows where, memory will reunite by bringing together their names in five great companies, record- ing them on monuments at the fa- mous scenes of combat in Malta. El Alamein, and Singapore, and two in the motherland: of Eng- land and Canada. For the soldier: whose bones must be supposed to lie on n hun- dred stricken fields‘, In the ground they conquered or died defending the Wise decision has been taken to preserve the record of their sacrifice on tablet: net in the mili- tary cemeteries nearest to the scene of their campaigns, among the graves where their own com- rades rest.

The list of the sites nlmont com- passes the globe with the battle honors of an army that was beaten to the ground, and survived and rose again. and fought on to vic- tory. The tablets will be let up in Norway and Normandy and the Low Countries and at Dunkirk, in the Egyptian Desert and East rice and Madagascar. in Syria. Iraq and Persia, in Malaya and Hong Kong: while memorials yet to be

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cu will .. the defence of India and Burma.

Order Your SPBING SUIT and TOPOOAT from

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"when you got to Other souvenirs Uvnilobio in Union that you will tliko are otuiifad humming birds.

about a dollar. inner skins for around 83. and if you like studied lite-like alligators you can

sends a substantial unount of bus- iness. But the benefits of this in- creasing trade go beyond mg m. tuol cash that is put in the poc- kets of growers, handlers and oth- ers concerned in the driprnentd. Every bouquet that leaves Vic- toria carries with it some of the best advertising any community could obtain. The sheer beauty of the blossoms them.|elves_ guaran- toes I fr-lull; reception for the message they bear. it is a whisper that carries right across Canada- Spring has come to Vlciorin—Vic- toria Times.

Truly we are n our-Ions pcoplel We do so many strange things. When a Government agency wants to build a set of a/partment. blocks to house service personnel in Ottawa, it specifies brick. when it wants to erect similar buildings on the shores of Halifax Harbour, it specifies concrete. But Obiswn can draw an abundant supply of cement from a large plnni just across the riverin Hull—while hero in Nova Scotin with an abundance of brick and tile and wood. and no cement plant. concrete construc-

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‘two hundred loomed ulna.‘ recently gathered in New York_ turned thgir attention to what has been I burning question for tho avenge mole animal all down through history: Why does a mu; go hold! The rhinoceros wu brought into the diacusion by Dr, R. J. Block of the Department of Biochemistry of the New Yol-lg Medical College. He reported.“ the comparative chemical conteng of horny “ (including hair) from a variety of animals. ‘-In many ways they are remarkably similar." Dr. Block repov-t¢d_ “though there are difflercnces that might be attributed to the varying uses to which such materials are put." The rhinoceros horn is very tough, he reported. explaining how fltlllolt it was to get a piece at hm-n from a live rhino for analysis in the laboratory.‘ Dr. R. J. Myers of the Department of Zoology or Colgate University reported in. rate of growth and the life span of the hair of an average man .1 measured in several laboratories. Dr. Myers‘ calculation was chal- lenged by another member of the group who pointed out that the figures indicated I men could not ~_ grow hair over six inches long. “And.” he said. “we all know that many wrestlers on television have hair longer than that." Dr. Myer; replied that the discrepancy could be attributed only to "characteris- tics od the individuals studied." M the end of the meeting. why hm- does or does not grow was still