PAGE FOUR TllE BHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

Morning Daily (Founded Ln 1887i Authorised as Second Class Mail, Post Oflioo Department. Ottawa.

President. Ian A. Burnett; Vice-xresldent. Wm. R. Burnett; Sexy-Trans, G. M. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director, J. R. Burnett; Associate Editor. Frank Walker.

“The Strongest Memory is Weaker, Than the Weakest Ink."

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To all old-timers at lcast, the 24th of May is and always will be "the Quecn’s birthday". and as such is as immutable as Christmas day or any other fixed holiday. This year it is be- ing observed in Charlottetown and other centres on Monday, the 26th, as a matter of conveni- cnce. lt is being celebrated in other parts of the British Commonwealth today,—but as Em- prro Day, not Victoria Day. The confusion in this country over what the day should be called, ' t - arose several ycars ago through someone's sug- - gestion that th hocl day before the date on

which Queen Victoria's birthday had been ob- served (also known as Arbour Day) shouldbe set aside for ceremonies in the schools emphasizing the Empire. About the same time the Earl of Meath suggested that the day should be de- . , f. voted to commemorating Empire achievements y not alone by the children, but by all who had tho l A , privileges of British citizenship. But regardless i of what the day is called the thought of Empire as developed under Queen Victoria and her

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,- ' successors is uppermost in the minds of all i British subjects on "the 24th of May." ' The British Commonwealth and Empire

are, of course, two different things and it is to i the Commonwealth, not the Empire, that we as i l citizens of this Dominion of Canada belong. For general purposes, however, the terms are used synonymously and when we think of the British Empire we think of all those bright red spots on the world mop and recall our great achievements in Empire building. What makes our Empire unique is not its size or power, but that it ls o material projection of the British spirit of tol- erance and fair ploy. ln two World Wars the staunchness and steadfastness of Britain and member notions under the Union Jack set an example to all mankind.

9t. Dunstan's Convocation

Tho 93rd annual commencement exercises ‘ot St. Dunstan's College takes placo on Monday. This is o reminder that for nearly a century this soot of learning has sent forth trained minds from Prince Edward Island to give lead- ership in offices of church and state, in pro- fessional and business spheres, throughout the whole Dominion and many parts of the United States aswell. To how many thousands of former students do not the words of His Em- inence Cardinal McGuigan come home, which ho spoke on the occasion of revisiting his alma mater lost summer: "The happy memories of boyhood and youth cluster around every nook and corner of this VCRQIODlGyJHSTlTUTlOH and cover it with a halo of almost celestial light!"

Throughout the years St. Dunstan's has maintained the highest standards and ideals, keeping ever in mind the precept voiced by His Excellency Lord Alexander, Governor General of Canada, at Dalhousie University convocation recently: "The one thing which matters '0 the development of character." The some point was emphasized by the Rt. Hon. L. S. St. Laurent, Minister of External Affairs, in speak- ing at the some function, who declared that education is of necessity "a civilizing process, a training of the intellect, on elevation of the spirit in realms of ideals which distinguish man from brute." Because of this, he added, scholar- ship carries with it a responsibility "for beyond the common claims of citizenship."

One may very fittingly conclude in the words of Cardinal McGuigan in his remarks above referred to: "Education," he said, "is not merely the imparting of factual knowledge. Much less is it developing experience in techni- cal work. lt should be, above all, the training of the will conforming the human will to the will of God. lt means the harnessing of the deep emotions of the numan person to the wise guidance of the intellect and the will, the cul- ture of the good, the true, and the beautiful made perfect in the worship of God and in o lilo based upon God's commandments."

These high aims G10 not at all inconsistent with proper attention to scientific and practical subjects; it is simply a matter of keeping first things first.

Trade Board Meeting

lt would appear from the discussion at the

Board of Trade meeting Thursday night that the Dominion Government is contemplating the erection of a huge office building on tho sits

of the present Market Building. This matter was also 'referred to by Premier Jones at the rocont legislative session, the Premiopindicat-

i lng that‘ on offer had been rnado to tho City for this site. The general opinion expressed at tho loord of Trade meeting was one of opposition

l to this move. On the other hand, if both the Federal and Provincial authorities are favorable to the scheme, then should be some moons of arriving at an agreement satisfactory to our citizens as wolf as to our farming population, who on particularly concerned with retaining

l their nrgrltotlng facilities. ' - I rnattor ln which docisioh one way hing It might be

to dolnyod. g and loo, of Trade lltounlorr, alter lornrutdtcd.

Premier Jones very properly advised ln tho House that it was time this question was being settled.

The Board of Trade meeting also discus- sed plans for presenting a comprehensive brief before the Board of Transport Commissioners on May 30. They wisely decided to invite other Boards and individuals to participate, and it is to be hoped that the result will be a convincing and effective presentation.

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Sympathy goes out to LieuL-Governor J. A. Bernard and Mrs. Bernard in the passing of the latter's brother, a native of Tignish.

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The twelfth art convention of the Mari- time Associotion, which concludes today, has been a distinct social as well as artistic success. The members have been doing worthwhile work in their various centres overia period of years and are now-or rather the communities are-— reaping the fruits of their labours.

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It "rs now reported that D. V. A. head- quarters are to be transferred to Halifax. At this rate we will soon be bereft of all our Fed- eral administrative departments, save and ex- ccpt the collection ones, such as income Tax and Customs and Excise.

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The District Kinsmen are having as busy and as enjoyable a time over the week-end here, as they usually have at their respective weekly gatherings. They work for the good of others, and thinking of the other fellow first, produces in them individually that "fellow" feeling which makes us wondrous kind" and of good consci- ence.

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The Musical Festival wos one more bong- up success to be credited to the good ladies who sponsor it, and give such a great deal of time and attention to its celebration. What an im- mense amount of joy and happiness the Festi- val affords not only to the active participants, but to parents, teachers and friends as well.

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The Charlottetown branch of the Legion have started a new year under the direction of the recently elected officers and executive of which Major Al Rogers is President. The organ- ization is growing in numbers and in influence, and much work lies ahead of it in the interest bath of the membership and public at large.

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The Federal Government has a lease of the D. V. A. building until i949, but it is prob- able and possible the Provincial Government will acquire the property to house and otherwise ac- commodate its growing staff of civil servants. lt is sufficiently close to the Agricultural Depart- ment and the Provincial building to make it a

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This ls on excellent suggestion of Premier Angus Macdonald, Nova Scotia, that he and Premier J. Walter Jones should sponsor a fast bus service between Halifax and Sydney _ond Moncton and Tormentine respectively. lt is al- most intolerable that prospective summer visit- ors should have their tempers tried to break- ing point by the long train journey from the New Brunswick Railway metropolis to their des- tinations. The Provincial Governments would have the approval of all concerned were they to sponsor a rapid transit service between these

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Seven years ago next week on 29 May, 194i, an official German communique announc- ed that the fate of the British and French Arm- ies on the continent wos sealed. Beaten and driven into the channel it appeared that noth- ing short of a miracle could save them. That miracle happened. Slowly and in good order the British and French Armies withdrew towards Dunkirk where the naval forces of the two countries began their colossal rescue task. When on June 4 the Germans at lost entered Dun- kirk, it was a ruined port from which th-eir prey

had escaped.

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A statistically minded newspapermon in the Press Gallery at Ottawa finds that 49 "questions of privilege" have been raised to date by mem- bers of the House, 2i by Liberals, l5 by Pro- gressive Conservatives, 8 by C. C. F.’ers, and 5 by Social Creditors. The record also shows, ac- cording to this statistician, that the Progres- sive Conservatives were nearly all ruled out cf order by the Speaker, as was also one out of tho five Social Creditors, but that all the lib- orol and C. C. F. questions of privilege were ol- lowed as being quite in order, and generally as being "in the public interest."

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Sydney Smith, English clergyman, author and wit, died this date i845; founded, along with Jeffrey and Brougham The Edinburgh Re- view, to which he was a voluminous contributor, subsequently removing to London and then to Bristol where he was Canon of the Cathedral. His wit was unique and his style brilliant: "l do not mean to be disrespectful, but the attempt of the Lords to stop the progress of reform reminds me very forcibly of the great storm ot Sidmouth, and of the conduct of the excellent Mrs. Part- ington on that occasion. ln the winter of I824, thorn set in a groot flood upon that town-tho trdo roso to an incredible height; the waves rushed in upon the houses, and everything was threatined with destruction. In the midst of this sublime and terrible storm, Dome Parting- ton, who lived upon the beach, was seen at the door of hcr house with mop and pattons trund- ling her mop, squeezing out the sea-water and vigorously pushing away tho Atlantic Ocean. Tho Atlantic was roused. Mrs. Portingtoni spirit wos up; but I nud not tell you that the contest was unequal. The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Portington. Sho was excellent at o slop or l

puddle. but rho should not have rnoddlod with a M”! .

THE CHARLOTTETOWW GUARDIAN

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Vancouver hoe-rs that Canadian- born Japanese who elected to ro- turn to Japan after the war now went to come back to Canada-and w British Columbia. However they made their choice and that ought to end it. - Ottawa Journal.

It will soon b; picnic time again and no doubt. some picnic parties will still think that the Pour Free- doms are: Slashing trees. breaking battles. leaving farm gates open; littering the ground with paper. fardboard plaice. drinking cups and the remain; of a meal. S Catherine: Standard.

ln the end who will pay for "state security“? By this we don‘t mean protecting those who are in want through no fault of their own. but a system that would gimrantee all the free insurance. free medicine free pensions. free everything else that some politicians are suggesting are available to us if we just sign on the line. Who will pay? It doesn't need much inquiry. - Hamilton Spectator.

The Ontario Court of Appeal ha! ruled that a trial judge has no authority to specify the time within which a sentenced person should be strapped. The Criminal Code says that. whippl-ngs shall be admin- istered "at such time as may be determined by the officer in charge of the prison; provided that. when- ever practicable. every whipping shall take place not lass than 10 clays before the expiration of any term imposed." - Toronto Stu. “bat. the hnusewrlvog still wont is s. simple. unanimous explanation of why butte: supplies appeared like magic as soon as the wand of higher prices floated over the counters. If members of‘ the butter trade think their explanation have satisfied consumers they are de- Luding themselves. The butter mystery is still unsolved and ll: doesn't look as though we are going to be thrilled by any surprise end- ings. Until a better explanation comes along housewives wit‘ draw their own conclusions. and they are fairly obvious ones. - Vancouver Province.

The Emplrc Stair- Building man- agement. fed up with having their aerie used as a suicide pitch-off, is birildrrg additional barriers around the present breast-high parapet. Th» building management explains it isn't only a desire to curb suicides. but the-re is so much danger that: a falling suicide will hit someone on the sidewalk down below. "This has been a matlrr of deep con-

rem to the building". says the manageznen-Vs statement. -- Ottawa Journal.

Woman say oontcimpluously that a. man usually marries to get a cook. 1t is a true observation. and a decent. one. Since marriage be- gan. women have knowm of the household arrangements for the man to produce the food and the women to dress it. They agree to this arrangement when they ac- cept a proposal qt marriage: they know it has alwuays been the fair arid irtcessaq- arrangement. Why tin they complain about. it so much? -Guelph Mercury.

There have been fcw people who had .1 greater understanding of the use of Iclsurq than the late Lord Tvrvedsmuir. He enjoyed more lei- sure and got through more work than anyone I have ever met. He was ai-rvays upstream on his work Hg answered every letter within an hour of receiving it. He never fussed over matters of details. Nothing overwhelmed him or got tum down. He found time to read on the average one book a day. He never to my knowledge-had an idle mom- ent. Sir Shuldhom Rcdfcrn in Syndicate Article.

The explosive power of non a few spoonfuls of rzasolirre when vapor-ired and mixed with about. the right proportion of air. is tre- mendous. Using ll’. lo get n stove or range going is about as sensible as using e stick cf dynamite for the purpose. But there are many who seem never to learn that lesson until it. is too late. In like manner. accidental shootings are recorded in the press wi.l.1 sickening regularity The rule flat. firearms rnustnevor. under any circumstances. be allowed to point in the direction of a human being is broken all Lao fre- quently. Tht- consequent less of fife is as shocking as it ls avnrdab1c.-- Ft. Erie Times-Review.

Bomlv-soxeru - the who make that. noisg emanating

from the audience when a crooner starts bloating - are l/Ollflll babies. It. ls n mystery to

Massadwsetts Institute of Tech- nology scientist how they man- age to stay alive on what they eat. Rabbit; cant. A group of in- vostigators fed rabbits sodas. candy. popcorn. hot dogs and other bobby- sox fodder. In three months every one of the poor bunnies was dead. This information solves one mirror mystery -- why some bobby-sorter: owoon at the first quiver of s Sinatra tonsil. It‘; not. magnetism. it's malnutrition. Calgary Albértan.

A Inndon trsby which new up before the order for its diapers was delivered need expect no distinction on that account. If there ls ony- thfng unusual about tho epslodo. the runusualness ls superficial. Irre- levant. immaterial. nnd universal. is this or is this not n world In which people receive their eduzutfon before they have lclrned of any need for fr. get married in edvsnco of ascertaining what they want in s wile or husband. work hard all their lives to possess a fortune after they are too old to enjoy it. and retire before discovering vrtut they wsnt to do for a living? We welcome the tendon Infant into global anonym- ftyftfsulltotlltltoroct ofus u smurfs

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Eastern Canada by rail.

cide Ll whether grain can be cor-

Bay. or via Port Arthur in Like Superior.

which will make its report by Sep-

of the General Assembly this mi.

General Assembly's Political Security Committee resulted in set. ting up which had originally been saunt- ed in the United Kingdom's ro- quost (or a special session on Pal- estlno. The Spools] Obfllmdloce will have the widest powers of invest- igation 1n Palestine and may take tosttmony from tndivldmls. omn-

nmm,- Iii-Illusion to-alvc‘ careful oonsldlb

PUBLlC FORUM

This column ls open to the discussion by corra- spoadeato of questions n! tutorest. The Charlottetown Guardian does not necessar- tly endorse the opinion of correspondent.

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Sin-I am told that my letter ‘n Wednesday's Guardian regazr-ing the carrying of grain from Pivrt Arthur or Hudson Bay "was ne met

I made no mention of the present method of carrying grain by roll from Port. Arthur.

I was flaking it. for granted that everybody would admit. that. 3t was not economic to carry gram by rail. provided ships could be employed for the purpose. As proofof this fact. it is only neo- essary to state that. the railway charges the Government and the importers of Prince Edward Is- land 42c for every 100 lbs. of wheat (and other grains in pro- portion to their weight) that. it. carries to this Province. under the Freight Assistance Act. Aa wheat. weighs 60 lbs. per bushel. the rail charge per bushel is 35 1-5 cents.

In my letter of Wednesday last. I spoke of the water rate from Port Arthur to Montreal as being 25- cents per bushel. but that. fig- ure was not correct. The actual charge for carrying wheat by ship to Montreal is about 12 1-2 cents per bushel. and to Char- lottetown about l6 cents or 17 cents. which 1s less than half the rail rate. It is because of this fact, that I feel that the Wnr Control Assistance Act is bound to be cancelled in Parliament at.

an early date. possibly sooner than anyone expects. Of course. we 1n Prince Ed-

rvard Island are willing to accept. any free freight bonus that: Ot- tawa. is willing to pay on our feed grain. On the other hand. we cannot afford to run the risk. in case of a cencellation and in case we should be unable to im- port our grains in shlploads. sim- ply becuusc we have no grain cle- vator nor any means of unloading or handling the grain,

Setting to one side. therefore. any consideration of Western Canadban grains being carried to the one question for the Marltlmes to de-

via the Hudson

rled for Churchill route in

less money the

In 110th cases the grain has to he carried to the pornt of ship- ment by rail and costs on the average about. the some.

The distance to be traversed by boat via Port Arthur to Char- lottetown o-r from Churchill to Charlottetown is also about the some.

Let us then compare the actual shipping conditions of the two ports. Coming as the time Hoes between the latter half of Angus‘. and the first half of November there is no reason to fear trotblo in the simple Atlantic route erm- lng south from Hudson Bay to Charlottetown, passing thrrugh the Strait of Belle Isle. On the other hand ships coming east from Port Arthur have to pass through Lakes Superior. Mrchlgon. Huron. Erie snd- Ontario. through Ste. Marie and four other rivers. through the Soo canal, Wednmi canal and twenty-two locks m the St. Lawrence canal system be- tween Kingsfon and M0nltcai. The ships are necessarily subject- ed to stops and interruptions and call for a high grade of seamen- ship. Under those circumstances the Atlantic route trerfalnly has the preference.

This hcsvevet" ls not the main point. which lies in the fart. the‘. the Si. Lmvrence canals being 14 feet. deep and the locks li-mitea i.- length. the ships have to bs built very much smaller so as to pass through them.

The carrying capacity of the Port. Arthur vessels is from ‘l0,- 000 bushelrto 72.000 bushels. '1ho carrying capacity of the Dalgliesh vessels when carrying wheat from Hudson Bay to Liverpool is 350.- 000 bushels-five times as great. Nor is there any reason why still larger vessels could not be em- ployed. excerpt possibly the deptn of the Charlottetown harbour.