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U. K. Liberals Already Preparing For New Vote

(By Alan Harvey)

LONDON, Feb. 2'I—(CP)— The Brltlsh_..Libersls. crushed between two political juggernauts and an election system calculntedtto dis- may the staunchest of small pan des. are wasting no time on re. grets.

"Wait till next time." challenges the Party whose high hopes met near-disaster in Thursday's gener-

at election. Two announcements today exemplified the Liberal ‘ighting spirit:

1, Lord Sherwood, wly: help- ed finance his party: most ambitious campaign since 1929. announced: "I shall back the Liberals again fully at the next electlon." Lord Sherwood. 51. was Liberal member of Parliament for Berwlck-on- Tweed from 1935 to 1941.

2. The Liberals in Dorset North decided to meet March .11 to adopte a prospective can- dldate for the next vote, when- ever it comes. Only one name will be advanced—that of Frank Byers. Liberal chief whip in the last Parliament. Byers 'lost Thursday by 97 votes to a Conservative, R. F. Crouch.

The Liberals, after post-mortems on an election which left Labor and Conservatives first and the rest nowhere, have been puzzled. forlorn andrdeflant. They feel that they fought a good light and de- served a better fate.

They contend that people of Lib- eral views still form one of the rountry's largest groups, Thurs- day's result can be explained by the fact that many persons voted aizuinst one of the two big parties, rtitlier than for any particular party.

The Liberals long have cam- paigned for proportional represen- tatlon. contending that the present. method of voting in slngle-mem- her constituencies creates strong pressure for a two-party system.

Thursday's figures caused fresh indignation. With 474 candidates

Coming ‘Events

,"MI-ll your Films to Gsrnhum Photo Studio. Charlottetown.

_"Natlonal Film Board in Har- Uncton I-fall, March 2nd.

.“see our garden tractor illustra- tion on Page 3. Arthur Vessey.

.“Hockey New Glasgow rink io- Iglsht, South Rustlco vs. New Glasgow. at 8.30.

"Our 1950 seed catalogue is now ready. Send for free copy Arthur vcsey. York. P. E. island.

"Croklnole Party. Povmai I-lsll. Wednesday. Ma.raI1 in. Sponsored by Pownal Young People's.

"Long Creek rink tonight. Cornwall School vs. Long Creek School. .

"Skating Wiltshire rink tonight, 8.10 10. Owing to torm Saturday "Isht, pictures will be received.

_“Huntcr River rink tonight, honslngton Midgets vs. Hunter River Midgets. Gama starts 8

o'clock. Skate after.

"See Wallace Becry and Mar]- orle Main in an outstanding fea- ture "Big Jack" at MacDonald Bros. Theatre totsflit.

"Chicken supper in crapaud Hall. Saturday. March 4th. 00c and 25c. Served 0.30 to 7.00. sponsored by orange lodges.

“At the Singer sewing Centre buplset. sewing courses are beins Wlilnated. Enroll new. mass new dress for llsster.

“‘ lm in person at Hunter River Hall tonight, "The Weatmn Rmser" and his little Variety Show. Doors open at 0 P. is. M- mission doc and me.

"come to social‘ Evening and Omkiiioio Ports. Bi-uistbane Hall. Th aunt: 3900-1

hula byyitis 3lIl‘IOII'mgl'oiIlOf'd.

" _ll Driving club will hold i-sou Wednesday. March In- kscuatartlus. at 2 o'clock. moon

oodsido will be there till!!! up Dlllqnsm. .

"Note - Those interested in ugglflfifl, nu. richest and '1 .amt-auruaa-rsuo.1m Wednesday nouns. midi tst. Practice at] as once studs. 18! lmton at a;

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Nol Planning To Talie Over Service Al Wood_|s_lands

OTTAWA, Feb. 27 —iCP) ._ Tr-n-nun Minister cumin indicated today in the coup. mons that the Cansdisn N“. ional Railways are not plug to take over Northinnberl Ferries Limited. operating the Wood Islands-Caribou nut. in the Maritime Provinces,

W. Chester 8. Mcbura (Pc_ Queens) adked if the C.N.!l.. planned to take over the fee. riea

‘:'l'he answer at this this is no ‘, replied Mr. Chevrier.

.________________ in the field. the Liberals polled nearly 3.000.000 votes, or about one-tenth of the total popular vote. Yet they forfeited more than 300 deposit. worth about £47,000, and elected only nine candidates.

For these and other reasons, the Liberals may be in no mood for compromising with Socialists and Conservatives in the new Parlia- ment where the nine Liberal votes may be decisive.

leopard Continues To Elude Hunters. In 0llIali0_lll_d Cily

OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. 27 —- (AP)——'I‘wo picked groups of leopard hunters, trained dogs at ..thair sides. trampled northeast of Oklahoman city this afternoon ins push to capture the fugitive cat now at large more than 40 hours.

The radio-directed hunt was adjourned again as darkness fell. to protect the searchers. 'I‘he ter- rain offords considerable hiding ground for the cat, and zoo‘ of- ficials say a man would walk with- in two feet of him "and still not met the leopard."

Zoo director Julian Frazier. who is directing the hunt for the jungle-bred animal will-.lch bolted to freedom Saturday afternoon. said the “situation is becoming desperate."

other hunting parties fanned out over the area during the day in a move to find the wild beast.

The hunters had regrouped for a fresh start after a morning of false reports sent them to various spots in an area of more than 100

square miles. The only tnigible clue-leopard paw marits—came in the area

which later was set afire. Frazier said the big cat may—or may not —have returned to the 20-acre soc area last night as reported.

A hunk of meat-treated wtlh ii sleep-producing drug and hung on a zoo fence last night—was missing today. But it still wasn‘t known it one cat. captured in India 00 days ago and brought here only last week. grabbed the food.

Frazier warned that the.leop- a.rd's nature "leads him to 1:111 for pleasure."

The cat. which scattered scores of mo visitors when he hurled from his 18-foot-deep pit, hasn't been fed since Saturday morning.

Are liee—tl-ed I To Believe llnemplo_yni_enl

OTTAWA. Feb, 27—(CP)-—A. .1, Brooks (PC-Royal) said tonight in the Commons the Government should start some public work pro- jects to relieve imemployment in the Maritime Provinces. There were mlny things that could be under- taken.

He was speaking during debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne.

One P|'0JEct Was the develop- ment of cheap power by harness- inl the waters of Psssamaquoddy Bay. Another was the construction of the Chignecto Canal which he had long advocated, Every organiz- ation in the Maritime Provinces were 100 per cent in favor of the canal that would cut through the Isthmus of Chlgnecto that joins New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The development of cheap power would attract industries to the Maritimes, now beginning to feel a depression because they mainly turned out primary products. There were few secondary indus-

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tries.

Mr, Brooks said that the_forest industry in the Maritime Provin- ces is dead as a result of the loss of United Kingdom and West In- dian markets. The people of Nor- thern New Brunswick were de- spairing of government assistance to get back their pltprop and lumber markets in the United Kingdom and were preparing to send a delegation to London.

The Marltlmes needed markets in the West Indies and in Bri- lain. They could not sell their goods to Upper Canada because of the high freight rates and stiff competition.

Mr. Brooks said he wondered if the Government was serious in efforts to buy more and more from ll13r(iltaln. Ige r(iiote;i!that the CBC

3 “.1”? 3'1: _ eevlslon....eiuslp- mentpfrom United Stdtes rather than from British companies. There was no reason why the order should not have been given to Britain.

Revenue Minister Mccann. who reports to Parliament for the CBC. asked if Mr. Brooks would prefer to have the television equipment made in Britain rather than in Canada. More than 70 per cent of the television equipment would be made in Peterborough.

"Do you mean what you say when you talk about increased trade with Britain?" interjected George Drew. Progressive Con- servative leader.

Mr. McCann said he wanted to see Canadians given employment.

Mr. Brooks said he thought there was some inslncerity in Can- ada and' the United States on the question of buying more from Britain.

He referred to the recent act- ion of the Canadian National Rail- ways ln reducing passenger service by 25 per cent. There was no reason for such a reduction in the Maritimes where plenty of coal was available.

Report Asbestos Found In Sask.

REGINA. Feb. 27 -— (GP) -— Two promising asbestos deposits have been discovered in Northem-Sask- atchewan, it was learned here to- day. The finds were made at Rein- deer Lake. 100 miles north-west of I-‘lin l-‘ion. Man., and Ruth Lake,

30 miles southwest of Fun Finn.

MDNTREAL. Feb. 27 —-(or) —- Delegaies to the International Blue cross and Blue shield convention were told by their top officers to day that state medicine does not neousr‘-ly mean a higher health ".‘.‘.‘..‘i‘..“..""°.:‘“‘:..'§‘..°““i leave a l v as 013 whatever health-Iiisurancs plan he wishes.

During a round-tabla discussion, Dr. Paul R. HI/wloy of ohiosso. chief executive officer of the Blue Dress and Blue Shield Cosnsnisslons, was sued why “I0 United States. with the. world's highest standard of living. has a health standard below those of Norway. Sweden and Finland. no luvs Scandinavian countries have

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State Medicine Discussed At Blue Cross Convention

Earlier. Rev. B. L. Bertrand of Montreal. president of tabs catholic Hospital Council of outside. told the 000 delegates from Canada. the 0.3. and Puarto Rico that the state has "no right to enter into competition with any voluntary (health) plan-"

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U. S. Senate

To Ban Potato Imports But Urges Rigid Quotas

_ tlons on 1950 potato price sup-

WASHINGTON, 1-‘eh, 27—(AP)—- The -United State Senate voted to- day to permit the planting of more cotton and wheat under gov- ernment price protection. and to require rigid quotas if Irish pota- toes are imported next year.

But it rejected a proposal to llrohiblt the importation of po- tatoes when there is a domestic surplus. as there now is.

The Senate wrapped up these and miscellaneous other farm mat- ters in a catch-all bill which It passed by a vote of 58 to 24 and sent; back to the House of Rep- resentatlves.

During a week‘: intermittent de- bate. the Senate put. most of the emphasis on the potato problem. Although it voted some restric-

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ports, it rejected a proposal to cut them off immediately and keep them off until the growers agree to a tight production control pro- gram.

Canada figured prominently in today's debate when the anti-im- portation proposal was put for- ward by the Republican floor man- ager, Senator Kenneth Wherry of Nebraska.

Opponents of the amendment said it would have been a "slap in the face" for Canada, one of the best customers the United States has, and also the principal potato exporter to the United] States.

Canadian potatoes now are sell- ing on the American market de- spite the domestic surplus.

Speech Indicates Extension

Of Electrification Program:

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Mr. Speaker

1-ion. Forrest W. Phillips, (above),

Liberal Councillor for Second Prince,.who was elected speaker of the Legislative Assembly at the opening of the session yesterday sixty-t ee years of age and a nu.- tive o lllllerslie, Mr. Phillips was first elected to the House in a September, 1946, by-election caused by the death of I-l.u. W.1-I. Den- nis. He was re-elected in the gen- eral election of 1947.

0:2: Unemployment Insurance Feeble Substitute For Work

OTTAWA. Feb. 27 — (CP) —- Senator W. M. Aseliine (PC-Sas- katchewan) tonight criticized un- employment insurance as “a feeble substitute for work" in a Senate debate on a government bill to extend benefits of the in- surance. '

Senator Aseltine said he would not oppose the bill. which re- ceived second reading in the So}:- ate and is scheduled for com- mittee study and royal assent to- morrow so that it can go into ef- fect March 1.

He disagreed with government figures estimating 375,000 unem- ployed at Feb. 7, and said there are at least 400,000 non-workers. He could not agree with the gov- crnment claim that this unem- ployment was “largely seasonal." In the 30's, when there was a serious depression. the total num- ber of unemployed was only about twice the present number.

C.N.1'. Takes Over Nfld. Wire Service

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Announcement that .1 high power line from Charlottetown to the Summerslde area will be built in 1950 and that a 10,000 horse power installation of generators will pro- vide enough extra power for five more Wars requirements was made in the Speech from the Throne with which His Honour Lieuten- ant Governor J. A. Bernard open- ed the third session of the forty-

slxth General Assembly of the Province yesterday. Legislation providing increased

aid for development in farming Kid_f.iehlng_ was also forecast in

e speech, which indicated that land clearance and drainage prob- lems had been studied and it was hoped a small beginning in marsh- lands reclamation would be made in 1950 Building of a dragger-type fleet and factories to freeze and package fillets was also being con- sidered by the government.

(It is‘ reported that some mem- bers would strongly oppose legis- lation of this kind because they feel draggers would ruin inshore fishing.)

Mostly a comprehensive summary of domestic ‘ and international affairs, the speech forecast no ma- jor lexlslatlon for the session. It mentioned that several amend- ments, including one to improve the’ Workmen's Compensation Act passed at last year's session, and a bill providing a special type of incorporation for small villages would be introduced.

The traditional color and pomp- the 15-gun salute and inspection of

an honor guard by Lieutenant Governor Bernard preceded the reading of the Throne Speech.

Mr. Forrest Phillips’ (L-2nd Prince) was chosen Speaker to succeed Hon. Eugene P. Cullen. appointed Industry Minister at a cabinet shuffle last October.

Following the reading of His l-Ionour's speech, which was made the first order of the clay, a pro forma bill was given ilrst. reading and Premier Jones presented the several writs of elections and the list of members returned since the last session of the House. The new membe r-, Hon. Walter E. Darby. K, C., Messrs. J. Brenton St. John. Daniel MncRae. J. George MaeRae. were then introduced and look their seats.

After aiiiiouncemcnt of Cabinet changes during the year and the appointment of select standing committees. Mr. J. William Mac- Klnnon, Deputy Provincial Sec- retary. was on motion appointed Law Clerk, and Albert MacLeod messenger.

The House then ndjourned un- til 3 pm. today when the address in reply to the Throne. Speech will be moved and seconded by Messrs. George MacKnv (l.—4ih Prince) and Brenton St, John fl.-lst King's). two of the new members. Hnn. ‘Dr.

Opposition, will follow.

SPEECH FROM THE THIIONE

Following is the text of the Speech from the Throne:

"Honourable Membe... Leglsiatlvo Assembly of Edward Island:

‘‘In the name of His Majesty. the King, I thank you for your at- tendance here today on assembling to assume your Legislative duties.

"Since the last Session, the Prov- ince mourns the passing of a former member of the Legislature, Senator the Honourable John E. Sinclair.

"My Government rejoices in the restoration of His Majesty the King, to full health and strength and reaffirms its loyalty to the King as Head of the great Com- monwealth Family.

"My Government with

of the Prince

views

HON. J.A. BERNARD Lieutenant Governor

U. M. W. Pleads Not Guilty In Coniempl_ Case

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27 —(AP) -—The United Mine Workers Union today pleaded innocent on con- tempt charges. insisting that it had called no strike and that each of its 372.000 members in the United States individually had decided to knock off work to en- force demands for a new con- tract.

The union argument: Since no strike officially was called, the union can’t be in contempt of the Federal Court which Feb. 11 or- dercd the men back to their jobs. The total walkout now is in its third week.

Government lawyers began to build up their argument: The men all quit at the same time, and the union is ' responslbl‘e'‘fiir ‘ lls mem- bers’ actions.

Actually the trial was but one prong of a two-pronged effort the government is making to get the miners back on the job before the ’country’s alarmingly - low soft coal supplies give out.

Federal conciliatcrs again ar- ranged for contract talks be- tween the miners and the opera- tors. But today's talks lasted only an hour. There wasn't even a time set for a resumption of the negotiations.

N. B. Credit Unions llepori

FREDERICION. Feb. N -'—- (GP) .. with a total "membership of 42,543, New Brunswick credit un- ions had a loan turnover of $2.- 807,051 last year, an increase of $78.39 over 1948. Hon. A.C. Tay- lor, New Brunswick Minister of Agriculture. who made the an- riouncemeit, noted that while the movement was settling from the peak activities of a few years ago, ‘assets had increased five and a half per cent in 1940. totalling $4,654,397 at the end of the year.

One hundred and sixty credit unions were activ during the year. Although greater than the previous year. the loan turnover in 1949 was $135,024 less than the 1947 record of $2,042,000. Total loans recorded for the period from 1937 to 1949 amounted to 816,948.- 003.

AUSTRALIA‘ GROWTH

Australia's population has in- creased irom 1.000.000 to more than

-audience with the King tonight at

UNITED Kj_NGDOM

Slowing or Socialistic Program Expected; Labor Total Sticks At 315

LONDON, Feb. 27 — (CP) _ _A slowing-down of Britain's social- istic program was predicted to- night as Prime Minister Attlee prepared to head the Labor Party in the House of Commons with a meagre majority of seven.

A reliable source said the Speech from the Throne, to be read by the King at the formal opening of Parliament next Mon- day. will omit any reference to public ownership of industry.

Introduction of controversial legislation might force an im- mediate test of strength between Labor and the Conservatives be- fore pressing non-political issues could be dealt with.

Atilec had an hour's private Buckingham Palace. It was his first audience since last Thurs- day's general election and pre- sumably was to inform His Ma- jesty of the government’: im- mediate plans.

If the report is true that Attlee has suspended Labor's controver- sial nationalization program, it could mean there are prospects of an unspoken political truce for the next few months.

Wife Ticket,

By William Stewart

QUEBEC, Feb. 2'! ——(CP) —- Ari airline clerk said in court today that J. Alben Guay. on trial for murder. arranged, a flight for hii wife and insured her life for $10,- 000 before she boarded an aircraft that :1

Lucliile Levesque. employee of Can- adian Pacific Airlines whose plane crashed near here Sept. 9.

The Crown. contending that away engineered a plot to place a time-bomb aboard the plane to kill his 28-year-od wife, called Miss Levesque and six other wit.- riesses before the 12-man l"renol-i- spoaklng jury today.

The other wdtnedses ‘ ‘ ’ ’ C. P.A. personnel who destrribed maintenance work and regular air- port inspections that keep a plane airworthy,

Two other crown witnesses told of a. violent. mid-air explosion that rocked OF‘-CUA—e. Mont.rea.l-Sept- lies plane—-moments before it punged against the mountainside

at sault a.u Gochon carrying Mrs. and lihe 22 others to their dea .

Miss Levesque told the oourt the 32-year-old jeweler came to her ticket oounter in the Chateau Frontenac Hobeil late in the after- noon of Sept. 6 and tried to re- serve a seat for his wife on a c.!'. A. plane stopping at Quebec on its way to Bale Comeau and Sept-lies Sept. 7.