~regimes, when they contemplate some drastic

v aperetlng surplus before determining members‘

%E THE ' GUARDIAN

Blaming Dally (Founded I11 1881':

Authorised ea Second Class Mail. Post Office ~ Department. Ottawa. President. Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President. Wm B. Burnett; Seam-Trees. G. ill. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director. J. R. Burnett; Associate Editor,

Frank Walker.

(‘The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than‘ the Weakes lnk."

CHARLOTTETOWN,

Party Platform

Notwithstanding that Premier Jones intimated at the outset of the election campaign that a platform was unnecessary to get in upon, his Party platform appears in todays issue. The three contestants for the favor of the electors have now put their policies into concrete shape in the old recognised way of platforms. All such are being given due publicity in our columns. The most recent platform, that of Premier Jones, has two outstanding planks which distinguishes it from others. In the first place it gives a definite date, namely, the lost Monday in June, for a plebiscite on Prohibition. In the second

lace it promises not only a new bridge over the

est River, but the shortening of the Borden road from Cornwall to Charlottetown, with a new bridge over the North River. These are definite promises, which may or may not be put into effect. One thing entirely lacking from the Liberal platform is any reference to a new Fed- eral building, about which there has been so much discussion.

The C.C.F., in their platform published on Saturday also promised a plebiscite on Prohib- il'i0n, but gave no specific date. They likewise promised a programme of road improvement to- gether with a cutting down of administration expenses.

In today's issue the Conservatives promise to put a stop to the investigations of income tax inspectors with regard to farmers’ incomes,which is the newest plank in their platform.

It will be for our readers to study carefuLly and comprehensively the promises now sot forth by the three parties-remembering always that‘ the Conservatives, as advocating a middle course, and as concentrating chiefly on the interests of our farmersand fishermen as basic producers- are in a particularly favorable position to serve the taxpayers if elected.

MONDAY, DECEMBER l,

Insult To Parliament

It would be interesting, says the Globe and Mail, to know the private reflections of members of the House of Commons, and particularly those who wear the Liberal Party label, as they prepare to go to Ottawa for the special session of Parliament beginning this week. In theory they will meet to consider and deal with Can- ada's urgent economic difficulties. In practice, all that the Government expects them to do is say "ja" and go home. Without consulting Par- liament, the Government has produced its own arbitrary solutions of the country's most press- ing problems and has put them into force by executive decree. The program, involving whale- sale interference with freedom of trade and tra- vel, will be Iaid before the assembled M.P.'s as I policy in operation and an accomplished fact.

Thoughtful members of all parties will find it hard to reconcile this performance by the King Ministry with its constant professions of demo- cratic faith. In a free country the Govern- ment rules with the consent of the governed; and the governed express their opinion and their will through an elected assembly. They may also, and frequently do, voice their senti- ments through the press; and truly democratic

change of policy, invite advance public discus- sinn. But Canada's new economic strait jacket has been forced on the nation without Parlia- ment's consent or the slightest attempt to sound popular opinion. The Liberals, whose philosophy and tradition should make them champions of the rights of Parliament and individual liberties, form the pliant majority which has so far per- mitted the Government to get away with its dictatorial methods.

flu-Operative Farms

According to a report issued in October by the Saskatchewan Department of Co-operation and Co-operative Development, total assets of eight co-operative farms in the province at the beginning of this year were about $286,000. Five of these farms at Laurel, Sturgis, Matador, Turn- er and McIntosh accounted for $261,500. A.‘ each of these five farms land, livestock and mach- inery are all pooled. In three co-operatives at Algrove, Mount Hope and Round Hill, only mach- incry is pooled, and in these three the assets average a little over $8,000.

In the complete co-operatives, the land represents an average of 49 per cent of fixed assets, building I5 to 20 per cent and livestock from two to 22 per cent. Income in I946 was larger from grain and dairy products. On three farms, grain averaged 9i per cent of total in- come, dairy products provided 26 per cent of total income on two forms, while in one case 40 per cent of income was received from poultry and poultry products.

Membership in the five completely co-op- erative farms averaged nine, while in those where machinery only was pooled, the average membership was l4.

Of the five complete co-operatives, none had operated for more than two years, and four had completed one year of operation only. Co- operatlvefarm members secure incomes made up of s, inter st an their investment in the farm, and a share of operating surplus based

on the time worked by the Individual on the farm. Interest on loan capital is deducted from

The average surplus per member fam- . aside front interest on loan capital,

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— ‘EDITORIAL 2-

Eight more ‘days to the election. I I I I

A ne'w month-turn the coins in your poc-

ket.

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Progressive Conservative rally at‘ the Legion Hall tonight.

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I I Give health this Christmas. Buy Christmas

Seals.

Christmas is now within reasonable distance, waiting for snow and sleigh bells perhaps. I I I I

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The Playgrounds Committee and the Forum are to be congratulated on arranging a winter program for the kiddies.

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Messrs. Moore 8r McLeod are now in the forefront cf Departmental Stores with their new eievator system to all departments.

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Canada's semi-austerity program isnot ab- ‘solutely inflexible. The ban on imported yeast has already been temporarily lifted to supply

bakers’ needs.

New Brunswickers are indignant at the re- port that Maine lobsters were shipped to fill an order for the Royal wedding. The 200 pounds of live lobsters came from Deer Island, N.B., not Dear Island, Maine.

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The battle of Lunga Point this day I942. The Eighth Army held all their positions in the Egyptian desert, and started their trek to the Mediterranean, constituting the end of the be- ginning of the march to victory.

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The Hon. William Hughes has cleared up the mystery about the lack of information about the budget in recent years. Speaking at George- town the Provincial Treasurer gave his view that it was not his duty but that of the government leader to deliver the budget.

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Because Parliament is to meet December 5th the National Emergency Act and price con- trol and other emergency powers under it will expire on the 3Ist of December instead of on March 3l as was generally anticipated. Pre- sumobly, however, some of the government's emergency powers will be continued by Parlia-

ment.

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In the last few days of the election campaign public interest is livening up. ‘ It takes faggots of humanity to provide a blaze of public interest, and this’ we have not had so far. A multitude of single sticks scattered hither and thither may be lit individually, but unless they are brought together in a mass they create neither light nor heat. It takes public meetings and live-wire speakers to rouse public opinion as it should be

in an election.

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It is with more than usual regret the death is recorded of Mr. Art MocDougall, the genial and high-scaled contractor who spent perhaps the best port of his life in our midst. Though suffering a serious physical handicap, he never complained, or made it an excuse for t under- taking full responsibility for the dut'es incum- bent upon him. A patriotic Belfastcr he thought there was no place like his native heath, and though far travelled south of the border and west of the Rockies, he was happiest when he was resident all summer at his beloved Newton. He will be greatly missed, not only by his many relatives but by the community at large.

"lf I were asked, apropos of nothing at all, to name the impressions I received during my first week in England (writes Mr. Peter Francis, Southern Rhodesia), my list would read something like this: Roads; green; noise; quiet; efficiency; cleanliness; and friendliness. Translated and elaborated, they come to this. Miles and miles of smooth tarmac or concrete roads, made doubly astonishing by the fact that some of them werr-n't attended to for six years. The green- ness of English grass, lawns and trees at Trent Bridge where I saw the Springboks play. The noise of London and of the Underground. The quiet of the country, of an English river. The efficiency of the local Food Office where the staff dealt with our requests for ration books and other complicated permits in an incredibly short time. The cleanliness of butchers‘ shops-—yes, I know that sounds queer but I'd forgotten what a really clean and hygenic butchery looked like. And finally the completely spontaneous friendli- ness of all North and Midland country people."

Four years ago on December 5, I943, troops of the First Canadian Division in ltaly began their offensive across the Moro River in the drive to Ortono and engaged in what Major General Chris Vokcs, then commanding the div- ision, described as "the most intensive fighting that the Canadians had yet engaged in." On December 5, the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment attacked across the mouth of the Moro and despite counter attacks by enemy in- fantry and armour, managed to gain a foothold on the high ground of the north bank to which they clung precariously. Farther up river, on the extreme left, the PPCLI descended to the river bed at midnight and, without the assistance of artillery, scaled the apposite bank and seized the hamlet of Villa Roatti. Despite the mounting violence of enemy counter attacks, the Pats and a squadron of the-44th Royal Tank Regiment somehow managed to hold on to their prize. In the meantime, the Saaforth Highland- crs of Canada had moved two companies across the river opposite San Leonardo, one of which fought its way up a gully on the for bank and held its ground against a strong attack by enemy tanks. From December 6 to I0th, the Canadians improved their positions and fought off enemy counter attacks. Then, on the morning of the 10th, the Edmonton: broke out of the Sea- forrh positions at Son Leonardo and drove straight along the road leading to the Bararrli

l $256 on the complete co-operative ‘i The highest amount was $720.

THE_GUARDIAN.

' -lietos By The Way-

PUBLIC FORUM

Thle column is open , to the dlnonmon by corro- of a!

The Englishman now gets no gasoline for his car. Over here the Canadian ls still finding it difficult to get a cur for his gasp. llne. - Fort. William Times-Jour- nsi.

A truffle expert soyl that slow drivers are responsible for most accidents. That's quite true; they don't. get out of the way of the drunks snd the stxty-mile-an-hour b0)’: fast. enough. Edmonton Journal.

One of the most valuable things in this modern world is quiet. It. is, we regret, the rarest. Loud talk, loud motors loud radios, laud horns. Ours is a loud, and there- fore vulgar. society. We welcome Winter on two counts.- the snow muffles the sound of traffic, and the cold weather gives us the ex- cuse to wear ear muffs. -- Peter- borouzh Drummer.

Atltoclsport (Chmhlre) magis- trates ruled that. if a golfer loses a ball on the links he has not abandoned It, and if anyone finds Lire bull and takes it away. then he is guilty of theft. A fine of £1 was imposed on s. man who found golf balls and sold them back to golfers "I thought I was doing them a good turn," said ulie man. Notice of appeal was given. - London Daily Mull.

Don't burn lesvee under your trees unless you want. to risk ser- inus Injury to them. According to Llie Davey Research Department oi Kent, Ohio. burning leaves un- der trees is likely to kill the bark and thus permit the entry of bor- ing fnaecta and the decay of branches. There may be no appar- ent damage to the tree in the fail. hut growth and beauty will be sf- fe.ted the following spring. Leaves should be put on the compost heap which ls used to enrich the so

Tourists who come to Australia bv air may be able to pick up s car at. the airport to use while in the country. The scheme, known u the "road-air plan" was first. worked out by the Automo- bile Association of Britain and de- bailed plans have been prepared. International authority on motor touring, George Allen, at. present in Australia is discussing exten- slots of the ‘road-air plsn, in Aus- tralia. Advantages of the scheme are that. it: offers tourists greater opportunities to sec the country while eliminating expensive frelghts on their own cars. — Australian News.

Friends and associates of Howard Vincent O'Brien on the Chicago ‘News considered that their tribute to him could be best. expressed by financial support of the fight against cancer. It was that dread scourge which caused his death. Their contributions are going to assist research at the University o.‘ Chicago. Other friends and ad- mirers of the beloved columnist might. also wish to honor his mem- ory by~aidtng this cause. Gifts for that. purpose would exemplify the generosity and humanity that marked his character. —Ch1cagc Dally News.

1t appears that some professor nus ventured the opinion that the smarter clogs eventually learn to talk. The idea interests u num- ber of people. We have received communications that. the smarter e dog is the more persistent he wLl be in keeping his mouth shut and staying out, of arguments. Other people maintains that there ls too much talking going on al- ready wlthout. the dogs getting into the business. Both of these po‘nt.s of view have validity but. so far as we have observed no one has suggested that. a dog might m wmel-hlnc wade. Wei. Street Journal.

The U. S. Army announces it has been sending radar signals’ to the moon and bouncing them back so regularly that the whole thing is beromini; routine. Fittlngiy. the signals will next be directed at Mars, the planet named for the too of war. under whose auspices radar came into being. It ls even possible that Mars, which some people have long suspected mlghl. be inhabited and trying to get. in touch with us. will answer not with‘ a mere carom but with u message of its own. If Mars does. so may Miler Ind more distant stars, cer- rylng us beyond s paltry One World Into u grandiose One Unl- vert-e. But getting back to Earth. the Army's experiments so far are said to have considerable scientific value. If that is true, it. is one of tine few times on record when shooting at the moon hos actually paid off. - Chicago Dally News.

Thinking the flow of “Bundles for Britain" h-ad probably fallen off since the war, we rang up the Deputy Postmaster General the other day to find out the figures. We were astonished end gratified to find that far tram diminishing. the flow of clvllien parcelsio Brit- ain has been increasing steadily since the war ended. In 1945. the lost. war yesr. Canadians sent 9F million pounds of parcels by mall tn civilians ln Britain. lutst sir-or the total rose in 1b million pounds. In the first six months nf 232's year we sent. nearly D million pounds. 0r not far below the whole year's total in 1M5. This, of course. is precisely es it. should be. The British dlet hes become scnntler and duller than ever. Their need for meets, fate. suser sad -above e11 —verlet.y_ is greet- er than it wee even in wert-fme. It’: to censure credit that even without. the organized appeals of

crossroads and Ortona. The bottle for Ortona bad begun. v .

the wer years, we're still doing our hi’. —-l|ee1eeab linguists. ,

Interest. Tho Charlottetown Guardian does not necessar- [Ly endo the opinion of wrreepondentl. '

Manama-mar.’

CALL FOR 8TH FIELD BATTERY

Sir-We of the above mention- ed association are strongly endeav- ouring to contact. all former mem- bers of bhe 8th Field Battery with- in rhe Maritime Provinces, t.e.. per- sonnel who served with our unit overseas. On Monday 8th of December we are holding our Stir Antilversar_v' Banquet and dance, 1n commemoration of our departure for Overseas in 1039. We would enjoy having as many mem- bers with us possible.

In this regard we are confident a number of our farmer fighting comrades are within the radius of The Guardian. We would greatly appreciate any effort in bringing this matter to the attention of those concerned.

Personae] on arrival in the city may contact our secretary, Mr. J. B. O'Neil. S5 Dufferiit Street. dial 3673. The itecessary arrange- ments will be made at this end for those desiring to remain tn our city overnight.

I am Sir. etc. G. lb’. HARRIS, President, 8th (Overseas) Field Battery, ' RCA. Association. Moncton. N. B. November 28, 1947.

C.C.‘F. CHALLENGE; THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Bug-The Progressive Conserve- rlvo candidates in first Queens have accepted my challenge for joint. meetings. but I regret. to say’- the Liberal candidates have not. yet had the courage to do so, and again I emphasize how very easy it is for any "old party" candl- date to present his own malicious- iy distorted ideas on what he be- lieves the C.C.F. to be, when there is no opportunity for anyone to speak in defence of the C-C-F. and correct any misstatement or wrong impression.

Ir. an address on Saturday eve- ning the vivid imagination of the Attorney Generat Mr. Large. knew no bounis in misrepresenting the C.C.F, and in view of the fact that he and the Minister of Agricul- ture, Mir. Stewart, apparently will not. go out. of their way to meet, the candidates of tho other par- ties. I will go oufof my way to meet. Mr. Large and Mr. Stewart. and I hereby publicly ask for permission to eddrus the Liberal public meeting in Crapaud on Tuesday of this week.

I am, Slr. cira,

GEORGE WOTTON, Provincial President. C.C.F.. and candidate for First Queens.

fmm ~v-o~WF a; Old Charlottetown l (And r. u. r.)

BEARS

One of the largest bears ever killed in Prince Edward Island was shot at Souris Linc Road las. week. His pruis measured 8 Inches in width hy lil lnchcs In irngiii. From the Lip of his snout. to the nails on his hind legs when stretch- ed out. he measured exactly clgiit feet. He weighed 565 lbs. The owner of tho skin, we are told. attends stuffing it. for exhibition. Thus has ended the carccr of an aid intruder upon farmers‘ sixeep- folds. and a terror to the whole neighborhood. l

A short time previously, on Sun- day afternoon, May 30. u very large hluck bear was killed at Pow- nai. He had made his first ap- pearance that day near the Ten Mile House. and wandered leisurely (across the fields toward the vil- lage. passing close by several I‘0ckS of sheep. gecsc. cto. ivithout In any way interfering with them. Wnen Bruin arrived at the wharf, he was no doubt frlslitenea by something for he took to the water. ‘The Messrs. Ifrfley and Vishey manned a neat. and succeeded af- ter scum: time in killing hlrri. Ills lifeless body was placed on_ 1hr. wharf. where ll. was vlcwed Ill the evening by some hundreds OI people.

-'!'he Island Guardian, June 1B, i583.

wiitifii COLD KEEPS YOU AWAKE

and iriiioy refreshing; sleep

G. F. llIEi-IIGSIII a Still.

OPTOMETRISTS

‘Specialists in the fit- ting of glasses for the correction of ocular ile- feels.‘

evening, ‘

CHARLQTTETOWN __. ,. .

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:Cadugan's Statement On Palestine

(United ‘Kingdom Information)

The following ls the full text of Sir Alexander Cadogarfs statement on Palestine to the United Na.- t-ions General Assembly on Novem- ber 26th.

"I wish to make very few re- marks before this long debate closes. It was on the initiative of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom that the Genera; Assembly placed the problem of Palestlnes future government on ins agenda. In view of this fact and of the responsibility which they have exercised for the ad- ministration of Palestine during ,ll1e past 30 years it seems fitting that. n few words should be spok- en in their name today."

"in accepting the Mandate for Palestine after the First World War Hts Majesty's Government undertook to work for the estab- lishment of a national home for the Jewish people on the under- standing that. nothing should be done which might prejudice the civil and religious rights of tne ezristlng non-Jewish communities in Palestine." -