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Eden Backs E

Stand On Formosa Issue

By BANALD MscLUBKlN

IDNDON (Reuters) Foreign Iecretary Eden hinted broadly Wednesday that Communist China can gain possession of the National- ist-hcld coastal islands if she leaves Formosa and the Pescadores is- lands alone.

Authoritative sources said this was what Eden meant. when be ap- pealed in the House of Commons for an immediate cease-fire be- tween the Chinese Communists and Nationalists.

Eden defended President Eisenh hower's stand on Formosa and re- jected Clement Attlee's charge that the United States is interfering in the Chinese civil war.

SEEK REDUCE RISKS

The foreign secretary said lhat President Eisenhower. in his mes. use to Congress Monday, had not

Lobster Trap Regulations A

OTTAWA (Special) -- Fisheries Minister Sinclair indicated Wed- nesday that he had recommended the rescinding of sub-sections two and three of section l7 of the lob- ster fishing regulations. Effective date of this decision coincides with the lobster-fishing seasons in the various water areas concerned.

The two sections in question re- late to the spacing of iaths in lobster traps. In the original re- gulation introduced as a conserva- tion measure. It was specified that space between the iaths must not exceed a fixed measure. It has been the experience of fisheries inspectors and others that a regulation of this kind cannot be effective for the simple reason that it cannot be enforced.

Even if on leaving their port or boat-landing lobster fishermen had traps conforming to the regulation. the spaces could be altered with- out undue trouble before their ar- rival at the lobster fishing- grounds. Since there are about two million. five hundred thousand lob- ster traps ln the waters of the Maritime Provinces. it became evi- dent that this was well-nigh use- less as a control measure. While abolishing the regulation of spac- ing, Mr. Sinclair is by no means audllilllnlng other regulations alm- ed at those who catch lobsters under the Ieiulation size. Lobs- iermen. the minister said. will--atilh fare prosecution if they attempt to land lobsters smaller in car- apace measiireinent than the sizes specified in the regulations.

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isenhower's

Wllested the United States 'fen- large its defence obligations" be- yoltid Formosa and the Pescadores.

The ritish government is con- vinced that the 0lJJeCtlVe of the U.S. administration has . . . been to reduce the risks of any exten- sion of the fighting.

"Their treaty with Chiang Kai- Shek -. was concluded with this object in view. g"The president has again empha-

sized the purely dcfcnsive nature of these arrangements with the Chinese Nationalists. g We in this country respect Prey. ident Eisenhower and know that he would sanction the use of U.S. for- ces only with the greatest reluct- ance and when. in his view. the circumstanccs constituted an im- mediate and serious threat to the. security of Formosa as his key phrase:

Construction re Rescinded

Prince and parliamentary ant to Mr. Sinclair. told The Gu- ardian that rescinding of the lath- spacing feature of the regulations was simply a matter of common sense. It adds no prestige to a de- Dartment. he noted. if it issues re- gulations which cannot be enforced. On the other hand. he expressed confidence that fishermen in Prince Edward Island waters and those of the Maritime Provinces at large, will observe the regulations per- l3lHiIIf!. to carapace measurcnients and will not try to land illegal-siz- ed lobsters in any. quantity. it is to their own benefit. he emphasiz. ed. to land the medium-sizcd and larger lobsters which command premium prices.

No Truce Of Missing Boy

YARMOUTH. N.S. (CP) - Men with jail records worked beside RCMP officers and a plane carry- init a searching doctor and drug- gist almost crashed Wednesday as everybody got in on the hunt for six-year-old Howard Newcil.

The boy has been lost since Sat- urday when he drifted away from I ilrollp of companions walking in the woods with his uncle. It was thought he was taking a short cut to this home at Little River. lo miles from here.

Although hopes grew dim. Ho. ward's father clung doggedly to

J. Watson MacNsught. MP. for

Official Opening Of New School At New Wiltshire

Twelve school teacher. came back to the scene of their former labors 00 Darticipaia in the opening of the new school house at East Wilishlre last night. It was most gratifying to the trustees to note that only two of the former teachers who were invited. were unable to at- tend.

Hon. Keir Clark. Minister of Ed. ucaiion officially opened the school and offered his congratulations to the trustees upon their foresight end efficiency in erecting such a fine building. Mr. Stirling Mac- hinnon. one of the trustees, acted as chairman for the occasion.

Dr. Lloyd Shaw. deputy minister of education reminded the gather- ing that the opening of a new school is an important occasion. "and it is fitting that you have at- tached such importance to it," said Dr. Shaw.

GREATEST ASSET

He pointed out that farmers like to consider themselves progressive in procuring the best stock. the most modern equipment -and in de veloping the latest methods of farm

the conviction the boy would be found alive.

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Chou's Attitude Less Belligerent

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Communist New Chin a news agency Wednesday quoted Premier Chou En-Lai of Red China as say- ing that "countries with different social systems can coexist in peace provided that they do not commit aggression against each other and do not harm each other."

it was the first official Chinese

comment on the Formosa situation since President Eisenhower asked permission of the U.S. Congress to use American armed forces to de- fend the Nationalist stronghold and certain other islands against Red attack. Observers hare felt this remark nd the general tenor of Chou's statement left more room for pos- sible- cease-fire discussions than a previous statement by Chou Mon- day. which seemed virtually to close the door on such moves.

Parliament At A Glance

By THE CANADIAN PRESS Wednesday

The Commons voted 213 in i2 for ratification of the Paris agron- monis on entry of a rearmed Wcst Germany into NATO. all negative votes bring CCF.

External Affairs Minister Pear- son indicated Canada may cut its

Founded

By DOUGLAS 3. CORNELL

WASHINGTON (AP) Pres- ident ElS6I'il1CilV8li'S fight-if-we-must defence plan for Formosa drew a heavy vote of cntlorsemcnt Wed- nesday from two key Senate crun- mitices-and hot criticism that it signals "preventive war."

In the first rumblings of a mo- mentous Senaie debate. Eisen- hower supporters declared the only purpose of the policy is peace, through a show of strength to dis- courage Red Chinese aggression.

By a 27-to-2 vote, the Senate armed seruices and foreign rela- tions committees approved a rcs- olution to empower the prcsidcnt to use American men and weap- ons to kacp Formosa, the Pesca- dores islands and ”related posit- ions and territories" out of Com- munist hands.

But in committee and on the Sen- ate floor. a small but hard-hitting bond of senators began a fight. Tlicy centred their fire on the "re- lated positions" phrase and its im- plied authority to attack Red in- vasion forccs on the Chinese main- land and in defend small islands strung along the Chinese coast.

”Put in plain English,” said Sen- ator Ralph Flanders (Rep. Vt.), ”this is preventive war."

mutual aid program. diverting the money to this continent's defence.

Russell Reinke (L - Hamilton South) suggested the CBC and the

Communist programs and films.

Senator W. Rosa Macdonald iL- Ontario) said the only alternative to rcarming West Germany is complete disaster to the West. Thursday

The C o m m on s rcsumcs the throne spccch debate. The Scn.ite continues debate on West Ger- many.

Sees Fur Prices Up 25 Per Cent .

TORONTO. (CPl- A Toronto fur dealer cstimated Wednesday fur, prices in Canada have risen an average 25 per cent with the begin- ning of the new season.

Edwin M. Walker said manufac- tures and retailers are buying nowl

labour. He siiggcslctl. huwcvciu iliaii their greatest asset lay in bundles of possibilities"--the boys and girls. i

Dr. Shaw said. ''It is important that the teacher have all the facili- ties with which to work." but re- minded his audlcnce that the home

played an important part in the education of the child. He told them that the home. the church

and the community all play a part in education. "We want to send out from our schools. good citizens who will be able to take their pro- per piece in the world." he said.

To the boys and girls. Dr. Shaw llld "It is your school; it was built for you and as your property you must respect It.'' In this re- spect he asked the older boys and girls to give leadership to the younger ones.

The chairman. Mr. Stirling Mac- Kinnon extended the thanks of the trustees to Mr. Edward Yeo who very generously donated the one acre of land which is the site of the new building. lie thanked also. the Department of Education who were so helpful in making sugges-

at salcs all ovcr the world to filll needs for ihc coming year. llc sriidl tlicrc ll.'lS born a general price in-p asc.

Mr. Walker attributed the price jump to a natural arijustmcnt from last year's prices which he said were too low. almost at depres- sion leicl. He said European buy- ers competing for furs have been a factor in ie price increase.

icton was elected president oi incl W. M. S. Presbyterial at the Clllll:-i luiling session of the organizations Jiiith annual meeting in Summer-i side yesterday.

The session which was held at; Trinity Church was opened yester- day on the final day of the two-day convention by the retiring presid- eni. Mrs. Hazen Howard of Corn- wall.

The opening devotional exercises were led by Mrs. J. D. MacFar-

National Film Board produce anti-I.

He told the Senate he would vote against the resolution-the show- down may not come before the end

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of the week or later-although he voted in committee to send it to the floor.

MORSE OBJECTS T00

Senator Wayne Morse (ind. Ore.) also took a stand that the resolu- tion permits preventive war and expands the possibility of con- flict. He was challenged by Repub-

lican leader William Knowland of California. Over and over. Knowland de-

resolution doesn't in- volve ”one iota of desire or in- tent" oi preventive war against Red China or any other country.

its only purpose. Knowland said. is peace.

As the debate rolled along:

The only woman senator. Mar- garet Chase Smith (Rep. Maine), told her colleagues: ”The circum- stances do not permit us the lib- erty to differ with the president on his resolution.”

Svnalnr Russell Long (Dem. La.) said Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek wants to plunge the United States into all-out war with Red China.

BRICKER IN FAVOR.

But Senator John Brickcr iRep. Ohio) said he believes ”the policy of firmness embodied in the pend- ing resolution is far more likely to prevent war in the Pacific than it vague policy of waiting for the dust to settle."

clared the

Mr. W. P. MacLeod, Fruit and .Vcgclable Branch, was elected pres- Iident of the P. E. 1. Agricultural Council at the concluding session of the 8th Annual Conference held Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. other officers for the

cormmz -year arrvtceapi-esident;-afr't

C. Warren. Experimental Farm; Secretary-treasurer. Morris Deacon, Provincial Livestock branch. Direc- tors include the present executive along with past president S. C. Wright. F. M. Cannon. W. S. Mc-

Iltiurtry. George Ayers. G. B. White-

side, James Mundie. E. A. Holland, Glen Ramsay. Several important recommenda-

tions featured yesterday's meeting. it is felt that in some of the lighter soil areas of the Province. for ex- ample. the soul eastern part in thc Montague and Murray Harbor district. the soil is particularly adaptable to the fzrowinz of small and tree fruits and Vc"ci'il)'cs. The committee l'c'.'I'hVlIelldOfl that ii considerable amount of in- vcstlcaiirinal be carried out in this area-not only from an economic

Fredericton LadyO Elected Head Of WMS Presbyterial i-I.-ow-.

-Mrs. F. W. Cutclilfe of Frcdcr--l-Elma lnnian. lillss Louise Cox. and.” l

Miss Winiiifred Goodwin.

Mrs. Russell Learil. Casi-umpec. secretary oi community friend.-hip. reported lii.:307 visits paid to hos- pitals and homes. and 2.887 cards and lciicrs scnt.

A question box under the con- vcncrsliip of Mrs. ('.D. Mathcson. Summerside. provided enlighten-

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Recommendations Made By Agricultural Council

standpoint but for the suitability of the area.

CRANBERRY GROWING

it was brought to light that the practise of grading and cleaning of cranberries had been largely discon- lIfI1EH”ilIditlII revival of this prac- tise was urged. It was also reveal- ed that 260,000 lbs. of blueberries were imported into the Province during the past year. These were; 'processed and re-shipped.

A lengthy discussion on soil con-1 servation and land use. in the more hilly areas. resulted in a recom- mendation that an investigation he carried out in some section of the Province. with a view to revealing; improved cultural practises. landl use. the control of soil erosion and, water losses. .

A questionnaire circulated arnonrzi farmers known to be using both corn and grass silage was reported to have received excellent response and showed that cattle had respond- .cd favorably when fed silage.

l The use of second hand bags in the handling of farm produce oc- casioned a lengthy discussion. it was reported that the organisms causing ring rot is known to re- main active for six months. Such a lsource of contamination. it was is extremely dangerous. in view of the serious loss it could en- il to the industry.

The setting up of a proper fumi- caiiniz plant where all bars could he treated before distribution. was jstroncly i:Luii mended.

!SI(IM MILK PROBLEM

i It was pointed out that since the .instituiion of the dry milk indus- ltry. many farmers are selling all ithcir whole milk leaving no skim Continued on page it col 7

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CIIABLOTTETOWN. CANADA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1955

OOMMONS APPROVES RATIFIO PARIS AGREEMENTS IN 213-1

U.S. Senate On

Formosa Debate

Huge Pier Fire

HOBOKEN. N.J.. (AP)-Pier 2 was a raging inferno early Wednesday night two hours af- ter a fire of undetermined ori- .gin broke out.

The sky across from New York City was lighted up by the blaze which threatened to de- stroy the long dock. It was being rebuilt for the port of New York authority as part ofa

general reconiiitioning of docks in this city on the Hudson river.

Two tugs were pulled from danger.

RussionlsTlIreat ls Deplored

LONDON (Routers) Britain and France Wcdne.-'iiay l'll'.hl form- ally deplorezi Russia's threat break off friendship treaties with them if Germany is reiirmed.

in separate notes handed ovcr in Moscow. the two Western pow-

IiE'al'n'l West Germany and rcitcr- ated the project's defensixe char- acter. i

Crippled Plane Finds Cutter As Fuel Runs Low

NEW YORK. (AP:-A crippled four-engined military plane covered hundreds of miles of stormy mid- Atlantic Wednesday. ihen ditched beside a coast guard cutter. All eight persons aboard the plane were picked up safely.

For an agonizing two hours and 21 minutes. the plane groped through storm and gathering dusk toward the coast guard cutter Coos Bay. a tiny speck on the vast turbulent sea.

Then. minutes before nightfall. the plane found its target. The pilot brought his craft down expertly on the heaving. gale-swept sea. Life- lioiiis plowed to its side and the survivors were whisked to safety.

Radio was the thin thread that brought the plane and the cutter together in a life-saving rendez- vous far from land.

The big plane lost 350 gallons of gasoline accidentally and became short of fuel about 1.000 miles east of Bermuda.

Can:du's W-heal Sales Ahead

WINNIPEG (CP)-Canada. with still more than six months to go

in the 1954-55 crop year. has al- ready topped last year”: sales un- der the International Wheat Agree- ment.

Figures released Wednesday by the Canadian wheat board showed that salcs to date have reached 9l.57.').0fi0 bushels. compared to last

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err defended the Paris treaties tul

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ments for admittance of a re

Four speakers favored them question was adjourned until

There were a few scattered boos in the Commons from Liberal. Progressive Conservative and So- cial Credit groups. who voted sol- idly for ratification. when the first of the opposing CCFcrs rose.

SPLIT THREE WAYS

In the face of External Affairs Minister Pearson's plea for a un- animous vote of approval. the 24- man CCF group split three ways. Twelve voted against. five ab- stained and five, including CCF Leader Coidwcll, voted in favor. Two CCF members were absent.

The vote against ratification was larger than in the British Com- mons or the Belgian lower lhouse. Six Labor members p- po.-cd l'.'illlli.'llltill in the British i(;oinir.i.iis. wiili the bulk of the La- yhur pzirty abstaining. The Belgian .hnu.x'e voted llll to 9 for ratifica-

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tion. The acrccmeiits must be ap- prox-i-(I by all 14 member nations

of NATO and by West Germany it- self bctore Gcrmaii entry into the alliance. Approval has been coni- pletcd by Britain. Greece. Iceland and Norway.

LIMIT ARMS

Debate on ratification the Gciman Buniiestag lower house is not scheduled to start until Feb. 24. The upper houses in France. Italy and Belgium still have to complete ratification.

The agreements also provide for limitations on West German arms and military manpower and for controls to ensure that the limita-

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North Atlantic Alliance. All 12 opposed were CCF members. As the house voted, the agreements went to the Senate.

Covers e Edward Island ilce The Dow

PRICEOO

ION OF

2) VOTE

OTTAWA (CP)-The Coriimons--by a vote of 213 to 12 - Wednesday approved ratification of the Paris agree-

armed West Germany into the

before Senate debate on the today.

tions are enforced.

The agreements also provide for limitations on West German arms and military maupouer and for controls to ensure that the limita- tions are enforced.

CCF members ratification were:

Joseph W. Noaeworihy. Yorli South; Stanley Knowles. Winnipeg North Centre; R. R. Knight, Sas- katoon; H. W. Herridge. Kootcnay West; Owen L. Jones. Okanagan- Boundary; A. M. Nicholson. Mac- kenzie; G. H. Castleden. Yorkton;

voting against

E. G. McCullough. Moose Moun- tain; Thomas Barnett. Comox-Alb- erni; Harold Winch. Vancouver East; Claude Ellis, Regina City; and Colin Cameron. Nanaimo. CCF members who abstained from voting were: Hazen Argue,

Assiniboia; Alistair Stewart, Win- nipeg North; Mervyn Johnson. Kindersley; A. H. Bryson. Hum- boldt-Melfort; and Erhart Regier, Biirnaby-Coquitlam. ' Supporting Mr. Colduell were Angus Maclnnis. Vancouver-Kings way; Clarie Glllis, Cape Breton South; Ross Thatcher, Moose Jaw- Lake Centre; and Max Campbell.

the Battlefords. The two absent CCF members were Frcd Zapliiny. Dauphin, and William Bryce, Sel- kirk. REPLIES T0 CRITICS

Mr. Pearson wound up the 416- day ratification debate with an

hour-long rebuttal mostly CCF-criticisms agreements.

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By SPENCER. MOOSA TAIPEI-I, Formosa (AP)'-Plans for evacuating the Tachens were believed c n m p 1 e t e d Wednes- day amid presa reports the U. S. 7th Fleet staged "show of strength" manoeuvres in that gen- eral area.

Nationalist four-engine bombers smashed at Yikiangshan island. from which the Chinese Commu- nists in newly won positions might try to interfere with a withdrawal from the Tachena. only eight miles away.

Aides to Vice-Admiral Alfred M. Pride, 7th Fleet commander, de- clined to comment on a China News r 2 pa rt quoting ”reliable soiirces" that 300 planes from the 7th Fleet manoeuvred north of For- mass.

The Wasp. the Yorktown. the Kcarsarge and the Essex carriers now are attached to the 7th Fleet which is expected to cover the

year's tnial sales of itfI.R95.i)Oi).

withdrawal of the Nationalist gar-

Fear British T

RPIYKAVIK. Iceland (Reiiicrsi Two British trawlers are feared to have gone down with all hands in a gale north of Iceland's north rape. search crews said Wednes- day night.

Life-saving associations said a wide search had been made for the little fishing vessels but it was

rawlers Lost

snows whipped by strong winds hampered the search through Are- lic waicrs.

The 559-ton Lorella. with a crew of 20, sent out an S 0 S that she has listing badly. Then there was silcnce.

The Rio-ton Roderigo also re- ported being in trouble in the same area after going in search for thc

feared they had foundered. Heavy

Lnrella.

Evacuation Plans At Tachens Ready

rison from the Tachcns. Normally. ihcy would carry a total of about 400 planes.

in-zns "NOT Al"R.AID"

(Radio Peiping. heard in London. was not Io reticent. asserting that more than 17 units of the 7th Fleet and carrier-based planes were "in- tensifying manoeuvres" of the on) China coast.