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our: CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

reJBRUARY 13, 1947

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Morning filly (Pounded in 1387) Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post. Office Department. Ottawa.

President, Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President. Wm. l1. Burnett; Sonya-Trans, G. M. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director. .I. R. Burnett; .Issaciato Editor, Frank Walker.

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"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ullr."

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lt is not likely that the Summerside Board of Trade is unduly discouraged by the unfavor- able ruling of the Board of Transport Com- missioners as to its claims for material reduc- tion of truck rates on the iiordenlTormentine ferry. Actually, the rates for loaded trucks have been reduced from $6130 to $5.00, but the moin point at issue, namely that the ferry "i should be regarded as an integral port of the trans-Canada highway as for as trucks are concerned, was ignored by the Commission.

AI the hearing in Charlottetown last .luiy, Chief Commissioner Cross agreed with railway counsel that our basic transportation claims were a matter between the Province and the Do- minion, ond that its own jurisdiction was con- fincd ta the Railway Act and the Maritime Freight Rates Act. "There seems to be a good deal involved outside our sphere," the Chief Commissioner said at that time. "So far as we are concerned we are going to confin-e ourselves to our jurisdiction. But that does not prevent you from putting forward these other matters."

lt was the Dominion Government which in- sisted that this case should go before the Transport Commission, and the Summerside Board of Trade had no other choice, notwith- standing that the question of lack of jurisdic- _ tion was conceded from the start. The only ad- "'f vantage gained has been to get in evidence ' some very strong arguments in support of the. island's claim that interprovincial ferries are notional highways under the terms of Confeder- ation.

As we suggested prior to the Commission sitting in Charlottetown, the Provincial Gov- ernment should hove protested against this far- cical hearing in the first"'pld\e, and demanded a showdown from the Departrlcnt of Transport at Ottawa, which is responsible. lt.will now have to take some such action, unless it wants the case to go by default.

This point was very neatly mode at the Commission hearing by the C. N. R. counsel, Mr. Dysart, in discussion with Hon. Horace y V/right. We quot-e:

'I Mr. Dysart: "What would be your react- ion as a member of the Provincial Government and c farmer, if, as a result of the decrease in the truck rates and the resulting increase in tie number of trucks which had to be handled, the rail service on the cor ferry was restricted?"

Hon. Mr. Wright: "We have rights as a Province under the British North America Act, and the Fcderal Government is under obliga- . lion to carry our produce. if this ferry is not sufficient it is our right to expect the Gcvern- ment to give us another ferry."

Mr. Dysart: "l am not quarreling with you regarding the rights of the Province, but l. sug- gest that our duty is operation of the railway. lf as a result of on increase in truck traffic the number of railway cars that could be hand- led were decreased, would that be of benefit to the Province?"

Hon. Mr. Wright: "That question shouldn't be taken into consideration at all, because it the car ferry were unable to handle the busi- ness offcred, then it would be up to the Gov- ernment to give us another." . y

Mr. Dysart: "l don't want to quarrel with you at all on that, but under the circumstances that exist here, if that situation pertains, would you say it would be in the public interest that these rates should be reduced?" y

Hon. Mr, Wright: "We are expecting a new car ferry very shortly, with increased ac- commodation both for automobile trucks and railway cars. We also have our old ferry which would be available; so l rcally do not think that the question asked is very pertinent."

The Chairmen: "You claim that the peo- ple of the island have the right to ship out and bring in their produce by such means of trans- pm-rqgiqn n; may be available; which includes railway shipment, motor trucks, and of course air transport. lt is not enough to provide ode-I quote m:ons of transportation by rail alone?

Hon. Mr. Wright: "No. We consider the Ferry a trans-Canada highway. ‘We 0Y9‘ 9X‘ pecting that the trans-Canlodo highway will be continued to this Province-

Mr. Dysart: "That stri v question which lies between the Province of Prince Edward lsland and the Government 0f Canada rather than this Board. if the rfllei are such that they bear unduly "P0" ""9 PF°lfle of the lsland, then it is the dutY ‘if the P'°""cf°' Government to get a better arrangement wit

. o I the Dominion Government.’

Secretlve Procedure

Last week the National Liberal Federation

representative delegates assembled from oll parts oftlio Dominion. By way of greeting to the laity Prim-a Minister King urged them’ to puss resolutions giving "guidance and help to flu party members in Parliament.

"This gathering (said Mr. King) ‘has brought together tlidso two groups, the party in the coun- try and the party in Parliament. Arid may l “y, as one who belongs to the party in Parlia- mutt, it is tho party in the country to whom Parliament" must look for its guidan s and pro-

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iiiraopcrisc to Mr.’ King's request for guid-

l of them, according to press reports. No

= dflltr with important na- _ j *1 mm be assumed (the ' _' have) Ibd they wam only ari-

ctly speaking is aj

held its onnualtmeeting in Ottawa. Present were j

.55 m gunman resolutions. There were]

dorsed after careful consideration. Apparently, however, the proposals of tho "party in the country" were not acceptable to the "party in Parliament." lt has been announced that the contents of the resolutions will not be made pub- lic until some future data.

"There need be no speculation as to the reason for this strange and secretive procedure," so): the Globe and Mail. "The resolutions will be redrafted and made over to fit Government policy before being exhibited to the public. Ex- acfly the some procedure was foilowedat the meeting of the Federation prior to the last Gen- eral Election. Then also resolutions were ap- proved, but when they finally turned up in book- let form they must have made strange reading, especially to their sponsors."

Fliio Insurance Pulillclty~

Current and recent advertisements ploccd by the Life Insurance Companies of Canada through the Canadian Life insurance Officers As.ociation are indflcative of the faith these great organizations have in the value of the do ly newspapers as media for publicity. ln an attractive portfolio just off the press, the Mac- Loren Advertising Company, Ltd., of Toronto, state that the daily press has been the back- bone of this institutional advertising campaign for the post twenty-six years—and will continue to be so in the future. The advertisements rc- prcduccd in the portfolio will put budgeting for the future in the forefront of family financ- ing, a theme never before given such promin- ence in life insurance publicity. Unusual art- wo'k, a fnesh layout style, and more definitely educational copy are being used. Each advcr TlSPlTIEfll’ is complete in itself, dealing compre- hensively with one particular phase of life in- suronce. The Company announces that a new series of ads is now in course of preparation which will soon be released for publication in The Guardian.

— EDIIURIAL NUIIIS -

The skirl o’ the pipes, and the hoots and "svreeper-ups" of the curlers are making the raft- ers ring in Rink and Forum alike. They are hav- ing a great time, these doitr, honest-to-goodness followers of the roarin’ game.

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The rather unusual picture at the Prince Edward belongs to the cotgory known as prob- lem plays. it sets out to prove, and does so'in o ‘ound-about way, that nothing is done until it is done right. in matrimony, what counts is nor jazz and dazzle, but character and respect -—-aven if it appear severe.

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All the Transport Commissioners concede in their judgment on Summerside's submission on Car Ferry rates is that they "do not consider it has been clearly shown that the development of trade between Prince Edward lsland and the mainland has been restricted" by the current fre'ght rates. Of course, a clearer way would be to reduce the rates and provide the facilities, than it would be demonstrated beyond question l'iI(~I there is positive and harmful restriction. Until the powers-that-be at Ottawa recognize the Car Ferry as part of the Canadian highway we will suffer a grievance and be prejudiced in

- our rights to internal Dominion free trade.

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Yesterday's largely attended and enthusi- astic Progressive Conservative convention for Charlottetown and Royalty is a sign of the times. lt was regrettable that Mr. W. A. Stew- art, owing to ill health, declined to allow his no ne to go forward as one of the candidates, but Hon. Dr. MacMillan has associated with him in Major D. L. Mathieson a young and prom- ising colleague, with an unexcelled political background and a fine record of war service overseas. The two will make an excellent team to work in the interests of the District, the County and the Province generally. ‘

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According to the Canadian Press Mr. John Bracken, who would like to occupy Prime Min- ister Mackenzie King's scat, tried it out for site this week. When on afternoon session of the» Commons opened, the galleries saw the Pro-

grissive Conservative chief comfortably on- isccned in the government leader's choir, chat- lting with External Affairs Minister St. Laurent. lAt this point, there entered Prime Minister King, {who had promised earlier in the session that none lof Iiis opposition leaders would occupy his spot lfor some time to come. Amiably, he waved Mr. y‘ Bracken to remain in the choir.- But the opposi- lil0lt head lost no time retreating to the more 'fainiliar atmosphere of the speaker's left.

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Massacre of Glencoe, this date i692 when ,Campbells took unfair advantage of Macdon- aicls, and played havoc with them. The princi- pa} circumstances in this atrocious deed are as ‘follows: The Government of William and Mary were very anxious to promote peace in the High-- i lands. A proclamation was therefore issued, of- ,fering pardon to all rebels who should give in [their submission before the 31st of December [I60]. Mac lap, the chief of the Macdonalds ‘of Glencoe, through an error, was too late; yet l he obtained a written pardon. it is said-though it has been denied-that the fact of his having . taken the oath of allegiance was suppressed by ‘Sir John Dolryrnple, afterwards Earl of Stair. Be this as it may, the King's signature was obtained {to an order directing the commander of the forces to "extirpato that set of thieves, the Mocdonolds." On the lst of February I692, I20 soldiers, mostly Compbells, the hereditary enemies of the Mardonolds, entered Glencoe under the command ol Lieut. Campbell of Glen Lyon. They were quartered on the inhabi- tants, with whom they dwelt under a false shadow of friendship for twelve days. The morn- ing of rln l3tli had been fixed for the massacre, but owing to Lieut. Col. Hamilton having failed to occupy the passes, about 300 man and wo- lmcn escaped, to die, however, in mpst cases, from cold and hunger. Thirty-eight man, wo- lmen and children were butclrired in cold blood, jlllllil’ liuts burned to the ground, and their lflQCltS driven away. The ruins of the cottages -may still be run half-buried In the moss.

Ilctcs By The Way

_ A welcome chanle Iii taking place in conditions qr Cmplflymfl“ of those Iiivafluble girl; and women who hitherto have been» called amide and domestic help. The titles were unfortunate because they 5U‘. $651M a menial occupation, and too offal employers contrived to make the war-k menial. The false impression, has taken a long time 1o die. but now these assistants in Ilie work of the home are com- lng to be called household workers and that ls iIie term that should be used. —~VBIICC<UVET Province.

It i; difficult to believe lh-it. il-llyllllL‘ needs more than 2U min- utes to express his rims an uny issue before Parliament. Excep- tions must be made, of course. Ministers sometimes have to put gical volumes of factual informa- tic-zi before the House. as. for in-

mutter of oplnionatlve dcbating. ii should be a matter of Willi a speaker to achieve. terse- riess and brevity. —Windso.r Star.

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A reckless driver ruin izlied, But. a jail term is p001" solace In a man who rer-oversl rOIIS€i0Il>IlCS5 in n liospiial with‘ llif? utilities. An nuiomobilc must! always br regarded as n potential danger. Those who rlrivr must ac-l i-cpi financial as wel] as pcrsqnnl rrsrioiisiblliii‘. For our part we can, sec no more reason for compulsory; lll-tl/IYHIICQ inviting reckless driving than for life insurance Inviting it. We Iiave seen no figures brought up to refute this, and don't think we will, »-f—familion Spectator, l

A Iiiuidful cf wise British pollflc-j inns 250 years ago drew up the Act of Settlement, which In 1947, firmly establishes the right of! King George VI to the Crown; Bllt.' for their foresight the Throne mighi today be disputed by more than 500 persons with claim; of royal descc-ni. The officials c1 ihc public record office keep a patient eye upoin the dozens of jieOple vim scorch musty 01d books and parch- momrs. year In. year out, in quasi; of the last link in the chain of evidence leading ihem I0 ihe ‘Throne. King Charles’ dcsvc ziams seCm legion: but strange‘ cf all Is Frederick Stuart. a ‘IZCCI’. WhO

ullegrs aim-i descer: and who rrgulaidyr fend; a ill’ “TQIIIY to be mad brim-r Hr rwiue <11’ the} mariyrea mourn-i". in wiiiiehail.

Regularly he halt". a srilhcring of his followers -- ‘.00 fellow Jacob-i lies. who come from Zlll parts cf, ilie couiiiry- I0 crowd into a lltllf

hall 1103f I- hop Iiilfd renew iheir, oath of ftlllgltlllk’? in "King Frcd-j crock" b

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Just as the library does not reed i 1o be big in order to be useful, nciihrr riecd ire business be big lii order t. use a library. it is furthrr- pointed out. In fflvl- the"! is hardly n buniiicss too Smflll 10f its executive to require a library of some kind. In small industries i‘. j illllifllCllCélbill to employ statisti- (Ling IQ keep track of currerri In- dustrial and financial developments, so why not make use of the IiiBhiY- qualified statisticians made avail- able free or at very j small cost. through pamphlets and periodicals? It tile business num feels that he cannot affoiil expensive research wimeel. he can benefit from r1 lib- mry. because it is rare to come Upon n problem which is so new that it has m connection with ilie past. -Quebre Chronicle-Telegraph.

There I; some dlscuuslon at. pre- sent as io whether woman lawqvers should wear hats in court. We sug- gest, says The Peierboroiigh Ex- aminer, that a skullcnp. of the kind commonly worn by RCIRSEBS jiIayi-iig iIio role of Portia. would srlilo lilo II1i|il(‘I'. and provide the ladies with n brcoming and suit- able Iioadgcar, Ordinary women plrndcrs would have 689s cf PW- iiclla; female K C35 would natur- ally ivrnr silk raps. '

Protestant churches in "If". Unit.- erl Stnics are planning ntw build- ings costing 36501100000 ns soon as materials nrc available. Ai a mcei- fir; of the Noriti American Con- fcrcfnrc on Church Architecture in New York recently. reports News- week. I50 architects and church- mm discussed new trends in Pro- icsia-ni church building and what n-as good or baa nboui ihem. The most specific trend is Iowa-rd n “sanr-iunry" with altar aind chancel iUlIOlT divided In faring sections) rather than an audiiorIum-iype room with the choir facing the congregation. Church pie/rm call for recreational halls. bowling alleys. kitchens nnd parlors with cheerful fireplaces. 0f l00 plans for new churches displayed. less than six were of modernlsiic d-eslgn. Cler- rzymen want their churches to look like churches. a-nrl Joined arclil- iccis in decrying styles which they termed "Cherokee Gothic" and "CXassIcaI Portland Cement."

We mlght put n [not deal more appeal behind the drive for new dwellings If we ditched the term "housing shortage" In favor- of "homo shortage." Strictly spenklngf Cuiaidiiins do not lack harming. Authorities can always find shel- Im’ of n sort for new 'a.rrlvals. It may be abandoned military hula. army barracks. an old hotel or the 3mm room in a house already crowded. Yet it is housing. The real luck In Canada u of self-cori- inlnod suites, apartments. cottages and residences. Without the ot- mosphere of privacy. the pride of ownership. the some qt unity - not available except when husband selves- It Ir difficult to maintain and wlfe and children ore by thorn- a 300d faml life. Oui- democracy l5 rooted in- "healthy, happy homes where personal IIberI-lu are nour- Iahcd. Neglect the root: by procra- tination In home building and the vigor of oil- democracy coffers oc-

cousin-sly. —~1'bl't. Wllllillt Times-

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oponrlenu of questions 9t- Intoreot. Thelma-locum

Guardian does not noun; . lly endorse the oplnlrm of

As I stood beside the auction- eer-one of my uncle's partner! —durlng his slow progress down

°""°.’°nd°m" the llne of Implements, I realized qquymqq" for the first. time the extraordin-

_ h’ ary complexity of the formers’ TAXLS 1N MONTAGUE job. ‘There was the binder and the threshing machine, each

I Blr,—1 would like lo know if anyone can explain wJiy the Town of Montague Is the only lnourp- orated town in Canada that does not collect taxes of‘! out-side lab.

needing the frequent services of a mechanic to keep it In running order. There were the lisrple- ments of haymoklng; the mar/fir, t. e

A Fin-me; Mug B; PUBLIC FORUM - Jack-Of-AII Trades This column In w“ t,

m‘ mnumll“ by °°"°' (John Moore in “Tlhe Pair Field“)

Slaw-Cf. in the budget. But In they

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ourers coming in to work. I won. oer l! it is itiai the town is so .well ofl, or Just doesn’t Want m ‘bother?

I believe we have Town Coun- cillors and a Town Clerk, also g Mayor, and that ll does say some- thing about. this in the by-laws ‘of the Town. ‘If not we had bct_ ler start looking into 1t. Ii, l5 lmy, belief that there have been no taxes collected of! any outside ,L‘.0lp in the last flve or six years. which would amount Ia several hundred dollars which the Town could well use on some of the back streets. not to say anything o1’ the main streets which, have

had very little care in the last few yours.

Here's hoping someone will look into this matter and let. iIlllCl‘ Towns know we have n fvw peo- ple left still awake and moving.

I.am. Sir. eta. '

MONTAC-Uli‘ TAXPAYER.

HOG PRICES

SlI'.—AS we all know the Can- adian Government has made contract with Great Britain aI zii advance of 4c per lb. o\":i' ...il above the old contract j "e for bacon. Now the DLITiXUYS have advanced tlii- price u.’ lLIFd by 7c poi‘ lb. and all liao finished pro- (iucts of iiio ling. l.(‘., bacon. ham. rolWI slioirldi-r, I‘iC.. and yet we

‘niw- not receiving one cont more

.3. ihr hog than over we receiv- cKi. in fact. not as much as they were in the summer of 19-16. 'We should receive 24c per l-b. for the hogs we ship now. with rmoilior zidvance of 2c per lb. in S/‘iitrmbi-r, making 26c per lb.

I don't soc why they want to charge the BriI-isli Government more for products. unless they give lllf.‘ benefits of II to the ling producers. I don't think the pack- ing hOUSVT urn entitled to nny more than they were formerly re- elving.

' . ole. HOG PRODUCER. Cardigan. I’. E. I. PROVINCIAL SPORTS PROGRAMME

Sim-One mighi gather through,

an oconsional note in the locals, that. we have an our fair Isle n Department of Physical Ffiinoss undvr Colonvl Reid. Its purpose. presumably. is in distribute among the youth of tho Province the effects of n Illness jirogramme which crin be obtained from some odd “grnncV generously donated for that purpose by Ottawa. Ro- ncting t.o the rnrr- nalo I see. I feel very strongly urged to criti- Cise tho Department's apparent inability to get beyond (Iinrlotte- l0\\‘n with its Provincial spend- ing. _ Perhaps this is undue criticism. yet how many have heard of this programme outside of Charlotte- town. not to spank of the afore- said unrcccivad "effects"?