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"AGE FOUR TilE BIIARLllTTETBWN GUARDIAN

Morning Daily (Founded in 1887i Authorized as Suounll Class Mull. Post Office Department. Ottawa.

President. Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President. Wm. R. Burnett; Secy.-'l‘ri\iis.. (i. M. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director. .1. R. Burnett; Associate Editor.

Frank Walker. .

“The Strongest llleinory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink."

THURSDAY. MAY l5, 10H

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For The Maritimes

Mr. John R. MacNichol, Progressive Con- servative member for Toronto-Davenport, ‘i105 once again shown his interest iii the Mlllllllllle Province; by urging o constructive programme for Maritime rehabilitation in the House of Commons. For Prince Edward Island he recom- mends elimination of the transportation bottle- neck that has discouraged tourist travel to the island, by construction of on additional ferry for cars and trucks, also development of a direct shipping trade IJCIlr/CCD this Province and Fort Churchill, to pzwmit the carrying of western grains from Hudson Boy-

Evidently Mr. MacNichol, a hard-headed business man, is not impressed by the onswairs tabled to Mr. McLure's questions in Parliament, regarding the unfeasibility of the grfllll QIBl/lilll" project here. As one of the few parliamentar- lans who has personally visited the Hudson Bay area, he may be assumed to know what he is talking about. v g

Mr. MacNichol believes that with proper

facilities this Province could p_rodu‘ce_a mil- lion hogs a year. In this connection it is worth mentioning the visit here this week of Ml- R- D. Colquette, of Winnipeg, editor of The Coun- try Guide, who came here especially to get first- hand information about‘ the new type oflbflfivll hog of high quality which this Province is pra- ducing, and which has aroused much interest in Western Canada. He purposes writing llP Pl" bacon production industry for his magazine, which has a wide circulation in bgricultural circles throughout Canada and the United States. _ ‘ As for the auxiliary cor ferry Mr. Mac- Nichol is urging, it is now more than two years since Premier Jones announced in the Legis- lature that construction of this boat had been decided upon at Ottawa. N0 doubt lle "l" speaking quite sincerely, but it is significant that he made no reference to this project at the last legislative session. If the Plemlel’ I105 now become sceptical about King Government promises, who can blame him? We have not even got the new car ferry yet. It is WEII llllll Parliament should be reminded by men of the calibre of Mr. MacNichol that despite boast- lngs in our Provincial Legislature, about the "generosity" of the Federal Government to- wards this Provincc, our PQ°PIE "'9 ll" I'm" being satisfied and that a "square ~deol" for the Island along transportation and other lines is long overdue.

Mr. MacNichoI's other proposals, for de- velopment of electrical power at Grand Falls, construction of the Chignccto canal and ex- pansion of primary and secondary industries in the Maritimes, are all of great importance. Coming as they do from a well-known Ontario industrialist, they will at least focus Canada- wide attention on Maritime requirements. -I is for our own representatives when they speak to follow up this I-ead, and forget party politics for a while In the more important interests or their constituents.

Nova Sootia llapitulates

"Whatever may be said to the contrary," says the Halifax Chronicle disconsolately, "there is little differ-once betwccn the (taxation) terms Premier Macclanald proposes to accept and those against which the provincial govern- ment has consistently argued from the time Mr. Abbott originally put them forward. Nova Sco- tia is to raccivc a pcr cripita subsidy of $15.00

per annum, together with the special subsidies al- ~

lowed as a result of the Duncan and White r:- ports. She will collcct the gasoline tax, as will thr- rcst of the provinces. In respect to minor

taxation, Mr. Abbott litis prcnistd to vacate. at_ i:..: the amusament and?

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some lll1_i2i’ZLf11-T1C‘.J parimutucl fields. In the matter of the ck:- tricity tax, the Premier con only soy he is hope- ful something may accrue. Mr. Mocdonald says that nearly everything Nova Scotio demanded has been obtained. The only real concession made by Ottawa seems to be the promise that another conference shall he held during the five-year agreement, though nothing definite appears on the important question as to the point of time within the five years at which that will occur.

"There can be no doubt the Premier has been put under very se re pressure by those who prefer to take the mmcdiate cosh in hand and let considerations of principle go by the board. Submission to Ottawa will bring in $10,870,000 per onnum under present circum- stances. lf-the population of the province grows, tho subsidies will increase. That is .0 heavy consideration for a Premier who has to balance a budget in a province where post and present Dominion neglect has already produced I minor depression.

"One can sympathize with o Premier put under such duress, but one cannot go all the way with him in the rotionalizations with which he justifies the government's change of front. The agreement is only for five years, we are told. But, If duress can force our hand now, what guar- ontco have we that, or tlic end of that period, we slicil not again be forced into undesirable action? To unscrcmblc eggs is a difficult pra-

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Recent dry breezes have done much to im- prove secondary roads, greatly facilitating gen- eral traffic.

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The lat-est figures show retail sales 10% .above those of I946, with prices 99o up, show- ing an actual increase in physical volume

goods sold.

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After an interruption of six years, French exports of potassium to the United States are

plies which are insufficient for the spring per- lod. The present export schedule call-ed for 5,- 500 tons monthly in March, April and May.

Daniel O'Connell, Irish statesman, died this date i847; M. P. for Dublin, and fought the Coercion Act of I833; founded the Repeal As- sociation of I840, setting up a hugeiorganiza- tion; imprisoned for conspiracy to raise sedition in I844; opposed militancy, and broke with the Young Irish Party," was revered in Ireland as the Liberator.

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The Maritime Bakers’ Association seem to have thoroughly enjoyed their convention gath- ering here, and put through a lot of important business affecting the organizotoin, besides get- ting a lot of sound advice and business infor- mation from well-informed speakers.

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That is a handsome bequest Mrs. C. R. Smallwood left for the Salvation Army Home for the Aged, known as Sunset Lodge. The interest on $40,000 even at 3 per cont will provide $100 per month to help to keep the institution going. The name might quite appropriately be chang- ed to Smallwood Lodge.

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The economic outlook of Britain due to labour troubles becomes steadily more serious. As for as foreign trade is concerned, the situa- tion is illustrated by the fact that the Argentine Republic is obtaining cool supplies entirely from South Africa, Peru, arid the U. S. That was on export market for two million tons of United Kingdom coal per annum. '

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London reports increasing political tension. M'r. Attlee, to win Leftist support for his quite reasonable foreign policy, continues what he now realizes to be unwise concessions to the Leftists in domestic affairs. The Leftists show no grati- tude; take the domestic concessions, and make none in foreign affairs.

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The Hon. A. E. Arsenault directs atten- tion to the fcct thatithe portraits over the Speaker's chair in the Legislative Chamber are not those of the Confederation Fathers but of the Speakers cf the House previous to Confed- eration. lt is interesting to note that the last Speaker of the House prior to Confederation was the Hon. Stanislaus Perry, grandfather of His l-‘onour Lieutenant Governor Bzrnardmnd Pre- mier Angus L. Macdonald of Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia having signed th-e agreement with Ottawa on the dotted line, without any con- cessions over what had been offered us and the other six signatory provinces, this Icavcs now only Quebec and Ontario as independent provinces in competition with the Federal power. What will be the outcome? Will these two com- manding industrial and financial provinces forge ahead at still greater rat-e, and become a threat to the other seven now in co-operation with Ottawa? That is the problem which the not vcry distant future will have to solve.

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Anything affecting the raising of the cdu- critional standards of our people deserves the wholehcnrted support of the community at large. Mr. George Ryan is to be congratulated on the move he hos made to have a night school start- cd in the city for the benefit of those whose early education had been neglected. We are liv- llilg in o new age where the developed intelli- lgence of our youths will count, and more and ymore provide the principal asset in character lbuilding so necessary to mahc a success of lifc.

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Though there are still many shortages, the long-anticipated ris: in pcazetime production is now rapidly taking place, says The Brink of Ncva Scotia in its current Review. The physical task of rcconvcrting war plants to civilian pro- iliictian has been Iargcly cnmplctc-l arizl sup- plies of many basic marsiiafs and ccripancnts, both domestically produced and imported, have improved. Barring further major industrial dis- putes, the immediate prospect would sccm to be Iar a continuation of the upturn in production which had become apparent by th: end of I946.’

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The first moving-span bridge in the world to be constructed of aluminum alloys is to be built over the river Wear in North England. its weight will be only 40 p-er cent af an equival- ent steel bridge, yet it will be just as strong, far less susceptible to corrosion and more econ- omical in power used by the lifting mechanism. The bridge will carry o railway track of stand- ard gauge, as well as road traffic, over a 90- foot span of the river.

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Traditional pre-wor Highland uniform will be worn by members of the Aigyll and Suther- land Highlanders participating in o precision drill demonstration at the Highland Games gath- ering at Hamilton next July 4, 5 and 6, Hood- quortcrs, Central Army Command announced this week. Dccked out in feather banners with while hacklcs, scarlet jackets with plaid, and white belts with the kilt, the platoon will pro- ‘vldc one of the most colorful features of the three day meet. Members of tho squad already have been selected ond'oro drilling under R.S.M. Peter C. McGinlay, M.C., who trained the Guard of Honour for the historic flog raising ccmiiony in lorlirl in July, I945.

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THE CHARLQTTIZTOWN GUARDIAN

illotos By tho Way

I _._ l The stature of n public man is yllie mvflsure of his ability to rise Iiibove personalities. - Golf. Rtpqp PI‘.

We have often nilod in (lmudg

of Ilhal. history tcxt books vary beyond:

recognition according as they are written in English or French, and the problem of producing a hooky

able lo the two main divisions of Canadians hur. never yet been Silly

bl-‘IIIQ lasllmef-l l" “m? l° ""3790" d°me5llc WP‘ isfactory solved. -Ho11fox Chronlcls Composite High School meeting 111

I I There are 5,760 mcrc worncrs llian men entitled to vote 1n Ottawa civic election — but never lliavc We lllld _a woman alderman . Ono ofittiese ilmcs the ladies wllh take up the old battle cry, "Taro- alion without Representation", ant! then the fur will‘ fly! -— Ottawa Journal

(‘iinlida is today iii iii:- pilnlilavi of a mnn utio has inherited a vast’. iraci of land rich in natural rer sources. who has little or no money with which to develop 1t A cer- iain amount. o! his propety must |l)l‘ disposrd of iii the raw slate in ‘order to raise the capital necessary io develop the reminder of it. The some thing lias applied to every wourvtry In the early stages of de- ‘vclopmcnlc. Caisftal and population lire required lo lurn t-lie raw ma- terial inla finished products. nirlic- ilier for home consumption or ex- por-i. - Guelph Mercury.

There is is benediction in the snow-clad peaks for those who contemplate them. A serenity, a sense of timelessness. seems to flow from them. loving the spirit, wash- ing away petty care, says ‘The Victoria Times, They give forth a cathedral calm, inviting restfulnesc and assuaging troubles. It is not alone the sensitlveness qt hue they catch from n declining sun. nor the softening of the line that. comes with dusk. so much as an ‘im- pression- of strength rendered less rugged by the partial rrfists of distance.

It is difficult. for the middle-and and old to shake off the habit of mind of two long generations. A11 that. time our politicians and load- rrs of industry haw: had Lo Llilrik and plan with one eye on German throats - and for 10 years In close grapple with itzai enemy. Only youth can grasp with clear and uri- inhibited mind the chances of a peaceful and undaimlnatod world. No German conirol commission sits in London. We are masters of our own fate. Nona but. ourselves @- cido our affairs. - London Ex- press.

Hope is soon for the needed rc- forms '1n our penal system. The appointment. of General R. B. Gib- son as PBXTIIGHLIBTICS Commission- rr means that n man will be in charge ‘H1O 1s thoroughly In ac- cord with the adwnccd theories ihatylisvc been advocated. In fact he ivroie 1h’? report recommend- iniz iliexirffiipsc reforms need more that. n code of rules and regulations. They musi be administered by men \\‘l1O will CCIISCICHIOUSIy try to make them work. General Gibson seems 1o be the proper p0rs0n for the JOI). -- “flndsor Star.

Agrh-ulturrl o’f'c'alg In this stale Will watch with interest. the ex- periment lo k-e started in Engle- wood. N. J.. this week. when 2,500 01m lrres will be sprayed with D. D. '1". in n11 aliempi to wipe out the Dutch F-lm disease, which has destroyed so runny fine trees. Here- lofore it 11a; lzccn hard to roach with sprays the beetles entrenrfied

Lhrsi will be oven reasonably accept-q,

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h PUBLIC ronum This column to open to tho iltlorullon by corro- sponilonts of guestlo II Interact. The Charlottetown

\ Guardian does not. 316601!’-

j u, endorse tho opinion of correspondent;

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COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING TONIGHT

sir,--Mny we use your column to urge all citizens to attend the

the Legion Hall tonight. A group tn the School Im- provement League have worked towards this project for four: years, Now it. is hoped that. at- tendance of a large number of representative citizens will con- vince our School Board and City Council that. the community they ‘serve are interested 1n this pro- ject. niicl ivlllliir: to help in solv- ing any problems which may arise in connection with it.

The Composite High School will offer five courses. Al; present we have only one. In this reizard 1c’. us point. out that. the ividespreriil feeling of resentment. against. flic- Etntrance examinations is. 1n rc- alify. simply rebellion on the par‘. of parents that. there 1s» no course by which their children can secure the equivalent of a High School education. In our new school mnny more pupils would complete High School grades.

Our schools are overcrowded. A community which does not plan 1n advance for 1L; children 1s i~ more to be admired than the p81‘- ents who make no provision‘ fa": their children's future.

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SOIIOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE

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"WE ARE A QUEER PEOPL " Sir. ~ I iwish that you would publish the following letter in your public forum 1n regard to your ed- itorial in the Guardian of May 12th from which I quote as fol- lows ad verbatim: "It may be iii- terectlng to our a-eadeirs io know that; in addition to Prince Edward Island. Oempbellton, New Glas- gow, etc, no fewer than thirty-four of the forty-nine United States of America are on Standard 'l‘l1‘l'lr‘. so that. after all we we in good com- mariy of the majority of tho civil- ized people of Norili America."

It Ls my humble opinion that this statement. is Ln some rcspecLs incorrect and In all respects vcry misleading.

In the case of New Glasgow. I understand on very good author- ity that. New Glasgow will] be on Daylight. Saving Time starting the first: of June.

In regard to Campbollion, that Ls o. very isolated case and there

flair because Compbcllton is usher-c- yoiu change your vraich anyway from Atlantic Standard Time io Eastern Standard Time.

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of America nre on Standard Time so therefore P.E.I. 15' iii good com- pany is highly cause after all that is a matter of geography and not of limo. The Southern Suites of America do Wot need Daylight Saving Time for very obvious reasons, and I will riot. insult. the intelligence of road- ers by explaining. Except flint. I cannot resist R bli of sarcasm. namely that it WOUJII be almost as sensible to suggest. that tlio Esk- imos are on Standard Time. whore for six months of the yiczir they don't sire the sun at. all.

In brief. Canada nerds Daylight, Saving Time and the Souihern

UHIICI‘ bark. but it ‘is hoped that. the powerful D. D. T. will ecnotraie sufferer! much

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il. will be a big nccomplislmmrnl. - Bosion Post.

It ls on riccrri flirt. a nan can: Live ivlihcut s1c~p Jcr 11b hours; llvc without water far 22 (aye; live qvitlicuf food for '75 days: holil his. brcnih fcr Z0 minutes. 5 sci-ands:

livc .n a hczit. of 120 dc: cos ~24‘; rlrwres Fnh n- |ll(‘llli 1'_\'e ill a d of 75 i':g..i-s icentrigrriile 103 gre s heicw ero {Fnhrc 1. ; g1 e for 4851-2111110"; climb \‘lilll'lll' cu to 58"?!) ‘or-l; lclimb with n‘; i l’) T-LCOO It'll: (Fro I).'| w \1.il’ In. ‘ "l Unisi ‘fill ‘ cl; ‘ll iiiil'~s -,\ n.1- lhike on stills 31 miles a day for 5B ldays: squat on a pole fo: 10 days: 14 hours, 31 minute‘; parnztiuio jump from 30.860 feel. - Wci-kly Ul‘.(l"l‘\\'l'llf‘1‘.

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The siarilrgii have not yrf. ln-sun to make nuisances cf themselves, but. naiure-mvcrs have already had occasion to notice the increasing dc- rrcdntfons of crows. the block, ugly birds which r-arrh your do n great: ilcal more harm than good. both from the farmer's and the natural- ist/s point or view. Now would be l, good time for naturalists. fish and game enthusiasts and urban and country officials to get together to plan a sound crsmpalgmnlatnst ltoth starlings and crows. The vlle mess and the unholy iucloet. of tho starlings are still vivid memorie- from lost summer and failrevery effort should be mode to prevent c reperltfcm of the plague. And tin-y- onc who has watched s crow rob nesis, pillage crops and bc s general nuisance will agree that an antl- stsrllng campaign could very well be expanded to Include a drive alllnst crows. - Woodstock Sentinel-Review. V’

The voice Dually is more portlvo identification of the Individual than even appearance. It 1| s blond of all that vro m. n11 that we knovr and ll] thirties been bred into u since childhood, my: The Vlclorls Ooloni-lt. The voice ts more than that. It is m tndox to moorland hugged» cinch»- also

. - i rnougli to ll-rVf‘ the desired cifectwq-horercrc yum.

from 11n- DllbLII Elm disease, .'I11d|f0r“._,‘inr QM!“ or Anwrica MC

most hraufiiul cf our shade irccs lend,“

slay iindr-i" VffllCt‘ for 6 miFUl/fs, 291g“ m “h?

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States do not. and Ii would be of no us:- whaievr-r in this Eskimos. unqualified slate- ment that. thirty-four our of the on Standard Time is h1gh‘y iiiis-

I believe that by fi-ir the major- ity of ll1f‘ IRIQPI‘ tc-xiis and cities in Cniizidn lYfiVr‘ D slight. Saving ,'l‘lmc. so t.1i:ii P.E.I. is vci'_v isola- lfcrl. I nlsa think that the form Daylight Saving Time should be mhangcrl lo SUNTINIE. ISCURIISO rif- ter nll lhc ‘dos is not so much io hour of Daylight ns lo ‘:01 mcro ezitnslfrc fr; linllih, and Wllltflilb ll"lllfll nothing is vrorlliwhilo. So I therefore should think tlini everybody would to in favor o.’ Suntimc. nlihorgfi appur- flllll‘ P'"r*‘e-~ nerve, Wr- have Provo rs l~i|i r

l11le \\'i!'f‘ n; Inst 1h" ln railway system. ‘.' to drive around the Province ari- tee the railway station in rtomc flllllffi over 21 mi'r\ from the village simply brcuusr- that. vlilligr- rl‘-_ln‘l want n riillvmy. Thcsc same (iuecr rpooplc were ngrilnsi the automo- |'.z11e. yet the niiicruobllc was pcr- haps the biggest factor In ilic in- dustrialization of ihe ianflnont. and

directly responsible for our very much h lgher sta n ilard of living. These sismc queer people are

llolnst Suntimc. but we have hail Suntl-mc before, and we will have jf again, in spite of Premier Jones and lhe legislature. It is an 1i|sl- orfcal fact that any idea which la rlshi. find which l. of benefit. to the majority ~ivl1l eventually win- out, and Sunlime 1s conceived with the sole ides of improving the health and happiness of the na- tion. It. ls almost, universal In the