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centennial celebratiors. But there is still room for improvement, and time ‘gs getting very short. Her Majesty ing. With her husband, Prince Philip,

ing morning, the first British Sov-

ereign ever to pass a night in Prince Edward Island during her reign.

We are nota people given to de-

- monstration of our warmest feelings,

but in this case: they should find ‘expression in outward show as well as in our verbal greetings. Flags and

* Eunting are easily obtainable and

could be prominently displayed, not only on our public puildings, at our street intersections and in our busi- ness areas, but throughout the city und Province on this happy occasion.

We need not be afraid of overdoing our part by putting out more flags.

—The_Union_Jack_and—the-Canadian_|

are enshrined in our: hearts ‘as emblems of the freedoms we enjoy

and the sacrifices that were made in

two world wars and other struggles to preserve éur heritage under the

__ British Crown. We do not lightly

wave them ‘or display them in pro- fusion for every visiting dignitary, and it is by wise policy that we pro-

. ative in tte United Nations schedul-

’ Hammarskjold to discuss Egypt’s

with Diefenbaker comes first; and in that he writes himself large as an irresponsible demagogue.

How Much Longer? _ Egypt's President Nasser is on the rampage again, declaring ‘ that end threatening this time to “ex-

calls “a crime established by treach- - ery and imperialism.”

There are reasons behind _ this tirade, of course. The controversy over the sending of Israeli cargoes through the Suez Canal is entering a new phase with Israel's -represent-

ed to meet Secretary-General Dag

violation of an international agree- ment. Israel’s right to use the canal —which Nasser has denied—was clearly established by the U.N. Sec- urity Council’s 1951 ruling.

There is also the fact that Israel, vince the republic’s establishment 10 years ago, has made tremendous progress. While the main emphasis has heretofore been on the develop- ment of agricultural production, the weight is now being shifted to in- dustrial. expansion under a five-year Dilan which has become the focus of far-reaching activities by the gov-

ent’s economic agencies. Ex-

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hibit them from being exploited a political gatherings for demagogic

- Purposes. But it is our beloved

Sovereign who is honouring us to- morrow with her presence—the living symbol of our democracy, the lovely, charming, guacious lady. who has long since won our love and admird- tion as a person—whom we welcbm- ed so enthusiastically before as Roy- al Princess, and whom now we greet

for the first time in her Queenly

state. Let us do it wholeheartedly, and with all the trimmings!

Dangerous Antics

Premier Smallwood thas asked for a dissolution of the Newfound- land Legislature because two lone Conservative members opposed his resolution condemning the Federal Government’s handling of the pro- vince’s fiscal claims. He received the support of 29 Liberal members and

two former Conservative members, |

and his term of office does net ex- pire until 1962..These facts are enough to show that Mr. Small- wood hasn’t the faintest concern about maintaining a democratic par- §ament. His government supporters

~ are far too numerous now for good

good government; but he wants to wipe out every shred of opposition im the Legislature, making it com- pletly subservient’ to ‘his own schemes and ambitions. That is dic- tatorship, pure and simple.

And what was the purpose of this resolution for which he de- manded unanimous support? It- was, in his own words, solely “to get Prime Minister Diefenbaker out of office”. Whatever view one may take of the justice of his fiscal "claims against Ottawa—and we have expressed our opinion on this mat- ter already—how can anyone swal- Jow such claptrap as an excuse for

ing-a-general provincial election?

His wild statement confirms the suspicion that Mr. Smallwood, in the ten years in which he has ruled Newfoundland under Confederation, has been an extravagant Aadministra-

__tor. In that time he received ap-

‘proximately $300,000,000 from the Canadian Treasury in the form of transitional grants, staXwtory sub- — Atlantic Provinces adjustment grants and tax sharing arrange- ments. In every year sinte 1949, Dominion contributions have made up more than half of his provincial budget. In the last five years of the transitional period, these contri- butions are to be substantially in- creased.

Everyone has _ recoghized —the~

mieed for bringing Newfoundland’s

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country is making. .. ~ These successes are galling to

is the United Nations going to coddle ‘this dangerous firebrand?

, be English (coming from the Can-

ed province, but, the Health League of Canada has given some timely ad- |-

| ford on Av r |. Suggesting that Shakespeare’s own

both manufactured goods and:farm produce, while invisible exports— Such as the growing influx of tour- ists into the Holy Land, the earn- ings of Israel shipping lines across the seven seas, and the projects un- dertaken by Israeli contracting firms abroad—are looked to as additional factors in the notable strides the

the Egyptian dictator, who chose the third anniversary of his na- tionalization of the Suez Canal for his latest ‘outburst. He is now open- ly threateging war, and denouneing the free for curbing his am- bitions in the past. How much longer

EDITORIAL NOTES The Canada Council, in its an- nual report, introduces a set of stat- istics with these words: “Here is the way the division looks like working | wat of the third year.” This must

ada Council) but we confess that

its grammatical justification escapes us, * _s .

We do not ,need it in this favor-

vice about snakebite. It doesn’t men- tion the whisky cure which oldtim- ers believed_in, and it gives only guarded approval of suction when there is snake venom in ire quan- tities. Generally, it says, patient is thought to be out of danger if he survives the first 48 hours.

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In April the National Health De- partment warned Canadians that paralytic polio virus is now a par- ticular threat to young parents be- tween 25 and 34. They can he in-

fected‘ by their children, who have |

been immunized by vaccination at: school. Since then, health guthor- ities have repeatedly urged every- one under the age of 40 ‘to get the full three shots. ; oe ee

Stratford in England has paid-a- delicate compliment to the Strat- fords in Canada and the United States. Indirectly, with its program for. the production of “Coriolanus,” it takes notice that it is not the only Stratford playing Shakespeare.-in the world, and by implication ap- proves the existence and the work of the other two. Its action has been to place, under the name of Strat-

_the word- England, ~

Stratford is not unique, but one of ‘@ trio, all upholding the great bard’s

Sir,—This letter is in answer to the article appearing in your Pub. lic ‘Forum column recently con-

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terested Taxpayer.’ I sincerely hope that the following explana- tions will clear up the confusion

ports-are-tikely-to-be-stepped-up-in-—|-existingin the mind of “Inter-

ested Taxpayer’, rect misunderstandings that any of our interested taxpayers may still have about the plan.

While the Commission was ac- cused of “considerable white- washing” in sponsoring meetings all over the Island, let me assure you that these meetings were held in the sincere hope that an oppor- tunity would be afforded everyone to learn about the plan; the bene- fits that are to be received, the

“ method of financing, and a gen-

eral idea of how the operation of the plan is to take place. In effect then, these meetings were held in an attempt to inform the people about the plan, to answer ques- tions and indeed, to try as much as possible to “‘avoid’’ whitewash- ing, or putting things over on people who are not sufficiently in- formed (if my definition of white- washing is correct).

I feel sure that those people who attended any one of the more than 140 meetings held through- out the Province, and who asked questions about similar problems to those appearing in Monday’s columns, were qi with the straightforward ariswers provided.

-Questions regarding the plan ‘are only too happily received and answered by the members of the Commission, or the Commiss- ion~ staff. A letter, a telephone call or a question appearing in the press will be treated with the utmost consitleration and speed.

Since the “disadvantages” listed in Monday’s column. were quite lengthy, I shall endeavour to answer the letter in serial form over a period of two or three days.

The Number One disadvantage listed was to the effect that the

national scheme intended. The poor people who really need help were not going to be covered and

‘those people who won't pay their

hospital bills won’t join the plan anyway, thus probably putting the hospitals in a worse position than at presents

I would like to point out that the Federal Bill states that hos- pital services must be made “available’ upon uniform com ditions and terms for everyone— this it is. The plan is designed to help (a) individuals and (b) hospitals meet their financial obligations. If people desire all the modern facilities and treat- ment when they become ill, the

hospitals —rhust — have_—enough—

money to-operate. Now, if people cannot meet the high costs of hos- pital care, then the hospitals are in real ¢ le. The majority of our residents find a four or five hundred dollar hospital bill rather menacing to say the least, and many who could afford two or four dollars a month. could. not afford to meet a four hundred

~dollar hospital bill. With a large

proportion of our residents cover- ed by i

reputation.

cerning—the—Provineial Hospital Insurance plan written by an “In-

OTTAWA REPORT

Fresh Talent

(Patrick Nicholson is on vaca- tion. His guest columnist today is DR. P.R. RYNARD, Conser vative M.P. for Simcoe East.)

When the people of Canada, in the summer of 1958, gave the Conservative government one of ‘the greatest votes of confidence in Canadian history, it posed an unusual problem for Prime Min- ister Diefenbaker. :

When the first session of, the twenty-fourth Parliament wes cal- led, a total of one hundred and twelve Conservative membe! converged on Ottawa. Many) were young. Oll were enth iastiz and all were imbued with the will to do something for Can- ada and for their_constituents.

But many also were inexperien- ced and experience, in Ottawa and in government, comes only through work Now it is true that,

private room for one month irf the larger hospitals. The difference between: $500 and $4.00 being $496.00. 7

I would appreciate space in which to continue this letter in subsequent isues.

I am, Sir, etc.,

Director of Information Hospital Services Commission.

APEC MEMBERSHIP _Sir, — During one of the pre liminary meetings of the Atlantic business and government leaders which led eventually to the for- mation, of APEC—the A ic Provinces Economic

come the home plan does not provide universal happy people aan and coverage for everyone as the | and prosperous

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IN THE PAST ‘If the practice of past goverg-

ments had been followed, many of these new, young members would have found little opportun- ity to share in national business. They would have had little op- portunity to gain experience. Many would have become back Denchers in. every sense of the word—their voices rarely heard —their presence rarely felt; ex- cept when a vote was called in the House of Commons

The governm Minister dec that past pro codures were a waste of talent and an encouragement to \vege- tation, Ways to use these talents and to gwe all members a ~~ ful and constryctive job to were im

It was decided, therefore, to make much wider use of commit- tees. A total of eighteen were set up and they were given a wide field of activities. One, for in- stance, was to examine past gov- ernment spending, to learn if the past had a leson for the future dgeting.

Another was to examine the proposed spending of c in gov- ernment departmen see if a saving could be made of the taxpayers’ dollar.

Another looked at possible ways to develop Canada’s natural re- sources.

The operation of the Canadian -Broadcasting Commission was carefully examined

There was a committee on rail-

light was shed on the operational protlems of Canada’s two great systems. .

Never in recent history have Committee rooms in the House of Parliament been so busy. Nev- er, in recent history, has such a careful lock been taken at gov- ernment spending and spvera- ment ' activities.

I am convinced that the ex- perience of this session has pro- ved the value of these commit- tees.-The sciiitiny of proposed expenditures is much more care- ful than could be given in the House of Commons itself. The analftle at. procedures and plan- ning is thorough.

And ar important aspect is that much of the work of commit- tees is in an atmosphere much

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toid arthritis for nine years and lately I am having hot flashes and then chills. Is this from the

Answer: Chills and hot flashes may be a condition of rheumatoid arthritis. They may also be due to the menopayse .or con ditions.

An examination by your docter will decide this matter.

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Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.

less political than that on athe floor g* the House of Commons.

Time has been saved in the House self because the need for debate on certain proposed leg- islation and certain expenditures is not so great after the careful examination in the Committees. Many constructive suggestions have been placed before parlia- ment for its consideration in com- mittee reports.

And one additional great ad vantage has been the opportuni- ties the committees have given now and younger members to de- velop and to gain parliamentary experience. They have worked. They have known that they were sharing in a useful and construc- tive job. They have, had en op portunity to expres themselvés and their ideas on affairs of ne- tional importance.

Already, out of these commit-

and qualities that marks them as potential Ibaders.

If the ittees have done no- thing else—and they have done much more—the chance they have given new members to grow and develop has more than justified Mr. Diefefbaker’s and the gov- ernment’s decision. .

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