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of a new structure. He also dia- eussed proposals for. a meeting which eventually took place be- tween the Premier and Mr. Gor- don in Montreal on April 18.

Railway Proposal

At that time Mr. Gordon prom- ised to embody his remarks in a letter. which he did under date

"As explained verbally." he wrote. "railway traffic over the existing bridge is relatively light. and the volume of it affords in- sufficient justification for the Canadian National Railways to participate in the coat of the new structure. primarily designed and required to carry the new Trans- Canada Highway.

"In so far as freight trafific is concerned, stations on the line east of the Hlllsboro River Bridge

Junction and continued passenger services could be provided by buses operating over the new pro- posed bridge.

your desires. I would be willing to

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bridge over the Hillsboro River.

Trans - Canada Highiway route would presumably be included."

Highway service Proposal

The Railway proposal above re- ferred to was outlined in a letter to Premier Jones from Mr. W.E. Robinson. vice president and gen- eral manager. C.N.R.. Moncton, dated Feb. 15. 1950. This letter. along with the Premier's roply dated Feb. 22, was published in The Guardian at the time. Mr. Robinson's letter had reference to a conference held at Charlotte. town on Feb. 8 and 9 between representatives of the Railway and Provincial Government. relative in the CN. R. obtaining highway bus and truck licenses and of op- erating such highway services in lieu of certain existing rail serv- ices on Prince Edward Island. The route: proposed covered the areas Elmira-Sour-is-Charlottetown. bus and truck: Georgetown-Montaguh Murray Harbour - Charlottetown, bus: Georgetown-Montague-Chan lotietown. truck; Murray Har- bour-Chalrlotfetoown. truck: Char- lottetown-Borden-Summeraidc. bus and truck: Chariottoiown-Sum- merslde-Tign-ish. bus: Summer- side-Tignish. truck.

It was proposed by the Railway to replace all rail passenger serv- ices on the Island with bus serv- ices, except trains No. 39 and (0 between Charlottetown and Bor- den. thus providing an improve- ment over the present rail ser- vice. Additionally the provision of truck service for the handling of mail. express and less-than-can load freight ira-fiic. leaving Char- lottetown and Summerside in the morning instead of in the evening as at present. would mean an im- provement in service -on these trsfflcs of approximately twenty- four hours.

The Railway offered to pay the same license fees and gasoline taxes established by the Province for other operators of similar ser- vices. and to be governed by the regulations established by the Pub- iic Utilities Commission for bus and truck services. on the island.

Should their application be granted. they proposed to purch- ase and operate buses of 37-seat capacity and sufficient 5-ion trucks of the best type available. During periods when this service would be inoperative. the service would be operated by the Railway as at present. Should the highway oper- ations result in bus and truck op- erators on the same routes with- drawing their services. the Rail- way would undertake to protect the requirements of service on these routes by providing bus and truck services deemed necessary by the -Public Utilities Commis- sion.

Premier's Reply

In his reply Premier Jones said the Government was of opinion that the proposed bus schedules would be a decided improvement if the schedules would not unit! in a diminution of present services. They were. however. not entirely satisfied that such would be the case. He instanced the un-fortun: ate dependency of this Province upon the Canadian National Rail- ways in the period between the decline of water shipping and the advent of bosses and teudu. and the desirability of continuing and expanding the present rail and highway competition for traffic. The Pnmier also stated he had been informed that the Supreme Court of Canada had ruled that it is within the Jurisdiction of the Board of Transport Commission- ers to regulate rates of motor ser- vices owned by railways although no machinery presently exists for the administration of such regu- lotion.

"Your undertaking to prokci the requirement: of service deem- ed necessary by the Public Util. ities Cormnisaio'n." he added. "in- fare. of course. that the orders of the Commiuion to which you would so defer would be such only as are iotra virea the Console- don'a power and authority. As you, are aware. this whole question of furiadtctlon as nausea til 1:!

thereon of a new superstructure to Trans-Canada Highway stan- dards. Apart from this. and for the reasons indicated. the Rail- way -would not be prepared to make any commitment for part- icipation in. the cost of a new

"You will recall also that I re- iterated our desire to proceed with the proposal which the Can- adian National Railways has al- ready presented to you for the operation of highway services on Prince Edward Island, and. if the plan is accepted, service over the

THE GUARDIAN.

of Transport Commissioners and'

the Public Utilities Commission is a highly technical legal one. and the Government of this Prov- ince is by no me'ans convinced that. in the event of your pro- posed schedules resulting in tire withdrawal of present bus and truck services. your substituted schedules would be completely. or at all, subject to the provincial authority. Until this doubt is re- solved, the Government does not feel justified in either accepting or rejecting your proposals.

"this Government had hoped that your Company would active- ly oonsido the co-ordination of existing or improved bus and truck schedules with your own rail facilities. I am sure that spy proposals you might cars to make of this nature would receive warm and sympathetic consideration."

would surrender Licenses

Mr. Robinson replied in a let- ter dated March 4, i960. emphas-

can be served via Mount Stewart mm th” the Railway had "0 dc.

sire or intention of interfering wilih the rights and services of other bus and truck operators. Dealing with the question of jur-

isdiction he said that Canadian thin a m.e"um.”' d”5sig"'9” H”: National. Transportation Limited. pl:M!;o”r”3fee ,r:."nsga':&7;"giIh- which would operate the pro- way, and provided it accords with paw advice '3 " mny'owmd I"di3- Mm Mulch 9i”59d W”

subsidiary of the Canadian Na-

Nmmmmd to the map” lumen tional Railways, would be willing

. . . to th ti th t f - t - Hy ch” me mars m the 3,159,”: cluafg jugsdkglon edetlfgpmtg I: lng Christian Citizenship as her bl-mg, be domud to me prov. regard to its Dpenuons in Prince theme, read from the 13th chapter inc, to iacuiute um wwuon Edwud Ishnd ” between the of St. John, which gives Chrlsts Board of Transport Commission- ers and the Public Utilities Board

of the Province. that the highway

was required to meet public con- ve ' and necessity.

direct control of the Railway there

rail services would be operated. Bridge Route Closed

In a letter to Mr. Donald Gor- don on March 13, 1951. Premier Jones noted that an order had been issued by the Board of Transport Commissioners con- demning the I-fillsboro River Bridge for railway traffic. and that. the service had immediately there-

Staewsrt. an increased distance of about eighteen miles.

"I suggest as a temporary ex- pedient." ihe Premier wrote. "that. the train could come to the south-

brought to Charlottetown by bus.

busses and trucks at points out- side southpert. and transferencepof passengers and mails cannot be made from points such as Vernon River as was proposed by rail- road officials."

The Premier was of opinion that the proposed service would not inconvenience the public to any great extent. and would suf- fice until a new bridge is con- structed. "which will serve to carry all freight and passengers as was intended and done until the narrow gauge was supplanted by wide gauge some twenty-five years ago."

Mr. Gordon's Reply

In his reply dated March 17. 1951. Mr. Gordon- said the Rail- way management was aware that the 1-iillaboro Bridge was ap- proaching the end of its useful life as a railway facility and had considered the replacement of it. "We determined, however." he added. "that the cost of replace- ment; was quite out of proportion to any benefits to railway-borne traffic and had reached the con- clusion that the reconstruction of this bridge as a railway facility could in nowiae be justified. Rec- ognizing the value of the bridge and site as a highway facility. we have suggested that it be given to the Province.

"The discontinuance of railway traffic on the bridge as a result of the order of the Board of Trans- port Commisaion a has accele - ated the changes in train service which the Canadian National has had in contemplation. It is our plan to route passenger and freight traffic which previously used thr bridge via. Mount Stew- art. This will cause some delay and inconvenience to passengers but not to such an extent as to justify the reconstruction of the bridge. However. the Canadian National consider. your suggestion of I coordination of bus and rail service having a good deal of merit an has given consideration to it.

Alternative Proposal

fwe do not feel that we would be justified in providing the co- ordination in just the form you have suggested". Mr. Gordon's letter continued. "but would be willing to do so if the Province would agree to the rauway oper- ating a bus service between Char- lottetown and Murray Harbour on approximately the same time schedule of the railway train The railway then would be in a pos- ition to offer even better servico between Charlottetown) and Mur- ray X-larbour than at any -time in the past. During the period when the highways are closed to bus operation. the oanadien National would operate a train from Mur- m Harbour :o.:"h:haouth and of bridge a port an co- ordinate that service with bus op- eration to Charlottetown. "I hope you will find this pro- pace! to h accounts, 9- yvx

With regard to the last sugges- tion made in the Premier's letter above quoted, Mr. Robinson said their proposals contemplated that when highway. services were un- able to operate due to weather conditions, the Railway would :!1:fir”ttl:ui':3?5s 1:; ”;:lcg1;1wg;":g5: Mrs. Ashford asked the Corre- vices proposed were under the

Trinity Afternoon Auxiliary June . Meeting Yesterday

The Afternoon Auxiliary of the W. M. S. of Trinity United Church. Charlottetown. held their June meeting on Thursday at 3 PM- in the Social Hall.

In the absence of the president. the vice-president. Mrs. H. E. D. Ashford presided and extended in very warm welcome to over forty members and visitors coming out on such a rainy afternoon, and said it spoke well for the de- votion of the Auxiliary.

The Worship period was in charge of Mrs. Bustin, Temper- ance and Christian Citizenship secretary. assisted by Mrs. R. E. Mutch. After the singing of hymn 388, "0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee”. short prayers were offered by Miss Gwen Taylor. Mrs. Win- ston Churchill and Mrs. Long. Mrs. Ashford very feelingly offer- ed prayers for a. beloved co-work- er, Miss Enid Morson, who is ill in the Hospital and her sister, Miss Beryl Morson, Missionary in

prayer period. Mrs. Bustin. particularly stress-

exampie of service. She spoke of the "Youth Caravan" last sum- mer wiihout any remuneration,

licenses involved in the jurlsdic- f,1,”,':,'i,,iyhel.i.hi,1me-.-Znddiirliiriits iii: tlonal dispute would be aurrend- ' r ' 73

ered Canadian National Railways blessing” and puma” of church would then render by rail such services as the Board of Trans- port Commissioners might decide

services. She closed her intensely thought provoking meditation with prayer.

Following the singing of hymn 358. "Jesus Calls Us, O'er The Tunruvlt", the business period opened.

Mrs. Bagnall read the minutes and Miss Giliis gave the financial report of the May meeting, which was approved and adopted. The collection was taken and dedicat- ed with prayer.

sponding Secretary to write let- ters conveying the prayers and

sympathy of the Auxiliary to the mllfgulga l"f:P”;:::gm families of the late Mrs. Maxwell md to what exam hmhw-y or Burgess and the late Mrs. George

Bell. and quoted appropriate lines. .

The Community Friendship Sec- retairy. Mrs. Windsor. reported for her committee that 124 calls were

de during May.

he Supply Secretary. Mrs. W. W. Mutcli. asked for all clothing for the overseas box now being packed. be sent in very soon.

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sweetly "Count Your Many Bless- invgs.”

Mrs. Willard Coffin. Mission Band Supecrlntondent. spoke of I. parcel consisting of scribblers.

, pencils, etc.. which the band were 33:: :f:.2”2..l.il3ii:..3:..”2'.”. 2:: PW"! to Miss Hammon- plsunle" mm md bun” be Missionary in Japan. who visited

here last frm: and also of their

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crawl members offered refreshments and at the close of the meeting the collection plate was gladly passed around and the money given Mrs. Coffin to buy ice cream for the Band picnic. post- age on their parcel. and other ex- penses. The thanks of the Aux- iliary were conveyed to Mrs, Coffin for her excellent work with the Band.

Mrs. Bustin read an exceeding- ly interesting and well prepared paper written by Miss Louise Call- beck. P. E. I. Presbyterial Temp- erance and Christian Citizenship Secretary. Miss Callbeck was to

event we shall take immediate steps to put in the abbreviated bus service and plan for its ex- tension to Murray Harbour as soon as spring restrictions are removeli from the highways."

, Premier's Reply

In his reply, dated April 17. Premier Jones said he could see no reason why the Canadian Na- tional should not make an applic- ation to the Public Utilities Com- mission of the Province along the lines suggested in the second last paragraph of Mr. Gordon's letter. Such application would, of course, be without prejudice to the pend- in; application of this Province ip the Board of Transport Com- missioners respecting the aban- donment of the line from Lake Verde in Southport. In the event of I. franchise or license being granted to the Canadian National by the Public Utilities Commis- sion, the assurance given by Mr. Robinson in his letter of March 4. '1950. with respect to surrender- ing the license in the event of e. Jurisdictional dispute. would be understood to apply.

The last correspondence tabled was a letter from Mr. Gordon to Premier Jones. May 3, 195i, stat- ing that in pursuance to the Pre- mlerta suggestion there had been prepared and submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of the Province an application on behalf of Canadian National Transporta- tion Ltd. for a bus franchise to operate over Provincial Highways Nos. 3 and 4 between Charlotte- town and Murray Harbour. The application was submitted in evi- dence along with the correspond- once.

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be guest speaker at the meeting but owing to bereavement in her family, was unable to attend. Mrs. Ashford asked that the thanks of the meeting he convey- ed to Miss Callbeck for her ex- cellent paper, and also the sym-

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