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, The Speech from the Throne delivered by His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the opening of the Legislature yesterday gives an interesting review of general con- dltions and activities of the Government, but contains no hint of the nature of the legislation to be introduced during the ses- W. sion. This will include "a number of pro- -Em... posed statutes and amendments," and, of course, the accounts and reports of the various Departments for the past fiscal year and the Estimates for the next year will also be presented. Beyond this, the Speech is coyly reticent, and the House will have to exercise the virtue of patience until the information is vouchsafed. Financially, it is encouraging to note that the Federal subsidy for 1950 will ap- proach K3,000,000 from a base of 32,100,- 000 in 1947, and that gross national pro- duction is expected to rise much higher in the current year, yielding a still higher subsidy. Yet it can scarcely rise high enough to offset our recurring debt in- creases, which is the crux'of the situation and the most serious problem facing this . Rrovince today. All our plans for improv- 3 ed health and welfare, education, highways, , igriculture and fisheries are dependent on 3 -having revenue sources sufficient to meet 2 these obligations. Our claims at Ottawa i must be pressed unceasingly until we are on a par in this respect with the more fortunate Provinces which 'have been benefiting increasingly at our expense from the Confederation partnership. 4 Mention is made in the Speech to this Province's tentative agreement to the Fed- ' eral proposals for old age pension readjust- ment. These proposals, however, are con- nected with a proposed change in the Brit- -ish North America Act to enable the Prov- inces to impose additional sales taxes on their own account-a retrograde scheme which penalizes the poorer classes and at- fords no. solution whatever to our fiscal problems. The lack of any reference in the Speech to this proposed tax may be construed as an indication of the Govern- ment's awareness of its unpopularity, and perhaps of its own repugnance to the idea. Mention is made of an office of Fisheries to be established in the Department of In- dustry and Natural Resources, and of a 'new treatment centre for mental diseases in the Department of Health. Another item calling for commendation is the-re- ference to a consolidation and revision of the statutes of the Province. which it is jhoped will be completed by the end of the - 1: calendar year. This reform is long ioverdue, and should be of lasting benefit to the general public as, well as to the legal profession.

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Those who have closely followed the butter market, says the Ottawa Journal, have been convinced that a period of short- age and higher prices was inevitable. Little has been said about it because of the fear of panic buying. Now the lid is off, butter has jumped in price In several cities across Canada and there is little doubt the short- "age will cause much trouble and contro- '-we-rsy.

The facts, as review by the Journal, are gas follows: Government-owned butter, pur- :chased from the 1950 surplus and put in Hstorage; has been selling wholesale around :57 cents a pound. The retail price has been E152 to 64 cents. At the same time new make, both here and in the West, has cost fcreameries anywhere from 70 to 75 cents is pound to produce, because of higher prices -- for all classes of milk. As the Govern- gmcnt stocks of lower-priced butter appar- :ently were not sufficient to last until flush tspring. production it was inevitable that .tlIomIIflietwo1ddcrackwldo0P9nl00"- ' Largely because of low prices for all manufactured milk for the past several

and huh prices for meat, ovcr-all production in Canada has been do- i ' billion and a half

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All last Summer, when stocks of butter would normally have been accumulated for this Winter's use, the 70 per cent of milk which goes into processed products, such as butter, was netting the farmer about 52 a hundredweight in contrast to around 54 re- ceived by whole milk shippers. With high prices for feed, veal and cows many ship- pers to manufacturing plant found it more profitable to sell animals and the milk sup- ply dwindled. Butter, being at the bottom of the price structure, suffered most.

The milk situation in Canada has been allowed to drift, has been subject to Gov- ernment interference and is now a disorgan- ized mess with nobody within the industry (producer, distributor or manufacturer) knowing what the future holds.

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In an early installment of his memoirs appearing in The Guardian, Judge Arsen- ault called attention to the unnecessary practice of re-reading the Speech from the Throne at every opening of the Legislature. The practice originated when we had two Chambers. It was then the custom for the Lieutenant Governor to open the House before the Legislative Concillors, the As- semblymen having the privilege of stand- ing about while the speech was being de- livered. When they returned to the House of Assembly, the Speaker would re-read the Speech in case any of the Assembly- men had not clearly heard,it. Nowadays, as Judge Arsenault suggests, not only is this re-reading unnecessary but it could be con-. strued as a reflection upon His Honour's ability to make his speech intelligible to the House.

Premier Jones has been quick to take the hint. This year, for the first time so far as we are aware, the re-reading by the Speaker has been discontinued. A slipup occurred when the motion to adjourn was made before printed copies of the Speech had been distributed, but this was remed- died after -Hon. Dr. MacMillan had called attention to the fact from the Opposition benches.

EDITORIAL NOI E8

The ice patrol commences today. Had the mild spell continued unbroken, it might have been an ice search rather than meas-

urement.

The early break-up of harbour ice has one valuable result. Ferries and other boats will be able to completely refit long before the peak tourist season. 0 O I

An open winter brings the boon of ready traffic on the highways but also the ac- cident toll which goes with it. Ordinary summer prudence, under winter conditions, may amount to the most breath-taking

risks.

The purge in (hechoslovakia is a re-- minder to many contemporaries that Rus- sia's campaign of fear is more particularly turned against fellow travellers than against the outside world. In either case it seems to stem from fear because Com- munism has failed to "deliver the goods" to outstrip capitalist nationsl standard of living.

The foods produced by the fishing in- dustry, says the Fishing Gazette, are some of our most valuable nutriments and it is important that the economy be assured of their continued supply. Recalling that fish feed themselves, it goes on: The fishing industry also produces valuable protein vitamin mineral rich in concentrates that make possible efficient animal and poultry

rations.

The Russians claim to have developed a perennial variety of rye which gives ex- cellent harvest not only for one or two years, but in some cases for three years .in a row without replanting. This grain has now been sown on 40,000 hectares in the Kuban and is to be sown on additional large acres,in the coming planting season. The new variety was developed by cross- ing varlous types of annual rye with wild

perennial rye. .

Sir John Herschel, English astronomc-'r. was born thisgdate 1792. He is also a founder of the science of photography, hav- ing invented the photographic use.of sensit- ized paper, discovered the use of hypo- sulphatc of soda as a fixing agent and made valuable researches on thcundulatory theory of light. He had worked on are- examinstiou of his father's (sir William's) star catalogues. In 1834 he established on observatory near Capetown and in four

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This column Is open to Ibo discussion by correspondent of questions of Interest. no Guardian does not ocooscsr- lly cnoouo tho opinion of correspondents.

SENATE REFORM

Sir. - I note in senator Grant's speech delivered in the Senate on February 18th., he stated he was the lastipcrson from his constit- uency to get a job in the Charlotte- town Post Office. This is quite on admission coming from the doughty doctor, and the chairman of the Civil Service Commission must have had something in his mind that he kept to himself, when he refused to make any more appointments from King's County since 199. Per- haps senator Grant will explain the reason fully.

It would be disastrous if the Prime Mnistaer would follow the precedent set by the chairman of the Civil Service Commission, and refuse to appoint any more Senn- tors from the constituency of King's for the next fifty-two years, and at the same time keep his own counsel.

It might be better for those as- piring for a. seat in the Senate, to wait until the full impact of Sena- tor Grs.nt's speech dies down and try their luck at a later date. The Prime Minister might reach into his desk and produce The Guard- ian. picture and all and ask: Are you from King's County? what could one say to that?

I am. an. etc, READER. Montague. P. E. I.

WET RIVER WEST. AND ROCKY POINT REMOTE?

Sir,-Readers of the Forum who studied early British history in their school clays will no doubt remem- ber the story of how the early Britons while suffering under the attacks of Plots. from the North. Scots from the West, and Saxons from the East, sent a delegation to the Roman Emperor with a docu- ment of complaints entitled "The Groans of the Britons". No mat- ter how little we may remember about the details of this historic document we still vividly remem- ber the impressive title of if.

something of a similar impression to that which we retained in our memories from reading the historic title mentioned above. must now remain in the minds of your read- ers who may have read the long letter which recently appeared in the Forum above the signature of P. J. M. containing an elaborated account of the peculiar grievances suffered at present by the good cit- izens of Rocky Point, and' which bore the impressive title of " mote Rocky Point."

Even the very title of P. J. M.'s letter gives us a vague impression of something dreary and far re- movcd"from civilzatlcn. But, this vague impression is made far more-definite and impressive by that descriptive sentence in this letter that dcccribeslzocky Point as being situated in such a pecul- iar geographical position in relation to the nearby City of Charlotte- town-so near and yet so far-that it might as well be five thousand miles away from it.

A more or less detailed account of the peculis disadvantages suf- fered ln this peculiar situatio fol- lows this general description. but these mere details would be speed- ily forgotten by the average road- er if it were not for the impressive title of "Remote Rocky Point" and the equally impressive and math- ematically descriptive phrascg "five thousand miles away." So, heroic hoping that even our sturdy Farm- er Premier may now be duly im- pressed by the vivid and graphic description of Rocky Point Rac- mote, and the peculiar disadvant- ages of its residents. I-lcrc's hop- ing too that he may soon be able to offer them some hope of per- manent relief. '

In the mea ” . rowcver, see- ing that. misery likes company, we may perhaps afford some measure of consolation to our fcllow-citis- ens of Rocky Point. we may, for instance. remind them that even if they have to travel 5000 imagin- ary miles (25 actual ones) for two or three weeks in the spring and fall of every year in order to reach Charlottetown. they are surely lit- tle worse off than the residents of n good many other districts who have to travel the some distance all the year round on roads good or bad, in order to reach the some

We might, for instance. mention the districts of Argyle shore. De- Sable. Hlmpton. Crnpcud. ,cnd Victoria. We might too by way of further consolation point out toour Rocky Point citizens that for nine or ten months of 'thc you they Arc within easy reach of a ferry that conveys them free of charge over Ilillsboro Harbor to the City

low cltinens of Hampton, 6 ud, Victoria. ctc., pay from one to two dollars for a return ticket to the City by bus. Itlsofcouroctrucalsothntrc- sldcnts of our Province whb llvo along the C.N.R. have n vory vcnlcnt and comfortable way travelling to Charlottetown all the your round. But they would soon

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About a year previous to my trip to Paris, I had spent a. week-end in company with Mr. Den- nis 0'Meara. Reddin at Father Ronald McDonald's residence at East Point. On Saturdar eventing two of Father McDons.l 's nieces, Mics Gillis and Miss Hogan, came for a visit. Miss Gillis was a. daughter of the late Paul Ciilis of Charlottetown and was a. nurse in New York. A year later, during my trip to Paris. I went one evening to actors on the Rivoli to get some cigar- ettes. As I was leaving the little SW9. I saw two young ladies sp- proschlng. One of them rushed towards me saying, "Oh, Judge Arsenault. I don't. suppose you know me." "I certainly do," 1 rg. plied; "you are Bernadette Gilli: and I spent some time with you at your uncle's home in East. Point.” She was touring Europe as it com. panlon to the daughter of a rich American couple. 0 O O

No one should leave Paris with- out vislting Versailles, which was the former residence of the King of France. In visiting this famous castle. I was accompanied by u. re- porter of the Press Gallery of the House of Commons, otmwg, Mr, Filler. and his wife who was the dlukhfer of the late Senator Burns of New Brunswick. She had a. heart condition and sat in the grounds while her husband and I examined the castle. some days afterwards, we decid. ed that he and I would take a. trip to Switzerland and Italy. I had a, letter of introduction to church officials in Rome from Cardinal 368111 of Quebec and I felt con- fldent that such an introduction would enable us to have on nud- iencc with His Holiness the Pope. My friend, however. had to take his wife to Inndon but he told me M Wmlld Only be away about a week and that on his return go Paris we should make the trip. But on his arrival in London I re- tgelved 9. wire from him stating he

ad been called to Scotland and that we would have to postpone 0111' MD for another week.

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Dllfinif my sojourn in Paris I vis- Lfglutllebeliislttlomflicldgidl drove to and 6”” '.,hm'r se. st. Biol 1 made inquiries about Canadian cemeteries and of last found one I asked the keeper if there wen; any Prince Edward Islanders hur- led there. He said there were, and that he would Iook up hm moms, He went into his office and after a short time returned and took me to two graves. one was a Mcbon. old from at. Pctcrl. the other was I McPhee. non of Captain and Mrs. McPhce. Georgetown. 1 took . Phimlmph Oi both lmves and on my return sent them to the pa. rents. . .. . . About a you afterward I had to E9” Wu” 111 009rkctown. I could M H0 P1800 30 Itly. but I was told that Contain McPheo had A largo house and that he would W051”! accommodate me. I wont '0 the house. introduced myself and naked them if they would of- ford mo lodging during the gggjm go. tilxd court. To my- 1 I my worm recs I . They told me that I had sent giigrn

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I had been in Paris for six weeks. my other friends from Cgngda, were leaving. and I felt that 1 would have to cancel my trip to Rome. I had become well so. qualnted in Paris with the mm- ager of the Canadian Nntlongl R-BUWSYB. Mr. Young. I visited his office quite frequently. In order to return to Canada immediately, it would be necessary for me to have my reservation advanced, but when I called at the Cunard offices. I was told an advance would be 1...- possible on my reservation since the accommodation on an their Ships was filled. The next time I called on Young I told him of my difficulty. He suggested we make I personal call on the monsgcr of Cunnrd's Paris office as he knew mm "11 We did 50. but to no Purpose as the manager pointed out to us that this was one situation in which he could not help u The berths were all filled and there Kan nothing that he could do about

Upon our return to Young's ox. fice. I suggested to him that I in. vim tho Cunard man to lunch um d-sh Youns approved the idea and said he would invite the re- nresentotive of the Canadian Press '5 W9"- 1 nmnsed for the lunch- OOH At. Romano" I. very old and distinguished restaurant in Paris.

We had a splendid luncheon with appropriate wines. The cost was most moderate. As we were lcav. ms. the Cunard manager chum Young and said. -I-rm. was a most pleasant luncheon. I am going to see what Iucan do for your friend. ih” '7"d89- T119 Very next day he called Youngcnd told him to in- form me that there had been ., cancellation and that I could have a cabin nu to myself on a ship nut, was soiling within a few days. 5&1"!!! My the manager nccomp. nnied Inc to Chcrbourg, ncquginud "10 With the humor and told him to be sure I had the cabin to my. self. Thus by a simple luncheon I Accomplished 3:ly.DurpoIe.

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One day. lust before leaving Pu. is. I entered a church which I had noticed from the street. After say. "lli I Prayer. I slmced about me and noticed a priest walking back Iand forth in one of the slug, 1 used n,:)1ty”Il':cnul'I:d he mninmi

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Large numbers of Ionian mt- urol scientists, technicians. and intellectuals. according to Ameri- can intelligence officers, would quit the Soviet empire for the beer air of Western democracies if they could be sure of jobs to suppo-1. tlhcmsolva. The potential value of these people with their knowledge and skills in the struggle to protect the world against Communist tyronny is in- estlmable. Some of them who rc- ccntly have come through the Iron Curtain and to the United .Siatu include a leading Russian nuclear physicist and A prominent oil geologist. Many more, due to the" strictness of American immi- grstion laws. can get only as for cs France or West Germany.- Christisn Science Monitor.