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Len roux THE GUARDIAN

Morning Dally (Founded ln 1881'; Authorized n Second Class Mail, Post Offlco Department, Ottawa.

President, Tun A. Burnett; Vlce-nesldent. Wni. ll. Burnett; Seep-Trees. G. M. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director, J. R. Burnett; Associate Editor. Frank Walker.

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than tho Weakest Ink."

I _ EHARLOTTETOWN. 5ATURDAY- 0919"?!‘ vii"; Newfoundland 0n The Alert

A Canadian Press story features the pmgle“ made by Newfoundland in codfish processing and marketing, which mighbwell serve as on ob|ect lesson to the industry in these Maritime Prov- inces. New ideas and mechanization are being applied to the Ancient Colony's 400-year-old in- dusrry with the result that fish caught, off New- foundland in the morning ‘now may be eaten as fillets at Iiincheon tables in New York 24 hours‘ later, after being processed in some of ti: world's most modern plants and flowing to e biggest market in the United States. The fish "e brought ii-ito St. John's harbor and dumped from vessels into bins ot the two new PY°¢e55m9

plants which have come into operation in the, last twelve months. Three hours after beingl landed, the skinned fillets, wrapped in cello-I

phone and frozen stiff. “re feudY h" exlwll and the job is done almost entirely by machinery ex- cept for the filleting and skinning process.

At least ten new freezing plants sprang up In Newfoundland during the war to supply the English market whose fishermen were barred from the North Sea ground by mine-fields and enemv ships and planes. In I945 Britain took $3,250,- 000 worth of fresh and frozen Newfoundland cod. Now with the dollar shortage that_market is be- ginning to disappear and the American market is tho goal. _

Newfoundlandcrs even have their eyes on a possible market in mid-west United States for salt cod which has previously been sold chiefly in Portugal, Greece, ltaly and some of the Latin- American republics. Canadian boneless and skinless salt cod is selling in Minnesota _for_59 cents a pound. Newfoundlanders are considering going after that mid-west market where 3,000,- 000 people of Scandinavian descent are great fish eaters. What are we in the Maritimes doing to offset this competition?

This Machine Age

Despite the limited supply of farm equip- ment available during war years, wholesale sales in the l940-45 period in Canada amounted to $298.5 millions, or more than double the aver- age for the -years 1936-39, according to the Do- minion Bureau of Statistics. The largest in- creases in sales were tractors, milking machines. potato planters and diggers, combines, manure spreaders and hay machinery. Nearly 90,000 tractors of all kinds were sold in the years be- tween I940 and I944, o marked increase, as there were only 159,000 tractors on all farms in I941.

Naturally some of the machinery was pur- chased to replace worn-out or obsolete items, but the Bureau estimates that the investment in

farm machinery, even after allowing for mach- ines that have worn out, and depreciation, in- creased by $50 million between l94l and I946.

Durhs 0n Freedom

In a final message to World Methodism, the Ecumenical Methodist Conference, which recent- ly held its sessions at Springfield, Massachusetts, made a striking pronouncement against the pres- ent tendency to restrict the liberties of the in- divirlual. The message was written by Dr. Ed- mund Soper of Evansfon, lllinois, and Dr. Hor- old Roberts of Richmond College, England. In part it said:

"We are compelled in this conference to face the problems of the state and the govern- ment. Little or nothing is said about the exact form which the state should take, except that we cannot tolerate any governmental form which tramples on the freedom of the individual, and reduces man to the level of a mere instrument of the state."

That, comments an exchange, is a pro- nouncement that should cause considerable thought, not only throughout the religious world, but also among the friends of freedom every- where. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, and that proverb arose out of the long struggle carried on in Britain through the centuries against oppression.

lIustralia’s llurrency llrisis

On his visit here the Australian High Com missioner, Mr. Forde, referred to the efforts his countrymen are making to assist Britain over her dollar-shortage crisis. The probable effect on Australia's economy of Britain's present plight has been the theme of a recent confer- ence between Prime Minister Chiffly and Aus- tralia's sir. State Premiers.

Ultimately, it is stated, Britain may have to freer.- Austrolio's sterling balances in London (Australia's stoke is over $2,732,800,000). Then

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Tomorrow, Twenty-first Sunday after Trin- ity-"Give, and it shall be given unto you." I I I I

u This is Boy Scout Apple Day-only 5c to $5 per for luscious Island fruit and future Island manhood.

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Mr. Cloud Nelson, representative in ltaly of North American Y. M. C. A.'s, states that the new "Y" in ltaly comprises both Roman Catholics and Protestant membership.

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Canada's latest tribal class destroyer "Cay- uga" is named after a branch of the lroquoian family which belonged to the Five Nations. Deep sea crew members will not like to be reminded that the name means "swamp dwellers."

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With doubling up of classes in the city consequent on the fire at West Kent School, city pupils and teachers are finding their pro- gram of work and recreation sadly disrupted.

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Before the Government takes the leap into the packing business on a permanent basis it would be well to remember that the first result will be the loss of tax revenue to city, province

.and Dominion.

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That is a munificcnt gift of the Kinsmen's Club to the local Arts and Crafts Society—- $2,500. The Club is, and has been, busy in good work, especially in connection with the rising generation, and deserves all the encouragement and support the community can give.

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The annual Bible Society canvass opens on Monday, when representatives of the Society throughout the Province will solicit contributions towards this worthy cause. Attention is called to the advertisement in today's issuc in this con- nection.

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The sympathy of everyone goes out today to Dr. R. J. Macdonald, surviving partner of the benevolent "Darby and Joan" of St. Peter's Bay, Dean of the Provincial Medical profession, still active at the venerable age of eighty-nine. Her works as wife and mother, as well as lady bounti- ful, do follow her, and her soul rests in peace.

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The indecisive battle of Balaclava fought this date I854 in the Crimean War, in which the British Light Brigade and the Heavy Brigade dis- tinguished themselves by remarkable charges. At the close of the war when the Peace of Paris was signed, Russia undertook to restore conquered territories, and engaged to build no arsenals and have no warships in the Black Sea.

Rural electrifigcption has made another step forward as the result of the report of Mr. T. H. Hogg, former chairman of the Ontario Hydro-electric Commission, who not only thinks it feasible and practicable but essential if this Province is to go ahead instead of retro- grade. This is a time for progress, and aggres- sive progress at that.

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There are to bc no luxuries and precious few necessIties for our friends in the Old Coun- try this coming winter, but there will be no grous- ing. They are the stuff heroes are made of and they will continue to make sacrifices that not only we here, but generations still unborn may_b_e free and enioy the love and blessings of Christianity as against Communism's cruel, hard- hearted materialism. What are we going to do to help them in their time of need?

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The resignation of Hon. Grate Stirling, form- er Defence Minister in the Conservative Govern- ment of the l930's, of his seat in Yale, B.C., was sent to the Speaker more than a ‘week ago, but Dr. Fauteux was overseas at the time. The Brit- ish Columbia scot will be the only vacancy in the Commons now that York-Sunbury has been filled.

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The famous undergraduates Rectoriol elec- tion of Glasgow University takes place today with three contestants, Mr. Walter Elliot, ~M.P., Conservative, former Minister of Agriculture," Mr. Thomas Johnston, former Secretary of State for Scotland, Socialist, and Dr. O. H. Mavor (James Bridle) novelist and dramatist, Independent. Dr. Mavor is a graduate in mcdicinc of the Unl- versity, which confcrrcd upon him the degree of LL.D. in I939.

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According to the Governor-General "Char- acter building is of prime importance in the British and Canadian style of education." Spook- ing to students, graduates and parents of Upper Canada College, he said: "I have been in a posi- tion to judge human values. In o real test, the real man is the man with the character." That is what the Boy Scout Movement stands for.

Britain's pcdigrce livestock export trade i; being maintained and, indeed, expanded, owing to the persistency of overseas buyers who recog- nize the excellence of United Kingdom stock, and whose prescnce has always been welcomed at Britain's agricultural shows. The export of livestock is o valuable dollar-producing branch of Britain's notional industry, and such exports arc not largely confined to thoroughbred horses

more shortage will be inevitable, as Australia will have to live on the income from her exports. ‘ Meanwhile. saving of dollars has assumed a, froth urgency, and steps already taken or con-' tcmplated include:

Gasoline ration cuts of I0 to 25 per cent,' to save 4'4 million gallons monthly. (Present average ration for a private car, I2 gallons a' month). -

Review of dollar expenditure on such im- ports as newsprint, tobacco, and films.

Soworo rationing of dollars for travel.

inevitably, it is foarod, trade between Aus-

u traiio and Canada will be affected. Tlie bulk of i

her newsprint comes from Canada, end we olso|

and beef cattle as is in the past but range over the whole field of livestock brccds.

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If the Government as a matter of policy decides to takc over the Canada Packers plant permanently, it will have to do so by authority other than that vested in the order-in-council of September 27, which states specifically: "Council did and doth order that the meat-pock- ing plant and other facilities for the slaughter- ing and processing of live stock in the Province of Prince Edward Island, the property of Canada Packers Limited, be and are hereby declared to bc taken over temporarily for operation by His

have boon sending Iior machinery and metals oi yMdiflty in the right of the Province of Prince

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Bclcnttsto are studying the ef- fects of atomic bomb radiations on heredity. It would be better if the world's statesmen would agree on a plan to outlaw the bomb. Other- wise there may be no next genera- tion and no heredity to affect. —- Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.

Every so often the heavyweight scientists get together and make known e discovery they hell as further clearing up the mysteries of the atom. But somehow their explanation of this clarifying de- velopment only leaves most. of us more mystified than ever-as to what atomic energy is all about- except that we have s. general idea of what lt. can do in a given case. -New Glasgow News.

Because the postwar demand for pianos continues at such a high level, manufacturers have establish- ed 12 schools in different parts of the ilistlon and are considering the possibility of setting up six more. Thus, the piano, which seemed to know its heyday In the 90's, faced with the keen competition of the radio and perfected mechanical music makers. holds its own today. Its comeback is a tribute to anln- nate American love of really good music-Boston Post.

The last tlnic these columns had occasion to deplore the vice of Light lacing by women was back ln~well, quite a ways back, says The Boston Herald. Now with the projected return to the hour-glass figure we began to wonder if we'd have to start. the old crusade over again. And then we looked up the figures on employed females ln this country—l7,302,000 of them by last. accounts, and moving up toward Llie 19,500,000 of the wartime peek. So we said, no, they don't do It. What, woman will put in e (fl-odd liour week at. a job, come home and cook supper and do the housework all in a tight foundation garment! And the answer. as we got. it, was every woman!

Something new tin been added to the interesting subject of job security which has been prominent.- ly discussed and promoted in Can- ada during recent. years. The infor- mation comes from Dr. R.G. Ratz, head of the civil service health di- vision of the National Health De- partment, who says there is a much greater proportion of "basically neurotic disease in the clvll let- vico of Canada than among tho general population." There are no doubt. thousands of us who wlll say that. we will take the short 110urS of Ottawa elvll servants and their sense of security and bear up under the neurotic diseases. But. there wlll be many others among us who will see an application in practice of e theory held for some t.ime.-Fort William Times Journal.

The mink to no pocket pet. He is a small mammal belonging to the weasel family, with 5 beautiful thick coat of fur, and the farther North he ls found the better tho fur, which is brown in color vary- ing from light. to dark and glossy. Mlnks live in burrows, nee: pond or stream and they are skllful swimmers, llvlng on fish, frogs, eggs, birds end even small land animals. They ere like skunks, and have glands that secrete a liquid of very penetrating odor and it. ls very disagreeable when the animal is ln is rage. They are about two feet long ln Canada, smaller in European countries, but. they have been trapped for royal sable from time lmrnemorlal. And he is is very hardy customer. also possessive of greet cunning. The trapper who gets his pelt earns every dollar of the market price. - St. Cetharlnes Standard.

More than 50 years ago two brothers living in the little Scot- tish town of Elgln decided to emi- grate, reports The 3t. Thomas ‘Times-Journal. George McDonald, the elder, went to Oregon, U.S.A.. and Robert. four years younger. wcnt to Australia. They correspond- ed regularly. A few months ago George thought it. would be nlce li' they could meet. once again ln Elgin. Robert. also thought it would be a good idea. George was 96 and Robert 92. Robert felt, however, that-the journey might. be too hard [or an old man like George, so he wrote and said: "I'll g0 home t/i Elgln. You stay where you are. 1 wlll see all the folks In Elgin and all the places we used to know. and then come to Oregon and tell you all about. It." George agreed. So Robert set off. In Elgln, his 80- year-old aunt. was waiting to wel- come hlm. A few days ego she re- ceived e telegram, similar to one ivhlr-h was sent. to George in Ore- gon, which said: "Regret to in- form you Mr. Robert. McDonald riled and was buried at sea."

The placing of Git: Rice In New York wlll make many thoughtful about. other days. He was a. song writer through a generation. He could feel out the mood of a re- curring sadness as in "Deer Old Pal o‘ Mine", or the hope of the heart's fulfilment. as in "Cherry Blossom Lend." But. undoubtedly ll. was ln wartime and in his war songs that. he showed his best tal- ent. And he learned his skill es a wartime song writer in the real way. For It was the vigorous good humor displayed by officers and men one night under particularly heavy German shell fire that. first gave him the key tn lill craft. It. was this mood that. he expressed with genuine energy in his "Keep Your Head Down, Frltzte Boy," end above all In his noisily Immortal "Mademoiselle from Armentiares," with all its unoirttiodox variations.

stage, the final curtain has fallen. "We got encore after encore," he wrote nftcfl the surprising first. success of ‘Mademoiselle from Ar- mentleres." And though Gftz Rice is dead, the songs lie wrote will

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Trees are the aspiration o‘. the around . . .

Rooted in cart-h. look how they build 1n air

A green cathedral echoing with the sound"

0f music . . . He who climbs their spiraled stair

Approaches the Himalayas of 1119 mind, But soon he will return unto titie

S ll Leaves andgdwelllng In their dusk will find Peace and strength for living and for dying.

They are faiiher and mother to the lonely heart.

To the liuiielcss they are They give ‘lie brain Its childhood images, with consum-I

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Building until life's ugliness and pain

Are diminished by their Influence, and the night

Is outdlsiancorl by their journey in- to Iighl.

-Florence Ripley Mastln ln New

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SPENDING IVITIIOUT AUTHORITY

Legislative Assembly, Mercli 25, 1874:

Mr. Beer complained that. no less than $3,439 had been expended upon Government House during the year, instead of $600, the a- mount. voted by the House last. ses- sion. ‘flhe House also had appro- priated p326 for repairs on the Colonial Building, but the Board of Works expended $4,300.

Hon. Mr. Owen, (leader of the Government) said that when Gov- ernor Robinson left. the Island, he was asked to go down to Govern- ment. House and see the condition in which it. was left. He went and was really ashamed of the disgrace- ful condltion ln which he found it. The roof and wells were ln e. very bed state of repair. The late Board of Works had entered into contracts for public works to the extent of over $91,000 -—a much larger sum than lied been placed at their disposal by the House during the session of 1872; yet they had left Government House in a miser- able condition.

Mir. Welsh said he would not. have known that n single sixpence had been expended on the Colonial Building during the year, for he could see no results. He protested against the Board of Works ex- pending public money for such e. purpose, without. the consent of the House.

Hon. Mr. Breckcn said that. previous to the visit. of the Gover- nor General, the Colonial Bulld- Ing was in e filthy state, and re- qulred a. great. deal of painting and whitewashlng. If lord Dufferln and his Countess had been entertained in s building with dirty, greasy doors. he supposed the hon. mem- ber for Southport. would have been satisfied . . .

Hon. Benj. Davies complained that not a single voucher hacl been laid before the House to show where the money went. When he was a member of o. former Govern- ment, it was reported that. one wing of thecolonlel Building re- qulred to be taken down and re- built. Perhaps the Government did this by night, when no person was aware of it. but the workmen! If the Opposition were not. allowed to open their mouths to complain of the extravagance of the Govern- ment wIt.h reference to such mat- ters, lt. would be just as well for the latter not to call the House at. all and do as Governor Smith did when he did not. convene the House for five or slx years together.

Mr. MacNelll thought. the Board of Works had expended a most ex- travagant sum In repairing these buildings. The Board was a very necessary institution, but. ii‘ some limit. were not pul. to its expendi- ture the House should abolish it. altogether.

Mr. Beer said the Board had ex- pended no less than eight. thousand dollars on the Colonial Building and Government House, where one thousand would have been quite sufficient. The whlteivashiilg may have been laid on very thick, but the explanation by the Government. had been extremely thin.

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