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' cminiunnovm GUARDIAN

Secretary-Llent-Col D. F.

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Auoclnta Edllors—l'rlnk

‘incident-w. cbccur s. iilcnurc, u. r. Vice-President. .1.

B. Burnett. I‘. I. I. A. hluclilnnon, D. S. 0.

Editor and Managing Director-J. B. Burnett, l1‘. J. I.

“hiker, and D. K. Currie.

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MONDAY’ JULY 8. 1935.

BELOW THE BELT

Premier MacMlllan, in his master- ly speech‘ on Friday night, cited ‘some choice examples of Liberal misstatement and misrepresentation. At the time he was speaking, Mr. B. W. LePage was telling the audi- ence at Afton Hall that the Govern- ment was "tearing down the Provin- cial Building today"; that the des- truction of the old Prince of Wales College was caused "by the incom- petency of an official of this Gov- ernment"; that the Southport ex- perimental highway repairs were not being made, as stated by the

»Prvemier, at the contracting coni- panys experwe; and that "$23090 0i’ your hard-earned money was siven tn the Exhibition Association by this Government to remove clay from the Exhibition Grounds. MacMiilan done that thinking it would elect him."

Each and every one of these state- ments is a barefaoed misrepresenta- tion of facts. The Liberal candid- ate knew, but said nothing about. the ‘dangerous condition of the Pro- vincial Building, necessitating im- mediate and extensive repairs, He knew, but said nothing about, the fact that the clay removed from the Exhibition Grounds was used to fill in swamp property of the Canadian National Railways, and build the Rifle Butts; that for this reason the work was financed wholly by the Dominion Government, and that every cent, apart from the cost of shovels and other eq111l111'1@111- went into the pockets of local work- ing men. As for the Southport pro- ject and the burning of the Prince of Wales College, Mr. LePage"s com- merits were offered as surmises, i101 facts-“poor things, but mine own,” as the Clown in Shakespeare would say. We shall leave them; along with the rest of Mr. lJzPages imag- inings, to be dealt with by me Premier on Tuesday night, and by the Conservative candidates in the Second District of Queen's, against whom they were employed __cs argu- ments. Ancient history, as 611311011 once noted, records no instance of a battle ever being won with poison- ed arrows.

THE FINANCIAL ISSUE

The repetition of misstatements ‘in the Liberal press re30111111B 111° fin‘ ances of the Province has become so much a matter oi course that probably few, even among 1118 faithful, give them anything but B perfunctory gin-noe- Thfii’ 11110”. 115 does every Conservative reader, that the facts are otherwise. These facts were stated with devastating clar- ity" in the Legislature by the Pre- mier and other government mem- ber; and supporters and subsequent- 1y in the Premier's broadcast mes- 8520-

It has been shown, in the first place, that no comparison of gov- ernmental financing is of any V811“! whatever without taking into ac- count the economic conditions P10" vaillng at the time.

The first three years of the Saunders-Lea Government, for ex- ample, were normal years; their fourth year saw the 598111111118 ‘>1 the depression so far as this Pro- vince was concerned. In that Y9"

they piled up a debt increase of,

over hall’ l. million dollars.

But the expenditures cvery ‘Iear were steadily mounting. In 192B the Liberal expenditure was 51.257.354- In 1920 it was $1,381,508, and in I930 $1,455,070. o1‘ a total of $4.034,- 540 in their three full years. Out of ihat was paid on interest and sink- ing funds 0540.193, leaving an ex- penditure of 83,541,347 which they incurred in their three years of ‘plenty.

The task facing the Conservative gidrrllxilstration was to 110111 111° fisople by living as much employ- jjient and relief as Wssible. while Qt the same time keoplhs 110"" 111° flebt How did they succeed? Inllltii, the first full Conservative year. they expecdcd 82,014,823: in m3. $1. glam, and in ma. 12.080819: or g total o1 $5,721,601, loss interest and gjnking fund payments of $848,086. jjaylng an expenditure for the time yearn mentioned of 04.710.811- ..motkerweell.thevl1l1lfl11'

of plenty."

The Conservatives, with an in- creased expenditure of $1,238 261. increased the debt by $921,210;- dlfference of $324,000’ which can eu- ily b; accounted for by the interest and sinking fund on the debt in- crease of $1,111,000 which 1h. Lea

1 Government left on going out of of- ‘ fire. ‘

But this only accounts for the Liberal financial record in their three "years o: plenty" as compar- ed wlth the three Conservative years of world depression. What does the record show for the fourth Liberal year, when the depression was set- ting in? In 1931 they expended $1,- 866,600, less $220,950 in interest and sinking fund, or a total of $1,645,650. The Conservative average expendi- ture for the three succeeding years of depresion was $1,593,650. In other words, Liberal expenditure ln 193i was greater by $52,446 than the average Conservative expendit- ure for the three years immediate- ly following.

But that is not the whole story. For they increased the debt in 1031 by $548,920, as against the 111101180 Conservative increase in the three succeeding years of $309,023.

The Liberal policy now is to starve vthe public services in an attempt to “balance the Budget" which they oould not balance in their years of boasted prosperity.

EDITORIAL NOTES

yo... By The Way

The first great stabilise: was Joshua; he commanded the sun to stand still. The second great stab- iliser was King Canute; he com-

thlrd great stabillser? Need we mention that he is Cordell Hull, Secretary of State? He would stab- ilise international currencies by de- fying the law of common sense.- New York Post.

A startled world looks up ls the British Air Ministry pilots its “Queen Bee" airplane from a ground station. A possible altitude of 10,000 feet and a range of 10

K miles are claimed. But the pilotless

plane is not really new. The Unit- ed States was developing one when the World War ended. The youthful aviator, Lawrence Sperry, even rode it aloft without controls to study its action. The plane's llse would be as a. bomber of cities and plants-Its perfecting helps to make war just a little more terrible and impossible

Monitor.

Great Britain is said to have offered a piece of British Somali- land to Ethiopia to compensate her for the loss of that part of her ter- ritoy which Italy stems deteimin- ed to have. It certainly shows a stride in the march of civilization when part of the white man's bur- den can thus casually be tulned over to the colored brother.

Last year. on farms of the Dom- inion, 37 persons were fatally in- jured by animals, ll by falls from loads, 28 through being struck 5y animal-drawn vehicles and imple- ments. 10 as result of etc. The total of 150 fatalities givesi some slight indication of the num- ber of non-fatal accidents that oc- tun-Woodstock Sentinel-Review

Neither Congress nor the Exec- utive Department should waste time on efforts to revive the National Ln- dusirial Recovery Act. NRA has been moribund for months. It is now dead, priteiltly beyond the power of any legislative pulmotor to revive it. The relief of the country over the decision of the Supreme Court is expressed every- where exccpt among the bureau- crats who profited by government. meddling and the politicians who

The prairies are alternately inun- dated with rain and floods or dried ‘ upby drought and sandstozms. This , year is their wet turn, and alas the " ranches are being ravaged to an , extent represented by hundreds of‘ thousands of dollars.

The freedom under Socialism ls of a strictly limited character, as‘ evidenced by the latest executions‘! of two prominent citizens of Ger-, many for alleged espionage, yet we i have people in Canada ivho would; sell their British birthright in this; respect for a mess of Communismq i-im i

Opposition having been ~voiced i201 the proposed pension of $3.000 D91‘ annum to the Hon. Philippe R0y.l Canadian Minister to France, the‘ Govemmenl: withdrew the resolu- tion. No sooner was intimation oil this fact made known than the Lib- l erals regretted their action, as Min; Roy was a Quebec Liberal beforej going to France as 01111115101-

The sensation of the week-end ‘was the reported determination of the British Government to blockade Italian ports should Mussolini break the peace of the world by opening hostilities with Ethiol1111- The Italian Press, which is govern- ment oontrolled, expressed indigna- tion and threatened dire reprisals should the British attempt any such thing. But the announcement was received with thahkfulness by 81/011’ other government in Europe. Brit- aln still rules the waves-

Mr. John A. Stiles, Executive Chief Commissioner of the Boy Scouts in a farewell said what im- pressed him most when he arrived here with the Chiefs was the clean- ness and brightness of the Guides and Scouts, then the hearty gen- [uineness of their cheers of welcome. He said he felt a lumf! 111 1115 11111111? and i1 anybody had spoken to him a; that moment he was not sure but he would have broken down. Then he was amazed at the splendid programme put on at the Rally. knowing-the dimculties here 101' lack of leadership. The visit was a revelation to him, and he was sure with such a foundation SooutinB and ouiding had a masnlfleent future before it on the Island.

The weight 0f tviderice is 58011151 the starling. The charze is 111111 11¢ is destructive of our native son! birds. In his favor, as he is 111800- tivorous, is that he is prolific I110 might by his numbers do much to preserve the balance of nature against insects, where less numer- ous and less industrious birds 11118111 fail. The new evidence-all evident! on both sides should bl wt 11h" that which comes from lord's. the famous cricket’ ground 1h 308111114-

ground which m I1I1I111111l; 11" been the pride orllflw H1411

.over twelve minutes and incident-

found jobs in the huge bureaucracy. Let us bury the dead, without tears, and go on with business.-—New York Siin.

Trials are still going on in Eng- land to determine the relative sup- remacy of the oil-electric stream- lined train as compared with the coal fired steam locomotive. Recent- ly a London North Eastern lcco- motive. hauling a train on a round- Lrip from King's Cress to Newcrstle (268 miles either way). attained a speed of 10B miles an hour on the return ieufney. In comparison with Germany's “Flying Hamburger." and oil-electric, streamline train, the steam train bettered her time by

ally, was able to accommodate twice as many passengers with much more spacious accommodation- Canadian National Railways "Mag-

manded the waves to roll back. The ,

for thinking morn-Christian Science j I solutions: (a) compound solution of

i gallon of warm water; (b) alum, one

, 2. Use one of the following antl-

sunszroke’, remedy 1n obstinate cases.

‘gment used successfuly in a great

azine.

Some students of world affairs are convinced that Mussolini has made up his mind to attack Ethiopia. for the glory of Fascist arms and with dreams of a second Roman Empire. Whether or not that be the case, it is certain that the EthloplilllS would prove hard foes. They live in formidable territory and number 10,000,000, many being classed as fierce warriors with fighting in their very bones. Thev boast direct descent flom Kn: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and are proud of their past hutory. which includes a defeat of Italian arms some 39 years ago. If hostilities do come. the 2111513316 may be as long as it will be

GI‘.

There are a few-perhaps many_ who wish to remain in about the same mould all through life. But such people have to be content with letting the world go right by their doors. Changing things around every once in a while is one of the finest of occupations. Besides, it removes a number of superfluous wrinkles from the face, gives quick- ness to the step, and aids diges- tionl The traveller is usually a per- son of quite some distinction. See- ing so much that is important, he doesn't have much time to grow conceited. The enlazgcd world in- creases his horizon. Just so with that one who meets many people of all sorts and who welcomes their ideas and conversation. All the time he is zemcdellng his own mind and putting it in tune with the times, and with all history. Everyone in a household takes upon oneself new life and interest when the old‘ structure has given way to the new. l

What these proposals are worth: 110110111115 V011’ 11112913’. in the first‘ place, upon the attitude that France, Great Britain and Italy elect to take toward Germany's unilateral assumption of the right to air parity_ and fairly heavy land and sea arm- aments. The press reaction in these several countries is decidedly mix- ed-pleasantly surprised by the tone of the speech, resentful of some portions of itmhopeful in one sentence but skeptical in the next. The tone of all comment is, how- ever. as new and diflerent as the tone of the _l"ilohrer's speech. It is moderate and thoughtful: and this is an exceedingly good omen-New York Herald-Tribune.

‘Where far and wide white crosses

'No tale is written there on marble

l’.

"LE - (Ffiélil-QTTETOW <=11e1*_1>._1111.- Proionglilg Longevity

(Winnipeg Free Press)

soviet scientists are. aitemptins to prolong human life to a normal 180 years. It is an outlook to be ID'_ piehended with shuddering misgiv-

eve healthy precon- hfitlgi. 1315 a wreyil rounded exist- ence. The plan made for a life- time will have to be revised to fit two life-times. The story 0f 3 111° that would have been 5119111 11171111" my mpfly, may have added to it an unanticipated cruel se01191- T119 insurance policy contracted on a pay-fife basis, would resolve itself into a worse intolerable affliction- Annuities would have to be com- puted on pQflQd5 practically inter- minable. Q This newest vista. of excessive old ' age has been revealed by Mons- P. P. Lazarev. He is an eminent solen- tist, and is described by a M0560“! correspondent as being 0f 1119 111811- est eminence in Russia. His creden- tials must be accepted. but they do not lessen the suspicion that the higher the eminence often relatively the lower the surety of the propos- ed remedial change.

Other vital theories have out- shone the dazzling diamond. but they have been discarded as being as earthlly dull as was the clay from which the stone was dug. All these had to be rejected by M. Laz- arcv before he could project his own. And the clay may dawn as it has so often dawned, when his theory shall be replaced by a still newer one. His assurance, then. that life may be prolonged with an indefiniteuess reaching into the bald and hoary remoteness of 180 years, may not reassure mortals less scientifically equipped or susceptible. Many will expect to live on unper- turbed by fear of skipping round when they approach their second century. Others, still undeceived in the faith that they cannot have too much of a. good old age, should be warned. They should resist the impulse to catch at the straw of M.

PEBSPIRING FEET WITH DISAGREEABLE ODOR

One of the embarrassing condi- tions which occurs in many indivi- duals isfeet that per-spire freely, , and often accompanied by a. dis-

agreeable odor. Apparently cleanli-,

ncss or lack of cleanliness makes no cljiiference in controlling the condi-

t on.

, As the warm weather appears to l increase the trouble it may be worth i while to learn the suggestions offer- i cd by the Journal of the American

Medical Association:

l 1. Bathe the feet daily for about ten minutes in any of the following

cresol, three teaspoonfuls to one toaspoonful to a pint of water.

septic dusting foot powders twice‘ daily; (a) from 1 to 2 per cent sall- cyllc acid in powdered bnrig acid or i0) from 1 to 2 per cent salicylic acid in equal parts of zink oxide and talcum. ‘These powders may also be used without the salicylic nCld.

3. Have the shoes large and loose to increase ventiiation. Alternate the shoes daily airing the used ones.

4. Change the socks daily.

5. The use of X ray treatments is the best and most satisfactory

I have spoken before of the treat-

many cases by Dr. Althoff. Berlin. “The feet should be first thor- oughly washed with warm water, rinsed and dried. Then the soles and the skin between the toes are paint-

cd with equal parts of as pe cent 1-1111111/‘5 111i? proieviflr- 1p the formaldehyde (the commerclaxi for- 11°11“ °1 11°11'11"! thmugh “"0111” maldehyde purchased in drug or “1111111”

Theories of how abnormally to prolong life have been tributes more to the credullty than to the intel- ligence of those willing to accept them. There was notably the theory of M. Maehnikov, another scientist of the highest eminence in Russia. There was a primal simplicity about his theory. It lent itself to exposi- tion more easilv than does the delicate sensitivities M. Lazarev draws upon to superlmpose another life on the life that should decently be ending.

Constant students of life's ex- panding ways, and steady belevers in the pansceas for the ills of the flesh. will recall M. Maclmilows theory. He put his faith in sour milk. Others have adhered to nuts. Others. again, still stick to spinach. M. Machnikov was not to be weaned from sour milk. The vir- tues he claimed for it surpassed

other stores) and distilled water. The solution should dry before the foot is covered. ‘This treatment should be repeated three days in succession. The effect is prompt ‘and lasts for four to six weeks when the application should be repeated." The sweating and odor are often permanently cured. ' While the cause is unknown some patients and physicians believe that it is due to certain foods that is that while some individuals are sen- sitive to certain foods, have head

colds. others have this catarrhnl or sweating condition of the feet.

In the meantime the suggestions made by the Journal oi’ the Ameri- can Medlcal Association and by Dr, AlthoiI should be followed.

runuo FORUM 1.51%‘ u ‘fifthi

cl dilllonllll Charlottetown our h.

LIBEBALS AND POTATOES

Sin-The statement is made in the recent speech by the mouthpiece of the Liberal party that the C011- servative party in this province nev- er did anything of value thrwlh the Agricultural Department for the farmers. The Opposition leader re- fers to the value of potato 810111118 in this province, and ’ w» t0 convince the people of Prince Ed- ward Island that the Potato Grow- era’ Association averaged to the farmers of the province w cents per bushel over the past lea year period for seed. Such a statement is ab- solutely absurd, and it would be in- teresting to have the figures cover- ing these years and including 1935 produced, giving the numbe of bushels sold in each year and the price paid to the growers. Certain- ly the members of this Association have never received these figures and if they paid back into this As- sociation the amount that the A!- sociation is now in the hole and which Mr. Lea’ wants the taXPB-Yel‘! at large to pay, the supposedly 55 cents average would sadly dwindle. Take into account th amount. 0110111 five million dollars‘, hich the As-

tilizer and other materials duriHB this same period, and perhaps this potato game may not have been such a remarkable boon to farmers in this province. Ask the average farmer whether the advice he re- ceived from the Department o1 Agriculture during Mr. Leo's regime, which became known as the P010150 department, was sound and he will get an answer. What about the eon- ditlon of our pastures, hay lands. clover fields? Did potato gr0W1h8 protect against feed shortages? The condition of Island farms today is i less fertile because of foolish advice regarding potatoes, and it was dur- ilig Liberal administration during these $4,000,000 years, that farmers were encouraged to gamble and be- came involved in debts, which are now crushing them to the earth- The Department of Agriculture is now framing policies which are de- signal to bring back the livestock industry to its correct relationship in farm economics, and the average farmer is beginning to realize that a real effort is being made to render assistance and give wise direction in the carrying out of production and marketing policies.

The opposition having nothing of hope and life to give in their agri- cultural outlook, quitofitt-ingly go back to the dead Technical School. the hogs and l-lolsteins that have long since fortunately passed away at mlconwood, and which the Con- servatives have replaced with im- proved animals and to the farmers stallions, which an astute dealer put

any even yet attribute to pasteuri- zation. Oranges are not said by California citrus fruit growers to have more life-giving properties than was sour milk said to have by M. Machnikov.