point had. they not fumbled the ball when

extending old age pensions payments. is

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GHIBIDTTETOWN WEDNESDAY. A-PrIilL 25. 1951

Milking Tlld. Taxpayer

The cost of milk from cow to consumer is causing political repercussions in socialist Britain. Socialist planners believe that the remedy for the situation is to nationalize the cows. That means that it would be a "punishable offence for any ordinary farmer to own a cow. He might milk the cow in trust, so to speak, on behalf of the Min- istry of Food. But such blatant capitalism as the ownership of a cowwould be banish- ed forever.

The chances are that if this happens it will be the taxpayer and not the cow that gets milked. The Russians found that out when they tried to collectivize the farms in the Ukraine. Even the heavy-handed men of Moscow had to concede that if you took away the cows from the farmers the chances were that very little milk would be produced.

British farmers have withstood what the Hon. Brooke Claxton described in 1939 as "the trend towards co1lectivism" better than most. If the Labor Government de- cides to nationalize the nation's cows, they will quickly discover that. milk and politics don't mix.

The Election campaign

The muddy roads have had a dampen ing effect on the Provincial election cam- paign, but it is hoped that by Thursday they will have improved sufficiently to en- able the voters to turn out in larger num- bers than ever to exercise their century-old right to the franchise. The major issues have been fully covered in the addresses published in our columns, where they can be read and analyzed in cold type as they should be. X

Both the major parties emphasize their programmes for development of the farm- ing and fishing industries, for improved highways, and for continuation and extens- ion of the various phases of education, public health and social welfare. There are differences in the respective policies on these subjects, but apparently none as to their overall importance. The Liberals, among other things, promise a new De- partment of Fisheries, more veterinaries and agricultural ficldmen, more assistance in marketing and storage, land clearing and drainage, more attention to truck and water transportation, and immediate research in- to certain phases of dairying and manufact- uring possibilities. The Conservatives, stressing the lack of capital as a major drawback to our basic activities, undertake to set up a special 551,000,000 fund for the advancement of long-term loans at low in- terest rates for the purchase of farm lands, livestock. essential farming.cquipmcnt, boats and fishing gear. fish buildings and con- struction of freezers and storage facilities. They also promise to increase teachers' salaries and expedite rural electrification.

Both parties are pledged to furtherance of our fiscal claims at Ottawa. though their leading spokesmen" are by no means as explicit as was Mr. William Hughes, 21 former Liberal Provincial Treasurer, in estimating at S6,000,000 our minimum needs. "Mr. Hughes tabled pages of com- parative figures on this question in the Legislature, and undertook to go fully into them with the members on both sides. He maintained that against our Pl'9S0"'5 P9” capita income of 95396 we should be getting 5691, which he called the level of the Cana- dian average. I-Iis seems to have been a lone voice crying in the wilderness. He is now in the anomalous position of run- ning as the supporter of a Government he accuses of .ha,ving failed lamentablyiin preparing for the coming Domlnion-Provm- clal tax conference. The 0PP05m0" WW” be in a better position to score on this

i had the chance of gdrlvlng MP- ;-!f:ghes' statements home in the Budget debate last March.

Coupled with the mutual promises of

the repudiation by both parties Of the sales tax which the Federal Governmenr has proposed as a necessary means of fl- nancing the Provlnees' share of the costs. Of all the issues in the csmpolln. this 011'? remain the most lnexP1lCIbl9- .1" the mggntime. the Federal Government has boostodtltsown sales tax by 25-oer Mt-

i provincial tau reducing the any old one pensioner

get, the so-called turnover tax for the Provinces looks more like a homeless orph- an than ever.

In the newspaper discussions at least. the controversies have been conducted on both sides with comparatively little personal abuse. The candidates are men of stand- ing and probity in their communities, and there is no question about their genuine concern for the interests of their Province and constituencies. Their party policies must be judged by every elector for him- self. The overall material issue is un- doubtedly our financial position, upon which all our plans for the future depend. But over-riding this is another issue, touched upon in these columns yesterday. That is the maintenance of the integrity of our electoral system. Bribery and corruption rarely appear in their naked ugliness in present-day campaigns; they are draped in many flattering disguises. But they can be recognized, always, by their appeal to self interest rather than to the public in- terest. Where these interests conflict, the danger to our free democracy is there and the challenge to the electorate is plain and inescapable.

EDITORIAL NOTES

According to rumor, the Federal by-

election in Queen's is to be called two months after the Provincial election-on June 26.

A visitor by air remarked with surprise on the civilized and cultivated appearance of the Island. Evidently even fellow- Maritimers do not all realize the aptness of the name ”Million Acre Farm."

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This is Anzac Day in memory of the Australian and .New Zealand Army Corps which in 1915 effected a landing under intense difficulties at Gaba Tepe (Anzac Cove) on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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The final stages of the election cam- paign have brought an unfortunate return to mud-slinging and abuse but electors should not have too much difficulty in ex- amining policies, promises and perform- ances despite the smog-screens from all

sides.

The Court of Chief Pleas, the Parlia- ment of the Channel Island of Sark, has decided that trippers will not be allowed to land on the island on Sundays. An applica- tion by a shipping company to run a steam- er service from Guernsey to the island on Sundays has been rejected. -

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It seems the Torquay tariff confer- ences have not brought reductions in as many items as had been hoped. The sterling area countries have not found that past reductions helped very much in open- ing the United States market and proved reluctant to sacrifice the known advant- ages of the Imperial preference.

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It will be some time before official re- ports tell the exact cause of the loss of the submarine "Affray" with all her gallant crew. It is highly probable, however, that poisonous fumes from the submarine's bat- teries played their part in this as in other tragedies. Discovery of a safe, efficient storage battery would take a good deal of

the risk out of the life of the submariner. 0 O O

Hackney stallions exported to Canada and the United States have brought 50,000 dollars to Great Britain during the past six weeks, Mr. R. A. Brown, secretary of the British Horse Society, declared the other day. Mr. Brown says that hackneys are probably the most pedigreed horses in the world. They originated in Norfolk 200

years ago.

Oliver Cromwell, the great protector. was born this date 1599. He early became a Puritan and Calvinist and opposed Laud's absolutist pretensions in and out of Par- liament. In the civil war he organized cavalry regiments of stem and godly yeo- men to withstand the dash of the royalist cavaliers. He soon triumphed over both King and Parliament and established a vig- orous and strenuous Government which the English were contented to exchange for that of the Stuarts after his death.

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It is now suggested Canada will become a bl-currency nation as well as a by-lingual one. Lord Balfour of Inchyre told a luncheon meeting of London business men he wouldnt be surprised if Canada event- ually adopts a dual currency, convertible into sterling or dollars. Lord Balfour, a business man who boosts sterling-area trade as chairman of the Empire Industries As- sociation, said that with a dual currency Canada could become even more of a bridge between the dollar and sterling countries than she is today. "Canada has a problem to solve," he said. "I think it will become plain in time that she must sell some of her primary products in the sterling area. she may decide to link her

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THE GUARDIAN,

PUBLIC FORUM

This column is open to the discussion by rrespondeulo of questions of interest. Tin Gusrdlsn does not neoesssr. ll! enuonu tho opinion of uorrespondenls.

REFLECTIONS ON THE TIMES

Sir.-I read with interest in The Guardian of March aou, ,. note written by Mr. W. A. Mouse of Kensinzton. contradicting the story of over-charging for towing people through the bad road up lo 315. I live in Glenwood and by the time the story got here it was 525.

Peculiar how 'pi-one we are to make a good story better and .1 bad one worse. Many of us have pulled an unfortunate out of the ditch for a smile and "thank you." but to live near 5 road like that where one is asked day and night for assistance needs more than a smile.

I know a man. his wife and two small children who live in Char- lottetown who spent Easter in O'Leary and vicinity. As it was important that they be in town Mfinday morning they started from OLeary Sunday evening, but when they got to the mud they were told they couldn't be pulled through for three hours, so they came back to O'Leary near mid- night. They went by rail Monday morning. They would gladly have paid to get through. I also was a passenger in a car that went through but without behind push- ing we made it.

Mr. Moose ended his note by saying it doesn't always pay to lend a helping hand. Perhaps there is another payment await- ing him as we are told even a cup of cold water given in the right spirit has its reward.

I also read a letter condemning the present Government and sign- ed Disgusted Liberal. Perhaps he is an austere man who will stick to his decisions but I know folks "out our way" who felt like over- throwing the Government last election over the Prohibition quest- ion, but when the day came they seemed to be enjoying a very fine forgiving spirit and were content to let bygones be bygones and stick to the old party. If the Govcrnment had built a drag sleigh large enough for a car to run onto and had the drag hitch- ed to a bulldozer with a man in charge, there might have been less unfavorable comments heard. I also read letters some time ago that were quite pointed and ex- pressed the desire of the writers to boost not only the Premier. but his colleagues as well, but Walter knows "for a' that and a' that a Liberal is a Liberal for a' that."

The writer is not a Liberal but has personal friends who are mem- bers of that party. Then there is Hon. W. E. Darby; even hi: on- ponents respect his judgment. I read Premier Joncsl speech with interest and the prospects for the future looked encouraging in- deed. I also read Mr. Jones' biography in the Press. and I admired his ability, both mental and physical. I also Admire his ability as a farmer to win the George V Medal and also to select and produce cattle which qualify for theoXX standard that gave Mr. Jones the Master Breeder's Certificate for live stock raising which today is no mean occupa- ton.

But apart from Mr. Joncs' hon- orable posiiion and his many tal- ents he must be enjoying very pleasant surroundings and I very peaceful state of mind when he said there wasn't a worry on P. E. I., only who would win the hockey game, or the potato situ- ation. How about the mother who has a boy out drinking, and she stays awake to hear his unsteady step. Does nobody care for the future of the .unborn child whose mother is drinking and smoking because it is fashionable to go to the Vendor's shop? I read that somewhere beyond the sunset.of life we give an account of our stewardship and he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong that he hath done and there is no respector of persons. Paul seemed to think his influence was important when he said. "If meat make my brother to offend I will eat no meat." How about saying. ''If wine mnke my sister to of- fend I will vote against the Ven- dor Shop"?

I don't like criticism or sar- casm, not even snubs and rubs. I don't blame the Government for thc low price of potatoes or credit them with the high price of beef; it is the result of supply and de- mand. I appreciate service. For instance last winter our road was kept free of snow and we escaped the cold wlntery blasts as we rode in comfort up to the village; but f we allow personal privileges to away our judgment. from the com- mon good we would be selfish.

A few years ago while visiting In the beautiful fruit valley of Creston. B. C.. I was Introduced to a business man who spoke with great respect for the little Prov- ince that remained dry and I felt proud of our heritage. I hope that gentleman hasn't heard about us spending over two million last year in booze.

If ever there was a time when we needed some leadership it's NOW. with millions being spent for defence to keep the enemy out but leaving the door open so King Alcohol can come who is not only an enemy of our bodies but our souls as well.

I am. Sir. etc.

THOMAS 'GORRILL Glenwood. Lot 8.

oonrnirrc VISUAL REFRAt.'l'liIN and ANALYSIS

5. F. HUICHESON

In SON Optometrists 58 (lrsfton St.

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When sways no more haunted reed; When the wild grape shall build No more her canopies.

When blows no more the moon. grey thistle seed, v When the last bell has lulled the white flocks home;

When the last eve has stilled

The. wandering wind and touched the dying foam;

When the last moon burns low, and Smrk by spark

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The night: is for spent. the day is at hsnd: let us therefore cut off the works of dsrlmess and let: us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, so in the day; not in rioting sml drunken- ness, not in chsmberln. and won- ltrrlanneu. not in strife and envy- g.

Canada's Fiscal Policy

(Bank of Montreal Letter) MONTREAL. April 24 - Can- ada's new taxes will doubtless succeed in providing the govern- ment with iunds.for soaring de- fence expendltures, but the over- all anti-inflationary effect of the budget is more open to conjecture. This assessment of the Federal budget appears in the Bank of Montreal's latest Business Review, which emphasizes that the coun- try'I economy lacks, at present, the actual capacity to meet all that is demanded of it.

Stating that an objective ap- praisal of the budget must be made from two view-points, the B. of M. comments that the new tax measures ”wlll no doubt prove effective" in providing the central authority with funds for rapidly mounting defence outlays.

The over-riding problem, as the bank sees it, is the fact that "the physical capacity of the economy as it is now operating in insuf-

?Q0&)G0W00&eI9f0tKC'-' Old Charlottetown (And 1-. 3 I.) namuivr smnmrs

"It affords us much satisfaction to learn that Mr. Thomas May. son of Robert May. Ehq.. of Glen William, near Charlottetown, took the first prize (a medal) in the second class of Mathematics. and Mr. James Inglis (son of Dr. Ing- lis. formerly Principal of Prince of Wales College in this City) took the fourth prize in the Junior Greek. and the 8th prize in the Junior Latin class, at the recent examinations in the Edinburgh University."

-The Islander, May '1, 1039.

urea "09 the incomes and spend- ing propensities of individuals in the mass" may, in practice, be "greatly modified by public react- ion nnd the bargaining power of organized groups."

The B. of M. suggests that the increased income tax is. to some extent. "as likely to be met by a reduction in saving as by dimin- ished consumption." Moreover. subsequent additions to take-home pay may largely offset the re- straining effect of the tax.

The increased sales tax and the specific excise taxes are, In an economic sense, "designed as a penalty on spending," the report notes. But the higher prices re- suiting will eventually be incorp- orated lnto the coat-of-living index. And this is not only the reference point to which basic wage-rates are pegged in some industries but "a significant symbol" ll'ldlC8UI'ix. in the public eye, the degree to

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ficlent: to satisfy all the demands that are being made upon it." As the Minister of Finance raid in his budget speech, "we t al- low the defence program to suf- fer. nor would we wish to see a reduction in the levels of ordinary personal consumption" . . . it is largely in the field of capital in- vestment and consume durablcs that "room wlllt have to he made for the defence .program." 0

Looking at budgetary measures in the light of this policy. the B. of M. says "it would appear that those relating to corporations should have, as intended. a lim- iting effect on private capital in- vestment." To the e ent that the new sux-tax reducg profits. the financial t "y 0 business to expand will be "held down more closely," In line with the availabillty of materials. man-. power and the prior needs of the defence program.

The review questions, however. the effects of the new taxes on consumer Income and expenditure.

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More physical oduooti is needed by the youm. according to a local Y.M.C.A. official. There should be a special course in lit- tle: youngsters to carry tax bur- dens.-London Free Press.

'i'lIo announcement that 8800,. 000 has been set. aside to construct s bomb..po'cof shelter for the Pros- ident of the United states ma his staff throws an intcrutlnc 118111: on the ,ecta.oion in the "value of the dollar. That sum would ve been sufficient for a most. ols r- ate government building above ground Just s few short decodes ago.-Iltart William Times-Journal.

iilgh marks for ingenuity should be given Mrs. E. Hahn and heir col- leagues of the I-Iouoawlved Gon- Associstion for proposing to Premier Frost of Ontario that lkauor profits be used to subsidize the retail price of milk. Once upon a. time it was accepted that if the father drank llquor the chances of the children having enough milk were small. The new proposal would neatly reverse this. The drinker of hard stuff would be performing a patriotic service and the more he imbibed the more would be svsllsblo to subsidise

which higher-pay demands automatically justified.

The review emphasizes that to point out these difficulties is not to suggest that practical alterna- tives are readily available. "In the ultimate analysis, the effect- iveness of budgetary measures as a curb on consumer spending de- pends on the willingness of the public to permit their spending to

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