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Authorised as second Cllnl mu Poul nine. Department. Ottawa. The Island uulmilnn Publishing Co.

Trrecldent and Auoclstn Editor, Inn A Burnett. Associate Editor. Frank Wsliier;

CIRCULATION "(.'uven Prince Edmmi Island like the dew"

"live Strongest Memory is Weaker iloon the Weakest ink".

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Present-llay Japan

The Japanese Peace Treaty came f'orm- ally into effect on Monday, and the occas- ion is a timely one on which to note the phenomenal recovery made by Japan dur- ing the six and a half years since her de- feat in the last war. Politically, socially and economically it is unprecedented in the his- tory of postwar settlement, and is due. of course. in the first place, to the Allied Powers for their wise policies and skillful guidance in the direction of liberal ideas and movements. Some credit, however, should ix: given to the people of Japan themselves for their cooperation in the insic of reviving democratic institutions. The high percentage of voters (70-90 per- cent) at national and local elections shows the support the Japanese' people are giv- ing to the new political system.

Canadals population would be two billion. two hundred and sixty-eight million if her density of population were the same as Japan's! Accentuating the population prob- lem is the fact that Japan lost 44 percent of her territory and many of her import- ant resources in the war. Her future eco- nomy is much more dependent upon foreign trade than ever before, and especially is this the case with North America, which has replaced to a large extent her prewar trade with the Asiatic continent.

Japan's trade with Canada, having em- erged from the postwar state of confusion. has since been marked by steady develop- ment. During the past year the increase in imports from Canada almost reached the highest level attained in the prewar period. Her present exports to this country, how- ever, fall far short of the level reached in the prewar period. This unfavorable bal- ance of 562,000,000 was second only to the largest unfavorable balance experienced in Japan's trade with the United States in 1931.

Some difference between the prewar and postwar export pattern to Canada is noted. There has been a considerable de- crease in the export of raw silk and silk "products and a slight decrease in the ex- port of tea. The commodities which have shown a slight increase are cotton products. china. porcelain, tableware, oranges, fur skins, steel sheets and gilt ware, earthen- ware. toys. buttons, etc. New export com- modities in 1951 included ferro-tungsten.

In a statement issued by the Japanese Embassy at Ottawa it is emphasized that strict attention is being paid to prevent the

Col. Harkness stated that in .Calgary some two years ago a "garrison command- ant" was appointed: he was a. full colonel and had on his staff a major, a captain and other ranks. Yet the work done by these officers was formerlydone by the senior reserve officer in Calgary, assisted to some extent by the senior permanent force officer there. There are now no more troops in Calgary than there were then. but the work that used to be done for some E300 or 35400 a year is now being

, done at a cost of perhaps S50.000.

Other members joined in the Commons debate with other examples. There were reports about batmen, one to an officer, who take no military training and who spend part of their time polishing floors and running the washing-machines in the officers houses. There were reports of the lavish purchase of furniture, and the elab- orate landscaping of grounds that were al- ready sufficiently creditable. One member spoke of a defense official who had the very good blinds removed and replaced by Venetian blinds, because he didn't like the way the light came in. Even the Defense Department itself had had to complain of the use of its HQ 48 form envelopes hav- ing reached "the fantastic figure of ap- proximately 300,000 a month," of the need to use "thin uncrcsted paper" only in mak- ing carbon copies, and of the greater need to consider the possibility of repairing

- tools, barrack equipment and electric mo-

tors before writing them off.

It is to be hoped that the Committee on Defense Expenditure will get to the bot- tom of all the complaints, and that the re- assuring picture of the progress in defense activities, painted by the Minister on his re- cent visit to Summersidc and Charlotte- town, will be shown to be fully justified. With b1,600,000,000 allotted to defense dur- ing the fiscal year 1951-52, this issue is vital to the public morale.

EDITORIAL NOI ES

A joint annual meeting of the council of the British Medical Association with the Canadian Medical Association will be held in Toronto in 1955.

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The 317-year-old church of St. John the Evangelist, in New Briggate, Leeds, will soon have a Canadian Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. J. S. Dodd. of Huron diocese. He will reach Britain in mid-May and remain for two years.

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The three cities of Dundee. Aberdeen and Edinburgh-in that order-are the

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thriftiest in Britain. In the last quarter of 1951. they exceeded the "per capita" weekly savings of all other cities. The

nearest to them outside Scotland was Hull.

Sonic 80 sea cadets from Canada, South Africa. Rhodesia, Australia and New Zea- land will go to Britain this summer to train with British cadets in camps ashore and afloat. They will begin, on July 5, with

unfair practices which stigmatized Japan's foreign trade. particularly her exports, in the past. Government examination after export is being strictly enforced and penal measures are to be applied to those ex- porters who have disregarded the rules for the prevention of unfair competition.

Probing Defence Activities

Largely at the instigation of the Op- position. a Select Committee on Defense Expenditure has been set up by Parliament which will give the public an exceptional op- portunity to discover exactly how and why its defense dollars are being spent. The Committee's terms of reference are so wide that it can look into every field of military expenditure. It has already been present- ed with a vast store of material for the purpose, including some dealing with secur- ity matters. Defense Minister Claxton has also offered to widen the terms of refer- ence so that the Committee could look into the recent alleged looting of Army equip- ment st Petawawa.

"Apart from examining military ac- counts for extravagance," says an exchange, "the Committee might probe the whole stockpiling policy of the armed forces with a view to finding how much of it is neces- sary, and whether s percentage of stock- piling ls not being done for essentially non- military purposes. For instance, some blan- kets and other woollen goods are being bought and stockplled largely to relieve un- employmentln the textile industry."

It is alleged also that the Department has no fewer than 40,000 civilians to direct the administrative work of armed forces of 95,300, or almost three civilians for every uvcn troops,--while the officers number one for every other men ranks. Accordlngto

. I;ti'T'Coi. D;. 8. Hartman. member for Oil- Qim-y, "down at h!!d'iIlll'tet'I' there on ma- ' ,.;,Intlio'on thins the work ". align; ovor one onothcr.'

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two week.-;' training in H. M. Osprey.

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English musician and imprcssario, was born this date 1879. He founded two symphony

'orchcstras and in 1910 began producing

opera. The following year he introduced Russian ballot in England.

Canada is host to 50 military scientists discussing army operational research. The British and American scientists will find much to interest them in developments in this country, particularly in the matter of Arctic warfare.

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Peru's ambassador to Canada is disap- pointed at the "very slight concessions" re- sulting from the general agreements on tariffs which were intended to liberaiise world trade conditions. This country. as one of the foremost trading nations in the world. has a very strong interest in carry- ing the concessions further.

The oyster may produce a million eggs in one spawning season which, if uncheck- ed by the forces of nature, would soon cov- er the surface ofgthe earth. far has blamed high taxes for limiting pro-

ions as at Malpeque.

The division of Near, Middle and Far East determined upon by the National Geo-

news is apt to be unless the source is known. While British usage considers the Balkans to be the Near East, the former and of Turkish domination in Africa and Asia as the Middle East and the countries beyond as being the Far East. the new division, favored by American authorities put: most ofthctMiddieEsstinth6NcsrEutclnl- ificstion, the Bslkcnrili the Want, the Ind- ian sub-continent in the Middle. East

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duction to the point where they require my artificial culture even in such ideal condit- "'

graphic Society indicates ho'w confusing:

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A-and INCREASED AIR TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIL FURUM This column is open in the discussion by rrcspondents of questions of interest. The "unrdinn does not necessar- ily end the. opinion of correspondents.

EGG STATION PRICES

sir,-Reading Mr. Nash's poultry and egg report 9. few days ago in The Guardian. I noticed where he quoted egg stations as paying the producers on P.E.I. 30-31 for A Large. with your pics I would like to correct his state- ment. For the past three or four weeks the egg stations at Bloom- field, Elmsdsle and Alberton have been paying the producers 32 for A Large, for when the drop of two cents come. we agreed to absorb one cent of the drop in order not to discourage the producers too badly. I believe when quotations are given the correct. prices should be mentioned.. for each week ev- ery station sends in its weekly AC- port to Mr. Nash's office, and they have the paying price from every station on the Island, as well as how many cases are ship- ped and the grade. A little credit should be given the dealers who are trying to help the producers all they can. I am sir. el,c.. KEITH PRATT. Opcrstor Egg station P. 2 Bloomfield station. P. E. 1 .--.

TREE PLANTING

Sir,-Might I be gpcrmittcd space in your paper for a few rc- msrks about tree planting in our Squares. I have experience in this line and know what I am talking nbout. I often wonder why the City cannot find some man to do this work who knows something about it. A ton-year-old boy should know that stable manure will kill any irec, young or old.

A few years ago some men planted young trees in Rochford Square and of course piled man- ure all around them. Where are they now? I told them at the time that they were killing the trees. Now last. spring trees were planted in King Square with no manure, and they nppeared to be coming on well last summer. But while taking a walk the other day I saw manure piled around them: so that settles them. They will be dead before the Fall.

It is hard to get it into peo- ple's heads that trees don't need fertilizer. They are not like vege- tables; you simply plant them and leave them alone.

I am. Sir. c-tc. OLD GARDINER Charlottetown.

CIIOIIAL SPEAKING

Sir.-Verse choirs, or choral speaking is on art that is C0i'li- pnrntlvely new in our schools in Canada. It has come to us from the festivals of Great. Britain. and d for back in history to the days of Greek drum and John Mnscfield

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Paul, on npostlc of Jesus Christ by the will of God. according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus. to Timothy, my ileurly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace. from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. . . . Hold fut the form of sound words. which thou hast; heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

low voices will give pleasing ef- fects when used scpnrstcly or blended together in harmony. The choir must be guided by a direct- or.

There are possible dangers to be avoided; a sing-song delivery. over

dramstics; choice of mediocre verse: loud, harsh voices.' Them are values. If well done. choral

speech can improve diction. and tone and control of voice, it. can arouse enthusiasm for poetry; it can develop cooperation in the group. Children. young and old, can forget. themselves completely in the exhilaration of making music with words. I am Sir, ctc.. HELEN M. YEO.

MENTAL HEALTH IN

' THE NURSERY SCHOOL

Sir.-The other morning I had a. fine time visiting a" day-nursery in connection with my class in the "lVfcnt.nl. physical and emotional development of the child from birth through six." It is a private nursery with almost ideal condit- ions. but I feel that certain in- sights gained from observing the children and the ways of their teachers with them. may prove of value under any conditions. There we:-e,t.wo adjoining rooms in this nursery. one was designed for quieter activities. It had a piano, 1 slide. 3 teeter-boiler, an apparatus called a "jungle" from which the children swung like lit- tle monkeys, an arrangement of large hollow blocks that could be formed into an enclosure called a "den", and in miniature "elevator" that could be pulled up and down In addition there were painting. drawing and molding materials of all sons. one end of this room led into n ploy-house. Tables, chairs, dishes and dolls of all sorts made it similar to all play-houses.

The other room was obviously fitted up to "let. off steam". There were noise-making devices of ev- ery variety. such pounding and whistling, such sawing and ring- ing as went. on! There were up- paratus for standing on heads and Jumping from heights. Train en- glnecrs cams racing madly around corners with most life-like shrleks as their cars pulled into sections! From time to time. children won- dered from one room to another and ” , teachers led a child into the quieter or noisier room.

There were about fifteen child- ren and one teacher with two .13-

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IN THE HIGHLANDS

In the highlands, in the country places,

where the old plain men have rosy faces.

And the young fair msldenl Quiet eyes;

Where essential silence cheers and blesses.

And for ever in the hill iecesses I-fer more lovely music

Brood: and dies- .

O to mount again where erst I haunted;

Where the old red hills are bird- enchanted,

And the low green meadows Bright and sword:

And when even dies. the million-

tinted, And the night has come, and

planets glinled, Lo. the valley hollow Lamp-bestsrr'd!

0 11:1 dream, 0 to wake and wan- cr

There. and with delight to take and render.

Through the trance of silence, Quiet breath.

Lo, for there. among the flowers and grasses.

Only the mightier sounds and passes: only winds and rivers. Life and death. -Robert Louis Stevenson.

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only because they were way. He ushed them and they pushed him, and that was all. But. once my strong boy grabbed some blocks another child was ,playing with. The weaker child struck him. He raised his arm to strike back but out of nowhere came a teacher who quietly led Honk into the adjoining room. A few min- utes later. he returned somewhat subdued from his wild activities, and looked About for further ex- citement. The tunnel on the win- dow-drnpel caught in ” 1 and he began pulling them. Again. out of thin air. a. touch: materi- alized and quietly took his hand away.

But. he clung to the tassel sud screamed when she tried to loosen his hand. I heard her Icy to him, "You can't. pull at the drapes. they will tear. But. you can pull 'i.he elevator" up and down." she spoke softly, but forcibly un- clenched his land and led him away crying loudly. However. hav-

sign of hurt feelings. He did not play with the elevator. but Joined a group that were getting into the "den". I noticed the teacher gave him a smile in passing.

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:APRIL 29. 1952

The Passing Scene.

By Observer CENIOIIIIP AGAIN

During the winter when the Al.l.oi-ney-General ordered certain obsoens and ulcclous reading mat- ter removed from circulation, and rightly so. I had something in say about the whole matter of censor- ship. I do not apologize for touch- ing on it. again. for it is evidently taking up u lot of attention in all sections of Canada and elsewhere.

one of the more reasonable views I have read so for is con- tained in the following excerpt from n Western newspaper:

"The most sensible rule for pc- licc magistrates and reform or- ganizations to follow is to con- centrute on clearing up those pub-

comipt them. Adult books should be left. to the Judgement of public taste. which wul have the last word, anyway".

This sppears to me to be wise and pnctlcal counsel. There is of

always "mature" minds. Perhaps "youthful" would have been A bet- ter word to use. Making allow- ance for this little slip in phrase- oloay, I believe the excerpt I have Just quoted about covers the sit- untion.

The endlcstion of evil. immoral, reading matter is just as urgent, as regards our children. as the eradication of my other disease.

not has shown. however. that it is vnry any for "reform" enthusiasts to lose their balance and and up by demanding down- right suppression of all intellect-

I. for one. hope and pray that Reform organizations will never be allowed to usurp the constitutional powers of properly established legal authorities. To put it more specii'icI.lly. I hope I shall never see the day when some reformer can tell me whst I shall or shall not read. His Judgment may be ss good as mine. It may even be better. A mm who is not free to ” his in! -- A I diet is not free in any other sense.

The truth is that, if books were to be judged altogether by the language they contaimsomc of the great. ones of all uses snd periods would perforce come under ban. Even the Bible itself would be in danger of prescription.

As 3 matter of fact. an attempt. to classify the Bible as an immor- al book was seriously made in a town where I IlIDpCI'Icu to be liv- in; (not. in Canada) only a few years ago. It caused s great. deal of excitement. and the issue ended up in c. court of law where. I am happy to report, Judgment was given for the defendant (the Bible). Bald judgment, however. did not come without prolonged and bltber controversy. The "Re- former" who hsd demanded that Bible reading in the public schoo bediscontlnued. rested his one on what. he cslled the "immoral. de- grading. and blood-thirsty tone of the book gcnenlly."

I report the incident only to show to what. lengths a desire for "reform” may conceivably go.

The Ku Klux Klan. surely one of the most. dangerous and vicious scourge: that have ever afflicted s free people. did not start out that way. In its origin, it was an ultra respectable organization, composed of ' ”' citizens, with reform as its purpose. Its process of de- generation begsn when its grow- ing u fluencc over almost every segment. of American life towards I corrupt and sinister arbitrary

war.

This is not to say that all would- be reformers of other peoplei habits are Klansmen in the mak- ing. It in to say that s free people. desiring to remain free. can never be too vigilant. when it comes to safeguarding the freedom of the individual under due process of constitutional .

There in no doubt. that many of the "best-seller" books are in real- ity worthless I0 for as intellectual stimulation or moral edlflcstlon is concerned. In fact, no one, has been able to explain the formula

disturbs no one. yet. psychiatrists say that she is the child who should be watched most. carefully. If she is not understood and help- ed the may retire altogether into a drum world, away from reality. For an hour. while Hank has been rushing around, Violet had been 'qulit; u 3 mouse". Most. tench- crs and parents too. would be quits utisned at having such a "good child" around. What. were the teachers, unobtrusive. yet over nwuc of each child. doing for At. one point, a teacher

put of I Ilnsll group. Another

, when no on also was using which she had not dared approach bsfoi-s,t.ho teacher. with- , toot Violet

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by which I piece of literary mew, ocrlty, or worse, is suddenly rm”; MOI? 1:4: zloty.

. 0 6011119. ultc o , that there are many: peopi.'"'.'.'..','j do not read books for either into). lectusl stimulation or moral edi- ficntion. They read them for ui. version only. and that is a word which can cover 3 multitude oi sins as well as a host. of eccentric, ii.i'eI2.sl; In

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lotion for me may be utter ness of the flesh for Iomcbokxy else. I once delivered A short, ad. dress - entitled "The place 0; Shakespeare in the 20th Ceniuly" to a Service Club in a mid-West city. In my innocence I thought it was being received pretty we” imagine my humiliation when 11.," chairman for the day. in extend. pro forms thanks to me 10.- my "talk", ended up by saymg "How any man in his sense mi actually like Shakespeare is be. yond msi" On another occasion. 3 can 01,; lady, for whom I had (and sun have, in spite of what she did 3;, me) the higest. respect and adml. ration. sent me a copy of "Forem- Ambcff with the charming nola. tlon: I knew how much you ilk; s good, interesting bookl" 'n-4. experience was a little less humll. lstmg than the other only hecauxg the blow came through the num instead of man to man, so to speak.

Wherever banning of Adult rud- lnz matter has been tried. it has failed. Indeed. sometimes, it makcs matters worse. A prohibited book, like prohibited liquor. possesses ir- ' resistlblc attraction. No amount. of surveillance will keep the curious from exploring its mysteries. This may be an annoying psychological Ilulrk. but it is quite common and has to be reckoned wil.h.

Nothing pleases a devil-may. cars author and his publishers more thonto have his work placed under regional offlcialintcrdictlun. They know that reduction of sales in such areas will be more than made up by the tremendous vel- umc in regions where the ban does not apply. And. even Whtrv-. it does, the bootleggers can always be relied upon to render it largely lnocuous. I

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ICEBOAT IIIINIATUIIE

"We were shown by Colonel Du- var. Inspector of Fisheries, A miniature ice boat. made by Mr. James Mullins. of Tryon. It is an

13 excellent piece of workmanship:

was built to a scale after the mo. del of one of -4he hos s- used at the Capes. and in fiite with neat- ly made paddles, oars. ice-hooks. llfellnes. etc. Mr. Mullins deserves credit for the taste he displayed in the work. The Inspector will. we learn, send it. with the Island exhibits to the London Fisheries Exhibition."

-The Examiner, March 7. 1881.

PHILOSOPHICAL VICTIM

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firemen were extinguishing an M- uc fire in his home, Joseph Enum- caux, retired engineer, served col- fec to reporters in the kitchen. He said "Why should I impose my own troubles on anyone else: Would you like some sugar in your car- fee?"

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Truck driver fof general trucking. Must be sober with references. Good wages to the right man.

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