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

'JflABLO'l‘TE’l‘0\'l'N SATURDAY. MARCH 25. I950

llearlng Prorogatlon

The" Legislative session now drawing to its close has had the customary ups and downs—spells of excitement and lethargy, with comments wise and other\vise, and boquets and brickbats exchanged in the fashion traditional to our representatives since the century-old building in which they foregather was erected. The session has been, on the whole, rather lacking in verbal fireworks. We seem to be getting away from old partisan controversies, and no member now would be applauded for in- llulging in the personal recriminations which formed a not inconsiderable part of the speeches of former years. Commenting on this aspect. of our oldtime legislatures, a former editor of this newspaper remarked sagely: "Those who ‘deceived, betrayed and sold’ their constituents, their country and the Empire, have since gone to their re- ward, and received Christian burial and the usual eulogistic obituary notices in the press. The betrayed constituents have also passed out, little the worse for the betrayal. And so there may be hope for the political sinners of today, notwithstanding the fears of their political opponents."

The members have been diligent in their attendance and attention to duty, and while the legislation has not been onerous they may congratulate themselves upon having earned their now substantial emoluments to the best of their ability.

One innovation at -this session calls for unqualified approval. That is the_ decision to take the Estimates by easy -stages during day sittings next week, instead of rushing through at the traditional all-night sitting which has been a farcical feature of the pro- ceedings for years past. Supply is the most important business of the session, and Pre- mier Jones is to be commended for recog- nizing this fact by substituting a saner approach to its consideration. It means that out-of-town members will have to remain a few days longer in Charlottetown, but that is no dreadful penance and in any case the public interest outweighs any private inconvenience. This session there is a six —-and a half million dollar budget of expendi- ture to be voted, and it is but reasonable that it should be done in a business-like way. ' ‘

Cunard To The Fore Again

__ The Cunard liner “Samaria", at present carrying displaced: persons from Europe to Canada under agreement with the lntemational Refugee Organization, is to return to the company's service next month. She will sail from London to Quebec, via Havre, on April 6, and is to make monthly sailings in this service thereafter. The “As- cania" is due to return to the Cunard Cana-. 'dian Service on April 21 after refitting on the Clyde. The “Fl:anconia" at present on the Liverpool-Halifax-New York run, be- gins her first voyage of the season to Que- bec. from Liverpool on April 8. When the -“Scythia", now undergoing reconditioning by John Brown and Co.. Ltd., Clydebank, ireturns to the Canadian service, there will be four passenger liners, totalling more than 73,000 tons. maintaining the _Cunard ser- vices between Britain and Canada.

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ilasturo improvement

According to a report in the Telegraph-

flurnal, New Brunswick's program to in- crease grain production in the province is ‘beginning to attract interest, Minister of Agriculture A. C. Taylor declares. He called, on the province's farmers to embark on a pasture improvement program as well is another means to combat high feed costs Ind dropping livestock prices.

The minister said that records show it costs about twice as much for feed to pro- duce dairy products in winter, as compared to summer when livestock was on pasture. He suggested that products such as butter and cheese, which can be stored, should be produced in summer, and home-grown grain and improved pasture and haying methods be used to cut winter production costs.

Mr. Taylor referred.to good postures as the cornerstone of cheap dairy dnd"beef produafldni He recommended 500‘t‘o 700 pounds offertlllzer per acre; of posture,

forecast wider experimentation with en-_ silage, especially in the Saint John area, where hay-making is more difficult.

He concluded:

“In any case grass either as pasture, early out for hay, or made into ensilage is. a native crop of high nutrition value, which ' should be made the most of for production of livestock and livestock production in New Brunswick.”

EDIIURIAI. NUI ES

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 0 O 0

Tomorrow, Fifth Sunday in Lent. Pas- sion Sunday. 0 “They were all discharged,” says Pre- mier Jones of the members of his Govern- ment, past and present.‘ Evidently the re- cent changes were not a mere reorganiza- tion, they represented the creation of a new Government.

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Premier Duplessis is introducing a state lottery because “foreign lotteries draw large sums out of the Province." It seems likely he will at the same time be forcing other Provinces to take a similar step i.o offset the Quebec ticket sales.

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A small group of editors of agricultural papers and secretaries of certain breed so- cieties, in Canada and the U. S. A., are to be invited to attend the Royal Show, Ox- ford, as guests of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Paul Julius, Baron Reuter, journalist, died this date 1899. A native of Kassel, Germany, he became a naturalized-British subject in 1851, establishing a news agency in London, subsequently opening branches with correspondents in all parts of the world. The Canadian Press has a working agreement with Reuters for its foreign news.

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Price support now to be made a per- manent part of Government control ap- proved by all parties in the House, farm- ers will be one step nearer their ideal of being reasonably sure before planting that they will reap without absolute loss, though the profit will still be uncertain.

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Premier Jones suggests that it is not the field of the Government to provide cold storage facilities for shipments to New-' foundland. There are, indeed, potent argu- ments against the Government being in the shipping business at all, but as it definitely is in -that business, it would be well to give the most satisfactory service possible.

Canada's Auditor General has proposed means of ensuring proper parliamentary su- pervision of the public accounts. All of the recommendations deserve study but so par- ticularly does the one which calls for the submission of groups of estimates to special committees rather than trying to handle them all in the House itself.

The fishing bounty payable under the Treaty of Washington. 1882, amounts to only a few dollars per fisherman. There is good grounds for diverting the fund to the provision of a hospital ship or similar pur- pose, but the decision on the matter should be made by the people concerned, the deep sea fishermen of our East Coast.

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If brains and legal knowledge count for anything in business. the Provincial Gov- ernment's ‘venture into Crown Company enterprise should be an assured success, not to be finally judged by its initial report of loss in its first six months’ experience; of course, one can never be sure seeing the C. N. R.» after a record of half-a-billion earnings last year ended with a $42,000,000 deficit.

0 Congratulations are due to Principal Frank MacKinnon of Prince of Wales Col- lege on the well-merited honour of a Doctor of Laws degree conferred upon him by the Senate of the University of New Brunswick. A young man in years, Dr. MacKinnon is ripe in experience and has made substantial contributions to the educational interests of his native Province. This tribute to his learning and ability from a sister Province will be appreciated by all our people.

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The Government is‘ seemingly almost in despair in its effort to prevent the Province to be over-run by skunks. Hon. Mr. Cul- len declared in the budget debate: “The sum of $5,000 -is also being estimated for skunk control. This year we will try to get

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Thin column In upon to the dlsouulon by ..-urospundunts of vcuuotlou of tntorool. ‘Ibo Guardian does no: nonsur- lly endorse - the opinion of wl-respondents.

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Sir.——'In a recent column of "Pioneer Days in P. E. I.'' F. H. MacArl-hur quoted parts of a song by Larry Gorman. He also stated that he believed Gorman was I resident of King's County but could not come by the facts to

verify it. For the information of ..your columnist. and others who might

be interested. Larry Gorman as I young man resided in Glengarry. P.E.I. “just a few miles southwest from Bloomfield Station". So of his nephews are still there. Tommy Gorman who was in Charlo‘i,i.el.own with Barbara Ann Scott is also a nephew.

Anyone wanting to know how popular he was in the lumber woods should read a book called “King Spruce" which can be ob- tained at any Library.

When ,1 was a youngster just lcarn-ing my prayers, we were my- ing to learn some of Larry Gol- man's songs and poems.

i am, Sir. el.c.. A PATIENT at the Sanalorium

NEGLECTED ALBEBTON

Sir.—lt was very amusing to read a -meek little speech made, by our local member. appearing in The Guardian March 22. It seems he has an ‘idea of linking Alberlon with Newfoundland. as a port. First. things. first! Give us a road to haul our produce to the vrharrf. The people are anxious to be linked to Alberlon South. Tignish and vicinity by a paved road. so that sick people could get to the Western Hospital. where two skilful doctors and many nurses are available. Thus living in a sense of security. rather than fear.

Our Government seems to veil‘- cle Alberton. A short time ago the Federal Government voted $5,000,000 to be spent on public buildings and wharves but not one cent was given Alberton.

The cars will soon be dragging in the mud and the people will be paying repair bills and taxes.

This district has been predomln- aiely Liberal but it does not need to remain that way. We are tired of smiles, give us Action.

I am, Sir, ctc.. A VOTER

THE DRAGGEB QUESTION

Sir, —— It seems to me that some of our politicians‘ remarks are very misleading to the public and fishermen alike concerning the dragger out of Prince Edward Is- land ports.

First of all the Idea. of the dran- ger is the use of a larger boat to go off-shore and not-in around the shore so as not to take a chance of getting the net tom, perhaps too badly to repair, on one or more anchors, as the net. itself is bald- ed with forty-two thread wine which is the size used on the New Brunswick dragger.

And on the ground rope you will likely find wooden rollers which will‘ not tear up the bottom as some would like to make it sound, as if it were a. dredge. You will no doubt find a stranger that; will take 3 shoot in sometimes. and de- stroy some gear. but when he finds out, he will not be there long.

Secondly, as to the size of boat, I don't think you will find a drug- zer of 1'50 ft. long with speed of I2 knots fishing at present out. of any Canadian Port. A boat of that size would cost between $300,000 and $500,000 so you can see that is badly out of tune for P.!:. I.

The bigger the boat the less chance fishermen will have to gain control of them. I would beg of the Government and companies concerned to give the fishermen :1. break, and see to it that one or more fishermen own their boat as l.hey do in New Brunswick as these boats are too small to have pro!- its split in too many ways as this might end in failure. For going slow we only have to look at New Brunswick fishermen who will have 24 boats operating off our shores this year. Can't. we get a chance too or will -we have to move to New Brunswick as some Nova. scu- tla fishermen did a few years back and come back to their own shores in foreign boats.

Therefore I heartily endorse mo Government‘; program of giving in I in-out, but 1 would lid to see some smaller ones tried out 8150: who UIOWB. we might. develop a boat for lobster fishing and do some light dragging. and in that way might increase our eamlngs. The at. Grtmsby Co. Ltd. of ling- land which has been making not.‘ for seventy-five years. makes nuts for boats down to 30 ft. with from

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PREMIER JONES AND THE FEDERATION '

sir, —— It in rather a surprise to those who have long been the supporters of the Liberal Party who hive so ardmtly admired inch Itonsmen ll sir ,Wllfrld nuns and others (to whom their coun-

ptlon received from runner. Janos. ’

fl; is a far cry from, his oimi pnlgfl ‘Vise.-ches. whén with lot! and under voice he assured’ tbI|n‘oI

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similar to that of a. general -whose soldiers have followed him through thick and thin and who on the last. great campaign have plodded over the burning sands of the des- ert, and the snow clad peaks of the mountain range, down into the valley of the promised land, hun- gry, weary and worn. expecting warmth, food and shelter. but are amazed to see their leader leave them leaning on their rifles out- side the door while he goes in to the warmth and comfort of the banquet hall and when one of their membe a approach him on their behalf, his attitude is:.“I am ir- side, what do I care for them now? Let them starve. Let them freeze. Let them go to the devil."

An apology is due the Federation from Premier Jones, but whether he is big enough to do so or not remains to be seen. for they were within their rights and only trying to better their condition and came to him expecting to find one who would lend a. sympathetic ear and not betray them. If he sees fit to withhold this apololf. then there is no course open to them but to treat his remarks like the man who was kicked by the mule. “ ‘:8 them from whence they came."

I am. Sir, etc, SUMNEIRSIDE 'I'R.AVEI..l..E7R.

CRITICISMS RESENTED I

Sir.—I was very much amused. yes even disgusted. to read in Monday's issue a column signed. “An Irate Mother." O'Leary, P. E. 1. Her quotations were exceedingly absurd and before she finished she had herself contradicted. '

First of all, she asserted that to- dn.y's generation is up at down in start their daily work. She knows that. isn't right. If-she visited I

lot of homes on Prince Edward II- land she would find that this gen- eration certainly isn't “up at dlawn-." Many do well to "roll out" at noon.

Her sons work very hard at potatoes. Well, it they were good farmers they wouldn't‘. be working so much at potatoes. They're not good farmers if they only grow potatoes. If they are good famin- ers. as she says they are. P0133005 would just be a. side issue.

she says that women of today work as hard as the pioneers getting meals for the men work- ing at the potatoes. Once again. there‘: a weak link some place. it working at potatoes is the only test. At any late. they (especially in 0’I..ea.ry) would have electricity. running water and good stoves, so their W01’: cannot - be compared with that of the pioneers. Then a.galn,‘how muoh handicraft work is done today? Little or none. -wu. there no war fifty years ago? Mosl. certainly there was and right outside the do0u~—beu'l. thieves. etc. The housewife was in danger all the time. Then there win the war against disease and the war or struggle for Responsible Government and Confederation and. did not the Prince Edward II- lenders take part in the south African War? ‘moss only heroes won't. soon be forgotten.

Here is her contradiction. “Why are so many pensions paid out if our elders were so prosperous?" Yes, why are so many pensions, five or six times as big as they were years 380. paid out today if the present. day people are so pl spero ? Think that over.

Premier Jones didn't say it was 3, "sin" to play hockey. He just said that most youngsters prefer to play hockey rather than take I short. course .n.t the vocational School. 'rha_t‘s perfectly correct.

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_ The youth of today has no "lump.

THE END 0!‘ EVERYTHING The child to tll'ed'of all his toys- 'f'ho music-box with _t.i.n¢1in¢ noise That only has one tune to play: Tired of his dolls grotesque and guy That sleep and walk. and eat: and drum—— .

I-low sixlnkely real the puppets

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his at as feet, _thelr colours

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Already dim with clouding dust; In careless ruin on\l.he floor

I-its dear kaleidoscope is tbmst. Prom whose dark depths he'll shake no more

to dials wondering eyes-

‘‘I'm sick M all my toys.“ he cried And kick: them in his quivering

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I —d’hyllin Magma.

Another foolish statement: Shc slid that. it was tefrlble to have the fumers told to go home, and, "can't they put on a white collar and visit the Legislature in Char- lottetown?” surely they may but were they visiting the Legislature? No. they were there "beefing" for more mom-y—especlally for pota- toes. I pal: Premier Jones on the book for what he told them as it was just what they deserved. If they were good farmers they Wdilld be home doing their work instead of looking for something for nolih-

ing-prlces are still good, what more do they want?

She said. “We are looking for- ward for our next. Premier." Yes,

she'lI-be looking along the horizon 3 long way before she'll see a premier ’a.ble to fill ~Premier Jones! shoes-—Don't let her forget the turn he did in the Fall-of 1947 when he look over the Packing Pla_nt and mute it -possible for fsnneu to ship their pigs. Yes, Premier Jones is one of those few

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. “ii is expected -that the 1.4.4.. ' lure. halving despatchoa .11 mi business which the Government thought was required by-tn. go“, try after an arduous session or ten weeks or more, will 1,. pm rogued on Tuesday next, or 1,". hops sooner. The robins M‘ smelts have arrived. and go 1,. the season for planting and kn“ makln" "" cm-“'m'.V menibeu uq naturally anxious to gel as um, farms — their (teen fielch —. an invigorating air of their run} homes — their children and _. their wives. Parliament mu; 1,. therefore. prorogued with 3 3,, tlo delay as possible. We mu, ., soon as the Lieutenant Gave,-no, has made hll compumemu, speech to us for our great. exer- tions on behalf of the public, en, deavour to find out how we 1“... spent the lastignweeksand wlm I msgasuresnivelharvle papsed_ 1-1,, in_ qu ry Wl nvo ve co labour and research.” lmdeublf -The Examiner. April 31. lm.

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Let the wicked forllllc his way And the ghtoool man in, thoushh: and let him return mm the Lord. and He will have [nu-q upon him: and to our God. for n. will abundant ’pnrdun.

MALES ABE VAIN ' -NORTH BAY. Ont. —. (op; _r. The vanity of male ruffed you is proving their undoing. wu.-mg\ researchers at Algonquin Park 5,, trapping them by putting I mirror in a box. The grouse follow nun reflection into the box and imam. prisoners. ‘

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this, that. and the other thing- lhen when they are elected one does not hear of them until the next election. He promises nothing and gives plenty.—.Ilong uv. Pzqg.

ler Jones! I am. sir. ote..

men.who says what he wants to !ai'—not like so many of those politicians who are very friendly