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The Island Guardian Publishing Co. Idil-ur and Managing Director. J. B. Batlofll

Associate Editor, Innis Walker

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

Eisenhower-own, nrommv, JULY 12, 194s Mr. MacDonald's Chances

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According to Liberal strategists in Nova Scotia, the Maritime delegation to the National Liberal Convention, August 5-7, will solidly sup- port Premier Angus L. Macdonald if he chooses to run for the party leadership. The three Mari- time Provinces between them will have I73 votes at the convention and it is said that Mr. Macdonald can count on unanimous support from this source if he throws his hat in the ring. lt is also claimed that support will be forthcom- lng from Ontario, The Nova Scotia Premier once represented the Ontario riding of Kingston in the House of Commons, and his wartime stand for conscription is believed to have put him in good stead with the Ontario people.

Of course, Premier Macdonald is an outspok- sn champion of Maritime grievances, and that vould not be pleasing to Ontario Liberal bosses, lny more than to Quebec, which is expected to lavour Mr. St. Laurent. The Western Canadian iupport may be split on the first vote between Agriculture Minister Gardiner and Premier Garson sf Manitoba or other candidates, but Nova Scotia lptimists argue that in any running off vote be- tween Mr. Macdonald and Mr. St. Lourent the former could count on solid Western support.

Mr. Macdonald hasn't yet signified that "Barkis is willin’." As the only likely Maritime contender for the crown, it is to be hoped that he will fallow the example of that estimable char- acter in Dickens.

Against Stable Prices i

‘Dr. J. E. Lattimer, who recently revisited

this Province and whose Economic Survey of Prince Edward Island ln I944, was made at the request of the Provincial

Government, is against farm price stabiliza- tion as a retrograde step. Addressing a recent gathering of technical agricultorists at Guelph, he maintained that this policy, which has been advocated by western grain pools, is more like- b/ to result in scarcity than to produce plenty. It has a tendency to lower rather than raise quantity and it fails to promote efficiency. Moreover consumer and producer interests would clash. Professor Lattimer summed it up this way: "Stability of price of farm products has a strong appeal to consumers provided prices are low. Do consumers in this country, or in any other with which we deal, really feel that prices of farm products should be stabilized at the present level? The present object of stabiliza- tion is to prevent too drastic decline in prices. When it was first proposed the idea was to raise them. The real objective seems to be to prevent any rise of prices of those goods we buy and any fall in prices of those we have to sell. Such stability does not permit progress and the final result must be stagnation."

As Professor Lattimer points out, in farming particularly, where production fluctu- ates so sharply from season to season, stability of income can only be brought about by con- siderable variation in price. Higher prices per unit in years of poor crops tend to produce the same income as lower prices per unit when the crops are large.

Little llope At Ottawa

This, in the opinion of the Halifax Chronicle (Liberal) is the last straw: the fact that the let- ter advising Premier Manning of Alberta that the Dominion Govcrnnnznt has refused to suspend the freight rate increase at the request of the seven dissenting Provinces came direct from Prime Min- ister King. Some of the seven Provinces at least had enicrtrliacd the idea that the next step might have to be an anpcul direct to the Federal Cab- inet. On riny theory of Cabinet solidarity and responsibility it would now seem difficult, if not impossible, for any such appeal to expect much success.

"The seven Provinces, nevertheless," says the Chronicle, "are nct lilcely to take this dictum of the Primc Minizter without protest. The seven protesting Provinces certainly will have to go into conference with the view of producing a cogent common platform. Ilf such a platform can be devised in full agreement, it would be only an extremely indifierent Cabinet or an equally per- sistent Prime Minister who could disregard the seven Provinces’ representations with any equan- imity."

llutmoilerl Electoral System

Another piece of unfinished business which Prime Minister King will leave for his successor at Ottawa is the reform of our electoral system. As Mr. Diefenbaker pointed out in the dying days of the last session, this was something_on which Mr. King used to expend a great deal of eloquence. As far back as April 30, I920, he gave assurance that a bill adopting the single transferrable vote would be brought down, and to use his own words he ‘said: "And we will pro- ceed with it." The late Han. Ernest Lapointe did introduce a bill an May 26, i925, to pro- vide for this system of voting, and it rscsivod first reading. But the House proroguod on June 27 and tho matter did not proceed any farther la that session. There was to be an election in the following October, which may have had something to do with its suspension.

On Sept. 29, ‘I932, Mr. King, thsn loader of fie Opposition, in a spssch In the South Huron

h-slactlon, stated that the Liberal party advo-

representation in double member constituencies. He went so far as to promise this electoral rc- form as an integral part of his policy.

In the general election of I935 he repeat- edly committed his party to electoral reform, and on election night he reiterated his assur- ance that this was one of the promises which were to be carried into effect.

Nothing has since been dons about the matter, and today, as on other occasions, we have the House of Commons in a position where a majority of the members of the House have been elected by minority votes. Actually there areii45 such members, including Mr. Diefen- bakerihimself, who in pointing out this anomaly said that if one takes the figures in the elec- tions of I930, I935 and I940, one will find that they indicate "that our present electoral system is archaic, out-moded and ineffective in acquir- ing the highest form of representative govern- ment."

— EDITORIAL NOTES —-

"The Glorious Twelfth"-to be celebrated at Hunter River. i it i’ i A three-day Lobster Festival Races open at Pictou tomorrow.

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While His Excellency the Governor-General is in residence here the Union Jack should be flown daily.

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Welcome to the Vice-Regal Family. May their sojourn in the Royal-named Province be restful and invigorating.

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Through an oversight the anonymous letter and comments in Agricola's Newsy Notes did not appear in Saturday's issue. They will be found on another page in today's issue.

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Another link in Canada's trade and com- munications will be forged when T. C. A. com- mences an air service from Canada to the Bahamas.

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It will seem a little ‘strange for the Rt. Hon. J. L. llsley, being a member of the Privy Coun- cil, to appear before the Judicial Committee of that august body in the role of counsel.

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The province of Quebec will lose some of its reputation for gallantry as a result of the forth- coming election. With callous disregard for the feelings of lady voters, the electoral lists pro- claim to all and sundry the exact a-ge of each voter. I i i i

The yachtsmen want a breeze, workers like it cool, picnickers and bothers hope for heat, the water commissioners probably would like more rarn and some who like records don't core what it does as long as it is more so than in the past twenty years.

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The Canadian Bar Association's proposed survey of the legal profession should yield infor- mation of value and interest to the general pub-

‘lic perhaps even more than to the profession it-

self. Reforms, in any field, can only come after the facts on which they are based have been made known.

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This is a different kind of boom than In I929 but a boom nevertheless. There has been no remarkable stock market activity but prices, wages, employment, production consumption, ex- ports and capital investment Iiave spiralley diz- zyingl-y upward. The weak point seems to be ex- ports, which are the keystone of the whole struc- ture.

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Motorists have no sooner effectively dealt with one horror of pleasure driving than another makes its appearance. Blatant billboard eye- sores are largely a thing of the past but the enjoyment of rural peace is not yet assured. The new menace is the high powered amplifier, used first, strangely enough, by New Jersey police as a safety measure:

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In his presidential report to the Co-opera- tive Union Mr. Jerome O'Brien drew attention to a problem common to farmers and other pro- ducers, as well as the fishermen to whom it was addressed. Referring to the change from salt and canned fish to newer methods of handling fish he said, "Now if our fish co-operatives are not alert to these changes in packing and manu- facturing they may suddenly find themselves out of business."

How women may succeed in public life is laid down in the official organ of the Can- adian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. They are: "She must have nat- ural endowment-brains and ability and the de- sire to succeed and those things of personality and initiative that we consider in the brood sense under the heading 'natural endowment.‘ She must have training of the abilities with which she is endowed.' For instance, education and training on the job or for the job. Then she must have some sound experience in using those abilities after training."

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, Alexander Hamilton, i American statesman and author, died this date I804. Was Washing- tdn’: A.D.C., distinguishing himself in ths field of bottle in I7BI. Entering Congress, he oc- cepted the office of Secretary of the Treasury under Washington in I789, displaying great fin- ancial talent. After Washington's death ho bo- cams Commandor-ln-Chief, and one of the Isad- m of the Federalist party. His quarrel with John Adams led to the downfall of tho party. Aftsr doing much to secure Jefferson's election, Irs was mortally wounded in a dusl by Aaron ‘Barr: "A Notional debt, if it is not excessive}

will be to us a national blessing."

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Yes. a man does get tired bf watching his wife spring cleaning. -Brandon Sun.

In Colorado, a hailstorm has wiped out. two square miles of spinach. Perhaps nature knows best. - Edmonton Journal.

Interesting attempt. to reduce shoe prices is reported from Aus- tralia. where a barefoot. campaign ls being urged. That. is one oiling we couldn't do in Canada, at. least. in the wln-ler time. -- Niagara Falls Review.

Critics of Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill say he has one foo. in the Middle Ages and the other in the United States. But maybe that's only the perspective of per- sons who have both feet in mid- alr. - Windsor Star.

It Ls an interesting Idea that Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. should ran for vice-president. on the Democratic ticket, with Mr. Truman. Mrs. Roosevelt. is a greet. woman in her own right, and few Americans stand as high in public respect. and confidence. — Ottawa. Journal.

The long-rlreamerl-of tunnel un- der the English Channel connect- ing France and England is now nearing the blueprint stage and only a few minor matters need to be ironed out. before the actual work begins, reports from Europe indicate. Predictions go so far as to say that. by 1955 automobiles and trains will be trafficking back and forth between the island. and the continent, - Boston Post.

A tremendous rush upon publish- ers by the- women of the country for cookbooks of all descriptions appear to be linked definitely with the high cost. of food and the need to make the week's supplies stretch as far as possible. With housewives called upon to u.se all their ln- genuity to make their food budget‘. fit the appetites of their families. ii: is evident. that. many have hacl to ysort. t.o the cookbook for new ideas. The day of having a roast, ‘streaks or chops a! most principal meals have disappeared for the average family. substitute menus are in order. -- Boston Post.

Here ls o woman's point of view. “The umbrella has almost coas- ed to be an indispensable part. of the well-dressed woman's equip- ment. This may explain why the number of umbrellas which turn up la lost-property offices ls now- adays so small. In the past when ‘elaborate and expensive colffures were surmounted by even more ornate and costly hats, both ot which could be reduced b0 be- draggled ruin by a shower of rain. rc. woman dared to move abroad without the protective umbrella. But. ‘hair-dais’ are now simpler and possibly —such is the march of science-more permanent‘; while florid hats have given way to no hat at all, to the beret. or ‘tam’ type, or to a. scarf wound a- bout. the heed." Manchester Guardian.

A subtle bond of affection grows between a man and his well- worn jacket. It ls some relation- ship of the spirit. born of close association and the comfort. fur- nished by the garment. And with lt. are entwined those lndeflnable ties of shared experience. The coat takes on character, [its not only the back, but. the personality, of its owner and becomes same- thlng more than a mere physical possession . . . This is no garment. to inspire wlfely pride for ics wearer. It. ls something that should have been shipped months ago b0 some individual in a far off country who needs cover only. But while falling threads clings to falling thread. it ls tied fast. to the heart of its owner. And no trim, new sports coal: will Lake its place until, in turn, its pockets become pouches and its clear col- ors mellow under summer sun.- Vlotorla Times.

In Atlanta, 6a., a Negro wom- an bought $70.73 worth of furni- ture from a store. She paid it. off —~all but the last as cents. The store petitioned the court. for a foreclosure in order to put. the furniture up for public sale. This meant that for want. of seven niokels she would lose the turni- lure on which she had oaid $76.83, It; also meant. that. to save her fixrniture she had to produce the seven nlokels —lplus $2.50 in court. costs, The store offered no relief, but a. kindly marshal of the court. promised that. if she couldn't. raise the money he would pay it himself. Business is busi- ness. and hardheadedness may be what. makes good business, but. sometimes a. little heart. makes

for even better business. - Buf- falo Courier-Express. ..__.

Malaria germs cannot thrive

without methionine, an amino

sold or protein-building block

found in the blood. Accordingly, Drs. Ralph W. McKee and Quen- tin M. Gelman of Harvard Medl- osi school suggest, on the strength of test-tube experlamenta, that. malaria germs can be starved to death by fooling them with chemi- cals that.‘ are, like methionine. In other words. the deceiving chemi- cals will not. be consumed. but. they will not. have the slightest. effect on growth and reproduc- tion. McKee and Geimnn also sug- gest. that. other chunks-ls which react with methionine would pro- vent. it. from building protein. Ibr- periments no now being mods with malaria-stricken monkeys to confirm or refute these possibili- ties. -New York Times.

According to o survey mile by life insurance company, the over- sge heed of s-fsmlly has no desire

to quit woricing won at the ago of IOi-iNBlOllb. Two out of every blues

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31 This column ls open to y; the dioclllaion by correspon- y dents of , of ' ‘ ‘ The Charlottetown Gmrdlan does not neceaar“ endorse the opinion of correspond- out;

DAMP “GEDDIE”.

Bin-During the months of July and August, young people, boys and girls, from many parts of these Maritime Provinces will be meeting together at Camp Geddle,

‘situated along the shore line jusr.

is few miles below Merigcmlsh, N. 5., and approximately l5 miles dis- tant. from New Glasgow, N.S. Camp Geddle is owned and operated by the Maritime Synod of the Presby- terian Church ln Canada.

The location is an excellent. one, having many of ‘those feat.- ures most. desirable in a Young People's summer Camp. It. has one of the finest. beeches to be found anywhere ln Eastern Nova. Scotia, affording excellent oppor- tunities for recreational activities and sports such as: swimming, bathing, running contests and oth- er appropriate beech games. There ls an abundance of fresh water too, for just. across a narrow sand bar lies a. placid little lake, adding much to the charm and beauty of the locality. The wooded area along the camp-side of this body of water affords welcome shelter from the raw of the sun on s hot. summer's day as well as providing suitable territory for treasure hunts and games of a similar nat- ure. There is also ample field space for athletics and other in- vigorating outdoor exercises. six new cabins have been erected and other additions and improvements have been made to the Camp property during the past year.

The boys and girls who attend- ed any of last. summer's camps will have many fond recollections of the fine spirit. of fellowship that prevailed there. They wlll re- call the camp fires, the games, the racing contests, the swimming ev- ents and many of the other health- ful and constructive activities par- ticipated in by all. They will re- member too. the lectures, the study periods and. the worship services conducted by capable, consecrated leaders.

We are looking forward t-o happy successful camps during the next two months. Already many names have been sent in to our Registrar, Rev. Eldridge Alkens, Merlgomish, N5. and the enrollment. for each camp is promising. In all, three camps are planned for and there is a possibility that. s. fourth camp may "be held.

The dates are as follows:

BOYS’ Camp from July 15th to July 24th.

Girls’ Camp from July sou. u. Aug. 4th.

Y. P. Oamp from August 9m to August 15th.

(Probable) Y. P. Camp from Aug. 19th to Aug. 28th.

For each e capable director and staff of leaders will be provided so as to insure the best possible guidance in all branches and Phases of camp life. Boys’ camp wlll be directed by Rev. Wm. Reid, North River, CB. Girls’ camp wlll be directed by Miss Margaret Webster. Tomato. The first. Young People's camp will be directed by 2e}; D. c. MacDonald, Chatharn,

I am, Sir, etc, REV. J. H. WILLIAMS. Scotsburn, N5.

HOW PROHEITION CANE

Sir, — Previous to 1878 Prince Edward Island was under the lic- ensed tavern system with its usual entail of drunkenness, increased Crlrne and poverty. A change be- come urgently necessary and the Scott. Act. a federal measure was oriented. It was strongly prohib- ltory in tone. But the penalties were too light, and after s time unfair advantage ‘was token of certain clauses in the Act, so that at length it. came to he operated n: a license law, to the general satisfaction of the liquor interests.

This situation became intoler- nhle. And It. was decided early in 1904 by s. unanimous resolution adopted by the Grand Division of ihe sons of Temperance to strllcr out at once for n stronger prohib- itory law.

The Premier of the Province at t-lie time, the Hon, Arthur pew-g, although strictly speaking not a temperance man, was however alive to the growing trend of pub- lic sentiment toward prohibition, and decided to give the people an opportunity or voting on the queg- U011. at In election to be held be- fore the end of the current year i904.

Al: s meeting of the Grand Div- ision. the vrritrcr of these lines was, to his great. surprise, elected head of the Order and leader of the totnplrance forces of the Province in the ensuing campaign for prohibition. It. was quite a strenuous fight. and in the moot- ings held throughout the Prov-

ssid s rocking choir on the front porch held no lure for them. Aa- other group ssld they might. take

things s bit easier if financially i

secure. Nearly all those who plsn- ned to retire said they would tske up some non-productive sctlvily, such as church and social work. The survey revealed a peculiar twist in tho attitude toward rc- tirsmcnt. Those under 40 yssss of ago sstd they pimped to quit whorl financially scours. remover that sgs fsvorsa rstlrement. It mass

the longs: psopls work the more they like it. htim may bs gst- ting slang in you-s, but. no isn't ready to quit. Ho ,st.lll wants to luvs a port. in tbs siltstrs around tum. And that's the wsy it. should b0.- Oslgsry Albartso '