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PAGE . 6 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1962.

Are We Too Complacent? Premier Shaw foresees great pos- sibilities for the Atlantic Develop. ment Board, and believes that it will tie in very well with our own de- velopment activities. That is some- thing devoutly to be wished. There is no question as to our need for all the assistance we can get along this line, or of the fact that every measure taken for the improve- ment of conditions in the Atlantic region will be of benefit. directly or indirectly, to the whole area.

There has been Liberal criti- cism to the effect that the board, as it is to be constituted, will be an advisory federal agency with no executive powers. We do not know whether this is “‘political” criticism or not, as the Premier sug- gests; but we do think that at this stage, and in view of the trend the discussion in committee on the legis— lation has taken, it would certainly be unwise to put executive author- ity in the board’s hands. ‘

Premier Shaw says he does not feel that our causeway claims will be overlooked, although “scant attention was paid to it by speakers commenting in the House this week.” What we are concerned about is the nature of the attention these claims received in the dis- cussion, and the fact that the Gov- ernment’s policy with regard to the building of the causeway was so pointedly ignored.

Why, we keep asking ourselves. should this board, which is to ad- vise onthe drafting of future policy for Atlantic development, assume that the Government n e e d 5 any advice from it about the feasibility of our causeway project, or of the priority it should hold? Wasn’t this issue setted when the Prime Minis- ter promised to build the causeway without f u rt h e r delay? Why all the double talk on the subject from Revenue Minister Flemming in introducing the board legislation?

What we expected from him on this occasion was what Premier Shaw-.said yesterday in his press namely that the build- ing‘ of the causeway is a “definite commitment" of the Federal Gov- .ernmem.,zend that consulting en- gian are, even now working on the final<plans for it. “There is no doubt about that.” says the Prem- ier. But Mr. Flemming’s state-

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i. Thisis what our Island federa members should be concerning themselves with at this time. The

Jesus has caught them off base.

There are interests working over- time to get top priorityifor a quite,

" different project on the new board’s "agenda. and they’ve been doing a

of subgrading on it athttawa ‘ during the past few days.

Gull And Mr. Lewus

It is refreshing to hear a politic- ian own up to his own shortcomings while criticising those of others. No. this hasn't happened in our provincial campaign, that we know of; but it did happen the other day at Ottawa. Mr. David Lewis, able NDP member for York South. ad- mitted that he with other politic- iansiwaa guilty of talking too much “gaff” at election time.

to much less of the gaff—end I am as responsible for it as any other member; I can claim no in- nocence on that score—to which he now listens."

To breat this politicians‘ dis- easegwhich the Oxford Dictionary defines as empty talk—Mr. Lewis proposed a measure which would limit their expenses and oppor- tunities. It would provide that cer- tain specified expenditure by a candidate in a federal election. in- cluding television, radio, travel within his constituency, and the printing and mailing of some liter- ature, be paid out of Government revenues.

Any additional expenditures by a candidate would be limited to a specified amount calculated on the basis of voting population. Every candidate or his organization would be required to make full and ac- curate disclosure of all moneys re- ceived and all expenditures incurred in respect to a federal election.

Mr. Eldon Woolliams. another lawyer who is Conservative mem- ber for Bow River, said he would have gone along with Mr. Lewis if he had been guided by his heart. But the House had not heard the whole story. “The last election cost us $10,500,000 more or less,” he said, "I ask members to keep that fact in mind, then add the total candidate expenses to the cost the country pays and think what it will cost the taxpayers.”

Mr. Lewis’ views got better support from some Liberal mem~ hers; but his resolution was event- ually “talked out”, which meant that it was still being debated when the private members’ hour for that day ended. It won’t likely come up again this session. And that’s a pity. For this idea of putting limits on guff intrigued us and we were hoping to learn more about it as the debate proceeded.

The other members who spoke didn’t touch on that subject at. all. They didn’t mention the odious word used by Mr. Lewis, or indi- cate that they had heard it He was the sole performer on this theme. His confession of his own sins of commission was left to fend for it- self on the guff—strewn pages of H-ansard, where it will go down to

posterity like a fly embedded in amber. “How did it get there?" future politicians will ask, as they thumb through the mildewed records.

Mr. Lewis by then will have passed on ‘to his final reward, tak- ing his penitential deed with him. Wearing it, perhaps, as his proud- est decoration. For it is only in this world that guff passes for wisdom. or where‘ there is any shame at- tached to disowning it.

Encouraging Report

It is reassuring to note, from a report by Mr. R. H. Tivy, general superintendent of transportation, Atlantic Region, that the Canadian National Railways is showing the benefits which the shippers and the railway itself are deriving as a result of the modernization pro- gram now being pursued by the CNR management. Total freight tonnage handled in September on the lines under Atlantic jurisdict- ion of Moncton headquarters top- ped a figure close to one million tons. This was an increase of 15.5 per cent on the total goods trans- ported in the corresponding month of 1961 and also above the five year average volume, as well as being the highest figure set for that month in some years. ~

The speed of freight train move- ment has also been markedly ac- celerated to what In practically ex- press train schedules. The result- ant effect is that goods destined from Atlantic regional points to Upper and Western Canada, and vice-versa. are being delivered at destinations much more expeditious—I 1y than in the past.

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BRITISH COMMENTARY

China’s Cynicism Towards India

United Kingdom Information Service

The Chinese Government is posing before the world as one seeking a just and even a gen- erous peace but meeting, to its deep disappointment. with response from an obstinate and

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Peking. we are expected to believe. has not only. in the moment of victory. ordered a cease-fire. It is withdrawing its troops from Indian territory. It is offering negotiation with pre- liminary conditions.

A pleasing picture. But one which hardly accords with the realities.

There is a cease-fire. Chinese troops are withdrawing fromi some of the occupied territory. .' But the line of control which Pe- l king requires India to accept be- ‘ fore negotiating is one which ‘ would leave it in control of a large area of what. until th r ce years ago. had been by tradi- tion and usage, accepted as In- dian territory. i

ndia. is. in fact. required to negotiate, not. only under the duress of a threatened resump- tion of hostilities. but with the scales heavily weighted against er.

It Is as though a robber should offer to settle with his victim provided that. as a start. he is allowed to keep a large part of the stolen goods.

hen . Chinese launched their big offensive against the Indian north-east frontier area there were many who suspect- ed at once that the object of the operation was to seize a slice of territory on the borders of Assam. which they could then v. offer to give up in return for ‘I being allowed to keep control of the Ladakh area which they had already occupied by force.

The Nola attack was clearly not a suddcn decision. Its scale

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been massively and carefully prepared in advance. It was a deliberate stroke at a weakly defended nortion of the Indian frontier. It was certain. in the circumstances. to achieve suf- ficient initial success for Its purpose. .

Not only was a considerable? area of Indian hill territory oc- cupied. but. the invading army was able to reach a position from which it threatened one of the mast economically Import- ant districts in the whole of In- dia. From this po ltlon of strength secured by a surprise attack. there followed at once the cease-fire. and the offer of negotiation.

It had evidently been a pre- meditated plan —- as cynical an exercise in the use of force as a diplomatic instrument as any In history. No sooner were the Chinese in occupation of Tibet than they began to infiltrate lac- ross the :- Into, Ladakh. This was not difficult. The coun- try in question Is largely unin- habited mountain land. unguard- ed and unnatrolled. The Indians. mindful of the pledges they had given in signing the five princi- ples of peaceful co-exlstence with China. tried to end the Chinese Intrusion by peaceful

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means. But the Chinese contin- ued to push further into Ladakh. They not only possessed them- selves of the territory. they also constructed a military road ac- ross it between Tibet and their own province of Sinkiang.

BELATED STEPS

It was only when the Indians had found that diplomatic ap- proaches over long period were having no effect that they took practical steps to exercise\ their authority in the area. The Chinese responded to this with their massive double assault in Ladakh and in cha. T h e rea- sons for the timing can only be surmised. There was. of course. the need to get in the blow be-

fore the onset of wintry condi- tions. The decision to attack at this time may also have been not unconnected with the wor- sening of Peking‘s relations with Moscow.

But the fact is clear. This whole operation (including the pre~planned ceasefire and ne- gotiation offier) is part of an en- terprise which began as long ago as 1955. It has been a deliberate and carefully devised scheme to force India to accent the loss of a large area of territory under e55.

These are the facts. The posture of a peace-loving China offering generous terms to a de- feated India is the purest hypo- crisy.

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Stevenson Under Fire

By Harold

Morrison

Canadian Press Staff Writer

Adlai Stevenson may be on his way out as a power and influence in the Kennedy ad- ministration. The Cuban crisis has raised the stature of those who advocate a tougher line against communism.

The perfunctory support Pres- ident Kennedy gave to Steven- son’s struggling defence against a magazine article (Saturday Evening Post) attack appears to be an indication that the man twice sought the presidency and failed is losing his influence with the adminis- tration.

Stevenson may continue as U.S. ambassador at the United Nations but the magazine ar- ticle. accusing him of having sought a more cautious line before the president decided to blockade Cuba. undoubtedly un- dermined his prestige.

The trend seems to follow the path that led to the downfall of Chester Bowles. another lib- eral who qumrelled with the more conservative elements of

. expected removal as undersecretary of were denied amid public whisperings of his ineffectiveness until

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switched to a White House post that now has proven obscure and without influence. LIBERAL VIEWS

Chester Bowles and Adlai Stevenson have advocated a kind of liberalism that ap- pears to be out of tune with the times in t e United States. Stevenson appeals to the intel- lectual. He thinks in terms of an eventual world government. or something akin to that, and believes the Communists can be brought into the world commu- nity through peaceful persua-

Bul Kennedy's hard-line pol- icy on Cuba paid off. He got the Soviet nuclear weapons out of Cuba without war. He forced the Russians to retreat. Barring some great misadventure. Ken- nedy's re-election in 1964 ap- pears assured. now can afford the luxury of reorganiz- ing his administration to bring In men with ideas more closely akin to his own.

Stevenson may continue to speak at the UN; may continue to attend cabinet and national security council sessions. but his words may lack the author- ity they once had.

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ape Breton Post '

Sir Anthony Eden Is an identi- ficationJhat has lost its lustre of recent years. Politically, he has been In eclipse. The name that once identified a statesman In the forefront of world events has been further diminished through his having become peer with the title: Earl von.

Even so. It's fair to predict that in the perspective of his- tory the name Anthony Ed en will be rehabilitated and out- shtne many another who Is more conspicuous in the public view at this moment. The esti-

‘ ere is that eventually he will tower In the long'vtew of the past.

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buffed President Franklin Del- ano Roosevelt‘s first attempt. in January. 1938. to t h e United States into the effort to curb the dictators. Chamber- lain's rebuff. made despite the protests of Eden. then Foreign Secretary. was on of the series of Chamberlain lstakes that led to the shame of his futile pact with Hitler. As a prime minister Chamberlain was dis- estrous.

The moral of the story told by Eden is that to postpone ac- tion against aggression today Is to make certain that war will come tomorrow under circum- stances less favorable to West- ern civilization. '

STRONGMAN DIES IMPERIA. Italy (APl—Ercole TI 0. 69. once known around

Is Not Desired For Aged People

By Dr. Theodore It. Van Dellen S ME of our readers dis- agree with statements we make. Their reasons usually are per- sonal rather than medical. For example. an Erle,'Pa.. woman was “really shocked" at my answer. to a 75 year old man who smoked 12 cigars a day. I could see no reason why he should stop and said so. ‘

I have found. through traln- ing and experience. that it is foolish and sometimes fatal to change the habits of elderly people so long as these habits give them enjoyment and not aggravate existing diseas-

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The shocked reader w r o t e. “In this I disagree. as I think everyone of ge should use common 5 so In such mat- ters. Furthermore. do you real- t how much this costs? My ’ husband gets five cigars for 40 c‘enis. which. with tax. at 10 a day amounts to 80 cents; for seven days. $5.60: and for four weeks. $22.50. This is a lot money out of our little pension.

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a message like this and it seems mean that my efforts are for nothing. I had to give up many things because of the expense of smoking, so why should he be 4 allowed to og ahead just as he '3 did before he retired?" ‘ This may be an' economic problem but it touches on the medical because the happiness and security of a couple are at stake. Retirement means a re- duced income for many. as well as sacrifices on the part of bus- band and wife. All of this should be compensated for by h a ving more leisure time. This can be a blessing for those who plan for retirement but this wom- an's husband neglected to con- sider his expensive habit prior to leaving the job. He should have planned to control the smoking habit five years before retirement.

But there are two sides to ev- ery argument. The husband may feel he can afford 10 cigars a day and that it is his only re- maining pleasure. We, in l g h I even go so far as to say that the wife's gripe Is that she can- not adjust to the retirement In-

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ANEMIA J.M. writes: Is anemia a dis- ease? , REPLY Yes. if the word is used in Its broad meaning. In this respect. it is an abnormal condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells and or the amount of hemoglobin. Send a stamped. self~addressed envelope for leaflet on anemia which describes the various kinds. ' ALWAYS CHILLY . CM. writes: I always feel cold and wonder if my blood pressure 1120 ~— 80» could have anything to do with it. REPLY

your blood pressure ‘ Is perfect. This sensation is more likely to be related to low meta- bolism and poor general health. Your blood count may be below normal or your thyroid under- active. BOMBARDMENT A.N. writes: How does radio- active lodinc help the thyroid? REPLY

Each particle acts like a min- Iature X-ray machine. giving off rays that depress or destroy the thyroid tissue. The isotope is most useful In treating cancer and overactivity of the gland.

ODAY’S HEALTH II T—

When tobogganing. sled riding, or skiing. roll over if it looks as though you are going to hit a stationary object.

Changing Habits '

‘ I Our Yesterday 3 (From the Guardian File!) TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO December 7. 1937 Twenty-two Prince Edward Island young men who have been studying a practical course In forestry at the Acadian Forest and Experimental, Station In Sunbury County under the youth

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Edgar Shaw. K.C.. Charlotte- town. has been appointed Coun- ty Court Judge for Prince Caunty. Prince Edward Island. It was announced by Justice Minister Lapolnte.

TEN’ YEARS AGO ‘ December 'I. 1952

Looking into the future when the causeway at Cause. N.S. Is built, Premier J. Walter Jones forsees the day when traffic Ile- tween here and Sydney wtll In- crease greatly as Island pro- ducts are moved by trucks to North Sydney on their way to Newfoundland. rather than Itra- vel by rail.