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_after the permanent structures had been des-

markobly strong, capable pf carrying thousands ~ effli and ‘heavy guns and tanks.

Peaisrouit THE . GUARDIAN

Morning Dally (Founded in 1881). Authorized an Second Clam Mail, Post Office Department. Ottawa.

President, Ian A. Burnett; Vice-President. Wm. R. Burnett; SecyL-Troam, G. M. Burnett; Editor and Managing Director, J. ll. Barnett; Associate Editor, Frank Walker.

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

CIIARIDTIEIOWN, WEDNESDAY. DEC. lirfltl?

Every Vote tlounts

Candidates are now emphasizing upon the electors their prime duty an Dec. ll of getting out and voting. This privilege carries with it a grave responsibilty, for it is only by the free and independent expression of public opinion at the polls that democratic government can be maintained. The last provincial election in i943 showed a drop of nearly 7,000 votes from the i939 total of 73,604, but this is attributable in large part to the fact that our service men over- seas were deprived of their opportunity of vot- ing by the Jones Government. This election should sea the largest vote on record.

Many are predicting that the result will either be very close, or else a clean sweep for the Conservatives. In any case it is worth noting that in the last’ provincial contest the Liberals, though winning two-thirds of the seats, polled only 5i l-2 per cent of the total ballots. Vot- ing in most af the electoral divisions was so close that a change of 100 votes would have placed the Conservative candidates on top. There is a lesson here for workers of all parties, —namely, that every vote counts, and that a break-down in organization at the last minute may prove serious or even disastrous to the party interests.

A Lucrative Business

The Christmas tree-that glittering symbol which gladdens the hearts of young and old dur- ing the Yuletide season—has developed into a lucrative business for the Maritime Provinces. A great many farmers have found the Christmas tree trade ta be a valuable source of revenue.

Some indication af the scope of this trade in trees was revealed in o news story the other day which stated that this year Canada's three east- ern provinces will ship more than seven million fir and cedar trees to the United States market. This will mean that owners of woodlots and forest lands in the Maritimes will realize this year al- most a million and a half dollars from this source alone.

There is another angle to the Christmas tree business this year that makes it an extremely valuable Canadian enterprise. The trade should be an important factor in increasing Canada's dwindling supply of United States dollars. And the "grown in Canada" label attached to each tree should do something to further promote. goodwill at a season of the year when the spiri‘ of fellowship is supposed to dominate the thoughts of men.

However, the Maritime Provinces are fortun- ate in that nature has endowed them so richly with this universally-recognized symbol of Christmas. It has become big business but there is something about it that is also pleasant. lt gives the people of these provinces an oppor- tunity to share the spirit of joy and festivity wltir their neighbors to the south.

Christmas Seals

One of the chderful harbingers of the sea- son is the appearance of the Christmas seal, the i947 version of which depicts a Woodsman driv- ing an ox-cart load of Christmas trees across the snow out of the Far North. Each year more (Incl more of these attractive stickers are sold and each year they are used to adorn ‘bver-in- creasing numbers of greeting card envelopes and gifts

The caus_e supported by the°seals is a most worthy one--the continuing fight against tuber- culosis botli through health education and the care of tuberculosis sufferers. lt deserves every dollar the public can contribute toward it.

Th: work supported by the sale of seals is carried on throughout Canada at this time of year and is generally accorded. fine support. The seals are now in the hands of most resi- dents, and the amount of the contribution de- pends upon thc generosity of the donor. But every contribution, large or small, is ‘welcome, and will play its part in the war against tuber- culosis. his war is and slrpuld be unceasing; I race-era seal sale will rnaka certain that this fins work ill not falter. '

Bailey Bridges

Unlike most wartime inventions, the Bailey bridge is reportedly being put to general use in maiiy parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. Recently a party of I2 of- ficers and 40 men erected a Bailey bridge over the Mattowin River, 30 miles east of Montreal. The total length of the sections was 340 ‘feet, and the iob was done in a day and a half. If an ordinary bridgb had been constructed it would have taken at least two months. The result of this iob was to shorten o forest iourney by 160 miles.

The Bailey bridgo—like "Mulberry" harbors, amphibious tanks, and the oil-pipeline across the English Channel-is an English invention. It played a tremendously effective part in the war, in enabling troops to cross rivers and ravines

troyed. The bridges are put together in the nzannsr of a Meccono toy sat, yet they are re-

ltJll remarkable that up to the present,

- EDITORIAL NOTES _.

Tomorrow election day. I I I I

Positively the last day for canvassing. ‘a a a a

green Christmas. .' - ~I I

ed chickens today and tomorrow till 5 P.M. I I I I

Mr. J. R. MacNicol is as good as his word in bringing the case of the Maritimes before Parliament.

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Our Federal members will be free tomorrow to attend their Parliambntary duties at Ottawa after the election._

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The use of the shovel on footpaths and the plough on the thoroughfares should now be gen- eral.

I I I i The troubles of India and Palestine are beginning to drive home to many anti-imperial- ists what Britain has had to contend with these many years with nothing but hard names for thanks from Americans and others. I I I I

Members of the Navy, Army and Afr Force will be granted a three-day Yuletide holiday. Time granted each man will include Christmas or New Years—-but not both—and will consist of the statutory holiday plus two working days.

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His Excellency, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, Governor-General, born this date 189i. He was distinguished as a soldier, second only to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery in the recent Great War.

I l I I. A royal salute of Zl guns to mark the elev- enth anniversary of the King's Coronation wiil be fired at Halifax, Saint John, etc., Thursday at noon. But not here-the only Province in the broad Dominion to be omitted.

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The Maritime Aviation Association deserves hearty support in its plea to the Dominion Gov- ernment for aid in establishing an azrial mail pick-up and delivery service for remote areas. Improved communication is one of the most vital clements in the development of o community.

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The C. C. F. is not a reform party seeking to improve the quality of government, under our present system, but a revolutionary party seek- ing to change the basic economic and political system. I I I I

Many prominent statesmen from other parts of Canada deplore our seeming lack of hospital- ity in not permitting them to participate in our local elections. ln truth we would like to feel that such party leaders are "one of us" and ll

Province we will be delighted in future elections to hear their views.

The best political meeting of the campaign was undoubtedly that at Souris when the hall was crowded and the discussion between poli- tivans keenly followed. In the course of his speech Dr. MacMillan, discussing an alleged dis- crepancy in finances, asked, "Where did that quarter of a million go?" An elector in the front row replied-—"Don't look cit me, I haven't got it!"

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The suggestions of Speaker Gaspard Fau- teux for increasing the efficiency of the House o: Commons in the dispatch of business are, as would be expected, well thought out and im- pair surprisingly little the privileges of private members. An intriguing plan, however, is that adopted in some of the UnitedINations meetings of having a law power broadcast of proceedings which could be picked up by members on port- able receivers anywhere in the neighborhood of the chamber. I I I I

Britain ii halfway towards her mid-l948 tar- get. That is the encouraging news revealed by the publication of the official overseas trade re- turns for October. By the middle of i948 Brit- ain aims to send overseas a volume of goods 40% greater than in i938, and, in October, the fig- ure achieved was about 20% above pre-war levels. This shows marked improvement on the volume of exports in the third quarter which, though affected by the holidays, was the best quarter in Britain's export trade since the war ended, with a value l4% greater than in I938,

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A new hetory in Lanorkshire, Scotland, will tum out multi-coloured aluminum on a large- scale basis. The plant will be capable of handling the largest aluminum sheets. Repetiti- ous patterns, marbling and similar effects can be obtained and colours will not fade or scratch since the dyeing process hos a case-hardening effect on the metal. Coloured aluminum pro- ducts remain bright, a quick dusting will restore their original sheen. The process is being ap- plied to a wide range of subjects including cos- fume jewellery, fancy goods and electric fire. places. Furniture made of this metal is not only unbreakable—it’s tough on the termites.

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The Paris Academy of Sciences recently heard a report on an important dicovery made by Mlle. Henri-Martin in the cave of Fontchevade neariMontbron in Central France. It consists in a fossilized brain pan which, Mlle. Henri-Martin thinks, belonged to an example of Homo sapi- ens. If her contention is substantiated by studies now being carried on, this discovery will constitute the oldest known trace of Homo sapi- ens, antedating the vestiges that have come down to us of ' llama neandertholonsis. This would substantiate the theory that Homo Nean- derthalonsis was phylogenotically completely dis- tinct from Home Sopiens and represented the

l of our iiivinclal political censpajne have ’ A ‘IQ-bridges rev this Prbvincrbl

It is more likely to be a white than a

There will be anxious counting of unhatch-

they will but buy a summer cottage in our Island;

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‘above pro-war. The past. half-year

ruejzvenvieu»

it ls interesting to reflect that the Quakers have demonstrated a way toward peace and reconcilia- tion. All you require fa a. majority at Quakers in the world. Yes, it is interesting even though 1t seems to be very, very futile. — Vancou- ver Province.

A speaker In Toronto declares that parents do too much thinking for their children. It would seem, in view of the increase in juvenile delinquency that; there are quite a few parents who do not do en- ough thinking for their children _Kimgstori Whig-Standard,

One effect of the ban on ini- poi-icd pulp magazines may be that. the publishers of the gaudy comic books and the sexy, violent period- icals will now attempt to origin- ate their stuff in Canada. There are many such publications al- ready being produced in Canada. But. for s tiniest. least there should be im appreciable and appreciated decrease in "slush." -_ Sydney Post- Record.

Poverty and ignorance have a stronger grip on India than the British ever hail e-imd so do dis- ease and hunger. 1n addition, the road that. leads avray from pover- ty and ignorance ls crossed hy many avenues that may seem. at. first glance, w be attractive but would lead to a worse instead ol a better life for the Indians. To- ialiiarlaiis of both the Left and the Right are at. work 1n India. These men would make masters

bounced that. the students will not. be required to write the us- ual, lengthy Christmas examina- tions. In a way the faculty is giv-

as their bond. who will not stoop to graft or anything that. is moan and contemptlble; and irrespecfve

Q‘ London, PEI.

Prohibition in the original Liberal programme for this election. Con- sidering how they betrayed voters who elected question. their guilty silence was understood. But. when servatlve proizrflm

pledged to uphold Prohibition in all Wright; and Hon. George 33PM“? pose as stalwart temperance sup-

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PUBLIC FORUM

This eolnain b open to the (Home: by corra- of anaetlana or intonat- ‘Iiia Charlottetown Guardian doea not neoemr- lty enrlorao the opinion of reapoodenll.

fnf FLAG WILL BE FLYING

Sir, - The flag will be flying at. the Soldiers‘ Memorial at New Lon- don on Hectlon Day, Dec. llth. As it floats over the two monuments it will be g raminder L0 nil who pass an their way to the polls that those-whose names are inscribed thereon gave their lives for those ideals which if put into practice will make the world n better plum to live in. That it is the duty of those who live La boar the torch their failing hands laid clown. and carry it high, Ta vale for men of integrity, Iwhose word is as Rood

if enough of such urc- Ul‘

of party. elected we need have ria fear care for the future.

l’ am, Sir, 210.. GEORGE F. FERGUSON

TEMERANCE’ TFVO~R (‘ES BETRA YED

Sin-Tillers was no mention of

the them on this

the COH- lncluded the

forms? Can Hon. Horace

_. . . _ electors.

. g ‘DECEMBER 1o. ~ 19,,

"In the three

clallst experiment opposition to th

Canadian Cooperative Common- ivealtli Rderatlon started its ao-

ever hear of that speech? I lie did, ha surely has forgotten aboiit it. Hr. NaeLaod states that Mr. Large and his colleague Mr. Stew- art called on him and presented this letter to him to sign. That be-

yearl since the

in Baskatctievv-n. e Government's

Communism. funarinic - . , slrlaaed. la a rebellion iikblliist. “m. C our, it drllfll its fame o, “s” . beta from its exploitation M“ . abuses that. exist under the ca?

projects, has been, for the most pert, a small voice crying out. from the Province's cities and towns. Even in there communities Liberals and Oonlervatlves. attacking the OOF program on principle, could find little ammunition to stlr pop- ular protest. "By lest, week. however, the whisper of discontent was spread- ing lntn Saskatchewan's northern bush areas. At Meadow lake, about 350 miles north of the United States boundary. Walter Tucker, the Liberals’ peunchy, hard-driv- ing provincial leader, listened while 350 fishermen. lumbermen, and fur men, many bearded and wearing brightly colored mackinaws. aired their complaints against the COP‘. "Lumbermen charged that. the big timber operators, their former bosses, had been driven out of the Province when the Government set up a timber board to which all timber cut on provincial lands must be delivered. The board. which is piling up a neat, undis- closed profit this year, pays $32 per 1.000 feet for timber delivered at Big River or llIe-atiCw Lake, The boa-rd retails its lumber for $67 per 1.000 feet. Private operators. cutting an Indian reservations. sell lumber at their camps for $50. “Fishermen complained they were receiving from the provincial fish hoard only B to l0 cents far

ing ‘so he also would

nn accessoy after the fact. Whabhes become of

lialding- Joint meetings where the public could

time practice of

hear botris sides of the

they scrapped thorn for this sort of campaigning? It is a recognized fact. that the hospitality of people of this Island 1a unexcellod in any Province; apparently the candddotes prefer public in their awn homes they know they will receive a wel- come more generous than at. pub- lic joint. meetings.

to

ls it any wonder t.

little interest taken in our elec- tions‘! Where is the “glorious fu- ture" we heard so much about in the peat faw years, for lfdrwiud Island? We have heard entirely too much of this sort of talk and promises. We want. it to become a reality riow_ not ti. per- petual dream. A good Government needs opposition to keep it good, and, our Prince at. Ottawa stated 1n n re- cent address that. there is no Jus- tification for a third party in this Provtnae. so wilwt? If the present setup of two major parties can- not give each other stiff opposi- tion. I say we need another party. Maybe lf we had more OppIJSiLlOXI at. Ottawa a few years ago,

Federal

member

italistlo system. An condone and who pgqyetfiloas; t?“ Capltalistic abuses-who bu, Wm on Election Day. who use" deal in political patron“, u“ 3 graft, who accept batty “all from large monopolistic cam, ' tons’ (money that. should have g?“ to pay a living wage to their u? DlWm) who, in return. allow the,‘ "Ylwltilom "flfiflmratlons wiinoui souls and without virtue" mid R B.,Bennett) to exploit the people; these are the men, sir, (who 1n 1111186 in guch unclu-lstlan ma,‘ ttces) who are doing the most extend the kingdom of Stnlln p, the forthermost corners or t}, earth. And when they hum, f the microphone to shout. ‘loom? munlsm" at. the 0.0.11‘. they M, imgrlyc attempting to drag the e ommunlst herrl " - ' the troll. n3 um“ If I go to a former to buv r. horse, and he shows me the hinrvq he has for sale, and I say to mm. “That's not. a horse, thzifs s don- key." he would probabyy think I was cuckoo. And if I insisted tlml his horse was o. donkey and a-kri hl-m l0 llfflve b0 me that he Wu not. a donkey, he would be 5w. that. I was cuckoo. But. 1i y". should answer, he would pflibgbiy say: "He does not. look “like a rlon‘. key and lie does not. art. like a donkey". Ana if I still lllSlSlril

be guilty ae the old-

story? Have

the

the for

meet

hire is no

Prince

for

his

the government

Ling was asked: ‘Do favor the fish baa

k f Indl f r ore his sh than an‘ Pwhlblulm ‘luesllfilll- l“ P plan ' was n thunderous. unanimous r681. will" nlne Dflfllfls entered (brituliagoaverriilors. —r New York lllen the Liberals added a very '"°l' " 631154114595- I! W0 d!) "Vl- EOl 800d Herald Tribune. Week refers“? l° lllls lmpmlm‘ 1 am. Sir, m. xvi/eminent end inwd opposition subject. _ FREE Eflrmtrglsg herennd the people become divid- University authorities hive im- Wh" '*l>°“'l' "w" membt" ed in their political views ll they

mg the student. body a sick leave. In this case however, it ls not the sudents that. are suffering from malaise, but the university itself --it ls overstuffed. ‘There are so w-nny students that it‘ regular ex

animations were written the pro- fessors would have to spend the ivliole Christmas vacation correct- ing them. Hence sc ed-uled tests lJT arts and science‘ students will tic-i. be held. e. Winnipeg Tribune. A war veteran and his bride lost their lives close to a lake iienr Sioux Lookout; because neither had the means with Lliem to light a b fire. As the tragedy has been re- constructed. lhe couple were plung- cd from their boat into the water. They managed lo make shore. But lll cold weather, and unable to start a lire, l-hey froze to death. 'l‘licse rcgrclublc deaths should be n sharp reminder to old-timers who irate been careless and w \‘ newcomers in the territory that one should not enter the bush lvlblllllll. fl su-pijsly of matches in a ivaterproof container. And. ivitll the arrival of winter, no traveler

the rumored atom bomb was shoe aft in the neighborhood. They sarw nothing, heard nothing. This proves how dlabollcally clever those Com- mles are. 'I‘hey not only have the

villain wore an invisible cloak. Of course, it. saved the fllm producer the cost. of an actor for the part, just. as it may he saving the Rus- sians the cost of a bomb-Wind- sor Star.

Years ago platform speakers n.- boundecl, and their oratlona were listened to by many thousands. There were greet preachers also 1n those days, and while men went to church to be thrilled with divine I eloquence that was better than not. going at all. Oratory is not. so noticeable today. The Blackstocks and Oslers of the law are seldom heard of today, because their coun- terparts do not. exist. Men travel- ed long distances in their day to hear them present cases to juries. Few bother today. because the eloquence for which they were tn- l maus died with their passing. There is need for a revival of the art. and the place to encourage it is in the schools. It. doee promote good citizenship and patriotism. and is always entered lntn with enthusiasm by students every- where.-_- Chnthnm News.