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OTTAWA. parce1oflandownedlI1lll0Clll1" lottetown Experimental Farm has been transferred from the Devin- ment of Agriculture to the Boyll Canadian Mounted Police. ll VIII learned here Mondllv. The land will be used by the R.c.M.P. as a site for its Charlottetown barracks and offices. It is a short distance outside Charlottetown on the Mal- peque Road.

some time age. Neil A. Mathe- gou, Liberal MP for Queen's. sak-

(Special)-A mall ed

wlw tha lt.C.1lI.P. offices had uotbeenlocatadiaIianawl'ed- aral Building now under con- structlon in the provincial capital, At that time. he was inform that it is not in line with lt.C.Id.P. policy to have its detanhnten headquarters in a b with other governmutt offices. pol- ice quarters of necessity have a celloracell-blockalpartoflts establishment and this is not deemed a suitable thing to have in a large inter-departmental federal buildings.

British Sub Arrives For Duty With Canadian Navy

By RAE GOBELLI Canadian Press Staff Writer

HALIFAX (CP)-A British sub- marine came to Canada Monday to spend 18 months "getting shot at" by just about everything but the army, the only segment of the armed forces where sub-kill- lug isn't a deadly business.

'l'he 1,120-ton Astute is the first of three undersea craft which will comprise the Royal Navy's 5th Submarine Squadron based at Hal- fax but under command of the Canadian navy which will employ them in a broader and more in- tensive anti - submarine training program. Her "A" class sister- shlps. Ambush and Alderncy. are scheduled to arrive in May and

July. .

In addition" to the navy .the RCA! and the naval air arm will polish their sub-fighting techniques on the sleek hulls of the subs which will serve 18 months here at a stretch. They will be rotated for refit in the United Kingdom.

Lt.-Cmdr. Tom Dowling of Lon- don. a veteran of 1Lyears Royal Navy. service including the Malta convoy run of the Second World War. brought the Astute along-

side the dockyard's jetty after a 251 stormy. nine-day Atlantic cross-.

ing from Portsmouth on the sur- face all the way.

WILL SAIL APRIL Ill The welcoming delegation in- cluded Capt. J. C. Littler. chief ,.yllcI18ll to the t officer tinn- "cow. and . Jack oz of Birkenhead .Englaad. commander of the tlth Equadron. The Astute will sail from ugu. .fax April 12 on her first anti-

dlan seimen. Leading Hand Paul Gautraau. I. of Kitchener. Out, a member of the crew. and Able Seaman Herbert Easterhrook of Kingston, 0nt.. who is headed home on compassionate leave.

TRAIN IN ENGLAND .

Canadians eventually will com- prise about 50 per cent oi the combined complement of ill. They currently are being trained for submarines in England.

The British personnel get tax-free bonuses ranging rorn 92.50 to 84 a day during their tour of duty on this side of the Atlantic. The payments by the Canadian government are aimed at bringing the British pay rates more nearly into line with-the RCN's.

Parliament" ' At A Glance

Meaday B! Till CANADIAN PRESS Finance Minister Harris tabled the government white Jpn show- ing s 1054-55 budget d c t of 8145,- . . first in Bill V0411. Labor" Minister Gregg proposed broad changes in the Unemploy- ment Insurance Act. Prime Minister St. Laurent said Be is willing to meet Premier

Douglas in Ottawa in late April on the south Saskatchewan river dam

issue.

2 . tlan otpbars said the un- emp oyment ' proposals do not go far enough.

The government's 1.955-56 budget will be nprasnted. The senate

sub exercises with Canadian lllb wil alt.

face units. She has never fired a shot in an er; the war "um: Japan was ended while she was en. route to the Pacific from

Britain.

'Dowling neatly aldaatepped ques- tions about his wartime exploits by saying that "some convoys B1000 it: some didn't" on an Malta run, He praised his sub as a membe of a family that could dlV9 deeper and go faster on the surface for longer periods mu any other in the British fleet.

The Astute carried two Cana-

More Salk Polio Vaccine Available

NEW IYORK (AP) - Nearly twice as much Salk polio vaccing as was originally lanned for pro- duction-e ....gh to immuniza 1).. 000.000 people-is expect ” to be available by early summer, an au. thority said Monday.

Dr. Barf VIII Rlper. mgdlcgl dl. rector of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. said lndi. :::ior;Ismnow air that pb:lrymaceuti-

ses ave graa u

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Unfortunately." he said. "there has been a tendency recently to build up scares about shortages that I dont beilaveare golngto materialize." '

Two Spring Blizzards Hit Large Areas In The U.S.A.

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MONTREAL (CP) --The Cane- dian Pacific Rallway cotmany said Monday night in its 7 annual

wlway earnings of nearly 91,900.-

The company had not railway earn II of 827092.93. against 838,884,571 in 1958.

The report said "Gross railway earnings decreased 340,000,000. or 10 per cent. from the previous year. The decline in the volume of freight traffic in terms of revenue- ton mllea was 14 per cent.

A one-third decrease in move- ment of grain and grain products because of reduced export da- l:'I;l:dl was said mainly respon-

There were many commodities which showed increases, it said. and after mid-1954 "an improve grant occurred in the trend of traf-

c.

PASSENGER TRAFFIC UP

It said greater use of diesel power and new maintenance tech- ulquaa checked the d rease earnings.

tails and two in New England. WYOIIHBI bore the brunt of the western atom. Sheridan. in the northeastern part of .the state. had the heaviest It-hour snowfall in the city's history-14 inches. Sheridan later got another two inches of making the total fall 8 inches.

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The eastern storm dumped up to 0 inches of snow in western New England.

Skiers and motorists were

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-Sharp Advance Noted In 'PEl Potato P Reports Board Chairman

"The market rice level for P. E. I. potatoes strengthened sharply over the week-end." stat- ad Mr. Donald A. MacDonald chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Marketing Board last night. Mr. MacDonald said that prices in Toronto advanced last Saturday from 92.70 to 93.00 for Island 75's, with the prospect of further increases immediately. All markets - were stronger on Monday with the-speculative ele- ment in the potato trade giving out some very high quotations in an effort to obtain supplies.

"It is now apparent." said Mr. MacDonald, "that frost damage in the south a week ago was quite extensive and it is believed that while the Florida crop was not damaged. South Carolina's 7,000 acres of new potatoes may be damaged to at least 2) per cent. However, Alabama suffered the greatest loss when temperatures went- down to 24 degrees and left all the potato plants on the ground with even the stems frozen."

"Crops were also damaged in Mississippi. Louisiana, Texas. Ok- lahoma. and Arkansas." said the Board chairman. "These seven states produce over 40.000 acres of potatoes and. such extensive damage is bound to have a mark- ed influence on potato prices for the next several months."

Mr. MacDonald said. "that while the bulk of the Island crop is already marirewd. there should

rice Level

shipment. Sharp price increases such as are taking place at the present time. will bring a good deal of added potato revenue to the Province and producers should watch from day to day. market changes. so as to obtain full ad-

positlon." .

About 1500 Cars Of Potatoes For Shipment In PEI

Tnblestock shipments of pota- toes from the Province for the 1954-55 season (August to March 25) are about 070 carloads less than for the same period in the 1953-54 season according to Mr. W. P. Macleod of the Fruit and Vegetable Inspection " H

Tabiestock shipped to March 25 this year totals 5.972 cars while the amount shipped during the same months last year was 6.543. It is estimated that the number of cars. "tobe””is in the vicinity of 1,500.

The price for tablestock has been rising steadily for the past. three weeks and producers are now receiving 92.00 per bulk bushel. Mr. MacLeod reports that the crop is coming out of storage in good condition and with good prices prevailing the value of the

be at least 1,500 carloads left for

this season's yield will be sub- stantially 1 t.

Londoners In

LONDON. (Reuters)-Millions of Londoners cut off from their nor-

mal news sources by a newspaper strike Monday night were unable to read the news that Prlnulh-4 ister Sir Winston Churchill ls plan- ning to retire today.

Leading provincial newspapers carried stories hinting strongly that the prime minister will step

C.P.R. Netl Earnings Show Decline. For Past Year

report 1954 saw a decrease in net 599

in stock dividends amounted to four

down from his post in favor of

Unlike the decline in freight, 101.655 more passen ers used the CPR in 1954-the tota being 9.53.-

"The results for the year repre- sent a return on net railway in- vestment of 1.15 per cent com- pared with 140 per cent in 1968." the report said.

Employees. at 87,074. were 8.180 less than previous year. The 1953 payroll was S3l1.9t3.927. 924,822,999 more than 1954. Average annual wagelhowever. increased by 922 to 33.298 in 1954.

DIVIDENDS DOWN

It said net income and fixed charges. at 529300.000. were down 91,800,000. After provision for div- idends on preference stock. earn- ings available for dividends on ordinary stock and reinvestment 997 in 1953

on 18,812,014 ordinary shares out-

"Dividends were declared on pre- ference and ordinary stock at the same rate as in 1958. Preference-

per cent, comprising two per cent paid Aug. 3. 1954. and two per cent paid Feb. 1, 1955.

"Ordinary stock dividends amounted to 91.50 per share. com- prising 75 cents paid Aug. 2, 1954. and 75 cents paid Feb. 28. 1955."

Gross earnings were 9422,8414!) and working expenses 9395.tl09.49'I -a decrease of 540,000,000 from 1953 and lowest since 1950.

Receipts from petroleum rents, royalties and reservation fees were 98,400,000, up 91,100,000. ,

SPENT ON IMPROVEMENTS The report said 399,000,000 was

spent for additions and improve- (Continued on Page I col. 9)

Outlines Public Works Program For Nova Scotla

Retirement Of Churchill

standing. against 82.05 on l.'l.806.- "Tl

Dark Over

Foreign Secretary Sir Eden.

But few copies of these news-

pers weregavallable here to let

rs. oheiof the biggest hits of ne in recent British his- tory.

Monday night. a forlorn group of reporters for London dailies watched the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other notables ar- rive at 10 Downing street for a farewell dinner. The reporters have kept up their daily rounds since the strike started but they knew this was just one more story they would never see in print. LISTENERS IN DARK

Radio bioadcasts have left their listeners in the dark on the Church- ill story. For the state-run British Bioadcastiag Corporation has dealt cautiously with speculative reports of Sir Winston's impending retire ment. although the truth of the speculation is generally accepted.

The BBC has been the only news source for most Londoners since a strike of 600 electricians and mechanics 11 days ago stopped publication of 24 newspapers--im cludlng all the national dailies.

As things stand now. London newspape will not only miss the great story of Churchill's retire- ment announcem . They will probably stay closed down well af- ter that.

The strikers have agreed to carry on the stoppage despite an- peals by the government to re- turn, to work pending an official Investigation board's report on the

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The board will start public hear- ings Wednesday on the dispute. At issue is the strikers' demand for a C9 weekly wage increase equiva- lent to over their present average pay of 211 so a week. They have

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Propose Charles Be Invested Prince of Wales

CARDIFF. Wales (Reuters)- The Queen has beasr asked to in-

of Wales in time for a proposed disclosed Monday.

val committee which hopes to hold time as the British Empire Games

re.

Although Prince Charles is in fact heir to the throne, he does not formally become heir apparent

Prince of Wales.

This tradition dates back to 1801 when Edward I gave the title to his eldest son to placate Welsh feelings after his wars of conquest. The last Prince of Wales was the Duke of Windsor before he be- came King Edward V111.

Says Six-Hour Day Needed

OTTAWA. (CP)-A former Nova Scotia coal miner talked blunt and plain in the Commons Monday night while ranging over a half- dozen pa ” facing Canadian labor.

The antidote to problems creat- ed by technological advances. said Clarie Gillis tCCF-Cape Breton South). is a six-hour day to give more people more jobs.

Speaking on a government reso- lution to increase unemployment insurance benefits. he said it is time the government stopped hid- ing behind the constitution and assumed responsibility for the un- employed. The municipalities. saddled with that responsibility. did not have the tax resources to do anything.

Malenkov Turns. Up In Moscow .. .

"ll-MOSCOW, (AP)- pr - ler Georgi M. Malenko . 11:- sent from Soviet public func- tions for nearly two weeks, turned up Monday night at a party honoring Communist governed l-lungary. There had been considerable discussion in the Western colony here as to his whereabouts.

Malenkov was on hand with other top officials of the Rus- sian government at the swank Sovietskaya hotel on the 10th anniversary of the liberation of Hungary front the Nazis.-

High Taxation Is. Seen Here To Stay

TORONTO (CPI - J. Harvey Perry, director of the Canadian Tax Foundation. said Monday Canadians should face the fact that high taxation is here to stay.

He told the Canadian Club the only hope for lower taxes was a long period of guaranteed world peace. Nearly 82.000.000.000 - 40 per cent of the federal govern- mcnt's budget-goes for defence.

He said Canadians will pay 87.- 000.000.000 in taxes in 1955. S5.- 000.000,000 to the federal govern- ment.

NEED FOSTER HOMES

TORONTO (CPI -- G. P. Colla- ton. president of the Catholic Chil- drcn's Aid Society here. says the biggest problem is a continuing lack of foster homes. He said hun- dreds of homes are needed for

rejected an offered increase of 14 shillings a week.

Plays Picked

TORONTO tCPi-1-light ama- teur plays. represcnting regions from Newfoundland to Vancouver. were picked Monday for this year's Dominion drama festival.

The plays with which groups will compete for the Calvert trophy at Regina in May are:

The Regina Little Theatre, ”.lana;" The Playcraftsmen of Toronto. "The Country Glrl;" The University of British Columbia Alumni players of Vancouver "The Crucible:" Wlnnlnes 1-1111! Theatre. ''I Remember Man-ta:"

M008! JAY! (CP)-Two las- katchewan for breeders set out by truck Monday with l.M mink on thsfirstlegola4.0o0-mllatrip to Newfoundland where they have established ultra-modern nachos.

mrnond Francis of Moose Jaw: sad George McNalll of Port Qu

aft for NJ)

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The two ranchers and their Lbhedfentalemiakvaluedat IDS talaldlaarltatr

children between two and five years old. ..

For Festiva

Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre. "All My Sons": The La Jeune Scene Group of Montreal. "Chambres A Louer:" Worksh 14 of Calgary. "The Apple Cart; 1 and The Northclifle Players of Grand Falls. Nfld.. "The White- hended Boy."

It was the second year in suc- cession for the Northclifle Players to be chosen for the fi als.

Choice of the sight pays was made by Andre Vau Gyseghem. British actor-director, who adjudi- cated the 11 regional drama festi- vals.

Two Sask. Farmers Go To Nfld.

Start 4,000-Mile Trek With Mink

new home is whitoourna. NiId.. 1! miles from It. John's. some- time Wednesday.

A third 7 5

George Gould of Moose Jhw. will transport on mink via Canadian National railways. later this

vest her six-year-old son as Prince '

festival of Wales in 1959. it was , The request came from the feati-

"16 Planned pageant at the same

until the sovereign invests him as

Last Evening

Minister With Big Party

By BARTON D. PATTIE

LONDONAAP) - Sir Winston Churchill played host to Queen Elizabeth Monday night at what was generally believed fare- well party as Prime Mi .

Others among the 50 i ed to 10 Downing Street lncuded mem- bers of his family. close personal friends. My members of 'hll gov- arnmsnt. officials of parliament and leaders of the opposition Labor party.

The guest list gave added weight to the belief that the ill- yeamild statesman was winding up his last full day as head of Britain's government.

The British Press association said Churchill made a speech at the dinner but made no reference to his rumored resignation. fie pro- posed the health of the Queen and praised the British monarchy. The Queen in a brief speech proposed the health of "her prirno minis- fer."

Britons expect Churchill will call on the Queen at Buckingham Pal- ace Tuesday aftcrnoon to hand in his resignati . As he rides away from the palace and down the

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Churchill Celebrates

Top Com In China

By Graham Jenkins

HONG KONG. tReuters)-Kan Kang. top Communist leader once considered the heir to Mao Tre- tung as Chinese head of state. was reported Monday to have commit- led suicide soon after being purg- ed from the Chinese Communist

party.

The official New China News Agency said in a report here Kan killed himself "as an expression

of his ultimate betrayal of the.

party."

Kao. a vice-chairman of the Communist government. was ex- pelled by the party's political bur- eau for conspiring to take over both party and government leader- ship. the Communist news agency said.

"ll LONG UNMENTIONED

Commenting on the Peiping an- nouncement. Western observers claimed Kao must have died-or been deposed-a year ago. His "conspiracy" was uncovered in February of last year and within a month his name disappeared from news out of Communist China. they said.

Monday's NCNA report did not say when he committed suicide. '

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who would establish . and stay five years. It also offered to pay for transportation of mink and

r from any- where Ta Canada.

As an added incentive. the gov- ernment expects to set up a mink institute and pay a veterinarian to serve the exploding industry. Provision would be made for class- rooms whca youag Newfound- Gs could receive instruction is the bufnesa.

Maia attraction to Prairie miak ruehas-a is the cheap feed. Newfoundland whalasaaat and

As Prime

car most likely will pass that of his 57-year-old successor. Foreign Secretary Sir Anthony Eden, en route to the palace for formal designation as prime minister.

BIGGEST STORY BUT UNTOLD

It is the biggest story of the year for Britain but no London newspapers can tell it. They have been strikebound for 11 days.

The crowds around the Downing street area were there to cheer the Queen and the Duke of Eden- burgh and a whole parade of Brit- ish notsbleseamong them Slr An- ihony and Lady Eden. Viscount Montgomery. Earl Alexander. Lord Cherwell Churchill's atomic adviser, Mrs. Neville Chamber- lain widow of the wartime prime minister whom Churchill succeed- ed in 1940 former prime minister Clement Attlee and his Labor col- league. Herbert Morrison.

DISAPPOINTED GALLERIES

Masses of spring flowers were taken into No. 10. drab-fronted brlck residence of prime ministers for centuries. Most were from Chartwell, Churchill's country

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munist Purged

Announcement of l(an's suicide climaxed a long statement listing

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federal government in the

Minister Harris as a prelude in the value of gross product

slump was partly responsible eight straight surpluses. udget revenues dropped by 32B9.000.000 to an estimated 94.- 107.136.000; expenditures by 395.- 000.000 to 34.255.387000 PREVIOUS SURPLUS The deficit compared with a sur- plus of 845799.000 in 1953-54 and with a forecast of 94.000000 last spring by Hon. D. C. Abbott in his final budget before appoint- ment to the Supreme Court of Can-