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Mtifllllll Dally (Founded ln 1m». Authorized aa Second Claaa lllall. Poet Office Department. Ottavra.

The island Guardian Publlslfug Co. President. lau A. Burnett; vice-President, Wm. B. Burnett; Secy.-’l'reaa.. G. M. Burnett; Editor and Mlnagdng Director. .r. a. Bufisett; Auoclzte Edltog.

Frank Walker.

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than, the Weakest ink."

CHARLOTTETOWN. rumor, APRIL {He'-

ll Surgeon’: llrodo

The Victorian idea that scientific knowledge and profound religious faith are inconsistent has been pretty thoroughly exploded in recent times. Scientists today must walk as firmly by faith as

" the theologians themselves. This is illustrated in the lives of the great benefactors of humanity in every field, notably those of medicine and surgery. A striking example is the case of Dr. Max Thorek, world famed authority on modern surgical technique and secretary general of the international COllEQg of Surgeons, who has writ- ten an inspiring autobiography, "A Surgeon’: World", in which he deals among other things with his religious faith. His concluding words have the ring of great literature as well as of personal conviction. He says:

"Believing in God, I believe, too, in a soul. l believe in its reality and in its eternal progres- sion. l cannot subscribe to an ancient belief that the soul is mortal. That elusive spark which makes all the difference between the quick and the dead and which no machine seems abla to fabricate must live on in perpetuity, else Nature herself mocks us with her rotation of fllg sea- sons, and all emotion is fallacious with its anti- thesis of hope and despair, courage and weak- ness, success and failure.

"Nearly forty years of surgical experiences have gone to shape this creed. lt is not finish- ed. Perhaps before l have finished this earthly pilgrimage, I may become a convert to the High- er Space theories. Perhaps i shall understand- or think to understand-thing's shaded in doubt and mystery to me still. . .

"This far l have come. On this ground l stand. it is firm rock under my feet, firm enough, l trust and hope, so that the hand l would stretch in comfort and in courage to those who stand in the valley of the shadow of Death does not shake."

At Loggerheails

Liberals and C.C.F.'s are at distinct logger- heads in Saskatchewan Legislature. Mr. A. T. Procter, Liberal member for Moosomin, was ex- pelled from the March l0 sitting of the House when he called Premier T. C. Douglas a "stink- ing skunk" and refused to withdraw theéstate- ment. Mr. Procter made the reference in re- plying to charges made earlier by Premier Doug- las concerning a "dummy" aniline dye company which, Mr. Douglas said, had been owned by prominent Liberal party men and hod dealt with the Liberal government during the years 1940-42. During the March 9 sitting Premier Douglas had stated that a company called Acme Chemical and Dye Ltd., had sold purple gas dye to the pro- vincial tax commission and highways department during l940-4Z for $69,160 more than it was worth. Mr. Procter was minister of highways during port of this period. "lt is smears such as this that have kept honest men out of politics. The premier of this province is a stinking skunk," Mr. Procter said. Asked by Speaker Tom John- ston to retract the statement, Mr. Procter ans- wered that he would not. "My honor has been impugned," he declared, "and l am the judge of whether it has been impugned."

The Blll 0f Rights

Last summer the joint committee of the Senate and House of Commons on human rights and fundamental freedoms decided to get the opinions of the provinces and the heads of law schools on the power of parliament to enact a comprehensive bill of rights applicable to all Con- ada. The replies, as they have been received to date, have now been tabled by Rt. Hon. J. L. llsley. Minister of Justice. They show how long a road has yet to be travelledbefore a bill of rights can be secured.

Except for Saskatchewan there is not a sin- gle provincial government which believes the Fed- oral Government has any such power. Some gov- ernments have not yet replied. The opinion of the law schools is also in the negative.

Mr. Large, Attorney-General of Prince Ed- ward lsland, said he doubted whether such on act could be drafted without conflicting with the B.N.A. Act. However, he reserved his opinion until he saw a draft of tho proposed act.

Mr. McLenoglien, Attorney-General of Mani- toba, wrote on August 5, i947, saying h; would consider the problem and write again "as soon as possible." There has been no indication of his views.

, Very much the some response come from New Brunswick. Premier McNair said on July 30, ‘i947, that he would bring the matter to‘ the attention of tho Attorney-General. Since then.

\ there has boon silence.

~ Mr. Currie, Attorney-General of Nova Sco-

tia, sold:

, "ln my view, because of the distribution of

"subject matters of legislation between the 0o- mlnlon and the provinces, as contained in the

_, lritish North America Act, and because a lill

i, flnllphts would doubtful affect both subject "matters" that belong to tfro Dominion and sub- ». "ject matters ‘that. belong to tho provinces, tho ‘of the Dominion of Canada would Q not be competent to enact o comprehensive bill

,.

letter from the Federal Government.

the University of Toronto. He declared: rights would mean, both for the Federo-I Parlia- ment and the provincial legislatures, a surrender of their supreme powers. ln other words, we would be departing from the doctrine of legisla-

rights, if it is to have any meaning, must be be- yond the every-day authority of the legislatures, and must be subject to change only by some method extra-legislative. Secondly, I do not think it would be possible to have o comprehensive bill of rights covering the whole of Canada."

- EDIIURIAL NOTES --

Junior Farmers meet. l i i An American‘ view is that a Canadian gen- eral election will be held this fall. There have been lots of straws to indicate such o move. i i i i

The teaching profession had an interesting

and informative convention here this week. The

Federation is growing in strength and influence,

due largely to the wise leadership it enjoys. i V! "I is

That was a well" prepared and informative statement submitted to the City Council by His Worship the Mayor. There is nothing like keeping the public well informed, as Coun. Former declared, on public affairs; they are en- titled to it, and it prevents misunderstandings.

The Charlottetown Driving Park and Exhibi- tion Association are to be congratulated on the fine showing they have made in their first re- port under the new regime. President H. J. Kennedy's comprehensive report proves that the directorate mode no mistake in choosing him to head the company—one of the most aggressive and progressive organizations in our midst. D i‘ fir i The Premier did not declare what business necessitated his hurried departure for New York via Montreal, but it may be taken it was ofthe utmost importance to the Province or himself personally. Could it be that he had an invita- tion to meet Prime Minister Mackenzie King there on Federal affairs? i i I I The increased freight rates will make it more difficult for trade to move East and West so that when the emergency restrictions are ne- moved and the new tariff comes into effect, Can- ada will be a number of separate communities each engaged in trade with its American neigh- boun O t l‘ I Going uborrowing brings asorrowing is the experience of the CCF. lf debtor municipalities in Saskatchewan do not pay the Federal govern- ment $Z,500,000 in seed grain debts by July l, the provincial government will become liable for the sum, Provincial Treasurer C. M. Fines in- formed the legislature. I i I fl The William and Mary College, Virginia, honors our Governor General and Prime Minister today by the bestowol of honorary LL.D. de- grees. Our Premier might have been included hdd the University become aware in time of the important niche he had attained in Canadian labour leadership. Q i Q O Richard Cobden, British statesman and apostle of Free Trade, died this date ‘i865; was recognized by Prime Minister Peel as the man to whom the repeal of the Corn Laws was due, which gave long term prosperity to the industrial centres but discouraged agriculture, and led to the present food shortage and the herculean efforts being made to restore farming to its rightful place in the economy of Britain. fr ‘l’ ‘I i

Mr. Floyd S. Chalmers, president, Periodical Press Association, says The Financial Post, esti- mates that the cost of turning out a publication has doubled since"before the war. Practically everything the publisher must purchase is sub- ject to price increase on short notice, Mr. Chalm-l ers states. By the time he gets delivery now, the price may have advanced from l0 to 25% and this increase, under the original contract, must be paid. In less than two years there have been six increases in paper prices. i it l’ i

Trude Minister Howe, target of countless cracks about the extent of his administrative powers, heard o new one in the Commons the other day. Mr. J. H. Harris lPC-Jlbronto-Dan- forth), rising to ask Mr. Howe a question, said: "l do not know just how to address him. i might call him the Minister in Toto, or the Minister of Trade and Commerce-or of Everything." Mr. Howe’: reaction was a mild op eal to Speaker Gaspard Fouteux: "Is this a question?" The Speaker did not reply. Mr. Harris asked his question, but as usual did not get much satis- faction. s ‘ I I C I

The people of St. Simon and St. Jud; Church, Bolton, Lancashire, observed Lent by living on present-day German rations. Explaining this, the Rev. E. Stopford who sponsored rho plan for Holy Week,_said some of the parishioners who subsistod on‘ the reduced rations reported that they lost up to 2 1-2 pounds in weight. The women said what they missed most were the snacks and cups of tea between meals. Two tables in tho church were later piled high with margarine, bogs of sugar, tins of milk and about 50 blocks of chocolate. All to be rent to Horne, in lilo Ruhr volley. This was the typical "fart" menu for tho vicar and his wife: breakfast- Weak too and two slices of toast. Lunch-Scotch broth, the proof ration minced with oatmeal and

record on civil liberty leaves much to be desired -hove not even bothered to acknowledge the

Perhaps the most legal opinion came from Professor W. P. M. Kennedy, of the low school at

" "it is evident that a cbmprehensive bill of

rive supremacy, for it is obvious that a billof

from the candles on the-oaks drill-"- on his but blue slits. AUOAP col- lects lold for lbosi Bills. Altos-no! man got. oftor Western Unlonrtoo

1!! b0 ald ‘moans, that tho reason the! dropped tho song as a llnllfll W‘

"they hilt Nb tired

;-_. L\'7\'I\') _--.o..r~.rc_~wrc>cr.r~ s. c. <4

That movie tatnmcnt" was who hope to see something ealac a bu: to the stkndence of chll

intended purpose. Sentinel-Revleiv.

snubbed her. on ‘account of having been a ivaltrees, wealthy tiff-s. Laura Mae Corrigun left. her na- tlve land to so to Europe. Tiler: she associated with members uf nobility, to whom she bequeathed $100,000 of her $1,347,000 estate. Seems that; ln escaping snobbery on this continent, she became a blt of a snob herself ln-Europe- Windsor Star.

To prove to the Dowel maria trstes laet week that her eight. months-old terrler was not vicious Miss Ethel May Attenborough. 80. of lualllng Street; Lewes, called lt into court. and bit its nose and paw. The dog did not seem t.) mind. but Miss Attrenborough was fined 1E for falling to comply ivlth an order to keep the dog undo.‘ control and was ordered to pay 5s costs. A neighbor complained that the dog attacked her ln the street. -- hondim Times.

The maturation point ln the ab sorptlon of unskilled workers lnbo the mines has been reached at many mines. In the Norande urea, Nor-undo Mines ls the only com- pany taking 0n this cl of help, and it is doing this wl h caution. Here's what. one mine manager said of the situation: “I feel that. we are at the turn of the road now." He went on to say optimis- tically that. if. looked to him M though conditions for mining —s.r.a he was not. lust. considering the fact that more labor le avallable— are definitely going to show a big lmprOvement. Kirkland Lake Northern News.

Human nature la odd. Some poo- ple who would never dream of cheating at cards or In business think nothing of cheating traffic laws. They will, when they think they can “get. away with lb." drive post. shop signs without stopping. step on the accelerator because they see others doing lt, ignore railway warning signals,- infringe local traffic regulations and m dulge in various other foalhardy actions, just. because they do not. see a police officer in the vicinity. -Halffax Chronicle.

March, it. was once said, comes in with an leader's head, and goes out with a peacocks tall. Bu: somehow to us lt. never loses that snake-like origin of its entrance and it packs venom and uncertain ty to the last. It is o mistake, one of natures. miserable, muddy hesl lotions. It. is full of colds. debates. bills and cold rain. Nearly every- thing assoclated with March ls black. bony and grisly. It. has no future. If it has a past ll: has for- gotten ft. or loft it in the slush.- Hamilton Spectator.

Because he deplored the gen- eral lack of human kindness, a New York man started on a re- cent morning to spread sweetness and light in his daily contacts. His first effort was In a department store. "Good morning." he said to the women who came to wai‘. on him, "Afld how are you this fine morning?" Instead of the pleasant smlle he expected Lo receive in return. she sold: “A hell o! a lot. of difference it mBKB-l to You how 1 am." - Calgary Al- berta.

About the possibility of a future war. Eisenhower expressed himself unmistakably. "Every man Blwllld work his fingers to the bone to sec that. war docs rfot hdppen." Till: General hold both hands out. with palms upward and fingers spread “The man who works Asalnll peace is a criminal. On the other hand. we must be strong and pre pared. We cannot. afford t-o relax in tho/t. direction, because it. would iveaketr our valce for peace." -1n» tervlew tn Saturday Review.

"F ae-budgets" are more than n nuisance. according to lIBBll-l‘ leaders at. Ottawa. They threaten the comfort. and health of everyone around them. as they work them selves up for a breakdown. Wlao people know that. getting 1M0 l "flutter" doesn't pay off ln results. The calm manner ensurercontro. ln any situation. It's eosler, too. on the nerves of all concerned. Dtd you ever notice that. its those who fuss the least who accomplish the most? -- Chat-hem News.

The familiar little time of "lion- py Birthday to You" ts not heart: as often as it. mod uo be ln stale productions or on the screen. Pro

duoars hove learned tmthefs baton

fsffment that ft la still very much in covyrllrht. and that an alert. lawyer. Samuel Mann. la on the job to track dovrn all infrlnu- menu. The lyrfee were written b! fatty Bill. and the music lIU M! sister Mildred. in ‘lfi. "M1143" two of than wsrokooaductina- I kindergarten in Ioutavlllo. KyrTlic copyright was renewed. ln lull. Every time a cafe orchestra ost- enadeo a customer with “flu 7 Birthday to You." while the colo- trrsnth blends lllblalll l“ V"

1430!! 011M303’

soroetlrnolflvalllfilw-

of rights applicable to all of- Canada." ; ’ provinces bloss-

Iilh

o belied potato. Suppor-r-Thln porridge without

royalties.” -B. Oorf ll flhlflbl

“Adult Inter- lrst suggested as ‘ a rulae to parents. What ft bolus!- ly does la not. as a lure for morons

lous. It certainly does not. act u

dress. The Ottawa Journal suggests replacing this phony ivarulng wish some such slgn e_s “No Children." It would probably serve better the- Woodstock

Beccuao United States soclalites

apondonta

purchases.

m view of the interest in Anlrh

countries to

be appropriate.

pendencies.

Georgia, the

South shell-ind Graham Land-

Islands

character, ' In international

of discovery.

potion. Secondly.

an ls

potion, that

the sense of the

1y effective.

Britain's clulm

ion.

sovereignty over pendency. that of

ta Enderby Land. for Queen Maud France for Adelie

The U.8.A. neither ~ makes

claims to annexation. and

The Chilean Governments have

area southward

American Continent, and ere at,

present operating British waters ln Falkland Islands

forcing claims to

this area. The United Kingdom Government has suggested that the

whole matter be

Internatlonal Court of Justice tn order that. a ruling may be obtain- ed on the legal aspectb of

various claims, bu

and Chilean Governments have refused to take this course. Argentine Government

gestpd that there

form of International and the Unit-ed Kingdom Govern- ment le at present

this proposal.

The United Kl ment‘: scientific a in the Falkland encles. interrupted outbreak of war,

the southern summer when an expedition employing two lllum Scoresby" and the "Fitzroy," was sent. out. Fully equipped bases were at Port

shlps._ the. '

Loekroy in the Pa] ma llli Deception

South Stretlande. One year later 'a second expedition with ships. the “Williams Scoresby," the

"Fitzroy" and established a new

Bey in North Graham Land. Again

during the 1916-46

expedition with three ships, the "Trespossey" replacing the “liegle" established babes at Cape Geddes

on Laurie Land Ofhflyi and at Ne

was new termed "

Islands Dependencies Survey" and

placed under the‘

Colonial Office.

Thus since the

survey work flvo bases have om ambushed. The! are reprovlsfon- stations are maintained at each base. andan lnvostleatfon ll bola"; carried out lnto the woof-her foreesatln Atlantic rm g the development and movement of Antarctic depressions, In addltlogi a leologlaal. biological and physical research la being conducted as the . op tunliy offers.

year year.

COMPNHIIIIIN

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014E ARTS PROUD BECDID

Bug-Would “W. G. D.” be enough to advise the public why lso considers clergyman should oe allowed a discount on all

Antarctica Britain's Position '

(United Kingdom Information)

ma, u It: accomvenllflellf- ventilation of claims of dlllltfellli territorial elgnty ln the Smith PM" Reglwsr the following details of the Unlgg Kjyjgduln position and the Uni . Kingdom scientific activities rnlY

The Antarctic was first discover-- ed by Edward Brensfleld of the Royal Navy an January 20th. 1820- when he sighted ‘Prillliy Peninsula ln Graham Land. The °"lY AM“ arctlobi-ca of which the Ulllied Kingdom. Government ls responsi- ble is the Falkland 1511M!‘ embracing South Sandwich

Islands. Swill Orkney Islands,

Brltain‘s tltlefio the Falkland Dependencies ' firstly. Letters Patent of Jlllv 3155» 190a and MflfCh 2am, 1911. second- ly, the continued administration or the Dependencies to the extent necessary in VlBW

broadly three different WP" 91 claims to sovereignty territory. Firstly. a claim by vlrtue This lnchoate ‘or provisional temporary right to ncqulre territory by occu~

of occupation, which also confers inchoate right, only effective r...- 5 limited time. to perfect a claim by administration. ThlrdlY- the completed acquisition by occu-

ment of the necessary administ- ration for the territory as suited to local conditions. Selflemfilll- l"

a resident population is not 168M" ly necessary. The essential criterion is that. control should be sufficient-

Islands Dependencies is based on completed acquisition by occullfll" Similarly, New Zeulzsnrfs claim to

area extending from Victoria 1-8115

sldered by tho United Kinfldfllfl Government to be Government ofllclelly

ward claims in the South Polar

with the declared object. of en-

lslohd in Marguerite Bay off south- west Graham Loud. the southern- most bass 6f all. ‘rho orientation

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