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Forthefirsttlmoinycarttho annual meeting of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders' As- sociation was held in the Head Of- fice. Summerslde. Last Tuesday af- ternoon it was officially opened by the President, Dr. W. E. ltuuell of Kitchener. Ont.. who introduced ills Worship Mayor Henry .W. Wedge of Sununerside. Mayor Wedge said that it was a pleasure to greet the fox ranchers of Can- ada and he hoped they would on- joy their stay in summerside. He said the citizens were proud of their town. its buildings and splen- did mercantile establishments, and hoped the visitors would have time to look around and see them. if there was anything he could do to make their stay more pleasant he would be only too glad to do so. Mayor Wedge was heartily ap- plauded.
The first order of business was the submission of the Directors' report by ,Secretary Thomas Car- ruthers. This show that seven provinces. Alberta. anitoba, Oh- tario. Quebec. New Brunswick. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward island, had 136 members in good standing and they had made 1255 registrations and 276 transfers dur- ing the year. This was a decline from the previous year. Up to Junt- l. 1952. eighty-one ranch state- ments had been filed and accept- ed, listing 829 males and 1922 fe- males as compared with a. listing of 1580 miles and 3316 females for last year, thus showing a decline of approximately 42 per cent in the number of female foxes kept this year.
Following the precedent estab- lished some years ago appropria- tions were again available for each province in Canada desiring to sponsor a. registered live fox show according to the rules and regula- tions of the Association. The Am- herst Winter Fair. Amherst. N. S. and the Prince Edward Island Fur Breeders Association, Charlotte- town, held shows in November 1951, the former with an eiyry of 155 and the latter with an entry of 298 animals. Both shows quali- fied for tliej-100 grant.
The Directors co-operated with the Canadian Council of Fur As- sociations and assisted in financ- ing their activities, one endeavor being to secure a. reduction or the removal of the excise tax on raw furs, and the yare pleased to re- port this tax has been reduced from 25 per cent to 15 per cent. Due to the smaller number of pelts being marketed it wds recomme "- ed that a portion of the head office building be made available for ren- tal. The report of the marketing department showed that some of the 1949 - 1950 - 1951 fur seasons' pelts are yet unsold but a large percentage of the various grades have been disposed of by auction and private treaty at prices on mahy grades in excess of the initial payments made. and when the pelts of the above mentioned fur sea- sons' have been sold and the con- tracts with the Federal Govern- ment mpleted additional pay- ments will be. made to shippers. The ” of mink pelts received was " ”' in excess of those tak- en for the previous fur season. The marketing department 'gave a great deal of care to the lotting and dis- play of these pelts and believe that with their facilities they can give the rancher a splendid service.
During the year shippers were circuiarised advising them of the fur market conditions. These re- ports were made up by the man- ager of the fur marketing depart- ment. George A. Callbeck, who at- tended the sales and made observa- tions during those sales that en- abled him to compile proper re- ports.
The financial report was tabled following the above reports and showed the finances of the Associa- tion in a. very healthy condition. Considerable discussion followed this report which was unanimous- ly adopted. The report of the Spe- cial Committee was given by D. O.
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Btowart and e gist of it was that in future min breeders and the fox breeders will operate separate- ly. Quite a numbe .of the mem- bers thought this was a good move. There will be some money coming to the for breeders because their contributions made exceeded expenses somewhat. Just how this will be disposed of was not quite clear.
A report on distemper control was given by the chairman of that committee, Dr. W. D. Russell. who stated in brief that fox distemper is at present practically non-exist- ent but if any cases should turn up he would like to have notifica- tion at once. A letter was read from H. A. Doraty, old Chelsea, Quc., who thought the Association should take over the pelts of 1949- 1950 which were unsold. so that money could be released to the shippers, and that no charges should be made for drumming. cleaning pelts and marketing other than the deduction made by the auction house. Walter Shaw, Deputy Min- ister of Agriculture, addressed the directors and pointed to the large amount of money in the treasury and thought that a good deal of it. could be put in circulation at this time for the benefit of the fox ranchers. Dr. F. .1. Leslie of the Department of Records. Ottawa. said that due to the high cost of handling the live stock records it had been necessary to change the type of certifidate to two genera- tions. but that breeders who de- sired a more expanded pedigree could get it by paying an additional fee. The meeting adopted the new type of certificate.
The election of directors to fill vancancles resulted in E. S. Bur- lelgh, Ellerslie: Lt.-Col. D. A. Mac- Kinnon, Charlottetown, and B. B. Jones, Bunbury, being appointed. The firm of H. R. Donne and Co. was re-appointed as auditors. The sum of 510,000 was voted for an advertising fund. This would be available providing a satisfactory plan to stimulate the sale of sil- ver fox. would be submitted to the directors. The sum of 3800 was voted for fox shows that qualified with the minimum number of foxes shown.
At the nclusion of the annual meeting a meeting of directors was held and Colonel D. A. Macxinnon was asked to present to the retir- ing President, Dr. W. E. Russell of Kitchener, 0nt.. a beautiful wrist watch as a memento of his oc- cupancy of the position. lie spoke of the popularity of Dr. Russell. his splendid services in connection with fox farming throughout the years, of the time he had spent in Prince Edward Island with Messrs Milligan and Morrison, and his suc- cessful operation of the largest fox and mink ranch in Canada. Dr Russell said he was very proud man indeed, and that he would cherish this beautiful gift to his dying day.
The officials for 1952-1953 are: President. Edward Burleigh. Eller- slie; Vice-President, Harry Zim- merman, Tavistock. 0nt.; Execu- tive, Robert Humphrey, Kensing- ton, George Macl.eod. Black Riv- er, N.B.: Gordon Macmillan, Corn- wall, P.E.l. Registration Commit- tee, Lowell Hancock. Eummerside. Lt.-Col. D. A. MacKinnoh, Char- lottetown, Allen A. Hooker, orms- town. P,Q. Delegate to the Cann- disn National Live stock Records. Dr. W. E. Russell, Kitchener, Ont. mt Committee, Ernest Mill, Mills Point, P.E.f.. B. B. Jones. Bunbury. P.E.I. Manager Fur Marketing De- partment and Chief Inspector. Geo A. Callbeck, Summe ” . Secretary, Thomas Carruthers. Summerside. Treasurer. Vernon Matthews, sum- merslde. Directors. Morris John- ston, Cochrane. 0nt.. A. M. Doyle. Winnipeg. Man.. Dr. W. 15:. Russell. Kitchener. Ont.. H. H. Bollert. Simcoe, Ont.. Allen A. llooker. Ormstown, Que.. H. A. Doraty. -old Chelsea. Que.. C. B. Sherwood. Nor- ton, N.B.. S. A. Messinger, Bridge- town, N.S.. Lt.-Col. D. A. MacKin- non. Charlottetown. L W. Han- cock, summerslde. Ernest Mill. Mills Point. 13. B. Jones, Bunbury.
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Proposed claigaoolo Canal
The first authentic record of a proposal that a canal should be constructed to connect the strait of Northumberland with the Bay of Fundy was made about 205 years ago. by the Intendent of New France. Monsieur Jacques de Meni- s.
His idea was that a way should be cleared across the Isthmus of Chlgnecto to allow the great tide: of the Bay of Fundy to excavate a channel across; with this vision he wrote: "There are only four leagues to be traversed by land to go from French Bay to Bale Verte, and the portage may easily be cut; through by canal. since all the land is very low. It would shorten the way from Quebec to Fort Royal (Annapolis) by at least 200 leagues (600 miles). If the sea once pass- ed through, it would make in a vcrv short time a very fine river, by wlilch ships fgom Quebec could easily pass.”
This suggestion was sent to Louis xiv at a time when there was continual conflict between the French and the English over the whole territory, then known as New France ; and no doubt the military advantage of shortening the dis- tance between the two French fortresses was what appealed mod. to Monsieur Meullcs.
Surveys and Commissions
A survey was completed by 'com- petent engineers in 1822, who showed that a canal across the isthmus was very desirable and could be constructed. This plan was strongly endorsed by the Nova sco- tia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick legislatures. and at one time approved by Upper Canada (Ontario and Quebec).
There have been ten surveys oi the isthmus within the last 130 years, and all have agreed that the canal is feasible. The representa-
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tives of Ontario and Quebec de- finitely pledged the construction of the Cllil,'llECtO Canal as an induce- ment to New Brunswick to Join Confederation. These commitments were recorded by Senator Amos Boi.si'oi'd and Senator R. D. Wilmot and John Burpee, M.P., all of New Brunswick, and Senator liiobert B. Dickey of Nova scotia. others have confirmed these state- ments, and they have contradicted.
in 1870, Sir Hugh Allan was ap- pointed Chairman of a Royal Com- mission to make an extensive sur- vey of all Canadian canal projects. The report of this ' divided these canal projects into four classes, and placed the Chig- necto Canal in the first class, which listed "all those works" which "for the general interest of the Domin- ion, should be undertaken and pro- cecded with as last as the means at the disposal of the government will warrant.”
This led the government of Sir John A. MacDonald to call for ten- ders for the construction of the canal. Disputes, however, between the engineers of the department of Public Works and the expert en- gineers of the Allah Commission, prevented the starting of this work. sir Charles 'Iuppcr made it clear in the House of Commons that personal ambitions, prejudices and jealousy caused obstructive de- lays. The defeat of the first Can- adian Government in 1373 was also a factor that caused delay. The fol- lowing Liberal uoverhment, led by the lion. Alexander Mackenzie. twice included money in the Fed- eral Estimates for the Chignccto Canal. it appointed lion. John Young as chairman of a Royal Commis-
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The Maritimes, having failed to get the Canadian Government to build a canal, then backed a. civil engineer. Mr. H. O. C. Ketchum,
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man. The Government, was defeated before met. and the new leader. Sir R. B. " ett, alter a year's delay. ap- pointed another commission of three. with Dr. Arthur Surveyor of Montreal as chairman.
The worst depression in cana- "a's history followed. and the com- misslon'a'findinga were that the construction of the canal. at that time would be unwise in the face of "prevailing financial conditions."
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Conclusions
The decision by the Canadian Government to greatly increase the capacity of the canals of Canada by constructing the St. Lawrence Deep waterway should be a favour- able opportunity to press again for
necto Isthmus. This would shorter. the route from all inland ports of Canada to Saint John. New Eng- land and West Indies ports by from 400 to 500 miles, according to the route taken by Canso or around Cape North.
It would shorten the distance by boat from Charlottetown to Saint John by 172 miles instead of 593 by came, and greatly reduce sea hazards by avolding the Atlantic. where the good ship "Charlotte- town" was lost. placing transporta- tion to and from this province in jeopardy.
It should increase regular steam- ship sailings from the Orient and the South Atlantic. carrying oil, ,rubber and fruit. etc.. to Central 1 Canada. It would revive and stim- 'ulate the growth of industries in line Atlantic Provinces, and pro- vldc a short. sheltered route for shipping from New England and the Bay of Fundy to other ports in the Maritimes and Central Canada. The Airways have freed us from isolation re passengers and ex- press. Cheap water transportation. however, is essential for bulky and heavy goods and farm products on their way to world markets.
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sioii that examined the question of 7 th: Clgirrgnecto Cnahal. chairman ELECTRIC FENCERS an o er mem era ,0 e commis-
sion spoke enthusiastically in its COMING SOON support, but due to the great de-
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who had an international reputa- tion. and proposed that a marine railway could be constructed that would carry ships across the isth- mus at one-third the cost of a canal. They helped him secure, in 1882, a charter for the Chignecto Marine Railway Transport. Com- puny. and an annual subsidy of 5150.000, from the Dominion Gov- ernment for 25 years. provided the work was completed in seven years. Mr. Ketchum secured funds for his proposal in England. and spent u.000.000, but was unable to com- plete the work within the time limit. The government refused to extend the time limit, he made every effort to secure further funds. but failed, and the scheme col- lapsed. There are still some traces of this venture at different points on the isthmus.
The surveyor Commission
The prohibitive railway freight rates. tariffs and the steady drain of young workers from the Mari- ilrno Provinces to the Eastern states. the Canadian West and to the industrial centres of Central Canada. produced abandoned farms. wrecked industries or those closed by the economic conditions which were caused by compelling trans- portation of materials to movo over long east and west hauls. when na- tural outlets and short transporta- tion hauls lay north and south.
'rhoso.led the representatives of tho Provinces by the sea to de- mand again that tho Ohlgnecw Canal be constructed. The Mac-
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