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Iiltol and DIIIIIPI. J. ll. llurnett

Ievv Yet llnnlvlrnlnflwa-Ilrnnk It. Northrup I ' Ollcllo lltnIcneltn|lve-—"‘ J. Power

illilillliilTilN llllllll

null; (nu-on 1w!) IM.‘ a I nu (In, advance) delivered. per year (In advance) nunllod In ‘Canada and United states.

Melmrel Secretory. Lkit- Col. ll. A.- Maclfllnon. l). S. 0-

Vioe-Plvelllent. J. R. llurnelll Allloelul- Illdllor. D. K. Currie.

SATURDAY,-APRIL 5, 1924

no "rims ron PUSSYFOOTlNG

Was the Liberal Government, or counted among ‘he “ma”, wm it not ,gu-ll-ty of leaving a lega- that flesh is heir to. The first-named

cy of debt, irregulanity and lual Ieaoance’! The Guardian has so

charged on the evidence of the re-

port of Mr. Paul F. Blancllot C. A.,

8t. John. N. B., specially recommen-

ded to the present government by. l among others Liberal Premier Ven. iot of New Brunswick as a fit and proper person ,to made an illdepcn dent and reliable investigation of accounts.

Mr. Blllnchet reports that the in- crease olf the debt of the Province for the eight months ending Sept. 5, 1923, election year. was $194,671. 60. Was t-hat not debt elfbllgh to satisfy \ anyone?

Mr. Blanchet further reports that during 1922 the Liberal Government sold $95.500.worth' oi’ Victory Bonds held by the Bank of Montreal per taining to the Sinking Funds for the redemption of debt bonds. and in- stead of reinvesting the money in Sinking Fund securities placed the proceeds to the credit of General Account .ln uhe same way during 1922 they put the Sinking Fund le-

'vy of $10,470. and the Motor Vehi- cle Act tax of $27,978.41 lo general account issuing deposit receipts, or “l 0 U’s," in their place. Mr. Blan~ chat says such “l O Li's" were of no value to the Sinking Fund except as indicating the liability of Gen- eral Account to Sinking Fund.

Wm not that irregularity and malfeasance enough?

l‘ should like to know what is. MoNevilr; Jpeaking

Mr. A._ J._ ‘in the House last night. said bad the Directors of a company been guilty of such proceedings they would have been before the court, Jnd there is not t-h-e slightest doubt

it‘ not we

NOTES BY THE WAY.

Death ancitaxe: have long been ills

of these is fortunately not of party origin and tbcrefore is not the subject of debate in legislative halls or in public platforms. Just now a readjustment of existing taxes is proposed ill our fair Pro- vintw by the new Government which the will of the people has callcll into being, It is both ill- lorosting and amusing to notice how this new arrangement is re- garded by the chief press exponent of local Liberalism and by what remains of its representatives in the Legislature. it is the more ln- terosting and amusing as the objec- tion comes from the party which fnllr yours ago gave us three times the heaviest dose of taxation ever experienced in our Island history.

“More taxes!" shouts the party organ, as if quite horror stricken, and goes on lo relate that the gas- oline tax may amount to 310.000. “whiic every body knows that gasoline is us-cd in ilnmensequanti- tics by farmers and fishermen, and no doubt the greater amount of the money raised in this way will come from these.“ And in the same brc-ath we arc given the griev- ous complaint that "thls is anoth- er result of the abolition of the poli- tax." Well; as the poll-tax that is taken off i-s three times as great as the new tax on gasoline. why com- plain of one or the other? Over the gasoline tax put on the Liberal or- gan '5flll(ifi0l‘ii; over the poil~tax taken off it groans and wcops!

ls gasoline a fair subject of taxa- tion? Quebec, good Liberal Pro- vince, (with four and a quarter mill- ion of net ram revenue) thinks it is

a .l...l,~<i.t. ' w.‘

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The Public Forumi

This column. ll. opon for the discussion by corru- , * ‘ “ _ of in toroot. _Tho Charlottetown Guardian don not noouoan liy endoroe (he opinion on- pruud by Ito oomopon dents.

990-000

“+¢-»+»»»»+»»¢~ WINTER ROADS

Sir,—— l should like to add my humble support to the splendid movement inaugurated by the Rev J. B. Daggett for better winter roads.

Before coming to Prince Edward island my work necessitated driv- ing almost every day in the Prov- inces of Quebec and Ontario, and l honestly believe that if the peo- p10 of this Province could drive O\'(‘f‘ these roads for a short time tllry would quickly and gladly malw ihr change that is advocated by Mr. Daggett.

The cost would be so trifling, and the benefits so great, not only in the ease and comfort of people ,wllo are obliged to travel but far heavier loads could be drawn than

at present. lt is nll so simple. The horse travelling in the runner track

keeps tho road beaten down hard so that it is next to impossible for the sleigh to cut down at the side or to dig ollt those awful pitches. _What little support l am able to give to this movement, I am ready t0 give. l am, Sir. etc.

CHAS. C. RAND. Grapallll, P. E. l.. March 31, 1924.

i Lest We ma:

SATURDAY, APRIL

THOMAS HOBBES

Noted English philosopher, best known from his doctrine that the power ot‘ the state is absolute as against the individual. was born April B, i588. He, was the leader of modern rationalism.

DANTON

(Georges Jacques) Conspicuous French revolutiollist, who led the attack on the Tuiileriea in 1792, was glliliotined at Paris on April 1794. After overthrowing Hebert and his party with the aid of

and taxes gasoline. Other Pro- vinccs_east and west are doing the same. We may reasonably hope that tourist visitors coming with cars will pay nluch nore 0f this tax than the farmers and fishermen. The tourists didn't pay the Bell Government poll tax but tho farm- ers and fishermen did. They paid

‘,6: it.

i; conduct, extenuate it or make llgll '0! it is. not fit to hold the reins o

oven a place in one.

ma‘... THE LIBERAL FALL

such acts is clearly set. forth in

’ . tho report of the External Auditor,

The promise to conduct the affairs - of the province without additional l-flflliflll. was kept by qundrllpllng

taxes. Tile prnmlso lo im- BTOVe the highways without cost- ing the people a dollar, by funding the auto fees as the basis of u loan ,was kept by throwing the auto fees and the funded securities into the general revenue to keep the pot boiling. And llis humiliating thing about it all was not so much the wild and extravagant throwing lwoy of the money. very much of ft for political purposes, hut the conspiracy of deception practised by those in the inner ring through- out their whole four years‘ term. ' How pitiful the boasted qyearly modest u... loses look todayvln the i Theo of the fact- that they never 1nd a surplus but that on the con- nary they had yearly deficits of an mic of approximately t hun- lkouluad dollars a your! And upfl pitifully small the ‘summer ' vfbdl who at» thus fallen!

fl hlmln; the idle Liber-

l erred ‘ in mallywuys as

1M other. priios ball

_ them. ‘rho attempt of

“l "Utnrnlromnaut to con-

_ , it, touchy who, occur-

ihi hlloAooounta and of

" ‘Aldlbol’. ll foochlldllh

A Mich lotion things,

‘emf icliliotioafib? abollnllill the M081 ' NW9!‘ 57 Mmflllfi?

5,, Anyone wlho would defend such

government and should not ‘he glv-“w lobster (isherhm

Attempted palliation under such circumstances is only an aggrava-

lt has been said that one act of yeception requires another to hide v ‘ The cumulative effect of lnally

the lion's share of all that was paid. Every farmer keeps a horse vltlillll. Motor cars arc chiefly owned by persons who do not own horses. Motor bouts are no doubt used in but the number of ollr fishermen is very small compared with those who livc by farming. '

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Who are these men who colu- plain about a trifling tax on gal-l. oline and in thc same breath grieve ov-er the abolished poll-tax? They are the taxors and Splcnders of tho Bell regime, fit representatives of the Taxation Party! 'l‘h-ny tffllllvd the people“ burdens. And what did they do wilh lilo illx moneys as they laid tllcm on‘! The External Auditor has shown what thoy did not do, the record of dcbt, and do- ficit they have left bellind, lilo delusion of the claim that they wore making ends meet and were paying as they went! Nevrr in ollr provincial history was a more crushing exposure made of the hollow pretence; of a defeated party. M”

Are Mlnistem and Members now iegislatlng money Into their own pocket as they did in the Bell Government days? Are they not on the contrary reducing that cost of the Government and of the Legisla- ture‘! it is. the authors of the notorious Salary Grab of 1920 who complain of this. The Conservative Government of today are keeping the promisesthey made to the people at the election of Allgllst last. At that election the people administered a stern rebuketo the Decaivers and Promise Breakers of llflilnlt is only the ragged remnant ‘of the party then defeated that are whining and groaning, carping and blufiling against the better Govern- ment of today.

More than over before the‘, Into Government forfeited the roupcot and regard of the pooplo. Tbdy did much to destroy the confidence of the people in their representative public men. It was the first duty of the new Government to restore the public confidence which their predecessors hlil forfeited. This they have done and are doing by keeping faith with the people: by reducing ‘the colt of - government

ltobespicrrc. he was vanquished ‘by the latter.

|_ SWINBURNE

i (Charles Algernon) famous Eng-

. THE CHARLGHETOWN GUARDIAN‘ I

Happenings of the Week MAWNG

A LEERING, unfearing and heathen Chfnee,

Decided with cunning malicious

That he would effacs the entire white race,

ln a way that ‘was subtle and vic- ious. .

With evil intent this bad gent did invent

A game with a wicked design, _ And he warbled "Ding dong! I shall call it Mah Jong ' And the people will think it. flue."

is

"Twas long that Mah Jong only sold in Hong Kong,

For this horrible, wretched Chinee Sold it here by the score till he couldn't sell more

And the fiend chuck!-ed softly with glce.

lt circled the girth of this fatuous earth

Did this deep diabolical game, While the crafty old‘ Chink, with a rancorous wink

Watched it grow without feeling of shame.

And there seems little doubt that the scheme has worked out Which sprang from llis venomous brain, For the people who play at Mah Jong every day Arc rapidly going insane!

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Mah Jong has certainly captured the poplllar fancy here for this season at least and as in other cities ‘even influencing our styles. At a tea not long ngo Mah Jong figures were nolicelldecorating the small cakes served and the effect was very pretty and quaint. one wonders if th-e craze will last.

I I I

Prior to her departure for Eng- land. Iler Excellency the Lady Byng of Vlmy received n basket of lovely roses, a gift from the wives of the Cabinet Ministers.

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l-[is Honor Lieutenant Governor McKinuon entertained at a delight. ful dinner party on Thursday evening in honor of the members of the Legislature. Mrs. McKiunon gracefully assisted the Governor

ilish poet, noted for his facility in [metrical invention, was born at London, April 5, 1837. A collection, "Poems and Ballad," published in 136G, was criticized s0 sexerely, itllat the edition was withdrawn. it wlls reprinted later, and Swin- bllPl10'S influence was manifested in tllc work of 5llCCBl3dillg'DOBl.B.

EILIHU YALE

English colonial official, whose nllllle is borne by Yale University, was born on April 5, 1649. He made a gift of money and books to the Collegiate School at New Haven, Conn, which thereupon was named Yule College.

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Daily Selections

FOR

- Guardian Readers

nvO-OQOQO

HOPE ON

Don't be tempted to all down bo- causc tile road is long!

Hold your bond up gallantly and sing Zl plucky song;

Show you're "out" for battle with the gloomy things of life; Days are full of happiness for the heroes in the strife!

Don't be tempted to give in be- cause the storms ride by. Shed your bit of hopefuinoss light thc- tempest-sky! Nothing is quite perfect in this world of puzziement;

We must take the ups and downs and learn to be content!

d0

ll.’ the chords of joy seem dumb- ‘tis but in the seeming; Vallance-songs are learnt by work rather than by dreaming!

Drop your dingy drabs and grays; don. a cheery dress:

‘Tin the folk, who jest at fear who stand to win success!

APRIL 6.——Don‘t be fickle. You are endowed with strength and fortitude. You have the ability lo lead. and especially attract your own sex. While you love your homo. you lrl-afe under petty annoyances. km. most be careful to avol-l jcul coll)’. cud a tendency to grumble. (‘wwlnte cheerfulness. ' Your birth-stone is a

which means innocence.

Your flower is o daisy. Your lucky colors are rod

diamond.

and yellow.

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lotitutlngooollolly‘ fir’

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in welcoming his guests who were ,th-en ushered into the dining rooln where table was exquisitely arranged for thirty-four. The floral ‘decorations were carried out in deep pink tulips and greenery, and lent a charming effect.

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Mr. J. E. B. McCrcady. Canada's veteran journalist yesterday ro- ceivod congratulations fronl friends in Ottawa, Toronto, Mon- treal and other places as well as from those in thlls city and through- out lthe. province on his 85th birth- day. Notwithstanding hls years, Mr. McCready is still practically as active, mentally and physically as he was in his painliest days and humanely speaking he has still many yours of usefulness hcforv. him. The Guardian joins in heart- ivsi fcllcilaiionll and ill tho gonor- ai wish for conilllllcd health and happiness.

I I I

Dr. ll, V. Goodwill was rc-eloctcd as Prcailiclll of the Chariottl-town Golf Club at its annual nlccting on Thursday.

I I I The rumor that Sir Louis Davies, Chlcf Justice of the

Supreme Collrt of Canada. is to re- sign is being denied from’ ofiiicial circles in Ottawa. I I I Mrs, H. D. Raymond is leaving this morning on a holiday visit to Sir. Louis and Lady Davies in Ottawa. I I I

lt will be interesting news to many that Archbishop Worreil, of Halifax has declined the invitation to become the Bishop of Bermuda. The Bermuda Colonist in referring to the matter says: As long ago as June 3. 1919, the Synod elected Archbishop Worrell to the Bishoprlc, subject to certain con- ditions. and l-his Graceyhas delayed definite decision, hoping that his ,‘ , I and other important work in Nova Bcotllrmlght be arranged to the satisfaction of the Province and enable him -to become our per- manent Bilhop. l-lil Grace finds, however, that his unfverllty work, the needs of the church through- out the Province. and other public matters to which llo has pledged himself are more pinning than ever. and he i, obliged to abandon his desire to retire from active work there and can! llllflll ill. Hip mum l. q grout tlbviu calms "'99" “mnwt-Wf-"Ifi '°'

Spring teas, cake sales, con- certs and musicales are holding first place among the social event; just now.‘ The tail end of the winter's bridges also come this month but to most women, April means the month of summer sew- ing, the beginning of spring house-

holiday plans for the summer.

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Rev. Dr. l-learlz. of Amherst, who recently established a scholarship in memory of his deceased wife, to help in the medical education of a Christian Chinese young lllan for missionary work among his count- rymen. has recently received in- formation that the annual interest of money invested will be sufficient to educate five young men. The Dean of the Medical Faculty of the great Chektu University in West China, which is supported by five Protestant Missionary Societies, makes this possible. lt is reported that the W. M. S. of the Methodist Church of Canada are considering a proposal to educate some of tho promising young girls fronl their schools to be physicians in their hospitals in China.

I I I

Miss Dnldy who has been spend- ing ll delightful ten days holiday is l-eavlillg today to resume llcr duties at Edgehili.

I I I Mrs. Creelman lVlcArlhllr, Chaporolled a jolly crowd of

young pcopi-o from Sumlncrside to the city yesterday to play basket- ball with the local teams inst evcn- ing. Tile girls enjoyed their visit immensely. I I I

The British round-the-world nvln- tors who aro to reach Vancouver fronl Japan in mid-June, will fly a Union Jack, enlbroidered by the wife of Canada Governor General, Lady Byng.

I I I

The Halifax Chronicle gives an extended and glowing report of lilo collcort recently given by the Halifax Choral Union and the Halifax Conservatory of Music. which it says has passed into llis- tory with a glory all its owll. Among the performers were little Miss Kathleen Logan aged ll, grand- daughter of Mr. James Paton of ‘this city and Mliss Kathleen

l-lornby. daughter of Mr. and Mrs._|

J. J.-Hornby. These two talented ‘young people are no ‘strangers to .lhe music lovers of this city as they have played here several times dllring the holiday Williamg A. R. A. M., the director of the Choral Union and Conserva- tory Orchestra, th-e critic says, "One ‘ncvcr hears Mr. Williams Orchestra without realizing what ‘a truly marvelous piece of work he is doing here. So many members of it are more girls and boys, fronl nine yours up. Little Kathleen luognn hrls the distinction of being the youngest member of the Or- chcstra, and so when long continued applause demanded more than the usual acknowledgement, she put forward ‘to thank the audience with a winsomo smile and bow." The audienw flliod the Majestic to capacity and tho program opnll- ed with “O Canada, nnli closed with tho National Anthcm."

I I I

Miss llcntricn McKillnon on- tcrtalned one afternoon this Wflilk in the llnuse of Commons Itc- slaurant at a tea in honor of tho daughters of tho members of tho House. About _tweniy young people lltiendod and a delightful social gathcrlllg ensued.

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Mrs. (Dr). McM-iilan and young. son. are leaving this morning on a visit to'Mrs. McMiilan's parents in Boston.

I I I

Mrs. John W. Macbeod of Now Glasgow, N. S. arrived Thursday eventing on a visit to her parents Dr. and Mrs. Ross. Mr. MacLeod

will join Mrs. Maclleod later in the month. e o o ' Mrs. W. K. Rogers who has

been on a most enjoyable visit to Denver and California with Mr. Rogers is expected homo Monday night. ' I I I

There was an exceptionally large and appreciative audience at the Sscmd Concert in the League of the Cross hall on Wednesday even- ing to enjoy the splendid musical talent provldedn -

I I I

Mrmlohn Richards i; early next week on a visit Toronto and New York. I I I

Ono of the prettiest public teas

leaving to

of the season was hold the Queen I-lotol on Tuesday of moon by the ladies Aid of P. Ii. l.

anoint. With m intention of lu- troddiinl the new: Superintendent, Iillrjlhtohillooa. was an already

cleaning and the time to discuss

'two lllollths by doing some light

seasons. in referring to Mr. flan,

Wflfl >

SMALL LUNGS

A business man being examined for n large amount of insurance‘ had the unique experience of being looked over by about six doctors at the one time, each doctor re- presenting his particular insurance company. Tile man was in good shape physically ‘and after passing successfully, questioned the doctors in this wise.

"Why do l got tired so soon?". “lt seems to be that any little ex- olliioll tires me, and l’nl completely out of breath.”

The tupe measure showed his lungs to have the average expan- sion of about three or nlore ill- clles.

One physician told him that he didn't take enough exorcisehanoth- er that he was too stout, another that although his heart was sound it didn't have enough power behind it. in other words his heart muscle was soft. Those statements were true enough.