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THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

NOVEMBER 21, 1949

LATHE GUARDIAN

Morning Daily (Founded in I181) Authorized an Sernnd (‘luau Mail, Punt Office Department. Oltavia.

The Inland Guardian Publishing Po. Editor and Managing Director, J. ll. llurnlit. Anoriato Editor, lfrlnl: Walker.

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

(‘l-IARLOTTETOIVN. MONDAY. NOV. 21. 1940

ll Provincial Loss

ll is with deep regret that our citizens uill learll of the death last evening of Mr. i H. K. S. llenlming. Though in ill health for some years past, he continued to take a keen interest in provincial and national

Jnffairs, particularly those affecting trade and commerce, of which he possessed a vast ', fund of infornlcition and experience.

Our readers will not need to be reminded that Mr. llemming was for many years a valued contributor to The Guardian col- uriuls, urging movements for the betterment of the community and Province of which he was an ardent booster, and which he ne- lieved to possess possibilities of development equal to any part of the continent. He was ilarticillarly interested in improving our transportation facilities, ill developing our

itourist trade and vegetable canning indus- ligv, and in the possibilities of establishing our own elevator for storage of Western feed grain. One could name many other pro- jects which he investigated at his own time rind expense, and publicized convincingly. He. was active in this connection for several years in the Board of Trade, and later ill the Research and Development Council which he was responsible for establishing.

'l"hose privileged to know Mr. Hemming

personally were aware of his friendly dis- position, his sturdy independence, and cour- ageous efforts under physical handicaps which would incapacitate men of less dynamic energy. He was in every sense of >_ the word a model citizen and patriot, with the motto ever before him of "Pro Bono llPublico". His adopted Province of Prince ilidward Island owes him much, not least in ‘the outstanding example he set in this re- ‘spect, pursued during the course of an ex- ceptionally long life with disinterested zeal and devotion.

Food Supplies In War And Peace

Canada's capacity to enormously in- ‘crease food production in time of need has ‘been a source of strength to Britain and the Western allies in two world wars, and to Britain in much earlier times. That at the end of each period of hostilitiesthe United Kingdom and other countries should return to nearer and less costly sources of supply is, perhaps, natural but none the less pain- ful to the Canadian producer who has gear- ed his production to meet war inflated de- mands. Agriculture Minister Gardinei-‘s comment that the policy is "hard on Cana- dian agriculture" is undeniable. Canada must look to markets that will be as stable as possible; in our own country by increas- ing the population, for example. In so cre- ating markets we will be limiting the furth- er increase that will be possible in an em- ergency, but if Britain's peacetime policy is to look only to the present, she can hardly expect. this country to curtail production now only in order t0 be in a position to ex- pand again in case of another war.

Clergy And Tax Exemptions

Years ago persons convicted of capital offenses used to escape the death penalty by pleading “benefit of clergy." Mr. Gordon flraydoil may have had this in mind when he urged in the House of Commons that clergymeil throughout Canada “be taken right. out of the income tax brackets alto- gether.“ The proposal does not appeal to the Financial Post, which says:

"We suspect the amount of income tax collected from the 15,000 clergymen in the country doesn't amount in total to more than a tiny trickle of revenue, not much help to the_Government, and no special hardship for those few clergy in a taxable bracket. It is this business of starting to exempt any group of our people whatsoever from income tax that is so poisonous, botll practically and politically. And how does Mr. Graydon propose to define ‘clergy’; would it be men engaged in serving a clear- ly defined congregation; or does he include the large number of clergy engaged in church administrative offices; or the large number of semi-retired clergy who preach now and then; or ‘laymen’ who devote some or all of their time to religious activities’?

“Mr. Graydon justified his scheme on the basis that the clergy are ‘in a class in which they render a service, rather than in a money-making class). Well, what about school teachers, social workers? Don't they also claim to be underpaid and to be en- gaged in good works--even beyond the strict call of duties? Many doctors and nuroesoould make a claim that their serv-

~ ices to the community are far greater than

“ the monetary rewards.

' "Our own M. P.'s are the first offenders t- rule that no bo

a

exempt. When they handed themselves sal- made the $2,000 tax free. That exemption was a serious blunder. To start further exemptions on the ground of good works can have appalling consequences."

The Post adds a constructive sugges- tion to its criticism: “Those who favour it can very easily achieve the worthy intent of this ill-considered scheme." it says, “by doing something handsome by the church collection plate."

tDiTORlAL NUIES

The P. E. I. T. B. Lcagtlc opens its annual Christmas Seal campaign today. The Gyro Club, which again sponsors the League in Charlottetown gives, and in turn deserves, wholehearted support.

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The fifth annual conference of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the U. N. opens in Washington today. Its princi- pal problem is what has been described as the "terrible paradox“ of farmers in some lands threatened with ruin by surpluses, while millions in other lands stiffer hunger and poverty.

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The move of the United States Air Force

blow to the Island and Summerside ill par- ticular. Some consolation is to be found in the statement of Capt. John Taylor that although there will be central control he has authority to purchase anywhere in the

Maritimes.

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The suggestion that names be renewed

on letter boxes of winners of the Rural

Beautification Society's contest draws at- tention to an all too prevalent condition in this Province. Not the contest winners only, but almost every rural home, would be im- proved by some attention to the mailbox.

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External Affairs Minister Drew Pearson suggests that the Government may try a system under which members of opposition political parties could serve as parliamentary advisers to Canadian U. N. delegations. The proposal is a most creditable one and in line with the excellent tradition of keeping for- eign policy out of domestic politics.

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Count Leo Tolstoi, Russian novelist and social reformer, died this date 1910. While serving as an officer in the Crimean War he began his literary career by writing his first book, “Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth"; then, “The (Iossaeks". “Sebasto-

where he met and associated with many distinguished men. Later he began to ill- terest himself in the peasants and after- wards settled among them. His attitude towards the Church was that of socialistic iconoclast, his writings leading to his ex- communication. His books include his two great novels, “War and Peace", and “Anna Karenina". His attitude of mind was al-

lacking in philosophic sanity. As a writer he was intensely realistic and full of inter-

est.

Premier Duplessis suggests that Quebec should blow its own horn more loudly so that other provinces might. make note and govern themselves accordingly. He told a convention of the Association of Industrial- ists that trouble-free relations between em- ployer and employee are needed today be- cause the province is on the threshold of "exceptional development". He said in re- cent years the province has improved work- ers’ salaries, its public health organization, hospital facilities, and education, and now is in a “marvellous situation.“ "Nowhere in America are opportunities greater," he said. “So why not recognize the good that has been accomplished, cease r-l- in and imi- claim the accomplishments of the province. Quebec is farther advanced socially than any other province. so why not sav so," he suggested.

Several units of the First Canadian Army claim the honor of being the first to have troops operating on German soil but meln- hers of Le Regiment dc la Chaudiere as-

ment to operate as an “entire unit" inside Germany. First news of the “Cllauds" bc- ing in Germany was given to Canadian war correspondents on November 21, 1944. The only French-speaking infantry unit in the 3rd Canadian infantry Division, it. occupied

of Nijmegeil, reputedly in the van of the Canadian Army then building up for the Battle of the Rhine. The regiment can trace its origin back to the French regime in Can- ada when, prior to 1759, it was known as Lc Seigneur Thomas - Pierre - Joseph Tascher- eau's private militia. German troops who met the "Chauds" in combat will remember them best for their love of cold steel, bay-

onet: and knives.

ary increases of $2.000 a year in 1945 they

in centralizing purchasing in Halifax is a]

pol", etc., when he retired to Petrograd-

truistic and beneficent, but pessimistic amt‘

sert that they were the first Canadian regi- ,

slit trenches in Germany in the area east-

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TO A SCABLATTI | _7_ Strange little tune. so thin and rare Like scents of roses of long ago, Quaverlng lightly upon the strings 01 a violin, and dying there With a dancing flutter cf delicate

wings; Thy courtly joy and thy gentle woe, Thy gracious gladness and plaintive

PA SSE PIED

fears

Are lost ill the clamorcus age we know.

And pale like a. moon in the lurid

a)’; A phantom of music. strangely fled | From the princely halls of the quiei dead. Down the long lanes of the van- ished years, lilchoing frailly and fair away.

--Roberl Hlllyelz.

{OflfifiOiOOi-O I Old Charlottetown (And r. It. l.)

BEAR IAGGED AT KHDARE

"As Mr. Archibald lllcNelll. of Kildare, Lot. 3. was travelling through the woods in that vicinity on the 28th of March last. for tllr I purpose of finding a suitable trer I ‘timber, he heard a rumbling

noise like that of thunder proceed- ill! from n heap of earth not far distant On exploring he found this mound to be inhabited by a Bear. Mr. McNeill returned to .1 wood camp in the neighbourhood. and next morning, in company with two others, proceeded to the scene.

"On a more close examination o.’ Mr. Brain's stronghold. they found it to be almost impregnablc. b:- ing built so as to have a descent from all sides. It was about eight feet high, and entirely enclosed with the exception of l hole in the top, like a funnel. through which he took an occasional peep at the weather. and it is supposed that he was thus occupied when he sent forth the sounds which eventually led to his capture. He lay in his den nicely coiled up. so that they could not gel a shot at his head. as nothing was visible through the aperture bill his shaggy coat. They then torment- ed him. by poking him with poles through the opening above des- cribed. twisting them in his llair. and pulling it out in some cases. so as to arouse him and ma c him alter his position. but in this they failed as he did not movc.

“A hole was then dug through the mound. as nearly as they could judge in the direction of his head, and a heavy charge fired into it. which took effect. anti after a groan or two he surrend- ered without further trouble.

“He is supposed to weigh 56ft lbs.. and measures 5 1-2 feet in length, 4 feet round the body. ‘.3 feet round the neck. l6 inches round the fore leg. l0 inches ion: on the sole of the paw, and ha: ' ll2 lbs. of fat. It is ihnufiht h." is very aged. from the fact of his hind leg being quite full of slugs. which is silpposcd to have been the effect of a loaded spring gun that was set for him some years ago. At all events.‘ th“ neighboring settlements are rid of a tormenter which has, for the Last tenyears. carried nff. at intervals. their cattle. ctr.. and which. tin- tll now. has rludcd rvcry cffor‘. lo ramturc him "

MThe Examiner. April 13, 1351

Wavell and Anny Tape

l i In Montreal lost \\'P(‘i\' Flciti l; Marshal Wavcll 211v:- tlle Army a gentle ribbing about vwork. It was at. [bk Hfirlry Morgan that he tol-l “"5 5i°T.\‘-_ \Ve are indebted to l Murray Chlpman for passing it on and to Lord \Vnvell and Mr. Mo:- ltan for permission to use it. , \Navell said that when ho was ‘l ‘young subultern his regiment \\'lfi shocked by a color-sergeant who lran off with a local redhead and the company funds. It was decid- lcd by Higher Brass that since flit‘ iColonel was responsible for lilL‘ battalion. he must assume respon- sibility for replacement of the ifunds. The Colonel disagreed with ‘this view. Having some aptitude ns a writer, he penned his side uf -tlle case tu Brigadi- IICIIdqUIiTifiP-fi The answer was that he should pay. Fortwltil; the Colonel wrote Corps Headquarters. Same result. So he wrote Army Headquarters. lW-fvrll was Acting Aflitltuni. avul |whcn the memo ni-rivcd front tlvit ‘august address he- took lt into thr- Colonel, saying that this appeared to he final and that it looked as if he would have to pay. l The Colonel said. “Young man, I ‘would like to give you n lesson in I

its paper a dinnrr given

procedure which may stand you ill good stead. In the army things fr.‘- qucntly solve themselves if you tlo what I now propose to do, namely. ask you to put this great mnss of wirespondence ln the filr- marked Pending. in all probability the matter will then solve itself."

However, Army Headquarters persisted and another directive arrived requesting payment, The Colonel sat down and referred llu- whoin matter to tho Final Author- ity. lip wrote n letter to the Kins. This letter went through the chan- nrls from Battalion lo Brigade tn Corps in Itrmv llcndqlliirti-rs. M this point. tlic latter declrhrl they'd hart enough of the’ nffnir. "There lhr matter ended.“ snid Wavoll, "and the Colonel asked mc to draw my own tonclualons."

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Wfl\"('ii'! own iurn was to come. When he was promoted to Miiior General i'ill'l moved lo another io- caie. the- Quarlermnster’; Depart- ment. with ruthless vigilant-W, took nn Inventory of the supplies in the house he and Mrs. Waveil were leaving, QM reported that one bolster. one fish kettle and nine Mal scuttle: were mlssmg. Ami Wavcll was charged with the re- oponslblllty of replacing the» ut-

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POSHBLE SEQUEL TO m: pts ISLAND Porwross, AND wlu

lassovsky #- Maienkov

tBy Elizabeth Barker! The 32nd anniversary of the Bolshevlk October revolution was marked by two important but somewhat contradictory Soviet pronouncements. The first, ori the eve of the anniversary celebia- tions, was a speech by Georgi Mai- enkov. prominent member of the Soviet Politburo. proclaiming the “aggressive programme of the ll‘.- stlgators of a new war" _ that. is. in Soviet terms, the Americans alnl the British - "surpassed the plans of their German and Japanese prc- decessors taken together". The second, made a few hours later.

was the Soviet-Polish announce- ment. that. Red Army MRTSILII Konstantin Rokossovslvgv was to

become Minister of Defence in the Polish Government.

Malenkows speech was notable in that it reached a new pitch of violence in Soviet denunciation of the West. Rokossovskvfis appoint- mcnt was notable in that it mark- ed the opening m’ a new phase in

Russia's policy towards her East. European satellites.

Denouni-lng Anglo - Anlerican "ivarnlcngcrs" Malenknv declalxul they were aiming “by means of violence and new wars" at. all American ' world empire“ surpaw-

ing any of the world empires bu t bv the conquerors of the past". “The irlcn“ Malenknv said "is no'.l~- ill-z more nor ices than tn turn Lice whole world into a colony of Alr- eriratl lmperiausts, to reduce So‘.- cvcign peoples to the status of slaves“. ln voiltrast .'\lr. Malenkov drew a pleasant. picture of a pelvic loving Russia surrounded as rievcr

before in her ill5l0l‘_\' bv "frignnly neighbouring countries" _ Hi1 People's Rcilubllcs of POliifld. Czechoslovakia. Hungary. Roan:- anla. Bulgaria. Mongolia a ‘ Korea, Yugosiclla \\'ns natura. ' enough left: out. of his list.

Moscow obviously expected that u-orld opinion would see no dis- crepancy bctwecn Malcnkows p.c- ture and tho Rokossovsky appoint- ment. But the contradiction leaps tn t-hc rye. Why is it: necessary‘ for so "DCacn loving" a state as Ra..- sia to send one of its best known wartime leaders to reorganize th: armed forces of its largest \V(7$'.(‘l'l'l neighbours? Why is it. essential for a State which has such remark- ably frlenrllv relations with its neighbours to intervene so oocn‘y and forciblv in the internal affal . of one of them? M'i_v not. the Pola people feel that Russia is trotting their country as p, “colony” rather than as a sovereign State? But these are questions which Moscow expected no one lo ask.

Quite apart from these striking anomalies, the Rokossovsky a;- oolntnlent. is obviously the most important development in the Sr»- vlet Policy towards her satcllitrts since the cxcommunication of Tito. in June i948. The two events nrr probaby linked. Ever since the creation of the Comlnform. in September i047, Moscow SEElhL-(‘i to he preparing to establish closer and more direct control of her s t zillion. 11in "" Coplmv

J leaders alone Filruvcrl they were

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prepared ttrresist. So they had tn fold

be expelled from the Soviet before Moscow could ndva Then. nearly l8 months were w

Wnvell said ilc knew what. hflfi happened to the bolster. lils wife had had n rush cull for wedding gift, so llud token tho bolster and brat-ruled it. But he firmly bellcv- ed he was not. responsible for the other items: dldtft even know what a fish kettle was. So he went through all the "patient memor- andum dctnlls" to absolve himself of any reimbursement for the flslv kettle and the nine coal scuttlos. Wavell said, "The filo heenmc prodigious, The matter finally got up to Army lk-ndqilarters. in mv new command l had lo visit. anzl stuy some lime at rrremote desert post. Subsequently llu- flnnl direc- tive from Army Headquarters nr- rlveri at the post. It snld I must assume the obligation forihr miss- ing holster, flslvkettle and nine cont sculilos, All this time my wife had taken n great. and ont- mlght even say belligerent interest in this wholl- mater. So I declrl- ed in send the Army mlsllvel to her fur comments, They never arrived. What happened to them one will never know, unless, in the course of the centuries, the shifting sands of the deset mav unveil the documents. And never

heard from Army Headquarters anln!"

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rRoi/i THE MAD-PHME POTATO SHOW 0F Potato KlNG n. i. BURGPS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP

icles or paying for them. l

asst’ PdrAT€R5 t eves rAsrso~ wneaevew- oiv You CK THEM UP?)

APPEARANCE

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N 52$ ' Rl BBONS w“-

ed ln unsuccessful attempts to dis- lodge 'I‘ito‘s Government. by Broil- nmic warfare and an intensive nerve uar. Eventually, it 588111:- Moscow decided to move ahead leaving the Yugoslav dispute still m open sore. And Moscow's next. mo\e is clearly to bring the arm- ed forces of the remalninS CW" inform countries under direct. 5o- vlet military control. _

It. is not yet‘, clear why’ Poland was singled out, to be the first sat- ellite to undergo this process. The Poles. known for their almost hy, - crscnsitive national pride, are D91" haps the most. likely of all P60- plcs still under Cominform rule to resent fiercely the imposition of a marshal of the Russian tinny upon their own army. The polite IlCtlI-‘Il that the initiative came from the Polish side, the insistence on Roi:- o. ovsirvs Polish origin. are only likely to cmbitter this resentment. The fact that. his name has. since November ‘ith been spelt Polish- fashion "Rokossovsky" instead 01' Russian-fashion, cannot alter his inability’ to speak Polish. Nor can it. wipc out the memory that. he was the man who commanded the Russian armies outside Warsaw when the Warsaw rising was al- lowed to fail tragically in 1944.

Rilssian leaders cannot have ex- pected the Rokossovsky ADPO1“L' ment to be popular with the Po- lish people, even with the mass o.‘ the Polish Communist party. Tile secret of the Soviet. decision may have to be found in the well- known Soviet. conviction that it is more important. to strike fear than to win popularity or even pass‘. '1 tolerance. The Rokosaovsky ap- pointment. is certainly colonial-Pd Ln strike fear. particularly in the Polish army. And the Polish army may be of especial importance to Russia's long-term strategic plans. 'There have been some signs lately that. the state of the Polish army was unsatisfactory from U19 Soviet point of view. There hare been reports of arrests of officvs suspected of a “too Polish" attit- ude. “Soviet Poles" __ that is Su- v-iet, gimme; descended from Pole..- havc been placed ill U19 Olficf‘ Corps tn "consolidate" the army. Just. heforc the Rokossovsky "~1- poiiltment, Warsaiv Radio broad- cast a long tribute to the work o.’ those "Soviet Poles" in the train.- ing and organization of the army. A Soviet Polc, tho radio said frank- ly. ivas "a Pole who was a Soviet, citizen and wore the uniform of a Soviet officer. yet at the saute time was a Polo and proud nf it." Thc Polish army had clearly. for some time past, been subject/ed to even more rigid and thorough cor.- trol than the normal Soviet prac- tice of apooltlting numerous high- ranking military “adviser? to sat.- ellltc armies - n practice which was one of the causes of the Su- viet.-Y\'.goslat' conflict.