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PAGE 6 TUESDAY. APRIL 30. 1963 British Immigration

It is interesting to note that in 1962 the United Kingdom supplied only one-fifth of our total immi- grants, but it provided a very high proportion of the kind of skilled workers needed here. Over 40 per cent of last year’s newcomers in the managerial-professional and commercial-financial classifications were Britons, and more than half of the clerical workers. Of all the UK. arrivals who entered the labor force, only 132 were classified as unskilled.

Shouldn’t our government en- deavor to encourage more British immigration? The last few months, _ reportedly, have brought a sharp upturn in the number of Britons intending to emigrate, but relative- ly few are thinking of coming here. Australia will probably get five times as many as Canada. Austral- ian officials estimate that in the year ending in June their country will have received 80,000 British immigrants, and that 100,000 will come in the n ext twelve months. Canada, in 1962, received 15,603 im- migrants, and expects 20,000 this year.

Since 1947 Australia has aimed at, and has achieved, a steady in,- take of some 70,000 Britons a year. By contrast, Canada’s intake has varied from 108,989 in 1957 to 11,870 in 1961. And it is argued with some justice that Canada’s policy of sometimes encouraging and sometimes discouraging British immigration is a good part of the reason why five times as many Britons chose Australia. Perhaps our new immigration minister, Hon. Guy Favreau, could look into this matter.

There is no question that, de- spite industrial unemployment, we need immigration of the right sort to enlarge our domestic market. The paradox of unemployment is that it exists alongside a growing demand for skilled Workers. Filling these vacancies would in itself create job opportunities for workers with lesser skills, not to speak of the fact that our farm prosperity is vitally dependent on the growth of popula- tion.

Saskatchewan Paradox Commentators are doing a lot of speculating on the political future of Saskatchewan. One of them re- marks that the only way to reduce the number of federal Conservative seats in that province may be to legislate them out of existence. Un- der the British North America Act a. redistribution of seats among the provinces is overdue, and while the (knaerva‘tives might still win them ell” in Saskatchewan, an application ? of file existing law would at least

’ reduce their total from 17 to 13. This kind of comment merely ; ' points up the phenomenal nature of the Conservative sweep in Saskat- chewan on April 8. The party took not only every seat, but also increas- ed its share of the popular vote in ,15 of them. In 11 seats the Conser- candidate had a clear major- ity over all his opponents combined, S feet never dupliaited by the Lib- or the GOP in their heyday. ‘- till; happened while the party badly shaken, if not ac. in every other

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woaupereentofthevotefafile province on April 8. This is because of the weakness of the provincial Conservative party, which has not held office since 1934 nor even elected a member for years. It is, in short, no threat whatever to the CCF-NDP party at the provincial level.

For the provincial Liberals un- der Ross Thatcher, however, the Conservative federal victory spells a lot of trouble. It has encouraged the p r o v in c i al Conservatives to maintain their political organization and to announce that they will con- test every provincial seat next time —-a decision which will f urth er divide the opposition vote, thereby enhancing the provincial govern- ment’s chances of staying in power.

The Liberals have won out sev- eral times in straight two-way fights with the CCF-NDP in Saskat- chewan, but they have not yet in a by-election taken a seat from the government in a three or four-way fight, and in general elections the governing party has been winning without a break since 1944. So, from where the government sits, the Conservative clean-up on April 8 was clearly not without its silver lining.

U.N. Forces Buttressed

A hopeful sign internationally is the recent formation by Sweden, Norway and Denmark of a 3,000- man United Nations force. This Scandinavian unit is one of a series of quietly arranged “ready-reserve" police forces that U.N. planners hope to be able to summon in just the right combination for future emergency policing operations.

In the eighteen years since its establishment there have been num- erous attempts to give the UN a permanent police force. All have failed. However, experience with the Middle East Gaza force, organiz- ed in 1956, and with the larger Congo force, formed in 1960, has helped to develop the idea of ready reserve contingents on call in mem- ber countries.

One of the features of these for- ces is that they must be relatively neutral in a world where varying types of neutrality are needed for different situations. For this rea- son the joint Scandinavian force makes a particularly revealing case history.

Sweden is neutral. Norway and Denmark are members of NATO; use of their combat troops might be controversial in any area involved in the cold war. To integrate these neutral and Western forces for UN. service the Scandinavian-s .have worked out an ingenious plan. Sweden is to supply the largest portion of the combat arm of the force; the two NATO members are to provide support units.

A Costly Pretense

There has been furious diploma- tic activity between Washington, London and Moscow over the crisis in Laos. Yet, as the Globe and Mail points out, much of it is mere shadow boxing. There is no doubt that the Communist insurgents in Laos are under the influence of the Communist regime in Peking. They may act on their own initiative on some matters and they may even listen on occasions to Moscow, but China is the dominant Communist power in Asia

This fact is as well known in Washington as it is in London and Moscow, but the diplomats feel com- pelled to ignore it. The United States refuses to recognize the Communist government in Peking and China is excluded from the United Nations. There is no basis, therefore, for negotiation between China and the United States; which are the main antagonists' in lacs. How long is this farce going to continue? The pretense that China is not the real power to be reckoned with in this troubled area is stultifying every effort at achieving stability. It has become an increasing danger to world peace.

EDITORIAL NOTE

Till now operating on the basis of pounds, shillings and pence, New Zealand has announced that in 1967 it will adopt decimal currency. The changeover. approved by the New

Zeeland government last year, will '

be coaordimted with Australia’s similar currency change in 1966. The charge will follow by more than a century the example set in

the 18503 by Canada. 5 i

FREE WHEELING

OTTAWA REPORT by Patrick Nicholson Cabinet Setup Seen As Good Beginning

‘ The first Pearson Ministry breaks welcome new ground in

several respects, the most sig-l nificant of which is the evidcnt .

long thought and deep care in its composition.

Collectively. it can boast im- mense experience in government administration. No fewer than ten 0 the 26 Ministers have been civil servants. either as their intended career or on a temporary basis. And three more have been on the Crown payroll in various capacities. Thus exactly half the Ministers have previously participated in government on the administra- tive side. .

The Cabinet includes the two joint "Deans" of the House of Commons, Hon. Paul Martin and Hon, Azellus Denis, who can boast the longest continuous ser- vice of any .Ps now sitting. Each has participated an 35 ses- sions of Parliament. The Gov- ernment Leader in the Senate. Hon. Ross Macdonald. can boast an exactly similar record dat- ing back to the General Elec- tion of 1935, but in his case his membership has been divided between the House and the Sc- nate.

NEW TO PARLIAMENT While there is this unequalled parliamentary experience in the Pearson Cabinet, there are also many newcomers, who in- clude several of the former civil servants. The entire junior half of the Cabinet together have sat in less sessions of 'Parlia- ment than Paul Martin. The thirteen newest parliamentarians in the Cabinet have together sat in only 34 sessions. Five were elected to the House f or the first time this month; four others had sat previously only in the short session of the re- cent brief 25th Parliament. Seldom can so many politi- cians have started their career the top rung of the ladder But they will not be ‘.‘green,"

lbecause of their immense coi- lective experience on the ad- ministrative side of government.

It is a young Cabinet. Its av- ?crage age is 51 years and 10 months. This compares with an average age of 53 years for the first Diefenbaker Ministry in 1957, which in turn was thre e years younger on average than the Liberal Cabinet it replaced.

In age, Hon. Ross Macdcnald is the “Father” of the Cabinet. at ”1 years. Then come Prime Minister Pearson aged 65. Hon. Jack Nicholson aged 61, and Hon. Lionel Ohevrier aged All the rest are youngsters, ranging from 59 year old Hon. Paul Martin down to 38 year old Hon. Judy LaMarsh. the old Minister of Health and the new one respectively. DUTIES WELL DIVIDED

ne of the most interesting

Cabinet appointments is that of Jack Pickersgill to be Sec- retary of State. This light de- artmental responsibility will leave the Liberals’ top parlia- mentary strategist ample time for his supremely important ad- ditional work as House Leader. Tlhis responsibility for mapping the program and acceptability of House business is especially important with a minority gov- ernment.

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The expanded future role, as Minister of the proposed De- partment of Industry. planned for Hon. "Bud" Drury - w Minister of Defence Production- could be especially important to the strengthening of the Cana- dian economy. Significant too is the delegation of responsibility for Housing to the new Minister of National Revenue. Hon. Jack Garland, the former Liberal housing critic. One of his first tasks may be the cleaning up of the unsavory and as yet un- publicised housing scandal, dat- ing from the regime of his for- mer political adversary, ex - Works Minister David Walker.

It is more than a token of in- lention that Hon. Maurice La- moutagne, President of the Privy Council. has been given a role which may well make him healer of the rift in Confedera- tion. His appointment clearly shows recognition of this need to brln e two races closer, and is very aptly timed in view of recent developments in Que-

bec.

These various points indicate that the Pearson Government knows whither it should go. and has the means of doing llbat in a smooth, decisive and unfumb- ling manner.

The fortunes of the Unite (1 Arab Republic comprising Egypt, Syria and Iraq-Aurill be observed with caution in the Western world. Previous at- tempts to achieve federation or unity have . . In the case of the previous United Arab Republic. of Egypt and Syria, the disintegrating factor was fear of Egyptian domina-

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FLOWERS

Sir.—I am sure that all of us are anxiously looking forward to the time when we shall see the earth redeemed by the gen- tle winds of spring and the sun’s warmer rays.

What a desolate place earth would be in summer without the smiling faced flower chil- dren we view growing in such profusion all over the country? Like the twinkling stars of bee- ven. flowers are mysterious yet beautiful. beyond criptiou: and during their bnief sojourn among us are highly esteemed by young and old. .

Could flower children talk as well as they dress, they won be a delight to angels as 'well as to mankind. for are they not the priceless jewelle of natur . selected by God himself to

rib and create a picture gallery for men's plea-

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When prince charming ae- lects the ideal gift for his lady- love, he always chooses flow- ers. How it: comfort the sick and the lonely! ’lihey are the children's dream par tea; they help to uplift the soul in sorrow when death places his cold fingers on a loved ones brow.

Flower

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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT. .

Sin—I would like to’ nick: a few comments on a letter it appeared in Public Forum of April 24th, beaded "Disgusted with Session". I do not intend to become involved in any can tended come nee. nor am 1 writing for political wealtge.

in beginning the writer speaks of the behavior

of the members during the ses- sion just ended. I did not at- tend any of those sessions. so am not in a position to com. ment on this matter, However, we must realize if harsh words were spoken they were spoken during the heat of debate. also all members. had freedom _ speech. as was their right in a democratic country. Such was not the case however during the last session of Parliament at Ottawa, when the Right Honor- able John Dlefcnba'rer who was then Prime Minister and who was one of the best friends this island ever had at Ottawa, was denied the right to speak in Parliament for two days. while the man who is new Prime Minister sat idly by and watch- ed the members of his party shouting and thumping their ska. This was something which had never occurred It Parliament shes Confederation. e next the writ.- or had was the abolitiontaf the 5th district of Kings. Yet he did not state that this was a re- commendation of an tndepenf- eppolnted y to study elec-

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ant commissl lthe government toral . ment on the change in votln regulations doing away with multiple voting lime elimin- ating the possibility of anyone voting on a cemetery plot. Concurring his letter. the raise in sessions! indemity was the

next to come under the ham- iner. It was only natural to ex-

More Trouble In Near East

Montreal Gazette

poses is inherent in 'any attempt to unify the Arab world, because of the large Egyptian popula- tion. In'the new U.A.R., two out of every three citizens will live inEgypt. This will give Cairo an obvious claim to be the capi- tal. and Nasser, an dbvioua claim to be the President. are is bound to be some feeling that Syria and Iraq will used to further Egyptian am- bitions, especially since Nasser has not been backward in ad- mitting that he has quite a num- ber of ambitions.

The compromise that suggests itself is federalism. And it ap- pears that the new state will in. deed be a federal one. But Nas- ser is believed personally to is— vor a unitary state. and once a federation has been establish-

a movement towards cen- tralization can be expected.

There will be caution, not only towards the chances of the new state surviving. but also to- wards what the new state may do in the field of foreign policy. Arab nationalism. and pan-Ara- blsm. are not limited to Egypt. Syria and Iraq. And it remains to be seen how expansionist the new republic will be, and what means it may use to achieve its pan-Arab ambitions.

United Arab Republic uses force. of one kind or ano- ther, to attempt to destroy Sau- dia Arabia and Jordan, there will be a very tense situation in the East A in Nae- eer is not known to have re- pudiated his promise to destroy Israel. and this must cause the deepest misgivings.

Assuming that the new state succeeds in establishing itself, it will have to choose between using its resumes for economic development. or pursuing an ex- pansionist policy. Until its fu- ture course Ia clear. it will be watched with some caution and reservation. ' '

STUDY scraps: REGINA (Cpl—Stony Rap-

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Doctors Probe Retardation

By Dr.’l‘beeil

the last decade. especially those leading to mental retardation.

me are so well concealed at birth they cannot be uncovered until it is too late. Others. such as pheoylketonuria. can be dice. nosed by doing blood or urine teats.

T h e a e abnormalities often stem from a slight but impor» tant inborn error of metabolism. The child lacks a certain enzy- me and. as a result. certain chemicals are not fanned pro- perly. This leaves a poisonous end product that has an adverse effect upon the brain or other or ans.

A group of physicians gethcr several months pool their knowledge on clues that would help unearth birth defects in the delivery room. A Chicagoan noted a com-elation between the shape and location of the ears emotions of other parts of the body. One ear ma be set low, flattened agalnst the side of the bead. and more slanting than usual.

The obstetrician looks at both ears rapidly because it is easier to tell at a glance if they are not alike. The abnormal ear usually is on the same side as the hidden f ody organs. But this is not absolute proof that an abnormality exists because many infan are born with deviations that correct themselves.

Strange Little folds under the eyes often accompany unperfec. (ions of the kidneys. In‘some lu- atances, this is accompanied by a flattened nose or a cleft be- neath the mouth and the ears. Dimples or clefts on any part of the body suggest a dermoid cyst or an impaired central nervous system.

Abnormalities of the placenta (afterbirth) are the best indi- cators of a hidden inborn error. There are two arteries in the umbilical cord and physicians are concerned when only one vessel is found. This deficiency frequently is associated wit malformations of the heart, kid- neys. intestines. or diaphragam.

The fetus withonly one um- bilical artery has two strikes against it because circulation is so poor. It has been reported that 58 per cent do not survive and 15 per cent manage to live but develop various anomalies.

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OUTSTANDING VISION C. M. writes: How is 20-15 vi- sion rated? Someone said 20-20 means perfect vision. R

PLY

Better than average. At 20 feet, the average person sees . the 20-20 line on the chart with— ‘3 out difficulty. He cannot see the smaller print of the 20-15 line un- less he moves 5 feet closer to the chart. But. the person with , 20-15 vision can see this line at 20 feet. In this respect, he has better than normal vision.

APPENDICITIS P. R. wnites: Is there some bug making the rounds that could cause a rash of appendi- citis cases?

PLY Not to my knowledge. Abdom- inal pain, often indistinguish- able from appendicitis, may be as~cci°t°d w'th certain respira- tory infections. In this respect. your idea is not fair-fetched.

SOUTHERN FRUIT A. R. writes: Is it true th at ople who live in the north should not eat citrus fruit grown in the south? REPL

Y No; this statement was not true even during the Civil war. It sounds like a continuation of the California - Florida compe- tltlon.

N0 VALUE E. . wries. Are femal hormones good for arthritis? RE LY No. Many women with arthri- tis improve during pregnancy b

ut the female hormones are not responsible.

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