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Whether or not the Red Army will march in Europe this year, or the year after or not at all will depend in no small measure upon the extent to which a dan- gerous political malady already affecting the satellite states spreads. Dubbed "Na- tional Deviationism" by adherents of the Cominform, it takes the form of putting national interest before Soviet interest. Yugoslavia under Marshal Tito was the first satellite state to fall victim to this strange disease, which is now assuming epidemic proportions in Czechoslovakia and elsewhere. Defection is apparent even in those countriesoutside the orbit of Soviet domination, notably Italy, where members of the Communist party have been "resign- ing" in ever-increasing- numbers.

What Moscow overlooked in its efforts to bring the countries of central and southeastern Europe under the hammer and sickle was the intense nationalism which has always characterized the peoples of those regions. Polish antipathy for Russia is, if anything, even more bitter than that which has bedevilled Franco- German relations over the past century. Nor is any love lost between Czechs and Hungarians. The Kremlin's efforts to su- perimpose allegiance to the Soviet Union to the exclusion of national interests has merely changed the direction of these mu- tual and deep-rooted antipathies and turn- ' ed them upon Moscow. National pride - 'has been wounded deeply. But perhaps the most serious resentment has been aroused by Russia's clumsy economic goug- iilng of the subjugated satellite nations.

Brutality and terror have thus far been

sufficient to control the latent hostilities which Soviet imperialism has engendered in the peoples of most of the Iron Curtain countries. The economic gain to the Soviet Union from holding in thrall the millions of people in the satellite countries has un- doubtedly been enormous. This state of af- fairs, so agreeable from the Soviet point bf view, can only be maintained provided peace prevails. Outbreak of a major Eur- opean war would not only bring the Soviet Union face to face with a test of strength with the West; it would also unleash the pent-up hatreds of the suppressed peoples of the satellite countries and constitute a deadly threat to the Red Army's flank.

The sands in the -hour-glass of Soviet ' imperialism will not run out for a very long time to come. The menace of their military might is still something to be seriously reckoned with. The fact remains. 'however, that time is no longer on Mos- Icowls side. For not only is the might of the western democracies growing all the time, but the passions and hatreds of the suppressed peoples of the satellite coun- tries are creating a powerful "fifth col- umn" within the Iron Curtain fortress it-

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Senator Isnor's Figures

The pace at which industrial centraliza- tion has been proceeding to the exclusive benefit of the Central Provinces was strik- ingly shown in Parliament by Senator Gor- don Isnor the other day. Here are some of his figures: t,

In the period from Dec. 18 to Dec. 30. 1950, 194 contracts in excess of S5,000 were placed throughout the country. Of these, 64 went to Quebec and 86 to Ontario or a total of 150 to the two Central Prov- inces, leaving 44 for all the other Provinces. The total amount represented by the 194 orders was 514,916,198. Of this there was expended in Ontario 57,606,589, and in Quebec 35,588,823. So the total value of the 150 orders placed in the two Central Provinces was s13,195,612 which left only 51,720,586 to be divided among the other eight provinces.

The total amount 'of the orders placed in the wholeof Canada from 1, 1950, to Jan. 13, 1951, was 332,948,755. Of that

toulismount than was expended in Que- bee s14.4s7,a92. and in Ontario 315,129.-

gm, or-I total in the two Central Prov- slnces of,-;..:2M,l,Z,3j6l. Slmplo subtraction. ' that this left 91113 333313391 3? be 1 in all. rest of csnscs.

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Amid all the demands for Senate re- form on the basis of making it a more use- ful branch of Parliament it is generally overlooked that a curb on Senatorial pow- ers is essential before it would be prudent to adopt a formal procedure for amending Canada”s constitution at home.

Although one would never suspect it by its recent behaviour, the Senate is an ex- tremely powerful body. Its members, ap- pointed for life, need have little regard for the popularity or otherwise of their actions and, unlike the House of Lords, the Senate's power of vetoing legislation proposed by the Commons is unlimited.

At present the ease of constitutional amendment acts as an effective check on any possible defiance by the Upper Cham- ber of the will of the people, as represented by the majority party in the House. A cumbersome method of constitutional amendment or one requiring the approval of that body would make the Red Chamber a practically immovable obstacle to any measures of which it might disapprove.

It is highly necessary that curbs be placed on Senate powers before or simul- taneously with the transfer of the power to amend the B. N. A. Act to this coun- try.

EDITORIAL N01 ES

Now that Alberta is producing real wealth in the form of 27,149,318 barrels of oil a year we bear little of the "funny money” proposals which were popular when the real wealth was lacking.

O O I

Mr. W. R. Shaw's recommendation that the limits of tablestock potatoes be re- duced by slightly raising the minimum and lowering the maximum will meet with the approval of the housewife. One of the at- tractive features of Island potatoes is their uniformity in size and a further improve- ment in this matter would prove popular.

I O I

The British steam troopship Birken- head was wrecked in Simonls Bay, South Africa on this date 1852, when 454 of the crew and soldiers perished. The gallantry of those on board, and especially of the troops, will be ever remembered. A gun belonging..to the military commander of the Birkenhead was brought to Charlotte- town by a niece many years ago.

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The Iron Curtain is not air-tight by any means and in one way the Reds con- stantly give themselves away. They seem unable to refrain from accusing others of conduct and motives which correspond with their own. A case in point is the charge that the F. B. I. has installed microphones at U. N. headquarters to listen in on con- versations.

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While the new National Advisory Coun- cll on Manpower is studying prospects of moving workers to where they are in demand it might take some time out to advise the Government of where it can best locate new industries to utilize man- power reserves without the necessity of uprooting them.

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Production of margarine in Canadalast year amounted to 94,032,000 pounds, as against 261,736,000 pounds of creamery butter, according to figures tabled in the House of Commons the other day. The Government, however, was unable to' en- lighten Parliament about the quantities of raw materials imported for the manufact- ure of margarine, -or about the amount collected as duty on these importations. These questions were asked, but the reply was "no information."

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One item in the year's estimates to be approved by Parliament, notes Canadian Business, will serve to remind Members of the way things change. Trade Minister I-iowe will ask for 330 million to build an- other atomic pile at the Chalk River atomic research establishment. That will be more than Canadals entire expenditure on na- tional defence in the years before the Sec- ond World War. And it will probably be passed in a fraction of the time, with no objections whatever from the represent atlves of the taxpayers. '

O O O

The current Bank of Nova Scotla's Monthly Review, which presents 9. vol- uable survey of the Canadian economy during the last quarter century, contains an observation which, because obviously not psrtlssn, should correct some miscon- ceptions. Referring to the 'thirties it notes, "The only bright spot in this other- wise gloomy picture was the early recov- ery in Great Britain and the sterling area which, with the"iWof the substantial Hse in Empire preferences negotiated 3: Qt- tawa in 1932, led to 1 significant increase

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ONCE CURIOUS. NOW CONFUSED

Sir,-Fmm the sidelines I luv; been watching this "sniping from the hills" cverrthe potato lcvln. Contrary to the unsuvppodod state- ments by "Curious" (Feb. 24th). the latter of Mr. Jerome O'Brien cleared the air more than any in this series. ,

His "feeble excuse," as' it was termed by "Curious." su-bmitled I proposition which has thus far been left religiously alone. It would appear, then, that we must agree with "Curious" that O'Brien? offer "would not likely be laken up." Especially must we agree when we gather from news items that, while it was a crime not to pay the 1940 levy, it appears equal- ly a crime to be caught paying the 1950 levy. Was it Confucius or Curlous who said: "In plain words. two wron-gs make a right?"

In asking the manager of Is- land Cooperative Services about (1) "its works," and (2) to whom the Co-op Services shipped. "Cu- rious" is blessed indeed with the -true innocence of childhood. It is difficult to interpret "its works;'' but it appears O'Brien is at least required to open his books,-all of them. A very brash request indeed. As for (3) cooperatives shi-ppinxg without licences. it is common knowledge that the pro- ducts of cooperative: are shipped by Island Co-op Services which holds licences from the Marketing Board and llhe Federal Depart- ment of Agriculture. This in- formation is easily secured.

A very low aspect of these pious rantings against Mr. O'Brien is the inference that he "is at- tempting to discredit" Island deal- ers, Willis Co., Associated Ship- pers, and others were mentioned. We find no evidence of such an attempt. Mr. O'Brien answered in a forthright manner a pointed at- tack by the President of the Deal- ersl Association upon his organ- ization - acquitted himself well, too. Now he is singled out for it personal attack - which makes us wonder who is really stirring up anvlagonisuns.

Many suspicions arise in our minds: (1) that the real "straw man" is not O'Brien at all. but is ihis whole verbose, confusing, and evasive discussion as carried on by his critics; (2) that behind this "straw man", propping him up, is a. frantic fear on the part of tlhese critics lest farmers or farmer-owned organizations "take a chance on tempe with the potato market"; (3) that these critics were never interested in the levy at all. but in a campaign of sheer vilificatlon against market- ing boards and cooperatives. - I campaign which might in the long run do severe harm to everyone concerned. farmers and dealers alike. , In all their fulmlnaitions against producer-participation in market- ing, these critics are punching m the dark. They should come out into the light. It is later than they think.

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CONFUSED Charlottetown.

PRICE CUTTING

Sitr.-In the campaign for one Potato Marketing Board, and in recent statements and radio broad- casts. the Federation of Agricult- ure and its active supporters here have accused the potato dealers of price cutting to obtain a volume of business at, the expense of the growers.

If those who talk so glibly had any idea of the principles which govern the daily potato market, they would not be so free with their condemnation of both the cooperative societies and inde- pendent dealers who are marketing potatoes anywhere from Florida to Winnipeg.

Our small volume of potatoes he-re cannot control the market, and the dealers must conform ,to' the general average market price throughout a large area, watching carefully for the market which will give the bes: net return. If, per- chance. one market will pay a bet- ter net price .to us or to New Brunswick, every potato in both areas would immediately be offer- ed to that market, unless the oth- er markets rise to the strongest level. .

As an exarnrple, for the out three months our prices have been governed by the sales our dealers have made to the Soulih Atlantic areas. where competition was met from potatoes from Long island. New York State, and Pennsylvania; and it was not until their prices advanced we to soc n cwt. bclow their low point that potatoes could move in quantity by water from our parts. Our dealers did well to obtoin'aAyremlum of we to Soc per bag above the sibove-mentioned po- tatoes, otherwise it would have been impossible to ship.

with the quota filled, the double duty now on. we are out of that area for this season; Ind the Conc- dion. market will be the controlling factor as the season pros!-ieuol. The price in Canada will be :- footed by the buycI'c' and all 1' men of the supply that is avail- nble from Eastern Canada for on Immediate and future N00 of the tndusn-lol mu. v

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nulsancecto the community, one would bhnnk that the dealers' aim was low prices and declining mark- ets. whereas the opposite only is true - for good prices and active mas-kells give both the grower and the dealer the break that is due them after the period of low prices we have experienced these last two years.

Tlhroughout North America po- tctocs are a speculative proposit- ion. and the attempt of the United States Department of Agriculture to change the status from a spec- ulative to a stable proposition has cost in excess of 5-i00.000,000 in U. S. Government subsidies during the past three years. Today this experiment of floor prices. reduced acreages and general controls is considered a total failure, and the potato market is to be left to stand on its own feet; and both the po- tato grower and the Government in the United States realize that

ice to Rocky Point was unsafe, be- cause it had never been hushed. They also knew that the mild wea- ther would, in short order, close all roads and highways to vehicular traffic, including tractors and trail- ers. At the same time these offic- ials, without regard for the welfare or needs of the residents of Rocky

Point. severed the only link of com- munication to Rocky Point. by authorizing the stoppage of the Falrvlew ferry. for repairs. They not only isolated the people of R0Ck)' 901M In doing so, but they encourased the people to travel by ice, which they had already an- nounced was unsafe to travel on. Is that a proper attitude for any Government to take, having the welfare of the people at heart? Such actions should not be taken light- ly. and passed off as a. joke. It will be no joke if some of the people of the dllmct set drowned, or acute emergency cases should arise, .

potatoes are one product that can- not stand regulation.

Apparently the local branch of the Federation of Agriculture is endeavoring to do what has been attempted at various times and in varims places, and, the result has alwnys been lower prices to the grower. Witness the late last at- tempt of the Potato Marketing Board in the Southern Ontario Counties, which after its tragic ex- perience has now been cancelled by vote of the farmers.

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POTATO DEALERS' ASSN. Chnrlobtetown.

REMOTE ROCKY POINT

sir, - May I take this opportun- ity to enlighten the Provincial Gov- ernment about remote Rocky Point? when I say "remote." I mean that the inhabitants of Rocky Point might as well be five thousand miles distant from Charlottetown. as ln.their present proximity. It is disgraceful that the Government should permit such conditions to exist in a Province as democratic as Prince Edward Island.

I note by our local papers that. the 5.8. Fall-view only recently es- tablished a. record for late crossing between Rocky Point and Char- lottetown. All well and good, and a big feather for the captain and crew; but remember. owing to the very mild winter, the some captain and crew could, beyond a. doubt, have surpassed all records and kept continually making the usual trips to Rocky Point. and there- fore kept the residents of that com- munlty in communication with the outside world, until conditions im- proved whereby people could trav- el by rond. or other means. This is not. said by way of reflection on the captain and crew of the "Fair- vlew", who in my opinion. at B11 times, have sacrificed themselves by performing valuable service to the people.

But I cannot overlook the re- sponsibility of the Premier and his portfolio members, who have proct- lcslly closed their eyes to the situa- tion, and shifted t.he burden on the shoulders of Mr. Gordon white. Deputy Minister of Public Works. It seems that only recently a. delega- tion went to see the Premier. but the fartihest they got was to see Mr. white, who, I understand, infom- ed them that. the boat would be tied up for repairs and that they had access to the highway around to Rocky Point. and advised them to make use of it. At the same time Mr. White. being the Deputy Min- ister. knew that the mild spell. if it prevailed. would at any time ph- llgc them to close the roads to ve- hicles of 6,000 pounds or over. This very order went into effect. on the 23rd day of February.

Now, sir, I would like to know if the Deputy Minister has the auth- ority to order the 5.5. Fnirvlew to discontinue her crossings and lay up for repairs in the face of such a predicament for the people of Rocky Point and district? I don't believe he has such authority. un-

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Not so very long ago, our Federal representatives, along with Premier Jones and his subordinates, were protesting strongly at Ottawa that our communication link between this Province and New Brunswick was not adequate. and that the terms of Confederation were not implemc f i. Now, our prediclunent at Rocky Point is the same, only on a small scale. our Premier re- turns from Ottawa with confidence that A repetition of the trouble at Borden e. namely the strike that tied up the carferry last August - would not be repeated; yet he 51. lows the very same thing to hop. pen, right under his own office window; and it appears to me mm, the burden is left on the shoulders of his Deputy Minister. Mr. white.

The residents of Rocky Point. Fail-view, Cumberland, New Do. minim. Nine Mile Creek, Long Creek, and in fact everyone who has been forced to make use of the service connecting with Char- lottetown. have taken a gen-mc heating for years. and they are still taking lt,--more so now. Read- ing between the lines. we find that our representatives In the second District are the leader of the Op- position, Mr. R. R. Bell, and his colleague. Mr. Philip Matheson. I have noticed since their election to the district that improvements and activities have practically ceased, notwithstanding that Mr. Bell, to my knowledge, has up- prcacthed the Govemment on I great many occasions in the in- terest of the people of Rocky Point. Let me tell the Government right now. to forget party politics and do something about this condition that faces the people today, and do it quickly.