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An Unfortunate Lapse‘

Politicians, of course, have to talk political- ly at times, but it seems a pity teat Hon. Mr. Martin, our genial N-ational Health and Welfare Minister, should spoil- the effect of the fine non-partisan appeal which he made in Char- lottetown on Monday night, by partisan cam- paign speeches in Nova Scotia two days later.

ln Charlottetown Mr. Martin commended the leader of the Opposition in this Province on his magnanimous support of the Federal Government's health programme. ln fact, he said, it was largely to the "unselfish, non-parti- son attitude" of our Opposition leader that the Provincial Departmen-t of Health was indebted for the wide measure of co-operation it was re- ceiving in implementing the Federal plan. The other Provinces too were co-operatiiig satisfac- torily. Mr. Martin's face glowed as he made this announcement, and he stirred all his hear- ers when he added that in such humanitarian endeavors there was no place for political divis- ion. "We must all march together", he said, "to-

. ward a common goal",-a goal which involved

not only the immediate objective of relieving physical, mental and economic distress in this country, but also of vindicating our democratic way of life and defeating the knavish schemes of Communists at home and abroad.

Now we find the Minister quoted by the Canadian Press in Nova Scotia as claiming that "while they have few social measures to their credit the Tories seem to regard social security platform promises as necessary concessions to public opinion," and making other derogatory remarks about the motives of both the Conser- vative and C. C. F. parties with regard to na- tional welfare plans!

One cannot have his cake and eat it, and Mr. Martin cannot honestly ask for non-parti- can support on the one hand, and exploit his department's policies politically on the other. Perhaps _it would have been better, a-t this time when he is appealing so urgently for non-parti- san support, and when his appeal is being so generously responded to, if the Liberal board of strategy had sent some other Cabinet spokes- men to do its hatchet work in the Nova Scotia by-election. The Health Minister was no doubt quite sincere in what he said in Charlottetown, Ind we believe it must be very distaste-ful to him lo have to go about the country undoing his own good work by making partisan innuendoes of any kind. His portfolio is one which, in view of recent developments, could well be dissociated from partisan politics altogether. It is un- fortunate on all counts that this thought has not occurred to the St. Laurent Government.

The Retailer's Profit

‘Phosqwho imagine that the retailer is making oodles of money under present condi- tions will be surprised to learn that in a break- down of the consumer dollar at the retail level, the net profit left in the retailer's hands is ap- proximately 3.1 cents of the sales dollar, while ‘Federal taxes amount to 3-74 cenil- Th5! l5 0'16 of the revealing bits of information presented to the Royal Commission on Prices at Ottawa yesterday by Mr. George S. Hougham, general manager of the Canadian Retail Federation.

ln presenting h brief dealing with the func- tion of retailing in the Canadian economy, Mr. Hougham g-ave o survey of a number of_stores iin different Canadian cities, from which it had developed that 67.47 cents went to suppliers for the cost of the goods, leaving a gross margin of 32.53 cents to meet all operating expenses, including payrolls; local, provincial and federal taxes; advertising; rentals and administrative expense. Fifty percent-of this over-head was re- flected in payrolls, said Mr. Hougham, who de- clared th-at gross margin was frequently con- fused with net profit.

Discussing the incidence of‘ taxation gen- orally as related to present prices, the Federa- tion manager stated that the total of taxes-lo- cal, provincial and federal — paid directly by

' the store amounts to not less than eleven percent of the sales doll-or. This does not include taxa- tion that is buried in the cost of goods before they reach the rctailcr. A logicalflnference from these figures is that consumers are paying for the increased programme of social services to at least some appreciable extent in the price of commodities, and all the indications are that these services are here to stay.

Explaining the function of retailing, Mr. Hougham said: "Retailers have a vital interest in the price situation. It is their iob to act as purchasing agents for their customers, to se- lect and carry reserve supplies of goods to meet their needs and to do this economically at prices which customers are able to pay. Retailers‘ re- sponsibilities involve the taking of risks." He also pointed out that the retailer, by his promo- ition of new goods through advertising, con- tributes to an expanding standard‘ of living, which creates employment, which in turn stimu- lates purchasing power.

The brief pointed out that the Canadian taxation structure made no provision for retail- ers to set aside a contingency reserve, out of earnings before taxation, as a cushion against inventory losses. Retail co-operatives, on the other hand, by issuing certificates of indebted- ness to their members, ore able to build up a furfl dvoiloble for the contingency of inventory depreciation. The Individual or corporate retail- er, who is in comootitlmlwitli these co-operatives conbulld up such a fund only from the moroiii

~ iollietproflt romulrilna to liim after he lies poid

his federal taxes.

l:Dl I URIAL NOTES

His Excellency Viscount Alexander of Tunis, Governor-General, born this date 1891.

The book review editor of the Toronto Globe and Mail glowingly reports that, contrary to dismal predictions, i948 is proving a boom year for Canadian book publishers and readers. lt seems that book buyers have simply forced publishers to produce the goods.

A danger sign in our society is the reported difficulty police encounter in getting witnesses to come forward and give their evidence. We have never depended upon police evidence solely or even largely for the maintenance of law and or- der. Every citizen is the upholder of the law or it ceases to be effective.

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it wil-l be long months before the Legis- laturo convenes but it is not too soon for com- mencement of a study of the labour union legis- lotion promised by Premier Jones. The shortcom- ings of our present legislation provide worn- irig enough against improvising such important regulations at the last moment.

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Prince Llewelyn Ap Gruffydd, the last of the hereditary rulers of Wales, killed in battle this date 123.11. H: succeeded his Uncle David ll but revolted against Henry lll's iurisdiction, lat- er making peace. Ho twice refused homage to Edward l. Signed a treaty of peace at Conway, but again revolting, he fell in battle.

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According to Agriculture Minister Stewart there are 4,000 more bachelors on our farms than marriageable girls. This, too, notwithstand- ing all the socialistic legislation supposed to provide security from "the cradle to the grave." Something "Conservatively" wrong somewhere requiring looking into.

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Excessive taxation, says Col. Drew, is re- sponsible for our increased cost of living. That is obvious, and "our |iving" will continue to cost us more so long as department after department is created to supervise the collection of revenue with which to run a bureaucratic system of gov- crnment.

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The gloomy views cf Deon A. M. Show, chairman of the Dominion-Provincial agricul- tural conference, seem to be at variance with reports from U. N. sources which indicate that with greatly increased world population and the threat of lowered fei-tility, foodstuffs will con- tinue scarce and consequently dear, apart from local and particular gluts.

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Brita-in, because of the gold hoarding by the United States, will have to discover, says Britis-h Food Minister John Strachey, new sources of supply in non-dollar areas, to the detriment of Canada's market for foodstuffs. Our good neighbour is thus partially shutting us out of two markets, lier own and, the Mother Coun- try's.

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Evidently China will soon be a Communist Republic after nearly fifty years as a Democra- tic Republic, Washington finding it impractic- able to finance the Chinese Democrats any longer. What will happen from now on will be on the lap of the Soviets, who will practically control the Orient both politically and commer-

cially.

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Movement of Prince ‘Edward island potatoes, 1948 crop, totalled 2548 carlots up to Dec. 7, according to a Federal marketing report. Of this number 638 went by rail to other Provinces west of the Maritimes, and 703 carlots by rail to points outside Canada. Water exports num- bered 764 carlots of seed and 443 carlots of table stock. New Brunswick's fatal potato move- ment for the same period was 593i carlots.

Substantial progress has been mode in the development of the new National Park in New Brunswick during its first year of existence, fac- cording to a statement by Hon. .l. A. MacKin- non, Minister of Mines and Resources. The sum of $500,000 appropriated by Parliament to be- gin developments in this park has been used largely for improving roads and trails, erecting administration and staff buildings, and provid-

ing recreational facilities. It

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The remarkable advance made by the pro- fession of chartered accountant in this Pro- vince, as evidenced by the attendance of twenty students at a recent banquet here, is certainly due in large measure to the requirements of the Income War Tax Act. One of the real advan- tages of being so taxed is that business men are required to have adequate accounts and audits. When the farmer learns to follow suit there wil-l be fewer farm families ruined by re- peated losses which go unrecognized.

The bacon case is a splendid example, says The Letter-Review, of how not to go at the task of world tiade; perfect evidence of the ifact that trade between Governments, instead of between people, only ends in international fric- tion. Rt. Hon. .l. Strachey, in London, announces that shortage of bacon in Britain is due to failure on the part of Canada to meet commit- ments to that country. Rt. Hon. .l. Gardiner announces in Ottawa, with some heat, that it is all the fault of Britain for not placing ode- quate contracts in Canada. lt is of not the least importance who is right in this case. Mr. Stra- chey is very probably trying to show how capi- talism fails to function. Mr. Gardiner is trying to show how Socialistdlrqction of Canadian trade is always unsuccessful. Neither should receive a hearing, because botli are wrong. Bacon used to be a major Canadian export to Britain-to the advantage of both nations. This is only one more form of trade which will dry up, until it vanishes—-unless there is a restoration of true international commerce, which cannot be carried out in an atmosphere of controls, licenses and

contracts between Governments.

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This column ls open to the dL ‘ by u... , ‘ ‘ of questions of interest. The Guardian does not. access-a ~ ily endorse the opinion of wt. spondcnts.

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0%4W€>00%00%¢0Q ' LONGEVITY CANDIDATES

Sir, -- Bringing the llst of long- evlty candidates up to date - all 90 or over — we now have:

1. Mrs. William Smith, New. ton Cross 2. Donald MacKlnn-on, North River 3. lVlrs. Sarah Tamlyn, Sum- merslde . 4, Mrs. Elizabeth MacKenzle, Charlottetown . 1 5. li/flss Teresa Reid, loitetowu .. . . 6, 'I'h0ma.s Henderson, Inn-g ‘l Mr. George Auld, Winsloe 8. Mrs. George Auld, Wlnsloe 9. Frank Sanderson, North River 10. Mrs. Gaspard H lan

aw . ...... .. lil. Mrs. Mel ms MacDonald, St. Peter's l2. Angus MaoKinnmi, City l8. Miss Sarah Nelson, City l4, Dr. RJ. MacDonald, Sh. Peter's .. .. ......... .. 15. Mrs, Hamlet Taylor, North Granville ...... .. 1o. llLrs. Duncan McGllveiy, Churchill .. 17. Mr. Wallace Lowther, North Carleton .. 18. Mir. Rdom Fumes, ll. Mr. George Tumor, Win. sloe Road .. ...... .. 20. Angus Cameron, Clyde River .. ________ __ 21. Robert MacDonald Cralp.

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crud .................. .. .. M. Miss Catherine Motion-m.

eck, SH. Home 23. Mrs.

Charles Prldtiam, Montroee .. M. Mary McCoull, Eller- 8 e ............ .. Z5. Miss Elizabeth Mclnnls, 26. Mrs. John McAulay, 27 Mr. George Younker, Brock. Icy ...... .. 93 28 Mr. Joseph Younker, Wins- I arn. 51:. etc, UNCLE JOE

Sir, - I would like to add the name of Mrs. Charlotte Hogg. Travellers Rest. who wee 93 years of use on Nov. 28th last, to your longevity column.

I urn, Sir. etc.. Mr. R/usscll Hogg, 34il Notre Dame St, Summerslde. Eire iText of the statement by Mr. Atllee, ln the United Kingdom Houseof Commons on 25th Novem- ber. 1948) In 1937 s. new constitution was

lerence was made la the Crown. This however left in force the Eire Executive Authority (External Re- lations) Act of 1036 which euth- orluil His Mslesty Lhc King to act. on behalf of litre ln certain inat- ters within the field of external affairs as and when advised by the Eire Executive Council to do so. In December. 1007- the United Kingdom Government stated, after consolation with the Governments of Cannes, Australia. New zeslsnd and south Africa. that they, like

than; Governments. were prepared to treat the new constitution u

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96 receives honorable mention. w written about the expectant mo- 95 pectant father. If the mother is call-

M ther should be ‘kin!’ Human fa-

92 men-the forgotten side of rriur-

90 External Relating“ g4 this intention.‘ 101' 9° don durlns October of the other 1 range on 17th October for mo.

o4 Ministers in order to explore the

m participated in these discussions.

enacted in Eire in which no re-,

Cardinal Acquires‘ Famous Giles Cartoon

(Aritigonlsh Casket)

I. Giles. cartoonist for the London Dally Express and as such a nationally known eatirlsl. of Bri- tish life. has in his own inimitable way commented on the recent speech o! His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster.

Giles depicts a group of harassed fathers rushing to what was sup- posed to be Westminster Cathedral to buy the Cardinal “a pint"-n plnt glass of beer-for huvlng sold in that speech to a Catholic youth meeting ln Mlddiesbrough that in fumily matters “the father rarely

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"There is an enormous amount

lher, but not a word about the ex- ed the ‘queen’ of the home, the fa-

therhood is a reflection of the fa- therhood of God."

This rare championship of what ls commonly considered — among

riage has been the subject of other humorous drawings and comments and was given widespread publicity in the national. man-run press.

The Cardinal wrote later to the Daily Express and asked Giles for the original drawing. It was sent to His Eminence and will remain a constant reminder o! his greet flair for the human touch and m; appreciation of the ordinary ma". ln-the-street‘: perplexlties and wor- rles, and also of his great “m, q} humor.

(The Giles cartoon appeared 1n

‘The Guardian on Nov. 19.)

m" "Ywilfl! a. fundamental sl- fernatlon 1n the position of Elm as member of the Cttmmonwgglflh

On 7th September last the Prime Minister of Eire Mr. Coglgug announced that the Eire Govern. "ism were preparing w repeal the Act. Subse- qllmtly Mr. Costello confirmed

As the House ls swore I took ad. vantage o! the presence ln Inn.

Commonwealth Ministers to u-

llmlnanr discussions with Eire

consequences which would flow from the legislation proposed in Eire. Representatives of Canada, Australia and New Zesland, in which there are particularly large numbers of people of Irish ancestry

Since then the Eire Government announced that their Repeal Bill. to be entitled the Republic of Ireland Bill would be introduced

Old Charlottetown (And r. n. r.)

NEWS ABOUT TOWN

The following gleanlngs from "The Islander" or "Prince Edward Weekly Xntelllgencer and Adver- tiser," dated Charlottetown, Friday. May 3, IBM-the 75th issue of that newspaper-throw an interesting light on local activities of a century ago:

First in order come the adver- tisements, and first among them is u notice of Lend Assessment. signed by J. Spencer Smith. Treas- urer. T. DesBrlsay. proprietor of the Apothecarles Hall, announces the arrival of new stock from Lon- don. per the "Constance." W. R. Watson also announces arrivals of drugs and select groceries, per the “Acadlisn". from Greenock. and the "Jane Spratl." from Halifax. Robert MacKle “intimates his having com- menced buslness in Mr. J. M. Gil- lies’ New House. opposite the Apothecarlcs Hull." Lydlurd & Fin- layson, No. 1 Queen Street, are among the larger advertisers, en- nounclng importation: of cloths, flannels, silks, Jamaica spirits, brandy and grpcerler.

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James H. Peters gives notice that he has been appointed to manage the real estates of the Honourable Samuel Cunard. Henry Palmer ad- vertises the “Hartfor-d" and "Pro- tection" fire insurance companies. Joseph Person, at the Phoenix Foundry, announces that h; h" finished a number of American PlWRhs. Donald McFadyen adver- tises "cheep tailoring." P. L. sim. monl. of London, England. gives notification that he la prepared m B" ll l irenerrsl agent for colon- ists, and adds an assurance to p". ents ln the colonies sending home their children for education, the: he "will undertake to see them pieced in first-rate and respectable establishments, where every anon. lion shall be paid to their health, mvrlll. improvement and genes-s] comfort."

James N. Harris. commission ag- ent end auctioneer. offers for solo, at his store on King Street. e very. comprehensive list, among which ls enumerated Ironmongery. cottons. shawls. broadcloths, tea. sugar, an. ‘Plce- 18ml"! IYYUP. Irish beverage Labrador herring. furniture, gppuggi Plankl, harness, boots, clocks, etc, John S. Bremner respectfully ac- qualnte his friends and the public ‘generally that he has dpengd n "fli-lfilllfy’ and b ketore opposite the premises of J. T. Thomas (Gram, Get“!!! St., near Grafton). Thor; l; t; erence also to the Victor-in

W". a mllllnery rstabllshmen; presided over by Miss M. L. Mo.

cu 17th November. I thought it. right that the situation should be] further discussed with members» of the Eli-e Government and with the Prime Minister of New Zea- land. the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and the Canadian Secretary o! State for External Affairs. all of whom were tn Paris for the meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Discussions took place accordingly in Paris last. week. 1' should like Lo take this opportunity of‘ ex- pressing my warm appreciation of the constructive part played by Mr. Si. Laurent, Mr. Fraser. _. Dr. Evatt and Mr. Pearson in the pre- liminary discussions. I have also discussed this matter personally with thcPrlmeMtnlsteraf Northern Ireland and informed hlm fully of the position. O O

As a result of these dlacudbtons the United Kingdom Government have been able to give the mast careful consideration to the relat- ions between the United kingdom and lire when the Republic of Ireland Bill comes into force. They recognize with regret that. will then no longer be s member of

fhe Commonwealth. The flre

Curd)’. from Halifax. situated on Queen Street. "immediately opp”. gloom that of the Messrs. J. & W.

c m» and flfllfllnlns the station- ary store o! Mr. l-l. Stamper,"

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MPI- Wevmoum ad ti Royal Hotel on Kentvgrtreuzi‘, iglivlsesd Ilhe inhabitants of Prlncg colyflir shlisnd and .he neighboring n f“ i l" u" UPPER‘ pert of the bulldlnl has been laid out in a suitable manner for public ball‘; ‘l'"""'- m‘ waiver-i‘ and that Ill!‘ ..

‘.l.. flfiiféfi".i‘lr.i“'.'l.'i“i °'"‘" " “we.” I n the best Thomas Owcm. postmaster. m. "Ounces that “the malls for Pie.

1°". Halifax. etc., will be made u until further notice, every T“; d‘? ""1 Thunder morning 1|; g

The Age-Old Story '

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and thou not. borrow.

- Notes By

It ls an nucleus assumption first cities are wicked, while the country ll relatively decent and law-abid- ing. The villain o! a 19th century melodrama we: always n city man. till victim was always the simple boy or girl from the country. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says it isn't so. It may have been so tn the good old days. but dur- ing and since World War l! “the increase in rural crime rates lies noticeably outpaced the rise In city crime rates." respect to the most serious or mes. the country has now a "considerably higher" rate than the city. An offhand ex- planation is that a lot of success- ful city criminals have retired to the country. More likely. better policing in r ral areas has brought to light a lo of bed behavior which was going o before. Also the dif- ference between town and country ls much less than it used to be.— Philadelphia Bulletin.