FEBRUARY 4. 1949

ma GUARDIAN, __CHARLOTTETOWN_

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luiolleagues Pay

Tribute

To Late PEI Senators

Th, {allowing tributes to the me senators J_.A. MacDonald and 5,w_ Robinson are recorded in the flgnslrd report of the proceed- mg; of the Senate~on Feb. l:

Hon. .I.l. Sinclair:

“Honourable members of the flenlte, I wish to associate myself with the two leaders and the other members who have apoken m extending lymlillhy 10 the “H.111” of our colleagues who My, passed away since we last snet here. I wish particularly to "y a few words with reference to “,0 o; those colleagues.

"1 know the late Senator Mac- donaid for many years. Ha was "i1 known in the public life of his “my, province oIilI he had a long public career. He ‘was first elected to ihe legislature of his province 1,, 190a, and was re-elected in 191i, at which time he was taken M., (he governmenpas a minister

Island in i000. and was re-elected in 191i and i923. I-Ic served as Minister of Public Works and Highways in that province from i933 to 1925, when he resigned his portfolio to become a candidate for election to the Hons.- of Corn. mons.,In that year he was elected to the federal house, and we; re- elected in i906 and 1930. He was a Minister without portfolio in the Bennett Government from 11930 llntii 1N5. when he wpg pp. pointed to the Senate.

"I had known the late Senator Tb!‘ mlhy years; we were born Within a few miles of each other. He was truly a Christian gentle- man.. We pccupied the office of Minister of Public works and Highways in our native province, under different governments, and eventually came together in this chamber.

“The late Senator was an out- standing pcrson, honest and up-

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without portfolio. In 1M3 he was again re-elected, and was appoint- ed Minister of Public Works and mghways. He left that office in 9g when he was elected to the House of Commons for Kings Cgunfy. a seat that he retained until i935. From i000 to 1006 he was Minister without portfolio. He M, 5umm0ned to the Senate in 1995 and continued as a mefnber 0; this chamber until his death 1,, November last. ~1n private life the late Senator n; a. successful businessman, carrying on operatfons as a gen- eral merchant and shipper and ex- porter of farm produce. He al- may! took a keen interest in cam- muiiiiy welfare. "I wish to .j0In the leldel’! in this House and other Senators in extending to his widow and Seven children. who are lcit to mourn hi, passing, our sincere sympathy in their bereavement. "rile late Senator Robinson was for only a few short years a mem- . her of this chamber. I knew htrn well before he came here; he was a man of many parts. During world War I he served In the ranks of the Canadian Expedition- ary Force; he volunteered for ser- vice in the second World War, and went overseas. He was subsequent- ly transferred to the Lcglon 86r- vlces in London. where he re- mained until near the close of the war, when he was summoned to ibeSenate. , "l-le took an active interest in the affairs of the Canadian Legion of ihe British Empire Service League, and usually attended its annual meetings. "In private life Senat Robin- aon was a successful businessnan and silver fox rancher. In public iliC he was elected mayor of Sum- mcrside, his home- town, in i036 and in i939 he went to the Prince Edward Island Legislature. He held his seat for the life of that \ legislature, and as he was aervini “overseas at the time the next elcc- fltlon was held he did not stand for

re-olcction. He was summoned to

‘the Senate in 1941i. and was high- .ly respected by all tiIose with Whom he came in contact. I Join the leaders in this house and oth-

-er Senators in extending to his ‘widow and near relatives our most sincere sympathy.

lion. JP. McIntyre:

Honourable Senators. I should

. like to associate myself with the speakers who have preceded me in paying‘ tribute to our departed colleagues, particularly those from my own Province.

"Senator John A. Macdonald. better known in Prince Edward Island as "Cardigan John", was the third Senator hearing the namc John A. Macdonald-the spelling "lily being different-to pau from this chamber since 104.5. It may Well have been that these three lenilm-nn were named after the great statesman Sir John A. Mac- rlonald. Prime Minister of Canada alter Confederation, for all three of them shared his political faith.

“Scnator Macdonald was in pub- iIc life for over forty years. He was first elected to the Lmzisla- iive Assembly of Prince Ediward

right in every respect. I could cite many incidents to illustrate his honour, noble character and high ideals. For instance, during the first World War he built a num- ber of ships which later were sufl at sea, leaving him in debt for aimast $100,000. I-Ie never gave up, but through ability and hard work ha paid back every dollar. I be- lieve I express the sentiments of all members of this chamber when I extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and family.

“less than two weeks go our Province was called upon to mourn the passing of another member cf this chamber, Senator Brewer Robinson. politically and otherwise.

"During the first Great War Senator Robinson joined the Sec- ond Battery —f the Canadian Heavy Artillery in his home town of Summerside, and went over- sees in i916. He was with his out- fit ln France until the end of the war. On his return to hLa native province he engaged in the bakery business and in fox ranching, and was most successful in both vent- ures. Shortly after the outbreak of the second World War Senator Robinson went overseas with the Canadian Legion War Services, and was deputy head of that org- anization in London when he was notified of his appointment to this chamber.

“My association with Senator fwbinson was moat cordial and pleasant, and I looked upon him as a personal friend. I-Ie was twice minor of his native town, Smu- merside; and during his regime most of ihe paved streets were laid and many other civic im- provements were made. No braver or stouier heart ever beat within a human breast than that of the iaic Senator Robinson.

"r wish s‘: 1hr. uni. in extend my sincere sympathy to his will- W3.

Justice Minister Replies To Queries Ile.l'. E. Island Act

OTTAWA. Feb. 3 —lCP) — Justice Minister Carson told the Commons today the Dominion un- derstands that the Prince Edward Island Goverrlment plans to amend the much-criticized P.E.i. labor bill which outlaws unions with nation- a.l or international affiliations. The action will be taken at the forthcoming sesion of the P.E.I. legislature.

Answering questions asked prev- iously, he said a final decision on the question of taking disallowance proceedings against the legislation is being withheld in the sneantime. Major abor organizations have protested the legislation.

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container In his palace. He said he had royalist sympa-

" “T” thies. l-le also said another Se; f d t. Justin Baranyay. a sreriinhxtltcd plans to him which

called for the restoration of’ the l-lapsburg monarchy with the Car- dinal acting as head of the gov- ernment, until ihe pretender. Archduke Otto. was crowned king. (The Vatican City newspaper Lbsservatore Romano referred to the trial as Mlndszentv's“Calvary.' The Vatican radio described ‘the trial as unoardonable and said all seems to indicate there is not much hope" for Mindssenty. Vat- lcan cuy dispatches pointed out that, under church law. elI R0- man Catholics who -put the Car- dinal rm trial before ~clvil judges will be excommunicated. The Vat- ican already has excommunicated all Roman Catholics who had any- thing to do with his arrest.)

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for the simple reason that Great Britain has paid in blood some- thing a/way beyond anything which can be counted in monetary wh- sideration."

Mr. Zaplitny said the Govern- ment ald the Opposition were not helping the cause of national un- ity with their speeches on Dtmin- ion-Provincial relations.

At the House opening. Resources Minister MacKInnon discioscd thlt IMAM immigrants came to can-

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MISRRIAGES

ftIg-gllggls-Maensah-Ar u... u..- wed urch Manse. Bradalbane on Rev "alley. February 2nd, 1949, by Linc-Le . B. MacPhall, Ethel Joyce Th. an of Bradulbane to Wallace he Maclnnia of Bradaibane.

DEATHS .

M-eswmv-At Kenslngton m» a’: $949. Mrs. Jessie MacEwen. John fin". widow of the late later‘ acEwen. Funeral notice "UGGAN-At the Prince Edward If"; "Malt-i onfrhuraday, Feb. . DLWHQ- f Bruce l-lusgan. Funeral "n" Mxiwmflthe residence of bei- l In-te l- . L. Bethune, 64 Kent

., "neat Peoples Cemetery.

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ITNIIIITAIII ada in 194e, compared with 64,127

' IMIALMII in i067. m Justice Minister Carson said the "Mletowa aae Government has been informed North Willem" that Prince Edward Island plans

this year to amend its labor hill

is ’ m. i” which outiarws unions with na-

an outstanding figure

Production , Still 0n lnbrease

The production of eggs in Prince lsdward island oouunues to mcreflse. reports MLFLM. Nash, sup- ervislng poultry products inspector. The quality is good but some grad- ing station operators by including too many dirty eggs in their packs are lowering the high standard of the product for which Island eggs are known throughout the Marl- times. Those poorly graded eggs add additional cost to the market- ing of eggs in that these eggs must be regraded and the cost of same eventually affects the price to the primary producer.

"The greater number of rural grading station operators are putt- ing,up a grade of eggs which is a credit to the Province," Mr. Nash states. “It is regretted that a few by their packs are inclined to break down this confidence in which the buying public hold the quality of the Island product."

The demand for eggs continues good throughout the Maritlmes and Newfoundland and all available supplies are moving to these points. There has been no change in prices and grading station operat- ors are quoting producers for un- graded eggs AL 37, AM 35. AP m. B 3i, C 26 and receiving for the graded pack from wholesalers fob their stations AL 41 1-2. AM 39 1-2. B 35. C 30.

Wholesalers are quoting retail- ers for the graded certoned pack AL 46-7. AM 44-5, B loose 38 and retailers are selling to consumers for theccartoned pack AL 53-4, AM 51-2. B loose 45.

Poll-Ill’! Reeelpte

Receipts of poultry are light and there is very little activity on the market. The demand for poultry continues strong through Can- ada andthe United States. The prospect for market poultry this coming year looks good especially for those who are able to market their poultry by September. Meat prices decreased throughout the United States last year. 1f the wintry storms which have prevail- ed throughout the cattle growing areas of United States are aucb as to cause heavy losses in stock, meat prices will advance with a probable advance in poultry meat prices. .

Pouitrymen planning their oper- ations for 1949-50 should remem- ber these facts. Chick purchases in 1948 were lower by 20 to 25 per cent than in 1947. Ii-t is this crop of pullers which will supply the eggs until September or October of this year. As a result of this de- crease in poultry population. many predict that when the British con- tract for eggs has been filled. eggs will he scarce and ihe product will advance in price probably in July.

Poultry prices both in Canada and the United States due to scarcity of supply were high. There is no doubt poultrymen will do much to increase the supply of poultry this year, however. it is doubtful if this supply can be in- creased sufficiently to create s surplus when prices would be low- cred.

"Our advice to poultrymen". Mr. Nash concludes." is lo purchase mixed ‘chicks and buy them early -not later than April. By purchas- Int; mixed chicks one is in a. posit- ion to lake advantage of a good market in cit-her poultry or eggs."

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pact, Mr. St. Laurent said Canada. in her strategic geographic posit- ion. could not withdraw from world affairs.

Must Be Prepared

Canada was "in the mainstream of world affairs" and if she wanted peace she must be prepared to help keep it.

"Peace-loving nations must be strong to keep the peace," he de- clared.

In an address on "Canada - an adult nation." Mr. St. Laurent re- ferred also to the government bill now before Parliament abolishing appeals to the judlcai committee of ihe Privy Council.

“No nations whose citizens have to go, in the last resort, to the courts of another country to settle their domestic disputes, Ia fully autonomous or completely inde- pendent." hs said.

He noted that the Privy Council already has asserted that the Canadian Parliament has the pow- er to make the Supreme Court of Canada the lest court of appeal in all cases.

Then he referred to the con- stitutional amendment issue as "an- other reilc of our colonial past I should like to see Canada get rid of.’

He described the British North America Act, ‘The foundation of Canadian union." as "a most im-‘ portant part of the Canadian con- stitutlon.”

But it remained an act of the United Kingdom Parliament and every time a change was desired it was necessary to go there with the request.

"As a Canadian I do not like to have to do that." ha said.

‘Of the constitution the Prime Minister said:

"We do not want to make the constitution so rigid that it keeps our people in a strait-jacket and prevents the progressive develop- ment of our national life.

"What is just as important we do want to make sure that the constitution contains adequate safe- guards for provincial rights. for the use oi the two official languages

Simpson's To lleepen Next Week

"We hope to have the store open for business at the beginning of next week.” said Mr. F. A. Stew- art Jones, special representative of Simpson's Agency. Kent Street. Since the recent fire, which caus- ed more structural damage than was at fls-st_ believed, the floor in the centre part of the ground- floor showroom has been .eplaced and other structural repairs ef- fected in the cellar by Mr. Stan- ley Bryant, contractor.

The large plats glass show- windows have been replaced by Car-son and Birt and the store and showrooms are beginning to look as attractive as they were prior to the fire The insurance adjuster is expected to return at the beginning of next week, after which the store will be open for business, said Mr. Jones.

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> Will be in a position to ship our products into the heart o! the rich industrial centres of the United States -— an almost virgin field for the fresh and frosen products of the east coast."

“To take advantage of this new market it will of course be na- cessary to enlist the services of our scientists and engineers in the designing of dhlvpg equipped with the best in refrigeration." There was a transfonmation in Dmgress. The demand for canned and salt fish in the great inland markets was changing to a de- mand for fresh fish. ,

"With the installation and soon we hope — 0f refrigeration units in storehouses, on railway cars and in retail stores. we can, if we will, make Canadians, not the lowest, but the highest con- sumers of fish in the world," he declared.

Refrigerator Cara

His department was contributing to this program by already putting to test a refrigeration railway car suitable for shifping fresh fish far inland and it was hoped the rail- ways would build them in quan- tity Another department project was development of a. small re- frigeration unit which would dis- play flsh in retail shops through- out the land.

Meanwhile, success was being achieved in improving the supply of oysters, clams, trout and sal- mon through breeding methods; of lobsters, scallops and smelt by means of regulation and of tune and bill-fish hy development of fishing techniques. This was all part of the plzm In develop ihe species most! popular with the COXISIJTHBI‘.

The industry itself must tackle the problems of merchandising and distribution.

"Let's do a job of public rela- tions," the Minister added. "Let's hclp the Canadian housewife, for instance, to prepare new and ap- petizlng fish dishes. teach her some of the hundreds of recipes little known in Canadian homes." The recent tightening up of ex- port markets made it all the more imperative .ihat the industry cul- tivate the enormous potential market at home.

That was why decisive lutiofl was needed in the next year or two -- a period which would de- tenmine ‘iwbcthcr the industry I! to expand and prosper or whether it is to suffer a setback."

First estimates show that in the ypqf just past the industry had reaphed an ail-time peak of $145.- 000,000.

“Through joint action." he add- ed, "t9 improve our methods 0f selling, merchandising and dis- tribution, I am convinced that the dcmestlc consumptio of fish pro- ducts in Canada can be doubled and perhaps trebicd."

He also welcmned the presthfie of delegate; from Newfoundland. He looked to the time when It would be possible to hold 00B 0i the future conferences In St. John's.

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wick are covered with respect to injuries and disabilities by the Compensation Act in that Province ing payments to some 17.000 work- men durint ihe Past Yt-‘flf- Th!‘ compensation Act III that Province receives the whole-hearted support of all employers of labour as well aa the medical profession. The Board there comprises three mem- bera, only one of whom. the chair- man. devotea his whole time to the administration of the Act.

At the conclusion of Col. Mac- Dougall’a address muny questions were asked by his listeners, all of which were satisfactorily answered.

P. n. l. Employment Figures

The records of empioyrne t in Prince Edward Island show that upwards of 11.000 workmen are en- gaged in various smploymentl. all of whom would come under the Act if legislation of thla kind were enacted here. This does not include the large number of persons em- played in the Dominion and Prov- incial Government services, all of whom would come under the bene- fit of the Act when enacted.

A hearty vote of thanke was tend- ered the chairman at the conclus- ion of the meeting.

RAFFLES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOME TONIGHT

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national partnership.‘

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MRS. JOIINSTOIWS LADIES’ WEAR. Special Marked Down Sale.

WEST KENT ICE SPORTS, Forum tonight. W. K. S. vs. Sum- merside. Races and relays.

TUNE INTO BOARD 0F TRADE Wfiekly radio programme "Canad- ian Heritage" coming Sunday night 9.45—-l0 P. M. C. F. C. Y.

"POLLY ANNA” “The Glad Girl" in i-lesrtz Hall. February 10th and 11th. Secure your tickets from members Y. P. U.

BREAKS WRIST. — Mr. W. A. Stewart. City, hnd the misfortune to fall in the yard of his home Monday night and suffered a brok- en right wrist. ..

COUNTY COURT — In the County Court recently, Judge Trainor presiding. in the case of Brighton Dairy vs. James Brown. judgment for the plaintiff was giv- en by default. the defendent failing to appear. Mr. W.A. Reddln ap- peared for the plaintiff.

APPEAL CASE DISMISSED -- In the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice MacGuigan, an appeal was dismissed in the case of Ralph Crewys who was previous- Iy convicted of drunken driving. The Court was adjourned until February 7 at il a.m.

BANKER BREAKS LEG IN FALL -—Mr. T. F. Mitchell. manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Char- lottetown. is in the P.E.I. Hospital as the result of a fail Wednesday evening coming from the Charlotte-