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THE‘ GUARDIAN

Ioralnl Dolly (a udod la 1101) Authorised no Second Clan Mill. PM! 9m" Doplromenf. Ottawa. The lllllll Guardian Pabllohla] Co. lunar and llllilflls; Director. rl. B. Barn“:

Annotate Editor, Frank Waller

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than tho Weakest Ink."

firsnnorruwowu. WEDNESDAY, son". 22, 1m

Public Health Grants

lt is rather disappointing to learn that_of the total $30,000,000 allotted by the Dominion Government for public health grants to the Provinces, only about $300,000 will be available this year to Prince Edward lsland. Several of these grants, including the largest one of $97,- 000 for hospital construction, must be matched with an equal amount by the Province.

The grants have been distributed chiefly on a per capita basis, and not on a basis of fiscal need which is the only fair way of apportioning Federal subsidies of any kind. On the per cap- ita basis the wealthier Provinces, already well provided for with social services, will continue far in the lead. There will be no equalization of the benefits of such services, as was contemplat- ed by the Rowell-Sirois Commission which went more exhaustively into this subject than any bcdy befcre or since.

The Commission in its report pointed out that "the inability of a Province to provide serv- ices on standards reasonably comparable with those of other Provinces is bound to give rise to discontent and so to impair national unity." In that case, it maintained, "the measure of as- sistance which should be forthcoming from the Dominion is the fiscal need of the Province arising from any cause." lts recommendations for grants and adjustments were based on this principle. They aimed "to place every Province in a financial position to perform the functions entrusted to it by the British North A-merica Act (with the exception of relief of employobles which it was recommended should be the direct re- sponsibility of the Dominion.) In particular they aimed "to make available for every Province social and educational services on Canadian standards . which, if achieved, should al- leviate the adverse effects of Federal policy on the people of any region or Province."

lt may be argued that these are Federal grants and that one should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Undoubtedly our allotment on the present basis will help to improve our pub- lic health services. But it is our own taxpayers’ money that we are receiving, and the fact that the scheme does nothing whatever to offset, in the Rowell-Sirois Commission's words, "the od- verse effect of Federal policy" but rather ac- centuates it by reason of the enormous granrs accruing to the larger Provinces, is something which cannot be ignored,

There was probably not much that Health Minister Matheson could do about this matter at Ottawa. The scheme was evolved to meet the demands of the dominating Central Prov- inces, and the other Provinces just had to trail along and make the most of it. That is what our Health Planning Commission proposes to do. There is no doubt that under the able chair- manship of Dr. Harold Show this Commission will discharge its duties thoroughly, and that

tlliie money will be well and properly qpportjgn. c .

Butter Imports

The Ottawa Journal finds interesting the an- nouncement by Trade Minister Howe that the Dominion Government has arranged for the im- narration of some nine million pounds of but- ter. Interesting because the announcement was made by Mr. Howe and not by Agriculture Min- ister Gardiner, who might be expected to have conducted the negotiations. Mr. Gardiner has been ccntcnding all along that the alleged but- tcr shortage was largely a myth and that hoard- ing was largely responsible for the low figures of stock on hand or in storage. Quite apparent- ly his Cabinet colleagues did not hold this view and turned the matter of procuring supplies over to Mr. Howe. Incidentally the fact that sup- pl-cs are to be brought in is o vindication of the stand taken by the National Dairy Coun- cil of Canada a mcnth ago when it warned the Cfbinct that an acute situation was fast rising in tho butter market.

A natural question is why Canada has to go to Denmark and Now Zealond for butter rather than lcgahze tl‘e sole cf clecmargorine and im- port supplies. The trouble, in the Journal's ojiinicn, is that no matter what action might be taken on margarine it would hardly affect tho immediate situation which the short butter sup- ply presented. The legality of the ban on monu- iacturing margarine is now before the Supreme Court and there is no knowing when a decision may be reached. Further, world oil supplies are still controlled and it is altogether possible that should Canada seek to import any large quan- tity of margarine, supplies of oils and fats need- ed for shortening and soaps might be cut to present another troublesome problem.

Democracy

ln liis latest speech, before tho annual con- ference of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, Mr. L. B. Pearson took time off from tlio dis- cussion oi world affairs to quote with approval a definition of democracy as given by tho New Yorker. Tho New York editor soliloquisod about democracy as follows:

"lt is tho lino that forms on tho right. lt ls the ‘hi’ as against ‘lioil.’ It is tho ‘don't in ‘Don't Shove.‘ it is tho holo in tho stuffed shirt through which the sawdust slowly trickles; it is the dent in the high hat. Democracy is the ro- current suspicion that moro than half of the peo- ple are right more than half of tho timo. It is tho feeling of privacy in tho voting booths, the

EDITORIAL NOTES, -

T-he heavy rain in the City yesterday led to flooded crossings, and early morning pedest- rians had to wade almost ankle deep from foot- path to footpath.

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At ll.22 tonight the sun crosses the equator and autumn begins. Most of-us, how- ever, takeiit that the "iall” commences at Lob- our Day.

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Plans at present wrapped in much secrecy are under way for the calling of a Federal Lib- eral convention for King's County early in October. '

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Monday's remarks by the Hon. Alex W. Matheson outlined an impressive programme of public health. Even more impressive was the great wealth of this country, or rather of its taxpayers, which makes possible such a scheme.

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Mr. R. P. Hartley, Moncton, Regional Dir- ector of the Unemployment lnsurance Commis- 550". tvld o Cape Breton audience lost week that Maritime unemployment is "not too bad" but that new industries are needed to provide work.

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Canada cannot complain oi having no lead- ers in these stirring times. ln spite of lack of o pension for ex-Prime Ministers there is no re- luctance amongst capable men to assume the task of leadership.

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The extensive slump in stocks in New York, Toronto and Montreal is a passing phase of the international political situation. lndustrials papers, steels and rails all react to the uncen tointy of world crisis created by Soviet machinations. Recovery will take place, but no‘. so speedily as the decline. Q I

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The great argument for socialism is that by eliminating profits goods and services will be cheaper. lt seems odd that the British Gov- ernment has had to crock down on a private South African company which has been under- cutting fares of the nationalized airlines on the

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The Jews, now in power in lsraeli, are ex- periencing the difficulty of maintaining law and order in their own domain. Ireland went through the so-me experience and is still suf- fering the consequences of victory by revolution. lt is not easy to restrain the violence of am- bitious competitors who have learned in the school that might is right and that a reign of terror will accomplish their purpose.

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Hungary is to improve the quality of bacon by importing pedigreed pigs from Britain. 240 of these animals are travelling by air to East- ern Europe. All were bought by the mission of agricultural experts sent to Britain by the Hungarian Government. They are being trans- ported at the rate of 45 a day, in individual travel crates of which l5 can be fitted into a

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The egg prices quoted below are for Grade

A Large. At Montreal and Toronto prices are

those at which graded shipments are selling to

wholesalers. At other points quotations are prices to shippers for ungrade:l eggs.

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Montreal Toronto .. Winnipeg , _ , , , Vancouver ... Edmonton . . Regina . . . . . . .. 45 Charlottetown . . . 44-48 Island eggs still in the lend.

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Here is a munificent gift for a most worthy and desirable object. An aged French shipping magnate who wants to see some of his dreams come true is giving Oxford University £l,500,000 ($6,000,000) to’ "train young men of strong character to be leaders of the future." The gift is the biggest bencfaction of its kind to the university since medieval days. Dr. John Lowe, dean of Christ Church, told university heads the donor wants to be anonymous to avoid "self advertisement and the persbnal pressure which would result from publicity."

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Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chester- fie‘:l, born this date i773. English statcsman and cuizzor; was ambassador to the Hague, Lord Ueutenant of Ireland, and Secretary of State,

motic reputation. His Letters to his Son are the best literary production of the age of Walpolo. They are frank to impropriety and cynical, but a compendium of wisdom and craft. He wrote also Letters to his Godson: "Virtue and learn- ing, like gold, have their intrinsic value; but ii they are not polished they certainly lose a great deal of their lustre; and even polished brass will pass upon more people than rough gold." i i i i

Mr. T. D. Lowe writing .to The Spectator says: "While agreeing heartily with your con- demnation oi evil speaking in political disco‘- sian, I fear you are wrong in supposing that such debate has never in our history been con- ducted on a basis of hatred. Mr. G. W. E. Rus- sell, v/ho used to write so entertainingly on poli- tical and social usages, has described the al- most incredible violence of party hatred in the pre-Victorian age, not only in the field of poli- tics proper, but penetrating into social life, the public schools, the universities, the theatre and the Ohurcli itself. 'Even the -two collects foi tho King in Hip Communion Service were regard- ed as respectively Tory and Whig.’ A little girl in a Whig iomily asked her mother whether Tor- ies were born wicked or grew wicked afterwards, and received the reply, ‘They oro born wickod, and grow worse.’ Political manners oro mild to-

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in each office gaining distinction and diplo--

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This column ls open to the discussion by correspondents of questions of interest. The Guardian does not. necessar- ily endorse the opinion of correspondents.

"CHILDREN'S VILLAGE"

Sir-In connection with the hllfifb subject on “Children's Vil- lage" now being shown at the Prince Edward Theatre. The Guar- dian will be interested 1n learning that, Mr. John Eldon Green, of Albany, has been employed at. Children's Village since June 1st as boys’ supervisor and as relief cottage father. Mr. Green states] that. the film paints o very true picture of the Children's Village program, which ls generally con- sidered to be superior to that. of any boys‘ institution in America. Mr. Gireen graduated from Si. Dunstarfs University 1n May. 1947, and was awarded a Knights of Columbus Fellowship to con- tlnue his studies at the Catholic’ University of America in Wash- ington, D.C. He ts studying social service work, and will return to the Island on graduation to do his life's work. lvfr. Green has beer. offered a- lucrative position at Chlldrerfs Village 0n his graduation from CU. A. but has turned it down in favor of returning to the Island tn do this work. I do not believe the people l""c are ready for or- gariized social service, though 1t. is needed. I am very much interested 1n this matter as a friend and pa- tentlal fellow-worker. and would appreciate anything you do. I am. Sir. etc.

APPRECIATIVE VISITOR. Charlottetown.

HOLIDAY BUNGALOWS

sin-Your timely editorial in this morning's issue is very oppor- tune. It deals with a matter that should receive the support. of our people, and should be sponsored especially by the delegates at- lending the coming meeting of the tourist organizations.

Prince Edward Island cannot: participate tn many of the pro- jects sponsored and aided by the Federal Government. to the ad- vantage of the other Provinces, and the tourist industry is the: outstanding project that is avail-l able to us. l The Nafonnl Park is a splendid back-ground for this. and the tn-l "r-stment already made by tho Dominion in this would be

and to the economy of the Dem- lriion. if suitable accommodation was available to the American people.

'I’1its must satisfy the thousands awaiting accommodation of o type not. at. present available to them. An overnight cabin would not. suit". these people, end when they come and find nothing else avail- able, they either put up with what ls available. or they retrace their steps. In either case. they are dis- appointed and fall to return. Your suggestion of a minimum of a hundred to one hundred and fifty cottages would be a splendid start. .11’ properly placed. With suitable dining halls properly handled, they could be filled to capacity with n. close we are at. present accommodating ln very small numbers, not. because we have not the derrnand. but. ‘oz- cause we have not. the accommo- elation that Ls acceptable to them. Private capital cannot and will not. undertake this type of oe- commodatrlon. Our season ls too short to Justify the investment neces y by the individual: but from the Government's standpoint the situation ts entirely diflerent. The revenue to the Province and the American dollars mode ovati- able to the Dominion. should lust- lfy co-operotion by the bwo Gov- ernments, to matte ouch o devel- opment. a certainty. I trust. ltr. that. your editorial will receive the attention it. deserves.

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FOR BETTIE TOURIST

l cl’ , , _ vnstlv greater benefit to both tlie "loney incomes‘ mr lnslance‘ m” taco-pie of Prince Edward Island esteemed by

Management Of Men

lBy Ronald B. Shumn, Ph. U.)

With fateful ineviiabifty vie move day by day into the awnzic age. to f-ace all the dangers and opportunities which seoni cerium to arise. In such an age. a private enterprise economy may well be worth keeping as part of our iia lional life, not. for itself primurrly but for the value in defence of cignitles of man which this sys-l fem. ifltwilhcnu strengthen and perpetuate. These values. ‘i w- "pcar in the past. may be main- tained in an institution drnniuai- ed by is theory of checks and oat- ances in which the principle of authority and that; of general h- terest can be rationally coin-- promised-tn which the urge VJ security and the urge Lo freedom may meet on a common ground.

This vision l.- one which execu-i t-ives ought not to fail to grasp. both for their own sakes as a class and for the benefit of the generality of men tn society. ti.) great. degree of self-abnegatiot‘ is suggested or required on’ the 'crt of the dominant administratfvc group, but only a methodical pur- suit. of enlightened self-inkercde. The yeslgngd. (if whom there a.e many, need to be reminded ilr the "inevitable" is never inevitable until alternative choices are gone beyond possibility of recall. Never- theless. o. casual policy of mus- dllng through will trot. be adequate to meet the problems of the next several decades, If these problems cannot. be met and dealt with o1. a basis of reasonlble competence. there appears little cause ta ex- pect. or little justification for tire continuance of the D1‘l\'i\le-9l11'3\" prise system we have known.

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It. has been he argued that, except to those whose personal interest ts deeply involved, lire. passing of the private lJLlSJlCS-S‘ civilization would be a matter o1 no great. concern. It. must be re- peated Lhat the chief danger" no the value of a free society lte m the inability up to the presorf time, of alternative orders to of , fer even a good pretence of main-i terrance of individual dignity rrid consequence. The issue of rea: ‘rri-i porfance ts whether adimtnlstrra-l stve management can rlse b0 the. challenge to perpetuate these nu-I man values. The established way‘ of measuring material goods on; scrvlces is by the medium of e.4-' mange-money. So firmly fixed is this assumption Lhab many per‘- sons take it for granted that: money ls the common expression of material incentive which ca. be relied upon to produce enlhus ras-lice rezponse.

Indeed, of a certain point. at. least. for many individuals, tne re- sponse-value estimate placed up- on addittorinl units of money do- sume a different. aspect. Very large

many persons in iterms of prestige rather than tn terms of purchasing power. Change‘ tne food and shelter relattonsnip‘ of the some person drastically e:r-. orrgh and his sole interest 1n .1t-. m'i.v hn ii loaf of brood. t

A working agreement between} capital and organized labour is nn.;_ enough, however, unless it Ls Isl-l companied by a mutual under-l standing that. the general tntero-jsj of society are not to be sacrificed, to the special purposes of those‘ bwo economic groups, Labour-i, management co-aperaolon to the} disadvantage of the economically, loos well organized citizenry con-~ stltutee a temptation that. must.‘ be resisted as dangerous to the: balance of general interests.

‘The purpose of this book will he fulfilled ff tt provides for my all the members of the administrative group reason for review of the rpast. policies in the light. of cur- lrent events and tendencies and o lsitmulus to action to achieve a flostlisqly effective compromise in: the economic-social relations of men under management.

The management of men is the management. of the mental oii.1' emotional impulses that. control at‘ the utlonr and reactions of men.

Unless management makes up for lost. time and learns some of the indispensable techniques for industrial and business success. Mr. Shuma warns. private-en g tarprlse lo more likely to dto a eutctde than from assassination. '

GROWN IN AFRICA ' l Watermelon; are not-five to trop-

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PRINCE ALBERTS VISIT

Contrary lo general recollection, His Majesty Kins George VI vis- ited Charlottetown not once but. on two occasions, his first. visit being as a naval cadet on board H. M. S, Cumberland, which was attached to the flagship "Cruiser"

.11l'ld€t‘ Capt Oliver C. H. Smith,

M. V. 0.. and Ccinmonder Frank

=0. Lcivis. Tire Cumberland arrived

in Charlottetown an Saturday, May 31. 1003, and remained until

:the following Tuesday. His Royal

Highness, then known as Prince Albert, was approaching his

‘ eighteenth birthday

N0 festivities on a large scale

-were held owning to the gact, that,

the Court. was in mourning fc-r the death 0f the Prince's grand- uncle, King George of Greece, brother of the Queen Mother Alex- andra. Capt, Smith, accompanied by Prince Albert, called upon His Honour Lieutenant Governor RQRers, and the Premier, Hon. J, A. Mathlesori, and the Provin- ctal Secretary, Hon. Murdock Mac- Kinnon, vtslted the slilp and paid their respects. Other visitors tn- cluded Hts Worship Mayor Lyc-ns and the American Consul, Mr, Wesley Frosb

In welcoming the Captain and Prince on behalf c1 the City, His \Vorsh1p presented a copy of Mr. J. Walter Jones‘ book on Fox Farming, also several copies of Publicity Agent J. E, B. McCreadys publications about the Island, and

, the Board of Trades pamphlet. an -Charlottetown as a tourist resort,

At Government House an "at hcirie" was given by Lieutenant Governor Rogers and Mrs. Rogers attended by the Prince and. about 30 other cadets from the warship and quite a number of young people of Charlottetown, Dancing was u feotuure of the affair, and Miss Mary Jenkins (later Mro. Ivan Rcddtn) daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S, R, Jenkins had the dis- tinct/lon of being the only one present lo dance with fie Prince.

At e cricket: match at Victoria Park at. which the Prince acted as umpire, the cadet team badly de- featcd the locals. Players on the

,Char1ottetown team (the Phoenix

Cricket Club) included Earnest. Rice,

‘ Frank I-futcheson, Gordon Tomllne,

Ernest. Heartz, Prof. Wetkls, J. Goss and Messrs. Fitzgerald, Mc- Eachern and MacDonald,

On Sunday afternoon an accident

'occurred to the steam ptnnaoe of " the Cumberland while it. was back-