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TIIE lllllllllllTiluuid. GUARDIAN

Morning Dally llounded In i881) President: Lleut. Col. W. Chester S. llleliure Vlce-Prelident: J. B. Burnett. l‘. J. l. Secretary: Lleut. Col. D. A. hlneiflnnon, 0.8.0. lditor and lilnnngin; Director: J. B. Burnett. l'J.l. Aluoeinle Editor-l: Frank Walker and Ueut. Inn ' A. Burnett. B._C.N.V.B. tOn Active Service)

“The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink.”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER tsui, uni

A Remarkable Centennial

Prince Edtvard Island is noted-for many things, but surely it establishes an unique claim by be- ing the birthplace of Messrs. Daniel and Neil lllacKinnon, who recently celebrated together their one hundredth birthday anniversary at Daniel's home in Thorburn, N.S.

The MacKiunon twins \vere born in Dundas, P.E.I., a century ago. Daniel later removed to Nova Scotia btit Neil remained in Prince Ed- ward lslaiid, and now lives at Forest Hill. As noted in the news item in yesterday's Guardian, both brothers are little and hearty.

This surely establishes a record for all Can- Idn. if not for the whole litiipirc. Other prO- vinces boast of their occasional centenarian; but where else, we ask, can they he produced lll pairs? Stich an tichieveiticnt tends to stibstaiitiate the statement made some time ago in the British llouse of Commons, to the effect that Prince lidward Island is the most remarkable place in the world for longevity.

Quebec Situation SePious

Th9 King Liovcrnmenfs position in Que- bec is thc subject of much speculation at the present time. \\'as the recent vote of confid- ence in Mr. King's hybrid conscription policy (the French call it “la conscription volontaire" —voluntar_v conscription) a triumph in diplo- macy, or was it the prelude to further head- aches for Mr. liitig? The Prime Minister got his vote after all, but only nine French-speak- ing members outside the Cabinet supported it. and these same members had voted a little earlier in favor of the stib-amendnient presented by Mr. Joseph jean who gave them a chance to proclaim officially against the sending overseas of 16,000 draftees. Thirty Liberal members from Quebec voted against the motion of con- fidence.

Speculation continues to centre about the resignation of Air Minister Power. One ex- planation, quoted by a news bulletin on the auth- ority of a political observer allegedly in close touch with Major Power, is to the following effect. When Mr. King asked Mr. Power to put pressure on the Quebec members, he re- fused point-blank. He is quoted as adding that in his opinion the hour had come to take stern measures and to throw the conscriptionists over- board. There and then he reportedly proposed to Ur. King to"form a new Cabinet, with Mit- chel Hepburn replacing Hon. Angus Macdonald in the Department of Naval Affairs, Arthur Roebuck taking the Labor portfolio, Gerry Mc- Geer that of Finance, and Mr. Cardin re- turning to his post in the Department of Pub- lic Works. 1\Ir. Power is credited with argu- ing that in such circumstances Mr. King would not only sweep Quebec, but would gain the sympathy of the Social Crediters, the C.C.F., the \\'est, and Ontario.

Fantastic as it seems, this story is being widely circulated. Other sidelights reveal a situation of increasing gravity in Quebec. Pre- mier Goclbout, speaking as leader of the Prov- incial Liberal Party, has rejected his Federal leader's authority. The Bloc Populaire, quies- cent since its defeat in the provincial contest, has started a big campaign. Mr. I. 1311165! Gregoire, vice-president of the National Couii- cil of Social Crcdit. has repudiated his Coun- cil's viewpoint and declared the French wing of Social Credit to be “absolutely opposed" to con- scription. In Montreal, at the national conven- tion of thc C.C.F., .\Ir. Chartrand, party sec- retary for the Province of Quebec, openly de- tiianded that Canada leave the British com monwealth of nations and was supported by the French-speaking delegates.‘ In shorl,_ llw political crisis seems to have widened consider- ably the ditch which separates ounhrench iuld English-speaking population. This lS the. sorry result of twenty-five ,\'8€1l'$ 0i cxPlmtalwllPf isolationist sentinlellt ill Quebec b)’ Mr’ Km?- and his party chiefs. It is now no longer poi- sible to keep the chickens from coming home to roost. What the rest of Canada is holllll-l is that the present storm clouds do not spell disaster for the cpuntry as well n for thd PIIIB Minister's political schemes.

Jamaica's Advance

A good step toward self-government is being taken by the British colony, Jamaica. under the new constitution which has just been adopted. 1t provides for a tuiiversal adult franchise- which implies a ptihlic school system in vogue for some time—and a legislature including an elective house 0f representatives and an ap- pointive legislative council. Some members of the lattcr will he government officials, but the majority nnist be from outside the official ranks. There will be an executive council, or cabinet, of ten members, five of whom are to be elected by the house of representatives.

The ncw hi-cameral legislature replaces the old legislative council. and the promulgation of the new constitution on November 2o was dul)’ celebrated with n national holiday. The first elec- tion campaign is now under way, with three parties iii the field, the People's National Party. the Democratic Party and the Labor Party. Ind the voting takes place on December 14.

It is the modern policy of the British Col- anial Office to extend the powers of self-gov- ernment of any colony as fast as the circum- stances permit and according as it is,ablc to as- sume the larger responsibility. The new constitu- tion for Jamaica is the result of prolonged dis-

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cu-‘Sion between representatives of the Colonial Office and representatives of all responsible groups of opinion in Jamaica.

There are important reservations which leave the colony considerably short of full responsible gflyernment. Thus, half the cabinet will be ap- pointed by the governor, and the cabinet will control the introduction of all financial and other ‘important legislation. The constitutional limitations, it is stated, are retained as a protec- tion against oppression of any section of the population, and against irresponsible financial policies. As the capacity for self-government is shown, there will be, presumably, a with- drawal of the limitations and the granting of full political freedom.

EDI IURIAI. NU I t3

Izaak Walton, thc ideal angler and angling propagandist, died this date I683; author of The Conipleat Angler”, the fisherman’s Bible

fllollldlle: "When my Cat and I entertain each other with mutual apish tricks (as playing with a garter), who knows but that I make her more sport than she makes me P"

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Lieut-Col. "Billy Archie" Macdonald of P. \‘\'. C. was one of the Commanding Officers who expressed publicly doubts of the Macken- zie King recruiting policy, and after an invest:- gation he atid five other Commanding Officers have been fully exonerated of any infringement of the King's regulations in the action tliev took. More power to them!

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The quiet almost unobtrusive work of the Boy Scouts Association is meeting with the suc- cess it deserves from right-mitided, forward- iooking citizens from all over the province. There is an enthusiastic group of Scotiters in the city doing yeoman service in fartherivig the movement by practical work and greatly ap- preciated CO-OPCIFIIIOIIxIIIIOIIfI themselves.

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The British Labor party has voted to stay in Prime Minister Churchill's coalition govern- ment until the war is won but served notice it would fight the next general election independ- ently. While speakers criticized the “Tory- isn1" of th¢ Conservatives led by Mr. Churchill, the Labor party's annual conference decided to go along with the coalition “for the purpose of winning the war.” Mr; Arthur Greenwood, chairman of the executive committee, asserted that Labor's decision to join an all-party gov- ernment in 1940 was “right then and remains right at this moment.” While warning that it would be a "grave mistake" if Labor were forced to withdraw from the government at this time with much fighting still ahead, Mr. Green- wood said: "The attitude of the Conservative party makes it quite clear that they are not satis- fied with the activities of Labor ministers be- causg they always specially single them out fni- attack." Labor is Britain's strongest minority faction and its decision to remain in the gov- ernment assures cptiitipuapcaof the coalition

y M‘? c- .l- Liackelllle. president of the Na- tional Research Council, believes it a “first responsibility" of government not to digband, “"9" lsmpvrflrily. the scientific corps of illlOfP than 1.500 workers built up in Canada during the _war. In an_ address entitled “Research-A National Necessity," Dr. Mackenzie said Cali ada must become a contributor to scientific n- leafcll. and added: “I submit that no country can become really healthy scientifically if it is [Willi 0Y1 Slilenllflc blood transfusions, nor is 3" lndlfilll’. operating in a field of applied sci ence, likely to remain virile and progressive Over a long term of years if its staff and management are cut off from intimate contact with research. from which the life blood of industry flows" Extensive laboratories cannot be btiilt up with- out good scientists, and Canada will not be able ‘C’ blllld "P i large corps of good scientist» until she provides them with laboratory iobs and facilities. Time is the essence in connec- tion with plans for the further extension of rev search in Canada.

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Prime Minister King in his closing 5peecl1, after the passage of his motion of confidence ivas assured, gravely warned the House of the grow iiig seriousness of the sittiatioti in Europe and the necessity for showing closed ranks among the Allies against a bitter and relentless foe.

Tendency to discount the possibility of a Nazi home-front revolt was strengthened by British ministry of economic warfare reports generally showing that the average German family is better fed and better clothed now than it was ill. 1918 and hence has little inducement to rc- vnlt. For example, a ministry spokesman said the German ration for each adult amounts It about 7 1-2 ounces of sugar a week, nine ounces of meat, 9 1-2 of fats, about 78 of bread and about 5 1-2 to 7 1-2 pounds of potatoes. Dur ing February of 1918 — although there was no national ration system the average German was getting about five ounces of sugar, 7 l-P ounces of meat, less than three of fats, 3t of bread and about the same quantity of potatoes as now.

I U I I Orders restricting the manufacture and sale of cheddar cheese manufactured in Ontario and

Quebec have been rescinded the Dairy Products Board announce. The orders required all cheddar cheese made in those provinces to be large, white and unwaxed and to be marketed through licensed exporters for shipment to the British Ministry of Food. Cheese factories now may manufacture cheddar cheese of any size, either white or colored, and dispose of them on the local market. The board also rescinded its order limiting the amount of cheddar cheesi- which a factory may sell to its milk stippliers. With winter weather prevailing in the cheese producing areas of Ontario and Quebec, it, is expected that the make of cheese will drop rap- idly from now on and. in order tn supplement stocks for the domestic market. it was con- sidered advisable to rescind the order at this

time requisitioning cheese for export.

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stuck with the an or De cmzen- old one-Ottawa

grandsons. lest the h 1a

fight. this dreadfuly vliait-moveiiaiilgafri in the next generation-Joseph C. gisw, former ambassador to ya.

This country now faces the pill- lable llfl-‘iilblllly as it enters the Psi 8195i Slfl-lflxle for victory, of sending against the enemy an army with thinning ranks, which may have to be reinforced wltu in- sufflclently trained troops, or with forrltln troops. it reinforced at all. In the sixth year of war this coiin. try must not ‘be allowed to face a situation similar to that which oth- er nations faced in the Wat's first years-Montreal Gazette.

iy'i.“...'i°‘lé"§f3'.i.“i° °' 1"" "M" or a urge corpor- ation. Wltli his first salary che- que he observed a deduction ivlth the natattoii, "FIT". Returning to the paymaster he sought an ax. Dianntlon. "I don't: recall," said nut friend with a. somewhat heavy et- fort at hlIIIiOl‘, "having had a m." 011- yes. said the paymiiszei- earnestly. "Everybody has ti every DflY day. ‘FIT’ ls for eral Income tax!" -— Forum Column Review.

The fact is that America Dlace “reservations” on free en- terprise. We recognize that our economic system ls not an end in itself. but a means to the end of full employment and social well- being. which attains tliese goals; when it doesn't attain them we BIB 3°!‘ wvlfll action which does. That ls a substantial "reservation" which American business would do well to acknowledge in all frankness. — Chicago Sun.

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General Eisenhower's statement

that a shortage of ammunition de- layed the capture of Aachen ls a sharp reminder to the home fronts of t e importance of war workers in this struggle and the rate at which supplies are exhausted in major attacks. Moreover. sliclls save the lives of- lnfsintrymen. Nothing could scarcely be u more serious impediment. to victory than an insufficiency of ammuni- tlon. The down-tools and walk- out huskies should remember the Allied commander's words the next time they feel disposed to strike over some minor grievance. —Hamllton Spectator. There has been more illness in Dover, attributable to war strain. since the enemy cross-Channel guns were silenced than there was at any time during the four years the town was under shell-fire! Doctors’ surgeries are filled daily with people who complain that, they are suffering from sleepless- ness, lack of energy. a feeling of impending disaster and general malaise "During the really bad times," salcl n leading doctor, “it was remarkable that. there was an almost complete lack of such symp- toms among our patients. I have prescribed more bromide during the past, month than I dld during the whole of the preceding year." He thought the present troubles arose from reaction following the great strata Dover people under- went Just, before the full of Calais and Boulogne. — London News Chronicle.

The way to vldtory atlll may be long and hard. The German Home Guard of young boys and old men, with the guns of f-Ilmmlers SS troops at its back. may prove a more formidable foe than it would appear to be tn prospect. But. it cannot be, with. no more training than lt has had. as formidable an antagonist as the remaining force of regular German divisions now fighting west of the Rhine what ls perhaps the last great. battle of the Western Front. Perhaps suon in the north. as lt: apparently has already in the south, German 1e- slstunce wlll begin to crack. When that; day comes it ls to be Iiooed that our derelictions here at home have not kept from General Eisen- hower's hands the tools to exploit that break-through and bring the bloody war agalnst Germany to a swift and conclusive end. - New York Times.

In many parts of London you wlll flncl, almost slde by slde. the mansion and the slllm. A short walk wlll take you from a pleasant and elegant quarter to streets of dilapidated and overcrowded houses; from prosperity to novelty. The same ls true of many other British cities. and this blatant con- trast. has helped to stlr the publl". conscience against bad housing. poor wages and social inequality. It. is realized today that no city can be called a flne city, however gay may be its principal shopping streets. however well kept its Pselect." residential areas. while a vast. section of its population ls hidden away ln dark novels and airless tenementA-London Daily Herald.

A policeman had every button blown ofl’ his tunic, and his hel- ment and torch blown away yet he Was unliurt. Two men who had climbed a tree to trim the branches were blown out of it find stunned. When they came to they found they were beside a huge crater but they were uninjured though one had lost his trousers. Neither of them heard the ex- plosion. It was not for some days aim v2 had begun to arrive that nnynne saw one. Th a l-‘t-iyllls Turner did. "It was sll- ver," she said, "and gllttered ln the sun. It was going very fast. Behind it something white troll- ed. It. was just like a torpedo tear- ing t rough the sky." The racket;

use out of sight. and two and a

all minutes inter Mrs. Turneri

ts picking ov:r potatoes. 1s

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SPRING PARK SITE

Sin-I must. con ratulate the writer of the letter w o signs hlm- aelf "Merci". which appeared in your issue of the 18th in connec- tion with the negotlatlo for dis- posing to rlvata interests of the Spring Par property, which has been the play-ground in past years for the older generation (and I happen to be one of them). Why take it away from the present and next generations? I um in

that our present Mayor and Cam- cli wlll see the matter ln the same light. as a lot of City taxpayers. who have the City's interest at:

cart. I am, Sir, eta, I. AND O.E.

LATIN AND HISTORY BOOKS

Greek. Why, lf it ls so necessary to learn Latin ln Prince of Wales College. are the Latin books not available ' l‘ . College opens’! It was weeks after College opened before you could buy ii Latin book. What could be more tiresome than to sll; whole Latin periods while the Latin teacher. or should I say professor, rumbles over page after page of Latin ln a voice almost a. whisper. when you have no book to follow along, to know what it ls all about. Of course Latin hooks of Grades B, 9 and I0 are useless.

And History: It. was almost months after College opened lie- fore you could obtain a HISWIY book unless you were lucky enough to be. borrow, steal. or buy one secon -hand.

I think students of today should learn something more modem than ancient Greek history. Par- ents who received reports of their students’ progress say they have failed. or only made the Erode ln Latin and History. The farmer, hoplp; against hope he can make l e grade and be able to pay the $1.00 a. day food and lodging for his son or daughter attending College. while they learn to draw pln-lnen, name silly stories. or do crazy tricks. to sny nothlnK of the coil of books. locker. fee, etc. while they bump their heads playing football and basketball. This 1s all Greek

ma s: t I am, r, e 0.. FARMEWS IVIFE.

SLEEPING GENIUS

Sir.—In

l4 edition of “the Guardian" I had the opportunity of rcudlnz thfi speech delivered du-rlnu the recent crisis at Ottawa bv the Hon. DT- T V. Grant M P.. for Kings Coun-

vAll durlniz the txlsls and lllB d"! um followed it. 1 scanned m? newsaauers for any snllivmsllt which our Island Liberal member's might: have ilifltfllt! Jill: Ollwlféh § a i aged . iiliioiiieireh fig: lgr. Grant. had vol- ' l .

“iomfiewfiieoiinnsi startling thin: 1n his snecrlr was an ontlrelv pew picture 0f Priirie Minister K111. Using his IIIOTICIII knowledge. Dr. Grunt. in the latter uart. of his ad- dress. said that he was glad t0 5E8 Mr Klniz ln such good iorm. The? he went on to prove this statemenl by ualtitlnu out that Mr. Klnu fel nslecp during. an attack on his Iislicv bii 15/118 pygucsllzcfi gyrlfillllgg 1211i», Tifig“; nrcscrlbtlon for 201m! witstleiigt we have a picture of King drawn bv one of his Llbera supporters frcm the Island. .

The onlv conclusion w: can (WWW from Dr. Grant's speech ls m" Mr. Kine ls in stood tc-ztn when ho is asleep and in poor form when a- wake. This ls certainly a revelation to mo—of course manv mav hat/E known or suspected it for vearilifl A slceplniz statesman ls_ 80111151? l"! new in the annals of nlstoiy- B15- murck. Hailey/rand. and Pitt ex- perienced great. difficulties ln try- iniz to run their countries Whllfl wide awake. But today We 11M a man who can rim his oountgye while asleep. Tlllllv then 6811

said that Mr. Kine ls a Sleeplnii Genius" and historians in the futu- re will have to burn the nlldllllhl- uusto figure out. what. lay bt-‘llllld

in us.

In conclusion I want to thank Dr. Grant for his niteiestlnu rile- ture of Mr. Klnaz and as a last word let. me sav lihll I 11°96 M1’- Klmz gets plentv of sleep. for 0g?! knows what. mav happen 1f l! wakes up and stays awake for any length of time.

I am. sir. etc. INTERESTED READER.

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