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MONDAY,

MAY 19, i930

Hon. Mr. Leo's Reticence

Hon. W. M. Lea, Minister" of Ag- riculture and prospective Premier, is much more reticent about our sub- sidy claims on his retum from Ot- tawa than was Premier Saunders on s similar occasion last January. His statement is far less illuminating than the statement published under his own authority during the Pretm-A iers absence at that time. In fact. if it be pennissable i0 quote the ut- terance of a former Liberal minis- ter there is something in Mi‘. I.ea's interviewr with the local Liberal or- gan last Friday which has been left He tells us only what we knew that, Eli-Premier l\‘fr. Campbell conferred with the Domin- ion Board of Audit at Ottawa on the question of our subsidy claims and were accorded a patient hear- ing. What the nature of their pres- entation was we are left to guess. Surely’, since Mr. Lea took part in the conference. the claims set forth before the Audit Board cannot have been less than the amount speci- Leas “pamplile-t" of January 2lst. which stated that "in view‘ of the adoption by Canada in adjusting the claims of the Western Proivnces on the principle. . .of granting subsidy, tlaim is now for a subsidyof $3.- l72.l66.5'l‘." .In addition to amount which l\lr, Lea is convinced we are entitled to receive annually, there are tivo cash settlements of M00000 each included in the pros- pective Premier's “pamphlct." One is for and improve- ments in public buildings; the other is for "damages arising from exprol-

before, namely,

Saunders. Hon. Mr. Lca and

arrears in our

this

maintenance

priation of Sanatoriuin.“ The latter claim has l0 do iiith the‘ handing over of the Dalton Szinatoriuin, a SUDJQCYL with which Mr. Lea is iiatur- ally very and WlllCll. doubtless, hc emphasized vcry strong- ly at Ottawa. Perhaps Mr. any reference to the amount of thc claims set forth before the Audit Board is due to a desire to give our people. a. pleasant in the near future. He may have discover-

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Lea‘: ommissiori 0i

surprise

ed, since his document on our sub- published, that zhere are other matters upon which

sidy claims was we are entitled to receive compensa- tion. He may even have succeeded ‘n bringing our subsidy claims up to Ex-Prcmier his own figures

u round four million! Saunders, though were somewhat at variance w'it.h Mr. declared that. Mr. Leo's statement in January was, il nvybhing, too modest; a sentiment iii which other Liberal speakers heart.- il__v concurred. But evcn with a sub- Fl€l_\' settlement of $3,372,166. and 'a 20.511 settlement of $200,000. to which Mr. Laa is convinced we are entitled. we shall get along very well if Par- liament passes thc necessary legisla- gm m1; year. 0f course, it, will have 5o be this your if the King Govern- ment. Ls to fulfill its pledge to im- "oletnent thc recommendations of thc Duncan Commission. Willi this in- rreasc in subsidy there Will be of wurse, no need of holding an edu- :at.ional taxation plebiscite. The wachcrs‘ salaries can be increiiscd directly out of the provincial treas- ury; the pro-election promise of the Saunders-Government to grant Old Age Pensions can bc fulfilled; dc- iinquent children sentenced to re- formawries can again be looked af- ter as in other civilized countries; further assistance can be 80'9" 3° public; health. and provincial tRXOS can be greatly reduced if not will"! aut altogether.

Lewis, himself

In the present. circumstances, how- r-scr, it is regrettable that. Mr. L08 1.1:. not chosen to take the public nor; fully into his confidence. Time ._. pmsing. and the King Govern-

r.r....‘:. days N1 beinl flllmbfled- u‘

Surely might let us know whether he has discovered other claims over and above the three-and-a-half million set forth in the - pamphlet published under his authority last January. Having occupied himself s0 diiligeiitly with this maticr when he

was neither called upon nor expected

to do so, great things are naturally expected of Mr. lea in this connec- tion now that he is about to assume the leadership of the party and thc responsibilities pertaining thereto.

The Vulnerable Spot

The relation of the Dunning budget to the Imperial Economic Conference which meets in London in Septem- ber is seized upon by the local Lib- eral organ as the main factor to be

decided in the federal election. It is a

precisely this [feature of the King Government's tariff policy concern- ing the manner of granting addition- al tircfercnces to British countries, that is "the vulnerable spot" in the Budget, according to no less an au- thority than the independent Finan- clal Post, the most rclirible Journal of its kind in Canada. The Post points out that a solid and enduring frame- work for intro-Empire trade develop-

_ nicnt can only be built out of a sys-

tem of preferential arrangements, negotiated directly with due regard for the needs of each of the partners to the several bargains, and provld- in: that equal benefits shall be re- ccived for bcucfits granted. A survey of editorial comment in various Can- adian newspapers, it says, reveals that. the budget is being more widely criticized on thc score of this weak- ness than for any other of its feat- ures.

The statement of Mr. Dunning that the Canadian government did not intend‘ i0 mcei. the other countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations in a spirit of petty bar- gaining is resounding in its patriot- ic and imperial sentiment, but thor- oughly dangerous in its practical im- plications. It distinctly insinuaies that the negotiation of a trade trea- ty between two British countries is petty bargaining. Since the present, government has negotiated trade treaties, during its regime, with Aus- tralia, New Zcaland. British West. In-

clics and Newfoundland, it has con- ‘

iributed its full share of “petty bur- griiniitg." But these treaties have nev- er heretofore been considered as petty bargaining by Mr. Dunning or his colleagues. The Post. continues:

"A bargain is an arrangement for the exchange of certain bene- fits. Contrary to a. belief current in Socialist circles. it is possible to have a lam-pain in which both part. ies to thc transaction gain benc- fits that arc more valuable to them than thc contributions they make. That is the basis of all modern business. No business arrange- ment is permanent in nature un- less it gives satisfaction on both sides. Empire piefcrcntial agree- ments that give such satisfaction Will ciidurc and hclp to hold thc Ermpire together.

“The day that sees thc signatures of thc Minister of Finance and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a ilefiiiitc trade treaty between Great Britain and Canada will mark the beginning of a new and greater era. for the British Commonwealth of Nations. Such a treaty will not. emphasize separatism, but rather indicate that there is a definite business basis for Imperial unity."

This has been the attitude consist- ently adopted by Hon. R. B. Bennett and the Conservative party, and its reasonableness and justice will not be disputed by any business man in Canada. If therefore the election la to be fought. as the local Liberal organ predicts, on this feature of the Dunning Budget the Conservative candidates will have every reason to go to the people with confidence and sincerity.

Editorial Notes

A new form of hit-and-run case is reported from Detroit. The man knocked down by the car jumped up and ran away. Whether he was wanted by the police or was under the impression that he had injund ab; car is matter of conlccwn.

Notes Byline Way

In the lust twelve months it re- quired in the United States, some- thing like 640,000 miles of automo- bile operation to kill a man. This fig- ure may be off a few thousand miles one way or the other, but it is near enough to show two things: First, that the danger of death by auto ac- cident is not quite so great as one would imagine; but on the other hand it demonstrates that there is a furious lot of automobile milcagc run off in the course of a year.

In England Parliament can be dis- solved, elections hcld, and Parlia- ment; reassembled-all in the samc month. In this country it takes at least four times as long. Allowing even for greater distances, something; appears to be either lacking or sup- ' crfluous.

The negotiations between the Brit-Vi ish and Egyptian Governments have,‘ broken doiivri because of Egypt's im-' possible claims to full sovereignty over the Sudan. That such a rcp- ture has taken place must. be a mat- ter of sincere regret to the iveli-in- formed people of the whole British Empire. The safety of the Suez Can- al is one of the cardinal points of British world policy. That policy is threatened by anything which makcs for danger or uncertainty in Europe.

Andre Giraud, French Journalist. better known under his pen name of Pertinax, whose writings lately have been critical of the trend of British foreign policy, predicts there will be more wars, and says he fears that one will come within the ncxt. ten or fifteen years. He secms to think there is a source of war danger in the par- ity principles that are being sought as a basis of peace amongst the na- lions.

For 90 years thc United States has entertained various plans for build- ing s. canal across Nicaragua. The first definite step toward its construc- tion will be taken in September, when army and civilian engineers, appoint- ed by President Hoover, will start to. survey the route.

A few days ago occurred thc onc- hundred and second anniversary of thc birth of Jean Henri Durant, in whose mind the idea of thc Red Cross organization originated. No hu- manitarian agency ~in all history has done more to relieve suffering and distress than the Red Cross and no benefactor of the race is bettcr en- titled to the world's gratitude than

ldations of this agency.

the Swiss citizen who laid thc foiin-

59mg people are not satisfied uii- less they have something to com- plain about. Already this season there is wide-spread complaint rc- gardiiig the absence of rain and thc prediction is made that the crops will be short. It should not be for- gotten that Prince Edward Island has never experienced either a dis- iistrous draught 0r damaging rains. This season's crops will be up to the average.

The provision against the dust nuisance on the road promised some time ago by thc Minister of Public Works has not been applied, and the dust nuisance is already a meri- ace to the travelling public. Will anythirg bc done about it? Or shall we go on taking the dust?

It. is hoped that. the usual prepar- ation will be made in good time for aquatic sports. In addition to thc boat racing which will no doubt as usual be carried out, arrangements should be made for other contests, especially for swimming matches, and we trust the Charlottetown Yacht Club, which is to b:- crcditcd with most of our aquatic amusements will make arrangements in this regard, and so help to make a lively and in- teresting waterfront for the summer.

A few years ago much publicity was given to pcnal reforms which had been instituted in the United States-reforms which were for the most part ill-conceived. They were based on the assumption, apparently, that everything possible should be done to make a stay in prison en- joyable and profitable. Not so much has been heard of these humanitar- ian arrangements during the last. four

By [limes IV. Barlon. ALB.

NOISE.

Perhaps you wonder why I talk so much about the harmful effects of noise. As you know sleep is Just ls necessary to life a5 is food. and the rim down condition of many Ln- dividuals can be traced more to an in- sufficient amount of sleep than to any lack of food or lack of digestion of the food they do cat.

However this inaticr of noise has be. come so serious in its damaging effects upon the human body that, as mentioned recently, a Noise Abate- ment Commission has been organiz- ed.

They arc studying noisc from the scl- cntifio standpoint, and already the first preliminary report as to the ac- tual effect of noise on~man_is at hand

The effect of noise on the heart is measured by the electric cardio- graph which gives exact knowledge of the strength of the heart-that is the ability to do its work of pumping blood to all parts of the body.

This machine shows also, the ryihm or regularity of the heart beats.

Another instrument, sphygomano- meter measures the pressure of the blood. And still another measure the actual pressure ivithin the skull, What have they learned so far about noise?

(i) That the normal developmental infants and young children is serious- ly interfered wiih by constant loud noiscs.

i2) In Attempting to overcome the effect of noise, a great strain‘ is put on the nervous system leading to ac- tual mental disturbances in many cases.

i3) Noisc intcrfcrcs seriously with

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(Toronto Saturday Night)

The Bill providing for the est-ab- lishment of a system of Government Control of the sale of liquors in Nova Scotti. hls successfully passed through the troubled waters of Party manoeu- "1118 8115 Wlltlcll - position. Thu‘ the will of a large majority of Hi" P601110 as expressed in the recon‘ plebiscite has been put into effect an: Nova Scotia. Joins seven of the othe Canadian Provinces in providing fo Government Control, leaving Prlric‘ Edward Island as the sole rcmainin adherent of prohibition among Cn- iiadian Provinces.

The Nova Scotla Act in its entirety; represents what Premier Rhodes be- lieves to be a. gathering together of the best features of the Control Acts in other Canadian Provinces.

Nova Scotia has "gone Quebec." Although the Act adopts a system of “pennits" patterned after the 0n- tario law and the mode of enforce- ment under an officer of the Roya! Canadian Mounted Police similar tr that in New Brunswick, the princi» pal features of the Act. bear a close:- resemblance to the Quebec law than to the enactments of any of the oth- er Provinces. The Nova. Scotia Com- mission will attempt. to educate it‘ customers into drinking beers am. wines and will seek to limit the cou- sumption of highly spirituous liquors. Provision has been made in thr Nova, Scotia Act for the sale of bccrs tabllshmeiit of beer parlours and the Government. The Commission‘ may also grant permission to clubs to have liquor to be served to meni- bers of the cluub on the premises. 1t is true that. the provisions with ref- erence to becr parlours and beer and wine ln hotels are surrounded with the qualifying condition that no such sale shall become lawful until thc residents of the municipality, city or town in question hold another plebis- cite and votc for such sale. In the

thc efficiency of workers and makes concentration on any task difficult.

(4) Noise interferes seriously with; sl€€p cvcn if a few individuals appar- ‘

it doesn't sccin to bother them. i5) Hearing is apt to be imparied in those cxposccl to constant loud noises. To sum it all up it simply means,l with loud noises close at hand, youi unconsciously tense mind and body. in an effect to do your own work, of brain or body, despite the disturbing effect of the noise, , 'I'hi.s effort is rcally ii strain, which‘ uses up cncrggv that you should have‘ for your work. Wastcsarc created‘ quicker than thcy can be removed‘ from the system and so you are tired l that much sooner. l As mentioned before, you are doing = from ‘.15 to ~10 pcrcciit more work than ,‘ you would need io do, if your surroun- ings were quiet. Noise is more than a nuisance, It! is an cncmy to health.

"I HAVE LOVED FLOWERS THAT FADE"

I have loved flowers that fade, Within ivhusc magic tcnts Rich hues have marriage made With sweet unnicmorled scents A honeymoon delight,-

A Joy of love at sight,

‘that ages in an hour:-

My song be like :1 fiowcri

I have loved airs, that rile Before their charm is writ Along a liquid sky

Trembling to wclcomc it. Notes, that ivith pulse oi‘ fire Prociuim the spirits desire, Thou die. and are nowhere:- My song be like an airl

Die, soon, die like a breath, And wither as a bloom:

Fear not a flowery death. Dread not an airy tombll

Fly with delight, fly hence! Twas thine loves tender sense To feast: now on thy bicr Beauty shall shcd a tear.

enilyget so used to certain noises that lplc are in favour of the sale of beer

case, however, of industrial centres such as Halifax, Sydney, New Glas- gow, Glace Bay, ctc., there is little doubt that the majority of thc peo-

and wine by thc glass and it is fully anticipated that before thc coming summer is far advanced such ll. sys- tem vrill be in force in these places.

‘The demand for beer and wine in hotels will also be strong in such centres as Digby. Yarinouth and other districts which cater to thc tourist industry and in which place large modern hotels arc in opsra- lion or in process of completion.

Under the Nova Scotia Control Act. Government. stores for the salc of spirituous liquors may be established in municipalities, cities and towns that gave a majority in favour of Government Control in thc recent. plebiscite. No Government, stores may be established in municipalities, cit- ies and towns that voted against- Goveriimcnt Control in the recent plebiscitcnFor instance, the County of Hants voted dry as did R11 the towns in that County. There will, therefore, be no Government store in Hunts County. On the other hand the County of Kings which also vot- ed dry will havc a. Government store ivithiii the County in view of the cir- cun-istance that the town of Kciit- ville gave a majority in "Vim? °t Government C0nif01-

Towns and municipalities which voted against Government. Control will not, under the present Act, have the opportunity of reversing its de- cision and must remain dry at least for a. year when it is probable that provision will bc “made though an amendment to enable dry districts to hold a further plebiscite. Of thc 45 cities and towns in Nova scotia, 34 will have Government stores and ll will have no stores.

The Nova Scotia Control Act pro- vides for the appointment. of a Com- mission of not more than three mem- bers to administer the Act. It is prob- able that at the present time thc Commission will be composed of only two members, one Commission, thc Chairman, n resident in the City of Halifax and the other Commissioner, a resident of Cape Breton Island.

spirituous liquors are to be pur- chased only by holders of permits, which permits are to be issued by the Commission for the sum of $1.00

-Robert Bridges.

or i'lvc years. The last your has rc- vcaled conditions in so-callcd “up-to- l date" prisons which have driven the‘ inmates to the most violent acts of i desperation. i

The Five-year scheme In Russia may or may not be working accord- ing to plan. The communist fann- er may or may not. be practical po- licies. He would he a very bold man who would pronounce definitely on either of these issues in the abstract. But what is not questionable is that unless the towns can be fcd an al- most impossible situation is automat- ically creatcd. The refusal to sow has always been the peasant‘: ultimate ‘answer to attempts to coerce him. It Is quite an easy answer, for it in- volves merely dolnc nothing at all:

and it is a yery diflicult, one to meet Ofhctivei!

|vlncial capitals have imposing Plr-

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cawaulvs CAPITALS ‘

Q. What are Canada's Capitals?

A. Canada has ten capitals—one federal and nine provincial. Ottawa is the seat cf the Dominion govern- ment, thc srte having been chosen by Queen Victoria. Halifax is the capi- l tal of one of the original four prov- l lnccs that formed Confederation in 1867, along with New Brunswick 1nd Upper and Lower Canada. The Capi- tals of the western provinces were chosen when they entered Confedera- tion in later years. Most. of the pro-

and are good for one year. No permit is necessary for‘ the purchase of beer and wine. The Commislon has wide zdiscrctionary powers as to where and. when liquor stores are to be estab- lished but no beer and wine is to be served by the glass nor is any tavern to be established in the same build- ing in which is operated a Govern- ment Control store for the sale of spirituous liquors.

‘ll-ire: classes of pennits are to be issued by the Commission, namely. "Individual pennits," "Special per- mits," and "Banquet permits." A special pennit enables drugglsts or poisons engaged in mechanical or manufacturing business or any scien- tific pursuits to purchase liquors for purposes named in the permit.