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THE G UARDIAN

Myra Dally (Founded la I831) Authorised u: Mound Chloe Sluil, Pout Office Dapnrturent, Ottawa.

The Iolund (luarillun euhllulslnl Co. ldltar and Managing Director, J. B. Burnett. Anooiuto Editor, Ironic Walker.

"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest lnk."

BIIARLOTTETOWN, SATURDAY, OCT“ 23, 194B

In tllamorlam .

Prince Edward Island yesterday lost two of‘

its leading citizens in the passing of Mr. Chester P. McCarthy, Tignish, and Major Albert S. Rob- ertson, of Mermaid. Both these gentlemen were known personally to a host of friends and ac- quaintances, and to many others by‘ repute.

A lawyer by profession, Mr. McCarthy was even more widely known as founder and manager of Tignish Fisheries Ltd., and pioneer in the srganizatiort of the Fishermen's Unions in this Province. As a first president of the United Maritime Fishermen and a director since its in- reption of the P. E. I. Fisheries Federation, he played an invaluable part in promoting the in- lerests of this great industry. He also took a prominent part in the activities of the Prince County Conservative Association, to whom his wise counsel and support were given wholeheart- edly for many years. But he was by no means an extreme partisan, and his qualities of mind cnd heart, and reputation for honesty and integ- rity, were known and appreciated by all. '

Keenly interested in every movement for the welfare of the Province, Major Robertson was an ideal citizen, and gave unstintedly of his time and means to every worthwhile cause. His ser- vice overseas in the First World War, and as commanding officer of the military training depot at Beach Grove during the last conflict, was performed in the same disinterested spirit in which he entered upon his peacetime activities and responsibilities. These included, the taking of a leading part in dairy and beef cattle raising, and in promoting, along with our present Premier, Hon. Mr. Jones, the first fox show ever held in the Maritimes. He was equally zealous in fur- thering the social, religious and cultural inter- rsts of the community. In politics he was a staunch Liberal, and had been mentioned on more than one occasion as a likely candidate for the Federal Parliament.

These two public-spirited citizens have passed to their reward, but their memory will remain, 07d their example should prove profitable to us al .

Fewer Live Stock In Canada

Estimates of the numbers of live stock on farms in Canada at June l this year indicate a decrease for each of the principal kinds of farm animals as compared with the numbers at lune l last year, according to results of the June survey by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.

Cattle numbers at 9,470,300 declined 2.6 per cent from June l last year. There was, how- ever, no significant change in the number of cows and heifers two years old and over-kept Quebec, Ontario and Alberta were almost mm. '"°"llY for milking purposes. Slight increases in pl-etely offset by decreases in other provinces.

Hogs, as reported in the Bureau's press re- lease of September l5, estimated at 4,463,100, were l8.5 per cent below last year. The number of horses on farms decreased 6.3 per cent from last year and at a total of l,904,900 liq; now fallen below 2,000,000 for the first time since i906. Sheep numbers decreased substantially to 2,250,800, almost l7 per cent below last year.

United llatlons llay

"To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war...to reaffirm faith in funda- mental human rights...fo establish‘ conditions under which justice can be mainfained...fo promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freed0m.. .And for these ends to practice tolerance and live together in peace with ope another, as good neighbors, and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the com mon interest, and to employ international mach- inery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples,” etc.

Thus reads the preamble of the United Nations Charter, signed by forty-nine free nations which fought in unison to turn back the beast and up- hold human rights and human dignity in World War Two. ,Last year the United N-ations General Assembly set aside October 24, the anniversary of the signing of the Charter, as United Nations Day, to be observed all over-the world. This year the day falls on Sunday, the most appropriate day of the week so far as Christians are con- cerned, for this solemn observance.

To say that the letter and spirit of the Char- ter have been ignored by certain obstreperous members of the United Nations, that it has failed to establish peace in Palestine, in Berlin and elsewhere, is merely to say that it has not suc- ceeded in changing human nature overnight. l~t is well to remember, also, that the purpose of the Charter was not to establish world peace, but an international organization to maintain peace after tho great powers themselves had succeeded in establishing it. Tho failure of the great powers to-provido the basis upon which the work of the United Nations was to be found- od is the crux of rho present situation. ln effect, this means the failure, to date, to work out n satisfactory compromise between Soviet Russia on tho ono hand, and rho United States and British Commonwealth of Nations on tho other.

To impugn the Charter of the United Nations because it has sot up ideals which have not been realized would bo a crowning piece of folly. _ln tho words of Flold Marshal Smuts, the building of pooco ust bo established "one stop at o

Assembly, World Court, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship and assisting bodies, ro- inforced by public opinion, can outlaw war. The‘ public response which is given to the efforts of the United Nations Association across Canada will be the real measure of our continuing con- fidence in its ultimate success. ln the words of the newly substituted third verse of the National Anthem, first used at a special national service of intercession for the United Nations in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, on Oct. Z0, i945 and previously approved by His Majesty King George— ".\'ol. on this lund alone-"- Iiut be God's mercies known From shore to shore. Lord, make the nations see That man hould brothers b0

Anrl form one family The wide world o'er."

— EDITORIAL NOTES

Tomorrow 22nd. Sunday after Trinity, or

23rd. after Pentecost. Q i h i lt's a long way yet before Winter. We must wait first till lndian summer passes. I ‘I I i _lt is a good sign politically when there is plenty competition for nomination as candi- dates. l i i i British Pilots Black and Scott accomplished the first airflight from England to Australia this date i934, accomplishing the journey in two days, twenty-two hours and fifty-eight minutes. I k fi fi

It has not been unknown in the past for Am- ericans to suggest that Canada become a state of the union, but Dr. F. Cyril James, principal and vice-chancellor of McGill University has turned the tables. He recently suggested to an American audience that "the time has come when the United States might consider rejoin- ing the British Commonwealth of Nations."

lt is an exceptional honour, indeed, if not a precedent, for His Majesty the King to visit one of his subjects, Prime Minister Mackenzie King, who is recovering from his indisposition in a London hotel. The rule is for the King to visit only Royal Dukes and great County Lord Lieutenants who are his deputies in County Coun- cil administration, usually peers of the realm. His Majesty did not even visit Prime Minister Att- lee in his recent illness.

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Dr. David W. MacKenzie, Jr., son of Dr. Moc- Kenzie, Sr., of Eldon and McGill, who has been honored by being invited to read a paper at the Congress of Fundamental Surgical Problems to be held in Los Angeles, California, has been associate professor of surgery and director of surgical research in McGill for the past few years, and is thus following in his father's foot- steps.

Miguel Cervantes, Spanish poet and story- writer, born -this date i547. He served in the war against the Turks in i570, was taken prisoner and enslaved for seven years. He gave the rest of his life to literature, doing for Spain what Sir Walter Scott did for English literature. He is chiefly known as the author of Don Quixote. He is the father of the modern novel, in so far as it has become a study and delineation of character instead of being a narrative seeking to interest by situation and incident.

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According to the Manchester Guardian, Hon. Mr. St. Laurent is not a "wait-and-see” states- man. lt says he is "a believer in the ideals of the Commonwealth," but his eyes are open to the possibility that politically it is a diminish- ing force; he is most unlikely to rely upon it as an alternative to close understanding with the United States. Although St. Laurent did not consider it Canada's role to lead the world against Communism, he was ready to put Canada on the line as soon as there was a line. "ln St. Laurent, then," it continues, "we may see a statesman who is not content to wait upon events. He shows no tendency to appease those of his people in the Province of Quebec (inci- dentally, he seems to regard them as few in number) who may be rightly termed isolation- ‘St. i fi i Q

Whatever may be the case with other pro- vinces, Prince Edward Island is not affected by an inferiority Complex. A Scottish University Professor visiting Canada declares, "You Canad- ions all seem to feel intellectually inferior to the people of other countries because of your Ca- nadian background. That is absolutely incor- rect . . . just a lack of effort makes you feel that way." We plead not guilty to the charge. We have provided the Dominion and the States with too many intellectual giants to hide our light in this respect un:ler a bushel. ln other words, a superiority complex that would not play second fiddle even to the War Office.

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As respects other walks in life apart from intellect, Islanders usually hold more than their own. The late Mr. John Messervy, M. P. used to dilate on his own experience when he was dele- gated by Prime Minister Borden to visit the troops overseas. He found the Canadians camp- ed for training in a rain-soaked field, with in- sufficient heating even for cooking. The Com-

Mr. Messervy went immediately to the War Office, sent his card with Premier Borden's letter of in- troduction to the Secretary of State for War, laid the story before him, and before he re- turned to the Camp a consignment of coal had been delivered, and contractors chosen to drain the field. When he came back to Canada he told Sir Sam Hughes, then in control of our forces, what he had done. "You had groot gall, Messorvy, to do that" expostulated Sir Sam, (who had plenty of it himself.) "You may con- sider it so" replied Mr. Mosservy, "but in my

mo." The Charter is the first stop. its op- lcation through tho Security Council, Qonoral

opinion it was merely on appreciation of the fig- noso-of things."

THE

GUARDIAN, v CHARLOTTETOWN

MAYBG WE'LL 8t’ brooms u? ooro INSTEAD or

Porrroes.’

Iron Mines’ In Labrador"

Ten-maven, in St. John's (Nev- founrdland) Telegram

During the past. week there has been confirmation elm the ter- get quantity of 300,000,000 tons of commercial iron ore ls known to exist ln the deposit lylng across bho border of Newfoundland, Lab- rador and Quebec and it is likely the Labrador Mining and Explcr- atlon Company will speed up its decision to mine the vast quantity of hlgh grade are now lcrlcnm to await. extraction in the north,

It wlll be recalled that Nix. JR. Tmmlns. President of the Lab- radcrr Mining and Exploration Company, ln reply to a. question submitted to him by the National Convention, said that there must be a known quantity of 300,000,000 tons of ore vrlbh a daily produc- tion and roll movement. of ut. least 40,000 tons. Previous to this au- nouncement, the company in qucs- tlon had drilled and explored sev- eral areas with excellent results, but. further investigation was ne- Cessz-Lry to Bscertahr if sufficient qugflliilblefi were available to rwar- rant the tremendous expenditure the mining of the are would ln- volve.

According to the report c-f the Milling Committee of the National Convention, the presence of lron ore has been known w exist lrn Labrador since the Canadian geo- logist, A.P. Low, conducted a sur- vey during the last decade of the nineteenth century. At. that time. Low discovered the existence of large areas of "lron formations" (which ls to be distinguished frcm “lron are"). The samples he brought back, analyses of which were given in the Geological Sur- vey of Canada's annual report of 1895 showed ‘a very high slice content and could not. be consid- ered as workable lron ore, cvcn under Conditions more favorable than are kncwn to exist. in Lab- radar.

The first. actual discoveries of iron ore, the report; continues, ‘were made by James and Gill in 1929. Three discoveries muscle by them that. year were s0 small and in such remote areas that the devel- opment of them seemed ta be out. of tile question at the time.

In 193-6, however, a group of interested flimnolers of Montreal and New York. known as Weaver Minerals, Ltd., approached the Newfoundland Government for a concession to make an exrmlna- tion, survey and ultimately devel- opment of an area of Labrador. In 1937 lhls company transferred its rights and interests to the Lab- rador MlnLng and Exploration Company to provide the necessary money to conduct the survey and carry-out. the teams of the agree- meflrb.

Labradox-‘s remoteness did not. deter the Dromoters and they started to overcome the isolation separating the north from clvll- ization by establishing base. camps and radio stations and using alr- craft, to ferry essential machinery and supplies. The survey Job was u tremendous effort but. the men of vfslon connected with the en-

nreslrh ln Nawfaundlandb smith- ern domain.

During the past omnrhea- a aur- rey puny connected with the min- eral project carried out. explora-

ouxlllory port. of tihe hula iron on development. This railway will cover o distance of aver M0 miles and will run through both Narr- foundlond and Quebec tmltotleo. The big air booe at Goooo Boy wu the ftrlt. major lrtvoeton of Labradors hitherto irlecoeodbio territory. Now coma the mine end

.\ SAILOWS GRAVE

Our. of the winds’ and waves’ riot. Out of the loud foam" .

He has put in to a great. quiet. And a stlll home.

Hero ho may lle st. ease and won-

der Why the old ship walks, And hark for the surge strong thunder Of the full Straits.

and the

And look for the fishing fleet at. .. _.....¥?l91’"l"B-

Shadows like lost. souls.

Slide through the fog where the soul's warning

Bets-aye the shoals.

And watch for the deep-see liner climbing

Out. of the bright West,

With a salmon sky and her wake shining

Like a tom's breast-

And never know he ls done forever With the old son's pride.

Borne from the fight. and the full endeavour

On an ebb tide.

-Mo.r,lorle Ploktholl.

g The Age-Old Story

As the mountains are round e- lrouf. Jerusalem. 5o the‘ Lord 1; round about Ilia people, from henceforth, even for ever.

forest operations which wlll, at. 153i; make the wealth of m1; aljnqgt YOFEOY-len 1081011 accessible to the world and at. the some time pro- vlde employment. for those in need. The world ls running short, of easily accessible lron ore and the development of the Labrador can- cessions \vlll no doubt. be speeded up on hhls account. Whlle there ls much further exploratory work, it. appears sufficient evidence exist; to start the mammoth opera-fig. Labrador l5 teeming with rvrater power so it will not. be difficult to harness the rivers and lakes to provide the necessary power the huge mines wlll require,

by menu of Insurance.

manding Officer said repeated complaints had terpm‘ knew m“ the outwit‘ uses. Wn toll h r . . a run l indicated the r e r mm been sent to the War Olfrce without effect. Tmnfnh,‘ oslsmgreaf. potent-ful

llyndnran 8r

tory work m o projected railway ' which wlll coef- la u» vicinity of ‘"'""°° one hundred million dollars at In 0mg"; (y '0“ -

possible subsequent mineral and

"CW5 “Gm: Unexplorfed mineral deposits in Malpequo or“, rover-Ii BI. are Yoke» Chamber of Mines manager. Sa-d for. ourable for prospecting d Oil and metals,

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SELKIRIPS LAND TERMS

“This day's excursion (to Plnetfe Point) has not shown quite IO great abundance of marsh as I had expected, though the supply ls cer- tainly considerable. The calculated quantity of hay on the two Lot: of 57 and 58, ls about 140 or 150 tons. According to the usual mode of settling, men would sit dawn on the choice places and expect at least 5 or 6 tons each—perhup.s some would occupy double or treble. To accommodate the distant inland Lots, I propose to exclude the larg- er marshes from the adjacent Lots, and to distribute them to the Lats which have none, at the rate of a ton an acre, to every 100 acre Lot.

"Tho' a good acre produces

a ton or upwards .the_marshes._ln . . . . _. _ 0%00%OO;O

Yllllli APPEARANCE llllllllTb

Beoouoe people ore inclined to Judge by oppoorohoe, it- lo ins- *

general do not average such a produce; many are broken lnto holes, &c., and do not produce ‘A or ‘A tan per acre. These however are lmpraveable and the surveyor reckoned that Prim Island which now produce thirty, might be brought. to 1 tans, and some others ln proportion; but. it wlll not afford u great quantity to each individual and I fear little can be reserved for the inland Lots. This however, requires the surveyor-‘o work to ascertain it. and he pram- ises that in two days all that part cast of Prim Point shall be laid down.

"In the meantime Dr. McAulay lo to sound the people nu to their inclination to purchase, and the ex- tent they aim at, which as yet he has little guess of, and for that purpose I stated to him the pro- posed prices: 54 dollar- per acre for back lands, one dollar for front -2 dollars for old cleared grown up —marsh or clear land, so far al can be given, 5 dollars-these I am giv- en to understand are considerably below the current prices when lend ls sold. J. Stewart has sold a good deal at. 10/, but. allowing ln- stallments. Some lots an Pownal Bay were sold at that prlce 7 or 8 years ago-bur. this Island has not partuken of the progress of the States. Indeed it ls surprising that the land should sell at all when gratuitous grantfcarl be had in Nova Scotla and Cape Breton and perhaps it ls only owing to the lm- perfect. knowledge and prejudice of the settlers that they do not go to these. In Nova Scotla, however, it ls snld to be difficult to get front lands and that the lands are of infer- lor quality. Perhaps, however, this may be a mere allegation of the proprietors here, who seem to have a sufficient portion of jealousy against Nova Scotlu and indeed any other colony."

~From Lord Selkirk‘! Diary, Sun-

day, Aug. 14, 1803.

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Although you cannot atop the Windstorm or the lightning or the wflliqllllr. of 91W!!! the fire, you oon erect on eoononslo wall

A lifetime of gathering and saving may disappear, in o tear min-

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