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HON. MR. SAUNDERS: I rise tof I might lshorter period of industrial availab-

a point of order again. lay that for years and years it has

been the practice of every Premieln! at least when the Premier happeunpendents come from the ranks of

Id to be a lawyer, to occupy the p0- sitlon of Premier and Attorney

General.

discontinued on one occasion. when provision for Premier Bell was Premier oi this pendancy in old age cannot be r2-

Province. So my hon. friend is en- tirely beside the mark. What I re- ferred to, and he knows it, was that I took exception to a lawyer being Minister of Agriculture, or Acting Minister of Agriculture. That is the only exception I took. but my hon. friend is running true to form. I-le likes to exaggerate.

‘MR. MCLURE: Wcll Mr. Speaker‘. his chickens are coming home to roost. The Premier has found out that what he said in. Opposition was not quite what it should have been. It was not fair, and now, while he is occupying the same position. drawing the same salaries,_so far as we know on this side of the House. and so far as the Public knows, he sees that it was not fair. If it i."-

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That practice was only port their families and also to make

W118. Mfilllllli

ed with his grandfather. may count on a longer period of life, but a

lllty Again, the majority of. aged de-

the lower paid workers, whose earli- ings have not been sufficient to sup- their old age. De- garded as proof of thrlftincss or in- dividual nialajustmcnt. but among the leading causes are impaired physical conditions and the lack of family connections. For the great majority of those reduced to want. the poorhousc is the only refuge; and this form of care is inadequate,

this legislation-wet it must and will come. !

It would not be expensive to Prince Edward Island, because at the present time the Government is spending some forty thousand dol- lars on its “indigent poor." half ofi this amount would be paid by the‘ Federal Government. We owe it to our poor. it is our duty as a prov- ince to move ingthls matter and follow the Province of British Col- umbia.

The real purpose oi’ Old Age Pen- sions is to make it possible for those reduced to poverty by age, to spend their declining years in sell-respect- ing privacy. free from the anxieties of want and the stigma ol pauper- ism, living independently in their own surroundings instead of being massed together in an institution.

Mr. Speaker. I_a:.'i not. going to gsay any more on this matter of Old iAge Pensions, only this-and I say" it earnestly to the Hon. Leader of this House-that public opinion will urge him to implement his promise. or place before this House

flllliquated, and very costly consid- ering the reiurns made for the sums expended.

Instead of the poorhouse for those who are in want, as a substitute there is a growing tendency to re- commend some form of pension, to be regarded not as charity, but ra- ther as an honorable recognition of past services, such as is paid to Civ- il Service employees

This recognition of past services",

now Sauce 101‘ the 80°59 it Should-such as is paid to Civil Service cm-

have been sauce for the gander. I think, Mr. Speaker, when the; Prem- ier gets up to make an explanation of that kind, he should have added

to it and said: “Well, I was out on

a campaign then. I was trying to get into power, and I didn't‘ care what I said." been o. better explanation of it. the time that he was talking these exceptions he had in mind just one thing. and that was to criticise Ex- Premier Stewart. the man who led the best Government that this Pro- vince ever had. (Applause) These are a few 0t the things--

That would have

ployl-es and others. This recogni- ticn to bc paid under supervision, and to be sufficient to enable the recipient to remain among his own friends instead of obliging him to become an inmate of an institution. with all which that implies in the way of loss of self-respect, comfort.

Adperscnality, and interest in this life.

I bclicvc, Mr. Speaker. that all are agreed that old destitute people are charges of the State, and the sooner we realize this the better. Old Age Pl-nsions then is a problem we must consider, because destitutes are charges of the State. The de-

7:: and there B“? 9- 8W“ many moi‘? grading feeling caused te the in- mo“, that W111 be aired 0h the T1901‘ 0:" stitutional inmates or recipients of Mk9 this House before the $95519" ‘é charity, is something to be thought m d, over-showing the inconsistency u! of. Then the cost to industry, m and t the Hoh- Lflfldol‘ of the G°V°Fhhl°nl~ worry caused the worker, are great. ham‘; "OLD AGE PENSIONS.“ The cost to the younger generations Q1611‘ The hon. member from my native 311d 1° Wciell! l5 Efefll- The 868k» heath. Rustico. and a member of Younger generation isforced to sup- hflhlI-i the government. while addressing 9°" lh‘? 889d deslll-"léi; and this -..___. ‘ this Hausa spoke on the 01d Age takes away the necessities of life

Pensions. I was pleased that some member of the Government ment- ioned this important matter, but 1 regretted exceedingly, Mr. Speaker. that he was “soft-pedalling" for the Government. Now I agree with the hon. member from Rustico that -this wasa plank in their 1927 plat-

_ mform: and I was pleased that thr-

from them. These are but a few of the many reasons why old ago poverty is a problem and a charge of the State. .

In Canada a measure has been passed as far as the Federal Gov- ernment is concerned. The new Act. however. will not come into ef- fect in any province, until that pro- vince through its own legislature

and others. l

the 768.50“! why. I am prepared to , assist. if required, in bringing in ' such legislation, and will have something further to say when the resolution or Bill is tabled. Prohibition Considering the prominent place‘ prohibition held at the general elec- | tion I was amazed at the small in-' significant position it occupies llll the ‘Speech. Would you believe it, Mr. Speaker. ivhen I tell you the: it occupies a smaller space and co - i ta-ins fewer words than any other oi"; the twenty-two paragraphs of the‘ speech reinvent to the questions at issue! The whole of this great sub- ,jcct on which the Liberals rode iri- ‘to power in June last is disposed of in exactly twenty-eight words. %And what are these words? , “That there is a much more rigid enforce- ment of the Prohibition Act being pursued and that the offenders, realize this.“ Now is this actuallyl 1 the truth? Is the law being more! rigidly enforced? Is it not the; case that the poor and unfortunate members of the community who arc 1 lbcing harassed and prosecuted“; ‘while others in higher positions arei

lallowed to break the law with im-Ifl-"Q it is 0r m" ulmwt imlmriamie I5 it not ‘he use that n lthat you do all you reasonably can

punity? a. poor unfortunate were found on the streets or country roads with a

prosecuted and compelled io suffer! the extreme penalty of tho law,

to go to Monclon, St. John or Mon- y ‘treal is allowed to return to this Province with two or three [bottles of whiskey and without interference

lit not the case that officers suppos- l led lo enforce this law have been un- |offlclally cautioned by the Com- rmission that they must not inter-

lever. think it best that both sides

ceeds on this occasion will be there

lation with an open mind, and do home o‘ hombbre“, M would lmIwhat you consider is the best intel- <ests of our Party. report to me that the meeting is in

while n. citizen sufficiently affluentlfavour °f Government’ 69mm] C5

ThlS Will on the part of the authorities? Isrwhat I hm"? mBY be a Cmlclusm"

Tan cmntorrmown GUARDIAN

letter. Mr. Speaker. l-Ie says it is not his. Well. his name is signed to. it. and it is worth reading any- way. With your permission, Mr. Speaker. I shall read it:

“Dear Sir:

“Some of the executive members of the East and West Prince Liberal Association feel on acco ‘ of Pre- mier Stewart's pronouncement in favor of Government Control of Liquor as one of the planks in the Conservative platform as the next ensuing Provincial election. it might be advisable to call an informal meeting in your district of some oi the prominent and outstanding Party workers to consider this ques- tion, and to advise me just what course you think our Party should adopt. I think it would be advis- able to have such a meeting at once as no time should be lost.

I have reason to think that the election may be called on at an early date, possibly the middle oi‘ May. For that reason our Party must be prepared to announce its policy at an early date. I also feel that the meeting should not be too large, as it might only lead to some acrimonious discussion with- out any tangible result. I do, how-

should be well IcyICSQHlG‘: at such a meetlng,—that is, those who fvaollr the present law, and those who are opposed to it. - “Kindly do not let our Conserva-

ltive friends know anything about‘

such ‘a meeting, the chairman of your meeting should also make it quite clear that everything should be strictly in our Party's interests and of a confidential nature. We need not remind you how carefully guarded the Conservatives kept all their discussions and kept their own Counsel. Please impress this on all who attend your meeting.

"You should also bring to the at- tention of the meeting that our suc- cess at this election means more than on any former occasion. We will be getting at least $l60,000.0l) additional subsidy and it will sim- plify the work to such an extent that I am sure whichever party suc-

for the next fifteen years. There-

to have your meeting view the situ-

You can then

in favour of retaining the ‘Prohibi- tion Actyor are evenly divided on the question. as the case may be. enable me to come to

in the very best interests of our Par-

Yours truly, . lSigncd) Albert C. Saunders";

question was being considered. I must say to this Government, Mr. Speaker. that the Government must deal with the question. It has been omitted from the Speech from the Throne, but I hope to see it iu- troduced in this House by resolu- tion or Bill at this Session. I cannot agree with the ‘(soft- pedalling" of my hon. friend from _.~.B.ustico, that it is a financial ques-

Ilas accepted the law and put it in- to effect.

Public opinion is so strong in fav- or of Old Age Pensions that it forc- ed the Federal authorities to pass the Old Age Pensions Act, but this Act docs not go far enough; it is a plan to be administered Jointly by the Federal Government and the provinces. It is the policy and ]ll7llff‘.l‘lll m‘ the Conservative pal'.._\'

fere with people returning from the‘ sow I °nlY read that 19m" 5°"; mainland who have in their posses- tms Purpwe? when the Leader 011 Sh,“ m“, m. “u.” bomcs of ‘vhlsknthe Government said that Ex-Prc- cy? fmierlstewart had not consulted any. It is all very well for the govern-Di his friends with regard to thvl mcnt to claim that. they are enforc-‘POUCY he WBS 801118 t0 lll-lfslle- Whfll mg this law more "glam but [hog/films lie to say of the action he took W110 arc familiar with the condl-lasshuwh by this lvtter- I do not mms know that an they are doiuglknOw whether he wrote it or not. is houliding the pool‘ and lettinilin purports to be signed by Albert the rich go free. Evidently it lfiic- saunders- "e 11151193 Y“ d1‘-

tion that they cannot undertake; because if that be the case. why did they put it in their Platform with- out due consideration oi‘ the finan- cial aspect of ilic question. _,_v_W_li_l_it then was their purpose? I ask.

in Canada that this Act should be, n Federal one and that the entire, pension be paid from the Federal? treasury. l

However, the Act as now passed

the Commission to so harrass the

is taken in 1929 there will be an‘

overwhelming majority against the itfilgjlserxs‘ too much ihw his Ooniidellm‘.

continuance of Prohibitioiil

the policy of the Government and’ nicd it. so “'0 Will lake l1 f0!‘ Brill"- fed that it is absolutely correct. lAp-Z

under dog that when. the plcblscitelflausc-l

He was not taking his party fol-

He particularly asked his

I believe that I could answer that DPOVKIBS thut question myself. but will not do so. unuh reaching the use of '10 veal-f until they have had an opportunity $11811 fowl“? Duhulohfi 0T $29 _-l to say or do something on this most lrionth. There ale‘ many PTO“- important problem.-—a problem that slons, such as reductions for ability is being considered the world over. 9am 11101163’ and 501‘ the B05595‘

The problem of Old Age Pensions sion of private income. Where a and its importance can be stated home or other property is owned clearly and briefly. A number of by the ilehsimlcl‘; 1i must be 591d conunissions have made a study oi after his death lIi order to. reim- this subject, and their reports and burse the province, and it also recommendations agree in general as to the character of this group.

Two reasons are pointed out for etc. the increasing size of the problem. supplied with copies of this Act. Medical science is increasing the The Federal Government will as- span of life, while at the same time sist each province in carrying out the rapid pace of modern industry is [the scheme; each province must ad- lowcring the age at which a man minister it and pay half the pens- ceascs to be a desirable employee; lions and all the cost of administra- so that the period in o. man's life tion. of unemployment on account of all’: This Federal Act just passed is a is lngfflgslng, beginning, and it may take a little

The worker of today. as compar- lime to accomplish the purpose of

as time of being a British subject.

It is the finer impulses of human nature

the “indigent poor",

deals with many other things, such further Wm‘ the mam“. as it has

The members have all been Gus speakers‘ bu‘ I should h,“ “k,

At the last election a slnalllpei'-.¢0l‘i‘9SP0hdeht-5 to ovoid hfll/ihi! 100 ccntage of voters decided that Pro-Imam’ all their meetihils- TWO 0-" hibition should be the law for at three were all that he requested. least the next two years. and it is and he warns them w keep their o“, “my and our inwngpm to ser- meetings private, the same as the that ‘m. that Dem“; M, an (wants, Conservatives had done. Yet, he the Government shall keep to its has the audacity to come here and policy of Prohibition. It is not. for‘ state that Ex-Prelnier Stewart dill us as a party to pull the Govern- not consult the Conservatives on ments chestnuts cart of the fire! lthis very important matter.

It is unnecessary for me to deal‘ I-Ie says in different places in tnz: ‘letter: “We mllst look out. for the

already been referred to by pre best interests of our Party." Tire.‘ conclusion one would naturallv

to take exception to the Premier“: draw from that, would be this: "if. strong assertion that he was ahTl-ohihltion is going to be in the‘ cut-and-out prohibitionist. PUY-‘bcst interests of {he party, we will sonally I know and believe hl‘ is uniadopt it as a platform: if not, wc abstaincr, but when it comes to pol- will take something else."

iiigs he is just as much a “Govern-l I have read that letter to show ‘ "Wm. controller" as he is a Prohibl-lthat sometimes. while n man might; ttigglircmicr informed ils that hi‘ may still be only a political prohibi- wds approached by a delegation Ill tionist. Summersidc after Mi‘. Stfiwfllt hflfl The promises with regard to leg-i declared his policy in favour of GOY- islation are fcw and have reference , eminent Control. The declaration to subjects akeady deal; “qm in made by the Ex-Prclnier was on preceding clauses in the Speech. March 15th, the delegation to which We are told that the Public Ac- thc Premier refers ivnltcd ulwh him counts for the last year and the] at Summerside. on the following Estimates of expense for the cur- Sunday, that was March 20th. Th0 rent year will colnc down in due, Premier did not tell us what actu- course nnd that the latter have ally took place at the interview be- been prepared with every regard to tween them, but that he was not efficiency and economy. I trust: then a convinced political prohlbhlthat this may be the case. and it. tionist is evident from the follow- will be our duty when they are silli- ing letter which he wrote the nextpnitted to us to closely examine ‘the- qay, March 21st. nnd sent out tvyitems and see that they arc in ac-; his leading supporters in the varl- cordalicc with the promise.

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n point of order again. That let-

my ll0l‘l. friend knows it. Thllt l5

the letter that the Guardian news-lure protected and that the Govern- reti-act after I chal- {merit shall, as far as is possible, hc

HON. MR. SAUNDERS: I rise Wyis concerned, not very large in num- ‘ bcrs but cnrnest and devoted in thc v

tcr was not a letter of mine, ahuhpubllc service, we will make it. our

duty to see that the public interests

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