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V Mr. Ramsay's Suggestion , There is something to be said for Mr. Fred C. Ramsay’s suggestion in Wednesday's Guardian of a “potato pool” for Eastern Canada, some- thing after the pattern of the wheat pool in the West. It would probably be very difficult to administer. But so was the wheat pool in the early stages of its development. ~ The best thing about Mr. Ram- say’s proposal is that it represents an earnest attempt to bring about some measure of order in a situation that is so chaotic and uncertain from year to year that it is surprising A that so many farmers stay in the business. Yet, on this Island particu- larly, there is nothing that can take itsplace as a source of cash income —-that is, of course, in years when ltdoes produce a cash income; as often as not, it seems to produce nothing but debt to the farmer.

The reported floor price of 36 cents a bushel—if that is, in fact, what Federal authorities have agreed upon——is no better than nothing at "all.

One point in Mr. Ramsay's argu- ment is indisputable: if wheat is important enough to the economy of Western Canada to warrant a sup- port price which, at least, provides for the cost of production and a_ fair profit to the producer, it is only just that potatoes—-one of the mainstays of Maritime economy—shou1d be given equal consideration. No amount of juggling with economic data can justify a contrary approach to the problem. - , «I We trust that our Federal mem- bers will study carefully the recom- mendations advanced by Mr. Rain- say and bring them to the attention of Federal authorities. If they are found to be impracticable, then it is up to the authorities to think up

something better.

Waning Interest

, Hopes for a meeting of Big Powers’ heads of Governments ap- pear dimmer than they were a few weeks ago. Indeed, it is beginning to look as though it might have to be called off. Premier Khrushchev is charging the Western Governments with losing interest in the proposed meeting, while the Western Govern-_ ments are accusing Mr. Khrushchev of “stalling”.

The fact of the matter is that ~ neither side is particularly enthus- iastic about a meeting at the summit. The’ Russians, who proposed it in the first place, ‘have never shown the slightest interest in discussing subjects which Western Govern- ments have insisted should be taken ,up—disarmament (in both nuclear and conventionel fields), German re- unification and the plight of‘ the satellite countries, to mention some _of the more urgent issues. What they ‘have wanted from the start is to extract propaganda value of their purported eagerness to meet with Western leaders. They have already done that; so, from their point of «view, there is little need for formal ‘talks, especially since they have been told that they cannot_ expect everything to go their way.

A The Western Governments, and especially the United States’ Govern- ment, while they may favour a sum- mi-t meeting in principle, “provided ,there is a good chance of success", ‘to use one of Mr. Dulles’ popular ‘phrases, actually have no confidence [that any decision reached on any tmatter would be respected by the Russians. They have the experience of the 1954 meeting to corroborate ‘their doubts. Mr. Dulles has stated openly on several occasions that he does not trust Mr. Khrushchev; and IMr. Khrushchev has returned the compliment.

In View of this atmosphere of doubt and distrust, it may well be asked whether a summit meeting might not do more harm than good. Certainly it would if it ended in

-angry disagreements——as might be expected in the present climate of opinion. There is, of course, some- thing dramatic about a meeting of 'heads of Governments; it seems to convey, a sense of urgency which meetings on lower levels lack. But

it is probably by the spade work or normal diplomatic exchanges that progress—if any be possible—\vill eventually be made. "

Economic Aid

If the prestige of the United States is not what it might be in certain parts of the non-Communist world, it is not because Americans are niggardly when it comes to aid- ing the needy countries. A report’ issued by 'U.N. Secretary-General Hammarskjold for the July meeting of the Economic and Social Council reveals that United States’ aid to underdeveloped countries through bilateral agreements and programs carried on within UN.’ agencies is now running to more than $5 billion annually. This includes outright- gifts, long-term loans, sales of sur- plus products for the currencies of the receiving countries and other commitments involving technical as- sistance of one kind and another. It does not include the vast sums of money spent on military bases abroad. Cash gifts alone last Yea!‘ amounted to more than $114 billion. The report says that France, with a total expenditure of slightly more

than $1 billion, was in second place.

There is a lot of talk about So-' viet economic penetration of the underdeveloped countries, a matter which ‘reportedly was discussed by President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan in their recent talks. But this, according to the Secretary-General’s report, is more of a long term speculation than a present problem of Iweight. While no detailed information was provided by the Soviet Union for last year’s aid programs, the report indicates that from information gathered from various official publications, Soviet aid extended “over the last few years” came to about $114 billion. This amount went mainly to India, Burma, Afghanistan and Indonesia. I By contrast, American aid is at work in no less than 65 countries.

A Fine Exhibit

Today is the last day of the School Children’s Art Exhibit which is open to the public at the Y.M.C.A. It is hoped that all who can do so will take. advantage of the oppor- tunity of seeing‘ this very fine ex- hibit, and thus lend encouragement

. to a movement. which iswell deserv-

ing of support. .

Mrs. Doris McKay, art director in the Charlottetown School, com- monds the children for having sur- passed themselves this year in the quality of the work accomplished. The pictures, produced in crayon or poster paint, were chosen for origi- nality, strength of colour and design, neatness and finish. These annual exhibits, she reports, have been found of great benefit in teaching children to evaluate their own efforts, thereby raising the standard for them of what makes a good picture.

The’ exhibit is paired with that of the Camera Club at the “Y” and

‘ will be open all day today and this

evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. We can recommend it -as a stimulating ex- perience for all our citizens.

EDITORIAL NOTES

In all probability there will be another general election in Mani- toba soon, since no party has‘ an overall majority. The results of last Monday's contest were strikingly similar to those of the 1957 Federal election. The Conservative leader should find the similarity comfort- ing, when he recalls whathappened when the Federal Conservatives made the Second attempt.

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Prime Minister Diefenbaker claims that he meant no interference with the C.B.C. by saying “no, no” when an interviewer proposed to ask Prime Minister Macmillan whether free trade between Canada and the United Kingdom would be on the agenda of this fall’s Commonwealth

trade conference. Just the same, it ~ * Johnston's River). In each we

was unfortunate that he said “no, no” to a question asked Mr. Mac- millan.

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1,400,000 tons of coal are now stored above ground in Nova Scotia, according to the chairman of the Dosco Managing Committee of A. V. Roe of Canada Limited. This is the largest stockpile in Dosco’s history, even if it docs not represent the actual “surplus’ which Premier Stan- field says is little more than half this amount. The company says that normal operations will be resumed has soon as possible” but gives no Inkling Of) when that will be. It is a serious blow to the economy of Nova Scotia and a still more serious one to the miners and their families.

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ON PARLIAMENT HILL

’ Mr. Fleming's First Budget

By Heath Macquarrie, M.P.

Another general ‘debate is now in progress in the House of Com- mons as members panticipate in the discussion on the Budget De- bate. The usual procedure is to have the chief financial critic of the opposition follow the Finance Minister. Generally, however, he speaks only a few minutes, mak- ing general observations and then moves the adjournment of the debate. ~

This year the budget was de- livered on Tuesday night but not until Friday did the House re- sume consideration of the bud- get. This delay is, of course, a very reasonable arrangement since the Opposition speakers do not have the full knowledge of the Finance Minister who keeps the details of his budget secret until delivery time.

Budget night is always an ex- citing aiffaiir on Parliameiriit Hill with member: in an expectant mood and every seat in the gel- leries fined. Long lines of peo- ple seek admission but many find it impossible to find space. The presentation of the budget is one of the very important roles per- formed by a government. A bud- get gives a detailed accounting of the proposed spendings and earn- ings of the administration. Since all government revenue is deriv- ed from the tax paying public it is not srunprisiiing that there is widwpread interest amons th_e citizen body.

WELCOME FEATURES

After many heavy expenditures of public funds there was general expectation that the 1958 budget would not contain much by way of tax reductions. The economic situation now facing the country is not such as to lead to budge- tary surpluses like those which

featured budgets of a few years ago. Indeed there were many who expected that Mr. Fleming would budget for a larger deficiit than that of $648,000,000.

Such relief as was provided for will be very helpful to certain taxpayers. For instance, the a- mendment to provide for inclus- ion of drugs, eyeglasses, ambul- ainice fees and the like will cer- tainly be helpful since the rising costs of these goods and servic- es sometimes provide a heavy strain on the financial resources of those who must meet these un- expected expenses. The provision allowing up to ten per cent con- tribution to charitable and educ- ational institutions is altogether welcome and should be an en- counaigemenit to Ciainadiain corpor- atiions and men of wealth as- sist these worthy purposes in our society. In general, Oanadians have been less generous than their American and British coun- terparts iin patronizing charitable and educational institutions. DIFFICULT TASK Mr. Fleming's first budget ad- dress was in many ways a mas- terly effort. He had a difficult task before him but with his usual couraige and deterniination he made of it a real success. For the first time in the history of the Canadian Parliament portions of a budget address were pre- sented in French, and Mr. Flem- ing's innovation in this reslP8¢¢ 'was much appreciated. He is prefectly fluent in the language and made a most excellent im- pression. «While forthright and anything but apologetic in his manner, our dougihty Finance Minister was none of less realis- tic in his statement of appraisal

of the Canadian economy.

THE ACADIANS OF P.E.I.

”So Promising A Coiony

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By J. Henri Blanchard L.L. D.

Thomas Pichon’s accountiof his visit to Isle St. Jean, in 1752, con- cluded from yesterday:

“The north east river (Hills- boro) -runs nine leagues into the country. It is one of the best planted streams in the Island, and not without good reason, for the soil being light and somewhat sandy is the more proper for culture.

“From port Lajoie we wentto the river of the Great Ascension

- (Orwell Bay), three leagues south

of port Lajoie. It is formed by the west point, and that of la B-oulleautiere (The Birch trees) (at Orwell). This river divides it- self into three branches, East (Orwell River), north (Vernon River) and northwest (Seal Riv- er). They are navigable for small vessels. At the further extremity of the west branch, s rivulet joins the stream, and is of suff- icient raipidity for erecting a saiw mill upon this spot, especially a.s there is plenty of timber near (Millvlew). All these places are more or less inhabit- ed, in proportion to the goodness of the soil. OTHER RIVERS

"After surveying the rivers above-mentioned, we crossed over to the Peuglguit River (to - day Plsquid River). Then we visited the Riviera du Moulin a Scie (Sawmill River, Glenifinnan Riv- er) then to the river of the Whit- es (Riviere des Blancs, (to - day

took notice of the inhabitants. We then arrived at the Anse Du Buisson (Walvker’s Cove) then to Anse aux Morts (Dead Man’s Creek, Dean Cove), then to the little Ascension (Full-e»rtovn’s Creek), and to the Anse des Pir- ogues (Stewart's Cove).

“From les Pirogues we set sail for Comte de Saint-Pierre’s creek, IKeppoch Cove), doubling the points of Marguerite (Battery Pt.) and la Pointe a la Framboise, (Raspberry Point), we arrived at Anse du Comte Saint - Pierre in half an hour. Near the Anse of Comte Saint Pierre, there is Anse au Matelot, Sailors Cove, (Squaw Bay or Alexandra). FRUITFUL LANDS

“The coast on this side is sep- arated from the North - East River (Hillsboroi, thick wood. I.n the middle of this wood is the road to Three Riv- ers. It begins at Pointe Marguer- ite and goes as far as the penin-

sula of Three Rivers. A very good settlement might be made on this part of the Island, if fine woods, pleasant meadows, fruit- ful lands, plenty of game, and fish, can be any encouragement to planters.

‘Though the settlements on the Island of Saint John increase every day by the arrival of Aca- dians and others, yet a very con- siderable quantity of la.nd, as good as that we have described, remains still uncultivated. With very little care this Island could be rendered one of the most pros- perous of His Majesty’s ‘domin- ions.

GREAT INCONVENIENCE

“Indeed the winter is very long and the cold is rather intense, and the snowfall is very heavy; it often lies four feet deep in the open fields. Flies and maringo-u- ins (mosquitoes) are surely a great inconvenience. These abo- minaible insects darken the air, and fasten themselves without leave on a.ny part of a person left exposed to their Insolence. Yet it has been observed that in proportion as the land is cleared and is peopled, the number of these insects diminishes.

“But granting that they are exceeding troublesome, I want to know what place in the world is exempt from all inconveniences. And is not this we have been mentioning sufficiently compen- sated by the great advantages that might be easily derived from so promising a colony!”

(End of Pii-chon’s description of Isile Saint Jean. From a photostat copy of the Canadian Archives, with minor changes and addi- tlons).

(To be continued)

OUR YESTERDAYS

(From The Guardian Files)

TWENTY—FIVE YEARS AGO (June 20, 1933i

In recognition of twenty — five

years of faithful and painstakingl

service as secretary of the Law Society, Mr. W. E. Bentley, K.C.,

There is no denying the diffi- culty of the present situation. On the one hand, there are those who call for widespread reduction in taxes to promote greater spend- ing; on the other hand, there are voices, not so numerous, who call for retrenchment at this time. Between the Scylla of re- cession and the Charybdis of in- flaition, Mr. Fleming had to steer a wary course.

ECONOMIC APPRAISED

I think he did this, and one im- portant undertone of his whole address dealt with the part whih must be played by business and industry. In his call for wide - spread coopeirtaion in our pres- ent economic situation, Mr. Flem- ing was on sound grounds. His over-all appraisal ‘of our econo- mic condition as sound is one

Less Feoi rful Is Understood

By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D.

ALL OF YOU, I'm sure, haV9 heard a good deal about strokes. Most of what you have heard has been quite alarming, and a great many of you _have come to regard strokes with I terrible fear.

I don't want you to fear them, but I am sure your doctor wants you to respect them and _ the diseases which often culminate in a stroke.

PREVENTIVE TREATMENT

treat

and blood) treatment strokes.

warn of an impending stroke If we heed them in time, may be able to head It off. A stroke generally

form of pressure. DISABILITY REMAINS

While these symptoms some usually some

disability remain-s.

majority

For while we cannot prevent the majority of strokes, we can some of the conditions causing cerebral vascular (heart diseases, and this may help prevent

, Moreover, in some cases there are fairly definite signs which

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occurs very suddenly. It's caused by the interruption in the flow of blood to the brain. Perhaps an artery ruptures or is blocked by a blood clot, spasm or some

When this happens, the vic- tim may suffer paralysis of a leg and arm and may also de- velop difificulty in speaking.

times clear up rather quiickly, form of physical

Thus, it's much better to try

High blood pressure, for "ex- ample, often is associated with strokes. With our modern drugs and techniques we can help the of persons with high blood pressure, -providing they

NOTES BY THE WAY ‘

‘ As one sage remarked, if all ; the motor cars in the world were ‘ placed end to end some nitwit would pull out and try to pass them.—-Brantford Expositor

Quite likely many people who learned through Caesar that all Gaul was divided into three parts have forgotten much else in his commentaries. Remaining w.;th them, though will be an apprec- iation-of the influence exerted upon English by Latin. The older tongue continues to live in mod- ern dress and langely through the untiring efforts of dedicated tea- chers over the years.—~Timimins Daily Press

attacks of weakness, numbness of visual trouble.

AVERTING STROKE ' Through the use cf,anti-clot- ting drugs we might be able to avert the impending stroke.

Small blood clots formed in the heart are a frequent cause of strokes among young per- sons. Generaliy, these clots form as a result of rheumatic heart disease or a bacterial in- fection in the, lining Ioftlhe

We can either prevent or suc- cessfully treat both of these conditions in the majority of cases, thus eliminatiriig the threat of a stroke. QUESTION AND ANSWER ' Mrs. C.J.: I have been read- ing that certain antibiotics help the growth of animals. Do you think they might promote growth in infants and children?

Aniwwer: Certain studies have shown some increase in growth in children with the use of the antibiotic drugs. However, be- cause of the side effects from these drugs in humans, their use for -such purpose would not be advisable. I

to prevent strokes from occur ring whenever we can.

We just hate to see a pan, 0, tourists with both golf clubs am} fishing equipment in the car, a. we know there's going to be a terrible argument sometime be. fore they get home.-Winnipeg Tribune. V

In England a woman driva- stopped her car on a coastal highway, dashed into the surf. dragged to safety ashore twg

shlvp-wrecked sailors. Her reward, .

A cita.tion—-«for illegal parking, St. Catharines Standard.

Class is not dead in the so. viet Union. The Ba-ltika, a Rug. sian passenger ship sailing be. tween Leningrad and London, ha. five classes: Luxury, first, sec. ond, third and tourist. A capitg. list ship of the same size would have only two classes.--Figam, Paris ‘

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Through which I watched the wind so softly blow

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the lilacs t-oo, _ And so I picked them wet with