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PAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, hOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, FEB. 13Ui, 1947 Ut Oun"bn %Wcomn Established 1854 WIth which is Incorporated The Downîanvlile News, The Newcastle lndependent, and The Orono News 93 Tests Continuons Service t. The Town otf Bowmanville and Durham County. Authorlzed as Second Ciass mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ______ Member Audit Bureau Canadiah Weekly Newspapers 0 Association SUBSCRIPTON RATES $2.50 a Year, strictly ln advance. $300 a Year ini the United States GEO. W. JAMES, Editor Twenty Days in Britain ToId By Canadian Executive The editor of The Statesman has just receiv- ed a most remarkable, first-hand story of what thc people of Britain are enduring as they set about the long, hard task of clearing up the ravages of war and winning once again a lead- ing place in the world economny. The story is written by Bert W. Keightlcy, Advertising Man- ager, Canadian Industries Limited, Montreal, aftcr a tour of twenty days in England. Mr. Keightley, a personal friend of the editor, con- firms what we heard from Dick Lewis, editor, Canadian Broadcaster, on his return from over- scas a few days ago. In view of the fact that Canadians appear to have littie knowledge of conditions in the Brit- ish Isies today we believe the story told by Mr. Kcightley should have the widest circulation possible, for the ties that bound us in war should not be relaxed in their continuing struggle. In his covering letter Mr. Keightley refers to the diversion of a shipment of New Zealand butter to Canada during the past few weeks, as an example of our decreasing concern with the plight of the people of Britain. Professing world unity and co-operation as we do at this time .ýe appear to be losing sight of these desired objectives by failing to share as fully as we could. The story told by Mr. Keightley should really be issued in booklet form and a copy made available to every Can- adian. His story is so vivid and s0 well writ- ten we believe it will inspire great public in- terest. We deem it a duty to publish it. Com- mencing in this issue it will be continued in in- stailments from week to week. It appears un- der the title, "Hasty Notes on a Twenty-Day Visit to Britain.", Bracken in Fighting Mood Strengthens Hils Leadership When John Bracken, national leader of the Progressive-Cônservative Party, concluded his two and a haif hours address in the debate on Uic Speech from the Throne, Feb. 3rd, the en- tire House became aware of à strength he poss- essed as leader of the opposition. He was a different man than the Commons had grown accustomed to sec. No longer did war impose upon him a first duty of co-operating in the national emergency. No longer did he feel obliged to withhold overdue criticism of the government during almost two years of post-war reconversion. The moment had corne for taking up the exacting task and fighting responsibilit- ies of a peace-time opposition leader. In one of the great fighting speeches of re- cent times his attack on a languishing ministry and dcclining leadership lacking confidence in itself, relying upon- day-to-day expediency, was ail thc more impressive for not having been heard carlier. point by point he hammered home weaknesses of the government in face of the mianifold and pressing needs of the times. With usual fairness he documented his challenge with by W. J. Hoover and is the subject of a special edithrial cndorsing it. Mr. Hoover describes a typical CCF Unit meeting and his description includes Uic following, which we quote ver- batim: "Business arising out of the Minutes." IlCorrespondence - (mostly accounts payable)." 'ITreasurer's report - (frequently showing an overdraft at Uic bank) ." I'Committce Reports - (often open to criticism . ..). "Discussion - (ad infinitui and ad nauseam) ." Wcll - it w as just that 'Treasurcr's Report" item Uiat caught our cyc. Will Uic banks quit financing Uic CCF to organize to nationalize the banks? No, of course not. That's how things go in a democracy. Maybc UiecC0F mcrcly wants ta take Uic banks over to get intcrcst- tree ovcrdra.fts. Siam at SmalI Towns By Prime Minister King On page 68 of Hansard, Feb. 3rd, appears a most unwarranted slam at people living in rural Canada. Speaking in the debate an the Speech from the Throne, Prime Minister King attacked the course of certain provincial prem- iers for their attitude in Dominion-Provincial relations. He said too many pcople have gat into a nasty way of talking, a nasty way o! behaving, a habit o! thinking Uiey are doing something smart by rnaking trouble, ta use his exact words. He went on: "It is an extremely nasty spirit. This is nat canfined ta municipalitics or ta small towns. No progress wili be made except by men and wamen of good will strong cnough ta overcome that kind of thing." We do not know if other editors of rural weeklies caught this passage in Hansard, but wc are sure they will join The Statesman in vaicing rigorous resentment against this clearly implied opinion that rural people are nasty people any more than is the Prime Minister. His slam was instantly cballenged by a Bracken follower who reminded him of bis former "nasty" assertion, "Not a five cent piece ta a Tory premier." To wbicb Mr. King rcsponded with a tbrcat ta shut the member up if he kept intcrrupting, by say- ing sometbing be would not like. All of whicb may fairly be taken as "an extrernely nasty spirit." There is a good deal to be learned by read- ing Hansard. Much of the revcaling sidelights does not get into the columns of the press. The abave, for instance, is a sidedight ,o! interest ta the public. It will be noted that women wcre includcd in Mr. King's remarks. They will not likely forget the incident. It is ta bring out points in regard ta national leadership that The Statesman is now presenting a column witb that end in view. Seldom having mingled with rural people Mr. King is sadly in nced of a better understanding of tbem. We believe he will bave cause ta regret bis unwarranted opinion of people who are the real backbone of this nation. More Pay for Ministers A Community Responsibility In the general trend of the day there is found the demand on ail sides for increases in income to meet the rapidly rising cost of living. There has been group pressure among certain elements of the population which has brought relief to almost everyone save the unorganized "white-collar" class. But latcly the government bas given a lead in this category by very hand- some increases to many in the civil service. One group, however, has been alrnost forgotten in the shuffle; a group which traditionally puts service over self, namely, ministers of the gospel. It is interesting, therefore, to read the re- port of the recent action of the Board of New- castle United Church, which appears in this issue. In raising the salary and allowances of the minister, the Board introduces a line of argument both novel and morally sound. Its premise develops into an economîc conclusion which appears equally sound. It represents the minister as the key figure in the cornmunity and rural areas as the key to national moral wcl- fare. Hence to retain such men in rural leader- ship it becomes necessary to serve their econ- omic welfare. The rural press over the long course of years bas maintained that the truc values of citizen- sbip revolve about the home, the church, the school, without much ýtress in singling out one over the other. rather that they form a trinity in promoting moral welfare. But we are im- prcssed with the way in which the Newcastle Board presents the case of the minister. We have developed a habit of mind wbich takes the minister and teacher for granted wîtb- out much concern about the fact that they, too, are subjected to the hard facts of cconomics. We are happy to sec the Newcastle Board follow up its argument by taking commendable action. Veterans' Vocational Training Supported by Institutional Ads In this issue of The Statesman begins a series of advertisements sponsorcd by the Brew- ing Industry of Ontario which arc designed to caîl attention to the advantages open to those wba served in the late war. The first of these, "Hands at Work," as will be seen, deals with a phase of the electrical trades (motor winding). Others to follow are the building trades (car- pentry), the metal industry (welding), the print- ing industry (presswork) and mecbanics of pro- duction (diesel principle). Under autbority of the Dominion Govern- ment which bas sanctioned this form of institu- tional advertising by corporations such as the Brewing Industry, full advantage is being taken to support the Dcpartment of Veterans Affairs in promoting veterans' vocational training and as well to inform the public and industries par- ticularly of its advantages. Graduates of these scbools located at strategic centres will command higher wages, job security, generally open ta skilled hands. Subject to wartirtie restrictions delimiting the usual nature of commercial advertising this association representing a huge industry at once turned to using corporate funds to promote pub- lic education and the learning of profitable trades. During the past few years its messages have met with widespread public approval. The press generally has been glad to accord space to wbat is considcred to be an*important public contribution. 0f particular intcrcst is this latcst series devoted to the interests of those who served in Uic cause of freedom. This series of advts has been prepared by Spitzer & Mills, well known advertising agency Editorial Commenta The hilîside town o! Port Hope is certainly putting on airs these days, or sbould wc say "putting on the dag", when the Town Cauncil bas authorized "that a Mayor's cbain or badge o! office be purcbased. cost not ta cxceed $50.,, It's ta be baped that Bowmanville's mayor, who is a native of Part Hope, will not insist that we follow Uic example o! bis native hamiet by regaiing him with a similar decorative insignia of office. (Editarial No. 2 in Series) In Article No. 1 of this series which is framed as a fair and in- dependent appraisal of the ieading political parties of Canada today, thc central thought was ta invite Uic electorate carefully ta study, bef are elections arc calicd, the many problcms arising in our national government, and ta de- termine in good tume wbich leader is most descrving of support at the poils to assure stable, responsible governiment. A great Liberal, Sir Richard Cartwright, was quoted tbat rural people wcrc by far Uic best in- formed politicalfy and it is ta the farming population gencrally, wbicb represents 31.7 percent of the population actively praducing in Canada today, that aur obser- vations will be particularly di- rected. As in the past, rural vatcrs will stili determine what govcrn- ment will direct Uic affaîrs of this country. Rural Members That this is truc is shown in round figures whicb disclose that of some 663 members o! parlia- ment, Dominion and Provincial, (1946) only 145 corne from city constituencies. These rural mcm- bers keep in toucb with popular opinion by rcading the local press, hence this series will be fashioned with these facts in mind. 0f first înterest lct us consider the present composition of the House of Com- mons and the leaders of the re- cognized parties. Present Standing In the House af 245 members the Liberal gavernment is sup- parted by 118, the Progressive- Conservatives as the official op- position by 66, the 00F Socialist Party by 29, the Social Credit party by 13, leaving a residue o! 19 elected as independents of var- ious shades. It will be seen that if a sharp division arose the align- ment might result as 118 Liberals against 127 others, which may be taken ta mean we are ruled by a minority government today. One of Two What are the prospects of the four parties should an election be called? It is conceded, even by leaders themselves, that neither the 00F nor the Social Credit can hope ta draw enaugh support to forrh a government. The test therefore will be between the Liberals and Progressive-Conser- vatives. Liberal strengtb bas de- clined from a higb of 189 ta 118. Since John Bracken became lead- er, the Progressive-Conservatives have gained 70 percent in House mcmbership. Prime Minister leaders may bring out points use- fui in detcrmining Uic issue at Uic polis. Prime Minister King bas been a great politicai figure. As a bachelor be bas been equally singular in kccping personally aloof from the rank and file of Canadians. Neyer mingling with those wbo toil, their problems have been gaugcd by bim fram the abstract o! reports and stat- istics which peculiarly have en- ablcd him ta maintaini for many years a rnystic pawer often ac- corded reclusive figures. Growing Old In bis years of full vigor he at- tained a lasting place in Canadian history. Honestly acknowiledging the weight of years he bas stated he will not lead bis party in an- other general election. He sces clearly that ta finish out the nor- mal term o! the present gavern- ment and run Uic course of an- other like terrm be will be past 80 years o! age. Sa it is believed he wishcs ta retire and write bis memairs. He bas served Canada well. Accepting at face value bis decision ta retire before another general election brings up the question af wbo will succeed bim. No Successor At the moment Mr. King bas given no word of bis preference o! a successor. But Mr. Coldwell, leader of the 00F, indicated in the House last session be bad been approached by leading Liberals ta succeed Mr. King. Staunch, old-line Liberals nating the strong trend o! the Liberal govemniment toward sociaiist experiments arc much disturbed. With Mr. King declining ta lead in another elcc- tion the prospect is anc in wbicb the party will be virtually leader- less. Frank View This is believed ta a fair and frank -vicw and a rea- soned conclusion from stated facts. Granted therefare tbat the cani- ing test of strength will be be- tween Liberals and Progressive- Conservatives the ncxt article will deal with the leader of the ap- position, John Bracken. Furtber articles will develop the picture of the policies of Uic contending parties. Tbey will be based gen- crally upon wbat is found in the officiai records of parliament. Comment Invlted The feeling is becoming widc- sprcad tbat the ncxt election will be anc of Uic most important and decisive in the bistory o! the country. It is truly a time for decision. If anytbing in these articles will arouse an informedl public opinion, the purpose wilI have been well servcd. Comment from readers will be welcomed at A tbumb-nail sketch o! the1 any time. Ail the Comforts of Home 00F leaders and their followers kccp barp- ing away in parrot-like rhetoric that Canadians sbould abandon their democratic way o! life and frcedom and substitute the scrf-like way o! state contrai a! Uic Soviet. In their exuberance for totalitarianism we suggest they pander a minute and look behind the "Iran Curtain o! Russia" as pictured by John Fischer, a member o! a United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration mission in the Ukraine, as be relates actual conditions in a report' in Uic Christian Science Monitor wbicb reads: "If you rcally want ta know how a typicai Ukranian family lives, pick the smallcst room in your bouse or apartment and move your wi!e and children inta it. Then pack in the beds, spare clothes, and furniture wbicb you regard as absolutcly indispensable. Knack off a fcw chunks o! plaster and most o! the paint, ta sirnulate the cf!ect o! 15 years o! under-main- tenance. Scrap the radiators and cooking range, and substitute for bath a brick aven whicb seldom raises Uic winter temperature mucb above freezing. Break of! the bot-watcr tap in the bathroam whîch you will share with several other families. Finally, invite your widawed Cousin Sophie and ber four youngstcrs ta move in witb you for an indefinite period. If tbings seem a littie crarped, console yoursclf by rcflecting that yau are stili better off tban many Russians." Before You lnvest, Investigate A lady phaned Uic editor iast week and was quite perturbed because she had paid an un- known out-o!-town agent a 3-years subscription ta a national magazine and a!ter be bad ber money and departed she rcalized she bad no assurance be was a bona fide agent. This is a common occurrance. In this cannection we no- tice the Cobourg Town Council bas adopted a resolution forwardcd by the Chamber o! Com- merce sctting forth that in Uic gencrai interest it is !elt that ail solicitors and canvassers for charities, magazine subscriptions, veterans cal- endars, etc., should be compelled ta obtain a written permit from the chic! o! police or tawn clerk. The letter ta Uic Council points out the fact that at the present time in numerous cities and tawns ýcross Canada, canvassers for fake and spuriaus charities are plying their illicit trade, and that whilc Cobourg bas been sing- ularly fartunate in escaping Uic attention o! these rackctccrs, it is well ta play safe. To which we might add that wbile many canvasscrs who visit Bowmanville and other places arc honcst and above board, carrying on a legitimate trade, there are always some who are not, and Federation Calte Hospital Meeting At Cavanville Because of stormy weather, there was only a fair attendance at the meeting on Feb. 6th in Mr. Summers' office, Bowmanville. A report was given by Mr. Summers concerning thc calfhaod vaccina- tion carried on in Cartwright and Hope townships, whioh showed real progrcss. The meeting call- cd for Feb. 12th at Cavanville, ta discuss a niedical and hospital schcme for the county, was hear- tily cndorscd by the Federation. It was decidcd ta print a Fed- eration paper and the sccretary was instructed to gather material for same, and report ta ncxt meet- ing. The following delegates were appointcd to attend a Forum zone meeting at 8 p.m., Feb. 20th, in Brighton: Walter Rundle, Walter Reynolds, Wcston Banister and J. J. Mellor. Delegates appointcd ta the Hog Producers Convention in Toronto on Manch 7tb arc M. H. Staples, Howard Malcolm, Daltoni Dorrell and Arthur Pollard, and Garnet Rickard. Because there could be no elcc- tioni of officers and other matters of business could not be complet- cd, another meeting is called for 2 p.m., Feb. 15th in Orono hall. Bowmianville's First Municipal Council Organized in 1837 The earlicst record of munic- ipal organization in Darlington is for the year 1837 according ta the file copy of the Canadian Statesman dated Jan. 1, 1897. A meeting was held on Jan. 2, 1837 in a school house in Bow- manville situated on what is now Balmoral Hotel property. At this meeting Icbabod H. Farlie, John Jardïne and Bartbolomcw B. Mitchell werc appointed com- missioners; Armon B. Saper, Township Clcrk; Michael Oryder- man, Assessor and Collector; Hewson Wilson, Obristopher Courtice, Charles Tiffany, Rufus Baker and sixteen others as fence vicwers; and H. S. Reid and seven others as poundkeep- ers. Reccipts for the first ycar were 8 pounds, 19 shillings and 4 pence and expenditures 4 pounds and 19 shillings lcaving a balance of 4 pounds and 4 pence. So in those early days custodians of Uic funds kept their expenditures well with- in their incarne. Business was carried on under this organization until 1850, at which time it was organized und- er the present municipal law wben the first council was com- posed of H. S. Reid, John Simp- son, Michael Cryderman, John Rusk and John C. TrulI. They met in the Court House in Bow- manville ta rnakc appointments. For 16 years reeves werc appoint- cd by the Council from their own members and Mr. Reid was the first Reeve and Mr. Oryderman the first Deputy Reeve. From 1856 to1866 the Council was elected by wards and until 1896 only 45 different men had scrved in Uic various offices in the Council. Make business a force fur world renaissance or a dying World will force us out of business. it is the latter gentry wbo make it bard 'for al others. It is always wise ta bear in mind wben buying anytbing from agents or canvassers the familiar warning of the Taranto Better Business Bureau, "Before you Invest, Investigate." We bave handed out this advicc many times befare but it bears rcpeating ta warn our citi- zens ta be canstantly on their guard against Uiis bigh pressure slick salesman. State Dominated Economy Compared with Free Democracies One o! the most striking declarations of Uic impotence o! state dominated peoples compared with those living under the free enterprise system was made by John Bracken during bis address in the House o! Com- mons, February 3rd. As chairman o! the budgeting cammittee at the recent United Na- tions Asscmbly the quest ion arase as ta, the share ta be paid by each o! the 51 nations ta maintain such international organîzations. The dlaim was made Uiat paymcnts should be made an Uic basis o! "capacity to pay." Acting on this assumption a cammittee reparted these findings: From the U.S.A., 48.89 per cent; !rom Britain, 10.5; !rom Russia, 6; from Canada 3.1-3 per cent. Mr. Bracken observed: "if anc wantcd a demanstration o! the ability o! anc type o! ecanomy ta serve saciety, I do not know where a better illustration could be !aund." He carried the comparison !urtber by enumerating the per- centages paid ta support U.N.R.R.A. in !ceding the starving peoples made destitute tbrough state dominated aggressors. O! the total, U.S.A. paid 72 per cent; Britain, lacking food bersel!, 18; Canada, 5 per cent or a total o! 95 per cent from only tbrce free cauntries, leaving anly 5 per cent for Uic remaining 48 nations. Russia it is understood cantrîbuted nothing. In summing up Mr. Bracken suggested that these examples aligned the two oppasing ideol- agies, communism and dernocracy and dcclared that the greatest tbreat ta peace is the prapa- ganda that decries free demacracies and upbolds the intolerant philosophy o! Uic leaders o! state dorninated peoples. His answcr ta the Uircat is that free peoples should demonstrate these !acts ta all the peoples o! the world. And wc must correct the abuses in aur awn economy that give any excuse for communism's birth. The lesson laid down was anc that could be appllcd with compar~ative farce ta, any palitical idcology that advocates a faim o! govcrnment which cannot function wthout extending state contrai, for instance militant socialism. GORDON F. OSBORNE, C.L.U. »raneh Manager 109 Dundas St. W. Whltby, Ontar'io Supposing you had the adniinis. t4pO t ration of a trust property on your hands ... would you know how to go about it properly? You rnight Le faced with many problems with which you are unfaniiliar -arranging for probate, valuing assets, paling suc- cession duties, setting up trust funds, settling debts, and numerous details involved in administration. In sucli an event we should be glad ta act as your agent and relieve yau of ail but the superficial duties of your executorship. Our experience, knowledge and skill are also available ta you in the administration of youjown estate. Write or cail personally for informatitàn. Vr-46-7 THE VICTORIA TRUST & SAVINOS c 0MPAàN y OFFICES AT LINDSAY AND CANNINGTON, ONTARIO m PAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, IbOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO TRURSDAY, FER 13th, 1947