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THURS., DECEMBER 24, 1936 Page 7 The Ottawa Spotlight ' * ' By Wilfrid Eggleston ! Ottawa, Dec. 22--The financial conference at Ottawa has been described in sorne quarters as a bad flop; in others as a moderate success. It all depends on now you look at it. Confusion crept in because a lot of people thought it was a Dominion-Provincial conference along the lines of that a year ago. Actually it was nothing of the sort, although a last minute attempt was made to broaden it out into one. It wasa meeting of the National Finance Committee, which consists of nine provincial treasurers and the Minister of Finance. | Eight of the provinces sent their prem- iers, and other cabinet ministers as well. Of course they were welcome. But the test of the conference depends on whether one thinks about the original agenda, drafted months before, or the more ambitious program which the premiers brought with them. So far as the first was concerned, while there was no spectacular success, a very useful start was made. In regard to the demands of the provincial prem- iers, very little came of it. Two Objectives There were two major objec- tives of the National Finance Committee, and something was accomplished toward both of them. For the first time since Confederation an effort is going to be made to co-ordinate the public borrowings of Canada. In- formation is tobe exchanged be- tween provinces and the Domin- on so that loans can be floatedi at sensible intervals, and at such times as the market is best able to absorb the offerings. Some progress was made also, though not notable, in simplifying the tax structure of Canada. At pre- sent the field of corporation taxes is almost inconceivably involved and cumbersome. Many firms have to pay taxes to ten different 'returns. authorities (9 provinces and the Dominion), on ten different bases and ten different rates. Some of them have to keep a staff of book-keepers to fill up their tax Some degree of simpli- fication and uniformity between; the provinces and the Dominion! is desirable. There is no inten- tion at the moment of decreasing the tax burden of corporations, but. if some of the costs of filing and preparing information would be eliminated, it would be a step forward. Royal Commissions Some of the provinces wanted royal commissions, to study their problems and recommend chan- ges. One premier broadened out the proposal to that of a royal commission to study the whole basis of Confederation in the light of modern developments-- the division of taxing powers, the| division of social responsibilities. Who, for instance, should bear the load of the unemployed, of the aged? The federal govern- ment is not enthusiastic about any more commissions for spe- cial areas. Those appointed so far have had to be followed up by others, or have led to dead- Ate i ects Pea Ree | about Marketing Act and planned Other commission os underia. Gir| production and) distubutionn Dhey, Thomas White to study subsidy|did not find in Hon. J. G. Gardin- increases. The royal commis-jer a warm adherent of those sions set up to take care of pay-|views. The Minister of Agricul- ments for natural resources tothe|ture holds simple and what are prairie provinces also failed in|now regarded as old-fashioned two cases out of three to render|views about markets. In brief awards acceptable to the prov-'his policy is this: Cut production incees |costs, reduce distribution costs, The broader commission, to'stress quality, study the needs of examine the whole basis of con-|the market, maintain reasonable federation, would be agreed to limits he thinks they can be en- by the Dominion government, it/larged. It is, of course, the tra- is believed, if there were unanim-| ditional Liberal theory. Many ity among the provinces. So far!people, of the 'planned economy' there is no such thing. The cen-}school, think that such policies tral provinces and B.C. oppose|may have been sound once, but the idea; the western provinces are not now. Mr. Gardiner thinks approye, but the Maritimes are/they are like the multiplication only lukewarm. ' |table, as sound now as they were A Marketing Policy lyears ago. Then the nine provinces metin| It looks as though we have es- an agricultural conference. Some|caped the threat of British tar- of them came here enthusiastic'iffs on our farm products, but we FAMOUS EXPLORER MAY BUY KING'S RANCH IN ALBERTA The famous "E:P." Ranch at High River, Alberta, may be purchased by Lincoln Ellsworth, fa- mous explorer, according to report from London. Mr. Ellsworth visited the King a few days ago. Above is an unusual view of the King's ranch, while inset is a picture of Lincoln Ellsworth shall have to put up with quotas, fit would appear, certainly on 'some lines. If they are generous }enough all will be well. TREASURER'S SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES Township of Bucke TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Sale of Lands for Arrears of Taxes at the Municipal Chambers of the Township of Bucke, North Cobalt, Ont., on Monday, March 8th, 1937, at 2 p.m. The adjourn- ed sale, if any, will be held at the same place on Monday, March 15th, 1937, at 2 p.m, C. D. CHENIER, 39--M1 Treasurer, Tp. Bucke. WELL BABY CLINIC Upstairs, Northwest Classroom Public School THURSDAYS 2 to 4 p.m. Don't Disappoint the Folks at Home TRAVEL ON THE Christmas Special Through Sleepers, Through Coaches, Cafe Car Dec. 22nd, 23rd, 24th Lv. 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In the normal, healthy body,! the blood pressure is normal.; Certain abnormal conditions, par-| ticularly those affecting the! heart, arteries and kidneys, cause an adulteration in the blood pres- sure and it becomes abnormal, An abnormal blood pressure is} not a disease but is a symptom of! some abnormal condition. It is a| warning sign and the physician} seeks for and treats the cause. Disregard of the needs of the} | | | i NO HIGHER e A QUIET, WELL CONDUCTED, CONVENIENT, MODERN 100 ROOM HOTEL--85 WITH BATH WRITE FOR FOLDER TAKE A DE LUXE TAX! | FROM DEPOT OR WHARF--25c body for exercise, rest, proper food and such things, throws 4 needless strain upon the whole system, and one symptom of this is frequently an increased blood pressure. The family physician should be consulted regularly for advice as to how to live. The periodic health examination is not only for receiving advice as to how to to keep normal. 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