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THE PHILLIPINE ISLANDS.

Tue Phillipines, which just now are the ecene of active hostilities, number about twelve hundred. They are, in point of fact, the summits of ao many submarine mountaing, come of which have been, or are, even now, active volcanoes. Frequent earthquakes are, therefore, among the unfavorable conditions to be reckoned with. The rainy season, which begins in May and ends in December, is decidedly unhealthy—partizularly for Europeans. The area of the entire group comprises a hundred and twenty thousand square miles. The present population is upwarde of seven millions, and includes many races of men. The soil is wonderfully fertile and mineral deposits are plentiful. Gold aod other precious metals are found in the sande of the rivers, and coal exists in some places, but the mines are not worked. Abundance of sulphur is found in these Islands. Their situation is in the Pacific Ocean, with the China Seaon the west, and onthe south the seas of Sooloo and Celebes. The civil and military govern- ment i# in the hands of a Governor Gener- It is needlees to say that dissatisfaction is rampant among the people. In 1872 an ingurrec- tion was suppressed with savage ferocity. At the present time the government is beset by foes from within as well as from without.

Cavite, which is reported razed trom the ground is a fortified seaport town on the island of Luzon, and about ten miles south- west of Manila. It has an. arsenal and is described ae the head naval! degot of the Spanish possessions in the East.

Manila, which is now in the hands og Commodore Dewey, is the capital of the island of Luzon and of all the Philippine Islands. It is a place of great commercial importance. It was founded in 1571, and has had a varied history. Its population, including suburbs, is given as 159,000.

THE LIQUOR BILL.

Ir will be a greai pity if something is not done to curb liquor drinking in Char- lottetown. We hope that the Premier will, upon reconsideration, consent to the amendment of the bill now before the Legislature in the manner suggested by Tue Examuver. First let the words “City Clerk” be substituted for those of “Pro- vincial Seeretary.” Then, if it be found that the bill will not pase unless the pro. vision for a yearly payment of $200 be struck out, let the suggestion of a pay- ment of $200 asa guarantee of good be-

havior pass, This latter provision, if carried, would practically out- law a large proportion of

the liquor dealers ;who are now making drunkards, and by so much reduce the volume of drunkenness, while it would not ontrage the feelings of those who are opposed to legalized license upon any terms. The concession would concilliate tem per- “ance men throughout the country, and it would probably work a great improvement in Charlottetown, If Premier Warburton should feel that he cannot make this concession, we hope that some other member of the legislature will take hold of the billand work itthrough. Thoue who have faith thatthe forthcoming ple- biscite will be at once followed by prohibi tion may think the passage uf the measure with the suggested amendments not worth

while. But they are few. ——? + B+ &-

HUSHED UP.

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Tne cause of the railway accident on the line between Pictou and Stellarton a few days ago was hushed up. Fortunately ro one was killed outright and therefore an investigation was not held. We learn, however, that persons residing in the vicinity expressed no surprise at the acci- dent. It was what they expected. The rails at that poiot bad been bent and

spread for days, but the careless officials of & carelees Government allowed them to go unrepaired nutil the accident happened god passengers escaped by a miracle,

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The Bishop of London, preaching in St. Paul’s Cathedral, insisted that men should have a conscience in the affairs of com-~ merce and state exactly of the eame character as that which guided men in private life, and held that the crucifixion was brought about not only by evil men and evil motives, but by good men and good motives in their way.

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ig four-masted American sailing dan thateteab, which was reported to have been captured by the Spaniards, bas arrived safely at Liverpool.

THR DAILY EXAMINER |

THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, MAY 3, 1898.

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NOTES AND COMMENTS. ‘|

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—Peuple in the States, when they meet, say “ Phillipine,”

—The tonnage tax to be imposed by the United States Government will prove a great advantage to Canadian ports.

—The Proviscial Legislature has been in session for a month, and nothing—or only a little more than nothing—has yet been done.

—Willthe Spaniards now gird them- selves for the war, or will they make a few abortive efforte and then surrender? The pluck of a people is tried by adversity.

—We regret that the Guardian’s com- posure is disturbed at thie juncture by the receipt of telegrams thet are not type~ writter and fully edited. Mr. James ought really to put on @ type-writer for the especial benefit of the night editor who is compelled to wade through manuscript in which the “i’s” are not dotted or the *t’s” crossed, or capital letters given to proper names, Only to find that all the war news it conveys is second-hand. But we ehbould not suppose that such an attack as he sus- tained this morning—equal in point of ferocity to that of Dewey up»n Manilla— would be likely to canse him to supply the desired type-writer. The Guardian declares that it has been treated with “yroes dis- courtsey” by the telegraph office. In this respect it is singular among sewspspers, and an object of universal sympathy.

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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.

Montreal Gazette: Sir Louis Davies thinks the Auditor General’s report is too big. The discovery seeme to hare come about the time the mivister found that it was loaded this year for Liberals, much as, in former years, it used to be for Tories, The Auditor General isa great exposer of jobs.

Halifax Chronicle: The number of war correspondents to be accorded the privi- lege of accompanying the American army to Cuba will be limited. Of course this announcement will be received as evidence that the American war department desires to be as merciful as possitle.

Montreal Star:—Apparently the Liberal creed isthat Auditor-Generals are needed for Tory Governments only. “But Sir Lewis Daviesand his colleagues will find tual they Cannot make war on the Auditor General without putting their own motives under something darker than susp'cion.

Henry Ciews says in his last financial bulletin: War with Spain should be pro- secuted with vigor to bring it to a speedy termination. Fora nation like this to fight a feeble one like Spain will bring no credit unless it is done quickly, as the Germans whipped France in their last war. Within a week the Germans were in Paris to demand an indemnity and got it on their own terms and in cash too. It would be worth our while to fight such a nation as France in place of a bankrupt nation like Spain, because an indemnity would compensate us, which it will be impossible to obtain from Spain under any circum- stances ; 60 that the only prospect of gain-~ ing glory will be in corquering Spain eee ee

The best way to bring the war to a speedy termination is for us to take the Philippine Islands from Spain and then trade them back for Cuba. This would satisfy Spanish honor, as Cuba in that case ) would only be given tp for full value, and, a8 Cuba is the bone of contention with us, honors would be easy.

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The languor e0 commo at this season is due to impoverished blood. Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures it by enriching the blood,

Big* bargains in all kinds of Boots & Shoes duri ng this monthat J. &. Macdonald’s. Marketi Square.

An aged woman who teok in a starving dog and gave it a meal was fined at Liver- pool on # charge of keeping a dog without a license. The animal had declined to leave her house after receiving so much kindr ess, and she was taking it out to loose itwhen sle was pounced upon by the police.

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of the skill and dariog displayed by Commodore Dewey in a situation where if anything had miscarried he would have been caught in a most desperate position.

At the same time credit is given Admiral Montajo who bad a wretched fleet and stood no chance except from the as- sistance he might received from the forte, The moral influence of the first | great victory is incalculable, although it is proctically certain that Spain will not yield till she has tried con-~ clusions in the Atlantic where ehe hopes for better luck with her really first—class fighting squadron.

It isbelieved thata similar victory io Cuban waters would produce a revolution in Spain, thus compelling an indeavor to come to terms.

The sending of three Germaw men ~of- war to the Philippines is much criticiszed.

NO SURRENDER BY THE SPANIARDS.

War Will Be Carried On.

AN UNITED EFFORT WILL BE MADE BY SPAIN

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To Engage And Destroy The Urited States Ships.

[Spectra to Tue Examiver] Loxpon, May 3.—It in @ special there is no

iS jast announced from Madrii that idea of surrender there on the part of Spain, either in Ministerical circles or among the populace. On the contray, it is is added that the war is to be pusked with the grea:est vigor, and the Spanish authorities intend to throw the whole of the naval strength of Spain into One combined effort against the United States.

The special deepatch addsthat it is stated in Madrid by those who are respon~ sible for the naval movements, that it has been determined to avoid isolated combets on uneven terms with the United States, and that they intend to engage the whole united strength of Spain to crush the United States on sea.

Continuing the special says “until this engagement is fought no proposal for ia- tervention will be listened to,”

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A NEW BRITISH AMBASSADOR.

Sir Thomas Sanderson to be Sent to Washington.

(SpecIaL To THE Examiner ]

Lonxpon, May 3.—It is currently report- ed that Sir Julian Pauncefote the British Ambassador at Washingion is t@ be succeeded by a high official of the Britieh Foreign Ottiee, Sir Thomas Sanderson, K. C. B., permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign atfairs, who is one ot the most experienced diplomatic officers in British Service.

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STATE OF AFFAIRS IN MADRID

[Spectan ro THe Examiner] Maprip, May 3.—Senor Agueilera the civil governor bas just posted on the walls of the House “office the customary procia~ mations intimating the handing over to

the Military authorities the keeping order.

mission of

Liaut. General DaBan, Captain General of Madrid, has aseumed charge and Military { patrols have just appeared.

The Cables Have Been Cut.

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[gpeciaL To THe Examiner]

Loypoxn, May 3.—The cable to the Philippives has been cut about fifty miles

Furniture

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MORE SPANISH SHIPS.

A Fleet of Five Vessels to be Sent to Cuba.

(Speciat to Tae Exauiner ]

Loxponx, May 3.—According to a des- patch from Cadiz it is believed that orders have beeu given for a Spanisb fleet of five vessels to start for Cubaon the 15th of thie month.

GENERAL WEYLER IS WARLIKE.

{[Specta, ro Toe Examiver.]

Lonpon, May 3.—A special from Madrid says that General Weyler dec'ares himself ready to return to Cuba aad undertake the leadership of the aggressive war force against the United States, and head the army of invasion.

OPINION IN BERLIN.

Berwin, May 3.--It is believed in poli~ tical circles here that America has not gained the prize thatshe had i: view.

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THE POPE’S HORROR AT THE NEWS.

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May 3.—The Pope is prostrated by the news from Manilla. He expressed his horror of the terrible Joss of life and said he wished he bad died before seeing such a war.

Rome,

LATER.

MANILLA HAS SURRENDERED. [SPECIAL TO van examiune:)

Hoxe Kone, May 3.~The Spauish st Manilla have surrendered. Commodore Dewey will form a Provisional Govern- ment with the insurgents, who will accen: office.

LOOK OUT FOR GERMANY!

William May Make a Move.

[SPECIAL TO THE EXAMINER. ]

Loxpon, May 3 —English statesmen Fay they would not be surprised if the Ger man Emperor was spurred to some start- ling action now that the Philippines have falleniato the hands of the Americans, possession of which he has longed for for a long time.

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He has a big squadron in Cainese waters, and we may hear of some Sizguificant move on te part of that squad- roa in a day or two.

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THE PARLIAMENT CF CANADA,

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MR. MARTIN TAKES UP THE QUESTION.

And Goes into the Subject Thoroughly.

Pretty

(Srecta, ro tHe Examiver.]

Orrawa, May 3.—In the House of Conimons, yesterday, Mr. Martin, of P E. Island, moved for a return of the cor- respondence respecting the branch rail ways in his Province. He wert over the question of the financial relations between P. E. Island and the Dowinion, and cor- rected beth the Government return and and the statements of the Torento Mail by showing that all railweys in P. E. Island were constructed at the coat of the Province aud cherged against the credii of the Province at Ottawa.

Mr. Maertia pointed out that Sir Louis Davies hed made strong railway promiées io his own province, but be did not appear to be doing auythiog to carry them out. The estimetes had

Mr. Martin bad not finished his speech when recess changed the order of business. ____=_=_=__aea a Texxis.—The annual meeting of the Charlottetown Lawn Tennis Ciub will be held the erd of this week. Persons wish-

ing to join will please hand in their names at once to the Secretary.

Temperance ALLiance—Annual meet« ingtonight at8 o’clock. Importsnt busi« ness. Every member should be present. Members of temperance societies gn friends of temperance invited,

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