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‘ TH THE DAILY EXAMINER. FEBRUARY 16, 1888.

Belfast District.

Tri : i¢ 1 i 5 stella ly 8 Patriot about

Fhe

the Beli ust mis amusing. The men- tion of Sir. MoLean’s name asa candidate appears to d sturb the organ; and that gen tlema: nteution to abide loyally by the action a convention of delegates, chosen

by the « ectors, seems not very c ynprehen-

sible to the clique of outsiders who usually select ‘irit candidates for Belfast. We f Belfast will,

believe he clectors on this

occasion. be careful that the man for whom they is fully representative of their own S at iterests

An ¢) ction is also expected in the Tig nish et, and the Patriot and Summet side ppear to assume the direction of aifaivs in th Lwo constituencies We

- , nents of the people

of these Districts if they will tamely accep

much mistake the sentir

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the dictation of Messrs. Laird and Bell.

With an eye particularly to the Tignish District, Mr. Bell, M. P. P., writes in the Pioneer of this week, as tollows

** Never before in the history of this Pro- vince ha. mitters of greiter import been presented to House of Assembly for its delibe: aito

** Firs e Subway Bill—a bill that woald have entailed s Province an outlay o $900,000 had it become law— because no man in his senses mn believe thatthe Hil.sooro

Subway ami a half in length could

be comp'eted with

less money—a bill that propos to tax the PFivet Dia’ rict fer its due share of that expenliture—a bill which, on the supposition thit there are 1,000 electors in the First District, would have pliced on the hevc of each man a debt or mortgige of $30—-al! this was proposed to be done behind

the backs of the electors and without thetr consent. But it was not alone that this amount was to be borrowed ever their heads and upon (heir p operties—there was to be an annual expenditure besides—an annual contribution or poll tax,

as it were, of from Sl to $2 per annum—to be levied on each elector of the First District for the purpose of opezating this Hillsboro Subway. And from people of Tignish and Alberton would derive one cent of benefit. Surely if there ever was atime in which the a and interests of the electors of the ‘irat D strict were in jeopardy it was during last session of the House of Assembly.”

. ; aii this tae

never

Here we have a deliberate attempt made to induce the electors of Tignish tu vote against the Government candidate, because, last session, a bill was introduced to author- ize the Hillsborough, by which a Railway to Bel- fast w

onstruction of a Subway under the uld become possible! And the very

men who are raising this miserable sec- tional ery in Tignish, against Belfast, have the effrontery tu nominate a candidate for the latrer District, dispensing entirely with & representative convention ! !

Nearly every statement in the Pioneer article about the Hillsborough Subway is

untrue. The annual liability of the Pro- vince was guaranteed in the Bill to be ac- tually ‘ess than the present annual expen- diture on the Ferry; and in the event of the fa:iur the work to answer the pur- poses {/ r wlich it was constructed, the Gov- ernn not bo to pay one cent of | its

In thecry of Messrs. Laird, Bell & Co.

agains: any measure of justice to Belfast, history is but repeating itself. When Rail- Ways were extended East and West at the expen «of the people of Belfast, the repre- es of that District gave their aid to the wrong. Will tle people of Belfast, with their eyes open, vote for the nominee of the men who wronged the District be- intention to do it

sentst

fore, and arow their

‘again /

The Patriot grossly misrepresents the action of the electors of a section of the District who held a meeting on Monday The meeting was openly called by advertisement in the newspapers,

evening last. and delegates were appointed to attend the Convention which is now called to meet at Instead of affair, as stated

Eldon on Wednesday next. being « ** ho by the Patriot, the meeting a China Point was open and «xbove board, and in striking methods of the Grit

le and corner ”’

contrast with the

managers

— The Rveniny Mad remarks that dur- ing the tiscal year ending June 30th, 1878, Canad» only impoited fr consumption about 31,000 bs of tea ani 1,809,000 Ibs. of coffee During the last two fiscal years Canada imported fer consumption an aver- age of 19,000,000 Ibs. of tea, and 9,920,000 lbs. of coffe. This, in the face of the fact that the consumption of liquors is decreass- ing, goes to show the advantage of free tea and coffee, as compared with taxed tea and coffee. The Grit policy is to re-impose the duty on tea, and take the duty off Yankee coal.

~—— The C. P. R. Company have decided upon the construction of a line from Sud. bury Junction to Ciaremont, Ont., which will be principally an extension of the main line of the Canadian Pacific to Toronto by a direct course, and will effect a saving in distance between Toronto and other On- tario points, and the western section of the Canaca Pacific Railway of seventy miles, and a corresponding saving to Sault Ste Merie. A preliminary survey was made a

few days ago, sud engineers will begin work on the permanent location immedi- ate'y.

razett remarks that

—ithe Montreal @ Queen's or] and i's worthy principal ar> tw | no en the success that has atts..od ‘iurts pub forth by its friends to rae : enlowment fund that WoL Pivee itin « position to meet the re {0.60 His Of a riodern educational insti- sa ain keep abreast of the

ime

‘ sum desired, a quarter of a Mui on Jace, Wau u iarve one amd that it bas been obtained in do cémparktlvtly

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short a time, speaks highly for the worldly success and generosity of the alumni and friends of Kingston's chief university. Greatest, praise, is due to Dr. Grant, who has labored constantly in season and out of season to put Queen's in a foremost position, and the result is a justification of his con- tention that there is room in eastern Ontario for a seat of learning equal to, but independent of, the federation of univer- sities that the Provincial Government 1s

pron ting

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The Liberal-Conservative success in Halton gives the following results up to date :

Liberal-Conservatives elected cues ae Liberals elected. wGeie . MAINS... 200000 ee

Liberal-Conservativs Opposition SEEM. « o0¢ae bene Pee Fee ae, Liberal-Conservative gain on division. .... 10

Chis, says the Empire, is without taking into consideration the claim of the Opposi- tion that they elected their candidates in Haldimand and Queen's, N. B., at the veneral election, both constituencies having deciared themselves unmistakably in favor of the Administration at subsequent bye- elections. Halton is the latest of an un- broken series of Liberal-Conservative suc cesses. The constitutional test proves con- ‘lusively that the policy of the Adminis- tration 1s not losing ground, but is obvious- ly growing in favor with the people of the Dominion of Canada.

Salisbury on the Situation.

In the course of the debate on the vidress, in the house of Lords, Lord Salis- bury referred to the Crown Prince of Germany He said it was sad to learn that the heir of a grest empire closely united with usin bonds of sympathy stood in a situation of peril everywhere exciting deep s licitude. Among the leading figures of the political field of Europe, there was not one who excited such deep and affectionate admiration as the Crown Prince.

Regarding the great issues of peace or war now pending in Europe, Lord Salisbury said he would not pretend to give further information than was conveyed in the recent masterly speech of Prince Bismarck. The Berlin treaty, as Prince Bismarck showed, was in the nature of a compromise. It was highly acceptable, at the time it was concluded, to the English Government, and remained so still. England had long had a policy in the East from which the Govern- ment did not intend to depart and which they would cunsistently uphold. They have interested themselves for four gene- rations in the fate of south-eastern Europe, ind would not show themselves now more indifferent to these interests than the generations before them. He _ entirely shared the views of Priace Bismarck in favor of peace. Danger might arise from some adventurous or illegal action on the part of Russia, but they had assurance from the most specific authority that Russia contemplated no such acts, but rather that she would carefully abstain from them. He attached great value to the assurance that peace would be maintained.

ina brief reference to Ireland he charged Mr. Gladstone with misrepresenting the Conservative party in saying that they admitted that some kind of home rule must eventually be adopted. This was not true, and Mr. Gladstone would, he said, be the last man in the world to hear it if it had been t>xue.

Presbytcrianism in Canada. The Presbyterian year book for 1888 fur- nishes interesting statistics illustrative of the growth of that church in Canada and Newioundland during the past ten years. Ten years ago there were reported 143 home mission fields, embracing 360 preach- ing stations, ministered by 138 missionaries; last year there were 289 mission fields, 885 preaching stations, and 277 missionaries. Five foreign missionary fields are worked by the church—Northewest Indian Re- serves, Trinidad, Formosa, Central India, and New Hebrides. This work employs twenty ordained Canadian missionaries, and five lady missionaries from Canada, forty- seven unordained native missionaries and catechists, and a band of associate workers. In the past ten years the foreign mission- ary revenue has increased from $25,000 to $70,000, of which sum the Women’s So- cieties contributed $20,000 as compared with $1,250 ten years ago.

During the same decade the educational institutions connected with the church have been placed on an improved financial basis. The endowment of the Presbyterian col- lege, Halifax, increased from $60,000 to $102,000; Montreal college, from $25,000 to $160,000; that of Knox college, Toronto, from $6,300 to $153,000, with an additional! amount of about $50,C00 subscribed. Mani- toba college, Winnipeg, is free from debt, with the necleus of an endowment fund in hand. The assets of Queen’s College, Kingston, increased from $184,000 to $360,000, and the subscriptions for the new endowment amount to nearly $250,000. The combined assets of the colleges, includ- ing Morin college, Quebec, amount to nearly $1,400,000 against $450,000 ten years ago. Three hundred students are now attenling these institutions who pro- pose to enter the Presbyterian ministry.

The general progress of the church in Canada during the decade may be judged from the following statistics: Increase in number of Presbyteries frum 33 to 42 ; ministers, from 607 to 889; missionaries, from 150 to 387 ; families connected with the church, from 56,103 to 76,226 ; com- municants, from 93,788 to 136,599; con- tributions towards stipend, or ministers’ salaries, increased from $451,599 to $628, - 500; towards the schemes of the church, from $121,500 to $283,000 ; for all church purposes, from $986,000 to $1,533,000. During the ten years nearly $3,000,000 were raised for the various schemes of the church, and $14,000,000 for all purposes.

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A PROFITABLE Baun.—A_ ball given the

other day by the Boston policemen for the

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

-_ ee —_— Information Wanted. Sir,—Will you kindly refer me to the section or bye-law under which horses and carriages of city officials are exempted froin taxation. Ihave made a diligeut search

matters of this sort, could not find any- thing bearing on it. For instance, can the tax collector own a horse and carriage without being liable to pay the tax therefor like any other ordinary individual. Fair Pray. -—_>-.

A Complaint.

columns of your widely circulated to draw attention tothe dilapidated state of our Normal School. This school is placed

and it is to be expected that it would be

for the health of the students. But what do we tind ? open and the ecld wind sweeps in on the scholars.

condition, and the consequences sre that about twenty oi the students are absent through sickness, many of them havingeven to return to their homes in the country. And who is to blame forthis? Surely the professors have some charge over it, if not they ought at least to report to the proper authorities. It is really too bad that parents should send their children here and have to pay for board and books, and have to take them home with their healta ruined, their pockets empty with paying doctor's bills, and an everlasting remem- brance of the cruel way in which students are treated at the Provincial Training School.

Surely the teachers will not let the blame rest upon their shoulders of having so many of our noblest men and women brought down to an early grave through their care- lessness.

Hoping that this evil may be remedied and that the name of our Island education may not sink away into oblivion,

I remain, PARENT. mee Report from the Country.

Sir,—When the recent Scott Act cam- paign in Charlottetown was carried to a successful issue, it was made the occasion for a general outburst of rejoicing, and the various Temperance Societies in this vicin- ity raised their voices to swell the chorus of congratulations, as if the state of affairs in their own locality was such as to warrant those feelings of gratitude, or that this dis- trict was an example of the supremacy of the law! Onthe contrary, the true friend of temperance has but little reason to re- joice, unless the spectacle afforded by the law defied and trampled upon, and the pub- lic sunk in apathy and indifference, is such as to give rise in the busom to feelings of thankfulness and congratulation. Here, under the very eye of authority, the rum-seller flourishes apace, and pursues his nefarious calling in utter contempt-of the law, without a single effort being made to restrain him; while, on the principal thoroughfare, the illicit groggery sends forth its polluted stream from under the very shadow of the church, At least six or seven such places are in full operation, and the traflic flows on without a hitch. Such is the state of faffairs in this locality, where the law has so long been unexecuted, that its existence is almost forgotten. and free rum has become the natural order oi the day; though still we are told, that the sale of intoxicating liquor is decreasing, and drunkenness is becoming a thing of the past!

A Montague correspondent some time ago informed the Guardian that ‘the in- fluence of Refuge Lodge would be felt in driving the rum element from our midst.” We have waite! patient!y for the onslaught, and the consequent rout and ruin of the enemy, but a3 yet have observed no sigas of motion. ‘The movements of the mighty organization are probably impeded by the magnitude of its operations. It should begin the work without delay. That end, however, can only be attained by practical endeavor, and can never be promoted in the least degree by empty resolutions, and mere pretensions of support, But the s»- called triends of temperance have still an- other method of combating the evil. When a great coup d'etat is decided on, they as- semble in public, and fight theenemy with valiant words. While thelaw affords them the most effective weapon at command, they leave its enforcement to others, and tell what they would do **if it were not for lack of evidence,” or if they could on'y tind ‘‘one drunken man;” while searce a hundred yards away, the illicit liquor seller pursues his nefarious calling without fear of molestation, and the besotted drunkard reels from his nightly debauch. This do- nothing policy, characterized by a large amount of empty taik and utter lack of practical endeavor, is aptly described in the w: vds of Burns, ‘‘pity the best of w rds hould be but wind.” Those doughty champions for the cause’ should remember, that the law can never be en- forced by empty resolutions, nor can tem- perance be promvted, by vain compliments and congratulations. But the consequence of all this, as might be expected, is really disastrous, and every temperance worker who has relied on these offers of _ support, has found to his sorrow that he trusted in « rotten stick. Deceived by shallow or un- sincere pretensions of friendship, in the hour of need, he tinds himsel!f{deserted, his efforts unsupported, and his friends in- different. Remembering, perhaps, the val- iant words of some zealous advocate of the cause, he blows his trumpet, he looks for the sword of Gideon, and lo! it is wanting. Such, at least in this locality, has been the experience of every temperance worker in the past; every conscientious effort par- alyzed for lack of sympathy and support, and while encuring the bitterest opposition of the rum party, lie has too often to bear the sneers arc! contempt of those who pro- fess to be supporters of the temperance cause: His efforts unaided, cr, at the best, ‘““damned wth faint praise,” he relin- quishes his «tempts in disgust, and law and order ¢

And notcrly in this place alone, bat from all pa’ta of the County, comes the siine story of aun unrestricted traffic, the rum interest unopposed, and lawlessness triuinphant.

. It jg cipitacd on the othez hand, that the importation of Hiqhife haa decreased, an fs

myself, but being unused to referring to |

Srr,—Wiil you permit me, through the | paper, | there and maintained by the Governmeat, | kept comfortabe and in a proper condition | The outer door stands wice !

he windows also are partly ope. | and cannot be kept closed in their present |

FEBRUARY 16, 1888.

~ THURSDAY,

statement is easily disposed of. It is a | well-known fact that the greater por-

tion of the liquor sold is either smuggled

into the country, or manufactured from | drugs. On the whole, it is evident that if ‘the temperance cause is to be conducted to a successful issue, the law must be enforced by the moral and practical support of every citizen. Of course, the individual who has /the temerity to make such statements, is ' branded as being ** leagued with drunkard- ! makers,” and ‘tan enemy to the cause.” | But the facts remain the same, and we must ' judge by the standard of practical results.

| True FrRienp or TEMPERANCE. Montague, Feb, 7th, 1888.

BANK STOCK.

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Y AUCTION, on FRIDAY, 17th, at 12 o'clock, noon, | 1) Queen Street :-—

‘gale consequently diminished; but ee

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February at Rooms,

50 Shares of the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico stock.

A. McNEILL, | febl6 Auctioneer.

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WING to the scarcity and high price of ( COAL, [have made arrangements to

Hard and Soft Wood,

cut to any length required, at a small advance

on cost, R. McWILLAN, Coa] Office, foot of Prince Street. febl6—dy eod wky lm

MORTGAGE SALE.

To be sold by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, th®! 23rd day of March, A. D. 1888, at the hour of ‘'welve o'clock, noon. in front of the Court House in Charlottetown :—

Al that tract, piece or parcel of Land situate,

lying and being on Lot Number Fifty-niae, in King’s County, Prince Edward Isiand, bound- ed and described as follows, that is tosay: All that tract, piece or parcel of Lund situate, lying and being on Lot Fifty-nine, commencivg on tbr south-western side of the road leading from ‘ue | Ferry Road to Montague Bridge. inthe western | boundary of iifty acres now or formerly ia posses: | sion of Augustine McDonald; thence south three degrees east alopg said boundary to tne rear boundary of farms fronting on that section of Montagne River; thence iollowing eaid line westwardly ten chains; thence north three de- grees wes: to the Ferry Road ; thence east along the same toa continuation of the east boundary of three and three-quarter acres sold to Hugh MecPheison, andin the possession of Charles D. Poole ; thence northwardly along the same to the Montague Bridge Road, and thence south-east- wardly along the same to the place of commence- ment, containing eighty acres und one rood of land, a iittle more or less.

The above sale is made under and by virtue of a power of sale contained in an Indenture of Mortgage, bearing date the Twenty-first day of February, A. D 1823, and made between Alexan- der Lemon of the cne part and Duncan Matheson of the other part.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messrs. Me » Morson & McwWuarrie, Solicitors, Charlottetown.

Dated this Lith day of Pebruary. A. D, 1838.

UNCAN MATHESON,

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THROUGH TICKETS

—TO—

California, British Columbia, and to all Points West, South-west and North-west.

Also—Cook’s Excursion Tickets

OFFICE,—QUEEN STREET, next door ie Telegraph Office (up stairs ) WM. A. FAUGHT, Ch’town, Feb. 17, i888—wky Agent.

Charlottetown Milling Co.'s

BEST BRANDS OF

FLOUR,

"Choice Family ’ and ‘‘Baker’s,” se iy One-Eigh’h & Half Bbl, Bags,

FOR SALE AT

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Grocery and Seed Store, MARKET SQUARE. :

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N. B.—Orders for delivery via Railway promptly attended to. All orders must be ac- companied by the cash, Write for quotations.

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LECTURE ON PALESTINE, B. E. P. CREIGHTON, ESQ.,

WILL DELIVER A LECTURE ON

“PALESTINE,”

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J. D. MecLecd’s Halil,

—ON—

THURSDAY EVENING, 16th INST,

AT EIGHT O’CLOCK.

Six yoars’ acquaintance with the customs, dia- lects and religions of the peculiar peoples who now inhabit that wonderful oountry, guarantees

a Lecture of more than ordinary interest. } ‘Lickets can be obtained at Beer & Goff’s, Geo. ’ D. Davison & Cy,’s, and from Committee.

| SIMON W. CRABBE.

| JUHN W. McDONALD,

; 8. F, HUDGSON, Committee.

Feb, 13, 1888.

FOR SALE.

At A. MeNeilis Auction Koom.

0 Barrels Winter Keeping APPLES (choice) 150 do. No. 1 Labrador HEKRING. 25 Half Chests TEA. Boxes Onions, Oranges, Lemons, &c.

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ANOTHER LIST.

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¢\UR LAST SPECIAL OFFERS brought hundreds of extra

customers to our Store, and in order to still keep up the

supply of Bargains, we have prepared a new list, and ask you to read every item,

As only a few DOLMANS, REDINGOTES and SACQUES remain, we will, in order to make a clean sweep, offer them at ridiculousiy low prices—so now is your chance. In FANCY ULSTERS and SACQUE CLOTHS, you can have your choice at large discounts, and in TWEEDS our values are of the very best.

Qur DRESS GOODS trade has been very large this season, owing to the excellent value we have been giving; but our new reduced prices we expect to caus? a genuine rush, Kemember, our Stock is Fresh, and we are offering the most Fashionable Trimmings at Large Discounts, and you only need see them to find just what will suit you. .

We are to the front with a Choice Stock of HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES and INSERTIONS, CASH’S FRILLINGS, EDGINGS of all kinds, and a Stock of WHITE COTTONS— the best value we have ever offered.

It Pays to buy your Dry Goods and Millinery at BEER BROS.

Charlottetown, Feb. 10, 1888.—eod & w

B. MACDONALD

- WILL SELL OFF CHEAP—

Cloth», Fiannels, Cleths, Fiannels,

Cloths, Flaunets,

Knit ¥ ool Goods. Kvit Woe! Gouds, Knit Wool Goods,

Boys’ Suite,

Dress Goods, Dress Goods, Dress Goods,

Carpets, Carpets, ‘‘arpets,

Overconts, Mens’ Suits,

‘Overcoats, Mens’ Suits, Boys’ Suits, Overcoants, Mens’ Saits, Boys’ Suits,

Underclothing, Flannel Shirts, Cotton Shirts.

—ALSO—

100 CHESTS CHOICE TEA,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, CHEAP, AT

J. B. MACDONALD’S.

Ch’town, Feb. 7, 1888.—dy & wky.

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UR New Factory is furnished with the most Modern Labor Saving Machines. We are now able to offer good, reliable home-made Furniture as cheap in price as any imported and guarantee the buyer

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We invite careful comparison of Goods and Prices, and feel confident that our patrous ave money by trading with us.

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UNDERTAKING.

Jan. 6, 1888.

Large Stock !

OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS.

Ancther Lot Just Received

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Nice Overcoat for $425 that ought to be cheap at $5.50.

Heavy Tweed Pants and Suits altogether Too Cheap. CALL AND SEE.

GEO.

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SIGN OF THE LION, QUEEN STREEI.

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