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OUT OF 2.000 CLAIMS

Againstan <Accident$@o. for last year,

} | differences with

Wranee. In conclusion Mr. Martin sa:

“T know that the feeling between New- foundland and Canada is good, but I thiak

that it could be improved; and in view of the emal! amount of duty we collect on Newfoundland imports, Ido not think it

#51 were for accidents caused to pedestri- | would be asking too much, if all New-

ons Vaihing on ihe sia ucik

THE OCEAN ACCIDENT

Insures against all kinds of accidents } Its premiums are low, and it issues a good Policy

AW. Brow

General Agent, Charlottetown

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MAY 29, 1897,

OUR MEMBERS IN THE COMMONS.

Messrs. Martin and McDonald, in the House of Commors, have been rendering good service to Prince Edward Island as well as to the country at Jarge. Mr. Martin lately called attention to our anomalous position in regard to the telegraph, and pointed out the importance of securing cheaper rates. He didn’t censure and abuse our Telegraph Company and its eligoers as some newspapers have done; et he adopted the reasonable and Proper course of suggesting that the Gov~ erawent should come to the relief of the Province. He said:

“‘T am aware that the company holds a monopoly of that service, but I think the | Minister of Public Works should make an arrangement with the company in order that cheaper rates should obtain

between Prince Edward Island and the misipland. f ' : ; The Govermmeat having undertaken that aervice, they should charge the

castomery rates in other parts of the Dominion, and I hope that the minister of Publie Works will see that some arrange- ment is made by which lower rates will prevail across the straits.”

‘These remarks must commend them~ ze)ves to the justice of Parliament. They dcvew from Mr. Tarte a promise to look inte the matter; aad it is possible that the Government may wake up to the Company what they will Jose by reducing eur telegraph rate to an equality with that of other parts of Canada.

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On Mr. McDonald’s reference to the dismissal of Captain McDonald from the steam dredge Prince Edward, the Minister of Public Works was constrained to admit that “there were no complaints at all against Captain McDonaid, but he was a good and capable officer.” dismissal was, the Minister explained, in the nature of a mistake. But why was not the mistake rectified? Ample time aud opportunity so to do have been afforded. The new appointment was made ouly a week or twoago. Mr. McDouald wae then deliberately passed over, and Mr.

Larkins—the self-same man who prose- auted Mr. Hackett and got him ousted from his seat in Parliameot because another man, without his knowledge, gave another mana drink of whiskey—was given the position. Captain McDonald ws: admittedly “a good and capable officer”—one against whom there was “ no complaint at all;” Mr. Larkins had no knowledge whatever about the manage- ement of the dredge. But because Mr. Larkins served the turn of the Liberal party im a disgraceful transaction, he is taken inte dhe public service, while Captain McDonald, the “‘good and capable officer,” ableto render value for his salary, is kept out. Ags an illustration of the work- img of the spoils system and its effect upon the country, the fact to which our repre- sentative, Mr. McDonald, called attention in the House of Commons is remarkable. One of the most important speeches de- livered in the House of Comwons during the present session is that of Mr. Martin upos the union of Newfoundland and Canada. Mr. Martin ably treated this great and difficult question ; and we regret that THe Examrver’s space today will not aimit of its pubiication in extenso, as it appears in Hansard. Mr. Martin refers to the intermational difficulties that have arisen in the West because the United States were too quick for Great Britain in the purchase of Alaska; and argues that #iceitar difficulties will arise in the East if tue United States should out-bid Canada km respect toa treaty with Newfoundland. He gives a mass of statistics, as to the waiue of our trade with Newfoundlsnd,and shows that it sould be sound policy on tue part of our Government to extend preferential treatment to Newfounaland and cultivate the good will of -her people

His summary

fousdiand products brought into Canada were placed on the free list. It would only involvea loss of a couple of thousand dollars a year to our revenue,and it would tend greatly te establish a more cordial feeling still between Newfoundland and Canada. I| believe alsethat if cold storaye had been provided on railway ears, so as to allow fresh fish to be brought into the interior of our country, Newfoundland would find in Cauada a market for her fish which might in a few yeara be as profitable as that which she now finds in the country to the south of us. It is well worth the while of Canada trying to-dav, to see if she cannot win Newfoundland. I Newfoundland makes a treaty with the United States we may possibly see the ancient colony drifting further away from ua. [trust that some measures will be taken to show that Canada is disposed to do everything that lies in her power to bind Newfoundland in closer union with us both in Commercial and political res- pects. I movethis motion, seconded by Mr. McDonald (P. E. I.)

These remarks, and indeed Mr. Martin’s entire spee’ . upon the question, are well worthy the careful attention of our Goy- ernineut and the country.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

—What with the Fielding tariff and the earthquakes, our chief comme eal city has lately been badly shaken up.

—A despatch from Victoria, B. C., re- ports the death of Mr. John F. Norris, one of the best known newspaper men in the dominion, and a son-in-law of the late Heary Lawson, Esqy., formerly of this city. Thereport states that for months past he has been absent from hie seat in the night editor’s room of the Colonist, heart trouble having forced him to Jay down hia pen. It was boped after a short rest he would be able to resume work, but as time went on it was seen he could not survive, in fact death has since he was first taken ill been momentarily expected on more thau one occasion, but each time he rallied notil this morning the fatal attack came. Mr. Norris bad other occasions for gaining experience besides wis work inthe news- paper field in Montreal and Ottawa, he hav ng represented Montreal papers in the gallery of the House of Commons. For some time a acted in a confidentis! capa- city to the late Senator Penny. During the small-pox epidemic in Montreal in 1885 he acted as assistant secretary of the Quebec board of health, was assistant secretary and secretary of St. George’s so ciety of Montreal, and was the first president of the Trades and Labor Club of this city. He came to Victoria in 1889 to join the Colon ist staff, and subsequently married Miss Marian Lawson, whom, with several smal! children, he leaves to mourn the greatest of all bereavements.

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OUR FISHERIES:

Between the years 1889 and 1895 the five principal commercial fisheries of Canada have yielded as follows:—

ae eee Oe eee ERY Ca Ss . 51,463,298 CO Sa a REED. « + 40:4 venpenens 41,731°791 Mackerel... ...0:4.%3 oon. MRS

The following table shows the relative value of the principal kinds of commer- cial fisheries for the past year indicating their inerease or decrease in comparison with the proceeding year:—

In- De-

crease. crease, Salmon... .$3,732,717 $505,278 ......... Tc. covcones GENET dectecsers $595,712 Herring...... 2,786,516 220,786 ...cccccs. EROIOLS.. .c BALG WSS ce cvcecree 160,536 Whitefish... 767,307 ......... . 112,343 Mackerel... 737,655 ...... o> 173,38 MOONE. i osc TORBEO: | desecees.- 65,558 Smelts..... 451,108 SOGRO es hess OE SE 71,844 Gerswere.... 433498 137,736 °°°**? Pickerel.... 303,286 IGROO on. dow Halibut...... 270,901 Dee ‘es de

Wone as Good as HE. & D.

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THE BROAD

That’s our position.

ten you find them

“Sy exerting our influence and giving a helping hand in the settlement of her

HOME MAKERS.

THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN MAY 29, 1897.

ESTESMED EXCHANGES,

Montreal Star: Britain is at once our best frieod and our best market, and al! cur politicians now vie with each other in proclaiming tbis fact.

Montreal Gazette: Mr. Davies has@on- vinced himeelf that the favored pation c'ause in British commercial treaties can- not apply to Canada’s preferential proposi- tion. That settles the question. German ane Belgiav goods “ili be found to be en- titled to the -ame consideration as British. Mr. D.vies ia surest where there is least chance of Lis being right.

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TO BECOME A KNIGHT.

The List ts Carcful.y Brvised by a Number of Digna‘ ories,

As has aleady been sisted there Was nO ADLOuLCeMent of “birthday honors” this year in connection with Her Majesty’e actual birthday, the 24th May, such an- vouncements being reserved to be madé on the occasion of the diamond jubilee next month, Any curiosity, therefore, re- garding the forthcoming list must reman- ungratified until that period arrives,

That there sbould always be some specu- lations upon the matter is very natural; all tke more because there is a certain vague- ness in the public mind as to how the matter of “honers” is arranged and mano- aged. One thing, at any rate, may safely be assumed, viz, that whatever may be the number of persons recommended fer distinction, the liet that actuaily comes out is nearly alwaysa great deal smaller than that which goes in. And that euch should be the case wil] easily be under- stood when it is remembered that the re- commendations have to pass through several stages. In the case of Canada, the transmi-sicn of the recommendations for honors is part of the functione of the Governor Genera); but as a matter of cus— tom and advantage,the Prime Minister has the full privilege of suggesting names to the Governor-General, while on the other hand, the GovernorGeneral weu'd natura- ally confer with the Prime Minister before forwardirpg any names that may have occurred to himself. After the list to be sent forward has been decided upon, it is placed in the hands of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who in turn, after considering it, transmits it tothe Prime Minister of the Empire. The Prime Min- ister dondtless exercises his own discretion mpon the subject, and finally by him the whole is submitted for the pleasure of the Oueen. When it is remembered that the Colonial Secretary must receive recommen- dations from every part of the Empire, and that the Prime Minister in turn receives a list from every departrnent of the public serviee, and has also to consider the claims for recognition on the part of persons dis- tinguished in the various intersts of the nationa) life, it can be imagined thata certain amount Of revision is likely to take place im order to keep the actual list of hovors within measurable limits. It has also to be remembered with reference to the orders such as the K. ©. M. G. and the C.M. G., that the numbers belonging to the orders at any one time is under lim- itation.

—$ $$

New York, May. 26.—F:ederick De La Tour Booth-Tucker, commander of the Salvation Army in the United States, was to-night couvicted of maintaining a dis- orderly house at the big army barracks in West Mth street. Sentence was post- poned until June 8, andthe commander was liberated on the same bail as he has been under. The complamt was m.de by residents of the neighborhood of the bar- racks, who alleged that they were groatly disturbed by the einging and the band playing at the Salvation Army meetings, especialiy those that “lated all night. Booth-Tucker was defended by ex—Mayor Hall, who quoted from the Scriptures to ehow that Miriam was the first hallelujah lassie, and that trumpets, cymbals, harps, castanets, cornets and timbrels were used by the ancient Hebrews in the worship of God. The judge charge was unfavorable to the defendant. The jury was out five hours.

A despatch to the Daily Mail trom Bloenfontain, Orange Free State, says that the Raad, after a debate lasting several days, has rejected, by the casting vote of the Chairman, a proposal to restrict the franchise granted to the Uitlanders, Pre- sident Steyn supported vhe proposal, which was evidently the outcome ef the recent visit of President Kruger.

Bicycle Fishing Rods, four pieces.— Reddin Bros.

GROUND OF VALUE

There’s where we “rest our case,” as the lawyers say—on the price WE MAKE— the VALUES we give, and the Values you always find when you come for them, and nine times out of

NOWHERE BUT HERE. Sssassaad

Mark Wright & Co, Ltd

| Huis, your choice for 10¢,

only for two hours.

95 Ladies’ and Misses’Straw 9 and 10, HALF PRICE for

100 Sailor Hats for Q5e. «hours, 9 till 12.

‘Ladies’ Lislie Thread Under-. ar, 25 per cent off. nt for Se.

1.000 yards

worth 10 and 13c, for 6ke. 3 leading lines of Corsets,’

25 per cent off Dress, worth 55c, for 35e.

Undervests from 5¢ to 15€-| Jubilee Handkeachiet> Stcckings, 3 pairsfor 25e. 8c, 10c and 20c.

Best all wool Ribb Hose in

Ladies’ Wool Uncervests, only 25e. |

‘worth of gcols.

TO-NIGHT ONLY — From 7 to 9 a.m

We will offer a few boxes of Flowers at 15¢ a sprig, worth dauble. &=This offer jx

Boys’ Suits, sizes 5, 6, 7, 8,

Come early if you want a genuine bargain.

Ladies’ Gloves, worth 18c, Flannelette,

Ladies’ Flannelette Night'|

ee

Special offer in Millinery— 3|40 per cent off all English Trimmed Hats. 20 Trimmed Hats, $1.00 i, $1.50.

900 yds Crepon Print, 120, worth 18e.

100 Straw Hats at Sweer- ing clearing prices,

| 1,000 Spray’s Flowers Tha flower offer will hold good fir

5¢. | one hour, between 1] and BP

o'clock, also between 7 and 9)

A Jubilze Medal free to in the evening But cone town, 25¢. every custome: biying $1.00 early if you want the snap of

| the season

JAMES PATON & CO.

4.0.

Qdaddndcddddddaddddddd

after uncrating. Just 2 ladies left; more ordered by tele

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E. & Bb. Barnes, Perfect, Garden City, Dominion.

can save you money and give you the best value.

THE LEADER.

Arrived yesterday ; all the gents sold within one hour

gram | They have Dunlop Tires, large Barrel Hubs, large Balls, and) are by far the best value ever shown in this city. Also in} _ "2

Dawson's Bicycle Depot

CANADA Province of Prince Rdward Islnd

STAC...... BICYCLES

In ChancerY. In the ROlls Cour,

William Henry Aitken, *Fredeick Parker Carvell, and John Allert Messervey, Complainants,

and

Elisha N. Wright and Isaac Newon Schurman, Defendants.

Pursuant to the order of the Curt of Chancery, bearing date the 4ih lay of May, A.D., 1897, notice is herby given that all creditors having ciims against the late firmof Wright, Saur- man & Co., of Summerside, Prnee County, in Prince Edward Isiand doe fyle their accounts before me atmy office, in Brown’s Block, in Charlktte- town, P. E. Island, on or before the l7th day of June, A.D., 1897.

Dated this 26th day of May, AD, 1897.

E. Rk. BROW,

aster Extraordinary in Chanery, 3 —eodt] 17th.

| NOTICE. Having leased all fishing rights at Crosby's Mills, Boushaw, [ heeby

° joa And I ladiesand gents Brantford Rep Birp—these I will give notice that I will*prosecute sith- sell at $60.00 each. Don’t buy before seeing our stock as we

out distinction anyone fishing or otherwise trespassing on said prenises. D. BOYD MILLER 114—] aw 6 tf.

VALUABLE PROPERTY

FOR SALE

~TO-NIGHT.

The povevrvvveprrerepeppeny Electrical

eee Sn

eeeee 2ON EXHIBITION ATe eee °°

The P. E. Island music House.

Bicycle

MASSEY HARRIS

The subscriber wish es to dispsse of his beautifully sitmated residence, fonting 84 feeton West Street, and rurnng t the shore 209 ft, with shore priv leges to the channel, now for sale by private con- tract. This fine residence, “Edeoburst,” is situated between the residences ef the Hon. L. H. Davies on one side, and Benje min Heartz, Esq, on the other side. The house is herted with hot water, ‘Theres vacant space on the south side sufficient for the erection of a coach honse and stables.

“Edenhurat” commands "a fine view of the harbor and surrounding country, a0 one of the best situated residences in the

city. If not sold by private sale before the

2nd day of June, next, it wiil on that day be sold by auction at 12 o’clock noon. For full particulars apply to the owner?

on the premises, SIMON DAVIES, Or to A. McNeill Auctioneer, Ch’towd 114—15, 13, 21,26, 29, 31.

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Ww. Cc. T. U.

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The Annual Convention of the Pr vincial W. C. T. U. will be held # Kensington on the 8th and 9th Junts Tickets by rail will be issued at ® points on railway at one first-class fare on June 7th and 8th, good to reture up to and on June 10th. It will be necessary for return delegates and v* itors to have certificates of attendanc? signed by Secretary cf Convention.

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122, —dy 2ikwky2i * ae e WANTED.—At once. a girl for gem housework, in a small family, App this office, 2

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