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HE DAILY BXAMINER.
MAY 12, 1897.
THE QUEBEC ELECTIONS.
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A rew years ago Quebec had a Liberal Government which recklessly and cor- ruptly mauaged public affairs. The abzo- lute truth of §bis statement is evident upon the faceof the public records of expenditure, debt and administrative cor. ruption. It wa¢ proved before the courts that the Provincial treasury had been robbed, by these Liberals, of $100,000; and it was shown that other acts of ras- cality were committed.
Upon a forced appeal to the people, four years ago, the Liberal Government was defested and a Liberal-Conservative @ov- erpment was formed. This latter Govern- meut instituted reforms, carried on the business of the Province economically reduced the expenditure, reduced the debt, improved the public credit, did nothing scandalous, nothing corrupt. Nothing seriously bad was ever charged against it.
Yet, upon an appeal tothe people of Quebec, yesterday, this pure, capable and business-like administration was wiped
- out cf existence, and the members and
adherents cf the former reckless and cor: rupt Liberal Government returned to power.
The inference seems to be that the people of Quebec do not care to have their public affairs well managed,—tbat they, rather, prefer heavy debte, heavy taxation, mismanagement and scandalous corrup- tion.
Bat this inference is too unreasonable, and we are driven to the only other possi- ble conclusion, viz., that they have the “epidemic of Liberalism.” The prevail- ing disease is characterized by fever ; apd it must have been ina delirium of fever that the electors voted the honest, business- like economists out and the unscrupulous Liberals in.
The result may not, perhaps, be disas— trous to Quebec. It is possible that good may come out of evil, and that the people of Quebec may not, ere long, have cause to regret the event of yesterday. But even s0, the vote of the Quebec electorate is not calculated to promote the growth of the virtues of economy, purity and careful administration among the politicians of his Province.
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GREECE AND THE POWERS.
Ir is announced that the Government of Greece has accepted the terms dictated by the Powers and placed her interests in their keeping. Ifthe report be true, we shall probably not hear of any more battles. But it does not follow that the people of Greece will not have additional cause to rue the cay they heedlesely, in the Powers’ despite, provoked a war with Turkey. Turkey will, of course, demand an indemnity ; and this the Powers cannot in justice, refuse. Greece caused the,war ; Greece waa defeated in the war; and Greece must pay the cost. But the Powers will protect Greece from further incur-
sions, and additional loss of blood, anda greater national humiliation. For this the people of Greece have cause to be thankful. So far as the people of Greece are con- cerned they have not much cause to be ashamed. They displayed national zeal. The pity is that their zeal bad not been tempered by discretion. Their soldiers fought bravely and well uotil it became evident that their leaders had been out- generalled and that the strength, coolness, eteadiness and bravery of their enemies were overwhelming. If, then, asin the retreat from Larissa, they lost their heads and gave way to fear, we must not con- demn them too severely. The greater
blame lies w th those who were in author- ity previous tc the war, and who yielded to the clamor oi the Athenian mob, notwith- standing the conclusions and dictates of |
their own bdetter-informed judgments. So )
Information has reached San Francisco which points to the probability of a match
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KRUGERS POLICY,
Ir is not supposed that President Kru- ger’s recent submission to the demands of Mr. Chamberlain is anything more than an expression of the shrewd old bore’s con. clusion that the “time has not yet arrived.” In v ew of the fact that the Transvaal has been arming steadily, with the avowed purpore of “ fighting England,’ and tbat the Boers are evidently “ spoiling for a fight,” we must vot suppose that a war ip South Africa has been avoided. It has only been postponed. Mr. Chamberlain’s ultimatum came to the Government of the Transvaal before the Boers ready,” and sothe prudent Kruger cried
were * all
“ peccavi,” and yielded the point. To well-informed people in Great Br-tain this matter of regret. Great interests and the interests of the British in South Africa call for the inevitable resort But President Krager
is @ Britain’s
to arms 4&t once. has had his repressive and hostile Jaws repealed and has conformed his conduct to the provisions of the convention; and 80 the Tran:vaal war is off for the present. But as the Empire, of London, remarks : “ Only the sword can effectively cut this tangle ; and it may as well be cut today as next year ; for sooner or later it will bave to be. follows life. and blatant, unpatriotic place-seekers, of which Mr. Courtney and Sir William Har- court are fair types, assert that President Kruger means well, and that he is all for peace. This is utter nonsense. Neither knows President Kruger nor what his aims are. President Kruger has never meant well towards this country ; and if he wants peace, itis at the expense of Britis supremacy in South Africa.” ———
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
—-What's the matter with Quebec ?
—United States Senators evidently feel that something is just now expected of them ; so they have submitted a resolution in favor of arbitration in settling interna- tional disputes !
This is ascertain as that death
The foolish sentimentalists
—Ont of a total population in the United Kingdom of 37,732,922, there are pow nearly six and a half million voters. England’s poy ulation is given as 29,099,- 565, Scotland’s, 4,025,647, Ireland’s, 4,- 704,750.
— It is stated by the Empire of London that all the Colonial troops arriving for the Jubilee are timed to arrive in England between Mey 19:h, and the middle of June. It is intended to house all the men at Cheleea Barracks, and the horses for the cavalry contingents will be supplied from Aldershot. and elsewhere. There will probably be a thousand men and some wixty «ificers,
—We are in receipt of the “ Endeavor Banner,” published at Montieal, of which the Rev. W. J. Kirby, of Grace Church in this city, is associate editor. It is a capital periodical, containing much that is interesting and elevating. We note several items respecting Prince Edward I-land and the rest of the Maritime Provinces, and an excellent article by the Rev. D. Suther- land, of Zion Church.
—The area of planted potatoes in France is three times, aad in Germany six times, greater than that of Great Britain and Ireland. The potatoes are almost entirely grown as an escuJent; whereas in France about two-fifths of the total or about 4,000,000 tons annually, are used in the manutacture of starch and alcoho); whilein Germany abcut 1,800,000 tons are «mployed for distilling purposes alone.
—The May number of the Canadian Home Journal (Toronto) comes to us with a suggestion of apple blossoms and spring flowers. Among other things it contains an entertaining article on “ The Rise and Fall of the May Pole,” by Thomas Swift ; an editorial on the Armenian question; 4 prettily illustrated page on Golf, by the lady chempion ; the latest fashions, music, art, book chat and short stories ; a sketch of early spring in Edinburgh ; receipts and household notes by Jean Joy. Subscrip- tion $1 a year, 10 cents a copy.
—The fiscal year of the Presbyterian church in Canada, which closed April 36, is said to be the most successful in its
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history. This has special reference to the large amount of work ot all kinds dove by the chureh and the bealthy state of 18 finances, The foreign mirsion furd on February 25 was in.debt to the extent of $415,642, with accruing ealcries to mir- sionaries and other charges, amounting 0 $24,000 more due by April 30. It was therefore necessary to raixe $69,500 1D March and April to liquidate the debt. The responses were so generous that, while the debt ia vot cleared «ff, the committee has entered on new work tothe extent of $30. 000, and are confident that in a very short time they will be freed from the embarrassments which, in former years, have hampered them.
~-A Halifax despatch reports that J. T. Bulmer, who worked hard for the Liberals at the general election, is outin a strong letter againet the changes in the tariff, particularly on books. He says a tax«f 24 eents ona dollaris made on a bock, that the tar ff strikes hard at every docter, lawyer, engineer, clergyman and professor, that it makes it impossible to build up larve libraries in Canada, that Canada is now marching in the rear of the proces- sion headed by Turkey and Spain, and that the Government in this book tariff are the ablest archeleds of ruin ever known in the history of Canada. Itis not impossible that Mr. Bulmer iva disappointed office seeker. Yet there is truth in what he says.
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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.
* The Empire: Yet a further discovery of coal in Rhodesia; this time within a few wiles of Bulawayo. There seems, accord- ing to the present demanda, too much coal in South Africae; ard some experts are beginning to prophecy a slump in colliery shares.
The Flag: In Canada, our laws, cus- tome, roads, railways, canals markets, and everything else to the point, are calculated so far as anything in a comparatively un- developed country can be, to make things easy for the man who desires to become his own landlord, and the tendency that way is always increasing. We know too well what it is to live alongside a common- wealth that had a long start of us in getting the kind of settlers we want—farmerr, farmer’s sons, farm laborers, to be nig- gardly in our inducements to the right rort to come over and take our lands. The day of the Western States is past; all the good land is taken up, and Canada’s turn hascome. The only cheap lands in a healthy bracing climate, worth having on the American continent, north of the Gulf of Mexico, are to be found under the British flag alone, north of the St. Law- rence and the greak lakes.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
Bankrupt goods to be closed out. When this store does it, it’s done at prices that do the work quick.— Beer Bros.
The bankrupt bargains being offered by Beer Bros. are spoken of as the biggest snaps ever offered in the city.
Until all this bankrupt stock is gone, until there’s nothing left but empty coun- ters to remind us that we ever had sucha sale, you and your friends can choose as vou like for about half price.—Beer Bros.
Specal low prices on Ladies’ Capes a the Always Busy Store.—130 Capes, latest and best in style, fit, quality and finish ; bought ata price, now offered at 25 percent. Jessthan the regular value. See them at Stanley Bros., the Always Busy Store. lll 2
Do you want to save 25 p. c. on Men’s Ready - made Clothing? Then visit Paton & Co.
Must be cleared out—our stock of readymade Clothing. No reasonable offer refused. Now is your chance. Paton & Co.
All new, fresh, up-to-date goods in our Clothing Depart- inent at 25 p. c. off for cash— Jas Paton & Co.
Visit the great clearance sale at Paton & Co’s,
1,700 boys’ and children’s suits 25 per
cent. aud half price. Youth’s suits, men’s suits. No reserve.—Jdas. Paton & Co.
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All tkirt Suits.
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The mast of the Goods are of this year’s import, and are in good condition. SUITS! SUITS !{\WPANTS! PANTS)! Children’s Suits, Boy’s Suits. Abi Skirt Suits. 75e.. $1.00, $1.50 and $2 00.
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Extra Special During Sale Oniy.
500 pairs of Men’s strictly all wool black and blue heavy Englith
Serge Trousers— finely tailcred— $3.00 qualities | () to-days choice for. 5
iixtra Special Daring Sale Only.
300 Men’s All-Wool Odd Coats— left over from our best selling $10,
$12 and $15 suits — sizer— 33, 34, 35 up to ? AD 44 inch. During Sale. .
Tie materials come direct from the factory to tbe wearer! This applies to the fabrics iu the make-up of some seven hundred pairs of Trousers which we are offering.
700 pairs in stock at 75e, 95¢, $1.25. $1.50, $1.98. and $2.25. | $1.60, $2.00, $3.00 and $3.50.
Our prices for similar goods have been $3.50, $4.50, $5.50. Note: Not athread of cotton or any particle of waste enters the composition of any of the material | used. Every pair of Trousers is warrant- ed strictly all-wool—and comes straight from the work rooms to the counters.
Summer Coats in Lustre and Silk at sweeping reductions for cash.
IN THE BOYS” CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
Admitted by everyone who ever crossed this threshold to be the finest, largest, inost complete boys’ outfiiting store in this city—we offer this week—values phenomenal !
543 Boys’ Knee Pants Suits — age 5 to 16 years—all choice new 1898 styles—every suit made of pure all-wool material, in the fancy brown and grey plaids and mixtures—you could not possibly equal them at any other store in Ch’town for less than 25
r cent. more than what we ask. Choice
for $2.75, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 |
BOYS’ SUITS,
Also a lot of odd Coats and Vests to fit boys of this age.—J. P. & Co.
700 Boys’ Knee Pant Suits—age 6 to 1Z years— made of fine imported and do- mestic woolens, newest styles in choicest plain blue, black & fancy brown, also in nobby gray, effects lined with serges or farmer’s satin, trimmed and finished equal to the best suits shown at other stores for $4.00 to $5.00 at our store this week for
$2.00 and $2.50
We have also a few hundred -very time Suits
lefi—the highest grade of ready-to-wear garments made and sold by any store in America—imported and domestic cloths of the richest and costliest stvles—suits that used to sell for $4.50 to $6.00—and in order to close them out we offer the choice of these best, finest and costliest heavy and medium weight suits in our store, this week— it’s a great chance at
$a.50
36 Pair Black Worsted Pants. |
39 pairs Bine Serge and | black worsted pants—fine make, worth up to $3.5@; now $2.25.
500 suits, new goods; all sizes two piece suits at 25 per cent off for cash.
MOTHERS—Now is yoar! chance to save money. Lot | of Linen Suits for 25c
Sailor Suits, $1.75 for $1. Other lines in Sailor Suits new—25 per cent. off.
40 Spring Overcoats, 25 per cent off for cash. in grey sawn and blue Serge and
150 NAVY SERGE
89.00, $10 OGNST200 and $15.00. SALK PRIC#, 5-76, $7.50, $9.0)
No shoddy nor o purposes,
BUSINESS CO ANP VESTS
Made from Go $4.50, $5.00 and
See our all wool! $5 See our all wool $6 See our all woo] $7
AW’s well that ends¥ell. Bot you must begin well. So fart Spring b patronizing at Paton’s.
Por your swell Busint Suit, Sack, ea. wmiton Checks, PlaidsOverpleide, gy Browns and Rlues, and #¢T uew shade; at $10.00, worth up to ¢ 00. x
100 pairs of Boys’ All 90! Knee Fant --in choice colors and pets, sil si from 3 to 14 years—at*h, su bsteot thoroughlv well made /¢¢ Pante, tht are actunlly worth 75 9, S6t., we Ww place on sule to-day at gil a 2 pairs to any one perso7@t & price ae will be the marvel of Cheateetown, 208+
“48 Men's Apvool Blaey\ Serge Suits, $8 jad foro
13 Double ad -— Breasted Suits, < | $4.59 to $8.00. fours for | $3 to 450 .
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All our Ready-made 2 teed. Money refunded i “a
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Sale Positive and No Rea a ; | Another list in a day orf a
among which are The whole Jot to discount.
bought a Bankrupt Stock of Boots, mostly new,
a lot of Ames Holdens make — be cleared out at 30 per cent.
The selling price was marked plainly on the soles, before we bought them, so purchas- SS ers will see that it 1s a genuine mark down.
GOFF BROS.
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the Revised St*tutes of Ontario caaeke of enabling the said As
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