THE DAILY EXAMINER.

OCTOBER 29, 1890.

Government House.

Tax recent visit of the Governor-General demonstrated the importance of CGovern- ment House. If Government House had been uninhabited, it would have been im- possible to offer adequate hospitality to the representative of the Queen, and everyone would have felt that the Province stood disgraced in the eyes of the world. For- tunately, the Lieutenant-Governor and the Government both rose to the occasion, Both worked with a will; House was repaired; their Excellencies were properly received and handsomely en- tertained by the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs, Carvell; and the occasion which might have brought discredit to all of us, reflects most creditably upon Prince Ed- ward Island and its official represent- atives.

It is evident that as soon as we cannot afford to keep up Government House, we ought to prepare to give up our Provincial autonomy. We cannot expect to hold the position of a Province when we cease to maintain the dignity of a Province. This being apparent, our representatives in the Legislature should no longer withhold a grant sufficient to put Government House in good repair, and supply it with the con- veniences of life.

We believe that which have gone abroad respecting the state of Government House are greatly overdrawn. The house is substantially almost as good as ever it was. Whatit really needs is connection with the city system of water works and apparatus for heating by means of hot water. These things will undoubt- edly cost a considerable outlay of money. But hundreds of the most careful and pru- dent citizens of Charlottetown have ex- pended their money in order that they may have the same conveniences in their own houses. They have done this on the ground, not merely of added comfort, but of actual economy.

If private citizens do this in respect to private residences, surely the public may do so in respect to an official residence which is essential to the maintenance of the dignity of the Province,

The Government would not, of course, be justified in spending so much money in opposition to what they knew to be the will of a majority in the Legislature. But the visit of the Governor General and the Lady Stanley of Preston has supplied a new light upon the question. We have little doubt that the Legislature will, at the next session, authorize the Government to make the improvements which are needed for Government House and supply them with the money that is required for the purpose.

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The “ Patriot's” Mistake.

Tue Patriot cannot deny that the wealth of the people of Canada deposited in the banks has increased wonderfully since the Confederation, and particularly since the adoption of the National Poiicy. But it sets down the amount of the public debt, and contends that the net increase of wealth is only a trifle—only about $16,000, - 000 or so. The Patriot has apparently for- gotten all about the assets by which the public debt is represented. These include the lighthouses, the canals, the railways, the public works of all kinds which have been built every- where;—the great Northwest and British Columbia which have been opened up and saved to Canada. Are these worth nothing to the couatry? Are these to be left out of the accoant? By the way, we notice that the Northwest and British Columbia contributed to the revenue of Canada last year, by Custumsand Excise, the tidy sum of $1,890,955.37. That is to say, the country which has been opened up and saved to Canada as a result of the expendi- tures which swelled the public debt,already yeilds a direct yearly revenue to the public exchequer which capitalized at three and a half percent is equal to an investment of a hundred and eight millions five hundred thousand dollars.

Seeing that the country is in its infancy, that thousands upon thousands of tax-pay- ers are coming into it year by year, that the direct cash returns comprise only a small proportion of the advantage which accrues to the country by reason of the great development which is going on, we think that it will be admitted that there is something to show for the amount which has been borrowed;—we think it will be admitted that the Potriot was strangely forgetful when it overlooked the assets that result from the application of the monies which make up the public debt, about which it is so doleful.

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—The Boston Advértiser contains the fol- lowing telegram relative to distress in the United States : “St Paul, Minn., Oct. 16— Mayor Smith has received an appeal signed by A. E. Bartlett and other prominent citi- zens Of Brown County, South Dakota, say- ing : * We solicit aid for the needy and des- titute of this locality, caused by drought and crop failure during the past two years. Wheat oats, barley aud vegetables we have none. Our fuel is gathered from the pas- tures; our clothing is thin and worn; our farms and stock are mortgaged to such an extent that no further loans can be secured on them. We must have help, or many will suffer and some will perish.’ g '

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Notes and Comments.

—The Horseman sums up the fractional time of the miles trotted, fastest on record, as follows :

First Secd Third Fourth Mile Qrtr Qrtr Qrtr = Qrtr Maud S...... or 082 O31 033; 208] Jay-Kye-See, 033 03823 O23 O31 219 Eck 6 hone 032 033 0324 033 2 iot a. soon, Ca: Cae oan 032 2 10; Nelson a in ae 032 0 32 Cc 32 2 103 St.Julien.... 032 032} O32 O33 211: Stamboul.... @33 0 a 0 st 0 31 21ly Axtell.....«. O33 033 032; 034 212 There is no doubt, says the Horseman,

that every horse in the above list is capable of trotting a.quarter in 31 seconds, and it is not an unfair estimate to say that when the record of Maud S. is broken it will be done by an animal that can speed a quarter in 30 seconds. To lower 2.08}, will re- quire a mighty reserve of speed.

—The Moncton Transcript publishes an interview with Mr. L. H. Davies, M. P., in which it reports that Mr. Davies said : “The present Dominion Government largely contributed by its irritating taritf policy of last session and the blustering defiance of the United States by speakers on the ministerial benches towards the strength on the other side of the line which the supporters of the McKinley Bill developed. The Canadian tariff was increased and readjusted on over six hundred articles last session, and mainly for the purpose of dealing with imports from the United States.”

This report must, of course, be untrue; for did not Mr. Davies himself vote for the imposition of all the added duties which in his opinion inure to the advantage of the farmers of this Province and bring him votes! If the Government is guilty of having ‘‘contributed by itsirritating policy,” etc., Mr. Davies is particeps criminis. Mr. Davies is, however—according to the Transcript—more convinced than ever that the policy of unrestricted reciprocity with the United States is the true policy fox Canada. What! After the passage of the McKinley Bill ?

—QOne of the effects of the McKinley tariff has been to raise the price of ale, a result which seems to show that the brew- eries of the United States intend to con- tinue to use Canadian hops. A New York despatch says :

‘Representatives of all the big ale breweries in New York and vicinity met at No. 2 Irving Place yesterday afternoon and raised the price of every grade of ale a dollar a hogs- head. The new prices will go into effect on November Ist. All the brewers agree to sell no ale for leas than eleven dollars a hogs- head net, an advance of one dollar on the cheapest ale made. The brewers say that they are driven to make the advance by the McKinley Bill, which raises the duty on Canadian malt from twenty cents to forty- five cents a bushel, the duty cn Canadian barley from ten cents to thirty cents, and the duty on foreign hops from eight cents to fifteen cents a pound, American barley and Ameri- can hops are only used ih making the cheaper grades of ale, the finer quality of ale which are exported from New York breweries to foreign countries, being made from Canadian barley and from hops imported from Bohemia and Bavaria. The retail dealers will not be able to advance the price of ale per glass, but they may get even by using smaller glasses.”

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The Temperance Meeting.

The public meeting last evening under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. was a de- cided success. Rev. J. A. Gordon occupied the chair. Rev. Mr. Hamlyn (St. Paul’s Church) was the first speaker. He is a staunch teetotaler, having taken the pledge in the Band of Hope when 14 years of age. The rev. gentleman gave a most practical address, going very fully and very clearly into the question of alcohol and its effects on the human body. Alcohol is never helpful, but always injurious. He quoted largely from Dr. Richardson, an excellent authority. His denunciation of the action of those citizens responsible for placing in- toxicating liquors on the table at the lun- cheon recently given in honor of the Gov- ernor-General found a responsive chord in the audience.

The Rev. Mr. Carruthers (St. James Church) was the next speaker. His address was short but timely. The Scott Act had made the liquor traffic disreputable. The license men want to make it respectable. What is the will of the people on this matter. Are we going back again to the days prior to the Scott Act when between 600 and 700 poor creatares were every

ear brought before His Honor the Police

agistrate and convicted of drunkenness ? In the event of an election, which is some- what doubtful just now, he could assura the audience that every phase of the ques- tion will be brought before the public and fully discussed. He hoped the reasonable petition of the W. C. T. U. now before the City Council would be complied with. But if not he would advise the Union to press their claim in the courts of law and felt sure it would be granted.

The Rev. Mr. Hamlyn favored the meet- ing with a vocal solo ‘* Rocked in the cradle of the deep.” A very small and precocious little girl, Miss Sadie Matheson, gave an interesting recitation ‘‘ The old and

the new.” Miss Hamlyn sang with fine effect a beautiful solo, ‘‘ Light after the Darkness.” A cordial vote of thanks was

moved by the Rev. Mr. Sutherland (Zion Church) and heartily tendered to Miss Lewis and the choir for their assistance. Thus closed a very pleasant, public temper- ance meeting. All honorto the W, C. T.U.

DENTAL NOTICE,

_ purchased the good will and in-

terest of Dr. Findley’s business, I am now better prepared than ever to practice Dentistry in all its branches. Those favoring me with their patronage will be carefully and promptly attended to. Work done at the very lowest rates, and satisfaction guaranteed.

JUHN P. MURRAY, Late of the Boston Dental College, Office over the Dominion Boot and Shoe Store, Queen Street.

Having sold my Dental Rooms and business to Dr. Murray, Dentist, I take this oppor- tunity of thanking all those who favored me with their Dental work, and would bespeak for Dr. Murray a continuance of their patron- age, asl can confidently recommend him as a competent Dentist.

H. BRUCE FINDLEY, Surgeon Dentist.

Charlottetown, Oct, 21, 1890. oct29

Trade Under the British Flag.

To the Editor of the Empire :

Sir,—Referring to t! e dilemma in which Canada is placed by the enforcement of the McKinley bill, the matter should, in my opinion, be referred to the home govern- ment, after circulating petitions throughout the Dominion of Canada—and the same action should be taken by every British

+| colony at the same time—praying the gov-

ernment to favor the colenies in some mea- sure by the imposition of a duty on the products of every nation not covered by the British flag. There can be no question as to the ability of the colonies to abundantly supply the food necessary for the popula. tion of the United Kingdom, without) ap- preciably advancing prices, but who sup- poses for an instant that a duty, say, ofy one

suilling per barrel on flour, four p per cental on wheat and corn, and a propor- tionate tax on provisions, the product of

other nations, would prove in the smallest degree prohibitory? The destination of

the surplus food products » would be unchanged; shipments frofm the Pacific slope within the United

States boundary would find a European market, because the cost of transportation

to the eastern American coast weuld,. as now, be as high as to Europe, and fbe corn and grazing states, with their saive productions of meats, must find the same outlet. The American farmer would sim- ply have to pay the duty. The advantage then would be with the Canadian producer,

because the imposition of a duty by the home government on other than colonial products would encourage the development of the resources of the colonies, and they would become permanent homes for immi- grants. The million of Canadians now in the United States would then return, and population from every source would in- crease rapidly. It is impossible to estimate the millions of money, or the value of the brain and muscle, which have gone direct- ly from the United Kingdom to the United States during the last 25 years or say since the close of the American civil war, which should have gone, and which would have gone under wise government, to develop the resources of the colonies, instead of to enrich a country which has not grown more friendly, Sut, on the other hand, has been thus encouraged in its selfish and ag- gressive policy towards its best customer.

The belief in the mind of the American has become second nature, that the present free tradc policy of England is unalterable, and while this belief is common the United States will never enter into any treaty with Canada which the latter as a British colony can honorably accept.

The United States and Carada are rivals in the English market, also for the trans- continental carrying trade of the world, and the question is, which shall be success- ful? It is momentous, and the home Gov- ernment, in conjunction with her colonies, should settle it. In return for the favor asked of the British Government, some- thing, of course, must be granted by the colonies. The duties on English merchan- dize should be so framed that the English manufacturer would find a profitable mar- ket in the colonies. Under sich an ar- rangement, with British ships for trans- portation, there is 10 power on earth which could compete, and who can predict the era of prosperity which would follow? It has been said that England would not listen to any — made by the colonies that would necessitate the imposition of a tax on food. England is not governed as she was during the latter half of the seventeenth century, nor are the colonies in the undevel- oped condition they were in when free trade was adopted in England, and it is not likely that England would refuse to do anything which is for the general good of the Empire. The receipts from duties levied on foreign products would yield a handsome revenue, which might be wisely applied to assist emi- gration from the United Kingdom to the

but half-fed and unemployed people that crowd the cities of the United Kingdom would not say that this would be an inestim- able boon? The period is critical, and with nations as with individuals there are times when a wrong move may cost a nation its supremacy. It is te be hoped that wise counsels will prevail and that the glory of Britain may never depart from her.

ENGLISH CANADIAN.

P. £ ISLAND RAILWAY.

Tenders for Sleepers, Fence Material, Timber, &c.

EALED TENDERS, addressed to the un-

dersigned, and marked ‘‘ Tender,” will be received until THURSDAY, November 13th, 1890, for the supply of

45,000 Hemlock Sleepers, as per specification, 30,000 Cedar Sleepers, “6 35 sets Sawn Hemlock Switch Sleepers, price per 1,000 superficial feet, loaded on cars,

327 pieces Sawn Hemlock, from 9 feet to 15 feet long, and from 6x8 inches to 12x14 inches, price per 1,000 superfi- cial feet, loaded on cars,

3,500 Cedar Fence Posts, 7 feet 6 inches long,

6 inches at small end,

20,000 Cedar Fence Posts, 5 feet long, 6 iaches at small end,

250 Cedar Snow Fence Posts, 12 feet long, 8 inches at small end,

12,500 Cedar Braces, 3 feet long, 4 inches at

small end,

40,000 superficial feet Spruce Scantling, 20 feet long, 3x6 inches, price per 1,000 feet, loaded on cars,

210 tons Hewn Hemlock Timber, price per ton, loaded on cars.

Forms of Tender for Sleepers, with specifi- cation endorsed thereon, may be had at all Booking Stations. No forms of tender for ether material.

No tender for Sleepers will be considered unless made in accordance with and upon the printed form supplied ; nor will a tender for @ less number of Sleepers than 500 be enter- tained.

No tender will be considered unless accom- panied by a deposit equal to five per cent, of the value of the material tendered for, which deposit may be either cash or a certified bank cheque. Uncertified cheques will not be accepted. Should a tender be accepted, the deposit will be retained until the satisfactory completion of the contract. Should a tender not be accepted, the deposit will be returned by registered letter, at tenderer’s risk.

The Department does not bind itself to ac- cept the lowest or any tender.

J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent, Railway Office, Ch’town, Oct. 29, 1890. oct29—6i eod pat 6ieod jour her li

colonies, and who that has seen the worthy |.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER

Astracan Jackets

SUPERIOR QUALITY.

In all lines of FUR GOODS our Stock is very complete. Expected Daily: A further supply of BEAVER CAPES, STORM COLLARS, BOAS, ete., ete.

Fur Goods---All Kinds--A Specralty.

For Elegance, Fine Finish and Wear-Resisting Quali- ties, our Black Dress Siiks are unsurpassed,

BEER BROS.

- ARE NOW TO BE HAD AT———

THE BAZAAR STORE.

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New Goods! New Goods!

wainemememian iG) oneal ‘QQVROM THIS UNTIL XMAS we will receive a shipment of Goods every day, and will

always have something new to show you. Our Fall Stock of Window Blinds arrived to-day, and you should see them and hear the prices—lower than the lowest. Large and beautiful Pictures (Framed and otherwise) always on hand. Framing done to order at lowest prices. Twenty-five samples of Moulding to choose from. About our China and Glassware we need say nothing ; you have only to see it and hear our prices to be convinced that this is the best place in town to buy.

TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! —-We want to make the heart of every Child in Charlotte- town glad with some new Toys never before piaced in this market. For want of reom we are going to show our Toys, Dolls, etc., on the second floor, which is now being handsomely fitted up. Get your Xmas Toys, etc., before the big rush comes on.

BOOKS! BOOKS !—All the Standard and late popular issues of the day always on hand. SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES—We keep on hand all the prescribed works for School and College AT THE LOWEST PRICES. This accounts for our daily increasing trado. Orders from all parts of the country promptly filled. Special Liscouat to Teachers. Books of all kinds (if not on hand) ordered at once. We call your attention to our new stock of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Violins from 60 cents to $25; Accordeons from $1.00 to $12.00. Call and examine our new stock, and don’t go without hearing prices, be the rush ever so great.

BAZAAR CO., Queen Street.

Charlottetown, Oct. 29, 1890.

INCANDESCENT LIGHTS

For Houses and Shops.

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HE P. E. ISLAND ELECTRIC CO. have imported and are now setting up the plant necessary to supply the Citizens of Charlottetown with the INCANDES.- CENT ELECTRIC LIGHT in their Houses, Shops and Buildings. The system used will be the THOMPSON-HOUSTON, now in operation all over Canada and the United States. The advantages of the Incandescent Light over other lights consist chiefly in perfect immunity from smell, in the absence of danger from fire or otherwise, and in the steadiness and brilliancy of its light. Wherever it has once been introduced it has been retained and given general satisfaction.

The expert Engineer engaged in setting up the plant, and who is prepared to put in the lights in any buildings, will be glad to give all information necessary as to prices, etc., to those who desire to igtreduce the light. He can be found at the Office of the P. E. Island Electric Co. on and after this date.

JA®. WADDELL. Superintendent.

NEW AND LARGE STOCK

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Watches, Clocks,

JEWELRY & SILVERWARE,

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G. H. TAYLOR’S

NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE.

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GET STRONG,

BY TAKING

Johnston's Fluid Beef,

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Taking it Regularly,

The Great Strength-Giver !

Because it contains all the NUTRITIOUS CONSTITUENTS OF PRIME BE.F, in the most digestive form.

For St, John's, Newfoundland, DANCING.

**When the body is in motion the mind reposes itself.” —Hssay on Meluncholy.

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RS. BURRIS again respectfully notifies

the public, and particularly her former

patrons and friends, that she will form

Dancing Classes for their instruction and

amusement the coming season, commencing on TUESDAY, October 28, at 8 p. m.

During this term the following new Dances will be introduced, viz., Berlin Polka, York, Running Militaire, Rye Waltz and Little Tycoon. dy 4i wky—oct25

E 8. S. “BONAVISTA,” for St. John’s, Newfoundland, will be due at Charlottetown on FRIDAY MORNING, the 3ist inst., and wil! carry Cattle and Sheep on deck.

For Freight or Passage apply to

PEAKE BROS. & OO., ; Agents.

To LET.—The Shop and Basement in the Cam-

=~ eron Block, lately occupied by Mrs. R. Young. This is one of the beat stands in Charlottetown, and the Basement is large and admirably adapt- ed for a restaurant or other business. For fur-

oct27—4i ci iM , T° LET.—One-half of a Double Tenement

House On Sidney Street, adjoining the resi- dence of H. J. Callbeck, Possession can be

29, 1890.

KEEP STRONG, |

nd MUNTH

GRcAT BARGAINS

WILL BE GIVEN AT

James Paton & Ch’s.

E CAN ONLY MENTION a few of

the EXTRAORDINARY Bap.

GAILNS,—to advertise all would require an eight-page newspaper.

A Wonderful Lot of Ladies’ Winter Jackets, only $1,

We have made Enormous Purchases of LADIES’ JACKETS, ULSTERS ang WATERPROOFS.

OUR SALES INCREASE, and with the huge collection of Bargains that we offer this month we expect to make the - sales larger than ever.

We Offer Very Exceptional Value

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DRESS GOODS

See Our Wonderful 16 Cent Cheviots !

WEDDING DRESSES

A Good Match

——IN ALL KINDS OF——

NEW TRIMMINGS.

An Extraordinary Lot of DRESS GOODS, one yard and a half wide, only 26 cents per yard,

Stylish Millinery.

HATS and BONNETS of the most becoming description made up by experts of long .experience.

Paton & Co’s. Fur Goods Cheapest in the City.

ASTRAKAN JACKETS, MUFFS. BOAS and CAPES; GOAT and other ROBES, the Cheapest in the City ; extra value in FUR CAPS.

We have made an Enormous Purchase of FUR GOODS, and in order to make speedy sales have marked them very low.

With a Fresh, New Stock of RICH GOODS, replete with the Latest Novel- ties for the Season, and with some

Marvellous Bargains,

we are in a position to give our Cus-

tomers FIRST-RATE VALUE FOR

; THEIR MONEY.

JAMES PATON & 00.,

MARKET SQUARE. Ch’town, Oct. 17, 1890.

P. E. ISLAND RAILWAY. Thanksgiving Day.

et URSION RETURN TICKETS will

be issued wt one first-class fare to 4D from all Stations by Afternoon Trains 0B November 5th, and by all Trains on Thanks- giving Day, November 6th, good to return UP to and on November 10th, 1890.

J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent,

ven immediately. ae FRANCIS P. Mc-

ARRON. a ther particulars apply to WARBURTON & SMALL,

WooD, Solicitors, Cameron Block. tf—sep18

Railway Offige, Charlottetown, Oet, 27,

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