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THe Dairy EXAMINER.

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(No. G.)

(Nis,

APRIL 3

The Trade Issue

. ‘ . ‘ ; ftarthy far opinions of Mr. Dalton MeUCartny

are not neal ly 30 definite as those expressea

' | ' t | by Mr. McKenzie, when he says : ‘As long as duties are levied upon imported articles, they should be he ried upon articles pro-

duced by onr own people.” —The Premier at Hamilton,

Lea , 1 a !

Mr. McCarthy, speaking for his Party, |

says —:

‘“* What we want tem of Protection, but to initiate such a system aa wil remedy the mistakes made against the , Trad by our frie nds south of

is not to inaugurate a 8ys-

doctrin s of Free the line a

And we have a distinct repudiation of

‘ ' ‘ sé . Dye

what Sir A. T. Galt terms Thorough Pro- tection.” in the words :-

‘‘He had NEVER PRETENDED that, looked at ; r Pr ' in a purely abstract light a system o! f rotec- tion was to be preferred to one of Free Trade, and that it was wise, or would be good states- manship for the country, to build up against the laws of nature manufactures which could not exist in the Dominion without such aid.’

Yet Mr. McCarthy claims to be a ‘ Pro- tectionist” in the sense of the word as un- derstood by the people of Ontario ; and the Patriot classes him as a ‘‘ vigorous Protec- tionist ;’ while Mr. McKenzie, who last year said that, ‘“‘situated as we are, it is ab- solutely impossible to carry out a Free Trade policy,” is classed as an ultra Free trade—because, forsooth, Mr. McKenzie has expressed admiration for Richard Cob- den, and cants ina general way about the blessings of unrestricted intercourse— iF our circumstances would but admit of it.” It is important that the electors should not be gd away by cant words of indefinite mean- ing and ranting speeches about general principles which cannot be applied because Vide Me-

‘<civeumstances will not admit.” — Kenzie’s Speech at Watford.

Piss we now to Dr. Tupper. is very emphatic. He says :-

‘What we ask is, not the increase of taxa- @on, but a re-adjustment of taxation.” — Vide Hansard 1878, pp. 462.

The Doctor says that what the Conserv- atives propose to do is simply what they did when in power. He declares that—

‘‘ Everything a Government could do to fos- ter the manufacturing interests of this country was done by the late Government. As the hon. gentleman knows right well, we put the material the manufactirers used on the free list. We protected the manufacturers by re- lieving the raw material as far as possible from taxation. The hon. gentleman knows we al- lowed machinery that could not be manufac- tured in this country to be brought in free of duty, thus assisting those who were engaged | in such manufactures. The hon. gentleman knows we protected the great shipbuilding in- terest of this country by giving the shipbuilder everything that entered into the construction of a ship free; which stimulated, to a very large ex. tent, one of the most important industries of the country, and one to which Canada owes more than to almost any single industry that can be named. Then the hon. gentleman knows that we found ourselves in a different position to that in which he finds himself at present, and that, although carrying on the public service of the country with great liber. ality, we had more money than we Tr quired to axe, and we made tea and coffee free, taking that taxation of the people entirely. ‘That was a

licy eminently calculated to foster the manu- facturing industries of the country.” ~— Vide Hansard, 1878.

Further on Dr. Tupper says :—

“I trust 1 have satisfied the House that it is not a question of high or low taxation, any fur- ther than this, that, inasmuch as we governed the country with a small taxation, and inas- much as we are prepared to govern the country again without those extravagant expenditures made by the present Government since they have been entrusted with power, all we ask is,

The Doctor

creased, because we do not require so much money as the hon. gentlemen opposite, as we have shown by our economy in the past, an‘ which we are prepared to practice in the fu- ture ; but that the money shall be levied in such,a way as to furnish employment for the people and provide the means of paying the} taxation that is levied upon them.

The Doctor goes on to advocate the re- duction of duties on raw sugars, and the abolitién of duties on tea and coffee—in order that these necessary commodities of every household may be obtained at the lowest possible price, and through our own tea and coffee merchants and sugar refiners -~not through those of the United States.

Dr. Tupper then turns his attention to the Reciprocal Free Trade phase of the ques- tion, and points out that, under the exist ing tariffs of the two countries, it is utterly ridiculous to suppose that the Government of the United States will extend to Canada the advantages of her market for coal and

agricultural produce. He asks :-—

‘* With such a lever as we have, what is it that keeps the duty of seventy-five cents on coal? It is the coal mining monopoly of Penn- sylwania, and the moment you meet them in Ontario with a duty, as they meet you in Bos- ton and New York, they will be only too glad to use the power they now use to keep it on, to take it off.”

Dr. Tupper says :—

“The coal miners of Nova Scotia believe that a duty of fifty cents a ton will send their coal to Hamilton. Does the hon. gentleman } not kuow that a large contract for coal was ealled for at Belleville not long ago, and that the Nova Scotia dealers were only thirty-five cenia above the United States, and, if the duty had been imposed, they would have obtained

ipeople of Ontario. thet has been invested in it to | t, and Ontario will be at the merey of the spirit of his friends ; and he even made the ! that the |

interested in having 1 Destroy it? Let all the

twelve millions i ; lost

se 7 } . tT nit d Niat , charg us for thea

know.

and they will coal what they please. But [| want to as « pure question of revenug, CAD the hon. gen- tleman give this House any reason way he

|should put a duty on hight that he does not

put on fuel? Is light any more a necessary of life than fuel, or is fuel any more a necessary of life than light If you ask the poor man im Nova Scotia to pay for a protection to the On

tario industry ef coal oil of 334 per cent., how can you refuse a protection of 174 per cent, to the ‘suffering coal mining industry of Nova Scotia? | maintain it would displace the coal from the United States. One of the leading coal dealers we had before the Committee proved that he imported ten cargoes of Nova Scotia coal into Ontario, and he got fifty cents per ton higher for it than was obtained for United States coal, because it was so much better, and not only so, but any quantity could have been sold. That was done, I think, at the time we had a fifty cents a ton duty on it.

Mr. Dymond : It was a year before it, 1860.

Dr. Tupper: The hon. gentleman says it was a year before. Perhaps it was; and, if so, it makes the case still stronger. And the reason it was done was this: Steamers were employed to carry flour down and coal up, and it was the fact of having return cargoes that accomplished the work. Now, I say, if you want to knit this whole country together from end to end, you must knit it together com- mercially. You must make every man feel, not that he is a Nova Scotian, not that he is of Quebec, but that he isa Canadian, and that he is interested in the development of Cana- dian industries and Canadian enterprises wherever they may be found. 1 am told, and I am glad to learn it, that in the Province of New Brunswick a valuable anthracite mine has been discovered, and I trust that, if that is the case, I shall very soon have the assistance of the hon. members from that Province in the great measure | am now pressing upon the at- tention of the House. But, if no American coal was displaced, if you placed a fifty cent duty on coal you would get $300,000 of re- venue, and that would take off $300,090 taxa- tion from other articles.

Mr. Mills: From whom’

Mr. Tupper: From the customers; just as you got it off the consumers of coal oil in the Lower Provinces exactly. If we are to say that one Province in this country is to legis- late for its own interest exclusively, without regard to all the rest, then avow such a policy, and it would be consistent enough for some hon. gentlemen to avow that policy, and carry it out; but it is a policy that will not commend itself to the honest, independent intelligence of the fair-minded Canadian, let him be foand where he may. I say, therefore, that, as a pure question of revenue, the hon. gentleman can give no satisfactory reason to the people of this country for protecting coal oil and not protecting coal, The hon. gentleman can draw no distinction, except the distinction that one is the industry of a weaker Province, that has not, perhaps, he thinks, quite as much strength to enforce its claims as that of the larger Prov- ince from which he comes.

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WARLIKE.

A ertsts is evidently near at hand. It may be that even now the word has gone forth to let slip the dogs of war. We are told that Russia has ordered her eommand- ers to “‘make ready ;” and it is said that the order is consequent upon the increased irritation caused by Salisbury’s cireular to the Powers. It is evident, however, that ever since her late success was assured, Russia has been actively preparing for the combat with England, which she felt must take place if she did not recede from her present position. One of the noteworthy facts in connection with her preparations courtship of

her sedulous

Having commenced the fight

has been Turkey. with the avowed object of chastising Turkey for her barbarities, and of obtaining the re- lief of the Christians whom Turkey op- pressed ; and having humbled. Turkey to the dust, she is now trying to bring about an alliance with the barbarous and abhorred Turk! But, it appears, without success. France has also been approached, in the hope that she would acknowledge the jus- tice of Russia’s demands ; but France re- plied that she could not assist in a combina- tion against England. > ¢Oe 4 -

Legislative Notes and Comments.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

PARLIAMENTARY FREEDOM.

A striking instance of the ‘‘liberality” of some professed ‘‘ Liberals’ was exhibited when the Leader of the Government in- sisted that Mr. J. E. McDonald sheuld take the chair of the Committee to consider amendments to the hated Assessment Act. The Leader of the Opposition wanted the assistance of Mr. McDonald on the floor of the House Mr. McDonald declined to act. But the beaurocPat who clings to office though he knows that he is obnoxious to the people and tinkers with Acts which he knows the people want wiped off the Statute Book altogether, called upon his majority. to orce Mr. McDonald into the chair. He afterwards covered Mr. McDonald with compliment. He was ‘‘the good man of the House,” the man ‘‘who understood his du- ties’—who ‘‘worked while others talked,” ete. How his own followers—-who were

important Committee—felt may be better imagined than described. We were glad to see that the Hon. Mr. Lefurgy and Dr. Robertson did not countenance the gance and stubbornness of the ‘Leader of the House.”’

THE ASSESSMENT ACY.

The resolution tabled merely indicates the amendments proposed to the obnoxious ‘‘Assessment Act 1877 ;” and the debate was rather general skirmishing than debate. Altogether, the best speech delivered on the Government side of the House was that of Mr. Lea. His effort, doubtless, appeared

the contract. What is the use of crushing out

gur coal industry ? There are no persons more

the more able in contrast with the marked

considered unable to act as Chgirmen of an}

arrTro- |

Put it was, Mix. Lea evidently raised the drooping }Opposition feel, for the nonce, Government was not destitute of every |particle of respect for the wishes of those by whom they,with loud-mouthed ‘Liberal- ism,” profess to be governed. Hon. Mr. Sullivan, however, contended in vain. The Government—despite the petitions of the people, the resolutions, the public meetings

all the evidences of popular opposition to the Assessment Act which meet them throughout the length and breadth of the Province—refuse, point blank, to repeal it, or even to suspend its operations for a year or two, in order that the people may be enabled to rid themselves of their labili ties to the Land Office. Our ‘‘Liberal- Radical” Premier has no more regard for popular feeling than the tyrant who shut

slaves. THE AMENDMENTS. Regarding the proposed amendimenis, we have little to say. We suppose they will \improve the Act—simply because it is quite (impossible to make it any worse than it is. It is understood that Courts of Appeal are to be provided; that old men and dead men are to be relieved from tax, etc. Local and Other [tems

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RememBer the Entertainment by the members of the Reform Club, in their Hall, to night.

Tue steamer ‘‘Northern Light” arrived in Georgetown at 6 o’clock last evening with freight and passengers.

A LarcEe amount of business was tran- sacted at the Small Debt Court to-day. Their were over 60 cases on trial.

Vorrs.-—Let it not be forgotten that the Voters’ Lists are yet minus the names of hundreds of men who have as good a right to vote as any elector in the Province.

ee Hor Berns. — Extra fine seeds for early sowing, just received, and large sup- plies expected by first arrivals from Eng-

land and the United States. W. R.

Tur City Council has ordered that cross- ings be placed on several parts of the main streets. -We hope the Street Committee will not overlook placing the much-needed crossing on Richmond street from Dorsey & Jost’s to the plankway leading to the Post Office.

Tue mails that have been lying at Cape Traverse for the past five days were to-day transferred to Georgetown and forwarded to Pictou via the Northern Light ; and the mails delayed at Cape Tormentine were or- dered to be transferred to Pictou. They

WATSON.

will probably arrive in this City to-morrow night.

I. 0. O. F.—On Fri- day, the 26th of April (the Natal Day of the Order), an Odd Fellows’

S S Entertainment will be given in the Market Hall. Particulars will be published in a few days.

H. Jas. Patmer, Chairman Com.

April 2, 1878.

At the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court this morning, John Oakes, arrested on com- plaint of John Carroll for being drunk and disorderly, was discharged, the plaintiff not appearing ; Joseph Duster, on complaint of John Roche, for assault, was discharged on his own recognizance, to appear when re- quired ; John Prunty, truckman, drank and incapable, was fined $2 and costs, or 8 days.

CHARLOTTETOWN has a new Official—a City Sexton—in the person of Thomas Shepherd (colored), who transacts all business in the way of interring dead cats, dogs, ete., for which he charges the city the moderate sum of twelve cents per careass. For the burial of dead horses, cows, etc., he charges fifty cents. We direct the attention of the Sex- ton to the carcass of a dead dog which now lies in a very advanced state of decomposi- tion on Lower Great George street.

First Lavnen or THE Season. —Launch- ed, from the shipyard of Alex. Chiverie, Esq., Souris, on the Ist of April, a very handsome, weli-modeled and firmly finished bark of 580 tons register, called the ‘‘Ring- wood,” classed 7 years, Al at English Llyods. This bark reflects great credit on her builder—Mr. Chiverie—and is pro- nounced, by competent judges, to be the best finished vessel ever launched in Souris. She is owned by Messrs. Longworth & Co., of this city, who have a cargo of oats stored in Souris. which will be traded at once from Messrs. Knight, Son & Co’s new wharf,and her owners expects she will sail for the United Kingdom about the 15th April. This speaks well for Souris as an early port.

JAMES HOBBS, |

CABINET MAKER.

Cor. Kent and Prince Streets, Charlottetown.

NHE SUBSCRIBER, in returning thanks to

his customers and the public generally ‘for past favors, would take this method to so ilicit a further continuance of their patronage.

I am better prepared than ever to execute any orders that may be entrusted to me.

The latest styles of all kinds of Household, Office, Church and School Furniture; made from well-selected and seasoned stock, at short | notice. | Special attention paid to Cutting, Making ‘and Laying Carpets.

a®” Repairing neatly done, at short notice | I would also imvite the attention of Trustees of City and Country Schools to A DESK, one of the Cheapest and Best ever offered here for |School purposes, Please ca!! and inspect it i,

| my Show Room. Jills HOBBS,

Corner Kent and Prince Streets, } Ch’town, Feb, 23, 1878. \

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' maintained than the | weakness of the previous efforts of his party. | novertheless, commendable. |

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: : ano »ihe his ears to the complaints of his overtasked I

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RESERVE your Spring Order, LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE,

Ch’town, March 23--sw pat s jour 2i

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and get our Low ‘Quotations —~

GARVELL 6820'S, acents.

PAINTING! rYNHE Subscriber takes this opportunity of

_ thanking the Public for the liberal patron- age he has received during the five years has been in business, and solicits a continuance of the same.

He is now prepared to execute, in a very superior manner, Mouse, Sign, and Car- riage Painting, Paper Hanging, X&c.

naz” Special attention is given by him to Wuirentne, Cotorrne and the DrecoraTiye of CemLines, WALLS, ete.

RVERY DESCRIPTION OF CARRIAGES,

se Carriage Repairing promptly

lattended to, «4

Prices to suit the times.

P. H. TRAINOR,

68 Kent St., opp. April 2—3m eod

LUMBER!

reer

Dry Pine Boards,

WILL Sell at AUCTION, on Pownal a Wharf,

On Tuesday, the th April,

AT FOUR O'CLOCK,

50,600 sp. feet. 1, 15 & 2 in. Dry Pine BOARDS. Lot 2x3 & 3x6 SCANT- LING. 3.00 pieces CLAPBOARDS (3d quality). WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer. Ch'town, March 30—dy pat 2i

DENTAL.

HAVE prepared from the receipt of a dis- tinguished Dentist a Vooth Powder.

t is Antacid, and the result of careful experi- ments made to ascertain what would prevent the injurious action upon the teeth of the acid secretions of the mouth and cleanse the teeth,

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Rocklin House. ; i

GROCERY

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CTOMisiol

Cor. Great George & Kent Sts,

HE Subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he still keeps on hand a choice assortment of

Groceries and Provisions,

| AT HIS OLD STAND,

and will be pleased to have them call oak imspect for themselves.

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ON HAND,

10 CHESTS CONGOU TEA,

(‘** New Season ”’) 1,600 Lbs. Canadian Cheese, 10 Gasks American Kerosene Oil,’

(120° test ; 36 cts. per gal.) if

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20 BARRELS SUGAR (all kinds), ‘2

100 Bhis. Sup. Extra Flour,

> Puns. Very Choice

MOLASSES 20 doz, Pickles, 20 doz. Assorted Jams 20 boxes Dessert Prunes, |

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100 Tins Sardines CANS PEACHES, PINEAPPLES , STRAWBERRIES TOMA

|HEW RAISINS, ZANTE CURRANTS#

removing tartar and stain, without wearing: DRIED APPLES, STEWING PRU ‘

them.

I have a new method of treating ulcerated Teeth, removing pain and by filhng, restore them to their natural shape ard usefulness. J make a specialty of replanting teeth.

Use Nitrous Oxide in Extracting. C. L. STRICKLAND.

Ch’town, April 1, 1878—dp her

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