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FOR RECIPROCITY. THE CANDIDATES.

QUEEN’S COUNTY. Hon. Donald Ferguson, vatrick Blake.

KING’S COUNTY.

1. ©. Macdonald, John MacLean.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

Cardigan District.

Cur selection of James E. Macdonald as . candidate for the vacant seat in the House of Assemb!y will, we feel sure, bs coniirm ed by the electors of the Gardigan District. indeed, it than likely Mr. vylacdonald

ttespected and popular in the highest de

seems more

will be elected by acclamation.

he stands to win the election in any

uree, In view

ise, by a large majority of votes. of the justive and expediency of having a representative of King’s County a2 vue of official members of the Macleod Ad- iminiatration, if 14 highly probable that Mr. Macdonald will receive the portfolio of Pablic Werka held by his predecessor the late Hon. Hugh L. Macdonald.

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Wr. Welsh’s Letter.

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ly any achool boy were to ask the conun- William instant

drum ‘‘ in what particular does Welsh resemble St. Paul?’ the reply woukl be, his speech is contemptible sud his letters are very carefully worded. Hearing Mr. Welsh speak, one is reminded of the jester who accompanied the King Reading one of his letters ons is impressed with the idea that ‘cute asa fox” “slippery as an had the of an Apropos of the report that stands committed to Sir John Macdonald's administration policy, Mr. Welsh has written the following letter to Hon, T. W. Dodd :

“My Dean Sir,—\With respect to the statements now being circulated by my political opponents” respecting my pesition with regard to the Liberal party, I desire to say that Jam in thorough accord with the policy of that party and its leaders. During the time I have represented Queen's County iu Parliament I have rarely differed from my colleague, Mr. Davies, and never on im- portant questions.

‘With regard to my having stated that ! would support Sir Johu McDonald, I desire to say that when I was told Sir John Me- Donald intended te propose Reciprocity, | ssid at once if so [ would aupport bim. My view then was and now ia that a boon so great as Keclproeity would be to this Island, should receive the support of every representative of P. E. Island no matter what party he belong. ed to.

** While saying this, however, 1 desire dis. tinetly to say that 1 am and always have been, a sound Liberal and am thoroughly loyal to the Libera) party and its leaders, and if elected will be found giving them in the future as inthe past, a loyal support § Re- ~erving to myself the right to vote for any 200d measures such as the scheme tor building » tunnel, or for reciprocal trade with the itates, no. matter who proposes them. I have the honor to be

Yours respectfully, W. Wash.

This letter contains two very different atetements : (1) that Mr. Welsh is in thor- ough accord with the policy of the Oppos- ition and its leaders, i. ¢., unrestricted reciprocity, which involves direct taxation, ciserimination against Creat Britain, and, eventually, annexation ; and (2) that Mr. Welsh has expressed himself as ready to support Sir John in an effort to obtain the boon of reciprocity and a settlement of the ‘lifficulties which have arisen between the Uaited States and Canada, by moans of a treaty framed on the lines of the Treaty ot \eS4, but modified to suit the changed con- ditions of the two countries. But the whole letter is so carefully worded that the casual reader would imagine that it isa consistent whole.

We have only so remark that this is no time for trmming and twisting. The ** de. vices” of Mr. Welsh must not entrap voters who desire to support Sir John Mac- donald. Mr. Welsh ought to issue a card to the electors—-not a letter to Hon. T. W. Dodd; and he ought to state clearly and de- cisively and honestly whether or not he is in favor of unrestricted reciprocity, with all that it involves.

ia days of vid. the writer is

cel’ and has education

attorney. he support

and

It is stated that the Canadian Pacific Railway reduces cost of tea five cents per pound by cheapening freights from China and Japan.

~The following is the offer of reciprocity made by Sir Charles Tupper and his fellow Commissioners in 1879. The British Com- iissioners proposed :

“That, with a view of removing all causes of differences in connection with the fisheries, it is proposed by Her Majesty's plenipoten- tiaries, that the fishermen of both countries shall have all the privileges enjoyed during the existence of the fishery articles of the treaty of Washington in consideration of a mutual arrangement providing for greater treedom of commercial intercourse between the United States and Canada and Newfound-

THE DAILY

roR THE TONNED, THE TUNNEL

| Palmer, C. E.

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Letter From Senator Howlan

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important Enclosures From Sir Douglas Fox and Sir John Macdonald.

‘THE MATTER AS IT STANDS

| The Question for Electors

Sim,—As many of your readers will be interested to learn what progress has been made in the tunnel matter, I beg to sub- mit the following correspondence, which will speak for itself.

Last summer, James H. Reddin, Kaq., in crossing the ocean, met Mr. Alfred and Consulting Engineer on the Staff of Sir Douglas Fox, the great tun- nel engineer, of London, England. He (Mr. Palmer) made enquiry about our tun-

uel, to which Mr. Reddin replied that he was not able togive him any definite inlor- mation. But he’ aaid, “If you put your

enquiries on paper, I will get them answered for you.” Mr. Reddin came to me, and |

yanswered the enquiries, sending with them

ill plans, etc. Mr. Palmer replied to this in a private note to Mr. Reddin, in which he expressed his approbation of the feasi- bility of the work; also adding that he would be pleased to make a pereonal exam- ination if requested to do ao by his superior chief, Sir Douglas Fox. On September 17th L communicated with the latter, asking him three questions :

1. For what sum of money he would give his professional opinion as to the feasi- bility and practicability of a tunnel.

2. For what annual subsidy, payable half-yearly in London and _ satisfactorily guaranteed, contractors could be furnished to complete the work.

3. If in his jadgment the tutal would fall within five million of dollars.

In answer tothis he wrote me under date of October 10: ** If Lheard from you by cable upen receipt of this letter, I could probably arrange for Mr. Alfred Palmer to examine the positionof the tunnel, and the connecting railways on his way home from Labrador, where he is at present en- gaged. For the opinion which you men- tion, | would suggest the following; ** That you pay Mr. Alfred Palmer's time at the rate of £125.00 per month, together with his extra travelling expenses occasioned by this detour, with a fee to myself of £262 - 10. Uponreceipt of Mr. Palmer's report to me, I shall be better able to deal with the second and third questions in your letter.”

I laid wis correspondence before the Premier, Hon. Neil MacLeod, and the Hon, Donald Ferguson, and they said they would guarantee the costof Mr. Palmer's visit, but.l must hold myself responsible for the rest, but they would assist me in obtaining the amount from the Dominion Government. And here, let me say, I cannot speak in too high terms of the man- ner in which both the honorable gentlemen gave me their warm, earnest and hearty assistance in this whole matter, and thus relieved me of a very considerable expense,

{ wired Sir Douglas Fox : ‘Send Palm. er.” {le arrived, and as the public is al- ready aware, 4 recognizance was made at both Capes, the reault of which Mr. Bain has so admirably given in his lecture, and which is so fully'approved of by Sir J, W. Dawson.

I also forwarded to Sir Douglas Fox samples and analyses of brick elays and brick as collected and made by Mr. Bain, with a lot of plans, papers, &c., bearing on the question. He acknowledged the re- ceipt of all these, and said he now had suf- ficient data on which to form an opinion.

{ cabled him cn the 13th Jan'y. to know when his report would be ready, to which he replied on the 15th : ‘*Keport ready in ten days.” On the 20th he cabled thus : ‘*‘Much prefer delaying report until Pear- son, Hudson River contractor, returns next month. Reply.” ‘To which | answer- ed on the 29th : ‘*Yes; but want approxi- mate cost immediately. Government quar- antee might be obtained for six millions.

cost

Answer.”’ On the 30th, he answered as follows :

“Sum named should probably cover tunnel,”

It will be be noticed in my letter of the 17th September that I asked for contractors, &c., todo the work. Since the above cable despatches were received 1 got the follow- letter, dated Jany Zlst, which, 1 have no doubt, will be read with pleasure by your readers, as it establishes the practicability of the tunnel, and taken in connection with the cablegram of the 30th ult., settles the question of feasibility and cost :

‘* VieTORIA MANSIONS, 28 Vicroria STReE?, WESTMINSTER, 8. W.. 2Ist January, 1891, * The Hon. George W. Howlan, Ottawa :-— *“* TUNNEL UNDER NORTHUMBERLAND STRAITS

“My Dear Sin,—I have now received, “through the Assistant Provincial Secretary, ** the sum of £56.1.0 for Mr. Palmer.

**T have been geing carefully into the whole ‘matter with him, aud have formed a very ** favorable opinion as to the praeticability of ‘“‘the proposed tunnel, and will send you a ‘* preliminary report ina few days.

**T am sorry, however, to fiad that Mr. W. ‘*Pearson, the contractor for the Hudson ‘* River Tunnel, who would be, in my opinion, ‘* the best contractor to employ, is at present ** in Mexico, so that I have not been able to “consult him, as I should much wish to dos ‘“‘bofore sending in my definitive report, | ‘have ascertained that Mr. Pearson will be in ‘‘New York, in care of Messrs. Pearson & *‘Sone, Hudson Tunnel Works, New York, ‘about the middle of February, and I think “it would be a most important step if you ‘could arrange with him on his way home to * visit Northumberland Straits so that he may

‘be prepared, on his arrival here, to consult -

a

3 ‘with me, with a view to his giving @ tender ‘‘for the work. Mr. Pearson is a contractor ‘of the highest respectability, and of good ‘‘axperience, I am writing to him direct, “ suggesting that he should communicate with ‘* you on the subject ‘Will you kindly range with him.”

**Y ours faithfully, (Sgd.) ** DovaLas Fox.”

I cabled him on the 6th inst: ‘* Will write Pearson as suggested,” and | wrote Mr. Pearson to New York witha copy of Sir Douglas Fox's letter, advising him to come and look at the Straits, ete., and make some boring through the ice on each side, and I expect him to do so before re- turning to England. a;

[ put all these facts before the Domimion Government, and | have much pleasure now in submitting to your readers the fol- lowing letter which will explaim itself ;

* EanNscCLIPFe,” OTTAWA, February 6th, 189.

cable me what you af

“(My Dear Howiax,—In response to your ‘* pressing requests with respect to the tunnel ‘‘acroas the Straits, 1 desire toe repeat that ‘“‘under preseat circumstaaces, the Cabinet “are uot ia a position to deal with the ques: “tion. If, as 1 beligve, the country will con- ‘tinue to give us its contidence, the Ministry guidance take the matter up

[ understamt Sir Douglas

“will ander my ‘without “Fox is of opinion the ‘one. The chief thing stiff uaknowo is the cost of construction. L tally appreciate “the nature and ex‘ent of the obligation

acurred.by the Dominion to maintain eon- communicition betweeh the Island We have tried te carry this

dela ye scheme is ea feasib'e

‘tinuous ‘-and mainland, tof course she cannot Sa if the cost ‘comes within a reasonable amount, such as ‘** Parliament feels itself justified in incurriag, J} shall be prepared to submit the question ‘for their favorable consideration.

} am yours rincerely, |

** out by the Stanley, ba

“ficht against the elements,

(Signed) JOHN A. MACDONALD. In conclusion, permit me to say we are now within ‘* measurable

distance” of a solution of the question of daily and continuous communication with the railway syeteim of the Dominion.

This has taken six years of uoremitiing attention and perseverance, with no little cost.

Had P. E. Island, four years ago, sent six supporters of the Government of Sir Jobn Macdonald, | have not the most re- mote hesitation in saying the subway, or tunnel, would now have been completely and catirely finished.

During all these years what have we re- ceived from the grit party on this Island and throughout this Dominicn? Nothing but.sneers and contempt. Even up to the present moment the Muontreai edited by the Hon. Peter Mitchell, and one of the ablest and staunchest supporters of the Opposition, is abusing the Dominion Government for spending money on such a “wildcat scheme.” .

I say, therefore, if the peopfe’ét P. K-T want a tunnel let them supporl the Govern- ment, who are already persuaded, nay more, convinced, of its practicability, and are not afraid of its cost, but are ready to recom- mend to the favorable consideration of Par- liament a sum sufficient to build it.

{ have done my part, and I trust our peo. ple will act wisely and prudently by doing theirs, in supporting Sir John A McDonald and his party, who are quite stre to have control of the purse strings for the next five years. 1 am, yours truly,

Grorak W. How an.

On board atr. Stanley, Feb. 10, 1891.

An independent Opinion.

The Montreal Journal of Commerce comments upon Sir John Macdonald’s appeal to the people on the Reciprocity issue and ssys :

**Canada has been tur nearly twenty years past been making strenuousefforts and humbly, in the direction of a renewal of the old treaty, but in vain. Those who clamor for unre- stricted reciprocity can hardly be looked upon as sincere or as fully comprehending what such a change must mean for Canada. Are we, for the sake of having access to the United States markets, to enter with them upon a common tariff, discriminating aguinst Great Britain—who is cur chief customer or nearly so—and all other countries besides’ Such a treaty, if nothing else, would be ruin to the industries established under the foster- ing policy of the last twelve yeard, whatever errors of judgment it may be guilty of. Such reciprocal relations would seem to lie beyond the boundary of common sense, and to be cherished mostly by peop'e who are anxious for some change, u» natter what. We do not lack great inducements to offer in exchange for access to the United States for our natural

roducts ; but these, although calculated to

essen the exlating strained relations and to remove a fruitful source of irritation, are too valuable to throw into the scale. At all events, it is evident that able statesmen on both sides of the ocean do not yet despair of eettling our differences by that “Parliament of man” which the laureate has crystallized iuto the language. Whatever be the motive— end it is likely ow, politic statesman will endeavour to kill two birds with one stone— the elections are likely to preve that the people of Canada are not so ready to enter upon unrestricted reciprocity or to throw themselves into the arms of the neighboring republic as some persons fondly imagine on both sides of the line. At all events, it will be easier— perhaps better to scotch the snake now than wait till it has gained more vitality,” —— i Who are the Farmer's Friends?

The Conservatives have established ex- perimental farms at Ottawa, Brandon, In- dian Head, Agazziz, B. C., and Nappar, N. 8.; have conducted experiments of value to the farmer as to the best seeds suited for cultivation in the various lati. tudes of Canada, and the best means of cultivating them; have appointed Professor Robertson, the best authority in North America, to be dairy commissioner, and published regular bulletins prepared by him for the information of farmers: have imported the best English seed barley for the improvement of that grain in Canada; have given protection against the farm pro. meet moe Western States whose competi- tion has made agriculture largely unprofit- able in New England. —

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the DRILL SHED, Charlottetown, on

MONDAY EVENING

16th INSTANT,

Chair to be taken at S o'clock.

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Tignish, Alberton, Bicomfield and later-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

Dr. Baynes.

Sin,--I regret the opposition or suspicion with which Dr. Baynes has to-contend.. i am satisfied that there isa misunderstand- ing somewhere. At any rate I have reason to be thankful that he came to the Island. Permit me to state briefly why | say so.

During the summer of 187), when 1 was a student, I was placed in charge of a large congregation, of which two ministers have now the oversight. |! overworked myself, my health broke down, an aggravated form of indigestion ensued, and firally insomnia. { went in the autumn to Glasgow, Scoc- land, to attend the University, ‘and im- mediately sought medical aid to recover my health, but received no benefit. As years rolled on my trouble became chronic, 1 consulted, one after another, some of the most distingaished physicians ia Glasgow, Edinbur.h, Liverpoe] and London, besides many others in different parts of the coun- try. These men stand in the very first rank of the medical profession. 1 placed myself in the hands of a specialist in sich diseases as insomnia, etc., as soon as 1 went to reside in London. This physician's name is held in reverence by the leading medical men of Britain, but after following his instructions for a long time, I found that he failed to do me any good, like the rest. After months of intense suffering, | demitted my charge and returned to Ame- rica. I then consulted some of the most distinguished pbysicians in the United States, but was again doomed to disap- p: intment.

l have tried hydropathy under four dif- ferent doctors, massage, horseback riding, light labor on a farm, long sea vopages, camping-out for several months, long periods of entire rest—all of which were recommended as never-failing specifics for insomnia ; but they did little if any good. I spent more than two thousand dollars in health-seeking, and with the exception of the help I received from the medicines of a German doctor whom J met on the Pacific coast, my only return for so mach outlay was the hope deferred which maketh the heart sick.

The medicines referred to gave mo suffi- strength to undertake the work here sume

sixteen months ago; but nothing but a stern ‘

sense of duty anda dread of returning to the dreary days of doing nothing could have nerved ms up to continue in labor tuo exhausting for my streugth.

Lees than two months ago | called on Dr Baynes at the reqacst of a friend who was ill, I mentioned that I was not strong my- self. De. Baynes said he could hep me. I was but a week under his treatment when I found myself getting stronger, and as my strength returned my sleep began tu come also, and that without avy tarcotic. 1 new teel satistied that complete resturation tu health is but « little way of”, My dyspepsia has gone. | sleap well, and can yet through my work with some of that zest which 94 healthy man experiences.

In all that I have said, I wish to make it clear that I am not making any reflections on any other medical man. I have a great many friends in the medica! profession. Neither do I claim that Dr. Baynes knows more about the human body than all the able men whom I have consulted. But I do claim that it re. yuirep no ordinary man to succeed where they failed.

Nothiog could have induced me to make this public statement about my-elf but a feeling of gratitude which I do not know how to express with sufficient earnestness. In addition to this, I thought that there may be among your readers some who are suffering > tortures of dyspepsia and ensomnia as |

This letter was not written at Dy. request nor at his suggestion. A. A. MacKenzie.

Baynes’

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