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MAY 7, 1886.

One of the Issues

ir is evident that the tactics of the two Parties in the House of Assembly have lately been carried on with a view to the genera! election which must soon come. The Opposition, particularly, are “playing” with all their might forthe prize to be won in the approaching con- test. Yesterday afternoon, by the mouth of Mr. D. C. Martin, they submitted an amendment to the motion to go into supply, in whick one of the issues of the election is materially isvolved. The amendment was designed to prevent the Government from being able to avert the necessity of having to resort to direct taxation. It was a resolution of want of confidence in the policy of the Govern- ment, to eollect the debts due the Province. The issue between the two Parties is thus fairly aod squarely raised. Collection of the debts due the Province, or resort at once to direct taxatior —which ?

With some art, the Opposition tried to cover their desiga by affecting to be- lieve that the Government intends to sell the right of the Province to contis- uous steam communication for a money consideration. If they could make the people believe this, their success in the elections would undoubtedly be sure. But the amendmeat moved by Mr. Alexander Martin, supported by the Government and carried by the majority in the House, effectively disposes of this pretence. Mr. Alexander Martio’s amendment sets forth that * the Govern- ment of this Province should insist upon continuous commupication being pro- vided according to the Terms of Union, aud that any indemnity or consideration, ‘intended as full compevsation for the past,” or in any degree affecting the future, sball be subject to the approval of the people of this Province constitution- ally obtained.”

This completely clears the issue of Direct Taxation vs. Collection of Debts from all doubt as to the intention of the Government to sell our right to con- tinuous steam communication.

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The ‘Patriot’ and the “Subway.”

Tae Patriot criticises adversely the feature of the bill incorporating the Northumberland Straits’ Railway Com- paoy, which eaables the Company to pay tor the services of their Engeneers, etc., by the issue to them of paid-up stock. The Patriot might, we think, have left criticisms of this kiad to those who op- pose the proposition to establish contiu- uous steam communication between the Island aad the mainland. Seuator Howlan has pleaty to contend with in the Upper Provinces without being bam- pered by small criticisms of this kindJ at home. Ifthe hon. gentlemen of the Senate aud House of Commons permit the Billto pass,we may rest satisfied that it will contain nothing unusual or very objectionable, Asa matter of fact, the clause to which exception has been taken is word for word with clauses giving a similar power as they appear io nearly every railway bill that ever passed in Parliament ; and we venture the assertion that there is scarcely a Joint Stock Com- pany in existence, which has not issued paid up stock to some of its officers in payment for their services. Of course, the power todo this may be abused, aad it may be regretted that Company’s are notin all cases furnished with a sufficient amouut of cash to pay their servants io full) Bat we see no particu- lar reason why, ia the case of the North- umberland Straits Tunnel Railway Com- pany, an exception should be made to the rule, or why the Patriot should try to impress the public with the idea that the corporators of the Company are corrupt men, who will use the power to abuse it Oharges Against Hon. Mr, Camp-

bell

A cetrer from the Hon. Mr. Camp- bell aneut the charge preferred by Mr.

D. Farquharson, appears in an- other column. It seems to us that Mr. Campbell has now done all, and

more than all, that it is necessary for him to do in this matter. IfMr. Farquhar- sonis not fully satisfied, he ought, at once to move for a commission of enquiry ; ifhe is satisfied, he ought cer- tainly to offer aa apology. The charge he preferred is in itself very grave. If it has not absorbed a great deal of public attention, the fact must be due (1) to Mr. Campbell’s uaoblemished charac-

ter for honest dealing and (2) to the exesedingly doubtful and unreliable souree whence it came.

But grave as the charge is, and ruioous as it would be tobe proved guilty, one would almest rather stand convicted of the crime than stand in the shoes of the

wilful calumniator of au inaocent man. We note that Mr. Beer also is dis- posed to cast doubts upon Mr. Campbell’s official hoaesty, for he has given notice that he will ask for a statement showing in detail the accounts or vouchers of the following persotis in connection with the undermentioned works, viz: On South- se Wharf, Pierce Doyle, Henry ranch Patrick Defy, William Doyle, Mekaal ee Michael MclIsaac, John Prines oo Norton Brothors ; _ on marae ~~ - harf, Joseph Mahar, Pierce D a . Thom Angus McDonald, Neco oyle, —_ Berrigan, Thomas Picts 2: on reorgetows W hart, aaa Z e; on North Pinette Bridze, eating aud Board Accuuas ;

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on South Pinette Bridge, John MecDonald,. John J. McDonald and Board Bill. We feel sure that at least some of these gen- tlemen would not be mixed up in avy shady‘ transaction. Who Mr. Board Bill is we do not pretend to know.

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Well Answered.

An idea of the feeling existing in the Upper Provinces and the difficulties to be overcome before a subsidy can be ob- tained from Parliament, may be obtained by reading the following extract from an editorial article in Railway Life, pub- lished in Toronto :

“We do not losesight of the fact than in order to make a nation of this Dominion, each Province should receive its just dues from the Dominion, but we strongly object to the assumption on the part of the smallest and most significant part of the Dominion to insist on the recognition of the most unjust claims. The other provinces have enough burdens without having added such loads as the tunnel under the Straits of North- umberland. During the debatesin the Heuse of Commons last week on the question of the facili- ties for crossing the Straits of Northumberland, a friend asked the writer: "What shall it profit the Dominion to build a $50,600 steamer and construct a $5,000,000 tunnel to maintain con- nection with a $5,000 island? This is rather an extravagant statement of the case, but the facts approach so nearly to this that we reproduce the remarks, Weare strongly in favor of granting to the weaker provinces everything that injustice or equity could be demanded, but we do ask the Government to pause ere they commit themselves to a compliance with such extravagant demands as are now made on behalf of Prince Edward Island.”

To the article of which this is an ex- tract, Senator Howlaan wrote a reply which we have much pleasure in quoting at length, as follows :—

To the Editor of the Railway Life, Tor onto,

DEAR StrR,—My attention has been called to an article in your issue of the 29th ult., headed, “ Communication with Prince Edward Island.”

Chere are many erroneous statements contain- ed therein, which, no doubt, arise from want cf information on the subject.

The comparison of its population with Toronto is as entirely beside the question as if you were to compare London with any of the Counties in England having representation in the House of Commons,

You state the whole export of the Island is less than a million of dollars. In1872—one year prior to its entry into Confederation, the export exceed- ed two, and is now estimated at four millions.

Again you state “that it receives in one way and another aid from the Dominion Government amounting in the aggregate to many times the amount of its contributions to the Exc .equer, &c.” In this you are entirely incorrect, as the Island pays the Dominion some $276,000 yearly more than it receives, the details of which may be found in the enclosure accompanying this.

P. E. Island is not claiming anything more than was guaranteed her by;the Terms of Confvuderation under which she entered the Do- minion, namely, ** Efficient steam service for the conveyance of inails and passengers to be estab- lished and maintained between the Island and the Dominion, winter and summer, thus placing the Island in continuous communication with the Intercolonial Railway and the railway system of the Dominion.”

She did not make these terms; they were sub- mitted to her for her approval in 1869, She did not accept them until 1873, during which time they were repeated over and over again, and the faith of the Dominion pledged that they would be faithfully carried out.

Referring to our Island Railway, you are pleased to say: ‘‘ The Dominion Government al- ready supplies the Island with a Railway.” Such is not the case, as the Island built and paid for this Railway.

Your sneers at this Province as being the most insignificant of the Dominion are unworthy, as its City of Charlottetown was the cradle of Confeder- ation. Besides this. sheis one of the best Pro- vinces in tae Dominion, whilstin point of educa- tion her people stand second to none.

Referring tothe Subway you say the "distance is ten miles—whereas it is only seven, Again, that it has by no means been demonstrated that the idea is feasible, and there are strong grounds for believing that the engineering difficulties are ‘almost inrurmountable.”

in this you are as incorrect as in your other statements, Snch experienced and distinguished Engineers as Walter Shanley, A. L. Light, Sand- ford Fleming and others of this Dominion. General Newton, Chief Engineer of the U. 8S.: Professor Bull, of New York University, as well as A.J. MacAlpine, late Chief Engineer of the U.S., and who also holds the ‘Telford Medal” from the Institute of Civil Engineers of England, have one and all pronounced it perfectiy feasible in all its aspects, and without any “insurmount- able difficulties.”

Iam glad you arein favor of “each Province receiving its just dues from the Dominion.” We ask for nothing more, and we will be satisfied with nothing less, We know our rights, and dare maintain them,

Requesting you will give this a place in your next issue,

Iam, yours respectfully, GEORGE W, HOWLAN.

The Senate, May 3, 1886.

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Editorial Notes.

— Mr. Hooper entertains the opinion that ‘“ no honorable member should give a silent vote.” Why shouldn’t he, if he has nothing to say?

—Peruaps the uokindest reflection that has, of late, been cast upon the Patriot occurred last night in the House of Assembly. Mr. Hooper was quoting from Tue Examiner, when he was in- terrupted by Mr. Perry who enquired, “Ts that the Patriot you are quoting from?” “No!” Mr. Hooper replied, “T am quoting from Tae Examiner, which, I take it for granted, tells the truth!’ It has got to be so now, that even the members of the Opposition are constrained to look to THE ExaMINER when they want truth.

— While the House was in Committee of Supply last night, the Opposition played their small game of obstruct. ing the business of the session, by asking information about the most trivial mat- ters. This was particularly noticeable while the item of $18,000 for the Insane Asylum was under consideration. Explauations had been given by the Government on every important item, but the Opposition persistently asked for more. The junior member for Bel- fast scored a point by rising and gravely charging the Opposition with overlook- ing several important items charged in last year’s accouats, which he thought they should also inquire into. He pointed out that 30 cents had been paid for a rat trap, whereas it was well kuown that rat traps could be bought tor less money. The item of 20 cents for an axe handle was excessive, and it is well known that it is rather too much to pay 18 cents a year for pias for that institution. These and some other items he referred to would make the large sum of nearly $1, and he hoped the Opposition would not forget their duty to the country by pass- ing these accounts unchallenged, even if buadreds of dollars were expended by wasting the time of the House in their discussion.

Fresa Hattset, Codfish, Haddock and Salmon, also Finnan Haddigs, just received at

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Arbor Day.

Sarurpay, May 8, 1886. PROGRAMME,

Tue children of the Public Schools, headed by Galbraith’s Band and St. Peter's Boys Band, will march in procession through some of the principal Streets, leaving Queen Square at 930 a.m. On their return to Queen Square, His Honor the Lieut. Governor will deliver a short address, and declare the day open for Arbor Day observances.

Trees will then be planted, under the direction of the various Committees having charge of the same, on Great George St., Queen Street, Prince Street, Hillsborough Square, Public School Grounds, and else- where throughout the city.

The following directions will be_observed by all persons planting trees :

Ist, Trees must be of the following kinds: Rock Maple, Chestnut, Ash, Walnut, Lime, Elm, Oak or Birch.

Qad. Trees not to be less than 6 feet in height and 14 inches in diameter, and to be straight and well rooted.

3cd. To be planted at uniform distance on every street, and not less than 25 feet apart,

All citizens are cordially invited to take part in the proceedings of the day and plant trees.

The different committees are requested to be on Queen’s Square punctually at 9.30 a, m.

R. R. FirzGerawp, Vice-President. H. C. McDona.p,

Secretary. CHAPTERS TO THE EDITOR, Letter From Hon. Mr. Campbell.

Sir,-—I see by your issue of the Ist May, that Mr. Farquharson, over his own sigua- ture, re-aflirms his statement which has been denied in the letter of Mr. Sinnott. I shall leave Mr. Sinnott to deal with Mr. Farquharson jmp that matter, Bat Mr, Farquharsono s that | have used sen- tences iu my letter to Mr, Sinnott that he never uttered. I have not made use of any statement but what was made by Mr, McKay, purporting to have been made by Mr. Farquharson at Milton, and repeated by him on the floor of the House.

Mr. Farquharson states, that siuce that time, Mr. Sinnott has been in Charlotte- town ; if such be the case, [am nct aware of it, and do not believe he has been, or I would have seen him. Bat Mr. Sinnott must speak for himself on that point.

Mr. Farquharson wishes to know if 1 would have the hardihood, over my own signature, to say that North River Bridge was built according to contract, I state most positively, that so faras I know, the work was done according to plans and specifications ; and further I have never heard any man, except Mr. Farquharson, state anything to the contrary. The bridge is there to-day, ready to be inspected by avy one wishing to satisfy himself as to the truthfulness of Mr. Farquharson’s state- ments.

Mc. Farquharson states that he considers. it his duty, as a representative of that district, to expose any wroug doing onthe part of the public officials. He admits that the conversation he had with Mr. Sinnott, was previous to the the contract being completed. If so wh; has he allowed two sessions of Parliament to pass without doing his duty to his con- stituents } According to his own admission he has been guilty of gross neglect of duty in not bringing up this matter before now. But I presume when he made that state- ment at Milton he thought it would go un- challenged, and pass for truth like a great many more untruthful statements he makes in the country against the present Gov- ernment.

Ié Mr. Farquharson had formulated his charges in some tangible shape, I could have met him before a legal tribunal of the country, but that would have béen an hon- orable course which does not suit such men as D. Farquharson.

He states that if this was the only sus- picious transaction of Mr. Campbell he would not have said s. much. I can tell him that I can afford to laugh at the sus- picions of men of doubtful reputation like him. Mr. Farquharson is the last man in the House of Assembly or out of it who shonld talk of suspicions transactions. His own record, as given by his political friend,should teach him to be more guarde] in his untruthful insinuations against others.

I wish to tell Mr. Farquharson that I do not fear all he can do or say (and that is saying a good deal) and that I am prepared to meet him in any way he thinks proper, in the press, on the floor of Parliament, before an investigating committee, or before a legal tribunal of the country, and I defy him, so far as I am concerned, to prove one of his lying slanderous charges.

Yours &., &c., Wruu1amM CAMPBELL. Public Works Department, May 6th, 1886.

False Neutrality. Sir,—The Protestant Union professes to be peutral in politics, but any one who takes the trouble to watch the course which its present Editor is pursuing, can see at a glance that grit is beginning to crop out in its colums, in a very decided way. At this no one need be at all surprised. The Rev. W. R. Frame, long since, identified himself with the Grit Party. Hs doubtless holds the same Opinions still, and although it may not suit his purpose at present to come out openly, the Union, under his management, may be expected to keep party interests and party aims steadily and affectionately in view. Henes, the psople must not bs led into error, by its avowed neutrality. Its Editor is a Grit, and from the hour he took editorial control, tili the present, he has been slyly erdeavoring to enter the thin end of §the wedge, while professing to be free from all party bias. Such an opponent is more to be shunned than an open enemy; and such is the kind of opponent one has to deal with in the person of the Editor in question. Look at his latest production for instance. In a leader of over a column in length, he discuses the P. E. I. Delegation to London, In what sort of spirit does he approach the subject ? Does he deal with itas a fair candid, non- political journalist would do? No. On the contrary his criticisms are one sided and unfair—eo much go that no one can mis- |

6 tuke them this time, He “hud little faith

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that anything would be accomplished in London.” Grits, with “little faith,” are by no means uncommon. They never have any faith in anything that Conservatives undertake. But the Conservatives continue to do good service for the country all the same. Reasonable men are beginning to acknowledge ‘this on all sides. Political bigots are hard to please. The Delegates had to go London to find out that the English Government could not interfere, says the Union Editor, This is no doubt intended as a'piece of sarcasm, but it fells{fer short of the mark. No one, except the Union, is silly enough to think that Her Majesty would perempcorily order the Do- minion Government to comply with the address of the Island Logislature. Evrl Granville did, however, what Earl Carnar- von did in the case of British Columbia. He offered his ‘‘friendly serviccs,” and if the result turns out as satisfactorily in the Island’s case as in Columbia’s, no one need complain.

After asly dig at Sir Charles Tupper, the Union says it believes one party is just as likely to deal unfairly with the Island as the other. How magnanimous! Dves he not know that Mr, ex-Premier Mackenzic said : ** We have dealt generously with the people of P. E Island, and have endea- vored to carry out the terms of Union to the utmost possible extent.” And does it not also know that Mr, Blake says that “the Island does not pay her share into the Dominion Treasury, and that she is annually receiving thousands and thousands of dol- lars more than she pays to the Dominion.” In the teeth of such statements, how can we expect a Grit government, with Mr. Blake at its head, to deal fairly with this Island. And still we are told by the Union that both parties are alike in one particular at least—in their bad treatment of our Pro- vince. The comparison is not a fair one by any means, for the present Dominion Government have not taken the extreme stand which Mr. Blake has taken in regard to the Island, as may he seen by the public records, It is time enough to blame the Government when they refuse to test the feasibility of the Subway scheme. The Union blames them in advance. There are other points to which I would wish to refer, but must conclude by saying that the editorial in question shows that the trail of the partisan is over it all; and quite on a pac with the story cirenlated about the Minister of Customs calling on Father Dowd, the explanation of which the editor of the Union had not the manliness to pub- lish.

I remain, 7. May 3, 1886.

Liverpool to Georgetown

NHE Barque *‘“G. H. GORDON,” Parker, Master, will sail from Liverpool, G. B., on or about 24th inst., for Georgetown, Wil] have reom for 100 tons freight at low rate. D. GORDON. Georgetown, May 7, ’86 —7i pd

SALT.

N arrival of Barque “G. H. GORDON,”

from Liverpool, G. B.. the subscriber

will offer for sale 4,500 SACKS SALT ; price

low if delivered afloat. Also, a full supply of English Goods.

D. GORDON, Georgetowr, May 7, ’®6—6i wky 4i pd

APPLES, ONIONS, &C.

Y Auction, at my Auction Room, Queen Street, to-morrow, SATURDAY, May 8th, at 11 o’clock a, m.:—~ 25 bris. Apples, 5 brls Onions, 5 bris Fox- berries, boxes Oranges, crates Bananas, kegs Grapes, bags Peanuts, &c., ex Str. Carroll, from Boston.

A. McNEILL,

Auctioneer.

ARBOR DAY.

ATURDAY next, the 8th inst., being

appointed ARBOR DAY, in this city, His Worship the Mayor invites his fellow citizens to celcl rate the occasion by a General Holiday.

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By order, A. H. MACPHERSON, City Clerk, City Clerk's Office, May 6—-2i

ZION CHURCH Sabbath School and Choir

ILL give a Literary aud Musical Enter- tainment ir the Basement, on FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 7th. The programme will consist of Solos, Duets, Choruses, Recitations, &c. Admission, l5cts; Children, i0cts. Commence at 8 o'clock, sharp.

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SEED WHEAT

MPORTED White Russian, Whit2 Fife, Manitoba Red Fife, Timothy Seed, Clover Seel. For sale by F. L MACNOUTT, Water Street. April 26—2wks 2aw wky 2i pd

WANTS, LOST, KOUND, &e.

J ANTED-—Six Girls for Lobster Fac- tory; also three Lobster Cra kers. Apply immediately to A. S. McLeod, Park Corner, New London, or to Mr. John Ross, Charlottetown. may7—3i

'O LET —The Brick House, opposite Tur VXaMINER Office ; possession given about Ist June. Apply to John Iogs, may7 3i pd

bey LET—At Southport, the House and premises formerly ocenpied by W. H. Farqnharson, Apply to John Inge.

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ar on young Man to drive bread wagon, Apply to J. Quirk, City Steam Bakery. may7

_ TED—To go to Moncton, a capable, trustworthy woman as general servant in @ family of two; liberal wages given ; good references required. Apply to Mrs. Long- woith, Water Street. may7

W A ae ie Servant for geveral house- work iu a small family. Enquire at ExaMince oifice. hy? Si pa

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to Business, Honesty and Square Dealing, and paying Cash every time, is what has placed

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to the front of all competitors, in CLOTHING, HATS, &c.

He does not advertize to sell goods at cost, but he guaran- tees to sell from 10 to 25 per cent less than those who do adver- tiz2 to sell at cost.

He does not try to deceive the people b’ making a big blow and offering paltry rewards, but trys to do things right and has the goods to back him up in what he advertizes.

He has now about 6,500 HATS and $4,000 worth of CLOTHING, which he guarantees to sell from 10 to 25 per cent less than any house in the trade, AJl of this Clothing was bought lees than half price, ard will be sold less than half price.

He does not ask the people to believe his advertisement until they see his prices; he knows then they will believe, and knows that the goods and prices back him up every time.

All goods freely shown, or sent to »ny part of the town. Y= Please don’t forget to call.

Lv FE PROW SE,

Sigm of the BIG HAT, 74 Queen “treet. Ch’tewn, May 7, ’86--eod wky

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LENEEN HBUSE!

New Stock now open:

New Dress Goods. “« Prints. “ Miuslins. * Hats. “ Kinglish Trimmed Millinery. “ Fenher s. Flowers.

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HARRIS & STEWART.

Ch’town, May 5, 1886.—dy & wky

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NOTIGE TO THE PUBLIC.

ms G secured the services, as Manager of my

BISCUIT FACTORY,

of MR. THOMAS RANKINE, formerly with Messrs. T. Ran- kine & Sons, St. John, N. B., and lately from the Steam Biscuit Works of Messrs, F. A. Kennedy & Co., Cambridgeport, Mass., I am now in a position to offer to the Wholesae and Retail Trade of the Island, anything in my line, guaranteeing a better article than can be imported, at reasonable prices,

J. Quirk

PRINCE STRERT.

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HATs, of the Latest Styles, at the PRICES.

FURS, of all kinds, Cleaned, Dyed. altered and Repaired. HIGHEST CASH PRICES paid for Raw Furs.

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CARVELL BROTHERS,

General Agents aud Commission Merchants. CHARLOTTETOWN,

Prince Edward Island.

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AGENTS FOR:

The Halifax Sugar Refining Company.

The Vale Coal Company.

The Guardian Assurance Company, of England. The Boston Marine Insurance Company.

The New York Board of Underwriters.

The Allan Line of Ocean Steamships.

The Quebec Steamship Company.

The Bostou, Halifax & P. E, L. Steamstiip Line.

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