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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 2, 1887.

Winter Service.

\ TELEGRAM states that the Government | se steamer Landsdowne 18 to be placedgon‘the

Georgetown-Pictou route in connection |

with the Northern Light, which has lately

been carefully repaired. It is hoped that

the two steamers will satisfy the require-

ments of the public so long as it is possible

to navigate the Straits

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Water Works.

We learn that the Commissioners have

received twelve or fourteen tenders, offer-

> . } ing mareriais,

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labor, ete., required in the

construction of water works in this city. The tenders come trom Scotland, the United States, the Upper Provinces and trom gentiemen in oul midst. It is under- stood that e Commissioners, with their

engitieer, are how engaged in preparingare port to be submitted to the public meeting

to be held on the evening of the 8th inst.

The Commissioners, we are informed, fee]

confident that they are in a position to meet the reasonable requirements and ex- pectations of the people of Charlottetown.

For the people of Charlottetown we think we may say that there is now no disposition on their part tu be unreasonable or to make any needless objections to the prosecution

of the work.

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The Scott Act.

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Ir is pleasing to be able to

report that, at last, there seems to be a

disposition—a determination—to enforce the Scott. Act.

that all those who voted for

We may, at least, assume petition are now abstaining from the use of liquors

the which the Act proscribes. But more than this is needed. We need a reformed police. and of drink to the The mere fact that a roused-

[t is foolish to expect men who drink the execute a law for the

sympathize with sellers suppressiun ~ of drink system. up public opinion is now supporting the law, will, no doubt, have a good effect upon

the The best

world are apt to slacken in theirefforts when

police force. men in the

they find that a minority are opposed to them and that the majority give them no practical sympathy or support. It is possible that, in the changed state of the city mind, the present policemen may do better work

than they have done. But a few dismissals

would do no harm, would’ meet the wishes of the public, and would signify to the police more than words can tell. A _ suggestion that a

constable from Scotland Yard be obtained to take charge of our police force for a term of years and teach them how to do their duties right, seems to be worthy of con- sideration by the citizens and the City Council. The encouragement of a bonus for every conviction obtained might also have an enlivening effect upon at least We all know what happened as a result of the offer of $10 by the United States Admiral for the arrest

The Scott

some of the police force.

of each deserter from his ship ! Act is well known, to be appropriated to the purposes of the Act ; and if the purposes of the Act can be so furthened, why

fines are. it

not pay a portion of each fine to the man who gives the information under which the conviction is obtained”? —_—— «

Government in the Northwest.

THE political developement of the North- west is sufficiently rapid. The latest change proposed by the Northwest Couneil is that

Provincial autonomy and a Provincial Legislature be granted to the territones. The} Council have adopted « memorial to be presented to the Dominion Parliament, in which they urge that at the next session of Parliament the system of haviug ap- peinted members in the Northwest Council be abolished, and that the Council here- aiter be purely elective,-in- the first inatance to consist of twenty-five members, to be elected for the various electral divi- sions described in a schedule attached to the members to be elected every four years. It is urged that every male Brilish subject of twenty-one years of age and upwards, who has resided for six months in an electoral district, and who is not an unenfranchised Indian, be entitled to vote for members of the new Legislature; that the members shall be able to elect their own speaker or presiding officer; and that the Lientenant-Goyernor shall, under the proposed new constitution, carry on his executive functions by and with the advice of an Executive Council of three, who shall be, from time to time, chosen and summoned, and sworn in as Privy Councillors, and who shall hold seats in the Northwest Council. The demand of the Council is, in short, that the Territories shall have full responsible government.

It is pleasing to see development— though political -evelopement is not a mat- ter of first importance,

the memorial,

Indeed, it is some- times wise, in matters of political recon- struction, to hasten slowly.

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“THE DAILY

Prot LIAR Lipeu Suit.--A peculiar }j suit has been instituted by ee cunt ‘eau against 1’ Eelectuer, Quebec. The article | complained of consisted in a discussion of the merits of Madame Mercier entertaining the | vitizens of Quebec and the provincial whaling a eS ae funds, and charged the Seine: |

y Of State with bein : Ww .| bauchee,and when in Paris hee Bergere's and otirer like places, deat

Mr. Edgar Speaks Again.

Mr. J. D. Edgar has written another let- ter, in which he says :- ‘« | wish now to refer to an objection which

‘is raised in Canada against a proposal to place

manufactured goods, as well as natural pro- ducts, upon the free lists of the two countries. It is contended with much force that the early, sudden and complete removal of these duties would have a serious effect upon the trade of the country. It is true that stocks — in the hands of importers, upon which duties had been paid, would be ruinously depre- ciated by suddenly throwing open the door to the admission of the same goods free. The stocks and raw material of manufacturers, upon which duties have been paid, w ould also depreciate, and much of their plant might be useless, until adapted to the new requirements of their business. The striking off so many customs duties at a blow would also reduce the Canadian revenue to an extent that could not be borne by our finance at tlhe moment, for time would be required to re arrange the public income and expenditure. For all these reasons it must be conceded thot extensive remissions of duties upon mann- factured goods should not be made suddenly, but only after ample notice ; and, even when the reduction begins, it must be gradual. in this way alone would importers have the opportunities to work off their old stocks and to regulate their new importations to suit the new openinys for trade. The dread ed American competititor would not be allowed to come in with a rush, but the Can- adians Would have the fullest opportunity to re-adjugt their business at every point, beth by way of defending their old territory and in arranging for agy-ressive operations to be car- ried on among tlie sixty millions of new cus- tomers to the South. To the far-seeing and enterprising Canadians this start would afford all the vantage ground that they would care to demand.”

The. Eng ish of this is, Mr. Edgar thinks that Commercial Union would kill the man- ufacturing industriesef Canada, and he would like to have prudently as

done as easily and The

should, in his opinion, ‘‘ have time to read-

the work possible. Canadians

just their business at every point,” and

stand prepared to let their manutacturers

die off gradually and gracefully.

Arrival of the Coban.

Tue Black Diamond Line steamship Coban, Robert Fraser commanding, arrived at this port from Quebec,, en route to St. John’s, Nfid., last midnight. She has the usual general cargo and about twenty-two passengers for St. John’s. A part cargo of pork, oats, hay, ete., is being put on board, and it is expected that she will proceed to her destination to-morrow morning.

The Cuban was somewhat unfortunate on her passage down. She passed Quebec, from Montreal to Charlottetown, about -six o'clock on Friday evening last.. The pilot reports that all went well until about nine o'clock on Saturday morning, the ship being then in the Traverse, the tide dead low, and a severe snow storm adding to the disagreeableness of the situation, when she grounded on the north bank. She re- mained on the bank almost an hour, not getting off until the rising of the tide. After getting off, the discovery was made that she was leaking, and it was decided to return to Quebee-to ascertain the extent of the damagés. About ‘half-past four the same evening she reached Quebec.

The steamer was inaking water at about the rate of an inch an hour; but on her way back to port her pumps were able to keep her free. The pilot attributes the accident to the absence of bueys and the snowstorm prevailing at the time. After a survey hed been made, the leak located, and some ne- cessary repairs effected, the steamer resum- ed her interrupted trip. She was accom- panied by the Government steamer Napoleon I, which saw her safely through the Traverse. She also carried a special steam pump on board so as to keep clear should the leak which had been temporarily stopped, break out again. However, the Coban arrived last night all right, the use of the pump not having been found necps- sary.

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John Bright and Protection.

Mr. John Bright attacks the Tories be- canse of the resolution in favor of protec- tion carried by the caucus of the Tory Party at Oxiord. ‘* The protectionists*”’ he says, ‘* are jn amusing confusion respect- ing their demands. Some would tax corn ; some would not ;-some would have free trade—only with the coionies, not knowing that the principal colonies levy heavy tariffs on English gocds. Our chief depression is in the farming industry, because under the corn laws land was made to grow corn which should not have grown it. The Tories have teturned to protection like a dog to his vomit.” This last phrase is, it is remarked, more like the Bright of old days than anything from bith lately.

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A Boy Incendiary Lynched. The body of Frank McCutcheon, aged 16, was found hanging to a tree near Oakdale, Cal.,on Saturday morning. He came to his death at the hands of a mob. Oakdale has been visited ¥ by a great many fires re: cently, all of which gave uamistakable evi- dence of being thé work of an incendiary. On Friday evening McCutcheon was caught in the act of setting fire to a barn beloag- ing to Mollester & Dunlap, and was taken before Justice Warder, who held him to answer before the superior court. Excitement was gunning high in Oakdale, and it was deemed « precautionary measure to move the prisoner immediately to the county jail, and Constable James Sawantcl started out at a late hour for Modesta. At Patterson’s field the constable was over- powered by a crowd who took the culprit out of the officer's charge and hanged him. He was a brother of, the boy McCutcheon who was convicted and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment” by.the superior court & few months since for the murder of his stepmother last Christmas. Before being hanged the boy confessed, acknowledging 10 or 12 incendiary fires. <> Stipendiary Magistrate's Court.

Angus Macdonald, breach of Canada Temperance Act, second offence. Convict- ed upon the testimony of Michael Kelly and ordered to pay a fine of $100 and costs, or go to jail for two months.

Three other cases’ of violation of sume Act held over until Thursday next.

Henry Jackson, drunk and disorderly, $4 or 20 duys. Paid. ;

IXAMINER, ~~

An Englishman’s Investigations.

Mr. Henry Norman, one of the editors of the Pail Mall Gazette, is at Ottawa on his tour around the world, writing up various questions. Talking to a reporter regarding his investigations in Canada, he said he discovered a strong feeling in Newfound- land in favor of entering confederation, and thinks that such a state of affairs will be brought about in a few years. Every Commercial Unionist in Canada was enthusiastic on the subject, and a few of them regarded it as likely to bring about political ani.e <ation with the United States. Opponents he found to be equally vigorous in their denunciation of it. In England, he says, no correct idea is entertained of the extent or purposes of the movement. He has observed a general unwillingness on the part of prominent Canadians to express their views on the Imperial Confederation scheme. This surprised him greatly. He thinks that Canadians possess a healthy individuality, not exactly like the British character, but differing widely from the American. His investigations led him to believe that though some of the colonies and independencies will ultimately become independent the national greatness of England will not be impaired.

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The West India Line.

The Ottawa Citizen says: ‘‘ The new company who are asking for government assistance to establish a line of steamers between Halifax and several points in the West Indies and South America, prepose to run at least five trial trips, sso as to fully establish what the character and extent of the tratlic from the outset will be. As par- liament is not now in session they want the post office department to authorize them to carry the ocean mails at a rate already es- tablished by the department, and which they have authority todo. This they claim will give them » very desirable advantage in Spanish ports, inasmuch as dock charges and tonnage dues are much smaller on ocean mail vessels than ordinary freighters. At the present time the mail matter from the Dominion for the West Indies and South America is carried through the United States, and by steamer from New York, under a general postal arrangement which exists between the two countries,

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The Pope’s Temporal Power.

In the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Nov. 22, Signors Boughi and Sacchi interpellated the Government regarding petitions de- manding the restoration of the temporal power of the Pope. Minister Zanaredella replied that the Crown lawyers were of the opinion that such petitions did not ineri- minate the signers. It was otherwise per- haps with regard to the letters of bishops, who glearly demanded that the temporal powers of the Pops be restored. He °con- sidered it unwise, however, to take action against them, which they desired. No greater service could be rendered them than to bring them into prominence through a public trial.

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A Royal Christening.

One year ago was born a son to the Princegs Beatrice. The first anniversary (Nov. 23) was selected by the Queen as chris- tening day for the Princess’ little girl. The ceremony throughout was simple and indeed democratic. Little about it suggested royalty. Doubtless as a special compliment to Scotland, the Queen chose the baptism tormula of the Scotch Presbyterian Church, and selected to officiate at the font Dr. Lees, only three days home from his yisit to New York. He is the minister of St. Giles’, Edinburgh, a dean of the Thistle and principal Scottish chaplain tg the Queen. Thus, for the first time—because the Stuarts were Catholics —a royal infant has been baptized into the Scotch Presbyterian Church,

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Mr. Mandeville is a fellow prisoner with Mr. Wm. O’Brien. Mr. Mandeville, like Mr. O’Brien, objects to wear prison clothes, but six wardens entered his cell the other night and stripped him. According to the account -cabled to the New York Tribune, the wardens ‘‘ toxe the clothes off his back.” If this was trye it was a smal] piece of busi- ness. Mr. Mandeville may have been wrong, but neither he nor Mr. O’Brien are ordinary criminals, and they should not be treated as such. Colonel Valentine Baker and Mr. French, of the Castle scan dal case, were treated as first-class misde- meanants, and the comparison’ between. such treatment and that given to Mande- ville and O’Brien dogs not reflect credit on the Government of the day. ~~ °

It is probable that a split will shortly oc- ceurin the National Liberal Club, Eighty- eight members haye made a requisition on the committee to convene a meeting of the club to debate a resolution that in the in- terests of the party the members should actively engage in political work. Many Unionists aud Gladstonian members are op- posed to such action on the ground that the club comprises all sections of the Liberal party and that it would be unwise to accen- tuate divisions by participating in active politics. A warm discussion is expected to take place at the meeting.

A letter written by Mr, Balfour is pub- lished, in which he refers to the ‘grotesque episode” of Mr. O'Brien’s clothes, He says that Mr. O’Brien is aot treated in Tullamore prison with either leniency or severity. He has succeeded in sheltering himself under the medical vpinion that his lungs are delicate and his heart’s action weak. Mr. Balfour also says if Mr. O’Brien refuses to wear the prison dress force will not be applied to compel him, There is no reason why he should not fulfil his term in prison, but he cannot safely be subjected to the usual discipline.

it must, remarks the Montreal Gazette, have been a sight worthy of the pen of Car- lyle to seé Prince Bismarck struggling be- tween the effort to maintain his own dignity and to show due respect to His Imperial Russian Majesty, and to keep down the swelling indignation that agitated his pon- derous frame. The interview, we are in- formed, was a dramatic one, and we may well believe it. Still more dramatic may be the outcome of it, when the true inward-

ness of the alleged forgeries has come to!

light,

D. McNamara, a shopkeeper at Ennis, has been sentenced toa week’s imprison- ment for selling copies of United Ireland, of which Wm. O’Brien is editor, and the selling of which has been proclaimed. This

is the first instance in which*® person hes.

been prosecuted! fir, sblling wewspxpers.

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SLND RULLNAY

Tenders for Sleepers, Fance Material, Timber, &o,

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NEALED TENDERS, addressed to the Ss undersigned, and marked ‘‘ Tender,”

will be received until

Saturday, December 16, 1887, FOR THE SUPPLY OF j

68,000 Sleepers, as per specification.

40 sets sawn Hemlock Sleepers, price per 1000 superficial feet.

510 pieces sawn Hemlock, from 8 feet to 14 feet long, from 6x8 inches to 12x14 inches, price per 1000 superficial feet.

9,500 Cedar Fence Posts, 7 feet 6 inches Yong, 6 inches at small end.

9,000 Cedar Fence Posts, inches at small end.

16,000 Cedar Fence Posts, 5 feet long, 6 inches at small end.

200 Cedar Gate Posts, 8 feet long, 8 inches at small end,

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

8,000 Cedar Braces, 3 feet long, 3 inches at small end.

90,000 superficial feet sawn Spruce Fence Battens, 5 inches wide, 1} inches thick, square edged, and free from sap, etc. Half of above quantity 20 feet long; quarter, 10 feet long ; and quarter, 30 feet long. Price per 1,000 feet, loaded on cars.

120 tens hewn Hemlock Timber, price per ton, loaded on cars.

Forms of tendér for Sleepers, with specifica- tion endorsed thereon, may be had at all Booking Statious. No forms of tender for other material.

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

No tender will be considered unless accom- panied by a deposit equal to 5 per cent. of the value of the material tendered for, This deposit will be forfeited should the party tendering fail to enter into a contract, or» fail to give suitable bonds for the faithful performance of the same, when called upoa to do so. Should a tender not be accepted, the deposit will be returned by registered letter, at tenderer’s visk,

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

»« J. UNSWORTH, Acting Superintendent. Railway Office, Ch’town, Dec 2, 1887, eod till 9th, pat. All weekly papers 1i.

TENDERs. $27,400 City Debentures.

ENDERS will be received at the Mayor's * Office, up to noon of FHURSDAY the Lith of December inst., for the purchase of ($27,400) Twenty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars Debentures of the City of Charlottetown, P. K. Isiand, to be issued in redemption of Debentnres falling due in the month of January next. 1888. These debentures are of the denominations of $500 and $1,000 each, payable in 20 years from the date of issue, bearing interest at (5 p. c.) five per cent perannum pxyable half-yearly in Charlotte- town. Tenders will be reevived Zor the whole or part. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender.

By order, A. H. MACPHERSON, City Clerk. Mayor's Office , Dec. 2. 1887—tues fri

BOOKS: BOOKS!

At the Bible Danository.

Just ARRIVED.—Boys’ and Girls’ Own,

Child’s Companion. Our Darlings, Quiver, and alot of other Magazines ar:d handsome Books, snitable for Xmas; also Xmas Cards in great variety. all very cheap.

Bibles and Testaments always on hand,

M. F. ELLIS, Upper Queen Street,

‘CROSS LINE

10 feet long, 6

Dec. 1, 1887—

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LAST TRIP OF THE SEASON FROM NEW YORK. De

S,. PORTIA

is jntended to leave New York for Charlotte- town, via Sidney,

2nd December.

FOR NEW YORK,

Ss. Ss. PORTIA,

{Ice and weather permitting) wil! leave Charlattetown for New York

About I¢th December,

calling at Souris, Freight space should be applied for immedi-

ately. Apply in New York to Bowring and Archibald, 18 Broadway, or here to

FENTON T. NEWBERY,

AGENT. Ch'town, Dec. 1. 1887.

In the Estate of Clark & Robblee; INSOLVENTS.,

‘2 DERS will be received by the under

signed up to TUESDAY the sixth day of December next, A. D. 1887, at noon, for the purchase of the assets of the estate as fol- lows :—

(1) Book debts, notes of hand and judg- ments.

(2) Stock of dry goods and general mer- chandize in the store lately occupied by them at Summerside, and shop furniture.

(3) Lobster factory, traps and outfit at Miminigash and steamer Jubilee.

(4) Half interest in lobster factory, traps and outfit at Lot Eleven, (5) Half Interesi in lobster factories, traps

and outfit at Park Corner and New London.

(6) Household furniture of T. H. Robblee.

(7) Household furniture of James B. Clark.

(8) Interest of James B. Clark in house and lot on north side of Winter Street,in Summer. side, at present in his occupation.

Terms cash or approved security.

Tenders will be received for the above either separately or en bloc.

No tender necessarily accepted.

Inventory can be seen on application to J. H. Graves, at office lately occupied » by Clark & Robblee, at Summerside. — ; Dated this 21st day of Novenber, 1887

ROBERT. T. HOLMAN,

8. H. CLARK,

didalasis. Nov, 23, 10iny, evd. athe

FRIDAY, DECE

BER 2- 1887.

GET SUITED,

W HEN you have read the advertisements over,

DON’T FB ALLL,

to come to D. A. BRUCE, and be convinced that his Stock ot

WINTER CLOTHS

is not surpassed by any house in the trade. We have a large range of Naps, Meltons, Suitings, and Pantings, which are offered at prices that will suit you;

Gents’ Furnishings, Fur Caps, Fur —.- Coats, Sleigh Robes, Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, &c.

s@ GENUINE BARGAFNS OFFERED. s@ Before purchasing your, wintsr QV. ERCOAT come and see our stock.

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Ch’town, Dec. 2, 1887—eod & wky

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NEW STORE. NEW GOODS.

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TEWART & GATES beg to inform their friends; and all

who will favor them with their patronage, that they have opened a New Grocery Store, in the premises formerly known as “the Seven Cent Store,’ where they are prepared to give as good value for your money as any house in the trade.

We import direct, and pay cash, and as our expenses are light, we are in a dosition to do as we say,

FLOUR, Choice Brands.

TEA, Very Choice.

SUGAR, All Qualities. 7

BEST AMERICAN KEROSENE OIL, Very Cheap; a large assortment of General Groceries which we will Sell Very Low.

Give us a call and see if we do not mean what we Say. Goods delivered to any part of the city, _ J. STEWART, ,. “& GATES,

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Astracan Jackets Dolmanetts, Muifs, in Seal, Beaver,

Persian Lamb, Astracan, Nutria, &e.,

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Driving Collars, Pur Gloves, Fur Caps,

and a lot of Gray and Black Sleigh Robes, Very Cheap.

Fur Gufs Ladies’ Caps, ZN

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