« ME OE eo Me THE DAILY EXAMINER AUGUST 31. 1898. SOME QUESTIONS. Artes al! the talk, are we not to have cola storage thie year? Are we not to hare a direct steamship service between thie Province and Great Britain? Are we not to have a second winter steamer for use next season? Is nothing tocome of the revolutions aod deputations of our Board of Trade, the promises and grants of our Liberal Government? Here we are at the tirat of September, with the autumn closing in upon us, and winter approaching. But nothing hae been done towards the im- provement of our trade facilities. This ought not so to be. It is not so elsewhere. In the United States and throughout Canada, the farmers have the advantage of every modern improvement for moving their produce and placing it upon the markets promptly and in the best condi-~ Refrigerator cars are now, we tion. ure told, ruaning eyery week on eighteen routes of Canadian railway, and twenty- three large steariehips plying between the leading ports of Canada and Great Britain are supplied wit! cold storage chambers for carrying butter, fruite, eggs, poultry, But beef, mutton, etc we are «till, not- withstanding all ‘hat bas been said, with- out tkese improvements and facilities. Our products must consequently suffer in the competition. We are losing in point point of hall be literally “ left,’, and people do no; In this age of keen of time, and w We merchants are losing in quality. if our bestir themselves. competition, men must be up and doing, and they must be supplied with every modern facility, or they will assured ly lose in the race for success, in England There is lamen- to-day because the Americans are placing sieel and iron upon the markete of seliing the manufacturers of Birmingham and Sheffield. is the cause? No doubt the American manufacturers have tation treat Britain, and under- V hat the advantage of protection in their own markets British markets are cpen to be exploited by foreigners. But the cauze lies deeper than this. It lies for the most part inthe fact thatthe American manvfacturers have adopted the latest and most improved methods of production, while the while the dnglish manufacturers have gone on in their old ways. As the English have been forced to see themselves undersold in the British markets and throughout the world, so will our farmers and merchants’ be lef behind and undersold unless they wake up acd exert themselyes,—and not merely talk to the Government. .The Goverrment hips those who help themselves. The farmers of the | pper Provinces are now enjoying the advantages of cold storage and direct communication because the grants ot the Government are Supplemented Ly tie enterprise of the merchants. Shall it be said that our farmers cannot have these aivantages because of a lack of practical unity of purpose and enterprise on the part of those who stand between them and the consumer of their products ? —* <> oe + —— —The Montreal Star’s London corres- pondent cables that a New York telegram tw the Morning Post positively announces that the United States Commissioners wil! pot modify the stand they have decided to take in respect to reciprocity with Canada. They will make concession only in return for preferentia) treatment exclusively in favour of the United States and will not pay for equal treatment to that accorded to Great Britain. If so, then reciprocity is absolutely impossible, for positive assurances were received in London from a member of the Canadian Ministry that botreaty willbe consented to by Canada that does not extend tothe Motherland the trade privileges accorded to the States. —A Quebec conference corresponden, reports a prominent American as saying: “England and the United States, anxious for afriendly understanding, could agree upono @ treaty in a few hours, but you Ca- nadians are so tenacious of your rights that it wil) not bean easy thing ‘to secure an agreement on all points.” Whereupon the Montreal W itpess asks: Is there any-~ thing unreasonable to the American mind in Canadians being tenacious of their rights ?? .Why should they be expected to part easily with their rights ? Are they of different stock from the Americans? Americans should not expect Canadians to part with rigats any more easily than they themselves part with their rights, J\is true enough that in the past Great Britain was not tenacious of Canadian rights, but sacrificed them too realily ; but that she would do so now, as the Jprominent American thinks, is a mistake. (avadian lights and their value are now partially, if not fully, understood in Great Britain by British staiesmen, avd it would take more than a ‘few hours’ to reach an agree- ment by which Canada’s rights would be givep away. ‘avada wants an agreement in which both Canadian and American rights shall be conserved, while the interests of both are promoted. ae — Sliced corned beef fur sale by the pound ' at Beer & Goff's, THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, AUGUST 31, i898 NOTES AND COMMENTS, | THE CZAR'S PEACE PROPOSAL. Opinion in Europe. a —The official correspondence published in British Columbia reveala grave and dis- gracefu! faultson both sides, There cao be no doubt that if what the Lieutenant~ Governor says ia true, the dismissal of the Turner Government waa justifiable, for the alleged conduct of that goveroment was simply fraudulent. On the other hand what is to be said of a Lieutenant~ Governor who attempts to force his own son upon the cabinet by which he is CcopD- stitutionally advised ? Lonpon, Aug. 39.—Dr. Emil Heich,the eminent Hungar‘an historian and British counsel in the Venezuelan arbitration, in an interview on the Czar’s note, expressed the belief that the Czar’s idea was vision~ ary. He said: “Suppose France disarmed. Her population is now 40,000,000 against Germany’s 52,000,000. In ten years Germaoy would have largely added to her lead in population and France could not display an army nearly as large as her rival’s. “Sweden and Norway and Italy would like to disarm, and might do ec with im- punity; but for the rest of Europe it 18 impossible. You must fizht unless the present political conditions undergo an early change.” Lonpon, Aug. 30.—General Wm Booth, of the Sslvaticn Army, seat the following telegram to Emperor Nicholas yesterday : “May it please your Majesty. I have reczived with profound thankfulness to God the news of your imperial majesty’s wise, beneficient and Christ-like proposal —There ig a pointer for our railway |in favour of universal peace. I[ cannot authorities in the result of the railway | refrain from assuring you of the admuira- rate war in the Upper Provinces, now | tion of multitudes of salvationists in all about concluded. It has been declared on | parts of the world, whose prayers will the part of one of the roals that the cut | ascend to Almighty God for your majesty has not injuriousty effected the earnings. | and for the triumph of peace and right- it has frequently been remarked that} eousness, after which they are ever reductions in ciarges are highly favour- | str'ving, and which are moving you to seek able financially to those who make them. | the true welfare of all nations. For this reason, low railway rates, in view “This great act of good must forever of the increaced travel they produce, may | add to the honor of your majesty’s name ewe}! the receipts far beyond | and reign and country.” the extra cos of Operation. Paris,Aug. 29.—The French news- Under bigh rates people travel only when papers generally distrust the practicability absolutely forcedtodo so. Under low | of the Czar’s peace scheme, and clearly it~ rates thev would be indnced to use the} dicate that France would make the restor~ railways far more liberatly, and perhaps, | ation of Alsace. Loraine pre-requisite to —The successes of those who have Gt- tempted to grow tobacco in thie Province seers Oo show that a large part of the large sum of money annually sent abroad for the weed may be kept at bome. Of course our convoisseurs must still bave their Havana cigars and “Old Gold.” But the bulk of sensible men who uee tobacco and who see that we are sending too much money out of the country, wil] be content with the home grown, home manufactured article. We hopetbat our tobacco fac- tories willere long take up the home grown leaf. in the end, to contribute tar more than | por participation in the conference. otherwise to the railway revenues. Let us The Temps cays: “*Itis to be honed havea reduction of the P. E. [sland ome ; I that Europe, like France, will consider the Czar’s proposition in @ Spirit similar to that whereby it was inspired. Neverthe- Jess 1t must not be forgotten that if France cwes it to herself to aid such an attempt, there is another portion of her moral pa- trimevy which she cannot abandon with~ out abdicating the very reason of her ex- istence. France cannot forget the eloquent words exchanged between the Czar and the president regarding the rights of people sad justice. Count Mourayieti’s circular is @ rejoinder togMr. Goschen’s speech, whether or not it was intended; therefore it lacks neither wit nor appropriateness. However, it would be singularly belittling the inspiration and meaning of the propo- sal to see nothing else in it, or connect it with awish to hamper at the outset the Railway rates. —A curious libel action is one instituted by Sir Henry Irving, to recover damages from the editor of the “London Year book” for having published whatis alleged to be a defamator yand untrue statement.reflect- ing on the variable power of Sir Henry’s voice or on the acoustic properties of the Lyceum Theatre. The words complained of are those which conclude the following criticism: Sir Henry Irving’s reputation for thorough productions is world-wide, but diverse opinions may be held as to the excellence of his acting; some hold it to’b perfect and classic in form, others to be very stagey, forced and mannered; what is beyond question, unfortunately, is that very frequentely his voice cannot be heard by half the audience.” The editor refus- era “i or aoe cwpaay tn. ed to retreat, on the ground that his state- ‘ill G oe - Willi aah f oe ment is correct, and the case will be tried. | VU" 7ermany ot - ee initiative of Nicholas? That prince will _— hardly care to play second fiddle.” The Liberte remarks that the gravst questions which demand solution involve 6lekés & wv. France, aud the Czar has” undoubtedly : : considered these complications' and has = | consulted the powers interested. It is to b+ presumed he has reason to believe his views will triumph.” The Gazettede France says: “Russia made us goto Kiel. Today she leads us to a conference which will sanction a read- Use in place justment of 1871.” oO ~ f Cream of Tartar The Journal des Debats refers to the and Soda. ‘8 | “pact which wecannot forget.” as being a ~ says ° 4 The old stand and new Block. Wall and see P Colwill. store, Prowse’s how we look.—W etumbling bleck in the way of success of ah : . the conferencé, . The Patrie expresses the opinion that * Great Britain will never renounce her maritime Supremacy. Berwin, Aug. 29.—The North German Gazette, referring to the Czar’s peace con- ference proposals, remarks: ‘Our arma- ments were never meant for selfish ends, but only for our own protection and for the maintenauce of peace. We are willing to give a fair trial to another method of attaining the object at a smaller cost.” The National Zeitung says: “The Czar and his ministers bave not deluded them-~ selyes with the idea that they can rid the | world of the causes which have for years | been responsible for the growing arma- ments. Wheaa great power, Lowever, addresses such proposals to others, they will be recognized everywhere as deserv- s ing of the most serious consideration ” “Tne Vossiche Zeitung expresses the Opinion that the importance of the note does not lie in the proposal for a confer- ence, but in its conception.” ' The Post warmly euloxyz s the Czare Absolutely Pure More convenient, Makes the food lighter and more healthful. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. ll Bed Room Suits at $10.50, 12.50, 14.00, 15.00, 18.00, 20.00 and up No such value seen any where else. Mark Wright & Co, Ltd Home Makers...... me a a — nies ; oly» BP ee: ate NIE PR 3s : nah — 3 piso nen tear a motives, which, it adds, must everywhere aron+e svmpathy, The Kreuz Zeitung saye: “ No one can vet appeciate the real significance of the note. lis bitter sweet reception in France shows it will not meet with universal ap- proval, According ‘othe Hamburz correspon- lent. “The note wil] remain forever an im-. perishable monument tothe fame of Em- peror Nicholas.”Coniinuing the paper says: “It stands to reason that Germany welcomes the proporal in the most glad manner and ie prepared to co-operate in the sacred work.” DIED. At Port Hastings, C, B; Tuesday, August 30, Sophie, relict of the late James G,. McKeen. ee een <comapumannanscge-coaeennel one ‘we Boston Transcript: Since it costa +0 much to fight a seventh~rate European p wer, we wonder what it would have co t, two or three years ago, to have fought Great Britain about the boundary line of a little piece of wild land away down in Venezuela, South America. SunBeaMs.—Copies of Mra. W. W. Rodd’s recent book of verre, “‘Sunbeams” may be obtained at Carter’s and Hornsby ¢ bookstores. RAABARARAL AAS * A Ramble through our store will in- troduce you toa host of pretty ideas for Wedding Gifts. Our stock of WEDDING SILVER is constantly being replenish— ed with new designs; there is dash and style in the designs are showing, that wil force them upen your willing attention. a eee ” -_— we A nice idea is to have your gifts marked, we do all kinds of ARTISTIC BNGRAVING. W. W. WELENER ; THE GREAT WATCH HOUSE De ie SE EP EEE AE BRARARHAARIRAK RAR ARARAR “Art” Baking powder We have secured the agency for Char- lottetown of the Art Baking Powder Co. of London. This powder has teen fhand- led by some ofthe leading grocery stores ef St. Joho and Halifax, for the past two years, and they say itis equal to the best on the market. In order to introduce it here, the manufacturers have supplied us with a number of valuable and very useful articles, which we are now offering with the Baking Powder, at a ridiculonsly iow figures. For turther particulars call at our stors, KASH ASRAAAZASRAAADARHR CIEE yYY FURY E LEEPER REE SY saat Boor & Goff. POOLSIDE EGE PEOW Don’t Make Any Mistake When you want good crockery and very cheap Lewis’ is the place to get it every time. We have just received another lot of those beautiful Dinner-Setts cheaper than ever, Chamber Sets, Tea~Sete, Water and all kinds of Glass and Fancy China. Now 1s the time to get bargains as we must sell to make room for fall goods. Photographs We are now making all the latest styles of Photoe, finished in a superior manner either on flat or glossy paper at the old stand Grafton St. C- LEWtS. Grafton St. Norih side of Market House. DOBELL LINE. NORTH AND SOUTH SYDNEY & ST. JOHNS, NEW FOD ND- LAND S. S, “ACADIAN” is due here from Montreal, on Friday September 2nd and sails for the above ports. Live stock on deck and produce under deck carried at lowest rates. For further information eight or passage, apply to ; N. RATYENBURY Agent as to ee a a _ — —<— Kee ee CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN - Opening of the Public Schools To Parnts AND GUARDIANS.— You sre hereby notified that all the public schools of this city will commence the fall a:d winter term on TUESDAY, the 6th September. Scholars are requested toe in attendance onthe opening day, and boys are requested to wear strong, servicable and neat clothing, and parents and guardians are recommended to purchase them of Jas Paton &Co. CHEAPSIDE- THE CHARLOTTETOWN DRIVING PAR RACES, 1898 Will be Held at Charlottetown WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY September 14th & 15th — eH HORSE RACES $1,050.00 Premiums $1,050.00 First Day, 14th September, 1898. Pate Ne GHG, . i. ésvintine hae. s cvorscoee Puree S160 BAe Msi cc wdiscncies o.c'g:s 66 cccniiead ds hdaeacebaas een ccccce, nn 2 40 Claes (Trotters and Pacers)... .«.. ; “ <i dies ead ietalideds Vacscdoks 150, Second Day, 15th September, 1898, : DP Ble « jeasins tn sicnnse shebdhencies opacdenctbenunnduegus onesininesste sok POL Ea Gane .Purse $l&t Free For All......... che See scuba an ab oh Ope Malsbs 2 des ak ee 2508 nedberenine o 15 Entries close 7th September, 1898. No horse barred by record made after August lst, ] 898. All further particulars given on application to the Secretary. In addition to the above, the Guidelees Horse “Tommy,” from Ontario, will g three exhibitions of speed on each of the race days, Admission to grounds, 25c. Children under 12 years old, lfc. Special Rates By Steamers and Railway By regular and especial trains from a!l Stations to Charlotietown each good to return day of issue as follows.— Tignishto Elsmdale inclusive $1.25 ¢ Souris to Bear River Piusville to Portage . 1.15 | Retio Bay to Lot 40 Conway to Richmond 4 100 | Dundee to Tracadie Wellington to Summerside 9) | Bedford Travellers Rest to Cape Traverse 80} Sriffelk Bradalbane to Clyde 65 | York Hunter River to North Wiltshire £0 | Union and Brackley Point Colville 10 Milton 25 | Georgetown to Cardigan Wins!loe 20 | Perth to Peake Royalty Junction 135 | Pisquid Also return tickets at one first class sirgle fare will be iseued from all stations Charlottetown on the 12th, 14th and 15th Sept., good to return by all trains up and on the 16th. The epecial train will run as foilowe, Loca time, leave Summerside on of regular train from Tignish on the 14th and 15th Sept.— At 9.30 am . Leave Kensington “ Freetown “ £merald 4 Bradalbane 10.24 © 9f3 * * Hunter River 10.48; Wiltshire 1058 ‘ 10.08 * “ Royalty Junction 11,39 10.18 “ | Arrive Charlottetown 11,46 A special train wi'l leave Charlottetown on the afternoon ofthe 14th and for the West at 6 p m, connecting at Summerside with the train for Tignish. Paseengers from the east will arrive by the regular morning train on the firstd and on the second day in addition tothe regular train. a special train will Leave Souris at 8.00 am Mount Stewart 55 * ‘* Bear River f a ew * Bed‘ord at ing * ‘“ St Peters 905 * “ Royalty Junction io “© Morell 1 3.33 * Arrive Charlottetown IL Speeial train will leave for Georgetown and Souris at 6.15 pm each day. Excursion return tickets will be issued et one first class fare from al] stations the Intercolonial and P.E. Island Railways to Charlottetown on the 13th and 1 September: good to return up to and on the 16th Sept., at one first clase fare. teturn fare from Pictou to Charlottetown $2, on the 13th and 14th , good to up to and on the 16th. Str, Jacques Cartier will carry passengers attending the races, from Orwell Charlottetown each day. Return tickets 25c; good for return on either day. , ing Charlottetown at 5 p m each day, Sept 14th and 15th. All communications to be addressed to the Secretary. F. L, HASZARD, C. R. SMALLWOOD, President. Secretar} August 10—tue, thur &wy td PURE INDIA TEZ — BRAHMIN. The most popular teavun P. EF. Island. Letters pralsl its excellencs are constantly beinz received from all pari] Canada and the United States. 7, Try it Fiorace Haszard, AGENT FOR CANADA