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Charlottetown, June 13, 1877.

THE FISHERY COMMISSION AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLANW/.

Arrer the abrogation of the Recipros city Treaty in 1866, the American fisher- men proceeded to prosecute their business on the shores of the Dominion and Prince Edward [sland—which did not then con- stitute a part of it—as if there were no treaty rights by which their operations could be restricted. The three mile shore mit was regarded by the Americans as applying to the whole range of the coast, and not, as contended by the Dominion, to a line drawn from headland to head- land; and the American fishermen did what, possibly, British fishermen would have done under similar circumstances ip extending their operations even within the three mile range. Steps were taken to puta stop to this encroachment on the part of our cousins; and a great deal of irritation was the consequence, to which it was desirable that a termination should be speedily put. It was proposed that for the purpose of effecting so desirable a consummation, an international Coms mission should be appointed. But other subjects cropped up, such as the Fenian Raids and the Alabama Claims, so that the question as to the fishery limits was kept in the background. The British Commissioners were desirious to renew the reciprocity treaty on such a new basis as might prove satisfactory to both nations; but the American Commission. ers did not wish the scttlement to assume that comprehensive form. It was, how- ever, agreed that, in addition to the liberty secured to the United States fishermea by the Convention of 1818, they should have the privilege for ten years ot pros secuting the sea fishing of every kind without any limitation as to distance from the shore, with permission to land upon the cousts for the purpose of drying their nets, and curing their fish. This liberty was not, however, extended to the river fisheries which have been reserved exclusively for British fishermen. As compensation for this privilege it was agreed that liberty should be accorded to British subjects to fish in American waters north of the thirtieth parallel of north lati:ude, and that fish and fish oil should be interchanged free of all duty. But it was urged that the concessions granted to the Americans were far more valuable than those made in return; and hence it was provided by the twenty- second article of the treaty that Commis- sioners should be appointed for the pur. pose of determining the amount of com- pensation, if any, which, io their opinion, ought to be paid by the United States Government; and it was provided that any sum which the Commissioners might award should be paid in a gross sum with-~ in twelve months after the award was an- nounced. ‘The thirty third article stipu- lated that the portion of the treaty which granted liberty to the Americans to prosecute the shore fishery, &c,, should

come into operation after the Imperial

Parliament of Great Britain, the Parlia-

ment of Canada, and the Legislature of

Prince Edward Islaud on the one hand,

and the Congress of the United States other, should pass the laws

on the necessary to give effect to the provisions indicated.

Irom this brief account of the steps which led to the appointment of the com- mission, it will be seen that there are four parties directly interested in the proceeds ings, newly, Great Britain, the Domin jov,—as it stood before 1873,— and Prince Edward Island. Had the commission met before Prince Edward Island cast in its lot with the Dominion, and determined the amoust of money which was to be paid over by the Uaited States, Prince Edward Island would have received its fair share of it, in consideration of the loss which the Island would sustain by its waters being depleted of fish by the Americins; aod seeing that, according to the terms on which the Island entered the confederation, no reference whatever was mide to the amount to which the Colony might be entitled when the ques-

tion was settled, its right to it now ts as clerr ani indisputable as tt wes previ- ously.

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tention to the miserable pittance that is paid to the various officials of this Island as compared with those of other Provinces ; and on the assumption that a larze lump sum is awarded by the coms mission, and it comes to be divided asong the Provinces, we may expect the same niggardliness towards the Island which has been so clearly manifested hitherto, finding expression in the paltry sum which the present Government may be disposed to hand over as it were by way of charity. ‘The value of the fishing ground of the Island is not to be deter- mined by the extent to which the busi- ness is prosecuted by our own people, but by the character and extent of fishing ground which may be fairly estimated as belonging to the Colony. We have amongst us a few enterprising men, like I. C. Hall, who conduct the business in a spirited menoer ; but, notwithstanding, there is ample scope for extension. If fairly dealt with, the Island will be found, considering the extent of its fishing ground, to have claims to compensation : equal if not superior to any other Prov- ince. It is clearly an important function of the local Government to look after the interests of the Island in this matter, and to present practical proof that they are alive to the importance of showing that the people know their rights and are prepared to secure them.

We may possibly be told by certain or- gans that the preseut Dominion Govern- ment is a paternal one, so far as the Island is concerned ; that its object in underpay- ing our officials i3 similar to that which induces parents to set an example of economy to their children ; and that our ins terests are sure to be attended to by the immaculate Ministry at Ottawa. But rubbish of this kind will not go down with the people.

We are quite aware that the opinion we have expressed as to the claims of the Island to a portion of the sum to be probably awarded by the Commissioners, will be disputed. It will be argued that in becoming part of the Dominion, the Island has merged al] its fishing interests io those of the United Provinces, and that consequently the amount which may be awarded will go into the general treasury of the Dominion. This view of the case we cannot but regard as untenable on the ground of general equity. It seems at least but reasonable that if the large amount which is expended is to be exclusively under the control of the Do- minion Government, the money should be at least be devoted to the promotion of that special interest from which it has been derived. To put the sum in the general treasury would, as the matter appears us, be extremely injurious, if not grossly unjust to the Maritime Pro vinces.

HON. MR. ANGLIN AND M. TURGEON IN THE FIELD.

[From the St. John Telegraph.) Sr. Peters, June 11.

M. Turgeon spoke in the Court House on Saturday night. The meeting was large. The address was an abie one, and strongly critical of the Hon. Mr. Anglin’s remarks on the previous evening. He had a good reception.

Mr. Anglin spoke at Petit Rocher and Belledune on Sunday. His reception was cool at Petit Rocher, but very good at Bel- ledune.

M. Turgeon followed Mr. Anglin. M. Turgeon’s supporters are very numerous in Petit Rocher.

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THE CRISIS IN FRANCE,

A correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that avery serious impression was caused there by articles in the National Zeitang dis- cussing the crisis in France, deelaring an Ultramontane regime, which alone could succeed the Republic, is irreconcilable with European peace. These arlicles reflect very faithfully the views of the Government cir- cles. Informition that the French are als ready renewing their military preparations on the frontier is received with credit.

ilasiaeas lal iy 0 ScaarFr+Moruis Race,-—lhe single scull r ce between Evan Morris and William Scharff, on the Monongahela, Saturday, for. $2,000 aside and the championship of the United States, was won by Morris, who beat the latter five lengths.

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COURT.

SUPREME

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Tax Supreme Court met at Summerside yesterday morning — Lis Lordship Chief Justice Palmer presiding. The following Grand Jury were sworn in :—

Benjamin Rogers, foreman; Herbert Gau- det, John Cairns, George M. Price, Henry Clark, Reubin Tuplin, Archibald Mont- gomery, Jobn Gillis, John T. Murphy, Peter McRae, William Haywood, Philip Baker, Richard Keefe, Finlay Campbell, John Crawford, William Reid, and James G. Wiggins.

His Lordship charged the Jury regarding the different presentments which had been sent in, and upon which Bills of indictment had been prepared and would be sent be-~ fore them. He regretted that their atten- tion had to be directed to 50 many cases— some of which were of @ serious nature.

The following are the Crown prosecu- tions :— ‘

The Queen v. John McDonald— Rape.

The Queen v. Henry Monaghan—Stab-

bing. The Queen v. Joseph Gillis, alias Hickey —Burglary. ; The Queen v, William Callaghan—Lar- ceny.

The Queen v. James Bastibol—Larceny. The Queen v, Jacob Murray — Larceny. The Queen v, Jacob Murray— Assault. The Grand Jury iguored the biil against Philip Smith for larceny. Simmons versus McKinnon, which is an action of eject- ment, was the first suit tried and was still pending when the Court adjourned—C. Palmer for plaintiff, Thos. Kelly and Neil Mcleod for defendant, ni

The following is a list of the cases stand. ing for trial :—

Michael Brennan v. the Royal Canadian Insur: nce Co.; Counsel, Mr. Davies and Mr. M. McLeod,

Summerside Bank v. Michael Halfpenny ; counsel, Mr. Kelly and Mr. McLennan.

James Simmons v. John McKinnon; counsel, Mr. Palmer and Mr. Kelly.

Sanford Wells v. Thomas Keily; counsel, Mr. Davies and Mr, Kelly.

R. B. Reid v. John Farrel ; Mr. Hodgson aud Mr. M. McLeod.

R. B. Reid v. Timothy Finnan; Mr. Hodg- son and Mr. Kelly.

R. B. Reid v. Edward Finnan; Mr. Hodg- son and Mr, Kelly.

John Lefurgey v. Joseph McIntyre; Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Palmer.

James C. Pope v. Richard Giadney; Mr. Hodgson and Mr. McLennan.

Thomas Costain v. John Gordon and others; Mr. Hodgson and Mr, Davies.

George Muttart v. Fredk. Hull and others (Ab. Debtor); Mr. Keily.

(homas Keliy v, John T. Profit; Mr, Kelly and Mr. McLennan,

Michael J. McKenna v. J. Ronaghan; Mr. Kelly and Mr. McLennan,

Timothy Fmnan v. James Keefe; Mr. Kelly and Mr. Howe.

R. T. Holman v. Michael Brenan; Mr. Keily and Mr. McLennan.

James Arthur v. Samuel Rix; Mr M. McLeod and Mr. Kelly and Mr, Hodgson.

John Leiurgey v. Philips & Irving; Mr. Howe and Mr. Hodgson,

Sussex Boot & Shoe Company v. James F. White; Mr. Howe and Mr. Kelly.

D. S. McNutt and others v. John Carr ; Mr. McLennan.

Thomas B. Hall v. Ronald McCormack, an Absent Debtor); Mr. McLennan and Mr. Davies.

‘thomas Charles Yeo v. Richard Cotton; Mr. McLennan and Mr. Howe.

Lee 1 and O.her items.

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PensonaL.—Hon. L. H. Davies is in

Halifax on the Fishery Commission busi_ ness.

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Duncan C. McLeop, E:q.,a student iu the office of Messrs Palmer & McLeod, having passed a highly satisfactory examin- ation was, by order of the Court, admitted

as an Attorney. So

We are informed that the following verses, accompanied bya picture of the Ethiopian class, was handed to the * Jolly Brothers, of Kensington” as an answer to their advertisment for a wife :—

Come, ye jolly Brothers Where ever you may be,

I] hear you’re in the notion And the notion is in me.

1 see you’re in fur marriage— The greatest of all joys,

I send ty you my Picture — Now, how is that for * high?”

But if this does not suit you,

We will not let it pass,

We'll meet some night at —~-—

And [’ll show you a Jack Ass, ContTIiUED RFDUC .ON IN WAGES IN THE Staie:.—The depression in the United States is still indicated by constant reduc; tionsin wages. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has app2uently corried out its ten per cent reduction over its whole sys- tem without trouble or resistance, In New York the longshoremen have had their wages reduced to thirteen and a haif cents per hour, which, even working at ten hours a day, come to about $1.28 per diem. In Philadelphia again we notice that in one of the largest newspaper offices notice has been given to reduce the rate per thous~ and, from forty-five to thirty-five cents- On the other hand capitalists, like the workmen, find themselves incapable of maintaining the old rates of protit. Every-

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that is not the worst of it. In many cases

Street Musician. —An addition was made)

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yesterday to the musical strength of the

they have wholly ceased and, in not a few, the capital itself has partially, or entirely,

The ExaMtneR has already ca''ed at-| city by the arrival of a blind organgrinder, /ducticus necessarily go together.— Ex.

where dividends are largely reduced, and |

ji WAR!

Re-Assuring Speeches of Salisbury and Derby,

Lonpon, June 12.

The Times to.day says: ‘The speeches of Lord Salisbury and the Earl of Derby last night at the Merchant Tailor’s School Banquet, after the reception of Gortschias koff’s reply, are satisfactory,’ as proving that the Government wlule watchful of real British interests, will not nec ilessly involve the country in war.

It is thought while Russia is making gigantic preparations, she will be disposed to come to termson obtaining one or two great victories.

Latest from Montreal,

FLOUR MARKET.

s Several Piizes at Syd- ney Exhibition,

Canadas tate

"Drain Wreckers, Volunteers Joining English Army.

CONSERVATIVE PIC-NICS.

(Special to the Daily Examiner.) Montreal, June 12. Business in flour is at a standstill. Prices in buyers’ favor reduced ten cents:

Superior Extra, $8 33 to $8 50 Extra Superfine, 8 05 to 8 20 Fancy, 7 65to 7 70 Spring Extra, 7 10to 7 12 Superfine, 7 70to 780 Strong Bakers’, 7 50 to 7 55 Fine, 6 35 to 6 45 Middlings, 6 15 to 6 20 Pollards, 5 70 to 5 80 U. C. Bags per 100 lbs., 0 00 to 0 00 City Bags do do 3 75 to 3 85

Canada has taken several prizes at the Sydney Exhiition, but the goods shipped to Australia have been sold at great sacri- fices.

An unsuccessful attempt was made yes- terday to wreck the train containing the members of the Quebec Government and many M. P. P.’s.

Large numbers of volunteers are joining the Engli-h army.

Justice Young, of Prince Edward Island, is in Ottawa.

An immense number attended at the Conservative Picnic at London to-day. Sir John McDonald and Dr. Tupper were pres- ent. The former spends July and August at the seaside.

Lonpon, June 11.

The Russians were twice repulsed on Sat- urday merning With severe loss, in attempt- ing to cross the Danube af Guingero. Under cover of mist, feints were made at two other points,

OtTawa, June tIth.

A raft of timber was carried over Lachine Rapids with 35 men on board. Some were injured, but none drowned,

Foremen aud 18 men employed in the Government workshcps have been dismissed. liey voted for Currie.

Bishop Conroy has gone to Niagara t9 re- cuperate.,

MonrtavaL, June 11.

A leak in the Lachine Canal has heen dis- covered, and navigation is stopped. There isdanger of the wall falling in,

New York, June 10.

The ‘“* Worlds” London correspondent as- serts that Minister Piervepoat has been taking Steps in London to prepare for organ- ization of Great Nicaraguan Ship Canai Company, ex-president Grant at its head,

New York, June 11.

A Calao despatch says that the recent earthquakes and tidal waves destroyed a dozen tayns. Only 600 lives were lost. Los. of property estimated at twenty miliion dollars. De-truct on of shipping very great. The following is the report of shipping dis- asters; At Huanillos, ship “ Geneva,” Capt. McLvan, totally lost; she sunk 15 fathoms, crew saved; loaded with Gunao and reaty fur sea, was to have sailed following morn. ing.

English ship ‘* Avonmoor” total loss; Captain, wife and three children, nurse, car- penters, and stew’ra drowned. Capt. Corr- lield wes s, ved, though one of his children was killed in his arms. Capt Freck, of barque “ Arctic,” was 0n board the “ Avon- ,moor’ at the time, and was drowned; tha crew saved rhemselves on spars and planks,

Eaglish ship “ Conwy Castle” was driven | shore, and tilled. Ste waz thrown’ back | from the shore by a receding wave and sank \in deep water; crew and «ff-cts were saved. } English ship ** Conference,” totally lost; it issaid she was thrown on sho» :nd was /soon afier crushed under a mass of rock that | fel: Crew saved ia boats.

| B eryue « Gabriel Castro,” sunk with allon

_board But number unknown. _ Norweigan Larque *‘ Atlantic,” slishtly | damaged,

| E gish sbip ** William Lovitt,” badly da-

disappeared; in fact the to classes of re.) ™°eed

English barque “ Arctic,” not damaged

but Capt, Trick of that vessel, drowned on board the ‘* Avonmoor.

English siips ‘ Conqueror,” « Tijlepy » “Samuel,” * Eliza Campbell,” snd « Duke of Rothesay,” damaged.

Norwegian ships * Cleve lan,’”’ damaged.

Americau ship ‘ Resolute” wae slight! damaged. y

Ameri¢an ship “C.F. Sergant” and “Theo. bold” were slightly damaged; the « Jore. mah Thompson” was also badly damag, d She arrived at Callao on the I6tn ult. ~—

Ten other foreign ships were damaged,

Onshore the Governor's building, water condensers, tanks, wher!, and everything excepta few huts back of the town, were destroyed,

At Pauta Le Lobos two vessels were Jost —the «Hlavre’ [French] and “ Shamrock” [English]. Fourteen ships more or less in- jured. The loading fleet, or at least the sur. vivors, must come to Cajlao for repairs they require. c

Towns on coast of Bolivia met with same misfortune of an earthquake and tidal wave at the same time, and are in an identical conditjon with Ixuique and Arica. At Au- tofogasta the atmosphere was i/luminated by rea glare, supposed to proceed from volcano of San Pedro, At Acama, few leagues in interior the sea completely swept the busi- ness portion of the town. During four hours vessels in the harbor stood out, and the steamer *: Amazonus,’’ about to commence discharging When movement took place, had narrowly escaped from destruction. Several lives were lost.

Mexillones was visiled by a tidil wave sixty-five feet high. Two-thirds of the town was Completely obliterated, Guano shoots, wharves, Jaunchgs, boais, water distilleries, railway station, locomotives, cars, and fur. niture were all swallowed up by it.

At Mexiliones six p rsons were drowned, At Tocapelia little ov nothing remains of the town. Amine calied Lapena Blane, four miles southward, sank, smothering 200 work. mn, of whom 40 were Cornish miners,

The Captain of the steamer ** John Elder” reports that on the 9th, at 8:30 p. m,, 23 , miles west of Antofagasta, coming North at full speed, his ship was completely stopped by the shock of an earthquake, and she re. mained aimost stationary for five minutes, The passengers believed she had struck a reef.

Cobija, principal town on the Bolivian Coast, lost three-fourths of its heuses. A wave thirty-five feet high swept along the main business street, and left it as level as the desert. The wharves and launches were ali carried out to sea. Church spires were knocked over, and the cemeteries suffered, All those towms are in the greatest distress, Water is wanted; the condensers being on the very sea shore, were the first objects overwhelmed by the waves.

The Panama * Herald” says: -‘From the interior of Bolivia it is more than difficult to send supplies to the coast, and men are hopeful that Chili may have stretched a heiping hani to the unfortunates, Chiii escaped withoutinjury, The Northern ports of Peru were damaged but Jittle, although the sea was running remarkably high.

Oa the evening of the 14th, Lima and Caliao were visited by a very severe shock of earthquake, lasting twenty-'wo seconds, which caused general alarm, but little dams age. Fears were entertained that it might have been a second edition of the Southern disaster, but a telegram from Moblendo an- nounced that no repetition of the catastro- phe had taken place. Nevertheless, so frightened were the people of Cailao that they emigrated en masse to Lima and Bel- levista, fearful lest their town might be en- gulfed by wave, that wave which generally follows those convulsions of nature.

The Government of Lima chartered the steame: ‘‘Capiapo,”’ and, organizing a relief commission, they loaded the vessel with provisions, clothes, etc., together with some fifty thousand gallons ef water, and patched her on the 16th fur the South.

The “News says the British frigate ‘ Shah” left Callao on the 18th May, under sealed or- ders, bound South, it is supposed to encoun. ter the rebel Peruviaa ironciad ‘*Huascar,” which bad been juterfering with English mail steamers, and bad taken coal! forcibly from the English barque ‘Edmonston,” The Peruvi.n Government disclaims the re- sponsibility for the acts of the --Huascar,” but foreign representatives demur, and ask if she (the “Iluascar’) would be a lawful prize to whoever wighttake her. This view of the case caused the Peruvian Gov- ernment to change its tone, and to concludo it is best to father its rebels.

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Shipping Intelligence.

AA AAAAAA'Y PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

June 12,—Schr. Acadia, Whidden, Wale lace, Stone, Mexican, Haske’ l, Cascumpec, ballast, Annie Bell, Gavin, Pictou, coal; F, Harriet, Gallant, Chatham, boards,

CLEARED,

June 12th.—Emeraid,McLeax,Pictou, bal last; Jo n Bell, Kenley, West Cape, mdse;, Sarah hartin, Pictou, baliast, Acadian. Whidd M Wallace, ballast; M+) Kate, Miller,€n,ictou, ballast; Enterprise, Perry,

Bay _ Pe, ballast; Arsadua, Allan, Bay VerteVertlast; Minnie, Freen, Suimnivas, salt... bal

Hotel Arrivals. ROCKLIN HOUSE,

June 12.—Miss Gordon, Pictou; John Me- Donald, Newfoundland; Dr. Murray and wife, Cavendish, John McNeil, do; Miss McNeil, do.; James R. McEwen. St. Peters; J. A. Rutherf rd. Georgetown; James Lund, New Glasgow; William Laird, do., T. Bul- man, Rustico; W. Wood, Calais, Me.

RANKIN HOUSE,

June 12.—C. A. Liilton, Montreal; Messrs. T. Foster, Halitax. Charies Crane Halifax; F.S. Symons, Halifax; Chas. lyde, Montre- al; dames Smith, Brockwell; Robt. Campbell, Pictou; Neil McKelvie, Summerside.

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SI OO rs

There appears to be very little business done.in this department during the past few days, What the matter ts we cannot tell. There appears to be eicugh loafers on the corners from morn ng to night to fill a good

sized dock. Idleness l-ads to mischief, but jin this case it is a failure,