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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 1), 18387 Commercial Union.

\ LENGTHY. vigorous and interesting dis- | cussion before the Charlottetown Board of [rade, was brought to a close last evening by the Passage only one member dissent ing—of the following resolution, moved by Mr. L. H Davie 8, | eS and seconded by the Hon. Donald Ferguson :

Res i. That this board warmly approves | f Reciy Free Trade with the United States e broadest possible basis, including the abolition of the restriction on the coast ing an transfer of vessel property, and en wing the concession to the Amerl ins of the common right with our fishermen to use our hisheries,

Chis resolution will, we think, be accept- 1d a3 eXpressing, c ymprehensively, the Edward

vheir p< sition

ypinions of the people of Prince

Island Consistently with

towards the Mother Countr’ and the in-

terests of Canada at large, they are in favo f Reciprocity of Trade with the United States on the broadest possible basis; and |

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for Chis Doon touey are willing to Conce ie@ to

the Americans ‘‘ the common right with

our fishermen to use our fisheries.”

But it is, in our opinion, to be regretted

th it, hav ing descended to particulars, the

Board did not set forth in strong terms the

value we attach to the fisheries, and ex-

press a hope that they would not, under

any arrangement that might be arrived at, than an

be surrendered for anything less

re g . ; — . ampie measure of reciprocity, inciuaing the freedom ofthe American market for fish, woo), horses, st arch, potatoes and other articles it hic] he peonle of t!) Pris '

im whicno the peopic of tHiS Frovili wie

most deeply interested. As it is, all that

the Commissioners at Washington can that

we are willing to give up to the Americans

deduce from the resolution, is the fact

the right to our fisheries. In making a bargain. with the States, the phrase “ reci- procity on the broadest possible basis” will, as far as this Province is concerned,

We know that

the American people are not at all disposed

mean nothing. very well

to yield full and unrestricted rec iprocity ; and therefore it is impertant that our Com- missioners to formulate a treaty should know the particular articles for which we most desire the American market. Further, it is, we think, to be regretted the

_— >} : relations which have lately existed between

that, in view of somewhat strained

the States and Canada, an expression of

friendly feeling had not been inserted in

the resolution, coupled with the hope that all differences between the two countries might speedily be adjusted and

good correspondence established on an en- during basis. At the present juncture, when important changes in the United

States tariff

the highest authorities in that country, such an

are being discussed by expression might possibly have had a good effect in directing particular attention to the case of this Province and in strengthen- ing the hands of Sir Charles Tupper.

Gn the other hand, it is satisfactory to note that no trace of the poison of Com-

mercial Union appears in the resolution

adopted by the Board. There is in it noth-

ing about an assimilation of tariff rates

against Great Britain and all other coun- tries, nothing implying the pooling of cus- toms receipts, the loss of our commercial independence or the severance of the bond the Mother Country.

influence

which binds us to it is significant of the modifying of the discussion that Mr. Farquharson, the

mover of the original resoultion, Mr. Full,

its seconder, Me: 7, “ss. Davies, M. Fa at first its most ardent and eloquent expounder, all supported Mr. McLeod's

amendment and all voted for the resolution

is adopted. In the case of Mr. Farquhar-

son, there is, unfortunvtely, no hope of conversion from the error of his opinion, for he expressly staced that he supported the amendment only because he felt sure that But

the livelier intellect of Mr. L. H. Davies has

his resolution would not pass.

undoubtedly been penetrated to some extent by the light afforded in the excellent addresses of H 1 Donald

Senator Haythorne, Mr. P.

Ferguson, Hon. Blake, Mr, John Newson and other gentlemen.

The Board are, at any rate, to be con- gratulated on the good feeling and good sense which dictated the almost unanimous adoption of a resolution that did not per- haps quite meet the views of men-of either side, and yet conveys clearly and concisely the public opinion of the Province.

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Waterworks.

Some of our citizens would, no

doubt, have been better pleased had the report of the Commissioners been published some _ time previous to the meeting of Thursday evening,

But a previous study of the report could

not change the tenders; and ao one will

doubt that the lowest and best tenders have been selected. The Commissioners estimate that the

total cost of the work will be $147,000. If,

lin construction, to

a ee aii pe a |

| those who will have to pay the cost. We | | shall see how w rihy they are. The respon- s bility rests n them.

They are, at Levents, to 0 congratu

| lated onthe beginning they hav made,

| The system of werworks they nave pro- ijected will con ehend ev ery street ancl

| bl ck in the town,

ind abundant |

well done, furnish a constant supply of water, for both fire and domestic It would have been folly, for few dollars

purposes. sake of saving “a

have

| the furnished

ismaller pipes, or iewer hydrants, or

| poorer material than the fullest require-

| ments of the city demand. We are giad to

note that the smallest pipes are to be six that there are to be 58

79. and that the

inches in diameter, hydrants instead of

materials and workmanship are to be-up to

the highest standard. We have begun late; but when we are about it, Jet the

work be done well.

The yearly outlay on acount f the waterworks wil! probably be about $10,000, viz., about $7,590 for interest on the cost of construction, and $2,500 for salaries and incidental ¢ XpGUuses of the Conmmusslwners. be some additional

There will, of course,

expense in connection with the supply for but this

by thuse who use the water in their houses.

domestic purposes, wiil be Lorne

On the other hand, we may safely count on a considerable: reduction in the rates of insurance and inthe risks of loss by fire. Pheadditionalvutlay bythe City Corporation will be well nigh, if not fullycounterbalance- ed by the savinzsof our citizens on this head e. Then some $5,000 or $6,000 now paid annually for water by the bucketful will be saved; and our wives, children, servants, all—will have the comfort of an abundant supply of water for household purposes. Besides this, every mn able to labor, and every person in trade, will, directly or indirectly, feel the benefit ot the circulation of money, which the con- struction of thé works wil! necessarily in- volve. So that, on tho whole, we shall probably not lose much money by the under- taking, while we shall gain inealculably in respect to safety from fire and satisfaction in living.

It is very pleasing, after so many years of agitation, to-know that we are now with- in measurable distanve of a system of water- works fully up to the standard of the times; and that the supply of water will be of the best quality, avd likely to prove ample for the requirements of many years.

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What Americans Think About It

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WHILE the question of Commercial Union is being so freely discussed on this side the line it may be interesting to our readers to know what is thought of it on the other A leaditig American journal, Frank

Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, of

side. a recent date, concludes an editorial on the question as follows :

‘It is a rather singular circumstance that, in discussing the subject of the Commercial Union of Canada with the United States, Can- idians seem to take it fer granted that this country would agree at once to such 4 propo- sal were it made. This, it is scarcely neces- sary to say, is 1 most unwarranted assump- tion. The subject has never been discussed here and thongh regarded of such paramouat importance in (Ontario, has not excited the slightest degree of interest among our people. When Congresy meets the subject will doubt- less be introduced to the notice of the House, which will probably be all the courtesy it will receive. In the Canadian Parliament tne project will doubtless rezeive a more favorable reception, and many Liberals and a few Con- servatives will possibly vote in favor of Cota- mercial Union,'should the subject be put to a vote in the Hotise, Were an election to be held in Canada uew, there can be but little question that an adyocacy of Commercial Union with the United States would be insist- ed upon in the great majority of Liberal con- stituencies, anc possibly in some Conservative as well. At present, however, it is apparent that the project was adopted as a dernier resort by some of the leaders and many of the rank and file of the political outs, as a bid for popular favor, to be finally adopted asa party ery should it be w ell received by the people. e

~tee es cesar A writer in the Montreal Star coim- mends the students of McGill College for ibstaining from the use of Jiquors at their annual dinner, and says :

‘‘Our youngimen have plenty of animal spirits of theirown without the unnatural ex- citement supplied by spirits. The McGill boys were a credit to the Dominion, and, in spite of the extiberance of healthy animalism, behaved like gentlemen. And I think there is no physiciar' so healing as one who carries good humor and a happy spirit with his pills and prescriptions.”

The Capsized Schooner,

On our first page to-day will be found particulars of the capsizing of the Island schooner Minhie D., off Shutin Island on Wednesday. :The Minnie D. was towed to Halifax by the tug A. C. Whitney, on Thursday. Captain Shehan, of the tug, reports that he had a heavy job dragging the schooner along. When picked up attempts were made to right her without success. Twe small schooners had the Minnie D., in tow when the tug found her, but were induced to let her go. The crew of the capsized schuoner say the squall struck her so suddenly that they had not time to lower the sails. Two women passengers ha‘l to be pulled out of the cabin

through the skylight. The water in the cabin was up to their necks and being very cold chilled them through.

They were taken ashore adistance of two miles and éry clothes provided. The captain’s brcther, Peter Maskell, store- keeper at Jeddore, was coming up in the schooner, she having called in at Jeddecre, and he had a very narrow escape from

under their management, it cost no more— more than $150,000—the citizens will, we are sure, give them thanks and hearty and sincere. But if they fail to meet the expectations raised by their estimate, they must expect censure The

question,

Mout cost no

credit,

and perhaps disgrace. almost

citizens have, without accepted their rhe utmost confidence in thei

prutlence and honor has been expressed by

proposals.

drowning, being thrown under the foresail. | He succeeded in extricating himself, how- }ever, and was hauled into the boat with ‘the rest. He had some dry fish anda few other things on board, all of which were lost. When the schooner upset her hatches ‘came off and most, if not all, of the oats on board floated cut. Besides the oats, she | had about 500 bushels of potatoes and a | large iron safe on board. Captain Maskell ‘had some 300 ia bis trunk in the cabin ‘and it is not known whether the trurk floated cut or not.

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -

bic will, if the work be |

Varia.

fhe Czar has been to Berlin after all. On his return from Denmark he stayed a while with the German Emperor and was by him received with all the honors due to his rank, Prince Bismark succeeded in having a rather long interview with him. This is a decided triumph for the German Chancellor who has played his cards with consumate skill, aud has been rewarded by winning the odd trick. The Czar refused to go to meet the German Emperor at

' Stettin. Bismark replied by inviting Signor

Crispi to pay a visit, which drawing together Germany, Austria and Italy. The Czar evidently began to think that be was being let out im the cold, and that it was time fv lim to ereep closer to the Allied Sovereigns. He has thus learnt the lesson—** Without Germany there is no peace and has played into Bismark’s hands. Germany wishes for peace and she has no idea of allowing the white Czar to sulk. The Russian papers have stated that their Emperor went to condole with His German Majesty ov the Crown Prince’s il- ness ; but in that case there would have been no need of an interview with the Chancellor. The Crown Prince’s cancer seems to be turning into a soft one, but whether this is a favorable symptom or the reverse it is impossible to say in the ab- sence of any ofticial medical Opinion. ri

Among other foreign news it may be mentioned that the six powers bordering on the North Sea have between them adopted au arrangement whereby they will be able to suppress and do away with ‘* coopering.” Coopering is a systenr, now become very general, of sending out vessels loaded with intoxicating liquors to be sold to fishermen at sea. Soit seems that on the sea as well as on the land,i is a difficult matter to the selling of hquor. I hope the

new arrangement will be successfnil. * *

restrict

In Loudon the mob have taken it into their heads to hold meetings in Trafalgar Square, thus impeding all traffic and severely injuring the business of the shop- keepers in the vicinity. But several thou- sand policemen put a stop to the nuisance. Last Sunday week passed off very quietly. The utter failure of the rioters to hold a meeting in Trafalgar Square on the previous Sunday, was thought by many to haveput a stop tu their gatherings; but on the day above mentiohed a large meeting was held in Hyde Park, and resolutions protesting against Sir Charles Warren and condemning the Government for its treatment of Mr. O’Brien in Ireland and of the demonstra- tionists in London were passed. The num- ber ~ho paraded was about six thousand, all too thoroughly frightened to attempt any disturbance. About ten thousand special constables were called out to relieve the police, and this fact, together with the treatment received by the mob on the pre- vious Sunday, may have had _ its effect in overawing the crowd. The alleged reason for protesting against Sir Charles Warren is that he has interfered with free speech. One of the orators in Hyde Park said that Lord Salisbury’s long-legged nephew (Mr. Balfour) had shed enough innocent blvod in Ireland to wade in up to the armpits; and that if the blood that had been shed in Trafalgar Square had been collected, the Cabinet might have drowned themselves in it. itis very hard tv see how speech could be much freer than this. Mr. Stead, the editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, who has done all in his power to help forward these disturbances, has formed a ‘* Law and Liberty League,’ at the first meeting of which the language used was equal to that of the worst of the Socialists.

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Work on the Panama Canal, it is feared, is languishing. Nothing of importance is being done, while many of the firms cf contractors are becoming financially embarrased, and other contractors claim large sums from the company. One of these claims amounts to $900,000. A number of judgments have been recovered against the company, and several seizures made and sales advertized. The deadly climate of the place is a very great obstacle to the work, it being estimated in a book on the Panama Canal, recently issued, that it has already cost over 40,000 lives, and this statement is believed to be no ex- aggeration. Some time ago the company imported a number of Liberians, magnifi- cent specimens of the negro race, to work on the Canal, and who, it was believed, would be able to resist the death-dealing climate. But it has proved far otherwise. Out of the 282 at first brought over, 36 died within four months. Despite this the importation of the poor blacks still con- tinues. The work, however, seems to be practically dead, though strenuous efforts are being made in Paris to keep up an appearance of life.

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Miss C. M. Phillimore, who has already won sume distinction in her Italian studies, has just provided for English readers a brief but vivid biographical sketch of one of the Medici family whose name is but little known, save by students of Italian history during the sixteenth century, The Warrior Medici, Giovanni delle Bande Nere (London Literary Society), son of Giovanni di Pier Francesco de’ Medici and Caterina Sforza, inherited from his mother the heroic qualities which served her well when defending her family possessions, and made him in his brief career a power not to be despised by the greatest uf his numerous opponents. Miss Phillimore has a keen appreciation for the moral worth of her hero and his wife, and having had access to original and authentic documents, she is able to enliven the sketch with various details all tending to prove that the course of this warrior’s life was morally higher than that vf most of his contemporaries. We can recommend this study to all who care for truth in history.

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One cannot but remark with pleasure the admirable Christmas books which, at most moderate price can be procured at Mr. Theophilus Chappelle’s. I have not seen any advertisement im your columns, which is no doubt an oversight of our estimable bookseller, and as I have no desire to

remedy hts omission, | refrain from speci- |

fying in detail the many excellent books which parents can feel perfectly safe in placing in their children’s hands. They are published by the Society for the Pro motion of Christian Knowledge, London. They are by no means of the typical Sun-

day school library book, with its preter-| girls, who, ;

naturally good boys or fortunately, all die when young, as they were much too good to live. They are all of a good lively turn, with plenty of stir-

resulted in !

ae aed i a sl, a % Sit + ere -

Pa

ring adventures. The mozal is always high toned and there is a commendable absence of the gushing sentimentalisu and the overwrought ecstasy which repels rather than attracts. And last but not least, the bindings are charming aud display great taste.

Board of Trade THE DISCUSSION CONCLUDED—A

MISE RESOLUTION ADOPTED,

MEMBER DISSENTING.

Tue Charlottetown Board of Trade held an adjourned meeting last evening. There were present:—L. Carvell, President, John McKachern, Secretary, George R. Beer, F. H. Arnaud, George Peake, A. B. ‘Warburton, Hon. D. Ferguson, Hon. ‘Senator Haythorne, Hon. D. Davies, D. | Farquharson, M. P. P., “George McLeod, 'D. McKeozie, Owen Connolly, W._ H. | Findley, Thomas Handrahan, Archd. Me- ‘Neill, George Toombs, Benj. Balderston, | John Newson, R. B. Norton, F. L. Has- ‘gard, S. W. Crabbe, F. T. Newbery, P. Blake, M, P. P., F. W. Hyndman, George E. Full, George Stanley, Cherles Lyons, T. L. Chappelle, Thos. A. McLean, W. D. McKay, Hon. A. J. Callbeck, W. L. Cotton.

Georer MacLeop, Bank of Nova Scotia, resumed the discussion on Mr. Farquhar- son’s resolution in favor of Commercial Union. A summary report of his address will appear on Monday. At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr. MacLeod submitted the following amendment to the amend- ment of Mr. Blake, M. P. P. :—

Resolved, That this Board of Trade desires to record its opinion that a fair settlement of all differences, between Canada and the United States of America, may be found in the removal of all tariff restrictions between the two countries (including the restrictions of the coasting trade and transfer of vessels pro- perly) and the concession to the Americans of the common right with our fishermen to use our fisheries, and that such asettlement would be greatly for the interests of this Island.

OwrEN ConnoLtty seconded Mr, Mac- Leod’s amendment, and the discussion was continued by Hon. Daniel Davies, Geo. R. Beer, Hon. Donald Ferguson, U. H. Davies, M. P., A. McNeill, W. L. Cotton, R. B. Norton, Hon. Senator Haythorne, D. Farquharson, M. P. P., F. T. Newbery and others Mr. MacLeod’s anendment to

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the casting vote of the President, To Mr. Blake’s amendment Mr. L, H. Davies then moved an amendment, making it read as follows :

Resolved. That this board warmly approves of Reciprocal Free Trade with the United States on the broadest possible basis, includ- ing the abolition of the restriction on the coasting and the transfer of vessel pro- perty, and embracing the concession to the Americans of the common right with our fish- ermen to use our fisheries.

This amendment was seconded by the Hon. Donald Ferguson and adopted, only one member dissenting.

Ww. Ba. On.

HE Anniversary Meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association will be held in the

Y.M- Cc. A. HALL,

sncilal tenes

Monday, the 12th

Instant.

Addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers. Good music provided. Chair taken at 8 o’clock, p. m. The public are invited. J. D. SEAMAN, President. CHAS. LEIGH, JrR.,

: Secretary. Ch’town, Dec. 10, 1887.—2i

TENDERS.

TPENDERS will be received at the City Clerk’s office, up to noon of THURSS AY, the 15th December, instant, for Gas Fitting for New City Building, according to Plans and Specifications to be seen at the office of Phillips & Chappell, Architects

By order,

A, H, MACPHERSON, City Clerk. Dec. 8, 1887—-3i

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT WATSON'S

Dec. 7, ]887~--tf

Auction Sale.

Apples, Lemons, Oranges, Onions, &e, Ex. §. 8. Portia,

BY Auction, MONDAY, December 12th, at 11

o'clock, at Rooms, Queen Street, —~

100 Barrels Choice No, 1 Apples,

5 Barrels Oranges,

10 Boxes do.

10 Bozes Lemons.

15 Boxes Silver Skin Onions.

All choice Fruit, Ex. S. 8S. Purtia, direct from

New York. A, McNEILL, Auctioneer.

Ch’town, Dec. 8, 1887.

EXCELLENT ! Margin to the Grocer, Quality to the Housekeeper

ure.

Papers WOODBDILL'S TINS 5 ets GERWAN 7 ots 10 cts BAKING 12 cts 20 cis POWDER 22 ots

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‘NOTICH.

HAVE to request that all my accounts must be setiled before the Ist of January. If not they

| willbe pladed ina lawyers hands for collection.

J.C; 8P J Noy. 30, dy wy 3w. says.

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BROW N’S BLOCK. Dec. 3, 1887—eod

COLUMBUS WATCHES

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Engraved FREE,

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will be

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