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THE DAILY EXAMI

JANUARY 17,

The Mails.

How the new arrangement works is ex- emplified in the fact that the mails which arrived at Cape Traverse shortly after noon yesterday, remained there all night, and are now (nearly thirty hours after they were landed) only just ready for distribu- tion at the General Post Office. and papers for the country must remain in the General Post Office from twelve to twenty-four hours lorger ere they are des- patched to their destination.

Three of the sixty bags which were brought over yesterday were for Summer- side, and were forwarded thither on arrival, and the people of Summerside had the their

dence and their papers last evening before

privilege of discussing correspon- tea. But the unfortunate wights who live in Charlottetown and other parts of the Province are compelled to wait for twenty- four hours,

The experience of yesterday must be repeated every day on which the couriers at the Capes fail to arrive at Cape Traverse before half-past The mail must lie night and nearly half the next day and be distributed thirty after

arrival

eleven in the forenoon.

at Cape Traverse all about hours vntil this blessed arrangement is cancelled and a special train to connect

closely with the iceboats is put on.

al hate lieattasiltinil The Meeting at New Perth.

We have given a large amount of space to the report of the meeting held at New Perth to discuss Mr. Wiman’s scheme of Commercial Union. The speeches reported and the resolutions adopted demonstrate that the merits and demerits of the scheme are pretty well understood and apprec

. sated in the country as wel! a “

: . ~«pe 48 im town, and that there is, th

‘ae waiteRétore, little need, at this ,suctaure, for further talk about the matter. Mr. Cyrus Shaw's address was, it will be admitted by all who exhaustive; and we see the remarks of Mr. Hamilton.

read it, able and much practical wisdom in Mr. Hamilton sees no reason to go begging to the Umted States and asking them, as mendicants do, for free trade. Even if exclu- ded from the should cause some loss and hardship, it will not

American market eventually, im Mr. prove nation, for it is matured in hardships have longer

Hamilton’s opinion, to our well-being as 4 that States lives

detrimental well known than those developed under more favorable circumstances ; and it isnot, at any rate, wise to hold pocket before principle. Mr. Hamilton States which

other accumulation of

instanced Venice and made the wealth subsidiary to honor and dignity, and poiuted out that, theugh they became rich for a time, they have long since penalty, and are nations.

The resolutions adopted are

paid the now unknown among the

in capital form. We are glad co nvute that they are better than those passed by the Charlotte- Board, inasmuch as they are much more definite and give adequate

town

expression to the value and importance we attuch to uur fisheries.

Editorial Notes.

— The Dominion Government expended in the past year $3,200.29 in the mainten- of the harbors of this Province.

—The total expenditure on the new Dominion Building in this city was $86,- 441.57: and on the new building in Sum- merside, $34,260.64.

— John Bright, in a long letter picturing some of the results of granting Home Rnle to Ireland, warns the country that if it re- turns Gladstone to power, he may appoint Parnellites to the highest offices in the state.

— The total amount expended by the Dominion Government on public works during the year 1886 and 1887 was $9,699, - 761 and $643,998 were loaned for harbor improvements at Montreal, Quebec and Three Rivers. Of the years expenditures $1,485,318 were for public buildings, $742, - 393 for rivers and harbors, and $143,783 for dredging.

-An Ottawa despatch says :—

‘It is understood that the printing of the electoral lists under the Dominion Franchise Act will be carried out this year at Ottawa,

instead of being distributed throughout the country as heretofore.”

Upon which the Moncton Times remarks:

‘*It is searcely likely that the government will take astep so largely suggestive of in. convenience and absurdity. It is perhaps true that the departmental printing, under the contract system at Ottawa, has been done in an unsatisfactory manner, but this affords no good reason why strictly local printing should be taken from the several provinces to Ottawa. Such a course would result in great inconvenience, and would be more expensive in the end, while it would be most unfair to private establishments in the several pro- vinces. A government printing office may be @ necessity forthe performance of depart- mental printing, of itself avery heavy item, but the government will be very badly advised if it attempts anything further.”

Sir George Trevelyan, M. P., in his speech at Carnarvon the other day, referred to the question of liquor traffic. He said that on his estate there had been no public- house for thirty years, and the consequence was there had grown upa race of people who are as different as possible from those who live where liquor is sold. There is no puperism, and absolutely there is no discontent with the system. Thirty years ago every one used to blame his predeces- sor for his policy, but now itis envied in the neighborhood. Why, he asked, should not the people be allowed to do for them-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Pushing Still Ahead.

Srm,—My letter of last Saturday has solicited strictures from two writers. The terseness which characterizes these produc- tions clearly indicates the hopes entertain- ed that one effective blow, thus dexterous ily dealt, would remove * Index” and his cause from further public notice. But /somehow I don’t want to be snuffed out so funceremoniously as that. .‘‘ Citizen” in- isinuates that I have been retained, in con- ‘sideration of ‘ta liberal sum,” to defend Mr. Gillis. Justice to my client, then, de- mands that I still push my case ahead.

I may as well review ‘‘Citizen” and **Observer™ per modum These gentlemen write well, and I may retort by saying gushingly, from their own stand- point. Yet they must remember that their first principles are not shared in alike by all members of the community. Here we differ, and so long as the world—I mean the conscientious, law-abiding, Christian portion thereof—holds divergent opinions on this point, just so long will there be found uncompromising advocates of a temperance legislation differing radically from the Scott Act. Reasoning on their first principles, of course Mr. Gillis is all they assert and imply. He is as mucha criminal in their eyes as if guilty of arson, larceny, embezzlement or other dire crimes, only perhaps more so.

In my letter to which they take excep- tion, I distinctly stated that Mr. Gillis’ only sin was a violation of the Scott Act. The great majority of our people, not to go abroad into the world, contend that it is not, cannot be, intrinsically wrong, in itself and under certain circumstances, to partake of good liquor. Witness the habits of those around us. This class of people look on prohibitory legislation as unjustly restric- tive of individual rights. Consequently, so long as a demand exists, just so long will there be found persons ready to supply it. Such isthe nature of trade. Place unnecessary, uadue restriction on it, and the result will be to close reputable saloons and relegate the traflic to slums, It will find its way there as surely as water

rises to its level. Jt myetetwed whey, Tt 2 ; > . Sl steal ath CALL. av is Umpnorte

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wea, and, nilly-nolfy,is bound to find its way to the people. And hence I am forced to the conclusion that our Scott Act will always prove disapointing to its friends. We are to-day a Scott Act Province, and unless we close our eyes to facts, we must be convinced that we are such in name only. The law is actually ignored everywhere out- side the city, whilst the city’sown record for activity has not much to boast of. At the present time, speaking for outside the city, the most that cau be said is that only now and then some prosecutor rakes up a few cases to justify him in claiming his salary, and the little furvre over, the country re- lapses into its accustomed indifference, with all the energy now being put forth in the city, will we succeed in cleaning out our Augean stables? I trow not. The Scott Act does’nt take the bull by the horns.

Still I do not wish to threw any discredit on the Act. So long as it is on our statute books, we should all obey it, if not for con- science sake at least for decency. I still contend that any undue severity wil] have a blighting and a damaging effect on it. I think, moreover, that my eritic’s position is weakened considerably by denouncing Mr. Gillisas they did. They say he trampled on the law, &. Allright. Admitting the truth of these allegations, thentheco-relative is true also, viz., that he did so with the collusion of some of our best citizens. Will they talk as rashly of his abettors as they now do of him? If guilt there be they surely share it with him. Am I not justified, therefore, under the circumstan- ces, in suggesting that the Minister of Justice be petitioned for Mr. Gillis’ release’ Am I not endeavoring to strengthen the hands of our Scott Act friends by impress* ing on them the advisability of conciliation in the lines I have drawn? Very likely I shall be obliged to see further about my client.

UNUM,

InDEX. Janvary 14th, 1888.

Put the Saddle on the Right Horse.

Srr,— While pegging away at the Do. minion Government for neglecting {to put on a special train to carry the Island mails, does it not occur to you that others are to blame as well as the Government. For is it. not a matter of history that a large majority of the electors of this Province, on the 22nd day of February last, declared that they did not wish Sir John to reign over them, and that they wanted a Grit Government again. True, our means of communication with the Mainland during the five years of Grit rule, from 1873 to 1878, were much more imperfect and un- satisfactory than they are to-day. It was then that the old pig-trough Albert, was placed on the route across the straits. The Albert, according to the version of Mr. Daniel Davies, a former representation of King’s County, was selected by the present editor of the Patriot, whose complaints are now heard about the irregularity of the mails; and the injustice of not having a specialgwaiting for the Northern Light at Georgetown. Whatever others may say or think about past or present mail service, it does not lie on the mouth of ex-Minister Laird to consistently rind fault with it; for has not Mr Davies told us in a letter, published re- cently, that Mr. Laird’s conduct in con- nection with our winter mail service made a laughting stock of the other Island repre- sentatives.

But why not hold our present Dominion representatives responsible for a large share of our grievances. We have at present, as Dominion represeutatives, Messrs. Yeo, Perry, McIntyre, Robertson, Davies aud Welsh, all in direct opposition tothe major- ity of the people of the Dominion—unless, indeed, it be the latter, Oapt. Welsh, whose political antics are more for amusement than opposition. These men were voted into Parliament at the last election, under a promise that all the wrongs under which the Island suffered would be made right as soon as they secured the seat at Ottawa. Che people took them at their word. What has been the result? Disappointment and vexation of spirit. And _ this deplorable state of affairs, so far as our representatives are concerned at least, will probably con- tinue for three or four years yet. They gained their election, and the people are the losers. In their ante-electioy promises

solve whet ive anti his hati done for thum{ they were gushing over with love of Inlaid

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rights. Now, Island rights may take care of themselves for aught they care. When asked about their former pledges and pro- mises, they simply fall back on the childish excuse, ‘‘ We can do nothing, because we are in Opposition,”

Many an elector on P. E. Island has rued the day he gave his vote for the six Oppositionists whose presence al Ottawa is a hindrance instead of a help to this Is- land. It may be said that we have no re- presentatives in the Federal Parliament new, for these who go there as such from this Province at present, are of no earthly use, and the people know it from bitter experience.

Yours, ELECTOR,

nS

The Mails.

Srr—The question of the irregularity and delay of the mails to this Province seems to be the all-absorbing topic in the community just now. Is there no redress ¢ Where are our representatives in the Do- minion Pariiament, Messrs. Davies, Welsh, Yeo, Perry, Melntyre and Robertson? People generally look to their representa- tives fora redress of political grievances. Have these men no influence at the Capi- tal? Ifnot, what service are they to the public of P. E. Island. Previous to the election, Mr. Davies, if returned, was going to give us Free Trade with the States, &c., &c., and we were to be a prosperous, happy ana contented people; but the sequel has proven that Mr. Davies can not even give usa mail in proper time. This terrible state of affairs never happened before when we had two or three Conseryative members to represent us at Ottawa. I ask again, where is Mr. L. H. Davies and his contingent now? If their usefulness has zone wou'd it not be well for them to re- sign in order that we might send men _ to Parliament who would have some influence in the affairs of the country. Sir John Macdonald holds the fort and he is there to stay, at least during his natural life; and his party after him for many years to come, whatever we may say to the con- trary notwithstanding, and jt work? begreat folly for us even te

the grand mists» repeat the g

we iade at the last general elec- tion by sending men to represent us who have no more weight or influence at head- quarters that Mr. Davies and his associates. ENQUIRER. Jan. 17th, 1888.

Our Mails.

Str, Is there any use in further agita- ting for continuous communication with the Mainland? The Murine Department may accomplish all that is possible in that direction at this season of the year, often under great difficulties, but the work is counteracted by the stupidity or unwilling- ness of the head of the Postal Department. Instance the arrival of the mails at Cape Traverse yesterday. The mails Sarrived there, I understand, at 1.36 p. m., but the train that was to convey them to Charlotte- town left one hour before that time. Thero- fore, unloss something agreeably surprising will happen, the mails and passengers will not arrive in this city until to-day at 2.30 p.m., standard time, almost twenty-four hours behind time. passenger arrangements we are to enjoy after neerly fifteen years in the Union, and in this progressive nineteenth century? I would suggest that we go back to the old system if this’state of affairs is to continue. Have the mails and passengers brought to their destinatian by couriers. a decided improvement on the one-horse arrangement now run by Postmaster Gene- ral McLelan.

Yours, &., OBSERVER.

Jan. 17, 1888.

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The Cost of Newspapers.

(Moncton Times.)

The cost of producing a daily newspaper and the sources of revenue upon which the publisher is chiefly dependent, are things about which the general public have very erroneous ideas. The paying newspaper is the exception rather than the rule, not oecause the revenue is less than is general- ly supposed, but the cost very much greater. The subscription list of a news- paper does not yield the publisher any considerable direct revenue, the bare cost of raw paper and ink being nearly equal to the amount received from that source, and publishers strive to secure a large subscrip- tion list principally because it increases their influence and the value of their advertizing space.

Daily newspapers are necessarily run on a small scale in a town like Moncton, yet the cost of producing the Times isin the vicinity of two hundred dollars weekly. The publisher of a St. John or Halifax daily is probabiy under a weekly expense somewhere between five hundred and a thousand dollars, and the more important. the business or literary centre and the keener the competition, the greater the cost.

The most extensive and the most expen- sive of Canadian newspapers are the great Toronto dailies, where competition has been one of the greatest incentives to en- terprise. The starting of the Empire has given rise toa batch of rumors involving the future of that paper as well as that of the Globe and Mail. The Empire starts with a capital of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, of which about fi'ty thousand has been expended for plant, ete. According to newspaper gossip in the World, this capital is insufficient, and vari- ous schemes of consolidation are mentioned as probable. One story involves the merg- ing of the Mail and the Globe ; another the Mail and the Empire, the joint capital in either case to be something like a million dollars. It is mentioned incidentally that the managers of the Empire anticipate at the outset a weekly deficit of four thousand dollars, and this will afford some idea of the actual weekly cost of publishing one of the big Toronto dailies.

robably the most expensive newspapers in the world are those published in the great American cities, where the cost of erocuring and forwarding cable and tele- graphic news daily amounts to a fabulous sun. >

Seme men are lighthouses in which the lights have gone out. Some ministers are corpses dressed up in ecclesiastical gar- ments. You must be red hot in good works

awe to melt these Christian ice — nOn

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- - TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1888.

Minnie’s Fancy.

Oh! winsome, bonny, bonny boy !

(Thy father’s pride, thy mother's joy) How my heart yearns to make thee blest, And guard thy pillow when at reat!

Immortal Gods could never feel One-half so strongly or so real ; Nor rivers to thes ocean flow, Like mine, because I love thee so.

My heart’s best, warmest throbbing waits On thee! My life blood circulates,

As if all duty centred there,

Upon thy form, so bonny fair.

Oh? as I beud to kiss thy brow,

May angels bless thee, even now ;

And when thy earthly race is run,

Conduct thee through a Heav'nly one. Rerseal.

NOTICE.

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Active Members of the Association, for the purpose of bear- ing the Committee’s Report onthe Ry-Laws, will be held inthe Y.M.C, A. New Parlor on FRIDAY, the 20th inst., at 8 o’clock, p. m. H. N. GOFF, jani7—4i dy Acting Secretary.

ROSEBANK FARM FOR SALE.

THis well-known and valuable Property, con- taining about 125 Acres of Land, with large Dwelling and Outhouses, is offered fur sale.

It is most eligibly situated on the Hillsboraugh River, directly opposite Charlottetown, where any quantity of Manure can be obtained ir the winterseason. There is also a mussel bed w:thin two hundred yards of the shore.

Price moderate. Part of the purchase money can remain by mortgage on the premises. Ap-

ply to eee HARRIS & STEW ART, Londcn House.

Be ths Blectors of Ward Four.

GENTLEMEN, — After representing you for five years, [um grateful forthe coufidence yon express in again asking me torepresentsou. If elected, I pledge my word and honor to do a'l I can for the best interests of the Ward, the tem- perance case, and the city in general. ‘ I wish todraw yourattention tothe card cf Mr. Ewen Macdougall, in which be says :—

“The ‘Canada Temperance Act’ having been sustained by a vote of the citizens, its en“orce- ment becomes a duty. I therefore pledge wyseif, if elected, tosee that the temperance law is respected equally with all other laws now in force. Relying with confidence on your sup- port,” etc.

At the Ward Four meeting he said: ‘True, I have been a rnmaeller, and my sympathy is with them ; and if I run, I will do so in the interest of the party.”

Citizens, here is a sheep in wolf's clothing. He hes been a rumeseilier. has been convicted of breaking the law ; and he now tries to make you believe he is desirous that that law shouid be enforced. Such two-faced deception! Temper- ance men, generaily, Ido notihink, will be so easily gulied.

J have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Mosi respectfully, SAMUEL McRAE,

janl7—2w eod

janl7—-3i eod pat guar To the Electors of Ward Four. GENTLEXEN,—Having been nominated, at a meeting held on the l0th inst., to contest the seat atthe Council Board made vacant by the retirementof CouncillorMcRae, I beg ‘eave to say [have accepted the nomination so heartily ndered may s0d would most respectfully solicit your suppo! should I become your represen- tative, my attention shall be given tothe interests of the Ward and the City generally. The “Canada Temperance Act” having been sustained by a vote of the citizens, its enforce- ment becomes a duty. Itherefore pledge myself,

if elected, to see that the temperance lew is respected equally with a!) other laws now in

orce, Relying with confidence upon your support on the 25th inst., . I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, 3 EWEN MACDOUGALL. jani6—pat

To the Electors of Ward Two.

GENTLEMEN,—I am again in the field as a

candidate for the representation of your Ward in the coming Civic Election ; and if elect- ed, will, on all occasions, as in the past, give my Support to all measures brought forward in your interest as well as the citizens in general.

Respectfully yours, FRANCIS P, MoCARRON.

jani6 Young Men's Literary Society, St. JAMES’ CHURCH

Third Course of Leetures.

THE Third Lecture of the Course on

will delivered by MR. HECTOR C. McDONALD.

TUESDAY, THE lira INST.,

AT 8 O'CLOCK, IN ST. JAMES’ HALL.

Subject,—From Louisburg to Quebse,

Admission, 15 cents, janlé k | THE IMMENSE STOCK OF

GROCERIES

—AND—

DRY GOODS

In the different Stores of the lete

OWEN CONNOLLY, ESQ.,

ade eas

Charlottetown and Souris,

ARE NOW BEING

SOLD OFF FOR CASH

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GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,

And in quantities to suit all customers,

Either Wholesaie or Retail.

Ry order of the Trustees, FREDERICK PETERS,

Solicitor, Charlottetown, Jan. 11, 1888—4w dy wky.

O LET—A House on’ Sidney Street, opposite the es, Cc oe ining seven roame, a 7 .

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ve\them genuine.

| | Before Commencing Stocktaking, i. WMACEONALD

will clear out several lines of Goods at Great Bargains.

— Ladies’ Doilmans and Paletots, Ladies’ Cloth

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Jackets, Ladies’ Fur Capes and Boas, Ladies’ Felt Hats, Ladies’ Knit Underskirts.

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These Goods must be Cleared. Bargains may be expected.

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J. B. MACDONALD,

Ch’'town, Jan, 4, 1888.—d & wky

JAMIES PATON & CO.,,

will continue to give Bona Fide Bargains in all kinds of DRY

GOODS. Our reputation for selling the

Best Goods at the Lowest Prices

is well known throughout the Island. We think it needless to quote prices in the papers as they very often mislead the public. All we ask is when you are searching for good goods, at low prices, call on us.

During this month we have a number of rare Bargains to offer in

Dress Goods, Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Men’s Overceats, Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets, Fur Capes and Boas, and the Largest and Best Assortment of Carpets on the Island.

O--~— —-

JAMES PATON & CO,

Cash Stores Charlottetown’ and Summerside, Jan. 4, 1888-—-dy wky

It is not often really honest goods are offered at the prices we quote below. But the fact is we have a good many Dolmans, Ulsters, Jackets, Jerseys, Sacks and Reding- gotes remaining, although our sales in this department have been very large, and we are now offering all that remains at extraordinary low prices to turn them into cash, before stock-taking. Ulsters worth up to $4, for $2; $8 for $5; Jackets worth $4.25 for $3; worth $7 for $5, and our whole stock at equally low prices.

These prices are certainly remarkable, but there is no questioning them---we cuarantee Call and secure first choice.

BEER BROS.

Ch'town, Jna. 3, 1887.

MILL OWNERS !

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WY Ustad & SOUS SAN

—ARE THE—

BEST IN THE WORLD.

FOR SALE WITH

FILES, OILS, SWACES, <c.,

2 BYe

NORTON & FENNELL, City Hardware Store.

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