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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1888.

Repairs te Wharves.

Me. Wittiam Weisn, M. P., has in- furmed the Patriot that the Minister of Public Works has authorized that Halli- day's wharf ‘‘ be immediately repaired to the extent of $1,530 ; and, speaking for him, the organ adds that “the representatives of the County deserve the thanks of the people for their vigilence ,and the attention they bestow upon these important public works.” The Patriot also quotes a letter from some one in the Department of Public Works, by which Mr. Welsh is informed China Point and Halli- This is pipers’ news to leading Conservatives in the County, as well as tu the people of Belfast. The Hon. Mr. Nicholson has in his possession a letter from the Secretary of the Public Works Department, addressed to Hon. Mr. Ferguson nearly six weeks weeks ago, informing Mr. Ferguson that the further repairs of Halliday’s wharf woul be proceeded with, as requested by Mr. Ferguson in his letters of the 28th and 30th of July last. We are permitted to make the following (letter press) extracts

that *‘ repairs to day's wharf would be attended to.”

from Mr. Ferguson's correspondence with the Department, under date of 28th July :

** Port Selkirk Pier, or Brush Wharf, is a work from which the Dominion Government receives a large revenue; yet, when a year or two ago the cuter block of it got out of order and required to be rebuilt, it was removed, on the ground that no grant was then available to rebuild it. From that time until the present, nothing has been done to replace this block, and the wharf acecmmodation there is not more than one half aufficient for the ship- ping.

“China Point pier has been in a dilapidated stare for more than a year. I have again and again written the Department about it snd forwarded letters from local M. P. P's. and 1 herewith enclose a clipping from

(‘uz EXAMINER newspiper containing an aliasion to the state of thispier. Surely this state of things will not be allowed to continue aud that this work will be repaired in time tor the fall shipping.”

** Last fall, after mouths of correspondence, I obtained an appropriation of $500 for Belfast pier. That grant came so late that it could not be atilized las: fall. This spring the man in charge proceeded according to the specitications, but the work had received such damage from the ice that the money is, I am told, lost, and no less than $1209 will make the repairs abso utely required.”

** The last named piers, viz. ; Brush Wharf or Port Selkirk, China Point and Beifast are poiats of call for the steamer Heather Belle, aud she makes four round trips each week be- tween those places and Chariottetown. They are also shipping places for large sections of couatry not eajuvying railway or other facili- ties. The people of these sections will be ruined if these works are not repaired before the busy shippiag season commences.”

toers.

Mr. Waish is impudently and imperti- nently making use of the courtesy of some official of the Department of Public Works to further the interests of the Oppusition to the Goverament in this county. He is not entitled to the credit of influencing the Governinent to repair the wharves referred to; and he is endeavoring to gain popular favor by false pretences. What influence has he with the Government? He may, indeed, like the jackdaw in the fable, strat about the public offices in borrowed feathers and pretend that he is *‘‘a great friend of Sir John’s,” him in

‘“*ready to support everything,” and he may write letters when at home, setting

almost

forth that he is the Government’s friend, and that certain wharves are out of repair. But is there anyone who thinks, for a inoment, that the Department are deceived by hira ?

Mr. Welsh had much better be straight- If he has really dis- coverel the error of his ways; if he is revlly a friend of Sir John and his Govern- , if he really thinks that they are

forward and honest,

HST men worthy the confidence of the electors of Canala,—let him come out from among the heterogenous conglomeration led by the man who is ready to sacrifice our fishery rights to the United States. Then Smen may begin to respect him as a politician, and pay some attention to his representa- But let him not think that he can continue to deceive the people. Deceit was triumphant in Prince Edward Island at the last election. The people have had They will not be deceived again. To claim credit for repairs and improvements obtained on the representation of other men will not avail him when the time comes to weigh him in the balance of public opinion.

The people of Pownal and Rustico will] be glad to learn that the Department of Public Works has informed Mr. Ferguson that the piers at those places will be re- paired at once. Perhaps Mr. Welsh will clauin credit for these repairs !

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Montreal East.

Tur Patriot has reviewed the situation in Montreal East, and misrepresented the facts in an endeavor to console its friends of the Opposition. The truth is that wire- pullers of the Grit party in Montreal wait- ed upon Mr. Lepine, the laber candidate, and acked him if he would, in the event of his election, vote ** non-confidence in the Government.” Mr. Lepine replied teat he would vote ‘confidence in the Gov- ernment;" and when asked whether he would support Mr. Laurier as against Sir ‘ohu Macdonald, he answered, ‘** Nu,” idere is 8 report of the interview as tele- graphed from Montreal :

**On Monday th Montre vat : terviewed Me. e Montreal Grit leaders in.

canvidate fa °

tions.

their eyes opened to the fact.

Lepine, the Workingman’ Montreal, antl elfeiteéd ths fat.

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lowing answers to queries put by the dele- gates entrusted with the mission of ascertain- ing the political leanings of Mr. Lepine.

Questiun—Is Mr. Lepine ready to condemn the veto of the law concerning the magistrates’ court, and declare publicly that he will vote non-confidence in the Government which has exercised such a veto?

Answer by Mr. Lepine—If I knew that 1 would overthrow Sir John A. Macdonald's Government on the veto question, to bring into power a Liberal and Free Trade Govern ment, I would vote confidence in Sir John.

Question—Is Mr. Lepine ready to give his support to Hon. Mr, Laurier, as against Sir John A. Macdonald ?

Answer by Mr. Lepine—-No.

These answers not being satisfactory to the Liberal purists, they at once determined upon the selection of an out and out Liberal, and ex-translator A. K. Poirier was chosen. Mr. Poirier’s candidature was ratified at a mass meeting in the evening, and the faithful there- upon made a big push to secure his election.

Was it, under these circumstances, neces- sary that the Conservatives of Montreal East should nominate a_ third candidate / Everyone must see that it was not.

By the way, the fact—not mentioned by the Patriot—that the Liberal candidate has most distinctly repudiated Free Trade is significant. Mr. Poirier declares that the Nationalists never were opposed to protection; that Mr. Blake’s Malvern speech indicated their position in regard to the National Policy; and that, in Purlia- ment, if elected, he would not vote for Free Trade, and, impliedly, that he would oppose the Commercial Union or Unre- stricted Reciprocity fad.

The Oppositienists here are welcome to all the consolation they can draw from the situation in Montreal East !

The Races in Halifax.

Tue Halifax Herald gives the following account of the races in Halifax :—

The starters in the first heat of the stallion trot were Black Pilot, Slipp's Melbourne King, Hernando, owned by W. W. McLeod, of Sum- merside, and Highland Chief, owned by C. L. Rood, of Pictou. Doran's Harry Morgan, and Bill's Rampart being scratched. Black Pilot yot away bad, but at the half mile took the lead and neld it to the iinish, with Mel- bourne King second, Hernando third, and Highland Chief fourth. Time 2.394.

in the second heat Pilot took the lead at the start and was not headed. Highland Chief got away bad, but when Hernando broke, got into third place. Biack Pilot gave a beautiful exhibition of trotting. Shipp, with Melbourne King, came within an ace of being distanced. Brown with Hernando, and Carroll with Highland Chief were not so for- tunate. Time 2.303.

Of course Black Vilot and Melbourne King were the only starters in the third heat. The Island horse did not settle down till the back stretch was reached, then he went ahead and held the lead. Going up the back stretch Melbourne broke badiy. Black Pilot’s driver tried to shut him out but failed. Time 2.32.

GRAND STALLION TrotT—For $500 and cham- pionship of the Maritime Provinces. Ist, 250; 2nd, $125; 3rd, $75; 4th, $50. ss. 2.6 lst—Black Pilot, b. s., B. Doc- kendorff, Charlottetown.....) 1 1 x x 2nd --Melbourne King, ch. s., A. UN, WEN hans ee cdba costo; 2 SS Se

3rd—-Hernando, br. s., W. W.

McLeod, Summerside.......8 3 x x x 4th—Highland Chief, g. s., C.

Ri. Mes FN i a voce cons + ££ 2

Times, 2.394, 2.30}, 2.32.

In the three-minute class only three horses started, viz., F. Hills’ Lillie Bashaw, W. S. McXie’s (Charlottetown) Telephone, and Rood’s Gideon, the stallion General Bayard, owned by J. L. Neary, of Kentville, being scratched.

In the first heat Bashaw got the lead, bur bres king on the first turn and on the back stretch was passed by Telephone and Gideon. Gideon broke on the back stretch and Ba- shaw took second place, pushing the leade: close. Gideon pulled up well but broke badly after passing the three-quarter pole. Tele- phone finished first and Lillie Basaw second, with Gideon only half a length behind. Time 2.5).

In the second heat Bashaw got away ahead but Carroll soon had Telephone on the lead. Passing the stand Bashaw and Gideon were a tie for second place. The Halifax mare broke at the next turn, and Brown with Gideon turned his attention to Telephone. They made a pretty race coming down ths hom: stretch, the Island horse winning by half a length —Time 2.51.

In the third heat Gideon got away last, Telephone leading. At the half mile Gideon was in second place and held that position to the finish. Time 2.474.

THREE MINUTE CLASS—PURSE $150. ; 2 ee GS lst-—-Telephone, r. g., W. S.

McKie, Charlottetown.... 1 1 1 x x

2nd—Gideon, br. g. C L Rood

POO Soe wa wae ee 3rd— Lillie Bashaw, F. Hill

MNS Bess oat hoc ack ae ae ee ye Time—2.533, 2.513, 2.474.

Regatta Notes.

This morning, Mr. Lord, of the Marine Department, with the Secretary, in the steam launch Lady Lansdowne, measured the three-mile course for the rowing races, placing the buoys off York Point.

A programme, to be distributed on the grand stand, is being printed by Mr. John Coombs. From this may be learned the colors of each boat contesting, with the names of competitors.

Messrs. Worth, sailmakers, are finishing a new suit of sails for the Vixen, of Sum- merside, and Mr. Dillon is engaged on » mainsail for the Surprise.

; Capt. Lowrev, of the water boat, was on the harbor to-day trying his new sails.

The ** Captain” of the greased pole de- clares tbat his branch will be the best sport of the day.

It is said that a *‘ black horse” is on the war path.

EO Personal.

Mr. John Feilding is to be purser of the new steamer Halifax.

Mr. Schreiber is at present inspecting the P, E. Isiand Railway, accompanied by Mr. Unsworth, Mr. Huggan, Mr. Fraser and Messrs. McPherson »nd Houle. They passed East from Summerside to-day. |. W. W. McLeod, Esq, Post Office Inspec-

tor for the Northwest Territories, arrived , here from New York 1] .st evening.

“‘ Gough in Humor and Eloquence ” to-night

Danan a i en OF Pom B. Orbs,

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| Varia.

Tae Emperor of Germany has ordered the publication of some memoranda, written by his Imperial grandfather, which will probably provoke the sneers of secularists and heartfelt thankfulness on the part of those who dare not divorce religion from the affairs of everyday life. The old Em- peror, as is well-known, during the Faanco- German war, was ever ready to ascribe all his victories to Him who directs the sword, the shield and the battle. On December 31, 1871, the good old warrior wrote: ** In the unsearchable Providence of God I was tu be called to bring about the unification of Germany, after the equally glorious and bloody seven months’ war, caused with the most criminal frivolity by France. If the tinger ot God has ever shown itself distinct- ly in history, it has happened in 1866, 1870, aud 1871. The Franco-German war, which came like a flash of lighting from a clear sky, united all Germany in a tew days, and her armies marched trom victory to victory, and achieved, with painful sacrifices, events possible only by the will of God. God's will placed men at my side to bring about such great things. God’s will steeled the minds of the combatants in devotion, per- severance, and unknown valour, so that imperishable glory and new honor were shed on the banners of Prussia and her allies. God’s will animated the people to a hitherto unknown spirit of self-sacrifice, to the mitigation of the unavoidable suffer- ings of the war. Witha humbly grateful heart, I praise the Grace of God, which has deemed us worthy to accomplish such great things in aceordance with His will. May this Grace continue to aid us in building up and developing re-united Germany, which has just been founded; and may peace be granted to us ‘to enjoy in humil- ity the possessions’ achieved in hot and bloody fights.” The Emperor who has now ascended the throne of Germany shows in his few words of preface to the published memoranda that he is very far from failing to recognize the depth of meaning of these utterances. He will thus gain in power, and secure a nation’s trust ana esteem.

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The Conference on Sugar Bounties which has been admirably conducted by Baron H. de Worms, has attained only a_ partial success. Anagreement not only to abolish all bounty on sugar within their own do- minions, but also to exclude all sugar maintained by ‘open or disguised bounties” in other countries has been signed by the plenipvtentiaries of Great Britain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Russia, Spain, Belgium and the Nether- lands. France stands aloof, accepting the the principle, but refusing to givea detinite adhesion, until all sugar-producing coun- tries—by which she means especially the United States—have done Austria-Hungary also qualifies her signa- ‘ure by a similar condition, reserving the right of choosing her own time for putting it into execution. But as the date fixed fur its commencement is still remote, Sep- tember 1, 1891, we may hope that these difficulties may, by that time, have been removed, The treaty is, no doubt, an in- terference with free commerce, but as it interferes only to remove an artificial »bstacle to freedom of commerce, it will raise no scruple in the mind of the most de- voted adhereits of Cobden.

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A reply from the French Minister of Foreign Affairs has probably closed the correspondence between France and Italy on the subject of Massowah. M. Gobet is apparentiy right in technical legality and i8 Certainly superior in temper, but Signer Crispi has a substantial grievance, and _ is, perhaps, glad of an opportunity of showing chat Itaiy is not afraid of France. It is not likely, however, that Prince Bismarck will allow the quarre} to get beyond words. M. Floquet has also tou much need of the support of the rural votes to run the risk of a war which would please only the Parisian mob. He has been doing his best to popularize the Government by making speeches at Toulon and other places. His late antagonist has vanished — to Sweden or elsewhere. News from Morocco, where the Sultan is said to be engaged, with doubtful result, in quelling a dangerous rebellion, may turn out to be specially interesting to France. She is al- ways watching her opportunity to rectify her Algerian frontier ; and a disturbance in Morocco may lead to an understanding with Spain on that topic.

*

The Duke of Ediaburgh has had a magni- ficent reception at Constantinople. His Royal Highness dined at the Embassy and wttended the regatta. The illuminations and fireworks on the Bosphorus in cele- bration of his Majesty’s accession to the throne, were even more brilliant . than usual in honuur of the Royal guest. From end to end the straits on both sides were + blaze of light. The Duke seems to have been fascinated with his visit, and to have been well received everywhere. The Queen telegraphed to the Suitan, convey- ng herthanks and pleasure that the date £ the visit coincided with that of his Majesty’s accession.

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A correspondent asks: What is the law of England if the King of Eng- ‘and died leaving a daughter and an unborn child. Would the crown remain in abeyance, or would it go to the daughter, and pass from her if the child proved to be ason? This is a question the answer to which requires an acquaintance with Con- stitutional Law, which I cannot lay claim to. I would advise my correspondent to ipply to Mayor Haviland or Mr. Hodgson, recognized authorities on Constitutional Liaw. As to the crown remaining in ‘‘aheyance,” that of course could not be. \ll that I can farther say is that the ques- tion was raised in the reign of William IV., snd settled by the Regency Act of 1834, so far as any issue the king might leave. The fact that no precedent could be found since the Norman Conquest for provision having been made for government in an interval between the kiug’s death and the heir’s birth shows that the case was of rare currence in England. It was clear ‘hat an unborn child could pot be seized of the crown, for it is a maxim that the ‘ing never dies, and immediately on the leath of the reigning monarch the crown must devolve on the heir presumptive. It vas therefore determined that if William iV. should die suring the minority of the Princess Victoria, she should be proclaimed jueen, subject to the rights of any issue that might be born of the king’s consort, that is to say, she was to sueceed to the

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I am asked for a list of the celebrated orators to whom the title of ** Cicero ” (the name of the celebrated Roman orator) has been given. I cannot undertake to supply a complete list, but I extract the following from my communplace book :—

Civero of the British Senate, George Can- ning. i Cicero of France, Jean Baptiste Massil- lon.

Vicero of Germany, John, elector ot Bran- denburg. a5 :

Cicero's Mouth, Phillip Pot, prime min ister of Louis XI. Ff

The British Cicero, William Pitt.

The Christian Cicero, Lucius Coelius Lac- tar tius, (died 330).

The German Cicero, Johann Sturm, print- er and scholar.

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Everyone remembers the story of his nursery days about ‘“‘ The House that Jack Built,” a sort of cumulative story in which every preceding statement is repeated after the introduction of a new one. I have been furcibly reminded of it by coming across acurious Hebrew parable:—

1. (This is) the kid that my father bought for two zuzim.

2. (This is) the cat that eat....

(This is) the dog that bit.... (This is) the stick that beat.... (This is) the fire that burnt.... (This is) the water that quenched.... . (This is) the ox that drank.... . (This is) the butcher that killed....

. This is the angel, the angel of death that slew.

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Local Notices.

DID Drm go

The great rush for al)’ kinds of Bread, Cake and Pastry, is at J. Murphy’s, opposite late Roller Rink, Kent Street.

i id ‘“ A Now is the time to get bargains ip Suis & Reefers at John McLeod & Co.

R. K. Brace is selling splendid butter for 18 cents per pound.

Great bargains in Hats, Caps and under- clothing, at John McLeod & Co.

Pies, selling at 10 cents each, Bread, Cake, and Pastry Store.

That the Bread, Cake, and Pastry, Store is head quarters for your home supply.

Twenty cases London Goods opening to-day at Stanley Bros., Brown's Block.

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The large and great assortment of bread, cake, and pastry, in the city, isat J. Murphy’s, opposite late Roller Rink, Kent Street.

at the

New Valencia Raisins just received at Beer & Goffs. 3i—sept20

Fruit, plains, and sheet cake, 20 cents per pound, at the Bread, Cake, and Pastry Store, opposite late Roller Rink, Kent Street.

Picktine, Spice, White Wine, French Vinegar at R. K. Brace’s.

Malt or Very choice Green and Dela ware Grapes at Beer & Goff's. 3i—sept20

Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets are sold cheap at the Chezp Crovkery Store. Come one, come all, and get a bargain, for we are going tosell. W. P. Coiwiil. sepl2 dw 4w

FIRST GAR OF APPLES.

WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at Sales- room, Dodad’s Olid Stand,

On Tuesday Next, Sept. 25th, AT 2 O'CLOCK, P. M.:

(20 BARRELS OF CHOICE APPLES,

In Gravensteins, Belmans, Orange Pippins, &c., &e.

R. BEAIRSTO,

rept22—-2i Auctioneer.

NOTICE. —

HEREBY notify the citizens of Charlottetown that [ have been appointed Sanitary Officer and have entered upon my daties, and will in due course visit and inspect, in accordance with the law, all Yards, Sinks, &c., of which the citizens wiil take notice and govern theinselves accurdingly Citizens having to complain of nuisances in heir vicinity will oblige by giving me _ par-

ticulars. DUNCAN McRA#, Sanitary Utlicer.

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AUCTION SALE.

Gravensteins and Emperors.

Y Auction, on MONDAY NEXT, Sep- tember 24th, at Ten o'clock, at Rooms,

11 Queen Street :— 50 Barrels Gravenstein and Emperor

APPLES, best quality, direct from the grower via Pictou Boat.

A. McNEILL, Auctioneer,

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CARD.

ISS ALICE O'BRIEN wishes to inform her cns‘omers andthe pubke in weneral that “oc has taken Rovins over J. B. Macdonald’s ivry woods Store, where she will do .AILLI- NEKY, MANTLE and DRE“S MAKING in the lste>t style CUT.1I+G and FITTING a specialty. Cutting done by the * Ladies’ Delight System ” Ladies wishing to learn the above system will be taugbt on reasonable terms. 2w—sepi2l

MILLNER'S TIN SHOP.

VARIETY OF COAL HODS, NICKEL ; and BRASS TAPS, Ion and Daisy PUMPS, STOVEPIPE and TINWARRE. Atso—A few ASH SIFTERS on hand, which will be sold cheap for cash.

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NOTICE TO LADIES.

LL kinds of HAIR WORK done in the z best manner at short notice.

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READY-MADE CLOTHING

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