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Sir Leonard Tilley on Dominic Affairs.

‘The Finance Minister of Canada was in k on Wednesday en route to Wash- ington, and was ‘Sinterviewed” by a report- er of the Herald. The Protective Tariff of Canada, the probabilities of a modifica- tion of the Tariff, the chances of a Recipro- the Cana-

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city Treaty, the construction of ada Pacific Railway and the se‘tlement of the North-West lands were ali discussed. The following is the reporter’s account of the conversation :

Sir Leonard Tilley, Finance Minister of the Dominion of Canada, was at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. yesterday, and in the course of a con- versation with a reporter of the Herald the honorable gentleman gave expression to some interesting views as to the present pro- tective policy of Canada, and topics more or less connected with it.

‘Ig it true,” asked the reporter, ‘‘that the Cabinct intend to adopt a modification of your protective policy ?”

“No,” was Sir Leonard’s reply, ‘‘as far as | Pay

we can judge at present those statements are merely rumors. The Cabinet will maintain the policy as it standsnow.” —

Is the temper of the Canadian people not favorable to such a modification ?”

‘No, the people are well satisfied with its results thus far. Of course in Montreal and in the Upper Provinces genorally this _satis- faction is more marked than in the Lower Provinces, where the manufacturing interest is as yet much smaller, and were capital, which has been largely invested in shipping, has been suffering so greatly that it has thus far failed to go as extensively into manufac- tures as it will. But I predict that within twelve months the good results of our protect- ive policy will be marked in the Lower Pro- vinces as they are in Montreal and Ontario.

BUSINESS REVIVAL IN CANADA,

“J, what have these results manifested themsélves so far, Sir Leonard ?’

‘Well, our severe business depression i Cana:la is over, and an era of great revival of business has set in with us as with you. The yentleman who was talking with me whe: I reccived your card was just giving me an- other proof of it. He represents one of the leading railroads of Canada, and says he has just come here to lease more cars, as_the road he represents is unable to move the immense amouut of freight going over its line.”

‘‘May not tnis imerease of bnsiness be ac- counted for by your large crops ?”’

4 Of course, good crops will help any coun- try. Your good crops are no doubt helping you greatly in your present revival. But there is something more than that in our revi- val of business, Manufacturers are beginning to fec| the stimulus which our protective pol- icy is giving tiem. At first, ot course, they do not tee! 1t in so marked a degree as they will by and by. Whea the present tariff went first into effect we had on hand large quanti ties of stock in every description of trade, and it takes some time to dispose of these. The full beneficeat effect of our poliey will pro- bably yot be felt until next year.”

RECIPROCITY STILL DESIRABLE.

“4 re you so wedded to your policy that you regar lit preterable toa fair reciprocity be- twee the two countries 2”

‘“‘Notatall. We agree that a fair recipro- city would be more advantageous for both countries and are still open to any proposition whicl the United States Government may make é,us. You know that the last proposed treaty was rejected by your Senate because they feare lit would allow English manufactured goods to be brought in an untinished condition to Canada, and thence free of duty into the United States, to the imjury of your owx manufactures, I think that was a groundless fear, but still the Senate probably supposed tiey knew best their duty toward the American people. We are perfectly willing and are ready atany moment and have the authority of Parliament to meet the United States half-way in any proposed plan of reci- procity regarding the. natural productions of the two countris and to reduce our tariff in precisely the same proportion as you reduce it, -> abolish the duty altogether if you abolish it.

THE PROPOSED BASIS,

“On any article?”

“Oh no, that would be hardly fair. ‘Take, for instance, corn. It might be well enough for the United States government to say to us, "You admit our corn free of duty and we'll admit your's,’ for Canada oniy imports corn and «loes not export it. Again, it would be unfair for us to say to the United States fgo- vernment, ‘You admit our barley free and we'll admit your’s,’ for that is an article of prodiace in which we deal solely for exporta- tion, No, reciprocity would have to be es- tablished on some fair and equitable basis, as, for .ustance, was that of the treaty of 1854. Vur present tariff has been called a prohibitive’ one. As a matter of fact, it is not over tifty per cent. as high as yours, with the sole ex- ception of woolen goods,”’

‘TT IS YOUR TURN Now.” Bi." as anything been done recently to bring the two countries together ?”’

* Phe government of Canada have on two or three Occasions approached the United States govirmment on tue subject, but always unsuc- cessfuily, and, having taken authority from the Parliament of Canada to deal with certain articles of production of both countries, we prefer waiting the advances of our American neighbors. 1t is your turn now.”

*‘Has your present visit to Washington any reference to this subject ?”

‘‘None whatever.’

‘What is the present current of trade be. tween Canada and the United States *”’

‘The imports from the United States have increased for the last five years, while our im- ports from England have iallen off nearly fifty

r cent. during the same period.” :

‘What is the cause of this remarkable change 2”

‘‘ Your manufacturers have found a market for their surplus stock in Canada at reduced prices, underselling in many cases the English manufacturers, and, as a consequence, dimin-, ishing the operations of our own manufacturers. What we are doing at present is really to save our infant Canadian industries.”

THE TREATY oF 18854.

‘ect wits inost And equally benéficial to both

Ma ORE APL IE tet re

that, in your judiment, affect the trade of the tw countries ?”

“f ‘fidve no héditation iti saying that its ef-

tries, and its abrogation in 1865 was a ot misfortune. I was in public life during

--stence of the treaty and had a favorable opportunity of judging its actual effect. It led to large inerease in the volume of trade in both countries. ”

“Will the emigration from Toronto into the Red River region largely increase your powers of production ?”’ a

“The emigration to the Northwest Terri- tories will not be confined to Ontario, whence it proceeded last March and April at the rate of 1,000 per day. There can be no doubt that during the next five years emigration from Europe will be very Jarge. During the ‘ext six or seven years we will complete the Pacific Ltailway to the foot of the Rocky Moun- tains, opening up for settlement over one million acres of good wheat producing land, one twentieth portion of which, when put under cultivation, will produce a grain export equal in value to the whole exports of the Dominion any year since confederation. — It! is not improbable that within the next thirty | years our Northwest ‘Territories will have a population equal to the Dominion at this time. ; =

“Will the Government build this Pacific Railway ?”

“Yes, and we expect te obtain from the proceeds of the land nearly sufficient means to

ay for its construction.” ‘“‘When will the work be commenced from the Pacific side?” :

“The tenders are to be received on the 15th of November, and the work will be com- menced before the close of this year.”

‘‘Have you heard the rumor that Secretary Evarts is in favor of a zollverein (tariff union) between the two countries, thus practically uniting them as far as the tariff ig con- cerned ?”

‘I do not know what Mr. Evarts’ views are on the subject;” and Sir Leonard Tilley smiled significantly, as though he knew a good deal more than he cared to say.

The interview here {terminated, Sir Leo- nard being called away by his wife, who de- sired him to add directly and immediately to the commercial prosperity of this country | by going with her on a shopping tour among the fashionable bazaars of New York.

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Financial Management.

Ix the short time they have been in power, the present Government have estab- lished a name as one of the most economical administrations that ever conducted the public affairs of this Province. Yet we find the Patriot tilting against it because of its ‘financial mismanagement.” It says the ass- essment this year is ‘‘ thirteen and a half Cents on the dollar” This is, of course, an ‘‘honest” mistake. The assessment this year is thirteen and a half cents on the HUN- prep dollara. In 1877, it was twenty cents, in 1878 it was eighteen cents—this year it is but thirteen and a half cents on the hun, dred dollars—a reduction of 64 per cent on the imposition of Messrs. Davies, Stewart & Co.—and the poll-tax not levied except in Charlottetown and Summerside! The Patriot surely has little regard for its stand- ing as the ergan of a party when, on such grounds, it prates about the financial mis- management of the Government. The forty thousand dollars, to which it refers as being drawn frem our capital at Ottawa, was part of the $800,000 Land Fund, and was used to recoup the Island Treasury for sums drawn from it from time to time for the purpose of paying small proprietors who

sold their estates'to the Government. The money was used to pay for land; and _ was very properly refunded to the Provincial Exchequer.

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Presentation.

Durine the recent visit to this city of Wm. Smith, Esq., Steamboat Inspector for the Maritime Provinces, he was waited upen by a Committee of the Engineers who presented him with the following address. it must be very gratifying to Mr. Smith, alter his long service of twenty-five years, to know that he holds the confidence and esteem of those with whom he has to be associated in his very responsible situa. tion.

ADDRESS : To Wm. Smith, Hsq., Steamboat /nspector for ~ Maritime Provinces, Dominion of Can- ada,

Dear Sir:—We, the undersighed Engineers of Prince Edward Island, who have known you for years, officially and socially, wish to show our esteem and good will in a substan- tial way, with a lasting witness of our feeling, and therefore ask your acceptance of this purse and address. ,

We have ever found you fair and impartial; and can look back with pleasure upon your regular visits. Trusting that we may look forward in the same spirit to many years of such experience; and hoping that you may have a long and useful life; and wishing you its share of happiness and means, we are, dear sir, very truly yours,

John McMillan, James furner, John Cum- ing, Patrick Doyle, Joseph Clark, Stephen McDonald, Daniel Todvin, James Sweet, Charles Cuming, Uharles McFarlane, Robert McPherson, George Webb, George Batt, Alexander McPherson.

Ch’town September, 1879.

To which Mr. Smith replied as follows :—

REPLY : To the Steamboat Engineers of Prince Edward

Isladd:

Dear Strs,—It gives me great pleasura to accept your esteemed and cordial address aud the purse accompanying it. The handsome manner in which you mention my official and social intereourse with you, and your generous expressions for my future happiness, are thankfully acknowledged by me. Trusting that 1 may ever retain your confidence and

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BY Tle THRRIBLE FIRE SHEDIAC IN ASHES. LOSs OVER $75,000! LIS? OF BUILDINGS DESTROYED,

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NEWS

By Telegraph to Examiner Suepiac, Oct. 13, 1879.

A terrible conflagration swept over the entire business portion of this town last About eleven o'clock fire was dis- covered in the old Masonic building, occu” pied as atin shop. No body was living in if. Ina few minutes the flames invaded the adjacent ‘‘ Adams House,” with barns, &e. The wind was blowing quite hard and the destruction of the above large buildings set the fire te Sweeney & Rich- ards blacksmiths and carriage shop ; then then Kelly’s blacksmith shop took fire. It was a fire of immense proportion ; and it became evident that the town was doomed to destruction.

John Caldin’s store took fire inside, then Harper & Webstor’s boot and shoe fac- tery. The following buildings then suc- cessively took fire and were reduced to ashes with rapidity defying description :-—

On south side of Main Street—estate of Francis Corminier building occupied as a barber shop and billiard room ; Smith’s building, occupied by Mrs. Me- Kean; R. C. Tait’s, Adam Tait’s, Fredk. Robidoux’s building and printing office, part of types and two presses; George Pel- letior’s, Lewis Burns’, E. J. Smith’s sale store aud dependencies; Marcel Casey’s liquor shop; Johnson's corner building, occupied by Dr. Ligereon, north side; M. G. Ayor’s _ harness Melanson & Porrier’s store and outbildings; Tranquil Gallapt’s house, Fidel Porrier’s store, store and granary; C. H. Galland’s store; Joseph Galland’s liquor shop and billiard room; Dim. Brown’s building; Mrs, C. H. Jalland’s millinery establishment and Tesi- dence; Mrs. Joseph Weldon’s residence; N. A. Landry’s law office; Deacon’s drugstore; and a little building belonging to Mr. Weldon.

Tt was difficulty that the Waverley House was saved. Had it caught fire seven or eight more buildings would have been destroyed, including the Post Office and new Methodist Church. .

Shediac now presents the saddest sight, and the destruction is immense. The loss is over seventy-five thousand dollars, with very little insurance. The heaviest losers are E, J. Smith, Harper & Webster, F. Porrier, and C. H. Gallander. The loss ef the ‘ Monietur Acadian” is about fourteen hundred dollars.

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Commercial News.

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THE ENGLISH POTATO CROP. The Montreal ‘‘Gazette” of Wednesday reports a ‘‘break” in the English potato market :—

‘Letters by last mail from Liverpool, dated September 25th, state that, owing to the favorable change in the weather, the English potato crop, which was thought to be a complete failure, will turn out much better than was expected, and it is believed that a large portion of the crop will be se- cured in fair condition. On the above date large shipmenis of potatoes were said to be on the way from Germany and Holland. This information seems to be pretty correct, as private cables have been received here to-day reporting quite a ‘break’ in the Liv- erpool potato market. Advices by mail quoted sales of Canadian Early Rose at 9s 3d per cwt., sc that early shipments will probably net a fair profit.”

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Died.

At Deebrooghur, Assam, India, on the 23rd of August, of fever, C. Gardyne Finlay, of Trinity, Edinburgh, Scotland, aged 23 years.

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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RANKIN HOUSE.

Oct. llth, J A Morrison, Halifrx; Dp Munroe, Dartmouth; C. S. Knowles and wife, Boston; Samuel Wilmot, Newcastle.

Charter Wanted FOR THE FAST SAILING SCHOONER “William Philpot,”’

{23 tons register, J. Philpot, master. Will

accept charter for a port in the United States or British or Foreign West Indies. Apply

at once to WM. KOUGHAN.

Oct. 13, “79.— li

Great George Street,

Audaseript Pens, Wind Photographs, Ring & Bit Pussies, Atmospheric Optic Marvel,

I remain, your truly, Wma. M. Smirn, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Steamboat Inspectors.

'* Referring to the treaty of 1854, how did

Charlottetown, P. E. Island, Sth Oct.,1879,

FOR SALE AT

NELHES’ Stationery « Fancy Store,

Opposite Mi. Lewis’ Ph Oct 13 19 fiedd ne e-

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One nope ee toute eras

SALT! SALT!

And Mackerei Barrels,

FOR SALE,

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‘DAVID SMALL,

Queen Street Charlottetown, Oct. 13, 1879—tf

HORSES.

‘XX7ANTED IMMEDIATELY, TEN W stylish Carriage and Saddle Horses.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO. Oct. 13, 1879.—4i pat 3i her li

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WHITE OATS.

TANTED THIS WEEK, 1500 bushels V heavy White Oats. Must be thorough- ly cleaned and free from black. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO, Oct. 13, °79.—4i pat 3i_ her li

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A Double Tenement House and Lot For Sale.

YP WILL SELL at Public Auction on the

premises, on SATURDAY, October 18th, at 12 o'clock, noon, a Two Story, Flat-roofed, Double Tenement House, and Lot, 84x42 feet, situated on Orlebar Street, in the rear of the residence of the Hon. T. W. Dodd.

Particulars at Sale, FE. NEEDHAM,

Ch’town, Oct 15, "79. —tf Auctioneer.

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Potatoes Wanted.

1 OOO BUSHEL **PROLIFICS.” Must ; be well culled and free from cut,

bruised and rotten potatoes.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO, Oct. 13, '79.—4i pat3i_ her li

GENTLEMEN:

W* HAVE ABOUT COMPLETED THE

Most Choice Collection

SCOTCH TWEEDS,

Canadian Tweeds, West of England

CLOTHS,

Overcoatings,

Ko,,.. RG, -.&C.,

We have Vet offered to the Public.

Manufactured on the Premises

IN TILE

LATEST STYLES

And With Despatch.

_ BEER & SONS.

Oct. 11, 1876---tf

Thanksgiving Day is Coming,

AND 80 IS

BOREHAM’S New Fall and Winter Stock of

BOOTS & SHOES,

Of which he has rececived the first in- stalment, consisting of —

12 cases of Men’s Womens’ and Childrens

Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., in all the leading

styles.

THE CASH BOOT & SHOE STORE, Opposite Market House.

Ch’town, Oct. 11, 1879—tl nov 5

LADIES = SACQUES,

A, CAPITAL LINE opening this day.

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HEAVY & MEDIUM WINTER SHAWLS,

Choice Patterns. BEER & SONS.

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“THE JEWS.” > hIHE REV. JACOB FRESHMAN, son of a converted Jewish Rabbi, will Lecture iw

the Y. M. ¢,. Association Hall,

On Monday, Evening, the 13th inst,

f AT $ O'CLOCK.

Subject: ‘‘The Jews—their manners, cus- toms, religious ceremonies, literature, ete,”

The Lecturer will appear in the garb of @ Jewish Rabbi, and will exhibit all the articles used in Jewish worship, such as Phylacteries, Fringes, etc.

All Sabbath School workers and all who are interested in God’s Ancient People should net fail to be present.

Admission 25 eents. Tickets to be had te the stores of Mr. Harvie, Dr. Dodd, th Apothecaries’ Hall, and at the door.

NELT HATS, STRAW HATS, OSTRICH

FEATHERS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS,

NEW KID GLOVES, FRLILLINGS, LACES, RIBBONS, HAT ORNAMENTS.

BEER & SONS,

“A Large Consignment

DRY GOODS!

—AND—

CLOTHING

RECEIVED AT THE

(ueen Street Auction Rooms,

Ordered for Immediate Sale Without Reserve.

AM instructed to sell at Public Auction, at my Auction Roums,

On Thursday, the 16th inst,

At 11 o’clock, and to continne from day to day until the entire Stock is disposed of:

A consignment of Dry Goods, consisting ia part of Dress Goods, Grey & White Cottons, Shawls, Flannels, Fancy Goods, Crapes, Mantles. Velvets, Silks, Scarfs, Ties, Umbrel- las, Shirtings, Tickings, Gloves, Hosiery, Car- pets, Window Hollands, Furs, (in Muffs, Boas, Collars, Caps, &c.,) Ulster Cloths, Corsets, and a large assortment of small wares.

ALSO--A FULL LINE OF

Readymade Clothing,

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20 CHESTS CHOICE TEA.

These goods are all in first-class order and will repay inspection by intending purchasers. A first class chance for country dealers te fill up stock. . Great bargains may be expected as the oon- signment will be cleared out without reserve. ERMS—Ali sums under $50 cash; over that amount and under $150, 3 months; and ever $150 four months credit will be given on approved joint paper. W. D. STEWART, Auctioneer. Ch’town, Oct. 8, 1879.—tl sale—pat N. B.—The stock will be open for inspec- tion on Wednesday, the 15th inst,

ANTHRACITE COAL FOR SATE. At $4.50 per ton of 2000 Ibs,

RIGT. ‘“SHAMROCK” expected to ar- J rive here about 20th inst., from Philadel- phia, with 150 tons Anthracite Col, which will be sold on arrival. ‘ OWEN CONNOLLY. Cl’town, Oct 10, 1879. —tf

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Organs and Pianos,

wiEVERAL ORGANS AND PIANOS. of the best make will be sold much under

cost if applied for immediately at

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE,

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COAL. COAL. JUST ARRIVED,

ARGE AND SMALE OOAL, per schrs. A ‘Wm. Philpot,” Sea Breeze,” and ‘*M. W. P.” Willbe sold cheap while landing. WM. KOUGHAN, Ch’town, Oct. 9, 1879,—-4i

NovrrCH!

SLAND STOCKHOLDERS in the Beliveau _Albertite & Oil Company who have not paid the 6th call of 24 per cent. due on the 5th inst., will please pay into the Bank of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, on or before

the 15th inst. WILLIAM PATRICK, ‘Manager.

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TO LET

DWELLING HOUSE, Out Houses. &e., pleasantly situated at the West End of the city, in good condition. Possession on the 15th inst. Enquire of

JNO. WM. MORRISON.

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EW FELT HATS JUST RECEIVED

and for sale; will be sold much below

regular prices. F. LEPAGE & Co., 53 Queen St,

NE of the best FIRE aad BURGLAR roof Safes to be found im the city, will be sold at a bargain if applied for at once, at

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