THE DAILY EXAMINER.
JULY 22, 1887.
Notes on Questions of Trade.
Vit r trade relations with
the United States is soon to be discussed by
question of ou
This is one of
suestions which the
the Chamber of Commerce
he class of « Board was
ormed ft cliscuss, ind = to express and tett m upon and the dis HSSlon, if proper cannot fail to afford light
iV conducted il
I We need “ clearer
which is muc insight into the details of the question, and
needed
also inte the pr yposals which Ww hich have been made for its settlement
In a general way, we are all, or nearly all,
in favor of free trade throughout North America. We all agree that it would bea good thing for Canada if her people could
trade on fair and equal terms with the
people of her wealthy neighbor. But we
are not all prepared to cut the cord which binds us to the Mother Country, and place oursely es at the mercy of the United States,
for the sake of even so great a boon as
a measure of full and complete reciprocity
of trade with the United Statea would un doubtedly afford
In other words, we are all in favor of un- the States ; but we called -under which the
alike,
restricted trade w ith
are not all in favor of the scheme
‘*Commercial Union,”
tariffs of the two countries will be
under which the customs and excise re ceipts will be pe wled and = afterw ards divided between the two Governments,
under which the traders of the Mother
Country will be placed at a greater disad-
vantage in our markets than they are at! present, under which the present relations
of Canada with the Mother Country will
THE
The P. E. Island Railway.
He
was, we are informed, much pleased with
Mr. Scuretper has come and gone,
indeed, re- the
the state of the road - which, tle is credit the Superintendents, the trackmasters, and the
I officials generally. but contirma-
upon Government,
It is reported we an ofticial Mr. the that he
to obtain that with
have failed
tion of the report Schreiber was
so well satisfied condition and
prospects of the road has deter.
the conductors We
hope the report is true, and that the num
mined to raise the pay of
and some other deserving officials. ber of the deserving officials whose position is to be improved will be made as large as possible
On the other hand, it is stated that the improvements of the railway having been for the well nigh completed, the
staff in the railway works is to be reduced.
present Should this statement prove to be true, we
need hardly express the hope that those
their business and keep out of the tirst to be
who mind
party politics will not be
selected for dismissal, Charlottetown Board of Trade. \ GENERAL MEETING of the above Board was held in McEachern’s Building last evening. The President presided and called the
meeting to order.
After the minutes of previous meeting had been read and approved, and a_ large uumber of new members elected, the by-
laws of the Board were taken into consider- ition und passed,
The meeting then proceeded to the elec ection of a Be ard of Arbitrators, when the the following members were duly elected: W. A. Weeks, L. C. Owen, W. H. Aitken, Thos. Handrahan, T. A. McLean, William B yle, Lewis Goff, George R. Beer, Patrick Blake, John Newson, Benjamin Rogers, F.
-
be imperilled, under which the weaker
country (Canada) would, in the settlement
of questions involved in union, be com pletely in the power of the stronger—the United States.
that
would
It is, indeed, to be feared under
Commercial Union, Canada ap
fable It is
occupy sition similar to that of the ass in the related that an ass entered into an agreement with a lion to assist one another in thechase. Having secured a large booty, the lion, on their return from politely asked the ass to allot
the forest,
the shares of the partners. The ass there- upon carefully and justly divided the spoil. But the lion fell into a rage because he larger
the
was not allotted much the
} share,—and thereupon devoured
That the United States is not with-
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ut sume of the spirit of the lion in this fable, has been made evident by her con- » our fisheries; and there that if
prives herself of the friendship and support
duct with respect t
is some reason to fear Canada de- of the Mother Country by entering into a United States,
first
the the
commercial union with the States will take
to absorb her weak and defenceless partner.
opp rtunity
Let us get unrestricted reciprocity if we
can ; but let us, by all means, retain the power to frame our own tariffs, keep our own revenues in our own hands, and, re-
taining the confidence and support of the Mother Country, maintain the practical in dependence of Canada.
We that the Board of when discussing the question, mind the fact that volve the making of a bargain, and that in
Trade, will bear in
assume
its settlement will in-
making a bargain it is not good policy for one of the parties to show great anxiety to come to a_ conclu- sion. As business men, they must
have seen many examples of the folly of being or appearing to be very solicitous, very eager in the making of bargains. If & man were to go to them, and say that they possessed something of great value to him which he must obtain from them, at
once, and at any price, or he would be ruined, they would, very likely, put him down for a fool; and, tak-
ing their own time, make him pay sweetly. On the same principle, if we in the course of our discussions, give the United States that with them is necessary to the prosperity of
reason to believe unrestricted trade Canada, we shall probably have to wait a pay a high price.
not only be
long time for it and
Besides, we shail doing that which is foolish and utterly opposed to the principles on which bargains are made, but we will be creating an im- pression which is absolutely false. not being ruined because we do not possess the advantages of reciprocity with the United States; we are prospering and devel-
We are
oping our resources rapidly in spite of the unfriendly attitude the United States has assumed with respect to trade, and we can and will live and prosper though the United States should never consent to reciprocity.
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The Crops.
THERE is now a good prospect of excel- lent crops all over the Province. _If noth- ing happens to destroy them, there will be an unprecedented yield of wheat and pota- toes.
The hay crop thickened up wonder- fully after the late rains, and a good aver- age crop will be cut. Oats are reported rather short, but well headed. Other crops indicate a yield fully up to the average.
Mr. Ropertck McLean, residing at Camp bell’s boarding house, Winnipeg, Man., died very suddenly one day last week, while chat- ting and smoking at the front door, He a native of New Ulasytw, N.S.
was
W. Hyndman. The meeting then adjourned sine die.
The Sultans Dilemma.
THREATENED WITH A MINISTERIAL CRISIS
AND AN OPEN RUPTURE WITH ENGLAND.
The threatened changes inthe Turkish Cabinet, while they may not reach the ex- tent of a crisis, are likely to put further negotiations between England and
an end to
the Porte for some time to come. It seems that all through the discussion of the Egyptian treaty the labors of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff were hampered by the
opposition of certain members of the Turk- ish Cabinet, and it was only at the earnest solicitation of their colleagues that they were induced to refrain from putting such obstacles in the way of the negotiations that would have been tantamount to a gratui- tous insult to the British special commissioner. by some persons who claim to be well informed upon the subject, it is alleged that this opposition was insti- gated by the Sultan himself, but others issert that although the Sultan may have tacitly encouraged the action of the hostile he did not go the extreme of causing them seo to act per sonally, It is believed the Sultan is in favor of « treaty with England defining the status of Egypt and the powers of Great Britain and the Porte in governing and protecting that country upon lines similar to those upon
niinisters,
which the lately formulated agreement was based, but he atan early stage of the negotiations discovered that there
was a strong feeling against such a con- vention, and it is pretty well known that he did not care to oppose it too obstinately. Other considerations, however, entered into the matter at a still later stage, and the Commander of the Faithful became thor- oughly convinced that he would better allow the convention to die a natural death. The Sultan’s wish that Sir Henry Drum- mond fWolf should delay his departure from Constantinople, is not believed to be due to a desire to re-open negotiations, but simply to ward off an open ‘rupture with England as long as possible, or at least until the imminent ministerial troubies are settled nmunhinenne ——>-<i>- <a 4...
More Vessels Seized. AN AMERICAN SCHOONER AND A _ BRITISH STEAMER SEIZED FOR FISHING IN ALASKAN WATERS.
A San Francisco despatch reports that by the Alaska Commercial Company's steamer, Dori, which came in from Ounalaska, infor- mation is received of the seizure of two ves- sels for sealing within the limits prescribed by the United States Government. The ves- sels are the American schooner Challenge, from Scattle, and the British steamer Annie Beck, hailing from Victoria. Both seizures were made by the United States Revenue Cutter, Richard Rush, and the vessels and crews were sent on to Sitka. The Annie Beck was seized near St. George’s, which is not far from Ounalaska. As in the case of the Chal- lenge, there was blood on the deck, and the crew appeared as if they had been hard at it. Herjcaptain sent up a protest, and threat- ened to seek redress from the British Gov- ernment. The cases of both vessels will be tried at Sitka.
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An inhuman Father.
MURDER OF A STEP-SON BY A FIEND IN HUMAN FORM,
BRUTAL
News of a most inhuman murder comes from Riverside, Ark. A man living near that place had a step-son, five years old, whom he greatly disliked. He was known to treat him most cruelly, beating him ina terrible man- ner, once putting one of the little fellow’s eyes out while whipping him. A few days ago he beat the child in a terrible manner and then tied him by the wrists to a stake in the hot sun without food or water until he died. How long the child was there is not known, but the cords on the wrists had cut into the flesh, and the wounds were filled with worms. The tiend, finding his victim was dead, armed him- self and took to the woods. The child’s mother seems indifferent in regard to the affair,
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Discount or no discount. Clearance or no Clearance. Thanks to the people, I still have i'my share, because I act fair with every man, woman and child. The people’s choice; the ‘people's man, because I do the best lean my stock to complete, to suit your feet. Styles right-up. Prices away down. No _ better boots and shoes in town, than at C, BL Waaz- KEN’S, Sthnptr’s Cbrner,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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A Complaint.
Sin, — It is to be hoped that for the next public Tea Party that takes place, better arrangements may be made with the Rail- way department than was made for the late St. Peter's Bay Tea. The public were told, by advertisement, that ‘tickets from Souris and intermediate stations will be issued for regular trains,” ete. There are two regular trains that leave Souris and intermediate stations every day, Persons naturally concluded that they could go to the Tea onthe excursion return tickets, either by the forenoon or afternoon train, But they were disappointed. The Acting Superintendent decreed that those who did not go in the morning train could not go in the afternoon, except by paying higher fare. In this way both the Railway and Tea Party were losers, as over sixty per- sons from ‘Souris and intermediate sta- tions,” who intended to go to the Tea, stayed home. Leaving in the afternoon train, it may be pleaded, would be too late for the Tea. It would for the first part of it, but tea pouring and cake selling always continues for some time after 3 o'clock, standard, the time the second train was due at St. Peter’s. Anyhow, it was none of the Acting Superintendent's concern whe- ther parties travelling by afternoon tram got their tea or not. But everyone, I ven- ture tosay, would get their tea all the same. His duty was not only to look after the interests of the railway, but to give the people an opportunity to patronize the Tea as numerously as possible, Did he do it ¢ No.
Sr. PETER’s.
July 21, 1887.
Salvation Army Processions.
Sin.—The following item, taken from the Acadian Recorde f of the 20th inst., forms a fitting corrollary to your comments in a recent issue on the processions of the Salvation Army:
‘* Early last Thursday evening a herse and wagon were left standing by the sidewalk in Geerge Street, and a small child, 7 years old, was playing in the neighborhood, The Salva; tion Army passed along, the big drum began to beat, the horse started, the child was thrown down, and the wheel of the wagon passed over its head from the mouth upwards, bruising it frightfully. The child’s escape with his life was simply miraculous. This ‘ business ” should be checked.”
Asa citizen, who has been greatly annoy- ed by the noise and tumult occasioned by the Army in Charlottetown, I cordially en- dorse the sentiment contained in the last sentence, viz: that ‘* This business should be checked.” PATER.
Was the Engineer Drunk?
EVIDENCE GIVEN AT THE INQUEST OF THE VIC- TIMS OF THE ST, THOMAS RAILWAY CATAS- TROPHE.
The inquest into the cause ef Friday's cal- amity at St. Thomas, Ont., is going on, but the evidence taken is not of much importanee, being mainly as to the identification of the victims. The first witness examined was little Wilbur Baynes, the sole survivor of four Baynes children, of London, who gave a graphic description of his escape and ‘the scenes on the car. His father, Wilbur Baynes, was next examined, and deseribed marks on the bodies, by which he identified his wife and children. George Jeffries, of London, also described how he escaped. He said that when at Port Stanley, he observed a rail- way Official in a blue suit with brass but- tons, talking to the man in the cab of the engine, who he supposed was the engineer. The official said to the man on the engine now, be careful; be very careful;” and this being repeated several times the witnesses came to the conclusion that the man on the engine was intoxicated. Being cross-examin- ed the witness said he could not describe the man on the engine, although he was for a long time within three feet of him. Witness could not describe the supposed railway of- ficial either, and said he would not know him if he saw him again. The only reason that made witness think the-man on the engine was intoxicated was because the cther man was cautioning bim. Other witnesses were also examined as to the identification of bodies, During the inquest Mayor Midgley announced that he had received a_ telegram from Joseph Hickson, general manager of the G. T. R., in which he desired to express a heartfelt sympathy with the sufferers by the sad accident. He stated that the company desired the very fullest investigation into all the circumstances connected with the de- plorable occurrence, and would render every information to this end.
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Gladstone and the Unionisis.
SAYS THEY ARE LABORING TO DISUNITE THE ENGLISH AND IRISH PEOPLE,
Mr. Gladstone, on receivipg a copy of a political review, writes that it, like all such other reviews, shows that the Liberals have carried nine-tenths of the beneficial laws all great subjects. This, he contends, powerfully accredits the Liberal claim to popular support. The Liberals, he says, have suffered mainly for their own. suc- cesses. Many electors are moved more by a sense of grievances than by cordial love of improvement. When their grievance is re- moved they lapse and again become Con- servatives. Ifthe Tories had had their way there would have been a revolution in Ireland long ago. The Unionists are labor- ing, Mr. Gladstone says in conclusion, to disunite the English and Irish people.
Sir William V. Harcourt, speaking at a meeting of the National Liberal federation, congratulated the party upon preserving admirable spirits, though in a minority, while the Government’s majority was dis- mayed aud discomfited. The recent elec- tions, he said, had shown that there were only two parties in the state, the Liberal and Tory. The Unionist masqueradera must either rejoin the Liberals, as Sir George Trevelyn had done, or follow Mr. Goschen into the Tory ranks. The Liberals had one chief and one object, and their hour of victory was near,
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A sap story comes from Campbellton, N. B. On Saturday afternoon the Parish Priest of that place and two friends were out in a boat fishing. They were all on one side of the boat for a moment and the craft capsized. The two friends managed to get hold of the boat and were saved. The priest swam a little, but, whether from the shock or exer- tion cannot be said, he broke a blood vessel and the blood flowing from his mouth stained the waters. Hedied before he could be
brought ashore. Muth grivf is felt at the sail
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FUN! FUN! Genuine Fun Nothing Low or Vulgar 120 Laughs in as Many Minutes 120
JULY 22. } S87.
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Remember the day and date. Do sot confound | «
it with anything else
Next Tuesday Night, July 26. Via a GB Sy a ee
MARKEL HALL. EXTRAORDINARY EVENT!
No High Prices. An event every where patron- ized by the best element of Society.
The same Programme will be given as was rendered under the patronage, and in the pres- ence of, His Honor Lieut-Gev, hiichey. of Nova Scotia, Judge Motton, kx Mayor Macintosh, Col. Luck, Y.and L. Regt.. and others distinguished in civil and military life at Halifax, and also under the patronage of the first people, morally and socially. : ; en
Though a first-class Entertainment, the price is placed extraordinarily low to permit the masses to attend. é
The Greatest Programme of a Miscellaneous Character ever offered in Charlottetown.
gar The most Marvellous Event in the history ef support for Legitimate, Unbiased and Non- Fanatical Temperance Work.
An Evening Long to be Remembered,
Farewell Night and Complimentary Benefit to
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas N, Doutney.
The Only time in Charlottetown when Mr, and Mrs. Doutney can be seen in legitimate Concert.
{he reputation of Mr. and Mre. Doutney stands second to none in concert programme. Do Nor MISS IT.
Kemember it is TUESDAY NIGHT, July 26,
and no other time—MARKET HALL, and no other place. tay THOs. N. DOUTNEY in Humorous Dialect
Readings, Imitations, Caricatures, Mottos Songs, &ec., &c. Mr. Doutney is acknowledged as the most gifted dialect mimic and personator before the public who, like a trae artist, does his work without the aid of costume, paint, powder or wig. Hesimply twists his face, »nd the one he wants to imitate is there before you.
Persons accustomed to demonstrative laughter please bring pins. Phiegmatics specially invited.
Some local talent expecied to assist, Further particulars later on.
Admission only 15 cents; Reserved Seats only 25 cents. No balf price. Children must have tickets same as aduits.
Doors open at 7 o’clock—begin at 8 o'clock, sharp. Rain or shine-—No postponement,
Temperance Meetings every night uatil Tues- day, also Sunday afternoon at3 o'clock, and Sun- day night at 8 o'clock. Doors open one hour earlier. Silver collection at each mecting Stiu- day.
July 22—3i
T 4 N * VE. the undersigned Boot and Shoe Dealers cf Charlottetown, do hereby agree to close ovr Stores at 6 o’clock, p. m., from date until October Ist, 1887, Saturdays excepted. JOHN WONNACOTT, Cc. B. WARREN, J, BR. MACDONALD, JOHN McEKACHEN. J. C. SPRAGUK & CO, DORSEY, GOFF & CO., GOFF BROS. Ch’town, July 22, 1887--jly 22 3i eod
1 Wires,
BY THE
Boston, Halifax and Prince Edward Island Steamshiy Lise.
The Only Direct Line Without Change.
Charlottetown to Boston
THe staunch and commodious steamships Car- roll and Worcester have been thoroughly refurnished and into first-class condition m every particular.
During the season of 1887, one of these vessels wiil ieave Pownal Street Wharf, Charlottetown, for Boston, at six o’clock, p.m., on THURSDAY of each week, and
Boston for Charlottetown every SATURDAY,
at noon Excellent Low
Rates ! . i FARES :—-Cabin, $7.50; Stateroom Berth. $9.50. Lowest lates for freight, which is always care-
fuliy handled. CARVELL BROTHERS, Agents, Charlotietown.
HARRISON LORInG. Managing Cwner, Lewis Wharf, Boston.
July 21, 1880.
put
Passenger Accommodation!
LYCHVU MW. MONDAY, July 25th Dramatic Costume Recitals
—BY- The Celebrated and Distinguished Reader
Mrs. T. Charles Watson
An Evening of Laughter and Tears,
Selections from Shakespeare in Cor- rect Costumes.
“On Mrs. Watson has fallen the Seoit-Siddons mantle.”— Montreal Gazette.
“A beautiful woman * * * ‘The greatest reader of the day.”"—New York Herald,
Aimission, 25 ets; Reserved Seats, 50 cts.
aar Capable Ushers.
Pian of Hall and sale of Tickets will open at the Diamond Bookstore, on Friday morniny, #2nd inst.
For full particulars see proxramme, now ready: July 20, 1887.
WILLOW GROVE
(Grafton Street, West.)
pRoOPosA LS are invited by the undersigned, up to the Ist proximo, from any persea or persons, fo» the purchase of Willow Grove, com- rising nearly two town lots, with Dwelling fouse, Coach House, Stable, Wood-luuse, &e. Front entrance on Grafton Street, rear entrance on Rochford Street. A large portion of the purchase money may remain on interest for aterm of years. For particulars apply to J. W. MORRISON, July 20, 1887.
To LET—tThe twoupper flats in the brick build” ing, above the store occupied by Miller Bros. Sewing Machine Ageuts; can be rented toyetier or separately; possession immediately. Apply to Mrs. Offer, Queen Street, jund wed sat
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JAMES PATON & CO.
OFFER THE BALANCE OF THEIR
Prints, Printed
Muslins,
Light Parasols
—— AND ——
SUMMER GOODS
AT VERY LOW
PRICES.
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MARKEE
Ch’town, July 8, 1887.—dy & wky
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During this month we will give Special Bargains in
Ladies’ Fancy Dress Geeds, Biaek and Cotored (asikmeres, Ladies’ Siraw Hais and Trimmings,
Ladies’ Gloves, Sunshades Mantle Cloths and Remember the READY-MADE
MEN? is one of the Largest in Town.
, Ribbons, Flowers and
Feathers,
Ladies’ Jerseys.
.
CLOTHING DEPART.
Several lois for Men
and Boys’ will be cleared at a Great Jargain Superior TEA, 25 Cents.
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Muslins, Prints,
Ginghams, Seersuckers, Black and Colored Casimeres
Siaaenii :
REDUCED
PRICES.
——ALSO-
Mews and Boys’ NEPA
Stiis, Linders and Shirts, and Welt flats.
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Sigu of the Li0N. Queen Street,
Ch’town, July 13, 1887—eod & wky
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“HE above popular Summer Resort, under careful management, will open for the accc m 4% modation of guests, on RATURDAY, junc 25th.
Terms moderate ; Special Rates for
families For particulars enquire of J. J. Davis
Rankin House; also of the Manager, at the Hotel.
A special Passenger Coach will be at Bedford Station, morning and evening, on the
arrival of the train from Charlottetown,
Ch town, dune 22" 1887 —dwks Zaw
to carry guests to the Hotel.
LORNE HOTEL CO.
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