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THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN. DECEMBER 10, 1897.

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Insurance Agent Charlottetown

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

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DECEMBER 10, (897.

PREFERENTIAL TRADE.

Ix the eourse of hisspeech before the British Empire League—to which Tue Examiner has already referred—the Hon. George W. Ross, ot Ontario, deals forcible with the question of Preferential Trade. After quoting statistics setting forth the great value of the British market, in which $790,006,000 worth of food products, most of which can be grown in Canada, were sold last year, he proceeds to show what is required on the part of both Canada and Great Britain. On our part, a fast ocean steam service, facilities for cold storage, and more rapid transport by railway are steps in the right direction. Following in the natural order, and for similar rea- sous, must come the enlargeme:.t of our canals and the improvement of our bar- bours. Any prejudice that}may exist with regard to the produce of Canada must be overcome, patiently andeurely, by eu b- mittiog to the consumers in Great Britain, Canadian butter, cheese, fruit, and every other article of coneumption, equal in quality to similar articles prodaced in any other country. Granted these conditions Mr. Ross is satisfied that the markets of Great Britain will readily respond to Canadian enterprise.

But it is in respect to Englani’s view of the Preferential! Trade question, that Mr. Boss’s remarks are most interesting. Upon this point he says:

(1) The commercial advantages to the colonies with such a preference would greatly strengthen and increase their at- tachn.ent to the Empire. Commercial enterchange meao® much more than simple buying or selling, it carries with it socia! and businesa relations, and leads to a better knowledge of the political institu- tions of the countries concerned in such ‘commerce. Nothiug would conduce more toa permanent union of her colonies than a better understanding in Great Britain of Canadian sentiment and feeling, and no better way could be found of increasing our acquaintance than by increasing trade.

(2) The greatness of England depends upon the maintainance of her colonies. Every British statesman of any note, nowadays at least, admits that her position among the other nations of the world would be seriously aft-cted by the lose of any one of her important colonies. In order to secure the maintainance of that pre. eminence any measure pot detrimental to her interests part from the celonies is worthy of her most serious consideration.

(3) “Her naval supremacy depends io a certain extenton the numerous coaling stations and harbours of retuge which she possesees under her own flag the world over. Anyone who studies the great high- ways of commerce, with a map or the world before b:m, can see bow the loss of Gibraltar, or Mala, or Hong-Kong, or Halifax would reriously cripple England in maiataining her naval supremacy.

(4) Such a preference for the colonies wonld greatly stimulate the interest of the residents of the British islands in colonial affairs, and would lead, I am confident, toa more speedy settiement of tle wild lands ot the various colonies and the develop- ment of their resources. From this there would be many advantages :—(#) the con- gested settlement of the Mother Country would be relieved, and, to that extent, the burdens of maintaining a dependent population would be greatly diminished; (b) the increased population of the colonies would give a larger market to the products of the Brisish manufacturers; and (¢) the increased products of the colonies would add to the velae of Britisl: commerce and increase the f:eights of British ves- sels.

(5) To be secure against danger in time Oo! war, it is important to the Empire that ber food supply should be produced under ber own flag. The deve'opment of the colonies. and particularly the develop- ment of Cavada, with our vast wheat areas iv the North-West, would furnish a very cous d: rable por.ion, if not all of that food supply.

But it may be said that the laboring class of Great Britain will never submit to caxation of their food in any sense or form for the benefit of the Colonies. Mr. Rovse—Liberal as be is—is inclined to hold

aditfere.t opinion. He le ieves that the

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mannfacturers of England are not satiefied |

with the free admission of the products of

other countries into the British markets

whilst their products are shut out of the marketc of such countries by tariffs almost prohibitory, He quoted the speech of Mr. ° . +3 7 . Chamberlain before the third Congress cf the Chamber of Commerce, on June 9, 1896, in which he said, speaking of the zollverein :

“An essential condition of such a pro 1o-al would be that Britain shal! consent to replace ‘moderate duties upon certain articles which are of large production in the colonies. Now, if I have rightiy under stood if, these articles shal] comprise corn, meat, wool and sugar,and perhaps other articles of enormous consumption in this country which are are at present largely produced in the colonies.” Further after pointing Outthat such a zollverein ex isted in Germany and in the United States he stated :--“] eay that such a proposal as a zollverein between Great Britain and her

orthodox free trader ”; and further on he bays:—**I want to impress upon you my personal conviction that if a proposal of this kind came tous from the cylonics, backed by any considerable +tupport on their part, it would not be met with blank refusal by the people of this country.”

Tn addition to this, Mr. Ross quoted the London Times to the effect that the Br.t ish Empireis so large aud so carefully 8e]f-supported that it can very well aftord, for the sake of a serious political gain, to surround itself with a moderate fence, and the Duke of Devonshire who spoke “hoy e- fally ofalarger trade with the colonies on such a basis as would tend to the promotion of the usity of the Empire ; aud Mr. A. J. Balfour, who a few weeks ago declared that :

“If the commercial federation of the Empire has a justification at ail, that justification is to be found in the fact that it wiil draw closer together the various distant and far separated members of this ! great commuuity. If it does that I say it > is no affair of any foreign nation what we { do in the matter. They do not consult our | convenience in the formation of their tariff¥. Ian not aware of any reason why we chould coneult their convenience jn the formation of our tariffs.”

One cavpvot help, said Mr. Ross, but appreciate the true British ring of these few sentences from the speech of the Leader cf the

House of Commons. The denunciation of the Germaa~Belgium treaties was also re- ferred to by Mr. Ross as proof of a sincere desire on the part of Great Britain to promote preferential trade with ber colonies. If, said Mr. Ross, the question could only be made an impsr- ial issue, and thus separated from all commercial complications, the watch- word would not be in free trade or protec- tion, but the unification solidation of the Empire.

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SMUGGLING.

As a result of the higher duties placed upon liquors and tobacco by the Liberals, smuggling has greatly increased—particu - larly in the Province of Quebec, The Montreal Gazette remarks that a profit of 900 per cent. ie too great a temptation for poor farmers and fishermen to withstand. However this may be, it is not likely that when the additional expenses of the Gov~ eroment in connection with the arrest and punishment cf the emugglera are paid, the finances of the country wil] be in any better condition on account of the higher duties,—while drinking, falae sw earing and other immoraliiy will be rather promoted than retarded.

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—The proposition to establish a per- manant Papal Nunicate in Canada ie de-

scribed by the St. John Sunas “Laurier’s Latest.”

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THE HOME MAKERS.

colonies might comy end itself even to: the |

DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH A. MACDONALD We regret to have to announce the death, at Halifax Infirmary, thie morning, of Mr. Joseph R. McDonald, a member of the firm of Messrs A. A. McDonald Bros, of Georgetown, anda son of Allan Mce- Donald, of Jessie’s Grove. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the losa of a kind husband and loving father.

The deceased began life some thirty vears ago, as a cleik in the firm of which

he efterwards by his prudence and busivess ability obtained a partnership: He

promoting all measures

always took @ .promioent part in that for

province,

were

the benefit of the and he

the Liberal-Couservative Party, of which

he was ap active, able, and influential member. os —_—___—_—_.=—ee2 —— NOT SO CHEAP.

GuiancinG hastily over The Guardian in the early dawn of yesterday morning we overlooked its question aa to whether or not a newspaper “ sells ita principles” by accepting advertizements which are antagonistic to its principles. In reply to this question we say,“‘no.” We should; for inatance, be happy to accept an adver- tizement from‘ The Guardian ” and to take its money therefor; but this would not interfere with the editorial right of Tar Examiner to contend that a wel!l- better for the people’s money. Every advertizer understands that he does not buy the editors {freedom of comment by inserting an advertizement in his paper. The editor may take any amouni for an

the authors of the advertizement and the thing that they advertize. The true editor never imagines for a moment that bis editorial freedom is sold with bis adver- tizing space. The Examiner, at least does not sel] its freedomi upon such term, Or upon any terms.

As tothe publivation of evil, wheitber by advertisement or otherwise, we enter-

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{ain the opinion that the evil is nut, as a rule, greatly furthered by letting the public know alout it.

Having answered its question, perhap: we may be permitted to ask whetber the drinking of cider is in accord with its principles or those of the temperanc bedies whom it represents? Its advertize-

Yet many a good man has been made drunk by cider. \izing ceusor has been napping!

Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious.

~to—()F BEDROOM SUITES Just through our factory

New Patterns and cheaper than ever,

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evinced a kindly interest in the welfare of

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conducted evening paper is much the!

advertizement, and editorially denounce |

ment of * Cider” is decidedly attractive. |

Per>aps the Guardian s adver- |

all with whom he hed any business re~ ations. He was ever ready to assist iem with his counsel and advice, or in & more subztantial way when help was re- S jaired. His loss will be deeply feit |’ throughout King’s County, particularly by for you.

an interested party, Xmas Gifts of us,

be better for us,

Collars.

a guaranteed lot.

quality at $2 and $2.25.

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TO ALL BUYERS

We say nothing of the advantages of offering New Fur Goods. We say nothing of the desire ladies always show fer New Fur Goods, We say ncthing of the curiosity always aroused when Paton & Co. an.’ nounce pattern Furs direct from the makers. Wy These things are so wel! known that we waste your time and our ink to

But when you are thinking of your Xmas Gifts we wish toe impress ou you the fact that we are large importers of Fur Goods and Novelties.

If you buy from the importer you pay no middleman’s profit.

From the Fur designer to the retailers, with but one profit added.

This is small, because our large sales permit it,

Don’t trust another’s eyes nor listen to another’s representation. See for yourself, not through another.

It’s a big lot, a good Jot and A clear saving of from 25 to 334 per cent. on every article, _ Come early and have first chcice. 1 27 Misses ard Boys’ Persian Lamb Caps, grey, all sizes, the $3.35 and $3.60.

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Therefore, before placing Xmas crders, it is well to know what we can do

Use your own eyes and not those of;

Come in person or by order, and se if it will not pay you to procure your If you find things are not as we say, the door is open for your exit. If yeu can do better elsewhere, do suv. We should, because it would We wish you tu do the same; but come and see first. q

This week we purchased away down below manufacturer’s lit price «a stock ot Furs, right here in Ch’town, consisting of Ladies’ Gloves, Mitts, Caps, Boas § ‘The goods were shown us on Monday morning early, delivered the same day, even saving express charges on the lot.

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A lotof Fur Caps, a lot of Fur Muffs, a lot of Fur}

Jackets; regular stock will be offered with them. Children’s Fur Caps at 8&¢,

JAS. PATON & CO}

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ST PETER’S NEW HALL Qn Tuesday, December 14th

PROGRAMME.

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2. Cello Selo—“Cavatine” ...... Schmidt Prof. Vinnicombe.

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5, Barnepicon Deets, .uccc. i Messre. Payne Bros,

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