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POLICY OF THE MINISTRY.

‘We have in this country at the present mo- moment No rpEA of having a system of Free Trade.” —/Hlon. A. McKenzie at Toronto.

“The policy of the Government is deter- mined opposition to the Opposition -Pre- mier’s Speech at the Drill Shed.

' ak In other words, the policy of the Gov ernment is to slander their opponents and

do nothing for the good of the country.

THE OPPOSITION PLATFORM.

A RE-ADJUSTMENT OF THE TARIFF,

To make the duties fall more equitably.

To make it the interest of the United States | to accord Reciprocity. |

To revive the languishing West India Trade.

To remove the present barriers to the de- velopment of our Agricultural, Mining and other Natural resources ; and gen- erally

To encourage Home Industries with Hone Markets for Home Produce.

To promote our Fishing interests and pro- tect the rights of our, Fishermen.

Economy tN DePARTMENTAL ADMINISTRA- TION.

A REPRESENTATIVE OF

ISLAND IN THE CABINET.

Prince Epwarp

THE PLANK ON WHICH SIR JOHN McDONALD STANDS.

‘* NerrHer At LONDON OR ELSEWHERE

HAVE I GOME BEYOND MY MOTION IN Par-

LIAMENT, AND HAVE NEVER PROPOSED AN INCREASE, BUT ONLY A RE-ADJUSTMENT OF TARIFE.

‘* Joun A. McDonatp.”

‘*We can well understand that we may raise the duty on woollen, cotton and other goods, but lower the duty on articles of general consumption which we cannot pro- duce, and the volume of taxation may be LESS IN FaAcT, although it may be raised, at any given time, higher than it was before. if aman were obliged to pay a cent more for his cotton, and had a cent taken off his tea, it would be found, by calculation, that he was a gainer by the operation.” —Sir John in Parliament.

MR. TILLEY’S PLANK. Mr. Tittey then took up the public ex- penditure, showing that an average expen-

The Local Situation.

Tur—grossly —unfair way in which the Opposition Majority—represented by Mr. Brecken —was treated by the Local Pre- mier at the Drill Shed and the base slan- ders showered upon the heads of Mr. Brecken and his supporters since the ever- memorable one-sided meeting took place, have aroused the Local Premier’s Liberal- Conservative supporters to indignation. The Local Premier’s Liberal-Conservative supporters have been stung into a full con- sciousness of the anamolous position the Local Government occupies towards them by the asp they warmed and nurtured. They are now fully alive to the fact that they have given Mr. Louis Henry Davies the power to use the great influence of a Government against their candidates for the Dominion House of Commons.

Mr. Davies, by virture of his position as Local Premier, supplies the Putrivt news- paper with the Local pap, which makes it strong to slander and defame the Liberal Conservatives who placed Mr. Davies in power.

Mr. Davies, by virtue of his position as Local Premier, keeps in office a Commis- sioner of Public Works, who openly exerts the great practical influence he possesses over electors throughout the whole Island, to defeat the Liberal-Conservative candi- dates for the Dominion House of Commons. In short, the Liberal-Conservatives are being hoisted by their own petard. Is it any wonder, then, that they demand the Local Premier’s resignation?

The ‘* Patriot” trys to justify the utterly false position of the Local Premier. We quote :—

‘* Does Mr. Haviland imagine that the Liberal members of the present Government are so spiritless as to submit to his dictation so insolently expressed? They (L. H. Davies & Co.) would, indeed, be poor creatures deserving the contempt, not only of the Reform party but of the Liberal Con- servatives, if they did.”

The Patriot, as usual, begs the question and places it in a faise light. Neither Sen- ator Haviland nor any one else objects to the exertion by Mr. L. H. Davies of all the influence he possesses as a private citizen, It is because the individual and official in- fluence Mr. Davies wields necessarily go to- gether and cannot possibly be separated that the Liberal-Conservatives call upon Mr. Davies to resign the office of Local Premier, to which they elevated him.

if Mr. L. H. Davies had chosen the con-

diture of $22,500,000 was all that was|stitutional path marked out to him by Ed-

necessary, and the expenditure ought to have been kept within that, instead of an average, as it has been, of $24,000,000.

ward Blake and Alexander McKenzie his position would have been secure. He has chosen to use the influence of the Local

The policy of the Opposition was NoT IN-/Goyernment in behalf of the Grit candi-

CREASED TAXATION, as it had been stated | gates.

by their opponents, but a readjustment of

the tariff and REDUCED EXPENDI- go out.

TURES. These were the planks in their platform, together with encouragement to our manufacturing industries; ship’s ma- terials, raw materials, machinery not made in the country, free; 15 PER CENT. on non-enumerated articles; and an increase of the tariff on such articles as we can pro- duce in the country, giving employment to our people and a HOME MARKET FOR OUR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.

DR. TUPPER’S PLANK.

‘*T trust I have satisfied the House that IT IS NOT a question of high or low taxa- tion, any further than this, that, inasmuch as we governed the country with @ small taxation, and inasmuch as we are prepared to govern the country again without those extravagant expenditures made by the pres- ent Government since they have been en- trusted with power, all we ask is, Nor THAT THE TAXATION OF THE PEOPLE SHALL BE INCREASED, because we do not require so much money as the hon. gentlemen oppo- site, as we have shown by our economy in the past, and which we are prepared to practice in the future, but that the money shall be levied in such a way as to FURNISH EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PEOPLE AND PROVIDE THE MEANS OF PAYING THE TAXATION THAT IS LEVIED UPON THEM.”

THE OPPOSITION CANDIDATES. Queen's County.

} Hon. J. C. Porg, + Hon. F. De St. Crorx Brecken,

Prince County.

Cornetius Howarrt, Esa. / ( Epwarp Hackett, Esq. }

King’s County. Austin C. McDonatp, Esq. | ¢ Dr. Murrarr. ) — —_—__—_> =>

Cartwright’s Insult to the High- landers.

After, in one of his “‘pic nic speeches,” charging Sir John McDonald with thieving, Mr. Cartwright said :—

Perhaps he (Sir John) could not help it, as coming from a race of thieves and plunder- ers, his hereditary instincts were too strong to be suppressed.

At Summerside, Mr. Cartwright said this

It is too late to back out now. He has forfeited his official position. He must Or his Liberal-Conservative col- leagues—who have the power to make him go out—must fall into the same condemna-

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Cheering Prospects.

Our exchanges to-day from all parts of this ‘‘Canada of Ours” indicate very clearly and beyond the least doubt that the days of the McKenzie Administration are num- bered. The triumph of the Liberal-Con- servative Party at all public demonstra- tions, where free speech is tolerated, is complete. The overwhelming confusion and defeat which had marked the visit of the Premier and his Finance Minister in the Maritime Provinces has sounded the political death-knell of Grit rule. Finding

that Ontario had _ resolved to ac- cept the national policy of Sir John A. McDonald, the Maritime

visit was proposed with the view of getting up the ery of Free Trade vs. High Taxation.

This effort has most signally failed. The people of these Provinces are not so easily gulled by false alarms. They know full well that the Grit party—as an ‘‘ Organized Hypocrisy” —are capable of propounding, through their unscrupulous organs, the most absurd theories in order to deceive. Any unbiased man who will read the utter- ly untruthful statements put forth from day to day in the Patiiot of this city, can- not but feel convinced that the writer or writers of those articles are contending for a falling cause. It is now estimated by dis- interested observers of the great battle that is being fought by the contending parties for the as. endancy,that the Liberal-Conser- vative } .icy, headed by their chieftain, Sir John A. McDonald, will be returned with a majority of from twenty-five to thirty members in the Commons.

Liberal-Conservative Committee ms.

THE committee room of the Liberal- Conservative Party in Queen’s County is in Mr. Donald McKinnon’s building—next door to the drug store of P. G. Fraser, Esq. It is open daily from nine o’clock a.m. Reciprocal Free Traders from all parts of the Province are invited by the committee

was intended for a ‘‘ goak” !

to call at all times.

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THE SOURIS MENTING.

Grit Roughs and Cowards on the Rampage.

Stones Thrown and Windows Broken in the Dark. POPH AND BRECKEN Speak With Great Hifect and Re-

ceive a Unanimous Vote of Thanks.

Arrer the candidates had spoken, and sev- eral other gentlemen had addressed the clect- ors, a resolution and an amendment were submitted and a division was demanded. The meeting divided—in point of numbers slightly in favor of the Grits; in point of intelligence and respectability largely in favor of McDonald and Muttart. confusion ensued —consequent upon the at- tempt to speak of a man whom the electors did not wish to hear -a white-washed Yan- kee lobster packer—without a vote, who tried to get a little cheap notoriety at the public expense.

About half-past eight Messrs. Pope and srecken arrived. ‘They had been detained on account of a railway accident which took place the previous evening, and were unable to be present earlier.

Lamps were hung in front of the Hotel, the meeting was re-organized, James Mc- Quaid, Esq., took the chair, it was an- nounced that both sides would be heard in fair and free discussion, and the

HON. VF. BRECKEN responded toa call of the audience. He was received with cheers and howls. When he attempted to speak, a well-primed band of roughs, outside the range of the lights, set up a chorus of unearthly yells. With the manliness which has characterized his whole course during the campaign, Mr. Brecken persevered. -He spoke in a clear voice which was heard above the tumult raised by the roughs. The discourse was, how

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| ever, interrupted by

A STONE FROM A COWARD'S HAND,

which came hurtling through the even- ing air. Nothing dismayed, Mr. Brecken went on, until another stone struck the wall at his side, and still another shattered a window and drove the frightened ladies in the room in search of better shel- ter. Then Mr. Brecken withdrew, and MR. POPE

stepped out upon the balcony. He was loudly cheered. He received a very atten- tive hearing, and was repeatedly applauded. At the close Jf his speech there was an- other call for

MR. BRECKEN ;

and on being assured that no stones would be fired, he delivered an excellent address, during the delivery of which he was re- peatedly cheered. At the close of Mr. Brecken’s speech a UNANIMOUS VOTE_OF THANKS was accorded Pope and Brecken, and they received the hearty congratulations of many men of influence in King’s County. ~<=>-

GRIT TACTICS.

Last YEAR, when the Premier of Canada spoke in Charlottetown, on the Market Square, and Mr. Brecken followed him in a speech of great moderation, Mr. L. H. Davies stated upon the hustings that one man, at least, in this Colony had always treatéd his political opponents in a gentle- manly manner, and that man was Mr. Brecken. To-day we find the Local Pre- miers for political purposes, denouncing Mr. Brecken as a leader of roughs and rowdies. Mr. Brecken, at the Drill Shed, manfully, in the interests of his constituents, demanded that freedom of speech should be allowed. Last year Mr. Davies could not help giving his meed of praise to one of our most moderate, liberal-minded, and gentlemanly public men. ‘To-day he tra- verses highways and byways, streets and lanes, and calling around him the halt, the maimed, the blind, vilifies, “abuses and insults the man whose conduct during his whole political career unwillingly wrung from Mr. Davies the admission that Brecken actedas a gentleman,towards his opponents. The boasted Liberal tries to stifle free dis- cussion, while the Conservative demands it. It was considered a crime for Mr. Brecken to ask for a few minutes in which to reply to Mr. Cartwright in Charlottetown, but we find that, in St. John, two Liberal-Conser- vatives spoke at Mr. McKenzie’s meeting. It was improper for either Mr. Pope or Mr. Brecken to speak at the Drill Shed in Charlottetown ; but at Summerside, when an undue advantage could be taken,—when Mr. Cartwright had talked Ludlow Hall nearly empty,—then Mr. Pope was called upon to speak. Now, we discuss the principle: if the Grits were right in Charlottetown, they were wrong in St. John. If the Grits acted right in St. John and Summerside, than those of the same party acted wrongly in Charlottetown. The little pack that rallies around Mr. Davies are not noted for ability. At meetings they haveto make up for argument byshouts and yells; and when they have been consigned— assoon as they shall be—-to their political tomb, the kindest act of charity will be to leave their epitaph unwritten; for the truth could not be told without handing their memory jdown to posterity the embodiment of in-

famy which they have made it.

NEW

{to Noonan & Davies; or here, to

ADYERTISHME

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ALE & PORTER,

IN CASKS & BOTTLES.

YP WHDS. ALE & PORTER, Ge) 1,000 doz ALE & PORTER, in Pints and Quarts, of the very best quality. MORRIS & ILYNDMAN, Ch’town, Aug. 26—h ne pat 2i

1878. 1878. (ccan Steamship voy.

OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. AUTUMN AND FALL TRIPS,

The First-Class Iron Screw Steamship

“Prince Hdward,’

1364 tons Register, classed 100 Al, which is the highest class at Lloyd’s,

Robert Fraser, Commander,

Will be on the berth at Liverpool to receive eargo about the 20th AUGUST, next,

Ph 7 Sauing Fron

not later than the Sth September.

Liverpool jor Charlottetown

Returning, will be on the berth at Glasgow, to receive cargo, about the 20th Ocrozrr, and proceed from thenee to Liverpool about the 25th Ocrosrr,

Leaving Liverpool for Charlottetown ABOUT THE FIRST NOVEMBER,

Carrying freight at through rates from London and Glasgow, deliverable at Charlottetown, Pictou, Georgetown, Summerside, Souris, Al- berton and ‘Shediac.

For freight, apply in London, to Joun Prr- CAIRN & Sons, 69 Cornhill; in Glasgow, to James Ketso, 134 St. Vincent street ; in Liv- erpool, to PrrcairN Broruers, Brockley Build- ings, 51 South John strect; in Pictou, N. S.,

PEAKE Bros. & Co.,

MANAGERS. Ch’town, Aug. 24, 1878.— tf 3taw

Danie! W. Job & Oo.,

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PERKINS & JOB, COMMISSION MERCHANTS

AND

SHIP BROKERS. Of Slate Givett, - + - <= August 23, 1878—3in

Victoria Coal Company,

SYDNEY, Cc. B.

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Boston.

r¥XHE Subscribers having been appointed

Agents for the Lessee of the above Mines, are prepared to issue orders for Round & Slack Coal.

This Coal is becoming very favorably known, has proved of superior quality, both for do- mestic and steam purposes, and given, in ali cases, the highest satisfaction,

Professor Dawson, in his report on the Vic. toria Coal Mines, says :—‘t The Coke is versi- cular and of excellent quality, and leaves very little ashes, sc that, on the whole, it may be regarded as one of the finest coals of Cape Breton for any uses to which Bituminous Coal is applied.” Persons using it for grates and other domestic purposes agree, also, in saying that it burns quite as well, and can scarcely be distinguished from, the OLp Mines Sydney Coal.

Price of Round Coal, f. 2,240 ths.

The Company’s Shipping Wharf, inside South Bar, Sydney Harbor, has capacious ac- commodation for vessels drawing 25 feet.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

Ch’town, Aug. 14—pat 2w

For One Month, Only!

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—CONSISTING OF— Men's, Women’s, Girls’, Boys’ and Children’s,

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Yor One Month Only. E. W. SMITH, é Mrs, Stamper’s Corner. Ch’town, July 25, 1878—1m eod

FOR SALE,

WO NEW DWELLING HOUSES,

. two stories each, with Mansard Roofs, situated on Weymouth Street (nearly opposite the former residence of Daniel Hodgson, Esq.) They are fitted throughout with iron gas pipes, register grates, &c., &c., and contain 9 rooms each, with pantry, 4 closets and unfinished attic. #@® Pricereasonable. For further par-

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AMERICAN _ WALTHAM WATCHES.

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LUT of those eclebrated Watches, in 2 21,3 and 4 oz Solid Silver open-faced and Hunting Cases received to-day, W. W. WELLNE Ch’town, Aug. 22, 1878—4i =

a 4. VT a. PIC-NIC! MLE ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the St.

Paul's Church Sunday School will be postponed. till

Thursday next, 29th inst,,

— AT— Shaw's Wharf, West River,

Steamer leaves Verry Wharf at 10.30, a. m

Tickets for adults, 25 cents; children hot belonging to the Sabbath School, half price

Adults to bring their own refreshments or procure them on the vround,

a@ If weather unfavorable, will take place next fine day.

W. LOCHHEAD, See’ Aug, 20 f

Montreal and Acadian

3.8. LINE

PPXHES. 8. “* VALETTA,” Capt. Ande leaves Montreal on or about the inst., for this Port, sailing from here, after discharging cargo, for Sydney, C. B., and St.

John’s, N. F., carrying freight and at moderate rates. For freight or passage

apply to OWEN CONNOLLY & CO., Agents. Ch’town, Aug. 20, 1878—till 24

POLITICAL MEETINGS. MESSRS. POPE & BRECKEN

will meet the Electors of Queen’s County at the following places :

CORNWALL, Saturday, 24, at 6 p.m.

ELDON, on Monday, th 26th inst., at 6 p. m.

WOOD ISLANDS, on Tuesday, the 27th inst., at 6 Pp m.

MURRAY HARBOR ROAD (Green Marsh Schoolhouse), on Wednesday, the 28th inst., at 6 P m.

O’NEILL’S (** Half-Way House”), on Thurs- day, the 29th inst., at 6 p. m.

KELLY’S CROSS, Fort Augustus, on Friday, the 30th inst., at 6 p. m,

POWNAL HALL, Lot 49, on Saturday, the 31st inst., at 6 p. m.

MOUNT STEWART HALL, on Monday,

September 2, at 6 p. m.

SAW-MILL BRIDGE, on Tuesday, Sept.

3, at 6 p. m.

RUSTICO LL, on Wednesday, September 4, at 6 p. m.

NEW GLASGOW, Thursday, September 5, at 6 p. m.

HOPE RIVER, Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p. m. SRADALBANE, Saturday, September 7, at 4p. m.

SPRINGTON, Monday, Sept. 9, at 6 p. m. oe CROSS, Lot 29, Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p. m. ° BONSHAW, Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p. m.

LONG CREEK, Friday, September 13, at » SOUTH WILTSHIRE, Saturday, September

14, at 6 p. m.

PISQUID ROAD SCHOOLHOUSE, Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p. m.

Aug. 17, 1878—

Public Meetings. MESSRS. A. 0, McDONALD

--AND—

DR. MUTTART

_ meet the electors of King’s County as fol- ows :—

At Bay Vue House, Souris East, on Friday, the 23rd inst., at 3, p. m.—Hon, J. C, Pope will be present.

At Whim Road Cross, on Wednesday, the 28th inst., at 3, p. m.

At Murray Harbor North, on Thursday, the 29th inst., at 3, p. m.

At Byrne’s Koad Schoolhouse, on Saturday, the 31st inst., at 3, p. m.

Py Dundas Cross, on Wednesday, 4th Sept., at 3, p. m.

At Stewart’s Hall, Cardi on Saturda the 7th Sept., at 3, p. m. _ “i Opposing candidates are respectfully invited to attend.

Aug. 17, 1873—pres till 7th

NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS.

ROBERT ORR & CO.

Have now open, and ready for i ion, a very large stock of i

STAPLE AND FANCY

DRY GOODS!

Which they are selling, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,

—AT—

LOWER PRICES

Ever Before Offered.

They respectfully solicit the patronage of their customers, and the public generally,

July 19-—dy pat 3aw

Ch’town, May 8, 1878,

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