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THE DAILY EXAMINER

SEPTEMBER 12, 1898,

DIRECT STEAMRHIP’S SERVICE

Now that direct steamship service ie within reach of the people of this Province t shonld be the duty of each individual to nfluence; in every possible way, shipments to sod from Liverpool by the steamship “Lake Winnipeg.”

The success or fail

ure of the enterprise now depends entirely '

upon our people.

The Dominion Government has done its part in having voted the money requir- ed to subsidize a steamship, and Sir Louis Davies has managed to induce’Mr. Campbell, of the Beaver Live of steamers to place the fire steamer “Lake Winnipeg” on the route as an experiment.

The steamship is due to arrive hereon Monday next, the 19th instant, and intend- ‘ing shippers should therefore secure space at once.

Board of Trade people assured the Gov

The Charlottetown speaking for the ernment that,ia the event of

being placed on the

route, large quantities ges, hog products, sheep sk would

is incumbent upon

of cheese, butter, and other live st be available; aod it

men to make good the engagement.

our business

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NOTES AND COMMENTS

—Sir Oliver Mowat has caused some

comment by suggesting, at a recent meet- ing in Toronto, that the Presbyterian and Methodist churcies of Canada should be

united.

—The Dominion Government’s esurp!us of last year bas been whittled down toa million aud a quarter. This is very small in comparison with the surpluses shown by Mr. Foster for years in which less trade was done. There ir evidently no prospect of the reduction of taxation promised by the Liberals while they were in opposition. Indeed, it is more likely that with continu- ally increasing expenditures there will be additional taxatica,

—The murder of the Empress of Austria has already been followed by a thrill of sympathy throughout the world,

and it will probably retard rather than promote the cause of popular liberty. The late Empress was

an accomplished German princ*s3,— a lover of horses and a§promoter of sports,

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REPLY TO ClUPIZEN.

Edward Blake Was Not Opposed to the Principle of Prohibition.

Sin,~—In Tue Examiner Of the 6th inst., there appeared a letter entitled ** Blake and

Prohilition,” and signed “Citizen.” Why did not Citizen subscribe his proper name ? His letter contained no treason.

Indeed, Lam puzzledto know why he wrote the letter and what he hoped to accomplish thereby. Your correspondent is inaccurate in bis statement that Mr. Blake was “then Premier of Canada.” He

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never filled that office, bus was at the time in question leader of Her Majestv’s Loyal Opposition. Nor is it correct that he wae asked “to introduce a prohibition bill into the House at Ottawa.” © The temperance | workers are eufficiently intelligeot to know , (hata prohibition bill, as all bills aftect- | ing the revenue, must originate with the Government; and Mr. Blake, being in opposition, could not introduce such 4 bill.

The facte are that Mr. Blake, then (1885, or 13 years ago) stumping the

conutry and seeking for votes to enable him to defeat Sir John A. Macdonald’s

government, was a ked bythe temperance people to declare for prohibition, they as

suring him that it would help*him to power. He shortly after replied at Aylmer, Ont., (ina speech that didas much if not more than any other of hie campaign a ldresses to confirm him in his occupancy of the beuches to the left of Mr., Speaker) that he could not vote for probibition, and setting forthat length his reason for this position. He certainly did state, as Citizen | reports, “the country was not ripe for @ probibitory law.’’ Buthe did more. He declared that his own party was not ripe for it, that should he adopt it he wou'd driveout of bis party an element that could not see the evil of the liquor traffic and was opposed t> prohibition; and he therefore, would not make it “a party question.”

ONLY A QUESTION oF EXPEDIENCY.

I betray nu confidence when I now give to tbe public the fact that I was privileg- ed with an interview with Mr. Blake in his home, Toronto,about a fortnight before he delivered his now historic Aylmer speech, when the question of prohibition was discussed at length. He then declar- ed bis belief that the country wae not ripe for prohibition, but urged no objection whatever to the principle involved in such ameasure. It was only @ question of expediency,—would his party, would the country, sustain h'm in enacting such legislation ? and he concluded adversely to prohibition, I may be permitted to add that he then assured me that be had adopt~ ed the principle and practice of total absti- nence for the sake of others, for the good effect which it would have upon his own

aud personally popular. Among the early} kin aed couvtrymen, and concluded ; “I

results of her untimely and violent death may be counted @ closer intimacy of the German and Austrtan Emperor’s and peo - ple and the tighteaing of the chain which galls the classes from which assassins are drawn,

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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.

Moncton Time?: An interesting rumor comes from Britis Columbiato the effect tbat Hon. Mr. Peters, Sir. Hibbert Tup- per’s law partner, 18 about to ally him-~ eelf with the conservative party. Mr. Peter’s relinquish ment of the P. E, Island premiership and his professional alliance with Sir. Hibbert were somewhat in the pature of a surprise to the general public, whatever intimation his personal friends may have had. If the ramwor above re- ferred to should prove to be weil founded, the fact would furnish an explanation of his action then.

Mail and Empire: One of the réasons why our Britieh friends have been x jubliant over our #0 called British pref- erence is the fact (hat they did not under- stand it. Mercheats in Eogland have been led to believe tha: a reduction of 25 per cent. on the goods means a drop froma thirty per cent. rate toa five per cent, rate. They now find ou', to their intense suprise, that the thirty per cent. rate has falleo only to 22 1-2 per cent. When itis added that the duty on British goods was arbi trarily raised before the discount was given, the concession appears smaller still. Our Government put ‘he 25 per cent. duties up to 30 per cent., and then gave discount of 25 per cent., W ich makes the duties 22 1-2 per cent., or just 2 1~2 per cent. less than before, It is @ sort of two and a half per cent. loyalty

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Polka dot feather boas and general millinery trimmings, sample line, only one of each. No line alike and no others like them in tbis city. You might as well have one as not. Youwill want one hve and bye. Sce window.—James Paton & Company.

The orgauization known. as Patrons of industry bas beea disbanded.

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For the little chaps reefersand over- coute; for the little gitls little D. B. reefers at Paton & Company.

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Buy your underwear where you can get a complete stock to choose from. See that boy’s suit fine make, but heavy weight at 50 cents a suit at Paton & Co’s. tf.

Mice Amy Earle sings “De Profundis,” with organ and violic accompaniment, at Mrs. Kent's recital.

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Only 25 centstosee the best race ever held on the Ch’town Driving Park. Over 30 horses competing.

A big sample order for feather boar, long oves and short ones; prices range from 35cto $2. Special snap on this lot tonight. —Jae Paton & Co.

need not assure you, after what I have eaid, that if could, even at the cost of my political life, give Canada prohibition to-morrow, with the assurance that it would be be a success, I would glad- ly give the country the measure and close my political career” I believe Edward Blake meant every word of what he said. He was sincere, but he may bave been mis~ taken, all the same.

Mr. Blake was opposed to prohibition only because che country, he believed, was not ripe for it. Conversely, could he have been assnred that the country would sus— tain such a law, he would have beeo one of the very first to propose and promote such legislation, Citizen wil!, eurely, admit this much. He must also know that the plebiscite has been proposed for the very purpose of collecting the information which will enable Premier Laurier and his associates to Know wi.t er there is t ie sentiment in the country which will justi- fy them in enacting prohibition. What objection, then, can he urge to this vote ? If hebetieves as Mr. Blake, Citizen should be very glad to have the fullest expression of public opinion, that our law-makers may be guided toa wise conclusion on this issue,

But, [ would ask Ki izen, is it quite fair to quote Mr. Blake’s opinion, given 13 years ago, as proof of the present public opinion ? Would Citizens not have shown equal zeal for righteous legislation had he referred the whole question to the result of the vote on the 29th inst. ? It is not tco late yet. I wouldask him to join in labouriag? to securea full vote of the electors on this question.

THE MAINE LAW.

The evidence, cited hy Citizen, from

Maine must pass for what it is worth.

Father McSweeney and the Mayor of Waterville may or may not have said

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what is attributed to them. But what is their testimony in the face of the vote of the citizens of that State when, afier bav- ing the Maine Law for a period of pearly 40 years, by statutory enactment they wake it binding torever by a constitu- tional amendment, adopted in 1884, by a majority of 46,972, Truely the people are not all fools, Again 19 1895 eome advo- cates of license sought to work the Legirla ture in favor of re-rubmitting the questiou of prohibition to a vote of tke people; but the proposition was defeated by a vote of 114 to 13. Politicans know the public mind, geverally.

The Maine Law, let me tell Citizen, is not sucha measure as we propose for Canada, It does not prohibit “import stion of liquors” as we propose, but only their “manufacture and sale.” Even this last is not universal, forthe Supreme Court of the United States has held “that sale in original packages” is valid. How can Citizen condemn, in advance, our proposed law from any experience in operating such a partis! and limiied law jas the Maine Law?

REPORT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION,

But that the Maine Law has not wholly failed let mequote from the Minority R-poit by Rey. Dr McLeod, of the Royal Commission :

‘“«It (the Maine law) has greatly reduced the consumptios of liquors in the State; has created a stropg public sentiment against both drinking and selling liquors; has banished drinkeshops from fully three-fourths of the State; bas degraded the liquor traffic so that no person with any pretension to respectability thinks of engaging in it; has restricted illicit liquor- selling more effectually than any other system has ever done; has been attended by peace, plenty and prosperity; and hae commended itself to the favor of the vast majority of the people of the Stateas a beueficent law, markedly promotive cof the public welfare.”

Beys. 3B. Keerer.

Cardigan, Sept 9. 1898.

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Over 1000 under-garments opened direct from the factory in fall underwear. Al] sizes in boys’ and girls’ fall uoderwear sizes from 2 up, suits, linder and drawers, 5)c. This is a special line fine-spun thread and as soft assheep’s wool. Mothers see this line. —Jas Paton & Co.

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Use in place of Cream of Tartar and Soda.

POWDER

Absolutely Pure

More convenient, Makes the food lighter and more healthful.

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.

DOBELL LINE,

S. 8S Polino is due here from Mon. treal Tuesday, 12th instZand sails for St. Johns, Newfourdland, via Suce ney and North Sydney.

Live stock on deck and prodyd- under deck carried at low rates.

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The largest Furniture business“in the Province.

Our Prices....

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New (Goods

Arriving daily at

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New Jackets

First shipmert ofnew fall Jackets just opened and ready for inspection.

New Millinery

New English Walking hats New sailor hats, New dress hats, New trimming.

New Dress Goods

New Costume Lengths

New Black Goods

New Tweeds for Ladies’ Suitings.

New Cape Cloths

Silk Velvet

49 different shades in new silk velvet.

Golf Jerseys New Silks New Shawls New Yeilings New Gloves New Hosiery

Come aud see our new fall gcods,

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through our store will in- troduce you toa host of pretty ideas for Wedding Gifts. Our stock of

WEDDING SILVER

is constantly being replenish ed with new designs; there is dash and style in the designs we are showing, that wil force them upen your willing attention.

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A nice idea is to have your gifts marked, we do all kinds of ARTISTIC ENGRAVING.

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THE GREAT WATCH HOUSE

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O'Dwyer's Cove, St John’s N. F. P. E. I. Produce'a Speciality. PromptReturns and Ac’s;Sales.

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Mrs Kent. List ef Events

BY MRS. FLORENCE FINDLEY KENT;

Graduate California School of Elocution | and Oratory, San Francisco. i

Reading... .. Brooks Reading..The Little Dago Girl. . Meyers (Violin accompaniment) Mrs. Kent Vocal Solo..........De Profaudis........ M.es Amy Earle. teading. . The Lady of Shalotte. . Tennyson Mrs. Kent

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Entry Fees for each event. 25¢ Jy

Ali entries must be in the bandsof the Secretary at 6 p. m, Tuesday, the

13th. NOTE BOUK LOST.—In this city last Wed- , 5 aay. a meee bouk with. the. alan as the Galbraith's Band in At-

owner E*P Strang inside. Reward will be

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WANTED,—A girl f r general ‘housework, ; A, E. INGS,

E. H. BEES,

Apply atonce to Mrs W F Tidmarsh, corner Secretary»

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