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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -_- — a ; “% ank of Neva Scotia. oy THE CANDIDATES) ™"™™ =

TO VOTE FOR.

KING'S COUNTY,

A. €. MeDonald.

E. B. Muttart, M.D. QUEEN'S COUNTY,

Donald Ferguson.

William Campbell. PRINCE COUNTY,

Edward Hackeit.

John Lefurgey.

THE DAILY EXAMINER. |

FEBRUARY 5, 1887.

Blake's New Platform.

SomMETHING had to be done -and so the

Patriot has made up a new platform out of | one of Mr. Blake ld speeches Tl latform i markable one. It is Chis platiorm IS a remarkavdit ne.

quite as remarkable for what it does not

contain, than for what he does. There is nut one word in it about Free Trade or the National Policy. f the C. P. R.

One of the planks is

condemnation 1

“economy ana re-

trenchment in the publi expenditure.

This is the good old plank on which the 1875, and on

1876,

Grits marched to power in which during those palmy days of when they were obliged to borrow money

in England to meet their deticits, they proeured such necessaries of life as cham. pagne, claret, brandy, mushrooms, $4 boquets to adorn a dinner table. ete., etc., which are enumerated in the public records of their party.

Another plank is ‘‘ an end tu jobbery and corruption,’ —reminding one of the old say-

ings, ** come along, John, let’s put down jobbery and corruption with lots of money!” *a continuous and

Then, there is to be

sustained effort to elevate the moral con-

dition of the peopic, the creation of a

condition of thought and feeling which

shall forward all good causes of honesty and uprightness, of morality and temper- ance, aud may in due time enable the forces of law and regulation to work in new spheres hand-in-hand with those of moral- ity and religion for the advancement of race.’ In other words they will ‘‘ elevate the standard ” again. really think that they will again deceive

electors by such fine phrases /

Lo these hypocrites

But there is to be a *‘ reform of the Civil Service,” which means that, by some hocus- pocus arrangement, the present officials are to be ejected, so that room may be found for the army of hungry oflice hunters upon which the Party now depends for its success !

But we are to have a reformed elective Senate. The Edward Island, at all events, are not likely to trust much to this plank ; and Mr. Blake must

pe ple of Prince

have selected it without consulting his old friend, John Stuart Mill, who, speaking of the two Legislative Chambers, says: ‘‘ If similar (i. e., if both elective) will obey the same influences.” Practically, the Senate has about the same place in the Constitu- tion as the brake has ona railway train. When everything is running right, and the

j

+ oe | S- e . e ‘ track is level and clear, it is not wanted.

But when there is

a sharp curve to be

turned or danger is ahead, then its influence has to be applied to the wheels of State to check the speed of the engine —the elective popular chamber. For this purpose the Senate would be utterly useless if, as Mill it would

says, when similar tu the Com-

mons ‘‘obey ‘he same influences.” At any rate, we have now as any elections as we can well attend to. We don’t want any more !

Altogether, the new platform, which the Patriot has framed for Mr. Blake, is not strong enough to tempt the electors of P. E. Island to risk their public interests

to the keeping of the Grits !

te te

General capitulation to the Yankees in the shape of abandon- ed fishing rights, abandoned factor- ies, abandoned works, abandoned food, abandoned armaments, abandoned nationality, abandon- ment all along the line, is nota policy to suit the young men of Canada, yet it appears to be the only policy the Griis are advocat- ing.

-_— or

when Hon. T. W. Anglin conducted the Freeman newspaper in St. John, N. B., the result of the general election was summed up in very few words. The editor, as usual, had been for weeks predicting the downfall of the Liberal-Conservative Government. His prediction, however, failed to connect, and

the only paragraph in his paper referring

~— Some years ago,

to the matte

read: ** The election for the House of Commons took place yesterday. The facts are still with us; the figures terribly against us.”

Dominion

| : The group of Patriot editors;should note this, and prepare @ Similar coxt, omitting ** facts "—an they Uo mA pussesa,

There is not one word in|

| From the annexed statement o! the Bank of Nova Scotia made up at the close lof last vear, it will be seen that this, the largest: Banking Company in the Maritime | Provinces, continues to hold a leading place among the banks of the Dominion. Krom the profits of the past year, it has paid 7 $20,000

'per cent. in dividends, and added to the Reserve Fund, which now stands at

} $360,000. From its amalgamation with I the Union Bank‘of P. E. Island a consider- able amount of its stock is held in this Is- land. We are glad to note, a8 an indication of somewhat better times, that it has been

enabled to raise its rate of interest on

| special deposits to 4 per cent., owing to an | increased demand for money.

LIABILITIES. Deposits at Call oo mow oon tN abd. 86 | Deposits subject to notice. $2,121,786,20

penne — << 46,007.89

| ar 2,167,794.09

{Due to other Banks in | Cauade, ...iitete ; ‘ 14,280.07 | Due to other Banks not in ; Canada =

| Due to other Banks in the United Kingdom— £20,-

25.708, 87

ai 196. O8.......<:.cc-s.< . Mess 133,554.02 | Notes in circulation . 1,048,147.24 Drafts drawn between

Head Office and Agen- ’ cies outstanding ‘ 30.931,99

a

1,079, 079.14

Drafts drawn on London Agents not yet matured ~t53,4193 73 pevenne 258,518.10

4,803,240.21

1,114,300.00 360, 000,00

Capital paid up..ore.-- Reserve Fund.......... ;

Balance due from other Banks in Canada........8 135,334.21 Notes and Cheques of other Banks..........cee Due from Agencies of the Kank or from other Banksin United King- dom and Foreign Coun- OE os HAS e sie ‘ ;

327,043.75

1,201,162.80

—— 1,653,510.76

Sterling Bills of Exchange on hand and remitted to London. not matured— BIGGS Las. 1G... c0cee

Investments (Provincial and other Bonds). ;

362,754.17

539,685.15

$3,042. O8L.15 Loans to Provincial "Gov- eraments.... ea Loans secured by Bonds, Debentures and Stocks Loans to other Corpora- ie ee Cash Credit Accounts and secured Overdrafts.... Authorized Overdraits, not specially secured... Notes and Bills, discount ed and current $2,217,- AARC OO. accu oa ndass Less rebate on unma- tured Notes, $21,085.72 Notes and Bills overdue aad not specially sec’rd Notes and Bilis overdue wud other overdue debts IE od ataa ss vs cb ee Real Estate, Mortgages on Real Estate sold and other property not real- W660. tu 2s es eee de 60.234.32 Bank Premises, Safes and Office Furuniture........ 86,407.28

7,689.08 58,257.09 557,126.13 219,726.33 9,033.88

2,196,347.02 2,437.19

36,208.06

3,273, 466.59 1,784.78

$6, 317,932.52

ONS ies ct ks

PROFIT AND LOSS.

1885. Dec. 31.

PONE, ck. occa oeed

1886. Dec. 31.

By Net Profits for current year, after providing for doubtful debts and EE Te ope

467.45

99,119.81 1886. June 39. ‘To Dividend No, 105, pay- ; able Ist August, 1885....8 39,000.59 Jec. 31. Yo Dividend No. 106, pay- able Ist February, 1837. To Transferred to Re- serve Pand.. ....5<0¢-.. To Balance carried for- WIG ino. 0 ckbiits <4 scecee

39,000.50 20,009.09 1,118.81

99,119.81

RESERVE FUND. 1885. Dee. 31.

ey SUMSMEOG.. 6. ce cs uocu 319,000 1886. By Transferred from *rotit and Loss 20,000

* $369.00 1886. Dec. 31.

To Balance carried for-

ward... $369,000

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The United States Fishermen Solid for Biake.

THe Republican press of the eastern por- tion of the United States, whose fire breath- ing denunciations against Canada we lately published, take a dively interest in the pending elections.

It is to them as clear as possible that if Sir John were defeated and Mr. Blake placed in power, their task of robbing our fisheries would be rendered much more easy.

They hate reciprocity; and if our cruisers are withdrawn and our ports freely opened to them then, there will come about a ‘“‘ one sided” reciprocity, a sort of twin brother to jug-handled free trade, which is the darling bantlingof Grit politicians, and which proved the effectual cause of Sir Richard | Cartwright’s annual deficits.

At all events, the Canadian hating por- tion of the American press are earnestly hoping for the defeat of the Government., One cannot wonder at them. The Yankees are a keen eyed, shrewd people; and they see from whom they have most to hope for, Hear what the Boston Traveller says :—

‘It is pretty certain that a change of gov- ernment will bring with it a modification of the fisheries policy of the Dominion. Should Mr. Blake become premier in place of Sir John A. Macdonald, he would be morally certain to | repress the piratical instincts of the Quigleys | and the unjust discriminations of Canadian

‘ustoms officials when he found himself faced

operation of the Edpaunds retaliation vill.

; The Traveller is perfectly justified in_ article these remarks ; and is sustained by the

spuochus uf Mr. Bike wud the Untariy

Profit and loss.. : L.115.e1 Dividends unpaid a eke 273.00 Dividend No. 106, payable : : lst February, 1887...... 39,000.50 1.514.692 31 $6,317 932.52 ASSETS, j Specie. ile gl Raila $167,535 07 Dominion Notes.... 1 259, 166.

Grits, who never loved the Maritime Pro-

vinces.

Mr. Blake is a great American continent, and there is no doubt Gloucester or

favorite with the

that if he were to run for

Cape Ann he would be returned by an

enormous majority,

“Honest Men” Not Wanted. Tue Grits say that the purest — politician in Canada is Mr. MefKenzie ; that ny one has such aclaim upon the constituencies as he has; that he was Minister of

Canada for five years, and that in these five

Prime

vears, under his wise leadership and politi- cal care, the country saw the best and most economical administration that ruled Well, admitting this to be true, how did his Grit.friends treat him / Why, they unceremoniously kieked him out of the leadership of their party. This is the way the Grits treat an ‘* honest man. ”

ever

in Canada,

DON'T FORGET THE SUB- WAY!

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The prophetic power of Edward Blake and his various lieutenants is very limited. Prior to the 1882 election the astute leader of the Opposition could plainly read. ‘* the hand-writing on the wall,” Sir John was to be routed ‘horse, foot and artillery.” These and very many similar utterances came from the Grit prophets. We all At present the same predictions are made-—and will be

know how they were fulfilled. verified in the same way. Mr. Blake is not

successful as a seer; he should continue

‘reading the wall.” If not color blind he

might there find a ‘‘ policy.”

© 0

fry to promote the good of the ¢ountry at large and our own Province in particular. Sapport the Party of Union and Progress.

THE CAMPAIGN.

UNANIMOUS FOR FERGUSON AND CAMPBELL.

According to invitation previously given, Mr. A. C. Shaw addressed a large meeting at the new schoolhouse near Dollars Mills, on Monday evening, the Ist inst. A com- parison was drawn of the management of public affairs by the~ respective Goevern- ments of Mackenzie and Sir John, with quotations from speeches of the former. In clear and telling terms Mr. Shaw _ re- viewed the railway policy, National Policy, &c., as the policy of statesmen, carried to a successful issue. The policy of the Opposi- tion was slander, misrepresentations, and exciting religious prejudice. At the con- clusion of this address three — hearty”“and unanimous cheers were given for Ferguson and Campbell.

Bee

We pay our taxes when we pay for our goods; goods are now cheaper than ever: con- sequently the burden of tax- ation is new practically lighter than ever.

a. <i oti. _-o

Grand Carnival at Summerside.

PREPARATIONS, On an extensive scale, are being made by the managers of the ice skating rink at Summerside for a grand carnival to be held in the rink there on Monday evening next. Japanese lanterns and other new features in decorations are being introduced. It is an attraction look- ed forward to with great interest by the people of Summerside and surrounding country, who will avail themselves of the advantage of the moonlight nights for e drive into town. On the afternoon of tha same day a parade of the principal streets will be made by the Horribles or Calathum- pians, dressed in fantastic and gorgeous ar- ray, accompanied by the Boys Own Band. Sleighs, wagens and saddles will be brought into use. *

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“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Don't go back on a good Ger- ernment merely for the sake of a change.

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The Daily Standard.

NEW LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE

TORONTO,

PAPER IN

Owing to the defection of the Toronto Mail, which has repudiated the Govern- ment, the Daily Standard has been started, in Toronto. The first number came to hand to-day. It isa good sound Gonserv- ative paper, whose statements may be relied upon as representing Liberal Con- servative principles. We from its:

quote address to the public :—-

“The defection of the Mai! has left the Con- servative party in the Toronto district with- out a newspaper exponent ef its views, The

lutionized the views of the Mail have not so affected the party it at one time so ably led, and to that party we confidently look for the support that has been so liberally tendered to the Conservative press in the past. the gap left in the Conservative ranks by the course of the Mail, we have entered the tield, aud that we have done so hastily is because the time was pressing.

The Standard will, so far as a newspaper can, express the views and principles of true Liberal Conservatismin Canada, Believing the policy of Sir John Macdonald, his Minis- try, and the party he leads, to be bound up with the progress and the development of our common country, we. have no hesitation in ac- cording the fullest'support to that policy, that | leader, and that party. We shall advocate Liberal Conservative views based upon Liberal Conservative principles, and that advocacy we trust to make energetic as well as effect- ive. The best writers in Canada will contri- bute to the Standard, and it shail be our duty to see that theig productions reach the masses Of the peupte.”

causes, Whatever they may be, that have revo- |

To close f

- SATURDAY,

| Letter from Hon. BD. Bavies. |

! Sin,—! claim the right of replying

‘through your columns to your criticisms | a a se , on a letter published in the Patriot on the |

20h of January last, over my signature, on our Fisheries. The editor of the Patriot, in replying to your editorial on my last let- ter, very properly says that as | wrote over iny own signature. He is not responsible for my opinions, some of which he cannot endorse.

It is a matter of no consequence to me) whether you or the editor of the Patriot do} or do not agree with me. 1 was writing on } a subject of great importance to the people. |

As all my available means are engaged in| the fisheries, I was looking at the situation | more'from a commercial than a political | pt int of view. }

You charge me with being the advocate | of the craven policy of giving up our fishing | grounds to the Yankees on their own terms. | i did not intenu that; but I certainly do think it would mot haye been undignified for the ** Young Dominion” to have made overtures te the *‘Great Republic” Yor a hew commercial treaty when the Treaty of Washington expired. This was not done, but we allowed them the free use of our fishing grounds during the season of 1885, without let or hindrance, as if they were of no value to us. The idea was that Brother Jonathan would have eaten ** humble pie ’ and made overtures to us ; but any student of history knows that Brother Jonathan never eats humble pie!

l am persuaded that if we had made overtures for a renewal of the treaty of Washington, it would not have been un- dignified on our part, and we would have got more favorable terms that we had un- der that treaty.

You and your contemporary, the Island Guardian—laugh at the ‘Giant's strength,” because, having extinguished slavery, the

tepublic does not find it necessary to bur- den the people with expensive naval arma- ments; but they are now going to work in earnest to provide forthe defence of the seaboard cities.

With all Europe bristling in arms, and Prince Bismarck calling upon the German people for an augmentation of their already vast army,—-with Russia threatening Afghanistan and India, it is folly to wd pose that England will go to war with Brother Jonathan about our fishing grounds. She will do no such thing; we have no right to expect it; and all the warlike fuss we have made, will, I am persuaded, result tu our injury.

At my time of life it is not to be sup- posed that I would wish to change ** my flag” and go under the ‘‘ Stars and Stripes.” When I wrote the letter to the Patriot, | was thinking of the past and of the future of these Maritime Provinces. I was think- ing of how mistaken | was in supporting the policy of giving up the autonomy we enjoyed as a Colony having responsible Government under the Crown, andin joining the Dominion cf which we are only an isolated fragment, and with which com- mercially, the advantage is altogether on the side of the great Provinces.

In my opinion, we are not merely drift- ing, there is a strong commercial current carrying usinto the Republic. After the election is over, Il may give you my thoughts on this subject.

Yours, &c., : Danier Davies.

MARRIED. At Georgetown, Jan. 26th, by James Eastoa, J.

P., Joseph Keeping to Janet McKay, both of Murray Harbor.

At DeSable, January 18th, by Rev. James ¥. MeDonald, P, P., Mr. Andrew Coady, of West River, to Miss Mary Wynne, of Lot 30,

VALENTINES

A Ring or Pencil, Thimble, Scarf Pin, Set of Studs, Brooch, Locket, Fyeglass, Spectacles, or a nice Watch are Often sent as VALENTINES in tha Qld Country, and at ths Extra Low Price we are now offering them, are Splendid Value and waald be sure to b3 appreciated by the recipient, whether ‘Gousins, Uncles, or Aunts, &c,

N. B.—Articles of value sent through the mails, on receipt of order, at our risk,

E,W. TAYLOR,

CAMERON BLOCK,

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Feb. 5, 1887.

F EBRUARY 5. 1887.

REMOVAL.

J B. MACDONALD has. removed for two * months (while his own store is undergoing alterations! to the stand adjoining Messrs, | Perkins & Sterns, on the West Side of the Market | Square, where he wii! sell off the balance of his stock of Dry Goods, Clothing and Geats Furnish-

ings, al prices that are bound to sell them. don’t fail to call when shopping. If we have anything to suit, you can buy cheap. ; Special bargains given in KReady-made Clothing Overcoats and Suits. A few Men’s Fur,Coats left —will be sold cheap. Splendi : Tea retailing for 25 cents per pound.

Feb, 5, 188%—dy wky

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LONDON HOUSE.

v CLOTH REMNANTS.

We havea lot of Remuarts of Tweeds, Trowserings, &¢., : Which we are selling at very

Low Prices before Steck- # taking. 3 HARRIS & SPREWART. Z Jan. 18, 1887. - — i : 3

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Largely Remnants | Largely or ! Reduced | Reduced SILKS, : 7 Prices SATENS, Prices During &e., &e, &e., During Stock at | Stock ae yet Clearance Se aking. | Faking. ’ Prices.

Ch’town, Jan. 31, 1887.

Dress

Velveteens in every shade. :

Manties and Jerseys.

The largest stock of Carpets on the island, §

Corsets all sizes and prices. R

Wool Squares and = Searfs---all at very Low Prices.

GIVE US A @ALL.

JAMES PATON & CO,, J

MARKET SQUARE.

Ch’town, Jan, 12, 1887.

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