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Tus Dariy EXAMINER NOVEMBER 30, 1883

France and China

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origi and China the Kur pean London Post lt appears that during the Mohammed- an rebellion a French merchant of the name of Dupius engaged to furnish the imperial troops at Yunran with arms, which he trapsported by inland route from Saigon, eressing the Aunsmite territory of Tu Duc, Avnam being sub- ject to the suzerainty of China placing no obstacle in the wav. M. Dupuis had no very clear notion of the position of Yun- pan, avd was much surprised, on reach- ing that point, after a long aud wearl some voyage ivland, to find that a rives rap through the Perceiving at once the importance of a waterway-com- mupication to the sea which might be turved to capital use for trading purposes, M. Dupuis lost no time in investigating where the river under his very eyes terminated and whether it wa navigable. Considering that he had made ove of the most important dis- coveries of the day, M. Dupuis lost no time in turning it to advantage for his country and for himself. He accord. ingly entered at once into a contrect with the Anovamite authorities for a con- siderable amount of ammunition, which he proposed ordering in France. Or arriving in Paris he repaired at once to the Minister of Marine, avd intormed him of the important discovery he had made, This cecurred in 1872. under the Cabinet of the Duc de Broglie, The Minister of Marine listened attentively to what M. Dupuis had to say, but answered that he could give vo promise of practical support te his schemes France was only just commencing to secover from the copsequences of the Franco-Prussian campaign and _ the Commuve, and it was oot cer- tainly the moment for embarking upon distant adventures. All the Minister could do and did was to offer M. Dupuis a gunboat, with which he was authorized toran up the river. The presence of the French flag might have produced beveficial consequences ; but on reaching Saigon, M. Dupius was advised by a French officer who knew the country well not to accept the offer made by the Minister of Marine. The presence of a gunboat might arouse jealousies and suspicions, while M. Dupuis’s previous commercial enterprises gave him a right to expect favor and protection if travelling in the quality of a simple merchant. M. Dupuis listened to the advice of the young Fresch officer, provided himself with a regular Chinese passport, and coutioued carrying arms, which he ex changed for copper—it was the copper of the Tonquin mives which he carried to Hovg Kong as a speaking proof that his efforts to open direct commercial rela- tions with that province had succeeded. Ou arriving at Hong Kong he lost no time in endeavorirg to turn his specula- tion to account. He communicated his

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necessity of procuring capital, and suc- ceeded in finding sufficient support, M. Tiiby being the first to provide the French with a steamer. The first voyage was a success. M. Dupuis carried more arms for the Chinese, and no difficulty arose. But in the secovd voyage M. Dupuis freighted his vessel _ which he knew was contraband and China. The Au namite authorities on discovering that the vessel was freighted with salt de. tained it, absolutely refusing to allow it to proceed. The Hong Koug merchauts who had provided M. Dupuis with movey and vessels commenced to be alarmed eud severely remonstrated with the French merchant. M. Dupuis requested at once M, Millot to proceed to Saigon, and to ivform the Governor-General,

Admiral

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affair. Admi:al Deprez gave M. Millot $20,000. which he obtained from the Hong Korg Chiva Bank. Meanwhile

M. Dupuis hed formed a little army of Chioa and Manilla men, and was openly defying Tu Due’s Government ia Anvam. As affairs were assuming an alarming character, Tu Due protested and requested Admiral Desprez to aid him in getting rid of this iotruder. Admiral Desprez bad repeatedly sug- gested to the French Government that Saigon wus of po use whatever, and that France was resolved to occupy and anvex other provinces, the possession of Saigon was of no value. But these exhortations produced no eect on the Broglie Cabinet. Now Admiral Desprez insisted again, only demanding author-

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ity to push forward, pledging his word that France would not be called upon to give the life of one man, or to spend a sou.. Admiral

Desprez considered the demand of TuDue a grand opportunity for interfering in the affairs of Annam Admiral Desprez ordered his secretary, M. Francis Gar- ner, to start at once with soldiers and ships With the apparent mission of open- ing An Inquiry into the proceedings of M. Dupuis and recall him and his men. But M. Garnier was simultaneously inform- ed that he was to do nothing of the kind. What he was to do was to jein M. reeset men ood march at oe may well imagine the pen

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Vou when be found that M. Garniex

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made cause with them: against the sovereign and people of Annam. Meanwhile time | was passing, snd the Black Flags were | terrorising the country. All Tu Due’s! protests were of no avail, nor did Ad-|

men,

miral Desprez give any reasonable | [explanation of the strange pro-| ceeding of his lieutenant, M. Garnier, |

correspondence of the}

Desprez of the state of the}

and the meu seut to remove M. Dupuis | from Tu Duce’s territery. One morao-| ing it was reported at Saigon ‘that Bl. | Garnier’s head had been cut off precisely on the spot where Commander La} Riviere lost his life. Remembering the assurance given to the Duc de Broglie that these undertakiags would not cost} the life of a man to France, Admiral | Desprez commenced to be alarmed. Te} placed himself in communication with Tu Dac, and offered to make a pro-| tectorate treaty, giving him to und r- | staud that implied simply the withdrawal of the French Ta Due, who wished nothing better, agreed at once, and thus the Treaty of 1874 was signed. On November 10, 1880, the Marquis Tseng, writiog to M. Barthelemy Satut- ; Hilaire, and referring to a conversation held on the 25th of January, 1880, with M. de Freycivet, clearly stated that “China could not look with indifference on apy operation which might tend to change the political situation of Tonquin, whose Prince had always received inves- titure from the Emperor of China.” M., Barthelemey Saiot-Hilaire having writ- ten to the Marquis Tseng on December 27, 1880, that the relations between France aud Annam were regulated by the Treaty of 1874,the Marquis T+eng in- formed M. Barthelemy Suint-Hilaire on September 24, 1881, that ‘the Imperial Government in no way recognized the Treaty of 1874.” On M. Gambetta writing to the Marquis Tseng on Janu- ary 1, 1862, that he considered Chiva bound to the treaty since Prince Kung had raised no objeetion to the treaty when discussing the affairs of Annam on May 25, 1875, with M. de Rochechouart. the Marquis Tseng emphatically repeat- ed, on February 8, 1882, that ‘the Chinese Government had victually re- fused to recognize the Treaty of 1874 from the very first moment it had been submitted to it.’ The French Govern- meut insisted that China had recognized the validity of the treaty, and informed the Marquis Tseng that the Imperial Government had promised M. Roche- chouart to withdraw at once the “Im perial troops” from Tonquin.

roops.

So the matter stands — while the diplomatic wrangle goes on. How will it end?

Building Notes.

During the present year a number of buildings were erected in the city. With exception of one they were of wood. The majority are private residences, and a few are for business purposes.

In March last Mr. Hogh Monaghan com- pleted a three story brick building on Queen Street. It is now occupied, and is a splendid addition to the fine row of build- ivgs which stand between Grafton and Richmond Streets. In dimensions it is sixty-three feet long, sixty feet broad, and thirty-six feet high. It is divided into three stores, which are occupied by Messrs. Chappelle, Monaghan and Sprague. Mr. Chappelle's has a front of twenty-two feet clear, Mr. Monaghan’s seventeen feet, with hall, and Mr. Sprague’s twenty-two feet. They are three well fitted stores, and for situation and showing advantages are equal to any in the city. The rcoms above Mr. Chappelle's shop are used as store and sample rooms. Those above Mr. Mona ghan’s will be fitted up as cffices, while Mr. Sprague’s are cecupied by himself as store roome,

The McGill building, at the corner ci Graften and Queen Streets, is now ap- proaching completion, aud Mr. McLeod, the Jessee, intends to ocenpy it on or about the 10.h of December. It is a large wooden structure, ninety-cight by forty-six, and thirty-seven feet high. It will be divided into shops, offices, club-rooms, etc. The store tofbe occupied by Mr. McLeod is on the corner, It is, in dimensions, fifty-one by twenty-two feet, Beside tt on Queen St. is a thop—which will not be lot for grocery purposes--Lif y-one by twenty-five feet, while in the rear, fronting on Grafton Street, is another store, forty-six by four- teen feet. The public hall leading to the second flat of tiie building, is on Grafton Street. This flat, as well as the one above it, will be fitted wp~ for cffices, club-rooms, ete. Mr Lemuel Phillips is the architect, and Mr. William Harper is the contractor. Althowgh not completed, the building pre- sents a fine appearance, and reflects credit on the owner and the builder. Pity it wasn’t of brick or stone.

Mr. David Small is completing @ ware- house on Water S‘reet, opposite the Rankin, It is forty-seven feet long by fifty-two feet wide and twenty-seven feet high. It will, when finished, have all the requirements ot a first class warehouse, such as frost-proof cellar, improved hoisting gear, ete.

Mr. George Hughes, Druggist, is com- pleting a residence on Euston Street, It is pleasantly situated beside the Free Church, and commands a full view of Prince Street. In dimentions it is forty- two by thirty-two feet, two stureys high with French roof. The bay windows in front extend to the roof, a balcony sets over the front door, while on the wesi‘ern side ig a varandah and bay windows. The contractors are Messrs. Lowe Bros, Mr. Henry Lowe of the firm prepared the plans and specifications, The prem‘ses are very creditable to the owner and con- tractors.

In October Edward Kelly, Erq,, com pleted a fine dwelling house and out-build- ings on corner of Prince and Sydney Streets. The main building is thirty-four by thirty-seven feet, two and a half s‘ories high with manserd roof. Attacl ei to it is a kitchen two stories high, twenty-one by geventeen feet. It contains in all fourteen rooms, besides five large well arranged haliz. The kitchen js

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well arranged. The honse and premises are creditable to the owner and the builder.

Messrs. D. McKinnon & Co. have erected a two story store and oflice on Grafton Street, in place of the one destroy- ed by fire. It is thirty by twenty-seven feet, is of wood, and quite convenient to the ‘‘business centre.”

©. C. Gardner, Eeq., during the summer completed a handsome two story residence

on Euston Street, next to the residence of

A. L. Brown, Esq. It is of good design, well proportioned, avd admirably finished.

The new additien to the Osborne House was completed early in the summer, It not only improves the appearance of the hotel but gives facilities to the proprietor for accommodating his numerous ard in- “easing customers. It now holds the

| position of one of the best hotels in the

Province. As we have presious!y pub- lished a lengthy description of it in Tuer EXAMINER, and as the hotel is well-known throughout the Province, a further des- crip'ion is unnecessary.

These are a few of the general improve- ments made in the city during the present year. Others of minor importance have been made but it would require more space than we have at our disposal to give them a

iworthy note.

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The Concert Last Evening.

Tue wintry blast of last evening effec- tively suggested that the peor should be warmed and clothed, and next to THE Daity Examryer, was, perhaps, the most potent agency in filling Y. M. C. Associa- tion Hall, The audience was at first a little *‘flat,” and did not respond as viva- ciously to the opening chorus and to the splendid song cf Mrs. Malcolm McLeod as they should have done. But after the lively galop played by Miss Burwash they warmed up and showed their appreciation of Mrs. Strickland’s sweet song and their pleasure at the reappearance of their old favorite, by a hearty burst of applause. Mr. Reid’s **Monarch of the Wood” was encored, and Miss Katie Hensley’s “Dream Faces” was very well received. An evi dent desire for an excore by Mr. Hazle- wood was thwarted by the Chairman, but after Miss Knight’s beautiful rendition the andience could not be controlled—an encore was demanded and had, to the satisfaction of all. The piano was not ia very good order; but under the skillful fingers of the Misses Lewis, Knight, and Burwash, did capital execution. As to the use of the ‘‘baton,” opinions may differ; but the exactitude of the time and the fine harmonies produced by the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Frieze, were undeniab’e. Charlotte- town has a band of singers of whom she is and may well be proud; and we hope to hear many concerts—more or less success- ful than that of last evening—during the winter.

At the beginning of the season a few suggestions may be pardoned. Why not have printed slips of the programme dis- tributed, and let the entertainment proceed quickly and smeothly without the interjec- tion of an apnonncement between eacl selection! Why noé let the performers sit

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tive parts at once instead of sitting in the body of the Hall and being obliged to march to the frent in turn? Why not have a lively overture played as the auditors are entering the Hall,.and so have their minds attuned and prepared for the entertainment as soon as it begins? Why?

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Qur Advertisers.

theo. L. Chappelle announces the arrival of Santa Clans, Esq., at the Diamond Book- store, which place he proposes making his headquarters uptil the 2nd January next. The supply of toys, fancy goods, Christmas cards, etc., is larger and cheaper than ever.

Graham, Tupper & Borden notify all interested that application will be made at the next session of the Dominion Parlia- ment for an Act to incorporate the Halifax Steam Navigation Co,

Why Cattie Relish Roots.

The National Live Stock Journal says :— ‘Cattle and hogs will greedily eat sugar beets or other roots when on a full ration of corn. They will relish the roots because they have a cooling and sedative effect upon the stomach and bowels. Cvorn is so full of carbon as to have a tendency to produce a feverish state of the system when given too largely. Roots have the same effect upon the crops as succulent grass. English farmers use roots largely in the fattening ration, but they also feed with them rape cake, linseed cake, ete, or other nitrogenous food. Roots, like Indian corn, are too poor in nitrogen as a single food for growing young animals or for fattening. Corn and roots fogether would be much healthier than corn alone, but a better fattening ration would be oats and corn with roots, or, better still, corn, cottonseed meal or linseed meal atid roo’+. With a small proportion of linseed meal — say three pounds, with nine pounds of corn meal—roots would not be so necessary for nealth, as the linseed meal would keep the bowels in good order. Corn, bran, and sugar beets or mangolds would fatten hogs and keep them healthy. Hegs specially are benefitted by the use of roots. They are usually fed on corn alone, which often induces cholera and other diseases. Roots give them a bulky and cooling food—jnst what they so much need. Bran is a bulky food, and, fed with corn, is beneficial to hogs. Sugar beets, with good clover hay, wili grow young animals or fatten mature ones, ‘Che clover is rich in nitrogen and roots in carbon, making a wel] balanced ration.’

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Groice L, Rurran, a colored lawyer of Boston, Mase., bas been appointed to a dis- trict Judgeship of the District of Charleston, Mass Mr. Ruffan isa very eminent lawyer and his sppointment and promotion to the bench is hailed with satisfaction by all parties who knew him. He is the first colored lawyer who bas ever been appointed to fill a position on the bench in the history of the Unijled States. Inthis as in all cther reforms for which Massachusetts has been noted, it is the first on the list of the States,

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An Actor’s Success.—The receipts of the I-ving season, which ended at the Star Theatre, New York, Saturday night last, were as follows :—First week, $15,772; secoud

fitted with a —_ and other ecnveniences,

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YANTA CLAUs, bas arrived, and

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will remain at the PIAMOND BOOK. | The}

January 2nd, 1884

STORE Stock of

To +s FANCY GOODS

ON FXHIBITION 18 THE

Largest, Grandest and Cheapest

ever imported here.

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WE GIVE GREAT Bargains in Fancy Work Mores, Bargains in Writing Desks, Bargains in Fine Wax Polls. Rargains in the Newest Toys, Bargains in Choicest Fancy Goeds, Bargains in all kinds of Boos, Bargains in the Richest Stationery, Bargains in Everything.

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OUR FIVE CENT TABLE

5 CENTS. 5 CENTS. 5 CENTS. 5b CENTS.

5 CENTS.

5 CENTS. Cc 5 CENTS.

5 CENTS Exhibits a quantity of Goods some of which formerly sold at oNE poLLAR. We make this

departure in order to convince our numerous | patrons that we are selling ;

CHEAPER THAN EVER,

n® As to the superiority and cheapness

of our

Christmas Cards,

We need not say anything. seen them admit that they are the best, and much lower priced than any in the city.

Call early and select. attendants obliging and painstaking

THEO. 1. CHAPPELLE, DIAMOND BOOKSTORE, 89 (ucen Street, Queen Square,

Ch’town, Nov, 30, 1883.

NOTIC*’,

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OTICE is hereby given that appl cation z will be made at the ensuing session of |

the Parliament of Canada, by Jobn F. Stairs, William Roche, junior, Joseph Wood and others, for an Act to Incorporate the Halifax Steam Navization Company, for the purpose of building, purchasing, owping. acquiring, employing 4nd navigating steemships and other vessels for the conveyance of passengers and merchandize between the ports of the

Dominion of Canada and to and from porte

out of Canada, Halifax, 24th November, 1883.

GRAHAM, TUPPER & BORDEN,

So.icitors for Applicants. |

Nov. 29, 18%3.--law 9i

APPLE S,

Y AUCTION, MONDAY NEXT, DEC, 3rd, at eleven o’clock, at my Auction Room, —

75> «barrels Choiee Winter

Keeping Apples, In Baldwius, Russets, Bishop Pippins, Ribson Pippins, R. I, Greenings, ete. A good.chance to get Christmas Apples at a bargain, A. McNEILLL,

Auctioneer Ch’town, Noy. 29, 1873,— 31

“SONG FOLIO.”

ONLY 75 CENTS,

ET a copy of the new, large siz+, Vocal Music Book—-Song Folio.” Price only 75 cunts, at

FLETCHER’S MUSIC STORE, Queen Street Ch'town, Nov, 29, 1883,—2i wkly ti

FERRY NOTICE.)

TNTIL close of navigation the tug “Frank C, Batt’’ will take the place of steamer “soutbport,” on East and West Rivers and Rocky Point, running on same time table, AUBREY FOWLE, Contractor.

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Ch’town, Nov. 29, 1883.—3i

ASE BURNER HALL STOVE NO. 4, for sale or to exchange for a Parlor Sieve. Only been in use a short time, and is good as new Apply at A. McNEILL'S AUCTION ROOM, Queen Street Noy. §@, 18%3,—3i

BRING THEM TO ME,

RING all your Soiled Clothing to me and I wi!! mske them as good as new, If not satisfactory, no charge.

LE. JOHNSON & CO, . _. Grafton Strver. On'towm Nov: 27, '83.—t!

| Mats. The reason is we buy from the very best

All who have

You will find the

Carpet Department:

‘In this Department we are doing a very ln ge trade, in Axminster, Velveg | Pile, Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch Hemp and Twine Carpets, Hearth Rags and British markets, keep-the | newest desigas and atyles, and sell at a small advance On Cot,

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Crand Assortment of

Silk Plushes, Velvets and Velveteens, 100 boxes to ¢choore from, at prices lower than ever before offered.

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| Mantle Department:

They wre the best and uewest wakes and grand valuc,

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pare goods are selling rapidly.

| Cloth Depariment:

faust. Ti.e prices are very low ‘or the quality. 3

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A large lot Seal Cloth from $3.50 to $8.25 per yard, Daily expected, 50 pieces Oiicloths (English), from f-yard to 33-ya:/

W. & A. BROWN & CO,

Ci’towa, Nov. 23, 1883.~dy wkly

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S"LLTNG VERY CHEAP FOR CASH, AT THE

LONDON HOUSE.

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Men’s Pop Ceats, | Men’s Ulsters, | Men’s Fur Overcests, Men’s Reefing Jackets, Men’s Woo! Underciothing. Men’s Flannel shirts, Men’s Cardigan Jackets, Men’s Fur Caps, Men’s Gloves, fiiits & ®carfs,

The 200 pieces Job, Jacket and Ulster Cloths have been selling wonderfully

WHOLESALE & RETAIL

Ladies’ Cloth Sacques, Ladies’ Cloth Ulsters,

Ladies’ Fur-lined Circulars, Ladies’ Astracan Jacket,

Lidies’ Fur Caps and Muffs.

Buffalo Robes, Japanese Wolf Robes,

Blankets, Horse Rugs, Railway Wrappers, ctec-

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Ch’town, Nov. 18, 1883.

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I883. FALL AND WINTER. 1884.

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J. B. MACDONALD

AS now completed his Fall Importations, the most extensive yet shown by him, Cash buyers will find it to their edvantage to buy at his store

their

DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND TEAS,

AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES, :

WeaiGLESALE AND RETAIL.

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J. B. MACDONALD,

Ch’town, Noy. 13, I883.—2aw wkly Queen Street.

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FURNITURE,

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FURNITURE, AT COST.

Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown.

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EDSTEADS, Chairs, Tables, Washstands, Sofas, Lounges, Parlor, and D.awtrg a Bedroom Suits, Looking Glasses end Mirrors, Windew Furniture, Picture Fremes 60

Picture Mouldings. JOHN NEWSON,

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