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THE DAILY

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EXAMINER.

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1893.

PARLIAMENT OF CANADA, the Corn Duties.

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Debate on

(Spe pondence of The Examiner.)

PES AR MENT.

ving to place corn on the Mr. Pope claimed to speak in the f farmers, especially those of the

If farmers would hold old sections of Canada, where the land is becoming exhausted by continuous cropping, they must adopt a higher - avriculture and become not only producers of raw material, but wodacers of manufactared articles, beef P vn, and leave behind the manur- ial value yf the crop in order to maintain the fertility of the soil. They must re member that the Northwest is a vast coun- try with a fertile soil, where it is possible to produce grain crops very chesp'y com pered with eld sections of the Dominwn. if the eastern provinces are desirous of raising grain in competition with the west: ern country, it can be done only by main- raining the fertility of the soil, and that fertility can be maintained only by feeding on the farm «il the products, and if the et warrants it, by bringing in olcr ther sections and keeping a f cattle on the same acres ts this way it will be possible for them to firm and still Leep with those western tar- sre raising grain, Decause it will

la wm free list, ynterests Evstern provinces their own in the

system ot

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mark food from

large number

e who he adi time before they are able to perfect cheese, pigs and beef which eastern farmers sre able to perfect im & very short time. © aseques ly, if eastern farmers have the cheapest possible food, they can produce

beef, butter and cheese, all meats and pro- the cow, more cheaply and advan- than in the west, and may be abie to make their farms pay. Before the embargo was placed upon Canadian stock entering England, we could send any sort of cattle there, where they were finished off as beef, a8 the English market might re quire. But now every aninmel exported must be killed at the port of landing, and our sh.ppers must compete with the impor.- ers of corn-fed cattle of lows and Lllinois Mr Pope believed that the only food whieh will really fatten Canadian cattle for the Jcitish market is corn mixed with barley. prove conclusively that farm

ducis of tagecusly

The statisrics ers are giving attention to producing animale aud their products rather than

The cattle question is of such vital importance, especially in the face of the empargo, that we should be at liberty to buy corn wherever we see fit at the lowest possible price. Ontario farmers may say chey can furnish barley as cheaply a8 neces-

Bat whether we not, the class of the farmers have in his covntry cannot be fia- They are lean, thin to fatten them. continue the pro-

grain.

sary to secure got 1 feed. get barley cheaply or

cattle ection of the ished on barley slone.

cattle, and require corn Nor can Ontario farmers

duction of barley-—« yusidering the way it exhausts the soil—at its present price of about 33 cents. Besides, the Ontario farmer vught not to sell his barley at 33 cents, for by feeding it to catile or swine, he can obtain a return of nearly 90 cents « bushel. Another view of the question is this The cattle raiser and the cheese maker and the

of awine, &c., cannot afford, in

producer the fature, to pay @ greater price for bar-

ley than he now pays Barley costs in the province of Quebec about 00 cents 4 bushel and the bulk of the cattle from that prov- ince for export to the old country have sold at SM centsa lb. To make the business pay ‘at these prices, cxttle must be fattened on cheaper barley than 50 cents @ bushel. He demanded the removal of the duty off eorn in the interest of an export cattle trade of $25,000 OOO against an export trade in grain and pease of only $8 ,900,- i ause we are forced to sell our

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cattle in such a fieished condition that they can compete with the fattest cattle from lilinoie aad lowa exported to Great Britain. He demanded it because it tended m the dit n of better farming. The grain growing farmers may say—you are forcing us to feed. Well, if we are, we are forcing them into a line cf farming which is pointed oct by the most practical and scientific men

is the old and in the new world as the best

system. We are forcing them to maintein

the fertility of the soil and to feed barley,

which they now sell for 32 cents, 80 as to

avilige it and get 90 cents a bushel.

)”, 4PROULES ARGUMENT—SOME FACTS AND FIGURES.

Dr. Sproule, an equally strong Conser- Vative, replied to Mr Pope. He reminded him that the export trade in catiie had in- ereased from $10,000 000 in 1878 to $23,- 090 000 in 1892, n uwithstanding the fact that corn was not on the free list. In 1878 we imported 7 387,000 bushels of corn, only 1,000,000 | ushels of which were con- distillerier, the balance being

sumed in : used for feeding purpores We also tm ported at that time 2,162,000 bushels of

oats and 5,365,000 bushels of wheat; ali competing directly with the products of the

Canadian. farmer and reducing the value of Canadian grain. if our far- mers were not reising gta.n to feed cattle, it might be an arrangement in

favor of importation ¢ f corn, but #o long as 10 out of every 12 farmers have to rely profits out of the sale of

on making their } these coarse grains, free corn will be a Asa

detriment to the Canadian tarmer result of imposing & duty on American

veaching the farmers to turn their attention to other lines in which they can raise cheap food

that line, must have good effect. There was no good reason for bringing in corn duty free. Mr. Pope had used a very fallacious argument. He said we had a valuable market in England tor pork, cured hams and bacon, and that to increase that trade we should have free corn. Eminent men in Canada and the States have been investigating the difference between pork fed on pease, oats, barley and a certain grade of wheat, and that fed on corn, which is thought to be the cheapest food for pigs. Prof. Robertson had stated that corn fed pork is in- ferior in quality, and the meat less valuable than pork fed on pease, oats, barley and what we use in Canada. The Americans who have *xamined the question have come to the same onclusion, Canadian pork has a high reput- ation in England, and the best quality brings sae to two cents a pound more there than American pork. We shouid not peril our ree

putation by descending to a class of feed that

will put our pork on the same level as the

American product.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

ro THe Examiner.

DOMINION PARLIAMENT. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES.

A Brash Over the Coal Bill.

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Spectra, Des patcues

Orrawa, Feb. 18.

The supplementary estimates amount to $1,954,654. They include $46,274 for the transfer of the Government's London busi ness to the Bank of Montreal; $42,000 for printing voters’ lists; $67,100 for the mil- itia; $256,000 for the re building of the St. John Custom House; $27,500 for a quaran- tine hospital at Halifax; $6,000 tor the same on Partridge Island, and $50,656 for the improvemeuts at Grosse Isle, $10,000 for a quarantine wharf at Lawlor’s Island, and $35,000 for the same at William Head; $15,000 to psy the expenses connected with the Behring Sea Arbitration, and $10,000 to pay the costs of litigation over the Manitoba school question; $13,000 to complete the psyments on account of the Cape Tormentine harbor contract.

There was a lively ekirmish in the House of Commons over the action of Messrs. Weldon, Wood and others, in asking the Governor-General to prevent the consummation of the Nova Scotia coal deal. Mr. Mills, of Bothwell, called attention to the action of Weldon aad others, which he characterized as a proceeding contrary to the principles of parliamentary and re- sponsible government. The Governor- General had responsible advisers and no backstair influences should be tolerated and no voluntary organization of advisers coun- tenanced.

Dr. Weldon admitted that he and Wood, McNeill and McDougall, of Pictou, had called upon the Governor-General to call his attention to a certain’ matter which they regarded as a danger threatening the Imperial interests, and claims that they had the right to do so as British subjects. They did not approach His Excell ency to offer advice, but to give information. He had learned from distinguished naval oflicers, before leaving Halifax, that danger threatens Imperial interests because of the terms of the tranefer of the Nova Scotia coal field to a foreign corporation,—because that corporation might some time control the whole coal supply for the North Atlantic fleet. He believed that the corporation was organized for political as well as for commercial pur-

in the event of war the coal mines might be blown up or flooded. He considered that he had acted judiciously in calling the Governor-General’s attention to the matter.

After remarks from several other members, the matter dropped.

The Corbett Mitchell Prize Fight. New York, Feb, 18.

The pougilist Mitchell and his party met Wm. Brady, Corbett’s manager, and party. Mitchell covered Corbett’s $10,006 deposit for a match for the heavyweight championship of the world. Mitchell accepted all the con ditions laid down by Corbett. The fight was arranged to tuke place the second week in December next, before the club offering the largest purse. Five cunce gloves will be used. A 24-foot ring was agreed upon, and the fight must be toa finish. There can be no post- ponement.

Arrested!

Betrast, Feb. 18.

Edward Samuel Wesley Decobain, former- ly member of Parliament for the east division cf Belfast, was some time ago expelled from the House of Commons because he fled the country to avoid trial upon charge of unnat ural practices. He was arrested yesterday at hie residence.

Cleveland's Cabinet. Laxewoop, N. J., Feb. 18.

Mr. Cleveland has announced that J. Sterling Morton, of Nebraska, has been tendered the Secretaryship of Agriculture, and accepted the position.

The Home Rule Bill. te Lon pon, Feb. 18.

The Home Rule Bill was read yesterday for a first time. The second reading is fixed for March 13:h.

eorn and cate—in 1891 we imported only 2.788 000 bushels of corn against 7,250,000 bushels in 1873, and nearly every bushel imported last year was used in distilleries | and not in feed List year we imported | only 79 Ooo bushels of oats, agamet 2,162, -

000 bushels in 1878, and ouly 147,000 bushels of wheat against 5,635,000. | If every farmer were & cattle feeder | free corn would be wnobj sctionable, buat only a very small percentage of our farmers

axa cattle feeders. A large percentage of | them have not money to build suitable barns cattle winter and

and steblea to house wn

feed them for prime beef; and be iles they , €wnct aff rd t be out ot their money the length of time im rived if they rae cattle.

Cattle-feeders are antaguniatic to the inter

ests of the great m»jority of Cansdian far-

Our farmers are able to raise the { food aad grain they require, not

mre

Classes

only for developing the dairy products, but for fattening gattle We cain make ensil- age, which is one | f the cheep- est foods We want the attention of the farmers directed in that line

and the work done by experimental farms. dat: y commissioners,

The lect

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lcrockeryware and general goods. -

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morning at Beer & febl18

Heriing 15 and 20 cents per dezen at L P Tanton’s. febl18 2i pd

The usual attractive Saturday night sale at auction room te-night. G sod tea, spples,

KE H Nor feb18 li

Fresh eggs received this Goff s.

ton & Co, auctioneers Just received, a choice line of spring goods at the Star Tailoring Establishment. Mc Leod & McKenzie. febl7 3i The cheap sale o canned gvods. apples, and ether goeds, saved from the fire. is stili going on at Geo. Carter & Co's, two doors low Prowse Bros. febl7 tf

Now is the time to! uy a nice market basket cheap Beer & Goff are offering their entire pew sock of willow baskets at 20 per ceat off the usual prices. t16 3i

Hirsh's bird gravel and bird seed are very highly recommended for canaries Beer &

Gof have just received a supply of each. ave just receive pp a as

for feeding cattle and developing the trade in |

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We have bought the entire Stock of MESSKsS. PATTON BROS. consisting of General Dry Goods and Carpets.

The Pattons are hard workers, energetic and obliging, honest as the sun; but through the desire of the strong to crush the weak they have had to retire, not. however, before they were the means of revolution- izing the prices on several lines of goods, for which the public should ever be grateful to them.

They did not intend to close up so soon, but through the misfortune of Messrs. Geo Carter & Co. by the late fire, they have sold out and rented the Store to them, in order that they may at once resume their Seed business, which is so important at this season of the year, thus showing their big-heartedness and kindly teeling towards the unfor- tunate.

The Stock is one of the largest ever thrown eon the market, and must be sold, so everyone may be sure of getting bargains.

Khe Stock includes 30 pieces Black Cashmere and Merinos, 200 pieces Colored Dress Stuffs, 80 dozen Shirts and Underclothing. Carpets, Curtain Poles, House Furnishings of every description, Fancy Goods, Mlen’s Felt Hats, Fancy Ties, and a good assortment of all kinds of goods found in a first-class Dry Goods establishment.

We most respectfully request everybody to call and have a look through. No trouble to show goods, and if you do buy it wont cost much. One man’s misfortune is another man’s gain. ¢

Mr. Charles Patton is new in our employ, where he will be happy to see all his old friends, and bring your friends with you

Remember, it is very seldom you can get such a chance to'secure Dry Goods, Carpets, Clothing, etc. The goods are all fresh, as the boys have only been in business for about one year and a haif. Come one and all to the Great Bargain Sale.

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GARPETS | GARPETS! GARPETS | PROWSE BROTHERS,

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The Wonderful Cheap Men, NEXT TO THE CORNER STORE

Charlottetown, February 14, 1808—eod & wky

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 18,

A Large and Well Assorted Stock of

bought direct from all the best makers. D. & A., Yatisi, and all other popular makes.

Ginghams, Prints, F lannelettes, Tickings, ete., etc.

MOORE éLHOD,

Successors to Perkins & Sterns.

Sheetings,

Charlottetown, January 28, 1893—eod & wky

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Carriage

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W ects. SPOKES, RIMS, Hubs, Shafts, Panels, etc.; Springs, Axles, Tire Steel, I Carriage Bolts, Bands, Trimming Leather, Drills, Curled Hair, Moss, McLAUGHGD and DUPLEX GEARS, Nobles & Hoares, Harland & Co’s., Valentine & Co's, Cox & Vo’s. and Dods & Co’s. VARNISHES, Japans, Colors, Tubes, Brushes—in fact, everything the Carriage Maker requires. The Biggest Stock, the Largest Assortment, and the Cheapest,

WW. BH. DAWSON.

Charlottetown, January 24, 1893—eod & wky

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REMINATS! REMNANTS

AFTER STOCK-TAKING!

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Prints, Laces, Dress Goods, Ribbons, Cloths, Embroideries, selling low at the London House.

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HARRIG & STEWART.

Charlottetown, February 13, 1893—eod & wky

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Boots and Shoes.

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The Big Stock at the DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE must move away to make room for our SPRING STOCK. The prices will be found the lowest in the trade, If you want the best value, always remember the DOMIN- ION BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

J. B. MACDONALD, - - - PROPRIETOR,

West Side of Queen Street.

Charlottetown, February 14, 1898—eod & wky