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WKINLEY'S POSITION.

REPRESENTED AS BEING THE GREAT ARBITER OF WAR.

Helis UWalance of Pywer,

The London corre sp 1b lent f the New

York Sua raatliength to the much- ds used questio of an alliance between Great Drila aod the | ed States He } PRY: “It has come to pasa thet G.et Britain especial!y, and to some extvot

i ‘y, as a whole, no long- er regards the Spanish-American crisis, the far Eastern crisis, and the West Afrix distinct issues, upon as si uation

} word,

ean crisis as separate and These questions are now looked interwoven factors in a political which threatena the peace of the The decixion of the point whether this is a true view rests with President McKinley. His power and responsibility in shaping human destinities is greater | at the present moment than bas fallen to the lot of any wisn io (his generation.

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“There is danger that the attention of the American people may be too much cuncea trated upon the C :ban-Spanish affeirs with which they are more directly concerned. Europe regards these troubles as of little intriu-i¢ iuterest as Compared with the iu~ ca'culable importance to the whole human

race of the Titanic strugg e which threat-

: : 7 oo ens to involve ai! the natious of Europe and | '®4 ladie

Asia, The worst outcome of the Spanish - American difficulties will be a brief war, wherein the United States has nothing to gain except @ sense of disagreeable duty faithfully performed. Itis a simple truism in politics to say that vastly greater issues hang upon the American policy with regard to the fate of China than anything the United States may do conceruing Cuba and Spain. It is now almost true that nothing | short of a distinct and decisive American endorsement of the British policy in the Far East can averta between Eogland and her contin nial rivals, J say almost, because it is not yet quite clear whether Russia aud France are convinced that Great Britain is in earnest that she will go ic war rather than permit the porte tion of China or ihe closing of British mar- keta there. This doubt, if it existe, wil! e000 be removed, for the Salisbary G V ernment hag taken means to catry convic- tion to the most sceptical diplomaists on this point. Then, aud the time cannot be long delayed, the Franco-Russjan attitude will change or the war Which these coun- tries, by their recent policy, have almust been inviting will come.

collision

RUSSIA WILL HANG BACK.

“Most observers are inclined to believe that Russia will manage to postpone the fatal day, for her present unpreparedness

‘despite her ultimate intentions is noto-

rious. Ono the other hand, if Great Bri- tain is convinced that the conflict 18 inevi- table, sooner or later, ic will be greatly to ber interest to force the issue. The British war preparations for months past have been op a vastly jarger scale anil more thorough than the present meaaure- undertaken in the '/nited States. There is need of no argument Oa this situation to demonstrate the vast importance of tlie American attitude. It is this obviou importance, probably, which has given rise to free discussion of an Anglo- American alliance in the past few days, a discussion which is more prominent oa your side of the Atlantic, according to the than onthis side. It should be said unreservedly that there is not the slighest expectation in England that any alliance wii) be made at the pres-~ ent moment erin the present situation. itis bardly necessary to add the English deniale to these from Waehington that (Freat Britain has been so patronizing and undiplomatic as to fier the United States assistance in dealing witha fourth rate power like Spain. Itis propably true that Kuglish public opinion is more weil dis- posed than American toward an Anglo saxon combination, but even thie couatry by no means unamimons = in favor of such a consummation Tne English view of the subject is not altogether selfish, for it is believed that the United States, with its rapidly expanding foreign trade, will profit fully as much as Evgland by co operation in keeping open the markets of the world. On the other hand, with regard to imme- jiate policy in Caina, there is posasib’y some daoger of retaliatory action by the contipevtal powers of the Spanish-An eri- cap controversy against the United States in case the latter supports Great Britain in the far Bast. Any such action, no doubt, would leave Great Britain opnly to take the American side, but it is im- possible to estimate the complications which might arise, The problem before President McKinley therefore is one of

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DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTRTOWN, MARCH 18, 1898,

PTR EE, I AT Vee.

vreat d ffi:ultv as we'l as far-reaching con- jVence lo the céthiination of K irop i MR, FORD'S VIEW.

Cabling to the Tribune on the same snbjec', Mr, Ford says : —* The reason for i . a { the Avglo-American era of good feeling,

so far as England is concerned, is easily understood. I is,not based on race affini-

interest, either in the far E.st or anywhere else, It is grounded on the fact that Am ericans have displayed in the Cuban crisis

the amet aiis on which the Eoglish are in the habit of pluming themselves.

These are coolness, self-restraint in time of danger, ardevt love of country and inflex b'e courage in defence of the net on al interests. The Americana ina grave emergency have acted precisely as the | Eng would have done in | similar circumstances. The Joglieb people are compelled less by their instincts than by their sobriety of judgment to admire the present attitude of the Ameri- not from enlightened

ish themselves

can people. It is self interest, nor because blood is thicker than water, but becanse there is reason In allthings. The epeetacile which a united

n1~ | attendance was no seconds'est. The largs ties, nOr sentim-ntal vegaries, nor selfish | uall was literally packed and the beat of

| brought a large number of visitors and

country has presented under the leader- ship of Presideat McKinley has come, manded the respect of England, excited | the warmest feeling of sympathy and | silenced cavilling criticism. ———

TEMPLARS' RECRUITING DAY

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Across the mind of the visitor at last) evening’s reunion, flashed the thought, } ‘ could this committee of busy and untir- > be duplicated in any other place tnan Charlottetown Lodge”?

The tables were laid artistically per- fect. Each small detail was attended to. The menu was just what itshould be. A master hand was at work in that depart The intimation on the invitations sent out was endorsed by every person present lastevening. “Lacharge & Bro. Jolun Munford —enougb said.”

weather was unfavorable the members of Elliott and Bethel LoJgee could not attend, but the Good Templars from the city filledthe hall comfortably. The tables were spread in the centre of the room, and at the head sat Mr. J. D. Seaman, Chief Te rplar, while the Lodge Deputy, Rev. W. J. Kirby, sat at the foot aud acted as vice president.

Wren al! had satiefied themselves with ihe good things, the following toasts were drank and fesponded to:

The Queen—God Save the Queen.

Our Loternational Supreme Lodge —Rey W J Kirby Grand Chap.

Our Grard Lodge—E H Dachemin, Grand Marsh.

Our Distriet Lodges—F B McRar, P Dis Temp.

The Juvenile Branch—J D Scaman, 8 oz

The Ladies—Dr Geo F Dewar and J K Ross.

Elliot and Bethel Lodges was also drunk and in tie absence ef representatives, Mr Gieo Foster respoaded fitingly.

A programme of readings, musi¢ and recitations was rendered during the wast- drinking.

The affair was a decided success the only regret being that the two invited lodges were not present to enj oy this very sociable reception.

ment.

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Sir Henry ses-emer, tue celebrated in- ventor of bessemer steel, is dead.

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Tue Matzs arrived in town today at 1

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Tue STANLEY is iv Souris, and will leave tor Pictou tomorrow moruing. Sess Tue Wreatruer.—Moderate to fresh wes-

terly winds, »0l much change lu tempera-~ ture, ee

Preparing. —Lobster fisnermen at Souris and Rollo Bay have already b gun vo make ready for the tea-on’s fishing by puttiog out lines preparatory to putting ou their traps later on. ‘ibis is the earliest spring work done in that line.

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Concert at GeorRGETOWN.— The secon: concert in aid of the Town Hall was held in the Court House Georgetown, on Wed nesday evening, March I6th. The atjend ance was fair and it was a success, A larger report ie crowded out of this issue of The EXaMINER.

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Mat Hooxixe.—This is the time of year when the mat hooking fever breaks out in various country districts. A correspond— ent writes to say that in travellingtircugha certain section the other day he found the ladies of every second house, and soma tin es the house betweer, busily engaged in mat hooking. This speaks well for the | industry and perseverance of the gentler

S@x.

—It is reported from Ottawa that Mr. J. N. Greenshields, of Montreal, is the actual! owner of the Mercier-Gueriu gold dredging leases inthe Yukon aud its tributaries, and that he bas already disposed of the leases to Rockfeller.

Hattrax, March 17.—There is a heavy drop in the price of live lobsters in Boston, a point which controls the marnet here. A week ago a firm in this city that deals largely in lobsters received a telegraphic * advice that they were selling at $20 «

crate of 140 pounds—about 9@ lobsters.

| was allowed on every side, that it was

4as Nicholas played splendid parts. The

ST, PATRICK’s DAY: Eatertainment at Kmerald A success in every sense of the word was the celebration of St. Patrick’s at Emerald

To begin Emerald is well koown for liberality in its patronage of such cele~ brations, and on this occasion the

order prevailed. The special from Ch’town

amOug them were the “inveterate” Sr. Duastan’s Bo 8. T.ey made the village a’ pace of unusual interest during their stay, and carried the best wishes aod admiration of the people of Emerald when they de- parted,

fa the hall b fore the cur'ain went up, they enlivened the visit by interpositions of song and the**College cry”. Thecollege orchesira opeved the evenings performance by aselection that weil sustained the reputation of that proficient band of musi- ciant, Then the Rev. J. F. Johnson, Ch’town came forward aud held the audi~ ence spell-bound while he delivered an eloquent oration on Ireland and St. Patrick. At @ very appropriate stage in the oration, Mr.J. H. Mcdonald of the college sang the “Min: trel Boy” in ex el.ent style. Vhen the curtain went up onthe prolo- gue of ‘Paul the Cripple’. This play is one of the highest order aud cannot fail to pl ase the most exacting audience, The plotis deep amd well laid, and euffered bothing in development at the hand of the college boys. The scenes were all weil chosen and unity of design is everywhere uppareat. The “boys” went at it with a will and right well did they succeed. It the best thing of its kind ever given in Eme- rald and that is saying a good deal. Even some of those present expressed their de- termination of hearing this play again in the Opera House at Charlottetown, where it is to be given on Easter? Monday night in aid of the new Cathedral. While all the characters sustained their parts well, special mention must be made J. H. McDonald who played the part of Anthony with true spirit ; of. Cliff. Cox who took the character of Paul the Cripy'e Mr Gregory McLellan interpreted the nice injunctions of Father. Fidelis, while E. F. Ryan as Urbas, Mr. Foran as Sebastian and L. D, Tobin as Curnelius made a cap- ital gang of bandits. Then P. F. Doyle as Count Felix, F, G. O'Neill as Philip, T. D. Lynch a3 Linus, andJ J. McGowan

other characters played their parts equally well and allthe superior “ hits” were loudly applauded, During the course of the play Mr. R. Lamoat and Mise, Banh Craig each gave a vocal solo in good style. St. _Dunstar’s Colleze Drematic C’ub hss staged good plays in the past, but we feel sure that this is equal if not superior to any hereto- fore given.

Much of the euccess of this society is due to the persistent energy and untring zeal of its modera‘or, the Rev.J. Augastine McDonald. This Rev. gentleman, in training the accors bas spared no paing to lead the dramatic club on to success and he bos reason to be proud of his excellent work.

The Day at fouris.

At Souris the day was duly celebrated. In the morning, with banver borne aloft, thirty two membere of the B. 1. 8, im fall regalia preceded by 1t*e cornet band, mar bed to St. Mary’s Church where afcer wign ma-s was celebrated, an appropriate address wae delivered by the Rev. Father Mclotvre, of St. Columba, East Point. F lags floated in the breeze from the Cus- toms, St. Patrick’s Hall, Prowse Bros, store and Consur Carlton’s residence In the evening the drama entitled “Woven Web” was presented in St. Patrick’s Hall.

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toa large and apppreciative audience. The several parts were taken with precision | and abiliuy, showing the local talent to be of a high order iu the dramatic line.

Frepericrox, March 17.—There is a fluiter among the soldiers of the infantry school and among tueir sweethearts too. This afternoon orders were received from Ottawa, directing that thirty-two non- commissioned officers and men of the permanent corps bere under command of Capt Thacker and Lt Kave be despatched next week forthe Yukon. The men are to be unmarried and of no lesa than two vears in the service.

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