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OCTOBER 17, 1883

Mr. James’ Letter of Yesterday. |

Mr. James now gives us to ander- | '

stand that the lines of the Avglo-Ameri- : can Company, as received from the N.| Y., N. J. and London Telegraph, ‘with | a trifling exception, have been rebuilt by | the Anglo” and charged to capital. We} presame he wishes us to understand that, by this means, and ‘adding the value of the charter,” their land lines have been made to cost $100,- 000. We need not now be very particular about the ‘‘make up” of their large “investment” seeing that Mr. James gives $35,000 as a minimum estimate. But he asks if the present busiuess, *‘when centered in the hands of one Company, would pay a dividend of 44 per cent. on $35,000, what would be the dividend if the same business was cut up by au active competition between two Com- panies ?”’

We reply that if the two Companies did the same business, in equal propor- tions, the Company having the smaller capital would pay the larger dividends. The circumstances would, however, be very different. The Anglo-Anterican might be expected to make a “‘reduction,

as is a reduction,”’ hoping to run off the opposition, and then raise

the rates again—as such monopolies generally do. This is what is threaten- ed ; but, as the rates will be reduced and the public will get the advantage, we presume the new company will not complain.

The sympathy of the community will be with the new company, and it is pos- sible thatthe result might be, not to fulfil the expectations of the “ great monopoly,’ but to destroy it.

The $2,000 subsidy given by the P. | E. Island Government in such a con- tingency, will, no doubt, be used to per- petuate the mouopoly, and enable it to live when all other hopes have failed ; but we shall see what we shall see.

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False Imputations.

Tue Patriot of last evening says :—

‘‘A few days ago the telegraph proclaim- ed throughout the world that Sir John Macdonald had been unseated by the courts of the land for bribery, and the daily newspapers of all shades of folitical cpinion, except the clique organ, published the telegram.”

Here isa sufficient answer to this slander. It is from the lips of the Counsel employed to conduct the case against Sir John McDonald—as reported in the Toronto Globe :—

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‘“Mr. Bethune—As to the personal charges. After a conference with my | clients and the leading men of the party | here, it has been unanimously determined not to press them. The charges were made | en information which quite satisfied the | sclicitors and the parties that there was probable ground for making them, but on considering with them, the parties con- cerned on the side of the petitioners know- ing the weight which is attached, and very properly, to the respondent's denial, and

nowing that these charges would be denied I could not ask you to say there was any ground to warrant me in pressing persunal charges. I thereyore abandon them.”

Mr. McCarthy (Sir John’s counsel) — I would like to be allowed to call the respond- ent (Sir John), so as to enable him to clear himself from any possible imputations that he made or authorized any improper ex- penditure. That seems to be the practice in England.

His Lordship—I do not think there is any object in doing so. When they admit that they cannet prove the personal charges, there are no imputations against the re- spondent, so I do not see the necessity of calling him.

Mr. McCarthy—If your Lordship thinks so, that is all we require.

So that in the opinion of the Counsel opposed to him, and in the opinion of the Judge upon the Bench, es well as of the leading men of the Opposition Party, on whose advice the personal charges

were unanimously withdrawn, Sir John is not guilty of bribery; and moreover, “there are no imputations whatever against him” concerning ‘‘any improper expenditure.”

Few persons will, with the Patriot, condemn Tae Examiner for taking so notice of a false and libellous telegram !

Sir John’s loss cf his seat for Lenaox is due solely to the illegal acts of a few misguided and overzealous supporters, This the Patriot knows right well. But it delights ia slandering the first man in Canada.

—The American Rapid system of telegraphy substitutes, with a large degree, the use of mec iavism for manual labor. It increases the average speed by which intelligence is transmitted from about twenty-five words per minute to 500 er 1000, according to the length of the circuit. Mr. Goodspeed says :—‘‘It has been most thoroughly examived by scientific and electrical experts, at home and abroad. It has stood the test of a vast amount of practical working under all possible conditions. It has worked per- fectly when no other system could work atall. Itishas proved more reliable and more accurate than any other, and it has demonstrated, beyond any peradventure, that a vase amount of business can be transmitted on a single wire.” It is this increased capacity of a single wire that solves the problem of cheap telegraphy, aud which will ultimately bring upon the wires everywhere the

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Short Summary of the After- Dinner Speeches.

LIST OF GUESTS.

Among those who sat down to dinner were, —

Chief Justice Palmer, in the Chair; Captain Davies, Mr. Worden, U. 8. Congul; Senator Howlan, Senator Haythorne, Hon. B. Davies, Hon. W. W. Sullivan, Hon. W. Campbell, Hon. N. McLeod, Mayor Hooper, Hon. F. Brecken, M. P.; Hon. L. H. Davies, M. P.; Hon. Thos. W. Dodd, M. L. C.; Hon. L. C. Owen, Patrick Blake, Esq., M. P. P.; D. C. Martin, Esq., M. P. P.; Henry Longworth, Esq. High Sheriff ; Judge Reddin, R. R. Fitzgerald, Esq., Recorder of Charlottetown; Richard Slog- gett, Esq., Lloyds’ Surveyor; Capt. Max- well, R. N.; Lieut. Wyley, R. N.; Lieut. McDonald, R. N.; Mr. Brown, R. N.; Mr. Seccomb, W. E. Dawson, Esq , late Mayor of the city; Thomas Morris, Esq., C. C.; William Murphy, Esq., C. C., Simon W. Crabbe, Esq., c. C., Arch. McNeill, Esq., C. H. A., Chas. Palmer, Q. C., Dr. Taylor, Dr. Dodd, Dr. Jenkins, Major Irving, W. Rayden, John lags, George Peake, Horace Haszard, F. L. Haszard, Fred. Peters, Danean McLeod, A. B. Warburton, Frank Conroy, Arthur Peters, W. A. O. Morson, T.L. Finlay, R Cant. B. Rogers, L.L. Beer, George Davies, Charles Robertson, Captain Fraser, Capt. W. Walsh, Capt. M. McLeod, Capt. Finlayson, John F. Robertson, L. H.

| DeBlois, F. H. Arnaud, W. Stewart, H. W.

Longworth, R. F. Quirk, George D. Long- worth, J. H. Brown, E. Palmer, jr., D. H McGowapv, S. F. Hodgson, D. Nicholson, M. Giblin, C. A. Hyndman, F. W. Hynd- man, D. Stirling, Editor of the Patriot and Editor of Tae Examiner, THE MENU.

The dinner was excellent, reflecting credit

on mine host and hostess of the Rankin. Oysters on a Block of Ice.

SOUP,

Consomme au Riz. FISH. Georgia Anchovies,

ENTREES. Blanquette of Chicken. Croustrade of Lob- ster. Beef Bouillion. BOILED, Round of Beef, Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce. Ham. Ox Tongue. - ROAST,

Turkey. Cranberry Sauce. Boar’s Head, Aspic

Green Turtle.

Boiled Cusk.

Jelly. Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish. Duck, Olive Sauce. VEGETABLES,

Potatoes. Green Beans. Squash. Tomatoes.

GAME, Salmis of Partridge, Polish Salid. PASTRY. Plum Pudding, Wine Sauce. Royal Pudding. Peach Sponge. BavarianCream. Jellies.

Melon Pie. Strawberry Tart. Cara- mel Custard. Chocolate Whips.

DESSERT.

Green and Delaware Grapes. Apricots and Cream. Nuts assorted. Apples. Oranges. Raisins. Frozen Pears. Dutch Cheese. Celery.

Caufe au lait and Sponge Cake,

LIST OF TOASTS.

The Queen.

The Governor-General.

The President of the United States.

The Lieute nant-Governor.

The Guest of the evening.

The Parliament of Canada.

The Provincial Legislature.

The Army and Navy.

Islanders Abroad.

Agriculture.

The Press.

The Bench and Bar.

The Ladies.

VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

His Worship the Mayor and City Council —Proposed by R. R. FitzGerald.

Hon. Benj. Davies, (father of the guest of the evening—Proposed by Hon. F. Brecken.

SHORT SUMMARY OF SPEECHES.

Mr. Worven, American Consul, returned thanks for the toast to the President of the United States, and said that just now pre- parations are being made for the great contest, which occurs every four years. for the time, this contest will absorb public attention, and

reat excitement will prevail. But this will

e only for the time; and public interest will again be felt and expressed by the people of the United States in other matters, not the least important of which is the vast and steadily increasing progress which is being made by their neighbor Canada; for as arule, that which benefits Canada ben- efits the United States. During a residence of some years in Canada he had experienced invariable kindness at the hands of its people; but in no part of Canada a larger share than in P. E. Island; and nowhere in the world had greater courtesy been extended to him than that which he had received from the officers of H. M. 8. “Griffon.” It is a great pleasure to be present at this dinner in honor of Captain Davies.

THE GUEST OF THE EVENING.

Senator How tay, in the absence of the Chairman, proposed the health of the guest of the evening. The toast was received with applause and cheers, which were con- tinued when Captain Davies rose to reply. Captain Davies said :—

Mr. CHAIRMAN, FELLOW-CITIZENS AND OLD ScHooL-FELLOws—I have to thank you, from my heart, for the very great honor you have done me this evening, and for the hospitality and kindness you have shown me since my arrival in command of H, M. &. ‘‘Griffon.” It is over tventy-six years since first I left you; and I have ever, while laboring to do my duty, kept in mind the place of my birth | and the friends of my youth. It was very | pleasing to me, when in distant parts of the world, te meet naval officers ~ho had visited the Island—the garden of North America they called it—and who had pleasing recollections concerning its beauty and your hospitality. e to time, Navy, hxve

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i not, I can assure you, been forgotten or | thrown away. Since my arrival here, I have often been asked; ‘‘When do you leave us?” Well, it will interest you to know that I have just now received a letter from the Adm.ral, in which he says | may stay here as long as | like. Lamsure that all the officers of the “Griffon” would, with myself, be glad to stay here all wieter, But this cannot be; and I anticipate that the troubies in Hayta— which are daily getting worse-— may necessitate oar departure before very long. On my last promotion, it was my first desire to come to Charlottctown, and to present my ship to my father and my fellow townsmen; and | have through the exceeding kindness of my superior officers, obtained my desire. 1! am sorry to say that circumstances prevented my wife from coming out with me; but I hope that ata future time we may both be able to visit you together. You are quite aware that public speaking does not come within my province, though I can talk very well from the bridge; and so I shall now conclude by again thanking you, Mr, Chairman and gentle- men, for the great kindness you have shown myself and the officers of H. M, 8. ‘*Griffon.”’

THE PARLIAMENT OF CANADA.

This toast was reaponded to by Hon. Senator Haythorne, F. Brecken, M. P., and L. H. Davies, M. P.

Sexator Havrnorne’ said that he found the toast a more difficult one to respond to than he at first supposed, It would of course be expected that he would reply for the Senate; but the Senate of to-day, is not the Senate contemplated by George Brown and his co-laborers when framing the constitution of Canada. They dia not suppose that it would be swayed by the influences of Party; but it is now, in fact, as partizan in its char- acter as the House of Commons. But the Senate, nevertheless, has among its members many old, experienced and _ thoroughly patriotic men. Two or three years ago they presented an illuminated address to, and had a little entertainment in honor of, a Senator who had been fifty years in public life, and who performed in his time import- ant public services for his country. Senator Botsford is another who has labored earnestly for ovér fifty years in the service of his country; and if he should live for two or three years more, there will be a Senatorial cele- bration of Senator Montgomery’s fiftieth year as a public man.

How. F, BrrokeN on behalf of the popular branch—the Commons of Canada—returned thanks for the cordiality with which the toast had been received. A very important and onerous duty has fallen upon the representa- tives of the Canadian people ever since the Union was consummated; and,as Lord Carnar- von in his admirable speech at Montreal, bore evidence they have performed it well. They have stilla great work to do in shaping the destinies of Canada. There is on our Southern border one of the greatest countries in the world; and Canada has to compete with her. lt is, therefore, to be hoped that the policy of the ruling party in the Parliament of Canada, will be wise, liberal and progressive, and that Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition may be patriotic and energetic.

L. H. Daviss, Q. C., acknowledged the compliment paid his brother and his family in the banquet of this evening; and called atten- tion to the fact that even the Parliament of Great Britain is nct above taking a leaf out of the book of the Parliament of Canada. The system of doing the practical work of legisla- tion by means of Committees, which is about to be tried in England, has been in operation in Canada for many years. Hence, it is that ‘the silent member” is often the most useful member, for though silent when the House is in session, he may be one of the best workers in Committee where the real work is done. It is a great mistake to suppose that there are only a few able men in the House of Commons because only a few necessarily take part in the public discussions. The House is made up of a body of exceedingly well informed and in. telligent men; and it is as surprising to note the influence wielded in committee and in caucus by men who are unknown to the readers of Parliamentary Debates, as it is to findsuch a number of good fellows in the ranks of the opposite party. He could only regret that so many were on the wrong side.

THE LOCAL LEGISLATURE,

Hon. W. W. Sullivan, and D. C. Martin, Esq., M. P. P., responded to this toast.

Mr. SuLLIVAN expressed the great pleasure it gave him to be present at a public dinner in honor of a citizen of Charlottetown who had risen to high rank in the service of his country — one who, many years ago, was a school-fellow of his own. He referred to the first sitting of the Island Legislature in the year 1773—one hundred and ten years ago; to the Union with Canada, under which a portion of its duties were transferred to the Dominion Par- liament; and showed that the Local Legislature has still important duties to per- form. Amcng other things, it is still within its Province to levy taxation for local pur- poses. But P. E. Island is singular in this respect, thet her inhabitants pay no taxes whatever to the Local Government. They are exempt from taxation. No portion of their abundant crop goes out of the pockets of our farmers to pay the tax-gatherer,

Mr. Martin referred tothe Educational system of the Province, to maintain which the Local Legislature has to provide ways and means; and to the cheering fact that there are now, out of a total population of a little over 100,000, 22,000 children attending the public schools. At the present time there are comparatively few on the Island who can- not read and write; but in the course of a few years an illiterate person will be as rarea bird as a frog in Ireland,

THE ARMY AND NAVY,

Captain Maxwell, R. N., of the surveying steamer ‘‘Gulnare,” Lieut Wyley, of H. M, 8S. “Griffon,” and Major Irving, of the Militia of Canada, responded to this toast,

CapTAIN MaxweLt after returning thanks for the handsome manner in which the toast was received, and paying a high compliment

to the people of Charlottetown among whom he has_ for several years found a home, referred to the state-

ment occasionally made, that the British tar has, since the advent of steam, lost much of his old-time vigor and bravery; and in re- buttal of the statement directed attention to deeds of valor of recent date, performed on the borders of distant Zululand, before walls and battlements ef Alexandria, and in the frozen North. He spoke in high terms of the seamanship of the men of Lot 49, who man the “Gulnere.”

Liior. Wy Ley acknowledged the kindness received by himself and his brother officers while here; and said that they would like to enjoy the hospitality of Charlottetown all winter.

MaJor Irvine referred, in eloquent terms, to the militia of Canada, cn whom, in c*se of need, will devolve the first duty of a citizen and the highest honor of asoldier—the duty apa the honor of guarding and defending their hearths and their homes. He called atteation to the length of valyable time militiamen deyote to drill, the many pleasyres they give up, and they many days they leave their farms end shops, in order that they may be a" to serve thelr cntry in an emenp

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ISLANDERS ABROAD.

R. R. Frezceratp, Esq., responded to this toast in a very racy and excellent speech, and which he presented the humor- ous and the serious points of view from which successful and enterprising Islanders abroad may be regarded. We regret that, for want of space, we are unable to report | it in full.

AGRICULTURE. This subject was ably handied by H Longworth, Esq., High Sheriff, A, McNeill Dr. Jenkins, Hon. W. Campbell, and P. Blake, Esq., M. P. P.

THE PRESS. This most important toast was responded to by Hon. David Laird and Mr. W. L. Cotton. THE BENCH AND BAR were represented by Messrs. Peters; and

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THE LADIES

by Lieut. McDonald, R. N., H. G. Brown, H. Haszard and Mr. Brown, R. N.

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.

This toast drew from Councillor Murphy a lengthy and eloquent speech; and THE HON, BENJAMIN DAVIES responded appropriately and feelingly to the toast to his healih, which was enthus'astically honored; and expressed the pride and pleasure he felt in seeing so many of the first men of the community—men of every shade of opinion—assembled to do honor to a son of his.

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Horsford’s Acid Phosphate

DRANK WITH SODA WATER

is delicious. A!l druggists have it. It is re-

freshing and cooling. ‘I'ry it often!

APPLES.

Y AUCTION, TO-MORROW (THURS- DAY, 18th instant, at eleven o'clock, at the Subscriber’s Room, -

109 bbls. ef Choice Apples,

In Gravenstiens, King of Tomkinz, Bishop | Pippins, Greenings, Emperors, Ralston Pippins, ete , all tip top.

WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer,

Ch'town, Oct. 17, 1883.

NIGHT SCHOOL.

A NIGHT OR EVENING SCHOOL for young men will be opened about the first of November, if a sufficient number of pupils can be secured. Further information can be obtained bv applying personally or by etter to the undersigned.

JOHN McSWAIY., Ch’town, Oct. 16, 1883,—3i

Interesting to Housekeepers, "The Right Thing Has Arrived.

JOHNSON BROS.

NEW STEAM

Feather Renovator!

(BONNEY'S PATENT.)

Lon’t let it Pass without a Trial.

PRESERVE YOUR H*ALTH,

Save Your Beds.

The subscriber offers to the inhabitants a rare Chance to avail themselves of the bene- fits of this

Unparalieied Machine,

which has proved itself a great success, and to be exactly what all conditions and quali- ties of Feathers, from entirely new to old and badly mitted, need to render them as perfect as age, quality and condition will admit of their being made.

This process is totaily unlikeany ever used here.

Tire most important features are :

Fiest—No fire coming near the feathers, therety obviating all possibility of injuring them in the slightest degree.

Ssconp—It thoroughly cleanses and puri- fies the Feathers from all impurities and giutenous matter which adhere to the stem and; which are the prime cause of Feathers matting; also the prime agent in the yener- ation of moths, and totally annihilates both moths and parasites, from which not one feather bed in a hundred js free,

Tsirnv—It renders the Feathers fresh and healthy, and gives to old Feathers the ap- pearance and essential qualities of new ones.

Our facilities are such that, on short notice, we can take and return beds thorough- ly cleaned and ready for immediate use for

$2.00 PER BED.

We guarantee satisfaction or no charge.

JOHNSON BROS.,

North Side Queen Square. Ch’town, Oct. 16, ’83.

ROTICE.

E have appointed Mr. Wm. E. Hickey

our General Agent for P. E, Island. All arders coming thieugh him to us will] be promptly attended to.

JOHNSON BROS,, North Side Queen Square.

Ch’town, Oct. 15, 1883,

I WANT TO SELL

FPXHE suit of Turkish Par'or Furniture in Tapestry, shown at the Exhibition in this city, to parties wanting the same. A good bargain may be expected, a

Call and examive at corner of King and Great George streets,

WM. E. HICKEY. Ch’town, Oct. 13, 1883.

UY THE DAILY EXAMINER, the Cheapest ewntert paper Provitied

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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

We are live men, and by close buying, lisrd werk and a thorough knowledge of our business, assisted by first-class men and machinery, are enabled to give

Better Bargains than any other Establishment in the Provinea.

We direct attention to the finish and general appearance of our goods and claim for them equality with the best productions of other factories.

Wee FACTORY — King Square Warerooms, King Square, and 83 Queen Street.

VIARK WRIGHT & CO.

Ch’town, Oct. 17, 1883.--2aw wkly titties

EXHIBITION Wak !

E invite the Citizens and those who may be visiting the Town. during the week of Exhibition, to the inspection of our immense stock of

FALL AND WINTER GOODS

WE HAVE JUST PLACED UPON OUR SHELVES THE CONTENTS OF

Two Hundred and Sixty Bales and Cases

OF

ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND CANADIAN,

DRY GOODS,

Comprising everything necessary for Household and General use.

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Varieties complete in every Department at the

Very Lowest Prices for Cash.

UPWwWaRDs OF

Fifteen Thousand Grain Bags,

And a Large Stock of Very Choice

CHINESE AND INDIAN TEAS,

Wholesale and Retail.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Charluttetown, Oct. 6, 1883

NEW FALL GOODS

J.B. MACDONALD’S.

-——? 0; —- : i am now receiving New Goods for Fall and Winter. 00—_—

Ladies’ Dress Goods, in all the newest fabrics. Ladies’ Mantle Cloths, in the newest makes. ) Ladies’ Mantles, Shawls, Silk Velvets, Velveteens.

Brocaded Silks and Satins. Ladies’ Straw, Plush and Silk Hats, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons.

Woollen Squares, Scarfs, in variety.

IN THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT; A heavy Stock of Cloths, in Beavers, Worsteds, Tweeds and Fancy Coatings. Readymade Clothing, for Men and Boys,

Underclothing, Flannel Shirts. | Also Parks’ and other makes Cotton Warps, at the lowest cash prices,

J. B. MACDONALD,

Mh’town, Sept. 13, 1888.—wkly pres he Queen Street ee are arnt memrmnmenenen

TEA PARTY SUPPLIES!

20:3

Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Lemon, Raspberry, and Strawberry Syrups, | Lime Juice. Confectionery, Nuts, Biscuits, Ke. i:

Committees for getting up Teas will do well to give usa call, ¥KS> Goods not used can be returned, if in good order, ,

BEER & GOFF S.

Ch’town,*July 6,—2aw wkly “