rz)

+

APRIL

23, 1890

The Civie Situation rs of the Redistribu- uld have done well to

= eid last

evening and

may be

ithout saying that they » wisely if they ob- opinion

Sion of Civie

iples of the bill, is now

» evident that

, it is als » expect the City Uou i, as at present c nstituted, to con-

4 d neutralize

or

redistribution , } ch woul the

lt is

which

1dvantage

members now possess,

| . IVLIC u eeting, no

ifluential, cannot

a yestion involving the

y—a question whith

at the polls, by the

the ratepayers. >? all

vendently of these considerations,

which now prevails is

wards with a resident

$2, « lect six

ry population of about 7 i two wards with a resident

tion of 1097 elect four Coun-

short, the city 1s at present

,

he absolute rule of a minority.

seen in the passion and

iS

e which prevails at the Council

in the disgraceful state of the city

n the exclusion of certain mem-

3

sors from the workirg committees of the

. ) ays and ii

absence of members

ismanagement

business; in the

e City Council when they are most wanted; in the imperilling of the most fthe City. Messrs. Crabbe and ftiughes undoubtedly did that which

was wrong wuen they left the Couneil, a

t their wrong actiou was : a ‘ +)

of the constitutional

+} ith ii

Corporation

of

by

?

e 4 ’ . } eason i the nequal division the

Legislature is

y as possible,

, be sub constitution- sn be put

tples that we is for these two principles e ask the L yvisluture to take action.

said, the bill will have the ng unfair representation at the true, let the bill yed. If the

the wards

election of Water Com ice will be i

lf this be amended it not destr ire should obliterate wether, and provide for the Councillors as the Mayor and , equal just JOFIty ve feel sure, be satis- t be

i the pe ple oO

admitted, a large the the South, instead of

valid ob-

. : miu

Or, if

De pieased.

wuld decide to make

Ay a+ } Worth and

1 West, there can be no

jection s0 long as the division be made as

juallyas possible. Anything

e Legislature may, in it wisdom, see ht to do, on the principle of equal distribu-

be

isidered before

will, we feel sure, th snkfully it ly of the citizens

it

he b

ytion as to whether

nto operation.

]

tthat the Legislature

will not, when considering this matter,

think of men, or parties, or motives, or

anything of that kind ; but that they will w the demands of justice 8 of the city. mbder this, that, ‘ Because right is right visdom in the scorn of

’

—

hey have been elected to legislate for Province, inclading the city ; shirk the con- and the action Cc msideration, action of those who have

sill has not besn in every

ion, low such

tere ———

srossiy misrepresents the

Mr. Peters to the House st im Charlottetown votes were made for 1e Conservative party; and as an instance

matter Uemons lrate i. ine councry th }

it two hundred

of the manner in which votes were *‘made,” he aliege wenty-ve “Paddy Mc. Quaids” had ed against him at one election when he contested this city, though there were only three electors of that name iu the city. It was the; sneering manner in which

the name “Paddy McQuaid” was used, and the connection i which it was used, reference having been made to **jail-birds,” which Ca led forth the we ll-merited rebukes administered by Hon. Mr. Ferguson and Hon. Mr. Biake Po say iera ** altempted ft 118e rife’ true. it was Mr. Peter vhe

firebi wna

hese gen- is not

» let call the

Spe Cc }

a the rate of pro fixed at reai estate at £ of perty tor per cent was count on

’ rpe Ses p sid

personal

was

1acel

; : ‘) Jue i. ‘ t r , “ va VOrKS pu poses i tf di general civic t

uly wat was

#2S5S8eUsii¢

velore the lZta J

yr ep

ts

ea

nn ee EEE DAILY EXAMINER. |GRAND RALLY OF CITIZ “\In The Market Hall.

admitted; that | ted His Worship |

1] meeting meeting of |

ENS

‘The City Bill Condemned

A Pusiic Meerine of citizens was held in the Market Hall last evening to consider the Bill about be introduced in the

House of Assembly making certain alter- ations in the Wards of the City and other imendments to the Act of Incorporetion Che Hall was filled, and among those oc- cupying seats near the platform were a goodly number of members of the Legis- lature

His Worship Mayor Haviland, in open- ing the meeting, explained the purpose for which it was called. He regretted that he was not ina position to explain to those present the nature of the contemplated changes, as he had not read the Bill or been consulted in reference to it by any of the gentlemen who had drawn it up. How- ever, he presumed there were those present who were acquainted with the details of the Bill, and who would give the necessary ex- nlanations. Afier hearing what the dif- ferent speakers had to say on the subject, it remained for the meeting to decide whether it would be in the interests of the citiz-ns to let things remain as at present or adopt the proposed changes. He was very sorry that he could not remain through- out the meeting, or act as chairman if so desired, as he was in ill health himself, and one of the members of his family was dangerously ill. He had performed his duty in opening the meeting, and asked that a chairman be appointed.

W. E. Dawson, Esq,, was then elected chairman, and the undersigned secretary.

The chairman, after thanking the meet- ing for the honor conferred upon him, and expressing his regret at hearing of the serious illness of a member of Mayor Havi- land's family, said that, like His Worship, he had not read the Bill, and was there- fore not acquainted with its details He thought that the promoters of the Bill had greatly slighted His Worship in not consulting him in reference to it. This slight, he thought, was all the more grievous when it is re- membered that the Mayor is elected by a vote of the whole city, instead of by any me Ward, and he, therefure, cannot be looked upon as interested in any particular Ward, but must be considered as having at heart the interests of all citizens in com- mon. He trusted thata synopsis cf the Act would be read to the meeting, so that Jl might be able to tell what it was like. He, however, noticed by the papers that it was proposed to allow Wards One, Two and Three to remain as at present, to di- vide what is now known as Ward Four into two Wards, and Ward Five into three Wards—making eight Wards in all, instead of five as at present. While it was thus proposed to increase the Wards, the num- ber of representatives was to we reduced from ten toeight. Ward Five, under the proposed change, would have three repre- sentatives, Ward Four two, while Wards C[hree, Two and One would have but one each. Wasthis fair? He regretted that the self-styled promoters of this Bill had seen fit to announce through the press that they would not appear here to-night, and tu intimate that they would not consider the action of this meeting as indicative of the wishes of the citizens. In so deciding he thought they made a serious mistake. But perhaps these people thought that the meeting of twenty or thirty which appoint- ed the committee to dratt the bill in question voiced the opinions of the citizens !

Thomas Morris, Esq., O. C., was the firat speaker. He said that the bill under con- sideration originated at a hole-and-corner meeting called by a numberof persons who had their own personal ends to serve. There was no word about gerrymandering the wards at the election in January last, nor had the representatives of Ward Five t the Council Board asked fur any change. When the Board is asked to make a change they will attend toit. The promoters of the bill had made a house to house canvass for siguatures to the petition, but out of an electorate of 2,5)0 they only obtained the signatures of some 250; and some of those who signed the petition had their names taken off. He knew of one man in Ward Five, one of the wards it is proposed to divide, who had asked to have his signature erased on the ground that he had been deceived in the matter. If there is one man who will tell the Council that Ward Five is not getting its share of atten- tion at the hands of the Board, he would at once take steps to make the matter all right. But no complaint was made, He ventured to say that three-fourths of the people of the town were opposed to the bill and in favor of the present arrange- ment.

George Peake, Esq., followed. He said that like the preceding speakers he had not seen the bill, was never asized to sign it and had not been consulted about it. How- ever, he understood that Ward Five was to be made into three wards, with three re- presentatives, Ward Four into two wards with two representatives, while Wards Three, Two and One were to only have one each. He did not think this was a fair arrangement. It looked very much like a scheme to swamp Ward One. In that ward

‘ Vv

there was a good deal of shore property and wharves which was made ali the more valuable according to

the business of the place. This property, of course, had to be kept up, but the City Council did not contribute anything for this purpose, although it ccllected the taxes. This was one of the things that should have been considered by the promoters of the bill. He thought that the least these gentlemen might do was to submit the bil] to the taxpayers. The bill had its origin at a “* hole and corner” meeting, and _ its promoters had refused to come here and ex- plain their work. They claimed that this meeting would not voice public opinion; but public opinion had been voiced in just such a way on many previous occasions. It was at a meeting such as this that the | Waterworks Bill was passed. The pro- | motors of the Bill, in acting as they were doing, were deliberately insulting the citizens. The Bill, as he understood it, provided for representation by population | But was this always practicable or desir- jable/ He had heard no complaints about ,the wards; but if any change was necessary in Ward Five, which was growing and ex.

pao at 4 ipeding, he a weed eit

posed. He certainly did not think it fair | to swamp Ward One, as the proposed | change would do. He moved the following resolution : — |

Whereas, There has apppeared upon the Order Book of the House of Assemb'y of this | Province notice of the introduction of a Bil! founded on a petition presented by a few | citizens who have not consulted the electorate of Charlottetown, dividing the wards and re- ducing representation ; and

Whereas, It is apparent to this meeting that the amendments to the Act of Incorpor- ation embodied in said Bill will have the effect of giving unfair representation at the (Council Board, and of destroying the well founded principle of minority representation so jealously guarded by all wise legislation ; and

Whereas, A reduction of the number of re- presentatives now returned by each ward is unnecessary a8 no remuneration is received by persons elected to the Common Council;

Therefore Resolved, That this meeting of the citizens and taxpayers of the City of Charlottetown disapprove of the Bill about to be presented to the Legislature and request the members from the City to vote against the same.

Hon, Daniel Davies seconded the resolu-

tion. He said that he was not opposed to representation by population when on a fair basis, but he certainly was opposed to the changes propused. His opinion was that the whole city should be thrown iato one ward, and the councillors elected by a vote of the whole city, as the Mayor is now. Under this arrangement § perhaps there was a possibility of getting better men for Councillors, but tinkering with the City Council would do no good. At pre- sent the city was ruled by two parties. One was known as the Rum Party, and theother as the Temperance or Scott Act Party. The great struggle was to get the majority of one. He then spoke of the evils of intemperance and of the harm done to the city by the Scott Act party. Pro- ceeding, he explained that there was a good deal of property in Ward One, althought it was not a strong Ward numerically, and he did not think it was right or just that that Ward should be thrown to one side and have practically nothing to say in the gov- ernment of the city. James Byrne, Esq., C. C., thought that it did not show very good taste on the part of the promoters of the Bill to refuse to leave the matter in the hands of the citizens at this public meeting. He agreed with the chairman that it was the duty of those in charge of the bill to send a copy thereof to the Mayor. Had they done s°, His Worship would have sent it to the Council, ead that body would have seen that the ciiizens were made acquainted with every detail of it. Bat this course had not been taken. Two years ago a great meeting was held in this very Hall to consider certain proposed changes, and on that occasion the members repre- senting the city in the House of Assembly took the decision of the meeting as repre- senting the wishes of the citizens, and acted accordingly. He thought that they would also accept the decision of this meeting, which he believed would be unanimously against the proposed change. He regretted the discontent in reference to unequal repre- sentation atthe Council Board. But was it possible or desirable to have equal representa- tion? Did any person know of an elector- ate where the representation was equal, be it a town, or county district, or one of those big pieces of territory that send represeata- tives to the Dominion Parliament? He did not think any persondid. Everywhere the representation was unequal, and he thought it was the greatest folly in the world to attempt to equalize ward repre- sentation inthe City Council. No com- plaint had ever been made to the Council that Ward Five was not receiving justice in the matter of representation. If any such complaint was made to that pody, they would apply for the legis- lation necessary for remedying. the evil. A good deal was said about their be- ing two parties at the Board, and about the class of men elected as representatives. So long as human nature remained as it was there would be two parties at the Board, as there were two parties every- where else; and he thought that the man- ner in wl ich the preseut members managed the affairs of the city was creditable to themselves and satisfactory to the citizens. He failed to see where they were remiss in their duties to the citizens, and was at a loss to understand why & reduction in the number of councillors was asked for. He could not see why ten men could not work as wellas six or eight. He asked this question two years ago, but had not yet received an answer. He thought it was an insult to the large number of highly intelli- gent and respectable citizens here this even- ing to have it intimated through the press that the better class of citizens would not attend the meeting. It was said that the fairest way to test pub- lic opinion was to take a vote of the whole city on the bill, and the enacting clause pro- vides for the calling of an election for that purpose. This might appear to some to be a very plausible way to dispose of the mat- ter; but would it not do away with min- ority representation? Had minorities no rights which should be respected? The spirit of the age was favorable to minori/y represention, which fact should not be overlooked in the consideration of this matter. Our best men, however, were here, and he felt sure that they would pronounce upon the bill ina reasonable and intelligent manner—that they would vote against it, and in favor of the present arrangement.

The resolution was here put and carried unanimously; and it waa ordered that a copy thereof be forwarded to the Speaker of the House of Assembly and each of the representatives of the city.

A vote of thanks was then tendered the Ohairman, which he suitably acknowledged; and after giving hearty cheers for the representatives of the city and country in the House of Assembly, the meeting dis- persed.

H. MacInnis, Secretary,

The large building on Upper Great George Street, next the res‘dence of Hon. David Laird, used as a hay pressing estab- lishment, has been purchased and will be turned intoatannery, With a factory to right of him and atannery to left of him, the editor of our Patriotie contemporary has, it will be admitted, good reasun to curse the N. P. He bought a villa, and hoped, no doubt, to enjoy, in his hours of repose, guiet and the pruspect of green fields. But instead of that he will have the

making two wards instead of three, as pro- |

WEDNESD

1 Novelties,

JAS. PATON & CO.

NVITE THE CITIZENS OF CHAR- LOTTETOWN to walk through their Store and inspect the Latest Novelties and Newest Fashions for the Summer. Every Department full of Novelties and Bargains. The Latest Novelties in Manties, Jackets, Millinery, Black Silks, Dress Fabrics, Rib- bons, Laces, Gloves, etc. ; also, Special Bargains in Carpets, Ourtaina, Window Blinds, Curtain Poles, ete.

JAMES PATON & CO.

PRINT DEPARTMENT. —A_ grand selection in the latest styles of English Prints. Zephyrs, Sateens, Muslins, etc.

LADIES’ UNDERCLOTHING.—Enor- mous purchase of fine Underclothing— Chemises, Night Dresses, Knickers, vtc.

JAMES PATON & CO.

DRESS DEPARTMENT.— London pur- chases are now to hand, and a magnificent lor they are. I:mmense purchases of duuble width Black All-Wool Nun's Veiling, 42 inches wide, for 27 cents per yard ; also, a big lot of single width All-Wool Beiges, only 13 cents per yard.

ROBES! ROBES !—We cannot help feeling just a little conceited about our col- lection of Robes. Our buyer has spared no pains to procure everything stylish, and the result is immensely-gratifying. Borders, Vigoreux Beiges, Embroidered, atc.

JAMES PATON & CO.

CARPETS.--We are now showing the full range of new season’s Carpets, in Wil- tons, Velvets, Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch and Hemps. We have the largest variety, the best designs, an! lowest prices. Before buying a Carpet, come and see our stock We don’t press anyone to buy. Come and compare with what you see in other stores.

MEN AND BOYS’ CLOTHING.—A big stock to select from. Prices as low as any in town.

PATON & 00’S. MOURNING GOODS.

—This is one of our best Departments. Our buyer takes special care in selecting the most suitable goods for Mourning

Dresses. We are offering good bargains in Black Silk Warp Henriettas.

WATERPROOF CRAPE.—This Crape is made wholly of Silk, and may be exposed to rain, and after drying gradually does not spot.

For all kinds of Dry Goods,

--TRY-—-

JAMES PATON & CO,

Market Square.

Ch’town, April 23, 1890, WANTED.

000 Bushels McIntyre Potatoes, GOOD QUALITY.

Highest market price paid for same,

y to He

Ap-

whirr of machinery, the +n of the tan- . i ‘vetee 3 mabattyenurtey aged,

utr o> @ a .-4

‘ 4

235

Ht

AY, APRIL

BES

nee een i CG CC CT NC ttn

| Cities pa Paris Dress Robes.

1830.

BRO

®

DRESS LENGTHS.

Fashionable Millinery ani Mantles,

te

We show Special Valucs in DRESS STUFFS, and particularly invite your attention to onr large variety of the Jatest Novelties and Newest Colorings jn

To-day we. are Dress Goods,

Parasols, Our new stock is now pretty well opened, and we are showing a good assortment of Seasonable Goods at very low prices.

HtRRIS & STEWART. Ch’town, April 21, 1890.

opening a lot more Sunshades, etc.

Charlottetown, April 19, 1890 —dy Im

EEKS & BEER,

QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. L.,

Importers of British and German Dry Goods, MILLINERY, SMALLWARES, &c.

Also, Fuli Lines of Teas, Groceries and Warehouse Goods,

WHOLESALE ONLY. —--——- +x} — — — (ge Addition: to our General Stock are being daily re-

ceived from the different sources of production, and will be offered Wholesale only at a small advance on cost.

Just Arrived Direct from Toronto and More to Arrive:

HITE RUSSIAN, White Fife and Red

Fife Seed Wheat, Timothy Seed,

Vetches, Alsyke and White and Red Clover.

Also, Island-grown Wheat, Barley, Buck-

wheat and Timothy Seed. Will be sold cheap

Wholesale and Retail. This is a very choice lot of Seeds.

A. HORNE & CO., Upper Queen Street.

Ch'town, April 23, 189)—dy 4w 2aw wy 4i

OATMEAL.

ANADIAN STANDARD OATMEAL arriving to-day,

HORACE HASZARD.

ap23—Iw pd

A CARD.

R. AND MRS. RAY"TEN, of West-

bourne, regret that they have not been able to bid good-bye to all their friends, as thev had wished to do. They hope that this apology will be kindly accepted.

YY. MC. A. LECTURE.

HE CLOS'NG LECTURE OF THE SEA. SON before the Young Men's Christian Association will be delivered on

Thursday Evening Next, 24th April,

BY BEV. JOHN REID.

Subject, “ Lord George Jeffreys.”

Lecture to commence at 8 o'clock, Admis- gion, 10 cents. : R. M. BARRATT, ap22—2i Secretary,

8.8. © William.” FOR CHARTER.

fPHE ABOVE STEAMER is now open for Charter to ports in United States, New- foundland or elsewhere, Apply to

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT, BY AUCTION.

AM instructed by Mr. Willian Pearden, to sell by Auction, on the premises,

On Wednesday, 30th instant,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

That valuable Building Lot, situated on the corner of Great George and Fitzroy Streets, Terms at sale.

GEORGE M. HARRIS, ap7—eod wy li

Auctioneer,

IMPORTANT!

¢¢ PYARRISTER” is at his old Stable on Kent Street for the present. Fur. ther information by advertisement.

+ ap22—eod wky

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Sale of Lands in Charlotte- town Royalty.

W* are instructed by the Executors of the Estate of late Owen Connolly to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, on the Premises,

On Monday, 12th day of May, 1890

AZ 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

Part of that valuable preperty lying between the St. Peter’s Road and the Lower St. Peter’s Road, adjoining the residence of the late Ralph Biecken, Esq., and formerly owned by Michael Beazeley, Esq.

The property has been laid off in Building and Pasture Lots.

For further particulars apply at office of Peters & Peters, or at the office of Estate of Owen Connolly, where plans of the property can be seen.

Terms liberal and will be made known at the sale

E. H. NORTON & CO., ap2l—eod =I ; Auctioneers.

Valuable Proparty at Auction. "FO besold by Public Auction, on MONDAY

the 5th day of May next, (if pot previous- ly disposed of by private sale) the 3 tenement house and premises sitnate at Spring Park, just outsi'e city limits, together with two building lots adjoiningsame, The above pro- perty is pleasantly situated, and will be sold cheap. For further particulars, apply at the office of Hasuard & Rattenbury, Solicitors,

Dated this 3rd day of

wi

hal bit

Bars Ki N, “ty “re MCMILLAN

or to the undersigned, our 1890. ‘