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Tur Darty EXAMINER.
APRIL 8. 1873. >
- ‘ MAILS. Ir is eleven days since we have had a}
What is the reason! Capt. } We have |
foreign mail irving’s letier affords an answer. had bad weather : we have had northeast-
' and we have not had a good i
erly gales ;
’ » Traverse Or? CE } . . . | strong steamer at Cape Traverse to connect i whole Province and affecting the pockets of | While the ice pack at) the great body of the people—was most} 'tyranically stopped by the Leader of the
with the ice-boats. the eastern end of the Island is so thick that it is impenetrable by the Northern Light, there 1s so little ice at the Capes, and the sea, therefore, runs so high, that the amall boats with which Messrs. Muttart and Irving are provided cannot cross.
Up to this time we have had no reason to complain about the Capes route. The mails came regularly every day; and they were never long delayed. On the other hand, when the Northern Light was em- ployed, the mails never came regularly, and
they were systematically delayed at Pictou;
from two to three days. The difference has been sufliciently marked and striking to at- tract general attention. To a certain ex- tent it was undoubtedly due to the fact that the Northern Light was more directly under the supervision of the McKenzie Govern- ment than were Messrs. Irving and Muttart. Some allowance must also be made for the difference of men and material employed in the work. We think that Captain Finlay- son and his crew have been very unjustly There are others higher than he
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blamed. upon whom the blame siould fall. Irving and Muttart have, however, un- doubtedly the advantage of Captain Finlay- gon in experience. They have also a much shorter distance to go. And while Captain Finlayson is hampered with a large, un- wieldy and costly boat, which he feels he ought not to, and cannot, drive through the heavy ice of the Straits, Messrs. Muttart and Irving, with their light, easily man- aged boats, manned by hardy, skilful crews the admiration of all who cross with them take the mails with ease and safety over ice however thick.
With these advantages it is not surprising that they have given greater satisfaction than their competitors of the Northern Light, or that the ‘‘Capes’. Route” is by all acknowledged to be the best-—in fact the only— route for our winter mails.
The Capes route is, however, not without its drawbacks. ‘‘Lolly,” ‘“‘thin ice’ and “too much open water” render crossing dif- feult and occasion delays ‘such as we, one and ail, are now talking about. This difti- culty may, we think, be entirely overcome by two small, staunch steamers. These steamers could be ‘‘dockgd” in the “board ice” on either side, and could be used as required to take mails and passengers from the hoard ice to the heavy ice of the straits, over which it is comparatively easy to cross with the light boats now in use. Such steamers would have prevented the present delay and would have maintained uninterrupted daily com- munication throughout the whole of this winter. Even one such steamer would greatly facilitate crossing.
Another difficulty is that of getting toand from the Straits. This difficulty sany be overcome by a short line of railway on each side, one to connect with the P. E. {sland Railway and the other with the In- tercolonial. We note that our representa- tives in the Commons are agitating for these railways, and we hope they will continue to agitate until they are successful.
At any rate, the Government, while keep- ing the Georgetown-Pictou route open as long as possible for the conveyance of passengers and freight, should not fail to supply every needed appliance to secure constant winter communication for mails by way of Capes Tormentine and Traverse.
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Legislative Notes and Comments.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
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ASSESSMENT AMENDMENT ACT. | Tux Government are pushing their |
Assessment Amendment Bill. It has passed through Committee ; and it is only a little less crude than when first submitted. The value of Mr. Calhoun’s amendment was very correctly estimated by Mr. Conroy. It may soothe, but it will not satisfy, the people. ' Solongasa distinction is made between) town and country, there will be jealousies and suspicions between town and country ; and no mere amendment specifying that no greater levy shall be raised than the amount annually expended upon roads, can pos- sibly cure this the chief evil resulting from the invidious distinction made last year. Mr. Davies made a capital mastake, which Mr. Calhoun’s amendment only modifies.
the Eastern members wished to spend Sun- day at home and ‘‘ wanted to catch the train.” Mr. McDonald immediately moved that the Committee report progress and ask leave to sit again. But this did not suit the hasty Leader. Nothing must do but the
| Bill must be reported agreed to; and Messrs.
McDonald, Farquharson and McKay who wished to speak on the amendment, pleaded in vain. The Leader bounced and fumed and had his” way. Everyone who has the slightest idea of a Parliament” watched and wondered.
while a debate in Committee on an impor- |
tant measure —a measure interesting to the
Government. Had the Leader of the Op
position been present at the time, Mr. |
Davies would not have dared to stop the debate of a ‘‘ Free Parliament” in such a
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The Winter Mail Route. WHERE THE ‘‘NORTHERN LIGHT,’ OUGHT TO RE—TOO MUCH WATER AT THE CAPES.
By Tel graph - Care Traverse, April 8, 1875.
Had the Northern Light been ordered here at the commencement of these north- easterly winds, daily communication could | have beey kept up to a certainty. She could have bragght coals enough to have lasted her for a month. All that she would have to do would be to run out to the ice about mid gulf,—exchange mails with boats and return.
Now that Summerside is open, she could run there, deliver and receive mails. |
The Inspector ought to have known from experience the effect of north and easterly winds on the Georgetown and Pictou route ; but he appearsto have made up his mind that, if the steamer cannot run there, she won't come to the Capes. A man why» is so pre- judiced against the Capes’ route and against common sense, common reason and natural consequences, is not the man to fill so im- portant a position. For nature, ‘‘ to a cer- tainty,” has intended the Capes to be the only reliable route for winter.
Mr. Inspector will have to put a stop to northeast winds from blowing before he will have any satisfaction with the steamer from Georgetown. For, surely, that place down there is a receptacle for the northerly ice when the wind is from that quarter. If these winds continue, which in all probab- ility they may for some time yet, the only thing I see can be done is to send up one of the Company’s steamers to connect with the iee-beats. She could reeeive and deliy- er mails at Charlottetown or Summerside, as might be thought best. The trouble with the ice-boats is the high winds and so much water. There is about six miles of water and about three of ice.
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The Soup Kitchen.
Tuaroucnour the winter we had great pleasure in announcing, from time to time, the contributions made in aid of the ‘“‘Soup Kitchen” of this city ; and to-day we have no less pleasure in announcing the results of those contributions. The ladies who have been engaged in the work of the ‘ Soup Kitchen” have earned the gratitude,not only of those whose immediate wants they sup- plied, but also of the whole community. Without a hospital for the sick or a refor- matory for its vagrant youth, Ch’town would now be open to the very grave charge of utter uncharitableness, had they not organ- ized themselves for the relief of the hungry. The ‘‘ Soup Kitchen Committee consists of sixteen ladies ; and the good work they have done may be judged by the following statement.
The work regularly began on the 6th of December, although something had been
| done in a small way for two or three weeks
previously. For the first three months, supplies were given out daily ; and since then, on three days of each week. After some difficulty in procuring a house, one was obtained in Rotchford Street, at a rent of $1.00 per week.” A stove was lent, and the few necessary articles were purchased. The cash receipts have been $69.88.
All this has been expended ; and, owing to the great demands made for food during the colder weather, the sum of $25.00 is still needed, in order to close up, free from debt, on the 20th of April.
The regular weekly cash expenses have been as follows ;—~
Rent, $1 00 Coals, 70 Water, 30 Char-woman, 57
Gifts of provisions of various sorts have, from time to time, been given by abeut fifty persons,—some of whom gave very frequently.
The total number of applicants to whom relief has been granted, is as follows :—
To Sist January, 687 In February, 580 In March, 536
Relief to invalids has been given 340 times. Soup, fish, oatmeal, Vegetables, &e,, are given out ; while for the sick, beef- tea, chicken-broth, roast fowls, cooked ap- ples, etc., have been provided. For the past six weeks there have been over sixty
ANOTHER INSTANCE OF FALSE LIBERALISM. The Leader of the Government gave an-
other very striking instance of his false lib- |
eralism on Saturday. Mr. L. McDonald was speaking in Committee on the Assess- ment Amendment Bill when he was abrupt- ly interrupted, and told that he ‘must stop.” On enquiring the reason for this audden order, he was informed that some of
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| Ture City laborers have commenced street | cleaning operations on Queen Street.
Errata.—In an article on the ‘‘ Assess- ment’ on Saturday’s issue read ‘‘ 414,000” instead of “444,000,” 18,000” for “10,000,”
land ‘* 3.63$” for 3.734.”
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. THE. SITUATION.
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| —_—_—-— The Question Trembhag the Balance!
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(Npeeial Di spatch to Diily Hvraminer.) Lonpon, April 7. The Pall Mall Gazette is officially informed ‘that there is no foundation for the state- }ments that the present intention is to keep ithe Channel squadron near Malta available for the transport of troops therefrom. Lonpon, April 7.
The Eastern Question is trembling in the balance. England, praying and hoping for peace, is hopelessly and_ steadily drifting into war. The peace feeling grows weaker in all upper circles of society ; and the ten- sion of war grows stronger from day to day.
Court circles are undeniably warlike, and among the military men the argument in vogue is that it is easier to whip Russia while she is still weakened after the recent war than when she has had time to recover from its effects.
Beaconsfield is anxious to redeem the disgrace of the disastrous and humiliating diplomacy of last year; and the working classes rejoice at the renewed activity in the dcexyardsandarsenals, andbankers and met - chants at the large profits accruing from new loans and new contracts for supplies.
Peace can only come from the powerful influence of Germany.
Count Andrassy is anxiously striving to revive the Congress. In the meantime the friends of peace are making strenuous ef- forts. Qo
Germany is using her utmost efforts in favor of a general accommodation.
Russia holds a defiant attitude, and argues that if it cost 100,000 men to hold San Stefano she would not leave til! after a gen- eral, genuine peace.
Lonpow, April 8.
A Constantinoble special says that a re- port comes from good sources, that the Khedive has announced that he will declare his independence should Turkey form any alliance against England.
It is stated that Russia has officially of- fered to quit the neighborhood of Constan- tinople if the British fleet withdraws.
Italy is endeavoring to induce the Porte to suspend hostilities in Thessaly, alleging fresh and grave complications.
Greece is similarly endeavoring to infl- uence the insurgents.
The St. Petersburg Gazette and Journal, published in the Russian language, has re- ceived a warning, on account of an article inciting war.
GROSSING AT THE CAPES
(Special Despatch to Daily Examiner.) Care Traversez, April 8. Captain Muttart arrived from Cape Tor- mentine at 2.30 p.m., having been five hours from land to land. He reports the ice the heaviest they have ever encountered and the hauling heavy. But there is no trouble to cross now. Captain Muttart brought no mail. There was none at Cape Tormentine to bring.
Local and Other Items.
Masonic.—A Special Communication of King Solomon Lodge will be held this even- ing.
PersonaLt.—We regret to learn that Hon. W. W. Sullivan is so ill that he is confined to his house.
Ladies’, Boys’ and Youths’ Rub- ber Boots only $1.25, Hisses’ $0 ets., Children’s 75 cts.. at Borsey & B ost’s. sy -] Ww
** No Worp or THE NORTHERN LiauHr.”’— The Northern Light has not been heard from since noon of Saturday. The mails not on board of her, have, we learn, been ordered to Cape Tormentine.
A Rear ImproveMENt. —Iit gives us pleas- ure to note that neat boards on which the names of our streets are painted are being put up atthe street corners. These mark another step forward.
Tue Annual Meeting of the 8. 8S. Branch of the Methodist Missionary Society will be held this evening. The chair will be taken by Rev. J. Lathern, at 7. 30., and the Rey, J. F. Betts and several young men will ad- dress the meeting.
Sr. James’ Cuvren.—-rhe annual meet- ing, for the election of trustees, receiving reports and the transaction of general busi ness, will be held in the church this even- ing, at 7.50 o’clock. A full meeting of the members and adherents of the church is respectfully requested.
I. O. O. F.—On Fri- day, the 26th of April (the Natal Day of the Order), an Odd Fellows’
bs ; Entertainment will be given in the Market Hall. Particulars will be published in a few days. H. Jas. PatMer, Choirman Com.* April 2, 1878.
new building at Dalrymple’s corner in the place of the shep recently burnt. City En- gineer McKinnon is also adding another story to his premises on Queen Street. These im- provements willadd to the appearance of the city.—Daily Patriot. ‘
The jfox-skin that solong graced ‘* Mc- Craith’s corner” has been takenin. This also adds to the appearance (?) of the city.;
Hoping for Peace and Drifting
‘*Mr. P. G. Fraser, Drugyist, has erected a
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RESERVE your Spring Order, LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE.
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AUTEITTING.
50 QUEEN STREET.
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C. ROBERTSON.
WAREHOUSE,
NEW COODS!
Under Captain Finalyson’s Skillfnl Command, the “Northern Light,’ wel spoken of by bummers, has landed us
12 Gases Men’s Wear,
THE LATHST OU?
COATINGS — SUPERIOR FINISH I
Tweed — Newest Designs!
LATEST STYLES,
Ward and Soft Felt and Fur
MANILLA.
and get our Low Quotations —
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HARPER'S MARITIME PROVINCES,
COLLINS GEOGRAPHY, Chemistry Of Common Things
aud other School Books just received at
THE SCHOOL BOOK DEPOT,
HARVIE’S BOOK-STORE; Ch’town, April 8—eod
CITY HOTEL
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That Hligibly Situated Property known as the City Hotel. FENHIS HOTEL contains 28 Rooms, and its
location for Hotel purposes cannot be sur- passed, being centrally situated, within a stone’s throw of the Post Office and Publie Buildings, and but three minutes’ walk from the Railway Stationand Wharves. Possession given Ist May. Apply to
HASZARD BROS.
Ch’town, April 8—eod t may |
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o —y cians FOR SALLE, YEXHE FEast-trotting Canadian STALLION
**Hemble Morrell.” © Was imported into the Island about three years ago. Tt can be shown that he is the sire of the most prom ising Stock, in shape and gait, that the island can produce. If not sold at private sale before Thursday, the 16th inst., he will be offered on that day at Public Auction. © Terms liberal.
PETER DOYLE, Ch’town, April 8—t sale
PAINTING!
HE Subscriber takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for the hberal patron- age he has received during the five years hes has been in business, and solicits a continuance of the same. fle is now prepared to execute, in a very superior manner, Bouse, Sign, aud Car- riage Painting, Paper Hanging, &e. 8a Special attention is given by him to Warrentne, Conorine and the DECORATING of CeILinas, WALLS, ete.
Qn hand and made to erder—
EVERY DESORPTION OF CARRIAGES
az Carriage Repairing promptly attended to, ~<a
Prices to suit the times.
P. H. TRAINOR,
65 Kent St., opp. Rocklin House. April 2—3m eod
OR SALE—A FLAG STAFF, TOP- MAST and LOWER MAST, already finished, about 66 feet long, which will be sold for less than cost. Apply to J. D. CURRIE. corner Prince and Grafton Streets. March 5, 1878—8i law
UY THE BAILY EXAMIN B for the latest news—local and ere
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HISTORY OF THE:
CATTLE SHOW
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“TUESDAY, APRIL 16,
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Best animal on Exhibition, $10 00 Best Fat Ox, 9 OO 2nd best do., on Best Fat Steer, not over 3 years old,
2nd best do., do.,
Best Fat Cow,
2nd best do.,
Best Pair Sheep, Ewes or Wethers, 2nd best do., do.,
An entrance fee of 50 cents will be e for each of the cattle, and 50 cents for each pair of sheep. te Entries to be made with the Secretary on or fore Tuesday, the 16th April, at 11 e’clock.
SALE OF AYRSHIRE BULL.
The Services of the Ayrshire Bull will be sold at Auction immediatély after the Cattle
Show. SIMON W, CRABBE, »ecretary to Stock Farm Com’ rs. April 6—3aw
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METHODIST — MISSIONS.
NHE Twenty-eighth Annual Meeting, under the auspices of the S, S. Branch
METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY,
—WILE BE HELD ON--
Sunday Evening, April 7th,
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lionday Evening, April 8th,
On Sunday Sermons will be preached in the Boek Church at 10.20 a, m., by » Rey. GEORGE STEELE, and at 6.30 p. m., by Rey. J. EF. BETTS; and in the Second Methodist Church, at.10.30
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Rev. J. F. BETTS, : and at 6.30, p. im., by
Rev. GEORGE STEELE, The Annual Public Meeting
on Monday evening will be addressed by sev- eral young men in connection with the Sa School, and also by the Rev. J, K, Betts, Summerside, The chair will be takentby tie Rev. John Lathern, at 7.30 p. m. ‘Singing will be santinetdil by the Sabbath School Choir, Collections in aid of the Funds of the So- ciety will be taken at each Meeting. . GEO, WALTER BEER, See’y.
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