THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN. DECEMBER 11, 1897.

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LANGELIER AND LAURIER.

It appears by the fuller mail advices received last night thatthe Hon. Francis Langelier’s complaint against Sir Wilfrid not alone that Sir Adolph

Laurier is

continues to be Lieutenant- Governor of Quebec in the face of a formal written promise that the office should be

given to Langelier at the end of Chapleau’s

Chapleau

term.

A gross breach of faith is but one

count in the indictment which has been preferred by a leading Liberal against the Liberal Leader. It is further declared tha’ Mr. to his Division have been absolutely ignor

ed, A

of his opponent’s committee in

Langelier’s rights of patronage as McPherson, who was treasurer the

general election, when he ran against Hon

last

A.R. Angers, was sppointed harbor com- missioner without his ,having been made

aware of the fact, let aloue being asked t

insurance Agent Charlottetown

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(HE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 11,1897.

THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION.

Asout four years ago fifty gentlemen, engazed in temperance work, constituted themselves a committee and undertook to deal scientifically with the various aspects of the Liquor Evil. We are told that this committee comprised of the most distinguished theologians, ethicists, socio- logists, and men of science in the United States. For the sake of thoroughness and expedition they divided into sub-commit- tees, each taking up «s different aspect-

some

sanction it; and he has been annoyed to see the affairs on the party disenssed by such

Messrs. Tarte, Danserean, Decolles,

wed as Drolet, Patterson, Chapleau and others of that ilk, while old Liberals were left com- The} fact of the matter is that Mr. Tarte bas usurped the

privileges which rightfally apperiain to

p etely § in the dark,

Mr. Langelier;} and Mr. gLanglier is mad about it. The Sun remarks that “in this respect the position of Mr. Lange lier is not unlike that of Mr. Ellis in St. John. There are many similarities between the the position that Mr. Tarte occupies in Quebec and that of Mr. Blair in New Brunswick. One is that each is building up a personal following rather than a politica] party based on any set of convictions. Bach is gathering about him a following of oppositionistsand mercenaries. Each is regarded with a certain distrust, or at least with anxiety, by some of the old-

Tarre were sub committees on the phy- sidlogica), the legislative, the economic, ' and the ethical aspects. These sub-' committees worked steadily, meeting from time to time to compare notes and plan future work. The first report given to the public bas just been published. It is eatitied “ The Liquor Problem in its Legislative aspects”; and it refers to an investigation into the working of various liquor laws in several States. The investigation was carried out bys sub- commitiee consisting of President Charles W. Elliot, Presidect Seth Low, and Mr. James Carter; and their report is issued by the authority of the entire committee of fitty. The State laws investigated were those of Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsyl- vyania, South Carolina, Missouri, Ohio, lowa, and Indiana. We cannot, of course detai) the committees findings. The fullowing summary is based on an article ia the Popular Science Monthly:

“Prohibition has abolished or prevented the manufacture oo a large scaie of alcho-~ hic liquors in the areas covered by it. It has suppres-ed the retail traffic in places where public opinion was strong!y behind it; io places where public opinion was in- different the retail trattic has flourished to a greater or lesa extent. That is prohibi tion has largely prevented the manufacture of liquor, but has prevented its sale only when public opimion was actively in its favour. The efforts to enferce a prohibi- tion law have led to “hypocrisy and anfaithfalaess in §=6public officials,” “to bribery and corruption, and to disre- “apect for law.” There is not sufficient evidence obtainable, even after more than forty years’ experience, to prove whetber er not drunkeners has been diminished by prohibition laws. Prohibition by local option laws seems to be more effective than general prohibition, because the public sentiment of the smaller commun- ity is more actively behind it. With regard tothe license system, the chief objection is that it compels the liquor interests to enter politics for self-protection. The efficiency of any kind ef restriction is found to be dependent on the state of pubtic opinion. It cannot be positively aifrmed that any one kind of liquor legislation bas been more effective than another in promoting real temperance. Tt is probably true that restrictions en public drioking tend to increase private drinking, Race and nationality seem to bave a greater in- fuence than legislation. The committee considers that doing away with private profit in the liquor traffic would be most deeirabla, This has been done in some countries, but notin the United States. Taking everything into consideration, the foal conclusion is that it ia wise fora community to strive after all external, visible improvements, even if it cannot be proved that internal, fundamental] improve- ment accompanies them.”

These conc]usions may not be satisfactory &!] temperance workers; but they are, etal) evenis worthy of consideration,

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~—Commenting ,upon the fact that the Dominion Government sent quantity of whiskey to be sold by public aubtion in Charlottetown, the Halifax Herald says: “It isfeertainly unusnai, and altogether unseemly, for the government offic als to go tradiog rouod the country with intoxi- cating liquors. But what could be expected of a government that sanctions postage stamps deals?’

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The Lick Observatory eclipse expedition

from San Franciseo has arrived at Bombay and will proceed iuland to select an obgery- Wg Slatiou,

fashioned believers in liberal principles and in pure administration. For the pre-

{ sent, it seems fair to say they are both

singularly successful in making friends of * certain clase, and that controlling the two great spending departments, they are the dominant menin the ministry. So , though Mr. Langelier may protest against

Mr Tarte’s control of tLe premier, Mr. Tarte’s control will no, therefore cease. This is the fact of

the matter. Tarte isthe power behind the throne. He is the political director and travelling manager of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. His control seems to be unlimited in Que- bec. The arrangements made by Mr. Tarte is so far as that Province,is concera- ed must be carried out, even though the the Premier’s promises are broken and the recognized ~ights of Liberal representatives supporting the Government in Parliament are flouted. Quebec is the master of the administratior; and Mr. Tarte is master of Quebec. The Premier and Governmen, of Canada is thus virtually under the con- trol ot one who is everywhere recogniz d as an unscrupulous trading politician . [t is not wonderful that prominent Liberals are already in rebellion against the Goy- ernment.

SCROFU LA in its worst form yields to the biood cleansing powey 6: Hood’s Sarsaparille. Thousands of cases have been perfectly CURED.

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Come to think of it, there may be some truth in the story, published in the Guar- dian, about the spirit of Sir Jobn A. Macdonald boyering about the govern~ ment Offices at Oitawa.

too, that Canada’s Great

It is possible,, Old Man has found means of delivering some messages to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, All have noted that the Liberal goverament has adopted Sir John’s trade policy—with a few chan- not for that lately been a good

better —- has

talk about If;

to

ges, Lone

there of Cabinet and sdminisirative changes.

Sir John peally ad

and deal the Premier take Sir Adol; he { hay lean into his Cabi- | that needs readjust-

vised

et itis evident that Sir John sees

the Government sadly

iS HE STILL IN IT?

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RECIPROCITY A FACT,

Kind and Joving tands decorated the Vicworia Church with evergreens and flowers for the teresting eyent which took place there on Thursday evening. lt was surely @ work of love, the beautifully aod tastefully arranged canopy with its wreathe; still the works of art were cast into the shade when Miss Beatrice loman, daughter of Mr. wud Mrs. James [uiman, aod Mr, Vernon Backus, from Providence, R. 1, with their vriaes maids Miss Lily ‘Taylor, Miss a. Pp slwer, Miss Grace Briev, Miss Aunie Smith and Miss Laura McQuarrie and tie groomsmen, Messrs. Bert Trowsdale, T'peg McKinnon, A. McLean and J. 8S, Brooks entered the church and took their respective places. It was a very pretty wedding, The Rey. Mr. Hicks performed the warriage cere- mony. Lhe happy couple adjourned to the residence ot the bride’s parents where they sat down to the iwarriage feast, after

neat. Sir John kaew Sir Adolphe well.

Batto have really lelped Sir Wilfred he | should bave brought influence to bear upon | Sir J

thre | [i

is possible that the wily old Tory Chiefiain

sir A dolph. ohn was not in

habitof making a mess of his plans.

is Still, inthe spirit, at his old work of

building up the country and dishing | the Liberals. } :

PzERSONAL.

Rev. Dr. Walker, of Rollo Bay, is in town.

Senator Arsenault the same” to day.

Rev. J.J. Macdonald, of Kinkcra, is visiting the city.

It is pleasing toree that Mr. William Dodd, who has been ill for some time past, is able to he out agam,

Mr. Bernard McCarey arrived from Bermuda Jast+vening on a visit to his father and other relatives in Charlotie- town.

Registered at the Queen: S T Wallace, | Vernon River Bridge; Jack Isbell,St Louis; | Thomas Ward, Quebec; George Forbes, | Vernon River.

At the Hotel Davies: W J Farrand, St! Jobo; J Van Bourke, Roston; M McDonald, Georgetown; E W Seely, H Roper, R W Houston, J Watterson, Montreal; R C Davies; Qu bec; B C Cox, Souris,

The friends of Mr. Joho Macpherson, | of the Island railway, will be giad to hear | that be has srificently recovered from hia | illness to be able to move about his roow. It is expected that he w:ll be able to come down stairs very soon.

Referring to the speech of the Hon. Mr. Ross, on Preferential Tr: de and Reci- procity, the Montreal Star says; “A Tory, | with a disposition to divide his diéedurse into “heads,” would have made mueh such | av utterance.”

Lieut. A.C. Hami!{o1-Gray, son of the late Col.J. H. Gray, ¥.M.G., who was recently appointed to a commi:sion in the Royal Regiment Canadian Infantry, has | received a notification from the War Office, London, Eng., informing bim that he has been successf.] in p ssing the final exam~ ination for & Commis~ion in the British Army. Lieut. Gray has decided to acce;t | the commission in the Imperial service, and expects to jo.m his regiment shortly.

is reported “about

After all is said about the greatness ‘of Chicago it appears that they have pota decent theatre in the city. Mme. Nordica sang at the Auditor.um, which is the swell place of amusement in Chicago, but’ the “tage was so dirty that her magnificent } pew dress worn for the first time was ruin. } ed. Nordica says the next time she sings in Chicago she will wear bloomers Or a | bicvele costume.

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which they, accompanied by a party of frieods, drove to the Landsdowne Hotel, Cape Lraverse, en route to Provideuce, Kt. 1., where they will reside, and where Mr. Vernon Backus holds a lucrative and honorable position in the State Reform School. Miss Inman, (now Mrs, Backus) will be very mucn missed in this village. She was always found doing good. Our short acquaintance with Mr. Verson Backus was more than pleasant. We wish them, witn hosts of friends, a loug aod happy life. -Com.

eiaiadiinie eal pemnnncncnnnsitianaitapaninnaias HAN DSOMELY DECOKATED STURE,

The mammoth establi-bmect of James Paton & Co., bas been artistically und skilfully decorated for the holiday reason. The idea of the Cepartmental store has been acted upon,and vootbs bav- been set up wherein may be found the heads of the various departments and their painstaking assistants ready and willing to aid the purchaser in the selec- tion of this or that piece of goods or this or that smaller article of especial) interest at this particular reason. These booths are all weil stocked, and are aitistically decorated with spruces, bannerettes aad pictures. Such mottoes as “ A Merry Xmas” and ‘* Welcome” have been suit- ably placed, and the whole store, wh+n lighted by electricity as it will be tonight and each succeeding night, will be a sight that no one should miss seeing. The stock of goods in this store needs no re- comruendation at our hands. As is wel] known everything is of the best, and the prices areas low as it is possible to place them.

CAUSE OF ALARM,

Sir,— The Guardian is evidently alarm- ed for the safety of the Grit party. It bas editorially announced that political

| messages have been received from Sir

Sohn A. McDonald, now in the Spirit world. Ifthe Guardian’s announcement 1s Correct there is nodoubt great cause tor alarm. It would be well for the editor of that Independent (?) paper to set his House in order,” and lay in a stock of

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“The Lost Chord.— Another supply of the Dec. Xmas no. of Ladies Home Journal containing the celebrated song “The Lost Chord,”by Sir Atrbur Sullivan, received at Sunvyside Bookstore.—Haszard & Moore

This Saturday aight Haszird & Moore are makiog @ especial displayof Xmas Cards, calen.lers and fancy Xmas goods, The show is simply beyond printers ink. Everybody should see the many holiday novelties at the Sunnyside Bookstore to- night. ‘

Look out for Santa Claus this evening in Carters’ show window.

Buy your Xmas presents at F Perkins & Co’s. Sunnyside.

The newest thing in chiua bracelets at

G. H. Taylor’s.

Handsome four-in-band ties one in a box suitable for Xmas presents at F. Perkins & Co’s. Sunnyside,

Only 11 days buying before Xmas— better come today.— Moore & McLeod.

Gentlemen’s ties in knots, bows, puff, flowing ends. G'oves in kid, lined kid, mocho, lined mocho, lined kid with moche palm and wool at F Perkins & Co’s

The great attraction tonight. Don’t miss it, Visit Carter’s fancy goode and toys Bazaar.

we See that window full of 15 cent mixed tweed dress goods.—Moore & McLeod.

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Ottawa Citizen: Notice is hereby given that the firm of Laurier, Mowat and Vic- tory has been dissolved by mutual consent. It is expected that the estate wil! pay about two ver cent of its obligations. A new firm, Tarte, Laurier and Defeat have taken the premises formerly occupied by vhe late firm.

Laundered and unlaundered shirts, collars aad euff+, ties, suspenders. hosiery, Sweaters, cardigan jackets, mufflers, and underwear make useful Xmas presents tor gentlemeu—F Perkins & Co.

vday—See our fine display of Xmas faney goods.-~Moore & McLeod.

Thinking of Xmas? You'll find scme suggestions in our ad.—Moore & McLeod.

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