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A French law, passed March Ist, prohibiting foreign vessels from fishing in the itorial waters of . France lays down isely similar line in regard to inshore fishing as that agreed upon -at Washingt recently. The first article ruus :
** Fore boats are forbidden to fish in the territoria if France and Algeria with- in a limit t three nautical miles from low wat As regards bays, the distan miles is measured from a straig hn across the bay in the part near point where the width 1 ten miles.
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‘i ei ites 8 The Empire's Defences, GREAT IN PROGRESS AND TO BE UN- DERTAKEN.
rhe Secretary of State for War, received a deput uembers of Parliament on the 9 who presented an address urgi essity of placing the country in « if defence. In reply he decla: ere was no occasion for pauic preparations compared favor those of foreign powers. Still th rnment recognized the hecess ty ! 1ediate aetion. At all the military ind coiling stations the work of strengthening the defences was being carricd on with renewed activity, and at the lealing mercantile ports every eff ort ; being made to complete the subin irine mining defences. An attack upon Loniou by way of che Thames wou u D an absolute impossibility. M ailtifarious forees of regulars, militia and | volunte were about to be organized, and the Government would be able to produce at short notice a field army sufficient to defend EK ig nd a i primarily to protect | London. the leading feature of the plan j would be the formation of a third army corps, composed of reguiars, militia and volunteers, to be used chiefly in the defence of ports, also the formation of a
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DAILY EXAMINER.
MAY 15,
1588,
tw ‘three points in connec- e of last meght to be noted
\ large number of men
f the fire brigade, and those heartily,
members work
| bravely to suppress the flames
he furniture. These men de- st credit. Yet there is a large
uth in the rather too sweeping vs Helper.
correspondent I
at ul of vigor was displayed, in every case tempered ld saying about carry- lown stairs and tossing rut of the window, hav-
sid, been literally fulfilled, and a f labor having been applied while
not wanted, points
, was needed were neglected.
t service was wholly without
consequently a few per- themselves and endangered m jority looked the
vortance of promptly putting
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is that in view of
vhich, igniting and gaining
the building; in view . Boe ice OF Keeping 3s in the vieinity of the
t would be well Br gide, under an The
xl action with buckets was
ious leader. ad-
, oe r lire near the same iocailty,
such an organization conspicuous. A Bucket seems to us, be quite as ion with our Fire Depart- tiook & Ladder Company or a the fire of last night was
| it is certain that, in spite families but and the of the disaster
many more
been homeless to-day itia! change of wind tion of the brick walls of py hi ‘The cause in an accident, the result of drunkenness, or in in-
A great
many persons do not
THE DAILY EXAMINER, - - -
Our Civic Rulers.
Tue City Council met last evening, Mayor Haviland presiding. His Honor the Re- corder and all the councillors were present.
After routine the Mayor presented a petition from W. Rattenbury and others asking that the new electric lamp on Mal-
eque Road be placed at the corner of
Jouglass Strect and Malpeque Road.
Councillor Horne secondea by Councillor McCarron, moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. Carried.
The Mayor also presented a memorial from some of the members of the police force, asking for new summer suits.
Councillor Byrne moved that the mem- orial be referred to a Committee of three, to report upon at next meeting of Council.
Carried.
Councillor Morris asked if the law relat- ing to the appointing of policemen had been changed ?¢
The Recorder said it had not.
Councillor Crabbe introduced a bye-Jaw relating to nuisances, which was read a first, second and third time, and passed, and ordered to be published for two weeks in Tue Examiner and Patriot newspapers.
Councillor Davison, from the tender com- mittee, reported that but one tender had been received for the supplying of plank - that of A. McNeili—and he moved that it be accepted. —Carried.
[The tender is for 1500 feet of 3-inch hem- lock plank at $17 per thousand, and 1500 feet of 2-inch plank at $12 per thousand. |
Councillor Byrne, seconded by Council- lor Morris, moved that tenders be called for the drain on Water Street in accordance with plans furnished by James Brown,
0. 3. a Councillor McLean moved in amendment, seconded by Couneillor Crabbe, that the matter be referred to the health officer to report upon.
Amendment carried.
Councillor Crabbe gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would in- troduce a by-law relating to punishment for drunkness.
Councillor McCarron moved that the wire fence placed around Market Square be removed at once.
Councillor Crabbe explained that the fence was only temporary, and had been placed there to keep people from driving across the Square and cutting it up. The barbed wire which was at first placed there had been removed.
Councillor Douse drew the attention of the Board to the dangerous state of the walk on Sydney Street, and suggested that the authorities attend to its repair at once. He also stated that the coal usually sup- plied Mr. Mahar instead of a portion of his wages, had this year been taken from him.
Councillor Crabbe said no arrangement had been made about furnishing coal to Mahar. The coal had, as usual, been put on the premises that Mahar occupies, and when it was wanted for other places it was removed. That was all there was in the affair.
Councillor McLean gave notice that, at the next meeting of Council, he would in- troduce a by-law relating to the keeping ot pigs and slaughter houses within the city.
Councillor Douse moved that tenders be received up to the 28th inst. for the renting of the Market tolls; also that the Market Committee be instructed to prepare speci- fications for the letting of. the tolls, and to report at next meeting.
The Mayor called the attention of the Council to the dangerous condition of the plankways throughout the city.
Councillor Horne said the City Surveyor was at work on the plankways now, and was doing the work as fast as he could. Council adjourned until Monday evening next,
eee A Just Censure.
Sir,—The pernicious habit indulged in by able-bodied men who congregate in force at all fires and studiously refuse to lend a helping hand when eagerly solicited, cannct be too severely censured. Their own property being secure, they.care not for their neighbor's
safety. Such conduct is nothing short of in- human. Together with these we may class
the ladies (?), who are always on hand in large numbers, blocking up the way of the firemen, chattering, and in other ways prov- ing the eternal unfitness of things. These two elements are becoming an abominable nuisance, and the sooner the power (now granted in other cities) is given our Fire Wardens, enabling them to arrest such idlers, the better it will be. HELPER.
May 15, 1888.
Banp oF Hope ENTERTAINMENT—In St.
Peter’s Schoolroom this evening. -
ATTENTION.—We direct attention to J. D.
Reid's new advertisement in to-day’s paper. esaaloatiic
Parties “who wish to save money should patronize L. EK. Prowse for Clothing.
AppbITIONAL.—The programme of the Band of Hope entertainment, to be held this even- ing, has been enriched by several new pieces.
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The points The transport
r artillery would be increased mi of 259 Mobile and eight lanzer did not he in the
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prepara- 'verament appealed to Parlia- preparing to avert any | threaten England. Mr} iatks were applauded.
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spring begins on March 1, | month at Halifax,
pring begins several
real spring begins when it Newille, Cumberland
La terrible sneeze last ited his shoulder. A
s were required to replace
& movement on foot to introduce
peper ral.way cars in the near future.
Potice Court.—At the Police Court this morning, Andrew Brown was sentenced to six
| months imprisonment with hard labor, for,
vagraucy. ee Seeotat Traty.—A special train leaves for Summerside to connect with the St. Lawrence at a quarter to. six o'clock (local time) to- morrow morning.
Sbsitiindlad Witotesome RecreatTion.— If you want wholesome recreation and a good laugh at
small expense, go to the Band of Hope entertainment in St. Peter’s Schoolroom this evening.
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To rue Dear.—A person cured of Deafness and noises in the head of 23 years’ standing by a simple remedy will send a description of it Faee to any person who applies to NicHor son, 39 St. John Street, Montreal. 4m—-m14
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Rie_e Practros.—Practice has commenced at Kensington Range. The markesmen who
| have an interest in the success of our team, in
the Inter-Maritime match, to be shot next are requested to attend the practices now being held as the result will decide the selection of the team. a
STEAMERS. —The St. Lawrence will connect | at Summerside with the special train from | Chariottetown tomorrow morning; also with | the special in theevening carrying the mails. | The Princess of Wales will leave for Pictou at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning instead of at 4 ‘o'clock. There will be no boat on the Pictou
route on Thursday morning. Friday and Saturday as usual, , .
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SpeciaL Despatoues To Tuk EXAMINER.
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$150,000 for a New Winter Steamer.
Orrawa, May 14. |
The supplementary estimates for the | next vear were brought down to-day. They amount in the aggregate to $1,300,- 000, of which $75,000 is charged to capital. The Mail subsidies, are about the same as last year, except as _ fol- lows: Halifax to St. John via Yar- mouth is reduced $500. MHalifax to Murray Harbor and Charlottetown is omitted ; Canada and Germany is reduced to $30,000 ; Victoria, B. C., and San Fran- cisco is omiited ; $10,000 is voted fr steam vessels in the service of the Government, and $150,000 to provide anew steamer | for winter service between Prince Edward Island and the Mainland; $150 is proposed for a new telegraph sta- tion at Meat Cove, C. B.; $2000 for sub- marine cables between Briar and Long Island and the Mainland in Digby, and $500 to connect Northeast Margaree with Mabou.
The principal items are: Civil Govern- ment, $7,785 ; Legislation, $34,285 ; Quar- antine, $14,000; to refund P. EK. Island Goverument amount paid as pensiva to late Sir Robert Hodgson, $14,000; Rail- ways and Cauals, $28,850; Harbors and Rivers (N. 8.), $33,250; Harbors and Rivers (N. B_), $27,750 ; Harbors & Rivers (P. E, 1.)$3000; Roads & Bridges, $85,000; Public buildings, Quebec, $20,590 ; Ditto, Ontario, $17,955 ; ;ditto, North-west, $155, - 500 ; jditto, British Columbia, $35,500 ; Ln- dians, $40,899.
The House to-day was oceupied wholly with Government bills. Among others the Bucket shop Bill was passed through its tinal stages. ‘Ihe divorce bills passed the Commons to-day, by a vote of 86 to3 4. 7
Mr. Elwards, the newly elected member for Russell took his seat this evening and was loudly applauded by his friends.
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
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REPLY OF LORD WOLSELY
Lonpon, May 14.
The House of Lords was crowded this p. m. to hear Wolsely’s answer to Salisbury. General Wolsely said he could not see how an unprejudiced person could construe his remarks into an attack upon the Govern- ment. He felt he could not honestly assail the Government for neligence toward the army and navy. In the position he occupied in the administration of the army he could not fail to be fully aware of what Stanhope was doing to render the army efficient. He felt deeply the necessity of keeping the forces efiicient and wasconvine-
ed that more might be done than was yet accomplished. He admitted that the present Government had done much to-
ward improving the military defences. In his banquet speech he said no more than was in his evidence before the commission of enquiry, and he still adhered to that evidence, word for word. As long as the navy was as weak as now, it could not hold
its own dispersed over the world. The de- fences at home and abroad were in a bad condition. The military forces were not organized as they should and he said he did not_ guar- antee even the safety of the capital.
He did not ,want to create a panic, but he maintained that the condition of the coun- try was such that if a force of 100,009 men succeeded in effecting a landing and were properly handled, there was no reason why they might not take possession of the country. He made this statement with full appreciation of his responsibility. He had been tempted to resign after reading what Lord Salisbury had said. The House could not take the initiative in the matter, and so he placed himself in the hands of the Premier. He did not intead to cast a slur upon the Government, but he had en- deavoured, to the best of his ability, to serve his Sovereign and country. (Cheers.)
Lord Salisbury said his strictures upon Wolsely’s statements were fully warrant- ed. At the same time he accepted Wolse- ley’s disavowal of any intention to attack the Government. He only hoped if Wolse- ly had oecasion to assail the adwinistra- tion in future he would do so in the.House. He trusted Wolsely would not take the matter too seriously. He should regret the General’s leaving the service, as the greatest blow that could fall upon the military adminisistration. Wolsely’s state- ment regarding the weakness of the coun- try’s defence, would be seriously inquired into. in the meantime he deprecated the practice of officers speakiag over the heads of the (lovernment, thus destroying minis- terial author.ty and shattering the admini- strative machine. (Hear, Hear).
Supreme Court.
Orrawa, May 14. The Minister of Justice has received a cablegram from Judge Tachereau, saying he will be here for the next sitting of the Supreme Court of June 12. So there will be Court on that date.
Wages on the Rise. Moncton, May 14. An agent of the Oxford and New Glas- gow Railway is here hiring all the men he can get for that work. Owing to the boom in raiiway building, men are very scarce and wages are on the rise.
Weather Bulletin.
Toronto, May 15—-10 a. m. Moderate to fresh winds, partially cloudy weather, with a few local showers; stationary or higher temperature. + ip +e On Firsr Pace.—The ffirst instalment of
the Hansard report of Senator Howlan’s very able speech on the fishery question will be fouad on first page.
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DOMINION PARLIAMNT,
CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT,
Schoolroom.
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St. Peter's
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pu KE ENTERTAINMENT latéty held in St. Peter’s Schoolroom, will be repeated
The Supplementary Estimates On Tuesday Next, loth Inst.,
With a slight Change of Programme.
Come early and avoid a crush. Admission, 15 cents. | 3 Entertainment to begin at 8 o'clock.
~~ GARD.
PHE Subscriber tenders his best thanks to kind triends, neighbors and fellow citizens, who, by their unceasing efforts, with God’s blessing, preserved his premises from the ravages of fire this morning. He takes this opportanity of ex-
| pressing his deep sympithy to each of the suffer-
rs i i , 5 ity. ers in this great calamity CHARLES YOUNG. Fairholm, May 15, 1888.
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beg to tender my most grateful thanks to the I Som bare of the Fire Companies and to the many citizens who rendered such effective — vice in the saving of my property at the fire o
Monday night, May Ith. 1). vk McRORY.
NOTICE.
we. the undersigned Watchmakers of Char- lottetown, agree to close our Stores at Six o’clock each evening in the week except Satur- day evening, when we will remain open until Nine o'clock, commencing May 16 Signed) W. W. WELLNER, “— EK. W. TAYLOR, G. H. TAYLOR, kK. S. BONNEL. m ayl5—3i eod
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN.
TENDERS.
SE ALED TENDERS will be received at the City Clerk's Office until Noon of MONDAY, the 28th inst., from parties willinz to contract for the Lease of the Market Toils for one year from Ist ef June next, according to specification to be seen at this office,
The names of two good and sufficient securities must accompany each Tender.
The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any Tender.
By order, A. H. MACPHERSON, mayl5-—tts City Clerk.
P, E. ISLAND RAILWAY.
" . NOTICH. (COMMENCING Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY,
the 16th instant, and continuing until Sum- mer time Table takes effect, a Special Passenger frain will leave Charlottetown at 5 o'clock, a. mn., daily (sundeys excepted) for Summerside, connecting there with steamer for Point dn Chene; returning, will leave Summerside on arrival of steamer frem Poiat au Chene. J. UNSWORTH.
Superintendent.
Railway Office, Charlottetown, May 15th, 1888. mayl5—m wf
C. P. FLE!CHER
Has just received a Large Stock of NEW Goods, oui Violins, Accordeons, Concertinas,
Flutes, Harmonicas, etc.,
Opposite His Old Stand.
Cc, P, FLETCHER, Sign of the “ Big Fiddle.” mayli—3idy & wky pat
Valuable Household Furniture, BY AUCTION.
At the New Store,
I have received instructions from MRS, GREY to sell Auction, at her Residence, ** Inker-
man Housé,” on WEDNESDAY and THURs- DAY, June 6,and 7, commencing at 11 o’clock :— All her Househo!d Furniture, comprising Draw- ing Room, Dining Koom and Bedroom Suites, Carpe's, Rugs. Pictures, Mirrors, Dioner and Tea Sets, Giassware, etc
Catalogue wi'l appear in due time.
G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. may'i—dy & wky tl sle
Furniture, &¢., by Auction.
I will sell by Auction, at my Salesroom, on FRI- DAY, 18th inst., at 2 o'clock, p. m.:—Parlor, Redroom and Dining Room Sets, Wardrobes, Carpets. Oil Cloths, Batis, R@rigerator lee Chest, Crockery, etc. Also—1 goud Sewing Machine (Standard), G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer.
STOCKS, BY AUCTION. ©
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mayl5—tl sle
AT my Salesroom, on SATURDAY, 19th inat., at 12 o'clock :--
2 Shares Heather Belle Stock, 2 ** Charlottetown Woolen Mills.
G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer,
Horsemen, Beware !
mayl5—tl sle
BUACcK PILOT, the Champion of the Provin-
ces, will be prepared to defend himself this fall on the turf against any stallion, Gelding or Mare in the Maritime Provinces,
< : WM. HORRIEL. mayl5i—3i dy li wky 2i
COAL! COAL! ON HAND AND “0 ARRIVE:
Acadia Round ard Nut Ceal. Will be sold iow to CASH BUYERS.
CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Water Street.
Dwelling Elouse BY AUCTION
] 4M instructed by G. A. SHARP to sell bv Auc- tion, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, his Twe-and-a- halt Story Double fenement House on King Square, at present occupieil by the owner and Mr. Carter The House contains, 15 rooms, and has a good stone ceilar. There isa good CG House and Stable on the premises. '
This property is situated in one of the most pleasant parts of the city.
Terms at sale. ."* G. M. HARRIS,
Auctioneer.
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TUESDAY. MAY 15, 1888.
enema a ee a ne
CRAND CONCERT,
IN AID OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
—BY THE CELEBRATED—
WEBER MALE QUARTET,
OF BOSTON,
Assisted by Miss Clara A. Huni, -IN THE—
‘SATURDAY, MAY 19th, o itis Us iis ‘mon DAY, MAY 2ist, i f hearing this Celebrated C ub—the f Mal Joe ae Sai The Most Velightful Entertainment ever offered here--a Vocal Concert, combining in the most pleasing variety, Melody, Humor and Harmcn
5. Ticks ts, 35 and 59 cents. Plan of Hall at T. L. Chappelle's, Diamond Bookstore] nly may15—3i tues thurs sat
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An Interesting Column for Ladies.
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Smart Mantles for street wear are shown in Corded Silks, Jetter Gauze, Striped and Brocaded Velvets, and Silks adorned with epaulettes and plaques of jet, for pever was jet more lavishly displayed than just now, and some of the smaller Mantles are nothing more or less than a mass of beads, which sparkle at every movement of the wearer.
Lace asa trimming promises much, and_it is also to be much worn for dresses, especially black Chantilly mounted upon white, rose, heliotrope, pale blue, salmon, &ce. Among the new colors now being shown, browns and fawns promise to take the lead. Grey, putty, clove and most loveiy fawn tints are all in excellent taste. Stripes and plain materials will reign supreme in the new shades.
Judging from the immense variety of lovely Washing Goods shown, this is to be a ‘‘ Cotton Season” in earnest, Zephyrs are particularly pretty and useful, Light Blues, Pinks and Greys being favorites." Jerseys, smocked, gathered or even finely pleated in the upper parts,{ are exceedingly fashionable, and it is a very pret’ v style. '
Small Bonnets and large Hats are undoubtedly leading styles in headwear—favorite \ shapes being ‘La Tosca, \ WSK = Hollywood and Fairmont. hee Flowers will be, and in fact are, in very general use. They are so perfectly imitated, and have such charming possibilities, that all the leading Milliners hail them with delight. The variety of new Ribbons shown is unprecedented, whilst Laces, Tulles, &c., sre also used largely for trimmings. The variety in Millinery Trimmings and Headwear is so large that we recommend all who want a more thorough knowledge of them to call at BEER BROS.,—the largest importers of these guods on the Island-—-where they will see ail the styles we mention and a great many more. Indeed, everyone can be suited this season—the variety of shapes shown is su great and the styles so pretty. Lace edging to Bon- nets is extremely fashionable. Poppies are much used, as also are Roses and Tulips, and Ivy leaves have been used with the utmost profusion lately on both Bonnets and Hats. In Jerseys, the leading favorites are the Nordica, Blouse, and the Norfolk. Many pretty novelties are also in Summer Parasols, Gloves, Prints, &c., all of which may be procured at
BEER BROS.,
QUEEN STREET, Opposite the Market Square.
May 15, 1888.
J. D. REID,
SUCCESSOR TO REID BROS,
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ADIES’ JERSEY LISLE GLOVES (Silk Embroidered Backs), 16c.; French four-button Kid Gloves, 75c,; Silk sunshades, Cotton Sunshades, 35c.; B>ys’ and Girls’ Straw Hats, 15c up; 30 dozen Mens’ Felt Hats, 45c. up, in Grey, Brown and Black, Mens’ Linen Hats, 25c.; Mens’ and Youths’ Straw Hats, 9c. to 65c.; Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 10c. up; Silk Handkerchiefs, 20c.; Cors+ts,-30c.; Childrens’ Tweed Suits, $1.55; a large stock of Mens’ and Youths’ Suits just from the manufacturers, made expressly for me (I don’t deal in Seconp-Hanp CrorninG); Genuine English Blue Serge Suits, made to order by one of the best Cutters in the city, for $11,00; Regatta Shirts, White Shirts, Cotton Linders, 30c., Satchels, Valises and Trunks in great variety ; 30 dozen Towels, Fnglish Waterproof Tweed Coats, $6 00.
J. D. REID.
TRYON WOOLEN MILLS DEPOT, | Cameron Block, May 15, 1888.
Anti-Scott Act Boycotting Club,
A MEETING of the Executive Committee of the above Club will take place in their Room on FRIDAY NEXT, the 18h inst., at 8 p. m., to meet the Delegates from Country Branches and transaction of general business. By order of the President. mayl4 3i pd
FIRST ARRIVAL. Biscuits and Confectionery.
STEAMER ELDON,
Vext Week’s Trins.
TUESDAY. May 15-—Pinette and Orwell, ‘at 3 o'clock, p. m,
SEED AX. May 16—Vernon River Bridge, I a»
just. RECEIVED | A-Hange jrertment rempat. of | at , Plain an ancy BISC Sy @ lot PTT > neentrated ay ar arbor, Wood e Sands, at ot
CONFECTIONERY, Jonas Triple Col lands EXTRACTS, and a fall supply nf GROCERIES. i wa £Q Ms Whart received at Queen arf.
n RACK CSS fi San W. W. CLARKE, rner u ent @ ce Streets. . eT +. ms . may12—4i Agent,
may8—i