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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

APRIL 15, (897.

WE TAKE IT BACK.

Ir appears that the ice conditions here and at the westward are ditierent those between Pictou and the I+land shore. Mr. Horace Haszard, who crossed in the Stanley yesterday, informs us that the ice outside of Pictou is much heavier than it usually is at this time of the year. This being 80, wetake back tnat which we stated yesterday concerning the coming of the Stanley to Charlottetown, The ivfor- mation upon which we depended was given in good faith; but it proves to be errone- ows in respect to the passage from Pictou to this ort. We are informed by Mr. Haszard that the Stanley will be un- able to come to this port for a week or more.

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WHAT SHALLIT BE?

Tue Patriot, of last evening, appeals to che selfishness and cupidity of the people of West Prince. Bat it leaves out of sight altogether the wrong that has been dove Mr. Hackett. This wrong must, however, weigh upon the conscience of the justice loving people of that riding. What are the public works or advantages which the people are likely to get as a result of the election of a supporter of the Govern- ment, in comparison with that which is right as between man and man ? That Mr. Hackett has suffered a great wrong i° the admissions of the Chief Sir Henry Strong

clear from Justice of Canada. says 5;—

(a) The object of the law ts “ to relieve cai- Yidates from the consequences of corrupt acts, triviel or unimportant in character, of thew agents, ’

He says further:

(b) “I ADMIT rar THE OFFENCE PROVED IN THE PRESENT CASE WAS OF A TRIVIAL AND UNIMPORTANT CHARACTER, AND THE APPELLANT WAS ACQUITTED OF ALL THE OTHER CHARGES OF WHICH THE PARTICULARS CONTAINED A GREAT NUMBER.

‘yhen he admits that,—

(c) “It is shown that he (Hackett) did aunoance at public meetings that he wanted the election to be carried on pro- perly and WARNED HIS SUPPORTERS AGAIN: T THE COMMISSION OF ILLEGAL ACTS.

Further on he says:

(d) “The bottle of whiskey was in the buggy, but it was not shown the appellent (Hackett) was aware of the fact.

Why then did the Court not give Mr. Hackett the benefit of the law, the object of which ie to relieve candidates from the consequences of corrupt acts, trivial and

unimportant in character, of their agents © Because he did not do that which it Is obviously impossible that he could have done. Because— again we quote the exact words of Sir Henry Strong—“‘it does not appear that he (Hackett) administered any caution.’ How, if he was not aware (and Sir Henry Strong admits that he was not) aware that the whiskey was in the buggy could he have administered a caution against treat- ing with it. We may not say one word that is derogatory to the judges of our land. They are all honorable men and profound scholars. But it must be evident to the meanest intellect that their judgment, in thia-case, does not hang together—that it is illogical and unreasonable.

This being so, Mr. Hackett has been unjustly deprived of bis seat; and what are the people of West Prince going to do about it? Will they, for the mere sake of letting Perry in and getting all that he can obtain for them as a supporter of the Government, keep Hackett out and allow an act of injustice to be committed ? The responsibility lies heavy upon the electors of West Prince. The eyes of a justice loving people are upon them. Will. their selfishnessand cupidity getthe better of their justice and the sympathy which 1s natur- ally bestowed upon aman who has not been well used? They elected Mr. Hackett in June last. What has he done

n the meantime to forfeit their confidence? Ee has done nothing. On the contrary’ everyoue must admit that he creditably represeated West Prioce throughout the last session. And who are they asked to put in his place? Old Mr. Perry, who

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will flow from the election of a sv pporter lof the Government. At any rate the

electors of West Prince bave a duty ‘uy | perform. They haye a wronz to rizht. | Because right is right

To foilow right were wisdom in the scorn

of consequence,

On the one hand, there is a strong ap-

real to their cupidity and selfishness of the people cf West Prince. Upon the other hand, there is an appeal to their

justice and sympathy. What shal) the answer be ?

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

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—Mr. Pe ers can’t mensge to mike ends mest without taxing the thrift and ine ustry of the people; and ue Las made prcvision tor doing so.

—A Winnipeg despatch states that * Manitoba’s fund tor the India famine

sutterers has been closed. Manitoba contri buted a larger sum, proportionately, than any other province of the Dominion.” This is, we think, a mistake. P. E. Island is ahead.

—Mr. Balfour’s prestige has been in- creased by the shrewdoess and ability witb which he kept the House ip band during this session. Asa tactician he has shown himself Sir William Harcourt’s equal; as a disciplinarian for an uomanageable majority he has been alike firm and flexible.

—The Empire, of London, says: The people of England now uuderstand the situation in the Transvaal; they understand Kruger, too, and—outside the “unctuous rectitudes”—they would support the Gov- ernment iu enforcingthe rights of Great Britain in South Africa and ending that corrupt and oppressive oligarchy in Pre- toria. ;

—A well-posted Dublin correspondent reports in the Manchester Guardian signs of returning good will among all classes in Ireland, which,if it grows, would take away the keenest objections to heme rule. There is, however, no sign of a tettlement of differences in the Nationalist ranks, nor the least indication of witlingnesa to give and take, but the people are wiser than their leaders and are sick of factions, A large and generous arrangement alone would command natioval support.

—The fact, which has now become known in spite of reports to the contrary in Berlin, that Emperor William sent neither amessaga of congratulation nor otber greetings to Prince Bismarck on his birthdav has been generally and severe- ly commented upon by the entire German press. Prince Bismark is said to be ro deeply offended that he will never forgive His Majesty. At Friedricherube it is un- derstood that more startling revelations are being prepared for publication, so that the warfare wil! shortly be resumed.

—Among the curiosities of the Liberal Franchise B.]! is the f»tlowing :

In case, by reason of riot or other em- ergency, an election, or the voting aia po.ling place, is not commenced on the proper day, or is interrupted after being commenced, and before the lawful closing thereof, the returning officer or the deputy returning officer, as the case may be, shal] hold or resume the election of polling on the following day, atthe hour of nine o'clock in the forenoon, and continue it from day to day if nec- essary until a fair opportunity for nominating candidates is given, or, in the case of polling until the poll has been opened without interruption and with free access s0 voters for eight hours in al], or thereabouts, in order that all the electors intending to vote may have had a fair opportunity of doing so.

his seems, as toe Montreal Gazette remarks, to afford an excellent opportunity for the returning officer’s party, in case their voters do pot turn up, ‘o kick upa }row and have the poll kept open to the following day.

Watson’s Household Ammonia—sitrong er, cheaper and better than the imported.— Watson’s Drug Store.

has little if apvthing to recommend him, except his verbosity,

Mr.Lanrier, has now an am;le ma‘ority.

He does not need Mr. Perry in Parlia- } meno If he is just anil state manlike, as | his supporters claim that he ic, he will do that which is just and right towards We-t

| Prince, independently of Mr. Perry; and if | not just and statesmanlike, he will only deceive those who vote for Mr. Perry

ESTEEMED EXCHANGES

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Railway News: Prince Edwar | Island enjoys the reputation of being the only

Province in Canada that taxes commercial ! > | B. 9 the

travellers, and Woodstock, N. only town outside of that which glories in the same distinction. Is it not time these places abolished this unjust and idiotic cusiom ?

Mail and Empire: Here is the economr cal, saving party that came to office to cut everything down, proposing to expend

$44,607,000, or somewhere about six mil-!

lions more than was spent by its predeces- What has become of Sir Richard Cartwright ? That distinguished states- maa appears to be a “ fiy on the wheel”

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once more. He sits idly by while the x-end ture is rolling up, aud he is mak- ing himself a party to the increased taxa- tion which gis now certain to be taid on.

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BOARD OF TRACE.

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The regular quarterly meeting of the Charlottetown Board of Trade was held last evening, the Vice President, Mr. W. H. Aitken, in the chair. The following gentlemen w re bailotted for and duly elected members of the Association, viz: Johu Messervey, W. F. Carter, L. M. Poole, S. C. Moore and T. J. Dillon. The subject of tourist travel to the Province was introduced by Mr. John Newson ana disenssed by Mesere. 8S. W. Crabbe, W. W. Clarke, E. T. Higgs, W. W. Beer and J. J. Davies and others. In the course of the discussion it was remarked that Mr. Archibald Irwing is now engaged im compiling a book advertising the Island and setting forth its advantages to tour- ists; and it was resolved that a committee be appointed to wait upon the Provincial Government with the request that they purche se five thousand copies for distribu- tion, and al-o,to furnish the information required by the Tourist Association of St. Jonn —the committee to consist of Messrs, W. W. Beer, W. W. Ciarke and N. rat- tenbury. Board adjourned.

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LOCAL NOTICES.

Aspinall’s Enamel, all colors, at Wat- son’s Drug Store.

Gloves Dress Goods and Saturday Paton & Co.

Millinery

At our grand Easter opening on Satur- day you’l) find a splendid display of etylixh up-to-date Spring Mantles.—Moore & Mc- Leod.

The stylish ladies of Charlottetown will be delighted with our hendsome display of Spring Hats and Bonnets. See our ad, today.— Moore & McLeod.

Watson’s Furniture Polish—the original and best—requires no rubbing—15 cents.— Watson’s Drug Store.

For leading patterns in Wall Papers see our assortment.—MeMillan & Hornsby.

Display of Easter Millinery —A strik- ingly complete assortment of the daintiest and most exclusive novelties in shapes

and colors.—Stanley Bros., the Alwa:s'

Busy Store. 2i

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New Evening Silks at most pro- : nounced bargains for Saturday. New : Spring Dress Goods. A rich collec— : tion from Paris. One hundred and : three of the season’s most high class : (marked): novelties just opened for : Saturday’s show.—Jas. Paton & Co. :

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Show Day, Saturday, at Charlottetown’s Greatest Store.—Paton & Co.

Ladies.— Miss Murphy, Messrs. Weeks & Co’s. new milliner, is very busy now attending tothe wants of her numerous millinery customers. Miss Murphy is now ready, and reports millinery orders pour- ing in thick and fast. Our new hats are admired, our new flowers are beautiful. Our millinery display is now ready and we invite your inspection.—-W. A. Weeks & Co., tne People’s Store.

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First view Paris Bonnets and Hats.— Saturday’s event is being looked forward to by Charlottetown ladies. We promise to surpass in interest any exhibition of Paris dresses or hats or bonnets, also wraps, as yet made this season either here or elsewhere. Thesbow will be made in Charlottetown’s Greatest Store. Every garment, each costume, every bonnet shown are absolutely new, sand are first exhibited on Saturday morning. Students of style and women of taste will find this occasion extremely important. The ex- hibition will open at 9 o’clock and will remain open till 9.30.—Jas. Paton & Co.

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Oh, J loved her well, I Joved her true, I loved her every way,

I loved with twenty-eight horse power For a twelvemonth and a day;

And then my love received a shock, And went into quick decline;

That false, false maid declared ber bike Was a better make than mire!

HOME MAKERS.

Mark Wright & Co., Ltd.

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Orange or black finish, Ladies or Gents’ models, at $50, $70, $90 and $100 each

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Haster Saturday is Show Day at Charlotte- - awn’'s Greatest Store, at Jas. Paton & Co.

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THE IDEAL OF THIS BUSINESS is to maintain each stock in our merchandize

system, as the best of it’s class.

Thus we have

And a dozen others that may have rivals but not superiors.

Because we have the best things to tell of, and tell their story in plain, simple, brief words, our Store news has a claim upon your attention.

Your own interests require you to

keep posted upon what we are selling, and especially upon the bargains that trade chances

enables us to place before you.

Of course there is much advertising that nauscates. All that we print contains a direct appeal to pour intelligence ON SATURDAY The Paris, Costumes, Hats and Bonnets will hold a ze- ception to which you are invited.

tend against its influence. and self-interest.

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All these departments are enlarged to meet the increased demand. informed no one attempts to give as much space nor to offer so large an assortment.

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could we afford to doit but for the fact that our lower prices and direct importations of the newest novelties have given great impetus to our business. Certainly every good thing that | can be found anywhere else is on our counters, and eqully certain is it that a great many things that cannot be found anywhere else are here, because we made special orders limiting

the sale of goods to our own house.

No two alike. Our dress costumes are select, and you |

will find they can only b> had from us.—J. P. & CO. :

Ribbons — Such

interesting to women everywhere. Almost all

the lots that will be the talk of the town the next two weeks are in fatr supply. Extraordinary Dress Goods News—It’s masterful merchandizing that brings you

such values as we will offer. variety of goods shown.

An opening display in the completeness and unapproached Every Ch’town shopper is interested, and so 1s every other shoppe

who can get to Ch’town or who promptly uses the mails—which make us all neighbors.

All the Fashions There are in Capes are opened here at 9 o’clock a, m, Saturday. |

Visit Us Saturday.

JAMES

PATON & C0.

Ch’town’s Greatest Store.