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THE DAILY EXAMINER. SEPTEMBER 16, (897.

THE SCOTT ACT REPEAL.

ue Patriot, in coming to the rescue of

the Guardian,bas, if possible, fallen deeper |

into the mud than the Guardian itself did; |

and we have no doubt it now wishes it had itself. for it a iould bave known of the course adopted

allowed the Guardian to defend

There is less excuse ft 1e Patriot; rt less € for the Patriot

in 1891, wheu the Scott Act was repealed The voting on a petition for repeal took place in Charlottetown the 8th January, 1891, and the petition having been adopted an order off the Governor General ia Council was passed on the 10th of Febru- ary, repealing the Act in Charlottetown. But had the editors of the Guardian and Patriot gone to the trouble of reading the proclamation voting took place in Caarlovtetown, they would there have fouod it stated Vover the signature of the Under Secretary of State, countersigned by the Deputy Minister of Justice, as well as by Lord Aberdeen, Gov- eraor General, as foilows :

br; aformer vote of the citizens,

on

under which tbe recent

“ And in the eveut of the petition being adopted by the electors, the Governor General in Council may, at any time afer the expiration of thirty days from the day en which the same was adopted, and after the expiration of three years from the day ot the coming into force of the second part of the said Act in the said City of Char- lottetown under the said Order in Council dated the 27th day of June, 1894, by Urder in Council published in the Canada Ga- zette, revoke the said Order in Council of the 27th day of June, 18"4, by waich the second part of the Cauala Temperance Act was brought into force in the said City of Charlottetown, as therein mentioned.”

We do not desire to prolong this discua. siee or to be too harJ oa either the Patr.o. or Guardian when they ar2 down. But there is one matter in the Patrict’s leader of last evening which must be referred to, and that ig ite reference to the worl “may” in the Scott Act. Our contemporary says that the Governor Geveral is not bound to repeal the Act in this city, but only “may” do so. In this the Patriot is also in error. We understand that this word “‘ may,” as used in the Scott Act means “* must,” and that His Excellency the Goveroor General in Council has no discretion whatever to hold over the repealing order, but ““must” pass One immediately; and ithas been so decided in a previous case under a similar election. The reason of the delay at Ottawa in passing the necessary repealing order cin only be attributable to offizial neglect on the part of either the officials or the Government.

The Guardian’s article of this morning does not call fora reply. . The Guardian would have showo better judgment if it had acknowledged its mistake. It does not become a respectable newspaper to deceiv - its readers.

Preece

NOTES AND COMMENTS

—The Belleville Iatelligencer baa com- iled a list cf dismissals of experienced public officials to make room for Liberal partisans. With particulars it fills two columns. The axeman of a Liberal Gov- ernment is & busy official.

The Gazette reports that the list of witnesses summoned by the defence in the Tarte.Grenier trial] is as Jong as the names are distinguished. It rune from the Premier to Mr. Pacaud, witha church dignitary, and a lieutenant governor thrown io. It looks as if at last in this celebrated case business is business.

—The New York Times, commenting on the liberal gifts to public institutions by rich U. 8. citizens,says that during the year 1893 the total of such gifts exceeded $27,000,000, in 1895 to $32,000,000, while in 1896 it was over $27,060,000. ‘lhe Times asserts that by no country in the worid, and not in history, can these figures be paralleled. The claim is a very large one, but it is probably incontrovertable.

—Reports from Labradoriconfirm earlier rumors of the complete failure of the fish- ery. Hundreds of vessels are returning bringing accounts of exceptionally © pcor ishing. There is every reascn to believe that there will be widespread destitution among the fishermen during th: auturon

P THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN SEPTEMBER 16 1897

the low prices for fish now ruling in | eign markets. —The mineral] } was worth in

production of Canada money $22.808,000 last

vear. In 1886 the output was $10,221,- 018; in 1890, $16,628,000; and in 1895, $20,609,000. The yvreatest advance has been in gold. Years ago when placer

mining was pursued in Britith Columbia t ie gold miners made as much ae $4,000,000

aa year. Then when some fifty millions bas been washed out the output dropped until gin 1893 $655,060 was all that be produbed. In 1895 the &yure was $1,- 911,000, and in 1896 $2,790,000. This year, the gold catput will be enormous,

| and in future vears the rate of production will rot decline, becan-e we are omy at the op ning of the gold development resul ing from the opening of our middle and western country by means of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

—Mr. John E. Redmond, the Parnellite | leader, in an inteview on the prospects of famine in lreland,is quoted as saying : “The failure of the crops, especially tbe | potato crep, means that a large section of ) the people of Ireland wil shortly be on the verge of starvation. It is already reported that the inhabitants of many places in Connaught are eating bread, which io | orlinary times is regarded as a luxury and , is net used except when potatoes are un- obtainable. Agricultural experts have in- | formation to the effect that the present | harvest is the woret since 1879, which wes | the most distressing recorded during the present generation. It reported that the Duchess of York will short!y issue an appeal in behalf of the Irixh who are threatend with famine, similar to the appeal which the Princess of Walea made in behalf of the London poor atthe time of the preparations for the Queen’s jubilee celebratious.

—In June of last year Sir Wilfril, when in the city of London, (Ontaric) spoke thus :—

“That practical statesman, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, (applause) bas come to the conclusion that the time has come when it is possible to have withia the bounds of the Empire a new step taken, which will give to the colonies in England a prefer- ence for their products ever the products of other nations.

“What would be the possibilities ot such a step if it were taken ?

* We sell our goods m nglaod, we send our wheat, our butter, oar cheese, all our natural products, but there we have to compete with similar products from the United States, from Russia and from other nations.

“Just see what a great advantage it would be to Canada if the wheat, cheese and butter which we would send to Eng- land should be met in England with a preference over similar producis of other nations.

“The possibilities are immense.

“Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the new and progressive Secretary of the Colonies, bas deciared that the time has come when it is possible to discuss that question.”

But when Sir Wilfred was in London, (England) this year he volunotariogly rejected the boon which Mr. Chamber- lain had offered and lef: the question of Preferential Trade in such @ position shat Mr. Chamberlain said he covld ”not touch it with @ pair tovgs.”

—Last year’s expenditure, the first usder the new r gime, reached $33,335,086, Tue Mail and Kmapire remarks truly that it tops anything jin the way of ex- penditure we have ever had, except } for the year ia which we paid out of } current revenue, instead of charging it up to the debt, the cost cf putting down the North-West rebellion. Compared with the outlay for 1895-96 it is an increase of $1,386,000. Besides the Jarge expenditure tor 1896-97, we havea deficit of $525,000, which is rendered small-r than it would be uuder ordinary circuinstances by the fact that a million and a half in excess of the usual collections was paid into the treasury as excise duties on spirits. The distillers expected a rise, and took their spirits out of bond in acivance, thus throw- ing a large proportion of the revenue into last year’s accounts, Coupled with the deficit there is an additicn of some three millions of dollars to the net debt.

Another supply of **The Christian,” by Ha!l Caine (his newest book), received this morning at Carter’s Book -tore.

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Tua Wesartuer. — Moderate westerly winds, fair and a little warmer.

Economy and strength are combined ia Hood’s Saraaparilla. livery bottle cen- tains 100 doses and will average to last a month.

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HOME MAKERS.

and winter, wiich will be aggravated by

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THE MARKESS,

Cuxesk axp Burrer.—The Montreal Gazewe reports thot cheese continues firm, but buyers protest th: t ext eme views held

unless the Britishers advance their limits, eventuallylead to a slump in prices. How- ever, though factorvmen are holding back and buyers complainiog of unworkahle

done and sufticient purchases made to prevent factorymea from modifviog th ir

wiicu voes not look muaci like avy imme- diate decline ia value,

Finest Ontario cheese. ..... 2000. 9Fc to 9ic Ficest Townships cheese.......... 94c to 9E: I nest Quebec cheese... ......%.. 9c to Yse

Butrer was fairly steady today, ard most of tue currence trading is with iceal jo bers who are paying fall prices here snd al-o

bied ng ool tizures in the coun ry, It is understood. ‘This has a sustaining ipfla- ence on values. aud off-ets the tact that

exporters have not beeu active operators Of .ate. — * Finest creamery. ........00..4+4-193 to 20 BOONKIR:. . 6 005 ssicnecbas epedce bpenewees 00 to 183 ees DUNO a ciscinns cligendtinvaphing .124 to 13 There is a lot of dissatisfaction among cheese exporters regarding the discrepan cies in ocean freight rates On ¢xports

from Moutreal. The rate to Bristol, tor instance, is 30s, whereas space to Liverpool and London is obtainable at 20s. This,io the opinion of the majority, is altogether too much of a difference. Another

complaint is that Montreal ie being dis- crimioated against. The railway com- panies carry !reight to Boston,for instance from any pointin Canadafor 2c more than the rate to Montreal. As ocean rates from that part have been ouly half what they are from Montreal quite a large quantity of Canadian cheese has yone for- ward via that point. Exporters have got rates of 124 shillings from Boston, whereas it would have cost 25s to 303 to ship from Montreal.

Pork—The demand for provisions in a j bbing way continues good and the market is fairly active and firm. The Montreal * Gaz+tte quotes: Canadian pork, $15 to $15.50 per barre); pure Canadias lard, in pails, at 6Z¢ to Th 0; and compound refined at Bc to Sic per pound; hams, 12c to l4c, and bacon, 12¢ to 13e per pound,

SHIP NEWS

Port ef Charlottetown

ENTERED,

Pictcu; ss Campana, Demers, Muntreal. CLEARED.

Pictou.

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Uarter’s fer School anid College Books.

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OUR CLAIM

—IS THAT— Sovereign Flavoring’ Extracts

Are unexcelled for great Strength, Purity +ml Perfect Flavor.

Our Proof

let - Our Customers say so. 2od.—Our sales are increaring.

brand. Know the best and get them. Ask for Sovereign Brand. Manufactured by

SIMSON BROS, & CO. Halifax. N. 8.

a

Out of Town Customers

store next week; Wé can show

them an exhibition of FURNITURE we are proud of, and will sell them at excursion rage prices.

Mark Wright & Co, Ltd

by sellers check the movement, and wil’, |

limits, a fair quautity of business is being |} ’ 1 - s

Sept. 15 —ss Northumberland, Cameron,

Sept. 15.—Northumberland, Cameron,

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views. Aside from the dealing iu Kreuch country cheese at the wharf there was littie duing on epot. The offerings of these comprise 4,000 boxer,and they were ail sold arowod Yc with a few pet f.ctori:s | ata fraction more. Toese tizures are an be to es moe than was paid last Monday, |

3rd.—Consumers specify the Sovereign |

aie atone

puch with the

mends them to the people.

ST) LE FET

a good fitting Jacket.

FINISH

ing to the finish. ets well finished.

PRICE

and keeping them there.

This is what the Big Store aims at, this is exactly what we accomplish. We give you-

Paton’s Jackets, in addition to their great sty’e, ft and finish,—the price quickly recom

This is what every lady is looking for in her New Fall Jacket or Cape.

‘The great success attending the big sale we have for Ladies’ Jackets is a good deal ow Our Jackets lead, and we are determined to keep to the front with Jack-

The Big Store means to gain vour good will by forciog prices down to vanishing point See our $4, $5, $6 and $7 Jackets.

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The Local Government

Have made arrangements with

Professors Shutt and Gilbait

—OF THE— Central Experimental Farm,Ottawa,

to deliver addresses on

“Agricultural Subjects,”

To Farmers in Queen’s, Prince and King’s Counties.

Company IN COMEDY AND DRAMA.

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3-NIGATS—3 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

September 20th, 21st and 22nd. In Aid of the New Cathedral

The Halifax Amateur Dramatic Co. will appear at the Opera House on the above dates of Exhibition Week, placing

The addresses in Queen’s County, will be delivered at the Provincial Mxhibi- tion, on Wednesday, and Thursday, 22nd

and 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, each }On the boards the three phenomenal day. succesres :

Addresses will ulso be deliv-red at] yQNDAY. 20th—the sensational Alberton, o:+ Friday, the 24th inst at 4 Uduleishe : o'clock, p.m. aad at 8p. m., and in :

“JUNE.”

Summerside, on Saturday, the 25th inst,

at 3 o’clock and 7 o’clock, p. m. Introducing Saw Mill Scene and Country

The place and date of meeting in King’ Band. County will be advertieed. As these addresses will be of much| TUESDAY, 2lst—che great Comedy interest and value to farmers, there | Drama, ought to be a large attendanee of agri- “The Private Secretary ” culturists to hear thees ygentlemeu. : sep 15 —d & w all island papers WEDNESDAY, 22nd— the thrilling melodrama,

“The Curse of Cain.”’

OOS4 00OOC400 0060000 00 Popular Prices, 35 and 25c.

: Gaiter, saat rows reserved at 50c 3 Gaiters, mingorgexion Mai.

: SEPTEMBER 13, 14 & 16,

Gaiters.

opening to-day, a full range of Ladies’ Gaiters; prices low as the lowest. When you want gaiters callon us. “Our prices speak for themselves,”

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PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION. |

Maritime Breeders Assoviation |

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4 _f\ teeting of this Assoviation, con) pos- edlor the leadiag breeders 7 the Maciviase sea aa be held on the Exhibition rounds, 0 ursday, th i iScMaaa y e 23rd inst., at BENS: ROGERS,

NO HUMBUG! NO Boom! Sept 9' td

TEETH Teeth’ Extracted Skifltully.

_ No Fictitiqus Method. No Indiscrim-

es REFERS a Cocaine. No Injurious After A.B: WARBURTON, 3

cept 15 Secretary. | DR. J. P. MURRAY, ee , £7 145 Queen Street,

FROM LONDON ENG.

Addresses to Farmers.QPERA HIOUSE,|PICKLING VINEGAR Halifax Amateur Dramatic: AND SPICES

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The pickling season having come round again, we are prepared to supply our customers with the very best English Malt and Frenc White Wine Vinegars, As we im- port all our Vinegar direct from the manufacturers, we are in a position to give extra good value in this line A full line of the best Pickling Spices also just received at

Beer & Goff | Government Farm |

Stock by Auction.

Will be eold from the Government

Stock Farm,on Exhibitien Day, in each — of the Couaties, The following Surplus —

Young Stock, at such times and places mentioned below: — QUEEN’S COUNTY. On Thuradsy the 23rd inst, at 12 o’clock noon:—2 Ayrshire Bull Calves, 3 Shorthorn Bull Calves, 1 Shorthorn

Heifer. KING’S COUNTY.

At Georgetown, on Exhibition Grounds and day, at 3 o’clock p m:—2 Aprshire Bul] Calves. 3 Shorthorn Bull Calves, 1 Ayrebire Heifer Calf. -

PRINCE COUNTY.

At Summerside on Exhibition Grounds and day at 2 o’clock m.2 Avrshire

; Bull Calves, 2 Shorthorn Bull Calves, ]

Shorthorn Heifer Calf. RICHARD SMITH,

Sec’y of Puc'ic Works, sep 16 d&w ts

Oysters

Oysters.

Apply to Mrs D,

wv)! JOY! JOY!

Victoria Cafe, Great George Street.

Oyste®s served in every style; finches and dinners with faiaateh ; As' tstal, I am prepared to deliver Oyster'¥ 3¥ any quantity to customers to any par of tne city, Telephon’ Gornection,

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WANTED.—A girl for general housework,

sep 16 i, eneral housework,

umberland Street. sep 16 tf

WANTED —A girl to Apply to Mrs‘, a Taylor

Gordon Graiton Street east. *

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