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The Daily Exaniinet JANUARY [6 “1886.

Communicetion with the Mainland

Senator Hownan must have been

very much gratified with the banquet

given in his honor. It was what is P ypularly called ‘a reat success.” The attendance was unusually large,

though everyone present paid for his ticket, and among those who comprised it were the leading men of both political parties. The occasion was certainly a handsome tribute to Senator Howlan.

Bui it has a wider, a much more im- portant, significance than this. It proves beyond a doubt that public opinion in this Province has art Last been unified onthe question of communication with the mainiand. If it were a mere rogrk of personal respect, or only an expresston of satfsfaction with Senator Howlan’s efforts in behalt of the proposed Subway, it would not have been so largely at- tended by men 20 widely diverse.

It is notable, too, that in the speeches delivered at the banquet by the leaders and exponents of public opinion, there was uot a discordant uote. Some were weak aad some were strong. But all the speakers were agreed on the main point ; and it is evident that a united people are prepared to demand that no reasonable effort shall be spared by the Dominioa Government to fulfil the Terms of Union with Prince Edward Island.

Some of the objections to the expendi- ture of a large amount of money for this purpose were very ably met. If it be posstble the Dominion Government should, of course, carry out this engage- ment, cost what it will. Bat, as a mere matter of economy, it is questionable if the Government would not be justified in expending several millions of dollars upon a work by which the large amount expended upon the Northern Light and the Capes Service would be saved, and the deficit of the P. E. Island railway would, in all probability, be met.

It has been said that the Island does not return to Canada the amount she draws every year from its Exchequer. The Hon. Mr. Ferguson, in the course of his speech, exposed completely the fallacy of this objection. He showed that before Confederation the duties col- lected on the Island under a low tariff had reached nearly $275,006 a year; and it is folly to suppose, as many persons

do—who ought to know better— that under the present high tariff we pay no more than the

$170,863 shown in the Customs returns of last year. He showed that in the ttwelve years preceding Confederation the imports of the Province had more, than doubled ; and he argued that if, io the twelve years which have elapsed since Coufederation, our imports have expanded in like measure, we are now, directly and indirectly paying into the Domiuion Treasury about $800,000.00 a@ year—a sum largely in excess of the amount annually obtained by the Province. Mr, Ferguson applied several other tests, resulting in a similar way, and proving that so far from being a drain upon the revenue of Canada, the Island Province aids it materially.

An excuse for the enaction of the Dominion Goveroment has been found in the fact that their attention has been en- grossed by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This ground for inaction exists no longer. Having completed their contract with British Columbia, the Dominion Govern- ment are now at leisure to complete the rauch smaller contract with this province.

Seeiag, then, that the people of the Province are united on this question, that the Dominion Government is clearly bound to fulfil its contract, that there is nothing in the objections which have been urged, that the time is propitious, that a scheme prononuced by engineers to be feasible has been pro posed,—-the Dominion Government should certainly yield to the suggestion that is survey be made during the coming summer, and it the report be favorable, should author- ize the commencement of the work with- out delay We trust that the Local Government will bring to bear upon the Dominion authorities all the presstre, direct and indirect,they can possibiy exert. They have already invoked the interposi- tion of the British Government ; and,

should it be necessary so to do, we hope |

they will exert themselves still more to secure ior the question the favorable consideration of the Home authorities, a -<—> - <a “A New Danger to Liberalism.’ Tue Galloway cattle lately purchased by the Hoo. D. Fergusea from the wreck of the steamer Brooklyn are having a hard time of it. After being tossed on the bosom of the broad Atlantic, they were wrecked on the coast of Anticosti. and swam ashore. A company of salvors from Halifax hired a steamer, aud secured, amongst other things, as many of the animals as had survived the tempest and thesea. They were brought to Hialifax, and, after some weeks’ delay, sold for the benefit of all ccucerned ;

aod three of them impcrted to the Island by Mr. Ferguson. One would have supposed that their troubles would now end. Far from

it, Beneath the curly coats of these brutes, the champions of Liberalism who stand on the watch towers of the Patriot, have detected oryism lurking in its vilest form. Ever faithful to sound political Principles, whut remains for rs Hov. David Laird aud his Vigilant

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molish these shaggy emissaries of mis- government and corruption? The battle is going on “bravely” as they say in Scotland, and if the Galloways go to the wallthe Patriot will be able to claim “another great Liberal victory.”

To a spectator these Galloways certain- tainly appear a foredoomed lot, The “viper” is crawling upon them and ‘though they have escaped the sea, yet veogeance suffereth not to live.”

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Travelling.

Tue idea of travelling seems to possess a universal charm. ‘To some, it means a realization of long-cherished hopes; while for the learned, aud these who de- sire to become learned, it is one of the best means to acquire more knowledge, Atthe present day it is much easier to travel than it was one hundred years ago. This is buta truism. Our great-grand fathers would have marvelled at the speod and facility with which our journeys are now accomplished—-thanks to the assist- ance of jrailways steamboats, ete. Indeed, so convenient and accommodat- ing are our various modes of going from one place to another, that a lengthy voy- age is by no means as unusual an occur- rence as in the past. Now, a young person’s education is scarcely deemed complete until he has visited the Continent.

But while such a trip has become quite an ordinary undertaking, it loses nothing of its excitement. There are the hurry and bustle of its preparation ; the bright anticipations formed,it may be, months in advance ; and then the journey itseli with the innumerable little incidents which oceur while it lasts, and which form not the least interesting portion of our recital upon our return home.

Amongst the favorite resorts of Cana- dian tourists, the Continent of Europe is the most popular. But it may not be out of place here to remark that it is best to know something of the scevery and wonders of one’s own country, before seeking those of other lands. An instance is recorded of two tourists meeting in the Alps—one an American,

and the other a European. Both were contemplativg the magnificent view

which lay before them, when the latter remarked: ‘* This is, indeed, a wild and picturesque spot, this foaming cataract leaping frantically over the mountain, and then hiding itself from our sight: but, doubtless, it cannot be compared to your Niagara.’ “Is it possible?” an- swered his companion; *‘l was not aware my,country possessed anything that could equal this.” Here was the American, going abroal in search of sublime scenery, never thinking that at home he could find much that was far superior. There are, it is well known, hundreds dwelling in the great city of London who have resided there all their lives, and yet have never visited the Tower, West- minster, or any of the other objects or places of interest in the world’s great metropolis ; while many Americans cross the Atlantic for the sole purpose of be- holding these mouuments.

Among the places which the traveller will find attracting him while on the Con-

| tinent, it is difficult to decide which will

offer the greatest inducements. For the student of history, the classic scenes of Athens and Rome will prove most in- vitiog; for the pleasure seeker, Paris, Londou and Vienna; while, for the artist, Munich, Florence, Milan and Naples will furnish more abundant charms,—in all of them, something worthy of admir- ation would be found. So much for Europe ; and, no doubt, were the other continents sufficiently known and as easy of access, Australia, Asia and Africa, not to speak of our own wonderful and fascinating Dominion, would enlarge the panorama so temptingly extended before the pathway of those whose good fortune it is to indulge in the advantages of travelling.

To conclusion, we would suggest “method” in travelling. It is a bad plan to go about from one country to another, aod in the end know little of uny of them. We would recommend the wise practice of Herodotus, who never left any place until he had ex- hausted every source of information which it contained. 7

Editorial Notes.

— Itis stated that the Quebec Govern- ment intend to pass a law atthe next session of the Quebec Legislature to apply the Federal Franchise Act to pro- vincial elections.

—It may throw a little more excite- ment into the coniest over the Mayoralty to have it known that there is a strong probability that the incoming Mayor will be knighted, as it is a current rumor in usually well informed quarters that it is the intention of Her Majesty the Queen to bestow the houor of knighthood upon Mayors of cities throughout the British realm to mark Her Majesty’s golden jubilee.

— It is noted as a somewhat remark- able thing that the late cold wave was much more severe south of the boundary line than north of it. The thermometer ealy fell to twelve degrees below zero at Owen Sound; at Sarnia it was two above zero, at Londou three, and at Goderich four below zero. Even in the hyperborean regions of Ottawa, Pem broke and Quebec, thirty degrees below zero is the greatest cold reported. Throughout the State of New York, the thermometer is quoted at thirty to forty below, aod readings in the west aod far south are given, which make Cauadians feel chilly.

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The Capes’ Service.

Sir,—A correspondent, signing himself ‘Fair Play,” takes exception to the edi- torial remarks in Friday’s Examiner, on the subject of the Capes’ Service. ‘‘Fair Piay,” who I believe is Capt. McEihinney himself, or some one very close to him, discusses this question in a very feeble way and from a very narrow standpoint.

The point at issue is not any little dif- ference between Captains Iiving ard McElhinney as to hiring or striking, but whether a most important and most peril- ous service, one in which many human lives must be endangered and on which we are solely dependent for our intercourse with the rest of the world, during many weeks, shall be placed under the manage- ment of a man of life-long experience in the work, or under one who {knows rather less of the service than most Montreal bum- mers, whose only qualification for the work is the fact that he is a cousin-in-law to the late Minister. Whois this ‘‘certain Capt. McElhinney,” and what is his record? Is it not a fact that jit is one of repeated failure? and he had to be pitchforked into the Marine Department to make room for amanwho has been a failure in other departments? Is not the sending such a man to take charge of our iceboat service a most unjustifiable outrage and an insult to the people of this Island? Now, -who is Captain Irving, that this man talks of hir- ing at $65 a month?! Is he not well known as a gentleman-born, descended from one of our best families, and more than that—a gentleman at heart, whose courteous bear- ing to these under him has so endeared him to them, that they obey his every wish, not from fear, but because they honor and esteem him, and have confidence in his skili and experience to direct them aright.

These hardy, daring, but somewhat tur- bulent spirits are not easily controlled, and I know of no one fit to undertake the duty but Capt. Arthur Irving. If any other has command of the service, it does not require a prophet to predict failure and disaster.

Yours, &., Boat-HOOK.

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CU RRENT NOTES.

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The Colima volcano in Mexico is in a state of eruption.

Australia is now preparing to export her surplus harvest of wheat, amounting to 90,000 tons.

The work of improvements on the citadel in Quebee are now going on. Laborers are being paid $1 per day.

Pensford, Southall & Co’s. woollen ware business in London has failed, with liabili-

ties of $300,000.

The prefect of the departmeat of the Eure was assassinated in a railway carriage and his bcdy thrown from the train. The supposed motive was rubbery.

France has 2,000,000 single men, who have the means to marry, who ought to marry, but donot. Even Leap-year fails to even up the average.

The Canadian Pacific Railwa y Company’s earnings for the week ending January 7th, were $117,000; in the same week last year, $91,000; miles in operation, 3,827.

Innoculation for yellow fever has been successfully performed in Rio Janeiro. The physicians of that plece have every faith in the efficacy of this new discovery.

The King of Bavaria has forbidden the cabinet to interfere with his exchequer. The members of the cabinet will therefore all resign. The debts of the King amount to 15,000,000 marks.

President Grevy has. issued a decree granting amnesty to persons convicted of political offences since 1870 and reducing the sentences of many offenders against common law.

It is estimated that Montreal has lost in trade, owing to smallpox, upwards of $6,000,000. Vaccination may have its drawbacks, but compared with smallpox, its direct effect is trifling.

The Pall Mull Gazette warns Mr. Chamberlain that he is deluded if he thinks he can overthrow Mr. Gladstone and form a Radical party from the ruins of the Liberal party.

Great Britatn has accepted the Russian proposal for an enforced disarmament of Greece, Servia and Bulgaria, and these countries have been called on to resume a peace footing.

British capitalists have invested in for- eign railways, government bonds, and other securities, upwards of $10,000,000,000, upon which they annually realize, in the form of dividends, interest, etc., $265,- 000,000.

No fewer than 15 steamers are at present lying idle in Leith Docks, owing to unre- munerative freights. The steamers repre- sent an aggregate of 12,627 registered tons, and an approximate money value of £300,- 000.

Russia has asked the Vatican to re-open negotiations for a closer relationship be- tween that country and the Vatican. It is believed that Russia wishes to counteract the intimate relations at present existing between the Vatican and Prussia.

Gen. Wolseley, at a recent public dinner in London, stated that the British navy, army, and auxiliary forces numbered in all 1,000,000 fighting men, made up of the best material that the country could afford; such a force, he declared, was sutticient to hold in check upon land and sea the most powerful nation upon the continent.

Emperor William opened the Prussian Diet on Thursday. In his speech His Majesty said : ‘‘I am grateful for the love ana fidelity of my people, and for the bene- volent sympathy which has been extended to me from foreign countries. Our foreign relations are friendly, and support fully eur belief that the peace of Europe is sure to continue.”

The Duchess of Argyll, who is reported to be dying, is the second wife of the Duke. The marriage, which attracted con- siderable attention at the time, took place four years ago. She is the eldest daughter of Doctor Claughton; Bishop of St. Albans, and was the widow of Augustus H. A.

Anson. The Duke’s first wife, who died in 1878, was the eldest daughter of the second Duke of Sutherland.

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ANUARY

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JAMES PATON & CO,,

SUCCESSORS TO do walnut and haircloth.

do painted, 1 Centre Table, 1 Dining Table. 2 Hat Racks, 2 Whatnots—all new and good,

3 Easy Chairs, 3 Feather Beds, 3 pairs Biank- ets, 1 Office Desk and sundry other articles of Furniture, Stoves, &c.—A first class lot.

A. H. B. MACGOWAN, Jan. 15--fri sat tu th Auctioneer,

- NOTICE

8S HEREBY GIVEN thet the ANNUAL

GENEKAL MEETING of the Share- holders of Tuk EXAMINER PUBLISHING Geom- PANY will be heid at the office of Tue EXaMINER newspaper, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th of January, iust., at the hour of eight o'e'ock, in the evening.

XN. A. MITCHELL, Secretary. Ch’town, Jan, 15, 1886-—wky & dly

Y, Hi. 6, A. LECTURE COURSE,

Auction.

At ltooms, FRIDAY, 22nd inst., at 2 o'clock, p. m.:—

T) EG to announce that the business lately carried on in the

old store, Queen Street, under the name of W. A. WEEKS & CO., has been removed to their new establishment, Frewn’s Block, Market Square (a few doors from Stamper’s Corner), where they hope to meet all their old customers aud many new ones,

In the name of the old firm we tender the public our best thanks for past favors and support ; and, on behalf of our present establishment, beg to assure you that our earnest endeavors shall be used on ail occasions to serve you well.

JAMES PATON & CO,

MARKER SQUARE. Ch’town, Jan. 7, 1886.

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—_—— ee a ‘Eq ‘HE first Lecture of the Winter Course, before the Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciation, will be delivered by the REV. ba JAMES CARRUTHERS, in the Y. M. C. A, Hall, on MONDAY Evening, 18th iret Sub. ecia., ek, é ject : ‘Building of Oar Own Monuments ~ the 8 Question of the Future.” Chair to be taken at § o'clock ' Adimi.sion, 10 Cents,

HENRY SMITH,

Meerctary,

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Notice to Debtors.

OTICE is hereby given that ali debts due

& .¥ me on avcount of Advertisements or Subscriptions to the Royal Grette and New

Era newsparers will be handed over to an

+ Attorney for collection, Jf not paid by the

lirst of February.

Closing-out of the Entire Siock of GENERAL DRY GOODS at the

P, R BOWERS, Ch’town, Jam. 12, 1586—jan13 2aw wk 3i

Valnable Properly he Royalty.

Ts Subscriber, owing to ill health, has decided to give up farmiaz; he, there- fore, offers his property in the Royalty for private Sale It is situated on the Malpcque Road, about two miles from the city, com- prises about 37 acres of excellent Jand. and is in a high state of cultivation, There iva goog Dwelling House and two Barns, horse and cow Stab'e and three Barracks ; aiso, a never- failing Well of water at the ‘vor, For Terms apply to the owner, on the premises, or to William Dodd, in the city, J. W. HOLMAN, Royalty. Ch’town, Jan 15, > 8S6—33wk Imo

LONG CLEAR BACON

N ES PORK, Breakf.set Bacor, Spiced

Rolle, Sugar-eured Hams, Cumberland Bacon, and Lard, in ca’-lots or less quantities, ~ | Address

GREAT DISCOUNT SALE

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GEO, DAVIES & CO., intending to make a change ia their present business, offer the whole of their MAGNIFI. CENT STOCK OF MERCHANDEZE ai prices that cannot fail to make a clearance.

This isa BONA FIDE SALE, as the stock must be dis- posed of durivg the next few months, and will presenta ficand Opportunity to all buyers for Cash,

Gur Wholesale Customers will be supplied on the usual Terms.

° - -EBBO DAVIES & CO.

Ch’town, Dee, 9, 1885.

J. GRIFFIN, Pork Packer, St. Thomas, Ont, 2aw 3mos

Jan. 15, ’86

WANES, LOST, FOOUND, Ge, oo TO LE?,—A large front Room,

suitable for two gentlemen or ladies, or would be convenient for dressmaker. Apply

A CHANGE AND A CHANGE|= == s ANTED A good smart Boy to learn

W the Bookbinding business. Apply to James D. Taylor & Co, Queen St. js15 li

T OST—O.w Friday last, 8th inst, on Mal- BA peque Real, two Parcels, one containing a pair of pants, aud the o‘her a man’s laced boot. Finder will be rewarded by leaving them at Peter MoGrath's, Hu:ter River, or at PXAMINER offiz>. jeil5 pd

-- O3ST--Tu sday last, between Lord's Wharf and Ferry Store, a urs: contain- ing @ small cum of mwmey. The fiader will be rewarded by leaving it at Tuk EXAMINER office, jant5 li

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Kxtraordi nary Inducements to Purchasers of Diy Goods,

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_ is Our intention te make achange in our business early in the New Year, and we shal] for a time cffer our whole stock of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS AND MIL- LINERY at immense reductions in price, eommenciug MONDAY, the 14th inet.

INE ARTS,—Miss A, Aliey has re-

opened her classes in Fine Arts, and is prepared to receive a limited namber of pupils. The course of stuly includes Draw- ing from casts and still life; Painting, in oils and water colors, &c.; Decoration, on silk and satin and plush Terms made known on application jan 15 6i ecd pd

Our stock of Goods is so large it is impossible for us to enumerate it, but in cvery department our prices will be

REDUCED 20 to 30 PER CENT

and a lot of Odds and Remnants will be closed out at HALF PRICK.

Our Goods are always marked in plain figures and customers will see that the discounts are made bona fide.

ANTED—A Cook and Housemaid, Apply to Mrs. John Longworth, St. Peter's Road Jan. 14 3i wkyli pd

‘ERVANT WANTED— For g: neral houses work, Good wages to a competent per- son. Apply to Mrs. R. K. Jost, second house east of the Convent, Sydney Street. janl3 ef

Orders by letter will receive careful and prompt attention.

We will also prepay freight to the country on all purchases exceeding ten dollars.

The above discounts are for Cash only, but for purchazes exceeding fifty dollars we will allow three months’ credit,

This is our first Big Discount Sale, and we intend to fu'fil all the promises of our adver- tisement, ae can be comfortably accommo- SD dated at Mrs, McLean's, Upper Hillsboro

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Street, fourth house above Ruston. ja 9 6i ed ‘ 4 f \ A P { 3 P FTANTED--A good Cook, Apply at a a Bc : : f i ; 3 W Tue Wxaminer office. jan 6

OR SALK—A smali Safe. Apply at Tue

EXAMINER office. jan 4 O3T—On Saturday evening a Lady’s

4 Hand-Satchel, with Purse and Letter

& inside. The finder will oblige by leaving it at Tue Examiner cfiice jané V 7 ANTED—Mr. H. Green can take two

young ladics to complete an afternoon class in thurongh English education ; algo, a small class of young men can be taken two evenings weekly for inetruction in arithe metic; drawing class as usual—West Kent Street. jan2

Ch’town, Dec. 10, ’85—dy wy 2mos

Warranted Pure.

\HIS SOAP is made from the BEST MATERIALS, end is

Superior to any similar article manufactured. For general \

y ANTED—A Servant for general house-

. : work Apply at this office. dee3l househo!'d and family use it SURPASSES all others. — = .4 7 ANTED—A Servant Girl. Apply at THE Examiner office. dez0

WE it will be to your interest to try -it. —FOR SALE WHOLESALE BY--

FENTON T. NEWBERY.

‘TANTED—A Housemaid. Apply to the Matron, P. FE. lL. Hospital, de29

FSOARDERS—Two cr three gentlemen or lady Boarders may fiod comfortable

accommodation by applying to Mrs. William

Kenuedy, Brick House, Hillsborough Park.

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