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CANDIDATES

On Behalf of the People’s Gov- ernment,

CHARLOTTETOWN :

GHO. WASTIE DeBLOIS, Esq., Hon. NEIL McL#HOD,

Provincial Secretary and Treasurer.

~~ LUBERAL-CONSERVATIVE |

COMMITTEE ROOMS,

Terlizzick's Bu'lding, Quaen Street,

OPEN EVERY DAY, SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.

Tue Dairy EXAMINER.

~ MARCH 19, 1879.

Libgral-Conservatives

MARKET HALL.

Unanimous Nomination

DEBLOIS AND McLeod.

Speecies by Messrs. W. Murphy, J. Newson, Geo. W. DeBlois, A. McKinnon, M. Blake, N. McLeod, W. W. Sullivan, Don- ald Ferguson and E. J. Hodgson.

Startling Revelations !

OVER $70,000 Paid out Since the| Beginning of this Year by the Late Government Without the Consent of Parliament!

Golden Reasous for Heliling on to Power.

Prowprty at 8 o'clock last night, the Hall being filled, Mr. W. J. Fraser was called to the Chair, and Mr. Isaac Oxenham was appointed Secretary.

Wittram Murray, Esq., was the first to come to the front. With a few well chosen words, he proposed the nomination of Hon. Geo. W. DeBlois as a fit and proper candi- date of the Liberal-Cuonservative Party in the approaching election.

Joun Newson, Esq., seconded the nomi- nation with a capital speech—showing the claims Mr. DeBlois has upon the Libveral- Conservative Party—showing the claims the Liberal-Conservative Party has upon the mechanics and working classes of the Dominion ; and expressing his great satis- faction with the readiness of Mr. DeBlois to represent in Parliament the wants and interests of the mechanics and working classes of Charlottetown and of the whole Province.

Hon. Mr. DrButots was received with cheers. He first alluded to the causes

which. led to his withdrawal from the Davies Administratiun. He showed that, so far from being _ sur-

Davies

rised at that withdrawal, Mr. had the strongest and clearest reasons for supposing that it would be a necessary con- sequence of his active interference in the Dominion election. Mr. DeBlois said the relinquishment of office was of course a matter of importanceto him. But when his office and position stood between him and his principles and his party he did not hesitate one moment. Had it not been for the school question he would have resigned when Mr. Welsh deserted the ‘‘Free School Party” in 1876, and when Messrs. Davies, Stewart and Robertson—his colleagues in the Government—were stumping Queen’s County in order to secure the return of Mr. Welsh to support the Grit party in the Parliament of the Dominion. But the school question was not then settled; and he had to content himself with doing that which—had not his Grit colleagues inter- fered as they did—he would not have done: he had to content himself by writing a let- ter to the Examiner newspaper, in which his views and feelings were set forth. When Mr. McKenzie came to this Province in the summer of 1877 and began to make party speeches, he again remonstrated with Mr. Davies on the impropriety of members of the Local Government taking an active part in Dominion politics. But it was when Messrs. McKenzie and Cartwright came

here last year, and the disgraceful affair took place at the drill shed, in which Messrs. Davies, Stewart

and other members and supporters of the Local Government bore so promineut a part, that his mind was made up to bear with them no longer. That affair was, as

ince. Mr. .DeBlois also complimented te Hon. Mr. Sullivan upon the ability he dis- played as Leader of the Opposition, and expressed the opinion that he would prove a good Leader of the Gov- ernment. He alluded to the negotiations which had taken place between the leading mechanics of the eity and himself ; and he »xpressed his determination to do every thing in his power, consistent with the constitution of the country, to obtain a redress of their grievances and an improve- ment of the laws effecting them. With re- card to the contest, he was confident that the great Liberal-Conservativa Party would wwain be victorious. ~The motion was then put. ried by a unanimous vote.

Auex. McKrsyon, Esq., then caine for- ward, and said he had great pleasure im proposing the nomination of Neil McLeod, Hsq., for the suffrages of the electors of Sharlottetown, Common and Royalty. In naving Mr. McLeod for a candidate, he thought the Liberal-Conservative Party had the right man in the right place. Mr. Me- Leod is a young man of talents and energy, and would make one of the best representa tives we can possibly have. He has pro- niised to do all he can in behalf of the wechanica and working classes, and he is in every way worthy of their confidence and support. As tothe result of the contest, he had no doubt that the Liberal Conserva- tive Party will be victorious in it as they have been in the past.

Mavcrice Brake, Esq., seconded the

It was car-

motion with a rousing speech. He belierel Mr. McLeod to be a thoroughly honest man, and a wan

who will perform his duty with credit to nimself and satisfaction to the country. He thought the selection of both Liberal Conservative candidates an excellent one, ind he would support them with all his heart. He believed they would be both victorious. The late Government, after having forfeited the confidence of the people, as shown by the result cf the elec- tions in Belfast and by the Legislative Qouncil election, clung to power till they were thoroughly obnoxious throughout the country. The Leader of the late Govern- ment had failed in his duty to the mechan- ics and working classes of Charlottetown. It was, therefore, highly improbable that the electors of Charlottetown would again honor him with their confidence. The Lib- eral-Conservative Party is in the ascendant, or soon will be in the ascendant all over Canada, and Prince Edward Island will in a few weeks establish on a ‘irm basis, the Liberal-Conservative Gov- ernment lel by the Hon. Mr. Sullivan. iv. Blake stronzly insisted upon the necessity for retrenchment. He said it was ridiculous to see forty-three men rep- ‘esenting Prince Edward Island; and he expressed his beiief that fifteen men would b2 ample to represent the loca! interests of this Province. Weare tee much governed; and Mr. Blake said he thought we should abolish the Legislative Council, reduce the Assembly to tifteen and cut down the Ex- ecutive Council to five. With regard to the fishery award, he felt that the Liberal- Uonservative Government at Ottawa would do the Island justice. They might give us vur share of the award in the shape of public works, or they might hand it over to the Local Govern uent. If the latter, he hoped the amount would not be frittered away as the $800,000 received for our lands had been. He hoped the lawyers would not get the greater part of it. Mr. Blake’s speech was delivered with much spirit and was repeatedly applauded.

Hon. New McLevp, on coming forward was greeted with cheers. Alluding to the sneering question of the late Commissioner of Public Works, ‘‘ Who is Neil McLeod?” he said he was aware that he was not so well known in the community as some other gentlemen. If, when he came to town, he had speculated largely without capital, and had made a big spread and a great show, and had afterwards been com- pelled to compromise with his creditors for 33} cents on the dollar, he would, perhaps, he more notorious to the electurs of Char- lottetewn. There was, however, this to be said in his behalf : that the position he held in the community had been gained by his own industry and perseverance. It had been objected by the opponents of the Government that he came from the country; but is it not a fact that a large majority of citizens came at one time or another from the country? Eliminate those who came from the country and there will be found very few remaining in Charlottetown from whom to choose a candidate. Another grave objection made to his candidatu is that he is a _ partner of E. J. Hodgson. It is Mr. Hodgson’s partner in business; but it is not true that he is led by Mr. Hodgson in all things—much as he admires that gentleman. He did not, for instance,agree vith him upon the School Question. Al- though always a Liberal-Conservative and a supporter of the Hon. J. C. Pope, his conscientious opinions led him to differ with Mr. Hodgson and to vote against Mr. Pope when that question was tested at the polls. Mr. McLeod proceeded to refer to the general impolicy of the late Government and te their unwisdom in making ex- travagant expenditures and imposing upon the peuple direct taxation during a period of great financial depression. that latterly they did cut down the salaries

it were, the last straw which broke the camel’s back. The very next day he sat down and penned his resignation. His reasons for doing so have been styled child ish by his opponents; bat he felt he had the best authorities in Canada for believin them strong and sufficient. Mr. DeBlois dealt at some length wish the abuse, misre- resentation and insvl; of his whilom col- eagues ; and triumphantly vindicated his itical acts. With his collergue in the present contest, M-. DeBlois expressed the utmost satisfaction. Some of the Grit Party have had the audacity to ask, ‘‘ Who is Neil McLeod?” Wherever Mr. Me- Leod 1s known, he is known asa credit to his profession; and he will be a valuable acecnsion

of some subordinate officials, but they failed to make any reduction whatever in their own salaries. The mode they adopted of imposing taxation is altogether too costly. Under it they proposed to raise $54,094 73 —the cost of raising which was 164.per cent. In other words, to raise $6 the Gov- ernment has to pay $l. This cost is enor

ous, and should not be longer endured. |The Leader of the Government has formu- ted a very grave charge against the new | Administration. t the members and officials of the Legislature for their services during the late session | without the conseut of Parliament. This, with much simulation of indignation, the Leader of the late Gevernment charges as a

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that the debt had been inourred. Many of the members and officials are not wealthy, and they wanted the money. It must also be remembered that the Government ent down the allowances to just one-half oi

what they formerly were. Mr. Davies re- fused to take the amount allotted to him, and the only reasonable

interpretation of his conduct is that he did not think the amount sufliciently large. Mr. McLeod went on to say tha’ he accepted the candidature of the me- chanics of Charlottetown with great pleasure. He would be happy to represent their interests as well and as ably as h« eould. There 1s no doubt, he said, that the interests of the mechanics and work- ingymen have in the past been neglectea ; and it is now time that some attention was paid to them. Mr. McLeod then explained pretty fully the principle features of the Lien Law which he proposes to introduce. With respect to the policy of the present Government, he said it was emphatically a policy of retrenchment. The members o! the Government will cut down their own salaries; they will cut down the salaries of the officials; they will reduce the number of the ofticials, and establish the Civil Service on a better basis that it at present stands ; they will reduce the allow. ances paid to members of the Legislature); they will avolish the Legislative Council ; they will do every thing they can to render the cost of managing the public affairs of the Provinee as inexpensive as §possible He (Mr. McLeod) felt satisfied that the Government would be sustained in this policy by the electors of the Province at large ; and he was sure that Charlottetown would do its duty and consult its own interests-by returning the Liberal-Con servative Candidates.

Mr. MeLeod’s nomination was unani- nously and enthusiastically endorsed by the meeting.

Hon. Mr. Suttivan delivered a_ brief and stirring address. The new Govern. ment has, he said, been blamed for appeal- ing to the people at this juncture. Bui the declarations made on the floor of the House by the Leader of the late Govern- ment and his followers that they possessed the confidence of the electors and that hedic not pos.ess the confidence of the electors would now be tested at the: olls. He wo 1 not hold the reins of Government wnless it were the wish of the Province at l-rze that he should do so. He was no: afraid nor ashamed to go back to the coun try; and moreover, he felt it to be his duty, under the circumstauces, to submit the CGoverament and its policy to the arbitra. ment of the people. Tae reckless charac ter of the statements usually made by Mr. Davies was well illustrated with respect te his declaration that the appeal to the peo- ole would cost $5,000. ‘The general elec- ions of 1870 cost only $1,100. Mr. Davis had charged that the first act of the new Government was to draw money out of the public Treasury without the consent of Par- liament. Members and otticials 0. the Legis lature were paid one-half the amount tiey had previously received fer :he same service. The debt was incurred by Mr. Davies, ani it had to be paid. Many of the memier- are not rich, and it was necessary to them that they should be paid without loss oi time. Mr W. D. Stewart .stated in the House that the repairs to the Legislative Council Chamber, recently made, cost about 350. The public will not be surprised to learn that the actual cost of that work is upwards of $1,000—incurred without the authority of Parliament! Mr. Stewart could not have forgetten; for, on the 10th of October, Mr. Stewart authorized the (payment te Geo. Davies & Co. of between $400 and $500, for the carpets which were provided for the Legislative Council Cham- ber. Mr. John Whear had _ received $155 for work performed upon it. By the way, Mr. Whear seemed to be a favorite with }the late Government; for, since they attain ed to power, they have paid him nearly ($2,000. Mr. Stewart has paid himself 13145 for travelling expenses incurred since the first of January, without a vote of Par liament. In point of fact, the late Govern- ment, during the present year alone, have paid out without the authority of Par- liament upwards of SEVENTY THOUS. AND DOLLARS. Yet they have the andacity to charge the new government with expending money—to cover a debt in- curred by themselves—without the au- thority of Parliament. Mr. Thomas Dodd, who had designated Mr. DeBlois a ‘*blood- sucker,” took a deep interest in the late government, of which he was a member and an officer, and no wonder, for the firm of Dodd & Regers drew thousands of dollars out of the public treasury contrary to the ndependence of Parliament Act. Respect- ing the policy of the Government Hon. Mr. Sullivan said it would be found in his card, as published. It would involve a reduction of salaries in every department of the pub lic service, a reduction of the sessional al- lowance to members of the Legislature, a reduction of the number of officials, the abolition of the Leyislative Council— the placing of the Stock Farm upon such an improved basis as would ex- tend its advantages to the entire Province ; the abelitieon of Imprisonment for Debt ; the enactment of Lien and Attachment Laws ; the obtaining of our share of the the Fishery Award; together with many other much _ needed reforwms. Hon. Mr. Sullivan closed by expressing the hope that all the members of the Liberai- Conservative Party and Charlottetown

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‘Common and Royalty, would sink any ‘private feelings they may have, and come forward with all their strength and support | of Messrs. McLeod and DeBlois. The |country constituencies would undoubtedly igive the Government a large majority ; and he trasted that Charlottetown would add | to the number by returning the full ticket | thus giving itself a voice in the Govern- ment of the Province.

Hon. Mr. Fercvson and E. J. Hone-' son, Esq., followed with stirring speeches— ' a report of which will appear to-morrow, if possible.

The meeting broke up at 11 o’clock, amid ,

to the Government of the Prey. great crime, but it must be remembered the utmost enthusiasm,

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‘Ottawa aud Foreign News. Es Orrawa, March 18.

On motion to receive the report of the Committee of Ways and Means, Dr. Tup- pea said he rose to reply to a charge of in- accuracy which the Leader of the Opposi- tion had made against him the other night, respecting a telegram that appeared in the Charlottetown Patriot, respecting the tariff and intentions of the Government when Mr. Laird wasa member of it. He (Mr. McKenzie) had denied that such a telegram appeared. Dr. Tupper read the telegram from the paper. Mr. McKenzie said he had contradicted Dr. Tupper on the auth- ovity of a note from the Editor of the Patriot.

Mr. Cartwright asked for a statement of the manner in which the Finance Minister expected to raise the required $20,000,000 vf revenue under the new tariff. Mr. Tilley said the statement would be made during the debate as to what was expected to be obtained from different items.

Mr. Flynn spoke of the depression of trade, and said the proposals to increase the taxation was very serious. The Maritime Provinces had few manufactures, and the tariff would bear heavly on them. The objection to Confederation was that the tariff would be increased to suit the views of old Canada, and the objection was

met by Dr. Tupper and other delegates

with the assurances that the tariff would not be increased. He read from Dr. Tup- pers reply to Mr. Annand on this point, and declarel that the tariff was a violation of the Contract of Union. The natural trade of Nova Scotia was with the United States. needed protection, were not protected. In conclusion he said the new tariff was ruinous to the interests of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and P. E. Island. Lonpon, March 18.

Lord Blackford will move in the House of Lords on Tuesday next a vote of censure apon the Zulu policy of the Government.

The Times siys that the Government in apected twenty cases of pleuro-pneumonia in the cattle cargoes of the steamers Brazil- ian and Ontario.

CaucuTta, March 18.

Gen. Giant and party left on the 16th for Rangoon and Singapc re. Szzcpm, March 18. Two thonsand farmhouses in the sur- rounding country have been destroyed by the flood. It is believed that the water will entirely subside before July. Paris, March 18. Yemet, near Vichy, containing 100 houses was destroyed by fire on Monday. It is stated that the formation of another Atlantic Cable Company is threatened.

Teal Cash Sal

lites

DRY Coops,

CLOTHING, ETC.

The Whole Stock in Trade OF THE LATE ROBERT ORR,

—TO BE—~-

SOLD OFF AT COST,

—CONSISTING IN PART OF—

Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantles, Millinery, Silks, Velvets, Hosiery, Gloves, Linens, Winceys, Shirtings, Sheetings,

Prints, Grey and White Cottons, Hats and Bonnets, Furs, Blankets, Flannels, Pilots, Beavers, Coatings,

Tweeds, etc., etc. etc.

Readymade Clothing

Hats, Caps, Linders and Drawers, Scarfs, &e.

Cotton Warp, Small Wares, Xe.

The above Stock must be cleared out from this date, and our Customers, and the

public generally, can depend upon getting

alns.

John McPhee,

Charletictown, Feb. 4,£1879,

The fishermen, wl.o

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AUCTION. To be sold by Auction, on

Saturday, the 29th of March,

INST., AT 2 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

—* the premises, Anderson's Road, within

one mile of Mt. Stewart, A Valuable Leasehold Farm of 50 Acres of Land, 20 Acres of which are under cultiva- tion, and the remainder covered with hard and soft wood. There is a good House and Barn, a good Dairy, a nice Urchard, and a never- failing Well of Water.

This Property is now in the possession of the widow of the late Elisha Anderson.

Good title guaranteed.

Tzrms—One-third of the purchase money down, and the balance in two instalments, on good security.

Further particulars on day of Sale.

FRANCES ANDERSON,

March 19, 1879.

Political Meeting!

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PUBLIC MEETING of the Electors of

the Northern and Western portions of the Third Electoral District of Queen's County will be be held at

SAW MILL BRIDGE, SATURDAY, the 22d inst,,

aT 2 O'CLOCK; P.M,

to nominate a Candidate to represent said District in the House of. Assembly,

ROBERT LAWSON, J. P.,

THOMAS McGRATH, J. P. March 18,1879.

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To the Electors of the Second District of King’s County:

GENTLEMEN, -In again soliciting your suffrages, it becomes my duty to state the cir- cumstances under which I appeal to you for re-election.

During the Session recently terminated, a vote of want of confidence in the then Govern- ment was carried in the House of Assembly, which resulted in the resignation of e Ministry. His Honor the Lieutenant Gover- aor was pleased to entrust me with the for- mation of a new Government, which I success- fully accomplished.

Believing that the Electors desired an opportunity to pronotince upen the conduct ‘of the late Ministry, and wishing te obtain the sense of the country on the present position of affairs, a dissolution of the ees of Assembly has been advised, and an appeal to the Con- stituencies will be made without delay.

At the last General Election public senté went was expressed in favor of secular education, and the present Ministry will give effect to the voice of the people by maintaining the unsecturian system.

The Government are determined to resort to every legitimate means to lighten the burdens of the tax-payers, In order to accomplish chis end it will be necessary to curtail the ex- penses of legislation, and believing that one Legislative Chamber is sufficient for this Province, a Bill will be submitted next session, having for its object the abolition of the Legislative Council. The measure will be se framed as to amply protect the interests of property holders. Provision will likewise be made for a reduction of the remuneration te members. Our civil service is in a very unsatisfacto condition, aud the expenditure in regard to it is greatly in excess of the present means of the Province. The Government will adopt measures for the reorganization of the entire service, with a view to the amalgamation of some of the departments, a decrease in the number of officials and a general reduction of salaries. Agriculture has notof late years received such encouragement as the staple industry of the Province demands. In order to stimulate the exertions of our farmers and stock raisers the ‘‘Agricultural and Stock Farm” will be placed under improved management, and means will be adopted to render it more gen-. erally beneficial than it has hitherto been. This Province is entitled to a proportioal’ share of the Fishery Award, and the present- Ministry will leave nothing undone that they can accomplish, to obtain the same. The barbarous system of imprisonment for- debt will be abolished, and a more humane law for the protection of creditors will be sub- stituted for it. A measure to secure liens for labor and advances will also be intreduced. The law relating to roads and bridges re-- quires amendment. It and the Registration: and Baliot Act shall receive the attention of the Government. A system of the strictest retrenchment and: most rigid economy in the public service will! be inaugurated, so as to reduce all the control-- lable outlay and keep the expenditure of the: Province within its revenue. _ Ii, after the closest husbanding of the pub- lic resources, the Government find it n to continue direct taxation, that system will : be adopted} which shall be least obnoxious to the people. and will entail the smallest expen- diture in the imposition and collection of the amount required. As I have already exceeded the usual limits of an address, I will not now refer to other subjects that will attract the attention of the Ministry. I wish, however, to assure you that the utmost endeavours of the Govern- ment will be directed to promote such effi- ciency, as well as economy, in the administra- tion of our public affairs, as may redound to. the prosperity of the Province and the con- tentment of its people. I have the honor to be, Your obedient servaut,

: W. W. SULLIVAN.

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