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DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, APRIL 8, 1897

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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

APRIL 8, (897.

VICTORY IN CHAMPLAIN.

Tue tide of deception which has Jed the Laurierites on to fortune bas not risen high enough tocover Champlain. That staunc' Conservative constituency was not to be misled by the fal<e representations of Mr. Tarte and his myrmidons. The position taken by the Government candidate was eminently Laurieresque. Mr. Trudel said to the electors of Champlain :-—

“T hereby declare most solemnly, u ider the shadow of the walls of the Church, ‘hat although I approve of the school settlement effected by Mr. Laurier as being the best arrangement that could be made under the circumstances, yet if the dele- gate of the Holy Father now in Canada condemns this settlement then I will also condemn it.”

This declaration was, without doubt, dictated by the Goveroment, and goes to show. what the present purpose of the Government is. The Government is to be governed—as Mr. Tradel, their candidate» promised that he would be—by the deci- sion of the Papal Delegate. This is, as will readily be seen, a reason calculated to strongly effect the minds and the votes of the good Catholics of Champlain. If it had been offered by an honest Govern- ment, by a Government which bad not already deceived the clergy and people of Quebec, it might—togetber with a!l the other inducements held out—have swayed the electors of Champlain from their party allegiance. But the trick was played once too often. Dr. Marcotte’s majority, though somewhat reduced,.is, under al] the circumstances, a goodone; and it is the more cheering ‘because it sbows that, even in Quebec, there is asaving remnant of electors who are true to principle and party. We feel confident that Colchester, also, will onthe 29th give Dr. Muir a handsome majority ; and we are not with- out hope that even iv West Prince the Liberal-Conservatives will hold their own and Mr, Hackett be re-elected. The elec- tors, all over Canada, are beginning to find. the government out.

~ COLD STORAGE.

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Tue importance of cold storage to Canada, and particularly tothis part of Canada, is being daily more and more strongly impressed upon the public mind. Now that the Dingley tariff is in force in the States, and our goods are, for the most part, shut out ofthe American market, the necessity there is for means to place them upon the British market in fair competition with the goods of other coun- tries and other parts of Canada ie the more imperative. As an illustration of the public opinion that is now abroad in this Province, we quote the following reeolu- tion, passed a few days ago by the Liberty Association of the Patrons of Industry at Commercia! Cross :

“Resolved, That this meeting record itself as favorable to the movement of the Charlottetown Board of Trade in its efforts to organize a cold storage company, and commend their action in asking the Fed- eral Government to subsidize a line of steamers with cold storage accommoda- tions to call at Charlottetown.”

The only doubt practically remaining in respect to this matter concerns the ocean steamer to call here. The shares of the company, as well as subsidies for the company to be paid at the outset by the Dominion and Provincial governments are assured. But it seems to be doubtful that a steamer will be induced to .call here ; and without the steamer all the rest is useless. We earnestly hope that the Minister of Marine and Fisheries will ex rt bis great influence in the present administration to the end that ocean steamship accom modation shall be afford— ed the people of this Province. So long as heavy subsidies are paid lines of steam- ers plyins to-other ports, a comparatively s pall subsidy may, in simple justice, be granted forthe yurpose of enabling our ‘armers to place their products upon the British markets in gool crder. farmers gave Mr. Davies a generous sup- port in many succeeding elections, and we trust that be will not fail them now.

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NEPOTISM,

Oxe of the correspondents at Ottawa reports that there was a very audible smile on the faces of the Opposition the other Laurier, in Mr.

gentleman named Cartwright,” who has

day when Mr. answer toa

a question by Davin whether “a recently been appointed an inspector ip the Northwest Moanted Police, was “a relation of the Hon. Sir Richard Cari- wright,” said thatthe “ Mr. Cartwright” in question was a son of Sir Richard Cart- It appears that Lieut. Cartwright is a graduate of the Royal Military College, The appointment may be a good and proper one. But the while in Opposition, were so severe in

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Liberals,

their condemnation of the appointment to office of relatives of Ministers or member- of Parliamert, matter special qualifications were forthe offices to which they were appointed, that it i really amusing to see how great a change

no what their

bas taken place in the minds or the pre sent Ministers, and the promptness witb which they are providing for their relati:e by giving them good positions :p the pub- lic service.

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SPAIN AND CUBA.

Ir seems to be as certain as anything can be that Cuba will, ere lorg, be as independent of Spain as any of the South American States which have her yoke. The latest news is that Spain has decided at last to cease offensive mili- tary Operations in Cuva at the beginning of the wet season, now only a few weeks away. She is preparing to withdraw all her active forces from the interior, and to send back to Spain large numbers of men The three trochas will. it is said, be prac- tically abandoned. This is the downfall] of Spaiv in Cuba, It has been given out by the Spanish Legation that the meeting of the Cortes, which was regularly set for Raster Monday, has been postponed unti! some time in July. This is because the Ministerial Council in Madrid dare not attempt their Cuban retreat with the Corte’ in cession. Action is imperative, and when the Cortes does meet a bill of indemnity will be asked for. The date set for the cessation of hostilities ia not to be later than April 15th. General Weyler has been instructed to return to Havana within the week, if possible, but certaialy before April 15th. He will find awaiting him a Royai edict prepared at Madrid to be promulgated, setting forth that the war is over. This news comes from the press of the United States, and ie, of course, to be taken with a grain of salt.

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DON’T WANT THE FRANCHISE.

A cwuRIova petition was present- ed to Parliament a few days ago on behalf of the Indians of the Brant Keserve. It bears the signitures and marks of 35) Indians, both male and female, and ask; the attention of Parliament to the sore. grievances of the Indians and adds:

“We now say to the British Canadian Government to remove and exempt us from the operations of the enfranchise- ment on the ground that since the exten- sion of the enfranchisemozt to the Indians has created two bitter enmity parties, voters and anti-voters. The re sult of it is ill, bitter enmity, hatred and grudge, one against the other, and now our ancient ties of brotherly love and affections are vanished. Therefore, we shall say to the Government to remove al! Indian voters off our reserve.”

The dread of the franshise appears to be based on a fear of being taxed, for the ; et.- yion continues ;

“For we are eure of what little insight we have of the poiicy of the Government ; we thall soon land to the tines when we shall be demanded by your government to pay tax, which we do solemnly and truth- fully tell your Government we are not able to do as we have not the wealth to do it with like your white race. Therefore, we know it certainly that your Goyern-

thaken off

ment shall in a short course of future time disporsess our Only remaioiog little homes and land, to be sold for taxes, and then we shall be kicked about in the highways by your enlighieued (suppose they are Chris- anu) peuple.

Indians, genera!lv, are very far-sighted. They evideatly that the measures and extravagant adminirtration result

eee ill-digested

of the Government will in direct taxation.

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NOTES AND COMMENTS:

—The Montreal Star says tbat “Mr. Laurier has yout geiher @ fighting Cabi- net.” Yes, sume peop'e report that they are fighting among t.cmseive atout the tariff,

—LEvery importer is in doubt shout the tar {fend every manvfactarer ir tn f ar. The effect upon the business of th» con. ry is disastrous. Bat still the Gov uomenus makes no sign.

—Sir Oliver Mowatt will introduce a bill in the Senate toenable the government to compnilsory retire for cau-e Judges on at- taining the age of 70 years. There must be tome? victims in sight.

—Mgr. del Vai thinks it ~hould be easy “to consolidate the duties of a loyal subject of the Crown and a loyal subj-ct of the Roly Church, when the Holy See is occu- pied by such a pontiff as Leo XIII. and the British Em;zire is ruled by a sovereign ao esteemed and so beloved as Her Host Gracious Mrjesty Queen Victoria.” Even The Guardian could hardly o! ject to this way of putting it,

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ESTEEMED EXCHANGES.

Mailand Empire: Judging from the delay in bringing down the tariff the Gov- ernment are as unequal to imposing duties as they are to performing them.

The Kingston News calls Mr. Laurier “the great chameleon.” It is to be hoped tbat his spripg tints will not be as vsrious and variable as his winter ones were.

Toronto Telegram: It is a matter of some doubt, whether in tle new tariff bill, American politicians were prompted by a desire to do what they believed to be best for the United States or what they believed to be worst for their neighbors, ¢:

Watchman : Never was a greater swindle attempted than the Pubiie Ac- counts blue book presented by the Peters Government. Any beard of directors that would perpetrete such a fraud on behalf ofa company would be indicated before the Grand Jury, and that is what should be done with the Peters Government root and branch.

St. John Sun: Hon. A.G. Jones, of Halifax, has joined the ranks of those free traders who are oppoved totree. Mr. Jones is at the head ofa large puly syndi- cate, and when interviewed by the Halifax Chronicle declared himself in favor of an. export duty ou pulp wood. j

Mail, of London, England: We shall want our fighting consius of the col«nies one of these days. The world is not yet converted to peace, and the final war of the world remains to be fought. In the day of danger that will all too surely come, we shall be right glad to know that the soldiere of the empire are the comrades and friends of the soldiers of England. That way lies our hope, it may be, our salvation.

Summerside Journal They (the Liberal~ ) find themselves in the position stated, by Senator King, of New Bruns- wick, who, in eseconding the addres in the Senate, suid that, while he had always been in favor of areduction of the tariff, which he thought had ‘worked havoc in the country, yet, “* after eighteen vears of yro ection, the conditions were changed. Immense industries had been built ap under the Natwn-] Policy, which had to be consideret.” That is jnst the sesult of protection—it has developed the country and built up immense industries, and the Liberals, in attempting to protect these industries and to tquare that protection with their free trade theories, find them- selves in a dilemma,

Laies’ Black and Colored Undressed Suede Kid Glove, with pretty pear! but- tons and stitched hacks to match, worth $1.20 per pair, at Weeks & Xo’s. only 89c.

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The City Glove Store—A full line of Perrin’s celebrated Kid Gloves, perfect fitting, all sizes, all colors, two buttou novelties for ladies, in ox blood, tans, browns and all new shades.—W. A. Weeks & Co. — 81—3i eod & wy

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HOME MALERS.

Don’t some advertisements remind you of an empty wag- yon going down hill? The lighter the load the bigger the noise. We rre not smarter than other people, Qur moa- ey won't buy goods cheaper than other people’s money. People don’t buy our goods becase we claim’ they ure worth double what we ask for them - they buy them on their merit, and they know that what they see in our ads is so, and what they hear over our counters is so. And _ they have learned by long experi ence tat it’s so.—Jas Paton &

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Wall Papers !

A fine,assortment of American and Canadian Wali Papers now in stock. For Prices and quality we will not be beaten, Have a look at our stock before purchasing elsewhere.

McMILLAN & HORNSBY

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A Snap in, Boneless Fish —

Having a larze stock of Boneless Fish on hand, and wishing to reduce it atonce, we nave decided to make a big reduction in the price. For a few days we will offer a

30 {h. Box Boneless Fish for 95¢

This is first-class stock, put up only a few weeks ago by one of our best pack« rs, and we guarantee every box of it.

BEER & GOFF

Auction Sale.

Of Valuable Farm Property in Ch*town Royalty.

The subscriber will sell by Public Aucto® on the premises, Mount Edward Road, # Wednesday, the 14th day of April, next, # the hour of 12 o'clock, noon, his valua Farm, comprising about 50 acres, nearly @ of which is cleared and in a high state cul- tivation. Upon the premises there is 2 £0 farm house, three large barns, root house, ele

This property is situated

¢ within one mile & the city and is especially adapted either f Dairying, Market Gardening or Fruit Grow ing.

‘Easy terms of purchase will be given. rel particulars made known on application to ¥ undersigned. ane

BRENTON F. LONGWORTH

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