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THE DAILY EXAMINER. sake of Bye Elections.

Iw view of the rumor that a general elec-

tion is impending, the following list of ; “Aen

counties in which there have been bye- |

vieections since the general election of 1837,

will be interesting and instructive, and full

of sgnihcance concerning the result of the

cunning contest

CONSERVATIVES were elected in Kast Assiniboia, Kast Bruce, Cardwell, (al boo, Carleton, Ont, (Charlevoix (‘slohester (2),

LIBERALS were elected in W Bruce, Haldimand, Halton, Joliette,

Kent, Ont,

L’ Assomption, Missieg voi, Prince Edward.

(ompton, Graaesiend %), Russell,

: : oak ) Digby, Yarmouth —l Dorchester,

Haldimand 2 9

Halton,

\W Haatings.

South Lanark,

W Middlesex,

k Montreal,

i Northumberland (2), (ttawa (city

Picton,

Provencher,

Queen's (NB

S Rentrew, Reatigouche, Richelieu,

Shelburne (2), Stanstead,

Victoria RC (2), Vietoria, N S,

S Vietoria (2), Napierville,

Lincola,

\Montmorenci,

kent, N B,

New Westminster—43 Iu short, there have been, since I878, no

evs than fifty-three elections. These were held in British Columbia, the

New Brunswick

Territories,

Ontario, (Quebec, and

Nova Scotia—in every province except Prince Edward Island ; and of these the Government of Sir John A. Macdonald

wou forty-three and the Opposition ten ! Ona of our contemporaries remarks truly that *‘such a showing is almost unprece- dented in the politics of any country."’ As a rule, a Government commenses to lose strength from the day it is installed in attice, The contrary fact, in respect to the Governmeat of Sir John A. Macdonald, is calculated to inspire his followers through- out the coustry eVerywhere with hope and confidence

When the Liberal Conservatives were in opposition between 1874 and 1878 the tale was very different. Here is « list of the svats—

WON BY LIB,-CONS and WON BY GRITS. Argenteul,

Mon‘ real Centre--2

Toronto, East, Toronto, West, London, Oatario, North, Ontario, South, Renfrew, North, Norfolk, South, Huron, South, Victoria, North, Victoria, N 8, Digby, Herthier, Bellechasse, Chambly,

Two Mountains, Charlevoix, Kamarouski, Clasps, Drummond and Arthabaska,

Marquette,

Provencher,

Queens, P E I,

New Westminater— 23.

Here we see a net gain on the part of the Conservatives (then in opposition) of twenty-one seats ; while five or six mem- hers who were elected as independent sup- porters of the government’ in 1874 went over to the opposition during the parlina- mentary term, so that the McKenzie gov- ernment’s majority at the end of the term

was not more tlian one-half what it was at the beginning of the term.

The contrast between the record of bye- elections under Grit government and that of the bye-elections under the Liberal- Conservatives is certainly very great and the Libersl-Conser-

very hopeful—for

Varives.

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A Conservative was contradicted when he stated, a few days ago, that if we had Unrestricted Reciprocity we should also have duties imposed on goods from Great Uvitain and other countries approximating to thos® imposed by the United States. Persons who have read the article of the Leader of the Unrestricted Reciprocity Party in the North American Review, will remember that Mr. Wiman assured his readers that the Canadian duties ‘ could readily be made to conform” to those of the Republic. laa recent speech—which we shall quote more fully—Mr. Wiman declared that imports into Canada of goods other than those of the United States ** would have tc continue to be taxed in the same proportion as the United States taxes foreign guods—else Canada would be a backdoor for smugglers.” Our Conserva- tive friend had, therefore, a good authority for his statement.

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Returns from 370 representative far- mers in Maine give an average value per sere of farm property, including buildings, of only $15.25. Only ninety-eight of these farms have been yielding a profit, while 270 show an absolute loss, the average profits of the paying farms being $253, and the average losses of the unpro- litrable farms $310. The aggregate uumber of ‘abandoned farms” reported is 4,318. Estimating the number iu the de- linquent towns and plantations, on the average basis, at 80, the votal number in the atate is 3,398. The total acreage of the abandoned farms reported is 254,513, an average to each farm of 76.7 acres. These figures, taken from official sources, seom to teach that something more than free access to a market of sixty millions is essential to agricultural prosperity.

THE DAILY EXAMINER, -

Social Gathering of Devonians.

In response to the invitation of the Rev. Ww. Hamyln, about thirty Devonians met In St. Paul's Schoolroom last night for the purpose of spending a social evening. | The proceedings were opened by the reading of letters of apology from several natives of Devonshire who were unable to be present, after which the well-known song, ‘‘ Should oid acquaint- vace be forgot,” was sung by Miss Hamyln, all who were present being invited to join ia the chorus, Aftersome refreshments had been partaken of, *‘ Home Sweet Home” was sung, and an invitation was given to those present

}to make any remarks appropriate to the occa-

sion. Thia was responded to by Mr. Win Heard, Mr. Jehn Colwill and Miss Hamlyn, .fter which an amusing poem ia the Devon- shire dialect, entitled ** Ben and the Butter,’ was read by the Chairman, who followed with a brief sketch of the history of Devonshire, embracing the reign of King Alfred, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the landing of William Prince of Orange. In propostag a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr. Heard remarked that during his fifty years residence on the Island he had never had the privilege of attending a similar gathering betore, A very enjoyable evening was spent, and a hearty interest in the proceedings was mani- fested throughout. ‘The meeting terminated with the singing of the hymna, * God he with you till we meet again,” ~~. -

Band of Hope Entertainment.

Ture Entertainment given iv St. Peter's School last evening by the members of St, ’eter’s Band ot Hepe attracted an audience which filled every seat in the room, and gave unmistakable evidence that the children's theatricals are still as popular as ever. The ‘Ole Morris” plantation song was highly amusing,as well as unique. There were several other farces, in all of which the young people uted we'l their parts. Miss Constance Webb, who made an excellent character, is to be especially congratulated. A number of songs, dnetis and choruses, were sung by the mem- bers of the Band of Hope, and were listened to with pleasure. Mr, H. A. Tanton and Viaster Harry Anderson kindly contributed a piano duett,and Mr. Watson played selections between the acts.

It is pleasing to see this Band of Hope, established by the Rev. George W. Hodgson, still vigorous. Long may it prosper and grow.

Spirit of the Press.

JOURNALISTIC AMENITIES. {Picton Standard}

Sometimes Mr. Pineo (of the News), puts B. A. after his name. In view of some things that have appeared in his organ of late, most peop'e think the letters contraction for braying ass.”

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ON THE CHINESE PLAN, [St, John Sun. | Three Ciinese laundries are now established in the city. John Lee and his brother arrived afew days ago and started business in a small shop on Brussels street. Both speak English on the Chinese plan, —----— wee Personal. Mr. Brown, the well-known St, Joha civil eugineer, is here on official business. He is at the Hotel Davies.

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Weather Bulletin.

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Torosro, Jan, 30.—10 a. m. Cloudy avd mild with rain.

pewendioenens Mave Firrtrs.-—A correspondent of the St. John Gazette, who signs her letter ‘‘ A Young Lady Victim,” is after the imale flirts with a good sized club. She says: What do you think of young men 80 vain of their form and position, who go after young ladies, just to mske them think they are admiring, when they are only amusing themselves, and say so/ One has been after me. He has walked, driven, skated, and in the most marked fashion paid atten- tion, and now it turns out he was only amusing himeelf—flirting. A female flirt is bad enough, for she knows what she is doing. A male flirt is detestable, because he is playing havoc with a poor girl’s warm young heart. Such fellows should be horsewhipped, or made to pay for their (fun ¢) in a court of law. aaccthllecains

FuneraL Service.—The celebrant of High Mass at All Saints Church, Cardi- gan, yesterday, at the funeral of the late Hon. H. L. Macdonald, was his Lordship Coadjutor Bishop Macdonald. His Lordship was assisted by Rev. D. J. Macdonald as

deacon, Rev. M. J. MeMillan as sub = deacon, and Rey. ,. Js McKimeel as master of ceremonies.

Revs. W. Phelan, 8S. T. Phelan, Dr. Walk- erand R J, Gillis were also present and as- sisted. Rev. J. McMillan presided at the organ and was aided by an eflicient ehoir, among whom was Herr Hermans, of this city. Bishop Macdonald gave the funeral address, and referred to the many gvod qualities of the deceased and to the great in- terest he had always taken in the church. winnie

Tue PHitHanMonic Society Concert on next Thursday evening should be well patronized by the citizens as they will prob- ably enjoy a rich musical treat. Men- dellsohn’s ‘* Hymn of Praise ” is one of the grandest pieces of composition of its kind in existance, and all> musie lovers should take advantage of the present opportunity tu hear it.

Urvie.—Mayor Haviland and the coun- cillors elected on Wednesday, excepting Councillur Byrne, have alreany taken the oath of oflice. His Worship was sworn in by Mr. Justice Hensley, and he, in turn, administered the oath to the councillors naned Mr. Byrne will likeiy be sworn ta this afternoon or to-morrow.

‘eitieailiien _Porice Court. —~ This morning, Daniel Ferguson was fined $2 or 8 days for assaalting Jchn Evans on the 9th September last, and James Lafferty for assault and battery on William Rake, on the evening of the 28th inst., was fined $5 and costs.

Erwortu Leacur.—The Christian En- deavor of the League will conduct’their re- gular Friday night service in the basement poy Brick Church to-night, from 7 30 to

_Services.—Upper Methodist Church to- night at 7.30, Rev. Mr. Spargo, of York, will conduct the meeting.

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Tue Sraytey did not leave Georgetown this morning, owing to the storm. i

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Scorr Actr.—One Scott Act offender went down to jaii last evening, and another to day.

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No Orossine at the Capes to-day,

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Great Britain and Her Colonics.

(From The Week.)

Whatever may be the future relations between Great Britain and the Colonies, only goed can come of a closer acquaintance and an enlarged entercourse. to see many indications of this, so far, at least, as Canada and the Mother Country are concerned. The rapid growth of the trade in certain Canadian products, such as cattie, eggs, poultry, ete.,—a trade which is being stimulated by the McKinley tariff — has opened the eyes of Canadians to pos- sibilities inthis direction, of which they previously had but little conception. On the other hand, there are some gratifying indications of increasing interest in the affairs of the Colonies onthe part of the people of the Mother Land, The recent proposition that a Canadian jurist of emin- ence should be appointed a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council may be regarded as one of the signs of the times pointing in this direction, It is true that British journals like the Spectator have thrown a wet blanket over the proposal, by relegating it to the dim and distant future on the rather remarkable plea that the popilation of Canada is yet-to small too furnish a man of the proper calibre. The St, John, N. B., Gazotte, by the way, made a good poiat ina answer to this when it reminded the Spectator of the fact that ‘‘there was a party by the name of Edward Coke ia England thiee centuries ago, when Engiand had fewer in- habitants than Canada has now, who still has some reputation asa lawyer, 270 years after his death,” and that “Shakespeare and Bacon

Coke.” But the idea of such an appointment, wherever ii may have originated, is one that is pretty sure to live and bearfruit. Imperis! Federation of January Ist calls attention to another step gained in the same direction which, ‘‘if rather intangible,” is yet ** one of principle,” when the Times conceded the point of writing ‘‘ Colonial and Foreign,” in place of “Foreign and Colonia! Intelligence.” ** Within the lest two months,” it adds, ** the leading journal has gone a long way further ia keeping up with public opiuion in publishing special arcicles under the heading of ‘The Colonies.’ four of these. Cauads and the McKinley tariff, and the North Queensland eeparation movement have been very fully deatt with, and various other questions of current political

Treaties, have teceivedd adequate notice. Treatment of this sort in intlueatial London papers is just what is most wanted for educat- ing the pablic mind apoa Colonial and Im.

rial questions, The cew departure of the Times is, moreover, the moat encouraging sign of the growthef the Cvlouial question generally in pubic iateres'—a growth in fos- tering which the Imperial Federation League and the Reyal Uolonial Institute, between them, may fairly claim to have teken the chief part.”

The Farme

+-_2—-—-—— rs Direct Taxes.

{From Lhe Empire. }

one of the organs of the Canadian oppos- ition makes the following significant adimis- sion :

**We all know that where people prec- tically assess themselves for taxation they generally underestimate. It is safe to say that to get at the real truth we ought t add at least one-fourth to these figures.”

This applies exactly to the proposed direct taxation, which is an integral part of the grit policy of unrestricted reciprocity, so far as personal property and income are concerned, In such cases the liability and the consequent taxation would certainiy be greatly underrated. The capitalists and the urban population generally would thus escape to a great extent, from bearing their share of the impost. With the farmers it would ve very different. There would lie their wide acres, there would stand their sub- stantial buildings, to speak for themselves and invite assessment to the last dollar of value. Not a chance would there be of the farmer shirking any part of his burden. More than that, he would have forced upon his shoulders the burden evaded by the moneyed men of the cities and towns.

Upon our agricultural population, now so lightly taxed, would press, under the Grit scheme of direct taxation, the great weight of the expenditure for public purposes. In- stead of their contributions being less than those of the more luxurious townsmen, they would have to pay a larger share. They would be more fully assessed themselves and would have to shoulder in addition, the deficit caused by the general underestimate of personal property and income.

To appreciate these delights the farmer is to be educated by the Opposition speak- ers,

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News Notes.

The United States Congress is to be asked to grant $1,000,009 to aid the dis- tressed settlers in Nebreska.

Mrs. Grace G. Ridley, of Amboy, awoke last Friday atter a sleep of nine monibs. She wandered about but did not speak, aud could eat nothing.

The subscriptions to Balfour's fund for the relief of the distressed people in Ire- land have reached $180,000.

The text of the alleged compromises be- tween the two wings ef the nationalists are aS numerous as they are unreliable. No comprise has yet been reached, and the in- dications are that none wiil be effected until the present session of pariiament is much older.

The headless body of a major in the Rou- manian army was found on Saturday in the bath room in the Hote) Carol, in Custendji. Two orderlies, who are detailed as the major's body servants, were arrested on suspicion of having murdered the officer. One of the orderlies confessed, and said they had buried the dead man’s head in the sand net far from the hotel. Revenge for ill-treatment received by the orderiies at the major’s hands is supposed to be the canse of the murder.

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_ ~The news that Opposition Leaders are in New York getting boodle to earry on the election may be questioned. They are, in all probability, conferring with their leader Mr. Erastus Wiman, ot New York, and also other members of the Party of Unre- stricted Reciprocity resident in the States.

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night was very successful. There were be- tween 69 and 70 skaters in costume. The rink was decorated with bunting, and the ice was in good’condition. The Artiliery Band {ur- nished some choice music during the evening.

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Carret Remxants.—150 ends in 1

lengths, just opened, — H 5 Lendon Honee. aes = =

We are glad |

were contemporaries of Lord Chief Justice .

It has already pub ished three or |

Tue Carnival in the ribk at Victoris last |

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Another Letter From Mr. L. Tanton.

P.

Sin,—-Morality has descended to a very low ebb in Charlottetown when its (30- called) promoters can li ground by falsehood and slander. The UWuardian has been charged—yea more, proven—as guilty of flagrant, once even of criminal, misre presentation

wrong done. The character opposite to

that of a gentleman is indicated by the | the Guardian ip “firing more | dirt, hoping that some of it may stick. a Its editor deliberately tells the public that!

conduct of

Mr. Tanton ‘‘is himself to blame” for the misrepresentations of the Guardian and its co-associates, Mr. Tan- ton is perfectly responsible for his own conduct, but by no means caahe be ex- pected to sustain the indiseretions of others. i ‘The Guardian says: “Mr. Tanteon dressed no card to the electors.” Neither \did Mr. Haviland. Again it says: ** What

Such honsense.

else could they do but assume that he held |

entirely opposite to Mayor _ Haviland 5 Daring the eauvass Mayor Haviland has ex- tended to us all the courtesy of a ygeutie- man.

do not question. But there is not a Tanton in Charlottetown who does not hold : the editor of the Guardian, ard many of those designated as ‘* representa- ‘tives of the temperance party” We be- ‘lieve that if liqaor is an evil and a public

land,”

eurse it should not receive the counten- ‘ance and evcouragement of a tem- perance Mayor and many “‘representa-

‘tives of the temperance party’ even at a Stanley banquet. If a blighting curse to ‘the home circle, we say banish it from the sidebvard and empty the wine vault. We differ from Mayor Haviland in the vote iwhich he gave at the Council Board, de- priving (1 fear permanently) the W. C. of funds to which they had «# reason-

iT. ' ’ . . . . ‘able claim. We differ from him in putting

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iuterest, including that of the Commercial’ a resolution to the Council which made LONSDALE and NAINSOOK,

' Charlottetown the laughing stock of civili- gation. ‘The city accounts also are open to criticism and our opinions may differ there. { The Guardian asks for an explanation ‘of the ‘‘cause of Councillor Byrne's visit 'to the defeated candidate.” The visit re- ferred to was never made, and is only a re- petition of a slander carried from door to | deor by the scandal-mongers cf both sexes. | We do not know yet whether the Byrne ‘family voted or not, but if | did the probability is that they jcast their votes against Mr. Tanton side }by side with Mr. H. B. Smith, Mr. Thos. : Campbell snd others whom the poll books

In discussing the incomes and income, will show. The ‘Hole in the wall” man, for}

tax payments for the farmers of Ireland, whom the Guardian has such tender feelings, | voted, | believe, for Mr. Tanton, only because |

the Guardian opposed him, but apart from his vote it is notorious that he did net turn a finger to secure his return. He even brought voters up against Mr. Tanton.

I include the Guardian’s anonymous corres- pendents with his editorial utterances, assum- ing that when a maa is too cowardly to sign

this name to his statement that the editor

assuines the responsibility, especially when he is personaily aware of the untruthfalness of the statements. They have commenced this business, we are prepared ‘‘ to carry the war into Africa.” L. P. Tanton. Jan. 39, 1891.

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St. J ames’ Church.

STERE@PTICON LECTURE, ——EN TITLED——

“To and Fro in Scotland,”

WILL BE DELIVERED BY

REV. H. DICKIE, B. A.,

Under the auspices of the above Society,

in St. James’ Hall,

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MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2nd,

AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.

Fifty-Five Choice Views shown by a power- fal Oxy-bydrogen Lime Light.

Tieket holders will pleare notice change of date. Admission, 15 cents.

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A Chance to Obtain a F ai a Bargain.

Ts subscriber offsre for sile his Feeehold Farm of 100 acres of land, fre ntng on Sourie Road, aud within ove and a helf miles ot the village, There isa good Dwe'lirg and : c ! Barn on the premises, aud 2) acres of good hardwood.

Terms easy, aul made known on application to the owner on the preises,

R.CHARD T. LYONS,

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MATTHEW, McLEAN & CO., jang0—lw Souria,

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10 OO BUSHELS FINEST BLACK, Me new on the way from Great Britain. Orders booked at our office, where sainples can now he ceen.

Samples will alse be mailed on application.

CARVELL BROS.

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IMPORTED SEED POTATORS,

SS - NO. 1.—Samples are now on the way and wil: be shown in a few daya. They are an earlier potato than the Raily Rese, which they much resemble.

CARVELL BROs.

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” FRIDAY, JANUARY 380.

only sustain their,

Under similar | circumstances, a gentleman would promptly respond with an apology, admit his error, | and make all possible reparation for the;

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That he was eminently qualitied for | the position of Mayor in many respects We |

Views | ** exactly opposite to those of Mayor Havi- |

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1891.

Qur Annual Sale of

WHITE GOODS

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Monday Morning, Feb. 2nd

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We have been fortunate in securing several very attractive lota of EMBRO) ) ERIES, FLOUNCINGS, ete., especially for this occasion. In nearly every line

‘Gooda mentioned below we show unusual values, BEER BROS.

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‘SWISS EMBROIDERIES, INSERTIONS and FLOUNCINGS, AMERICAN TICKINGS,

LAWN EMBRGIDERIES,

| VANDYKE EMBROIDERIES, VICTORIA AND BISHOP'S LAWN,

| CROSSBAR MUSLINS and PIQUES,

| American and Canadian SHIRTINGS,

| SHEETINGS, Twilled and Plain, 'SHEETINGS, Grey and White, SHEECINGS, English and Canadian, PILLOW CLOTHS, al! widtha, PILLOW COTTONS, English & Car DOMESTIC SHEETINGS, TOWELS, Linen and Cotton, TOWELINGS, large variety, LINEN TABLINGS, German,

“ “ Irish, ! Urey and White, LINEN NAPKINS & TRAY CLOTE | LINEN TABLE SCARPS, ete, TOILET COVERS and TIDIEs.

}COLORED EMVBROIDERIES,

| LINEN and COTTON EDGINGS, FEATHER STITCH TRIMMINGS, FLOSSETTE MARKING COTTON, | FRONTING LINEN, etc., ete.

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STARTLING BARGAINS!

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Ladies’ Ulsters and Jackets, As-— trakan Jackets, Children’s Ulsters, — A lot came late and will have to be a

slaughtered.

Mien’s Overcoats, Mens Fur Coats, Boys’ Overcoats. ‘We want to clear our tables of these goods, and they will have to go regardless

of price.

Our Second Floor is one of the — best lighted rooms in the city, and | you can see well what you are — buying. 4

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HARRIS & STEWART. |

Charlottetown, Jan. 7, 1891.

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TAVLOR & GILLESPIE.

We are making Special Reduc- tions during this month on the binding of Magazines, HUlustrated Papers, Periodicals, ete.

TAYLOR & GILLESPIE,

Sign of the Big Book, J. D. MeLeod’s Cornere

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