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Notes and Comments.

-It is pleasing to learn that the steam dredge Prince Edward began operations lifting rock at Cascumpec harbor this morn-

inz, and that the success of this great gov- fully assured,

ernment project 8 ROW despite the misrepresentations of our 80- called representatives at Ottawa. A tele-

gram from Alberton, received this after- noon, states that the scow was filled in forty minutes !

-We understand that at a meeting of the subscribers to the Farquharson Monu- ment Fund, held in the City Court Room on Thursday evening, a committee com- posed of Messrs. W. D. McKay, J. B. Dawson and Chester B. McNeill, was ap- pointed to select and erect & monament and a suitable railing to enclose the plot at a cost of $500, the amount subscribed.

The financial statements of the Do- minion for the first quarter of the fiscal year 1890-91, are of the most encouraging character. The revenue and expenditure statement is as follows :—

. . =. OQ ae Revenue for 3 months............-$9,828,19%

Expenditure for a oe ieceeean 5,972,096 Surplus.......- see. $3,856,097

The debs statement shows the following :— Net debt 3lst August........... $236,559,930 Net debt 30th September........ 234,689,826

Decrease in September . $ 1,870,603

-We regret very much to hear of the death of Mr. James B. Grant, who for some time past has been employed as messenger for the Post flice and Savings Bank here. The deceased had beea ia ill health for upwards of a year past, but it was not until about two months ago that he was obliged to retire from active service, and since that time he has been confined to his bed. This morning he passed peace- fully away. The deceased was a young man of exemplary character, and was greatly beloved by all who knew him. THE EXaMINER sympathises with his mother and other members of the family in their bereavement.

—We learn that » movement is on foot for the calling of a meeting to for- mulate plans for giving His Excellency the Governor-General a suitable reception on the occasion of his visit here. We trust that no time will be Jost in making arrangements for receiving His Excellency. Ia the other cities visited by His Excellency he was received ina right royal manner; and we feel sure that the people of this **Gem of the Sea” will not be one whit be- hind the people of the other Provinces in extending a hearty welcome to our distin- guished visitor.

—It is gratifying to find, from the extract givenin Tae Examiner yesterday from the Montreal Witness, that the Hon. Mr. Foster, Minister of Finance, is at work preparing the way for the shipment of eggs to Great Britain. We understand that some weeks ago the Hon. Mr. Ferguson wrote Mr. Foster, vrging the Government to assist in the development of the egg trade with Great Britain, and it is pleasing to find the suggestion so promptly acted on. We understand that Mr. Ferguson has also written to Thomas Ronaldson & Co., of London, agents for the Furness line of steamships, giving them information re- gerding this trade, and soliciting their best efforts to facilitate the shipment of our eggs to London.

— Mr. Frederick Harrison is very plain spoken in an article in the Forum upon present educational methods, He says: **lhavenowanexperience of some 40years as student, teacher and examiner; and it forces on mea profound conviction that our modern education is hardening into a narrow and debasing mill. Education is over-driven, over-systematized, monoton- ous, mechanical. * * * The round of endless eXamination reduces educa tion to a professional cram, where the repetition of given formulas passes for knowledge, and where the accurate memory of some teacher's ‘tips’ takes the place of thought. Education ought to be the art of using the mind and of arranging knowledge ; it is becoming the art of swallowing pellets of special infor- mation. The professor mashes upa_ kind of mental *‘pemmican,’ which he rams into the learner’s gullet. When the pupil vomits up these pellets it is called ‘ passing the examination with honors. ’

—The Boston Herald, speaking oi the Birchall trial, says :—

‘** The prompt conviction of Reginald Bir- chall, who was charged with the murder of Benwell, is creditable to the methods of ad- ministering justice in Canada. Murder will be deemed all the more dangerous business in Canada after tliis famous cause.”

And the Montreal Star says on the same subject :—-

** The swiftness and yet deliberateness with which this trial has been brought to a conclu- sion is creditable to Canadian justice. Had the crime been committed on the other side of the Niagara, the proceedings would still be only in the initiatory stages, and in the United States even a conviction of a capital offence is but the commencement of a tedious and uncertain legal process. The crime hav- ing been committed in Canada, it is almost a certainty that Birchall will suffer the last penalty of the law on the day appointed.”

And the Halifax Herald pertinontly re- marks :—

‘* No more striking contrast between Cana- dian and United States methods of adminis- tering justice could be afforded than by com- paring the records of the Birchall and Cronin trials. Even the more honest of United States journals cannot help calling attention to the superior simplicity, directness and rigid impartiality of Canadian methods of dealing with criminals,”

a Religious Services.

Services to-morrew in Zion church will be conducted by Rev Thomas Corbett at 11 a m and 7 p m. Prayer meeting at 10.15 am. Sabbath school and bible classes at 2.30 p m.

Don’t forget the Railway Gospel meetin to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in McLecd’s Hall. Strangers always welcome. Lesson— Jeremiah 37-17; ‘‘Is there any word from the Lord ?”

Services as usual in the Baptist Church to- morrow.

Men’s Scarfs, Ties, Cuffs and Collars, large assortment and low prices, at Paton & Co’s.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

The McKinley Bill.

Sirx,—Recent legislation in Congress has brought about a change in the tariff of the United States—a change which will materi- ally influence commercial intercourse be- tween that country and Canada, and which ismow attracting universal attention on this side of the boundary.

I will, with your permiss.on, give wy views on the subject, and in doing so will avoid any allusion to party politics, because, in the first place, | look upon this as purely a trade question to be viewed from a trade standpoint, and because | believe that every intelligent and fairminded man, whatever may be his pulitical leanings, will admit that itis a matter in which no Canadian party can have any influence. This is proved beyond doubt by the fate of Sen- atur Sherman's resolution, which aimed merely at appointing delegates to confer with delegates to be appointed by Canada, simply to discuss the question of reciprocity. He was not only unabie to carry this reso- lution, but s the antagonism to reciprocity displayed by ucmbers of the Senate that he dared not even bring it to a vote. And, secondly, because | think it the duty of ali true Canadians to (aud | firmly believe they will) unite and stand shoulder tu shou!der, c.lu.y and resolutely awaiting the course of evenis tu this grave crisis in our affairs, and be ready ever to strengthen the hands of those why, what- ever be their merits or demerits, have nuw the delicate and difficult task of guiding the ship of state in a most trying passage in the life of our young nation.

There are in the Uuiied 3iotcs large num- bers of high]; -.ducated, bros !-miaded men; , but, unfortunately. this class does not get iutu Congress—they are to» houorablo to tread the crooked paths of American poli- tics: and we find there men whose utter- ances are more distinguished for ignorance, intolerance and bigotry, than for broad minded, statesmaniike views. It is very proper that our Ministers should, in dis- cussing this question, evince due reticence

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as to the ulterior motives of those who framed and passed the McKinley Bill, but we who dv not enjoy their exalted position have the satisfaction of

being free to speak our minds, and I have no hesitation in saying that there is every evidence that this change in the tariff is a blow aimed at Canadian trade. I dv not for a moment question the perfect right of the Congress of the United States to make what changes they please in their turiff, and I am too proud as I believe all my country- men are, tv murmur at orto deplore their action. Canadians can live and pru<per though the United States ‘‘ were not." The Americans are a great people, and in spite of their legislature a generous hearted noble race—our own flesh and blood, speaking the same langusze, having the same _ habits and aspirations, and we would willingly do anything, consistent with national self re- spect, to promote the freest, sucial and coim-

cold shoulder we will show them that we can do without them. Weare blest with a heritage such as no other country can boast, we have a vast area of the most fertile-soil, the finest torests in the world, mineral resources the most valuable and almost unlimited, our fisheries are un- rivalled, and we have a climate eminently calculated to produce a hordy energetic race ; in point ut educa’inn, ia 1atelligence and in mental and physical vigor our people are excelled by none. What then can stem the tide cf prosperity just be- ginning to flow, not sure'y the few pebbles thrown in its way by Congress, in the shape of a hostile tariff, for hostile it is say what they will, What country supplies the States with eggs, from whence does she draw her supply of malting barley, who supplies them with horses and sheep, who with potatoes—why Canada, and Canada alone, and while we admit their right to raise the tariff we are not going to shut our eyes to the fact that the increase affects our trade more than that of any other people, and that it was so intended with the view of forcing us into annexation as they practically avowed when they said

“we shoul’ have commercial union when we get _— political union.” A more consummate blunder = was never committed, and we are at this

momeut further from annexation than we ever were. It may be possible to lead us into union, but I mistake the spirit of the Canadian people if we can ever be driven into it. A free interchange of the pro- ducts of the two countries and the intiinate social intercourse that would natur- ally follow, would do more to bring about union than all the McKinley bills they could pass in a_ cen- tury. The fact isthe American Congress is afraid—not of what Canada now is, but of what she is fast growing to be A rival power on this continent, a power which they imagine would be a menace to their safety and a glaring contravention of the Monroe doctrine.

Now sir, what is going to be the effect of the McKinley bill? For the present I believe very little. The season for the shipment of barley, eggs, sheep, and horses and probably potatoes will be over before the act takes effect. In any case the latier are so short acrop inthe States that the price must be away up and will cover the increase of duty ; for next yearifa better arrangement is not come to, why we must seek new avenues of trade. As long as Providence favors us with good crops, I have no fear but a market will be found for our produce. The rise in the tariff is so outrageous and in this year of scarcity will so effect consumers that I think it will very probably lead to a reconsideration of the matter and not unlikely bring about a better state of trade between the two countries than existed before. We must not forget that when in 1886 the Racip- rocity treaty was abrogated we feared our trade was destroyed, but we know it was not injured in the least, and I believe there is now no reason to be depressed. There is certainly no occasion for the hysterics some of our = friends are inclined to give way to.

Ve have now to await the effect of this at- tack on our trade. Let us do sv quietly and composedly—ihere is nothing to be gained by recrimination or by retaliation — with a full confidence in the great resources of our country, and a firm belief in the ability of our people to rise superior to adverse circumstances, If the result is fatal to our trade with the States, we must be prepared to abide with equanimity the

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temporary loss that may ensue, and set to

mercial intercourse, but if they give us the:

work vigorously and energetically to look up new markets for our products.

In conclusion, sir, | would s»y ; whatever may be the consequence oi the McKinley bill, in the words of a late eu.inont states- man, **I will neverabate one jot «f heart or hope” that this Canada of ours is des- tined te become one of the most prosperous, contented and powerful naiens of earth,

J

T. JenKkrns,

Horse Notes.

The three fastest harness records in the world were made at Terra Haute, lad., on the 9th inst. The fastest stallion record was 2.11}, by Nelson, aud the fastest mile ever paced or trotted in a race was 2,09}. The three fastest heats in the race were 2.09}, 2.122 and 2.13, the latter by Hal Pointer. Nelson made the quarters in 32, 32}, Siz and 34}. Halpeinter made the quarters in the first heat in 31}, 1.043, 1.36} and 2.09}.

Sunol, by Electioneer, was three years,

six months and twenty-four days old when — she made her record of 2.10}. Axtell, by William I,

ws three years, six months and ten days old when he made his record of 2.12. Li’- ian Wilkes, by Guy Wilkes, was three years, five months and twenty one days old when she made her record of 2177 Sable Wilkes, by Guy, was three years, eight months and five days old when he made his record of 219 Allerton, by Jay Bird, was three years, four months and seven days vid when he made his record of 2.18}. Faus', by Fiorida, was three years, three months and tive days old when he made his record of 2.18}. Bell Boy, by Electioneer, was three years, eight months and seven days old when he made his record of 2.194. Hinds Rose, by Electioneer, was three years, seven months and twenty-seven days ol) when she made her record of 2.194. I’.tron, by Pancoast, was three years, one mouth and one day old when he made his record of 2.145. Houri, by Onward, was three years, five months and sixteen days old when she made her record of 2.17. Don Pizarro, by Gambetta Wilkes, was three years, two months and twenty days old when he made his record of 2.13}.

Chamberlain on Seals.

THE BRITISH STATESMAN TALKS ON THE BEHRING SEA QUESTION—TWO PHASES OF THE QUESTION.

‘* The good feeling which exists between England and the United States is being jeopardized from a misapprehension of the Behring Sea dispute,” said Joseph Chamber- lain, M. P., while at New, York the other day. The well-known English commoner has been in the United States some mouths on a visit to his wife’s relatives in Salem. ‘* Though my first visit to this country was as one of the fishery commissioners,” con- tinued Mr, Chamberlain, ‘tI have no of- ficial position in the matter; still I desire to preserve the good feeling that exists be- tween the countries. The question has two phases. In the first place it is claimed by the United,States that seal fishing by British or foreign vessels in Behring Sea is ruining the industry, and that if it con- tinues the seals will become extinct. It is not only to the interest of the United States and Great Britain, but of all civiliz- ed countries, to prevent such a contingency and so Lord Salisbury has proposed a tem- porary agreement, to last two years, by which fishing shall be prohibited within ten miles of the shore, or seven miles between the international limit.

‘*‘Lord Salisbury also suggested that in the meantime a commission of experts should be appointed and_ report what further measures, if any, were re- quired for the preservation of the seals, and that a convention be held to consider their report at the expiration of the temporary agreement. I believe that no official an- swer has ever been made to this offer—at all events no such answer appears in the published correspondence, although it may be inferred from a passage in one of the letters of the secretary of the state that the offer has been refused by the United States. No reason appeared for such refusal, and discussion as to the adequacy of the pro- posal has never taken place

“*The correspondence assumed a new phase when a claim was made in behalf of the United States for territorial jurisdic- diction over the whole or the greater part of the immense ocean known as Behring Sea. To this claim, which to say the least, appears an unusual one in international proceedings, Lord Salisbury replied by an offer to refer the whole subject to the arbi- tration of a friendly power. No reply has been made to the proposition, although the offer was made last August. It would have been impossible for a friendly nation to go farther in the endeavor to settle a difficult question. We have met the United States on the question of maternal interest, also on the larger question of terminal jurisdic- diction. I cannot believe the public opinion in this country could expect or desire more.”

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Personal.

J. W. Richards M. P. P., was registered at the Hotel Davies yesterday.

The Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia will arrive here on Tuesday evening next.

Messrs. James A, Campbell and B. Woodill returned yesterday from their trip to P. E. Island.—Sydney, C. B., Reporter.

Mr. W. B. Robertson of this city, and Dr, Robertson of Crapaud, left this morning for Boston, New [York and other cities of the United §States. |The first-named gentleman is off on a rather interesting mission. We wish both a pleasant trip.

Daniel Davies, auditor of passenger receipts on the Great Northern railway, residing in St. Paul, with Mrs. Davies, came in by the Yose- mite this morning, returning from a_ holiday trip to various points in Oregon and Washing- ton. Mr. Davies isa Prince Edward Islander, and a brother of L. H. Davies, M. P. Durin his short stay here he met many of his ol time friends, who were glad to see him well and prosperous.— Vancouver World, 1st Oct.

Mrs. Neil McLeod, of Charlottetown, wife of P. E. Island’s premier, Mrs, Dr. McLeod and Miss Coates, of Charlottetown, came over from the Island yesterday, and leave for Bos. ton this morning by the early train. They registered at the Royal last night.—St. John Sun.

Srey

Tue Evenine Session of the Charlottetown Business College and Writing Academy opens on Monday next. Subjects—Book-keeping, commercial arithmetic, penmanship, type writing, shorthand and correspondence. Spe! cial rates for students entering this month,

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

v V EK, rs challenge to sail the © Gitana,” race to take place within ten days from date.

R. S. HOUAN,

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TO LET BY AUCTION,

| On Thursday, 16th Octobsr, instant,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

Auction, on the premires,

the Northern Half of the ‘ [talian Ware- house,” on Queen Street, Charlottetown (next door to the Connelly New Bivek), under con- ditions of sale to be then submitted.

Terms made known ia the meantime by Messis. Palmer & McLeod, ond premises shown for inspection by the subscribers.

K. H. NORTON & CO., oct] 1—-tl sle Auctioneers.

AUCTION.

\ ’ E ate instructed by Mr. James Wood to sell by Auction>

On Wednesday, 15th October, inst.,

At 11 o'clock, a, m., at Southport,

All his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, con- sisting of Parlor Furniture, Bedroom Sets, Glassware, Carpets, Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Bureaus, Dishes, Kitchen and Parlor Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.

This Furniture is in connection with the Canadian House at Southport, and is all in first-class condition.

E. H. NORTON & CU.,

Auctioneers. oct9—dy 3i (sat mon tu) wky li FOR SALE.

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N IMPORTED PURE-BRED GALO WAY BULL; registered; first-class sire. For particulars apply at Tur Examryer office, to Hon, D. Ferguson, or to JOHN COTTON, Wellington, Lot 16. Oct 8S—d w

Wanted For Bermuda

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, i890. |

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Never have we shown better value. For Color, Weight, Finish and Low Price we believe our BLACK CASHMERES, MERINOS, SERGES, etc., are unequalled.

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Our LINEN GOODS, in TABLINGS, NAPKINS, TOWELS, TRay CLOTHS, etc., etc., will be found of unusual attractiveness. The Designs are new, the Variety large, and the Values decidedly out of the common.

BEER BROS.

Removal Notice,

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HE BAZAAR CO. have moved into the Store lately occupied by the Great Lon- don and China Tea Co., below Fraser’s Corner, and are now in a better posi-

tion to wait on their customers, having had the Store thoroughly fitted- up for their convenience. They have an entirely New Stock, and prices are even LOWER

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

All the standard and late popular issues kept constantly on hand. Also a full line of SCHOOL BOOKS and SCHOOL REQUISITES, DAY BOOKS, JOUR. NALS and LEDGERS, BIELES, HYMN BOOKS, etc., ete.

6,000 bushels Black Oats, 2,000 4 Garnet Potatocs, 1,500 Table Potatoes, white. B. WILSON HIGGs, Duncan’s Brick Building, Water Street. oct]0— 3i

HENRY D. WADMAN, TINSMITH, Lis Qreen = strert.

I HAVE opened a Shop at the above ad- dress, where I will be happy to attend promptly to all orders that I may be favored with,

Patronage solicited. from my old customers.

HENRY D. WADMAN.

Will be happy to hear

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CHARES I, MORRISON, Commission Merchant

——AND——. AUCTION HER,

Agent for St John Dye Works, St. Joha, N.B.

General] agent for Prince Edward Island for “Tdeal” Washing Machines & ‘‘Ideal” Churns

108 Queen St., Charlottetown, P. E I,

Oct 7

Qats and Potatoes Wanted, 5,00 bushels Black Oats,

1,000 bushels White Oats, 2,000 ‘** Garnet Potatves.

Highest Cash Price Paid. HORACE HASZARD.

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Large Iron Safe ; Kng'is Mirrors, 3x4 fee: ; 6 Bras Mo Fenders. Apply to

HORACE HASZARD,

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J. H. BELL, The Leading Custom Boot and Shoe Maker of the Province,

FANCY GCODS, including Vases. Toilet Sets, Jugs, Cheese and Butter

_Dishes, Cups and Saucers, Rose and Biscuit Jars, Mugs, Oil Bottles, Preserve ‘Dishes, Tumblers, Goblets, Baskets, etc., etc.

PLUSH GOODS, including Work Baskets, Jewel Cases, Dressing Cases, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Autograph and Photograph Albums, Purses, etc., etc.

Among the thousand and one TOYS are Guns, Pistols, Banks, Mouth Organs, Jews’ Harps, Violins, Accordeons, Tool Chests, Horses, Carts, Dolls, Games, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, etc.

Their Fall Stock of ROOM PAPER and BLINDS is attracting particular attention. ;

You should call and examine their large stock of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY, WEDDING COMBINATIONS, VISITING CARDS, ete., etc.

DON’T FORGET THE PLAUCE,—

BAZAAR CO.,,

octl Next to the Dominion Boot and Shoe Store, Queen Street. yy eee : ee eee NEW AND LARGE STOCK

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Watches, Clocks,

JEWELRY & SILVERWARE,

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Because it contains all the NUTRITIOUS CONSTITUENTS OF PRIME BEfF, in the most digestive form.

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S NOW READY with a good selection of | LEATHERS and TOPS for the Fall and | Winter trade, and would respectfully invite all who require a first-class Boot or Shoe to inspect our stock and prices before placing their orders, All our goods are guaranteed not to squeak, | Orders always filled up to time. A full line of our own make kept constantly on hand. Quality the highest, prices the lowest. ae PAIRING of all kinds promptly attend- J. H. BELL, Upper Great George Street.

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and readily assimilated by children and the most delicate invalids. Sold by

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