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FRIDAY, JULY 31. 1891.

THE DAILY EXAMINER.

JULY 31, 1891.

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The City Bill.

THAT representation in the City Council is now unfair, and that civicreform isneeded, is admitted by all. If there be any differ- ence of Opinion concerning the matter, it is as to the means of readjusting the repre- sentation and instituting the reform.

The Legislature has provided a means in the Act, familiarly known as the City Bill. It is now the duty of civic electors to care- fully consider that bill, in order that they may be able, intelligently and definitively to vote, on the 12th of August, “For” or

**Againat”’ it.

Whatever our differences of opinion inay be, we should‘not, now that it has passed the Legislature, reject the bill unless we have good and substantial reasons for so dving.

Do such reasons exist / We cannot claim, we do not pretend to argue, that the Bill is perfect, or that a better bill could not have been enacted. But we do submit and maintain that it will improve moterially the constitution of the corporation, and that the reasons to be urged against it are not sufficient to justify any cunscientious man in taking upon himself the respoasi- bility of voting to reject it.

We are all agreed that the proposed reduc- tion of the number of members of the City Council, is a step in the right direction. With fewer councillors, greater respun- sibility will rest upon each councillor, and consequently each councillor will be more careful in the performance of his civie duties, But we need not argue this point.

Again, the abolition of the ‘half and

halt” system under which the five old City Couneillors have remained iu to thwart the will of the electors as expressed in the recent election of the five new councillors, has over and over again been proved to be as yicious in practice as it is wrong in principle, affording apportunity for mutual ‘log rolling ” and petty corruptiuns on the part of councillors, new and old, and tend- ing to deprive the electors —the body of the corporation—of that power over Civic busi- ness and affairs which they ought to hold as freemen possessing tha rigit to govern themselves and to control the head of the corporation—their Board of Directors—the Mayor and City Council. The objection the bill, be held once in two years instead of once in each year, as heretofore, will not balauce the great improvement which. wil] result from the abolition of the ‘thalf and half system.” Elections for members of the Legislature are held only once in four years and elections for members of Parliament oily once in five years. Yet we do not see that the rights and liberties of the people of this Province or the Dominion are infringed or even threatened by reason of these tacts. Why, then, fear when it is proposed to hold civic elections once in two years /

But there still remains the crucial ques- tion of representation. At present, Ward Five, with a population of more thin four thousand, is represented by two council- lors; aud Wards One, Two and Three, with & population of about three thousand seven hundred, by six councillors. No man will say that this is right. Let us grant, as we do most willingly, that property is entitled to consideration in the decision of this question ; let us grant that the property owned in Wards One, Two and Three is proportionately more valuable than that owned in Ward Five,—still it is evident that a readjustment of representation is, in the interests of fair play and justice, de- manded.

that civic elections will, under

Now, what is proposed in the terms of Ward Five, with a population of

the bill?

4,000, is to have three representatives—

one for 1350 of the population; Ward

Four, with a population of 2,500, is to have

two representatives—one for 1250 of the population; Ward Three is to have one representative for a population of 1250; Ward Two is to have one representative for a population of little more than a thousand, and Ward Oue is to have one representa- tive fora popalation stated to be about 1200. Thus, representation will, under the Bill, not be absolutely fair and equal, but it will approximate very closely to equality,

and the difference will be in favor of Wards Only by the abolition of the ward system, and the election of all the councillors by all the ratepayers, can civic representation be made fairer than it

Oue and Two,

has been mide in terms of the bill which

is to be accepted or rejected on the i2th of

August next. Oa these good grounds, then, we com-

mend the City Billto the favorable con- sideration of the ratepayers of Charlotte- town--as &@ means which will adjust, as fairly as possible under the ward system, the representation of the town, which will tend to the more business-like conduct of eivie affairs, which will, therefore, benefit

the corporation at large,

We note that it is objected by our con- temporary, the Herald, that “‘it is the outcome of fanaticism,” “that it will have the effect of ‘hiving’ the Catholics,” and

that if proof of this were needed, “it can

be found in the fact that the Bill is warmly

espoused by the Guardian.” It is true

that the conduct of the Guardian, and more particularly its recent tactics, lends

color to the objections of the Herald. To maintain a quarrel with the Catholics at this juncture, to arouse their religivus feelings by an attack upen the Mass at a time when their votes are needed, is, it will be admitted, a blunder of the worst kind. It is, indeed, another illustration of the saying that ‘tas a sword in the hand of a fool, so is a newspaper under the control of au injudicious man.” A newspaper 80 controlled is apt to do more harm than good for any cauuse which it may take up.

We have not yet the details of the cen- sus. But we venture the assertion that Catholics as well as Protestants will be found in nearly equal proportions in all the wards of the town, and that Catholics will not be “‘hived"” by the operation of the bill. As for the other objection, it isa matter of fact and history that the agitation for civic reform—ef which the bill now be- fore the people is the outcome— was be- gun many years ago, and that the necaasity for reform was then clearly discerned and insisted on by the Messrs. Blake, the Messrs. Hughes and other intelligent and influential Catholics who had taken active personal interest in the conduct of civic affairs. So long asthe wrong then made evident is perpetuated, the agitation will continue until justice is done. Let us now, therefore, accept the bill, and give its fair trial.

We ask the Herald, and those for whom it speaks, to pay no attention to the gabble of the Guardian, but to consider this: That if, as we have demonstrated, the City Bill is calculated to benefit the town, it must, necessarily, benefit the Catholics who jive in the town. The question is net how the bill originated, or who originated it, or what the motives of those who pre- pared it,—-the question is, what will be its

effect ? If it will effect » reform in civic af- fairs, ifit will remedy a manifest unfairness of representation, then let us all—Catho- lics, Protestants, all —vote for it. Notes and Comments.

We assumed that the Guardian is a news- paper, and that being a newspaper it had received the news of the recent division in Parliament. But the Guardian says, in its own way, that Tye EXaMINet is mistaken, and that it did not, as we stated, suppress the news which it did not publish. We apologise for the mistake. No doubt such news as that *‘ bacilli can be communicated by telephone,” is far more important and in- teresting than the votes and proceedings of the Parliament of our country. If the latest division had been adverse to the Govcrament, the news of it would, how- ever, we venture to say, have been pub- lished by our independent contemporary.

—The change in the tone of the German press during the last few weeks is remark- able. With the exception of the Berlin Post every German paper of any repute has been enthusiastic in welcoming the ad- hesion of England to the alliance of the central powers. The interests of the latter and of England are identical, their foes are the same. The National Zeitung goes so far as tosay that Eogland’s only chance of safety lies in sympathy and co-operation with the Dreibund, nor can it imagine a British Government so short-sighted as to look on calmly, while her own most for- midalble rivals assiled the powers that form the triple alliance. The North German Gazette dwells on the common interests and aims of the Empire of Victuria and that of her grandson, the civilization and advancement of the less favored portions of the human race. For the task they have in hand they require peace above all things, aod nothing is more likely to secure lasting peace than the extension of the triple alliance so as to include Great Brit- ain.

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Tue Dairy Inpustry.—Mr. Robertson's visit to the Cornwall Cheese Factory, has been very agreeable and protitable to all concerned. During his stay at the factory he worked with coat off, and turned up shirt sleeves, demon. strating that he is a practical man, and knows well what is wanting to make the dairy business a success in this Province as well ag in Ontario and other portions of the Dominion. His address at the Cornwall Schoolhouse on Wednesday evening, was highly instructive. The jmeeting was crowded by farmers from adjscent. settlements, some of whom were wccompanied by their wives and daughters. Mr. Robertson spoke of man in relation to his duties as a farmer, etc., and the eow and her products, Heexpresved his readiness to freely answer all questions relating to butter and cheese-making, which any one in the audience would ask. This offer was readily embraced, and # number of pointed questions bearing on the subject were put and replied to in a plain and instructive manner, Mr. Hood, the cheese-maker of the factory and his assistant, are (loing good work, and the output could e.sily be much increased to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.

Zea, Semon at the Lyceum Hall, four nighis_next’Week. Commencing on Monday, August 3. Read what the Daily Recorder of Halifax says about the show :—*‘ Of course it is» somewhat remarkable statement, and the only way a reader can realize it is by seeing the performance himself, but at the Opera House last night old black rags, clip- pings of newspapers, and a handful of bran were, to every appearance, turned into coffee, creara aud loaf sugar before the eyes of the audience. The cotfee was handed to a dozen of the onlookers, who drank it with evident relish. This among many other tricks were done by the old-time favorite Prof Zera Semon. The distribution of 100 presents including a gold watch, hams, flour, lamps and other articles caused many amusing scenvs. The low p:ices of admission should crowd the house every night next week.”

Trortinc Marca.—There was a trotting match on the Summerside Driving Park on Wednesday evening, between Stipendiary MacQuarrie’s two-year-old Administrator- All Right filly, and Mr, J. A. Gourlie’s Hernando- Dartmouth filly of the same age for $500 a side, half mile heats, best two in three to harness. Mr, F. Mr. McQuarrie’s colt; Mr. Gourhe drove his own the first heat and Mr. George Muttart drove the second. The contest was easily won by the Administrator filly in two straight heats. Time 2.07}; 1.58. The judges were R Hunt, starter; W A Bren-

nan, B Rogers; timer, S M Bent.— Guardian.

Folsom drove

Address to Bishop Macdonald.

His Lordship Bishop Macdonald, when on his pastoral visit to Kast Point on the 20th inst., was presented with the following address by the parishioners of that place To the Right Reverend James Charles

Macdonald, Bishop of Charlottetown :—

My Lorp,—We, the members of the Roman Catholic Church, of St. Columb’, East Point, beg to tender Your Lordship, upon this, the vecasion of your first pastoral visit to our parish, 4 sincere and war welcome. We recognize in Your Lordship the messenger of glad tidings, appomte d by God to promote our spiritual and tempora

ifare.

Yi is this the only reason why we wel- come you so cordially tu-day. We hold in fond remembrance your intimate relations with this parish during your younger years. It is with ming!ed feelings we recall those days of long azo. Time’s wasting hand has wrought many changes since. Familisr faces have vanished from the busy scene of life. The venerable and beloved pastor who then ministered to us the mysteries of religion has gone to receive the reward of the good and faithful servant ; but his memory is still green in our most grateful regards and cherished in our households. The name of ** Father Dan,” 43 he was lovingly called, shall be handed down — for generations in the most cherished traditions of this parish.

No caster, then, My Lord, that we feel a special pride and honor in your ele- vation to the high dignity of the Episcopal office, inasmuch as we look upon you as ons of our own.

It was, therefore, with pleasure we learn- ed that the Vicars of Christ kad chosen Your Lordship to fill the vacant See of this Diocese, and we sincerely hope and pray that the onerous duties of your sacred office may be lightened and made pleasant to you by the willing and loving submission to your Episcopal authority of those under your jurisdiction.

The death of our late Bishop, your illus- trious and saintly predecessor, brought sorrow and grief to our hearts ; but he. left us one coisolation in our sadness, a pre- cious legacy of his love in the person of his gifted successor. He laid his hands in benediction on you, My Lord, before be died, and that benediction of the declining Patriarch will be as fruitful to the son ot his adoption and the heir of his priestly throne as was Jacob's blessing to Joseph.

In conclusion, My Lord, we beg you to accept this feeble expression of our love and esteen I+ shall ever be our earnest prayer that God my grant you a long and happy life to continue the labors and good works of your illustrious predecessor whose memory is so dear to us all.

Your Lord:hip’s humble and obedient children,

LavucuHius McDonatp. JEntas B. CAMPBELL. Matcoim J. CAMPBELL. JoszerpH McDonatp. Danie J. CAMPBELL. Anous A. McDonaLp. DANIEL Fisurr. Anaus C. McIntyre. EUGENE Fay.

Avex. McDonacp.

His Lordship replied in suitable terms.

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Personal.

Hon. William Richards, Bideford, was registered at the Hotel Davies last evening.

Mr. Sam. J. Richey, the popular young representative of A. Isaacs, St. John, N. B., is here ona business tiip. He is registered at the Hotel Davies.

Mr, Joseph McCarey, of the Post Office Department, was among the passengers in the Carroll last evening, ou a brief hoiidiy trip Bon Voyage.

Mr. J. D. McGilvray, of Chelsea, Mass., who has been visiting relatives and friends on the Island, left for home in the Carroll last evening.

Mr. Sutcliffe, Evangelist, of Charloctetown, has been elected vice-president of the Christian Endeavor Convention, which opened at Yarmouth, N. S., yesterday,

Mr. J. H. Bell, of Charlottetown was elected R. W. Provincial Grand Master for Prince Edward Island, at the recent meeting rs the Orange Grand Lodge, at Kingston,

nt.

David Allison, L. L. D., has accepted the presidency of Mount Alison University, Sackville, and has tendered the local govern. ment his resignation as Superintendent of Education of Nova Scotis.

Mr. Robertson, of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, will address the farmers of Lot 50, in the Hall at Vernon River Kridge, on Saturday evening, August Ist, at 7.30 o'clock, on dairy cows and their products.

Among the guests at the Osborne House yesterday were: Patrick Kelly, Montague Bridge; R R Morrison, Eldon; J A Lawrence, Windser, N S; W H Tennant, St John; Capt Wetmore, Halifax; A F McLeod, Quincy Mass; John McClellan and wife, Med. ford, Mass; Rev G B McLeod.

Rev. J. 8. Phinney, Methedist minister at Gibson, near Fredericton, died of diabetes on Wednesday. At the time of his death, Mr. Phinney was the oldest minister ia active work in the New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island Conference. He was a native of Annapolis County, N., S.

‘There were registered at the Rocklia House yesterday: William Nicholson, Mrs J Me- Cormack, Mrs. BE) McCormack, Mrs Daniel McMahon and child, Boston; N Deacon, St Peters; Rev Mr Cairns and wife, Janet Cairns, Emma Cairns, John Cairns, Pictou; John Wilson, Montreal; L Fowler, North Bedeque; William MeLure Mra Matthew McLare and child, Aunie Me Lure, Murray River; Miss McLeod Valley- tield. ct ad

At the Hotel Davies yesterday, there w registered : GW Wakeford, City; Frank W Slater, Montreal; George Z Dibblee, Frederic. ton, N B; E A Skiuner, Halifax; J kK Stewart do; Harry Pyke, do; LT Heliand, do; A C Lyon, Brockville, Oat; Curtis Thompson Bridgeport; A M Tallmadge, do; George W Whelan, do; H Maude Fennick, St John: John Robertson, Ingersoll, Oat; Alex Old, Newcastle-on-Tyne; T A Cossman, Hali- fax; George M O Odell, Moacton; K H Davar, O'Leary; D Schurman, Summerside: A B Lyman, East Hampton, Mass; J N Lyman, do; W M Kidder, do.

THE quarterly meeting of the Presb

of P. E Island will be held in St. joe Ha'l, on Tuesday, August 4, at 1l a m E ders and commissioners will gat return tickets at one fare, by intimating to the railway station agent when purchasing their tickets, that they are attending the meeting of presbytery, and getting certiti- cates of attendance from the Cierk —Jas. Carruthers, clerk of presdytery.

° er ee rey — Mecca ae that the death éfrom cholera is 140 per da Place and 30 daily at Djeddah, ee

Local Notices.

, ’ Twenty cents discount on men $ and boys

light imported shoes at Goff Bros. j39 6i Twenty per cent discount. —We ie of . ing ¢ i t of men’s fine shoes 4

fering a special lot o ee ane

enty per cent discount. can JER. K. Jost’s, North ide Q 1een Square. July 16 2 wks

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Tre YocnG MONUMENT. — It looks _ ” if Queen Square would get the monumen baerected to the late }! red Young. i Department ef Public Works, a? ae discussion vesterday afternoon, decided = recommend to the common council that it be placed on Queen Square,—[3t. John Sun.

CHALLENGE. WILL match ‘Lady Pilot,” by Black Pilot, against Mr. Kennedy’s Hernando

mare, ‘* Maud K.,” for from $100 to $200 a

side, mile heats, best three ia tive to harness, National rules. This offer remaius open for

t lays. ae WINANS.

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THEO. L. CHAPPELLE.

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We Do Not Advertise for Fun!

T COSTS TOO MUCH MONEY-— but when we have such a good supply of

FARILY GROCERIES

as we now have, we believe it pays to call the attention of every Householder to the fact.

Sugar! Sugar!

WEST INDIA AND RAW SUGARS.— We have a large supply bought low for cash. We can and will seli aslow as any Store in the city. Specially low rates in large lots for

preserving purposes, Flour! Flour!

Our own special brand of Flour—* Carter’s Best "—is giving splendid satisfaction. Tiy

a Barrel. Tea! Tea!

We have probably the best assortment of Tea in the city. Tea at 22, 25, 28, 35, 50 and 70 cents per lb. All warranted.

4% Highest Cash Price piid for Eggs, and one cent per dozen extra when exchanged for Groceries.

GEO. CARTER & co., Grocers and Seedsmen. Ch’town, July 22, 1§91-—dy law wy

GARDENER COAL CO,, Sydney, C. B.

UPERIOR STEAM AND DOMESTIC MN ae — by this Company. Ves- els loaded wi atch, or carg bookel by espatch. Orders for carg e3

N., B. & M. RATTENBURY, Agents.

Meeting of Creditors.

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MEETING of the Creditors of Messrs McLeod & Stewart will be he'd in the office of the undersigned, in Brown’s Block Charlottetown, P. E L,'on WEDNESDAY” the 5th day of August, 189), at ll o'clock, Siabteueeer a. statement of the Assets and abiities of the sail Firm will b i ia oe “is wi e submitted.

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Assignors, wees ny: tn A. S URQUHART, on E. R. BROW jy28—dy ;

Assignees.

Houses and Lot For Sale.

HE subscriber offers for sale TW d and Lot. of Land, with 50 feet frontage, on ion ae The Houses are new ‘and i. : : : nod wih eee scene Stabling to each. Chasers. If not disposed ot a i : tdi t vrivate sa , at Aad ph - the 20th of August next the pats 0 a at station on that date 4 . ? erms—25 per ce ‘ when on nt. of purchase at sale; balance

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HORSEMEN!

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Horses like t» stand on it, a3 it keeps their feet clem and cool, and Horses liable to tender feet ar? benefitted and cured by having their Stalls supplied with this Moss.

Forj|sale at 49 Cents per Bale, at’ LePage’s Old Stani, McLeod, j& Stewart’s, William Boswell’s Feed Store, and Beer & Goff'sKing Square Store.

CHARLOTEETOWN MOSS LITTER CF.

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GOODS. Prices away down to suit the times. Special attention is directed to our $15.00 and $18.0 WORSTED SUITS. This is fully 20 per c2at. lower we have ever before offered the same quality of goods. TWEED SUITS from $1200 up. We defy competitie. We guarantee first-class fits,

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