TELEGRAPHIC NEWS PELEGR. | NEWS. Sprotat Despatrcurs TO Tuk EXAMINER.

Y. M. C. A,

Annual Convention.

THE OFFICERS ELECTED.

OTHER BUSINESS.

Amuerrt, N. 8., July 21.

The 2ist annual Convention of the Young Men's Christian Assuciation of the Maritime Provinces met here to-day. About sixty delegates have already arrived and others are expected to-day.

The organization mecting was held this afternoon. Rev. Dr. Hole, of Halifax, read the scriptures and offered prayer. Retir- ing President Irvine, of St. John, briefly addressed the Convention

An organization meeting composed of J C. Mackintosh. J. O. Miller, J. B. Turner,

. . Irueman, W. F. Tanner, J. F. Grant, John Campbell, J E. Masters, Fred Falconer and A C. Casey were appointed. These, after consultation, made the follow-

ing nominations, which were unanimously adopted

W. D. McCallum, of Truro -John McKeen, of Am herst, R. N. Beckwith, of Halifax, A Stockhulm, of Monctor, J. O. Miller, of St. John, W. McKie, of Ch’town

Secretaries —Henry Theakston, of Halli- tax, and H. J. Corey, of St. John.

The President elect was escorted to the platform amid applause, and made a short, practical speech.

Excellent speeches were also made by Dr. Kelly, of Montreal, and Mr. Hardy i Washington, representing the international Y. M. C. A. committee.

The welcome meeting was held to-night in the Baptist church

President V ice- Presidents

Ottawa ews. Orrawa, July 26.

The amount on deposit in the Post Office Savings Baoks at the close of the last fiscal year was $20,689,000, being an increase of @ million dollars during the year, irrespec- tive of $200,000 trausferred from the other Govornment Savings Banks. The number of depositors has inereased about eighteen per cent

It is understood that a Nova Scotia syndi- cate have applied for a lease of Sable Island.

The Canadian Pacific are building a num- ber of Leslie's new retary steam snow shovels, it is claimed, will reduce the cost of snowploughing fifty per cent. compared with the old system. The Cana- dian Pacitic expended last winter one hun- dred thousand dollars to keep their line clear.

\ special cable states that New Bruns- wick railway stocks have advanced on a rumor that the Canadian Pacific is about to acquire the railway system of that province.

The Fishery Department has advices which say that this is one of the worst fish- ing seasons lor many years.

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Montreal Jottings. Monrreat, July 26.

A meeting of the creditors of Ross, Haskell & Campbell was held this after- noon, when the firm made an offer of 30 cents on the dollar. No action was taken.

[o-day Judge Church re-committed Pitcher, the absconding Providence, R. L., bank teller, to Montreal jail. His counsel had endeavored to obtain his release, be- cause of a flaw in the com »ittal paper, bu the Judge held that the error could be rectified.

At the instance of Graham & Co., of Oporto, ademand of assignment was made to-day on Jas. Guest & Co., wholesale wine merchants, which was acceded to. Their liabilities exceed $200,000, of which uraham & Co. represent $35,000.

An Autumn Session. Lonvon, July 26.

Hon Mr. Smith asked the assent of the House to-night to the helding of an autumn session. This, he said-was rendered neces- sary by the state of public business. The Goverument would have to ask the House to vote credit on account of the civil, army and navy services. He trusted they weuld pass the Country Government Bill an! Parvell Commission Bill. He proposed the House adjovrn on Aug. 11, and re- asseinble in November. The proposal was agreed to,

Washington Notes.

Wasuinoton, July 26.

The State Department was to-day in- formed of the establishment of telegraphic communication between the Dutch colony of Curacoa and North America. Congratu- latory telegrams were exchanged between the President of San Domingo, the Govern- or of Curacoa and Secretary Bayard.

Destroyed by Fire.

Mitpmay, Ont., July 26.

The large roller mill, saw mill and private residence of E ldt & Schmidt were destrvy- ed by fire this morning. In the roller mill were 20,000 bushels of wheat and a large quantity of flour. <A very large quanity of lumber was also destroyed. Loss, $20,- 000 ; insurance, $5,000.

The Emperor's Reception. STockHoLm, July 26. ‘tuperor William and

accompanying ect trrived here to day.

i He was received by King Oscar with imposing ceremonies.

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Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, July 27~-10 a. m.

Moderate winds, fair weather, local showers y night.

AvcTION SALE. —Special attention is direct- ed to the advertisement of the auction sale of furniture at the Hayden House, on the 15th August next,

Tea at China Point.

Tue Heather Belle steamed merrily over the rippling waters of our harbor and bay yesterday forenoon, to the music of St. Peter's Boys’ Band. She carried a hundred itizens or more to China Point for a day's recreation and pleasure. The breeze was fresh and inspiriting, to all but those whose inward feelings inclined them to a serious consideration of the question, ** to be or not to be.” The broader and less sheltered waters of the bay rolled portentously ; and not a few longed to eliminate the space be- rween the bell buoy andthe Point. The space was, however, crossed without dis- comfort to the ** great majority,” and the party forgot their fears and their qualins while passing the farms of the yeomenry of Belfast. The beauty of the scene, which comprehended the wide extent of Orwell Bay, Orwell Cove and Vernon River, with the shores and groves and valleys and ‘ills surrounding them, was, however, lost o many in the disgraceful state of China Point wharf. The tide was moderately igh ; and water actually covered the end of the wharf on_ which the passengers ought to land _ to the depth of a fuot or more! Mr. Welsh, who was on board, felt constrained to ex- plain to his wrathful constituents, stand- ing on that portion of the wharf which was not submerged, fhat he was not re- sponsible for the dilapidation of the struc- cure, and that he had duly represented their complaints to the Department of Pub- lic Works at Ottawa. He evidently felt that, strongly as he (personally) stands ntrenched in the affections of those with whom he has built ships and traded for iifty years, he dare not land if a shade of wtspicion rested upon the minds of his issembled constitutents that he had not done what he could to have the wharf re- paired. Seriously, it is to be hoped that this and other dilapidated wharves in the vicinity, and in various other parts of the Province, will be repaired before the ship-

ping season begins. Once landed, the visitors addressed themselves to the

viands spread upon the ‘ groaning board ” laid upon the Point, and then the band dis- -oursed sweet music,and the merry-go-round delighted swains and sweethearts, while many walked abruad, enjoying the scented air of the fields and the beauties of the surround- iag landscapes. A large number came from town and country in carriages and helped to swell the fund fur the purchase of the organ in Cherry Valley Church. The ‘*‘local” representatives of the District, Messrs. McLean and Forbes, were among those present. The trip back to town in the evening was very pleasant.

Handsome Model of the New

Steamer “ Malifax.”

Fenton T. Newsery, the Agent of the Canada Atlantic Steamship Cv., has re- ceived, per M. A. Starr, a beautiful model vt the new steamer Halifax, which has been on view at the Glasgow Exhibition and in Halifax. It is a magnificent piece of work, and shows the outline of a handsome vessel now building on the Clyde, and rapidly nearing completion. She is intended to be placed on the route between Charlottetown, Halifax and Buston ‘early in September. In the construction of this vessel, special care. has been taken for the benefit and convenience of the travelling public. She will have accommodation for 408 passen- gers, and has state rooms for 96 on the main deck, which will be lighted by side windows and be airy and pleasant. Che remainder of th® state rooms will be on the second deck, and will be equally comfortable. There is a spacious prom ‘n- ade deck running the whole length of the ship, with smoking room on same deck. Che dining saloon is 80 feet long, and is the full width of the vessel, with windows on both sides and a skylight 40 feet long, all being luxurivusly furnished throughout. Forward of the engines is another large ruom, equally fitted up for passengers tu while away the time. The seats are some- what similar to those of Pullman cars, and

can be converted into berths if desired. She will be lighted throughvut by elec- tricity.

The Halifax, built of steel, is 250 feet long, 35 feet wide, and 23 feet deep. Her gross tunnage is 1628 tons, and she will have a guaranteed speed of 15 knots per hour, making her one of the fastest and finest passenger and freight steamers on the coasting service, excluding the Sound and Fall River boats. The cargo will be loaded and discharged through side-ports, so there vill be no hatches on the promenade deck io interfere with the passengers.

It is intended to make the round trip with this steamer between Charlottetown ind Boston in one week, probably leaving here every Tuesdiy. The Company inten‘ avaving an excursion to Boston On her first trip from Charlottetown in September, of which due particulars will appear later. Chis will offer a grand opportunity for the public to enjuy the luxury of « pleasant sea voyage at a season when the weather is so deiightful.

The model is now en exhibition in the window of Messrs. Dodd & Rogers’ store, Queen Street, where it will remain for a few days.

The latest reposts received from many points in Ontario indicate that fall wheat wili hardly be an average crop, much of it having been winter killed. Spring wheat will, it is believed, be slightly over the average. Oats have not done well and will be short. If barley is a fair crop it is all it will be. Hay is a failure. Peas are up to the average. Roots and fruit are good. Rye is in many places but half a crop. The west makes a much better showing than the east, where a large area suffered from the long drought, in injuring every growing thing. In many cases farmers will have to purchase food. Fodder will have to be purchased or stock sold.

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Senator Chandler has submitted to the Senate of the United States the following curious resolution: —

Resolved, That the power to make treaties and appoint all bigh officers of the United “tates being vested in the President has no right, under his implied power of making preliminary negotiations of treaties, to ap- point, without the concurrence of the Senate, private citizens as p!enipotentiaries, to make and s go such treaties on behalf of the United States, and that the recent appointment by the President, without the consent of the Senate, of James B. Angell and William L. Putnam, as special plenipotentiaries to make and sign the proposed Fishery Treaty with Great Britain, dated February 13, 1888, was Uawarranted by the Constitution.

THE DAILY EXAMI

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The “ Times "-Parnell Inquiry.

In the House of Commons on the 23rd

inct., Mr. Smith moved the second reading of the bill dealing with charges and allega- tions against members of Parliament. The Government offered the Commission of en- quiry upon precedents. He considered that a commission with less authority than was proposed would fail to do justice to all persons concerned, The Government would not be dving justice to the accuse if it did not give them the completest chance to clear themselves. | He had conti- dence in the proposed tribunal. It rested with the House to say how complete the powers of the commission ought to be. Sir James Hannen would be the president and Justices Day and Smith would be the other members of the commussion, Mr. Parnell said he was glad that Mr. Smith admitted that it rested with the House to say what the powers of the com- mission ought to be. It seemed that Mr. Smith had a friendly hint from the counsel fur the Times, in consequence of which the enquiry was to be extended not only into his personal condition but into the acts of the League in America. It was evident that the case, as regards the forged letters, was going to be & break down. — He de- manded that the Government limit the scope of the commission to what Mr. Smith originally proposed, namely, the charges against himself and the other Lrish mem- bers. It would be proved that each and every one of those letters were forgeries for the allegations against the League could not come before the commission as affecting him. ‘They were the most cruel and in- famous charges ever made against a public man. He did not suppose the J'imes would have given £10,000 for these forgeries by an ex-Commoner unless they had been against a public man. He could demon- strate to conviction within a week that the letters were forgeries. He had never seen Patrick Ford in bis life.

As to the seope ofithe enquiry, it would be interminable umless the bill excluded vague allusions to other persons and named specifically the Commoners charged. (Cheers). Mr. Parnell admitted that he had had communications with Johu Devery, but these communications were solely in regard to political matters and were open to the fullest scrutiny. He also admitted making a speech at Ennis in favor of boy- cotting. He believed boycotting did good then, but he ceased to advocate it after the passing of the arrears bill of 1882. So far from his action promoting outrages it pre- vented them. To make the enquiry judi- cial, the Government ought to specify the charges and ought also to provide for scru- tiny of the deeuments upon which the charges were based. It was of vital im- portance to the Lrish members to see these documents before the commission began its work. (Here there was a pause during which there was acall for the Attorney- General).

Mr. Gladstone expressed surprise that the Government did not answer Mr. Par- nell and declared that there must be an answer. He would vote for the second reading of the bill, but the issues raised must be considered at a _ later stage before the commission was ap- proved. He was not prepared to give that unqualitied confidence in the commis- sion which Mr. Smith appears to entertain. It was in the power of the Government to make a better selection of commissioners, a selection which would have commanded warm acclamation from everybody. The Government ought to make definite charges against different persons. There ought to be no skulking. The letters were the only new charges. Everything else had passed the order of dissolution of 1885. (Cheers. ) The letters absolutely constituted the main charges. Mr. Parnell demanded an oppor- tnnity to examine them and must_ have it in order to face the accusations. The Gov- ernment, doubtless, had a right to decline to reveal its communications with Attorney- General Webster, the counsel for the Times, but a more deplorable error was never commited than when the Actorney- General undertook to conduct the case of the Times. Unless Mr. Parnell’s conditions were conceded, the country would be driven to the conclusion that the proposals were made to be refused.

Mr. Matthews repudiated the idea that the Government had in any sense made themselves a party tothe charges. The commission surely could be trusted to deal impartially.

A despatch of the 25th inst. reports that the Hon. Reginald Brett, addressing a meeting Saturday evening, expressed his belief that the Times had fallen into a trap. Eighteen mouths ago, he said, an ex-mem- ber of the House of Commons offered to produce documentary proof of Mr. Parnell’s complicity in the Phoenix Park murders on condition that he should net be known in the transaction, and that ke be paid £1,000. He was required to lay the matter Lefore Lord Hartingten, and did so, with the re- sult that the latter refused to believe the documents authentic, or that Mr. Parnell was in any degree connected with the out- rages. Mr. Brett is convinced that the papers are fradulent.

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A Londen despatch of the 23rd inst., re- ports :—

“The home fleet, aggregating 22 armored vessels, 19 cruisers, 4 torpedo gunboats, and 24 torpedo boats, were moving around some- what clumsily in the Irish Channel last week, preparatory to a series of sham war evolutions embracing everything from a blockade to an invasion. The fleet is divided into two sec- tions, an attacking and defending one. The list of casualties thus far reads tike real war reports. Two men have been killed, oue by a eollesion of the Agincourt with a merchant vesse], and the other by drowning. The mis- haps to cables, temporarily disabled guns, and leaks in boilers, steam pipes, and various other places indicate that ‘Britannia rales the wave” in rather rheumatic condition. All the torpedo boats have develoana a weakness of some kind, and the naval test has alread exhibit d that an enoimous-amount of Sieh aud actual sea practice are necessary before the fleet can claim to be on a first-class war footing.”

To tux Dear.—A person cured of Deafnes, and noises in the head of 23 years’ standing by a simple remedy will send a description of it FREE to any peison who applies to NicHon 80N, 39 St. John Street, Montreal. 4m—m14

Remember the sale of Furniture, at the residence of J. 3. Pollard, Esq., on Saturday, 28th inst.. at ILe’clock a, m. 1 Mahogany ae | Rosewood Centre Table; 1 Wal- nut Book-Case, 3 Mirrors, 1 Brussels Ourpet ett, G. M. Harris, Aucticuver, :

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FRIDAY, ALL. 1888. FALL. Just Received ex 8S, 8. Nova Scotian, Suez, and Ulunda;

104 CASES,

Fall Millidery , General Dry Goods.

Also, in Stock and to Arrive, about

500 Packages Domestic *taples, Kuit Goods, Blankets, Quilts, Xe.

SMITH BROS.

Granville and Duke Streets,

AUCTION SALE

Household Furniture.

I am instructed by MRS. LIAYDEN, to sell by Auction. at her Residence, corner of Great George and Water Streets,

On Wednesday, 14th August,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

All her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist- ing of Parlor, Dining Roum and Bedroom Set-, 1 Mahogany Extension Table, Chairs and Side- board, Carpets, Oil Cloth, Sofas and Bureaus, Feather Reds and Bedding, Crockery and Glass- ware, Window Poles anid Curtains, Pictures, Flowers, Stoves, etc., etc.

ALso—One Improved Singer Sewing Machine, and one Kitchen Range (S:ewart, No. 9.)

Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.

Sleigh, Water Cart and Harness, and one good Milch Gow, 6 years old (Ayrsuire.)

GEO. M. HARRIS,

Auctioneer.

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Cancer Cured.

(CANCER “can be cnred by JOSEPH ROND., 42 Kaye Street, Hatifax, without the use of

knife or poison. Mr. Bond will be at Mr. Mc- Mililan’s, “North Star House,” Great George

Street, on Thursday, August 9th, to meet his

patients or “— others that may wish to see him. jy27—2i p

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THE s. S. “BONAVISTA,” for St. John’s. Newfoundland, wiil be due at Charlottetown on MONDAY, 3JthJuly, and will carry Catile and Sheep on deck. For Freight or Passage apply to PEAKE BROS, & CO. Ch’town, July 27. 88. Agents.

TENDERS addressed to the Postmaster-General

wiilbe received at Ottawa, until neon on FRIDAY, 3lst August next, forthe conveyance of tier Mejesty’s Mails on a proposed contract for four years, from Ist Uctober next, over the following route, viz. :—

Kildare Capes and Tignish.

Printed notices containing fuli information as to condi'ioas of proyosed contract may be seen, and blank forms of tender may be obiained, at tue Post Offices at which the services commence and teratinate, or at the office of the subscriber,

F. pe ST. C. BRECKEN, Asst. Fb. O. Inspector. Post Office Inspector's Office, Ch’town, P. E. L., 27th July, 1888. iy27—3i dy & wky

Reddin’s Drug Store.

1 Gross ENO’S SALT, 1 Gross BURDO'K BLOOD BITTERS, 10 Boxes FLY PAPER, 50 lbs INSKt.T POWDER, INDIGO DIAMOND DYES.

Country Traders will find our Wholesale Prices as low as any in the city.

D. O'M. REDDIN, Jr. jy?5—I1m

FARM FOR SALE.

Pur Subscriber offers at Private Sale his valu- able Freehold Farm, situated at the Head ot Hillsborough, Lot 38, containing >® Acres of ex- cellent Land ; 48 are cleared, and *0 more easily cieared ; the remainder is covered with a guvod growth of hard and soft wood. There are on the premises govd buildings, a never-failing well of water at the door, alsoan abundant suprly of alder mud, The Farm is convenient to Snipping, Churches, Schools, Mills, etc. For terms end further particulars apply to

HENRY JARDINE. Head of Hillsborough, July 27, 1888—4i

Pressed Hay.

30 TONS PRESSED HAY. For sale by

HORACE HASZARD.

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SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the under-

signed, and endorsed “‘ Tender for VUoal, Pub- lic Buildings.” wili he received until FRIDAY, i0th August next, for Coal supply, for all or any of the bominion Public Buildings,

Svecification, form of tender and all necessary information can be obtained at this Department on and aiter Wedne-day, 18 hb instant.

Persons tenderivg are nuiiked that tenders will not be considered unless Maude on the printed forms supplhed, and signed with their actual signatures.

tach tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque made payabie io the order of the Honorable the Minister of Pubiie Work<, equal to five per cent «i the amouut of the ten- der, Which will be :orfeited if the party decline t» enter inio a Coutract when called upon io de se, or if be fail to compiete the work contracted for, if the tender be not accepted the cheque wiil be returned.

The Department will not be bound to accept

the lowest or any tender.

B, order,

A. GOBEIL, Secret °

Department of Public Works, | ig

Ottawa, July 14th, 1883, yh *

JULY 27 1888.

LYCEUM HALL, CHARLOTTEOWN,

Thursday Bven'ng, Augu:t 2nd, and Friday Evening, August érd.

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THE MANAGER OF

MADAME CAMILLA URS5O,

The Greatest Violinist on this Continent,

Has the pleasure to announce that this Celebrated Artist will appear in a

Series of Grand Concerts,

As above, assisted by Eminent Artists from New York and Boston.

ta All details in next week’s newspaper issues. jy21—sat 2st to fri 28th incl’sive.

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JAMES PATON & CO’S.

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We Challenge Comparison with the following Goods :

Black Cashmeres, Black Merinos, Colored Dress Goods of all kinds,

CARP EHTS,

Prints, Sunshades, Gloves, Hosiery, Underclothing, Millinery and Mens’ Readymade Clothing.

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PATON & MARKT 2QUAR®.

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

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JJHN NEWSON'S FURNITURE ESTABLISHM&NT, AND GET SARCAINS.

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Largest, Oldest and Best Place in the City.

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Furniture as represented. He does not advertise much, but gives his customers the benefit of this saviny.

Don’t forget the place OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. JOHN NEWSON.

Charlottetown, Juty 7, 1888.

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BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY.

Great Boom in Boots & Shoes. THE EXCITEMENT RISING! Cur Boots Take the Lead | ri any Foot, Suit any Parse

NOTHING LIKE HOME MANUFACTURE |

To the Wholesale Trades:

JOB LOTS, comprising 50 Pairs Assorted Boots, sold from 20 to 40 per cent. below cost. About 1,000 Pairs of this kind

on hand. , GOFF BROS.,

Successors to Dorsey, Goff & Co, June 21, 1888—eod & wky

Molasses to Arrive. [DESIRABLE BUILDING LOY, ae BY AUCTION. A.V iice expected early in August _

- Will be sold low in lots while landing. CARVELL BROS.

| [ 2™ instructed by JOHN SAUNDERS, ES@., to seil hy Auction, on the Premises,

‘ON MONDAY, 6th AUGUST, AT 4 O’CLO'K,

wea A LT ! . “is valuable Ru:iding Lot, sivuated on Fitzroy KE

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FOR SAL¥—800 Bigs LIVERPOOL SALT, from Warehouse,

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This vronerty offers a splendid opportunity to | parsies wishtnyg Lo secure an elicible Building Let , in_one of the most pleasant parts of the city.

For particulars of saie «pyly to

Gro. M. HARRIS, - jy25 Auctioneer,

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