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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MONDAY, MAY 29.

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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

E MAY 29, 1893.

The Prohibition Piebiscite.

Tue Patriot of Saturday contains an editorial under the above caption in the course of which the great importance of every person voting on the occasion is strongly urged. The non-political char- acter of the plebiscite is pointed out, and ** every temperance mac, every prohibition- ist, whatever his other views may be on public questions” is invited to mark his ballot in favor of prohibition. The Patriot goes on to remark that it has ‘‘no party object to serve in thus remind- ing prohibitionists of their duty,” but offers no remark as to why it does not remind the Local Government that by their dastardly disfranchisement act of last ses- sion they have takun away the right to vote on the occasion from many temperance men and many prehibitionists! By their legislation of last session the Peters Com- bination took away the right to vote at Provincial elections from the employees of the following departments of the Government of Canada, _ viz., The Department of Railways and Canals ; the Department of Marine and Fisheries ; the Department of Customs ; the Depart- mont of Inland Revenue ; the Department of Justice; the Department of Finance ; the Dominion Government Savings Bank ; the Department of Public Works ; and the Post Office Dopartment. Thus, at one fell stroke, the right to vote on a great moral question such «s prohibition—a question in which every man, woman and child in the Province is deeply interested-—has been

t aken away from several hundred of the most respectable and law-abiding of our people !

Bad Times in the United States.

ly business is rather quiet throughout Canada at the present time, our condition will certainly not suffer by a comparison with the state of affairs in the United Stater, Certainly we have not had many disas- trous failures, and banks are not collapsing ing onevery hand. Within a few weeks there have been many bank failures in the neighboring Republic. It is only a very short time since the failure of several large banks was announced, among the number being the Chemical National Bank, Chi- cago; the Bank of Santa Clara County, San Francisco; the Columbia National Bank, Chicago; the Farmers’ Bank of Convoy, Ohio; the Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Geneva, Ind.; the Bank of Greenwood, Ind.; the Bank of Greentown, Kokomo, Ind.; the Bank of Brookville, Daytown, O.; the Commercial State Bank of Rush- ville, Ind.; the Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank, Minneapvlis; the National Bank of Ebaston, Ill.; the First National Bank, Brunswick, Ga., and the Oglethorpe National Bank, Brunswick, Ga. It certain- ly looks as if the present would be one of the most disastrous years in the fin- ancial history of the United States. Almost every newspaper we take up contains a reference to one or more failures of a more or less disastrous character. The New York Preas of Wednesday last publishes a list of failures which spreads over three columns of that paper, a copy of which is now before’ us. The first announcement made is that the National Bank of Deposit, im that city, has closed its doors. Next in importance is the failure of the Domestic Sewing Machine Company, the immediate cause being its inability to meet a note for $2,000. Another failure noted is that cf Ives, Blakeslee & Williams, dealers intoys, fireworks, fixgs, etc., with liabilities of nearly three hundred thousand dollars and actual assets of seventy thousand! There is alue recorded the failure of the Elmira Nation- sl Bank, with deposits amounting to two hundred thousand dollars; the suspension of the Exchange Bank at Tingley, lowa,and the placing of several large concerns in the hands of receivers, including a large grocery house at Brunswick, Georgia, with liabil ities of $280,000, and a large lumber firm in New York, with branches at Boston, Burliagton, Vt., aod Ottawa. These fail- ures tell their own story and need not be commented upon at any length. It certainly looks as if <here was something radically wrong im the money market of sixty mil- lions.

Notes and Comments.

—BSir Charles Russell's speech before the Behring Sea tribunal is somewhat longthy, but judging by the way it is stirring up the United States’ counsel it must be as good as it is long.

—The Empire lately ap to the Op-

ition not to further hishonor itself and Satie Canada and Canadian politics by asscoiating with or ronizing ount Mercier. The Halifax — thiuks the appeal wasavainone. It says: “The grit party carnot afford to disown Mr. Measles, and Mr. — eee oe is still the most important factor in that party in the province of Quebec, and as it is to Quebec the grits look mainly for increased support, that being the. province in which they have any gains since 1878, they have meekly to do what Mercier orders. He is very much on top and intends to stay there. a» Capen to See say Seen aie off is a pure waste of breath.”

On account ef the rush of customers to the

Bookstore on Saturday evening, the auction sale had to be called off, but will be bu Sean Lis nee et big ~ yers can ve best at a sacti- fice. All the goods must go at once.

blood and nerve remedy.

Gleanings. American society has been much dis- turbed by the fact that the invitation cards issued for the marriage of the Earl of Craven to Miss Martin, lately celebrated, were ‘printed in London.” They have consequently been described as ‘* extremely | hideous,” and some of the society papers | seem to fear that the married happiness of | the young couple ought not to have been jeopardized at the outset in this thought- less manner. The invited, too, are said to have been much upset by the fact that at the bottom of the invitations were printed

the directions, ‘* Please show this st the

church and «fcerwards at the house,” in- stead of separate cards for ths reception and the ceremony being urdered Such 4

piece of fi:ppancy seems to have hurt thew very much. It is clear that where weddi'g etiquette is concerned that child of Nature, the American citizen, imagines he can give even a ducal fami'y points But what about that high-class ‘* Republican sim- plicity ” the virtues of which the America press is never tired of extclling? To para- phrase Mrs. Gamp, I am inclined to think that there ** never was no such thing ”

A week or two ago there was a scene in a New York court somewhat similar to that when Solomon ordered a baby to be bisect- ed and one of the segments given to each of two rival claimants. A mother and a father both claimed the custody of a child, so Mr. Justica Meade, instead of ordering it to be equally divided, offered to pay $1,000 for the infant and adopt it for his own private delectation. The father, think- ing to geta better price, atopce said he was willing to let his wife have the child and to pay $10aweek for her support. Tho artful judge ‘ook him at_his word and made an order accordingly.

On another occasion a New York Justice had a case before him in which a young lady claimed an engagement ring from a young man. The young man held that he had a right to it on two grounds: (1) Because the ring was merely the symbol of an engagement which the girl herself had broken off; (2) because when dismissing him she had thrown the ring at his head. One would have thought that the man was right in both contentions; but although that would have been equity it was New York law, and the Judge ‘*held that a mere exhibition of temper did not divest the lady of proprietory rights, and authorized her to retain the symbols of matrimonial alliance without the encumbrance of the donor,” which being translated out of the Americo-Latin tongue of the reporter into plain English means that he held that her showing temper did not take away her rights of ownership, and he told her she could keep the ring without the man.

The North American Review is con- sidered one of the ablest magazines on this side of the Atlantic: What does it mean in a late number by stating that “Night Thoughts” were written by ‘‘the famous Abbe Blaise Pascal, a Jesuit.” As Pascal was born early in the 18th century, Young must have playiarised them.

It would seem that the Yankee publisher has not yet bewn able to reconcile himself to the principle of meum and tuum laid down by the law of industrial copyright. Funk and Wagnalls, for instance, were quite recently under the impression that the ‘* Encyclopedia Brittannica,” upon which Messrs. A. and S. Black sperit many thousands, was commen property, and they commenced to issue it in five cent numbers Litigation has been going on for a number of years, but last month judgment was given in favor of Messrs. Black. Such un- patriotic conduct on the part of the judge seems to have aroused a good deal of in- dignation in some quarters and one paper coatends that his ruling ‘‘deprives the American people of a common law privilege.” The indignation of this journal is very touching.

We hear a great deal about Egypt now, and the reasons for its occupation by the English, and how long that occupation will probably continue; this, however, is heavy reading; but 1 am sure the readers of THe EXaMINER will be glad to have their attention called toa charming book lately written by Miss Ellen Chennell's, ‘* Recollections of an Egyptian Princess,” in which we are enabled to have a

limpse at the home life of the Land of

haraohs. Miss Chennells lived forfive years at the court of the last Khedive, but one as English governess to one of the Royal Prin- cesses, and she had opportunities which are denied ambassadors and public functionaries of getting an insight into the inner workings of Egyptian society. That she made good use of these opportunities her valuable and interest- ing volumes bear witness. It is impossible to read them without gaining a great amount of information regarding the peculiarities of race and pomoernees of the Egyptians, which is absolutely unobtainable from blue books and the dry records of diplomatic negotiations.

The impression left by Miss Chennella’ brightly written narrative is that the mental ealihes of the upper classes in Egypt is much underrated by foreigners, Instead of the mere Oriental craft, which are popularly associated with the educated Egyptian, one finds a breadth of mind and a capacity to assimilate and apply western ideas which is undreamt of by the averege Englishman. Johmal Pasha, who was Khedive at the time of Miss Chen nell’s residence at Cairo, appears ia these pages as aman of wide sympathies, humane. benevolent and constantly stiiving to better his people. Has was of course weighed down by the effeminate traditions of his fathers, but was anything but the obtuse semi barbarian which it pleased Englishman to think him. Politics are hardly touched upon in this book, but we receive an excellent idea of the social atmosphere and surroundings of the country.

Mont. McDonatp, the well knewn St. Jobo barrister, was obliged to seek a change of climate for the cure of acute bronchitis. He took Hrwker's Tolu and was cured by two bottles. He considers it a remarkable remedy, and strongly recommends its use to all so afficted.

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Try a barrel of Excelsior flour from Beer & Goff's if you want something extra good for bread and pastry,

All wool tweed, sold in other stores for 40

The Behring Sea Court. SIR CHARLES RUSSELL CONTINUES HIS EXAM- INATION OF AMERICAN PRECEDENTS.

In the Behring Sea arbitration to-day, Sir Charles Russell continued his examina- tion of American precedents in respect to the right of seizure. He explained that the occupation of Pensacola and the bombard-~ ment of Greytown were justifiable as retal- iatory and did not imply a claim of juris- diction.

Referring to the alleged assertion of ex- clusive claim by Britain on the- banks of Newfoundland, he showed that England’s exceptional rights were acquired by treaty with France and Spain, and were rot applied to other nations. The claim was never asserted after American independence snd was speciaily disavowed by Lord Bath- arst in 1815.

This view, Sir Charles Russell said, was sndorsed by the American counsel before che Halifax Commission in 1877 and was sustained by the report of the congressional sommittee of 1886. Sir Charles then dis- cussed the reference to the enforcement of penalties in violation of British quarantine ‘aws outside territorial limits. He explained that such penalties were only enforceable after the offenders had entered the terri- torial waters, and that, therefore, there was no analogy between this enforcement and the Behring Sea szizure.

He then took up the question of the right of search, and showed that search of slave vessels was to ascertain whether they were flying frauduiently a wrong flag.

He quoted Lord fstowe)l and Judge Story, who agreed that no authority existed for the interruption or seizure of the vessels of friendly nations. Also Lord Malmesbury, who officially acknowledged that reparation was due to vessels which were interrupted when the suspicion of fraud was proved to be unfounded. He quoted American Secre- tary Case, who in 1859 strongly denied the right of interruption or seizure of foreign vessels excep’ in time of war.

Referring to the analogy claimed by Phelps in respect to distant lighthouses, he showed this protection rested on territorial not property right.

He analyzed the American argument on the analogy of the laws of other nations for protecting seal life.

Asto the Falkland Island regulations, Sir Charles showed that they were only applicable within territorial limits and were never enforced beyond.

Every reference made by British counsel to the report of Com=issioner Elliott call- ed forth vehement protests from the Amer- icans, Carter stigmatizing the Jate United States’ expert as absolutely untrustworthy.

Personal,

The Fredericton Reporter says: ‘A call from the G*bson Baptist Church to Rev. Mr. Davidson, of Princ: “dward Island, has been accepted by that genileman.

Mr. Patrick McKeever, of McKeever & Hall, commission merchants, Boston, is in Summerside on a potato-buying expedition.

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Seecrat DespatcHes To THE EXaMINER.

CHURCHILL ATTACKS BLAKE

Says He was a Failure in Canada.

MonTREAL May 29.

The Montreal! Star’s cable says: Edward Blake has been most bitterly attacked by Lord Randolph Churchill. He says that Blake was a perfect failure in Canadian poli- tics, and quarrelled with every party. Blake, he says, then threw himselfon that last refuge of destitute politicians, the Irish party. Despite these attacks, however, Blake is in much demand to address Home Rule meet

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The Thames Club Regatta.

LonDon, May 29. The Royal Thames Yacht Club Regatta was finished on Saturday. Jamison’s cutter Iq ma was declared the winner of the race on time allowance; the Prince of Wales’ Brit- annia second, and Lord Dunraven’s Valkyrie, which is to race for the American cup, third.

Appointed U. S. Consul. MoNTREAL, May 29. Wendall A. Anderson, of Michigan, has been eppointed American Consul-General at Montreal. He held the same position under President Cleveland's first term.

An Untrue Report. Orrawa, May 29. There is not a particle of truth in the re- port that Sir Charles Tupper is about to re- turn to Canada to re-enter the cabinet. Lacrosse Match. MonTREAL, May 29, It is the unexpected that always happens. The Sb=mrock Lacrosse team were badly beaten on Saturday by the Moatreal team.

Edwin. Booth Very Ili. New York, May 29.

Edwin Booth’s cendition is very serious. He may not recover from his last attack.

Reciprocity in Wreckage.

Orrawa, May 29.

The Act providing for reciprocity in wreckage taker effect on the Ist June.

Bishop Bond's Condition.

MONTREAL, May 29. Bishop Bond is in a very critical condition.

General Telegraphic News.

Wasuineton, May 26.—The Presbyterian Assembly, 409 to 145, decided to entertain the appeal in the Briggs’ case. This de- cision is adverse to Dr. Briggs’ contention.

PLatTTsvILLE, Ont., May 26,—Robert Hampton and wife, an old couple, return- ing from church service, attempted to cross a railroad track in front of an express train and the buggy was struck. Both were killed instantly.

Be.rast, May 26.—The conservatives of Belfast and neighboring towns made a great demonstration last night in Ulster hall in honor cf the Marquis of Salisbury, who urged his hearers to fight the Glad- stone bill but not to resort to violence. The hall was crowded, fully 3,000 people being present, and the proceedings were marked by intense enthusiasm.

Curistiania, May 26.—Another land- slide has occurred at Vaerdalen, Norway. An extent of land in the Devanger valley became disludged wid slid down on the soil below, destroyed 22 homesteads and 50 cottages. A vast area is flooded and many persons are missing, and it is feared they have perished. The missing include Tessem, president of the district, and his family; Road Inspector Roslad and his family, and about 100 others. Residents of the vicinity are takirg to flight in ex- pectation that there may be a recurrence of the calamity. The Gcvernment has sent 400 soldiers to the locality to assist in the work of reseue and to preserve order.

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In this city, of erysipelas, on the 28th inst. Lillie J. Lawson, daughter of the late William D. Lawson, of Cove head.

{Funeral will leave her late residence, School St., en Tuesday at 945 a.m., for Zion Church, where service will be held at 10 a. m. Friends and relatives requested to attend.

In this city, on May 29th, Edita Pauline eldest daughter of Jolin 8. and Annie Garrick, aged eight years and five months,

{Funeral on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, from late residence, Lower Spring Park Road. }

(St. John papers please copy.)

: In this city on Sunday, 28th inst., after a lingering illness, Anne McDonald, formerly of Brookfield.

At Montague, on the 23rd of May, of con- sumption, William S. Cairns, second son of John Cairns, Esg., formerly of this city, aged thirty-four years.

At Heatherdale on the 11th inst., John D.

MacPherson, aged 33 years. as

_At Point Prim, on the 18th inst, Ann Mor. rison, widow of the late Roderick Campbell,

\ addressed to the - : signed, and endorsed “fender for a. Supplies,” will be received up to noon of WED- NESDAY, 7th June, 1893, for the undermentioned articles, or any of them, to be delivered to the I.dian Superintendent on Lennox Island. in such quantities and at such times after the Ist July 1893, as they mey be required by him :—Flour, Tea, Sugar, Factory Cotton, Print, Moccasins. Shingles, Nails. ete’ Samples of such of the above mentioned articles as are transmis- — 54 Dest should aecompany each tender.

cepted. est or any teuder not necessarily ac- ‘Any newspaper inserting this advertisement without authority from this Departiaent through ae Printer, will forfeit pay ment for the

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COLUMBIAS.

BEG leave to inform the people of Char. lotretown and all creation generally that L em Sole Agent for the ebove Bicycles, and that this celebrated wheal can only be obtained through me as far as this Island is concerned. I am continually receiving letters and postal cards—sent to the Pope Man: Sacturing Co. and retarned by them to me—trom persons here, asking for catalogues and rates. One young man —a youth of 18 eummers—sigved himself ‘* Brigadier Colonel,” and another wanted le epecial reduction a8 he was “an orphan ‘with a large family.” It will be « shorter and easier way for brigadier colonels, | orphans and other anfortunates to come to |me direct for information, and thereby | save their postage stamps, Please remem | ber that there is only one price for Colam- | bias the world over, and thet the purchase of a cheaply constructed Bicycle is # most expensive experiment. hk. M. YOUNG, Agent for P. E. Island.

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MAIL CONTRAO

GEPARATE SEALED TENDERS, addre:sed to the Postmaster General, will be received | at Ottawa until noon on FRIDAY, 7th July

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