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THE DAILY EXAMINER. ~~" DECEMBER 20, 1890. The Royalty Excluded,

Tux Sheriff to-day issued his Proclam- ation for the Scott Act election to be held on the Sth of January. The electors in the Royalty will not be asked to vote this time. No polling places have been fixed outside of the city. We the Sheriff bas excluded the Royalty owing to adecision of the Supreme Court, which held that the Royalty was part of Qveen's County and not part of the City of Char- lottetown. Heretofore the electors of the Royalty have had an opportunity of voting This was done as a

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in the city election. precautionary measure owing to the doubt that existed as to whether the Royalty be- longed to thecounty or city. The dcubt hav- ing been removed by theSupreme Court, the reason ceases, and consequently the election confined to Charlottetown and

The polling places in wards one,

will be

Common. two, three and four are the same as under the Dominion election. but in ward five two additional polling places have been opened one for the eastern portion of that ward, the poll being at Charles McGregor’s, St Peter's Road, and the other at the head of Queen Street, at which latter the electors residing to the east of Queen Street and the west of Great George Street will vote. The other polling places are the same. err

The Bye Elections.

Tue result of the bye-elections in Quebec and Ontario will chill to the bone the Op position Party. It proves beyond a doubt that the people of these great Provinces will have nothing to do with a policy which, forthe sake of a little present gain—a political mess of pottage -would, beyond a

tend to lessen our trade with Britain and the world, to force the

doubt, Crreat Government to raise the tariff to the United States’ standard, or elae to resort to direct taxation, and, finally, to the sacritice of the British institutions which we have inher- ited and cherished, and which we love. The loss tothe Liberal Party of a seat like Napierville, and the large gain of the Con- servatives in South Victoria, at this junc- ture, are very significant. The (Opposition have contended that their opportunity will come when the Democrats of the States gain power. The recent elections in the States have placed the Democrats within **measurable distance” of oftice at Wash- ington. The opportunity is, according to the press and the orators of the Opposition, at hand. Yet the people of Napierville and South Yictoria have decisively con- demned the Opposition policy.

Straws show howthe wind blows. It is evident that discussion and thought have convinced the majority of the people of the larger Provinces that the Opposition policy is pregnant of disaster to the Nation- ality of Canada. No doubt the able ad- ministration of Sir John Macdonald has satisfied people’s expectations, and made them, for the most part, politically contented. But we can account for the reverse in Napierville on no other hypo- thesis than « belief on the part of many Liberals (as well as the Tories) that the

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Opp sition policy is in opposition to the interests of Canada as part of the Empire of Great Britain.

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Winter Communication.

Ir is evident that the problem of contin- uous and satisfactory communication be- tween Prince Edward Island and the mainland, during winter, has not yet been Several winters past were unhus- ually mild. The Northern Light and the Stanley made trips in these winters, with tolerable regularity. A good many persons to be convinced that nothing better could be done. Steamers it was said, would fulfil all our reasonable expec- tations. But now there is a winter of the old fashioned kind :—and we have had but five or six mails within the present month, while passengers have been delayed to their annoyauce and losa, and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of produce have been stopped in transit. This will never do

Judging by present appearances, mails rust be brought and sent by way of the Capes, either before the old year has ended or very soon after the new year has begun. We shall, almost certainly, for several months, be practically shut off from the ecommerce of the world.

This situation and these prospects have caused men to think again about the sub- way or tunuel. There will probably be,

and there ought soon to be, a demand upon the Dominion Government for better means of winter communication than those which are afforded. The terms union will never, in our opinion, be fulfilled until after a tunnel has been constructed. Senator Howlan’s efforts have been so far rewarded that the feasibility of the construction of a tunnel 8 now beyond doubt. We hope soon to obtain an authorative opinion as to the cost. It is belreved that the cost will not, if economy be exercised, exceed the esti- mate of Walter Shanley, viz: $5,000,000 ; aod it is hoped that, by using the improv- ed means of construction discovered in re- cent years, it may be considerably reduced. if the’ estimate of Sir Douglas Fox should prove to be not in excess of the amount mentioned by Walter Shanley, the matter of the tunnel ought forthwith to be vigorous-

ly pressed upon the attention of the Gov- emment and Parliament of Canada.

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DAILY EXAMINER,

Prince Street School Enter: tainment.

The Upper Hall of Prince Street School was deusely crowded last evening, and the only drawback to the perfect enjoyment of the entertainment was the occasional thought of what might happen in case of fire or any accident to alarm the audience. The children,without excepticn, acted well their several parts, and evidenced careful and assiduous training on the part of the teachers. Those who sang, sang sweetly and well under the direction of Miss Haslam. Creat credit is due the committee of management. The receipts amounted to about $70,and everyone was satisfied and pleased—except those who at times could not see the stage because persons in front of them stood up.

— Mr. Chappette’s Statement.

{n reference to the alleged refusal of the Lyceum Ha'l committe to reut the building for the delivery of Rey. Sam Smalls lecture, we are requested by Mr. Chappelle to publish the following interview :—

Mr. Chappelle says: ‘‘Thursdey morning I telephoned Mr. Patrick Connolly as Secretary of the B. 1. S., informing him that I wished to engage the Lyceum for Chiistmas night. He replied “All right.” I then said ‘Let there be no mistake now— have I secured it?” “Yes” replied Mr. Connolly, I fiually said, ‘book me theu for the hall oa Obristmas night.” I next proceeded to announce the lecture in the three city papers. Next morning I received a telephone message from Mr. Connolly informing me that at a meeting of the Lyceum hall committee last night they had decided that I could not engage it because Christmas Day was a holy day. ‘‘Vhis,” added Mr. Chappelle, ‘‘1knew to be a mere subterfuge as the hall had been frequent

; ly used in the past on Sundays and other holy

days. Knowing that the Lyceum was pro- fessedly undencminational 1 asked the chair- man of the committee whether it were sectarian or not. He replied it was not. finished by ssying, “You had no

use of it on any night whether that of a holy day or not,”

The chairman of the Lyceum Hall Com- mittee desire Tue EXAMINER to state that Mr. Chappelle did not speake to the secretary of the committee in reference to engaging the hall for Christmas night, as stated by him in the Guardian of last evening. Mr. Patrick Connolly is not the secretary, and did not tell Mr. Chappelle he could have

him he (Connolly) would speak to the com mittee in reference to the matter. -- < -- o ——_- —

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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The Scott Act Campaign.

Sir,—I have every respect for the Hon. Mr. Haviland and his opinions on constitu- tional questions ; but I must take exception to his interpretation of the duty of the Governor General in the event of the Scott Act being defeated on the 8th of January next.

The amendment to the Canada Temper- ance Act, under which the present voting takes place, enacts that when any petition for the revocation of the Order in Council for the bringing into operation ofthe second part of the Canada Temperance Act is adopted by the electors, the Governor General in Council may at any time after the expiration of thirty days by Order in Council revoke the order bringing the act in force.

It must be borne in mind that the Scott Act is brought into force by virtue of an Order in Council in the first instance and that that order remains in force until re- voked.

Now, by the Interpretation Act. (Chapter 1 of the Revised Acts of Canada, sec. 7, sub sec. 4) it is expressely enacted that ‘** the expresssion ‘ shall’ shali be construed as imperstive, and that the expression ‘may’ (shall be construed) as permissive.”

There can, therefore, be no doubt but that it is in discretion of the Governor’ General in Council whether they will, at the end of the thirty days immediately re- vuke the eriginal order or wait a reason- adle time to enable the Local Government to pass a license law. That they would wait cannot be doubted.

I, however, quite agree with you that should the Act be defeated prosecutions

will cease, as public sentiment will have pronounced against it, and for that same reason prosecutions will

cease shovid the Act be sustained. Public sentiment is against the Act, and has been for many years. You must bear in mind that, while the Act was adopted in the first place by upwards of 500 majority, at the second voting it was sustained by only 40, while at the third time this was reduced to 16 votes, and this majority may have been, and I believe was, made up by parties in the liquor trade, as the vote in Ward 2 will shew. Why, I remember as farback as the year 1884 being in the Market Hall and hearing the Rev. Mr. Hodgson blame Mr. Fitzgerald with the non-enforcement of the Act. Mr. Fitzgerald immediately took the platform to defend himself. And what was his defence? Not that the Act had been carried out. While admitting that it had not, he advanced as an excuse for the police, that public opinion was not with the Act. If this was true ia 1884, how much more truthfully can it be said to-day that public opinion is not with the Act? What have the Scott Act people done since to raise them in the estimation of the thought- ful electors of Charlottetown? Nothing whatever. What can they shew to induce the electors to trust them again ? Nothing except a record blurred with broken pro- mises and hypocritical actions. In short, they do not even now promise to take any measures to enforce the Act if again sus- tained—their sole battle cry being ‘* We will not make the business respectable by licensing it.” Former SuprortTer.

Sam Small’s Lecture.

Sm,—I have heard that Mr. Theo. L. Chappelle tried to secure the Virst Methodist ehurch and Zion church for Sam Small to lecture in on Christmas night, but was refused beth. Is this report true or is it false? I think that the Guardian, the only paper that had enterprise enough to ‘‘ interview” Mr. Chappelle in reference to the refusal of the Lyceum committee to let him have that hall, should make an effort? to find ont. The general public is very much iate:ested in such private transactions.

DARBY. —_———- toe

To avoid the rush, we would advise ali wio want bargains in toys, crockery and groceries

to call as earlyas possible at R. K. Brace’s. dec20

Anti-Faction Parnell. SKETCH OF JUSTIN M’CARTHY, THE LEADER — THE BOOKS HE HAS GIVEN TO THE WORLD.

Mr. Justin McCarthy is a native of Cork, where he was born in 1830. Cork, by the way, is the constituency for which Mr, Parnell stands in parliament.

The Irish members know that Mr. Me- Carthy is at heart a Nationalist of extreme views, in spite of the mild and benevolent air, which has wou bim warm friends in circles quite out of sympathy with him_po- litically. Though he rarely takes off the velvet glove, the ironj hand is there, and on occasion he does not hesitate to show it,

He knows how to wait as well as how to push matters. His easy, oratorical atyle theugh, perhaps, better suited for the din- ner table than for parliamentary debate, al- ways secures him the ear of the house.

Mr, McCarthy is, perhaps, best known to the American public as a literary man. In early life he became a reporter on the Cork Examiner, While on the Examiner, Mr. McCarthy helped to organize the Cork Historical Society, which was strongly identified with the Young Ireland movement of 1848.

in 1853 Mr. MeCarthy went to Liver- pool, where he obiained an engagement on the reporting editorial staff of the Northern Times. His nexi movement was to Lon- don, where he was engaged as parliament- ary reporter fur the Morning Star. He subsequently became foreign editor, and in 1864 editor-in-chief,

The Star was the only one of the London papers, which, during the American civil war, took the side of the union. In 1868 Mr. McCarthy resigned his post on the Star, and paid a visit to the United States. His reception was a most cordial one.

Though he wrote a good deal, he chiefly employed himself in lecturing. On his re- turn to England, Mr. McCarthy was offered an egagement as leader writer on the Daily News.

His first novel, The Waterdale Neigh- bors, was published in 1867. To this have succeeded My Enemy’s Daughter 1869, Lady Judith 1871, A Fair Saxon 1873, Linley Rochford 1874, Dear Lady Disdain, 1875, Miss Misanthrope 1877, Donna Quixote 1880, the Comet of a Season 1881, and the Maid ef Athens 1884.

He has also written several short stories,

yc |among which might be named The Com- the hall for that night, but distinct!y to!d |

mander’s Statue 1879, Matty of Greysparkle 1881, and Paul Massie. He has also writ- ten a volume of critical essays entitled Con Amore 1869; and Prohibitory Legislation in the United States.

Mr. McCarthy's most important work is A History of Our Own Times 1878-80, being an account of what happened in Eng- land from the accession of Queen Victoria 1837 to the general election of 1880.

It is a fit follower of Hume and Macau- lay, and the book has made him famous in the world of letters. Hehas also written 'a short History of our own times 1884.

He has, in addition, written A Short History of the Epoch of Reform, the period between 1840 and 1850, published in 1882.

He has also published a series of essays en- ia meer aoe are Georges. eee TUESDAY, EPWORTH LEAGUE ——AND—— wines ND ints Methodist Brick Church.

titled Modern Leaders. He is engaged on December 3Oth. ——BY—— SUNDAY SCHOOL

An attractive Programme has been pre- pared. Full particulars later. dec20—s tf

Y. M. C. A.

Sale of Papers and Magazines POSTPONED.

FFE Sale of Papers and Magazines is post-

poned until TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, the 23rd inst, at 8 o'clock, in the Y M. C. A. Reading Room, when will be offered all the leading Magazines and Papers— English, American and Dominion.

R. M. BARRATT, dec?0 Secretary.

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Annual Meeting.

_ GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the Members of the Young Men’s Christian Association will be held in the Hall of the Association, Queen Square, Char- lottetown,

On Monday, 29th December, AT 7.30 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

for the purpose of receiving the Report for the past year, electing an Executive Com- mittee for the ensuing year, and ths transac- tion of other important business. ,

CHARLES PALMER, President.

R. M. BARRATT,

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JEWELRY in all of the newest and best designs.

In SOLID SILVER and SILVER- PLATED GOODS we have almost every- thing imaginable.

We have also added a fine assortment of GOLD AND SILVER CANES, which make a suitable Present for a Gentleman.

We have placed a Bargain Counter in our Store filled with VASES, LUSTERS, FLOWER HOLDERS, ete, which will le sold regardless of cost.

A Special Discount will be allowed Cash customers for Ten Days from this date.

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WATSON'S DRUG STORE.

‘N ORDER TO CLEAR, during the Holi- day Season, Liberal Discounts will be allowed upon the already low prices.

Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,

Collar and Cuff Boxes,

Brush and Comb Cases,

Odor Cases, Dresssing Cases, Scis- sor Cases,

Hand Mirrors in great variety,

Leather Photo Screens,

Satin-Lined Work Baskets,

Flectric Gas Lighters,

Silver, Cut Glass and Porcelain Smelling Botiles,

Plash and Leather Music Rolls,

Vases and Hanging Flower Pots, in the New Bronze Ware.

Cigar and Cigarette Cases and Holders.

Tie largest assortment of beaunti- ful Pipes ever in the city.

Inspection will prove that we have the largest and best stock of Perfumes at wonderfally low prices.

Jewel Cases, Blotter Portfolios,

Handsome Playing Cards,

Writing Desks and Cases,

Infants’ Hair Brushes,

Gold and. Silver-Headed Walking Sticks.

Tobacco Jars, Leather and Silver Flasks,

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Plush Tobacco Pouches, Cut Glass Cologne Bottles,

Large Leather Wallets,

Silver-Sacked Brush and Mirror Sets, Thermometers,

and many other smaller articles suitable for

Presents to Men, Women and Children. No trouble to show goods,

W. R. WATSON, Queen Street. Ch’town, Dec, 17, 1890 —dy tl 25th

NEW GOODS

Holiday Trade

SANDERSON & C0’S.

New Layer Baisins, New Valencia Layer Raisins, Rew Cooking Ruisias, New Currants, Nuts and Confectionery, New Dates, New Figs, New Stewing Prunes, New Lemons,

New Florida Oranges. -——ALSO——

A large stock of Pink Table Jelly (assorted flavors), Keiller’s Jams and Jelly. Raspberry Vinegar, Van Houtan’s Cocoa, Fry’s Choco- late and Cocoa, Rowntree’s Chocolates and Confectionery, Fine Scotch Oatmeal (in 7 Ib. tins), English Golden Syrup (superior quality)

Our Choice Blended 32 Cent Tea has be- come very popular, and our 24 Cent Tea con- tinues to keep away ahead of everything in the market.

SANDERSON & CO., Newson’s Block, South Side of Queen Square,

Opposite Post Uffice.

decll—dy lmeod wky GENTS wanted immediately, in Town and fi Country, to canvass subscribers for the Catholic News,” New York, the best Catholic paper in America. Subscription, $100 a year. Twenty per cent. paid to Agents. Write imme diately to the “Catholic News,” 1% Barclay

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Sets. Inkstands, from Bohemia ; Tumblers,

Methodist Hy JUST OPENED—\ week and next.

Largest Stock ! Lowest

See our 15 cent Cup and Saucer. Get only 15 cents per pair. Presents for your friends, and you may res

please both you and the persons to whom yo

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Leather Goods, Books and Cards from Great Britain ; and good Toys from the United States; and last, but not least, ! mn Books, School Books and Stationery from_** this Canada of Ours.

Magnificent Stock of New Goods. BARGAINS this

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Biscuit Boxes, Cheese Toilet Wine Glasses, Purses, Toys, from France ; Plush Goods, Mirrors, Games Presbyterian and

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TYPES and LARGE PHOTOS—ask to see Sunbeam to Cabinet. Children.

We have the LARGEST STOCK OF B and CARDS from the best artists, including

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Latest Novelties from the English and American Markets.

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J2W of our many nice things :—JAPANESE WARE, in Fancy Plates, Bowls, Cups and Saucers, Vases, Biscuit Jars, itose Jars, Trays,

GOODS, in Balls, Tops, Collar and Cuff Screen Albums, Stamp Albums, Writing

Desks and Writing Pads, Card Cases. ‘STEEL ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS, ARTO-

them. PHOTO FRAMES, all sizes, from

PURSES and POCKET BOOKS for Ladies, Gents and CHILDREN’S BOOKS and PRESENTS without end. Books for young and uld, includiag the works of all the best Poets.

IBLES in the city. XMAS BOOKLETS Prang. Come and sea our goods.

HASZARD & MOORE,

BROWN'S BLOCK.

Mail Contracts

Genera], will be received at Ottawa until noon on FRIDAY, 20th February next, for the conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails on proposed contracts for four years, from Ist of April next, over each of the following routes, VIZ. :

Appin Road and Bonshaw....... semi-weekly Darlington and Kelly's Cross...... tri-weekly

Dandas and M:mnt Hope........ semi-weekly Glen Wiliarn and Murray River.. do Miil River and Railwey Station.. do

North Lake and Souris Fast....... tri-weekly North Kiver and South Wiltshire. . do

Printed notices, containing full information ag to conditions of proposed contracts, may be seen, ond blank forms of tender may be cb- tuived, at the Post Offices at which the ser- vices commence and terminate, cr at the office of the subscriber.

F. pe ST. C. BRECKEN, Asst. P.O Inspector, Post Office Inspector’s Office, 3 Ch’town, P. E. 1., Dec. 20, 1890 |

P, E, ISLAND RAILWAY,

Christmas Excursion.

ETURN TICKETS will be issued at One First-Class Fare to and frem al] Stations on this Railway on December 24th and 25th, geod to return up to and on January 5th, 1891. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent.

Railway Offi e, Charlottetown, December 19. 1890. all pis dy & wky

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT M* JOUN BURROWS, of Highfield, a Lot 33, Blacksmith, has this day made an assignment to me for the benefit of his creditors.

The Deed of Assignment is open to inspec- tion at my office, Cameron Block, Charlotte- town.

A meeting of the creditors of Mr. Burrows will be held at my office on THURSDAY, the Eighth day of January, 1891, at 120’clock, noon, when I hope to be in a position to re- port on the condition of the Estate.

All persons indebted to the Estate are reg quested to make immediate payment to ine.

JAMES H. GOOD, Assignee.

Ch’town, Dec. 18, 1890—dy 6i wky 2i

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against the above Steamer previous to December 3rd, inst., will please furnish seme at once to the undersigned.

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