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ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST. |
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His Worsh the M syor stated that this meeting had been convened by his meeting . ' him in accordance with a numerously
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; } ad to He then showed the changes proposec he made in the constitution of the city, as provided for that measure, which 1s
to the city electurs for their decision thereon. He requested that a chairman be appointed. Hon. Ben). Davies was then unanimously appointed chairman, and I. Oxenham, Secretary. — The Chairman, after stating the object for which the meeting was called, and that he was of opinion that the proposed change in the City Constitution, as provide { for in the bill, was very unjust and unfair, de- clared the meeting open for discussion. GeorcEe Peake, Esq , considered the bill unjust to the electors of Wards One, Two and Three. Hewas a resident of Ward Five, but had a vote in Ward One. When this measure was first introduced to the Legislature, the civic electors had a right to expect that a public meeting would have been called by its promoters for the parpose of ascertaining the epinions of the citizens respecting its provisions, but nothing of the kind had been done, and the peop'e were kept in the dark. It has always been sdmitted that the present representation of Ward Five inthe City Council is insuftici-
shortiv to be submitted
ent, but this corld have been remedied without going to extremes. That ward might easily have been divided into two
parts, east and west, with representation to correspond. He always considered that the chief portion of his city tax was paid on ty held in Ward One. This being the case, it was unjust to deprive him of one of his present representatives for that ward in tha Council. In justice to the present City Councillors, it must b2 ad- mitted that they have done more in the way of providing good platforms and efficient lighting of the streets, than their Upper Queen Street and Upper Prince Street have been recently mach impt l,and a large amount of work is being performed in various parts of the city, which will be a permanent benefit. As Mr. Morris is a large property holder in the city, there is no danger of his imposing
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a burdensome tax upon the citizens. As a business man he will also endeavor to Keep the expenditure within the revenue. The
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general opinion is that he is making all the improvements within his power to make for the benefit of the citizens. The tax for this year on real estate is only one per cent., and is a very reasonable one. [ am opposed tothe billas itis unjust. It would be fairto have ail the councillors elected by the whole city, and to reduce their number. It is true that the city has hitherto been represented tvo largely by the liquor mterest; but other men have been requested to represent the citizens in the council, who have refused. As the adoption of this bill will be a p2rmanent step, #s well a wrong one, I beg to move the following :—
Resolved, That this meeting is of opinion that the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the City of <Charlottetown Incorporation Act,” passed at the last session of the legislature, curtailing the representation at the Council Board and unfairly distributing the same is unjast and dangerous to the liberty heretofore enjoyed by the citizens, and should be reject- ed at the plebicite to be taken on the 12th i ist,
JoHN Bowers, Ese., seconded the re- solution, and said that the bill was con- cocted by men who were working against the best interests of the city. It was one of the most mischeivous measures ever introduced. Who are the so-called reform- + Have they not been censured by the
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ers ¢ citizens for their past acts at the Council Board? Did they perform their duty to the citizens while in power? They did not.
James MclIsaac, Esq, editor of the Herald, had an interest in more than one ward of the city, and was opposed to the bill under consideration. He admitted that a measure of reform is necessary, but this was not the time nor place to discuss that subject. This bill seeks to deprive citizens of the privileges which they at present enjuy, and is unfair and unjust. If Ward Five wants more representation let it have it; but why deprive the other wards of the city of their fair share? Such a meas- ure as this had never before been heard of. There is no city in the world where one
ward has three representatives, while others have only one. Are the provisions of this bill what the so-called re-
formers ‘claim to be calculated to bring about a reform in civic affairs? If so, no reasonable man can agree with them in this respect. He was of opinion that if the bill were thoroughly understood by the citizens, but few would be found to support it. Of this he had abundant proof. He found that many persons had either been misiaformed or misunderstood the pro- Visions of this bill, and were not in a position to vote intelligently thereon. In some cases the canvassers for the bill them- selves, did hot know what they were asking the people to vote for, and the latter are being misled. The citizens should be tho- roughly informed respecting this measure. P. McCourt, Esq., editor of the Watch- man, said that the bill was unconstitutional, as it sought to deprive the citizens of privi- leges which they had long enjoyed, with- out any request on their part for the change. The ery for representation accord- ing to population is a delusive one. In many cases, such representation results most unfairly. The bill sought to give each elector of Ward 5 three votes, and to allow each elector of Wards 1, 2'and 3 only one vote, instead of two, as as present. In addition to this, it makes provisien that the elector of Ward 5, who owns a small ear in either of Wards 1, 2. or 3, shall ta heya hn ig hin of those thre. ae Very unjust to electors J. se three Wards. The proposal to : c a ar a fe eight members 7 Se ak ee 9 Vouncil were In- | ~, it would be far more work-
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and satisfactory. This is also a pro- which has never been asked for. to learn of a case in which 1 had ever asked the legis bling them to
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othe people. This measure 1s simply the | of a conspiracy to reduce the repre- of Wards 1, 2 and 3, in the City | in the City Council.
How. D. Farqunarson.— It has been said that this bill is not like the Scott Act, which could be repealed every three years, but that, when once adopted, it becomes | parmanent, Such is not the case. If un- satisfactory, it can be repealed at next session of the Legislature. He thought the latter had been very careful in presetving the rights of the citizens under this bill, by makiny provision for a plebiscite, enabling them accept or reject the measure, as they thought preper. ‘The reformers had been told that they were seeking to deprive the electors of Wards Oue, Two and Three of their rignts in a fair representation ac- cording to population, Each portion of the city, under this bill, will receive its full share of representation in the Council. Under the present law the representation 18 notoriously unequal. (Mr. F. here read some figures to show the correctness of his statement ) Representation, according to population, is the fairest and most satis: fretory system in the world. The reason why the bill did not make provision for an election of all the councillors in the same manner as in the case of the Mayor, viz., by the whole ci y, was that the legislature preferred the Ward system of voting, and adopted it. Provision is made for an elec- tion every two years. This will certainly be an improvement. Is the city any better off for going through the turmoil of an elec- tion every year? Members of the House of Assembly go out of office only once every four years. Surely the citizens can trust the Council for two years. The religious ery has no place in this discussion, and must not be tolerated. Catholics will receive their full representaition in the City Council, without fail.
Tuos Z. Tayior, Esq., ©. C., asked who were the framers of the City Bill. He understood it was concocted in Orient Division, S. of T.
Hon. D Faregunarson said that the bill was introduced to the legislature by 4 com- mittee app >inted to prepare it.
H. Dousst, Esq., C. C., was sorry that the advocates of the bill were not present to defend their position respecting this
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bill. Where are the men who concocted this measure? The work was done in secret, in Orient Division. Many voters
have been intimidated from voting as they desire, by Mr. Farqularson and others.
Hon. D. Farguyarson.— Name your man.
H. Dovsr, Ese.—I can easily do so, but will not at present. How were civic affairs managed by the so-called reform party when the latter held the reins of power ? The city was mulcted out of about $3.000, in conneccion with the city hall. Who are the so-called reformers? Are they the men who should be entrusted with the manage- ment of the city? N». Some of them are men through whom the city has suffered largely. When the present party came into power, the city was well nigh bank- rupt, but by careful management they re- stored its cre lit, and brought it up to its present excellent financial position. He would say to the citizens: Be careful what you do in reference to this bill, Ths pre- sent council have kept taxation as low as possible, while their opponents have always sought to iucrease it. Of this the citizens are fully aware.
Fenton JT Newsery, Esq , was just re- covering from aa attack of illness, but was prepared to defend the new City Bill. This measure, if adopted, will give equal representation to all portions of the city. [tis intended to give representation ac- cording to population, and equal rights to all. Each councillor, when elected, be- comes a representative for the whole city, as wellas for the ward which has elected him. This fact should be borne in mind, No side-issues should be allowed to pre- vent this measure from coming into opera- tion.
F. L. Haszarp, Esq., was interested in the Bill only as a private citizen, and in no other way. He claimed that this measure did not deprive any ward of its proper rc presentation in theCity Council, asit made provision for representation according to population. No one part of the city will suffer to the advantage of another part. Many of the men who own property in Wards 1, 2 and 3 reside in Wards 4 and 5, and will have a voice in each Ward where they have an interest. Is it right, as under the present system, that four men should represent 6,000 people and that six men should represent only 4,000? We know that every measure for civic reform has been opposed by the Councillors from Wards 1, 2 and 3. He(Mr. H.) would go for electing all the Councillors by a mass vote, but as we could not get a bill making provision for that, we should accept the next best measure. The bill before us should have a fair trial apart from all party questions whatever. All representative bodies should be elected on the principle of representation according to population. The number of Councillors is to be reduced, but if the new Council does not do as well as former ones it will be poor indeed. He would prefer five Councillors to ten. In conclusion, he said he would support the bill as far as laid in his power.
Tos. Morris, Esq., C. C., Mr. Haszard stated that he did not belong to Orient Division. We.l, nobody would accuse him of anything of the kind. But, according to his remarks, it appeared as if he had been feed to defend this Bill. In his (Mr. Morris’) opinion, no reasonable man who understood the provisions of this measure could stand up in its defence. Ward One has nearly as much taxable property as Ward Four and nearly as many voters. This being the case, it would be extremely unjust to deprive the former of one of its representatives in the Ceuncil. Then why should Ward Five be allowed three representatives to only one from Ward Two? The supporters of the Bill are upholding a very grevious wrong in pursuing their present course.
The resolution was then put to and declared by the chairman to
A vote of thanks veyed to the Chairma duct in the chair,
the meeting be carried. was passed and con " for his able con- when the meeting adjourned, Isaac OxENHAM, Secretary. Se GDS ocons
Sunpay &
CHOOL Union Teacuers Me
this evening at 8 o'clock in Saar a the Baptist church, Prince Street, conducted by Rev. J. A. Gordon. All § inday Scheel teachers and Bible students invitel.
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The Lobster Canning Business.
In 1890 there were 364 lobster factories in operation in the Dominion, 66 of which were owned by Americans. It required 28.818 hands to operate them. The total exports from Canada and the provinces of canned lobsters last year amounted to 8,001,555 pounds, valued at $997,654. The
importers of these goods with their amounts and values were as follows .
Pounds. Values Great Britain. .....cccess 3.420.772 $436,432 United Ststes........++. 3,301,447 460,317 Pees... .446 dnc snes .. 070,290 79,965 Germany... .cesescessde 130,258 18,060 Belgium ......---eeeeere 11,232 1,4 . British West Indies...... 10,196 723
Nova Scotia is theSlargest Canadian ex- porter of canned lobsters, her shipments amounting to 6,224,664 pounds, valued at $816,111. The exports from New Bruns- wick in 1890 amounted to 969,550, valued at $84,547, those from P E Island being 761,775 pounds, valued at $90,504, and from Quebec 44,776 pounds, valued at $6,440.
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Fishery Bulletin.
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(Fisheries Intelligence Bureau Report.)
Hauirax, Aug. 8.—Anticosti—Fishiog very poor all over the coast on account of the carcity of bait. ; s : Cuekee--Ciel fishing very good at River St. John and Grand River; good at Sheldrake; Cod fair at Paspebiac.
New Brunswick—A few cod and mackere! at Point Escuminac, and very good; good catches of haddock, herring, mackerel and sardines at Campobello.
P. E. Island—Mackerel fishing poor all over the coast and no reports of.any other tish
Cape Breton—Cod fair at Louisburg and Arichat, and tair at St. Peters. :
Nova Scotia—Codfishing good, and herring and mackerel fair at Cans0; all fisheries poor at Whitehead; mackerel and herring reported plentifal at Lunenburg.
Personal.
Hon. David Laird, editor of the Patriot, returned from his holiday trip to the Bias d’Or Lakes lest evening.
Rev. Joseph Hogg is expected to reach Moncton on Saturday from P. E. fsland, and will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday evening. He will leave Moncton about Wed- nesday next on his return to Winnipeg.— Moncton Times.
The arrivals at the Osborue House last evening included : Dr Douglass, and wife, Bradalbane; M Delaney, North Tryon; H S McLeod, Dunstaffnage; J P Wright,New York; L E Dystant and wife, Halifax, NS; tev WM Tufts, North Bedeque; Miss Gray, Halifax; Mrs C W Johnson, Miss Johnson, Lewis Deleware; A Sharp, S’Side,
Atthe Hotel Davies yesterday, there were registered : A M Wright, S’side; JS McDonald, Montreal; J W Pattel, Enfield, N H;HM Cheney, New Hampshire; C Fred Stewart, St Stephen; R Thompson, Montreal; A B McLean, Boston; H Stan- way, Halifax; Geo R Montgomery, Al- berton; C Hogg, Calcutta; Mrs F D La- fleur, Ottawa; Miss Valade, Octawa; J H Wright, St John; C A Douglass, wife and child, Ottawa; Wm Richards, Bideford; J M McLeod, Amherst This morning’s ar rivals included: Wm H Jackson, St John; J S Teskey, Montreal.
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Religious Services.
Regular services in St. James’ church to, morrow at the usual hours. Rev. Mr. Car- ruthers will occupy the pulpit.
St. Peter’s Chureh —Services to-morrow: Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, 8 a. m.; Morning Prayer and Litany, 11 a. m; Even- song and Sermon, 7 p. m.
St. Paul’s Church.—Services to-morrow at 1l a.m. and 7 p. m., Rev. Mr. Hamlyu, the Rector, preaching on both occasions. Holy Communion at 8 30. Sunday School at the usu@) hour.
Zion Church.—Services to-morrow will be conducted by Rev David Sutherland, pastor, in the morning at 1} o'clock and in the evening at 7 o'clock, Morning prayer meeting at 10.15. Sabbath School and Bible classes will meet at 2.30 p. m.
Remember the Railway Gospel meeting to- morrow afternoon at 4 o’elock in McLeod’s Hall, conducted by the railway men. Strang- ers always welcome. Lesson: St. John, 10:9 —‘‘I am the door; by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved.”
In the Second Methodist church, services will beheld as follows: In the morning at 11 o'clock, preaching by the Rev. W. W, Brewer, In the afternoon at 2.15 o'clock, Sunday School and Bible class. In the even- ing at 7 o'clock, prerching by the Rev. C. W. Hamilton.
Services will be held in the First Methodist church to-morrow as follows: In the morning at 10.30 o'clock, prayer meeting; at 11 o'clock, preaching by the Rev. C. W. Hamilton; in the afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Sunday School and Bible class; and in the evening at 7 o’clock, preaching by the Rev. W. W. Brewer. Kensington Hall, Edward Street.—Sunday School and Bible class at 2.30. In the evening at 7 o'clock, Evangelist Sutcliffe will give an address. Subject: “A Drink Wanted Badly.” A hearty welcome extended to all. Special notices of services and work for the following week will be announced,
Baptist Church, Prince Street. — Prof. Robertson, from Ontario, will preach at ti a. m. and the pastor, Rev. J. A. Gordon, will preach at 7p. m. Sunday School and Bible class at 230 p m. Brauch school and Bible class at Long Street Mission rooms at 230 p.m. Prayer meetings on Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting at rooms on Long Street on Thursday at 8 p- m All are cordially invited to these services, :
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THe Sarurpay Excunsion.—One of the most pleasant uf short excursions is that offered for every Saturday by the ICR and the steamer Northumberland to Char- lottetown and return. The railway charges a single fare and the boat much less than that, the entire pissage to and fro bein
within a few cents of $3. On this trip the passenger reaches Charlottetown about six o'clock and leaves fur return early Monday morning. About a dozen Monctonians., in- cluding a member <f our staff, took in "this
trip last Saturday, and we can cordially re- commend
cur neighbors who may have a couple of days to spare to follow the good example. All the apartment, boats, cars
and hotels are first-class, and the Island which is the garden of Canada, should be more generally seen and known particular-
ly by the paople here and hereabouts.— Moncton Times,
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purpose holding Park, on MON DAY,
Charlottetown Driving August 24th.
Potato and Three- Legged Races will be run, for which prizes of $2.00 each will be given.
Firemen’s Sports.
Race between members of the Charlotte- town Hook and Ladder Company and Salvaye
Hose Reel Race between teams of 16 men from any regularly organized Fire Company in the Province and 10 members of the South End Boating Ciub, for a purse of $20.09.
CONDITIONS.
The Race between the Salvage Corps and Hook and Ladder Company teams will be for the distance of 300 yards, with wegon or hose oart, as may be agreed upon.
The Hose Reel Race will be run with ser- vice hose and hose cart a distance of 20 yards to bydrant, lay 300 feet of hese, break coupling and connect branch pipe, time to be taken when pipe strikes the ground, Cart to carry 250 feet of hose. Race to be run dry, single on time.
The Trotting Stallions “ELMO” and “GOLDEN” will give an exhibition of speed for ons mile each,
A Band will be in attendance.
Admission to Grounds,......... .235e. Grand Stand ............ ois oies oe
JAMES A, HUGHES,
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Challenge Accepted.
WILL accept Mr. I. T. Winan’s ehallenge
with Lady Pilot against my mare Maud K., and have placed in Mr. P. 8. Brown's hands $25 to bind $100. Time and place to be arranged between owners. Will give til} the 12th August to settle arrangements.
ALEXANDER KENNEDY.
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FOR SALE.
HAT desirable property, situated on the cor T ner of St. Peter's Road and Plea ant Streets consistin of Dwelliag Nonse, store and Ware. house. ‘he Dwelli-g is weil built throughout with frost-proof cellar, and th» sroce is in con- nection, fitted With every «ccommedation for any Kind of business, with plate wluss windows on each street. ‘The Warehouse is in connection with theStore.and can b> entered inside from the
Theeubseriver will also vell Eleven Ac Land, 1} miles from the city, with ‘e crop. For particulars apply to
MRS. ELAIGER, aug8—lw Pleasant Street,
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STA, j n’s, N’ 0 foundiana, will be due at Charlottetown om MO DAY MORNING, the 10th inst., and will carry Cattle and Sheep on deck. ;
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PROGRAMME. ing li ; ee caceeeeelSt prize $3 00 PN mma 200 i « sone “ 3 00 Throwing Light Hamm ‘ iS oa 7 ‘* ae F OO wh pam segment: fe 5 i a “sia » 2H Standing Broad va irae ‘a 1 ile F “ 5 00 Quarter Mile Foot Rac re oe z : 3 ing Jumps.....+-. int (UCC Ty Ee 2ad * 2 00 One Mile Bicycle Race......-. Gold Medal. a0 oot ee te Hop, Step and ee ’ <the ae : - i igh Jamp......---- —.* oa _“—" ee aS an ee aulti I PUR in kan ces let ** 500 : “~ 4 — cue woes ed. * =. 2 Boys’ 100 Yards Race ......-- Silver Medal. Obstacle Race.......-...++- ..lst prize $3 00 " ae ia =: 1
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DRY GOODS.
James Paton & Co., Stanley Bros ,
Beer Bros.,
Prowse Bros.,
J B. Macdonald, Perkins & Sterns, Harris & Stewart.
Charlottetown, June 20, 1891.
July until the first Monday in Septem BOOTS & SHOES.
A. E. McEachen,
C. B. Warren,
J. ©. Sprague,
Goff Bros.,
J. B. Macdona'd, R, K. Jost (2 stores)
MONDAY HALE GOLDA
annem | KE, the undersigned Merchants of Charlottetown, hereby agree to close our Stores EVERY MONDAY AFTER from ONE o'clock, beginning the first Monday i
ber, both days inclusive JEWELERS.
W. Taylor, G. Jury, S. Bonnell, A. Cameron, . 8. Mitchell, G. H. Ta lor, W. W. Wellner.
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BOOKSTORES—T. L. Chappelle, the Bazaar Store, Has & Moore.
Ware, Shop Furniture, etc.
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Estate of McLeod & Stewart to sel! by Public Auction, at the Store recently occupied by McLeod & Stewart, corner of Prince and Dorchester Streets,
Commencing at 11 o'clock, a m,
EARTHEN and the said Estate,
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1 Coffee Mill, 1 Stove,
Furniture. ‘ferma Cash.
R. BEAI RSTO, Auctioneer.
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On the Beautiful Grounds of John Me- Eachern, Esq.
Tea and Refreshmant Tables provided The steamer Southport will leave Ferry Wharf at 9 30 a. m. and 2.15 p. m.
Return Tickete, 15 cts, ; Children, 10 cts, ; Tea, 25 cts, :
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On Monday, (Oth of August, insf.,
All the Stock of GENERAL GROCERIES, GLASSWARE belonging to
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PUBLIG AUCTION
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About Saturday Net Where we hope to see all old custome of removits other, of open I
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