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bungled, ungrammatical Speech in his hands, and ask him to read it to an assembly

of educated men and women 7 ic suppose lL that they weuld senda copy of ti Spee +h to Ottawa, tothe Marquis ot Lorne

axl copies to all the Lieut-lrovernors of the Provinces! But he wished to know why the Government had not come out houvestly in the Speech, and insert iu it a paragraph thankin; the Great Giver of all geod for the blessing: which the Province had enjoyed during the past year, This had always been done in sue} Sveeches, and he (Mr. 5.) hoped, alway: would be done. int since those so §0-CALLED LIBERALS

had come into power, it had been neglected The Speech contained a. promise that a Bill t« amalga vate the two branches of the Legisl:- ture would be introduced. Last session his hoaor the Leater of the Government declarec that it would be absurd for this House tem trodace a Bill for the purpose of abolishing the Levislative Council. The hon. membei for Strathalbyn also stated, at that time. that ‘it was impossible for this House to bring ip a Bill that would abolish the Legislative Coun- cil.”

Hon. Mr. Davyirs—Was it not necessar) thata Gill to abolish the Legislative Counei siould be passed by both branches of the Legislature before it could become law? ‘The impression, at one time, prevailed among the people that the House of Assembly, without the Legislative Council, could pass a measure wiich woukl abolish the latter.

Mr. SULLIVAN had understood the hon. gen tleman to say, last session, that such a measur should have origiuated with the Legislative Council itself ; but

THE SPEECH with which the session had been opened now contained a promise that ‘‘a bill will be sub mitted| to yon altering the constitution of the Legislature, and providing one Legislative Chamber for the Province in lieu of the exist ing Legislative Council and House of As sembly.” ‘Pais showe.l how much reliance could be placed in the statements of some hon gentleme.:. Last sessiou the Hon. Leader o the Government seeme:l to be in earnest in in- forming the Houss that ‘the only way 1. which the Legislative Council could be abolished: was by a joint address of both Houses to the lmperiat Parliament” ; but the Government had now declared in the Speech that their former statements respecting this matter were eutirely wroag. By referring to pags 236 and 237 of the Parliamentary Re- porter for 1573, it would be seen that the Com- missioner of Public Works spoke very strongly against the abolition of the Lesislative Coun- eu; bat he (Mr. Stewart) had now adinitted that he was entirely astray. As regards the jateution of the Government to introduce a bill abolishiag IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, he could sssure the House that this had been the Policy of the Opposition for a long time ast. ‘Tuc Lealer of the Government, when a the Opposition in 1375, complained very loadly that the Speech with which thai Session had been opeued, cootained no pro- vision for the abolition of [Imprisonment for Debt; but the session of 1377 and 1378 had passed away without any legislation on that matter. It was only now whea his honor found the voice of tue country against him, and when he had to face the people that he thought it desirable to introduce a measure to abolish Liprisonment for Debt. If the hon. g-ntleman hala long LEASE OF POWER

he would not have troubled himself about the mitter. ‘he Lealer of the Government had never been noted for his modesty, and in the Speech he had taken all the credit to himself ot wiping out the Leasehold system of this Province! During the course of his (Mr. Davies’) remirks, on a former occasion, he statel that all the amendments which had been made to the ‘‘ Land Parchase Act ot 1375” had been submittel by him when lead- ing the then Opposition.

How. Mr. Davtes said that he had moved an amendment to thit Bill respecting the ap-

intment of the Arbitrators, which was voted Sates and the measure, as was well known, was rejected, because it did not contain the provision contained in his aineadment. That amendmeut was adopted at the very next se:- sio , ard the Bill b ¢ me law.

Mr. SuuiavaN—The cotrary is the fact. The Bill was not lost on that ground. The Land Purchase Act was introduced and passed by the late Conservative Government, and the hon. Leader of the Goverament had no right to take to himself

ANY CREDIT

jn connection with it. It appeared that the Government. in their dying moments, had

lanned some great reforms. The Queen's Peation, which had lately cost $7,000, had been let by tender so low that, according to the statements of the members of the Govern- ment, it woald be done fur nothing! Let it be known throughout the land that ene gentle- min had been found 30 patriotic as to serve tie Goverament for nothing! When the ac- counts fur princiag done at the Patriot cffize and other newspaper offices which support the

resent Governinent came in, the House would is how touch the

PUBLIC PRINTING wis now costing the country. So far as he could judge, he did not think that the Govern. ment avi effecivd any saving whatever to the cruutry under that heal, When it was seen how mach it had cost to print this, that and th: other Report, he believed that 1t would be foand that little, if anything at all, was saved by the system of letting the Queen's Printing wiica had been adepted by the Government. H:; would not be at all vurprised that, in the ead, it would be found that the country had sistained a loss in connection with the n:wsystem. ‘I'he facts would come out by ailby. ‘the public had not received such notice of the letuimg of public contracts of late a3 it had aright to expect; and the chances were that some of those coutracts would be let at amuch higher rate tian if proper notice had beer given. At the same t me, he did not cb ject to the letting of the Qucen’s Printing by tenler. The system should have a fair trial befors beiog coadsm ud. He hoped thatit would turu out to be an advaniaze to the country. The Leader of the Government pointed ont the saving which had been effectel by him in tae manage.neat of the HILLSBORO FERRY.

Tas late Govera ncat bal vos had time to carry out all theis good intentions into law re- specting the ferries altaough they made the fullest provision fr the pull’e trate. The time wa3 coming when anew A ministration

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requirements of the country, When intro- lucing the resolution upon which the present CIVIL SERVICE BILL was founded, he said, ‘“There are many offices und departments throughout the country which require « check. There 18. the Hillsbor« ‘erry, for instance. The official who receives he tares in connection with that ferry might iot account for half the amount received by

‘im. I would not insinuate fora moment that -his has been done, for I believe that the per- ons employed on the ferry are very honest versons, but large amounts might thus have been lost to the revenue.” Instead of having mproved the public service the Leader of the Government had

PERPETRATED MANY WRONGS

upon the couniry. Although the hen. sentleman had been in power over two years, he had not, until the present Session —when he saw a dissolution of the House staring him ia the face—ever once thought of amending the Civil Service Bill. It was eumored that he now proposed to reduce the salaries of the heads of the Public De- vartments from $1,600 to $1,500. He (Mr. Sullivan) felt sure that the hon. Com- missioner of Public Works would not be satisfied with the latter sum, for the hon. member distinctly stated at the time the Civil Service Bill was introduced that the salaries then fixed by the Liberal Conser- vatives were too low.

{a Voice.]}—Did the hon. Leader of the Opposition agree with the present Commis- sioner of Puvtic Works, at the time he made that statement ?

Mr. Sullivan did not agree with him but believed thet the Leader of the present Govern- ment agreed with him. He [Mr. Sullivan] thought the salaries fixed by the Bill were a fair remuneration for the public officials, and if business had remained as it was at that sime, no change in the amounts would have beeu required. The present Government had, since then had charge of the public affuirs, and the result was a

FINANCIAL DEPRESSION, and several other kinds of depressions pre- vailing thronghout the Province, it had now become necessary to reduce the salaries oc the public officials provided for by that Bill. if the Prince of Wales College was to be amalgamated with the Normal School, the Institution thus formed should be made suitable to be the head of our Elucational, system. If those two Institutions were to be amalgamated, he hoped that the new School would prove to be such as would re- flect credit upon the country.

OTHER GREAT REFORMS

had heen promised by the Government.

“‘housands of dollars were to be saved to

the country by reducing the salaries of the

public officials! Dnring last session, the' hon. member for New London moved a

resolution having for its object the reduc-

tion of the salaries, but he was voted down | by the Governinent. A motion was made | hy (Mr. Sullivan) to strike off the salaries oi certain

UNNECESSARY OFFICIALS,

but this was also voted down. During the recess, the Government had strack off por tions of the salaries of the clerks in the public offices, bnt had not reduced their own! That was their mode of doing busi- ness. The Commissioner of Public Works stated, the other day, that the construction of the new Asylum Building had been ap- proved of by the House.

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Ottawa Notes.

PARLIAMSNTARY PRINTING. At a meeting of the Printing Committee,

tenders for the Parliamentary Printing. Advertisements will be inserted immediate- ly in a number of the leading papers of the Dominion. The work will be divided into three parts—printing, supplying paper and binding Contractors will be called on to! furnish security in a Guarantee Society, the contractor for the printing, $5,099; for the paper, $2,000; for the binding, $1,000. A RETURN

laid on the table of the House to-day gives the correspondence in connexion with the superannuation of Mr. Leslie,late Postmast- erin Toronto. In brief, the correspon- dence shows a letter from Lesslie, asking that after a service of 30 years, he should be superannuated, anda reply acceding to the request and naming T. C. Pattison as his successor. It is to be hoped the carp- ing ones on the Opposition side of the House will be satisfied.

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Ir is thought possible that the Queen may come tou Canala. Possible it no doabt is. bat itis higuly improbable. The Prince of Wales is said to have strongly advised her to take the trip. Whether Her Majesty will come to Canada or not is a question that must be left to time to solve; but this about her leaving England fora time shows that change of scene is deemed advisable by those who know Her Majesty best. Phisically the Queen is a strong anil robust women, and does credit to the herlthy stock she comes from. But mentally sie is by uo means so strong or robust, and a trip to Canada would do her good. On the other hand, it would be more than likely drive Canada flunkeyism into hysterics, and from hysterics into insanity. —Joronto Telegram.

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Rsav Gaorze Davies & Co.’s new advertise- ment. Also the “Card” of the Hon. Mr Sullivan.

Special Notices.

GREAT clearing out sale of Boots, Sioes and Crockeryware at Gass’. Tae whole stock to be sold in thres weeks. Cim2 and buy at your own prices.

Smoxro Saumon at Beer & Goff's.

Scorcu Jam in bulk, 25 cents per Ib., differ- ent kinds, choice. Golden Syrups 10 cents per pint, 18 cents per bottle, at Beer & Goft’s.

GenitemMen’s Dress Suiats—A GrEAT

this a. m., it was decided to advertise for!the ad valorem duties upon unenamerated articles have been raised to 2) par cent. |

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Provincial Secretary and ‘Treasurer.

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The New Tariff.

Tue great desire of the Grits is, at last, gratified. They have caught a glimpse of the ‘‘ National Policy;” and they are now noisily pelting the shadow whieh precedes it. But, ‘‘as the proof of the pudding is in the eating,” so the new tariff should be judged only by the results which it pro- duces after a fair trial. Such a trial the Government ask the people to give it. To us it seems one well calculated to stimu- late the home industries and the internal trade of the country; and we have no coubt that it will restore the West India Trade te all its pristive prosperity. It will be seen that the duties have been taken of alli articles used in manufactures; and off all materials entering into ships Suilt for ex- port. Jt will be seen that salt for the fish- eries, and all salt from Great Britain, is to be admitted duty free. 1t will be seen that the tea duties are lowered and placed upon a basis fair to rich and poor alike ; while the growth and manufacture of Canadian tubacco is to be encouraged by a reduction of the excise duty. In these particulars the Government have kept, to the letter, their pre-election pledges.

On the other hand, duties have been Fifty cents a ton has his is

raised considerably. been placed upon coal; and thoagh not as high as the United States coat duties, we have little doubt that the Amer- icans will soon be applying for reciprocity of trade, and that the great marksts of Portland, Boston and New York will be thrown open to our coal dealers. If, low- ever, this result does not follow, we shall, at least, be enabled to compete with our cousins in the coal markets of Ontario and Quebec. The duties placed upon flour, grain, etc., ave, of course, merely nowinal. Their effect will be to shut out American grain—which we do not want— and to save the home market to our own farmers. The duties placed upon silks, tweeds, etc., are high; but the burden of them will fall upon the wealthier classes who will hardly feel them. We regret that

We had hoped that the large redactions made in the public expenditure by the present Government would have prevented this. But the depleted condition in which the Grits left the Treasury rendered the ad- dition absolutely necessary

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St. Patrick’s Day.

Sr. Patrica’s Day was celebrate. in this city by Irishmen and Roman Catholics gen- erally. At 9.30 in the forenoon the members of the Temperance and the Benevolent So- cieties, in regalia, formed a procession at St. Patrick's Halland marched to St. Dunstan’s Cathedral in the following order :—

St. Patrick’s T. A. Society Brass Band,

St. Stephen’s Cadets ‘T. A. Society, St. Patrick s T. A. Society, St. Joseph’s Total Abstinence Society, Benevolent Irish Society.

Nearly five hundred persons took part in the procession. Arriving at St. Dunstau’s, a Pontifical High Mass was celebrate| by the Rev. Father Chiasson, assisted by Rev. Dr. Walker, and the Rev. Father McDonald, of Fort Augustus. At the first Gospel Rev. Dr. O’Brien preached a most eloquent “nd patriotic sermon on Ireland and the fruitful iabors of St. Patrick therein. A handsome collection was taken for the poor. After Mass the pro- cession was re-formed, and headed by St. Patrick's Brass Band, marched through the principal st~eets, presenting a fiae appearance. (o-night an entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Benevolent Irish Society, in Market Hall, in aid of the poor.

“Man's INuUMANITY TO Mayn.”—On the night of the iOth ult., at St. Pierre, Miq.,; a disciplinaire named Dubet, who hac takeo a sm ill piece of room paper for the purpose of lining a box, from a house which he had been pipering, was by the Lieutenant in charge ironed anil placed in a cell without a fire, al- t.oagh the night was bitterly cold. Asa con- 3 -guence, his legs were frozen as hard as rocks, and the poor fellow died next day in frightful

agony. It is universally hoped that the lieu- tenant will be called to account for his inhu- man treatment, but so far as is known no steps have been taken in the matter either by | the Governor or Procureur de la Republique.

An articleon ‘*‘ Mr. DeBlois and the

Baraaty !— Read the following : Weeks & Uo. have received part of a mannfacturer’s stock |

of GENILEMEN’s WHITE NHTRTs, Waich they | w.ll oifer on Monday, March l7th. at a little | over half the regular price. Everyo:o should |

Patriot,” and a number of lozal items, ete., crowded out of this issue, will appear to- morrow.

To Corrzesponpenrs. —‘* A Practical

would introduce a Civil Servce Bill contain. , See them, as t ie low price must clear them off: Mechanic” and “ Enyuirer » will appear

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Charlottetown, March 17, 1879,

PUBLIC MERTING

AT MT. STEWART.

PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the A. Mount Stewart Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst., at the hour of six o clock p.m., for the purpose of choosing a candidate for the representation of the northern section of the Third Electoral District of Queen’s County. JAMES McWADE, J. P. JAMES ROSS, J. P. J. R. BOURKK, Jr., J. P. WM. E. CLARK, J. P. WM. J. LOGAN, J. P.

Mount Stewart, March 14, 1879.

To the kiectors of the Second District of King’s County:

GENTLEMEN, --In again soliciting your suffrages, it becomes iny duty to state the cir- cumstances wader which | appeal to you for re-election.

During the Session recently terminated, a vote of want of contidence in the then Govern- ment was carried in the House of Assembly, which resulted in the resignation of the Ministry. His Honor the Lieutenant Gover- nor was pleased to entrust me with the for- mation of a new Government, which | suecess- fuliy accomplished.

Believing that the Electors desired an opportunity to pronounce upon the conduct of

sense of the country on the present position of atlairs, a dissolution of the House of Assembly nas been advised, and an appeal to the Con- stituencies will be made without delay.

At the last General Election public senti- ment was expressed in favor ef secular education, and the present Ministry will give effect te the voice of the people by maintaining tue unsectarian system.

‘The Government are determined to resort te every legitimate means to lighten the burdens of the tax payers, In order to accomplish this end it will be necessary to curtail the ex penses of legislation, and believing that one Legislative Chamber is sufficient for this Province, a Bill will be submitted next session, having tor its object the-abolition of the Legisiative Council. The measure will be se franed as to amply protect the interests of property holders. Provision will likewise be made fur a reduction of tic remuneration to inembers.

Our civil service is in a very unsatisfacto: condition, and the expenditure in regard to it is greatly in excess of the present meaus of the Province. ‘The Government will adopt measures for the reorganization of the entire service, with a view to the amalgamation of some of the departments, a decrease in the aumber of officials and a general reduction of salaries.

Agriculture has notof late years received such enconiagemeut as the staple industry of the Province demands. In order to stimu the exertions of our farmers and stock raisers the ‘‘Agricultural and stock Farm” will be placed under improved management, and meaus will be adopted to render it more gen- erally beneficial than it has hitherto been,

This Province is entitled to a proportioal share of the Fishery Award, and the present Ministry will leave nothing undone that they can accomplish, to obtain the same.

The barbarous system of imprisonment for debt will be abolished, and a more humane law for the protection of creditors will be sub- stituted for it. A measure to secure liens for labor and advances will also be intreduced.

nires amendment. It and the Registration and Ballot Act shall receive the attention of the Government.

A system of the strictest retrenchment and most rigid economy in the public service will be inaugurated, so as to reduce all the control- lable outlay and keep the expenditure of the Province within its revenue. ~ If, aftér the closest husbanding of the pub- lic resources, the Government find it nece to continue direct taxation, that system wi be adopted, which shall be least obnoxious to the people. and will entail the smallest expen- diture in the imposition and collection of the amount required.

As | have already exceeded the usual limits of an address, I will not now refer to other

Ministry. I wish, however, to assure you that the utmost endeavours of the Govern- ment will be directed to promote such effi. ciency, as well as economy, in the administra- tion of our public affairs, as may redound to the prosperity of the Province and the con- tentment of its people. I have the honor to be, Your obedient servaut, W. W. SULLIVAN.

Ch'town, March 17, 1879.

To the Electors of the Third

Electoral District of King’s County:

GENTLEMEN,—The action of the late Government in retaining office for many months after they had lost the confidence of

on the floor of the House that they still

the contidence of a majority of the Electors, having necessitated an appeal to the consti- tuencies at this inconvenient season of the year, I Leg respectfully to solicit a renewal of the confidence you so generously reposed in me in Junelast. In doingso I have also to ask for your endorsation of my appointment as Commissioner of Public Works for this Province. Notwithstanding the heavy taxes im

on the people by the late Government, their extravagance has been such as to place the Finances of the Province ina highly unsatis- factory condition, which demands economy im the public expenditure. To effect this, measures for the abolition of the Legislative Council, the reduction of salaries, and other controllable expenditure, and the re-organiza- tien of the Civil Service, will receive early attention from the present Government. Should you, by your votes, sustain the present Administration by electing me as one of your representatives, ] shall, —while filling the responsible position I now occupy— endeavor to give proper attention to the Jocal

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant,

DONALD FERGUSON, East River, March 17, 1879.—advt her pres 2i,

the late Ministry, and wishing to obtain the.

The law relating to roads and _ bridges re--

subjects that will attract the attention of the ©

the House of Assembly, and their contention —

interests of your District, as well as those of” every section of Prince Edward Island.

Haves & CO.

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