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Tue Datty EXAMINER.
SEPTEMBER 9, 1878.
The “Patnot” and the National Policy.
Tue arguments (/) of the Patriot respect- ,
ing the National Policy remind us of the followiny passage in an old play :—
“Zounds ! I tell you it is detestable.
But why is it detestable ’
Why is it detestable !
Yes. aa
Oh ! it’s detestable, purely because it is detestable.’
The National Policy is detestable to the Patriot, purely because it is detestable.
Though we have repeatedly demonstrated, by reference to its propounders, to existing facts, and to common sense, that it will not entail increased taxation, the Patriot, ina rage, cries out, ‘High taxation!’ ‘‘De- testable.”
Though we have repeatedly shown that its adoption is necessary to the restoration of the West India Trade, in which our farmers, our fishermen, Our sailors, our ships, our sugar refiners, our capital, our enterprise, were profitably employed when the Liberal-Conservatives were in power—stiil the Patriot offers nothing in reply but words equivalent to ‘‘detestable” as used in the play.
Though we have repeatedly shown that the National Policy will certainly cheaper tea, coffee, tobacco, ete., and will tend towards a direct tea trade with China —which is undoubtedly the most profitable to our merchants and shipowners, still the Patriot metaphorically dances in his rage,
give
nd screams ‘‘ dstesta ble.”
Though-we have shown that the Nationa! Policy will tend to the development of our natural resources—our coal and iron, our fisheries and our soil—giving profitable em- ployment to millions of producers and con- sumers—yet to the Petriot it is ‘‘ detest- able.”
Though we have shown that it will pro- mote inter-Proyincial trade, and tend to lower freights, thus cheapening the cost of supplying flour, coal, manufactured articles, ete., and at the same time strengthening the ties which bind the various Provinces of this great Dominion of Canada together with the additional band of a great com- merce—still the Putviot, in supreme distress, cries out ‘ detestable.”’
And though we have shown that it will tend to make the people of the United States see that it is to their interest to re- ciprocate trade with us, and to open up their great marts of commerce to us, yet it is to the Patriot ‘‘detestable,” ‘‘detestabie;” and the Patriot's readers are called upon, in capital letters, to vote down Pope and Brecken, McDonald and Mnuttart, Howatt and Hackett—the candidates of the party which proposes to carry this great National Policy into effect. The people are, how- ever, coming over to the advocacy and sup- port of the National Policy by the thou- sand; and we are content to let the Patriot rave —‘‘ detestable.”
IF WE ARE GOING TO BUILD UP A NATION HERE, WE MUST TAKE
A NATIONAL WAY OF DOING IT.—
Hon. Geo, Howlan’s Speech in Senate, 1878. -_— —<ape- -
The Local Situation.
Tur Local Premier has returned from Belfast. The result of his visit, we still anticipate. Nor have we any means of knowing how many more fantastic tricks he will play before he is metaphorically kicked off the stage. Having turned a double gomersault with his face towards Tignish, and danced the double-shuffle in his best style for the admiring member for East Point; having gone on his knees, with his head bowed in mock humiliation, towards the fertile hills of New London, and having gone on a Sabbath day’s journey to show the Protestant side of the shield to the shrewd farmers of Belfast, we should im- agine the Local Premier would require a long rest. But fate—unlucky fate—will probably urge him on. At any rate his myrimidions are still active. It is positive- ly unsafe, just now, to walk the streets for fear of being pressed into his obnoxious Government.
a FARMERS OF KING'S, IF YOU
WANT RECIPROCAL FREE TRADE AND A MARKET FOR YOUR POTA- TOES AND OTHER PRODUCE—VOTE FOR MACDONALD AND MUTTART.
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MEN OF QUEEN’S, IF YOU WANT RECIPROCITY — VOTE FOR POPE AND BRECKEN,
- Carr. Scorr, R. N. A., of this city, re- ports a curious accident that occurred on t'ie route between Yarmouth and Digby one night last week. As the stage was proceed- ing ata rapid rate along the road, it en- countered, about midnight, a runaway horse, which, dashing between the two stage horses, struck his head against the ole of the wagon with such force that it Killed him instantly,—St, John News,
Ae atiel hE” ide.
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Piling on the Agony.
| PACTS FOR THE ELECTORS. i
With the revenue falling off, the Govern- ment put the Weights and Measures Act in operation, adding an expense to the country of $70,000 in 1875 and $100,000 in L876,
They established the Supreme Cotrt, and increased the cost of the Administration of Justice in 1875 over 1873 by $98,- 439, and that of 1876 over 1873 by $145- i25.
They increated the cost of collecting the reduced revenues from Customs and Excise by $142,457 in 1875 over 1875, and $57. 441 in 1876 over 1875, thus showing an increase in 1876 over 1873 of $200,000.
For Immigration and Quarantine they expended more in 1875 than in 1873 by $15,402, and more in 1876 than in 1873 by $98,427.
For Mounted Police they increased the expenditure in 1875 over 1873 by $333,- 583, and in 1876 over 1873 by $369,- 518.
They increased Pensions and Superannu- ations in 1875 over 1873 by $38,724, and 1876 over 1873 by $109,598 !
And so on—and on—until, by the end of June, 1876, they had actually added to the Annual Expenditure, which was largely controlled by the Government, the enor-
mous sum of $1,800,000; and in 1877 they piled on the agony still further by an addition of another $500,000 two the prodigal expenditures of 1876, making an addition to the annual burthens to the end of June, 1877, of $2,300,000, a sun which at 6 per cent. represents a capital of
$46,000,000.
Correspondence.
ae Wedo not hold ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondents,
To the Editor of the Examiner.
Sir,—Itis a subject of much enquiry how the ‘* Patriot’ can give an independent opinion upon the political situation. It isa well-known fact that the ‘‘ Patriot” is indebt- ed to the present Government for its very liv- ing, and must express the wishes and desires of its masters. | say it is impossible for the Editor to advise a free and independent people; and when he requests the honest yeo- manry of this country to accept his statement, it is nothing short of an insult to their intelli gence. ‘The ‘‘ Journal” is also bought—the bait offered being the office of Inspector of Weights and Measures, Yet our Western con- temporary, in the most brazen manner, dictates to the people of Prince County the way they should vote at the approaching election, Can- not the people of P. Lk. Island decide for them- selves without having the opinions of a mer- cenary and purchased press forced upon them. We all know that the only too papers on this Island championing the Grit cause are those mentioned. The electors would do well to ask themselves the question, ‘‘/owcan asubsicdized press express an independent opinion %”
Yours truly, FREEDOM,
September 9, 1878.
The Local Government. To the Editor of the Examiner:
Str,—I, with many others, have looked— but looked in vain—for Hon. L. H. Davies to take some step te redeem himself from the difficult position that his foolishness has led him into. When we seriously reflect over the doings of this man’s Government for two years, and think of the hopes of the people of this country being blasted and blighted by this man’s unwise legislation, and how anxious were the people to get him and his Govern- ment out last fall, and how he then would promise almost anything to be allowed a little while longer at the head of affairs, and how little regard did he pay to the wishes of the people or his own promises, and how he has winked at the greatest wrong that has ever been put upon the trades-people,—to give strangers the only contract worth anything, and then allow them to slight it ; and, when the whole thing was unearthed by Mr. Campbell, M. P. P., followed up by Mr. Charles Heartz and others, until the exposure got so glaring that something should be done to smother up wrong doing, that a man was appointed at $3 per day, who knew no- thing of the work which he was called upon to superintend, when several practical workmen could have been got whom the public would have had confidence in, but he would not submit to public opinion; but, like many foolish boys, thinking that they know more than their fore- fathers did, often get themselves into trouble, and find out that they had not much wisdom afté¥Y all-- so has the Premier conducted affairs until his right hand men,became disgusted and left him, and now, to clap the climax, he goes to his Catholic opponents on bended knees, to coax, to wheedle, or buy his support from these gentlemen, after domg what he could to tyranize over them and crush them beneath him. Humbling, as it may be, to the Local Premier to get down on his marrow bones to beg support, thrice humbling would it be to those Catholic constituencies if one of their representatives should so far forget himself as to allo = himself to be bought for the sake of a mess «; vottage. But there is not one man of the Oj position so small as to be moved by the sight ot tears, fawning, fair speeches, money, fame or power, to do an unmanly act, even if it is to save the house of Stewart and Davies.
Surely Mr. Davies has got wisdom enough to see the proper course for him to adopt—that is to resgn. If his own friends won't stay with him, how ean he expect to buy the Oppo sition? If Mr. Davies had only independence enough about him to resign his trust, he might in after years, when he would gain more knowledge and forbearance, be able to lead a Government again. But he, holding on when he knows he is far away in the minority, is, tosay the least, an action unbecoming a statesman of any independence.
Begging to be excused for taking up so much of your valuable space, 1 will subscribe
— A LooxEr-on Sept, 6, 1878,
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Meeting at Rollo Pay.
| \NoOTHRR VICTORY EOR MDPONALD AND MUTTART.
A moecting, called by the Grit candidates, was held at MeDougall’s, Kollo Bay, on the 5th inst. L. Kickham, Esqy.. was appointed Chair man, and Mr. James McAllum Secretary. About 250 electors were present. On a di- vision being taken a large majority decided in favor of McDonald and Muttart. Cheers were The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and
given. us the friends of the Opposition look forward to the 17th fully confident of success. wii > ns mene Politica! Meeting at Bradalbane Station. ALMOST UNANIMOUS FOR POPE AND BRECKEN
~%M) ELECTORS RRESENT.
A meeting was held at Bradalbane Station on Saturday evening, the 7th inst., at four o'clock. The four candidates,.being present, severally addressed the meeting. When I arrived at the meeting the Colonel had the platform, and was not receiving a good hear- ing. Brecken following in his usual eloquent style, was loudly applauded as he left the plat- form, and as the train had arrived Pope and Brecken left the hall. Mr. Sinclair invited the electors to stay, as he wished to reply. They did not listen to his request, as they followed Messrs. Pope and Breda to the Station, and after three rousing cheers for Pope and Brecken as the train was leaving, the assembled elect. ors quietly dispersed. AN ELEcTOR. Crapaud, 9th Sept., 1878.
Meeting at ardigan Bridge.
OVERWHELMING MAJORITY FOR M PONALD AND MUTTART——M INTYRE AND M’FAYDEN DOOMED,
According to notice, a public political meet- ing was held at Cardigan Bridge on Saturday evening, 7th inst, About two hundred electors were present.
About five o’clock the meeting was called to order by nominating John Parker, Esq., to tie chair—a position which has, by his ever im. partial conduct and gentlemanly manner of ex- pression, earned for that gentleman the confi- dence of the electors of this District.
The Chairman, after having taken his seat, rose in his place and announced the meeting now ready tor debate ;and as it had been the usual custom for the candidates who heretofore have had the honor of representing in Parlia- ment the electors of any district, he would, and did, therefore, call upon Dr. McIntyre, as one of the late representatives of King’s County, to come forward and give an_ac- count of his stewardship. The Dr., however, being absent at the time, a messenger was at once dispatched to acquaint the learned gentlemau that his name had been called by the Chairman to address the electors, He came forward, and notwithstanding that the electors wished to hear his views and an account of his stewfrdship, he «flatly refused, giving as a reason that he wished to reply to his opponents, ail opportunity which was gladly afforded to him by Dr, Muttart, who manfully came to the front amid enthusiastic applause : and in his usual eloquent and suasive mannér, adiWressed the electors at considerable length, dwelling upon the trade question and showing ap the fatlacious argu- ments and hypocrisy of the McKenzie Admin- istration in a manner not at all pleasing to a few Grit officials present, who made them- selyes conspicuous by a display of blue covered pamphlets and Grit electioneering tracts.
Dr. McIntyre then came forward. He said he was happy to have the pleasure of meeting so many of the electors of this locality at this busy season, a few of whom he supposed were his own supporters (but he was sadly mistaken when a division took place.) He related the old story about the flour and coal, and salt, &e., but failed—yes, utterly failed to make a point.
Austin C. McDonald, Esq., was the next:
speaker who came forward, and after some preliminary remarks pounced upon Dr. Me- Intyre’s policy of addressing the electors, and shattered his arguments to the four winds of heaven. Mr. McDonald is the true spirit of a gentleman, and conducts his electioneering campaign on fair and square principles. After dwelling at some length on the great questions at issue, he showed up the fallacious arguments of the Grit hypocrisy and the extravagant manner in which McKenzie and his followers had steered the ship of state, and proved beyond the shad- ow of a doubt that the platform laid down by Sir John A. McDonald was the only one that would foster our industries, bring about pros- perity and further the future welfare of the whole Dominion of Canada, which is now so sadly depressed. He retired amid enthusiastic cheering and prolonged applause,
Mr. McFayden (or, as some of his friends would say, McFadgen) then came to the front. He indulged in his usual way of slandering Sir John and his followers. His diatribe, how- ever, becoming so monotonous that his vain attempt to expound the trade question, gave rise to jeers ond disgust even among the few supporters he had present. He sat dowa to rise no more.
Donald Ferguson, Esq., Local Representa- tive of this District, was then called for. He came forward and delivered one of the most able speeches I have had the pleasure of listen- ing to for some time. He gave the Grits a severe dressing; and, I have no doubt, Mcin- tyre and McFayden will shun him in future. He was listened to with marked attention, and applauded repeatedly. After Mr. Fergu- son retired, a few others took part in the debate, after which a division took place, when seven-eighths of the electors present were favorable to McDonald and Muttart, which shows that Gritism is at a heavy dis- count in this district.
In conclusion, Mr. Editor, I can safely state that the Liberal-Conservative candidates for aa? County will have a majority of over six hundred in this district, and what ever way the electors of other districts feel, those of Cardigan district means ‘Canada for the Canadians.” ‘Trusting that I have not tres- passed too much upon your valuable space, [ subscribe myself
Truk Bive. -—
I SAY THAT THE GOVERNMENT POLICY IS AN EXTRAORDINARY
POLICY, AND I CONTEND THAT SOME STEP MUST BE TAKEN TO SAVE THE COUNTRY FROM THE EFFECTS OF SUCH TREATMENT,— Senator Howlan’s speech in the Senate, 1878,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
emis | A MEETING OF THE
Liberal Conservative
WILL BE HELD IN THE
MIARKET HALL
-—ON —
Tuesday Evening,
the 10th inst., at $ e’clock.
SIMON W. CRABBE, See’y of Com.
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Sept 9, 1878—
To William R. Watson, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Elec- toral District of Queen’s County.
Prince Edward Island.
I THE undersigned Candidate for the re- presentation of the Electoral District of Queen’s County in the Dominion House of Commons, do hereby notify you, pursuant to the 121st section of the ‘‘ Dominion Elections’ Act, 1874,” that I have appointed JrorpIAH S. Carve.t, of Charlottetown, in said Island, as my Agent, for the purpose of defraying all necessary legal expenses which may be in curred with reference to my Cisslidatube or Election, and for all other purposes for which an Agent is required under the said Hlection Law or any of its amendments.
Dated this third day of September, A. D. 1578.
JAMES ©. Witness: W. A. FIsHER. Ch’town, Sept. 9—pat li
To William 2. Watson, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Elec- toral District of Queen’s County,
Prince Edward Island,
I THE undersigned Candidate for the re- presentation of the Electoral District of Queen’s County in the Dominion House of Commons, do hereby notify you, pursuant to the 12st section of the *‘ Dominion Elections’ Act, 1874,” that | have appointed JEDEDIAH S. Carver, of Charlottetown, in said Island, as my Agent, for the purpose of defraying all necessary legal expenses which may be incurred with reference to my Candidature or Election, and for all other purposes for which an Agent is required under the said Election Law or any of its amendments. Dated this third day of September, A. D. 1878. FRED’K DE ST. CROTX BRECKEN,
Witness : W. A. FISHER.
Ch’town, Sept. 9—pat li
To William &. Watson, Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Queen's County; Prince Edward Island.
THE undersigned Candidate for the re-
9 presentation of the Electoral District of Queen’s County in the Dominion House of Commons, do hereby notify you, pursuant to the 121st section of the ‘‘ Dominion Elections’ Act, 1874,” that I have appointed Henry J. CALLBECK, of Charlottetown, in said Island, Merchant, as my Agent for the purpose of de- fraying all necessary legal expenses which ma
POPE,
be incurred with reference to my Candidature or Election, and for all other purposes which an Agent is required under the said Election Law or any of its amendments.
Dated this 9th day of September, A. D, 1878,
WM. McGILl, Condidate.
Witness : Joun Murcurson, Sept. 9—pat h
To William R. Watson. Esquire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District ef Queen’s County, Prince Edward
Island.
THE undersigned Candidate for the re- presentation of the Electoral District of Queen’s County in the Dominion House of Commons, do hereby notify you, pursuant to the 121st section of the ‘‘ Dominion Elections’ Act, 1874,” that I have appointed Henry J. CatiBeck, of Charlottetown, in said Island, Merchant, as my Agent for the purpose of de- fraying all necessary legal expenses Which ma be incurred with reference to my Candidature or Election, and for all other purposes for which an Agent is required under the said Election Law or any of its amendments, Dated this 9th day of September, A. D, 1878,
PETER SINCLAIR, Candidate,
Witness: Hecror McDona.p. Sept, 9—pat li
To be Let, |
VHE House and Premises on Richmond Street, known as the ** RICHMOND HOUSE.” Possession can be given immedi- ately. Apply to FRANCIS P, McCARRON, Ch’town, Sept. 7, 1878—
OUSE TO LET,.—A Two-Tenement House on Cumberland Street, near the residence of Pope Welsh, Esq., each tenement containing 8 rooms, new and well furnished with first-class cellar and good water in the yard. Enquire of R. B, HUESTIS, at A. A. Batpwin & Co’s, Queen Street. Sept. 7, 1878.
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EXCURSION
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ST, PUTERS ISLAND!
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. Il.
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(lam Bake and Clam Chowder!
a Steamer Southport will make a Public Excursion to St. Peter’s Island on Wednesday next, Sept. llth, leaving Ferry Wharf at 10 o'clock, a. m., returning ig the evening.
St. Peter's Island is one of the most delight. ful resorts about the coast. The view on both sides is charming, and Exeursionists may en. joy pleasant rambles on the seashore or the
Grand
for Croquet, Cricket, Base Ball, or other games and pastimes.
Tickets for Excursion, including Chowder and Clam Bake, 50 cents for quntienel and 75 cents for lady and gent'eman.
Tickets for sale at the Diamond Bookstore and at the gate ou day of Excursion,
Sept 9— '
CARD.
RS. PENNER, being compelled, through unforeseen circumstances, to leave
don her intention of receiving pupils for the coming year.
Mrs. Pennee takes this opportunity of thank. ing the public of Charlottetown for the very liberal patronage already extended to her.
Kent Street, Sept. 9—pat her li
Canada Temperance Act.
MEETING of persons favorable to the introduction of the ‘‘ Canada Temper- ance Act” will be held at the Reform Chub Hall, on MONDAY, the 9th inst., at 8 p. m. The different Temperance Societies in the City are requested to send representatives. A. A. MACDONALD,
Chairman of Central Com,
Sept. 7, 1878—pat
POTATO DICCER.
THE LATEST INVENTION |!
_JAVING made what I believe to be some very valuable improvements to the Potato Digger, I intend giving an exhibition of the new invention in a field belonging to Mr. Walter Grant, near P. M. Bourke’s Mill, Lot 49, on
Saturday, the 2ist September,
2 o'CLOCK, P..M., :
to which the public are hereby invited to at- tend. Those in need of Diggers will do well to come and see the manner in which the Machine does the work.
DAVID McLEOD. . Lot 48, Sept. 7th—sw p ar :
FURNITURE! .
FEW ELEGANT BEDROOM SETTS, from $20.00 to $85.00 each, at .
A. McNEILL’S AUCTION ROOM. No. 11 Queen Street, Sept. 2—tf
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION. -
HE steamer * HEATHER BELLE” will leave Steam Navigation Ce’s
Y| Wharf on
Monday Evening, Sept. 9th, 1878, AT 7.30 o’cLock,
and also at 8.30 o’clock, remaining out till 11 o’clock, p. m.
GALBRAITH’s Brass BAND will be in attend- ance, — REFRESHMENTS on board.
Tickets 25 cents, to be had {from the Com- mittee on board the steamer.
Should the evening prove unfavorable, the Excursion will be held on Wednesday evening, the 11th.
Ch’town, Sept. 4—
Wants, Lost, found, Se.
Advertisements under this heading, in space not exceeding half an inch, will be insert. ed for Ten Cents per day.
. \ \ 7 ANTED— By a, competent man, a Sit- uation as Assistant-Book-keeper in @ Mercantile House, or would engage to write in ea reference Apply at this .
given if required, Sept. 9—
TRAYED-—From the premises of Mr. McCarey, about the 20th of A’ ult. a large RED COW, with white and
e horns, with tops sawed off. Any pérson finding her will be rewarded by Leaving infor- mation at the Queen’s Hotel, Charlottetown. Sept. 4—5i* DUNCAN McMILLAN.
(PNO LET— Two large new ROOMS in
Fraser’s Building on Queen Street, v suitable for offices a “ie engaged in the millinery business, nt moderate, Apply to P. G. FRASER.
Ch’town, Sept. 5—5i
LET” Apartments Furnished, ; re Part of = city, suitable or a or gen . THIS OFFICE. — epane
Aug. 24 1878.—1w
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OARDERS— A few nt and transient Boarders can a werenens
next door to John Seller's Grocery Store, Kent Street. | Ch’town, Ang, 1—
Island shortly, is reluctantly obliged to aban-
on reasonable terms at the Quincey Hovss, |
upland, and the fields offer unequalled chances
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