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FOR BELFAST: A. A. MeLean, Esquire.

Captain Frank Gallant.

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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

FEBRUARY 23, 1888.

Leenl Bye-Elections.

Warrs of elections to be held for the purpose of filling the vacant seats in the House of Assembly have been issued. For both Belfast and Tignish, nontinations will be made on the 8th March next, and elec- tions will be held on the 16th March; while the writs are made returnable on the 4th of April.

The Conservative candidates for both districts are in the field. In Belfast, A. A. McLean, Esq., has been unanimously nomi- nated by a representative convention of delega es. Though not at all obtain Legislative honors, aud favoring the

McLean

has deferred to the unanimously expressed

anxious to idea of a resident candidate, Mr.

wishes of his political friends in

his native district, and will, we are sure,

bear is part in the pending cuntest with ability, energy and success. A _ pro-

minent member of the Bar, the leading partner in one of the most popular of our lega! firms, for many years Liw Clerk cf

the House of

years closely identified

Assembly, and for many his political by Mr.

McLean will inure to the advantage of Bel-

with

party,-—-the experience gained fast and the Province at large, should he

be elected to occupy te position of

s representative of the people. Captain Frank Gallant has long been a prominent and influential resident of Tiguish —one whe ia materially interested in the pros- perity of the District, and has strong claims upon the support of both French and British residents. At one of the largest meetings ever held in Tignish, Captain Frank was unanimously nominated as the candidate of the Libera!-Conservative Party in the coming election ; and we have no doubt that he will carry the’ banner of the Liberal Conservative Party onto victory.

What the Opposition wiil conjure up as an excuse fur contesting the elections in Belfast and Tignish, it is very difficult to The greai questionsof principle agitate the minds The Administration led by large

coujecture. country is quiet. No of the people. Mr. Sullivan has the confidence of a tiajerity of the people throughout the Province. The Liberal-Conservatives are which extends

What oud be adduced for now opposing

Capt. Frank

in power under a lease

through the next four years. reason can Mr. McLean, in Belfast, and Gallant, in Tignish ?

that of these gentlemen, or either uf them,

Can it be pretended

are not fit to be trusted with the represen. Can it be shown that any

Can it be urged that

tative powers ? principle is at stake / either Belfast or Tignish will gain anything by electing, at this juncture, opponents of We think not, and we think that the voice of public opinion will support THe Examiner in the declaration

the Government ?

that only party rarcour and spite of the most pronounced kind, will bring into the field opponents of the unanimously selected candidates of the Liberal-Conservative Party in Belfast and Tignish.

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The Fisheries Treaty,

Tue Fisheries Treaty, with the accom- panying modus vivendi, is now before the people; and they are in a position to judge intelligently concerning it. To those who have attached importance to the stacements of the Opposition Press, it will, nodoubt, be & matter of surprise tnat none of the rights of Canadians have, under it, been given up to the Americans. This fact may, by such persons, be regarded as, to some extent, a set-off to the failure of the Commissioners to obtain from those of the United States important trade concessions. The Commis- sioners—bo'h British and American—had, of course, to keep in view the probability of the rejection of the treaty by the United States Senate in case stipulations were made involving a departure from the American policy of protection. They felt, no. doubt, that if the trade policy of the States were materially interfered with under the terms of the treaty, all their labor would be in vain; and .they therefore re- frained from such interference. Théir business was mainly with the fisheries, and to the fisheries they contined their attention. The problem set thei was to dofine and provide for the maintenance of the fishery rights of each country, and so supply guar- antees against a disruption of the friendly

‘ relations which ought to exist. between

Great Britain and the United States. This problem they have, we think, solved. They have provided for the delimitation of the fisheries of Canada at the joint expense of Canada and the States. The taking of fish by the Americans within the limits set by the Commissioners is admitted to be an offence against Canada; and no question can be raised, no irritation provoked, when, for such aa offence, Canada inflicts the fines aud enfvrees he forfeitures provided by her laws. On the other hand, the fishing ves- sels of the United Siaies are to be miatkel and nbimbere’t, sb that tty will

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vessel of Canada, and the more liable to capture if they encroach upon our fishing | Thus, the Canadian fisheries are |

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secured to the Canadian Ti. foe wm. BB the | While the Americans are kept off our the demand

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grounds, we need not fear : in the States for fish will te sufficient to indemnify us for the payment of the duties levied in Boston and New York.

The arrangement under which American fishing vessels will be enabled to come into our ports and obtain supplies and refit is ene which will, no doubt, prove to be mutually advantageous. Our traders will be able to profit by.the supply of articles which the Americans while the Americans (if they can Obtain cargoes of | fish outside the limits of our grounds) will be materiaily benefited by being enabled to come into our ports to unload |

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and prepare for another voyage.

The Governor-Generals Speech.

PARLIAMENT met this afternooh,, A ver:

batim report of the Governor-General's

speech .st the opening ceremony |ap- THE

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pears in ExameneR of this even-

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fer to the prosperity of the country at larye was to be expected ; fur the country at large is prosperous and gving on to Of course the attention of Par-

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Fisheries Treaty, forthe enforcement of Which Parliamentary authority must be given. The measures proposed for the

consideration of the assembled legislators are such asare required by this rapidly developing country. They are chiefly of an ‘‘amending” character, and to meet the needs which have arisen in the manuer which experience has pvinied out ‘as the best. Necessarily they will require careful deliberation, and will, no doubt, give rise involviag the various

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to many debates, Provinces and seciions of minion.

The Fourth District.: LIBERAL-CONSERVAYIVE CONVENTION AT BEL-

FAST— 4. A. M LEAN, EsQ.; THE CANDIDATE

CHOSEN,

Tue Liberal-Conservative Convention held at Eldon Hall yesterday afterneon to nominate a candidate te contest the district at the forthcoming election, was largely attended and thoroughly representative. Alexander Martin, Esq., M. L. C., oceu- pied the chair. Delegates were present from Wood Islands, Belle Creek, Eldon, Mount Buchanan, Orwell Cove, Caledonia, Lot 50, Cherry Valley, Pownal and Murray Harbor Road polling districts.

After the meeting had been duly. organ- ized ballotting was proceeded with. |

Dr. James MacMillan, (Ch’town), Dune. can Crawford, Esq., (Wood Islands), and A. A. McLean, Esq., (Ch'town), were Sut in nomination. :

After the third ballot, and om motion of D. Crawford, Esq., seconded by Dr. Beers, (Cherry Valley), it was decided that the nomination of A.-A. McLean, Esq., be made unanimous

Mr. McLean accepted tie nomination and thanked the convention for the honor con- ferred.

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A Fisherman Speaks.

Sik,—I was present atthe meeting at Bear River Line Road on Wednesday, 8th inst., and listened with mvch’ pleasure to the speeches of the different speakers. To have prolonged the meeting might possibly have proved irksome to those who-esthe from a distance. I think it rightly duc, however, to the parties interested in the opening of Naufrage Pond to add my per- sonal experience fo what has already been said.

{ wish to draw attention more to the sea- ward aspect of the case, as heretofore, while this phase has not been overlooked, the Pond itself, its sources and its bed have claimed most attention, because most fre- quently visited. The presentation of this side of the case will, so it seems to me, form a fitting complement to all that has been advanced. Inthe landwash, in (say) between two and two and one-half fathoms, there is some sand, but by no means in alarming quantities. Outside that, it is clear rock eastward fora half mile, and westward indetinitely. In the past two years I had lobster traps in these waters, and in three fathoms they rested on clear rock. To fish, it was important they should the first part of the season. This rock is. plainly discernible in the spring at a depth of sixor seven fathoms. As the season advances, this rock is generally coated or scummed over with a slight sand dezosit, but at no time does any accumulation occur to shoal the water. This is one of the beat landing places along the coast,. on account of the boldness of the water, and ina north- weeter the projecting Cape makes it ap- proach a harbor nearer than anything else we have.

The prevailing current is eastward, and it juts outward at the termination of this Cape, and would assist by its suction to keep the channel open that would connect the Pond with the sea.

Many seamen have often regretted the absence of * a lighthouse here. Shingreake thave occurred which could certainly have been averted had we both harbor and light- house accommodation. . _ 8

It is well known that. alongthis inme- diate coast are to be found the best fishing grounds in Dominion waters—certainly the best on the Island coast. The American fisherman looks to the Second Chapel (St. Margaret’s Church) as his happy - hunting a ind, This place isa trump card every.

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‘The proposed works would place us im equality with New London and otler fishing centres, with the advaniage on our side on account of the peculiar richness of owr grounds. This is the kindof Protection | we would admire, and to which we think ourselves entitled. .1 enclose my name, but ani, to the outside world, : ; EES ‘dy Fisuxtocas,

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GOVERNOR GENERAL’S SPEECH

Orrawa, Feb 23, At three, p. m., to-day, His Excellency the Governor General proceeded ,in state to the Parliament Building, and the mem- bers of the House of Commons having been sunimoned to the Senate Chamber, His Excellency was pleased to open the second

: ; ; 'session of the sixth Parliament of Canadas

with the following SPEECH :

Gentlemen of the Senate :

It affords me much gratification to meet you once more at the commencement of the parlia- mentary session and to congratulate you ypon the genera! “prosperity ‘ot ‘the countty. Al though the labors of the husbandman have not been rewarded, in some portions of the Do- minion, with an adequate return, thée*harvest of last year has, on the whole, been plenteous, while in Mauitoba and the Northwest Terri- tories, it was one of remarkable abundanve.

‘Lhe negotiations between Her Majesty Gov- ernment and that of the United States for the adjustment of what is known as ‘Phe Fishery Question,” have, I am pleased to inform yoh, resulted in a treaty which will, I venture to hope, be considered by you as honorable and satisfactory to both nations, The treaty, with the papers and correspondence relating thereto, will be laid before you, and you wiil be in- vited to adopt a measure to give effect to its provisions.

The extension and development of our sys- tem of railways have not only rendered ne- cessary additional safeguards for life ang-pro- perty, but have given greater frequency, to. questions in which the interests of rival cou: panies were fouad to be in conflict and to re qrire adthorititive adjustment. . As further legislation appears to be needed for these

urpases a measure will be submitted to you for the consolidation and improvement of ‘* The Railway Act.”

Experience having shown that amendments are reqtired to nake the provisions .of the act, respecting the election of members to the House of Commoitis more effective and more convenient in their operation, you will be asked to consider a measure for the amend- ment of that statute.

The Act respecting controverted elections may, likewise, require attention, with a view to the removal of certain questions of interpre- tation which have arisen and wiiich should be set at rest.

My Government has availed itself of the op- portunity offered by the recess to consider the numerous suggestions which have been made for improving the detail of the Act respecting the election fraychiss, and a medsure wil! be submitted to you for the purpose of shaplify- ing the law and greatly lesséning the coat of its operation.

The ‘growth of the Northwest Territories renders expedient improvement in the system of government and legislation affecting those portions of the Dominion, and a Bilk for that purpase Will be laid before you,

A bill will be submitted to you to make a ‘larger pottion of the modern laws of England applicable to-the Province of Manitaba:and to the Northwest Territories in regard to matters which are within the control of the Parlia- ment of Canada, but which havenot as yet been made the subject of a Canadian Leyis- lation.

Among’ other measures, bills will be pre- sented to yoo relating t» the Judiciary, ‘te the Civil Serviee Act, and to the Audit of tie Publi¢ Accounts.

Gentlemen of the House of Commons:

The accounts for the past year will be laid before you, as well asthe estimates for the ensviug year. They have been prepared with a due regard to economy and the requirements of the public service.

Honorable Gentlemen of the Senate : Gentlemen of the House of Commons :

1 comménd these important subjectz and all mattérs affecting the public interests which may be brought before yeur bes .considera- tion, and IJ feel assured that you will address yourselves to them with earnestness aud assiduity

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OUR FISHERIES. The Modus Vivendi,

WasHincton, Feb 21.

The following is the modus vivendi re- ferred to ‘inthe President’s Message-Pro- tocol : ‘

The treaty having been signed, the British plehipotentiares desire to state that they have been considering. the © posi-. tion’ which « will be created . by the im mediate commencement of the fishing sea- son before the treaty can be ratified by abe Senate of the United States, by the Par- liament of Canada and the Legislature of Newfoundland, - Im the absence of such ratilitation the old conditions whight have given rise to so much friction and writation might be revived,-and might interfere with the. unprejudiced consideration “of. the

trea y by the legislative bodies concerned. |.

i nder.these circumstances, ‘2nd’ With the further object-of affordig evidence of the’ anxious desire to promote good fegl- ing, and ty remove _all possible subjects of controversy, the British pleni- potentiaries are ready tomake the following temporary arrangement for a period not exceedi twe -years, in ordér to afurd modus vivendi periding the. ratification of the treaty. One-—For a. period not exceeding t we years front the present day, the privilege of enter- ing the bays and harbors of the Aflantic coasts‘of Canada and Newfoundland, shall be granted to United Stares fishing vessels by anmual licerises at a yearly rate of $1.50 per ton for the followirg purpesés: The purpese of obtaining bait, ice, seines, lines, and all other supplies and outfits, tranship- ment of catch, and shipping of crews. * .Two—lIf, during the continuance of this arrangement, the United States should re- move the duties on fish, tish oil, whale and seal oils, and theircoverings, packages, etc. | the said license shall be-.issued free of |

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llantic coust of Canada or of Newfoundland for any of the four purposes mentioned in article one. of the Convention of October 20, 1818, and not remain therein more than 24 hours, shall not be required to enter or jclear at the custom house, providing that they do net communicate with the shore.

Fourth —Forfeiture to be exacted only for the offences of fishing or preparing to fish in territorial waters.

Fifth—This arrangement — to take effect ag soon as the necessary measures can be completed by the Colonial authorities.

(Signed) J, CHAMBERLAIN, L. S. SackviL_e- West. OnaRLes TUPPER,

Dated at Washington Feb. 15, 1888.

The American plenipotentiaries having re- ceived the communication of the British plenipotentiaries of this date, conveying the plan for the administration to be observed by the Governments of Canada and New- foundland in respect of the fisheries during

consideration by the Senate of the treaty this day signed, and the enactmeits of the legislation by the respective governments therein proposed, desire to express their satisfaction with this manifestation of an in- tention On the part of the British plem- potentiaries, by the means referred to, to maintain the relations of good neighborhood between the British possessions in North America and the United. States, and they will convey the comniunication of the Brit- ish plenipotentiariesto the President of the United States with the recommendation that the same may be by him made known tc the Senate for its information, together with the treaty, when the latter is sub- mitted to that body for ratification. (Signed )

T. F. Bayarp,

Wm. L. Pursam,

James I. ANGELL.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 15, 1885.

THE FISHERIES TREATY—HOW RECEIVED AT THE CAPITAL.

Orrawa, Feb, 22.

The text of the fisheries treaty has been

eagerly discussed to-day by the crowds of

politicians new here, and the feeling in

general is one of satisfaction with regard to its provisions.

It is understood that the treaty is satis-

factory to all the members of the Govera-

details, the desire being not to anticipate the debate in Parliament. OPINIONS OF THE BRITISH PRESS. Lon bon, Feb. 23.

The Ohyonicle, eommenting on the Fish- eries Treaty, says: * It isan amicable set- tlement. tn the nature of things Canada’s coneessions appear jarzger than America’s; but it would he useless for Chamberlain to extort such terms from America as would lead to the rejection of the treaty by the Senate.”

The TZ'imes says: ‘‘We will be surprised if the majority of Canadians du not appre- cjate the fisheries settlement highly. It is certain the compromise will appear most skilful the more.closely it is examined.”

OPINIONS OF THE AMERICAN PRESS.

New York, Feb. 22. “The Tribune says: ‘‘It is a feeble and incoherent comprémise, and’ Secretary dayard failed to vindicate ythe honor of ‘tthe nation: Nearly all of Canada’s out- rages can be repeated under the treaty with impunity. Canada with her custom regu- lations, deliberately harassed our fishermen to force us to remove the duty from fish. This was their objective point and wili be again. The provision for ton- nage gives Canada new facilities for opeat- ting against our fishermen. The treaty will be as unpopular in Canada as in New England. It does not offer a basis for a permanent settlement. It should be re- jected by the patriotic Senate.”

The Herald says: ‘‘ lt seems to us to remedy all the just grievances of our fisher- men.”

The Times says: ** We obtain under the treaty greater advantages than ever before accorded so freely. We cannot hope to ob- tain better terms by mutual agreement.”

OPINIONS OF THE CANADIAN PRESS.

Monrreeat, Feb. 22. _ In speaking of the Fishery Treaty, the Gazette says editorially: “‘It is a step to- wards that reciprocity which the Canadian Government’ have long been anxious to obtain, and have often been blamed by their opponents for not obtaining. The whole treaty, we thiak, can be regarded with satisfaction, both as a detinition of Canada’s right, a provision for Reciprocity iz an important industrial pro? duct, and chiefly as removing the cause of dissatisfaction with our nearest neighbors.

Toronto, Feb. 22.

The Maid says substartially that the Americans have won their case, though the New England fisheries interest are dissatis- fied, because'they have not unconditionally secured everything they demanded. “he Canadian fishermen received no sect of equivalent for the concessiuns made to the Americans, except the barren privilege of fishing in American waters.

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House of Commons.

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A Gloomy Gutlook.

Lonpon, Feb. 21.

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