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THE DAILY EXAMIN

APRIL 1, 1887.

Butter Making Experimental Fac: |

tories Need.

ALTHOUG > , slanc ossesses a for- fi “ AtrHovon P. E. Island possesse loft the day for the consideration of the

idraft address in reply to the Lieutenant

tile soil, abounding in good pasture, and

- THE DAILY

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ER. Proviucial Legislature,

| HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

Tuvurspay, March 30.

APTERNOON SESSION—DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS,

Mr. Suaw (New Perth) moved the order

* : ot) ’ : stocked with fairly good cattle, it is greatly | Governor's speech, and said :— to be regretted that our butter trade is Mx. Speaker,—In moving that the House

radually declining, owing to the fact that

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people abroad will no longer use inferior

butter, such as we used to export in large The breeds of cattle, improved appliances for skilled labor, and the System, improved the On-

qu antities. introduction of better manufactoring, Creamery has so butter made in the United States and tario, that inferior butter is no longer sale able

It is a sad commentary that in a superior srazing country like ours, choice tub butter is now scarcely obtainable atany price, while rancid and inferior grades are by no means scarce. This state oi things is a disgrace to the Province, and should not be allowed Butter making can and showd

Farmers

tu continue, be made a profitable industry. afford to Dairying, to be

systematically,

can no longer work in the old

slip-shod way. made a success, must be carried on with skilled l,bor and approved appliances. To accomplish this, the subject must re- ceive special attention.

Ontario by its enterprise, and the united efforts of its Dairyman’s Associatio n,(which have been aided by the Government) has made rapid progress in developing its in- Government of

lustry. The Provincial

Quebec, finding its farmers less enterpris- ing, about two years ago followed the plan adopted in Denmark, and started Experi-

mental Factories under skilled management,

where young women and men are taught to make butter and cheeseon improved prin- ciples. The experiment has proved a great

success. It has stimulated butter and cheese making under the factory and dairy system, and has so improved the quality of their products, that Canadian butter and cheese markets with The

local consumption In Quebec aud Ontario

can now compete in foreign

D.uish and Irish butter to advantage.

for cremery butter has more than doubled within the past few years, and is fast driv- ing common butter out of the market.

The question that suggests itself from the foregoing facts is, what is the Island to do to held her own in this important industry, which is as natural to the resources of the country as any other branch connected with farming /

The demand for cats and potatoes is get- ting less every year, and prices have now declined to a basia that it does not pay far- mers to produce these articles in large Hence, it is evident that they must turn their attention to something The culti-

(juantities.

else to substitute these staples.

vation of wheat has been suggested, and will no doubt be taken hold of. But in order to make it a success the land must be

improved in condition, and more manure

be available. Therefore dairying and wheat-growing must go on together. This

has been the case in Ontario, and farmers have grown rich under it.

The Government, by means of the Stock Farm, and importing pure-bred horses and cattle, have been instrumental in improving the stock on, the Island. Our horses and cattle have now a high reputation abroad. The business is fairly established, and is a source of material benefit and revenue to the Island. In this respect we are ahead of our sister Provinces.

It now behooves us to turn our at- tention to stimulate and develope the dairying industry. No better plan can be adopted than by following the example of the Province of Quebec. The expense of such an undertaking would not be large,

the benefits that would result cannot be estimated.

A commission should be appointed to take action in this matter during the pre-

sent session of the Legislature. They could not inaugurate their first sitting by

the introduction of a more useful measure. We hepe to see experimental factories started in each County before another sea- eon passes by. ee are

Mr. Bain’s Lecture.

Tue ladies and gentlemen who assembled at the room of the Literary and Scientific Institute last evening are indebted to Mr. Francis Bain for a delightful treat. To read or hear read a paper written in Mr. Bain’s clear poetic style ig at any time a of literary tastes who are engaged in the dull prosaic round

pleasure to persons

of town life. But when he takes us, in im- azination, to the breezy field’, and shady giades, and scented hedge rows, and quiet creeks, and sandy shores, and calls to mind the feathered friends of youth, he charms us by the vividness and truth

our

It seems a should be refused admittance to our legislative halls, where his knowledge of nature and his power of description would be available in the pro- —- of the best interests of the Province; and we can only lament the stupidity which

and beauty of his delineations.

pity that such a man

could reject him and accept as its ntting representat ive Mr. Wise. But it is no doubt far better for Mr. Bain

that his mind is not racked in the arena of party en and that he has leisure to contemplate and delight in th i 1c ~beau truths of nature, ’ 7 Mr. Bain called particular attention last evening to the advantage of preserving the birds which kill the insecta which prey upon the growing crops of our farmers; and said that in his opinion it is expedient and necessary tl aw t raining : coaary thst 4 /4W festraiuing sportsmen eck.ess of their country’s good. We shall

Sal ; : ; see whethcr or not this practical hint wi!l | the

be accepted by the Legislature.

do now gointo the Order of the Day, I wish, as is customary, to offer a few remarke on the several paragraphs contained in the ad- dress in reply to the speech.

The first clause is much in the usual form, and I feel confident that the pleasure mant- fested by His Honor in the speggh by which he opened the present session is reciprocated by each member of this House, and whilst we may not see eye to eye on all matters brought under our consideration, we will, by every legitimate means, as representatives of the people, endeavor to promote their welfare.

The next paragraph relates to this being the jubilee year of our illustrious Sovereign, and [ feel assured that the people of this Province join with their representatives around this Board in returning thanks to Divine Provi- dence for the prosperity of the British Empire during the reign of our beloved Queen. This Province, called after Edward Duke of Kent, father of Her Majesty, contains a people devoutly attached to the British throne, who hail with joy the 50th anniversary of her cor- onation. When we take a retrospective view of the fifty years of her reign, and consider the various reforms inaugurated therein, the expansion of trade, the development of her resources, the extension of her rule, and the progress and advancement in the arts and sciences, it stands unrivalled and unexcelled by the reign of any monareh that has ever graced the British throne. When we view her extensive possessions at the Antipodes, which fifty years ago I might say were howl- ing wildernesses, untrod by the foot of the white man, are now blossoming as the rose, yielding happy homes to millions of loyal and contented subjects. India has become one of the contributors to the greatness of our mother ountry, and during the past few years her protecting arm has been extended over the Land of the Pyramids and the home of the Pharaohs. Coming nearer home the first years of her rule found her possessions’ in North America iselated and disjointed, and that great expanse of country stretching from the shores of the Pacific to the confines of Onta- rio, traversed only I might say by the butfalo and the savage. Now we see that same coun- try opened up to civilization and improve- ment, and affording homes for the crowded centres of Euvope and the sarplus population of the Eastern Provinces. With a band of iron stretching from ocean to ocean, and bound together under one government, that vast territory, stretching trom Vancouver island to the Isle of Prince Edward, has been raised from a hitherto unknown and obscure position to become the most sparkling gem in the diadem of our beloved Queen. lime may come, in fleeting years, when, like the mighty nations that have proceded her, Britain, with all her greatness, may pass away, and civilization may take its abode in distant lands,—-when to use the words of an eminent writer, a New Zealander may stand on one of the broken arches of London Bridge sketching the ruins of St. Paul’s,—even then will the name of our beloved Sovereign Victoria stand prominently and conspiciously forward, unsullied by one reproach or un- dimmed by one cloud, whether viewed as a wife, mother or Queen, as being the most wise aud virtuous Sovereign on whose brow the Royal Diadem of Britain has rested since the Saxon first set his foot on England down to the present time. And letus fondly hope that the crowning glory of her illustrious rei may be the striking oil trom the tenantry of the Mother County, the galling shackles of Land- lordism, the giving to the tillers of the soil the ownership of the soil, with Local Legis- latures, injthe respective kingdoms, on a sys- tem similar to that enjoyed by the Provinces of the Dominion, maintaining the Parliament at Westminster to conduct Imperial affairs, that the agitation and dissension which has continued so long may cease and biuding in the indssoluble and enduring bonds of friend-

ship, and strengthen, the various sections of the British Isles, The next paragraph referred to in the

= is that relating to agriculture. This is the most important calling in which our people are engaged, and owing to our geographical position and having a fertile soil, and a hardy and industrious population, agriculture must continue to be the main stay of the Province. The improvement in agriculture is apparent to the most casual observer. Some years ago, with the high prices for oats and the failure in the wheat crop, farmers raised a considerable quantity of oats in order to buy their flour. This had a tendency to exhaust our soil. From various causes the price of oats has declined,

and for the last few years our wheat has been a fair crop, which has caused farmers to turn their attention to the raising of improved stock, believing that by returning to the soil the products of the soil, two blades of grass will grow where none had grown before. The duty of the Government is to stimulate them in their exertions"by the importation of im- proved stock, and the placing of the Stock Farm in the greatest possible degree of efficiency in order that more animals may be sold throughout the Province. The Govern- ment has done a great deal for the encourage-

ment of agriculture by building commodious and substantial buildings on the stock farm.

The improvement of the exhibition grounds for the accommodation of stock for competition, contrasts very favorably with those de- partments on their assuming the reins of power.

The conduct of the Government in responding

in so praiseworthy a degree to the interests of the Province, by sending to the Dominion Exhibitions, when witain reasonable distance,

our exhibits, did more to advance the welfare of our farmers than any Government that pre-

ceded them. The interest and energy mani- fested in showing our capabilities at those Ex-

hibitions redounded to the interests of our turmers by receiving yearly about $140,000 for horses alone.

The next paragraph refers to the . fulfilment of the Terms of Union. This is a subject of great impoitance to the people of this Pro-

vince. The maintenance of eflicient steam communication between this Island and the mainland, summer and winter, was the great lever which caused our people to join the Dominion. The people of this Island realized the disadvantages under which we were labor- ing. Shut out from communication with the outer world for about five months of the year, and deprived of all those advantages which continuous communication would afford, they readily accepted the existing Terms of Union. We entered into the most solemn compact with the Dominion, and have fulfilled to the letter our part of the obligation. We have surrende our customs, our excise, light-

house and post office receipts. The Covern- ment of this Province elopted%iprecisely the same course that British Columbia did in de- manding that the Terms of Union between that Province andthe Dominion should be carried into effect. They sent a delegation to Loadon, and, asa result of that delegation, the Secretary for the Colonies forw 1 to _ Dominion Govermment a despatch setting forth he desirability of con.

EXAMINER, -_ -

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APRIL 1, 1887.

way system of the Dominion, Senator Howlan,

of a Subway. to the Dorninion Government, and so favor- ably were they received that a survey of the Straits was made, an Engineer was sent down and bored the bottom thereof in order to test the composition, and ascertain the feasibility of constructing the Subway. We have the assurance of the desire of Sir John to fulfil the Terms of Union in the following words uttered in the House of Commons;—

“We have brought all the Provinces together by an iron band, with the exception of the little Island of Prince Edward,which we are about to bring in by legisiacion and subsidy.”

We have the railway from our main trunk to Cape Traverse, and from Cape Tormentine to Sackville,—connecting with the railway system of the Dominion; and the only link that requires to be made is one across tie Straits.

Sir Charles Tupper at Amherst declared that he was strongly in favor of granting the claim of this Province, and we have the following letter from Sir John to Senator Howlan:—

EaRNSOLirr&, OTTAWA, Jan. 28th, 1887. My Dear HowLan,—

Referring to our several conversations, and especially tothe one of to-day, on your return from the South, I desire to repeat that the Gov- ernment has shown its interests in your Subway already, by the expenditure last year.

The Government continues its interests and is encouraged to make further examinations and surveys, and to submit those already made, as wel! as those proposed to be made, to a rd of Civil Enxineers accustomed to hydraulic works, and works altogether or principally in the water, with a view of ascertaining—lst, the feasibility of con- struction; 2nd, the durability; 3rd, the danger of injury or destruction from any known causes; and 4th, the cost. This all important point will be strictly scrutinized in Parliament, and it musi depend on the amount necessary for the con- struction of the Subway, whether the represen- tatives of the people will consent to incur the ex- pense. :

The surveys and reports can be easily and speedily obtained, and I trust that the report will be such as tojustify the Goverhment in enter- taining the project.

Believe me to be Yours very truly, JOHN A. MaCDONALD, The Hon. Senator Howlan.

In view of these facts, I look forward with bright hopes to the consumination of that grand project, believing that the party who constructed the Intercolonial, and pierced that seaof mountains with the Canadian Pacitic is the party to afford us efficient and contin uous communication summer and winter.

I have every respect for the gentlemen ou the other side of the House. They are gen. tlemen having great stake in the country, and their interests should be identical with ours. No doubt they consider the fulfilment of the terms of union a matter of great importance, and [hope that they will 7 st to this House their sentiments on the subject, and in- form us of the policy of their party or expres- sions of their leaders. As the youngest mem- Her of thie House, I take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker, of congratulating you on the honorable position you now fill, and no greate: evidence is required of the confidence and esteem in which you are held by the members of this House, than that shown in choosing you to fill the dignified position which you now occupy. The same confidence which this House has now reposed in you was ex- tended to the Government by the people of this Province on the 30th June last, when they returned them to conduct its affairs for a third consecutive term. I have every assur- ance that the trust thus reposed has not been misplaced, and that they will pursue in the future that wise and prudent course which has characterized them in the past; and thus continue to enjoy the confidence of the people of this Province.

Mr. Ketty (Fort Augustus), on rising to second the Address, said :-—

Mr. Speaker,—I rise to second the motion that this House do now go into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the Draft Address in reply to the Speech with which His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor opened the present Session. In doing so, I may make a few remarks onthe matters therein referred to, tending as much as possi- ble to brevity. The first paragraph touches on an event worthy of more than passing notice—an event which shall soon attract the attention of the civilized world. But of all the great families of men who inhabit the earth, none will hail with such joy and gladness the celebration of the fiftieth anni- versary of Her Majesty as those who owe true allegiance to the Throne of Great Britain. It is only given to them to appreciate how much the reign of Victoria has contributed to the marvellous advancement of all those great things which confer lasting glory on a nation. During, perhaps, no similar period in the world’s history, has the grand march of civili- zation made such rapid strides as it has in the Victorian age. o be associated with the Government of such a nationas Great Britain for fifty continuous years is indeed something remarkable. When we look back - over that period at all the t events that have transpired ; see the list of t men who have, since the days of Lord Melbourne, served their country in the t affairs of State, and have passed from the scene of their labors,—it is wonderful to find that the cen- teral figure in that brilliant group still sur- vives them all, and to all appearances is likely for many year’s to come to wield her gracious sceptre over her devoted subjects. I have no doubt but the event of the celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee will awaken the greatest enthusiasm in the breasts of her subjects throughout the great Empire ; but by none will it be more loyally celebrated than by the inhabitants of this Province, as 1 believe fidelity to the Crown and allegiance to the Sovereign are leading characteristics in our people.

The next paragraph in His Honor’s speech refers to the abundant harvest of last year and the progresss made in agriculture and other industries as was well attested at the Exhibition’s of last Autumn and the success which attended the Island’s competition at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. I believe the subject of abundant harvests has been referred to in previous speeches made here at the opening of parlia- ment. Monotony may not be very pleasin to sensitive nerves, but this species o monotony I feel assured will always be most welcome, as it is a matter for congratulation | when the husbsndmantreaps the just reward ef his honest labor. Is is gratifying to know that the Government has encouraged to a great extent our farmers in their efforts to im- nee their stock by the importations of fine

reeds of cattle and sheep which they have made f ontimeto im f» old countries and also from some of the best stock farms on Canada. It is also pleasing to find that the farmers of this Island fully appreciate the endeavors made by the Government in their behalf, as their exhibits of cattle and sheep of late so far exceed those of former years. It is to beh that the Government in future will coutinue asin the past to extend to the farmer that helping hand and fostering care which is so necessary, and which tends so much to put our farmers on an equal footing with those of the wealthier Provinces, both aa tillers of the soil and as stock-raisers.

Asother paragraph in His Honor’s address refcrs to the fulfilment of the Terms cf Unioo,

It is & matter of Tejigement to kyow this question of imiportenee the fultilment of the

one of our Island’s | the favorable

time : most worthy sons, conceived the plan | of solving the problem by means |

FRIDAY,

consideration of the Federal Government. This matter has been a bone of contention since Confederation, between

He submitted his plans | the Federal Government and the Government

of this Province, and if it can be now settled amicably, it is to be hoped our Province will receive ample justice.

The other matters mentioned in His Honor’s speech will, 1 am sure, receive earnest at- tention; and I trust that the bills to be passed, and the alterations and improvements to be nade in those already on the Statute Book will be for the benefit of all concerned.

Mr. Yeo congratulated the mover and seconder of the address. They had spoken under great disadvantage. There is nothing in the speech to reply to. The matter contained in the Governor's speeeh is becoming Jess and less year by year. This last contained least of all. He agreed with the paragraph referring to Her Ma- jesty's Jubilee ; avd any reasonable expense incurred in the jubilee celebration will not be complained of by the country. As to agriculture, he did not think the Govern- ment had Sdone as much for our farmers as they should have done. The benefits of the Stock Farm are confined to the vicin- ity of Charlottetown ; and if larger prizes were given the county exhibitors they would be production of more general re- sults, Concerning the Terms of Confeder- ation, he understood that during the past year there had been several delegations to Ottawa. Jt was said that one of those de- legations obtained $500,000 to be placed to the credit of the Province ; and he was sur- prised that the mover of the address, as the mouthpiece of the Government, did not give the House some information on the matter. He had little faith in the letter from Sir John Macdonald ; and we are still in the dark respecting improved winter communication to be provided by the .Do- minion Government. He would be glad if a bridge or subway could be built, and would give his meed of praise to the Gov- ernment if they made much progress in this direction.

Hon. Mr. Suttrvan had great pleasure in congratulating the mover and seconder of the address. Though the Opposition said last session that we were going to eer- tain doom, when about to appeal to the country, the country has done well in re- turning so many new members of acknow- ledged ability, such as those whvo have iddressed us, to support the Government. The Leader of the Opposition is, of course, lissatisfied with thespeech. He thinks the House has been treated with diseour- vesy because all the measures which the Government intend to bring forward have not been mentioned by the Lieutenant- Governor. The speech, however, sets forth that a few important bills will be brought before the Legislature during the session ; and that is about all that is done in the case of the opening of other Legislatures throughout the Dominion, and even in tiat of the Parliament of Great Britain. Whe- ther satisfactary or not, very great improve- ments have been made in the Stock Farm, and the prizes now offered at County Exhi- bitions are nearly four times as large as they were when the Leader of the Opposi- tion occupied a seat inthe Government. The Leader of the Opposition, who finds fault with the Government because they have not obtained the fulfilment of the terms of Confederation with respect to winter communication, never once raised his voice, when he was in the Government to impress the Dominion auth- orities with the necessity of carrying out the Terms. But the present Government have given the matter a great deal of at- tention, and the Federal Government are now giving it their serious consideration. What have the Opposition to submit to this end? It is well known that a pro- posal has been made by prominent gentle- men to construct a Subway; and it is well known that the Opposition have sought to discourage the proposition rather than to encourage it. The House will have ample opportunity to consider all the important documents in reference to this matter which will be submitted to it in due time-

Mr. Srxciair said: the speech was bar. ren; but the Leader of the Government says this is the fashion now. The mover and seconder of the address deserved great credit, and when they have sat in the House as long as some other hon. mem- bers they will be ornaments to the Legisla- ture. Some very important measures are promised in the speech; but the Goy- ernment have certainly acted discourteous- ly to the House in not promising that the correspondence in the important matter of improved communication will be brought down. Ifthe papers were really favorable to the Government the Leader would be only too glad to say that they would be laid on the table.

Hoy. Mr. Gorpon said we should feel a high degree of pride in the addresses which have been delivered by the mover and seconder of the address. They are young men who never appeared in the Legislature before, and they deserve great credit for the able manner in which they have acquit- ted themselves. Mr. Gordon reviewed briefly and eloquently the great improve- ments made during the reign of Her Majesty, whose jubilee we are about to celebrate; and eulogized in fitting terms the character and life of Victoria. Cuom- paring her with the great Queens of His- tory, he said she was incomparably .the greatest and the noblest. He spoke as one who had himself lived fifty years under the beneticenut sway of Her Majesty; and he thought the jubilee a subject for glorifica- tion throughout Her Majesty's wide Dominion. As to agriculture, the great trouble with our farmers seems to be that there is little demand abroad for their sur- plus productions; and as to winter commu-

that at the coming session of the Dominion

nication with the mainlnd he had no doubt | j lous oppouvents. These facts, he thowzht,

Parliament it will be practically dealt with; | "emt to show that the Government. still it not, our people will be greatly disap- | “2Joyed the confidence and esteem of the

necting by rail this Province {with the rail- Terms of Confederation in regard to Inter- ‘in the Address referring to legislature and , In the mean- | provincial Steam Communication is receivi

winter communication. Evening Session,

House in committee»on the Draft Ad- dress, Dr. Gillis in the chair.

Hon. Mr. Sutiivan, in answer to Mr. Sinclair, explained that the proposed amendment to the elections act provided for the resignation of any member of the House at any time.

Mx. Brake, in opening, referred to the Queen’s Jubilee celebration, and said he had no doubt but that he expressed the wish of the House when he hoped Her Majesty would long be spared to reign over us, All were, he said, pleased with the bountiful harvest. Although the pri were not what the farmer would like, yet they were as high as in other places. The articles which the farmers require were

also low. While oats and _ potatoes did not bring high prices, hay, butter, eggs, and other articles did.

This fact shows the good results of mixed farming now so generally adopted. No one now trusts to one crop but grows sev- eral so that what is loston one article is made up on the other. .All who visited the Provincial Exhibition last fall—and the number could not have been short of 6,000 —must have been well pleased therewith. The different exhibits were tastefully ar- ranged, everything being so placed that it could be seen by all. The fruit display was particularly good, and strangers were greatly pleased with it, some of them re- marking that we could compete successfully with the great fruit growing sections of Nova Scotia. Sir Charles Tupper himself was so well pleased with its quality and variety that he asked to have samples therefrom for- warded tothe Colonial and Indiaa Exhibi- tion. The exhibit of vegetables was also much admired. The horses were particularly good, and drew forth the highest encomi- ums of gentlemen from the United States and Canada. For the great improvement in horses during the past few years much credit is due the Government as well as private enterprise. ‘he cattle, although some fine specimens were shown, were not, on thé whole, as good as at former exhibi- tions, and he thought our farmers should in future pay more attention to the breeding of thoroughbreds, such as Shorthorns, Ayrshires, etc. ‘The sheep shown were of superior quality. He was pleased to notice among the lot some fine Shropshire and vther breeds, which, through the enterprise of the Government and of private parties, had been imported in order that our flocks might be improved. The exhibits of pigs, poultry, etc., were very good indeed. Altogether there was a’ grand total of 1546 entries. The great lack of space struck all visitorsto the Exhibition. If we yo on increasing we must have larger and better accommodation, The Government have in the past done much toward im- proving the exhibitions, but there is work before them yet. We must have permanent buildings and larger grounds. The com- missioners, however, work wonders with the space at their disposal, and which is in marked contrast to the miserable arrange- ments of bygone days. The member for West River (Mr. F.) says the Government deserve no credit for what little they have done in the matter of exhibitions. He (Mr. B.) asked the hon. member to look back to former exhibitions held in Holland Grove and Longworth’s field when the success or failure of the affair depended largely on the weather. The present Government were the first to make a move towards improving this state,of affairs, and he hoped they would not rest on theirlaurels, but go onimproving.

With respect to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, he had _ heard it said that it was almost im- possible to find the Island’s exhibit

thereat—that it was placed among the Can- adian exhibit and lost sight of. He(Mr. B.) had visited the exhibition and had no difficulty in finding the Island’s exhibit. Truely it was‘in the Canadian court, but was lainly labeled *‘ Prince Edward Island.” e thought the Government did well in forwarding the exhibit which had done much towards making the capabilities and resources of the Island known to the world. The matter of communication with the mainland had been already discussed and he would not say much thereon, but would merely remark that he felt assured the Government would give the matter their careful and favorable consideration. The liquor law was being introduced in view of the probable defeat of the Scott Act, and he hoped the measure would be a stringent one, and would be carefully scanned over. The amendment to the Education Act was timely in view of the fact that the expendi- ture for educational purposes alone was in- creasing each year, and would soon eat up all the revenue. He was not aware of the nature of the other amendments, but might have something to say about them when they were submitted. The hon. member for West River referred in the course of his remarks to the recent elections, and said the results went to show that the Gov- ernment did not now enjoy the confidence of the people. This statements was not in accord- ance with facts. The issue in the Legis- lative Council election was the abolition of that body. The Government favored the abolition and went to the people on that issue, but the people were not ready for the measure and so returned a majority against the Government. In the Dominion election the people were misled with false issues and promises, and in this way six Opposition members were elected. Now let us look atthe recent election in the Third District of Queen's. This was cer- tainly atest of the Government's popu- larity, andthe Hon. Mr. Ferguson was returned by a largely increased majority, notwithstanding the almost superhuman effurts put forth to defeat him by unserupu-

pointed. He had, however, full confidence that justice will be done this Province.

Mr. Fercuson spoke briefly,compliment- ing the mover and seconder of the address and criticising the conduct of the Govern- ment. He admitted that the Province is progressing, that Sir John’s letter to Sen- ator Howlan is the letter of a statesman, and that it would be a calamity if the Opposition obtained power in this Province, for the Government only are able’ to grapple with the difficulties they have raised.

House went into Committee,Dr. Gillis in the chair,

Mr. Ricwarps said that he approved of the proposed grant of a sum of money to provide for the celebrati of the Queen's Jubiled, ahd criticised the clauses

people. k. Ben said, in opening, that while he

could not concur in al] that had been said _ by the mover and seconder of the address, yet he congratulated the House on the accession of such debating talent. After |referring to the proposed amendments to the chattei mortgage laws, he touched upon the proposed liquor law. He regretted that the measure was not intended to assist the enforcement of the Scott Act by the | appointing of inspectors with regularly defined duties, and of officers throughout different parts of the counties, with all the powers of Stipendiary Magistrates. As to the amendment to the Education Act, he did not know its nature, but thought it was an understood thing that that Act was not to be tam

the Leadér of the Government that the

rei with. He agreed with

Elections Act badly needed amendment. He would like to see amendments made with reference to the rights of married women to hold property and to the indenture act, etc. He thought the clause relating to winter communication needed explana- tion. It was not known whether we were to have a Subway ora bridge, or whether we were to have the present method improved, He repudiated the assertion that the Op. position were opposed to the Subway, and said that in Prinee County both the ean. didaies returned were in favor of it. While we were waiting for this Subway or bridge he thought it was the duty of the Government to insist upon the Terms of Union being carried out in improving the present system by putting on another steamer. ur financial relations with the Dominion was a subject he would like to have seen inserted in the speech. There was no doubt of the fact that the Govern. ment was in straitened circumstances, he had even seen it stated in Tue Examiner that the assessment act was likely te be on again. We pay annually into the

ominion Treasury thousands of dollars more than we receive therefrom, and it seemed to him that no people would gsub- mit to being taxed while this state of af- fairs continued, while we were not getti that money from the Dominion to which we were entitled. Other provinces have obtained refunds for their railways, and the voice of justice demands that Prince Edward Island should get a refund algo, With reference to the $500,000 we must take it for granted that the statements of members of the Government as to its being obtained are correct. The paragraph re- lating tothe Queen's Jubilee celebration would be heartily concurred in by all mem- bers of the House.

How. Mr. Prowst remarked, on rigi , that he was glad the speech did not contain reference to all the business which was to be taken up by the House, as it would likely be the order of the day for, perhaps, months. He thought all would approve of the paragraph relating to the Queen's Jubilee, and all would unite in wishing Her Majesty many long years of life. He had heard much about the stock farm and there not being enough blood horses thereon. He thought, however, that the Government deserved great credit for their management of the Farm. — The plan of distributing the horses about the country gave all farmers equal advantages and met with the approval ot the people at large. The progress of the country was largely due tu the encourage- ment given to exhibitors by the Govern- ment. The Opposition complain of tle smallness of the prizes offered exhibitors, but he (Mr. P.) did not think the prize money was as much an object as the honor. He thought the amendiment to the liquor law would meet with the approval of all, He scouted the idea advanced by the member for West River, that the late election indicates a change of feeling on the part of the people towards the Govern- ment. As to the carrying out of the terms of Union concerning direct communication he thought the; only way to carry them out was by a subway or bridge, and he was op- posed to our pointing out'any method, tothe Dominion Government. He did not know what ground the member for Bedeque had for saying that the Government were in shortened circumstances, and he (Mr. P.) would take the oppertunity of informing him that the present Government could obtain all the money it wanted at better rates than ever obtained by any previous Government. As the Address had been already well discussed he would refrain from making any further remarks.

On motion the speaker took the chair,the Address was reported agreed to and the House adjourned until 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon,

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