CORN AND OATS.

The Corn Duties Discussed from an Island Farmer's Point of View.

BOTH SIDES OF THE QUESTION.

Whai Mr. Davies Knows Abont the Food of Fishermen.

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Orrawa, Feb. 15.

On Thursday evening, 14th February, instant. in Room 9 of the House of Com mons at Ottawa, the Island members of that body met members of the Provincial Government then in Ottawa, for the pur pose of discussing the effect of the proposed abvlition of the duty of 7+ cents per bushel on corn imported for feeding cattle for

export. ; Mr. S. F. Pernay was unanimously chosen Chairman. Hox. Mr. Leruncar said it had been

brought tothe notice of members of the Local Legislature in Ottawa that a motion was before the House of ¢ vinmens to abolish the duty on corn imported for feed- ing cattle, and he considered that it was of the utmost importance, in the interest of P. E. Island, that this resolution should not pass. The enly profitable market now remaining for our oats was in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the eastern part of the province of (Quebec, and the only safeguard we had for its continu- ance was the duty on American corn ; for, once that duty was removed, corn would enter into competition with our export of oats to those places. The object of this resolution is only to remove the duty on corn imported for feeding cattle for export; but once the door is opened for the impur- tation of corn, we will look for a market for Island oats in some ocher coun- try. It was wel! known that the export of oats to Great Britain and European coun- tries had become almost a thing of the past. Last fall n had been shipped, and there had only been one or two cargoes sent to England the year before. The members of the Provincial Legislature, then in Ottawa, considered it their duty to take this opportunity of meeting the re- presentatives from P. E. Island, to urge on their attention the fact that if corn is ad- mitted duty free, for feeding purposes, it will the price of all our export of vata.

Mr. Wetsn considered that taking the duty off corn, imported imto Canada, would rather teud tv increase the price of out oats. It is well known thatthe Americans send corn to England duty free, where it competes | extent with oats. Taking the duty off corn imported into Canada would tend to the price of that article. Hethought the effect would be felt greater in the United States than with us. Lf farmers can buy corn for feeding purposes at a cheap rate, it will pay them to sell their oatsand buycorn. The price of oats this year was exceptionally good in Canada, but there was no guarantee that it would continue so. He had always been a free trader and believed in buying in the cheapest markets. He thought all temper- ance men should vote for the resolution. Although he was in favor of the motion now before the Mouse, yet he had paired

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with Mr. Curran, of Montreal, who was unavoidably absent to-night. How. A. J. Macnonatp said he was

largely interested in the oat trade. He had been in Halifax last fall, when Several large shipments from the Island, especially the cargo of the steamer Harlow, had arrived in that market, and had heard thie question of corn versus oats pretty well discussod. it was then found that the buyers would import corn, unless they could get oats for 42 cents per bushel. Agents of American firms were offering to place corn in Halifax ut equivalent prices, This was a vital ques- tion for the farmersof P. E. Island, for if the duty is taken off corn, our present market in Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick will be seriously affected, and Ameri- ean corn will supplant our oats.

Me. L. H. Davies differed with the hou. gentleman who had just spoken. He lovked at the question from thesame stand- print as Mr. Welsh. The duty on corn- ine sl, especially, is a hateful tax, as it taxes the food of poor men like the fishermen of Nova Scotia. These men now have to pay # duty of 40 cents per barrel on cornmeal, aud it was unjust to tax their food in that way. He understood that farmers were iow going more for dairy farming and fat tening cattle. Leading agriculturists

are lin proving their cattle, with the hope of increasing their export to Great Britain.

This business was not so largely followed ia FP. E. Island; but in other parts of Can- ula the breeding and fattening of cattle for export was #4 most important business. Ontario farmers assert that unless the duty on cor is removed, they cannot compete in this business. Nine-tenths of the oats we export to the Maritime Provinces 1s fed tu horses in New Brunswick and Nova Seotia, and corn will not take its place. The corn that will be imported, if the duty 1s ruinoved, will be fed to fattening cattle, thereby lessoning the cost of meat produc- tion. He was opposed to taxing the food ofthe people. Allowing the free importa- thon of corn will lessen the cost of produc- tion of beef, he did not think oats were fed tu cattle for fattening purposes, and conse- quently the free importation of corn would not interfere with the sale of that product. He did not think « great deal of eorn would be imported into the Maritime Provinces, even if the duty was removed.

How. Mr. Macvowacp said cheap corn always regulates the price of vats.

Mr. L. H. Davies did not think we sold many cattle to the Halifax and St. John markets

Mr Mcinryre wanted to know why the price of oats was less now than when corn was on the free list. The production of oats in P. E. Island is now greatly cur- tailed, and not nearly so much is grown as formerly. He was not aware that we ex. xi uaany fat cattle to Nova Scotia and New Brueswick. ton. Mik. Purnauson seid bis experience . that nothing was so profitable as oats tor leediag cattle. trom corn, it will enter into competition with our oats in Nova Scotia and New Beu _ ick We have to send our cats, at ey de .@ 2 st ark } co _ py ' Xpe nee, to these markets, and

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Brunswick will be able to compete with our farmers who fatten cattle for those markets. [t is a fact that we are not now sending as much oats abroad, but our farmers are using a wreat deal more at home. Heagreed that raising large quantities of oats was not judicious farming; but many of our poorer farmers have not the stock or means to feed cattle, and they cannot quickly change the system they follow. Fora long time our poorer farmers must depend on the sale of oats for obtaining money. He did not tliink it was the duty of Island representa- tives to think solely of cheapening the food of the people of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Our principal cattle buyers are from those provinces, and if we en- able the feeders of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to obtain cheap corn, our own farmers will obtain less price for their beef. The oat trade of last year shows that we inust look to the Maritime Provinces and he eastern part of Quebec for a market for oats, for, with the exception of a few car- goes of white cats to the West Indies and a sinall export to Newfoundland, our crop was sold in those places. He believed the demand for oats in the Maritime Provinces will get stronger each year, and that they will be our future market. Towns in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are rapidly in- creasing in number and growing im size, especially along the routeof the Intercolonial Railway, and they will annually take an increased quantity of oats. It would bea serious loss to P. E. Island ifanything were done that would shut our farmers out of these markets.

Mr. L. H. Daviss understood that hon. gentlemen were afraid that the removal of the corn duty would interfere with the price of oats in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The admission of corn, duty free, would not interfere with the con- sumption of oats in the cities, where it was largely used for feeding carriage and ex- press horses. He had never heard that the importation of corn in former times, when there was no duty on it, interfered with the price we got for our oats. The resolution before the House says that the proposed change is asked on account of the rebate of duty given to distillerg on the liquors they exported ; andSit should also be remembered that the distillers thereby had a rebate on the refuse they used for feeding. it was for this reason the motion had been made. Farmers had surely as much right to get a rebate om the corn they fed to animals for export, as had the manu- facturers of whiskey on tbe liquors they exported.

Mr. Roserrson thought that farmers were growing less oats than formely, and were turning their attention to dairying and othar branches of farming. He had enquiries from persons on the Island re- epecting the cost of improved dairy uten- aiis; showing that a change in our farming system was being considered. He did not think the proposed change would be preju- dica! to the farmers of the Island.

Mr. Peary thought the reason we did not now send oats to England was owing to the fact that we did not trade as much with that country as we used to do. The dis- tillers had a rebate on the corn they used in their business for manufacturing liquors for export, and it would be denying the farm- ers equal rights if they were not givena similar rebate on corn imported for feeding cattle for export. Hedid not approve of the duty cn corimea'.

Mr. Wetsa did not agree with Mr. Perry us to the reason for the decline in the export of oats to England. Large crops in European countries had decreased the price in the old country oarkets, and it could not be sent there with a profit.

Hoy. Mr. Arsenavir knew that the poorer farmers had to depend on growing oats to pay their bills. Ifthe duty is taken olf corn, it will be largely used in the lum- bering woods for feeding horses, for it is well known that corn can be used for feed- ing any animal. As a matter of fact, corn is always used in the lumber woods, when they can get it cheap enough. If corn is allowed to come in competition with our oats, it will lower the price of that article. It may look a little selfish to take this view of the matter, but he noticed that every province seemed to be looking after it’sown interest up here, and he thought the Island inembers should guard the interests of our own province.

Mr. Ys8u said he could not agree with the aspect of the question put forward by the members of the Local Legislature, and he would vote to remove the duty.

Mr. James Richards, M. P. P., was also present, but did not express his opin- ions.

After some further talk, Mr. Welsh in- vited the gentlemen present to look at the lower halls of the building, and the inter- view ended.

Orrawa, Feb. 15.

In the Howse yesterday, the question of the corn duty occupied the greater part of the day. Sir John was heard to say that the House was getting pretty ‘* well corned.”

While the officera were preparing for the division at 11.30 p. m., the House was enter- tained by several songs, both in English and French, sung by hon. members.

A large dinner party was given last nig’: by Hon. C. H. Tupper, Minister of Fish. eries.

Hon. Mr. Allan, Speaker of the Senate, also entertained a number at diuner.

The conversazione to-night, in the Geo- logical Museum, is to be a great society event. One thousand invitations have been issued, GG. F. 0.

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Personal.

We are pleased to learn that P. Blake, M, P. P., who has been seriously ill for several weoks past, is rapidjy recovering.

Mr. John A. Macdonald, M. P., for Vic- toria County, C. B., has been appointed Min- isterial whip iu place of Hon. C. H. Tupper.

Among the arrivals at the Davies are Mr. L. D. McPherson and wife, Winnipeg ; Robert ¥. O'Mullin, Halifax, and H. R. Cole, St John.

The SS, Circassian arrived this morning] at Liverpool after a very pleasant passage. Mr. W. W. Beer, ef Beer Bros. was one of the passengers,

Countess Martiuea sells stamps in Philadel- phia post office. She was a Baltimore girl; and her husband is a real German Count, at present in reduced circumstances, and in a Philadelphia hvspital.

A Berlin despatch says that the Czar, Czar ina and Czarewitch will attend a reception to be given hy Sir R. D. Morier, the British Am- bassador at Ht. Petersburg, to-day (Tuesday). in view of the quarrel between Sir Robert and Prinee Bisrnarck, much comment has been

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auce of three members of the imperial family

at a receptfin wil be « mark Of tridkual pat. «Ribs

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - - - -

- TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 19, 1889.

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New Goods Received

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White Cottons, Cottons,

Sheetings.

by S. S. “ Stanley.”

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Pillow

Printed Cottons, Flannelettes, Ging- hams, Shirtings,

TVickings, Striped burgs, Cotton Blue Serges,

T weeds,

Hessians, Osna- Ducks, Selesias,

Sateen Linings,

Hamburg Embroideries,

Veiling

Nets, Kid Gloves.

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Notes and Clippings.

— Principal Grant: ‘* Every man is attach- ed, leas or more passionately, to his own Church, and if other churches attack it he feels himself in honor bound to defend it, even when he suspects that he is on the wrong side. But as fellow-citizens, we are all in one boat. Whatever hurts the boat hurts all alike. Let us therefore enlist the sympathies of all in stopping leaks, repair- ing fractures, and puttting down encroach- ments or attempted mutiny on the part © any.”

—The annual report of the Minister of Public Works for the Province of Ontario shows that prior to Confederation 1,455 miles of railway had been completed in the Province; that since Confederation (1867) 4,153 miles have been completed ; and that there ave at present under construction or contract 1,142 miles. The same report shows that there was expended on public works during the past year, the sum of $459,524 of provincial funds, and from Confederation to the close of the year 1888, the sum of $6,201,512 vas spent.

—Montreal Gazette: Sir John Macdon- ald’s declaration that the Canadian Govern- ernment has not paid, and is not now pay- ing, money to Le Caron, the Times witness before the Parnell Commission, will be well received. Le Caron’s evidence was not of anaturo to receiveRgeneral credence; he knew too much. He has been emphatically contradicted by those who were implicated by his statements, and their denials have been received with a fair amount of faith. This will now be inereased. The Premier of the Dominion has no reason to tell aught but the truth, and his emphatic contradic: | tion of an important part of Le Caron’s| testimony wili shake public belief on the whole, aad will do much to break down the — Times’ case. |

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— In the course of a recent speech the Minister of Agriculiure said :— —

‘I say, without fear of contradiction, that, taking an average cf the different articles which our farmers purchase, it will be found that they pay 25 per cent. less to-day for them than they did in 1878. I have the figures here by me to prove this, but it would take teo much of the time of the House to read them. They are, however, at the command of hon. gentlemen to inspect. I will, how- ever, mention a few articles. Mowers in 1878 were sold at $80, and in 18%7 they were pur- chased at $70. Reapers in 1878 brought $120; to-day they can be bought for $80. Horse-rakes, which in 1878 were worth §32, can now be had for $28, Binders, which in 1878 cost $275, are now purchased tor $160. This is pretty clear evir dence that the National Policy has not injured the farmer, and that the farmer is‘able to buy his; agricultural implements, his’ tea, his sugar and other articles mach cheaper to-day than he could under regime of hon, gentlemen opposite. I believe these hun. gentlemen when in power put a tax on tea, so that every farmer’s wife had to pay a tax on the tea she eonsumed.”’,

Facts like these are not pleasing tu Op- position theorists, but the practical farmers rejoice.

—The Chicago Tribune says that the new Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic ferryboat St. Ignace, which is now making regular trips in the Mackinac Straits, is a boat specially built for crushing the thick ice of these regions. She has two powerful stern screws, and what is a novelty in nav- igation circles, another upon the lower part of the bow, which is low enough down tv be beneath the thickest ice, and serves two purposes ; to draw the boat forward upon the ice, and to create currents which sweep the bruken ice back towards the stern and clear the channel. The captain of the St, Ignace says that he can make a trip be tween Mackinac City and St. Ignace, a dis. tance of seven miles, through four feet of ice, in from forty-five to fifty minute, The boat is built to crush six feet of ice. It is heavily sheathed and braced like the Jeanette, and so far is a complete success, In the spring, lake navigation will no long- er need to wait for the ice to break ap in straits, as the Ignace, between her regular trips, may be chariered to break channels through the ice which remains in the straits long after the lakes are open.

**I have used Ayer’s Pills for the past years, and am satisfied I should not be alive to-day if it had net been for them, They cured me of dyspepsia when al! othey reme. dies failed."--T. P. Bonner, Chester, Pa, Ayer’s Pills ave scld by all druggists.

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CARD.

N ISS-M. HARRIS will receive a few Pupils for instruction in PAiNTING and DRAWING, Residence—Corner of Euston St. Peter’s Road.

Ho! for the Pacific Coast,

Street and tf—febl9

—VIA THE— = M. C. A. HALL. LECTURE will be delivered by the

REV. J. M. MacLEOD, in the Y. M. C. A. HALL,

ON TUESDAY EVENING, 19th INST.,

ENTILLED:

“A Trip to the Pactic Coast.”

Lecture to conimence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, 10 cents each. R. M. BARRATT,

febl6—3i Secretary.

Dramatic Performance.

HE DRAMATIC CLUB OF GEORGE. TOWN will perform the popular Drama

‘ESMERALDA,’

—IN THE—

HALL THERE,

aonrnsstell PIN seninmeny

TOWN

Friday, 22nd Inst.,

AT 8 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

Under the patronage of His Honor the Lieut. Governor and Mra. Macdonn!d.

The Boys’ Band will be in attendance. Admission, 3 and 25 cents. feble—e

ORCHESTRA.

MR. VINNICOMBE,

Assisted by his Pupils and some of the best Vocal] and Instrumental Talent of the City, will give one of their

Popular Orchestral Concerts

Y. M.C. 4. HALL,

Tuesday, 5th of March.

Particulars will be given shortly, febl3

CARNIVAL,

A GRAND Fancy Dress Carnival

WILL BE HELD IN THE

Vicioria Skating Rink, Victoria,

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4 si i Nur a . 20! Thursday Evening, Feb, 24,

AT SEVEN QO’CLOCK. The Rink will be tastefully decorated, and as a large number have premised to Skate, a good time may be expected, Music will be furnished by Worth's Band.

Want To Bz INconporateD.—St, Andrew's, ndonderry, N. 8., are anxioug! 10h,

Admission, 25 cents. Skaters in Costume, free,

PERCY H, PALMER. Victoria, Feb. 7, 1$89. st

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HOUSE.

000000 4) 000000 GREAT SALE OF

HOUSE FURNISHINGS,

~<a teense $$$ $e oonneees i —

Grand Chance! Gentine, Down.

Cotton|fizht, Serious, Wonderful Low

Prices on House | Furnishings.

BEER BROS.

Curtain Department. 300.

Over Thres Hundred Paira of Curtains—~ ottingham, Calais and Scotch makes—woa- derful value, Prices from 50c. to $8.50 per pair. Exquisite patterns in White Cream and

Golden Brown. A few pairs of Winter Cur- | tains rewaining, will be sold at a bargain,

| Most Attractive Great Clearance | | | Sale of House/sale of BRem-| ito buy

Surnishings injnants in every)

Goods at Special

Department. Prices.

harloitetown.

soe atahent coe ee eee

BEER BROS. Carpet Department. 6,000.

Over Six Thousand Yards of Choicest Car. | pets, newest patterns, personally selected N from leading English and Scotch manufac- |” turers. The Largest and Finest Stock on the Is!and. Spocial inducements now offered to Cash Customers. Large variety of Rugs to suit Carpets.

8O.

Righty Rolls ENGLISH FLOOR OIL.- CLOTH, superior quality.

Linens Department.

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| When Linen Goods were at the very lowest price we made heavy purchases in Table

| Damaske, Napkins and Towels, and are now

30.

Thirty Bales New English, American and Canadian WALL PAPERS and BORDER-

INGS, choice new designs, all prices

loffering our large stock at special prices, Housekeepers wiil tind this the vppoi tunity of the year to purchase new supplies,

Cotton Goods.

Before the recent heavy advance in Cottons we made large purchases at lowest prices ; and having received some Twenty Cases and Balee per 5. 8. ‘‘ Stanley,” we are now offer ing these goods at wonderfully low prices.

Embroideries.

Our new stock of EDGIXNGS, INSER TIONS, FLOUNCINGS, &e., is now open, and customers will find many lines of unusual value.

FLANNEL EKMBROIDERIES at

much under usual price to clear,

Sheetings (English and Canadian), Pillow Cottons, White und Grey Cottons, Tickings, Towellings, Ginghams, Dress Prints, Sattcen Prints, French Cambrics, &c., *c. In every line Special Bargains.

very

TORCHON LACES and LACE EDGINGS of all kinds, very cheap

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EARLY INSPECTION INVETER. CORSE > PRR ART CST SEE RTI AE

Kverything Marked in Plain Figures. SE ee SNE PEE EP ad

No Lone Credits or Discounts, as Prices are entirely too low for either.

seaiibesietis widen BEER BROS.,BEDR BROS.

QUEEN STRE*T.

CHARLOTTETOWN.

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Great Bargains |

JUST ARRIVED BY THE “ STANLEY,”

—A FINE ASSORTMENT OF-—

SIME Onetegatings

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FANCY TROUSERINGS

= Which will be sold Regardless of Profits fur the next Two Weeks, (x]}

SKE OUR NEW TIES AND SILK HANDKERCHIERS,

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P. J. FORAN,

Queen Street, Three Doors Above Apothecaries’ Hall.

February 19, 1889—eod & wky

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Sherwood Cemetery, | Yotice of Meetiag,

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HH). ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING «4

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ryv IE ANNUAL GENF SET

i . aN N vate re ge pe MEETING of the , ADI Al CAL Mi . é iaretalders o ne Mercha r ank a. ths ¢ harl ttelown Ceme tery ¢ ompany w rice Kaward Island, for the election Pk - Co 16.4 1 the Office of the Steam Nas ation llores and re“eAnving a set: ement of the : tree gp wind Ng W EUDNIESD AY NEXT, 20ih ins‘, (the B ok. will be held at the Banking Ofles - aC oo Clock, for the eiectioa of Directors for the) THURSDAY, March 7th. a: t) hour of Eleven ensuing year and transaction of general busine 8.) 0chek.am a na All Shareholders are earnestig requested ig Proxies —

an ps ior voting must be left with the. : : oe | Cashier on or before WEDNESDAY, March 6th F. W. HALES. By order, F on cretary. | WM. McLY¥AN, Ch’town, Feb, 16, 1853—tl dte pat | febI8—m wf tl dts * Cashier,