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THE DAILY EXAMINER, | ~~" | after all, Mr. Laurier and his friends are |)... Hon. Wilfred Laurier, Mr. Fisher, statesmen, but mere M. P., and ether shining lights of the Lib-

DECEMBER 23, 1890.

The Meeting of Last Evening.

to mind

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Mr. L: H. Davie M. F.

since to the Canadian House

statement S, made not long of Commons, one could as he surveyed the

hardly help asking himself last evening, large audience of avout eight hundred per- sons assembled in the Market Hall, How

many of these are dependent upon their

relatives in the States for means by which to live Altogether, the audience would strike the questioning observer as repre- sentative of life under favorable conditions and in fairly prosperous circumstanc es. There was little about it to indicate that

this country is falling into a stale of bauk-

On the contrary, though there

seasons of

ruptcy have been several poor crops, and though the McKinlay tariff is in force,

he audience exhibited the strongest evi-

tne dences not only of intelligence and inde of prosperity and cuntent-

pendence, but ful that Messrs.

ment. It is really wondert Davies and Welsh had the face to stand up before such an and to preach

again the old; gospel of ruin, and assert

audience

that ‘“‘our farmers are almost paupers,” and declare that salvation fur the country lies only ia obtaining from the p liticians of the United States “the boon of Unre- stricted Reciprocity.” The audience itself— the character, the appearance of the people— Tories and Grits, of all classes—gave the lie to these statements

A grand opportunity was, indeed, given the Leader of the Opposition and his associates. The extraordinary efforts of the local adver- tising committee were well rewarded. There was music to tone the minds of the audience to the right pitch, and there were banners, bearing popular devices, to attract Ouly Mr. Farquharson’s ** bed

the eye.

quilts,” emblazoned with the stara and s*ripes, and bearing the motte, ** ProrEec tion TO AMERICAN INDUSTRIES were wanting to relieve the dinginess of the

walls and to give point to the arguments of

the speakers.

As Tue Examiner confidently antici- pated, Messrs. Laurier and Fisher spoke in a clear and pleasing manner. But their arguments were not such as to win converts to the latest policy ef the Opposition. The burden of Mr. Fisher's speech was that the farmers of Canada can ‘“‘stand the compe- Of

But they would rather,

tition of the farmers of the States.” course they can. if they could, avoid such competition—un- advantages to com- pensate them for the loss it is tacitly atmitted, they must sustain by

less assured of

which,

reason of such competition if the policy of Uurestricted Reciprocity be adopted. They rather have the pork of the Great West brought intojcompetition with

would not

the pork produced by them. They would rather nut have the cattle of the plains brought down to Halifax, St. John, Monc- ton, Montreal, Toronto, O:tawa, etc, and slaughtered at their doors in free and open competition with their cattle, as food for the people of Canadian cities. But they can stand it. Yes, they can stand it, They will have to stand it—if the policy ot the Opposition be carried into effect ! ® Mr. Laurier was out of harmony with Mr. Fisher when he portrayed the *‘ smokeless chimneys” and the *‘ ruined cotton factor_ ies in the hands of the recoiver;” for Mr. Fisher labored to the audience that the Conservative Party was

hard convince

** bloated manufac-

lords ”’ grown rich by fleecing the poor farmers ! It be admitted that these two distin- guished missionaries ought tu preach the

kept in power by the

turers” and ‘* cotton who have

will

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same gospel. Conservative ‘‘ sinners” are not such fools as to ba converted by con- tradictions so evident and palpable ! Besides contradictions, there was the ex- pression of half-truths. For instance, Mr. Laurier and Mr. Davies both dwelt upon the alleged ** exodus,” and sought to con- vey the impression that our population is being ‘* decimated.” But they spoke not of the reproductive tendencies of the Can- adian people. They failed to.show that the emigration was in some places caused by the pressure of population. They did not refer to the fact that the youth of Free Trade Scotland and Ireland emigrate

London and Liverpool aud Manchester and

to

go across the sea just as freely as the youth of Prince Edward Island and Quebec leave for Buston and New York and the great cities and plains of the West. They did not allude to the universal principle which operates to draw population from the small towns and the thickly-peopled rural dis- tricts to the great centres of the world’s commerce. They said nothing about the falee attractions held out by ingenious speculators and the facilities for travel which are afforded by the rail-

ways. They forgot to tell the truth that the “‘exodus” was much more marked

even in the old days of reciprocity and free trade, when population was comparatively sparse, than it is to-day. Again, they made the most they could of a slight decrease in our foreign trade, but they said not one word about the enormous increase of our domestic trade, Every merchant knows that the trade of Canada has been revolu- tionized within the past ten or twelve years, and that if the Provinces of Canada deal a little less with the world, they deal many

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themselves, The omission from their arguments of facts of this kind prove that,

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The Liberal Meeting.

Market Hat was packed last night to

eral party speak upon the great questions of the day. A number of ladies graced the occasion with their presence, and the

| Artillery Band played several selections

tions to the policy of Unrestricted Recipro-| during the evening. Over the stage was

follow its adoption—by saying that Sir Richard Cartwright would, as Finance Min- ister, ‘‘apply his pruning knife,” and that the extravagances of the present Gov- ernment would be pruned off and the cor- ruption cut away. Let us see what was done by Sir Richard's pruning knife when he was in office. Taxation was raised from $17,600,000 in 1873 to $20,660,000 in 1875, but was cut down to about $18,000,000 in 1878; and the public debt was raised from $130,000,000 in 1873 to $175,000,000 in 1878—though no public work worth men- tioning was performed within that period. Let it that the charges against Sir John Macdonald’s administra- ‘ion of extravagance and corruption were much more vigorous in 1873 than they are to-day, and electors will bave no difficulty in coming to a right judgment concerning Sir Richard’s boasted ability with his prun-

be remembered

ing knife!

Concerning the speech of Mr. L. H. Davies we have nothing in particular to say, except this: that when he denounced Mr. Foster’s changes of tariff as ** criminal,” he probably forgot that he, himself, voted for the meat duties.

There were two significant omissions from the speeches of the Opposition Leaders. 1. No attempt was made to

show how it would be possible to obtain the proposed reciprocity of trade in oppos- ition to the policy of the States. 2. Not a single word was said about a tunnel or subway to connect Priuce Edward Island with the mainland—though attention was particularly directed to this topic by one of the journals of the town. — rere

Tempcrance Sermons

Tu ministers of the several churches preached sermons last Sunday evening in favor of the retention of the Scott Act. We learn that the Rev. Mr. Sutherland strongly in Zion Church, In the courss of his remarks he stated that he desired to correct an impression that appeared to exist ‘‘ in certain quarters” that temperance had not been preached except at election times, He wished to say that so far as he was concerned, he had on sev- eral occasioas, during his residence here, advocated the cause of temperance from the pulpit. Several reasons were advanced why the Scott Act scheme should be retained, one being that it put liquor and temptation out of the reach of the weak. Ifthe Scott Act does this, then of course Mr. Suther- But, unfortun-

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land’s contention is goud. ately, the practical working of the Act has developed an inordinate number of liquor shops and low ** dives” of a very disreput- able kind. ‘This being so, there can be no pretence for alleging that the Scott Act puts liquor out of the reach of the wesk. Mr. Sutherland further explained that, as he was a stranger in this city, he had to deperd on hearsay evidence for his infor- mation regarding the results of the Act in he years gone by. It is a matter of regret that those who undertake to furnish infor- mation to be used as arguments to sway public opinion, are not more particular

about their “facts.” If they were, public speakers who rely upon them would not get themselves into s80

much trouble. Besides, when they reason from facts, theic deductions would have some weight. But it isotherwise when their inferences depend upon assertions, made, we admit, for the most part, in good faith, —assertions which everyone who hasat all looked into the question for himself must know to be misleading and inaccurate. Mr. Sutherland opposed license en the ground that it authorized a sale of that which made mandrunk. In concluding his remarks, he told each elector present to read and consider the discussions now going on, and to vote for or against the petition according to his conscience.

We are glad that, upon the main issue, Mr. Sutherland and Taz Examtne« are ab- solutely at one. The rev. gentleman urged upon his hearers to listen to the arguments adduced, examine the matter for them- selves, and then vote according as their consciences may direct. This is exactly THE EXAMINER'S position. It is for this ‘that we have been found fault. Because we appealed to the calm reflection and judg- ment of the electors, we have been told that Toe Examiner has—to use the not over-refined language of some would-be dictators—‘‘joined the rummies.” At all events we are in good company. The dis- tinguished Protestant clergyman whose re- marks we have quoted, expressly disclaimed any desire to dictate to those of the electors who are members of his congregation how

their votes should be cast. He urged them, to do their best to put down drinking. He asked them to ex-

amine the facts, to ask themselves the ques- tion whether the Scott Act is a measure which hashad the effect of suppressing drinking and its accompanying immoralities, and when they have satisfied themselves upon that point, to vote as their conscience dictates. This is exactly the position of

times more than double as much among ‘Tar Examiner.

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loss of so| hung a bannerette on which was inscribed

‘Pp. B. Island Welcomes Laurier, the Lib- eral Leader,” and over the main entrance was another bearing the inscription ‘Canada is Loyal to her Queen.” On the right side of the hall was still another ban- nerette on which was painted ‘Our Battle Cry, Reciprocity and Free Trade with the States,” and on the left was another containing the motto ** Economy and Retrenchment Necessary to Save the State.” Hon. Thomas W. Dodd, President of the Liberal Asscciation of this Province, presided, and introduced the several speakers, all of whom were well received. Among the large number of persons on the ,platform besides the visit- ing politicians and Messrs. Davies and Welsh, M. P’s., we noticed Hon, Senator Haythorne, Messrs. Yeo, Perry and Mo- Intyre, M. P’s., Hon. John Yeo, Hon. Alex. Laird, Hon. David Laird, Hon. A. B. McKenzie, F. Peters, M. P. P., and sever- al other members of the Opposition in the House of Assembly, His Worship Mayor Haviland, Rey. W. W. Brewer and several other clergymen, and a goodly representa- tion of farmers from the surrounding coun- try. Inthe body of the hall were Hon. Neil McLeod, Hon. Donald Ferguson, Hon Patrick Blake, and many other leading Conservatives. Exch of the speakers: was listened to with the grestest attention, and the majority of the people remained until the meeting was adjourned at I1 o'clock. Mr. Fisner, M, P. was the first speaker. He began by expressing his pleasure at being privileged to address so large an audience—an audience that was represen- tative of the whole province. He was a farmer himself, the representative of a farming community, and he was glad in- deed that there were so many farmers present to-night. But he would not speak at any great length, as he well knew that the audience was anxious to hear the gifted leader of the Liberal Party—the Hon. Wilfred Laurier. Tho people of Quebee, said he, love and trust Mr. Laurier and it is only necessary thathe should be

seen and heard in the other pro- vinces to have the whole Do- miuion love and trust him _ elso.

He then proceeded to discuss ths trade question frem the farmer's standpviat. He ciaimed that protection had not been of any benefit to the farmer ; condemned the changes in the tariff, and complained of what he considered high taxation. He repudiated the assertion that our farmers could not compete successfully with the farmers of the United States, aud ridiculed the efforts being made to find a market for our surplus products in any country other than the United States. He then referred to the prosperity we en- joyed under the old reciprocity treaty, and said that every one—Conservative as well as Liberal—should do his best to bring about areturn of these happy times. The

Conservative leaders tell us, said he, that!

reciprocity would ruin the manufacturers of the Dominion, bat he did not believe the statement. We have the testimony of leading manufacturers that they were not afraid to compete with the manufac- turers of the United States, and he well knew that the Canadian farmer was not afraid of the competition. Both the farmer and manufacturer would welcome reci- procity. He then spoke of the large num- ber of our young men who go to the United States to earn the living denied them here, and of the high positions they attain there. If, said he, our people can compete with the Americans in their own country we surely siculd not be afraid to meet them here. In conclusion, he urged upen thosa present to fight for the Liberal party and reciprocity—to return Mr. Laurier to power and bring about a happy day fer Canada.

Hon. Mr. Laurier next came forward. In opening, he spoke of the pleasure it gave him to meet sucha large body of elec-

tors, and to see so many of his colleagues!

and friends in the Dominion House of Com- mons. He regretted, however, that his visit to this Province, ‘* The Garden

season—at a time when he would have an opportunity of ,seeing the Island in all its loveliness. Proceeding, the hon. gentle- man said he was bound to the majorty cf

j for the vote of thanks, after | were given for the visitors, the band played

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Canada,” was not made at a more fortunate |

Napierville, an old Liboral stronghold, car- sal his candidate on an unrestricted com- mercial union policy, he would not be sur- prised if, in the near future, Sir John would appropriate the entire Liberal policy. After some references to the finances of the Do- minion, and a repudiation of the charge

of disloyalty made against the Lib- eral party, he referred to the Franchise Act—an Act which he

said, his party would wipe off the statute books at the first opportunity. Mr. Laurier concluded his speech by an eloquent appeal to the people of Canada to stand shoulder to shoulder for the clusest trade relations with the United States.

L. H. Davies, M. P., spoke next. After paying a tribute to the zeal and ability of Mr. Laurier, and expressing his pleasure at meeting so many of his con- stituents, he said he thought that at the next election a large majurity of the people would be found arrayed on the side of the Liberal Party—the party favorable to free trade with the United States. He denied that the Liberals had no faith in the country and were anxious for an alliance with a foreign power. Tho Liberals, he said, did not decry the country; if the country had fair play it would be a great one. Proceeding, he denounced the seizure of American vessels fur violating the cus- toms laws, and said that soine of the changes lately made in the tariff were contemptible. Any treaty, said he, thac is not advantageous to both countries would be short-lived; a natural products treaty was one-sided and would never be accepted. After referring to the eff rts of the Government to develop the pig iron in- dustry in N. S., and ridiculing Minister Foster's action in attempting to develop a trade with the British West Indies, he went on to speak of our untlevelouped re- sources which were simply enormous. He thought we might hope for a brilliant future for Canada if the trade barriers between the United States and her were removed. The Liberal Party were fighting for the re- moval of these barriers, and for a return to the prosperous days previous to the advent of the National Policy. In a short time the two policies would grapple in the death atruggle, and he asked the audience on what side they would be found. He con- cluded with an appeal to the electorate to stand by Mr. Laurier and the Liberai | Party and help them on to victory.

Mr. Wersu, M. P., was next called upon.

H- said he did not come there to make a speech, and was not therefore prepsred to eay enythiag, His eye had been on the motto, | ‘Reciprocity and free trade,” all night. That | was his pelioy. The national policy had not ‘benefitted our people. Under its influence ithe value of land had gone down fifty per | cent. and our farmers were little hetter than ipsupers. He thought all present were pleased with the speeches of Hon. Mr, Laurier and Mr Fisher.

Hon, Skxaton HarTHORNE moved a vote }of thanks to Hon. Mr. Lauriey and Mr, ‘Fisher Mr. Perry, M. P., seconded the | motion which was carried, | Hon. Mea Laurier thanked the meeting which cheers

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thoss present by the ties of a common Liberalism and to all by those of a common ' citiz nship. The principles of the Liber. 1 party were the same as they had always

been. They believed in freedom in religion, freedom in _ matters civil and political and likewise in freedum

of trade. He then referred

tothe National Policy, and to what had | been claimed for it by thosa who inaugur- ated it. He declared that the promises made had not been redeemed, and that the era of prosperity assured had not yet set in. |

On the contrary, hundreds of young Island- ¢, ers had to go t» the United States and |

other countries to seek a living. He)

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wrong when this state of affairs was allow- | ed to go on year after year. He agreed | with Sir John and the Conservative party that Canada’s best’ markét was the home market, but he wanted the barriets between Canada and the United States removed so that the market would embrace a people of 65,000,000, and“contended that our inanfac- turers and farmers had everything to gain and nothing to fear {rom unrestricted reci- procity. The magnitude of our egg trade was touched on, the speaker holding that even if the present efforts to work upa market in England succeeded, that market would be forgotten so soon as our eggs had free access to the United States. Mr. Laurier contended at seme length that Canada’s most prosperous days were under

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