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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

APRIL 13, 1887.

The Waterworks Question.

WE regret that a favorable decision was not arrived at last evening; but we are

not surprised. The bill prepared by the

committee is a long one and contains sev

eral important provisious which are incon

sistent with the popular idea. Naturally,

it caused a good deal of criticism; and de

spite the lengthy explanations and warm | ’ | Mr.

back to committee

ulvocacy of Charles Palmer it has

been referred order

be that

that it may amended. It seems to usa

great pity after spending much

sO

of

the committee had not sooner submit-

time and care in the their bill. t

ted it to the people.

preparation

Assuming that it will

be sanctioned at the adjourned meeting to be held on Monday the session will by that time have

the of passed by both Houses before the close will With most of

found fault.

next, Legislative

reached its

meridian, and chances having it

have considerably lessened.

the sections of the bill no one

But with one or two, exception was, with good reason, taken. We are not of those who think that the Commissioners

should be elected by the franchise that property-holders should, of

which they possess in the

>ntera yvoverTs,

or in the

lection Commissioners, be deprived of

? eiec-

of

have

the right

tions of Mayors and City Councillors

voting in each ward in which they

ARE

vy. Donald to THE

This sug

practical of the Re MeNeill as set forth in the letter Examiner published elsewhere. be adopted whether the bill We shall be happy to keep

suggestion

gestion may

passes or not.

|a list at Tue Examiner oftice of those who

| are willing to show their public spirit 1 ithe way proposed by Mr. MeNeill. Keyister Your Votes.

lr is said that the proper time to begin

tu prepare for a coming election is the very If this follows

next day after the one last past. be correct, and we believe it is, it that voters’ lists should, in view of the next sitting of the Revision Court, which, we

will be some time in June

presume, next, be promptly and carefully looked after. It is highly necessary that the name of every Liberal-Conservative elector be placed on the voters’ lists, and in order that this may be done, the necessary application or notice requires to be filled out in due time before of the Revising Officer of the County. last Dominion Election it was found

the Peace and forwarded to At the that

a Justice

a very large number of Liberal-Conserva-

tive voters had neglected to have their

names added to the lists, and were thus de- prived of the right of voting. The enemies of the

foul, succeeded last year in having all their

Government, through means fair and

friends names placed on the list, while they

deprived scores of their opponents of the

privilege of the Franchise. In fact, the Conservatives in this Province lost the election largely through proper attention not having beer paid to registration of

Conservative yoters names. Once ia too

ten for such a calamity to happen, and

ve trust that when the next contest take

we, the Conservative li not have

party wi in-

to

to work under the disadvantages of an

complete voters list. The matter rests themselves. if placed

li

1 large extent, with the voters

BE

rhe

ich one should see to it that his name, be Court.

already on the printed list,

i at the next sitting of the

property This is an enterprise in which the holders of property particularly are in volved. If it be successful, they particul- iriy, will be benefitted by the enhancement | of the values, by the additional comforts | ind safety, and by the reduction of rates of insurance. lf, on the other hand, it should u fortunately prove unsuccessfu they will have to bear the brunt of the loss ind on the principle that shareholders in es. & mmpany hav as many votes as they have shares, holders of property—who will prac tically be the shareholders in the

de prive 1 of their

. ] } } waterworks--should not be

'

il : ' ;8 established right to vote in the variou As | |

|

wards in which he yown pre pe ry or posse SS

it under lease

gut we see no good reason why it is con

sidered necessary that a Commissioner

shall own $3000 clear of all incumberances.

The directors of the most prudent com- panies are not chosen because of their we ilth,or because of the number of shares

Now,

Ss ah accepted truth that wealth 1s not

they hold, but because of their fitness. i

it and, therefore, not be

Water Com-

a right criterian of fitness ;

we argue, wealth should a con-

in the selection of

If the C

sideration ommissioners were not required to give their hy it

might be necessary to have property to fall

missioners.

ample security for

yest conduct of the business. then

back f fraud on their

But

upon in case < the bill

part,

requires that each Commis-

$10,000 : the

sioner shall give security in and

as such security is far safer than pro-

perty owned by the Commis- sioner — which may be quietly got rid of at the first convenient opportunity, or as soon after a fraud has

been committed as the Cummissioner may

deem tit judicious to do so. Another point st which the bill may, in our opinion, be improved, is that relating to the election

of Commissioners. It is provided that each

Commissioner shall hold office during three

years—-one retiring each year. This ar- rangement will involve the expense and worry of an annual election : and under it the citizens (shareholders in the concern) will practically be deprived of control.

The

be elec

whole Board of Commissioners should

ted every year. If the commission-

ers Go well,

ed ; if ill, then they ought to give way to thers, and not be protected in office by the Act of the Legislature. It should also

previous to each election, of the

audited, be published for the

be prov ided th it

tement affairs of the commission-

a ata

duly in

ers,

formation of electors.

| attended

ivaried and pleasing. they will of course be re-elect- |

i not on, he should make the fact known to ominent Conservative neighbor who at

and on the day on which the

ome pl

will see that the application be once

CO ; Revising officer holds Court in the district

in which the applicant resides, each one

should attend the Court and prove to his qualification. The qualifications are J Property owners Cities . a a ‘ eb bee we .. £300 th ge TEE Te 200 Villages 150 TONE, «cso ic csee LS 150 ROMO, 0.65 0 0 Gi oes 0s SUR Sita 300 Farmers sons, sons of persons owning and occupying real estate in cities and

towns. Tenants of any real property who a month, or $20 a

property

have paid one year's rent at $2 $12 a half

Tenants renting

36 a quarter, year,

a

ear. any as-

sessed high enough to qualify owner as

voter. Fishermen owning land or per-

i sonal property of the value of $150. An in-

come voter if he earns $300 per annum or a little over $5 a week. Liberal-Conservatives of P. E. Island!

to look after the voters’ lists

in ample time for the next sitting of the

Don’t neglect

Revision Courts.

Entertainment at St. Peter's Schovlroom.

Years aco, the Penny Readings in St. Peter's School-room, were the most popu- lar entertainments by which our winter evenings were beguiled. The remembrance of the pleasant hours spent within the walls of the School-room was probably one reason why it was so well filled last evening, after the long intermission. If the ex- pectations of those who attended were high, they were, we _ think, fully gratified. The entertainment was The music (instru- mental and vocal) was, on the whole, excellent ; and the readings and recitations very good indeed. Miss Russell and Mr. Earle gave a capital duet on the piano, to open proceedings. Mr. Green sang a good song, and Mr, Arnaud read the ‘‘ Clarences | Dream” from Shakespeare. Mrs. Maleolm McLeod then sang an exquisite song, and was followed by Miss_ E. Lawson, who gave a_ reading which

The provision that the City Council shall levy for taxes which may be required to | make up amounts of which the Commis

sioners may be deficient, is also faulty.

Every tub should stand on its own b ittom:

and the water Commissioners

should, we think, be independent of the City Council. If the City Council are to be held respon-

sible for the finances of another board over

whom they have no control, and who will, elected,

the he rT »| Trustees,

when be almost as indepen.

Board

will

once

dent of citizens as the

of mc their be

position liable to great embarrassment.

saddle the Council with the duty of providing funds for the

If it be deemed necessary to

reduce the take

manage Would it not be a bit ridiculous to have three separate Boards, none of them other,

commissioners, why not

elect them Maycr, pay them for their services, security from them, and let tham the whole business of the city /

their number to tive, as

independent of each

to conduet the corporate

affairs of a little community of about 12.090 people, including men, The Recorder ach the olfered a good suggestion opted, On the |

women and children ? delivered an excellent last night, and which was ad-

we think that,

spe at meeting

whole,

for the Legislature to pass it, the delay this stage will be well worth while.

In conclusiva, we direct attentivia td the thu Athy bobyd vf pbbr

provided the bill ean be perfected in time at

'was pronounced ‘* very good indeed.

Miss Maud DesBrisay pleased the ear of ‘the house by selections ‘rom the beautiful airs of Scotland on the piano,tand song by | Mrs. Strickland was a Pp oa asing variation by one of our favorite singers. The sweet ! soprano of the singer of *'The Four Marys”

;was succeeded by the strong, manly |baritone of Mr. Parker Carvell, ; who sang a sentimental song

in good style. The Rev. James Simp-

son then gave a recitation, which was well received, and Miss Palmer followed with a splendid song. Mr. W. C. Harris’ reading was well rendered and very amusing, and Miss Earle sang beautifully. | Sir Peter and Lady Teazle acted well their several parts in the ‘‘School for Scandal,” and received well deserved applause. To conclude, Miss Russell gave a very nice piano sole, and St. eran Boys’ Band played ‘**God Save the Queen.”

The British Board of Trade statistics | show that the imperts during March, 1887, exceeded by £1,300,000 sterling and the exports exceeded by £490,000 those of March, 1886,

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| The attempts of the agents to compromise

with the tenants on Lord Lansdowne’s Irish estates have failed, and the work of evict- | ing all who refuse to pay the rents demand- ed will be resumed about April 20. Messrs.

Dunn and Kilbride, the two principal tenants of Lerd Lansdowne, who were recently evicted from their extensive hold- lugs near Lnggacurran, have been elected

chairman and vice-chairman respectively uf. law yuan,

DAILY EXAMINE

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List Night's Meceting.

The waterworks meeting in the Market | Hail last evening was ‘largely attended, Mayor Haviland presided and B. D. Higgs acted as secretary.

CHARLES PALMER, Hsq., as chairman of the committee appointed at a previous meeting to draft a bill to be submitted to the Legislature, introduced said bill. He explained that great care had been exercised in drawing it up and that the lines of the resolution adopted at a former meeting had_ been strictly followed. He read from the bill of which the following ave the chief points :-—

Waterworks to be built and consiructed by Commissioners, with the proceeds of debentures to be issued up to $165,000.

After the waterworks are built, sioners to fix the price of the water used consumers, and collect the same.

If the amount received for the use of the water is insuflicient to meet the interest on the debentures and the running expenses of the works,a water rate is to be levied on real and per- sonal property to meet the deficiency, and after tive years toyo to form a sinking fund. ‘The surplus, if any,, must be paid to the City Coun- ceil.

The three Water Commissioners to be elected by the city, the qualification of electors to be the same as those who would be entitled to vote on their property or rental qualification in voting for Mayor ot the city,

Qualification of each Commissioner to be owner of freehold property in the city to the valne of $3,000, andto give security for $10,000. After a certain period, one Commissioner to go out of office each year, and another to be elected in his stead.

No CityCouncillor or, Mayor to be eligible for the office of © ommissioner, or vice versa. No Water Commissioner or City Councillor or Mayor to hold any contract in connection with the water- works, or be in any way individually interested therein.

the Commis- by the

The bill, he said, had been drawn up with every regard for the protection of tax- | payers. The security clause was necessary because the Commissioners would have to handle a large amoant of debentures pre- vious to the introduction of water. the scheine and source upon it should happen that received not

if after | have been deciied

the tenders the Com-

are satistactory to

missioners, it shall be thei duty to cease operations and report to the Council once. He thought this was a necessary |

safe-guard. The hydrants for fire purpo were to be put in atthe discretion of thi City Council and the Fire Waxdens, under | whose control they were to be. The fran- chise voter was not qualified to vote, but aj man holding property in the five Wards | could yote in each Ward as in the election | for Mayor and City Councillors. The Com- | niissioners must make oath to their having | freehold or leasehold property to the value of $3,000, over and above incumbrances, | before they can act. After some further explanation as to penal clauses, elections, | expenses, &c., he resumed his seat saying | that She would be pleased to answer any | questions that might be put to him relative to the bill.

Mr. W. N. Riees was the next speaker. He took strong exception to the high pro perty qualification provided for by the bili, and tothe throwing out of the franchise vote. He thought the qualification of Com- missioners and electors should be the same as for Mayor and Councillors.

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Mr. 8S. W. Crappe asked: (If the amount necessary for the construction of the work is

in excess of the amount provided in the bill, how is the deficiency to be made up / Mr. Parmer—The Commissioners shall at once cease operations and submit the matter to the City Council for their con- sideration,

Mayor HaviLanp remarked that he dis- aproved of the high property qualification of the Commissioners and explaiped that the members of the Council met the com- mittee at the meeting in the Law Library as citizens, ot as Councillors.

Mr. A. McNerci thought a_ resolution approving of the main points of the bill should be passed now and the details taken up at a future meeting.

Mr. J. P. Tanton said that in view of the present and prospective debt of the city it would be unwise to go into the affair until the cost, source, &c., had been ascer- tained and estimates submitted to the citi- zens. He thought the bill placed too much power in the hands of the commis- sioners.

Mr. Wm. Dopp was also of opinion that

we should not go inte the affair blindly, and that after going into the figures the cost to the taxpayers would not be less than $10,- 000 per annum. Mr. M. P. Hocan regretted that cold water had been thrown upon the efforts of the committee who had prepared the bill with such care and diligence. He said the matter of the franchise vote, salaries, &c., was in the hands of the citizens them- selves.

Mr. PatmMeR made some further obser vations deprecating the action of several of the previous speakers in threwing cold water on the bill.

Mr. R. R. Frrzgeraup was pleased to consider all presentas being in favor of water. He did not rise to put a damper on the bill, but thought care should be exer- cised before proceeding. He thought it did not make much difference whether the | water was put in by Commissioners or Gity | Council. Hereferred tothe efforts of himself and other citizens during past years in‘en- deavoring to have water introduced, and ex- plained the reasons which led to the falling through of these efforts. He had | made a rough estimate of the cost of intro- ducing water into the city, and as the figures therein were based upon informia- tion furnisked by men who had made water- works a study, he thought they could be taken as pretty nearly correct: The interest | of $165,000 at 5 per cent. would be $8,250; | Comuissioners salary, say $2000, divided be- | tween the three ; Engineer's salary $1,500, which was somewhat low ; ; cost of running, | $3,000; total cost $15,000. This he said | was a very low estimate. A careful analysis of our revenue showed that it eat not foot up more than $10,000 at the end of the third or fourth year. The first | year’s revenue would not in all probability | exceed $5,000, this would leave a deficit to | be paid by ‘the taxpayers of $10,000 year for two or three years. He thoaght vit would be well to look carefully into the cost of construction before proceeding there-_ ‘with. If they could not be constructed for | ‘less than $165,000,we should hesitate at tia, heavy deficit. He thought we would hay

‘iution which was seconded by ) Mr. A. Ken- nedy:-— Resolved, That the principles of the bill as

drafted by the special committee be approved of by this meeting,

Mr. J. P. Tanron moved and Mr. Sean, McPhail seconded the following amend- ment:—

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this meeting that no persons should be authorized Lo construct waterworks until the system source of supply and estimates of cost from competent parties are first submitted at a public meeting of the citizens of Charlottetown called ior that purpose.

Mr. A. McKinnon did not approve of giving a man a vote in every ward in which he had a little property. He also took ex- ception to the appointing of commissioners before ascertaining all costs.

Mr. Patmer remarked that if we were afraid of the commissioners it would be well to say so and let the whole thing go.

Mr. Dantet Davies could not see why waterworks should not be self-sustaining here as well as in other places, He thought citizens would effect a saving in insurance rates with the introduction of water. He did not think the amount of security to be furnished by the, commissioners too large

Mr. Geo. E. Fut submitted the follow- ing amendment to the amendment which was seconded by Mr. R. R. Fitzgeraid:—

Resolved, That the bill, as read, be referred to a special committee to confer with the present committee appointed at a citizens meeting in January jast to make the alteration sugzested at thic mecting, and that a clause be inserted, providing that no work be done until the tenders for building the work be first submitted

to a meeting of the citizens for their approv al, and thatthe bill be submitted to an adjourne “d

meeting in this halloa Monday evening next, at 7. 30. Mr. Full’s amendment, on being put to

the meeting, was carried alinost unanimous-

ily and the following committee appointed :

Geo. EK. Full, R. R. Fitzgerald, Alex McKinnon, Thos. Handrahan and Win. | Dodd

Meeting adjourned until” Monday even in.

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AM NIV! SARY

OF THE

METHODIST BRICK CHURCH

SUNDAY S'HOOL

MissiONARY SOCTETY.

} THE Missionary sermon will be preached on Sunday Evening next by the KEV, JOB | SHENTON, at 6.30.

The Annual Missionary Meeting will be held on following evening, MONDAY, 18th inst,

Chair taken at 7.30.

Addresses will be delivered by several

men. Collec

th young ervice in

‘tions will be taken up at each

' aid of the Society.

B. D. HtGGs,

Secretary.

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on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, April 13th and 14th. Contributions will be gratefully received by --

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had waterworks in longere this had the city | their respective accounts,

‘offered enough to private enterprise. If $4,000 had been offered instead of $3,000 we might have got a company to undertake the work. There were many little details of the bill with which he differed, but he would not refer to them particularly to- night. , Dr, MoLrby moved the followiny’ resv-

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