Y EXAMINER,

vir. Blake's Letter.

‘in Buaxr’s letter—not the one to which Mr. Mowat referred in his telegram to Mr. Davies—ia lengthy document. fhe telegram referred to is, indeed, worthy . leader of the ** organized hypocrisy.

in the letter, which has at last been pub- lished, Mr. Blake deals excensive'y with the wreat issue before the country previous tu the recent election. More than ‘hat, it is corroborative of every proposition laid down by the, Liberal-Conservative party in respect tu unrestricted reciprocity.

In the first place Mr. Blake says :

‘*Assaming consent on the part of the States, our financial difficulty is to be con

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sidered. Obviously any practicable plan involves differential duties against the United K jdom and the vest of the world jut even

’ in our revenue due

with euch duties the gaps in to the loss of present taxes on imports from the States and from imports from Britain, to be replaced by home and United States maoutactares, vould he very great, CCUM hle at hei g filled by a tea and coffee (ax, a bill taa tad other available taxes of a like nature and by practicable economies. Direct taxation, even in ita most promising forin, & succession tax, is, l regret to say, at emer out of the question, and of the tinancial problem present-

el by unrestricted reciprocity, J have no otution which would leave us i ithout a great deficit. 1 have said that any feasible plan

involves differential duties ; but it does more. it involves, aa to the bulk of agreement, and ss t» mach from the necessity of the case, the substantial assimilation, in their leading features, of the tarif’s of the two countries The obaeace of agreement would give to each country power to disturb at will the indus- trial system of the other; and wareatricted eciproci/y without an agreed assimilatian «f is an unsubstantial dream.’

Continuing, Mr. Blake says :

**The tendency in Canada of aarestricted ices trade with the States, high duties being uaintained against the United Kingdom would be towards political union and the ‘ore successfal the plan the stronger the ten- deney, both by reason of the community of iaterests, the intermingling of populations, the more intimate business and social connec- tions and the trade and fiscal retaliations, «mounting to dependency, which it would eseate with the States, and of the greater isolation and divergency from Britain which it would produce; and also, especially through inconveniences experienced in the maintenance and apprehensions entertained as to the ter- foination of the treaty. Our hopes and our jeare alixe Would draw one way. We would then, indeed, be ‘‘ looking to Washington.”

Again :

“Assuming that absolute free trade with the Statee, best described as commercial union, may and ought to come, J believe that st canonly come ag an incident, or at any rate as o well-understood precursor of political union, int which, indeed, we should be able to get better terms before than after the surrender of var commercial independence. Then, so be- heving-—believing that the decision of the trade question involves that of the constitu- tional issue, for which you are unprepared und with which you do not even conceive yourselves to be dealing, how can | properly recommend you now to decide on commercial union ’”

How, indeed‘ Apart from some stric- Lares in respect to the policy and conduet wf the Government, Mr. Blake's letter is » +trong and emphatic repudiation of the recent policy of the Party of Shift, Shuffle aiid Anaexation.

By the way, it is pleasing to note that the statement, telegraphed by soms of the Opposition correspondents, that Mr. Blake hac expressed himself as personally favor- sble to annexation ia incorrect.

indeed, there is but one serious fault which—-remembering his relations with the opposition party—can be found with Mr. Ulake in respect to his letter, i. ¢., that he consented to have it withheld from the pub- he until after the elections. In palliation of thia fault, it may, however, be urged that he foresaw, from the first,the complete trinmph of Sir John Macdonald and the rejection of unrestricted reciprocity with-

omt his aid.

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Tue action taken by the City Council last night im the matter of procuring a free water service for the poor of the city is timely. We feel sure that the Water Com- missioners will meet the committee of Councillors more than half way. There ure many wells in the city at the present time from which those persons who cannot ailord to have the waterworks put into their houses draw their supplies for domestic purposes. Not a few of these wells are fruitful sources of disease, owing largely tc the fact that water from our not over clean is allowed to run into them after every rain or thaw, The sooner they are closed up the better for the health of the community.

In this connection, however, it may not be out of place to ask what is to be done to meet the case of those persons who can

well ailurd to have the water put into their houses, but have not yet done so? They, certainly, should not be allowed to use the free hydrants.

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Notes and Comments.

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—An Ottawa despatch reports that the publication of Blake's letter has added bit- terness tothe Grit cup of disappointment, and his name is now a red rag to the Wimanite ball.

-~The question now is—Who will be the next Leader of the Opposition? After the defeat of 1878 Mr. Mackenzie was dismissed. After the defeat of 1887 Mr. Blake was found to be wanting in the qualities of a leader. After the defeat of 1891 Laurier must stand condemned. Who will succeed him? If Mr. Mowat were available, he would be just the man for the position. But he is not available. The yentleman whose motto is “haul down the flag,” is politically dead ; and the Knight of the Silver Shield will never do. Perhaps the Upposition will now elect our *‘ Rupert of Dobate "—Mr. L. H. Davies,

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THe Press, of New York, known as Mr. Blaine’s official organ, declared on the day previous to the election in Canada that

“Whichsoever side wins, the friendly but ancompromiaing attitude of the United States toward Canada is not likely to alter. When the Dominion geta ready to enter the union we shall not close the door against her. But until she does this of her own free will we must decline to admit of the ‘ unrestrained reciprocity '—beneficial to Canada alone— that ‘ th dream of the Canadian (iberais. When Canada enters into partnership with the Unit- ed States it must be a political as we'l ag a husiness ‘partnership. Our northern neighbors are welcome to share the benefits ef uaton with us, but it is only fair to insist that they must atso share the r sponsibititic s of American itizensh ip.

In view of the fact, that Mr. Laurier has declared hisintention tocontinue thestruggie

after unrestricted reciprocity, it is hoped that all liberals who desire to continue loyal to Great Britain will reflect upon these words,

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City Council. REGULAR WONTHLY MEETING —THE BUSIl-

NBSS TRANSACTED.

THe regular monthly meeting of the City Council was held last evening. The ab- sentees were Councillors Byrne, Crabbe snd Horne. The attendance of spectators was small.

After the transaction of the usual routine business, Mayor Haviland informed the Board that he had received a telegram fron the Mayor of Springhill, asking assistance for the sufferera by the recont terrible min- ing accident at that place, and related the action taken in the matter.

A letter from Messrs. Duchemin & Co., George E. Fu'l, M. P. Hogan and R. Me- Millan, complaining of a nuisance which exists near {their premises in the shape of s drain or sewer, was referred to the Mar- shal te report upon.

Councillor Beer drew attention to the fact that filthy water fromthe streets was finding its way into the well near Quirk’'s, from which a number cf poor people took their supply of water. the thought it was time all these wells were closed up, and a free service furnished for those poor per- sons who were unable to have the water brought into their housee in the regutar way.

Councillor Morris said that the matter of a free water service had engaged the atten tion of the Board last year, anda commit- tee had been appointed to procure the ne- cessary hydrants from the Commissioners, but all they got was the one now on Lower Queen Street. [le thought, however, that uthers would be put in this spring.

Mayor Havilani suggested that a com- mittee be appointed to consult with the Commissioners, with a view to procuring the necessary service for poor persons.

Councillor Beer moved that 4 committee of three be appointed to consult with the Water Commissioners, with reference to providing a free water service for the bene- fit of the poor.

Councillor Morris seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.

Councillors Beer, Morris and Eden were appointed members of said committer.

A letter was read from the School Board, asking for the payment of $1500 on account of the estimates for the current year.

On motion of Councillor Morris, seconded by Councillor iden, the amount asked for was ordered to be paid.

Councillor Eden submitted the tenders for repairing pumps. One tender was from Michsel Egan and the other from James Peebles, the first being at the rate of $5 per pump and the other 310. He moved that Mr. Egan's tender be accepted, which was carried,

An application from the policemen, ask- ing for new caps, was referred to the Police Committee, with power to procure the caps if they considered them necessai y.

The application of James Lewis for the position of Market Clerk, made vacant by the death of Duncan McRae,” was laid on the table,

A memorial from the Water Commisaion- ers contained the estimates of expenses for repairs, etc., to the works for 1891. The Commissioners say they would probably be able to deposit to the credit of the Council the sum of $8,230 towards payment of the interest which has accrued or will accrue on waterworks account ; and to cover the balance of said interest the sum of $1000 is the estimated amount necessary to be as- sessed for by the Council.

Councillor Morris gave notice that at the next meeting he would introduce a by-law levying and specifying a rate of assessment on real and personal property tor civic and water purposes for the current year; also 4 by-law allowing a discount on same if paid within a certain period.

On motion of Councillor Douse, seconded by Councillor Taylor , Joseph Warren was appointed a policeman for the city.

Councillor Beer gave notice that at the next regular meeting he would introduce a resolution, asking that the Incorporation Act be so amended that all taxes due the city must be paid within thirty days of the election, otherwise the ratepayer shall have no right to vote at the annual civic election.

Councillor McCarron intimated that it was his intention to apply for legislation with a view to the abolition of the otfice of Water Commissioners for the city,

Council adjourned.

‘Phe Springhill Fund.

A correspondent writes :

“It is to be regretted that some of the clergy of the city have apparently misuuder- stood the action of the committee for the sufferers at Springhill. It was occasioned in this way: ‘* A clergyman” present at the Citizens’ Meeting suggested that the sub- scriptions be taken up in the various churches instead of as formerly by personal solicitation. His idea, and the one adopted by the com- mittee was that this was a much more fitting manner of collecting the voluntary offerings of a people towards a public charity than by begging itineran's. Every Sunday our people subscribe in their various places of worship towards God's service. At no more fitting time could every charitably-disposed person add his orher contribution towards this special charity; and the only burthen thrown on the clergymen was to urge forward a noble char ity and remit the amount collected to one common treasurer,”

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The shipearpenters and blacksmiths of

Glouc ster, Mass., have mostly been granted ~~ demands for higher wages and lesser ours.

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Hypnotism. Mr. George E. Fuil’s paper ob thia sub- ject before the Epworth League last night

waa certainly s revelation to most of his audience. The extent to which the science

infinite possibilities for good and evil which are involved in ir, lead one to ask, ** Where will these things end?” And yet itis act a new thing, only an-old one’ brought. to light and given aname,. | It ia the same art as was practised by the Pagan priests who used it to throw their. subjects into deep sleep in the shades of the temples and in various ways to maintain the awe and reverence of their people; the same which vas used by the magicians. in their copjar- ing, and for preficiency in which, no doubt, some of our ancestors went te the stake as wizards. Perhaps we should not be so ready to blame those witch-hanging Pui tans of two hundred years ago. For now we know the evil way in which an influence of this kind can be used, and no doubt was used by the ill-disposed in those .dayr. Our forefathers were not fvols; and though in many cases they were ceeeived and made victims of the innecent, there must have been something of truth in the charges of witcheraft and the evil eye cr they would uot have been so generally be- lieved. In the early years of;this century, Meamer threw the world inco. convalsions of wonder by his exhibitions in Paris. Since then, numberlesa quacks and char- latans have brought discredit on the art they pretended to practice. Bur there have been sone who have followed it up in a truly scientific way, and they are just beginning to find how hittle about it we really know. The-French were the first to use it on a large scale, They have an established hypnotic hospital at Nancy, But hypnotism is still on its trial as a therapeutic, fur it is claimed by mary that the cures arenct permanent. It hae done good, »t any rate, in showing how much influence the patient’s state of mind has on his recovery, and what a large place the imagination, faith, or whatever it may be called, of the sufferer has, for better or worse, ou his malady. eB ee Personal. .-

Cardinal Simor, the primate-of Hungary, apjoys a revenne of $100,000 a year.

The revenue of the archbishop of Prague amounts each year to the sum of $350,000,

The Archbishop cf Krlau, in Hungary, has a yearly revenue which amounts to about $275,000.

The pricce bishop of Cracow, in Austrian Galicia, receives in revenues each year the gum of S200,0 0. .

The archbishop of Olmatz, @ Moravian city, receives rvenus which amonnts to nearly £200,000 a year.

The priice bishop of Salzburg, capital of the duchy of the same name in Austria, has a re- venne of £175.000 per annum.

M:. J. F. Willis, of the ’ Organ Co., left on Monday for Montreal, where he hag pone to secure some of. the higher gra les +f pianos for the Island trade.

The bishop of Lintz. which is the capital of Upper Austiia, draws from his revenues each yeu &@ snin equal to about $125,000.

King Humbert of Italy has eftem said, ‘I shoud wish be a joornalist were ] not a king.”

Mme. Vauline Lucca ia now 48 yoars eld, and has decided to retice from the operatic a age, .

Ic is stated that Prince Napoleon has made a will disinheviting his eon Prince Victor and indicating Prince Louis aa the next emperor.

Mrs. James Redpath Waa decided to bring guit for damegen against the Fourth Avenue Railroad Company ot New York, holding it directly responsible for. ber buaband’s death,

Patti hag accepted ‘Bu engagement for twenty operatic performances in Rio Janeiro, Brazil for £30,000. She wil! sail about the middle of June and \emain. i» Brazil ahout two months.

De Lesseps is now 8% years old, At 80 he was a iugged, enthusiastic and vigorous octogenarian, buat since the collapze of hia great Panama C'anal scheme he has aged and broken very perceptibly,

Parnell will shortly send a delegation to America to collect fande for the national movement. The delegation will consist of Messrs, OK elly, William Redmond, John O'Connor and Uarrison.

Although the Cerman Emperor has failed in hia attemp* to make the natives of Bertin wear evening deers to the opera, his edict is being strictly carried out in the case of foreigners, aud those who present themselves in street costume are not permitted to enter,

Rey. V. E. Harris, of Amherst, will spend a few holidays in England for the benefit of his health. Hr. Harris’ parishioners. gave him a farewell, and besides extending their best wishes for a safe voyaye and improved health, presented him with a purse.

Capt. Alexander Cameron, of the Princess of Wales, will leave to night to bring out the new fast steamer being built for the Steam Navigation Company at Newaastle-on.'l'yne. The Captain expects to be back by the latter partof May. Mrs, Cameron will “accompany him. Tur Examixer wishes both a pleasant trip and a safe and ea:ly return.

Mr. Leonard W. Jereme, a well-known banker of New York, died on Wednesday last in Londen. He was prominent. in racing matters for many years, and much of the prosperity of the American tarf was due to his efforts. It wasin 1885 that he epened Jerome Park, when the leaders ¢f racing had retired in disgust at the invasion of Iblacklegs.

Charles Francia de Thierry, a Brooklyn mechanic, claims to be the heir of a $5,000,000 estate in France. The foitine, so the story goes, was accumulated in the Brazilian

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Thierry, who during the French Revolution, deposited it in gold in vaults in Venice, When Napoleon captured the city in 1797 the fortune was captured too, and de Thierry died ! ‘ore he recovered it.

A correspondent of Tur Examiner reports that the 5lst anniversary of the marriage of Daniel Collins and wife was fitting'y eelebrat ed at their home in Clyman, California, on Monday, March 2ad, 1891. Mr. Collins was presented with a gold-headed cans, and Mrs. Collins received a gold-lined silver ser. vice. Many relatives and friends from abroad were present. We congratulate Mr, and Mrs. Collins, former residents of Charlotte. town, upon the happy event.

Under the will of the late Mr. Bradlaugh, bis only daughter, Mra. Bradlaugh Bonner is made sole executor, and inherits whatever property may have been left. Perhaps the most valuable part of Mr. Bradlaugh’s estate is his library, which extends to 7,900 volames, The Jate member for Southampton was an indefatigable collector cf books, and, it is said, often paid high prices for them, while his collection ot law books would be a credit to a Queen’s counsel of 10 years’ standing, Mr. Bradlangh’s will is extremely brief, and he drew up himself.

Election.— Now the election is over,drop in and keep your head cool with one of wse Bros. new hats. They are nobby, good and cheap. mar? Si

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Foolish Quarrels. i‘cople quarrel over strawe, Wasting words in fierce debate; Each a picture falsely draws, That he turns and learaa to hate.

False diatinctions oft are made;-~ — We pervert a sentence plain;

\Vords with guile are overlaid, That a victory we may geic

What's the nse, since time ia brici ? This a better plan would be, — Cive each other best belief, In the other goodness see,

Have true patience truth to teach, Set your reasons in the light;

Preach the truth you wish to preach, Give your brother equal right.

Truth bas need of all our minds To perceive its fullness fair, And to service always binds Man to mau in friendship rare ! —William Brunton, tN Blake's Letter. LIBRRAL LEADER REMOVES VEIL OF SECRECYs jlon Rdward Blake believing the time past when his famous letter to the West Durham Liberal Convention, could damege his friends, publishes the document in ques- tion in The Empire of the tch inet. ‘This copy of The Empire is not yet to hand ; but the concluding paragraph was tele- graphed to the Sun as follows :

‘ Had the election been deferred to the usual snd expected time, I should probably

THE OLD THR

address them, but I do not. find myself free to-day to speek my mind. Without being

ment is entitled to weight when uncontirm- ed by that of my political friends, I yet recognize the extensive and ciflective use too commonly made hy the adversary of the slightest divergent expression of opinion from the humblest member of an., opposing organizstion. My late relation totne party emphasises the present application of this remark, and | have come to the conclusion, contirmed by the jydgment of the leading men, that publication of these opin- ions would inflict much more damage on my friends than the alight injury which may result from my silent withdrawal.

Now, while unable to fight under false colors, neither canIl endure at the very height and crisis of the battle into which a wrongful dissolution has unexpectedly plunged the Liberal party, to take a differ- ent tack or to turn one hestile gun against well-beluved friends’ in whose company, whether as comrade or commander, I have sailed so many stormy seas, and fought so many hot engagements; whose general course | approve and whose ships | wish not wrecked, but safe in port.

What then is leftfor me to do? This only. Since | connot help, to hurt as little as | may, and therefore to go’ down with my own little ship in silence, bearing — for the moment all consequent -‘misconstruction and leaving till ides ot March be past the explanation of my action.

May I beg ycu then to treat my state- ment made now to you alone, as given for the time in sacred confidence, to accept my heartfelt thanks and undying gratitude for your past kindnesa and to let me bid you with emotion deeper than I can express, an affectionate, farewe}].”

rYX\HR ANNUAL GENERAL MERTING of

the Shareholders of the Merchants’ fank of -P. E. Island, for the election of Directors and receiving a statement of the affairs of the Bank, will be held at the Bank- ing Office on THURSDAY, March 5th, at the hour of 11 o’clock, a. m.

Proxies for voting must. be left with the Cashier on or before Wepnespay, March 4th,

By order, WM. McLEAN. Cashier.

The above meeting has been adjourned until THURSDAY, the 12th inst, at the ‘sane hour and place. :

WM... MeLEAN,

inchi? Jashier.

s : . 4 ( PE. ISLAND RAILWAY. Eee TENDERS, addfessed to the kK? undersigned, and endorsed ** Tender for

Stesm Coal,” will be received until SATUR.- DAY, 28th inst., inclusive, for the. supply of

Seven Thousand Two Hundred (7,200) Tous of the Best Fresh

Mined Round Steam iCoal, for Locomotive use,

Tenders to state the price per ton of 9,240 lbs., delivered as fellows :— Sartetnotew ns |... <. .*% occ’ « ack®ess 3,550 Tons, OMAMBOTNNMS ws. ct ces sO A RR OS Souris ..... <ieccieeat wg * ope Traverse... :2%....255.2.. 5 ™

At least one-quarter of the whole quantity. required at each of the above mentioned Sta- tions to be delivered oa or before the 30th day of June next, and delivery of the whole to be completed on or bc fore the ti.st day of October, 1891

The first payment wi:l be made in Jaly, and monthly therseiter. Tou (10) per cent will be retained from exch payment until the final and satisfacte:y completion of the contract.

accep’ the lowest or auy tnder. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent. Railway Odiec, Charlottetown, ) March 10, 1891. f leland papers 2i

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MONDAY, YiARCH 9) Nottingham, Scotch and Calais Maks,

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Tweed and Worsted Suitings, Beavers, Mel- tons, Naps, Friezes, ete.

A full line of Latest Designs and Patterns of TROU- SERINGS. Our stock excels in quality and variety any- thing we have heretofore shown.

. We offer you the Largest Assortment of Cloths in th City to select from. Call and see them. :

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ROGERS’ BUILDING, UPPER QUEEN (STREET. Charlottetown, Sept. 26, 1890,

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OUR $2.75 W ATCH, not last as long as the more expensive Wateds

FOR SALE.

VALUABLE PROPERTY in a good

localitv, 50 feet by 75 feet, with a Doubl2 Tenement House, Stables, Carpenter's Shop, etc., thereon, almost new, is now offered for sale reasonable.

Reasons for disposiag of this’. ‘property : Leaving the island to secure employment the States. Apply to

CHARLES I. MORRISON,

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OUR $4.50 WATCH, fy 5.e ee Geen OUR $7, $10, $15 AND $20 WATCHES *22,:25'%0

ter. gocds, You will be safer in trading with ua than by sending to irrespons parties at@ distance, and who, if s mainspring breaks or anything goes wrong, at? too far away to send to. We are here to guarantee and stand by every Watch

we sell, ‘ . Ww. TAYLOR,

Charlottetown, Feb. 23, 1891, CAMERON BLOCK.