SATURDAY, MARCH 22 1890

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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 22, 1890.

A Little Game.

Cue burden of the mournfui plaint of our representatives in the House of Commons has, heretofore, been that the country was being overwhelmned with debt, and that the ** brakes must be put on or National ruin is inevitable.” The logical result of their contention has been visited upon this Province. We have not obtained from the Government all the works and buildings re- quired by our growing population.

This year, however, the game has been changed. Our members are now exceed- iugly loquacious in their demands for piers, post offices, etc., in all sorts of places,— and we hear not a word from them now about the increase of the debt of the country.

From the party point of view, there isa

certain amount of small cleverness-—we

; poe might almost say, cunning—about these tactics of our representatives in the House

Commons. First, they have induced the Federal Government to do as little as possible for this Province ; then, each one declaims about the neglected state of ‘** my county,” and the enormity of withholding yrants for public works and _ buildings simply because he does not sup- port the administration; then, when the Government shall have supplied these works and buildings, they will be ready to claim all the credit.

The people see through this little game. —o+ 9+ ——____—_—__—_—-

Notes and Comments.

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There was ar ither int resting aiscus- 1 in the Senate, a few days age, on th: estion of Imperial Federation. Among

the honorable gentleman who took pvt in it were the Senators Howlan and Prowse. We publish Senator Prowse’s speech to-day, because it was the shortest, and shall en- deavor to give space to that of Senator Howlan on Monday. It will, we think, be admitted, that both are statesmanlike utterances respecting a grand proposition, which, is, however, still in the sphere of speculation and beyond the limits of

practical politics.

— At the last Convention of the Quebec Provincial Association of Protestant Teach- ers, the following resolution was unani- mously carried :—

Whereas, This Convention believes that any text book of Canadian History ought to give every province euch recognition as shall unite the interests of all Canadians and conduce to wards the creation vf oneness of patriotic sentiment ; and

Whereas, la the opinion of this Convention the text books of bistory in use are unsuited for this purpose.

Be it Resolved, That the teachers of the Provincial Association in convention assemb]- ed, do hereby record their desire to see such a work authorized for use in our schools, and that a committee be appointed to correspond with other Provincial Associations and with other parties regarding this matter, said com- mittee to report at the next Annual Conven- tion

The fact that there are many excellent works giving the history of the several pro- vinces separately is recognized by the Con- vention. A text book is sought which shall vive the history of the different sections of the Dominion as nearly as possible con- currently, there being many points of his- torical contact between the provinces from their earliest periods. It is believed that a suitable text can be written by one man, assisted by a committee of authors, provid ed it is submitted before publication to the various ministers of education in order to have them eliminate, amen, or add such passages as they think desirable, and that the book thus prepared might be authorized for use in all Canadian schools, irrespective of creed or nationality.

Winter Navigation.

A correspondent who made a return trip on the Stanley yesterday writes: ‘* A trip ou the 8. 5S. Stanley at this season of the year is something you will remember as long as you live. Itis so thoroughly de- lightful and exhilarating that I would strongly advise the foundation of excursion parties of ladies and gentlemen from the capital to enjoy this rare treat before the season, which caunot last many days longer, is passed away. The Stanley is built of stecl throughout. Her appointments are complete, and everything kept scrupulously clean and in first-class order. She cost $150,000 in Glasgow. Her crew at present uumber 32. In the summer, when she goes on the fishery protection service, this number is augmented by 13 others, who are sufficiently provided with rifles, cut- lasses, revolvers and cannon. A _ written description of the vessel, her engines and machinery is to me an impossible task ; you must go and see for yourself. The officers and crew are kind and attentive. This morning as the whistle blew for a quarter to six (local time) | jumped from my ham- mock and was soon on deck, where the men were making ready to cast off the lines, which they did at six o’clock. When the steamer came across ice, no matter how heavy, she simply ground it to powder and went on her way. We reached Pictou at 9 o'clock, leaving again at 1 30, and ar- rived in Georgetown at 4 30 and Charlotte- town at 6.45. The officers and crew are as follows: Aijlin Finlayson, master; Arch. Finlayson, pilot; John Murchison, Ist mite; John Smith, 2nd do; D. D. Ryan, purser; James Smith, steward ; Nicholas Peeley, cook ; John McMillan, 1st engin- eer; Wia. Auld, 2nd do.; Thomas Fergu- son; 3rd do.; Norman Currie, 2nd do.; Stephen McDonald, oiler; together with # number of able-bodied firemen and ordin- ary seamen. It is expected shortly to rua the steamer to Charlottetown direct.”

Ax Axycrent Reric.—An old book, two hanired and seventy-five years old, being — at London in 1615, may be seen at the

iamoad Bookstore. It is in first-class con- dition and quite valuable.

Go to Beer & Goffs for choice eating and cooking apples. mar22 2i

a Ladies new spring Hats and Bonnets, just opened at J. B Macdonald’s. mar22 3i

Special prices this eveniug at the Dominion ' Beot acl She Store. ™ ma) ee

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

Speech by Hou. Senator Prowse.

‘What Obstacle has ever Daunted British Statesmen.”

A Sensible Comment upon the Proposal.

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[ From the Senate Hansard. |

Hon. Mr. Prowse—I have not been in the House very lung, but 1 should like te make one or two observations on this sub- ject. I am eorry the hon. gentleman who utroduced this resolution has done so in this way, because, like a tormer speaker, | feel in” principe somewhat in favor of Imperial Federation; but whether I should be in favor of Imperial Federation in future as it may be laid down then | cannot say, because | want to tind out and see on what terms the union is to be effected before | can give an intelligent opinion on the subject It is said that there is nothing detinite about this question, that nothing is laid down by which we can form an opinion of the scheme. I think it is a very wise policy to look at the question in that light. It would be unwise for our ablest statesmen to propound a system of federation cut and dricd. Lam reminded of the way the con- federation of these Provinces was brought about in 1867. A proposal came from Nova Scotia to the Provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island for a maritime uniou. These Provinces ap- proached the subject very cautiously and carefully. The Government of Prince Ed- ward Isiand appointed delegates to meet delegates from New Brunswick on this subject, but they were not allowed to com- mit the Province to any scheme. They met and considered the question, and in doing so they were requested by the lead- ing statesmen of old Canada to allow them to appear before the conference and discuss the broader question of federation. You know what tuok place. They held meeting after meetng and discussed the quesuon of Contederation with closed dvors. There was no cut eni dried scheme prepared for them, but they sat down as intelligent gentlemen, knowing the} importance of the question they were con- sidering, and considered it carefully, and what has been the result? The result is this great Confederation, and | am glad to see here a gentleman who was one of the first delegates that came to Prince Edward Island to bring about the union. { think if my hon. friend from Shell River had proposed a resolution suggesting that the Government institute a conference of delegates from all the colonies of the Empire throughout the world, to be held somewhere, perhaps in London, to discuss this matter, so as to devise a plan, and after having thoroughly matured it the scheme could be submitted to the various colonies, and then we would be in a position to decide whether it would be some- thing that would be acceptable to the Canadian people or not, had the hon. gentleman proposed something of that kind I should have given it my support. ir is said we have nothing to gain by Im- perial Federatiou—that Great Britain ad- mits our products duty free, and that we have every facility of intercourse and trade with the mother country now; but we know what our relations with the United States are, and I quite agree with my colleague from Prince Edward Island, when he tells us that the friction between the United States and Canada is not caused by hostile acts on the part of the Domin- ion, but by hostility on the part of the United States. Iam not prepared to ac- cuse any gentleman on this floor or in this Dominion of being anxious for annexation, but we know there is a desire in the United States to absorb the Dominion. I know that that is the way they advocate commercial union in the United States to-day. They advocate it in the hope of bringing about a political union. They declare publicly that their scheme eventually means the annexa- iion of Canada to the United States. That must be well known to gentlemen in this house who are continually advocating, and have advocated for years past, a policy of giving away to all the demands made by the United States upon this Dominion. [ think the policy pursued by Canada in impos- ing abigh protective tariff upon United States manufactures is a just and proper one for us to adopt. We have a large country, very sparsely populated, and we want to bring people into the Dominion. I do not believe in ¢ving to the extreme length ad- vocated the other day, of spending millions vf dollars for the purpose of bring- ing hundreds of thousands of peo- ple into this country. We should progress slowly, and be careful to select a good class of emigrants, and I think this country would be better off to day if those who are residetts of the Dominion now, and who are not in sympathy with our pop- ulation, ard have no faith in the future of our country, would take their departure for the good ot the Dominion.

Hon. Mr. Scott—Name ! name!

Hon. Mr. Prowse—As I have said, this country is very sparsely populated. How shall we populate it? By giving a home market fur the cultivator of the svil, and to do so we must build up manufactur- ing towns, we must develop our fisheries, mines and forests, aud thus add to our consuming population. In doing that we give employment to our people at home in the manufacture of goods that we require, and we can export the surplus to fureign countries; but if we have to throw down the barriers we have raised, and allow the manufacturers of neighboring countries to come into our markets free, what would be the result? Our people would go to where the goods were manufactured. Those who remained would become hewers of wood and drawers of water for our friends across the border. If Imperial Federation means closer trade relations with Great Britain aud her colonies, it will be a grand and | beneficial scheme for the whole of the Brit- ish people and for the world at large. Al- though the Leader of the Opposition in this House has tuld us that there are barriers in the way | am not so hopeless as to think they cannot be removed in the course of

time. It willtake time and dderation; Vat what bUbtbile uw evr dated Britink

statesmen. They have overcome almost every difficulty in the way, and they will overcome this. If we can only imduce Great Britain and her colonies to makes uniform tariff throughout the world, 1 am satisfied that great good will result to Can- ada from Imperial Federation.

ARich Haligenian’s will.

GENEROUS BEQUESTS TO CATHOLIC INSTITU TIONS—ESTATE WORTH AT LEAST $150,- O00.

The will of the late Henry Peters has been proved in the Halifax probate court by his widow, Hon. H. H. Fuller and Simon Peters, his executrix and executors. To testatar’s wife he bequeaths: Ist, a life interest in the house in which he resided; 2nd, all his household furniture and effects, horses, carriages, sleighs, harness, W&c.. absolutely; 3rd, the income from $36,000 during her life.

To his coachman, Michael Kennedy, Mr. Peters leaves $500, and to his servant, Ellen Mulcahy, $200.

The charitable bequests are as follows:

$1,000 to be invested and the income paid to the society of St. Vincent de Paul half yearly, to be applied in relieving the

oor.

. $1,000 to be mvested and the income

paid half yearly to the Society of the

Children of Mary, in connection with the

Sacred Heart Convent at Halifax. $2,000 to be invested and the income

paid half yearly to St. Joseph’s Roman

Catholic orphanage in Halifax. $1,000 to be invested and the income paid

half yearly to the Sisters of the Good

Shepherd in the city of Quebec. $1,000 to be app'ied towards the pur-

chase, erection or equipment of a Magdalen

asylum or female protectory in Halifax.

$500 to be applied for the benefit of the house of the Angel Guardian (Catholic infants home) in Halifax.

$1,000 to the Archbishop to be applied towards the erection or purchase of a Roman Catholic glebe house in Halifax.

Suffering Kansas.

ONE FIKM HOLDS EIGHTEEN HUNDRED MORTGAGES.

A despatch from Topeka, Kansas, says that the Farmers Alliance, which has _ be- come the most powerful farmer's organiza- tion that Kansas has ever known, has ad- dressed an open letter to the Kansas dele- gation in Congress, calling their atteation to the alarming cundition of the agricul- tural interests of that state and demanding legislation for their relief. The letter says :

‘** We call attention to the fact that a single law firm in one city in Southern’ Kansas now has the contract for the foreclosure of 1,800 mortgages. This means 1,800 homesteads transferred from the hands of so many in- dustrious families to the hands of capitalists, either domestic or foreign. The foreclosure of these mortg«ges is in accordance with a preconceived purpose to gain possession of these farms a pe»ple them with more servile tenantry imported from foreign lands for this especial purpose. All over the State the homes of our people are imperilled. They are struggling against adverse circumstances and almost against hope to sustain themselves until relief shall come. The people believe these conditions are due largely to vicious legislation.”

The Star of Bethlehem.

The Vienna correspondent of the Duily News telegraphs : Astronomical calcaleula- tions show that we shall witness a most in- teresting —phenomenen in the course of 1890. A sixth will be added to the five fixed stars forming the constellation of Cassiopeia. If this star appears in 1890, it will have been seen seven times since the beginning of the Christian era. It was discovered last time by Tycho de Brahe, in 1572, who described it as a star of ex- traordinary brightness, which outshone the stars of the first magnitude, and could be seen in the light of day. But after three weeks, the brightness faded, and, after having been visible for seventeen months, it disappeared as suddenly as it had come. The star is on record in the annals of 1264, A. D., and of 945 A. D., during the Em- peror Otho’s reign. It has been supposed that this heavenly body is the identical Star of Bethlemen, and it seems to appear once in about 315 years. Now, if it be calculated backwards from 945, that would make its appearance coincent with the date of the birth of Christ, and, when the cal- culation is made from 945 forwards, the Star was due in 1250, 1575 and 1890. Dr. Palisa, of the Vienna observatory, who has been questioned on the subject, says that there are no proofs that the Tychonian star and the star of 942 are identical. There are many stars that return after a lapse of several years, but there is no authority for the certain return of the star not seen since 1572. ’

Personal.

J. G. Schurman who was professor of Eng- lish literature and metaphysics at Dalhousie college, 1882-86, but who now occupies the chair of ethics and metaphysics at Cornell university, sailed for Europe on Saturday from New York. He will be abseut several months.

Canada’s wealthy men are very generous towards the public, and none are more so thaa the merchant princes of Montreal. Sir Donald Smith is probably the largest giver to the Toronto University, toward the recon- struction of which he has snscribed ten thou- sind dollars. This is a particularly noble gift, coming as it does from one who is corm- pletely identified with the interests of another university. The duty of giving becomes one of the most irresistible pleasures when once fairly practised.

Religious Notes.

Remember the Bible Class in the parlor of the Y. M. C. A. this evening ftom 8 to 9 o'clock.

Services in Zion Church to-morrow will be conducted hy the pastor, at 11 o'clock a. m. and in the evening at 7. Morning Prayer meeting at 10.15; Sabbath School and Bible Classes at 2.30 p. m.

The regular Gospel Meeeing will be held in the Y. M. ©. A. Hall to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Subject—‘ Christ Forgiving Sin,’ Luke 5, 17 to 26. A cordial invitation is given toall. Strangers always receive a hearty

welcome to this, and all the other meetings of

the Association.

Remember the Railway Gospel meeting on Sunday afternoon in McLeod's Hall, at four o'clock. You will always find a welcome. Lesson,—Genesis 28-16: “Angl Jesus awaked

ogt, of tata shite He sald, ‘Surely :

Lord fs

Will Europe Disarm? THE POPE WILLING TO ACT AS MEDIATOR TO BRING ABOUT THAT END. -_ | The New York Herald's European edition publishes the following from its correspou- dent at Rome: **I have the authority of the Vatican to announce that the Pope would consent to act as mediator through which a simultaneous disarmament of the European nation might be brought about. The question was put directly by your cor- respondent and the answer was equally direct. Leo XIII. has taken a bold stand. He holds that the existence of the immense armies. which are draining the health of Europe and inflicting great suffering upon the toiling masses, is anti-Christian. ‘*The German Emperor wrote an aulo- graph letter, inviting the Pope to send an ambassador to the Berlin labor conference. In reply the Pope sent an autograph letter, | saying he could not take part unless his representative was given precedence over | all delegates. Then the Emperor wrote an- | other letter, urging the Pope, in the inter- ests of mankind, to take part in the confer- | ence, so far as he could, and at least give it his moral support. To this the Pontiff has warmly responded. I am authorized to announce that the Pope has written a docu- ment dealing with the entire problem raised | at Berlin. This has been diplomatically communicated to the papal nuncio in Ger- many, and will be laid before the interna- | tonal conference. There is no doubt that a movement is on foot to give the Pope a) leading part in the effort to deal with | universal labor troubles. His Holiness | recognizes this as a great opportunity for!

labor. The German Emperor has frankly admitted that the governments cannot ac- | complish much, unless organized Chris- | tianity comes to their aid. Up to the pre- } sent time the Vatican has managed to keep its negotiations with the German ambassa- dor ** secret.”

oe ——- Boys Should Be Seen, Not Heard

Lirrte Boyr—When are you going to the! carpenter shop to be fixed ? Povr—Carpenter shop ! LirrLe Boy—Yes; I heard pa tell ma there was a screw loose about you somewhere. —Texas Siftings

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PAINTING, &c.

PAINTERS.

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Whitewashing, Tinting, Hanging, etc.

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Paper

All orders promptly attended to. mch22—Im eod

Sale of City Property.

] AM instructed by the City Council to sell BY AUCTION,

On Wednesday, 2nd of April next, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

The HOUSE and WOODEN TANK at Spring Park, as follows:—House, 20x24 feet: Large Tank, 16 feet.

E. NEEDHAM, Auctioncer. mch22—eod pat eod her li

Molasses and Sugar,

NEW CROP,

Direct Cargo due here first open- ing of Navigation.

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350 ceases MOLASSES 50 ie 7 ’ c 40 Barrels Choice Quality,

300 Barrels SUGAR, At lowest current rates while landing.

CARVELL BROS. mch21—2w 2aw pat

FOR SALE.

a. Sloop-rigged Yacht ‘‘CLARIBEL,” suitable for a river packet or fishing smack, about 10 tons. Has good accommo- dation, a crack sailer and good sea buat. To be seen at Montague. Will be sold low for cash, Apply to

MACDONALD BROS. & CO.

Montague, March 13, 1899—dy li wy 3i

SHERWOOD FABM FOR SALE,

Resor situated on the Royalty Road, fronting on the Malpeque Road and running back to Sherwood Cemetery. The farm, containing about 50 acres, is in a

comfortable buildings, with a first-class Orchard, make this a very desirable paoperty. For particulars apply on the premises to

SARAH STEWART, Administratrix. March 7, wky 3m

WHITE WOOD.

10,000 Feet White Wood re- ceived, Splendid Quality.

high state of cultivation. Commodious and F°

Will be sold Cheap to Carpenters: and Carriage Buiiders.

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Apples. |

LOO Bags APPLES, in splendia con-' Art, ete., ore, : ‘ JAS. D. TAYLOR, Booxermper,

Ch’tewn, March 11, 1890.

dition.

E. H. NORTON & CO.

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ECIALTIES r Asg a Fo % 4 i - 3 Rs é

Press Goods Bepartment,

KNICKERBOCKER SUITINGS, CHEVIOTS, VIGOREUX BEIGE, ESTs. MENES, GREY SATINETTE, FANCY TWEEDS, FRENCH CASHMERES arg

Special Lines of Costumes—made and unmade.

Miantley Department.

DOLMANS, in Regency Silk, Gros Grain Silk, Peau de Soie Silk, and Ilan

the ehurch to put itself at the head of the and Fancy Cloths ; SHOULDER WRAPS, in Jet aud Siik, Jet and L ice, Jet and world-wide reform demanded by organized , Velvet, Silk and Lace, and all Lace Novelties from Paris, London and Berlin,

Millinery Ebepariment.

Five Hundred Dozens of the Choicest LONDON and NEW YORK STYLES,

' SPECIALS :—* Edith ”

‘* Empress ” Bonnet.

Niourning

Very Large

TRAINOR & Coy LE, | SERGEs, HIMALAYA CLOTH, eic., ete.

tin00ds—QOur

lmportations

Bly” Hats, ‘** Langtry,” “Toque” and

specialty,

FRENCH CASHMERES and MERINOS,

Guaranteed

Hiandkerchief Department.

FIVE WONDERFUL BARGAINS.

Hosiery Department.

“Stainless” Black.

SPECIAL SALE!

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conusinsscpurctinllpeneminionrieteen OFFERING A SPECIAL LOT OF

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1 Wels

20 TO 30 PR CENT. DISCOUNT ON REGULAR PRICES.

tock and get prices

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Y= Call and examine Bargains ever offered.

JOHN McLEOD & Co.

Charlottetown, March 22, 1890.

The Best

Clearance Sale of Biots and shoes for 20 Days —— —(0)——- R THE NEXT TWENTY DAYS 1 will sell for the BEST PRICES OBTAIN-

ABLE, all the Stock of BOUTS AND SHOES, &c.. in the Store of MR. JAMES B. HALL, Fraser’s Corner, Queen Street, Charlottetown.

The Stock comprises Men’s, Boys’, Wowen's, Mixes’ and Children’s BOOTS,

SHOES, RUBBERs, Boot and Shoe Store.

Ch’town, March 22, 1890—dy lw pd

other Stock generally kept in a first-claes

SAMUEL HALL,

MORTGAGEE,

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BEG TO INFORM my Patrons and the Cit zens generally that I have secured the services of MR. W. G. GILLESPIE

{(late of Mr. John Coombs’), until the end of the present | imonth. As Mr. Gillespie’s artistic merits in his line are well MARK WRIGHT & CO. own in Charlottetown, I would advise those wauting any- _jthing in the line of BLANK BOOKS of any description to leave their orders early.

Aso —-The Binding of Law Books, Magazines, Works of

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North Side Queen Square.