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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 23, 1891.

The Leeal Situation

fur Patriot of Saturday contains an ercellant article. We commend it to all the Patriot's readera, It is copied from Tas Exasanen. It refers to ‘* the Local Sitnation. It is, in our opinion, well worth thinking about. The idea of quoting (ur Exawuver’s articles in full, is a good one—on the part of the Patriot. We con- vratulatethe ogan of the Opposition. May it be inferred the that Patriot aspires to be livelier in the future than it has been iu the past: and that it will not continue to merely misrepresent the statements and opinions

f its political opponents /

The Patriot is mistaken in its surmise (hat the artiele copied by it, embodies the policy of the Government, The article was not sabrnitted to the Government, nor has

the endorsation of a single member of the Guternment. The Government reject- ed the Grst suggestion contained in it ; they nay reject the other suggestions. ‘* Goed reasons mrust give way to better.” Perhaps, the Chovermment, or the Patriot may be .uie to submit better reasons than those viduced by Tar Examurse, and indicate a better courze of action im respect to our loeal situation. Lf ao, let the beiter course be taken. -

Ia ths meantime, the Patrmot ehould bear i mind that the Government is not bound by the articles of Tat Examiner, and that, before the poliey defined by Tar Examinrr be rejected another shouli he Nothing is clesrer than that

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vaght te proposed. it os rainous to every year @ latger sum thas is te ceived, We confess that

.t the present moment, a mofe reasonable «olution of the difficulty involved in the L.«al Situation than (1) the the collection uf al debts due the Provitge ; (2) a atill farther reduction of the cost of legislation wid administration; and—if these be insuffi- cient-~(3) the levy of an educational rate. In the collection of debts, the Government have’ already done much more than the Opposition expected thac they would, and

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they may be trusted to fulfil this duty jnuch better than the other party. And why not cut down onr

Provincial machinery? Who will pretend that forty-three grown men, divided into two Lagislative Chambers, are required to legis- late for our roads and bridges, our schools and the remaining public lands ?

The Liborsl-Conservative Goverument have saved about $14,000 a year in respect

to the item of salaries, equal in eleven years to $154,000; they have saved the $38,000 taxes which were levied by the Davies adminislration,

equal in ten years to $380,000. They have paid out for education about $30,000 a yoar more than was paid in 1877-78, equal in ten years to $500,000. How much worse offthan i. is would the Province be if the Oppositionists had remained in power? And why, seeing that so much has been saved, not <o on to out down the expenses of a Legislature which would be sufficiently large for all practical purposes if composed of fifteen men? Our posterity in this Pro- vince will have no cause to refer with pride to the wisdom of their ancestors if we per- init & public debt te be accumulated as a re- sult of our neglect to reduce our unneces- sarily large and expensive Legislature.

The reasons which point to an education- al taux—-if a tax must be levied—are briefly these :(L) Properly, it is as much the duty of every parent to educate his children as it is to clothe them. The people will not be likely to forget, when paying their educa- tional tax, that they are paying for a ser- vies rendered, just as they pay for a ser- vice tendered when they buy a railway ticket or a postage stamp. (2) If the amount of the payment be graduated to the kind of education imparted, if a larger

sum be taken from those whose children receive instruction in the higher branches of learning, the fair-

ness of the levy will be unquestioned, (+) An educational tax could be more easily sud more economically raised than any any other, for each board of school trustees

isa body mente with tad to collect inoney, and each parent could easily pay to the secretary of the scheol board the amount required of him.

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Notes and Comments.

~The seat for which Sir Charles Dilke is @ candidate is not vacant, and is not likely to be till the dissolution of Parlia- ment. Sir Charlee is taking time by the forelock and getting the dirt thrown at him early, When the election comes round he will have uew issues to present.

—At the Halifax Blind School, 38 blind persons have been under intruction during the past year, 25 of whom were males and 13 females ; 6 of these have since grad- uated or left the school, and one has been removed by death, 19 are Nova Scotians, * from New Bronswick, 1 from P. E. Island, and two from Newfoundland.

~—Halifax Herald: Those grits, like Farrer, who are able to find consolation in the thought that Sir John Macdonald is 76 years of age, and is not, therefore, very likely to trouble them much longer, wou!d do well to contemplate the spectacle now presented in Great Britain. There is tale seen an vid man of 82, not talking of retire. ment, noteven suggesting inability, but vigorously preparing for a great oral struggle that may not come before 1893. Should Sie John Macdonald equal Mr. Gladstone in st» ying powers,—and there is ho reason why he should not—the grits may a8 well be prepared for several more trounce: ings at his hands.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. | Letter Prom Mr. Bain.

Sre,~—The editar of the Patriot is asaidu ously circulating a report that I furnished a ** defective profile’ of the Straits. 1 beg to inform that gentieman that such 4 report is entirely incorrect. I furnished to those concerned, a croas section of the beds at the Capes, drawn on the usual geological plan of showing the verticle depth much greater proportionately than the horizontal extension, so as more clearly to exhibit all the details. This section was common pro- perty with P. E. Islanders for months past, being freely exhibited both in private and in public to all who cared to examine it. Moreover, it was presented to the highest scieatitic authorities and approved. 1, my- self, spent two hours one evening explatn- ing this section to Mr LairJ and his friends, and he expreseed limaelf highly saristied | with all that was acid. But now he declares | it to have been defective and seeks to mize | pwblic indignation against it.

No, Senator Howlan did not go to Lon- don to correct “* defective profiles ” or de- feetive information, but to make sure that the information which was supplied was not misunderstood or misconstrued to the great injury of our Island's interésts, and also that he might be at hand to furnish any fresh information required to srrive at a juet estimate of the cost of the great national enterprise which is’ to deliver Prince Edward Island from her natural isolation and admit the products of her rich fielda freely to the markets of the world.

F, Bais.

_———-—- apr — --The Stallion Race.

Srr,—I obserre by the papers that there is going to be no stallion race this fall. This ia to he ragretted, inasmach as the stallion race, above all other races, is the one that the public are aoxious to see. I thought the stallion race would he the first on the programme this year, as it was the race that throught thousanda of dollars into the Asao- ciation last fali, Now, Sir, they were not going to give us any last fall either. Rat I] got up @ petition and went to about thirty of the leading shareholders and every one expressed himself as being very indignant with the directors in not giving us a stallion race. These same parties are now raising cane about it. Some of them are going so far as to say that they will sell out their shares if they do not give us thestallionrace. As for my part, 1 thought it was a settled thing for future meetings. I see ** Breeder” and ‘‘ Fair Play” are writing rigmaroles on pedigrees about such and such a horse; the fact of the matter is they are trying to pu up certain horses in the town. Let those same men interest themselves and try and give the public what they want, namely, a stallion race, and make some money for the shareholders. Israel alone last fall took two hundred people from New Glasgow, and if we get four or five horses to come from different towns they will bring their friends too. Geldings or mares may go faster, but every sensible man knows that the stallions, asa rule, have more friends; consequently they will draw the crowd. It is to be regretted that there is not a proper horseman on the board. I don’t think any one of the seven ever owned a horse that could beat three minutes. Consequently they have not that interest in the sport that a genuine horseman would have. In con- clusion, I hope they will reconsider the matter and save me the trouble of carrying round a petition this year.

P, P. Grutts,

or “Credit to Whom Credit is Due.”

Six,—Your Saturday's article in refer- ence to the waterworks snd tunnel was timely and to the point. As regards the waterworks, everyone knows—except, ap- parently, Mr. Laird—that Mr. McDonald, of the Customs Department, was the head aud front of the agitation which secured as our present excellent system. He was the first to warn the citizens against a com- pany; the first to propose the election of commissioners apart from, and independent of, the city council; the first to adrocate the employment of a competent engineer; the first to insist upon a thorough exploration for ground water near the city, basing his belief on an abundant supply being thus obtainable from the fact, among many others, that a large stream issued from the shore of the farm of the Hon. D. Davies, which indicated, beyond doubt, that a large subterranean sheet of water could be tapped at no great distance from that point. More- over, when the City Council were about to commit the fatal mistake of handing over the waterworks to a company he it was who canvassed the city, cap in hand, from door to door, to frustrate that ruinous project. He also secured correspondence from many cities of New England and Canada bearing on the whole question, and through his in- defatiguable exertions the numbers oppos- ing company ownership and’a river supply grew apace. The subsequent labors of the citizen’s committee to procure legislation, etc., ee need not here advert to. Suftice it tos y that they did the work to the cutie satisfaction of the public, and if thousands of dollars have been saved to the citizens to Mr. McDonald aud that committee are due the whole credit.

Mr. Heard, so faras I know, did not appear on the scene until the battle was fought and won. But though Mr. Heard did not take part in that struggle, yet some years previously he advocated a scheme by which this city was to have derived a sup- ply of water from the Cobequid Moun- tains! Tamnot quite prepared to say whether or not Mr. Laird co operated with him in this project. I think he did,—but Iam quite prepared to say thet had Mr, Bain or anyone possessed of the most el- ementary kuowledge of the geological for- mation of the twojcountries been consulted, thousands of dollars would have been saved to the taxpayers. Ney, I can go still further and say that this abortive at- tempt of Mr. Heard’s created the strongest prejudice in the public mind against any further attempt being made to secure a subterranean supply of water.

Mr. Laird was a share-holder in the pro- posed company, hence his apathy and cool- ness in support of the opposite schemes. He only yielded at last to the power of public opinion, which he in no way helped to mould or direct, and if **thousands of del- lars have been saved” he clearly is not en- titled to any credit therefor. I am glad, therefore, that you aaw fit to give credit where the credit was due, but surprised at your surprise that Mr. Laird failed to do

so also, The promoters of the succeessful

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acheme were the creators of Mr. Laird as a water commissioner. He only repeats him- aelf, for thia is at least the second time in which he has forgotten to whom he has owed preferment, as Belfast can well re- member, Mr. Laird, in instituting a com- sarizon between hia mission to the JInited States and that of Mr. Howlan to Eugland is most unfortunate. Mr, Howlan proceeds fortified with the report of a scientific geologist to secure estimates oi cost, etc, Mr. Laird went in search of a scientific expert, and his trip could have been spared at the cost of a few three cent stamps ! Sir Douglas Fox cannot be brought here, hence the n cessity of Mr. Howlan’s deleg. t op, Mr: Laird and his fellow commissioners were compelled by the terms of the act creating them to secure the presence of an engineer here, the chief credit therefore in this con- nection is that they exceeded the amount appropriated fer preliminary surveys and estimates by their uncalled forand unneces- sary-travels abroad !

ONLOOKER. _

4 Timely Suggestion.

Sib,—Some two moaths ago I noticed a letter signed ‘* Diver,” wherein he stated that Mr. J. R. Davidson had been leader and member of the Firat Methodist Brick Church for twenty-five years, and, to use ** Diver's” rather rough expression, ‘* had not even received as much as a T 1) pipe for his long and very valuable services.” Now, this ought not to bs. Talent and faithful work ought to be recognized in some way, and hope that ‘* Diver's” timely suggestion willbe carried out, and by Raster Sunday Mr. D's. heart will be giaddened by having presented to him a well-filled purse. If evera man deserves it hedoes, Who will move in the matter? I may say that at the service yesterday several very complimentary remarks were passed apon his fine singing,

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Expectoration. Sin,—The Yankees are noted spitters, and if one may judge from the expectora- tions in our post-office and publie build- ings, some Canadians are not one whit be- hind. One weuld think that the sacredness of the churches would preserve them from this filthy habit, but it seems not. A short time ago, it matters not where, aa the church was not to blame, | was greatly annoyed by some person (1 do sot know nor care to know who) continually spitting on the floor, and the sound mixed very queerly with the service at times. For instance, the minister was giving out the verse : O, Paradise ! O, Paradise ! I want to sia no more; (Spit went the spitter) I want to be as pure on earth As on thy spotless shore. (Npit.)

O, Paradise ! O, Paradise !

I greatly long to see

The special place my dearest Lord In love prepares for me. (Spit. )

And so on at intervals throughout the service.

Perbaps no more need be said, but I would bke to add, not necessarily in con- nection with the person alluded to, that ex- pectoration from a consumptive is a suurce of danger to others, and should never on any account be indulged in in a public building. Crrizen,

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News Notes.

Great Britain has nearly 2,000,000 chil- dren in its Bands of Hope.

The London Ministerial Association has decided to continue to enforce the rule against Sunday funerals.

- Itis stated that the French government has finally decided to recall M. Herbette from the French embassy at Berlin.

The recount in South Wentworth resulted in the confirmation of Mr. Carpenter (Con- servative) in the seat by a majority of one.

The British Minister at Washington has had several conferences with the United States Secretary of State in regard to the Behring sea fisheries.

A British blue-book shows that 152 peers of the realm, including the Bishop of Llandoff, are owners of places in which in- toxicating drink is sold.

Dr. Wallatein, the American arch :vlowist, referring to the reports of the discovery of the grave of Aristotle, says further veritica- tion is necessary before a positive announce- ment can be made.

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt, which is the chief mouth-piece of the Jews in Germany, has been expelled from Russia under the Jewish decree.

Seven hundred millions of dollars is the sum the people of Great Britain are esti- mated to have paid for the liquor they drank last year. The tight little island has a double cause for its popular appellative,

During the year 1890, 61,435 persona emigrated from Ireland, a falling off of 9,365 from the average. Of these emigrants 52,685 oe to = ‘ Jnited States, against au average for the four preceding years 61,785. veer wert a

Mrs. Willis, a widow of San Frane’sco, lost $600 worth of diamonds last wee k, and on Sundsy they were returned to her by a Chinese servant iu her employ who refused any explanation. The Chinaman being a well-known Highbinder, the police advised Mra. Willis not to discharge or attempt to prosecute him, no matter how strongly she might suspect the Mongolian of having something to do with the theft, as thay believe the Highbinders will surely take revenge on Mra. Willis if she were instru- mental in getting one of their number into trouble.

—Montreal Gazette : ‘** Though a ma jor- ity of 1,450 votes was cast acainst the Untario government candidates at the general election, the government has a majority of something like a score of mem- bers in the legislature. Mr. Mowat could give old Jerry Mander himself pointe and beat him at the game of hocussing the con- stituencies.”

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In thie city, on the 21st of March, Michael — aged 46 years. May his soul sest in

(Funeral will leave his late residence,

Fitzroy street, east, at 20 minutes to 9 o'clock, |

tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, for St. Dunstan’ a ie thence to eee Catholic cas etery.

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Sheriff 's Sale. |

¥ virtue of a Writ of Statute Execution to | B me directed. issued out of Her Maiesty’s | upreme Court of Judicature, at the suit of} Robert ©. Mcieod against Fran). fb. rguson, I) have taken and seized as the pruperty of the said Frank Ferguson, allthe right, title and in. terest of the said Frank Ferguson in and to all) that tract. niece and parcel Or ira situate : lying and being on Lot or Townehio Number Forty-eight, in Queen’s County, in Prince Bi- ward Isiand, bounded and d scribed as follows: | Bounded on the south by the division tine be- | tween Townships Numbers Forty-nive aud Forty eight; onthe west vy lands in pos ession Ol Daniel Mclkiae and John Dewar ; on the north by land in poasession of John F Baker; onthe east by lands in possession of Henry Mc'iregur ant Duncan McCallum, and containing one hundred and twerty acres of land, a little more or less, in Queen's County; and I do pavese give Public Notice that I will, on WEDNESDAY, the EIGHTEENTH day of NOVEMBER next, 1891, at Twelve o'clock, noon, atthe Court Hose in Charlottetown, inthe said County. setup and sellat Public Auction the said preperty, or as much thereof as will satisfy the Levy marked ou the sald Writ, being one hundred and thirteen dollars and eighty-nine cents, besides Sheriffs fees and incidental expenses. JAMES CURTIS, Sheriff.

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Sheriff's Office, Queen’s County, March 13, 1891. ALBERT H, MacnegiL.1, Plaintiff's Attorney.

WANTED TO RENP,

a first of April or May next, a, Z Dwelling House containing about six | Rent moderate,

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BIBLE SOCIETY.

RE ANNUAL MEETING of the PE, _ Island Auxiliary Bible Society will be | held in. Y.-M. CO. A. Hall, on MONLAY, 23rd)

{ingt.. Chair taken at 7.30 p. m.

D. MoNEILL, | --ochl8—w eam pat gua Secretary.

Grecian. Oral

RV. JOHN READ will Lectare on the above sabject in the Schoolroom of the FIRST METHODIST CHURCH,

On Tuesday, 24th of Mareh, ON BEHALF OF THE

EPWORTH LEAGUE.

Doors open at 7.30. Lecture at 8 o'clock, Admission 10 cents. 3i—mch20

BARB WIRE FENCING,

Ten Tons in Stock.

Will Seli for the next Mouth at § 1-4 Cents Cash,

NORTON & FENNELL. mch20—dy pat 3w 2aw

BELVIDERE 10 LET,

2 naa will be received up to TUES- DAY, 24th March, instant, at 4 o'clock, p- m., by the undersigned, from parties de- sirous of leasing this property, for purpose of pasturage, for one or three years, Security will be required for payment of the rent.

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BLACK CASHMERES

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FRENCH MERINOS,

Special Value for 50 Cents. Special Value for 60 Cents,

We have placed on the Counters two lines of CASHMERE and MERINO at above prices. These goods are ALL WOOL and 46 inches wide, and will be found the best value ever offered in Charlottetewn.

STANLEY BRONS,, mehl3 Brown's Block.

FOR SALE.

A T No. 11 Queen Strest —

Tons Pressed Hay, Bags Cracked Barley and Oats, Bags Flour and Bags Shorts, Rays Bran, Casks Cod Oi), 50 Boxes V. Raisins, 300 lib. Boxes Figs, 20 4Ches*s Tea, Qtls. Cudfish,

W. J. BOSSVALL. Ch’town, March 17, '91—<y wli

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We Hot Ouly Sell Spectacles, WE FIT THEM!

ACH EYE TESTED SEPARATELY at a small extra charge.

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R. VINNICOME®, assisted by his Pupiis. will cive a GRAND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT in the PHILHAKWOATC BALL, on THURSDAY EVENING, Aprii 9. «dmission, 25 cents. meht?

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ARRIAGE BUILDERS !— We intend clearing out our entire stock of Carriage Goods, and give up the trade For the coming season we will sell, at Specially Reduced Prices for Cash, HARDWARE and CARRIAGE GOODS. ‘Terms Short. Prices Low for Cash. NORTON & FENNELL,

Charlottetown, Dec, 9. 1890—2aw and wy City Hardware

Store.

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BEER & GOFFS.

Our Teas, as a rule, have given excel lent satisfaction, but the lot that we are retailing this winter has turned out to be the best value that we have ever imported.

Our 24 cent is the Strongest and Finest-HMlavored ‘Tea for the money om Prince Edward Island.

_ Optician. Charlottetown, March 14, 1891—1m dw

RENT.—The eastern side of Brick Dweilip House on Hillsborough Square. For parte culars apply on the premises to JAMES TCRYER.

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