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——== | should be given to the Copts, and Canada lto the [roquois. If that principle were

—— ~ ~-| carried to ia logical conclusion there : a ae ~ | would be @ prodigious remaking of the DISMISSAL OF DR. BLANCHARD... politieal mape of the world. If not, if that principle be net applied impartially and in its entirety, there seems to be no Dr. Biaxonarp follows in the wake of *#tisfactory reason why Great Britain

Rev. Donald McNeil] and Mr. Harvie. | Ce ae ee That a change was to be made in the man- | va =

agement of our Hoepitai for the Insane NOLES AND COMMENTS, wasexpected. Bnt a change made before the report o: the Commissioners, by a de. feated aod dyi:g Government, wae not expected,

Practically Premier Farquharson is ina minority of the Legislature, and he knows it. Four districts, in various parts of the Province, bave, constitutionally voted “*No Confidence” Administration. He can not, therefore, be justified in dig- mirsing public officials or in making any radical change in the administration of any public department.

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— After al], Mr. Greenway has decided to resign forthwith, Good example for Premier Farqubareon.

—Another “standard elevator ” hae fullen. Mr. J. T. Garrow, the Libera! member for West Huron, bas been un- seated by the courte.

— Le Journal, of Montreal, joins in the | chorus of praise ‘bat the electors of Bel- fast and Murray Harbor are receiving from eve y part of Canada on account ot their independence and superiority to ccrrupt practices.

—Lord Roberts says that be bas entire confidence in the British soldier ; and it may be retaarked that the British soldier | has entire confidence in him. Botb, with In the couree of that investiga- | the help of Providence, will, witbout tion Dr. Taylor declared. upon oath, that Goubt, settle the matter to the satisfaction

“he thought the medical man in charge | of the people of the Empire.

in his

About two mootha ago an investigation

was held in regard to the Asylum map- agement.

the Commissioners to whom the case had

should have a epecial knowledge of the{ . —A Montreal pape- finds comfort in the treatment of insanity and be a good gen. | thought that Manitoba and Prince Edward ; aa Good Ken- Jslaad are not places of much importance, “re” practitioner besidee, He thought it! since they only return twelve members of would be beiter to have a man there al{' the house of commons. But tbe St. Jobn the time, but it might do if he lived out. Sun remarks that the two provinces are of tide and was always on hand to heal; pee ee to Mr. Sifton and Sir uls iS. telephone calls, * © © eee

He the ught | Dr. Blaschard understood his business —In so far as Mr. George Harvie is con

well.” Shortly after the cloce of: the! cerned, the Patriot seems dispored io add

insult to the Governments injury. As to the Patriot’s statement that the Govern~ ment authorized the sheriff to secure tor Mr. Harvie ‘‘ a comfortable beme at the public expense,” it is deceptive and false. We are authorized to stete that th:|sheriff’s

investigation the Commissioners submitted | & preliminary report matters requiring

concerning certain immediate attention. They said not one word about the dismissal of the Medical Superi : ir | icati y

= perintendent ; and their notification of 20th November, 1899, con- Hoal report bas not yet been sent in. The tained only an offer to pay the rent of a “lear inference to be drawn from thia fact house for the period of four months from 13 that they did not, end do not, consider | the Ist of December, een It on 2 . . . _| Jess to say that thie offer was declined.

€ immediate and summary dismissal of Dr. Blanchard to be essential. But our | dying government fas. nevertheless, dis- |

—Commenting upon the carping spirit of the Government respecting the second contingent the St. John Sun remarks that missed Dr, Blanchard, over the heade < e | no direct punishment would await Canada if she would tail altogether to respoud to the call. The only penalty would be ihe contempt or pity of the rister colonies, and the lors of our own eelf “respect. The Motherland would not or that acconn: commission that the trustees’ visite to the | withhold from us the protection of her

been submitted. Was this Outrageous act | done because Dr. Blanchard pointed out

in the course of his evidence before the

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army and her fleetand ber mighty name. If Canadasent no men Australia could spare more, and Exvgland could call up fresh battalions of her sons at home. If Canada does not pay the soldiers whom she sends, the British treasury will pay

mall. If Canada pays them in part the Chancellor of the Exchequer will find | the rest of the money. C-nada’s service

Asy!um, numbered by the huadred per vear when the Conservatives were in office » bad,

under the Liberals, tapered down to 14?

OPINION IN THESTATES.

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oO atiil indu'ges a lingering doabt that ege tO GO @s litrle and pay as jiilie as she | io ges ingering t that; ** ae a =

| likes [The old ecuntry can stand it. The |

the British are in the rightin the Sout! “ as

. quesiion is whether Canada wil! stand Africa struggle, let them read the follow- 10g from the New York Tribune:

** The Britich contention of months aco

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a ay » > am > ‘ : ce oe . VINNIPEG, Dec. 21.—Premier Green- that Britieh paramounteyv in South Africa Win? ; EG, De . . ' : . l way a! e othe ninisters are BY was beivug chalienged, if pot imperilled,' “°¥ ®® ae 7 a , th ff " : learing ‘k work is the offices prepara by the growth of analien and hostile | ©°8"!9s Sack work 1 . oe

power withio the territorial limits of the | tory to handing over the reins of power. Empire i+ proved to have been true. That | is an ample vindication op tbat one basic | principle. For after ail, that ‘as the basic principle of tue whole case, The question of the franchise, the dynamiie moneply, the dis- tribution of seats, the independence and integrity of the courte, and what not, COUNTRY AHEAD of the city for were secondary Tne one supreme ard] residence. But, ales, neither place is primal question was whether Great Bri | proof against coughs or colde, and so tain was or was not to be the paramount} Adamson’s Botanic Cough Balsam is power in South Africa. There are, no} welcome in both localities. 25c. all doubt, those who contend that she ought | druggists.

not to be ; that she ought to surrender ticaaglaiatinlaaie

the whole region to the Boers. They} ‘Qhe very latest and newest likewise contend that she ought to | style belts anb buckles receiv- surrender Egypt tothe Turks,and Canada | eg this morning As they ar- to France, and India to the Moguls and | rived rather late, will be seld

Mabrattas, and New Zealand to the! jow.—_KB W Taylor, Cameron Maouis,and so on through all her empire. Block. 2i

Splendid phctographs of Rev. T. F. Fullerton may he obtsincd at Johanson & j eobns 1n’s downtown drugstore or ‘lHE Ex-

AMINER Office. Prices 30 and 45 cents.

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For Good Children --A Kindergarten Table with two chairs tv match—in red or blue, $1.75, Can have three or four chairs if you want them—a useful present for every day wear and tear.

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HEAVY LOSs.

Mr. William Young, of Kingsboro, Loses Barn, Stoek and Crop by Fire.

A large valuable barn with content, consisting Of eleven cows, six young cattle, one horse, hene, hay, the entire grain Crop, ferm implements, ele he, harness, etc., the property of Mr, William Young, Kingeboro, Lot 47, was con-un-ed by fire oo Tuesday evening Jast. ‘The fire originated through the upsetting ot a lantern in the hands of a boy, son of the owner, wh le throwing down fodder from the lott. Mr. Young and bis eldest son were from Lume et the time. As Foon as the fire caught in the straw on the barn floor, the boy ran to the house giving the alarm. Mre. Young and Mies Young ran and tried to extinguish the flames, but it was too late, az the fire had reached the hay and straw oo the loft, and in a few seconds more the whole building wae on fire. There was no insurance. Much Sympathy is felt for Mr. Young, who is one of the most industrious ard progres- sive farmers in that eection of the country. The loss is estimated to be between two and three thousand dollars.

Gort Taree Years.—Ferdinand Lem- ieux, late chief accountant ot the Ville Marie Bank, Montreal, bas been sentenced (0 three years imprieonment for sending a false statement to the Government. Other charges are pending agains: him.

Discounts — All discounts have been discontinued by the dry goods merchants. Weeks & Co,, The People’s Store.

R. K. Brace bas published s very nice calendar for bis customers, with a picture of the Canadian Contingent. Having a liwited oumber any person purchasing fifty cents worth of groceries can get one. d &w.

When in Any of tte = Bookstores To-Day Ask lo See One of 7h0se——~wey,

Transvaal Souvenir Booklets

Mr. A. M Beld-

ing, of St. Johan.

Written by [t contains eight pages and cover of pat- riotic prose and verse, and a photograph ot our Island Con-

tingent You’il be pleased vith it. An Englishmen

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For sale at all the book- stores and at R. H. Mason’s newstand.,

Price 10c

Prince Edward Island Railway

On and after MONDAY, 11th, Dec., 1899 the trains of this Railway will run daily, (Sun- days excepted, ) as under. eae a S<

Trains Out Trains In-

ward. Read STATIONS ward. Read down - P M, As Me A. M PM 300 310 630 lvCh’townar 940 200 825 500 330 644 Royalty Junct 9 20 140 810 606 412 716 N. Wiltshire 835 1255 738 521 426 726 Hunter River 82 1242 728 703 506 757 arEmeraldlv 744 1204 658 AM 8 20 Junct

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12 40 § 00 lv ar 835 555 12 ODW..... Wellington..... 802 510 205 1O01...... Post Hill. ....79%: 48 3 3S VD so. s PENG conse: 630 318 £23 15 @.... .AlberOm.... cc bee Oe

520 12 15ar.....Tignish..... lv 500 115 PM. 6 URC AM PYM.

PM AM A M PM 200 700 1v..Charlottetown..ar900 350 330 8 05....Mount Stewart.....890 220

|, ee 2 eee a ee 127 131 436 S5t......St. Peters:..... 706 16 6 035 10 00 ar......Souris..... lv 600 11 3& AM PM AM AM PM AM AM PM

330 § 05lv..Mount Stewart..ar750 200 438 854....... Cardigan. ......7 00 125] 506 910 ar...Georgetown. ...lv 6 45 12 30

PM AM AM PM P. M. A. M 715 lv....- Emerald.....ar 73: 8 05 ar...Cape Traverse. .lv 6 45

Passengers leaving any point on the P. E, I. Railway, Royalty and west, by morning trains, connecting with S. S. Northumber- land at Summerside; arrive Boston B. & M. Ry, 7.25 a. m.; Montreal C. P. Ry, 8.35 a m. I. C. Ry 5.30 p. m. following day.

Trains are run by Eastern Standard Time.

D. POTTINGER, Sen. Man. Can. Gov't Rys. Moncton, N, B G A SHARYP, Superintendent, P.E. I,

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