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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

JULY 16, 1891

fhe Financial Position of this Province

lure Patriot notes the fact that THE ex {iN sp ike of the duration of : sion as ** upwards of a month instead nearly a month. this was a mere slip, patent to everyone, no material ymsequence. We regret that it cannot be iaferred that our contemporary) ire nerely to correct THE ExaMINE! un & friendly way, and that it must be concludec that the Patriot 18s, Ill respect to il iryu |

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IN TARTE VS. McGREEVY.

Extraordinary aud Impossible Returns Demanded by Members,

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OUR DEBT, REVENUE, EX- PENDITURE, EPC.

Sp al ( rrespondence of The Examiner. |

In reply to a member, Mr. Foster stated

‘ . the intention of the Govern-

nent to raise the rate of interest in the Savings Banks to 4 per cent.

{a answer LO a me im ber, Sir Hect r Lan-

stated that only one Senator Was a

rr } sudidate at the late

he Hon. Mr. Howlan.

veneral election, and Ile was not

he was not elected and he

a ’ ) resign ; it is also contended by the Patriot that : Ladi to tha Renata sat pee : i ‘ erie tv ‘ . et 2 lae Examiner and ** the members ¢ fhe item of $40,000 for extension of opposition ’’ are ‘* dishonest. Vo | Cape Traverse Wharf has been withdrawn i ‘ > j | ‘ the } ; ster, whi t € may be replied that those who have a bad] by the Finance Minister, who stated to th ' +} ‘ } I Hon t} 4 no eXtension 1s to be under- case are very apt to call names, anna : : eee eT 7 1} a Johhos ) take uS year, 4S 1b IS not considered persous who speak ili OF thei rit — rs necessary. sre hol unusually found to be wandering | In reply to Mr. Perry, Sir Hector Lan- far the beyond line of moral rectitucdt |}yevin stated that the work of improving “Ease? t | Cascumpeec Harb r was suspended on 30th We do not, it is said, recognize th act | a ae : I I . () ; June, no appropriation having een ye ad . . , oO} tts 1s yah : . : s - that the subsidy from a , ~ imade for continuing it during 1891-92. advance. What has the fact of the Adio: tector also stated that the reason the vance payment to do with the question Ol | dredge Prince Edward is not a 3 } henture| because the repairs were not complete ‘ iddiing this Province with a debenture | DSCAUSE the repairs were not } . a ubbeidhy luntil the end of June. The dredge has t? This Province rule oubted] . : deb Phis I —— — : = been ordered to Summerside to work there. be much better off than it is, Hf it could In reply toa member, Sir Hector Lan- hold money in advance for the payment of|gevin stated that his son, Mr. Hector iabiliti yut most 13 | Laforce Langevi who, for sever: ears its accruing liabilities. But mos Lia eCE Langevin, O, fol hs Yours, aa + +) 1 rf} has been empi yed as Assistant Engineer 2 0 i > ‘ pattne ets M : are content if we can psy up a ae of the Quebec Harbor works, is a member the year; and the Government Of ChIS/ 6 +he Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, Province should rather direct its efforts}, society incurporated by Act of Parlia-

towards*the attainment of this object than float a debenture debt for the of enabling them to hold the subsidy in

What will be the position of the

purpose ad- vance. Govern nent on the first of January next, supposing they obtain the loan author-

ized by their majority in the Lagislature

They will be paying interest to bond- holders on $185,000; and they will have $91,000 in the bank, on current account, for which the banks may—and will if they

‘ + rohante treat Governments as they treat merchants —decline to pay a single dollar of interest. Surely this is brilliant financing.

This Province is one large farm ; and

financial affairs should be managed on the

prudent,

principles which guide the suc- cessful farmer. The farm should, if possible, be kept out of debt, If, for any

particular reason a debt should accumulate, there should be increased economy until it is paid off.

Debts due

lected

Expenses should be cut down. be col-

All the

the farmer should ¢

and carefuliy husbanded.

stock, ete., which covrld be spared, should be sold. A mortgage should be the very last resort. We all know what usually

the owing a debt of say $300, which he cannot pay, Lt seeras to be hardly worth en-

happens in respect farmer who,

to easily goes to the money lender. to “e cumber the place” for $300, so he obtains

while

$600,—spending the balance inthe purchase of machinery, carriages, organs, etc., all of which he and his family want. For » few and hopefully and it

years he labors hard

succeeds in paying the interest be- But prostrated by sickness or the crop fails, and the farm eventually passes out of his hards.

He is then broken-down and ruined.

as

comes due. reverses come—he is

Our Provincial Government, representing this Farm-Province, has, under the auspices of Peters, McLean & Co., entered upon this course! They propose to borrow double as much money as they require and to discount all payments at the Land Office and close up that

revenue producing institution ;

they will launch into expenditure on the strength of the money unnecessarily

borrowed, and they ave doing little or noth- ing towards the reduction of their expenses and the realization of their assets, The result must be evident to every descerning tran.

course which

The they ought to have

pursued is sufliciently clear. They ought to have taken steps towards the reduction of the cost of Legislation and Government ; they ought to have taken effective steps towards the realization of the assets held by the Land Office ; they ought to have put forth efforts to collect the outstanding debts due the? Province ; they ought to husband carefully all the resources and to apply, without fail, a large proportion of their re- ceipts from the land office to the reduction of the debt of the Province ; and they ought, if still unable to make ends meet, to apply asmali tax. By adopting this course they could easily have paid off their debt. With upwards of $400,000 due and owing from the Land Office, is it not out- rageously foolish to issue debentures to

cover a debt which, at the present moment, amounts te little more than $50,000 ?

Tae Srarement BrEievep.—We have published at different times that we could furnish a piece of crockery or glassware to every man, woman and child on P. E. Is- land, as yet we have met, but one person who doubted this statement, but after ing through our store and warehouse, he said it is all true. If there is another per- son who yet doubts our statement we wish him or ber to call and look through our stock (without charge) and we believe they will be quite satisfied that our statement is

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ment, holding a certificate from that insti- tution dated 22nd June, 1888. The charge had been industriously circulated by the Grit press that Mr. Langevin was not an Engineer. This prompt reply settled that question.

Under the new Act introduced this ses-

sion, relating to Vice Admiralty Courts, the salary of the local Judge for P. E. Island (Chief Justice Sullivan) is fixed at $800 a year. ' Mr. Perry asked if it was the intention of the vernment to lay before Parlia- ment this session a return to an order of the House regarding the Stanley, the num- ber of trips made to and from the Mainland and the cost last winter. Mr. Tupper ex- the reason of the delay, and that correspondence asked for would be brought down shortly.

To a question asked regarding the status of Messrs. Osler and Henry, counsel em- ployed before the Tarte-McGreevy investi- gation, Sir John Thompson stated: ‘* The enquiry relates to the expenditure of a very large sum of pubiic money, as to which, in- definitely, «zrtain charges have been made against the Public Works Department. a3 well as certain definite charges against particular ofticials of that department. Inasmuch as this enquiry is proceeding under instruc- tions of the Government thought it proper that counsel should be employed, not only to watch the investiga- tion from day to day, but to aid in the in- vestigation for the purpose of eliciting all the facts surrounding that matter, with a view, not to the detence of any particular officer merely, but also with the view of eliciting all the facts in every possible way. So far from the instructions confining coun- sel to the detence of any particular person or department, the instructions require that if any person should be implicated in iny impropriety whatever, the matter should be followed up to the fullest extent, and then counsel would assume the position of counsel for the prosecution instead of being for the defence.” This explains the position of Messrs. Osler and Henry before the Committee, and as the investigation has elicited the fact that Mr. Perley, the Chief Engineer of Public Works, was guilty of impropriety, he was promptly suspended.

As an illustration of the extraordinary and almost impossible returns which mem- bers ask for and the preparation of which costs thousands of dollars for no practical purpose, ;Mr. Trow asked the other day for a return connected with certain Canal contracts. After assuring Mr. Trow that much of theinformation he sought could found in returns already presented, Mr. Bowell said: ‘‘ lt have taken some little trouble to ascertain what amount of labour would be entailed upon the department in the preparation of this return, and the cost, and for the information of the House I will state a few of the facts. This motion embraces 177 contracts and these contain about 15 pages of printed matter, or about 45 pages of handwriting each, which alone would be 7,965 pages. It comprises also 177 tenders of about two pages each of printed matter, or six pages of handwrit-

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ing, which would make 1062 pages. In connection with these 177 contracts there

are 177 forms of specifications, averaging about 20 pages of printed matter, or 60 pages of handwriting each, which would make 10,620 pages, or making a total of 19,647 pages for these 177 contracts alone. Then there are no less than 49,000 letters received, averaging a page of writing to each letter, which would make 49,000 pages, and there are 30,000 letters sent ftom the department averaging a page each, though the clerk who compiled this matter makes it 3 pages to each letter. That would make 30,000 pages more, mak- ing a total number of 98,647 pages of handwriting. Then there is the copying of 177 extensions of tenders, which would necessitate the work of one man for some months, and would make nearly 100,000 pages of foolscap, making a total of about 198,647 pages, and this would require about 412 reams of paper. I am not tak- ing into calculation the printing of these returns which would cost about $1,220 Che total cost of preparing this return would be from $29,000 to $54,000 The preparation of the return has not yet been ordered. ‘

During the month of June the debt of the Dominion was reduced by $612,150, being now $233,530,221, as @gainst $234,142.372 on the first of the month. oe

correct.—W, P. Colwill. je25 d w 4w

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account of consolidated fund and capital account, shows a large red tion compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. The capital expenditure for the month on capital account was $247,710, compared with $5,236,626 for June, 1890. ‘The expendi

ture on account of consolidated fund was $1,989 135. The revenue for the month was $2,848,764

For tle fiscal year ended June 39th, 1891, the revenue and expenditure were as follows : Expenditure on capital account, $4,039,395; expenditure consolidated fund, $30,909, 170; total expenditure, $34,940,565; revenue, $37,- 689,139; surplus above total expenditure, $2,748,575, and a surplus of revenue over expenditure on account of consolidated fund amounting to $6,779,969.

On Monday last, Mr. Dewdney introduced a billto amend the North-West Territories Act. This bill abolishes the Advisory Council and the legal experts and gives the Legislative Assembly fall powers to deal with the troublesome liquor question after the next veneral election for that body. Section 110, which deals with the dual language, is altered in accordance with the resolution of the House of last session. Ww.C. D.

Another New Steamer.

Captain A. H. Kelly, who made so many friends here while he was in command of the steamers Princess Beatrice and Fast- net, is inthe city. Heinforms Tur Ex- sMINER that he has been chosen com- mander of the Premier, the new steel steamer built at Ayre, Scotland, for the Eastern Steamship Company, and which will be put upon the route between Hali- fax and this port in about a fortnight. The Premier will also call at Sheet Har- bor, Sherbrooke, Isaac’s Harbor, Canso, Arichat and Summerside, Her head- quarters will be at Charlottetown, She will leave here on Monday's of each week and will be cus at Halifax on Tuesday evening. Tte Premier is 155 feet long by about 24 feet wide, and is about the same tonnage as tho Princess Beatrice, She has all the modern improvements. Her saloon is am/dships, and she has first-class accommodation for about fifty passengers. Her freight accommodation is alsu good. The Premier will likely be very popular with shippers and the travelling public, We understand that there are several local men in the company.

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News Notes. The Czar and Czarina will review the French squadron on July 25.

Guatemalan telegrams say that President Barrillas is preparing for fight.

The young King Alexander, of Servia, will start on July 22 for Russia,

It is said that several Parnellites have made overtures to join the McCarthyites.

The Spanish Cortes has approved the measure granting amnesty to political exiles.

Indian lands at Edmonnton, N. W, T., have been sold at an average of nearly $4 an acre.

During a storm on Saturday, 18 farm houses at New Lingbach, Austria, were destroyed by lightning.

Dressed frogs caught in Canada and ex- ported to the United States must pay a duty of 10 per cent. ad valorem.

Harvesting is well under way in the county of Essex, Ont., and the yield of wheat is likely to be above the average.

The census of England and ‘Wales just taken, shows a population of 29,002,018, an increase of 3,026,572,-or 11.65 percent.,

since the last census.

Telegrams from Constantinople state that the Porte has invited the French Government to resume the initiative in a movement against the English occupation of Egypt.

A landslide on the banks of the Skeena River at the North Pacific cannery, B. C., occurred recently, resulting in the death of one white woman and forty Indians. Early in the morning of July 7th, those residing near the cannery were aroused by an avalanche on Sloop Mountain, back of the cannery. Nine houses with their occupants were swept away. Thirteen bodies have been recovered.

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The Provincial Debt.

Sir,—I see by the Pioneer newspaper, that the debt left by the late Government up to the 24th of April, is put down at about $172, 000. Why doesn’t that paper publish the state- ment which it says was prepared by Mesars, Chalmers and Davison, showing the actual debt at the above date,—so that the people may judge for themselves as to how it ig made up. f presume it will bear inspection.

FARMER, Prince Co,, July 13th 189].

HARD COAL,

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Cargo of JERMYN Hard Goal,

The expenditure for the month both on

Chestnut and Egg Sizes, “= QUALITY as supplied customers . or some years past, to arrive from N York on WEDNESDAY, 8th inst., will he sold low while landing.

Parties who have ordered will please be ready to receive on following day (‘f hursday),

: R, MceMILLAN, july4—dy lw wy li

TENDERS FOR COAL,

ENDERS, addressed to the undersi ed ; 3 and marked * Tenders for Coal,” will be received at the

office, City Hall,

Water Commissioners’ until THURSDAY, July

are at 12 o'clock, noon, for the supply- 100 Tons (2240 Ibs.) Round Coal, 160 * " Slack “*

to be delivered not later than 25th Septe 1891, on any of the City Wharvee—sharies’ ae i included in price named

vender. Bidders to specify the Mi which Coal will be supplina.” oe

D. McLEAN, : Secretary.

W ater Commissioners’ Office,

City Hall, July 14, ’91, } 2w 2aw

REVERE HOUSE

ORNER of Weymouth and Grafto Streets, close by Hillsborough Park,

not two minutes walk from Railway Station, is mee = for the accommodation of per- manent and transient boarders. T - erate, Good attendance, a

MRS. MURPHY,

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MOONLIGHT EXCURSION

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HE FIREMEN of this City purpose held- ‘iY ing a Moonlight Excursion on the | Steamer ST. LAWRENCE, on

Wednesday Evening, July 22nd,

to assist them in raising funds for a ‘Tourna- ment to be held in Charlottetown next

summer. Artillery Band will bein Attendance STRING MUSIC will be furnished for

Dancing at both ends of the Steamer, TICKETS—Geantlemen, 35c. ; Ladies, 25c. Tickets can be secured from members of

the Fire Department and at the Wharf. Steamer will leave the Wharf at 8 o'clock,

sharp.

A. N. LARGE,

Chairman Com. july 15 — pat guar eod

Db, FINLAYSON, Secretary.

RUSTICO PARK RACES.

A Grand Day's Racing will take place on Rustico Park,

On Wednesday, July 22nd.

The Races will be composed cf

THREE-MINUTE RACE...... Purse $25 00 THREE-YEAR-OLD RACE.... ‘* 20 00 gs er ere. 15 00

Entrance fee, 10 per cent. of purse, payable previous to race. Five to enter and three or more to start. All trotting to be mile heats, best three in five, to harness. Any horse dis- tancing the field or anv part thereof is entitled to first money only. National rules to govern. Purses divided—50 per cent. to first, 30 to second, and 20 to third.

As Rustico Park is in excellent condition this year, a grand day’s trotting is therefore expected on the 22nd.

A well-stocked Saloon, Swings and other amusements will be on the grounds.

Admission to Park—Gents 25 eents ; Ladies free,

Should the 22ad prove unfavorable, the Races will take place the next fine day fol- lowing.

MAURICE MARTIN, Proprietor. STANISLAUS BLANCHARD, Secretary. South Rustico, July 13, 1891. julylo—dy 2i wky li S’side prs

fathering of the Clans}

HE Annual Scottish Gathering of the Clans, under the auspices of the Cale- donian Club of P. E. Island, will be held at

SUMMERSIDE,

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Thursday, August 13th, 1894,

For Prize List, Train Arrangements and other particulars, see programmes. J. D. IRVING,

President, WM. McNEILL,

Secretary.

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E S.8, “BONAVIST A,” for St. John’s, New-

foundiand, will be due at Charlottetown on

MONDAY MORNING, the 20th inst., and will

carry Cattle and Sheep on deck.

For Freight or Passage apply to

PEAKE BROS, & CO., Agents,

PE. ISLAND RAILWAY. Picnic to Cape Traverse,

SPECIAL PASSENGER IRAIN will leave Charlottetown for Cape Traverse at 7.30 a. m., standard, on SATURDAY, July 18th, arriving at Cape Traverse at 9 30 a. m., standard, anj leaving there for return at 3 p.m., standard, arriving at Charlotte- town at 6.20 p. m., standard. Fare tor the round trip, 60 centa. Excursionists can either take their Baskets or have Dinner at the Linsdowne Hotel. The large freight house ou the wharf will be placed at the dispoeal of excursionists. If the weather should prove ur favorable, the Picnic will come off on the following Saturday:

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J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent, Railway Office, Ch'town, July 15, 1891.

NOTICE.

HE undersigned wishes to hear from Mr. John MeMurchie (or Jack the Sailor) on very important business.

W. GEDDEsS, P. O. Box 1011, Tacoma, Washington State, U.S, A. julyli—dy li wy Im

Men Wanted. eas Ten to a Dion Weskmee— Bench Sins, ae S an achine Hands,

MARK WRIGHT & Co,

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EGYPTIAN EGG SHAMPOO AND SEA FOAM—A ful, healthy, cleansing and cooling Toilet paration, equally as well adapted -for Women and Children’s use as for Men’s, Especially refreshing after bathing. ELESH BRUSHES—all fibre —not injured by water, BATH GLOVES, Rubber Bathing Hoods, Sponge Oiled Silk, Bay Rum, Cologne, Lavender, and other Toilet Waters, Spouges, Pocket Combs,

STICKY FLY PAPER, Poisoned Fly Paper, Glass Fly Traps,

WATSON’S DRUG STORE. |

Charlottetown, July 11, 1891. (x)

CHEAP GOODS NO GO0D,|

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FRANCIS DRAEES|

—CELEBRATED-— Belfast Ginger Ale, Champagne Cider, Orange Phosphate, § Cream Soda, Crab Apple Champagne Cider, Lemon ade, Sarsaparilla, Plain Soda, Nerve Food, and all Kinds of Fruit Syrups,

ARETHE ONLY GEN UINE SUMMER DRINKS: |

Picnic and Tea Party managers should write for prices and terms. Families and the Trade supplied at shortest ntle®

THORNE BROS., | Agents for Pr. E. a.

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CEO. H. COOK, PHOTOG w — (0) ——

VING secured the services of Mr, CLOUD HILL, for many years with Hills and Saunders, and Gabes Hughes of Ryde Photographer to

Reyal Family, persons wishing high class Photos taken would do well to specimens. : nished ia Special attention paid to beautiful enlarged Portraits on opal and p»pes G tivish- monochrome and colors which are greatly admired for truthfulness and delicacy». These really high class permanent Portraits are rapidly taking the place of kinds, and are produced at prices consistant with conscientious work. :

They can be produced from negatives, or taken by us or from any photograph

however old and faded, Daguerreot ini th itives, ete. will not fail to give a) mothe Ivory Miniatures, Glass Positives, .

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Remember the place. Over Apothecari May 9, ’91—2aw & we 5m r Apothecaries Hall.