; i ’ 5 a q sree aan ea ee OUT OF 2,000 CLAIMS Aqainstan Accident Co. for last year, re for accidents caused to pedestri ans walking on the sidewalk THE OCRAN ACCIDENT Insures against all t kinds of accidents lis premiums are low, and good Fol icy 6. IV. Brow General Agent Charlottetown wi issucs a = TAB DAILY EXAMINER. MAY 6, (897. i THE PREFERENTIAL CLAUSE. Wuen the Liberals were coquetting with Mr. Blaine and agitating the country by wild demands for, “Commercial Uuion’ and “Unrestricted Reciprocity” with the United States, the Conservatives were cor- a dering the idea of preferential trade with Great Britain. But the Conservatives discovered that the Most Favored Nations clause in the British Treaties with Ger- many, Belgium and other countries pre- vented Canada from giving Great Britain apy preference over them. In the Ger- man treaty it is plainly set forth that “In the colonies and foreign possessions of Her Britannic Majesty the produce of the states of the zollverein shall not be subject to any higher or other import duties than the produce of the United Kingdom, or of any other country of the like kind ;” and inthe treaty, with Belgium the clause reads : ‘‘Articles, the produce or manu- facture of Belgium shall not be subject in the British colonies to others or higher duties than those which are or may be im- posed upon similar articles of British origin In view of these s:ipulations, it follows that if Canada should ecact a preferentia! tariff favouring Great Britain, the invports from each of these countries must be preferred to the same extent; and in view of this fact, it follows that, so long as these stipulations are in force, a preferen- ‘ial duty cannot be applied exclusively to goods imported into Canada from Great Britain. Conscanently the application of sach a duty must resa!t in a very consider- able reduct’on of revenue, while the pro- tection afforded Canadiau industries must incidentally be reduced or rendered nuga- tory, in respect esp2cially to sugar upon the export of Germ3ny pays a bounty. Underthese circumstances Sir Charles Tupper and other Conservative leaders {proposed the abrogation of the most favored nations clause. They did this in order that Canada might be enabied to offer a real and valuable preference which would not apply to other nations but only to Great Britain and our sister colonies. This proposition was under consideration in Great Britain when, a3 a result of the agitation covcerning the Manitoba School Question, the Conserva- tives were driven from power. When stealing the lateGovernment’s N.P. clothes, the Liberal Government which came instole also the idea of a preferential tariff. But the theft was committed regardless alike of the circumstances and the results, and the idea is to be applied in its crudest form Blind to the Most Favored Nations clause’ and careless of the protection of our young industries, the new tariff provides a pre- ference applicable to Great Britain and also to all those countries which enjoy the advantages of the Most Favored Nations clause. Judging by their statements in Parliament, the Ministers seem not to have comprehended or even considered carefully the peculiar conditions under which their preferentia' clause is to be applied. But they, as well as Parliament and the public, see the point now. They caunot, of course, retreat. They must go on and take their chances of reduced revenue and rnioed industries, while afford- ing practically po preference to British goods in competition with German and Belgian goods. As showing that they are disposed to be griendly with Great Britain. —now that they cannot obtain Unrestricted Reciprocity the United States involying a discrimination against Great Britain—the preferential clause has been a success. At first blush it was received with joy and acclamation by the press and people of the Mother Country. But when it is discovered that it is accompanied by a considerable in- crease of the duties from which merely an eighth and eventually a quarter is to be deducted, and when it is discovered that it affords no preference at all over German acd Belgian goods, as well as the goods of many other countries, their admiration will probably subside a# suddenly as it was raised. Already the sober second which with heavy i the thoneht of Ina British set in late issue the St. James Gazette re- marks that “it is plain that if Canada ean place British trade on a preferential basis press has with advantages which Germany and Bel- gium cannot enjoy under Imperial treaties, a different view of the operation of the favored nation clause must be taken from that ordinarily held ian England or ary where e!se,” t —~ wo - THE ARBITRATION Tuere will be world-wide regret that the Arbitration Treaty in the interests «f per- petual peace belween the United States and Great Britain, has been thrown out bv the United States Senate. TREATY. The regret, we fee] sure,will be keenest of all among the more intelligent, enlightened oni Chr'stian classes of the people of the Great Repnbiic. Merely as showing that “good- vill towards man” 18 @ jlving principle of action in the | United States, as well as in Great Britain, the acceptance of the arbitration treaty would have been a subject of rej icing and congratulation throughout Christerdom. But we can now only rejoice in the fact that the United States Senate does not, io respect to this matter, represent the public opinion of the majerity in the United States. om. a —_ THE THEATRE OF WAR. Wuere Quintus Flaminius defeated the Macedonians under Philip and Cvesar overcame the power of Pompey, the Turks and Greeks are coctending. Tue EXAMINER’S despatches of today state tha, the Greeks repulsed their enemies yester. dey and thata decisive battle is pending. now nOW -— > —Colonel Hay, United States Minister in Great Brita has gone to England in an animated mood. Upon landing at South- hampton he was met by the Mayor who presented an address. In reply he ex- preseed himeelf a; being “gratified, pleased and tonched” at the kind and unmerited compliment. He came to them, he said, entirely unknown, and he could only re- gard it as a manifestation of kindly feeling from t! ia country towards the country he represented, and he was more infinitely pleased with it than he should have been by any personal civility. He had come to work in the interests and welfare of his own country, and it was the convictiou of the President and people of the United States that these interests and that welfare could be beat served by the promotion of the most cordial and friendly understand- ing between. England and the United States. There were many things in which he should not make any attenipt to com- pete with his distinguished predecessor and those who bad been before him; but he dared challenge comparison with them in the hearty good will that he should bring into the work. He was no stranger to English hospitality, as on former visits to this country, when in an _ unofficial capacity, he had learned to appreciate \heir warm hearts and liberal hands, and he could not be assured of a weleome any less warm. He brought, he concluded. the affectionate greetings of millions of their fellow kindred across the sea, Montreal Gazette: As the great army of smokers take their evening pul! at their pipss, they will perceive that dearer tobac- co under the Laurier tariff is not making them rich. Five hundred yards Blue Serge opened up today. We are going torun it out at $13 a suit, made to order in the up to date style.-—McKay Woollen Co., Swell Tailors. lady Aberdeen has returned from King- ston a doctor of laws. President Grant has given her this degree. No doubt the Countess deserves the title better than many who have it. In an elaborate and eloquent address acknowledging tne honor Lady Aberdeen remarked that she accepted it rather asa tribute tothe women ot Canada than as a personal honor to her- self. Lawn grass, Henderson's special mix- ture, Carter s special mixture. Everyone who has a lawn or grass plot shoul’ sow this seed. For sale at Carter’s seed store. Passed peacefully into rest at Mount Buchanan, on Wednesday, April 28th, uit., Flora McLeod, relict of the late Malcolm Buchanan, at the advanced age of 93 ycars Deceased lived a quiet Christian life, and her cheerful and gentle disposition eun- deared her to her numerous relatives and acquaintances. She was in possession of | all Ler faculues to the last. She passed away as unto gentle sleep, inthe full assurance of life and glory beyond. The funeral Rev. A. S. Stewart, of Woodville. The deceased was the last survivor of a femily allof whom reacbed av advanced age. Five sons and daughter remain to mourn the loss cf a kind, industrious aod loving mother. Christ. which is far better.” . On <a ~ ee —The Montrea\ Gazette remarks thet one after effect of the Fieldiny changes is likely to be that it will be hara- er to get capital for investment in Cana- dian enterprise than has hitherto been the rule. This will apply to both bome and foreign money. and mostly to the latter, perhaps. In almost every large Canadian industry there has been considerable of British or foreign capital invested, the profit-earning power cf which has in almost every case been reduced, and in some altogether wiped eut. That fact is not encouraging, and the case is not made better by the declarations of friends of the Government, in press and eleéwhere, that the process of skinning bas only begur. The country is likely to pay for the mis- take it made in putting theorists in a place where practical business «en should be. Health one and vigor are essential for euccess. Therefore make yourself stroag and healthy by taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla. RIDE A STEARNS AND BE CONTENT. Timely Temptations.— Web- ster gives an inducement as one of the meanings of tempta- tion. Bhat is the sense we wish you to take thisin. Itsa few low price inducements we offer. Temptations tothe thrif- ty buyer tocomeand examine our stock of Ready-to-wear Clothing, We have always been praised for ourdisplay of these goods, but we never had sucha collection of beautiful garments as now. Our prices, too, you should see them. They are sellers. — MeKay Woolen Company. 105 — The British Columbia Legislature has passed an act forvidding foreigners to locate mining claims in the province. Such & law is of very doubtful wisdom. It seems to have been conceived as a ineasure of retaliation against the United State-, whose hostile legislation ayaist Canadians has been so severely con demned. Itis, however, a measure to re-trict the opportunity for enterprise, and ro new countrv can profit by restrieticg the opportanities of those who are w lling tu develop its resources. Blouse suits for children, 4,5, and 7 vears old, just the prettiest litttle suits you ever saw. $1.50, $1.75, $2 and $2.25. Better quality, $2 75, $3 and $3 25 — Prowse Bros., the wonderful cheap men. 106—2i wli A CASE Sovereign © Pure g ® Fruit Syrup. Of Merit If yon drink Syrup, why not use the best? They cost no more. Ask your dealer for Sovereign Pure Sruit Syrup. In the manufactcre of Sovereign Fruit Syrups natural fruit juices are employed. Try them. and you will be conviuced of their genuineas. Simson Bros. & Co. Manufacturers A Bicycle with large tubing, norrow tread, large bearings, ball retaining caps, wood or nickle reversible handle bar, changeable sprocket, fully guaranteed, 1897 make, single or double tires—at $50.00 is a snap many are taking adyantage of. Come in and look this Bicycle over. PrPveeee erenreneetT Mark Wright & Co., Ltd HOME MAKERS. OBITUARY. | is j ! |i tervices were conducted by = “She bas gone to be with | tariit THE DAILY FEXAMINFR, CHARLOTTETOWN, MAY 6, 1897 } r Children’s DEPARTMENT Children’s Suits $1.00 1,75 Children’s Suits |,50 1.75 Children’s Suis 2,00 2.50 Blouse Suits. ‘Siouse Suits. Sailor Suits, Sailor Suits. ‘Boy’s Sailor Collars. 'Boy’s Sailor Blouses Boy’s Ties, Boy's Caps | Boy's Tams 25c- 'Bov’s Braces Pat JAS. PATON & CO’S SUPREME COURT, Nicholson, appellent, and Fennell, res pondend. Nicholson, appellant, and Riley, respondent. These weretwo appeal- from the County Court, Queen’s County, and were heard together as the facts were the same in both case. I'he appellant wae atraier at Dundas and after being in business two years or so failed with large J liabilities. He made a preferential assign- ment for the benefit of creditors. He was indebted to both respondents, who were both informed that the appellant intended leaving this Island, and they thereupon issued Capaises under the County Court act uncer which the appellant was arrested The cases were tried before Judge Alley, and on the trials there was ro dispute as to the amount of the claims against the appellant, or of the bona fide action of the } respondents in arresting ihe appellant} but it was contended that as a fact appellant did not intend leaving tbe Island, and therefore he was entitled to his discharge from arrest. Judge Alley, atter hesring evidence, refused his discharge, holding first that the defendant was properly ar- rested in the first place,on proper grounds and reasonable cause, and that even if appellant’s contention was correct that he did not intend to leave the Island, that he had failed to es- tablish that fact, as the evidence adduced by him was not satisfactory. From these decisions appeals were taken to the Supreme Court, and were yesterday heard before the Chief Justice and Justices Hodgson and Fitzgerald, who unanimously grounds, and dismissed the appeals with costs. The Court stated that Judge Alley could not-have arrived at any other con- clusion, and that his decisions were not Oven to any objection. There was an objec- tion raised that there was no appeal from ; such a decision of the County Court, not being a judgment or order for payment of naoney; but this point was not decided, the Judges preterring to rest their decision on the merite. Mr. Mathieson (Georgetown) for appel- lant; Mr. McLean, Q. C., for respondents. Young vs. McIsaae.—Mr. Stewart, Q. C., is today arguing this case on behalf of the defendant. #% Farmers ia Ontario say that one result of the changes in the tariff, in the matter o° putting corn on the free list, will he the reduction inthe price of oats by six or seven cents per bushel. But then, you see a cent a gallon hag been taken off the duty on oil ! SSeS oe TO LET—A house on Stewart St. lately oc- cupied by Mr K Dobie, 0 rar te 7 large rooms, hali and pamtry with outbuilding at- tached. Poss°ssion given immediately, Apply ‘Boy’s White Duck Blouses Case of New Scarfs just opened affirmed Judge Alley’s decision on all | < | See our $2.75 Suits See our 3.00 Suits | Seeour 4.50 Suits Seeour 5.00 Suits See our 6.00 Suits Short Pant Suits. | Short Pant Suits- Spring Overcoats Spring Overcoats Odd Pants——50 Pairs Odd Pants 50 Pairs 500 Men's Suits. 500 New Suits. New Shirts. New Shirts. Hats, Hats, Hats. Sweaters. Jerseys. Base Ball Jerseys aes SHI NEWS. i ‘ i Port of Charlottctown, ! ARRIVED. May 4.—Express, Smith, Georgetown; Brilliant, Bondredge, do; Lady May, Mc- Dougall, Belle River; Emma, Hayden, River Jobn; stmr Princess, McLean, Pic- ou; Sabrina, McDonald, Boston. May 5 —D Cronan, Bruce, George.own; Ada, Trenholm, Glace Bay; Daniel, Roberts, Pictou; John A McDonald, Hyde, Glace Biy; William Aitken, Batt, Crapaud; Maryaret Aun, Buckler, Pictou; Annie T McKie, Scott, Picton; Howard L, Farrow, Glace Bay; Maggie Bell, Anesty, Sydney; Dietyiris, Cook, bicton. CLEARED. May 4— Express, Smith, West Point; Lady May, McDougall, Belle River; Eunma, Haden, River Jobr; stinr Princess, Mc- Lean, Piciou; Leonora, Jimmo, Wallace Miv 5—D Cronan, Bruce, Canoe Cove; Howard L, Farrow, New London; Daniel, R bets, Wallace; stmr William Aitken, Bits, Pictou; Annie T McKie, Scott, Pic- tou; Fred M Batt, Scow, Crapaud; Chiorus, McKinnon, Sydney. Other Ports, Summerside, May 5.—Orion, Cameron, P eton, coal; Cora Lee, Strupai, St Peter’s C. B., lime;Bkte. Cosmo, Malgraf:, Halifax, ballast; Bkte. Rita, Olsen, Halifax, ballast. Thetwo Jatter uessels will load produce for Evgland the shippers will be Messrs. | Yeo and Richards. The first arrival of coal for this season was by the schooner Orionfor R. T. Hol- man, Esq. Cleared, Mey 5.—sachooner Cora Lee, Strupat, Kingston, N. B. 374 bris lime io same bottom from St. Peters, C. B., Nina Page, Campbell, Dalhousie, Hay; Jessie Newell, Bernard, New Glasgow, N. S., oats. TheS. S. Campana had a large shipment of starch and eggs for Montreal on her trip on Monday. Hearthrugs! Hearthrnugs! Marvels of cheapness. Adm:nister Rugs, Globe and Excelsio:n Rugs, a'l of the newest designs and colors, to siit any carpet.—Jas. Paton & Co. House To Let Situated opposite the Masonic Temple, su‘table for a boarding house. Has large yard and stables. Apply to D. NICHOLSON, 106—2 a w 1 4, 2 wks. TO LET—An office in Bank Building with fire-proof vauld, adjoining the offices of Messrs Davies & Haszard. Apply toJ. M. Davison, Cashier, 106 FOR SALE--At a bargain, a second-hand ANOTHER ARMY OF SUITS HAS ARRIVED. Men’s Black Sateen Bhints ee ye of Suits we had in sto — et ee - + al Baby Ba wants a Suit and a Skist Swit that. We have 50 in Blue Serge Goods, trimmed with White, Red a Yellow Braids. Prices 5e, 1 00, $1.25, $15.0 Tams to suit 25. TesTED TroUskrs are made ¢ tested cloth, tesved for wear an Amencan Piane tent action, Apply at this office, _— + “oe 3 to lhomas Edward Blackburn Il{{—2w pd weave and finish; inspected at eve step of the making; put togethe to stand and reinforced strain its greatese; buttons put on to stay on. We have 50 Pais al wool Knee Trowsers at 55c, 55 and 75c sized up to 32 or over. Another Leader | We bave about 100 Odd Jacketa all sizes, some of them belonged toy last year, they are all good Tweets and Worsteds worth up to $5.50 yours for $2.50 and $3.00 fe may, = La DR CLIFT tzeats Chronic Diseases by the Salisbury method of persistent self-help in overcor mg past errors and Removing causes it the blood. Catarrh, Bronchitis, Astama Shortness of Breath, Pleurisy, Tuber tosis Consumption of Lungs er Bo Andiges tion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Uleer, Cantetin Dropsy, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, song 5 tion, Piles, Fissures, Fistula. - Diseaeaeggye Heart—Valvular, Fatty Enlargememig Palpitation. Of Liver—Jaundice, Diaieegy Cirrhosis, etc. Of Kidneys—Alvammange Bright’s Disease, etc. Of Spleen sae Bladder—Cystitis. Of the Blood—Amey mia, Chlorosis, Scrofula, Malaria, 398 matism,Gout,SciaticaScurvy, Parpur-Vase male Organs—Inflammations and Dispee ments of Womb, Ovaries, Bladder of 90™ els. Menstrual irregularities OF 2e08% Organs. Of Nerves and Spine,—Ne ans Prostration, Sleeplessness. Decline, steria, Tremors, St. Vitus’ Dance, U Epilepsy, Convulsions, Paralysis, , motor Ataxia, Paralysis, Agitans, 9? ing of Brain. Some forms of Inganhy Dementia, Mania, Hypochondria) 1} cholia. Failure of Vision and Voice, PO"E@ Of Skin— Eczema, Salt_ Bae ness. Erysipelas, Syphilis. Tumors, Glantlege f Fatty, Fibroid, Uterine, Ovarian anl@al & cer, Goitre, Cretinism, Obesity, 0" a ency. Drug and Liquor Habits--Vpa* a" Morphine, Chloral, Cocaine, To ms Stimulants. Of Bones and Je nts formities, Curvatures, and s of Spine, Paralysis, Hip Disease, nee knee, Bow Legs, Club and Flat Foot) Neck, Rickets, Scrofula, Sore Legs, * icose Ulcers, ete. Continuous ™ gent treatment insures Minimum OF 7 ing and Maxinaum of Cure, possibile 19 . case. Avoid attempts unaided of @ blind leaders. a DR. CLIFT .. Greduate of N Y University and te 3 oa Hospital. 2) years’ practice in NY Gllge Diploma registered in U 8.and © wT Address :—Charlottetown, P. Ee | Office :—Vicioria Row. Telephone © Accommodations Reserred for patiea® References on application. 94 ~d&w Lye n “TO LET. — The house on Richmond Si. west, + resent oscupied by Mr. J. M. Met ft This house is beautifully situated 0° 6 F harbor front, with splendid view- #'t ted with all the modern impro at Apply to Mr, Thos Campbell. ‘ Pressman Waute At once a gocd pressmaa. ployment and good wages. or telegram. 106--4i pd. Steady oI Apply by tS + 7, te HAM. St. Stephen, N. h '