————- EE ~— ‘THE DAILY BXAMINER a AUGUST 12, 1898, THE POINT Te point upon which the lagest diepute t Britain and Russia turns is Tien-Tein. By that treaty ig guaranteed, as to China, ‘equality of opportunity” with every other power, But Russia. bas attempted monopolize the railway traffic of Nortbern China by diverting trade from Newchwang to Ts-Lien~Wan, the western terminus of between Gre the treaty of Creat Britai the great trans-continental railway. Not- withstanding her protestations, at the time of takiny over her Chinese ports, that she would not interfere with the “open ; door” policy of Great Britain, Russia has made Port Arthur a closed port and has placed in @ position to bamper Britich trade at Ta-Lien~Wan. , move hae bee herse|f Her latcs to put her foot upon the : Newchwang-Pekin railway project to ; which the Goveroment of China has as- sented. This project is being promoted by ‘ British capitalists. [ts importance con- sists in the fact that Newchwang has been, a and i&, the port of entry for nearly all the 4 trade with the Northern Chinese Pro- vinees, But Russia having chosen a route for her railw: whit leaves it on one side, the importance of Newch wang will be destroyed unless the British capitalists are successful. Russian monopoly will thue be secure!, while the guarantee CON RE ere + of “equality of opportunity ” secured by be Bat Lord Salisbury has publicly and deliberately declared that this will not be permitte?; and, speaking in the Honse of Lords a few the treaty wil ignored, Ao artim law: days ago, he sai! ‘‘ Her Majesty’s Government will sup< port the Chinese Government in resisting any power whicl: commits acts of aggres- sion on China on account of China having : granted permission to British subjects-to ! make any railway or public works.” RAE. gO ELMO STG ITE -ae ; As the case stunds the onus rests upon China. mission to build the Newchwang railway It Chins should withdraw her per- which she has granted British capitalists, Salisbury must either back down or Great I:ritain must fight for her then Lord ay } treaty rights. If, on the other hand, | China shall prove true to the treaty pledge ; ‘ she has made, then the Govercment of |? Russia must either back down or fight for i the trade monopoly in Nortbers China : AE gg GL AOE ALDER APD PC GEA which she desire: to establish and is pres- sing for in despite of her solemn promise not to interfere wih the “‘ open door.” It will readily be seen that the situation is extremely critical. For the eake of peace, Lord Salisbury has, upon minor poiat*, repeated!y given way before the ht uoprincipled and overreaching statesman-~ Ae s 4 ship of Russia. But there is a point at © which patience cease to be a virtue; and . even peace may be too dearly bought by many concession*. At avy rate the British people are not just now in the mood to put up with further abuse of their treaty right to “ equality of oppor- . tunity” in China. The policy of the .¢ “open door” adopted by the British « * de : ‘ ’ - Government in fr spéct to trade with the Chinese people is just and reasonable; and to THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, AUGUST 12, i898 AS OTHERS SEE US. Pictures of Home by an Impartial Hand. Mies Katie Westlake Yeigh, writing to the Toron'o Globe, gives some impressions of Ler visit to Prince Edward Island. S e says: “Though wave-washed on every side, itis a peaceful, placid land, with a coil that makes farmiog a pastime, and a population thatis equable in temperament and eminentiy self-satisfied. They have the independence characteristic of an in- sular people, and an air, not so much as owning the earth, asbeing the earth. The island has no extremes of summer heat, ani for the world-wora sojourner there is quiet and rest by the cool sea beaches, or in the somnolent interior—a Lotos~land, where the days might siip by in sSlumberous ease. The scerery is not grand in any sense, but it is pleasing, much of it reminding one of rural England, and the color eftects are beautiful, Toe tine waterstretches— arms Of the sea, tidal rivers, creeks with their red banks crowned with vivid green, the deep, innocent blue of the summer sky flecked with tiny fleecy clouds, like down from the angels’ wings, the deep dark hue of the waters, make charming pictures everywhere. And alongthe country roads or flying by on the narrow-gauge rails of the Island railway, with its bewildering twists and turn-, the landscape de- velops its Ar.adan char. ter. A daisy carpeted field, where the cows ruminate iu iD & sweet-smelling clover, pink and white; a dark red summer fallow; an orchard in the hoilow, a billside dotted with baby evergreeps like little green-clad ladies playing equat-tag; « waviog hayfield ready for the sickle, a piece of half-cleared bush, where the long-tailed lambs and their mothers fiad pilav and pasture, and, prevadiog all,a dreary, drowsy atmos- phere of comortabie tranquility. > > o Charlottetown is beautifully situated as to waterfront, but has a rather flat, dingy | appearance. So mapy of the buiidings | are of wood that has long thirsted for the | paint brush, and the flat-roofed, shingled | houses, guiltless of eave, or other break, or projection, are somewhat inartistic. Shingles are used greatly all through the Maritime Provinces, clapped on _ roof, sides, froot and back in unsightly unis formity. The roadways in Charlottetown are inclined to be dusty, and the sidewalke, when not of earth or of gravel, are chiefly of planks Jaid lengthwise; not acrose, as with us. Business clusters around the public square, where, surrounded by flower beds and green sward, stand the legislative building, with its diminutive chamber, the court house, postoffice and market. * * > There is a beautiful drive following t! e East River out to the attractive little park. Phe roadway is wiie, perfectiy smooth, and built close to the water, within souod and smell of its bright salt tide. The out~ spread view of harbor, up river vista and rolling land ofthe farther shore is very fine. Thewater front, more than any- thing, holds the interest of the inland tras vellera, the frolic of tne tides the treasnre~ huniing of the beaches, the fun cf a eal: dip, the pleasure of watchirg the sport of the small folk. A dozen boys, barefooted and trouser‘ess, were out in the red mud of the harbor at low tide, sinking deep into the slimy, sea~weedy ooze, digging down acd fishing some black object up with their ‘oes, Ocetoywholadclinb dup n a tipped-over scow was making his simp.e toilet, and when I called to him to know what the boys were looking for he leoked at me with evident disdain and answered, * Cow-’awks,” * Cow-’.wks?” I repeated, “ What are they like ?” Like them,” he replied, holding up —_—- the point at issue is one upon which a firm he face of war, will he attitude, even in " er coy gpa mended by all impartial nations. ~o+o-o— —The long service medal is to be given to the Canvaaian militia after all, and the Montrea! Gazette remarks that “ if the distribution of medals gces on at the pre- sent rate, to say nothing of titles for min- isters, we chall be almost as deccratiyve as the French in a few years, and to be con- spicioug a man w)'! need to go out without a decoration. —The Montrea the Spaniards Manila, and faile: though their regu with the U.S, 1 judiced enquiry deficient in the S} forces and their €¢ find that mec save the men’s cou nothing effective s EE OE Ee SS fl i <a cA cg ve Te a ge Pes: SM ih ap a eng an neg A te anni vm wnt Gazette remarks that uck their last biow at to effect their purpose, ar troops were fighting yunteers, An unpre- to the causes of what is snish mi! tary and naval uipment would probab- t things were wrong, rage. Tey have done ice the war began. Apatite te st at oe Bil ee te ~ ae stant: aap Paani in aD is od SE iy EOE RES OT of the Canada Gazette. th inst, has the follow- —An extra issu published on the ¢ ing proclamation:- W bereas we are as 800D.a8 may people of our Don favor of the passir Be at en ae Jit aT PR desirous and reso ved, be, to ascertain if our nion of Canada are in z ofan act prohibiting the importation, nanufacture or sale of apirits, wine, ale, Leer, cider, and all other alcoholic liquors for use as it everages; We do make koown our roval wil! and pleasure that a plebiscite be had on the queation, aod do further declare that by tae advice of our |’rivy council for Can-~ ii caine mile Py ont vil. aia vise asthe lite GP AA ALLELE we sah napa ote ® ie Be og ee bs »- * a lla \ shawk ? supported by the British people and com- ° ~ he said, drawing his last stovcking up over [his wet, muddy leg and turning his back aia, we have this Gay given orders for is~ suing our writs ip due form, for the pur- puse of having such a plebiscite taken in each an? every electoral district w'thin our said Dominion, on Thursday, the 29th day of September next, which writs are to bear date on the fit} h day of August, 1898, and to be returnatie on the third day of November, 1898. +g ith. ei o sa gle ain tate tO ih Meat ‘ Boys see our sweater for 25 centaer h — always worth 35 to 45 cents. Boys shirts for 25e.—J B Macdonald & Co. what looked like a tight-shut clam shell, *“‘ And they’re cow-’awks? Or is it cow- How do you spell it ?” “Wedon’t spell ’em. We eats em,” tous. AndI am still in iguorance as to the exact nature of a“ cow~hawk.” Mens Canvas Bocts.— Boys convas shoes the talance will be cleared at half-price. we may have your size. Geta pair.—J B Macdonald & Co. Bedroom $10.50 t0 $75.00 Some between these two figures is the price you want io Ifyou buy from us you pay but ONE PROFIT—the maker’s—why pay several profi’s and freight and packing charzes also? Mark Wright & Co, Ltd pay fora BEDROOM sET. Home Makers:...-. | Didn't Call Her Mary. It is said that the native servants in Hawaii used to call their mistresses by their first names. An English woman of strong will determined on her arrival in Honolulu that her servants should never call her Mary and instructed them carefully in the presence of her husband. One day, when she had visit- ors, her cook put his head in at the drawing room door and politely in- quired : ‘‘ What vegetables for dinner today, my. love?’’ He had heard her called that and seemed proud of remembering not to say Mary.—New York Tribune. —Mail ana Empire: The geograptica! distribution of prohibitien sentiment is made the plainer by the circumstance that the Government has ord: rei the old organ in Toronto to favour the principle in a tentative half-and-half sort of way, and the ergar in Quebec to oppose it violently. Montreal Gazette: A physician who hae examived many U. 8. army recruits, found that young farmers failed most frequently among those who could not show sufficir nt lung expansion, the mimivum of which for acceptance was two inches. City youths seldom fel] short in this respect. It would seem that country work does not develop someofthe physical powers as much as might be expected. The farmers. should take deeper inhalations of their healtlsziving air. —Cuptains of the eh'ps trading with Montreal and usingthe Straits of Belle Isle route, are signiog a petition to the Government, asking for the extension of the gulf telegraphic service to Belle Isle. This request, is all things considered, a reasonable one, and we hope tbat the Gov- ernment will grant it. — ee THE REFRICERANT QUALITIES OF ABBEY’S Effervescent Sait make it invaluable in Fevers and many inflammatory Affections. ee AAA? ASS * YOUR ~~ WATCH CHAIN Lends character to your clothes and security to your watch. If you cannot invest in a solid gold chain, buy one of our gold-filled guaranteed ones. The patterns are exact copies of the fine gold ones and mude only for the reli- able jewelry trade. A great variety of pretty patterns to choose from W. W. WELDWER : THE GREAT # WATCH HOUSE PRUNE EEL EY S P.E. ISLAND COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. ~~ e-—— PRINCIPAL I. 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Fols lowing isthe Competition Prize List :— Prizes, Ist 2nd 3rd Throwirg Light Hammer, $5 $3 $2 Runving High Leap, 3 2 Putting Stove, 14 Ibe, 6'3 2 Hop, Step and Jump, 3 2 Throwing Heavy Hammer, 5 3 2 100 Yard Dash 3 2 . Putting Stone, 14 lbs, B33 Ruvsing Broad Jnmp, 3 3 * Flat Race, 220 Yards a 2.8 Vaulting with Pole, S34 * Throwing Light Hammer, ae Quarter Mile Race, 3.31 * Bove’ Race (under16)100 Yards, 3 2 1 Sack Race, 2° 3-3 Hurdle Race, S34 Dauecing Ghillie Callum 5° 3.1 Dencing Higbland Fling, First Prize Silver Medal presented by T. A. McLean, Chief of the Club, 21 Pier Music—Ali Pipers playing on the ground shall receive a prize. * All events marked thus are open only to Al!sComers who have not here-to- fore taken any prize therein. Presipent’s Prize—Silver Medal pre- sented by Mr. James Mclsaac, President of the Club, to the best All-round Athlete in the above competitions, judged by points— 5 points for tirst prize, etc. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 yoars of age 10 cents. No passes issued, Estrence to the grounds from Cardigan Road only. Train ARR ancements—Standard Time — a Special Train will leave Charlottetown at 7.20 a. m.; Royalty Janct'on at 7 35; Bedfcrd at 8; Mount Stewart 8 25; Morell 855, arriving at St. Peter’s at 9.20. Parecngers for St, Peter's by the regular morning train from Georgetown will con- vcetat Mount Stewart with the regular train from Charlottotown, or may wait at Mount Stewart for the Special from Ch’town. A Special Tram wil! leave Sovris at 930a.m., Bear River at 14, Se'kirk at 10.15, and arrive at St. Pater’s at 10.35. Pagsengers who come by this Special will return by the regular evening train, leaving St. Peter’s at 4.41 siandard. The Special for Charlotvétewn will leave Si. Pcter’s at 5.30 p. m, siandard, and and will coanect at Mount Stewart with a Special for Georgetown, taking a]! pass- engers for Georgetown and intermediate stations. These trains will carry pass- ergers at tne following rates :— Charloitetown to Cemetry, inclusive, i5¢e.3 Royalty Junction to Bedford in- clusive, 60c.; Tracadie to St. Andrew’s, in- clusive, 45c., Doug'ass and Dundee, 3c. ; Lot 40 25c.; Morell, 20.; Marie, 15.; Midel!, 10.; Souris to Harmony, 35.; New Zaland to Bear River, inclusive. 35. ; tollo Bay 30c.; Selkirk 20c.; Ashton 10c.; Five Houses 5c.; Georgetown snd Brudenell 75.; St. Teresa’s and Cardigan 6(.; Piequid and Peake’s, 45c. Return Tickets at one first-class fare will be issued for St. Peter’s from Sum merside and all intermediate Stations to Charlottetown on August 16th, good to re~ turn On the 18th. }}. McNEILL, JAMES McISAAC, President. Rec Sec’y August 20, 1898—4i Those $1.35 Shoes ’ are being rapidly picked up by the people who appreciate a good thing when they see it. 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