ites , . - Four Dollars per Year DAILY _EXAMIN “This is True Liberty, when Free Born Men, evi to advise the Public, may Ly speak tree.” —Evripipgs. aR —— —— - rr Ss Siu gle Ucpler two Cents, forms ———— VOL 38 CHARLOTTETOWN P: E-. aS ena ANISH FLEET REINFORCED. 1s Now ute Strong. 4 FINE FLEET READY TO MEET THE YANKEES. Qficials at Washington are Rather Puzzled. (SpxctaL To THE EXAMINER.] Wasuixcrox, May 17.—The State and Wary Departments profess to be without information in regard to the reported grival at St. Pierre, Martinique, of reiu- orcements for the Spanish fleet vear (aracao. The Jatest arrivala are the armoured cruisers Calatuna, Princesea, Deaustrias, snd Cardinal Cianeroo. They were supposed to be at Cadiz with the Pelayo and the Numaura. All these ships are new. {nformation of these ships being at St. Pierre causes great surprise here. The armoured cruiser Carlos V, is stil upsccouuted for, and it S that the Pelayo and the Carios V, which BS are the heaviest in the Spanish navy, are also in American waters a A STARTLING TELEGRAM. Complications Between England and France. [Srecran ro Toe Examiner.) St. Joux’s Nrip, May 17.— The gov- ernment has been advised that owing to Complications between Great Britain and Pranee which are likely to result in way the Imperial suthorities intend to fortify St. John’s at once. ‘FISHING SEASON See our sample Card Flies. — We cannot show these goods in window, (specially tied for use) 8, Reo!s, Castes, Lines, etc Prices lower than ever. W. REDBIN, Phm B CENTRAL DRUGSTORE Rod A. e-Geo<e oe © 6 @ 4 @ UO OS WS) OSS Oe ¢ Sannyside. ‘a ESSE ee CoDeom is quite possible ! rene ]D>OD96S 020302 ©] 4O*2.5 WAR PLANS MODIFIED No Bush for Guba. SPANISH FLEET TO BE MET PIRST. | , | | | May Not Land in Cuba Till! Next Fall. | (SpectaL ro Tue Examiner] Wasninetoy, May 17.—Upon the result | of the naval operations off the West Iudies during the next ten days will depend largely the duration of the w: y. | Au immediate encounter and the Jestrucs | tion or serions defeat of the Spanish fheet will be followed -wifily by the invasion of Cuba, and a whirlwind campaign by the land and sea forces for the conquest of the isiar id. If the Islands cannot be invaded before two weeks, it is more than probable that | the land campaign will be postponed unti; next autumo. The Navy Department refused to give out any infromation as to the whereabonts ofthe American flzet, or of the battleship Oregon, reports from all were | though received, Press cablegrams from the West Indies ! are also subjected to censorship. This action of the authorities gives rise to the beliefthat Sampson and Schiey’s squadrons are to combine off Venezuela and attempt the destruction of the Spanish fleet when it leaves the Gulf, nseantime intercepting its colliers, SITUATION AT MANILA. Loxpox, May 14.—The Hong Kong cor- reapondert-of the Standard eavs :—“Com-~ modore Dewey at the time British gurboat Linnet left Manila was not receiving anv- thing like as much assistance from the in- a ; furgents as be bad expected. Indeed the Buy only Shorey’s clothiog.—Paton & | *""S*"'s were un ‘erstond to be negotiat~ Co, = pangs gente. 5 ng with Governor-General August for tbe . | execution of a pacific sattlement arranged —— | btween them some menthe ago. The greatest peril to the inhabitan’s ot Manila } SOS 6S ] 62 oS@Ve2Qo™@ ~ese ” © | would arise from the se diers of the garri- y son in theevent of a famine setting in aew re-ult of the blockade. * For the following information I am indebted to Mr. Wildman, the American consul here, who tells me that according to his despatcnes a flag of truce is flying over Manila aod the people are allowed to proceed freely to aud from fhe ships in the barbor. The Americans are on duty night and day on the lookout for boate, which endeavor to run the blockade with food supplies. LIQUOR? | DRUG HABITS PERMANENTLY CURED Without publicity or loss of time from business, by a purely vegetable, harmless home treatment. Immediate results. Normalappetite. Calm sleep and clear brain. No injections or bad after effects. Indisputable testimony sent sealed. Address THE DIXON CURE CO.,40 Park Ave. , Montreal WET WEATHER AGAIN still aw ait is \ Ou BARGAIN CORNER. W.D. WKAY NAVAL OFFICERS ARE PUZZLED. Excited at t Key West, OVER THE MOVEMENTS SPANISH SHIPS. OF A Second Squadron Said to be Near Cuba. [SpeeraL tro rue Examiner.) Ker West, May 17.—People bere have been startled by a report that a Spanish fleet has veen the northern coast of Cuba, The vaval officers are unable to explain discrepancies in reports of the enemy’s whereabouts, It is thought possible that there are two Spauish squadroos approaching Cubs. sighted eighteen miles off A DIFFICULT SITUATION What's to be done about it Nuw Yor, May 14.—A despatch to the Worid from Berlin says:—A new pha-e has spruvg up fully armed, as Berlin news~ pepers proclaim, bringing to the nations of Europe consequences that cannot be fore - seen, but certain to be momentous. Tne novel situation created by the American occupation of the Philippines is the sutject of the leading erticles in the jonroals. The articles may be summed up thus:—America musteither hold the Philippines or transfer thom to some European power. Restoring them to Spain is impossible. It is equahly impossible thatthey should remain im the hands of the insurpeats. Signs are multiplying thut the people in authority in the United States will decide to retain the islands a8 an American por- session, notwithetanding the fact that this will entailupon the American people the necessity of maintaining a larger army and navy, and will bring nearer the danger of. embroglio: with European powers having | large interests in the east. Eogland, Japan and Russia are the ouly possible competitors for possession should America withdraw, ' If England should become the owrer of the Philippines the United States would see that she gave vp her West [ndian poss sessions in exchange. Russia and America have always been close friends, It is just possible tlat America may purchase Rassia’s coctiuued | triendship by checkmating England. | This much, however, is certain: If the United States concedes anything to Silesia; they will incur instantly the hostility of England. The whole situation is beset with diffe culties. “4 ~~ e———— Wounded Doing Well. Puerto Pxiata, Domisican Republic Mav 16.—Ali! the wounded of the United States fleet are doing well. There bas been no firing by the United States warships, since the bombardment of the forts at San ‘Juande Porio Rico. The cable connee! ing Sav Juau de Porto Rco with the outside world has been cut at St. Louis. The Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror is being docked at Fort de France, island of Martinique. ——_—— Big Premium for Spy Catchers. Wasuincton, May 16 —Fifty thonsand dollars have beeen vet aside out of the secret service fund to hunt down Spanish spies who are believed to be giving ibe goverament mucnu information concernipg the movements ot American warsbips a ; ; ¢ ( é ¢ ( é ( , ¢ Shoes Suminer Shoes ‘the latest styies, the lowest rices. Here isa list ofsomeof our shoe bar- gains L adies dong rola shoes jat nt tip $1.00 chocolate shoe s, patenitip }.00 dopgola shoes, pate nttip 1.15 “ dongola s oes, patent tip he 5 dark brown shoes, patent : tip 133 dongola shoes, patent tip 1.340 dongola shoes, patent tip 1.58 dongola shoes, plain toe 1 “* checolate shoes, patenttip 1s etc,, etc., etec., Finer shoes, ali prices, up to $2°50 a pr Our ladies dongola theo, strap shoes, in black and chocolate—are nobby ashces for the prices. Not cheap shoes, but good shoes cheap. R.K.Jost Stamper’s Corner SS OD 09602 OS ODO 62 S]4 ISLAND, * ye LUESDAY, ™ —— ~ AY {f3 NO ‘ CHAMBERLAIN'S LATE SPEECH Sensation of the Hour, DISCUSSED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. —-— Exception. Taken to it by Michael Davitt. {[Speorats To THe Examiner.] Loxpon, May 17.—The tpeech of Mr Chamberlain at Birmingham is still te sensaticn of the day and was introduced in the House of Commons last evening. During a qnestion as (to the date for the discussion of the foreign office vote, the Liberal leader in the House, SirW. V. Harcourt, said that the couutry desired to discuss the new Burmingham foreign policy. The remark caused tremendous cheering which. was intermixed with min- isteria! Ohe., Davitt read an extract from Chambers lain’s speech in which the latter deprecated the value of Russian diplomacy and aeked Colonial secretary if he thought such language aod sentiments were consistent with frieudly relations between che two countries but the speaker refused to allow the question to be put SPANISH CRUELTY ~ Related. to English Officers. (Spxeian v0 ¥4& ExaMINeR } Nassau, N. P , May 17.—Officers of the British cruiser Talbot say that the sanitary condition of Havana is bad beyond description. Pou! odors prevail every here, and were prostrated by oe A Spanish women of refinement told an ctlicer of the Talbot that iwo of her sons had been shot and ber daughters assaulted | and carried off by the Spanish soldiers, |: because she had expressed » wish that the Yankees wonld invade the Island, Sa — —_— TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Tn all cash purchases of Miace). laneous Rooks, Stationery,. and Fat cy Goode, school books. 5 per cent., at CARTERS’ BOOKSTORE - B.— The aboye discount is given in a cases, where the cash purchare amounts to 10¢ or more. Evusrrbody is entitled to itand should see vhat they get it.—Geo U. & Co. : GEO. CARTER & CQ, Booksellers &¢. Se Eee Valuable Proprety FOR SALE ee The White House, Dundas Esplanade is offered for sale. This desirable property com bines the advantages Of tewn and country house. Good bathing and boat! ng at foot of gar- den. First rate stables, coach-houses and large yard room. Flower and vegetable gardens and con- eervaiory. House contains about - 12 rooms, tod is heated by hot air; with marble mantels down stairs. Large drawing room length of house; bath rcom with hot and cold water. The situation and sea view, are unexcelled in ye Be The shore front ia also owned in con- nection with the property, for several hundred feetout. 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April 22nd it burned 56 pounds of SOFT COAL per 24 "ey Nope ene the City Hardware Store, office in: tluded, can be heated from Ov. Ist to Mav bet for less than$)2. The store is 27x60: feet , ceilin 13 feet high. NO GRATE, VERY LITTLE LABOR OR ATTENTIC ON’ NO POKING, NO. SHAKING, consequently NO DUST, Don’t forget it next fall. GIVE away or THROW away your base-burner and get a QUEBEC BEATER. Save coal,lab o and trouble, and gét comfort. Buy at the STORE gesenageonsenoncoe 7 hs | : Day $ ware Store; started the fire Jan. 28th, it CITY - HARDWARE R. B. NORTON & LTD CO — All Kinds of Feet can be suited from our up-to-date stock of shoes. exquisite shoes for slim feet, handsome shoes for any kind of ; feet, light and heavy shoes to please al] tastes; but all good shoes. shoes with style, dur abi ity and eomfor t combined, made of the best leather and made to wear well and fee] well. Have you looked through our stock ? W. H. 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