< on Oe Re oN a a ' oe ata cr whe Sueno eae he nent en ta a ONESDAY. PECEMBER 381 F p eat - ee . i®8O a ee nt a seat ae Cee Sa <a eS ea tn, ee ee et ms = ca LEVEE. HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT. Is NAD H. GOVERNOR will hold a LEVEE at. on THURSDAY, the, Government House, First day of January next, at One o clock. Zach Gentleman paying his respects to His Honour is requested to be provided with a card, to be handed to the Aide-de-Camp in waiting. Entrance by the eastern door. Morning Dress. JAS. D. IRVING, Lieut.-Col. and A. D. C, KF. P. CARVELL, Lieut. and A. D. C. Government House, \ 27th December, 1890. dec27 “EXAMINER. I HE DAILY ae DECEMBER 31, 1890. 1890. Tuts has been a quiet year. continued to reign throughout the world. There is comparatively little history to be written concerning it. Bat it does not follow that much has not been done or that great progress has not been made. When the occupants of a workshop or office are silent, the greatest amount of work is usually being done ; and when the teeming millions of the world are quiet and at peace there is usually development and progress On every hand. Quiet as the year his been, it marked by several remarkable exchanges of remained Peace has was territory. Heligoland, which a possession of the British Crown since it was wrested from the Danes in 1807) _was peaceably ceded to the Ger- min Empire. For this rock, the Goarmans bartered away to the British, a goodly stice of their territory in Africa. Africa has, indeed, been the object of general solicitude on the part of the nations. Millions of square miles on the Dark Continent have been marked out as ‘spheres of influence” for Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Portugal. The latter country was very angry with England, and would at one time have gone to war with her if she had received any encouragement, or had only dared to do so. The return of Stanley the discoverer, and bis account cf the sufferings, trials and triumphs of his party awakened interest among all the nations. Subsequent reve- lations of atrocities alleged to have been committe? by the dead Bartelotte and Jameson have, however, filled the world with doubt and disgust and herror. Nor is there great comfort in the thought that a way has seen opened for the Christian mis- sionary and the civilized trader when we know that they are accompanied by King Alcohol. The record of Russia has been blackened by the wholesale expulsion of the Jews. But the Sastern Question has not been agi- tated. ‘Vhile Bulgaria and Hertzegovinia and other little kingdoms and principalities are permitted to rest, the Czarewitch— with the approbation of the British Cov- ernment and under the smile of the Em- press —making a quiet observation of India. Early in the year the Emperor William dismissed the Man of Blood and Iron, for many years the arbiter of Europe. Punch. portrayed the old pilot descending the side of the ship of state,—andthe world wondered what would happen next ‘The event has proved that Bismarck was not a necessity. The ship has proceeded quietly on its way. It is becoming more and more apparent that another master-hand—thougha younger and lees experienced hand —is at the wheel. The Emperor himself, assisted by General Caprivi, bas already avoided several danger- ous rocks. Attempts have been made, not without indications of success, to direct and control the socialistic tendencies of the German people; and efforts have been made’ in a quiet way, to procure a partial disarmament of the soldiery of Europe. English capitalists invested large amounts of money in America. They seemed to care very little whether they obtained a railway, a cotton millora whiskey still, so long as it afforded an opportunity to lighten their too heavy purses. At one time, indeed, there appeared to be no limit to the financial ability of English syndicates. But some of the capitalists were a little too rash. Baring Brothers escaped absolute and irretrievable ruin only by reason of the help afforded by the Bank of England, the Bank of France and other monetary insti- tutions of lesser note. There has recently, as a consequence, been considerable stringency in the money markets. Several banks and large mercantile firms have failed. Money is up, and will probably remain up for some time to come. Labor troubles con- tinue to distract the attention of both capitalists and laborers. There have been great strikes and lockouts, and combines and contentions between employer and employee ; and these have been common alike to Free Trade England and to the Protected States. The politicians of Great Britain have been much disturbed by Mr Parnell. Parnell’s signal triumph over the Times was followed by the developments in O'Shea vs. O'Shea and the unhervie efforts of a convicted adulterer to retain the leadership of the Irish Party. These have disgusted the nation. \ It is, indeed, greatly to be feared that Ireland's epportunity has been lost result of Parnell’s guilty in- THE DAILY EXAMINER, - rae trigue and mad persistency. The Tories are striving to prevent tho Nationalists from uniting under Justin McCarthy or some other Leader. That is their ‘* play.” Parnell and his remaining supporters are playing” into their hands. Unless they cease to do this, the Tories will, without a doubt, and in spite of all that Gladstone may say or do, have the Governwent again, a] and settle the Irish difticulcy accord- ing to their policy. It is possible that his disastrous defeat in MNKiikenny may convince Mr. Parnell that he has lost his holdupon the Lrish Nation, that hisefforts must be in vain, and that he had better throw up the sponge at once. Laut, judged by all his actions since the denowement, we fear that he is neicher wise enough nor patriotic enough to do so. In any case, Salisbury and Balfour may be trusted to make the best of the situation. They have adopted very practical measures to relieve the distress that exists in Ireland, and are evidently doing their best to obtain the good will of the Irish people without losing the support of the Liberal Unionists. Diplomatic sparring about the Behring Sea difficulty has occupied much of the time of the British Prime Minister aud the United States’ Secretary of State. The rights of the case were, admittedly, with the former ; and he has certainly appeared to the best advantage. His offer of arbitra- tion has been declined, and the question remains open.- But it is not likely that Mr. Blaine will, after the lesson he has received, dare again to authorize the seizure of British ships engaged in sealing on the open sea. Mr. Blaine seems, indeed, tv have dene his best to make true prophets of these who depre- cated his return to office on the ground of his hostility to British interests. His omission of Canada from the list of American countries invited to send repre- sentatives tothe Pan-American Congress was a deliberate slight. The passage of the McKinley Bill was, however, the most notable effort of the Congress and Govern- ment of the great Republic. It was en- titled an act to reduce the revenue, and by it the duties levied upon almost all kinds of foreign imports were increased. It proved, for the United States’ people, ‘too much of a good thing” They prospered under a protective policy; and they are favor- able to a continuance of Protection. But they will not long endure the enormities of the McKinley Bill—i.e,if we may judge by the result of the elections of November last. Canada has maintained the even tenor of her way, and will probably do so as long as Sir John McDonald remains at the head of the Government. Should she do so, she will be in a positi on to obtain all the ad- vantages which will result from the ap- proaching tariff change in the States, and not be compelled to give up anything that she may consider valuable to her people. Oa the other hand, should she adopt the policy of Unrestricted Reciprocity, she will be at the tender mercies of the politicians of the States who will, without doubt, ar- range the matter to their own sacefaction. The resources of Canada in gold and silver, iron and nickle, copper and coal have been the subject of investigation by leading British mineralogists and capitalists, and have been pronounced enormous. A num- ber of representative British agriculturists also visited this country to see the land and report upon it. Negotiations have been successfully conducted to the end that Canada may have fast lines of steamers trading directly with Great Britaiu and Europe on the one hand and with Japan and China, and New Zealand and Australia on the other. Sothat she will probably ere long be that which nature evidently in- tended her to be—the principal highway for travel and trade between the Occident and the Orient. As a whole, thezcrop of Canada in 1890 was a good one. In this Province there was a partial failure of the crop of oats, which will make times hard fur those who are in debt. There was also a shortage of hay and straw which has necessitated the slaughter of many cattle and sheep and the sale of many horses at low prices. But the crops of wheat and potatoes were good, though somewhat damaged by autumn and fall rains. Of other things there is no lack. Prices of farm produce were up to the average of other years, notwithstanding the McKinley Tariff. Altogether, we may thank God and take courage. Between storms, Official mismanagement and gov- ernmental niggardliness, we have recently, it is tene, been made to feel our isolated position, But in the prospect cf a mail this evening, and letters a fortnight old, we heartily wish the readers of THE Ex- AMINER A Harry New YEar. __eom + How to Vote. — In another column we publish some plain directions to the electors as to the manner of voting at the coming*election. It will be observed that the form of ballot to be used on the 8th Janutry is entirely different from the form heretofore used, and that now the electors are simply asked to vute either for or against the Act. The ballo: is now so plain that no person should be liable to make any mistake, the only ques- tion being in which of the spaces to put the X. We notice that both the Patriot and the (Guardian have a different form of bal- lot in their columns ; but the electors of Charlottetown should not be deceived by these newspapers, There is no doubt that tho form given by Tur Examiner is the correct one. Those clectors who follow the directions printed in our issue of to- day will find them correct. The form given by the Patriot and the Guardian is the form now used to bring in the Act for the first time ; but it is not used ona repeal yote, Civic Statistics. THE CITY COURT. Tur Report of the Clerk of the City) Court, submitted to-day, shows that during the past year the number of cases disposed of in that court was 195 —of which nuimber | 134 were ordinary actions, and the remain: | der proceedings under the Garnishee Act. | The total receipts of the court for the same period were $135.35. There have also been adjudicated upon 118 appeals from the Assessors’ valuation of real and persons! | property, and 29 appeals from poll tax; assessment, which brings the total number of cases before the court up to 342. | i Directions to Voters. The bailot to ba used at the election will bs in the following form ; JANUARY 8th, 1891, Voting on the Petition to the Governo General for the revocation of the Order ia Council which brought fato force the second part of ‘The Canada Temperance comieg ; Act” in the City of Charlottetown. STS SS THE POLICE COURT, The annual Reportofthe Clerk of the City | Police Court shows that during the year | the total number of cases disposed of in| that court was 607, of which number there were 21 convictions for assaults, and 12 dis- missals; for drunkenness 259 convictions and 9 dismissals; breaches of various city bye-laws, 25 convictions and 22 dismissals; | breaches of Canada Temperance Act, 50 | convictions and 91 dismissals; breaches of | Lord’s Day Act, 2 convictions; cruelty to animals, 3 convictions and 5 dismis- sals; for keeping and being = in- mates of houses of ill-fame, 5 convictions; larceny, }2 convictions, 4 dismissals; vagrancy, | 4 convictions, 2 dismissale; sent to Supreme | Court for trial, 1 person for administering poison with intent to kill, 1 for burglary, and 1 for conspiracy. Of the 239 convictions for | drunkeness 52 offenders were actuelly com. | mitted to prison, and of the 55 convictions — for violating the Canada Temperance Act, 13 | first offenders paid $50 each, 3second oifenders | #100 each, and 11 third offenders were com-| mitted te jail for two months each; 10 offenders | for first and second offences were imprisoned | with the option of a fine. Of the tetal num- ber of convictious obtaine 1, 37 were on info-- mation laid by a private prosecutor, and 18 on informations laid by the police. Durimy the year 1184 documente were actually handed to the police for execution or service. The total receipts of the court were $2441 10, | of which amount $587,44 was for ordinary | fines, $1200 for tines under the Canada Tem- court. —_ non > i Gea ea Temperance. A public temperance meeting was held in the Cavendish H»1l on the evening of Friday, 26th December,—Wm G. Simpson, Esq., in the chair. G. W. P.; Jesse S. Burns, G. S.; Rev. Wm. John ©. Clark, Arthur Simpson, Walter Division, No. 185, was organized with about fifty charter members and the following most efficient stalf of officers; W P—John M Robertson. W A—Wnm J Simpson. R S—Arthur Simpson. A R S—Jeremiah Clark. F S—Clemmie Clark. Treas—James Simpson. Chap—Rev J C Spurr. Con—Mary Laird.. A Con—Howard Simpson. 1 58—John Graham. O S— Malcolm MeNeiil. P W P—John C Clark. On Friday evening, 26th December, Rev. G. W. Fisher, County Deputy, addressed a public temperance meeting at Mount Herbert, and afterwards organized a Division of tie Sons of Temperance, with the following staff of officers : W P—Daniel McLean. W A Sarah McLean. R S—Valextine Needham. A R S—Fannie Fa: quharson. +f s—Albert Farquharson. Treas—Solomon Mutch. Chap—Johu Higgins. Con-—Christopher McLean. A Con—Mrs D Mutch. 1 S—Annabella McLean. O S—Charles Mutch. This Division will be known as ‘‘Ever Ou” ward, No. 186, will mect on Tuesday evenings» and will most assuredly do good work for tem” perance reform in the future. —~ ———> + <> ~<a Personal. Senator Prowse is registered at the Hotel Davies. Hons, Joseph O. Arsneault, Wellington, and James Clow, Murray Harbor North, were at the Osborne to-day. Judge Peters is reportcc to-day. Professor Shuttleworth will attend 5 farmer's meeting at North Wiitshire, on Friday evening, Jan 9h, to assistin the formation of the Farmers’ Institute and to deliver an address. The many friends of Hon. H. L. Mae- donald, Commissioner of Public Works, wil! be pleased to learn that he is rapidly recover- ing from his severe illncss and hopes to re- sume the duties of his office in about ten days time. Rev, John McMurray, one of the fathers of the Methodist charch in Nova Scotia, died at 88 Robie street, last Friday, aged 78 years Dr. McMurray was formerly book steward and editor of the Wesleyan, was an honored preacher for half a century and did valiant work for his church By the death of Mr. Dessaint, the member for Kamoursska, another vacancy is made in Quebec’s representation in the House of Com- mons. The opposition carried Kamouraska by a majority of 257 in Febuary, 1887. It is said that Thomas Chap.is whose father was at one time Mini.ter of Agriculture in Quebec, will take the field in the Liberal-Conser. vative interests. Mr. Chapais is a splendid speaker and an experienced press writer. He will doubtless make a lively campaign. ——————_—_<2e **a little better” perance Act, and $553,66 for costs of the; Simpson, and cthers, after which Centennial Steck of BOOKS, and Special Sales will be held on the above dates. sold during the day at a iarge discoaut. sure of receivirg HaRGAINA, t@ Remember tater. Come Early. O i ~< ; “ 3 oO a a os > : : “i “ = ; 62 CO ts o < ; ty Saad OST OP 2 Ba — --— — Edison Incandescent. Ligh ) OX eee ‘F\HE SOFTEST, SAFEST and MOST RELIABLE LIGHT yet invented, for House or Shop. Prices within the reach of all. For information apply personally or by post. card to sae WALTER P. DOULL, Superintendent Full &lectrie Co. dec31—4i eod etme tna te ye ennai Ciarnetinmenene NEE APES SIE LG LOIN REO LEE IE SE ONE Me Bee en Pm amen ne . tee "eke bo a MOST IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT WE HAVE MADE FOR YEARS. All Goods on SECOND FLOOR to be closed out imme- diately, and consequently will be offered at a POSITIVE SACRIEICE. The words ‘‘Against the Act” are printed , malicious injuries to property, 4 dismissals; | in red ink, and the words ‘Fur the Act” in! black ink. No pers*n ean vote unless his rame ap- pears on the List of Electors fur Charlotte- town and Common. Each elector must poll his vote at the polling station where lis name is registered, irrespective of where he resides. If you desire to vote AGAINST THE ACT, place a X in ihe upper space where these words are printed in red ink; but if you desire to keep the Scott Act, then put a XK in the lower space. If the voter places on the ballot paper more than one mark, or plices any marks on it by which he can afterwards be identi- fied, his vote will be void, and wil! not be | ‘counted. ——_—_—_——_+6 +e —_________+ The Whitman Siory Uorrected. A few days ago Tux Examrerr published a despstch from Joliet in reference to the Rev. Mr. Whitman and the trouble it was alleged he created in a Biptist congregation at that place Iu connection with the matter we publish the following, taken from a Joliet paper :—‘** A party consisting of Rev. Mr. Whitman, L B. Dewey, H. The meeting was addressed by D. Arbing, T. Keltie and W. H. Csrpeuter, visited the Chicago newspapers S.turday to correct the P. Archiba'd, P. G. W. P.; Rev. J C. Spurr, ' sensational reports sent out by the Joliet correspondents. The Tribune quotes the following from Mr. Dewdney’s statement : “Mr. Whitman was present by invitation at the services Thanksgiving day. He offered the closing prayer by request of the Rev. OQ. F. Mattison, The only people who left the church were G. L Vance, D M. Sty!es and Wm Myers, all enemies of Mr. Whitman. Oar congregation is a third larger than ever before in the history of the church. It would be difficult to fiad a more united, zealous, or prosperous charch than ours. ‘ Fora year -a certain clique have been trying to injme Mr, Whitman and have stopped at nothing to gain their ends. On: church is leyal to Baptist piivcip'es anc interests and we ¢o not like to have the impression go abread that we are at war with ourselves or disorganized ” GREAT SALE ANAL BAND <> 3OOSTORE Tassdiy and Wednesday, JANUA.Y Gth ANB Tih. _— STOCK-TAKING, I wish te! relieve my Large, Varied and Variahie Goods will be displayed on Counters until In the Eveuir g, at 7.39 o'clock, au AUCTION SALE will take place, At either (‘me you vill be THO, L. CYA’ PELLER, Divnoni Bookstore. Ch’town, Mec. 3}, 1890-—dy <1 6th MUSIC. wy li XN ISS AMY MOORE will be pleased to receive a few rore pup !s for instrac- ‘‘UnpER all forms of license, the people have every facility to yet drunk, and the young every temptation to drink. License is , practical ‘free rum.’ Prohibition unenforced | could he no worse. But it properly defines the business, and keeps our hends clear of ‘he price of blood.”—-Dr. J. M. Buckley, in! the Christian Advocate, Oct 4, 1883. ; dec39 advt 1 wk. : Is THE Miss, small or medium, sigged f. zero weather 2” Jf not we can fit her ehhh * nice garment at a very low price, as th must be cleared out pilete,aeahieg head Brown’s Block. dec31 3ieod |: tion on the Piano Forte or Cabinet Organ. bor terms, ete., apply at 459 Kent Street, Fast, Im eod—dee2 1 4 LL PARTIES inéebted to me will make immediate payment to Wm. Pearden, at J. T. Pearden’s cflice. All emounts not paid before the 18th Feb: nary, 1891, will be sued for without further votice, JOHN HENRY. | Prices Almost Cut in Fwo! ee ee MANTLES, MILLINERY, BLANKETS, CARPETS and OIL CLOTHS, &sc., &e. ce se i ih me na tn a ee Don’t fail to attend this, the greatest Sacrifice Sale ever made by us. TERMS CASH. BEER BROS. N. B.—Sale will commence Friday Morning, Jan. 2nd. oon iaszard & Moore. eS (9) OUR HOLIDAY STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE, AND COMPRISES SOME OF THE——— T = ’ - 4 Latest Novelties from the Engiish and American Markets. (x) E CAN NAME BUT A FEW of our many nice things: YES F gs :—JAPANESE WARE in Fancy Piates, Bowls, Cups and S ; Van iscui 0 Baskets, Jewel Cases, ete. ” 06006. be ae al Boxes, Photo Frames, ete. Photo Albums, Screen Albums, St | ¢, Writi Desks and Writing Pads, Card Cases. STEEL ENGRAVINGS, ETCHINGS eal ; t YPES and LARGE PHOTOS—ask tosee them. PHOTO FRAMES. all nizes from Sunbeam to Cabinet. 2 PURSES and POCKET BOOKS for Ladies Gents and Children. CHILDREN S BOOKS and PY? ESENTS without ead Books for bn 7 soenenan the works of all the best Poets, Cree we ‘e have the LARGEST STOCK OF BIBLES in the cit XMAS B and CARDS from the best artists, including Prang. ae ni se0 Smee ee HASZARD & MOORE, Charlottetown, Dec. 5, 1890—w f s BROWN’'S BLOCK —_— ° i ~ Te te eee — ——-AT THE—— BAZAAR COMPANY’S STORE ee x-—— What a Tremendous Spread of Xmas Goods, selected from ihe Best Makers in the Werld! Li gece een E CAN SUPPLY YOU with Caps and Saucers, Rose Jars, Biscuit Boxes, Cheese 4 Dishes, Butter Dishes, Aloums. imported direct from Germany ; Vases, Toilet Sets. Jukstands, from Bohemia; Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Purses, Toys, from France ; Leather Goods, Books and Cards from Great Britain; Plush Goods, Mirrors, Games and good Toys from the United States; and last, but not least, Presbyterian Meth dist Hymn Books, Schoo! Books and Stationery from ‘this Canada of Ours.” JUST OPENED—A Magnificent Stock of New Goods. BARGAINS this week and next. Largest Stock ! lowest Prices! Prettiest Goods! See our 15 cent Cup and Sancer. Get a pair of the prettiest VASES in town f% Now, come right slong to the BAZAAR STORE and get your, only 15 cents per pair. Presents for your friends, and you may rest assured that what you have bovght wil please both you and the persons to whom you give it. BAZAABR., COMPANY. dec31 —dy 2w eod wky 2i Charlottetown, December 19, 1890. j ZYLONITE GOODS, in Balls, Tops, Collar and Coff | q