ee cam <me re RNR Re ee gga SS give, or mor THE DAILY EXAMINER. Britain and the Colonies. Ir is significant of the course of public n Great Britain that the press all the country has attacked John Bright the Imperial Federation Thus the Pall Mal! Gazette says : Chose who believe in the Empire, and are patriotically anxious to maintain und consoli- i union of the ocean sundered common opposing ng : date ti wealths now under the British flag, may be excused if they regard Mr. Brights discourse as pernk us treason. Mr. Bright calmly employs all the tervor of his eloquence to ineite half-a-dozen great English-speaking communities, with the heritage of continents in their g to repudiate their connection with the British Crown. In other words, cut the p r, dismember the Empire, turn the ( ii lrift. and wreck the fairest chance the world has ever had of establishing a world-wide Federation of Peace.” The M sunchester Gv urdian says: ‘Mr. Bright, it is generally thought, has made a serious mistake in denouncing Im. perial Federation because of the tendency of England to engage in wars with which Colon. ists have no concern. Statesmen of equal sta + who have n very much confidence i practical side of the subject applaud ruraye tne 1 lea just because 16 un- ‘ ytediv has tended to prevent our Foreign Office from intervention where the Kmpire at larz las no reai concern. It is the idea of itv which makes even Tory statesmen né that the question of New Guinea terests than that of Bulgaria. rto ouru The Europea Mail says: It has been well said that no principle ean worth fighting for oa which there are not two opinions If this be true, the advo- ca § Imperial Federation must be gr iteful I 1 B for once more throwing a ws the ch unpion of the ; pa ; for the question x i Federation has had so little healthy op sition to stimulate it, that it has appeare i} ‘ to be relegated to the limbo ot land rusty as to be h urdly Ww 1 the trouble of more than an occ isional perfunctory polishing up, just to show that they are still in existence. At any rate, honest John Bright’ is always ready for the fray. and it wiil dothe cause of Imperial Federation no harm if he, in putting forth his best efforts, induces its supporters to show, not only the full strength of their case, but th weakness of the case against them.” The Lond ‘*Beyond all question, the movement in r union with the Colonies has re- m Standard says: Ja ot clos ‘ ton our relations with America. Even if yertal Federation be, as Mr. Brigit be- lieves, a hopeless dream, the sentiment that underlies it is real enough. That England and the va States which have sprung from her a ; rapidly drawn together by a community interests and race instincts more solid than written Constitutions or alliances is fortunately not a matter of con- jecture at all. It is an unmistakable fact, and, in some respects, the most momentous fact in the political phenomena of our time.” The London Times says: ‘‘Mr. Bright, as is well known, does not approve of Lmnpe rial Federation. He likes much better the other ‘ big job’ undertaken by ‘that plucky young nobleman’ Lord Rose- of the House of Lords; bery the :eform though even here he thinks he could, at the right time, do the work better himself. Very possibly ; but as to Imperial Federation, we venture to think that if it is to be argued down it must be by arguments somewhat less i that which commends itself to He thinks a federation of the ‘lh ‘ . , 4 Ignodie tal Mr. Bright. interest of our Colonies might be affected to a greater extent than Mr. Bright seems inclined to suppose. Our adversary might easily make a diversion by attacking some one or other of our Colonies—a bait which would be eagerly snapped at if England's power began to show signs of decay. We fancy that the Colonies themselves would be inclined to take a some- what broader view of their relationship to the Mother Country than is taken by Mr. Bright. As regards the tariff differences, they certain- ly constitute a serious stumbling-block in the way of most of the various schemes which have been propounded, and until they are dis- posed of it is not likely that Imperial Federa- tion will make much headway. But whether it comes or not, we shall always be able to rely on those common sentiments of kinship and friendship which Mr. Bright regards as the strongest link between ourselves and our Colonies.” The Northe rh Wh ig says ; “He think, that an Imperial Federation of our Colonies with the United Kingdom would involve them in our wars. But how do they stand now? If we go to war with any of the Great Powers of Europe and Asia, our Colo- nies would necessarily be involved in those wars as part of the British Empire. An In- perial Federation does not add to this liability. it renders the liability less dangerous. Our foreign policy may, as Mr. Bright says, be stupid, and it may be foolish in our Colonies, as part of the Imperial Federation, to allow themselves to be involved in wars ten thou- sand miles away. But we must say, with all respect, that the United Kingdom, even in- dependently of our Colonies, cannot exist without a foreign policy of some kind, and that Colonies, whether part of an Imperial Federation or not, cannot free themselves from the risks of war incurred by the Mother Country without ceasing to be Colonies and becoming independent States. England, as the greatest capitalist in the world, and as the greatest naval Power, has really fostered her Colonies as a geguine mother. She has not been merely to them a callous step- mother.” The Dundee Adveitizer says : The more extensive the federation the great- er blessing to humanity, for federation implies a consciousness of common interests. The defective perception of common interests with reference to trade is, as Mr. Bright pointed out, the greatest barrier to a British federa- tion ; hut surely the champion of Free Trade does not thiak that when colonies of kinsfolk in diferent parts of the world have each an independent fiscal pelicy the exercise of their independence is a blessing to humanity. eo © Queen Square Garden. Ir is pleasing to see the green grass on the enclosed plots in the Square —pleasing know thaat very little care and expense will keep the Square from relapsing into the wildness of years not long past. But it is desirable, and in the highest and best interests of the town, that the garden should be maintained in its beauty. To this end an organized effort ought to be made. We hope, therefore, that the neeting to be held in the Legislative Library at eleven o'clock on Friday next be well attended. We feel sure that ninety-nine every hundred of citizens would hke to see the garden a§ last year, strengthen Mr. Arthur Newbery’s hands to that end. ~ will in our it was and are willing to -_—_em «+ Editorial Notes. —Mr. Blake (lately the leader of the Liberal Party) was great as a lawyer and Empire impossible because the Colonies would | gained some reputation as a maker of long never undertake any responsibility for the warlike policy of the Home Government. How, then, did New South Wales, quite un- asked, com? and send troops to Suakin ? lf for no other reason—-and, as Mr. Bright is arguing from self-interest alone, he may be if for no other reason, — the Empire means s will gain as much as they , in time of war. It never seems ma rl | . iA 5 bey idarl met on that be Luse the 8 that tie { to occur to Mr. Bright that it may bea matter of importance to vielbourne or Cape Town to be able to appeal to the fleets of Great Britain for pro tion In an emergency. The London Daily News says: ‘It is not for Englishmen to encourage the disruption of the Empire, or to suggest that, in Lo fennyson words, ‘* so loyal is so co Woen Mr. Bright calls Federation 4 dre ises precisely the same phraseoiogy as was applied a generation ago to the pro- ject of German unity by those who boasted the iseives tu be 6 war eminently practical men. Wildest dreams,’ to quote the Laureate once more, * » but the needful preludes of the truth,’ and it is sad to see that Mr. Bright in his old age, finds his vision of the future dim. He would be a bold man who should predict the course of the British Empire. But it re- quires still greater boldness, if far less saga- city, to confine its progress within imaginary metes and bounds. ' The St. James’ Gazette ‘* He has the conviction of the nation on his side when he asserts that dispute between Great Britain and the United States must never be allowed to end in blows. As soon, however, as Mr. Bright passed on to the cog- nate question of the federation of our Empire, which seems to show that he has neither learned the signs of the times marked the lapse of years. Cuvn- federation, says he, is a mere dream ; and why ? Recause of the conflict of tariffs between colony aud colony on the one hand, an‘ the war policy of Great Britain on the othe, which no colony will be stupid enough to be bound, Bu: because the old heresy has been uttersd afresh by a famous voice there may be some who will doubt ‘the evidence and proof which speak to the con- ' lf the future drawing together of the io vlish-speaking race in Europe and America dy looms large, is there not yet more say BS: he spoke ina fashion not by likelihood of a closer knitting together of Great Britain and its colonies? ‘This vast cone ) irse of pe ple of the same blood may stand as one man, in common loyalty and common endeavo That is no hopeless picture of the future—whatever Mr. Bright way think.” The Derbyshire Advertizer says ; ** Mr. Bright is not always happy in public utterances. Why shouldhe dub the notion of Imperial Federation an ‘idle dream?’ Free Trade was at one time a mere ‘dream,’ until Mr. Bright arose to interpret into a fact. Mr. Bright dwells a little too much in the past, as is perhaps natural to one who has played a gre part in it. Those who look to the future are more and more coming to regard an Imperial Federation between England’s sons all over the as the only sure protection against the otherwise inevitable decay, which history teaches us is the lot of nations which have reached the proud position England now OCCI 1e38 CC }pte . earti The Manchester Evening Mail says : “Ina political speeches. But his enduring fame will probably rest, for the most part, upon his heroic efforts to boom Kansas. Only the other day we received a pamphlet adorned by the picture of his fine face and figure, and setting forth in his orotund English, the great advantages of Kansas as a place of settlement. The land grabbers and speculators of Kansas owe Mr. Blake a great deal, and they take pains to show that they appreciate the value of his ad- vocacy. —Lord Rosebery, Leader of the Imperial Federal movement, will visit Canada im the course of the present summer. He takes a very practical view of the question, believ- ing that Imperial unity can only come when the empire is ready for it. He is decidedly averse to forcing the question in any way upon the colonies. The friends of the movement in London are anxious for Lord Rosebery to visit Canada and allay the fear that the movement implies any risk to Canada’s present practically independent control of her own commercial and political, affairs. — The question recently raised in the British House of Commons respecting the existence of foreign treaties precluding colonial discrimination in favor of Great Britain, is attracting attention outside of limited Fair Trade circles. A despatch to the Empire says that Mr. Octavius Morgan, the Radical free-trader, who visited Canada last year, is now directing the government’s attention to the subject with a view to expedite the return, giving details of all the treaties standing in the way of recipro- eal concessions in one another’s favor by Great Britain and her colonies. —The Empire (Toronto) says :—‘** Mr. H. F. Coombs is the inventor and patentee of several useful improvements in life-boats and life-saving apparatus, but he generously declares his willingness to abandon, with- out fee or reward, any patent rights he now may have, if only legislation can be obtained whereby the needless loss of life at sea may be prevented.” The life-saving appliances referred to have been examined and approved by competent authorities ; but whether they, or others equally good, be adopted, it is at least certain that some- thing should be done to lessen the chances of disaster and death on our seas and great lakes. Several instances are given in the pamphlet of whole crews being lost within sight, and almost within hail, of light- houses ; but there is no need to enter into details; examples will readily occur to the memory of every reader, Shipowners may try to disguise the fact, but it remains a fact all the time, that our lakes and seas are sailed by only too of the many coffin- ships against which the warm-hearted, hot- headed Mr. Plimsoll waged such energetic war some years ago in the Imperial House of Commons.” — ewe last: Walter Smith, tha five peonesla malepeod Pag rating scam % ve-year-old adopted diag ene yy ul : ae street, St. for eaasie Walter a “ape _ = a . ad a short line, and ony complication that might arise be- while reachin . $ween England and a European’ Power the a te. hing over the edge of the wharf Au inquyst was held, nan aera seem CL EO os HE DAILY EXAMINER, Archbishop Lynch. Toronvo papers, received this morning, give the particulars concerning the illness and death of Archbishop Lynch. It appears that the lamented prelate had been actively engaged in the active work of his sacred ministry, and seemed to be in perfect health only a few days before he passed away. The Kmpire says: ~ The dead prelate was not known to be in better health for a number of years than on last Sunday, when he preaches at St. Michael's Cathedral. So peacefully did he pass away that the watchers thought he was going into a calm spell of repose. He died with a fervent blessing on his lips for those standing around—the two priests and a couple of students at the Palace.” “The Archbishop,” continues the Hm- pire, ‘“‘ was one of the most kindly and considerate, and to his liberality of mind and generosity of heart Protestants, as well as Catholics, can bear ample testimony. His energy and capacity for work were un- bounded, and his zeal for the progress of his Church without limit. Regarded, how- ever, apart altogether from his Church con- nection, he was a man of’ great parts, ex- tensive learning and sound culture. His writings were always marked by deep thought and sound views, and were con- sidered by all parties as final utterances on his side of any question which he espoused, His love for his native land was boundless, and he championed the cause of Home Rule with enthusiasm. Like all men of ardent temperament and deep con- victions, he was occasionally com- mitted into talking on social questions as well as political, an attitude which did not seem for the time to be for the best inter- est of his Church and of himself personally; but his sound common sense and his con- sciousness of being in the right, together with the singular ability ot impressing others with the correctuess of his views, always bridged the temporary difficulty which his impetuous honesty of intention created. He found a scattered and im- poverished flock ; he created a compact and opulent community. He always struck at the root of an evil, and he never permitted a compromise with vice. While, however, he battled ceaselessly with wrong, he never allowed his judgment to be led astray. ‘‘He was a great man, good at many things, and now he has obtained this also— to be at rest.” el ED + AIR —- Sparks From the Fire. The small boy is busily engaged explor- ing the cellars on the burnt district. The walls of the Baptist Church should be pulled down at once. A heavy gale might topple them over with disastrous re- sults. lt appears that the insurance on the Baptist Church amounts to only $7,300— $1,700 having been deducted from the policy. The Band of the 82nd Battalion lost twenty-two sets of music books, the bass and snare drums and eymbals. Mr. Galbraith values the books at $206, the bass drum cost 25, the snare dram $9 and the cymbals $5. Conductor Ryan takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks to the many kind friends who, under the most trying circumstances, saved his dwelling house from being destroyed by fire during his absence from home on the night of the 14th inst. 5 The dwelling house of Conductor Ryan, on Fitzroy Street, which was fortunately only blistered by the great heat, was in- sured for $1000 in the Liverpool, London and Globe, represented by R. R. Fitzger- ald. ‘Two small buildings owned by Mr. Ryan and situated in the rear of the dwel- ling, were, however, destroyed. They were valued at $100 and were not insured. There was a slight inaccuracy in Mr. McGregor’s statement as to_ the supposed origin of the fire in the Excelsior Rink, published yesterday. His theory 1s that the fire was either the work of an incendiary or was caused by spontaneous combustion from cotton waste saturated with skate oil used to clean skates while the building was occupied as a roller rink, previous to the winter of 1887, and which may have been left lying about the pre- mises. Local Notices. Ger D. Howlett to whiten your ceilings. Fresu Curistie’s Soda Biscuit just received at Stewart & Gates’. mal6 Orentne to-day, two cases mourning goods at Beer Bros. Six?y cases men’s, women’s and children’s boots and shees now open. For style and finish and quality they are superior to any- thing we have yet shown at the Dominion Boot and Shoe Store.—J. B. Macdonald. may 16, dy, wkly Competitors moved, but customers de- lighted over the big bargains in Clothing at L. E. Prowses. Fresu stewing and eating Prunes just re- ceived at Beer & Golf's, may 15, 3i Very fine evaporated and dried apples for sale at Beer & Goll’s. may 15, 3i Cumprey’s Carriaces.—Received to-day (via Boston boat) a second shipment of chil- dren’s carriages; splendid value. — Mark Wright & Co. ma 9 3i AMERICAN Oak Tanned Sole Leather at J. H. Bell's. s t—may12 MARRIED. At the manse, on May l4th, by the Rev. James Carruthers, Daniel McDonald, of Charlottetown, to Miss Catherine Elliott, of Charlottetown Royalty. Prince Rdward Island Railway, GUEEN’S BIRTHDAY. oe —_—- will be issued to and from all Stations on this Railway on Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd and 24h May, inst., good to return on che 24th and | 25th inst. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent, Railway, Office, Charlottetown, Mav 16th, 1°88. mayl6—7i wky ps li CARD. THE Subscribers tender their best thanks to the kind friends and citizens who, by great ex- | from the fire of W7ANTED.—A Blacksmith who thoroughly un- | ertions, preserved their stock | yesterday morning. SAUNDERS & NEWSOM. mayl6 TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, 2ist OF MAY, INST,, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON, At Village Green, Lot 49, ALL THAT FARM, situate at Village Greer, containing 100 Acres, the property of the The Farm is ina good state of cultivation ; 3) acres are ploughed and ready tocrop. The Farm is well wooded with Hard and Softwood, and well watered, and is con- venient to School, Church and Shipping. There is w lot of Manure, which will go with the Farm. late Henry Green. Also, at the same time and place, all the Steck, Farming Implemnnts and Furniture of the said Henry Green, consisting of 3 Horses, 6 Cattle, 13 Sheep and Lambs, Pigs, ¢ longhs, Harrows, ‘Truck, Wagon, Sleighs. Mowing Machine and other Implements; a quantity of Hay, Oats and Potatoes, &ec. : Good terms given for the Farm. Six Months credit will be given for Stock, &c. For further particulars apply at the office of McLean & McDonald, Charlottetown. Dated llth May, A. D, 1888. EDWARD KELLY, JOHN McQUILLAN, Trustees and Executors of thejLate Henry Green, ee = pd pete hase ree A By-Law to Amend the By-Law to Prevent Nuisances, (Passed 14th May, 1883. ee BE it enacted by the City Council of the City of Charlottetown, as follows :— 1. The By-Law passed on tho Nineteenth day of December last past, 1887, intituled * A By-Law to amend the By-Law to prevent Nuisances,” is hereby repealed. ’ 5 2, Immediately after the publication of this By-Law, every sign or other projection, fixed or hanging and projecting beyond the line of any house, shop or other building to which the same is attached, and over any sidewalk or sireet of the «nid City, shall be removed and taken down by the owner thereof or by the owner of the pre- mises from which the same projects. 3. No person shall hereafter place, fix or hang up any sign or other projection so that the same shall project over any sidewalk or street in the said city, or beyond the line of any house, shop or building to which the same is attached. 4. Any person or persons guilty of an infraction of the provisions of this By-Law shall, upon con- viction before the Stipendiary Magistrate of said city, forfeit and pay at the Giscretion of the said Magistrate a penalty not exceeding Ten Dollars for each offence, exciusive of costs (every day he neglects to remove or permits the sign to remain, contrary to the firet section of this by-Law, to be considered 2a separate offence), and in default of payment thereof it shall and may be lawful for the said Magistrate to commit the ottender or offenders to the Common Jail of the said City for any period not exceeding fourteen days, un- less the said penalty #nd costs be sooner paid. {L. 8.] T. HEATH HAVILAND, Mayor of the City of Charlottetown. A, H. MACPHERSON, maylé—2w 2aw City Clerk, P, B, ISLAND RAILWAY. NOTICH. Couns ENCIsS “Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, the igth instant, and continying until Sum- mer Time Table takes effect, a Specia] Passenger Train will leave Charlottetown at 5 o'clock, a. m., daily (sundeys excepted) for Summerside, connecting there with steamer for Point dua Chene; returzing, will leave Summerside on urrival of steamer from Poiat du Chene. J. UNSWORTH. Superintendent, Railway Office, Chariottetown, May 15th, 1888. mayl5—m w f CC. P, FLETCHER Has just received a Large Stock of NEW GOODS, Violins, Accordeons, Concertinas, Flutes, Harmonicas, etc., At the New Store, Opposite His Old Stand. Cc. P. FLETCHER, Sign of the “‘ Big Fiddle.” mayl5—3i dy & wky pat Valuable Household Furniture, BY AUCTION. I have received instructions from MRS, GREY to sell by Auction, at her Residence, ** Inker- man House,” on WEDNESDAY and THURS- DAY, June 6'and 7, commencing at 11 o'clock :— All her Household Furniture, comprising Draw- ing Room, Dining Room and Bedroom Suites, Carpets, Rugs, Pictures, Mirrors, Dinner and Tea Sets, Glassware, eic Catalogue will appear in due time, G, M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. mayl5—dy & wky tl sle Furniture, &c., by Auction. I will sell by Auction, at “7 Salesroom, on FRI- DAY, 18th inst., at 2 o’clock, p. m. :—Parlor, Bedroom and Dining Room Sets, Wardrobes, Carpets. il Cloths, Baths, Refrigerator Ice Chest, Crockery, etc. Also—1 good Sewing Machine (Standard). G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. _may}5—1] sle STOCKS, BY AUCTION. ~— my Salesroom, on SATURDAY, 19th inst., at 12 o’clock :— 2 Shares Heather Belle Stock, 2 ‘* Charlottetown Woolen Mills. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. At mayl5—tl sle COAL! COAL! ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE: Acadia Round and Nut Coal. Will be sold low to CASH BUYERS. CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Water Street. mayl5-Gieod pat Dwelling Eiouse | RETURN TICKETS, at one first-class fare, | BY AUCTION I AM instructed by G. A. SHARP to sell by Auc- tion, on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, | 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, his Two-and-a- ‘half Story Double Tenement House on King Square, at present occupied by the owner and Mr. Carter The House contains 15 rooms, and has a good stone cellar. There isa good Coach | House and Stable on the premises. | ‘This property is situated in one of the most | pleasant parts of the city. Terms at sale. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. } i may9—tl sle derstands Ship work. An honest, sober yO Apply to Peake Bros. & Co. mayé— ae ESDAY, MAY 16, 1888. a i a ee eee READY —NEW Are now op2a, and for READY CASH, to give us a call. but give us a friendly call. UMBRELLAS and SUNSHADES, very UMBRELLAS, Fancy Handles, at $1.20. LACE CURTAINS at any price; GLOVES, in Silk, Kid and Lisle. May 14, 1888—dy & wky oO: A BETTER LOT OF BARGAINS WERE NEVER OFFERED, 10: Great Attractions in our Millinery Department. SILKS, CASH! oO JAMES PATON & CO’S STOCK OF-- Spring and Summer Goods Bargains in all kinds of Goods cau be had. ——— Space will not permit us to mention all that we have to show, but we ask everyone No trouble to show the Goods. Just take a look at our CARPET DEPARIMENT. We don’t ask you to buy, DRESS DEPARTMENT complete with all the latest Trimmings to match, cheap. A wonderful lot of LADIES’ SILK in Black, Watered, Stripes and Shots; JAMES PATON & CO., MARKET SQUARE. —_ 7 SS NEW STOUK Now Open. NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, HATS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, NEW FEATHERS, NEW GLOVES, EVERYTHING CHEAP, at J. B. MACDONALD. NEW AND Charlottetown, May 12, 1888—dy wky BANKRUPT STOCK CLO! HING. $3,000 WORTH, Men, Boys & Children, Bought at Bankrupt Sale in Montreal at a great Sacrifice, and will be — SOLD OFF VaRY Gc BaP, Don’t Buy until You see thi« Steck at J. Bo. HACDONALD'S. NOW BEAR mayl—eod & wky SP —— OPENING —aT— BROS’, AN IMMENSE STOCK OF Hasationable Dress Goods, Millinery, Mantles, dc., EX “NORTHERN LIGHT. ALL NEW! will find our Store NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW NEW JACKETS, NEW Carpets Charlottetown, May 8, 1888. ALL CHEAP! —— Oo PERKINS & STERNS’ ri ald Stummer Dry Gos, ()-—-———— In advertising our New Goods, we cannot enrmerate the variety and many Noveliies we have in every Depart- meot. but we feel assured that an cxamination e siock willrepay any inteading purchaser. confidence in offering this seasons purchases, contsi:- ing, as it dors, the Best Goods to be found inthe leading markets of the world. We are going tv seli so cheap, yeu our We have great The Shopping Centre of the City neers NEW SATEENS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW CLOPHS, MUSLINS, PRLETS, HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, FRILLINGS, RIBBONS, Xe. —_—_— HH) — oo and Oil Cloths, Room PERKINS & STERNS. Paper,