72%) Lie THE DAILY AMINER. THURSDAY, “~ MARCH 23 a 8935. THE DAILY EXAMINER. MARCH 25. 1885. Legislative Notes aunaxs » retirement of the Hon. Neil McLeod from the position of Leader of the Opposi- tion is regretted n all hands It is now asked. who will be his successor We believe that the voice of the Liberl- Conservative Party is in favor of the Hon. Daniel Gordon, one of the worthy repre- sentatives of Georgetown Bat Mr. Gordon declining to accept the honor and responsibility, Mr. Bentley or Mr, Shaw wl) probably be appointed to the Leader- ship until the Legislature shall have passed through its period of transition. All the gentlemen uamed are ciesely in touch with the people and have gained Legisla- tive experience. So that in any csse the Government and the country may expect a contunuance vigorous and judicious ypposition to all measures which are wrong. Bat the effurts of the Opposition are not apparently of much avail against the aut cratic M-. Peters assisted by his servile majority. Every ove of the rvasouable amendments which have been offered to his Amslgsmstion Bill las been rejected. No mitter how consistent with the principles contained in the bill, n0 matter how just or reasonable, every suggestion or smend- ment of the Upposition has been system- atically voted down. Weill, the Upposition can affurd to bide their time. The Peters Government contend that property must be represented. Yet they have refused representation to the property of unmarried women. Everyone knews that the sheriffs of the Provinces are, as a rnle, impartie] men, and hive almost invariably given satisfaction in their conduct of elections. Yet,the Govern- meot most unreasonably and against the protests of the pposition persist in vesting the condact of elections in their own nom- inees. The distinction raised between “Councillor” and “‘Assemblyman” sitting ia one House is invidious and ridiculous, Yet they have voted down a motion to wipe it out. Worse than all, the dual vote of the property holder against the single vote of noa-property holders is a crying shame, giving aa it does ignorant and stupid men who happen to own a little propert twice as mech political inflaence as men of the highest intelligence and character who have not invested in real estate, Yet the Govern- ment doggedly maintain it in spite of all that the Opposition can say or do. In the Leader of the Government “Tis pride, rank pride and haughtiness of td val, I think the Romaas call it stoicism.”’ Having rejected every suggestion of Her M.jesty’s Loyal Opposition, it is not sur- prising that the Government have rejected the plan of Tae Examinuz for the reduc- tion of the Legislatore. That is to say, they have taken he responsibili-y of de- clinmmg to naske such provisions a3 our con- stitution and the conditions of this Province demand, Taz Examiven, to», can afford bide its time. Members of the Legislature, elected to maintain the trusts committed to their charge, will stultify themselves, and aa incongruous Legislature will be formed—all because a reasonable proposition of Tue Examiner was not to be entertained by the high and mighty Mr. Peters. The fiaancial mismanagement of Mr. Peters waa well shown up on Tuesday evening by Mr. Rogers, who pointed out that in the past two years nearly twenty- three thousand dollars have been thrown away in interest and the debenture dis- counts. la s nutshell, Mr. Rogers’ state- ment was as follows : tu Interest on debentures, and paid banks, 2891...... VR ae $7,075 19 loterest on debentures aad paid ns WENN o dbs sented bs seese 8,415 38 $15,490 57 Viscount on deber- tares sold......... $6,320 0 Cost of printing and neg vtiating, travel- ling expenses, re sale of iehentares, ete.. 1,064 00 — 7,374 00 Total for two years $22,864 57 As well expect the leopard to change bis spots as the Leader of the Government to give up the idea of gerrymandering King’s County. Mr. Peters has given notice of another measure to that end. _ a Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. L. Chappelle left last night on « holiday trip to the United States, via Capesroate On Mr. Chappelle's return the Diamond Bookstore will be re-opened at the old stand in grander style then ever. The Leeture Meda’, presented each year to a distingoished Catholic by the University of Netre Dame, Indiana, was this year awarded to Patrick Donohoe, the proprietor of the Boston Pilot. The presentation was made in Boston on St. Patrick’s Day by Viear-General Byrnes, representing Arch- bishop Williams, We note with pleasure that Mr. Augustine MecCraith, Secretary of Typographical Union, No. 13, Boston, was recently waited upon by « delegation of printers representing every newspaper aod job office im that city and pre- seated with a handsome gold watch, chain and charm. Mr. MeOraith is a Charlottetown bey. He is deservedly popular with the types of the Hub. eo Have You a Coven ?—Then use Every body's Cough Syrup, a pleasant and efficacious remedy. Price 25 cents a bottle. A full line of the popular Cod Liv-r Oil Emulsions,Cough Syrups, Balsams, &c, guaranteed good and and fresh, siways in stock.—Johneon’s Drug Store, Cor, Kent and Prince Streets, ' Provincial Legislature. House of Assembly | had always acted in a fair manner at elee- | And the face that was flimned wasSreal, what- st f it ’ : SUMMARY OF PROCEEDIKCS. | Mazcu 22. After recess, House met at four o'clock | and resumed committee on the bill reduc- | ing the cost of legislation, Mr. Robertson | in the chair. Mr. Bentley tovuk exception to the clause relating to the appointing of returning of- ficers at elections by the Government. He thought the eneriffs had given satisfaction in this capacity in the past and could see no good reason for the proposed change. He submitted an amendment that all of the section (33) be struck out and the following inserted in lieu thereof: Every writ for the election of a member of the Assemby shall be addressed to the sheriff of the county wherein the electoral district for which the writ is issued lies, who shall be the returning officer at the election. Mr. Shaw seconded the motion. He thought the retarning officers should de the sheriffs of the different counties, who were appointed by the judges of the Supreme Court, and not officials of the Government. Ifthe management of elections is taken out of the hands of the sheriffs and piaced in the hands of the creatures of the Gov- ernment, he felt sure that elections would not be as fairly managed as in past years, Mr. Gordon regretted that the maaage- ment of elections was to be taken out of the hands of the sheriffs—men who were sel- ected from each side of politics and men in whom the people generally had {ull con- fidence. He thought that the change would not work well. Hon. Mr. MeLean, while he had very much contidence in the gentlemen who at present filled the offices of sher'ffs, knew that in some cases they had appointed strong party men as deputy returning officers,and bona fide votes had been refuced. There had been sheriffs in King’s County who had not been so honorablein the discharge of their dcties as the late Sheriff Macdon- ald —a man in whom he had the very great est confidence. He thought the clause was a wise one, and he would sup ort it. Mr. McKay thought the movemeut to take the management of elections out of the hands of the sheriff:, who were inde pendent men, and place it in the hands of the partisans of the Government was a re trograde movement, and the door would thus be left open for a good deal of abuse. The sheriffs are all honorable men, and he knew of no instance in which they had abused their position. The returning offi- cer should be above all party feelings and ea on. Mr. Peters thought the change was necessary. Of late years strong Conserva- atives had been sppointed sheriffs, and 4 former sheriff of King’s County, Michael McCormack, had been grossly partial in the matter of the election of Mr. Robert- son. The present sheriffs were all good men, and if they were in effice at the time of the next election they might probably be appointed returning officers. He would not be favorable to the placing of the man- agement of elections in the hands of strong party nen, but wished to do what was right and fair. All they wished by the section was to prevent bitter partizans from acting as returning officers. ~The ap- pointing of sheriffs does not now rest with the judges, as stated, but with the Lieuten ant Governor. The judges merely send in three names to the Lieutenant Governor and the latter picks out one of the names —through which s pin-hole has been mide —without asking anyone. He proposed that the Government of the day, whether it be Liberal or Liberal-Conservative should have somethingto say in the sel- ection of returning officers. Mr. Rogers, referring te the statement of the Leader that some of the sheriffs were bitter partizans, ridiculed the idea of the appointees of the Government not being partizans. He thought the Govern- meat would take good care that the smartest and best men of the party would be selected as returning officers. There is no way that we can get better satisfaction inthe management of elections than by leaving it in the hands of the sheriffs. Hon. Mr. McLean referred to the partizan conduct of some of the men appointed under the present arrangement in iedinn person- ation—in letting a man named Fred Peters personate the leader of the Govern- ment at either the Summerside polling booth or one near it. Mr. Bell claimed that while the sheriffs as a rule were honorable men, the conduct of some of the deputy returning officers was of the most partizan character. He thought it would be well to have the management of elections in the hands of the Government or some other power. Mr. A. J. Macdonald thought the management of elections should be in the hands of some power other than the Govern- ment, and that the most competent men should be appointed returning officers. He thought it would be a great advantage to the people a* large to confine the man agement of elections to the sheriff. With reference tc the conduct of Sheriff Mc- Cormack, of King’s County, referred to by the Leader of the Government, he tnought it should not be brought up here, as the House of Commons had approved of his course in the Robertson election. He be- lieved that Sheriff McCormack and his suc- ceasors would conduct every election as fairly as any men could. Hon. Mr. Sinclair said it was not con- templated to take the management of elections out of the hands of the sheriffs, only to provide that the writs be placed in the hands of the sheriffs or others whom the Lieutenant-Governor in Council might appoint. He did not see why there should be so much talk about taking the power out of the hands of the sheriffs, as, if the sheriffs were independent men, they would likely be retained as returning officers. Mr. Shaw said that if the Government thought they could obtain a few more votes by taking the power out of the hands of the sheriffs ae would bs unscrupulous enough to appoint bitter political partizans to the position of returning officers. The sheritfs were all good men and were highly respect- ed. They had given satisfsction in the discharge of their duties as returning ctlic- ers, and he saw no reason for the proposed | change, excepting that the Government hoped to be able to gain a few more votes out of the transaction. He defended the conduct of Sheriff McCormack in the Rob- ertson election case, and related ihe circum- stances connected therewith. Hon. Mr. McLean questioned the state- | «pins ment thst the sheriffs of King’s County tioma. If it is deemed advisable by the | | ' Government that the sheriff should con- | tinue to act as returning officer he would} No some | be retained in that capacity; if not other qushfied persun would be chosen. Mr Bentley thought that the Govern- ment were taking a very wrong step im ap- poiating others than the sherifis returning ofiicers. Mr. Uanderhey said ihat the sheriffs were under heavy bonds for the right per- formance of all their duties, including the duties of all the officials under them. There was, consequently, a guarantee—apart from their official impartiality—that clections under their mansgement would be conduct- ed fairly. But if partizans are appointed returning eflicers it is certain that their acts will be partizan. Dr. Jenkins contended that sheriff: should be the returning cflicers. The interests of the Province, he said, demand that we shall have less of partizin feeling. But the effect of the change about to be made by the Government will be to increase | the evil of extreme izanship. Mr, Arsenault argued that if the power of appoiuting Returning Officers were vezted in the Government, the Government would of necessity be compelled to appoint their parti- zans. There would be applications for the position by men who control votes which the Government dare not refuse. Itis said that even some of the Shernffs nominated by the Judges are partizsn. Lf so it is the more certsin appointees cf the Goverpment will be part zan, Tbe importance of having independent men as Returning Officers is easily seen. For in- stance, the Leader cf the Goverrment had voted against him on a mortgage. bere was aecrutiay. The mortg:ge bad not been in his possession the required time. Still he tried to persuade the Sheriif to allow it. But the Sheriff, as soon as he had found ovt the fact, eaid ‘‘No, Mr. Peters, your vote mus’ be streck off.” If astrong partizin of Mr. Peters had been there the decision would have been different. lonovation is now the cry of the Government. Bat instead of being for the good of the people, it is the reverse. The amendment was lost and progress was reported. In the evening after recess, the House met at 9 o'clock and resumed cummittee on the Legislative Bill. Mr. Shaw though section 113, providing for the punishment of candidates found guilty of cerrupt practices at elections should be made more definite—that it should provide that some pcnishment would be inflicted upon the man who is defeated as well as the man who is elected. if he is guilty of corrupt practices he should be disqualified for eight years as well as the man who has received a majority of votes. He thought that the section should be amended to this effect. Mr. Warburton thought the clause applied to all candidates —unsuccesaful as weil as successful. Mr. Rogers resd the clause over and could not see where it provided for the punishment of the unsuccessful candidate who had been found guilty of corrupt practices. He thought the omission was net intentional, however, and that the necessary change should be made. Hon. Mr. Peters said he agreed that the unsuccessful candidate guilty of corrupt practices siould be punished as well as the succeesful candidate, and he thought that the clause in the bill covered both persons. Mr. Shaw repeated the assertion that iv his opinion the clause did not cover the unsuccessful candidate found guilty of corrupt practices, He should be prevented from sitting in the Legislature for eight years as wellas the other candidate. The succeeding clauses provided for the punish- ment of electors and persor.s, other than the cwndidates, found guilty of corrupt prac- tices. He telt sure, however, that the Government would net smend the para- graph as he suggested, because it would prevent a good many of . hemselves from sitting in the Legislature 1.+ a good many years to come. Mr. Gordon agreed with vhe previous speakers that the clause should provide for the punishment of the unnsuccessful candi- date. He thought the clause should be much clearer than it read at present. There was no reterence at all to the losing candidate. Mr. Bell thought the clause was suffi ciently exp'icit; that it covered all the can- did ates. The clause passed. Mr. Rogers thought that section 135, re- lating to returning officers farnishing any person demanding the same with a co, y of the poll books upon payment of the fee under pain of a fine of $16 for neglecting 80 todo, was too sweeping. Hon. Mr. Peters approved of the clause. Mr. Sinclair thought that Severy person who paid the fine should have the right to see the poll books. Mr” Bentley said the clause did not provide for the mere seeing of the poll books, but the furnishing of copies of the Looks. Mr. H. C Macdonald thought that any per- sen who paid to see the books should be able to see them. Later on in the bill the amount of the fee was specified. on clause passed and progress was report Hon. Mr. Peters submitted a bill providing for the taking cf a vote of the electors upon the matter of Prohibition, which was made the order of the day for a second reading to-more row. House adjourned. eral S Syrup of Figs, produced from the laxative and nutritious juice of California figs, combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be mst beneficial to the human system, acts gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectusliy cleansing the system, dispelling colds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation. “oo CANARY StEP.—We have just received from England®four cases of choicest fresh mixed Bird Serd (Carter's), blended in Hearly 20 d fferent kinds, as recommended by the best German bird fanciers. Take a look at our show window. —Geo. Carter & Co. mar23 lw Opened Yesterday—Browse Bros opened 703 suits of clothing for boy: and men, two- piece and three-piece suits Als» 462 pairs mens pants. Those wantiog clothing shou!d eall If we can’t give you style, quality and meke lower than any other house in the trade, we will go west. Put we know we cau do it; that’s why we are here.— Prowse Bros. mar23 3i : Bat your mier Benjamin F. Butler. By James Jeffrey Roche. me with every blemisb,” said the Lord Protector grim, ever the sou! of him gaudy colors to heighten, no neutral tints to hide, The stiengith of the man self-centred, too proud to be touched by pride. Paint him with honest pigments; lay every weak noise bare; But the mien of cant or the hue of fear, ye shall not find it there. Flaw and defect and failure are clear to the shortest sight; can mever measure a mountain's height. Nor yourchemist’s scales determine by drachm and scruple nice The worth and weight to land or state of a voldier’s sacrifice, Soldier was he by birthright, and not by grace of school; He would rather win on the crudest plan than lese by the strictest rule. New Hempzhire’s bosom of granite, by sun aud tempest wooed, No pigmy bears to the planet, nurses no br a Such as be *as.she made him, tender me brave and strodg; Not overmeek with the haughty, sat’dvér-4 weak with the wrong. Holders of bonds and of bondsmen looked on his deeds aguast; i He broke the bonds and he mockei at the sacred things of*caste. : But the helpless poor divined him, and knew him, aye, at his best, Who needed « friend could find him—he spar- ed his foes the quest, ; a; : Qn bis country’s storied pages his game is written large— ' Citizen, soldier, statesman—faithful to every charge. ‘ —_—____--40-—--—__—— Canned salmon for sale very low at Beer & Goffs, m23 3i Becr & Goff's cheap canned goods sale will soon be over, 8o you had better c: ll at once if you want to get canned goods at extra iow tigures. m23 3i _ EE ; Patriot. 2dch, 1893. expectations. CHILDRENS CLOTHING, «- shipment in Chi'dr n’ | uitable for epring wea-. ) ater. Kincly cal and see the ah v> goods. We have on hand alot, of odd Jackets and Pants that we will sell at « very low price. Tt is not 125 yeais Wa a EE TO THE LADIES! ———_— ee — - To eur Lady Cut sesrs sad «th rs whe bse patronized us.ia the pwt for re pevtfully iniim:te that we have received oar first ‘f{ daxk patterns in Tweed “Suita. s Wear for Sprit g. Comeist rg Our Saw-ner Suits, in light and dark s BOYS AND GIRLS! G-xes *he date of the cu:n d-nosit. ¢ with Se Biitor of We will give away free fut Watches, one to the first. sorrect guess from City end Couxstry * also, one to the p.rs » sending in“y orrect ana@er uarked No. 300; and one to the person sending in the I-st correct snéwer. You wil), find a Coupon inside of our advertisemen’, ma'k d Answers to Gatts. You can gues: | \s8 often as you desire, but a sep«rate Coupon must be sent in with excl separate guess. ‘Rules te govern competitions sane as iast. All letters must be addressed to~** Jamers ‘Paton & Co., Charlottetown,” and marked “Guess.” The success of our last Competition was wenderfdl, far surpassing ov All answets nist be in by Apri’ ' 4 hades, will be slong ul —- eee | DATE OF COIN. JAMES PATON & SS ~ BIBLE SOCIRTY. HE Annual Meeting of the P. E Island Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Linoleums aad mattings, also a choice let of lace curtains at a nominal figure. The ladies that have been waiting for the above goods will do well to visit our carpet 100m ou Saturday—Jas Paton & Co. m22 3 Ring out the old, ring in the new. See ad- vertisi »g columns. mar22 T.-day we open the finest display of men’s neck wear ever shown in this town, in aU the newest shades and styles —D A Bruce. m 122 = “Where dd you buy that Hat ?” “What a question! Why, do you think I went te Montreal to buy it?” “No.” “Well, then, you knew the only place to buy it in Charlottetown is at Prowse Bros’. Hat Store, where you get Style, Quality, Durability, Fit and Value Men.” Charlottetown, March 23, 1893. _ Time, Trouble, Expense SAVED BY USING —~—WOODILL'S GERMAN BAKING POWDER. | | Try the Wonderful Cheap, Bible Society will be held (D. V.) on | MONDAY, the 27th inst., m the First ‘Methodist Church, (hair taken at 7 30 ip. m. tl mtg—mch20 EASTER AUCTION. | T AM instructed by the Commissioners of the Government Stock Farm to sell by , Auction, on the Market Square, on TUES- | DAY, 28th instant, at 2 p.m, TWO FAT COWS. Rh. BEAIRSTO, Auctioneer. meh18—dy tldte wy li | Read! Mark! Learn! | HEN you bay # COLUMBIA you buy the 'machine that is the result of the best |material, the latest invention, skilled labor and the finest finish,-—-a ‘machine that carries with it the guarantee of & company whose reputation is peerless machine «n the market,—a the most R. M. YOUNG, Agent for P. E. Island. Hay For Sale. _T AM instructed by Dr. Jenkins to sell by _4 Auction, on SATURDAY NEXT, the 25‘h inet.. at2 p. m, TWO RICKS OF BAY. Termes at sale. FREDK. HORNE, “ Auctioneer. meh22 OTICE is hereby given that John Gorman, of Charlottetown, Grocer, has by i | bearing date the 22nd day of March, . assigned to me ali his res! estate, goods, chattels, Personal property and securities for the benefit of his cre@itors. All parties having claima against thesaid John Gorman are required to Syn ge Ay erg ae ed to said John Gorman are required to wake media‘ payment of same a’ my office in Charlottetown, Dated March 22, 1993. meh?2- dy 3i_ wy li RUSTICO ISLAND For Sale at ta Great Bargain. THE well-known and valuable Fishing Estab- lishment at Little Harbor, Rustico Islard, with about seven acres of land and eight larve _ Sees ae every way adapted ‘or prosecal the Lobster Pack nd Mackerel Fishing. Apply to ~—° J. H. MYRICK & CO, Char luttetown. mcbl8—dy pat guar 4i eod P.E. ISLAND RAILWAY, Easter Holidays. ETURN TICKETS wil! be issued at one first-class fare to and from all S-»: ions on this Railway on FRIDAY aad SATUR DAY, Mareh 3lst and April Ist, good for return up to and.on Apri! 4, 1893 J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent, Railway Office, Charlottetown, | March 21, 1893 j tu, th, sat & wky tl 3st. ANTED—A girl fcr general housework. Pi is eee reqnired Apply to Mra. chester Streets, OFRE J. J. JOHNSTON, Assignee. Powna!l and 3i pd--mech21 UND—Yesterday, 2 sum of iy ! at this office. 7 a mak? NEVER FAILS! mchl6 Ww. ARE AGENTS for the St. John : Works, Garments cleaned and dyed 4 as new. We aseume nd us your orders, w2 do Test.—Harvir & Co, Dae, Great George Street. F259! Coombs’ tt s—mch?3 Y WANTED — Intelligent, pable to Boker sar ematzitieess soretie My i TaYLor’s Boakbindery, Queen Street. mech2Z Fee SALE—A choice newly-calved Cow. . ply at Long’s Hor Sha , “moni” ness Shop. HARLES WATTLING.—Whitewashing, P C per Painting and Tinting si the owest rates — How ee OUSE, E-ent Strest, ‘HE P&KSON who picked up the hatchet T Richmond Street, opposite th: Market House had better return the same to this office, mchi7 TRAYED- From the premis ¢ James A: NS] McDonald, Eusten . = ile whine oo rs to the name of “Tip” Any pe oe will be roe re Si pd—meh) NOTIGE OF ASSIGNMENT, Se Lace Curtains, a] HE SEMI. 4 NNUAL HOUSE CLEAN approach of Spring, and nearly to renee Lace Curtains, Wall Ceffse Colored. We have also « nice jut From pst experience we know our pric } r ——— we The Lage a ' ee ae ‘ rida and Country Merchants can regular trade paces. Tuas, Sugars, Starch, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger, Flour, SI a large gener»! stock of Fresh Groceries. 50-separate D.oner Sets packed in barrels, WARE, now removed from the barat Paint, Building Materials, Whitings, regular trade. Metchants here will get ma houses. Purchasers of £100 or more way. Terms as usual, IN S'OCK—10 tons Su at once. mch21—tl sie oo ie _——— /(¢ ; } ; i —_——___({x / a x ee TR = . will Be « Wall Paper, Carpets 23 Floor Oil Cloth, --— ocean ING PERFORMANCE begins: very heusekeeper will find it’ Paper, in White, o F of CUENILLE and SILK CURTAINA “8 are very much in favor of the purchases. « ; Our stock of WALL PAPER, CARPETS and FLOUR OI cs conimant the inspection «f anyone requiring those things. BEER BROS. =f . - ft Z 2 — —_ é 4 6 ake ig Last Trae SEASON, WF sata uy )---_- ms a Jeanie LCLOTHS should ~ +t 2S a ea : Carpets and Floor Oilcloths. — __ It is hard'y gecesss:y for us to do more than montion that we are pow ready with our usual wonderful display of LACK CURTAINS, a * owe * a? : ATOUR AUCTION ROOMS, | y, March 24, at Ef o'clock. : EE ne ee x NSIGNMENT OF CHOICE GROCERI#S FOR TOS[TIVE SALE. Town purchase gouds they rguire at much lower thes (pancheons and barre!) Vonegat, ~~ x Biacking, Black Lead, Luap Pass 10 craves chyice assorted Orockery were, tegther with the unsold stock of HARD remiss, and consisting of & large lotof Gim, barrels Port}in? Cemont, and other goods fer ch better value than from general ; llowed full fre on the P. E. Island Reil- E. H. NORTON & CO., Auctioneers per Phosphate, the best Chemical Manure made. Order 4 ngh'c aod 3 ® -E. H. NORTON & OO., Charicttetown << ROOM PAPE at HALF PRE éll Cur Last Year. Patterns of Good Gilt. = WIDOW BLINDS AND CURTAIN POLES. & ’ - % REMNANTS .BELOW GOST. New Stock—The Best in Town BAZAAR COMPANY. Charlottetown, March 16. 1893.