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«mi/M Volume B, NEILL, ‘\ WIEEER GOODb THE 0 NE PRICE CHEAP II. Number. 5. ‘indsay and Peterboro’. SHOE HOUSE ow .1 ALL KINDS OF HEP 4.? film % mm .mfi cam Eu 18‘ LINDSAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1889. have to be adjusted by a contribution from the common purse, the details of which would not be diflicult to arrive at; and there would be involved in this an arrangement for the permanency of the fiscal policy of the country for a fixed num- « ber of years, which would have to belong ' enough to induce our manufacturers to l alapt themselves and their machinery for l the supply of the larger market which the : changed Circumstances would require. ' Another proposition is that reciprocally . the duties should be abolished by both : countries upon all products and com- ‘ modities, the growth, produce or manu- facture of each country, giving freedom to each country to levy what duties they might think proper upon the goods of other countries. . The object, you will notice, is the same, namely: to secure continental free trade, and the methods by which it may receive effect may be very well left to the dip- lomatists and politicians to arrange, the principles being once affirmed by both parties. These views, which I have been led to adopt from a careful study of the matter and which I have been presumptuous enough to present to you as those of a private citizen, have been approved in many influential quarters in Canada, they have been made a prominent plank in the platform of one of the great political par- ties, endorsed by the representatives of the governments of all the provinces in the Dominion, assembled for conference upon subjects of common interest in the city of Quebec; and universally approved by the agricultural classes where the sub- ject has been fully discussed. FEARFUL EXPLOSION. Ten Girls Instantly Killed and Several Injured. . PLYMOUTH, Pa.. Feb. 25.â€"-A terrible disaster occurred here to-day by which Mr. Darling's Speech at the Union League Club, Chicago. MR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN :I de- sire to express my sense of the honor you have done me in inviting me to «be pre- sent, at this magnificent demonstration and in asking me to address so distinguish' ed {and representative a gathering upon the subject of relations between the Unit- ed States and Canada, present and pros- pective, commercial and political; and this I annexpected to do from a Canadian i standpoint. The phraseology used by your Premdent in communicatirlg to me the subject upon which I 'was expected to speak, implied a reference to wli‘at you un- derstand on this side of the line as Annex- atiOn or Political Union; and I ask your indulgence while I touch briefly upon this point, first of all, ass (1 that you will not apprehend me if I speak with all candor and plainness. To thoughtful Canadians the word An- neitation has an ominous and unattractive ring; conveying to them an impression o confession of failure in the mission com- mitted to them by their forefathers as to the future destiny of their countryâ€"an impression they are adopting Voluntarily in-deSpair, the only course open to them, if they are to escape irreparable disaster, or an impression of coercion and force at which their whole nature revolts and which they are bound to resist. I think I correctly describe the prevailing sen- timents of Canadians generally, when I say the word annexation is extremely dis- tasteful to them. You would probably dispise them were it otherwise. The tie that binds them to the Motherland is a silver thread that can be broken at will; but their affection for the land of their forefathers is a ‘ feeling which is;and always will be predominant in their breasts. British Canadians cling to the glories and traditions of the race. They hope to be able to preserve all the charac- teristics of England’s prosperous policy. They have neither sympathy with nor en- cOuragement for the enemies of the British Empire. mgl‘hey may be mistaken as to their ul- tihiate destiny; and they overestimate Continent the home of a greatand independ- ent Anglo-Saxon race; but if their political their ability to make the North American ten girls and one man were killed Back of the Gaylord shaft stood the factory of John Powell, in which were manufactured squibs used by the miners in loosening coal in the mines. The factory employed 184 girls, ranging from twelve to twenty vears, and several male workmen. \Vhiie the majority of the girls were home eating dinner, the people were startled by a deafening explosion. They rushed tcrâ€" ror-stricken to the doors and windows, and saw clouds of smoke ascending from the factorv. Soon a large crowd had gathered around it, and women began wringing their hands and men turned pale when the charred body of a young girl was seen in one of the rooms. and the fact became known that at least twenty persons were in the building at the time of the explosion eating their lunch. A 80220: OF TERROR. v v.1 ~vâ€"- , 'rw._w___,mr about as the natural sequence of events? and not as the result of an appeal to sor- did or material considerations. I can con- ceive of a policy of injustice to one of the provinces being carried to an extent that might produce a movement in favor of the U A separation of that Province from the confederation with the view to union with the United States; but such an agita- tion, if based upon righteous and equitable grounds, would be almost certain of ac- complishing the removal of the injustice, or the defeat of the party in power per- pet_rating it. 3A,-L A_.-_:-..n- hunt] lav PUUlnu-Ans The feelings against Americans bred by your revolutionary war which drove the loyalists who founded Canada. into exile, by the war of 1812; and by subsequent misunderstandings; has largely passed away. But the growth of good will is a. different thing from readiness for political union; and I cannot help earnestly urging UIILUIJ, ass“ .1. vu------ ""I you, while we are discussing the ndvantag- The killed so es, which I hope to lay clearly before you, Jones, aged 23; of another union, to dismiss from your Jones, 16; Glad minds the question of Political Union. I lers, 17; Maggi refer to what is known as Commercial Lake, 17; R: Union, or Unrestricted Reciprocity, or Powell, 22; J35 Continental Free Trade, whichever of Reese, enginee these terms may best convey the idea to propriotor, was your minds. here is at a stm The speaker then entered into an ex- is plunged in tended review of the trade relations be- powder caused tween Canada and the United States, both they were eXpl under the Reciprocity Treaty and since its â€"â€" LL- _. ._ --An- ulluvl Ullv fiuwvâ€"râ€" V _. 7U abrogation. After setting forth the benefits which would accrue to the United States from Commercial Union, Mr. Dar- ling continued: One proposition is that the custom houses upon the boundary line from the Atlantic to the Pacific should be abolished, or maintained only for the purposes of statistical information; and that there should be the freest interchange of pro- ducts ancl commodities between the two Countries ; that to- prevent the smuggling of foreign. goods from the country which might have a lower tariff into the country having a higher tariff, an assimilation of the tariffs of the two countries should take place. This should not be difficult of accomplishment; for the buoyancy of your revenue seems to point in the direc- ‘ tion of a moderate reduction of your tariff; while the policy of protection to manu- facturers adopted in Canada, somewhat after the example of the Republic, tends towards an increase of duty; and the dif- ference in the duty between the two, taken all round, is probably not more than ten to fifteen per cent, so that if approached in a spirit of compromise an intermediate figure might be reached with advantage to both countries. The in- ternal revenue duties would have to be deaitfiznwith in a similar manner. As a large portion of Canadian im- ports reach Canada through your Ameri- can cities on the seaboard, the loss of revenue to Canada in “this way would have to be adjusted by a. contribution from the common purse, the details of which would not be diflicult to arrive at; and there would be involved in this an arrangement for the permanency of the fiscal policy of the country for a. fixed num- ber of years, which would have to belong enough to induce our manufacturers to a lapt themselves and their machinery for the supply of the larger market which the changed Circumstances would require. Another proposition is that reciprocally the duties should be abolished by both countries upon all products and com- modities, the growth, produce or manu- facture of each country, giving freedom to each country to levy what duties they might think proper upon the goods of other countries. The object, you will notice, is the same. namely: to secure continental free trade, and the methods by which it may receive effect may be very well left to the dip- lomatists and politicians to arrange, the principles being once affirmed by both parties. 01 1'1 1,-.. 'I-JLA I. ........ These views, which I have been led to adopt from a careful study of the matter and which I have been presumptuous enough to present to you as those of a. private citizen, have been approved in many influential quarters in Canada, they have been made a prominent plank in the platform of one of the great political par- ties, endorsed by the representatives of the governments of all the provinces in the Dominion, assembled for conference upon subjects of common interest in the city of Quebec; and universally approved by the agricultural classes where the sub- ject has been fully discussed. the girls, some bleeding, others gasping for fresh air, rushed to the windows and screamed frantically for help. A dozen, miners from the adjoining colliery ar- rived and rushed towards the building, but as soon as they stepped near the door another terrific explosion occurred, and the entire building collapsed, burying in the ruins those who had stood crying for assistance. The brave men, when the smoke and flying debris had settled, rushed among the ruins, and one by one the bodies were found and taken out, charred beyond recognition, bleeding and mangled. As mothers recognized some ‘ familiar token or piece of dress by which they could tell their loved ones, the scene was heartrending. The bodies, as fast as taken out. were removed to an under taker's. Their features were so badly mutilated that they were scarcely recog- nizable. THE DEAD. The killed so far as known are :â€"Kate Jones, aged 28; Maggie Lynch, 21; Hettie Jones, 16; Gladdis Reese, 15: Mary Wal- lers, 17; Maggie Richards. 17; Mary A. Lake, 17; Ruth Powell, 19; Esther Powell, 22; Jessie Connell, 16; George S. Reese, engineer, 40. John Powell, the propriotor, was badly injured. Business here is at a. standstill, and the community is plunged in gloom. Several kegs of powder caused the explosion, but how they were exPloded is a. mystery. Said to be Hatching by the lnvinciblesâ€" Policy of the Liberalsâ€"Ministerial Dunner. The Scotland Yard oflicials have received information leading to the general belief in police circles that the Invincibles are en- gaged in perfecting the details of a most desperate plot to murder several of the high officers of the Government. So cir- cumstantial are the stories poured into the ears of the police officials that even Lord Salisbury is impressed with a belief in their genuineness, and notwithstanding his per- sistant refusal hitherto to permit himself to be guarded by officers of the law, he was v'- v...â€" ---V on'Tuesday placed under the protection of the police, the men assigned to the duty of protecting him keeping him Constantly in sight. Mr. Balfour’s personal satfety has for some time past been a special charge of the police, and it is likely, in view of the latest scare, that several other members of the Cabinet will avail themselves of such protection as Scotland Yard may be able to afford them against the real or suppositi- ous assassins lying in wait for them. 5‘ uua anaanaxuo LJ Luv u; n u... -v- -----__- Lord Roseberyo gave a banquet to the leaders of the Liberal party on Tuesday night, at which Mr. Gladstone, although scarcely recovered from the fatigue of his journey, was present. The subjects dis- cussed are not definitely known, but it is understood that a. resolution dealing with Irish affairs was formulated, which will be THE MOST DESPERATE PLOT mung offered as an amendment to the address replying to the Queen’s speech, to be read in Parliament. It is generally believed that a great many Conservatives and Unionists will refuse to endorse the coer- cion policy of Mr. Balfour, commonly known as “Balfourism,” and it is expected that a division in the House of Commons on a question of approving his course will show a very small majority in the affirma- tive. if, indeed, the majority be not on the other side. Even a narrow majority in favor of the Government on this question would, in the present temper of the people, have a mighty moral influence upon the country, and the event or the failure of the Times case before the Parnell Commis- sion, it would be difficult for the Tories to defy the popular demand for a general election. Cents Eleven Lives Lost. The Nova Scotian barque “Josie Troop,” with a cargo of chalk, and a crew of seventeen men was wrecked at seven o’clock last Tuesday at Chicamicomica, N. C. The master and ten men were drowned and six were saved. The vessel and cargo are a total loss. The vessel is broken up and strewn on the beach. The “Josie Troop” sailed from London on January 2nd., for Philapelphia. The barque was caught in the fierce northeasterly gale which prevailed in the afternoon and night off the Atlantic coast. She soon lost her headway and became un- manageable. After drifting about for some time she was pushed on the rocks on the coast of Chicamicomim. The ves- sel was so badly damaged that she went to pieces in a. short time. She was loaded with chalk for Philadelphia, where she intended to load for Japan. The wreck was caused by miscalculations owing to ithick weather which made it impossible to get accurate lights and bearings. A unique double wedding took place the other afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Creesy in Beverly. A mother and daughter married a father and son. The older couple are 46 and 43 re- spectively, and the younger couple 21 years each. The latter was first to stand before the officiating clergyman. The bride was Miss Eva Louisa Creesy and the groom Mr. Roland P. \Voodbury. When they had been united, Mrs. Evaline Creesy and Horace P. VVooclbury took their places and were in turn joined for better or worse The same clergyman and and the ushers officiated in each case,'and there was a large company of spectators. There was a brief reception. after which the elder couple left for a bridal tour to Washington and ; the younger for their new home Beverly [ Cove, The gifts were "plenty and costly. Mother and Daughterâ€"Father and Son. ROMe’ say: that tne‘aesuu: um: m been divided into four unequal parts. to go ggspectiyely t9 file Jesuits, to the Laval -v_r---_ "d , University of Quebec. to the Montreal branch thereof, and to the Bishops. The samedespatch says also that the Jesuits will not have the privilege of conferring University degrees. News has been re- ceived from the same source that his Lord- ship Monseigeur Duhamel. Archbishop of Ottawa, has been most successful in his mission, and that he has not only succeed: ed in having the University ' canonically. but has succeeded in establish- ing a. council. Monseignur Duhamel in- tends visiting several European countries before his return, especially Ireland and Scotland A mind reader has been operating on Gen. Boulanger. He gives President Car- not a six months’ lease of power, and traces Boulanger’s march on Germany via Stutt- gart. The general says the tnterpretation was correct. Robert Rankin is a. man of about 40 years of age who boards at 8 Queen-street east and is deeply attached to a young lady of the Model Lodging House. He had a roll of billsWabout $365, and forgetting the expediency of modesty did not hide his pile away but on the contrary made a bold display of it. The next chapter of the shory_ is that he is found at the corner of NEILL’S TRAVELLING MATERIAL fi; 1!;(1301‘ and Front-streets with his crani- um badly damaged and his 8365 gone. His story isrthajt he _wa_s attacked by t‘wo foot:- Trunks, Valises, Satchels, pads, who knocked him down and robbed him. An omk cudgel was left behind by the pads and Detectiv e Cuddy is “0ng up the case. The weather here is still the most do- lightful in the world. We are writing with windows wide open-ea: plealsant lgreeze play- vv .uuv vv .. .. _..- ing, and the SISâ€"l; Mtixig down hot enbugh to melt the snowâ€"Regina. Leader. While all are important and necessary, and add not only to the value but the ap- oe of the place. have the garden, the Bowers, the small fruit, the truck patch and the orchard all separate. Better results at a. less cost can be secured than if any or all are grown together. Plan each so as to work to the best advantage. Another one 0! Brigham Young’s widows has just died. The remainder will furnish occasional paragraphs away over into the next century, the last one dying in the ubiquitous fashion set by George Washing ton’s nurse. It is fortunate for the National Treasury that Brigham didn’t talc a hand inthe late war and get killed for a. pension. A mortar mixer at the new hotel was ob- served to be heatin his kettle of cofice yes- terdaz in a. way w 'ch was no novelty to him, at seemed strange to a. reporter. He dn 8. hole in a pile of sand, placed a lump of ' e in it, snrinkled some water on the lime, placed hm kettle on it, and banked and up around it. When 12 o’clock struck heahonted, “Como tony; your cofiee’s a ONE FREE SHOE HOUSE. AND ALL KINDS OF Division of the Jesuits Estates. amendment to the address in Advance.