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‘(Efi EL ‘ , @E, 3853. KEN? 53%| Wililm- .1. Coxrmm‘xxc reports make it im- possible to state positively, at this writing, which party obtained a majority in Tuesday’s voting. The result, in any case, will be so close that. it may be doubted if either party will be able to carry on the govern- ment. For our purpose it is of little importance who wins or what their exact majority. It is clear enough that. the province has largely with drawn its support from the Hard; administration, and that) Mt. Whitney has led the conservatives to a. stronger position than they have ever before occupied in this province. That such a. thing could occur is not. surprising, but. that. it did occur. under the visible conditions that preceded it, is little short of miraculous. That people can overthrow governments of long and apparently secure standing, 18 one of the things upon which British people congratulate themselves, but the: this should have licenced at a time when no great issue was before. the public and no considerable number of men of unusual ability directing the attack. ls to say the least, unusual. We think it will be conceded that very little of whatever confidence was expressed by conservatives had its foundation in anything QIOI'BA profound than petty fervor, while reformers regarded their position unusually safe in» this purticnlar election. No one could {MTG gathemd from any reliable observation, or tram the tone of the The Election. Great ARNIY and NAVY SALE it, is little l independent press, that a staggering enviable task when he undertook the blow was about to be dealt the party overthrow of the Ontario government. that has occupied the place of power And yet in the face of all this, and for nearly thirty years. As we have much more that made the actual result ‘said, no great issue divided the unlikely, the government has been country. Neitht'r the peraOnnel nor stripped of its supremacy audit is more: policy of the government was open to than probable that its end has come. serious objectiOn. Corruption, in the That this should have occurred leads usual sense of that word, was not men to seek for the causes that were charged against them, nor hadtheirat work, all unknown to even the general administration of the aliairs voters themselves. Oi coursethe man within their jurisdiction made them who “ told you so,” and can account for particularly obnoxious to any consider ' it easy enough is getting in his work. able class of the people. Their It is not to multiply that affliction that maiority was large enough; their we suggest some of the possible causes ability above the average. 011 the of this surprise. 7 other hand, the opposition represented Foremost among these we put the ‘ a party that had never enjoyed an fact that Ontario is naturally conser- : opportunity of making a record. vative. One of the most prominent Their policy was little more than that features in Dominion elections in the l of the man who is “agin the govern-ldays of yore was the solid support the ’ meat,” and the issues they most l conservatives invariably received from emphasized were either so nullified by the province. It was Sir John Mac- ' recent legislation of the administra- donald’s stronghold, and even in the tion or of such paltry nature as to last election with Liurier’s ability and excite ridicule rather than overthrow a strong issuerthat would naturally a government. Moreover, the leaders incline Ontario to the reform side it were men of very limited experience, departed but slightly from its old alle either in conducting the affairs of a giance. All thigrtimea reform govern. province or a campaign. -No ment held sewer in Toronto. The} member .03 the opposition, with were there by conservative votes give: perhaps Mr. Whitney excepted, was of for Sir Oliver Mowat rather than th« sufficient importance _in the public party he represented. Nothing ha #4,. -J :_ as... :nn‘nnnn‘}\li*. n mnni ”GDMm-‘rwu eye. to render his disappearance a thing to excite more than passing interest. In fact, when one of Mr. Whitney’s most influential followers recently retired from public life, his idepsrture was regarded as a matter} chiefly to be forgotten, Representing a party that had been almost annihi- lated, less than two years ago in the Dominion elections, and alleged to be in league with the leader upon whom the people’s dislike particulain fell a , that time, Mt. Whitney had in RALLY ! RAiLY ! RALLY ! Foremost among these we put thell fact that Ontario is naturally conser- ' vative. One of the most prominent features in Dominion elections In the ‘ days of yore was the aolid support the : conservatives invariably received from the province. It was Sir John Mac- donald’s stronghold, and even in the last election with Llurier’s ability and a. strong issue that would naturally incline Ontario to the reform side it departed but slightly from its old alle- dA- _. ---.._ ‘ incline Ontario to the reform side it 1 departed but slightly from its old alle- giance. All thin-time a reform govern- ment held power in Toronto. They were there by conservative votes given for Sir Oliver Mowat rather than the party he represented. Nothing has happened in this instance‘but a. recoil ‘to normal pOIit-ical conditions, and nothing ‘but the powerful grip of a partylong in office has hindered a far more violent recoil than did occur. It ‘ is no reflection on Mr. Hardy that he is not MnMowat's equal. Few men, have been so'hlessed' by nature and favored by fortune as Sir OZiVer Mowat.’ "His attainments and the opportunities to diepiay them, in behalf 7-4 _- At LI-.. vr v. .w....... uf and sometimes in defenée of, the province combined to incline the We are having a great 11111 of Luck with (UR SACRIFICING SALE OF THIS PREMIER STOCK BOUGHT AT 53 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR! IT’S UKE THE LUGK OF THE ESLQND 1E and the people are striking rich veins every time they buy Let no one stay away from GOUGHS while this sale is on. The stock is to be RAILROADED through at E ApitSS Speed, with the prices Tomahawked to the scalp. THE ELECTIONS ARE OVER and people are getting down to no This sale has now the fight of wzay and the Campaign will be sharp swift and decisive THE WATChMAN, LINDSAY Thuw Cents on the Dollar. people to hero worship, and i‘: will not. be surprising if Ontario has. parted with Sir Oliver and liberalism at. one and the same time. ref )rme“s and independents the “time for a change” sentiment did its work.‘ Without a tangible or specific founda- tion, yet appealing to the voter in a way that he could not himself define came the idea that twenty-six years was long enough. That’s all. It was an instinctive recoil against monotony that is petfecfly natural. Deep in the‘ iconiused reasoning apparatus of the tvdter was the though: that a change had to come sometime. Why not now? That catch y invention of the reformers in their great fight has proved to be a non-partisan, and an effective weapon in any hands. Its chief quest and victim is the office holder who has had his innings. ‘ l '- '77 _-_ -- any “"-"O , We may be wrong. but it is never- theless our opinion that the record of the government at Ottawa toid materially against the Hardy govern. ment in this contest. In saying this we are not expressing any opinion about the deeds of that government, but upOn the general impression that ithey have created in the public mind. Their railway enterprises. however defensible, have undoubtedly created an uneasiness in the country, that cannot have failed to exert a damaging influence on the Hardy administration. That such a thing should have this influence is one evidence of the , sensitiv‘eness of the public mind. If there is a more acceptable aspect to these transactions it would be good vu\uv â€"_,. putuw. g - __-_v 905°? for M“ Lsurier t0 PW“ them successfuihfiefné Kenâ€"ten by SHpMcIennon to the people under that: aspect. The 2 ha ten points. At the close or the match it. e rinks adjourned to McConnen’s tempemnce question and the new vote , . . . restaurant, where a very man are elements m tbzs contest to winch was spent, in speech “Rid magmas The \Vonderful Cheap Man. M.'-.n( H 331-! we shall not at. this point. refer. \Vhatcver the effect of this change may be, we are glad that. there is spirit enough in the electorate to bring about such a transformation. Some day it; may be required to save the state. MR. CARNEGIE was returned in East Victoria. with a majority increased by about 100. Tm: RAILWAY war is on in earnest. Rates have been cut. in two by the C. P. R. and the G.'1‘.R. has followed suit. This reduction seems aimed at the American roads and we should be very glad to see our lines gain a large share of tralfic by this cut. Howevep the necessity for that; sort of thing is‘ to be regretted. It only benefits coniparatively few and likely puts further of? the the very thing that would make for our good, namely : lower freight. It. would be more to our liking if tl-a roads would reduce their freight earnings 'in a year by the same sum they will sacrifibe in this rate WRIT. ‘ , Monday evening hundredq of our citizens gathered at the curling rink to witness the match between two rinks from the Detroit Curling Club and the Lindsa championship taukard team. Good F aying and vociferous cheer were the eatnres of the evening. . A. Bucknell's rink beat Skip Flaveile‘s in a ‘very close and exciting game by three lpoxnta. The other Detroit rink was not so Editorial Notes. CURLING THEE discussing dld-time victories. The De- troit curle were delighted with their reception, d before leaving extended a. hearny invi tion to membem of tme Lind~ say club to y them a visit. as soon as possible. [Frol Report {0 Februaxy 26I Highest . . . . ‘ Lowest ..... Warmat da Coldest The week Mr. C. J. Pusey, general manager of the Irondnle, B ncroft and Ottawa Railway, was in Toronto ast week, consulting with District Passe er . gent Dickson and District Freight Agent "hi of the G.T.R., with a view to obtaining tter connections at Lindsav. At present 1 ngers leaving Bancroft in the; afternoon V: to wait over at Kinrnount, and do not re: tTorcnto till the following day. Mr. Pusey 'ants the G.T.R. to run a new train, leavi Lindsay for Kinmount at 11.30 mm" so tlat passengers leaving Bancroft at n am. at reach Toronto at 9 part. the same day. Cl r connection is also asked for from Toronto an Bancroft. It is probable that the request ma be acceded to. Greatest f: Rain fell c Greatest l Aoom ltteo having in charge; load outemln em wenfi to a noted odltor to request h m to take part in it. 7 “What do you want. me to do, gentle- wan?” h asked. ‘ “We w uld llka to ban you glvo us. talk on ling reform,” they uplled. “Wall, ’ he ”joined, “1 can give :03 my ldca ! spelling reform in cm ammo. Just lot 0 ‘mo’ of! the ‘progmxnum‘ ”1:- Â¥omlfs ”‘omnanion. , K . # Snow {ell Total ram PRH t: the Lindsay 0mm“ week ending Saturday night \THE \VEATHER. IQNBERFUL BHEfiP Feifé .............. 32.00 Wednesday .......... â€" 6.70 Friday ', mean of. . . ...25 65 Tuaday ‘ “ . . . . 17.75 Friday “ . . .. .21.9o :Cll'ITATION IN INCHES. 1110f rain in one day 0.0 an 0 day. 'aJl of snow in one day 9.0 Mon- on 6 days. [all and melted snow! I. 39 .TTER TRAIN SERVICE TEX PERATURE. many Stated. THO§J Bum. The meeting of the literary 500 Friday, Feb. 261b, was we}! azzcndsd s'udems listened to a very inzcx 513023 The firs: item, after: few wordsfi 'dcnt, was an Instrumental ducal ieffers and McLaug 1m, being {01131 debate, “Resolved. that curling i9 t,ame than hockeg,” which pm" interesting after the short pause wig non-appearance of those on the 33 who showed the white feather ai- moment. The places, however, “ Lkindly and ably filled by Messrs 1‘ Buck, while {be negative was sag“ Messrs. Hopkins and rimms. 1“ Masts. Routley, Parkin and 513003 in favor of the negatixe bx I'M 1‘0“ Sy luster then favored Lb: socic y I“ which met with very hes. an) app“ meeting closed ui'h the .\2. ions! “ Moxnn, \L‘Rux 7th. -â€"By 630"; auct: onecr, credit gm of he!“ the property of Mr. 1.. 17*. . c n. 3. Ops. Sale 3: 3 ' ' posxtively “khan: rcscr-‘r- class milch cows, to £321" among the list to 1x a ct; A- _ ‘ ’u‘ TUESDAY, MARC}: xgahrliy It GOO auctioneer, credi' say: 01'3" " D! ( ShOw implements , the p oust) 0 lot 6 con. 1, \ erulam o ’clock and without resent, xsgiving up farming. W anxxsnw “5;;ch 9m, 4' . auctioneer, credit sale of . implcmcnxs, {he ptopc: t\ of ’4“ lot 16, con. 14. Brock. Sale sham and without rescné. 35 is rcmcn. '11; to the Noah-«cs Tm RSD._\\, 1mm mumâ€"By 1‘ auctioneer, czcdi: 5:11: a! x' implements, the pmperzy Johnston. lot :2, :oncession 38.1: a\ one o clock and “imofl A Mad: lead rJ-Jcbire and W cu Marin: dome black Iced: w ‘ linking pupa how; seven! W" J mum xSmfle do": m snag».~ w (:me k" in Lin-ha . Sud-did awn: 7""! maliC‘ ‘ u-d good whim“ “Wm st 81‘ t§£!§.§‘l‘.‘ 15.91533th :. COLLEGIATE NOTES, SALE RECASTER- Worthy of a‘ Fine Exhihi Britt envelope. .ll essays to be the number at the time sad not to henyma of com hetgzdmng Editors < their decisio 0 person in am the “'est E: Watchman : gifts are Dry G01 w£11.<:"W'est, E4 mpans will be all persons} LT END and' addm Lindsay. O; “Prize Essa: 24 1110 Would beautiful toe: to! OIC‘