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.yL 533% OUR citizens are to be congratulated upon the fact that the waterworks question has been at last satisfactorily solved. Messrs. Moffett, Hodgson, Clarke dz Co., of Syracuse, N .Y., have entered into a contract to construct the system, and work will be begun in a few weeks. The contract we believe is in .every way a. good one, and has been the result of careful handling on the part of the council and leading citizens for the past year or two. The expen- diture of the large amount that will be required In the construction of the works will be a great boon to the la- boring class and business men during the coming summer; THE Montreal Witness, a staunch reform journal, in referring to the Re- distribution measure introduced into the House of Commons last Friday by Sir John Thompson, says : “ The mea- sure is not an outrageously bad one, though not in all respects fair. Some small conservative constituencies whose populations are diminishing have been preserved; while some large liberal ones ha've been wiped out. The cities have not been given as large a representa- tion as they are entitled to, but that probably tells against the government itself.” Such mild criticism coming from so prOnounced an opposition source speaks volumes in favor of the government measure. THE abolition of the legislative coun- cil or second chamber in the Quebec local parliament is again being agitated. The cost of maintaining this branch of the legislature is some 57 0,000 per annum to the province. During the twenty-seven years since confederation it is pointed out that the second cham- ber has practically done nothing but approve of the measures passed by the lower house, thus doing away with the idea that a second local chamber is necessary for the purpose of safeguard' ing the minority. The case of Ontario is pointed out as proving conclusively that a single chamber is sufficient for the legislative work of the local legis- latures. As the abolition of the legislative council, however, 'can only be brought about by a. memorial to the British Parliament backed up by a THROUGH a trick in bookkeeping, the late Mercier Government showed a de- ficit in their last year’s transactions of only $600,000, Whereas it IS found that outside of trust funds and capital account there was a. deficit of $1,108,- 184. But over and above the ordinary expenditure there was spent during the year 011 new building, railway subsidies, etc., $1,584,659, which allOWing for receipts from trust funds and sale of lands leaves a further deficit of $1,290,- 990. This together with the deficit on ordinary accounts makes a total deficit on the years transactions of $2,400, 000. Wall PORTER’S Bookstore. 62 KENT STREET Prices New, Ebe Watchman. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 189 Immense Selection Editorial Notes. Artistic. Low. THE cause of the defeat of the con‘ servative candidate at the provincial bye-election in Toronto last week is neither that given by the Empire nor that given by the 61056. The one attri- butes the defeat to over-confidence and apathy on the part of the conservatives, whilst the other, of course, claims that thetory city of Toronto has experienced an almost miraculous conversion to Mowat principles. The fact of the matter is the conservative ward bosses are alone responsible for the result. They forced, by dexterous wirepulling, a weak candidate upon their party, and one who was not generally accept- able to the rank and file. As too fre- quently happens at party conventions, the candidate chosen was not the choice of the people upon whose vctes success depended, and hence the overthrow of the candidate and the discomfiture of the wirepullers. To all who take a liberal view of the situation it will be a matter of regret that an able lieutenant was not chOSen and elected to assist Mr. Meredith in the important work of the Opposition in the Ontaridhouse; but no one will regret that a wholesome check has been given to the pernicious “boss” or “machine" system of choosing representatives. To such an extent has the latter system grown, that the nominee of the party convention is rarely the best selection that could be made, and hence the large proportion of undesirable material which finds its way to the local and Dominion parlia- ments. Those Who “ran” the conser- vative candidate in Toronto also under- took upon themselves the responsibility of departing from the platform laid down by Mr. Meredith in his London speech of two years ago, which accounts for the silence of the leader of the Op- position during the whole contest. The latter mistake was even more fatal than the choice of the candidate. T UNDER the British l\orth American Act a redistribution of the constituen- cies is required after each census, based on any changes in the population of the provinces. Under the Act, the repre- sentation of Quebec in the Dominion house is fixed at 65, the population of that province divided by this number giving the divisor which determines the number of representatives to which each of the other provinces is entitled. As a result of the late census, Prince Edward Island [0565 one member ; Nova Scotia, one ; New Brunswrck, two ; whilst Manitoba gains two, and Ontario remains the same. British Columbia under terms of the census would lose two members, but owing to a. provision in her constitution her pre- sent representation is to remain the same until she is entitled to an increase. The representation of the territories depends upon an arbitrary arrange- ment', which the government has allow- ed to remain untouched. Under the present redistribution the number of members to each province will be as follows :â€"Ontario, 92; Quebec, 65; Nova Scotia, 2.0 ; New Brunswick, 14 5 Prince Edward Island, 5; Manitoba, 7 ,. British Columbia, 6; the Territories, 4 ; total 213 members. In Ontario, it THE binder twine issue is again being rehashed by the liberal press in conse- quence of a motion in the House to place this article on the free list. The question involved was so completely threshed out during the late campaigns that it is thoroughly understood by the whcle community. The statements that the price of twine to the Canadian farmer in the past has been higher than to his American cousin are simply untrue. The raw material being on the free list the operation of the pro- tective tarifl' has been simply to keep the manufacture of the article within the Dominion, and not to raise the price. Just as in the case of sugar, machinery, etc., the Canadian people have nothing to complain of in the matter of prices. Should there be any danger of a “combine” in twine being formed, there is a remedy, and let it be applied. The binder twine industry in Canada has come to stay, and the rural constituencies have been loudest in say- ing so. majority of the chamber to be abolish- ed, as well as of the lower house, it is not likely that the reform will come without powerful and lengthy agitation. THE WATCHMANy LINDSAY. THURSDAY is proposed to give Toronto one mem- ber more, and the AlgOma. distri one more. In order to do this, the c nsti- tuencies of the Nlagam Pemnsul are to be reâ€" HarraugEd In Quebec, Mon- treal is entitled to two members shore, and a rearrangement of a. number oi constituencies in that province is also necessary. The redistribution bill is now before the house, and as a matter of course is receiving heated discus- sion. The bill has the merit of sim- plicity, the changes proposed being as few as possible under all the circum- stances. It is not necessary, however, to add that whilst the government Sup- porters speak of “redistribution," the opposition use the term “gerrymander.” Anv’rcw A‘J‘leck, a farmer of Cartwright left his hnme to drive across the prairie about a week ago, since which time he has been missing. A search party was sent out, and yesterday they found his 110150 and hungry floatimr 1n the river near town. The rixcr was then dragged, and the body of ahe unfurtunate man discover- at a point only a few yards away. He leaves a large family. A feature of the Winnipeg' summer ex- hibition will be a race between the trotting dog Doc, of Brighton ()nt., and a rival trtting dog: from the States. Three hundred Ontario colonists arrived here yesterday. This was the last of the series of eastern colonist excursions. \VISNII’EH, May 1.â€"During April 4,2337 actual settlers arrived in Manitoba, and they brought. 214 cars of stock and effects. During the four months of this year 9,294 settlers have arrived and 813 cars 0f stock and effects. OTTAWA, May 2,â€"Tnis being private: members’ day has been somewhat quiet and a fair amount- of business has been put through. The House adjourned at 10.25, a feat which has not been aczom- plished for a month past. The after- noon was devoted to the discussion of Mr. D’Alton McCarthy’s motionin favor of the appointment of a commercial agent at Washington who should be an attache of the British embassy. There was not much difference of opinion as to the benefits which migdt be derived from having commercial agents in the United States, but as Mr. Eoster pomt- ed out. Mr. McCarthy seemed to want more of a political than a commercial agent, and a political agent acting as an attache to the British Ambassador would be no improvement on the Bri- tish Ambassador himself, who has now instructions from the Imperial Govern- ment to pay special attention to Can- adian matters and who, as a. matter of fact, does keep the Canadian G0vern- ment informed of any matters of inter- est to the Dominion. \Vixxn’Eo. April 30.â€"A second victim of Wednesday’s big storm is reported, he being James Taylor, a young man recent- ly arrived from Manchester, England. Deceased left J. R. Stuart‘s residence, Adelpha. at, 3 o’clock on Wednesday after- noon, accompanied by Harry Sturt, with the intention of walking to a shanty four miles away. They missed the trail and were out all night, and Taylor died of ex- haustion and exposure. His body was found 15 hours afterwards, half a mile from John John Highman‘s residence. Start arrived nearly exhausted and slight- ly frozen. The 51105 of the Canadian Pacific land department last month were the largest in the company’s history. Over 66,000 acres were sold, nearly all in Manitoba, and most of 1b to actual settlers, who are now in possession. Robert Shipman, a young Englishman, just arrived here, died on Friday at Salt, Coats. The only thmg known of him is that he was the largest stockholder in the Rudge Bicycle Company, of Coventry, England. At an early hour on Saturday morning a fire broke out in the Five Points House of Industry in New York, but so admirâ€" ably drilled were the children that nearly one hundred little girls and more than a. hundred boys got out of bed, left their dormitories, and marched out into the street without the least panic or confusion. Sir John Thompson admitted that the. question was an important one, and moved the adjournment of the de- brte in order that the House may have time to think over the matter Two hundred European immigrants ar- rived Thursdny night. Dr. Harrison, who succeeded Mr. Nor- quay as premier of Manitoba. will re- enter politics and contest a. "onstituency at the approaching general elections. It is known that he Will lead the Opposition to Mr. Greenway. Willlam Armstrong, 8. C.P.R. brakeman fell under the Wheels of a freight train this morning, losing both legs. He died in the General hospital here this after- noon. ‘ This motion was accepted by Mr. McCarthy, and the question goes over with the probability that it will come up again the week after next. The backbone of the disastrous Durham strike has been broken by the action of the miners themselves, and there is a pros- pect that the trouble wi ‘I soon be over. The marriage of Fan Lee, a chinaman, and Agnes Getting, of Berlin, is being commented upon with surprise A special cablegram says this is the first alliance of the kind announced In Germany. An Agent at Washington. Winnipeg Items. A general meetingof the shareholders of the Sadler, Dundas Flavelle Milling Com- pany, (Limited) for the election of Direct- ors, and for considering and sanctioning of certain by-laws, which will be submitted to the meeting, will be held at the com- pany’s office in the Town of Lindsay on at the hour of 1.30 o’clock in the afternoon Dated this 4th day of May, AD. 1892. THOS. SADLER ,1__ 1‘ "\'l"--, . MISS SILVER, Teacher of Instru- mental and Vocal Music, and Painting. Residence, 27 William St. North. 43-ly The dining room is first-class, accommo dation unsurpassed. People stopping at this house will be used nicely. Large sheds, ample room. \Velcomc to all that: Stop at Geo. Carr's. Waverly House. Kent Street, East. NEW RESTAURANT. Come Ladies and Gentlemen, let us go to the New City Restaurant, where you will find the premises thoroughly renovat- ed and nice] titted up for the comfort of M}; \V._E._ L urphy's eustomers. WAVERLY HOUEZE, The choicest ‘chbcolizi’tfie:'Kfia’wcreams al ways kept; m stock, and all kinds of Home- made Pastry. W edding Cakes 3. Specialt). Lindsay, April 20, 1892 THE NORTH KING IS one of the largest, swiftest and most. powerful stea- mers 3n the lakes. Lighted by Electricity and modern throughout. C. H. NICHOLSON, Gen. Pass. and th. Aqt., C. F. GILDERSLEEV'E PORT HOPE. Lake Ontario Steamboat Co. RETURNINGâ€" Leaves Charlotte at 11.05 PAL, except Tuesday at 9.40 I’.)I., and Saturday a: 4.15 PAL CONNEC'Is at Rochester with early trains for all points on New York Central and all diverging lines. CALLS at Brighton and Colbourne on Monday and Wednesday Mnrnings for Rochester. and Wednesday Morning and Saturday Evening: from Rnchester. Through Tickets and Baggage Checks from Agents or on board. Beginning Monday April 25th, will leave Cubourg an 8 11.31., and Port Hope at 10.30 A..\I., on arrival of C.T.R. Trains from Nurth, East and West. HIGH-GLASS POULTRY DAILY - FDR - ROCHESTER Orders filled as received. His stock are all prize birds, as follows: HOUDANS. WHITE LEGHORNS, PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 99 Kent Street. two doors East of the Post Office. NORTH KIN G, TERMSâ€"$1 per day. MONDAY, 16th MAY, 1892. Parties Wanting THOROUGH-BRED POULTRY MUSIC AND PAINTING. S NURSE, OR LIGHT HOUSE- work. Apply at WATCHMAN office. HAVE YOU BEEN WANTEB SITUATIfiN. to see the new landlord at the Magnificient New Steamer General Manager, W. E. MURPHY. NOTICE. . D. FLA VEIJILE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. "D- C- TBEW- DUN DAb }Directors. -.n. c. TREW, L: N DSAY, f for Eggs for hatch- ; ing at once. had better apply to lecsmx. ’, MAY 5, 1892. mg 7 mi N m- o n We, th‘ in order throughm this year 011. among ou .. Crayon IE I~ below), tc subgcribe‘ ~ ... . . 1.; “ fam11y j01 a. .. 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