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Our Goods are Decidedly Attractive both in Style and PRICE. PORTER’S Bookstore. The Edgar Charges. The conduct of the OppositiOn at Ottawa in connection with the Edgar- Caron charges and investigation leaves their good faith open to a serious ques- tion. In the indictment as preferredly Mr. Edgar, the charges were vague, and not defined with that clearness and accuracy necessary in connection with serious accusations that are to be the subject of investigation. In addition, the indictment included matters over which parliament no longer pretends to exercise jurisdiction. The accusation that money was employed corruptly in some twenty-two Quebec constituencies during three general elections would require an almost endless and certainly a costly investigation, even if it were a proper thing that parliament should undertake work that has long since PORTERS WALL PAPERS been wisely relegated by the consent of both parties in the courts. Even if the latter charge were proven true, it would in no way affect the position of the accused Minister, either as a min- ister of the crown or as a member of parliament. Hence the belief is gen- eral and well-founded that the inclusion of this matter in the original indict- ment was more political buncombe.pure and simple. But the public is deeply interested in the charges against Post- master-General Caron, as to the disposi- tion of certain public moneys; and the question naturally arises in the ordin~ ary mind, why Mr. Edgar failed to prefer his charges in this connection in language as definite and distinct as that employed by himself and Messrs. Cartwright, Mills, and others on the floor of the House. And now that the government has taken the matter in hand, put the accusations in direct and regular form, tacking on to them the worst charges made by the accusers in their Speeches on the floor of the House, why the fierce objections of the Opposi- tion? The objection to the evidence being taken by a commission of judges rather than by a commission of the House 3 will not stand before public opinion. If the object of the opposi- tion were merely to get at the truth and have justice done, they would hail with delight the relegation of the work of investigation to the Judges, instead of being at the mercy of a committee the majority and chairman of which would be their political opponents. So far as the public are concerned, they desire the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and at as small an outlay as posssible. The appointment of a commission will best accomplishtthis, and the action of the government will be generally approved. The adoption of the latter course has also spared the public the repitition of the unseemly squabblings that usually disgrace the proceedings of parliamentary investi- gating committees. The Canadian peOple have unfortunately enjoyed a surieit of that sort of spectacle of late, and will rejoice that they are to be spared any more of it. They have every confidence also in the integrity of their judges, whether a certain class of their neliticians has or not. the "Watchman. THURSDAY, MAY 12. 1892. 62 KENT STREET c-FOR BARGAINS INâ€" .TQ‘ TRACKS Editorial N otes. A CHARACTERISTIC Yankee prOposi- tion is made that the United States government issue a. fixed number' of halfâ€"dollar pieces commemorative ot the World’s Fair, to be taken at the gates as legal tender and elsewhere, and re- deemable in gold to their full face value. Out of the 20,000,000 it is proposed to issue, it is estimated fully 15,000,000 will neVer be redeemed. The United States government, should the proposi- tion be entertained, would thus net $7,500,000. THE United Empire Trade League in England is taking special steps to bring before the notice of the British parliament and the country the willing- ness of Canada to admit British goods on more favorable terms than foreign goods, so soon as the United Kingdom grants preferential trade with the col- onies as against countries which exclude her manufacturers by prohibitory duties. The London Time: referring to the adoption of Mr. McNeill’s motion at Ottawa shortly ago says :â€" “It is felt by the League that this reso- lution marks a notable advance in the direction of Empire trade. and the hope is entertained that Australia and South Africa will follow the example of the Do- minion. The resolution is considered the more generous in the face of the recent despatch of Lord Knutaford, which has cauled much irritation amongst the advo- cates of Empire trade.” SPEAKING of the partisan tendency of the operation of the Ontario liquor license system,the Toronto Mail says:â€" “Partisan license commissioners are wrecking the reputation of Mr. Mowat’s liquor license law. Complaints made by the press and by representative organiza- tions may not trouble the commissioners very much, but the government, if it is wise, Will heed them. The other day the Ministerial Alliance of Brantford raised its Voice against the administration of the law. The Dufl'erin Star, an independent journal. now makes a complaint, for which it gives name and date; It is charged that the Commercial hotel in Orangeville was denied a license solely because its proprietor is a Conservative. The loyal templar asserts that in Hamil- ton political pressure has been so used as to throw sixty out of ninety-one hotels under the control of one brewer. The public will be interested in knowing how many oi the numerous complaints are well founded. If in any case injustice is being done for the purpose of making political capital 8. strong argument can be made against partisan control. It has been suggested that an impartial board would be obtained if it were composed of the county judge, sheriff and registrar of deeds. The license commissioners act in a judicial capacity. It should therefore be just as wrong for the political machine to use them for its purposes as it would be for the same power to influence the bench.” THE absurdity of the little province of Prince Edward Island having a leg- islative council or upper chamber has been frequently pointed out, but it is likely that it will be perpetuated for some time longer. The lieutenant- governor has withheld his assent to the bill for abolishing the council as a separate chamber, on the ground that certain conditions tacked onto the bill by the council are contrary to the pro- visions of the B. N. A. Act. The con- ditions referred to are that one-half of the members of the one House legisla- ture proposed shall consist of members chosen by electors having a property qualification of at least $325, and that no amendment for all time to this pro- vision can be made except by a. two- thirds vote of the legislative assembly so constituted. It is claimed that this condition is in conflict with the B. N. A., which places within the exclusive power of the provincial legislatures the amendment from time to time oi the constitution of the provinces, except as regards the office of lieutenant gover- nor. T1113 grand jurors at Cobourg in their presentment recently complained of the bad ventilation of the gaol and court house, and touched upon the duty and necessity of the county council providing a. house of refuge for the un- fortunate poor for the sake of human- ity and economy. Judge Rose in reply said : “As to the poorhouse, the Ontario Government is prepared to make a grant to establish a. proper building for the pur- pose, and it only remains for the county to take action. For my part I think it: would be wise to withdraw the mainten- ance of some of these public buildings from these County Councils and place it in the hands of commissioners appointed by the Provincial Government, the Gov- ernment to be responsible for the proper application of [the moneys. I am not much in favour of the local administration THE WATCHMAN. LINDSAY, THURSDAY, MAY 12, I892. of our affairs until the people learn to spend money as "911 88 sawe it, and until then I do not‘ 11096 for very much of a. change.” The handing over 0f the management of the gaols, court houses and pcor’ houses to the local gOVernment would scarcely be endorsed by the ratepayers ,generally. Party management and 1centralizatlon have gone about far l enough and the extension of the system is not desirable. Why not have the law altered so as to make it comoulsory on county councils to have the gaols and court houses in a. proper sanitary condition, and also that the establish- ment of county houses of refuge be made compulsory and not left optional as at present? The appointment of commissioners to look after the main- tenance and management of these pub- lic buildings might be an improvement on the present system. Were the law altered as above, the county council, could be safely entrusted with the appointment of the commissioneré, however. Special to the WATCHMAN. On Monday the 9th inst q. number. of': our young people assembled at Mr. Samuel Suidaby’s to enjoy a. pleasant evening. and at the same time present to Mr. Suddaby a. “Past Master’s Jewel," with the following address:â€" To Mr. S. S'uddaby, Past Master L. 0.L. 51,1. We, the members, of L.O.L. 541, have assembled here this evening, under very pleasant circumstancesâ€"to present, as a mark of respect toyou this jewel,and to show our appreciation of the energy and zeal which you have shown in the welfare of our lodge since it was organised. Please accept it as a token of our gratitude, and may you be spared to wear it for many years. Signed in behalf of the members, E. W001), D.M. R. ENGLISH, Treas. Mr. Suddaby replied in a happy manner, thanking the brethren for their kindness. This shows that a good feeling exists between our master and brethren. Spring has come, and gardens are being made. The Royal Chapter opens at Fenelon Falls on Saturday, the 14th inst., at 7 o'clock. PERSONALSâ€"Mr. R. Bond. section fore- man has not been very well this last week. Mr. Perch. is somewhat better, we are pleased to learn. Mrs. R. Stewart is improving. Special to the WATCHMAN. COUNCIL Pnocszmsosâ€"The council met at Kirkfield on the 28th of April. The members were all present. The reeve in the chair. The report of the township engineer re disputed road on Portage road opposite lots 11 and 12. was laid over till next meeting of council. The auditors’ report was laid before the council. On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Chas. MacDonald, the auditors’ report was received and adopted. On motion of Mr. C. N. McDonald, second by Chas. Macâ€" donald, Jos. Cooper’s tender for the town- ship printing was accepted. On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Chas. Mac- donald. the sum of Q2.32 was directed to be paid to Robert Burns for gravel. On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Chas. Macdonald, the new bond of secretaryship furnished by the treasurer was approved and accepted. and the former bond dir- ected to be returned. On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Chas. Macdonald, Messrs. E. D. Mchchern, Alex. Munro, J. W. Folliott and A. H. Campbell, mem- bers of the board of health, were directed to be paid two dollars each, and J. A. Jackson, secretary of the board, ten dol- lars. On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded Big assortment, both for wool and cotton, at Higinbotham’s Drug storo|14otf. by Chas. Macdonald, Niel McEachern. lot 37, 8. RR, and Hector McInnis, lot 27, in 3th con., were allowed to perform their statute labor in road beat No. 36. Gn motion of C. N. Macdonald, seconded by Mr. Dixon. Andrew McKay's time for clearing the road allowance on 11th con., was extended to the first day of May, 1894. On motion of C. N. Macdonald, seconded by Mr. Dixon, the sum of $77, was direct- ed to be paid to James McGirr, his salary as collector. On motion of C. N. Mc- Donald, seconded by Chas. Macdonald, the clerk was instructed to notify Lauchlin McEachern to remove his fence from off the road allowance, on 11th con. opposite lot No. 23; also to notify John Kinnear, to remove his fence from off the road allowance, on 11th eon. opposite lot No. 7. On motion of C. N. McDonald, seconded by Chas. Macdonald, it was resolved to pay Mr. Angus McDonald the sum of $10 on condition that he move his fence 22 feet south at the corner of lot 45 and 4G S.P.R., in order to leave the road allowance clear of gravel pit, also that he fill up the gravel pit on Portage Road opposite lot No. 46. Deputy-Reeve Mc- Rae was appointed to see that the work be carried out in a proper manner. On motion of Mr. Dixon, seconded by C. N. McDonald the clerk was instructed to notify George McKelvey to remove his fence from off the road allowance on Portage Road opposite lots 14, 15, 16. On motion of Mr McRae, seconded by Chas. Macdonald, the following charity grants were made :â€"â€"For Mrs. Mary McInnis, to be expended by E. McKenzie, $8; for Sarah Shaw, and Ann Carmichael, $5 each to be expended by J. Bell. On motion of Mr. McRae. seconded by Chas. Macdonald. the council then adjourned to meet again as a Court of Revision at Kirkfleld, at the call of the reeve. BURNT RIVER' Diamond Dyes, ELDON. Ageneral meetin of the shareholders of the adler, Dundas Flavelle MillinzCom- 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. :IHOS. SADLERJ __ “ “----_._ 188 SILVER, Teacher of Instru- mental and Vocal Music, and Painting. Residence, 27 William St. North. 43-1y WAVERLY HOUSE, The dining room is first-class, accommo dation unsurpassed. 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