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.4 «41%.! J; THE Ottawa Free Press, a reform journal, wrote tne other day as follows : “The farmers of the United States have been cursed with a system of monopoly for a greater length of time than the Canadian farmers have been. Their difficulties are due not to the want of a market, but to the high prices they are obliged to pay for every- thing they have to buy.” Canadian farmers were therefore wise in their generation when they rejected the policy of Unrestricted Reciprocity with the United States, the benefits of which are so clearly set forth by the Free are so clearly Press. years. The import trade for the past twelve months increased $2,922,738. Taking the aggregate import and export grade of the Dominion, the increase was $9,509,396 over the previous year, and $19,602,795 over the average for the past five years The total trade for the year just closed was $221,271,816. ii THE government returns show that export trade of the Dominion for the year ending 30th June was $8,500.000 more than the largest previously known that of 1881, and nearly $20,000,000 in excess'ot the average for the last five PORTERS W e Will clear out all Remnants at a REMNANTS (the "Watchman. THURSDAY. AUG. 4, 1892. Editorial N otes. BOOKSTORE. ~TRY' DRIVING- DOWN THE MAIN ROADS. A HURRYING ACROSS LOTS. SHOOTING ACROSS CONCESSION LINES. THEY SOME! THEY WILL COME! THEY MUST COME! The tireless, the ubiquituons, the unapproachable hustlers in Clothing Why should people rush to our stores in defiance of hot weather: 1st to get 11ght cool clothing 2nd, to get light prices for light clothing, 3rd, to take advantage of our re- ductions to clear out stock. Every Live Must Be Clipped! Every Price Must .Be Gut! ' Every Grade Must Be Shorn! Now is the time to buy, new is the time to pick up the sheckles. Y money by trading with us as well as in the harvest field. 011 can make ASSOCIATE STORES: TORONTO, BELLEVILLE, BRANTFORD ORILLIA AND KINGSTON- ALF PRICE- And we are doing it with a sweeping trade. The goods must go out. THE result of the recent plebescite in Manitoba on the Prohibition ques- tion, a vote of three to one in favor of the latter movement. will hasten the demand for a similar test in the other provinces. In Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Pr. Edward Island, and the territories the impression is that a vote in favor of the principle of prohibition would be carried by large majorities. Even should prohibition not follow immediately upon such a result, the moral effect of such an ex- pression of popular opinion upon the adminstration of the present liquor laws THE British Parliament meets to-day, and the address from the Throne will be presented on Monday next. As a majority of 40 has been returned against the Salisbury government, a change of ministry will take place on the first“ opportunity to divide the House. The new Opposition, however, will be a united and formidable one, whilst the Gladstonian party’s majority is compos- ed of various sections that have very little in common. On the one side will be arranged 271 Gladstonians, 72 anti- Parnellites, 9 Parnellites, and 4 Labor- ists, whilst on the other are 268 Con- 1 servatives and 47 Liberal-Unionists. A l majority of 40 in a House of 670 is a close one under the best conditions, but when that majority is liable at any moment to break up, the situation become: extremely doubtful. A bulletin of the United States cen- or upon legislation in the direction of sus recently issued gives the distribu- prohibition would be very great. Why tion of population as to nativity, sex, not move to have a plebescito in this and color. Of the total population of fair province of Ontario on this much 62,622,250 there are 32,067,880 males {vexed question at the next general and 30,554,370 females. 0f the total election, Which rumor says is not so far population 53,372,703 are native born of? l and 9,249,547 foreign born, whilst 54,- __â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"___ 983,890 are white and 7,638,360 colorâ€" A MEETING 0f the PTOVISiODal direct- ed. The native born population during ors 0f the Bobcaygeon, Lindsay and the last ten years increased by 22.76 Poontypool railway 15 t0 be held, we per cent., and the foreign born by understand, on Monday next, the 8th 38.47 per cent. As compared with the iDSt- The government grant 0f $32000 former decade, the increase of the for per mile from Bobcaygeon t0 PONY- eign element has been very much P001 was made at the close of the late greater, 'and that of the native horn 5355i“ 0f parliament, and the public somewhat less. The native born 001- are looking a“XlO‘JSlY forward to steps ored population increased 13.11 per being taken towards the early con- cent., whilst the whites increased 26.68 struction 0f the road. The. directors per cent. may rest assured that they will receive WW LL- l.A-_L“ m. Anna. Aidan “sud“:A:_..‘:“-nn The Procession gains in number every hour, all making for DAY, AUGUST 4, I§92‘q UNDER the old Reciprocity treaty of ’54, the Americans enjoyed the use of the Canadian canals. 0n the abroga- tion of that treaty by the United States government, Canada of her own free will continued the arrangement tor the five years following, when in 1871 the Washington treaty was agreed upon betaeen the two countries. The latter treaty, which is now in force, dealt with the fishery and canal questions. Under it Canada gave to the United States vessels equal treatment in Canadian canals, whilst the United States agreed to give Canadian vessels equal treat- ment in American canals, and in adâ€" dition the right to carry produce from an American port across Canadian territory to another port. The latter A MEETING of the provisional direct- ors of the Bobcaygeon, Lindsay and Poontypool railway is to be held, we understand, on Monday next, the 8th inst. The government grant of $32000 per mile from Bobcaygeon to Ponty- pool was made at the close of the late session of parliament, and the public are looking anxiously forward to steps being taken towards the early con- struction of the road. T he directors may rest assured that they will receive the hearty support ofthe municipalities through which the proposed line is to pass in any reasonable scheme they may have to lay before them. 'lhe immediate benefit that will be derived from the expenditure of the large sum required for labor and material in the construction of the road will be con- siderable. To Bobcaygeon and district surro'undingr the possession of a railway outlet will be invaluable; whilst to Lindsay and the large district tributary to it the construction of an indepen- dent competing line is a matter of the greater: importance. Every encourage- ment should be given to hasten the early construction of the road. GOUGâ€"Iâ€"J HATS., GAPS 8L6, ALF PRICE. right the Americans cancelled long agol‘from the Province 0f Quebec. The Without the slightest reason or provoca latter Province has been a great tion, whilst the free use of their canals stickler as to provincial rights where has been rendered null and void to her own affairs have been concerned, Canadians by the passage of cunning; and must learn to respect the right of customs regulations requiring foreign Manitoba and the other provinces to vessels to unload at the first port of regulate their own domestic concerns entry. The use of the Sault canal is and to shape their own future in their all the privelege that Canada has been own way. in the enjoyment of in return for her â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"__ concession to United States vessels of THE motion aiming at the reduction the use of the Canadian canals on of railway fares to two cents per mile, equal terms with Canadian vessels. which was introduced into the Ottawa Canada has fully observed her part of House by the member for East YOrk the treaty, whilst the United States has last session, has called attention to the from the start followed an entirely delicate position which members of different course. [parliament occupv in regard to railway T1114: Privy Council of Great Britain has decided that the Manitoba Act fabolishing Separate schools, in that lProvince was perfectly within the con- stitution. The decision in effect defines that the minority in that Province had no “rights or prxviledges” in regard to state Separate schools at the time the Province was formed and became a part of confederation Whlch have been “prejudicially affected” by the Act of the local legislature abolish- ing these schools. Just as in the case of New Brunswick, the highest British tribunal has declared that Manitoba is free to deal with the question of national education untrammelled by lany outside interference. As in the “former case of twenty years ago, con- t§iderable agitation resulted over the decision, which as time went on died Out, as a result largely of the success which has marked the adoption of the national and non-sectarian system ; so in the present instance, Manitoba is 'likely to have this “ burning question” on her hands for a short while, to be in the end left to the enjoyment of her rights and privileges in the matter of education, as well as the benefits of one system of schools for the province. The talk about Dominion interference on behalf of the so-called rights of the minority in Manitoba, is not to be taken serviously. Such a course, even if constitutional. which it would not he would be a dangerous experiment. The loudest protests against the lane decision of the Privy Council are heard THE motion aiming at the reduction 1 of railway fares to two cents per mile, which was introduced into the Ottawa House by the member for East York last session, has called attention to the delicate position which members of parliament occupy in regard to railway legislation, on aCCOunt of their enjoying free passes as a gift from railway cor- porations. The chief argument used in favor of the above reduction of fares was that the two cent rate has pro- ven a success in England. Owing to longer distances and less travel in Canada, the conditions are not present which have made the lower rate a pay- ing speculation in England. The shelving of the motion {or the present at Ottawa was, it may fairly be granted, the result of due weight being given to this consideration. The objections, however. (raised to members of parlia- ment accepting passes from railway corporations hold good all the same. T here is no necessity for enlarging upon the close relationship which exists be- tween the railways and the government of Canada, or, the importance in the interest of the public of our legislators being kept perfectly free from the pos- sibility of undue influence on the part of these corporations. Were privatel individuals or business firms in anyi municipality, who either had been or: might at any moment be deeply inter-‘ ested' in money grants or other action on the part of the local council, to give valuable presents not to one member only but to all the members of that body, what would the public think of such a condition of affairs 2 The system would be at once denounced as danger- ous and corrupt, and quite justly so. Railway passes to members of parlia- ment is a practice precisely on a par, and is deservedly condemned. To the argument that it is necessary that mem- PRICE- bers should run about the c order to become acquainted with' wants and capabilities, the rep} H: the various government depa 3‘ ”W indt},l for a} 0‘1th collect all information of thatk is at all important and that extra services or travelling that found necessary in this direct country will be quite willin 1 It. may i011 l. ‘3 metiumaumrz 1U.“ elin‘ thg h_istory 9f K TOWN OF LINDSA FOR SALE. PARCEL 1.â€"L0ts No. 3 ti’ 4 We“ of Mill street, being half an acre. which is a two-and-aâ€"half Storey"; dwelling house, containing Parlor. ting-room. dining-room, china cl library, kitchen. laundry, (static- wash tubs, with hot and Cold Wa' bath-room. (hot and cold water, eight bed rooms. The house is 1»;â€" throughout with hot water; is exceg ally well built, having 14 inch wall 18 in perfect repair ; there is also' stable and driving house sheds; hard soft water, and every convenience, tending purchasers can see the we ' by applying to the undersigned: PARCEL No. 2.â€"Lots No. 7 and of Lindsay street. (immediately opy. the Separate school) : there is a r175: way reserved frsm No. 8 and alsdaf feet of rear of same. PARCEL No. 3,â€"Five-and-a-half in Block H. being lots 5 to 15 inclazj These lots are central. and beau-:5" located within one block of cow buildings; they will be Sold in one bl;. or divided to suit purchasers. 'bbling Books, ks, Lead Pen ks, German Bog , High School Re: Picture Frames dc‘ notice. A full liq ouldings in Stock Orders taken for usic Books V. ‘ AN 0 c 0 ll Every Friday Eve: KA 773M} Admission mm 1m «4-; Terms easy. 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