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DURHAM CHRONICLE DURHAM, OCI'OBER 11th, 1900 Horsey didn’t know that Cook was loaded. Senatorial positions now on tap, at Tarte Co’s Canteen. Apply at once. What do you think of long faith- ful Liberal service, and then a. senatorship for a small consideration of 810000? Laurier wants proof of Cook’s charges, but it is not thought for a moment that the investigation will be untrammeled. The Ext-Liberal m‘ember,’ H. H. Cook, could get a Senatorshl p, only for the ten thousand dollar consider- ation. It’s very kind of Mr. Tarte to let fifteen extra consuitnencies in Que- bec go the Tories. That will give them only fifteen of a majority. * * t Tarte figures it out now that he will allow the Tories 25 seats in Quebec. In his recent vision he could only see room for ten in the whole province. The Liberals are going to leave Providence to deal with the Senate, but in the meantime they don’t ob- ject to farming out the vacant seats at a minimum of 310000 a piece. *** Dr. Horsey pronounced H. H. Cook a disgruntled Grit, because he could not get aSenatorship. The Dr. must have felt surprised when he learned that Mr. Cook told Tucker that the price was too high. Is it the ten thousand dollar con- sideration that kept other faithful Liberals of long standing from get- ting a. Senator-ship under the Laurier government. ? have to pay for a. seat in the senate If a favored Liberal could get it for $10000? It is only reasonable to think that a Tory would have to pay con- siderably more. A leading Liberal once said, “Whatever Mr. Tarte may have been in the past, he’s an honest man now.” \Vhat about H. H. Cook’s present standing in the Liberal ranks ‘9 Owen Sound. 0nt., Oct. 22'-At' the opening of the Liberal campaign in north Grey. Dr. E. H. Horsey. the Liberal candidate, Spoke at Annan, when he was Opposed by Mr. H. G. Tucker. During Mr. Tucker’s ad- dress reference was made to the manifesto of Mr. H. H. Cook, and in reply, Dr. Horsey claimed that Mr. Cook had left his party because he had been refused a Senatorship. Mr. I Tucker afterwards. telephoned Mr; Cook and learned from him that the reason why he had left his party was that Sir Wilfred Laurier and other members of the Cabinet, through an agent who was sent specially to Tor- onto to interview Mr. Cook, ofiered Mr. Cook a Senatorship. and stated that owing to his long and useful career in the Liberal party, he would receive it upon payment of $10,000. Mr. Cook refused the position under the circumstances, and stated that he would do all in his power to oust .thcse who were guilty of such bare- faced acts of corruption. - Can anyong tell what a. Tory would COOK COOKS HORSEY torship exposed by Mr. H. H. Cook, an tax-member of the Liberal Party Dr. Horsey, the candidate for North Grey, in a nasny fix. Ten thousand dollars for a Senatorship. Dominion Elections Nov. 7th 0 Dr- Horsey also stated that he had been approached by Mr. Cook and re- quested to use his influence in get- ting Mr. Cook a. Senatorship. Mr. Cook telegraphed Mr. Tucker, after a telephone message, the fol- lowing words:â€" “Re your question,â€"â€"I never asked Dr. Horsey to assist me in getting a Senatorship. I have no confidence in the man and knew he had no influ-e ence. I was an applicant for a sena- torship. but when it was ofiered to me the price was to high. (Signed) “H. H. Cook.” Last night at North Koppel, Dr. Horsey denied that Mr. Cook had ever named any of the members of the cabinet, and as a result of a cone versation over the phone to-day Mr. Cook telegraphed Mr. Tucker in the following words:â€" “Price demanded from me for a. Senatorship was $10,009." '7 "‘7‘7” W. lrWin, (Signea) *‘** Proprietor. “H. H. Cook. Like an Avalanche. Wholesa Condemnation for Utter Dis- disregard of Promises. These are some of the utterances made by Mr. H. H. Cook. BIL-Liberal, M. P., in his arraignment against the Lauriei‘ government :â€" 1 They have betrayed the princi- ples of the Liberal party, have been false to their pledges, and have broken faith with the people of Cana- - 2 The positions they occupy and have disgraced, I can only escape from sharing their guilt by thus publicly denouncing and repudiating 3 Not one principal for which the party stood under the leadership of Brown, MacKenzie and Blake, is now guiding the present leaders of the party. 4 During the {our years the pres- ent government has been in power, thirteen members have been appoint.- ed to offices, with salaries agregating $39,000 per year. 5 Honest Liberals ought not to forgive or refrain from punishing the false leaders who have on this question of the absolute independence of Parliament lowered the banner of Liberalism and dragged it in the dirt. 6 They have increased the expen- diture which they were to reduce. 7 Can we, as a party, deny that in the matter of the public debt and public eXpenditure our pledges. and premises have been broken: shame- fully, disgracefully broken? 8 “ Let me again repeat, ” he says “for it cannot be too often or too strongly insisted pppn, that. unless we, of the rank and file of the party, clear ourselves of complicity in their criminality by repudiating our for- sworn leaders we mus: be content to be held to be consenting parties to the shameful deception which has been practised upon the people of Canada.” 9 Shall it be said of the rank and file of the Liberal party that they contentedly allowed their leaders to make of them a party, that. regards pro-election promises as a joke, and a permissable way of cozening the electors? 10 There could hardly be a more nagrant case of deliberate deception than the action of our present lead- ers upon the prohibition plebiscite, Worse still the premier was so lost to shame as to admit that there had been a secret (he calls it an “ impli- ed ”) agreement among the opponents and supporters of prohibition in the convention to this efiect. 11 We promised to abolish the Senate or radically change its consti- tution; by aEc-z'aling that body an Opportunity to save the country from the consequences of extravagant and corrupt deals, the government has enabled the Senate to demonstrate its usefulness, almost its mdispensa- bility. 12 Only by the Opposition of the Senate was the government prevent- ed from consummating a. deal by which 25000 acres of gold bearing lands, to be selected by the benefi- ciaries, was to be given per mile for the building of a narrow gauge tram- way. 13 We condemned all corruption ; yet our leaders have made us reSpono sible for the Crow’s nest job. by means of which the directors of the leading rrovernment organ were per. mitted to practically grab a quarter of a million acres of coal lands, and the country is saddled with a totally unnecessary payment of two millions of dollars. 14 We promised purity of admin- istration : the history of the notorious Drummond Railway job shows what regard our leaders had for such a promise. But why 9:0 farther ? The record of our party While it has been in power under its present leaders is one long, shameful story of promises unfulfilled and pledges broken; of reckless extravagance; of jobbery and corruption; and of utterly dis- graceful betrayal cf every principle for which as a party we have Stood. For the purpose of securing them- selves in ofiice, the men who have been entrusted With positions of leadership have brought disgrace up. on our party and dishonor upon the name of Liberalism. 15 “ What, then, is our duty to our party and to our country? Again I repeat that only by repudiating these leaders. by disassociating our- selven from them, and by doing all that may be in our power to punish them for their falseness and treach- ery, by driving them from power and from the ofices which they retain as the price of their treason to principle, can we as individuals and as a party avoid sharing their guilt and partici- pating in their shame. In no other iway, and by no means short of this,! ' can we hope to regain or retain as af party the respect and confidence of a ratriotic and decency-loving public. It may be said that this can only be accomplished at the expense of a re turn to-power of our political oppon- en ts, a party opposed to the political principles in which we believe. I do not dispute this. nor do I shrink from this alternative. Neither do I believe that any true man who has an abiding faith in the truth of Liberal principles, or in the ultimate triumph of truth, will shrink from it. We ON THE GOVEBNKENT. and are bound to assume that the Conser- vative party is permeated and guided by a genuine belief in the truth of its political id'eals and in the correct- ness of its principles. At any rate, we cannot truthfully charge that party or its leaders with having be- trayed or abandoned its principles to get or retain ofice. This much we must say in fairness, even if We can- not see eye to eye with them. At the most, then, the defeat of the f present Government would only imean loss of ofice to men whose molding of it is a disgrace and a scandal; it would involVe no defeat of the principles of Liberalism; no, lrejection of those principles by thej men whose votes would bring about, the Government’s overthrow. On tne other hand, for us to overlook and condone the treachery and deser- tion of principle of which our leaders have been guilty would not only be a deliberate decision on our part to make ourselves and our party para takers of their crimes against politic- al decency, but it would mean putting a premium upon falsehood, promise breaking, and treachery to principle and a recognition of these as legi - mate weapons of political warfare ;ta prOSpect frcm which every decency- loving Canadian must recoil with horror. Sir Wilfred Laurier gives denial of j the charges laid against the Govern- ‘ ment by Mr. H. H. Cook, regarding the sale of Senatorship. These are his utterances as published in Mon- day’s Globe :-â€"“I am not prepared to admit that a man in public life should be answerable for charges of this character, unless they are sup- ported by some kind of evidence which would give them a color. At first sight, I, however, waive the right of ignoring such an accusation, and there and now make the state- ment, for myself and my colleagues, that there is not a shadow of fonn- dation in the charge of Mr. Cook ; that I never directly, or indirectly, through an agent or otherwise, made any demand upon him for any sum of money, big or small, or for any- thing else. I give the material charge the most unqualified and em- phatic denial, and challenge the ; proof of same. “Who would like to return to the condition of afiairs as they were in 1896?” is a stock-in-hand quescion with the Old Globe, and then it di- iates on the unparalled prosperity of the country during the past four years. It is generally known that the Farmers’ Sun is the Independent organ in politics, and it is equally well known that the same organ. though professing independence, had a leaning towards liberalism. It was so much Liberal in fact, that at one time, if not now. it was printed in the ofice of the Toronto Globe. The following independent utterances taken from the Sun need no com. ment. This is how it speaks : “It requires 50 per cent. more wheat to buy a. stove than. it. did in 1896. “It requires 100 per cent. more corn or wheat to buy a copper kettle than in 1896. .“It requires 20 bushels more corn to buy a. wagon than it. did in 1896. “It requires twice as much corn to buy a coil of rope than in 1896. “It requires 40 per cent. more grain to buy a hoe, a rake or a shovel than in 1896. “A set of common wheels that cost $7 in 1896, now cost $12. “Galvanized barbed wire costs from $4 to $4.50 per hundred more than in 1896. “The cost of cultivator-s and other farm implements have gone up pro- portionately. “It requires 40 per cent. more com or wheat. to buy a pound of sugar than in 1896. “You have to pay 40 per cent more for glass than in 1896. “The price of coal, oil, lumber, tools and hardware has gone up from 40 to 100 percent. “And all the’se things have been done by trusts.” 1n the face of such revelations as the past week has brought to light. in the face of evidence so endorsing the position held by the Conserva- tive party during the four years the Liberals have been in power, in spite of a clear sounding note of warning from a life-long Liberal on the very eve of an election,.is it possible to conceive of such men being retained in ofice fer another term. Without saying a word against the personal character of Dr. Landerkin, more than he is a supporter of the party I whose actions have been exposed, we hope to see the Independent electors of South Grey rise valiently in - the fight in support of the party to which Mr. Cook will not ally him- self. but the party whom he wishes to turn the present Government out of power. (Signed) WILFRED LAURIER LAURIER’S DENIAL WHO WOULD ? THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. Miss Eliza Queen, of Woodland, is visiting her cousin, Miss Aggxe Sirrs. - Mr. Archie Little returned from the west. He is greatly taken .up with the country. The McDonald gang has the new school almost completed. and it is a credit to the boys for the good job. There was a. young thresher came to Will Clark's one day last. week just in time as one of the hands got laid up some few days before, All are doing well. Mrs. Little, who has been on the sick list for some time is improving nicely. Miss Mary Ann Gordon was the guest. of her sister, Mrs. Eden, last week. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. McCaEmon were visiting at Dornoch Last week. Miss McEwen’, of Mt. Foresr. was attending to her mother, Mrs. Little, who had been very sick the last. week. Mrs. Wm. Marshall’s oldest broth. er, John McVain, of the 2nd conces- sion, Normanby, while fixing a gun the other day, and it being loaded, went ofi, and caused his death. The remains were interred in Maplewood cemetery on Saturday, followed by a large procession. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Born-At Dornoch, Oct. 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCalmon, a son. WHAT’S YOUR FACE WORTH ? Sometimes a. fortune, but. never, if you have a sallow complexion, a jaundiced look, moth patches and‘ blotches on the skimâ€"all signs of Liver Trouble. But Dr. King’s New Life Pills give Clear Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion. Only 250 at all Drug Stores. . 1m. Mr. Hugh McArthur, of (inaway, Mich., visited friends and relatives in this vicinity last week. He re- ports business booming in the timber line where he is located and advised many of the young men not to waste their time in Priceville. as he could get work for a large number in the place. where he is located. As a. re- sult of this Wm. McKechnie, of this village, and Angus McPhail, of the 01d Durham Road, accompanied him on his return. Mrs. David Henderson. of the O.D. R..1eftlest week on a visit; to her daughter. Mrs. Jas. Watson of Che- boygan, Mich. lfshe likes the place she may remain permanently. Miss Martha McKechnie of the Gravel road, west. of here, has gone to Cheyboygan, Mien, to visit friends there. Before your paper reaches its num erous readers this week Dr. Hutton and family will have removed to Durham. much to the regret of his many friends in Priceville and vicin- ity. The loss to the people here will be a gain to Durham, as the Dr. has been foremost in all matters apper- taining to the progresstof the vil- lage, often under great opposition from some of the slow couches here. He and his family leave with the good wishes of all for their further success and prosperity. Mr. G. L. Watson and family also leave this week for their new home in Walters Falls. where he has pur- chased the business formerly carried on by his brother Robert. Although only a. short time in business here he was rapidly working up a good trade, and we doubt not will be equal- ly successful and more so in the larger field to which he is removing. For once in a long time the Agri- cultural Society o_f Artemesia was favored with genuine Queen’s weath- er for both days of their annual show, and the people to all appearan- ces appreciated the favor, as they turned out in great numbers, and from the general remarks we heard thoroughly enjoyed their outing in Priceville. Having other business to attend to your cor. was unable to be present on the grounds, therefore is unable to give any account of pro- ceedings there. but about the concert held in Watson’s hall, on Friday evening, we can say something. Long before the hour of starting the hall began to fill up, and by 8 p. m. it was almost an impossibility to get even standing room. The chair was occupied by Dr. Hutton, who opened the entertainment in an address, which was chiefly noticeable for its brevity. His ofiice was a sinecure, as the audience, with one exception kept the very best of order, a fact which was duly appreciated by those in charge of the concert, and also by the ladies and gentlemen on the'plat- form. The Raw Bros. opened the musical part of the programme with the “Red, White and Blue,” and- amongst other selections the “Maple Leaf,” “Tullochgorum,” and many other pieces were performed by them in a style that proved them to be thorough masters of their difier- ent instruments, and musicians that it is worth travelling a long distance ,to hear. From the enthusiastic . applause that followed every number there is no doubt of the pleasure giv- en to the audience. ,Mrs.H. Wright, of Markdale. accompanied by Miss Lucas, rendered several selections in a manner that left nothing to be desired, although we might mention particularly that the songs. “’Twas PRICEVILLE. VARN EY. within a mile 0’ Edinboro’ Toon,” and_“The Cows are in the Corn ” seemed to be more appreciated than some of the other numbers rendered by this lady. This may be accounted for by the fact that this class of mu- sic is better understood by a Price- ville audience. Miss Jean Renwick, of Dromore, on her first appearance before a Priceville audience at once took her place as one that will be welcomed on any future occasion that she may appear here. Her ren- dering of “The Hielan man’s toasc,” her opening number, at once put the audience in good humor. and he: rendering of "The Spinning wheel,” “Afton Water,” "Mary of Argyle," “Caller Heron,” and “Comin’ thro’ the rye.” were thoroughly Scotch. Her clear enunciation of every word, pleasing voice, and complete command of Scottish dialect is some- thing that we have not heard on a platform here for some time. Miss Renwick met with a most enthusi- astic reception and we heard many of the audience say that’ they could have listened with pleasure to her for considerably longer than the pro- gramme allowed. And last, but not least we must mention the addresses delivered by M. Richardson, Esq., and Dr. Landerkin, M. P. When Mr. Richardson took the platform he complimented the Society on the success of their show, their concert, etc., and proceeded to give a few of his impressions of Canada and Cana- dians, of Scatland and the Scotch,and wound up in a short, but pleasing address in a way to give pleasure to all. He was succeeded by -Dr. Land erkin, the old war horse, who in his usual happy style gave a fcw remini- censes of the condition of - affairs in .aPriceville before the days of rail- roads here. He also told the chair-i man, who stated that no politics, were to be introduced, that he never; told any lies, for the simple reason that he never made any promises, therefore had no occasion to break them. In his usual joking manner « he complimented the ladies as being the means of the prOSperity of the country, as without their valuable help no country could attain to em- inence. He concluded a most pleas- ing address by wishing the Society and the audience continued success , and prosperity. A vote of thanks to l the speakers, and “God Save the :jQueen by the company, concluded a mom. successful and agieeable enter- .tainment. Mr.Douga1d Ferguson is moving to Proton this week. If the list of re- movals continues to increase. there will very shortly be no one to give any recount of the condition of affairs. One of our neighbors re- marked a day or two ago that in all the moving that was going on he thanked God that those leaving could not take the land with them. WE understand there is a fire By. law in the Town Council Statutes, specifying the external characner at least of all buildings or improve- ment made on Garafraxa street with- in certain limits. and of late a number of citi lsens have been making com- plaints regarding the manner in which this by-law is ignored by the council. Apart from the hope that municipal statutes are not wholly to be regarded as a dead letter we have no particular concern, but we only voice the sentiment of many inter- ested ratepayers in wishing, to see a good safe class of buildings put up on our main Streets. The insurance rating. of the town, too, is likely to be afiected by the carelessness on the part of the council in neglecting to enforce the by-law, which aided in bringing the insurance reduction in- to existence. The matter is open for discussion and our columns are open for the publication of correspondence on all public questions. There can be no harm in a calm expression of opinion, and we think it much more manly to do so openly than to brood over troubles and give vent to our feelings to a small knot of lisceners who may only magnify or distort whateVer Opinions we may have. Two Years Abed.-â€"“ For eight years I sufiered as no one ever did with rheuma tism; for two years I lay in bed; could not so much as feed myself. A friend recom. mended South American Rheumatic Cure. After three doses I could sit up. To-day I am as strong as ever I was."â€"~Mrs. John Cook, 287 Clinton street. Torontoâ€"2 FOR the benefit of our readers in the distance we may say that beauti- ful summer .weather has extended up almost to the present. On Tuesâ€" day morning last about five o'clock the atmosphere was mild and balmy, but before seven, a fail-like rain set in and the temperature dropped about 20 degrees. We do not imag- ine, however, that no more fine weather will eome this fall, but the change is evidently the forerunner of what we may look for. A modern weapon in the battle for healthâ€"If disease has taken your citadel of health. the stomach. and is torturing you with. indigestion. dyspepsia and nervous prostration. 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