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{83‘ VBI‘ Does the message Mr. Blair sends to the St. John, N. B. “Evening Times” “I. if he were satisfied with the MacFARLANE @100. ' Hill 30 MYS. . We Will Offer the Balance of Our Stock of Wall Paper at Unheard of Prices. DURHAM CHRONICLE ed in the House his violent opposition to the Grand Trunk Pacific deal. and withdrew from qhe Government on . ceount of it. He was subsequently . pointed to the Chairmanship of the ..ailway Commission at a salary of 'en thousand a year and the party thought he was silenced on the Rail- way question. Last week the whole country was set guessing when he an- nounced his intention to retire from the chairmanship to accept a better position, but he would disclose noth- ing of his new ofllce. It was rumored that he intended to take the stump in opposition to the Grand Trunk Pacific scheme, but so far he has remained in- active. The Liberals and the Liberal papers claim he is not objecting to their Railway policy and that his only Why support a Government that promised “Free trade as it is in Eng- land and Prohibition as it is in Maine” and on roming intu power gave us Free trade as it is in Maine» and Pro- hibition as it is in England? Durham, Oct. 27, 1904. Why support a Governuwnt that promise-d. if placed in power. to 1-1-- dnco by millions the annual expendi- ture. but immediately on getting into ofllce have developed an enormous in- crease in the annual outlay ? reason for withdrawing from the Chairmanship just now, on the eve of a general election, is to better himself financially. How can they reconcile their position with Mr. Blair's de- npotch which appeared in the St John, N. 8., Evening Times of October 13. The message reads as follows:â€" “I authorize the announcement that “I have resi ed 1!)? position as “Chaimno the ° wa Commis- “sion, and have notified t e Premier “that beyond nz-mmmo in ‘vrnoxo omen-Ion 70 m GRAND “Tum PACIFIC 8cm I have no “peanut intention of re-entering “public hie.” . (Signed) ANDREW G. BLAIR. Why support a Government that couldn’t find language bad enough to ; describe. the Senate , characterizing it i as a “rendem ous for \\ orn out favor- i itea and hackneyed politicians, and It only to be relegated to the shades | of ohlix ion where it would soon go | when the Grits got c.0ntrol 9 How has i the promise been kept we might ask} Jimmy ML Mullen or Sir Richard (‘ ar t- ' wright. hoth of whom were violent in ’ their denunciations of the "useless '. Upper Chamber“. l Mr. Blair, the late Minister of Rail- ways in the Lamrier Cabinet, proclaim- Dluggism and Booksellers. W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. Come and let us show you a nice paper at 30 a roll. SANCTUM SIFTINGS. Grand Trunk Pacific scheme? and yet paper. through their columns tint Mr. Blair is quite in accord with Mr. Lnurier’s Railway policy. If Conser- vative politicians and the Conserva- tive press were handling truth IO carelessly the other side would be saying “Ananias.” Mr. Borden says “The people have now to choose between a Government owned Railway and a Railway owned Government.” He is not opposed to adequate Railway facilities, but he enters ,his protest against the people paying nine-tenths of the cost towards the building of a transconti- nental road and then giving it away to a private corporation, instead of paying the other tenth and keeping the road for the benefit of the people. Mr. Borden also says, “If the Consera vative partycomes into power. by the will of the people, the people will own and control this great National high- way. Sir “'ilfrid Laurier opposes public ownership of Railways by Ca- nadians on ground that they cannot operate them on a paying basis. In reply to this Mr. Borden points out Australia as an instance of a counfry where Railways are run at a profit by the Government, and he sees no reas- on why Canadians should not be as capable as the Australians. The last issue of “Saturday Night” (Liberal), after speaking in very eulo- gistic terms of Sir. \Vilfrid’s peron- al attractiveness has this to say in regard to the Grand Trunk Pacific:â€" “Of mistakes, his plan of using the public credit to build the Gaand Trunk Pacifle Railway is a huge andl noticeable example. This is neither the time nor the place to argue the question of public ownership and op- eration of Railways. With thousands of others I am absolutely convinced of the soundness of owning and operat- ing all public utilities, and every ar- gument Sir Wilfrid directed against the ownership and operation of rail- ways can with equal force be directed against the ownership and operation of roads and streets, telepones, tele- . graphs, the postal service, electric and gas lighting plants, waterworks sys- tems, and indeed everything which could be grouped under the title “public utilities”. I believe he is ab- solutely wrong in stating that rail- roads are not successfully owned and operated by the Government of any country. Anyone who has been in Germany will agree with the Germans that railroads cannot be better manag- ed there for the good of the people and the whole country. That there may be trouble and crudities in railway operation in new countries and un- settled districts would be admitted by all whorecognize that it is in such districts that the problems of govern- ment of every sort are most difficult. “A Queer Campaign” is the heading of a long article in the last Review. The writer feels naturally aggrieved that his section of country has been neglected by the presence of the as- pirant )1. P’s. “'ithout any authori- tative knowledge, THE CHRONICLE would venture to say that no inten- tional neglect was intended by Mr. )[cKinnom but before the canvas is over he will endewor to meet all his friends. and discuss with them the momentous questions of the dayâ€" many of them affecting both the pres- ent and future generations. The fullowing smart political skit entitled "\th Knifeil Dnndonald?”â€" written by “B. A. 31.," and published in the Listowel Standardâ€"deserved a much wider circulatinn than it has yet had :- “'ho knifed undonald? “ I.” said litt 9 Sydney, "Men of my kidneyâ€" (‘Vho play all the tricks Of peanut politics)â€" Know what’s etiquette! l didâ€"without regretâ€"_ _ -- -â€" A‘- Yes, verily, we “foreigners” will back Dundoualdâ€"when the time comes. The Separatist Government at Ottawa will try to avoid a general election as long as possible, but come when it may every man of English or Scottish birth or lineage will not forâ€" get the Canadian ‘Premier’s carefully studied insult. When the time comes, “Remember Dundonal ” will not be a bad rallying cry. I knifed Dufidonald !” W'hn misca lled Dundonald P “ I," said the Premier, “Called him a ‘foreigner,‘ Then againâ€"a. ‘stranger,’ Because I scented danger, énd} spam! by Fisher, \Vho hacked Dundonald? “ Not Iâ€"Sir Frederick Bordenâ€" 1 had to go accordin’ To what the others did: I do as I am bid! For Fisher I don’t care; He never has layed fair! Alas! oor Dundonald ! ” For Sydney’s fny well-wisher: I miscalled Dundonald!” \Vho'll back Dundonald? " I.” said the man who votes! “ I." from a thousand throats! “I,” from ten thousand throats! “I.” from the brave redcoats! “ ‘Confound their politics; Confound their knavish tricks’; \Ve’ll back Dundonald!” Who Knifed Dundonald ? To the Electors of South Grey. GENTLEnxzâ€"I respectfully request your vote and influence at the coming Dominion Election, and, if elected. will earnestly do my best ‘to promote the interests of South Grey, and with- out being a slave to party, to support good measures and oppose bad ones. Yours truly, Chas. McKinnon. Esq.; Dear Sir: - We the young Conservatives of the Village of Chatswortb and vicinity, desire to welcome you at your first public appearance in our midst. We believe you will make a worthy representative and a loyal supporter of Roht. Laird Borden. Esq. the Lead- er of the Liberal-Conservative Party. and who we hape will he the next Premier of this Dominion; believing as we do, that his Fiscal and Trans- portation Policy is in the best inter- ests of this Country, and who is a Leader worthy of the support and following of the people of this great Dominion. The Liberal Leaders are finding an indifierence on the part of the young men of their party, and many of their newspapers are viewing this careless- ness with alarm and wondering what the result will be. The young men are disgusted with the increasing and urn-blushing cor- ruption of public life. and feel that too true is the statement “that poli- tics has run to graft.” Under such a Leader as B. L. Borden. who stated “if he could not be elected. without the aid of vote- buying and Liquor, he did not wish to be elected at all” we feel the young men can rally, and aim to elevate the standard of public life and purify Canadian Politics. Signed in behalf of the young men. G. W. Collins. Daniel Black, Albert Carson, Wm. Walter. Wm. Kunnings. Chatsworth. Ont. October 24th. 1904. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. All Dmggists refund the money if it faiis to cure, E. W brove’a signatu.e on each box. 250. NEW STOCK of Gold and Silver Watches, Ladies’ Chains, Men’s Chains, Ladies’ Necklets, Lockets, Bracelets. Brooches and Stick Pins, Cuff Links, and a great stock of Solid Gold Rings from $1.00 up. The Busy Watchmakers, Jewellers, Opticians, Engravers and Booksellers. R. B. KEELER SONS Liberal-Conservate Candidate of the South Riding of the County of Grey. Chatsworth Conservatives Honor McKinnon. T0 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Liberal Candidate for South Grey. THE BUSY CORNER Arrived at Keeler’s this week. See them. Never was shown in Durham such a com- plete stock of above goods as we now show. H. H. MILLER. A rousing political meeting was held in Russell Hall last Thursday evening in the interests of Mr. Mo- Kinuou, conservative candidate for the Dominion Parliament. Thou h the evening appeared threatening tge Hall was filled with an apparently appreciative audience of ladies and gentlemen. The best order was maintained throughout in the Hall, but near the close of the meeting some “Miller” men(?) outside tried to make things unpleasant for those in- side and at the same time distinguish themselves by haw-hawing and loud talkingas if the political salvation of Mr. Miller depended on their efiorts. We were sorry that the shortness of Campaigning time did not allow Mr. McKinnon to be present; but we are satisfied to know he is doing good work elsewhere. and that the “Re- view ” correspondent who asked where he is will see him to good ad- vantage after Nov. 3rd. However he was well and ably represented by a brilliant array of speakers in the well and lavorably known persons of Dr. Jamieson M. P. P., Mr. Richard-. son ex-M. P., and Mr. Lucas M. P. P., The Reform side was supported by Mr. Wright, of Mount Forest in a half-hour speech in which he touched Cold Storage transportation. and the Fiscal policy, and attempted to show a that the Reform government deserves i all the credit for inducing Providence to grant the present prosperity which 1 our country possesses. He closed l his remarks by stating that be ex- pected his arguments would be shatt- lered by the following speakers, and ; his expectations were certainly realiz- zed. It was shown by the conservative speakers that while Cold Storage was a good thing for Canada. it was in- stituted by the Conservative Govern- ment before the Reformers came to power in 1896; and that if they had re- mained in power a better cold storage system than the present would now he in use as nogotiations were then under way for a fast steamship ser- vice, which the Reformers have abandoned. The boasted surplus of 815,000,000 was shown to have come out of the pockets of the people. The Reform- ers had slipped into power on a "Free Trade as it is in England” cry and were retaining it by proving recreant to that cry and by adopting the Con- servative principle of Protection. They are Beformers in theory but Conservatives in practice. Led by Sir Richard Cartwright, the Reform- ers in the days of Opposition had cried aloud {or the reform or abolition of the Senate. They have " reform- ed" it not abolished it. It is now a house of refuge for politicians with a pull and worn out “ have-beens” ot their own party. The Grand Trunk Pacific Scheme was shown in an unpleasant light. According to Reform plans the maple are to pay nine-tenths of the cost and then not control it. a sorry example of grit statemanship. Better pay the other tenth and own it. Let the Government own the railway not the railway own the government. All the Reform Government know of the Northern Ontario region through which the proposed G. T. R. will run is that about two hundred years ago a missionary found a rose blooming there; and on this fact they base their conclusion that the section will pay.” Throughout, the speeches bristled with facts for interested electors, clad in oratory, and Will no doubt influence many an independent man to vote for McKinnon, and a govern ment owned railway. EDITOR CHRONICLE : Dear Sir.â€"â€" The management of the South Grey Fair have been criticised through the columns of the local papers by one signing himself “ Far- mer” and the other H Member.” The writers seem not to have the courage to come to any meetings and ofier their advice or ask for infor- mation. ‘ Farmer” complains about the small display of potatoes. Now if the growers did not care to bring out their pctatoes. you can't blame the management. as the prizes were ofiered. In reply to “Mem her” we may say that if he comes to the Secretary’s office he will have full liberty to ex- amine the accounts. or if he be manlv enough to attend the meetings and ask for information he will be fur- nished with it. The annual meeting is always well advertised in the local papers and he shouldâ€"if he reads themâ€"see the (1 ate. South Grey fair is now ecknow~ lodged to be t be best fair in this nor- thern portion of the province, and excepting the writers. every visitor to the Fair of 1904 was well satis- fied. Now we do not object. to your of- fering criticism. but we do object to the wcy in which you 0301‘ it. Would it not be more munly to come to' the directors and ofler advice? Now Mr. .Farmer if you will become a member we shall be pleased to have you on the board and shall be pleased to adopt any suggestion you may make on ‘° How to increase the pota- to exhibit.” And Mr. Member make yourself known and no doubt you shall be made a director so that the board may profit by your ability as a finan- ciery. Signed on behalf of the board, Br a Drama, THAT SOUTH GREY FAIR. WNSIBVATIVE KEEPING. Dromore. Follwear. Here are a lot of bargains, and those who buy them will reap a good profit :â€" Misses’ Dongola, buttoned and laced, regular 81.25 and 81.50, for . . . . Misses’ Pebble and Bufi. buttoned and laced, reg. $1.25 and 81,35, for. . Infant’s Moccasins, any color, regular 40c, for ...................... Children's Dougola, buttoned and laced, regular $1.25. for ............ Women’s Light Wearing Boots. pebble and bufi, reg. $1 25. for ...... 97 Pairs Men’s Bufi and Box Calf Gaiters and Laced Shoes. for. ...... 70 Pairs Men’s Plough Shoes, for . . . . . We are again to the front as usual in Rubbers, having se cured not only the best qualities but the very best prices Look into this matter, and don’t forget the above bargains Owen Sound and Durham When to Buy BOOTS SHOES When You Buy Are indispensible st any time but more so in the cold nnd wet wegther, and a person well shod looks comforublp and feels as he looks. . L. Grant, Is the question. Our advice isâ€"buy from a firm who have a good name and a reputation at stake. There are plenty of them, and among the fore- most are the J. D. KING, who have been in the business for over a quarter of a century. It’s a long time but the goods manufactured by them have given such good satisfaction that they did the business and consequently are doing it. Cash or Produce. Come to GBANT’Sâ€"he keeps the King Shoes on well u some other moireâ€"end sell- them just no cheep u a. poorer quelity. The best in the cheepest end ere none too good for you. Here is Where you will find the largest variety of Footwear in Durham. : : : : : Give us your Foot Measure and Repairing. PEEL, the Shoeman . . . RUBBERS . . . -- v--uu' 4 fun and Darhun Roadâ€"one conuin' inn eight rooms. first clue furnwe und hath room. The other contuins six rooms. Electric fixpzrqs in both houses. Rent; MAJ-â€"-A‘ Sept. 6th â€"t{. Time Proves All Things-.. gowns-5:935:39. OF GARA- By the glare nnd glitter of things, use don’t think you are getting a bnrgtin .1100 you pay your money for the _____ vvvvvv J “GU“. ‘ little OX- perience to show thnt. it’s the better plnn and more antin- fnctory to buy coed koodn like whet we hue, end know tint. you cnn depend upon it to be right nt ell timel. STRICTLY CASH SYSTEM . Houses to Let. it only good: F little '1 "A‘rf. ? DEALER IN .. BLACK. Durham. Ont. 81.00 $1.00 $1.00 [crutyre Bl The Stu nine (1‘ permit HOBT. LI .VDSJ October m1 Mill Oct Stock '6 t0\ S 'I; Coal 0 Horse Meat Stove l. C It! KI LL PE! So fur as; College id and at th forbidd ericru noigh cults. Nelly stock of a. price tlso Hum “'hi Brus attic 66 ity a Bonn Scutt in u with I slang order left in VIDCQ and II liner mnk and kles tome WE: )Ol IElli ST EE H