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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1895-11-15, Page 5Fd s ra 'W WARD IIo t (coyruccuD.) It is our sincere opinion that the greatest possible future prosperity of British Columbia can only be reached by a Free Trade policy, With a policy of freedom her future prosper- ity is assured,with a policy of restric- tion or protection, if you will, her progress will be slow, There exists in British Columbia what we may call for want of a better name, a "Val- ley Polley." The valley farmer is a protectionist, and the majority perhaps of the little towns in the neighbor- hood, as their existence to some ex- tent depends - upon the farmers in the valley. It must be understood here that British Columbia is not at t ill b THE WING -IAM TIMES, NOVEMBER 15, 1895. nor wever presen , e, an agricul- tural country, and, therefore, her future does not depend to any great extent on the development of her farming areas of land. Looking at their products upon the markets of the question of protection from a the world as cheaply as any other ,British Columbia farmer's standpoint, conntry can. If the cost of produc- it is certainly an advantage to them, tion is too high, they are unable to as there is not food enough to supply compete and the industrylanguishes, if not °destroyed. The employers of labor in British Columbia are con- strained to employ Chinese labor to a considerable extent to enable them to compete in the markets in which they sell their products. A white and thusthe natural Process goes on till the maximum prosperity possible for the province is obtained. The rate of wages depends upon two things, viz; lst, upon the supply in the labor market, If the supply is limited, wages will be corresponding- ly high, And if the supply is greater than the demand, wages will he relatively low, but this condition of the labor market has freedom to correct itself owing to the liberty of laborers to come and go. The second thing which governs wages is the cost of living, and this condition would also adjust itself, it food, clothing, and other necessaries of life were allowed to come in and go out as the laborers are, but this is not allowed by the unwise policy of pro- tection. The mining, fishing and lumbering interests of British Columbia require cheaper labor to stimulate these great resources of' wealth and to enable the employers of labor in British Columbia to place the wants of the people, and therefore, the farmers realize the importation prices, which are made up of price of production in the country from which importations come, plus trans- portation rates and duty imposed. Under protection, food products are man cannot work for a Chinanian's rendered dear in British Columbia, wages because a white man cannot be put upon a Chinaman's rations, Endeavour Committee for the but the expense of a white man's ,Presbytery. Presbytery adjourned living can be •reduced in British leo meet in Seaforth at 10.30 ie m., Columbia by a wise fiscal policy, so on, the third Tuesday of J+tnnary, that he would occupy a more favor- 1896. able position for employment in the ; Presbytery of Huron.. Huron Presbytery mot in Willis church, Clinton,, at 10.30 a. in. Tues. day, the 12th inst., Dr. McDonald, the Moderator, in the chair. After opening exercises the minutes of last Presbytery meeting were read and confirmed. Rev. Dir, Fletcher and Mr, Geo. Swallow were appointed Auditors to examine the treasurer's books, which were found to be in a satisfactory,, eondition, and a sur- plus of $138.56 on hand. Report of the Finance Committee was then heard on the estimates for the 'next year. Tho usual assessments per family was recommended. Dr. Mc- Donald and Rev. Mr.. Muir were appointed to address the Women's Foreign Mission at its next meeting in connection with the Presbytery. Circulars regarding the supplements to the different congregations receiv- ing grants from Home Mission Fund were reported as being granted: Communications were read from General Assembly asking a noinina- tion to fill the positions of Professors as made vacant by the death of Prof. Thompson and resignation of Dr. Greig. Dr. Macdonald proposed Rev. Jas. Ballantine, Ottawa, and Dr. Jordan, of Toronto, which were nominated by the Presbytery. Rev. N. Shaw then proposed a number of questions to be sent to the different Christian Endeavour societies , for them to answer and to be returned to him as chairman of the Christian and consequently living is more ex- pensive. It will be admitted by every one who has given. any atten- tion to. the history and resources of British Columbia, that her • future prosperity depends upon the develop- ment of her great storehouses of natural wealth, namely, her min- erals, fish, and timber. The most ardent protectionist will not claim that protection will help in. any way to, develope those resources of wealth or add one penny to the value of their products in the country in which they are sold. or facilitate the reaching of the markets in which they are disposed of. Of a total expert trade in 1894, of'z$5,560,000, the product of the mine, the sea and the forest made up •about 87% of the whdle trade. Now, as these import- ant dndustries cannot be protected, for there is no outside •competition, they are hampered and burdened by extra cost of living caused by pro- tection. British Columbia, paid in 1894, $79,000 as duty ,on what is called "Bread Stuff's.:" She paid nearly $11,000 - on green fruits; $5,255 on potatoes; $8,635 on butter ; $8,000, on bacon ; $2,531, on eggs ; $858 on cheese ; $32,000 on coal oil; $3,520 on sauces and catsups ; and these are only given as a fete examples of what the people of British Columbia pay on the necessaries of life for the mere pleas- ure of having a so-calleal "National Policy." Now, it is Main to any reasonable man that British Colum- bia is not to be advantaged by in- creacing the price of the above articles, as she never dreams of her prosperity coming from the develop- ment of those ,products. It is folly, therefore, in our opinion, to establish a fiscal policy, which inereases the price of the necessaries of life, for cheap living is the basis of prosper- ity, and it is equally ii iwise to protect a. minor industry, however important in itself, whereby larger and more important industries are handieaipped or neutralized. Why are wages higher in British Columbia than in Ontario? Because living is higher. Why is living higher in British Columbia than in Ontario? Because, food, clothing, furniture, and indeed every household necessary is charged high duties and trans- portation rates. The people can control the duties, but not the rates, therefore, the greater necessity of controlling the duties to their own advantage. It must be admitted that the obstacles to cheap labor should be minimized instead of in- creased, for cheap living is the basis • of cheap labor, cheap labor stimulittes production to the advantage of the laborer himself, to the advantage of the employer of laborand to the country generally. If $50 a year can he .saved to the Iaborer by cheap living he can afford to work for $50 less wages, with an equal purebasing power retained to himself. By the reduction of wages the employer Of labor can, with his former capital, employ more men. More men means MOM production, More production T means more development. More development means 'mare trade. More trade Means more eapttal. More capital means more men, and more men means more population, labor market, and be relatively in a more favorable position in competi- tion with Chinese labor. In view of these facts, is it not great folly to make living dear by protecting mincer industries, from which food supplies come, at the expense of the greater industries from which the wealth, trade and prosperity . of the province is expected to conte? It is freedom the great industries want, not restriction. Freedom to reduce coot of production and freedom to place their products upon other markets, without let •or hindrance. That is the kind of fiscal policy that British Columbia needs to give her the greatest possible prosperity, and net the "Valley Policies," of which we heard while visiting that beauti- fral and delightful provurace. In concluding these letters,. Mr. Editor, we wish to say a word as to bow we were used awhile on our journey. From the time we left Wingham till'oar return we received at the hands of the elfficials of dlhe Canadian Pacific Railway Company, every courtesy and attention. .At the stations on the ,railway lines, on board of the beautiful steamer "Manitoba," and at the magnificent- ly•equipped • and weal -conducted C. P. R. hotels along the, line, each official discharged his duty wi¢ih a courtesy and civility which was highly commendable and duly ap- preciated by us. Time Company is, to be (congratulated upon its wisdom in the selection of its .officials. The Canadian Pacific Railway Company deserves great eredit'for the efficient condition of the line and .for the great care taken to seeure the eon- venicence, comfort, and above all, the safety of its passengers. The general. management of the line is of a flea,- class est-class .character, and the travelling public can be assured of every at - tendon t-tention to their wants and conveni- ence at the hands of this great and well-managed transportation pan y. •I fear that we have wearied our readers with a too great detail of our journey, but we were anxious to tell them what we saw, so that some at least may becoine sufficient ly.interested to take the. visit and see' and hear for themselves, With your; permission, Mr. Editor, we will leave our readers here with the hope that many of thews . may yet enjoy a trip across the continent on the Canadian Pacific transportation lines. Accept our sincere thanks, Mr. Editor, for the space you have so kindly given in your valuable paper to our letters. I ant, ;S'ours sincerely, P, MAODOxILD, HowrCis / ! Afa, nshionable wedcl'ing took place at the residence of Mr. Williamson,bn ' the 2nd of Howielle, on Wednesday of last week. The?nuptials were Miss Esther Williihnson to Mr. R. A. !Johnston, the eel emony being per - !formed by -' Rev. W. D. McGee, of IEalmereton. There were 140 guests in atOndanee. The presents were bot]f numerous and costly. KINLOSS. Another old resident Ms passed away hi the person of Mrs. Ellen Fraser, toilet of the late Wm Fraser, COD, 8, lot 24 Kinloss. Mrs, Frazer was most highly esteemet1 tmong her neighbors and 'friends, and a consist - e welcomed Mrs. Jenkins, who ft here a few years ago as Mics Vint Me Dermitt and crossed to Uncle Sam's domain, where she' was successful as a trainer of young minds in the school neem, but pre- ferring* ro-ferrin; a smaller nuenber, hassettled down with one. We had muesli pleasure in renewing old times with Mrs. J., and in wishing each of theta the, best this life affords, with iahe surety of Heaven beyond... lifer brother Willie accompanied 'theta to Michigan, where he purposes ifollew- ina the business of blacksmithing with his !brother-in-law, Mr- Kurtz. —It has :also gladdened oar ;hearts to welcome Mr. Samuel Dunlop, con- ductor on S. P. R., California, Home again, after a lapse of eight yiea.rs. Time has dealt gently and graciously with him, first in giving ;him a beautiful wife fisam California, in every way worthy and suitable for him ; second, in blessing him with a sweet little girl, Miss Lela; ,third, prospering him financially, etc. Mr. S. D's praises of the beautiful produc- tive ro ductive coantry where the pigs are fed on grapes and the wine runs in the; ditches, has persuaded bis brother;; Adam, to go to thesunny land, whreree sleigh rides and jingling bells wish be a thing of the past. We presume they have reached their destination ere now; although they spent a week in Chicago with their brother Joe. Precious to Adam's departure, a number of his friends surprised him and had a pleasant evening, mixed with sorrow. May success crown all his labors. ZF TLANI), Dirs. D. McCormick, of Zetland, who has been visiting her sister, Miss C. Crowe, and Mrs. E. Murphy, of Mt. Forest, returned home last week. She is welcome back, ----Mr, Dan Mc- Cormick, who bas been living in Zet- land for the past three years on a rented farm, has bought Mr. Thomas Gregory's farm. being lot 27', Con. 1, Township of Culross: The farm consists of 122 acres, one hundred of which is cleared, There is a frame house and shed on the farm, but no barn, the price paid for it being $2,- 900 cash. Dan is at honest and bard working man, who pays a hundred cents on the dollar. IIe intends moving back on his own place in the spring. WHITECHURCH. The church opening, on Sunday and Monday, was very successful. The services on Sunday were largely attended, and excellent discourses were delivered at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m., by Rev. J. A, Anderson, B. A., of Goderich, and at'2.30 p. m., by Rev. James Malcolm, of Teeswater. The church was crowded to the doors at the tea -meeting on Monday even- ing. After an excellent tea had been partaken of, the audience listened to stirring and appropriate addresses from a number of rev. gentlemen and Dr. Macdonald, . of Wingham. Mr. S. Gracey gave a number of readings, which were heartily ap- preciated. Splendid music was fur- i nished by the choir. The proceeds amounted to a large suns, which goes to the building fund.—Mr, H. D. Henderson was at Brantford a few days this week on Forestry business. BLUEVALE. Mr. Harry Diment took 3000 bushels of turnips from four acres of ground this fall.—A shooting match was held in the village last week. Mr. Harry McHardy and Mr. Peter King were captains. Mr. McHardy's side won by 8025 points. In the evening Mr. John Burgess opened his house to the shooters • and their fair companions, who had a good old dance, which lasted till morning.— Mrs. Charles Leech, of Detroit, re- turned. to her home on Saturday after a fortnight's visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. .Jackson, of the 1st ]ine of Morris.—Mr. John Isbister. barrister, of Pe'trolea, was visiting his aunt, Mrs. Frank Scott, this week. —Mr. Malcolm, .of Kincardine, of the firm. of Watson & Malcolm, was vis ting at Mr.. John Robertson's last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Johan Lands - borough, of T'sekersmith, were visit- ing at Mr. Frank Scott's,onTuesday,. Elder «Gregery, of the Latter Day Saints, is preaching in the Orange hall, this week.—The Orangemen had a supper *n the Royal .Motel, on Guy Fawkes day.—Miss Kearns, of Montreal, is visiting her sister, Mrs. .froseph Snnifilie, of Morals. — Mr. Andrew Jeffery, of from near 'London, was visiting at Mas. Duncan 1112r$1.25 will secure the Tra gs and Globe till January lst, 1897. A GREAT PlMEDID1RE. Cod-liver Oil is useful beyond any praise it has ever won, and yet few are willing or can take it in its natural state. Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil is not offensive; it is al- most palatable. Children like it. It is Cod-liver Oil made more effectual, and combined with the I-Iypophosphites its strengthening and flesh -forming powers are largely increased. ent member of the Presbyterian I , • church. The ftwet'al tools:' place to poet a2 rererraaea to dCCepi �,>ra. Kinloss cemetery' on Saturday',, wait tlbwt�e, 111wivllls� sot, and $t� King's last week. Weak and Nervous Whenever the body has been weak- ened by disease, it should be built up by Hood's Sarsaparilla. Read this: "About two years ago I suffered with a very severe attack of inflammation of the bowels. When I began to recover I was in a very weak and nervous condition, and suffered intensely with neuralgia pains in my head, which caused loss of eleep,and having no appetite, I Became Very Thin and weak. Fortunately a friend who had used Hood's Sarsaparilla with great bene- fit, kindly recommended me to try it. I did do and aperfectcare has been effected. I elm noW as well as 1 ever wail, and I would not be without. Hood's sarsaparilla in my house for anything." Mite. G. Mum, t, 245 Manning Ave., Toronto, Ont. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the Only True Blood Purifier Prominently in the public eye today, It1ood'o Pills Barr to V: easytotalre, ala aiteok. GORDON. WE ARE SELLING/ -1.....__ AT COST AT COST AT COST AT COST AT COST AT COST For Cash. We believe that we have the best value in these lines that can be found in the County of Huron. It may properly be asked why then do we offer such valu- able goods at cost now ? The reason can be told in five words, viz : OUR .STOCK IS TOO LARGE, and must be sold out during the next month. This is a chance that rarely occurs to get carefully selected and well bought goods at actual cost. D. M. GORDON, The Anchor House, Wingham. K G. McINTYRE Is still in the field and stronger than ever (not in blowing, like some), but in special values in Fall and Winter Goods. He has the name or being the cheapest and he isbound to keep it up. Working en the Cash System tells the story 110 every time. The customers know the secret of cheap goods,and when they want a dress . or a coat or a cape they go DRESS to the Cash Store, where they can save from 25 to 30 per cent. Dresses, Suits, Coats, Capes, and all kinds of children's wear he A inis making up in the very latest' styles, having secured a In al G competent cutter and fitter. Nothing but the very best, and latest styles that the art can produce will be turners out. Those favoring��� us with their work are sure to ,(some again. All Mantle e and heavy goods bought iherre cut free of charge. CUTTING AND FITTING A: SPECIALTY. G. MCI NTYRE, ' .MAC DONALD BLOCK. 11'TNGH!,11, Bound to be Ahead. Now that summer is over, I have lately returned from the Market, where I have purchased a heavy stock of goods suitable for the Fall and Winter Trade. • I ant prepared to offer you bargains that have never be. - fore been offered in the town of Wingham. Ladies' Mantles, $4.5o, $5.5o, $6.75 and $8, all colors, ,, . Dress Goods a full line. BLACK GOODS A SPECIAL''Y. See our all wool Flannel at to cents per yard. Men's Fine Suits and Overcoats made to order and fit guaranteed. A full'line of Ladies' and Gents' Underwear, Carpets, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes and Ready -Made Clothing. • CURTAINS—Chenille, Swiss and Lace, in every design. A FULL LINE OF FRESH GROCERIES ALWAYS 111�i�it�r �O� 1 A discount of m per cert off all goods for cash. T. A..MILLS.