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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1895-5-10, Page 4THE 1/•b -'V bo rNt) SANDERS do DY.> sl ;, 'Prop. THURSDAY, MAY 9thi 1895. TUE BUDGET SPEECH. Beldam has there been presented to Parliament a more lucid, and, calmly dispassionate but hopeful budget speech than that giyen last week by the Eon.. Mr. Foster,Minister of Finance It was logical, concise, and eminently satisfactory. Two main lines of thought were evolved in the course of the address—which occupied over two hours—viz; lst, the financial opera- tions of the Dominion, past and pro- spective; and secondly the future tet look and the provisions contemplated by the government for bringiug ree en- nie and expenditure to au equilibrium. On the former branch of the budget speech, which will evoke most criticism on the part of the opposition, we should like to keep our readers well advised, The sound of a deficit is more or less alarming to our people. The gloomy Knight of South Oxford has already predicted a failing off in the receipts Of from six to eight million dollars. On the other hand, the Finance Minister— who always knows what he is 4talking about—has given reliable statistics in his budget speech for showing• a deficit of four millions and a half. And most satisfactory reasons are presented for this temporary deficiency. Every one knows that the world bas been passing through a financial crisis—but one in which Canada has suffered less than any other country on, the face of the globe. In the desire on the part of government to relieve the great body of the people from taxation, not only did they remit in free sugar a sum equal to three million and a half dollars but still further to lighten the burdens of the people they framed a tariff by which many articles formerly dutiable are admitted free. Another cause of the probable deficit at the end of this financial year, has been the les- sened value of imports. It is well known that under the amended tariff, most of the duties, were ad valorum in- stead of specific. The bulk or volume of imports has not decreased, but the duty collectible under the new tariff put so much more money into the peo- ple's pockets. In order therefore to equalize revenue and expenditure— and thus save the necessity of another loan in the English market—the gqv- ernment purposes to reduce the expend- ture for the public service by a couple of million dollars. To effect this change a small tax of half a cent per lb. on raw sugar is purposed, and also an in- crease of duty on spirits from $1.50 to $1.70 per gallon. This looks like putting the shoe on the right foot; and temper ance people will fully appreciate the contemplated change, As to the second part of the budget speech, we need only observe that it was helpful in the ex- treme—our were sound, our financesu , credit good in the money market, our imports increasing, and already times die on the mend; so that, as the Finance Minister pointed out in concluding his budget speech, Canada's destiny under Conservative rule was assured as one of enlarged prosperity. Finance and Commerce. Local grain dealers think wheat will soon reach ;$1 a bushel. Yesterday sellers at outside points were asking 85 cents, which would mean 88 to 89c in. Toronto, The advance in wheat has had the effect of strengthening peas and oats also, Outside peas are quoted at from 57 to 58c and oats from 38 to 340. In Chicago the price of wheat declin- ed on favorable crop news. July dos ed 1e to -gc lower than Saturday and cash lie, Corn lost j to ye and oats ie. Provisions easy. The stock markets in London were strong yesterday. Consols were at the record price of 106. There was a smart recovery in foreigners on more hopeful view of the political situation and the conclusion of the Paris settlement and the resumed buoyancy there. Ameri cans were active and firm, closing at the best. Canada Pacifies were up no and very strong on bears covering. There was a good demand for cattle in Chicago yesterday and the receipts being light, gave prices a strong tone. An advantage of l0c per 100 lbs. was made on most grades. With a goad supply of hogs left over the receipts yesterday made up for a liberal supply, Prices were weak and 50 lower, the de- mand being very iudi"'erent. There was aredaced supply of sheep which with a verygood demand imparted strength to prices. A net gain of 10 to 15c per 100 lbs, was made. The United States Treasury gold re serge was increased to $91,664,198 yesterday, a gain of $425,000 repre- senting gold paid in by the Belmont. Morgan syndicate. Seaforth: The other day a daughter of Mr. McKay was working around the stove, when she accidently spilled some boiling water over one of her hands, scalding it most severely, NEWS FROM MONTREAL.. New Prices Quoted for auger I'reepeete of the C. P. R. Montreal, May 7.—The sugar are quoting new prices as an etre tariff changes, . For granulated i! eating, foul: cents per pound anti low sugar three and .one quart This is an advance of about hal all around. The members of the Wholesale Groeers' Association were notified through the Board of Trade yesterday morning that an advance to the retail trade was in order. This, it was learned, is throe quarters of a sent, makiug the price to. the trade four and a quarter for granu- lated. Mr. Labatt, secretary and treas- urer of the St, Laierance refinery, denied tile story that any meeting of refiners had boon held and iv was his opinion that EOM . was necessary. The management at both refineries were reticent about the effect the new tariff would have upon their business, though at both . the St, Lawrence and the Canada it was ac- knowledged that they would bo working at a disadvantage, C. W. Spencer, general superintendent of the Eastern division of the C. P. R,, has returned to the city from bis annual tour of inspection of the lines east of Port Arthur. Ho expressed himself as delighted with the outlook for the coming season. "We shall have an increased shipment of over 120,000,000 feet of lumber over last year in the district between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie on the branch and Sud- bury and Cartier on the main line," he said. "At lienabutoh they are expending $1,000,000 in erecting saw mills, and houses aro springing up fast." With regard to the reported exodus of settlors secured by Father Paradis for Vernon and the surrounding farming country, the General Superintendent states that there is uo truth in the state- ments as a whole. It is true that one or two of the first arrivals returned to their homes in the States, but those who carne later settled down and are doing remarkably well. The lumbermen have gone in large num- bers at all points on the Lake Temisca- mingue railway and the out will be very large this season. A. NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD. Items of all Sorts Culled from the Tele- graphic Despatches. Sir Geo. Buchanan died in London on Sunday of heart disease. Tho strike of iron and steel workers at Pittsburg is extending. E. W, H, Vanalien, for some time manager of the Massey -Harris Co.'s works in Brantford, is dead. The New York Morning Journal has been purchased by John R. McLean, pro- prietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, At the police court in Brantford yester• day thirty bioyclists were fined one dollar each without costs for riding on the side- walks. Mr. Robert Forbes, an old and promin- ent resident of Guelph and proprietor of the Forbes mills at Hespeler, died on Monday. Rev. D. P. Livermore and Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, the author and lecturer, celebrated their golden wedding at Boston yesterday. The fight at Coney Island last night between Jake Eilrain and Steve O'Don- nell resulted in a victory for O'Donnell in the list round. An epidemic of tousilitis has attaoked all the Harvard class crows and xis mem- bers of the University Drew are laid off on that account. Theodore Roosevelt, Col. Frederick D. Grant and Andrew D. Parker were sworn in at New York yesterday as police com- missioners at a salary of $5,000 a year. The New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin says: The fire loss for the United States and Canada during April, as estimated from daily records, amounts to $11, 018,150. Byron McClelland's colt Halms won the Kentucky Derby at Louisville yester- day. Halma jumped to the front and was never in trouble, sweeping under the wird by two lengths without urging. About 7,500 miners in Belmont, Har- rison, Jefferson and Guernsey counties, Ohio, have gone on strike for higher wages; iron manufactories will have to close down for want of coal, and business in Eastern Ohio will be paralyzed. Outrage by Cuban Rebels. New York, May 7.—Passengers on. the Ward line steamer Seneca from Havana which arrived yesterday, bring the story of the execution at Morro Castle of Lieu- tenant Gallegos of the Spanish army. Gallegos was in command two weeks ago. 'While he was in a wine house with sev- eral inferior officers the rebels swooped down on the party and disarmed them. When the Spanish soldiers reached their headquarters they reported that they had lost their arms in battle. Investigation brought out the facts and Lieut. Gallegos and four other officers were sent to Hav ana and executed. Detroit Anglers Nabbed. Windsor, May 7.—A large number of boats were fishing yesterday opposite Sandwich in Canadian water Dominion Inspector Boisinere and police officers got after them. Six Detroiters were arrested and planed in the police cells, Three of thein were liberated as soon as bonds for their appearance were furnished. They were fined $5 each and their boats re- turned. Herinan Borrowman was re- tained on a charge of catching pickerel with a net out of season. The season does not open for pickerel until May 15th. Low Freight Bates. Buffalo, May 7.—The canal freight rate bas finally opened at 23‘c on wheat, a ruinously low one, and which could not be accepted if the prospects were less favorable for a good up freight. This is the lowest fate ever made on the canal by at least half a cent and was established by a. few steamers which were ready to load at the rail rate, which was taken at 2110, but there was little offered. anti oats to the extent of 12 loads at 1go, Horse boats wore also offered at the above rate but in very limited quantities. The tlrand Truett Committee. London, May 7. — . The shareholders committee nominated at the Grand Trunk mooting to -day this Committee re -organize the company's affairs: Sir Charles Rivers -Wilson, Lord Welby, Sir 'William Young, Col, Pirebrace, Sir lleilry Mather Jackson, and Messrs. Price, Mithers, Chauvin, Hubbard, Mut- ton -Brook and Allen. Sinton .acobs Shot himself. Butte, Mont„ May 7.—Simon Jacobs, the retiring City treasurer, cominitted suicide yesterday morning by shooting, His term of office expired yesterday and it is reported that he is $bort in his ae- counts $80,000 or $40,000. Jaooh was tho treasurer for six years and 'eta :•r a :e'lmw eatery habits. T til .ii sheer..'° �gs, l gst B'i i i L u ° CCI11A(!I[n i1ee. AT U•f�10NV51 SLE 4lbex. Tor on shirt tti RFTAUK[ORY 1\E i'r'oposal to Disfranchise Provincial Government Officials., MR' M`CARTHY'$ QUESTIONS n, Air. Ouimet Says lie Did Say it—S1r ler Jlvasive—Tho MYIilitary field This Tear—Other *the Rouse of Coin- s Yesterday. IFIL► 1 -'.laced 4n Trial , Pi eagharged With Man- Yi.rSteI►binir Affray. Be.` 11.Cys--Other '1ewr the Queen City. Toronto, Assizes yesterd placed on trial 0 ter. He was stat at the time of the the Mlidland last will 5 s- engor train ran into a sr. s plough; and when Engineer Riggs of the former was killed. The coroner's jury found in its verdict that Weighill was negligent of his duties. Before a magistrate he was com- mitted for trial.. Mr. John A. Barron, of Lindsay, the Crown prosecutor, said that the evidence showed that Weighill had neglected to properly signal the passenger train, and as a result of this negligence Riggs mot his death. County Constable Hobbs was the'first witness palled, and he described the wreck as he saw it four hours after it oe- curred. Mr, Janios Webster, of Allendale, assist- ant superintendent of the railway, gave evidence as to the rules and regulations governing employes. Weigbill's duties at Unionville called upon him to act as tele- graph operator, baggage agent, porter, ticket agent, switchman and freight agent, *Concluder Richard Boundy, of No, 1 express, sworn that the Unionville signal board was "All right; go on," being parallel with the track. It was not an absolute right of way, but if it were at right angles to the track it would be an absolute prohibition, and he could not go on without a written order, He saw Weighill at the rear end of the bagagge car, and said to him: "Albert, where's the plough?" "At Agincourt, all right," replied Weighill Bouwdy notified the engineer accord- ingly, and then got upon the train, held up his hand and said, "All right, Al- bert?" The latter said, "All right," and the train moved on, The next thing Boundy know his train had crashed into the snow plough. Cross-examined, Mr. Boundy said that, under the block system, he didn't depend upon the board altogeher. At intervals a man could not distinguish another 70 Met away. Philip McCabe, fireman on the express, said the only thing of consequence that happened after leaving Unionville was running into another train. James Topley, brakeman on the ex- press, swore that the board was "off." He saw Boundy and Weighill talking and corroborated Boundy's evidence in every particular. James Phillips, the messenger on the express train, swore that Weighill left a little package with him at the car. Weighill and Boundy met on the plat form near the train. The board was par allel with the track. On rho other band the defence called several witnesses who swore that prisoner and the conductor never met or spoke, and that therefore the latter pulled out without orders and was the responsible party. The case was not concluded. A Stabbing Case. Last Wednesday evening a number of boys were playing ball at the corner of Spruce and Sackville streets, among them being Bruce Cameron, of 57 Gifford street, and William B. Hallman, of 369 Saokviile street. While the lads were amusing themselves, it is said, Cameron accidentally tore Hallman's coat under, the sleeve. Not long atrewards, while Cameron was talking to a lad named Poacher, it is said that Hallman ran up and with a small knife stabbed Cameron t the hipand in the left side between the lower rib. The next day Dr. Bray and Dr. Ross had a consultation, and came to the conclusion that the lad's intestines had been punctured, and he was seriously injured. In the police court Hallman was re- manded for a week, pending the result of young Cameron's wound. Notes. A summons has been issued at the instance of I. E. Suckling against F. H. Torrington, the well-known musician, for an alleged assault. Mx. Suckling is manager of Massey Music Hall. Robert Simpson is suing the National of Ireland Insurance Company for the $10,000 on his building that they refuse to pay. The city's share of the earnings of tho Street Rai/ way in April. were $6,035.32. For tho same month last year they were $5,532.18. An order has been passed by rho Coun- cil of the Board of. Trade suspending J McBain, a Peterboro grain dealer, for a term of seven days. The trouble has arisen over MoBain's conduct in -connec- tion with the inspection of some cars of grain loaded for him at Petorboro. A largo number of immigrants reached Toronto on Sunday night, having come per steamship Labrador. They are from Great Britain and Germany, and are said to to be a better class than usual. 7R At the Criminal i%grt Weighill was z c a 'V itlhs inenslaugh- i,lairollil British warships to Arrive. Victoria, B. C., May 7.—The naval authorities at Esquimalt received word yesterday to hold all mail matter for the Royal Arthur and Wild Swan, as both vessels would be in h • 't prior to the 24th insfnnt. H. M. S. 1-lyacinth is also due +;. c..:ath on Sunday. Word was received from the West coast yesterday to the effect that the sealer Sapphire had lost three men in her hunt- ing boat and that the sealer Otto had loSt two boats and six mon. It is thought that the men have been picked up by. other scalers, Boy and 'Bike Tumbled. Kingston, May 7. -,lames MoParland's young son was riding a tricycle along the edge of the dry dock when he got dizzy and fell over the embankment. The men working on the steamer Campana shud- dered as boy and wheel went .crashing to the bottomof thedock, bumping over the stone steps. The boy miraculously escaped being killed. He was badly bruised and the Wheel was smashed. Tho nonoil In 'Madagascar. Paris, May 7.—Gen. DuChesne, 50111- wander -in -chief' of the French forces in Madagascar., has arrived at Majunga,oh the Northern toast of the Island, lively debate took ouse yesterday upon this moved by Mr. Mills (Anna - " That it is expedient to amend the Electoral Franchise Act so t'..t it shall not be lawful for any person to vote at any eleetion'for a member or members to represent the people in theParliemont of Canada who at any time within two years before the day of such election was an employe or an appointee receiving pay or emolument, a holder of a commission for the expenditure of money, or anyone in the receipt of wages, emoluments or pay- ments of any kind other than for con- tracts let by tender or public auction of or from any of the Provincial Govern- ments of Canada or any departmout thereof, or any authority under them which have enacted or may hereafter enact a disfranchisement as to the election of members to their Legislative Assem- blies respectively, or employes, appointees receiving pay or emolument of or from the Federal Government.'' Mr. Mills said that in nearly all the provinces whore Liberals were in power Dominion civil servants Were not allowed to vote in • Provincial elections. He thought this most iniquitous, and while ho did not agree with the principle upon which his resolution was founded he desired to see it carried, in the .hope' that such an act of retaliation would teach the provinces a lesson and draw attention to tho gross injustice done all those citi- zens who were thus diseufranchised. Mr. Molsaac followed, showing that this law was in force in Nova Scotia under the Liberals when the Mackenzie Government was in power at Ottawa. It was therefore clear that the law was not intended to operate only against Con- servatives. Mr. Tisdale said that last year he had opposed this resolution upon principle, but having made up his mind that some such measure would require to pass in order to brir.t the provinces to their senses, be would vote for the resolution. Mr. Casey pointed out that the Govern- ment of Nova Scotia bad not passed such a bill. It was moved by a private mem- ber and received support from both sides. He called attention to the fact that all Conservatives had not attempted to defend the principle of the resolution. Would two wrongs make a right? It would not be just to condemn the Provincial law without a knowledge of all the local cir- cumstances. Messrs. Davies, Fraser and Northrup also spoke, and the debate was adjourned. Hon. Mr. Dickey, answering Mr. Lister, said it was the present intention of the Government to have the annual drill and militia camps this year. Hon. Mr. Wallace said the collectorship of Niagara Falls became vacant in March 1894. It would probably be filled this session. Aon. Dr. Montague said the Dominion lists would not be further revised this year. A bill would be introduced to legalizethis course. Mr. McCarthy asked Hon. Mr. Ouiinet, Wile had said to the Vercheres electors last month that "Ministers were unani- mous in giving a sequel to the Order -in - O mncil to pass a remedial law." Hon. Mr. Ouimet answered—"Yes, the Government intended carrying out the law according to the decision of the Privy Council, and as outlined by Sir Macken- zie Bowell in his recent speech." Mr. McCarthy asked whether, if the remedial order which the Governor -Gen- eral-in-Counoil has passed with reference to the Manitoba question is not executed by the Legislature of that Province, this Parliament will be invested with author- ity or jurisdiction to pass or enact a law or laws to carry out the decision of the Governor -General -in -Council embodied in the said remedial order. Sir C. H. Tupper said he would give the opinion expressed by McCarthy him- self before the Dominion Privy Council, that was to the effect that the Dominion Parliament and the Provincial Legisla- ture had concurrent jurisdiction until such time as the Dominion 'i?aellament put the remedial order in force. This evasion caused great laughter. Mr. Smith (Ontario) moved a resolu- tion to have the Government engage the services of British veterinary surgeons to inspect Canadian cattle.. Hon. Dr. Montague said the Govern- ment had offered repeatedly to pay the expenses of any parsons who would come out representing the English Board of Agriculture, and would renew the offer again. Other Ottawa News. Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, Hon. L. H. Davies, Hon. D. C. Fraser and Messrs. Choquette, Geoffrion and Bruneau will deliver addresses in the Reform Club rooms on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Young Liberals. The Governor-General and the Coun- tess of Aberdeen left Ottawa on Satur- day afternoon for a short trip on the Gatineau railway in order to obtain a day or two of quiet and retirement. Their Ea.collenoios traveled in their private car, which was placed sic st siding at Cascades, which they describe as "a charming spot," where the. party remained over Sunday. ' In the evening their Excellen- cies attended service at one of the churches at Wakefield. Before leaving Ottawa the Governor-General mentioned to Mr. Rosseman of the Gatineau. railway bis appreciation of the arrangements which had been made for the comfortand convenience of his party in the platter of cars, etc. Their Excellencies returned to Ottawa early this morning. In . add .'on to the usual engagements at Govern' ...nt House a number of members of Pa •.;a anent and others. will 1)e received at Gin- ner during the next few weeks. During the present week there will be no fewer than four largo dinner parties. Jtoy Drowned at Auburn. ' Teterboro, May 7.—The first drowning accident of the season occurred in Auburn at the darn at the water works pump house Saturday evening, the victim being liverIV'innett, 13 years old, son of Mr, Ed. Vinnett, of Auburn. The lad, with his brother, had been fishing off the pier at the east side of the dam and was cross- ing over the dam to the other side when •e slipped and fell into the rushing water below. OTATO .ES Early Rose, Granger, Mclrberians, Freeman I. X. L., Pond Seedlings. American Wonders Red Elephants. White Elephants. H. BISHOP & SON. Seed Corn, Potatoes. LIME, White and Grey. AND Prices away down. First Storehouse at the G. T. R. Depot. JOSEPH COBBLEDICK, Exeter, us I1 PA1I 1a �a�s -TARhind sorts 010ING SOAP EVPTIOHS ETC. MAKES SKIN Sort AND WHhTE 25c Sugar and Whiskey. Toronto, May 4.—As a result of the changes in the tariff, whiskey and sugar were advanced this morning. Only a few of the wholesalers cleared their goods, and as a result they are unable to fill orders made at the old prices. Whiskey was to -day 17 to 20 cents a gallon on Canadian goods and 15 cents ou imported, An advance of half a cent per pound has been made on sugar all around. Wholesalers ap- pear to be glad of the increase in the duties, as it is expected it will put the sugar trade on a firmer basis. In the Cus`.om. House to -day the staff of clerks were busily engaged in amending the entries of goods cleared yesterday. British Grain Trade. London, April 22.—The Mark Lane Express in its weekly review of the British Grain Trade says:—English wheats have advanced a shilling, and there has been a vigorous demand for American red winter and other sorts. It is also said that the stocks at Russian ports has been depleted Sales of No. 2 red winter have been made at 25s 6d. 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