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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-02-19, Page 4tW .*41100$04fAtt• •ViIrti•--JaelgsOn Boarders wanted -41)4w ERA office 4took for sale—Coats & Son Window shades—Gavel' 4t ' Spring Goods—R. Adams • Servantwanted—Npw Hub. office Lost—N, itloris Farinto rent or for sale—L blanuning Property for s19.—.A Ride 14Iarble works—Seale & Co Prints—W L °ululate eard—Drs Gunn 4**, Gibson Shingles and laths—W. R. Whitley tiinton 41fiti (1,4a FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19. 1692 West linioti. The mandate has gone forth that Cameron is to be defeated in West Huron, that no scruples es to methods are to be felt, so long as the end is obtained. One has but to take an active part in the campaign to find out some of the methods that are beieg employed. The Liberals are always willing to fight a contest on the public issues ; they are willing to meet their opponents on fair and square grounds; they are content that the people should be thej udges between respective policies but when bribes in the shape of public works and improvements are offered, it is a "line of argument" that ceases to be fair arid square, and is an induce- ment, it inust be admitted, that is hard to counteract:- • If the people of West Huron are con- tent with the depression, depreciation in value, and general stagnation, so be it. If, on the other hand, they desire greater freedom of trade and increased prosperity, they have an opportunity of showing that desire by supporting the Liberal policy on the 23rd of this nientle. Rather Premature, Hon. David Mills recently declared at a public meeting that even if the ministerialists carried all the bye -elec- tions the government would be defeat- ed at the coming session. Mr Mills believes, as many others do, that the Liberals are in possession of informer tion that will be used at the Approach- ing session, which shouel defeat the government, and which would defeat it, were there men honest enough on the government side to forsake party; but Mr Mills cannot know that the government will be defeated, and we think he is 1M wise to say so. He may oven thiqk they will. but a predictiou .should not be based on that, and it is unwise to make rash assertions of this kind. Two Factors—Not One. • — Morley doubtless was used on behalf of Conservative nominees in...the...lett bye -election, as stated in Liberal newspapers. But this fact alone is not sufficient to account for the Govern- ment candidates success, — Toronto News (Conservative.) But stuffed voter's lists, together with the use of money, accounts for it. After the lists have been carefully re- vised, as supposed, in some countie,s, they have been sent to Ottawa to be printed, and with what result:—the names of Reformers have been dropped from the lists in different polling divi- sions, until enough have been left off to give the other side a majority. These two factors explain the defeat of the Liberals in bye -election. Wli y Change? p to the present moenent we have failed to see one sound and sufficient reason advanced why the electors of West Huron should cast their ballots for Mr Patterson and not for Me Cam- eron. The former is the rejected of Essex, where he is well known, by a majority of 849, and his platform is wholly opposed to the interests of the farmers of this riding, besides being a condoner, if not a participant, in the boodling transactions of his friends and •associates at Ottawa. Mr Cameron is a gentleman that has always advocated and supported measures that had for their object the prosperity of the farm.ers, Are the farmers willing and ready to see their property become less val- nable, and their profession less profi- table, which will certainly be the case if the present government are sustain- ed in power? For many years past the most profitable market for horses, lambs, poultry, eggs, barley, &c., was to the south of us, and if we were per- mitted to import corn free of duty far greater profit could be made imon cattle then, by feeding them here, than by sending them to England as stock- ers, and then fattened there. Before the N. P. was inaugurated, a large business was carried on in the impor- tation of oats and their manufacture into oatmeal for the Scottish , market, but since then we are actually import- ing oatmeal from Ohio for home con- sumption. Inetead of benefitting the farmer, the N. P. strikes him every time in the opposite direction. Now is the time for him to show that he knows where the shoe pinches and how fio find relief. . Ot our Great Slaughter Sale, of goods saved. from\vthe B.re. After that we stock up aga,ip. with a complete new stock. Now is your last chance to get primeELVLIZa.,...„..' LISH DRESS GOODS, all wool, double fold, at price S nevE)rheard of before in this place SHIRTING, Heavy and Wide that were bought for Spring trade worth' 15o, for 10io, GREY COTTONS 36 in., heavy, worth 9ots., for 'Acts, CARPET8, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, BUTTONS and a host of other articles, all offer ed at prices that will sell them within a week in. order to make room for spring stook. Look to Your own interests and lay hold of these bargains while you have the opportunity. NE W PRINTS, New FLANNELS just opened out. Mara,'s old Stand, Clinton. J. G GILROY. Failed in Their Mission. -^ As the formation of a reciprocity treaty between Canada and the United States, thus • removing all restriction between the two countries to com- merce, would be the greatest commer- cial boon that could be- conferred on this country, therefore every well wisher of the Dominion could not but wish the consummation of any and every effort put forth in this direction, regardless of the parties by whom this much -to -be -desired object is attained; and, also, the failure to open up nego- tiations for this purpose, if put forth in good faith, is to be regretted. Our readers already know of the jaunt to Washington afew months ago of our government for the professed purpose of accomplishing the above mentioned object, and also know what was the , result. Last week a repeti- tion of this excursion was made, cone posed of three or foar of the ministry, with private secretaries and other at- tendants, proclaiming that they had received an invitation from the Ameri- can government, to go there and hold intercourse for reciproeity negotia- tions. • After one or two conferences with Mr Blaine, of a merely formal character, on Monday last Mr Blaine plainly asked them whether they had the power to complete and carry out a treaty of reciprocity,and also whether they would be willing to agree to a dif- ference in duty as between the United States and England. To tharst ques- tion the ministry had to admit they had not, which was confirmed by Sir Julian Pauncefote, and to the second they replied they would not, thus • ruptlyekjngepg the conference to an end, as they were not in a positFrao either begin or conclude negotiations honestly. Although this was the end of the farce, so far as the trip was con- cerned, they accomplished the object they had in view from the start, and that was to hiunbug the electors in the several bye -elections that were in pro- gress, that they were vigorously intent in bringing about freer trade relations with the United States. Now, what can be thought of men, who ought to have the interest and honor of the country uppermost in their minds, re- sorting to such bare -faced deception to gain a party triumph? So far as freer trade relations with the United States are concerned we are further off than ever, so long as the present men re- main at the head of the government. For some time past the government have been repeatedly asserting that they are ready at any moment to agree to a reciprocity treaty with the United States in natural products. If this was true, how came it that they claim- ed that the principal reason why the electors of Lincoln should vote for Neelon, the Conservative candidate, was thatthey had re -imposed the duties on fruit? But, in truth, they are not sincere when they make this assertion, for they know full well that they cannot get reciprocity in natural products. So far as a duty on fruit for protective purposes is concerned, it is not the truth. Early in the sea- son similar fruits to what are grown in Canada, corning frone the north, pay duty, those who are willing to pay high prices for luxuries pay it; but when the Canadian crop ripens there is no competition, and therefore the duty is of no benefit to the producer. At the present time the production of fruit, native to the soil and climate, is in ad- vance of consumption with the excep- tiod of peaches, which is such an un- certain crop. trees so short lived, and the area so narrow upon which they can be profitably grown, that it is not probable that Canada will ever be able fully to meet the demand for home consumption in this fruit. In a brief address to the Toronto Young Liberals, on Monday, Hon Wil- fred Laurier stated that "no matter if the government carried every bye -elec- tion, the position of the Liberals on the trade qiiestion would remain the same." ' Hand it in, DLetor. At a certain meeting in a certain county, a few days ago, Dr. Montague made use of these words. "I have the best of reasons for stating that Mr Cameron, of 'West Huron, will not be seen in this country again; that he will not be a candidate again; furth- er,I am sosure of this, that I offer to re- tire from public life if %%drat I state is not true." Now Mr Cameron is in this county, he is a candidate, and it is in order for the valiant doctor to hand in his resig- nation.; L >sing rade Again In consequence of the interference of the Canadian Government the New- foundland Government was not per- mitted to bring to completion negoti- ations that were in progression with the Government of the United States, in relation. to a reciprocity arrange- ment of their commerce; this obstruc- tion so offended the Newjoundland Government that they have lately made a differential tariff on flour to the extent ot seventy five cents in favi of the United States—Canada being charged $1.05, and the States thirty cents a barrel duty. As that province consumers annually about 300,000 bar- rels of flour, it will be seen what a great. loss Canada will sustain by this act, for, of course, the millers of the United States will now supply that market. This is another fact to show how the present government are closing aven- ues of trade instead of opening them to the commerce of Canada. lIow about Barley. Farmers who do not think they are loeing money on barley, should ponder over the following 'figures from the _ -- Empire of Wednesday:— Barley in Toronto: --48 to 50c. Choice No.2 Canada, in Buffalo: -85c.. Some Pertinent Questions. 1. Why has Michigan grown nearly three times as much as Ontario, during the last ten years? Why have all the States about us increased three to five- fold as fast as We have. 2. Why, if Michigan, Ohio and New York have now with free trade of the continent several times the amount of manufacturing per head we have, and are increasing their output every year enormously, is it that we stand still? 3. Tell us why the people of the United States send us more manufact- ured goods now than in 1878, although the wall is twice as high now as then. Is it not because the larger market enables them to produce so much cheaper? They have the greatest free trade in the world outside of Great Britain. They have a market of 62,000,000, and they have just added 21,000,000 more to it by the various reciprocity treaties already consune mated. 4. Will they tell us why, after spend- ing $50,000,000 on canals, we don't have shipyards or build vessels? 5. Will they tell us what will ever develop our mines save ,the American market? 6. Will they tell why business is dull? Why there is no demand for real estate? Why our young men go away? Not Prosperous After All. The following paragraph is taken from the Ottawa corresponnence of the "It is evident that the Patrons of -Industry are going to make anlenergetic effort during the coming session to se- cure a reduction in the duties on certain commodities if petitioning cant do it. Already printed forms of 'petition are being circulated for signature through- out the country, and one of these reached the Department of Agriculture to -day, signed by a large number of persons. The petition represents that the agricultural interests of the country are not in as prosperom a condition as the farmers desire, and that tariff manufacturing interests of the country had been taken advant- age of by Ore manufacturers to unduly enhance the price of many articles which are indispets. abk to the farmers in carrying on their ,ora - /ion. The petitioners therefore pray that coal oil. binder twine and iron and its products be placed on the free list," The Patron's surely don't know what they are talking Omit; haven't they been told over and over again that they are prosperous; and that the de ties don 't enhance the price of any article. If the Patrons are sincereen there peti tions let them show it by voting for the can- didate who will do the most "p secure what they desire. Mr Laurier in Huron, F118 SPEECH AT GODERICH. Hon. Wilfred Laurier went to Gode- rich, on Tuesday', to speak on behalf of Mr Cameron. Hundreds of people were crowded about the railway station there when the train came in, and when he stepped to the platform they swung their hats in the air and cheered him again and again.. Most of the men wore on. their coats the red badges of their party, and as they surged about their leader the full4lun ed welcome they gave him drowned the strains of the brass band. Mr Laurier acknow 'edged the greeting with the courtly courtesy for which he is remarkable, and a procession was formed to escort him to the town, the band, with stir- ring music, leading the way. On the sidewalks a crowd of pedestrians ac- companied the procession, and in win- dows and doorways along the streets householders and their families stood while it passed. An addeess was presented to Mr Laurier at the opera house, which was full to the doom, and the large as- semblage rose to their feet when Mr Laurier and Mr Cameron paesed up the aisle to the platform and filled the building with rousing cheers. Mr Laurier, replying, said the ad- dress was too flattering to him, but he thanked them all the more because of that. The references in it which hrid pleased him most were those to his old friend, Mr Cameron. He paid a high tribute to Mr Cameron's value in Par- liament, and spoke of the great loss it would he to him and to the country if I.e was not present at the coming ses- sion. He was a fighter, and that was what the country needed—men to whom fear is unknown, who are ever in the breach and a terror to evil do- ers. He had come irp here, not because he flattered himself he could be of as- sistance, but although his health was not what it should be he had come to show his good will. In the evening there was a monster demonstration and mass meeting. Mr -Laurier and Mr Cameron were escort- ed to the OperaHouse by a great torch- light procession— .Theeeevere hundreds: ot torches carried by men who made the evening clamorous with their cheers. And when the flaming line swung around the Court House sqnare rockets and Roman candles and cal- cium lights added to its brilliance while the brass band played lustily., It has been the inost magnificent poli- tical demonstration ever held in Gode- rich. ° In the opera house there was a crush that left no room anywhere; every square foot was filled. There were many ladies present who listened interestedly to the speeches, and seem- ed to enjoy the enthusiasm of the oc- casion. Mr Joseph Williams was chair- man, and speakers of the evening were Messrs Laurier, Cameron, Crerar, of Hamilton, and Mr T. R. Preston. Mr Cameron dealt largely with his personal and public record, speaking for thirty minutes. Mr Laurier was given a grand recep- tion which lasted for several minutes. The audience stood np and cheered hire to the echo after acknowledging his re- ception and making some slight per- sonal references to himself, he dealt minutely with the trade question Itnd although yet troubled with an affection of the throat, spoke fluently, forcibly and eloquently for about an hour. Speaking about the "disloyalty" cry he said that his loyalty did not run in his blood as with those who heard him, bnt it sprang from his heart out of gratitude for what Britain had done for his countrymen. He loved Britain, but he loved Canada more. The cry that his policy was disloyal would not bear investigation. The teaching he had learned from England was to look to the prosperity of his native land. This contest would show whether the people of West Huron were subservient to others interests than those of Canada. He hoped that when they gave their votes next Tues- daythat they would do it for Canada first, Canada last and Canada all the time. Mr Crerar,' of Hamilton,'next spoke, and amused, instructed and entertain- ed the audience ; he is a typical cam- paign fighter, quick as a flash ; witty, full of vim, and those who listened to him, friend and foe, found his argu• merits irrefutable. Mr Preston, Secretary of Reform Association of Ontario, was called for, and spoke for about 30 minutes. He is a hustler on the platform, his men- tal storehouse being filled with polit- ical facts; he spoke with no effort, yet with considerable power an wonder- ful] freedom. Thee° cheers for Cameron and the Queen. closed the meeting. The order during the early part of it was far from good, due doubtless to the feet that the room was too crowded, and the presence of a few Conservatives, bent on mischief. One prominent Conservative, who may or may not have been the cause of the trouble, was unceremoniously fired out. Mr Laurier attended a meeting at Dungannon next day, and on his re— turn east a number of his supporters had the pleasure of spending b few minutes with him at Clinton station. • TORONTO LETTER. Notes gathered in and about the Legislative Halls (Speeial correspondence) The Local Legislature was opened on Thursday last by Chief Justice Hager- ty, his honor the Lieut -Governor, being incapaciated by illness from perform- ing the gubernatorial duties. While the opening ceremonies were being performed, and the speech from the throne read, the members were, for the time being, driven from their seats on the floor of the houee by the great numbers of the fair sex who are always present on such occasions to grace the ceremonies. We missed the genial countenance of the late lamented. Col. Gilmour, who had been clerk of the House for so many years. The present occupant of the position, however, will be a worthy Successor of one who was so universally esteemed. This is the last session in the old buildings, and few of the mem- bers will regret leaving the tumble- down barracks for the handsome and counnodious buildings in Queen's Park. The Attorney -General looks as vigor- ous as the youngest of his colleagues, and displays no sign ofadva,ncingyears. He takes good care of henself, however., and his tin footstool of hot water is always ready for him each day when he takes- his place. Regret was expressed on both sides of the house at the temporary absence of the Commissioner of Public Works. Mr. Fraser, though a man of powerful intellect, of comprehensive adminis- trative ability, and considered by many the ablest speaker in the house, is by no means strong physically, but it is hoped he will he sufficiently restored to health to take part in the proceed- ings of the house at a later date. Mr Meredith, the leader of the op- position, is personally very popular in the house; and the little band of Con- servatives may thank their stars he was not elevated to the Commene, as without him they would be almost a 'nonentity in the house. The speech from the throne indicates progressive legislation in the interests of the farmers. In fact, the Mowat government has done everything with- in its power to advance the interests of the fa-rminerelasseseed the eemmunity„ The consolidation of the it iunicipal laws will form one of the important features of this session's legislation. The At- torney General hopes, and we trust his hopes will be realized, that there will be no more amendments to these laws for some time to come. The idea of forming a forest reserva- tion is an excellent one, as the denud- ing of the country of its trees at the headwaters of the streams is likely to bring about in time serious climatic changes. Monday the work of the session be- gan in earnest. The first shots were fir- ed across the floor of the hous6 and no one was seriously injured. Mr Biggar, the mover of the resolu- tion, in reply to the speech from the throne, made a passing reference to the annexation sentiments of Sol. White. This roused the ire of Mr Meredith, who with great splut- ter and splash, vociforously de- fended the loyalty of his tarty. He pretended to repudiate White and his principles; but oh, how mild and gentle was his repudiation. White, however, takes no stock in the repudiafion,, but declares ehimself a loyal- supporter of the Conservative party, and well may heconsider himself in full accord with the Tory chiefs, for was not J. C. Pat- terson, Secretary of State; his spons- er at the last provincial elections, no- minating him as candidate in the Con- servative interests. Yet this same man Patterson has the audacity to stalk through West Huron, waving the old flag, denouncing the Grits as traitors, annexationists, when he him- self nominated, supported and aided in electing the only avowed annexation- ist in the country. More another time,for the present au r6voir. R.B.J.S THAT CONFEDERATION. 2'o the Editor of the New Era. SIR:—Will You kindly allow me space in the columns ofeyour paper,:to say a few words with regard to the new so- ciety, that subscriber so blindly at- temptedlto misrepresent, in the columns of your last issue, it is true. There is a society known as the Confederation of Voters in the West Ridingof Huron, but sebsciber need not be alarmed. We are not going to rob him'of his means of making a livelihood, by taking away boodling fame which he evidently de- serves by his blindly following either of the political parties of Canada, who by their stealing at Ottawa and Que- bec have brought the fair nameof Can- ada into disgrace and made her a bye - word and reproach among the civilized nations of the world., The society wants no advice from men that have been evidently blackballed from its ranks, and if sebscriber spent as much time in reading fair minded li- terature, as members of the society do, he would not have so much time med- dling with matters that don't concern him, and he might at some future day win at the poles, and get the reward offered by our good Queen, of 250 for man that could mind his own business. By men OF THE ORGANIZERS. r7O• To yeur Interestle siloW 134 shOti you the few lines of • WINDOW SHADES That we are closing Out 0 egolA 19W prioes. The shades ate ftrali-010,40? and the rollers used ere the hest, bIlL as we are not ordering the saMe pat. terns again, we are selling theael regardless of cos. Don't think we leave a dozen or tem of eclat, for WO have not, as there are two, three QV four of the several lines, ' The two New Music- Books Which we advertised last week cell- ed the ELITE SONG FOLIO and TRIUIVIPHANT SONGS No. 3. Are meeting with general approval. The game of P.T.JIPS • Is stilleielling rapidly, as the people in the country are now beginning to appreciate it. It is a splendid game for the small price of 25 cents. DO you ever have any trouble in keeping open your music book wheu playing an organ? Then we can suit you exactly, for we have just what you want in the New Open Book Holder Made from Nickle, is easily operated and sells for 25 cents. CAMERON and PATTERSON Badges are for sale with us at 5 cents each. Cooper & Co CLINTON BORN LEE —In Clinton, on the 6th iust, the wife of Mr John Lee, Prince of \Vales Hotel, of a son. ROBERTSON -In C 1 inton, on Jan . 30th the wife of Mr Thomas Robertson, of a ,on McKAY.—At Grand Forks, Dakota, on the lst inst., the wife of Dan McKay, formerly of Wing- ' ham, of a son. GARTON.—In East;Warranosh, on the 8th inst., the wife of Geo. Garton, of a daughter. LOVE.—In Tuckersmith, on the 9th inst., the wife of John Love, of a daughter. ARCHIBALD.—In Tookersmith, on the 4th inst., the wife of Andrew Archibald, of a son. MARRIED. COULTES—ANDERSON—In East Wawanosh on the 17th inst., by the Rev J 11 'Dyke, Mr E, Coultas, to Miss E. Anderson McCUTCHEON—WILSON.—In Morris, on Feb. 3rd, by Rev. W. T. Cluff, of Brussels, Mr John Mc- Cutcheon, to Miss Mary, youngest daughter of the late William Wilson, all of Morris. • - - JARROTT—McDONALD.—In Stanley, on the 10th inst., by the Rev S. Acheson, Mr Isaac Jarrott to Miss Kate McDonald. DOUGLAS—LOGAN-In Varna,on the 3rd inst., by the Rev I'. G. Newton, Mr Geo Douglas, of Blake, to Miss ?doggie Logan of Varna. DIED. WAGNKR—In Zurich, on the 7th inst., Peter gner,-dged=.yilatAtaffimcartha ' MELLIC.—In Hay, on the 7th inst., John'Mellio, aged 89 years, 11 month and 5 days. MORRISON—In Lower winghara, on the 10th inst., Maggie Maud, eldest daughter of James Morrison, aged 25 years. kfcBURNEY.—In Dodge City, Kansas, on the 4th inst., Adam McBurney, of East Ws.wanoshr aged 32 years and 5 months. HAMLEN—Io Goderich, on Feb 8th, Elizabe th wife of John /tandem, aged 68 years and 1 month. JACKSON—In Clinton, on the 12th inst, Jen- nie, wife of Thos Jackson, Jr, aged 28 years Bea 7 months. HoLEAN—In Goderich township, 3rd cotton Feb 13th, Edward McLean, father of the late W McLean, aged 77 years and 11 months. CULLIS—In Goderich, on the 4th inst., John Collis, formerly of Manchester, aged 71 years and 4 months. getv AtivertionntutO. DTARS, GUNN ds GIBSON, OFFICES ONTARIO JI-FStreet, a few doors East of Albert Street. W. GUNN, R. J. GIBSOS. • Servant Wanted. Good general servant wanted for small family. Good wages. Apply at NEW ERA Office. LOST Travelling Bag full of Clbthlng—between Ben - miller and Clinton, by way of Huron Road. The finder will be rewarded by dropping a post card to N. MORRISH, Box 60, Goderich. Property for Sale. The frame house on Maple Street, Clinton, re- cently occupied by and belonging to the estate of the late Hugh Bighorn, is offered for sale. It consists of 1 story dwelling, suitable for ordi- nary family. Quarter sere iot. Hard and soft water, frame stable. Will be sold cheap. App ly to H. HALE, Clinton, or ALEX. JAMIESON, 5' eit- forth. Shingles and Lath for Sale. illibseriber has purchased a large quantity of No. 1. shingles. These shingles will be made tO order out of the very best quality of north shore cedar. All who want a drat -class Bangle will find it to their advantage to ask for prices before buying elsewhere. Orders large or small deliver- ed at any station along the line. W H. WHITLEY, Londesbor0. Farm to Rent or for Sale. Lot 15, con 17, (base line) consisting of 80 acres, is offered for sale or to rent. 70 sores cleared, 15 acres fall wheat. Neverfailing wing; two wells. Post office, store, blacksmith shop, school and churches close at hand, New frame house, good outbuildings and all well fenced. Will be sold or rented cheap. If sold conditions will be made easy. Apply to JAS STEVENS, base line, or to L. MANNING, Clinton. CLINTON MARBLE WORKS. coor.En's OLD STAND, Next to Commercial Rotel. This astablimment is in full operation and ail orders filled in the most satisfactory way, ceme- tery and "granite work a specialty. 'Prices as reasonable as those of any establishr..ent SEALE, noovEn & SEALE, Clinton. 180 STOCK FOR SALE. For sale, a number of HORSES and CATTLE. Will be sold on reasonable • terms. R. COATS 86 SON, CLINTON,