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Wingham Times, 1891-10-23, Page 4y �• I hall they be broken down.? The wAmS,.pi'ople themselves are not at fault. d , W I Look abroad in the world and, dis- cover, if you can, any class of people more inttnstTtuns, more ecotiorni0ul and thorough in their work, than the Canadians Amid the frosts of win. ter and the heat of summer they fill DRUGGIST i the hours with unceasing toil. ,9,ii 47f 1 • Surely the dominion itself laolis not a capacity for development. The cold --- waters of the north contain an unlimit ed supply of fish food, while the 5,000 miles of coast line afford a fishing ground ot vast extent and richness. Passing to the interior we find ail over the provinces ale abundance of iron of the highest grade. On the north ebore of Lake Superior are rich des posits of copper far exceeding those of the famous Calumet & Hecla. In the same locality there are known to be enorrnoue deposits of nickel, and be- cause of its scarcity it is one of the most valuable minerals in the world. The Canadian northwest is indeed full of surprises, Of it Horatio Seymour is. quoted as saying : "There is a coun- try owned by England with greater grain and stock'raisiug capacity than all the lands on the Baltic, the Black sea, and the Mediterranean Combined; The fertility of the dominion is tine equaled, its mineral wealth beyond estimate, its forests the largest on the globe, its 5,000 miles of coast line fisheries the most valuable, its coal beds 97,000 square miles in extent, its means of water communieatron unsur- passed and its water power sufficient to drive the machinery of the world. Why does not the vast dominion, "the brightest ;em in the British crown," develop her resources? No other answer can be made ' than that the government of the country is the barrier to its progress. Some one has said that "it is shelter• ing itself under a free alliance with the motherland," But British con- nection, the rather, are keeping from its shore thousands of emigrants. British ties have driven from its heart 1,000,000 of 4,000,000 native•born of the land. Sovereign in all internal affairs, Canada bas not the sweet privilege which independent nations prize and enjoy. It has no voice in regulating its foreign affairs. It is hampered by treaties made in the mime of the sovereign, but really made by the prime minister and foreign secretary of England, who are not responsible to the Canadians for what they do.. or leave undone. Canada certainly has interests "abroad separ- able from those of the empire ; and it cannot be said with justice to Can adieu statesmen that a British foreign minister,` who has never seen the grand dominion, can enter into negoe tiations with the same singleness ot purpose which would animate one whose home and affections are with the provinces. R -YLIST M.G. H.W. TELEGRAPH CO, opp. Brunswick Hose, Wingham, - Out Mingkam �znie� FleIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1891. EDITORIAL, NOTES. 11', SAYS TILE 'i'ORQNTO News, ell - the officials who were suspended as a result of the Ottawa investigation are to be reinstated notbing will have been done towards improving the tone of the civil service- Every tainted man should be not only dismissed, but rendered ineligible for service in the future. k1ox CMAs CILARIi'E, 14I P P,itas sent in his resignation as member for East Wellington. Col Clarke has been in the Local House since 1871 as mem- ger far East Wellington, which con- stituency be several times carried by acclamation. He was speaker of the Legislature from. 1880 to 1886 and chairman of the Public Accounts Committee subsequently. mug industries; and the scanty male. tion of five millions, rea-onforoed by millions more, would sing their same old national tune' of "God save aur" gracious queen," but with the nobler Toronto.. The lake side 1►orne for little child• ten, on the Island, is open to visitors every afternoon from 1.30. to 4.80 o'clock. --The missionary committee of and more patriotic word, "My oountry, the Toronto Methodist Conference 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty," . have .concluded their meeting at Wi ithy.-•-Oanon Dumoulin officiated Clinton. at the harvest thanksgiving service in GOOA PIOICINGs —He is here yetSt James Cathedral last evening. ---The , Queen's Own Rifles were put through a series of 1V1ilitar'y mauQeuvers last night in the old Upper Canada °aljege grounds, The new helmets for the battelien have arrived from England, —Toronto Military '.district furnishes the highest number of competitions at the D R A rifle matches at Ottawa.— At a recent meeting of the Home Mission Committee of the Presbyterian ehureh, missionaries and ministers were appointed, A resolution approv ing the proposition to organize oon- gregational young people's missionary societies was passed. ---A meeting of the corporation of Trinity College was held a few days ago, at which Judge Osler and Rev E W Huntingford, the. new professor of classics, were introduced as new members and weI- corned. Mr W R Brock was unani- mously elected a member of the college council. It was supplemental matriculation examinations in Arts, one in December, '91 and another in April '92. Mrs Gilmour presided at the annual Meeting of the Industrial Refuge and Aged Woman's Home, when encourag ing reports were •presented by the officers. Mrs Ewart was elected president for the ensuingyear,—Among the passengers on the+ 0 P R express from Oranaeville,.tbe other morning, was a young wan Who nes given the police.here a great deal of trouble. His name is Joseph Newell, a member of the light fingered fraternity; He was caught in the act of entering his hand in the pocket of a stranger among the crowd attending the Orangeville fair, Ho was convicted and sent to the Central Prison for one year, THE RELATIONS OF CANADA WITH THE UNITED STATES. The following is an address, deliver ed at the graduating exercises at the state normal school in Ypsilanti, Mich, by Mr Joseph Jenkins, son of 1VIr Thos Jenkins, Turnberry, (Blue. vale road). The address is worth the perusal of our readers, as it treats on a subject that all Canadians are inter- ested in. We copy it from the Detroit Journal The United States is adding -to ;its} population.194 persons every 'hour: One steady, continued, onatard march of progress and prosperity bas placed this country among the first nations of the world. Russia, India and China report a larger population, but do not equal the 'United States in industrial progress. China, with her hundreds of millions, cannot produce as much to supply, human wants, or consume as much, as the people of this country; and it is probable that beforethe infant of to -day becomes a voter -the United.States of America will 'sur- pass Russia in population, as it does . now in production. Turning from this inspiring condi- tion of things on the southern and smaller half of the country which ought to have a spectacle almost as delightful to behold. Looking over statistics, we find that Canada, with 1.25 persons per square mile, is among the most thinly popu- rated countries on the globe. Figures demonstrate the inability of . the dominion to do much better than hold its own during the past ten years. The, increase of Canadian population has zot been sufficient to ground our faith in the future on a basis of satisfaction with present conditions. Facts and figures show that Canada is simply marking time to the onward march of her neighbor to the south. To matte sure that we are not theorizing on this matter, examine, if you wilt, portions of the two countries on the border region. Look at the striking difference between the Ameri- can "Soo" and the Canadian "Soo." The thrifty cities of Buffalo, Cleve - laud and Toledo find no rival cities on the Canadian side, The beautiful city of Detroit, with over 200,000 popula- tion, is in close ptoximity with the Small Canadian town of Windsor, the Streets of which during the darkest hours of the night are illuminated by the straying light from the American shore. When we think of the United States, with all its industries and its grand array of 350 cities, each having n population of over 10,000, aha Canada, with only 23 cities of the saute rank; when we think of 006 American city (Mileage) adding to its populattion at a rate equaling that of the entire Dominion, we can eaa:ily sir; who? Why, your Clinton scribe, Last week he was a pretty sick man, thus with other things, his budget for the Wingham Thins had to be laid over. In perusing the above paper of last week, we could but notice how brimful were its columns of dainty pickings and good advice, also were we glad. that all fall fairs are over, so that henceforth we will have something else to digest, than those wonderful things, at these wonderful shows. THE ICNOT 'LED. —And so be has been and done it, sir ; that is, Mr T Rumball joined the benedicts on Wedndesday of last week, the youpg lady in question being Miss Mary Walker, The same afternoon they proceeded on their wedding tour, tak- ing in London and Detroit, returning therefrom on Monday last, We con- gratulate them most heartily and wish them every,success in life. We notice that Mr Kling, a respect. ed Winghamian, possesses a fine blood colt; and when hitched into that prize buggy of his, make a splendid equip- ment. PLEASE ANswEn.—We notice by one of the•dailies that. Mr Gladstone has been presented with the freedom of Newcastle., Would you kindly, Mr Editor, enlighten a darkened mind, as to the privileges that this our much honored statesman will enjoy by such a presentation. Such being the facts, the Canadian people can with .the truest loyalty break their British connections; for disloyalty to one's self, and one's in- terests, and one's country is greater than disloyalty to the Queen. BLIND, BUT YET THEY SEE,—"Tile world's little wonder" was at the Army all day on Sunday. Although blind, he is a most happy specimen of human nature. It was somewhat pathetic to notice, that three blind young people were on the platform Sunday last. If all the soldiers had been present, the number would be tour who had lost their eye sight, It is indeed a lament= able eight to see their bodily darkness, although their spiritual vision is to be envied. A PAINFUL OPERATION.—Mr Jas Brownlee, a yoting man who is much respected in our town, is away this week in ,Kingston, where he will undergo a very critical operation. He has been unwell for' a long while, this being his only chance for a com- plete recovery. We sincerely hope he will return from thither, .a well. and stroug man, as in the days of yore. WINGHAnr THE WISE,—They call the Queen City "Toronto the Good." Wingham might rightly be named "Wingham the Wise," for its citizens exhibit great wisdom in encouraging all kinds of labour making industries, thus making their city to buzz, like the many saws of their numerous fac- tories ; for where much labour is em- ployed, then does capital also reap great benefit. One is useless without the other, therefore .rust they go hand in hand. , • PRETTY SIOIt.—Mr John Barge, harness matter, of Blenhiem, also son of Mr D Barge, of this town, is, we are sorry to state, very low with ty- phoid fever. We hope soon to hear of his perfect recovery. Looking at the financial and trade conditions of the dominion, we see that if is not in a position to assume the dignity of an independent nation, Between the maritime provinces and Ontario there is but little trade, and that little is for the most part artifi- cial and profitless. Between Ontario and Manitoba the traffic is light and the latter province would prefer to trade with states and territories to the south of it. Between British Colum- bia and the rest of the dominion there is soracety any trade. A glance at the map of North America reveals to us the key to Canadian progress. All along its southern boundary it is tied by water ways and bound by railways to the American union, the greatest money making nation in the world. To this nation it is anchored by common interests and common thought. Were the high international wall once broken down the national difficult ties between this country and Canada would he settled forever. Then British Columbia would find its com- plement in California and Oregon. Then Manitoba and the northwest would share with Minnesota, Montana and the Dakotas in a natural course of trade. Then between the maritime provinces and the New England states that naturel and.intimate commercial relationship which no hostile barriers have hr'en able to destroy, would have its freedom, 'Then every brad of coal, every vein of mineral deposit, every fish that swims in stream or lake, and every tree that waves 'within the vast dominion would have an increased vslae. Then, as the sunbeam foliows see that Canada is not working out i the shrtdow,the prosperity 04 progress the highest destiny of whieh it is which is crowning, this nation would capable. follow o'er the Canadian hillsides tVhat are the harriers and how and s'rlenee the wall of its languish-, THE ANCHOR HOUSE. Our shop is literally packed from cellar to garret, with seasonable and fashion- able new fall goods. We cannot even attempt to give a desoription of them, but'wo extend ti most cordial .invitation to all intending purchasers to call upon us and so afford us the pleasure, of dis- playing our goods `.and describing their many excellent qualities, COME INTO THE GARDEN, MAUDE.— We hear that Goderich's "Kandla" has purchased a house and lot, If that be the case, we wonder why the Signal bas not given her a breeze. It is more • than likely that the historic 5th will be commemorated by the brethren of the Orange craft in this our town. OUR DIAMOND.-- A ehip from the old block, is Albert Edwards young son; unless be stops his wild career his race he'll soon run ; for sure Cromwell Again wilt rise from the grave, to wrest the crown from the head of a knave. Stacks of new Boots and Shoes from. the 'best makers in Canada, and our prices are hard to beat, When you want Sugars, you had better bring a grain bag along, for we are still selling 18 pounds of granulated,20 pounds of coffee and 22 poteuds o yellow for a dollar. Our Teas praises. are daily sounding our , GORDON & McINTYI2E. The Big Brown Auohor. Little and his son William have re, turned home from vision their relatives in Michigan. He is reatly taken up with the country. Sabbath School Association of Ontario. The twenty-sixth annual provincial convention ot the above associittion will be held in the city of Ottawa, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, ' the 27th, 28th and 29th of October. The Canadian Pacific Railway Come pany has granted liberal terms of 11 travel, viz, Toronto and return, $5 ; points west of Toronto, single fare to Toronto added to the'$5 ; paints east. of Toronto, single tare, but not in any case to exceed $5. Arrangements with the Grand Trunk Railway Corn - patty are equally favorable ; so that it is hoped and expected that the num• ber of delegates will be large. Mr B F Jaeobs,chairman of the International Sunday School Executive committee, has definitely promised to be present, as has also .t:tev Principal MaoVioar, of Montreal. Efforts have been made during the past year, by officers of the association, assisted' by warm friends of the cause, to complete the organiza- tion of the province. Much has been done in this regard, ot which reports will be given, Interesting accounts also of Sabbath school extension and organization work in northwestern Ontario, etc, etc, will be presented. Bluevale. The lecture given by Rev J L Mur- ray, M A,of Kincardine,in the Presby- terian church here, was well attended and every person was well pleased with the evening's entertainment. This revernd gentleman gave a short, rapid and graplic sketch of his trip across, the Atlantic, through England, Scotland and thence across the Eng- lish ndlish Channel to Paris ; and from there across'the Alps into Italy. • It was then that this noted lecturer held the attention of the audience as if spell, hound by his wonderful gift of speech in disoribing the beauties of Italy. He gave them a soul -inspiring account of Venice, the city built on the waters, the ruins of Pompeii, the beautiful city of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Herculanum and more especially Rome, the ancient capital of the world. So well pleased were the people of Bluevale, with this lecture, that Rev Mr Murray will always find warm friends here.—On Friday,' Oct 9th, the annual harvest home festival was held in the Methodist church. It was a grand success. From 5 o'clock till 7 a hot dinner was served in the basement of the church, after whieh the people were treated to a fine pro- gramme in the upper part of the ohttrch. ' Excellent addresses were delivered by Rev S Seliery, M A,B D, chairman of the district ; Rev G F Salton,of Brussels ; Rev A Y Hartley and others. The Brussels choir, one of the finest in the Wingham district, supplied the musical part of the enter• tainment and well merited the praise accorded them by the audience. Glenfarrow• Mr David Gemmill,jt,who hat been in Australia for the past five years, has returned home and brought with him an Australianlady,iti the person of Mrs Gemmill.We welcome Mrand Mrs Genimitl to Our midst.—Mr and Mrs Rowell are the guests of Mr Joseph Ritcben,a---Miss Jennie }3reniner, of 13elmore„ spent a few days visiting friends in this vicinity, --illi Duncan Gemtnill left Monday to further pursue his studies in the Veterinary (college, Toronto. Morris. Mr Wm Baines is, we are pleased to state, recovering from his recent attack of paralysis.—Miss Mart? Hollie day, of Goderich Collegiate Institute, spent a couple of days beneath the parental roof, last week.—Mr Jas Russell paid a visit to his brother in Greenock,last week.-1Vl:r'G H Black- well has. resigned his position as teacher in S S No 5, to take effect at close of year. We believe he intends attending the Normal next term.— Miss Edith Hill, of Wingham, spent a few days among' Sunshine friends, a short time ago. --Id Mooney, son of Reeve Mooney, had his ankle broken bra kick from a liorse,one day, recent- ly, 'Sickness and acadents are follow- ing one another in rapid succession in that family. They heap the sympathy of the community in their afliietion. Mr George Wilkinson, who for some time past has been sick of eon. gestiort of the bowels, 4s on a fair way to recovery.---MrfobtkJamieson, who has been rebuilding th Bodmin bridge, has completed Itis jo ,---Mr Maitland Baily, of Detroit, o for the past few days has been v siting his father, has returned home gain.• -•Mr 3olrn • Patrons of industry' TUE PLATFORM AS FINALLY ADOPTED, Tho following is the platform final- ly adopted by the Patrons of Industry at their recent convention held in London 1. Maintenance of British connec- tion. 2. The reservation cf the public lands for the actual settler. 3. Purity of administration and ab. solute independence of Parliament: 4. Rigid economy in every depart- ment of the public service. 5. Simplification of the laws and a general reduction in the macbinery of government. ^. 6. Abolition of the Canadian Seng ate. 7. Grand juries to be ,composed of 12 members instead of 24. 8, A system of civil service reform that will give each county power to appoint or elect alt county officials whose salaries they are required to pay, except county jndees. 9. Tariff tor revenue only,so adjust- ed as to fall as far as possible upon the luxuries and not upon the neces- saries of life, 10. Reciprocal trade on* fair and equitable terms between Canada and the world. 11, Effectual legislation that will protect labor, and the results of labor, from combinations and monopolies' which unduly enhance the price of the articles produced by that) combina- tions and monopolies. 12, Prohibition of the *bonusing of railways by Government grants;exeept when opening up new territory. 13. Preparation of the Dominion and Provincial voters' lists by the municipal ofyioers. 14. Conformity of etcetera, distriots for both Dominion and Provincial re- presentation to county boundaries, as constituted for municipal purposes, as far as the principle of representation by population wall allow, f 0 tp otos, = such t you at B001 and p meet ment t(4 fl '*; . lae The farme Miss sixtet bavin —Qu now. one a to th work resul but of tit dere Occu hunt to di tam latte ie a of bi we r Mr is v sou We cur sto legit dist ins me wh tel at ac . in wa in in w he to , at re